Poster for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’
A sweet, naïve dog named Hank (voiced by Michael Cena) who dreams of becoming a samurai finds himself in a town full of cats who can’t stand him because…well…he’s a dog, in the kid-friendly animated movie Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.
Inspired by Mel Brooks’ 1974 film Blazing Saddles and co-written by the iconic actor, the film begins with Hank tricked by Ika Chu (voiced by animal advocate Ricky Gervais) into believing he’s been made the new samurai by The Shogun (voiced by Mel Brooks). Ika Chu informs Hank he’s now the hero of a small town named Kakamucho in desperate need of a samurai to protect them from intruders. What Hank doesn’t know is that Ika Chu secretly wants to drive out the town’s cats so he can demolish their village and expand his palace.
Hank happily agrees and travels to the town only to find the citizens – all cats – immediately hate him just because he’s a dog.
Without anywhere else to go and desperate to become a true samurai, Hank turns to Jimbo (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson), an overweight cynical cat who was once a real samurai. At first reluctant but eventually won over by the idea of brutally training Hank, Jimbo takes Hank under his tail and begins to train him to be a true samurai.
Full of slapstick and adolescent humor, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is an animated re-tooling of Brooks’ film Blazing Saddles seemingly mixed with elements of the Kung Fu Panda trilogy. Unfortunately, it’s nowhere near as creative or entertaining as those films. The movie lacks any real heart or originality.
The voice cast is strong, with Ricky Gervais stealing every scene as the voice of the true villain Ika Chu. Gervais has great comedic timing and portrays Ika Chu as a sneaky, backstabbing kitty cat who loves only himself and detests everyone else.
Samuel L. Jackson IS Samuel L. Jackson as the voice of Jimbo, the once mighty samurai who now is a big, lazy, depressed cat who needs to help Hank so he can once again become who he was meant to be…a hero. Jackson uses retooled lines from some of his other films, such as Pulp Fiction and Snakes on a Plane, which is sure to entertain the adults while going right over the heads of the kids in the audience.
The computer animation looks good but isn’t anything moviegoers haven’t seen already. The biggest drawback is that there’s zero effort to try to do anything new or original. The story, jokes, characters…it’s all been done better and bigger before.
Still, with slapstick action, some likable characters, and juvenile jokes, Paramount Pictures’ Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is a mildly entertaining adventure that should provide both kids and adults a little escapist summer fun.
GRADE: B-
MPAA Rating: PG for some language, rude and suggestive humor, action, and violence
Running Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: July 15, 2022
Directed By: Mark Koetsier, Chris Bailey, and Rob Minkoff
J-Hope of BTS released his highly anticipated solo album Jack In The Box on Friday, July 15, 2022. The album drop was accompanied by the release of the second lead single, “Arson,” and its official music video.
Jack In The Box is heavily hip-hop influenced and gives off a ’90s hip-hop vibe. The album contains a total of 10 tracks including the first single, “More,” which was released on July 1st, debuting at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track 7 “What If” is sampled from “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” by the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Already a fan favorite, “Equal Sign” finds J-Hope showing off his singing voice – a rare treat from the rapper. The song’s powerful lyrics speak to everyone being equal and ask “why is it a sin to be different? Beyond age, Beyond gender, beyond border.”
The smooth flow and narrative in the album can be felt throughout, starting with the first track and concluding with the final track. “J-Hope participated in the overall album making from music, concept, design, and music video, bringing out his own unique colors through the album,” stated Big Hit Music.
Big Hit Music describes the story the album tells as a whole: “The first two tracks, ‘Intro’ and ‘Pandora’s Box,’ tell a story behind the origin of J-Hope’s stage name which comes from Greek and Roman mythology, ‘Pandora’s Box.’ The dual main tracks ‘More’ and ‘Arson’ unfold J-Hope’s authentic stories, from his pure passion to inner shadow and agony, that prove his growth. The album also carries on the essence of BTS who have been validating themselves through music.”
All 10 tracks off of Jack In The Box are currently charting in the top 15 on the All Genres chart on US iTunes, with “Arson” leading the way at number one. Jack In The Box is currently sitting at number two on the All-Genres chart.
J-Hope of BTS releases ‘ Jack in the Box’ (Photo Credit: Big Hit Music)
Shortly after Jack In The Box dropped, Rolling Stone released an interview with J-Hope in which he expresses his nervousness at being the first BTS member to drop a solo album. “Jack in the Box is filled only with things I personally wanted to do, almost to the point where I worry to myself, “Did I focus too much on solely what I wanted to do?” [laughing] I think that’s where the half nervousness comes from. This album is really meaningful to me, and mostly, I feel proud and excited it’s coming out,” said J-Hope during the Rolling Stone interview.
J-Hope collaborated with the talented artist KAWS for the cover artwork of Jack In The Box.
Talking about their first collaboration together, KAWS said, “I was thrilled when J-Hope invited me to collaborate on the cover artwork for his solo project. We have become friendly the last few years and I’m happy our paths will have crossed at this moment in time.”
Jack In The Box is available now on all streaming platforms and will be released via Weverse Albums on July 29th. The Weverse Albums app allows users to download the album, photos, and more through QR codes.
The world-renowned superstar is slated to make his solo stage debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world, Lollapalooza, where he’ll not just be performing, he’ll be a headliner. J-Hope is set to take the stage on Sunday, July 31, 2022. During a Vlive after his album was released, J-Hope revealed there will be a surprise at Lollapalooza.
Jack In The Box Tracklist
1. Intro
2. Pandora’s Box
3. More
4. STOP
5. = (Equal Sign)
6. Music Box: Reflection
7. What If
8. Safety Zone
9. Future
10. Arson
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon and Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in ‘House of the Dragon’ (Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO)
The schedule’s not nearly as crowded as usual but there are still quite a few TV networks and streaming services hosting panels at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. The CW’s missing from this year’s SDCC after years of bringing all their comic book-inspired series to the Con, and their absence is definitely noticeable – particularly on Sunday’s schedule.
Fortunately, streaming services Prime Video, Apple TV+, Hulu, and Paramount+ are picking up the slack and heading to the San Diego Convention Center with series including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Severance, For All Mankind, The Orville: New Horizons, Evil, and the Star Trek franchise. And HBO’s panel for House of the Dragon is guaranteed to be one of the biggest draws of the weekend. Plus, AMC’s The Walking Dead says goodbye to the San Diego Comic-Con with one last panel in support of the show’s final season.
The 2022 San Diego Comic-Con kicks off on Wednesday, July 20th with preview night followed by full days of panels Thursday, July 21st through Sunday, July 24th. The following list of television panels includes descriptions provided by SDCC.
Thursday, July 21st
The Rookie & The Rookie: Feds – 10:45am, Ballroom 20
Nathan Fillion and Niecy Nash-Betts join executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter to discuss how worlds will collide when The Rookie franchise expands.
Ghosts – 1pm, Ballroom 20
TV’s #1 new series and fan-favorite phenomenon Ghosts follows Samantha and Jay, a couple who learn that their new dream house is inhabited by ghosts that only Samantha can see and hear. Series stars Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Richie Moriarty, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman, Román Zaragoza, Sheila Carrasco, Rebecca Wisocky, and Devan Chandler Long join executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman for a “spirited” panel conversation and a look at never-before-seen footage.
Rugrats – 1pm, Room 6BCF
Voice talent from the Paramount+ Original Series Rugrats EG Daily (Tommy), Cheryl Chase (Angelica), and Charlet Chung (Kimi), along with executive producer Eryk Casemiro bust out of the playpen to give fans an exclusive look at behind-the-scenes art and sneak peeks of content, perform a live table-read, and provide answers to popular questions. A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do!
Abbott Elementary – 1:30pm, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Star and executive producer Quinta Brunson and stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis, and Sheryl Lee Ralph join executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker for a LIVE virtual panel to discuss the freshman series breakout hit ahead of its season 2 return on ABC this fall.
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur – 2:15pm, Room 6BCF
The cast and creative team of Disney Channel’s highly anticipated animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, based on Marvel’s hit comic books, hold a conversation about this innovative action-comedy series centered on African American teen girl superhero Lunella Lafayette. Panelists include Diamond White, Libe Barer, and Fred Tatasciore, executive producer Steve Loter, supervising producer Rodney Clouden, and producer Pilar Flynn.
National Treasure: Edge of History – 2:15pm, Ballroom 29
The cast and executive producers share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Disney+ Original series National Treasure: Edge of History, which is an expansion of the hit film franchise. Series regulars Lisette Olivera, Jake Austin Walker, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Zuri Reed, and Lyndon Smith and executive producers Cormac and Marianne Wibberley gather to discuss this upcoming action-adventure series.
Vampire Academy – 2:45pm, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Showrunners and executive producers Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre will join series regulars Sisi Stringer (Rose Hathaway), Daniela Nieves (Lissa Dragomir), Kieron Moore (Dimitri Belikov), and Andre Dae Kim (Christian Ozera) to discuss Peacock’s highly anticipated Vampire Academy, based on the internationally bestselling book series—a story of friendship, romance, and danger. In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women’s friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter vampire society. One as a powerful Royal, the other a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage ‘Strigoi’ who threaten to tear their society apart. That is if Royal infighting doesn’t do the job first.
Cast will partake in a Q&A live panel and give an exclusive first look moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Sydney Bucksbaum. The series is from Universal Television and will premiere on Peacock on September 15.
Motherland: Fort Salem – 3pm, Room 7AB
Launching from an alternate American history in which the witches of Salem ended their persecution by agreeing to fight for the U.S. government, Motherland: Fort Salem is more than a fantasy show. It’s a bold action series where powerful women are at the forefront. Hear the creator/executive producer Eliot Laurence discuss the new and final season, why witches and magic continue to enthrall us, and more.
Severance – 3:30pm, Ballroom 20
Executive producer and director Ben Stiller, creator and executive producer Dan Erickson, and cast members Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Dichen Lachman, and Jen Tullock sit down with Patton Oswalt to share “innie” secrets from season 1 of the Apple TV+ critically acclaimed series.
SpongeBob Squarepants – 3:30pm, Room 6BCF
Put on your diving suit and get ready to delve deep into Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and its two original spinoff series, The Patrick Star Show, and the Paramount+ Original Series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years. Legendary voice talent from all three series — Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Jill Talley (Karen, Squidina), Kate Higgins (Narlene), and Carlos Alazraqui (Nobby) — and executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller will take fans on an undersea adventure to explore these iconic shows and characters and reveal what to expect next from SpongeBob and the denizens of Bikini Bottom.
The Wheel of Time: Origins – 4:15pm, Room 6A The Wheel of Time: Origins is the animated digital short companion series to hit, fantasy epic The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. The Wheel of Time: Origins brings fans deeper into the lore of The Wheel of Time and its vast history and subjects. The creative team and a surprise guest behind The Wheel of Time: Origins treat fans to a deep dive conversation into the making of this beloved companion series, along with an exclusive special video presentation that promises to deliver some Comic-Con magic to attendees.
Beavis and Butt-Head – 4:45pm, Ballroom 29 Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge joins a celebrity moderator as they have a lively conversation about Beavis, Butt-Head, and everything in-between. They’ll discuss the upcoming Beavis and Butt-Head Paramount+ original series, as well as the recently released movie Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe.
Koala Man – 6pm, Room 6BCF
From the creators of Rick and Morty and Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Koala Man makes its debut at Comic-Con with creator, EP, and the Koala himself, Michael Cusack, and EPs Justin Roiland,Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Michael Cowap. Learn what the suburban Aussie superhero is all about as the team discusses the Hulu series’ premiere, breaking news, and more.
Solar Opposites – 7:15pm, Room 6BCF
The Solar Opposites co-creators and EPs Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, with EP Josh Bycel and Danielle Uhlarik, will discuss the newly released season 3 on Hulu and what the aliens are up to later this year. Accompanied by cast members Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, and Mary Mack, this discussion is sure to be otherworldly.
Norman Reedus, Ross Marquand, Lauren Cohan, and Seth Gilliam in ‘The Walking Dead’ (Photo Credit: Jace Downs/AMC)
Friday, July 22nd
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – 10:30am, Hall H
Prime Video’s new series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, from the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map.
Meet cast members Morfydd Clark, Charles Edwards, Rob Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charlie Vickers, Nazanin Boniadi, Tyroe Muhafidin, Daniel Weyman, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Trystan Gravelle, Maxim Baldry, Ema Horvath, Lloyd Owen, Leon Wadham, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Sara Zwangobani, Sophia Nomvete, and Owain Arthur along with showrunners JD Payne, Patrick McKay, and EP Lindsey Weber.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai – 11am, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Magic, mystery, mayhem, and Mogwai! The cast and crew of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai answer your questions about the upcoming HBO Max animated prequel series. Executive producers Tze Chun and Brendan Hay, alongside Tara Rueping (art director), Izaac Wang (the voice of Sam), A. J. LoCascio (voice of Gizmo), Gabrielle Neveah Green (voice of Elle), and others will unveil the first clues to unlocking the secrets of the Mogwai that will leave you hungry for adventure (just don’t eat after midnight!). Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.
Smiling Friends – 12pm, Indigo Ballroom
Michael Cusak and Zach Hadel, the creators behind the new Adult Swim series Smiling Friends, reveal what’s in store for Pim, Charlie, and the rest of the company dedicated to bringing happiness to their bizarre yet colorful world.
Tales of the Walking Dead – 12:30pm, Hall H
Introducing a new series within The Walking Dead Universe, cast and creatives discuss the anthology of life-and-death, high-stakes survival within Tales of the Walking Dead. Cast will appear to discuss their exploration of unique stories within these stand-alone episodes focused on both new and established characters within the walker apocalypse. Creators will share their thoughts on single-episode storytelling, and cast will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about these stories. Plus, view the premiere of the series’ trailer.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal – 1pm, Indigo Ballroom
After winning five Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Animated Program, Genndy Tartakovksy’s Primal returns to Adult Swim. Animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky and art director Scott Wills dive deep into the second season of the acclaimed animation adventure.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder – 1pm, Room 6A
The! Proud! Family! What? Creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith, executive producer Ralph Farquhar, and series stars Kyla Pratt (Penny) and Alisa Reyes (LaCienega) discuss the revival of the groundbreaking animated series The Proud Family and share a behind-the-scenes look at the first season.
The Walking Dead – 1:30, Hall H
This must-watch panel will feature Scott Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Angela Kang, Executive Producer, Director and Special Effects Makeup Supervisor Greg Nicotero and cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Christian Serratos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Seth Gilliam, Josh McDermitt, Michael James Shaw, Cailey Fleming and Lauren Ridloff as they answer fan questions, share behind-the-scenes stories about filming the final season, and reveal the highly anticipated trailer for season 11.
Paper Girls – 1:30pm, Ballroom 20
From Amazon Studios, Legendary Television, and Plan B comes Paper Girls, a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure series based on the bestselling graphic novels by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. The cast, creators, and executive producers present an in-depth look at what to expect from this Prime Video series, debuting on July 29. Paper Girls is a high-stakes personal journey following four paper girls — Erin, Mac, Tiffany, and KJ — who are out on their delivery route in the early morning hours after Halloween 1988 when they become caught in the crossfire between warring time-travelers, changing the course of their lives forever.
Transported into the future, these girls must figure out a way to get back to the past, a journey that will bring them face-to-face with the grown-up versions of themselves and the Old Watch, a militant faction of time-travelers who have outlawed time travel so that they can remain in power. To survive, the girls will need to overcome their differences and learn to trust each other, and themselves.
Rick and Morty: The Vindicators – 2pm, Indigo Ballroom
Calling all Rick and Morty fans! Executive producer Sarah Carbiener joins Rick and Morty producer Nick Rutherford for a first look at the Adult Swim digital series The Vindicators based on breakout characters from Rick and Morty. Be the first to watch Supernova, Vance Maximus, Alan Rails, Crocubot, and Noob Noob fight crime, avert genocides, and yuk it up without Rick and Morty.
Transformers: EarthSpark – 2:15pm, Room 6A
Autobots, roll out! Meet the next generation of heroes in the new original animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. From Nickelodeon and Entertainment One, the Paramount+ Original Series will showcase an insider event that celebrates a new take on the iconic global franchise with a behind-the-scenes look at art, casting, and clips from the series. Featured panelists include all new-series voice talent—Danny Pudi (Bumblebee), Kathreen Khavari (Twitch), and Zeno Robinson (Thrash)—along with co-executive producers Dale Malinowski and Ant Ward.
For All Mankind – 2:45pm, Ballroom 20
Kelly Lawler leads a conversation with creators and executive producers Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi are joined by executive producer Maril Davis and cast members Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt, and Edi Gathegi to discuss the propulsive third season of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ alternate reality series.
Bob’s Burgers – 3pm, Indigo Ballroom
The Emmy Award–winning animated FOX series Bob’s Burgers makes its triumphant return to San Diego hot off the critically acclaimed release of The Bob’s Burgers Movie. Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, executive producer Nora Smith, and director/producer Bernard Derriman will break news about the upcoming season. The always entertaining cast — including H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and Larry Murphy — will have you howling with laughter with never-before-seen footage followed by a lively panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Little Demon – 4pm, Indigo Ballroom
It’s been long prophesized that a malevolent force would alter the universe for the rest of time, and you can get a front-row seat! FXX celebrates its newest animated comedy, Little Demon, by heading to the metaphysical realm of San Diego in advance of its premiere later this summer. Thirteen years after being impregnated by Satan (Danny DeVito), a reluctant mother, Laura (Aubrey Plaza), and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy (Lucy DeVito), attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul.
Actors Danny DeVito, Aubrey Plaza, and Lucy DeVito and creators Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieran Valla join executive producer Dan Harmon for an exclusive screening, followed by an other-worldly Q&A.
Queer for Fear – 4:45pm, Room 6A Queer for Fear, Shudder’s original documentary series, premieres this fall on Shudder and AMC+. The EPs and key interviewees from the four-part docu-series discuss the history of Queer representation in the thriller/horror genre of television and film. Panelists will discuss the creative process of re-examining genre stories through a Queer lens. Plus, view a sneak peek of the series.
Archer – 5pm, Indigo Ballroom Archer, the award-winning animated comedy series, returns to San Diego in celebration of its upcoming 13th season! This year, Archer and The Agency have been acquired by the spy conglomerate known as IIA and struggle to find their identity. Will they be able to maintain their independence, or will they succumb to their corporate overlords? There will be an exclusive screening of the season 13 opener, followed by a spirited Q&A with H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates, plus executive producers Matt Thompson and Casey Willis.
The Great North – 7pm, Room 6BCF
The Tobin family hosts a hilarious conversation about their outrageous Alaskan adventures on FOX’s hit animated series The Great North. Creators and executive producers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, executive producer Loren Bouchard, and stars Nick Offerman, Dulcé Sloan, Paul Rust, Aparna Nancherla, and Ron Funches discuss what’s to come and preview the upcoming third season with exclusive clips, breaking news and special appearances from star Jenny Slate and more.
Cristin Milioti as Emma and William Jackson Harper as Noah in ‘The Resort’ (Photo by: Peacock)
Saturday, July 23rd
The Ghost and Molly McGee – 10am, Room 6A
Creators/Executive producers Bill Motz and Bob Roth and executive producer Steve Loter hold a joyful celebration of this Disney Channel original series. Cast and crew will talk about their favorite moments, songs, and behind-the-scenes stories from season one, along with some fan surprises and hints at what’s to come in season two!
Evil – 10am, Ballroom 20
It’s the cast of Paramount+’s hit series Evil! Now in its third season, the critically acclaimed psychological mystery examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest and a contractor as they investigate the church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there’s a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
Series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Christine Lahti, and Kurt Fuller host an exclusive sneak peek of an episode from Season Three followed by a moderated panel discussion.
House of the Dragon – 11:30am, Hall H
Based on George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the HBO Original series House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and tells the story of House Targaryen. The series debut’s August 21 on HBO and HBO Max.
Panelists include co-creator/executive producer George R. R. Martin, co-creator/co-showrunner/executive producer/writer Ryan Condal, co-showrunner/executive producer/director Miguel Sapochnik, and Paddy Considine (King Viserys Targaryen), Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Emma D’Arcy (Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Eve Best (Princess Rhaenys Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), Graham McTavish (Ser Harrold Westerling), Milly Alcock (Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), and Emily Carey (Young Alicent Hightower).
The Simpsons – 11:30am, Ballroom 20
Writers, animators, and mind-blowing special guests reveal the adventures planned for The Simpsons in season 34 and beyond. Get a sneak peek at Treehouse of Horror XXXIII . . . and the never-before-attempted bonus Halloween episode! That’s right: Two Halloweens in 2022! Secrets will be revealed! Games will be played! And freebies — including original artwork — will be given away! Live in person for the first time since 2019 — come and be astounded at how panelists let our bodies go!
American Dad – 12:30pm, Ballroom 20
It’s a Smith Family Funday with “Steve” (Scott Grimes), “Klaus” (Dee Bradley Baker), and “Jeff Fischer” (Jeff Fischer) plus executive producer and co-creator Matt Weitzman, executive producer Joe Chandler, co-executive producer Nicole Shabtai. Moderated by American Dad! alum Jordan Blum, who will treat American Dad! fans to a first look at scenes from all-new episodes coming soon to TBS.
Apple TV+ Storytellers – 12:30pm, Room 6A
Ronald D. Moore (co-creator, executive producer, For All Mankind), Simon Kinberg (co-creator/showrunner/executive producer, Invasion, See), executive producer and showrunner Jonathan Tropper and creator and executive producer of Mythic Quest, Megan Ganz, talk to Dominic Patten about creating the unique worlds of their series and share exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. David S. Goyer will also join from the set of Foundation with a special sneak peek at the upcoming second season.
Star Trek Universe – 12:45pm, Hall H
The Star Trek Universe panel returns to Comic-Con, featuring exclusive back-to-back conversations with the casts and executive producers from Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to discuss the latest seasons of their hit series and tease what’s ahead, along with a few reveals and surprises.
Family Guy – 1:15pm, Ballroom 20
Get an exclusive, first look at the Family Guy season 21 premiere episode and watch the full episode months before the rest of the world! Afterward, you will get a special sneak peek at all of the hilarity and high jinks that will be coming next fall!
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire – 2pm, Ballroom 20
The highly anticipated first series in AMC Networks’ Anne Rice collection makes its Comic-Con panel debut with Executive Producer Mark Johnson, Creator, Writer and Showrunner Rolin Jones, cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Bailey Bass and Eric Bogosian and Production Designer Mara LePere Schloop discussing this new iteration of Anne Rice’s revolutionary and bestselling novel, stepping into the role of these iconic characters, bringing the world of early 1900s New Orleans to life and debuting a first official series trailer.
Interview’s first season consists of 7 episodes and is an emotionally charged, character-driven series that follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Reid) and Claudia (Bass)’s epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality.
The Sandman – 2:30pm, Hall H
Prepare to enter The Dreaming as the live-action adaptation of Neil’s Gaiman’s beloved DC comic series arrives in Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con. There is another world that awaits us when we close our eyes and sleep–a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives shape to our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever.
The Sandman is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of 10 epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures. Be among the first to find out what’s in store for the groundbreaking series, as well as some Comic-Con exclusives and surprises. This will be a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Warner Bros. Television and based on the DC comic, season 1 of The Sandman debuts August 5 on Netflix.
Krapopolis – 2:45pm, Room 6BCF
Creator Dan Harmon (Rick and Morty), executive producer Jordan Young, supervising director Pete Michels, and voice actors Matt Berry, Pam Murphy, and Duncan Trussell discuss their new animated series Krapopolis, and offer a sneak peek of the series. From animation studio Bento Box Entertainment and created by Harmon for FOX, the series is set in mythical ancient Greece, centered on a flawed family of humans, gods, and monsters that tries to run one of the world’s first cities without killing each other. This is the first animated series to be curated entirely on the blockchain.
The Orville: New Horizons – 3pm, Ballroom 20
From Emmy Award–winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane, The Orville is finally back for season 3 and on HULU. The full crew of the U.S.S. Orville — Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Jessica Szohr, J Lee, Anne Winters, Mark Jackson, and Chad L. Coleman — plus executive producers David A. Goodman and Brannon Braga and co-producer Tom Constantino talk on all things Orville and offer an exclusive first look at an upcoming episode from season 3.
Reginald the Vampire – 3pm, Indigo Ballroom
Featuring an exclusive first look at the new SYFY series coming this October as well as a thirst-quenching discussion with stars Jacob Batalon, Mandela Van Peebles, Em Haine, and Savannah Basley, showrunner Harley Petyon, and executive producers Jeremiah Chechik and Lindsay Macadam. Moderated by Fat Vampire author Johnny B. Truant, which the series is based on.
Mythic Quest – 4pm, Ballroom 20
Creator, executive producer, and star Rob McElhenney joins co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner Megan Ganz, executive producer and star David Hornsby, and cast members Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, and Ashly Burch dive into the critically hailed Apple TV+ workplace comedy with moderator Craig Mazin and share an exclusive first look at the upcoming third season.
Conjuring Kesha – 4pm, Room 6BCF
Global pop superstar Kesha and some of her famous friends explore the supernatural in Conjuring Kesha, an all-new docuseries from Discovery+ launching July 22. Kesha will be live and in-person with some of her celebrity friends to give fans an exclusive sneak peek into her paranormal adventures. Hear about Kesha’s lifelong fascination with the unknown and personal stories from her skeptical friends while on their cosmic exploration of life’s supernatural mysteries.
Resident Alien – 4:15pm, Indigo Ballroom
The cast of Resident Alien, Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, and Judah Prehn, and executive producer/showrunner Chris Sheridan come together for the first time on the same stage to answer your burning questions and give you an out-of-this-world exclusive look into the season 2 return on August 10 on SYFY. Moderated by Ancient Aliens star and co-executive producer (and Resident Alien guest star), Giorgio A. Tsoukalos.
The End is Nye – 4:15pm, Room 6A
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back and hosting an all-new science disaster series The End Is Nye with co-creators Seth MacFarlane and Brannon Braga. Each episode of the Peacock series explores an epic global disaster with engaging VFX spectacles, then demystifies them using science to show how we can survive, mitigate, and even prevent them. Sprinkled with Seth MacFarlane’s signature humor, this timely series explores end-of-the-world scenarios with Bill Nye at the center of it all.
Executive producer Bill Nye, showrunner/EP Brannon Braga, and executive producer Erica Huggins (president, Fuzzy Door) debut the official trailer and share an exclusive sneak peek at their new Peacock series from Universal Television Alternative Studio and UCP.
The Resort – 5:30pm, Indigo Ballroom
Creator Andy Siara joins cast members William Jackson Harper, Cristin Milioti, Nina Bloomgarden, and Luis Gerardo Méndez for a special screening and conversation as they premiere the highly anticipated mystery thriller The Resort. It is a multi-generational, coming-of-age love story disguised as a fast-paced mystery about the disappointment of time. An anniversary trip puts a marriage to the test when the couple finds themselves embroiled in one of the Yucatan’s most bizarre unsolved mysteries that took place 15 years prior.
Hamster & Gretel – 6:45pm, Room 6A
The cast and creative team behind Disney Channel’s Hamster & Gretel present a first look at the hilarious new superhero series before it premieres. Renowned animation veteran and creator Dan Povenmire, co-creator of the hit series Phineas and Ferb, will be joined by co-producer and story editor Joanna Hausmann and select cast members for a discussion about the world and the characters of this new music-filled animated series, moderated by actress and comedian Liza Koshy.
Chucky – 6:45pm, Indigo Ballroom
He’s your friend ‘till the very end! Chucky creator/executive producer Don Mancini joins the voice of the iconic killer doll, Brad Dourif, with surprise guests for a can’t-miss conversation moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook and a behind-the-scenes look at season 2 returning this October on USA and SYFY.
JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, and Frankie Loyal in ‘Mayans M.C.’ season 4 episode 6 (Photo CR: Prashant Gupta/FX)
Sunday, July 24th
Mayans M.C. – 12pm, Hall H
FX’s fuel-injected drama series Mayans M.C. returns to Comic-Con for a special screening and a live conversation with Elgin James (co-creator/executive producer/director/writer) and series stars JD Pardo (EZ Reyes), Clayton Cardenas (Angel Reyes), Danny Pino (Miguel Galindo), Sarah Bolger (Emily Thomas), Emilio Rivera (Marcus Alvarez), Michael Irby (Obispo “Bishop” Losa), Raoul Max Trujillo (Che “Taza” Romero), Frankie Loyal (Hank “Tranq” Loza), Joseph Lucero (Neron “Creeper” Vargas), Vincent Vargas (Gilberto “Gilly” Lopez), Gino Vento (Nestor Oceteva), and JR Bourne (Isaac Packer).
Mayans M.C. follows the life of Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes, a member of the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border.
What We Do in the Shadows – 1:15pm, Hall H
FX’s What We Do in the Shadows brings the World’s Greatest Vampire Nightclub to San Diego! Mix it up with the hottest vampires (and their familiar) to come out of Staten Island in hundreds and hundreds of years! Appearing (subject to change): Kayvan Novak (Nandor), Matt Berry (Laszlo), Natasia Demetriou (Nadja), Harvey Guillén (Guillermo), Mark Proksch (Colin Robinson), and Kristen Schaal (The Guide), as well as Paul Simms (executive producer/writer), Stefani Robinson (executive producer/writer), Yana Gorskaya (co-EP/director/editor), and Kyle Newacheck (co-EP/director). Be among the first humans to set eyes on a brand new episode.
What We Do in the Shadows airs Tuesdays at 10:00 pm ET/PT on FX and streams the next day on Hulu. BAAAaaaaat!
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Karie (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
The History Channel’s Alone season nine episode eight begins with six survivalists remaining in the Labrador wilderness. By the time the episode wraps up, two more contestants have tapped out. One survivalist is forced to leave the game due to medical issues, and the other has multiple injuries and can’t physically continue on his own.
Episode eight, “Gut Feeling,” checks in with all six contestants and moves the season forward from Day 42 to the morning of Day 46.
Karie Lee, Age 57, Sandpoint, ID
Day 42: Karie explains her teeth are turning black because of the cast iron pot she’s using to cook berries. Her fruit leather absorbs the iron, and her teeth are changing color. She uses horsetail to create a tooth powder, hoping it helps. It does, and she’s all smiles as she heads out muskrat hunting.
Karie spends a little time trying to figure out how to hunt in the water without losing her arrow and comes up with a workable solution. She teethers an arrow to her floating line so she can retrieve both it and a muskrat. Karie’s anxious for a meal, but a stationary camera shows a muskrat close by in the water while she’s not paying any attention. (Show of hands of viewers who, like me, yelled at the screen to look up!) Fortunately, she finally notices the animal. Unfortunately, it dives before she gets off a shot.
She returns to her shelter without any food. Karie’s not going to give up on the muskrats but failed on her first hunt.
Karie reminds viewers her goal should she win is to build a wilderness school on land she recently purchased.
Day 43: Karie sings a song she wrote about the area. (The contestants have been doing more singing this season than normal, and I’m not sure that’s a good thing!) She finishes up and turns her attention back to surviving, focusing her attention again on getting a muskrat.
Karie finds a good spot on the bank and waits for any movement. Bubbles appear, and she waits patiently for whatever is about to emerge. A muskrat makes it onto the shore and Karie takes a shot. The arrow hits its mark, and she crawls over to the muskrat while warning it not to go back into the water or bite her.
Karie uses her knife to finish it off and holds up her kill. She’s excited to have dinner, hopes it tastes good, and thanks the animal for its life while stroking the soft fur.
Back at camp, she roasts the muskrat and says it tastes a lot like beaver. (A pound of muskrat has almost 800 calories.) As she eats, snow begins to fall.
Karie’s spent a lifetime preparing for this adventure.
Day 44: Karie’s celebrating Halloween by dressing up as a muskrat, complete with glasses made from muskrat pelvic bone. (Why the glasses? No idea.) She’s created a puppet out of the muskrat fur and performs a little show, confirming the contestants are, in fact, losing their minds.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Tom (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Tom, Age 34, Earlysville, VA
Day 43: Tom took a nasty fall on Day 42 and he wakes on Day 43 still in a lot of pain. His back hurts, and he had a sleepless night because he couldn’t get comfortable. Tom’s worried that if he falls again, he could do serious damage.
He’s lost 38 pounds since the first day, but if he gets a beaver, he’ll have a full belly and be able to rest his back for a few days. Tom has realized the challenge isn’t about traps or hunting, it’s about him; it’s about facing his demons.
Tom heads down in the early morning hours to look for a beaver but doesn’t have any luck. Back at his shelter, he boils Icelandic moss, which is rich in calcium, iodine, and potassium. He’s only had lichens and bunchberries the past three days. If he doesn’t get real food, he’ll be in trouble soon.
Although he really should be resting to heal his back, he works on getting clay to seal gaps in his chimney. And, of course, he takes another tumble. Tom goes down hard and it’s obvious he should tap out. This latest fall injures his back and his knee.
Tom grabs his first aid kit and wraps his swollen knee. He believes that if he had food, he would be able to stick it out. But as it is, he can’t even manage to collect firewood.
A Whiskey Jack perches in a nearby tree as Tom makes the call to tap out. He says the area’s amazing and it’s touched parts of him he didn’t even know existed. He’s not done in his heart and mind, but his body is beaten and he needs to leave.
Tom thanks Labrador and everything it gave him. “I hope to take the lessons that I learned and bring them home to make more of my dreams a reality,” says Tom. His dad taught him a lot and was a big inspiration, and he wishes he were still alive to see him take on this challenge.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Adam (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Adam, Age 36, Fayetteville, AR
Day 43: Adam prepares his costume since tomorrow is Halloween. He loves making his own costumes and this year he’s created a grouse costume, complete with a bill and feather headdress. The bill’s made of tarp covered in charcoal soot, and Adam seems pretty impressed with his creativity.
Adam uses the wooden dock to make insulated shutters for his window to keep out the wind. His carpentry skills are impressive, and the shutters look professionally made.
Day 44: Adam plays both the part of the homeowner and the trick-or-treater as Halloween arrives. He asks and answers questions and offers up berries as a treat. The trick-or-treating Adam teases the homeowning Adam that another house gave him bear meat and warns Adam he’s going to get egged. (Adam has quite the imagination.)
“Does this whole thing make me seem totally insane?” asks Adam. Yes, Adam, it does.
Day 45: Adam wakes feeling extremely homesick and thinks he needs to stay busy to fight it off.
He finds a new river to fish and is excited by the new possibilities it opens up. He then heads into the woods and spots a hare about 20’ away, killing it with his first shot. It’s a huge hare and he plans on cooking rabbit stew.
Later that night, he eats his first-ever wild hare. Snowshoe hares can contain more than 800 calories, so it’s an important meal for Adam. “Today was a caloric gamble that really paid off,” says Adam, adding that it’s been one of the most eventful days of the challenge.
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Jessie (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Jessie, Age 49, Pagosa Springs, CO
Day 43: Jessie continues to work on Hodge Podge Lodge a month and a half into the challenge. She’s suffering from an upset stomach and burps while she works. She’s felt queasy for a few days but needs to check on the rabbit fur and finish her walls with moss.
Jessie has no idea why she’s belching so much.
A short while later, Hodge Podge Lodge is officially finished! Jessie realizes she spent too much time on her shelter and is down 45 pounds since Day 1.
She feels nauseous as she heads out to check her snares and is worried that she might have giardia. However, she doesn’t have any symptoms other than stomach pain. Jessie thinks she might be feeling the effects of starvation.
None of her snares have anything in them.
Day 44: It’s nighttime and Jessie’s still under the weather. She continues to feel nauseous and doesn’t even feel like drinking water.
She becomes ill and vomits inside Hodge Podge Lodge. Jessie explains she rarely vomits, so she’s concerned she drank water she shouldn’t have or that she has too much acid in her system.
Jessie decides to have a little charcoal to help her stomach before attempting to drink water. It tastes like eating mud but she’s feeling better a while later. She reminds herself to have faith that things will get better and just needs to push through the suffering.
Day 45: Jessie’s miserable again as she hunkers down for the night. Her stomach’s so empty that now she thinks she’s feeling bad due to acid reflux. She consumes more charcoal but it doesn’t help, and she vomits a couple of times.
At 11:48pm she wakes up and vomits again. (I’m surprised she was able to sleep given how loudly her stomach’s rumbling.) This time she vomited just water and now she has a headache from dehydration.
She refuses to tap out and insists she’ll have to be medically pulled. She’s not going to quit.
Day 46: Jessie didn’t confirm her medical check and a safety crew immediately set out to check on her. She’s in bed when they arrive and she claims she’s okay, but if she gets up, she’ll vomit. Jessie explains she can’t keep down water and has vomited nine or 10 times.
Jessie absolutely doesn’t want to quit but her condition makes it impossible for her to remain in the competition. The medical staff believe she has severe inflammation of her stomach lining and it needs to be treated before it does life-threatening damage.
Jessie’s medically pulled from the competition, and she realizes she spent too much time and energy on Hodge Podge Lodge rather than getting food. If she had just tried to connect to nature more, she would have lasted longer.
Jessie’s determined to spend more time on her spiritual growth rather than with her nose to the grindstone in the future.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Teimojin (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Teimojin, Age 31, Montreal, CAN
Day 43: Teimojin holds up his second squirrel, but he isn’t done hunting for the day. He’s focusing on land animals and he’s been hearing lots of noise.
A grouse gets his attention and he heads off to follow the sound. He kills the bird with his first shot and returns to his shelter. Teimojin explains that in order to shoot a grouse, you need to aim, look 45 degrees away so you’re not facing the bird, and then shoot. Apparently, the bird will think you aren’t paying them any attention. (Are birds really that smart?)
Day 44: On Halloween, Teimojin talks about Samhain (the Gaelic harvest festival) and how it’s regarded as a good time to reach out to people beyond the grave. Each contestant was given diamond willow fungus that’s used for smudging, and Teimojin burns it as he says thanks to his ancestors.
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Juan (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Juan Pablo, Age 30, Pinawa, CAN
Day 43: The weather’s turning chilly and Juan’s going to focus on fishing for now. The fish seem to have moved further away from the bank where the temperature’s warmer, and Juan thinks he needs to extend his pier. But is that worth the energy and calories expended?
Ultimately, Juan decides it is worth it and sets to work, hoping he doesn’t regret it.
Juan Pablo wants to be the first non-White to win Alone. “As a Latino, I don’t want to be just a person that you just add for the diversity. I don’t want to be a decoration,” says Juan.
He finishes extending his dock and the effort immediately pays off with a small fish. He reels in a few more brook trout and thanks his catch.
Night falls and he cooks the fish, but, oddly, he doesn’t feel hungry. He eats what he can, but his stomach feels like it doesn’t want food; he can’t believe he doesn’t want to eat. A few hours go by and he doesn’t want to force himself, yet he needs the calories.
Juan’s worried he’s going to get sick and vomit if he eats.
FX just unveiled the official trailer for The Patient, a limited series starring Oscar nominee Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) and Domhnall Gleeson (Run). The 10-episode series is described as a psychological thriller, and the trailer reveals Gleeson’s playing a serial killer with Carell as the unfortunate therapist he’s chosen to tell his secrets to.
The cast also includes Linda Emond, David Alan Grier, Laura Niemi, and Andrew Leeds.
The Patient comes from Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, the creative minds behind the award-winning The Americans, which wrapped up in 2018 after airing for six incredible seasons on FX. Fields and Weisberg write and executive produce, with series star Steve Carell, Caroline Moore, Victor Hsu, and Chris Long also executive producing.
The Patient premieres on August 30, 2022 on Hulu.
Here’s FX’s official description of the limited series:
“The Patient is a psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg about a therapist, Alan Strauss (Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner (Gleeson), who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges.
In order to survive, Alan must unwind Sam’s disturbed mind and stop him from killing again… but Sam refuses to address critical topics, like his mother Candace (Emond). Alone in captivity, Alan excavates his own past through memories of his old therapist, Charlie (Grier), and grapples with waves of his own repressed troubles – the recent death of his wife, Beth (Niemi), and the painful estrangement from his religious son, Ezra (Leeds).
Over the course of his imprisonment, Alan uncovers not only how deep Sam’s compulsion runs, but also how much work he has to do to repair the rift in his own family. With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in Sam’s murders, or worse – becomes a target himself.”
Two-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan (An Education, Promising Young Woman) and Critics Choice Awards nominee Zoe Kazan (The Big Sick) star in Universal Pictures’ She Said, based on the true story of the New York Times reporters’ investigation into now-convicted felon Harvey Weinstein. The film’s based on She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement written by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, and the new trailer introduces Mullian and Kazan as the reporters who methodically pieced together Weinstein’s decades-long pattern of sexual abuse.
The disgraced former head of Miramax is currently serving 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape. Additional cases are being brought against the man once thought too powerful to be made to pay for his crimes.
Emmy winner Maria Schrader (Unorthodox limited series) directed from a screenplay by Oscar winner Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Ida). Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner produced, with Megan Ellison and Sue Naegle executive producing.
Universal Pictures will release She Said in theaters on November 18, 2022.
The Plot: Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped propel the #Metoo movement, shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and altered American culture forever.
Criminal Minds is officially returning for a 16th season. Paramount+ is reviving the long-running drama with original series stars Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster set to return.
Erica Messer, writer, executive producer, and showrunner during the show’s original run, returns in all three capacities for season 16. Writer Breen Frazier, writer Chris Barbour, director Glenn Kershaw, and Mark Gordon also serve as executive producers.
“For 15 seasons, Criminal Minds was at the forefront of cutting-edge scripted drama as it explored the psychology behind crime – thrillingly,” stated Nicole Clemens, President, Paramount+ Original Scripted Series. “The series never stopped evolving during its run, and we are beyond excited to bring it back into a new era with new stories for a new generation of viewers at Paramount+. Erica, the whole cast and creative team are building a season full of new twists that we are sure will electrify audiences.”
The new episodes are produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios and will air exclusively on Paramount+.
The revival announcement included the following description of the new season:
“CBS’ original Criminal Minds series, which ran from 2005-2020, followed an elite team of FBI profilers who analyzed the country’s most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they struck again.
And now, the BAU is back! In the all-new Criminal Minds episodes exclusively available on Paramount+, the FBI’s elite team of criminal profilers come up against their greatest threat yet, an UnSub who has used the pandemic to build a network of other serial killers. Now, as the world opens back up, the network goes operational, and our team must hunt them down, one murder at a time.”
The new teaser trailer for season five of Hulu’s critically acclaimed – and incredibly timely – The Handmaid’s Tale opens with June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) declaring she wants Serena Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski) to know she killed Commander Fred Waterford. June, who also admits she feels Gilead pulling her back, is ready to take on Serena in what will hopefully be an epic showdown.
In addition to Elisabeth Moss and Yvonne Strahovski, season five stars Bradley Whitford, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, Samira Wiley, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, and Sam Jaeger. Alexis Bledel, who played Emily/Ofglen for four seasons, is not returning for season five.
Season five premieres on Hulu on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
The Handmaid’s Tale is based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Bruce Miller created the series and serves as an executive producer along with series star Elisabeth Moss, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, Rachel Skukert, Sheila Hockin, John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark and Kim Todd.
Elisabeth Moss stars in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 5 (Photo Credit: Hulu)
Hulu released the following synopsis of season five:
“June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.”
Chelsea Clinton and Hillary Clinton in Apple TV+’s ‘Gutsy’
Apple TV+’s documentary series Gutsy starring former First Lady Hillary Clinton and her daughter, bestselling author Chelsea Clinton, will premiere on September 9, 2022. The eight-part docuseries spotlights trailblazing women who’ve inspired the Clintons over the years.
“We can’t wait to share the conversations we had with some of our favorite, fabulous, supremely gutsy women,” tweeted Hillary Clinton. And Chelsea Clinton tweeted: “Save the date! Over the past two years, my mom @HillaryClinton & I have been talking with inspiring women from all around the world about their journeys and the issues they are championing. Join us on September 9 for the premiere of @HiddenLightPrd #GUTSY on @AppleTVPlus.”
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton star and executive produce the docuseries based on their The Book of Gutsy Women. Megan Thee Stallion, Dr. Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem are among the trailblazers interviewed, as well as Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, and Kate Hudson.
The Book of Gutsy Women was published in October 2019 and spent 10 weeks on The New York Times Bestsellers list.
Johnny Webb, Siobhan Sinnerton, Roma Khanna, Ken Druckerman, Banks Tarver, and join the Clintons as executive producers. Anna Chai guides the series as showrunner and also serves as an executive producer. Kevin Vargas and Claire Featherstone produce, and Huma Abedin and Bari Lurie are consulting producers.
Apple TV+ released the following description of Gutsy:
The docuseries features Hillary and Chelsea as they embark on a thought-provoking journey to speak with pioneering women artists, activists, community leaders and everyday heroes who show us what it truly means to be gutsy. The series shows Hillary and Chelsea as you’ve never seen them before, revealing their special mother-daughter bond and the unique, multi-generational way they approach the important and timely issues highlighted in each episode.
Joining the Clintons are some of their personal heroes, extraordinary, courageous and resilient women who have made an impact in their community and on the world.
In addition to hosting panels during the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con, FX will be inviting fans to visit their huge outdoor immersive experience featuring the network’s Mayans M.C., What We Do in the Shadows, American Horror Story, Little Demon, and Archer. The #FXSDCC setup spans 100,000 square feet and includes everything from a creepy AHS Garden of the Dolls to a nightclub inspired by What We Do in the Shadows.
“We’re excited to be back at San Diego Comic-Con to engage with fans at this year’s much-anticipated event,” stated Kenya Hardaway, Senior Vice President, Integrated Promotions-Multi-Platform Marketing at FX. “We understand the value of shared experiences and are eager to host guests in our immersive, outdoor space where we will bring some of our shows to life in a way that we know audiences will love.”
#FXSDCC 2022 Lineup
American Horror Story & American Horror Stories
Attendees can venture through the AHS Garden of the Dolls and get a chance to receive a makeup look by the artist who helped design the American Horror Stories dolls. More information regarding makeup appointments to be released on FX’s social accounts.
What We Do in the Shadows
Attendees are invited to immortalize their weekend with a photo inside the hippest new club at SDCC: Nadja’s – San Diego, a nod to the upcoming season. The What We Do in the Shadows panel will take place on Sunday, July 24 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center.
Little Demon
In advance of the series premiere on Thursday, August 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FXX, streaming next day on Hulu, attendees can descend into the Little Demon Den to experience the hilariously nightmarish underworld of this new animated comedy. Fans can experience one night of hilarious fright by visiting the Little Demon Den for an exclusive screening of the series opener followed by the latest episode of What We Do in the Shadows, on Friday, July 22 from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. More information regarding seat reservations to be released on FX’s social accounts.
The Little Demon panel will be held on Friday, July 22 from 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. at the Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The Archer panel will take place on Friday, July 22 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Indigo Ballroom. The Mayans M.C. panel will occur on Sunday, July 24 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center.
The #FXSDCC experience, produced in collaboration with Creative Riff, is located at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront lawn: 1 Park Blvd during the following times:
● Thursday, July 21: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
● Friday, July 22: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
● Saturday, July 23: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
● Sunday, July 24: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Guests can also engage with custom kiosks featuring the FX Identity quiz to encourage fans to continue exploring FX content at home. Fans will be asked a variety of FX-inspired personality questions, which the quiz will use to populate a customized profile with series recommendations that are available to stream on Hulu.
