‘The Batman’ Spinoff ‘The Penguin’ Greenlit at HBO Max

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March 9, 2022

Colin Farrell in The Penguin — Colin Farrell stars in ‘The Penguin’ (Photo Credit: Max)

Colin Farrell will be reprising his role as The Penguin from 2022’s The Batman in a limited series greenlit by HBO Max. The Penguin received a straight-to-series order and will be executive produced by Farrell and The Batman director Matt Reeves.

“Colin exploded off the screen as the Penguin in The Batman, and having the chance to thoroughly explore the inner life of that character on HBO Max is an absolute thrill. Dylan and I are so excited to work with Lauren in continuing Oz’s story as he grabs violently for power in Gotham,” said Reeves.

“The world that Matt Reeves created for The Batman is one that warrants a deeper gaze through the eyes of Oswald Cobblepot,” said Farrell. “I couldn’t be more excited about continuing this exploration of Oz as he rises through the darkened ranks to become The Penguin. Will be good to get him back on the streets of Gotham for a little madness and a little mayhem.”

In addition to Farrell and Reeves, The Penguin will be executive produced by Dylan Clark, Daniel Pipski, Adam Kassan, and Lauren LeFranc. LeFranc will also serve as the writer and showrunner. The limited series will be produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television

“I have long been a fan of the world of The Batman, and Matt’s film is such a powerful and bold entry into the canon. I am excited and humbled to continue telling stories in the grimy world of Gotham City – and what better excuse to channel my inner villain than to tell the story of Oswald Cobblepot? I am thrilled to work with Colin, Matt, Dylan, 6th & Idaho, Warners, and HBO Max as we work to bring this story to the screen,” said LeFranc.

HBO Max Head of Original Content Sarah Aubrey said, “We are thrilled to bring audiences a new version of this iconic DC character that they have never seen before. It is incredible to be working with Matt, Dylan, and Lauren on continuing this story and to see Colin take his already exceptional performance in The Batman to the next level.”

The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, and Jeffrey Wright opened in theaters on March 2, 2022.

Magnum P.I. Season 4 Episode 16 Photos: “Evil Walks Softly” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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March 9, 2022

Janel Parrish reprises her role as Maleah on CBS’s Magnum P.I. season four episode 16. Directed by Alexandra La Roche from a script by Tera Tolentino, episode 16 – “Evil Walks Softly” – will air on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT.

Jay Hernandez returns to lead the cast as Thomas Magnum. Season four also stars Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton as Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill as Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang as Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill as Kumu.

“Evil Walks Softly” Plot: The mother of a suspected bomber hires Magnum and Higgins to locate her teen son and turn him in to the authorities. Also, Kumu and Rick help T.C. navigate his guilty conscience when he runs into a past flame.

Magnum PI Season 4 Episode 16 — Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum, Tim Kang as Detective Gordon Katsumoto, and Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins in ‘Magnum PI’ season 4 episode 16 (Photo © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Magnum P.I. Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.

The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.

Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit. One of Magnum’s biggest supporters is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, the unofficial “House Mom” and cultural curator of Robin’s Nest. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Trailer: Nicolas Cage Stars as Nick Cage

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Rebecca Murray

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March 9, 2022

Oscar winner Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas) stars as Oscar winner Nick Cage in a Nick Cage film about Nick Cage. The new trailer for the action comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent finds Nicolas Cage meeting up with his biggest fan and being recruited by the CIA.

Pedro Pascal plays the fan and Tiffany Haddish is the CIA agent who attempts to recruit Cage. Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Lily Sheen, and Neil Patrick Harris also star.

Tom Gormican (That Awkward Moment) directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten. Cage, Mike Nilon, Kristin Burr, and Kevin Turen served as producers.

Lionsgate has set an April 22, 2022 premiere date.

The Plot:

Nicolas Cage stars as… Nick Cage in the action-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pascal). Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative (Haddish) and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones. With a career built for this very moment, the seminal award-winning actor must take on the role of a lifetime: Nick Cage.

‘Blue Bloods’ Season 12 Episode 16 Photos: “Guilt” Plot, Cast and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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March 9, 2022

An officer’s shot on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 12 episode 16, the milestone 250th episode of the popular primetime drama. Directed by Ralph Hemecker from a script by Brian Burns, episode 16 – “Guilt” – will air on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

Tom Selleck leads the cast as Frank Reagan, with Donnie Wahlberg back as Danny Reagan and Bridget Moynahan returning as Erin Reagan. Will Estes plays Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle is Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez is Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray plays Officer Eddie Janko.

Recurring season 12 cast members include Abigail Hawk, Gregory Jbara, Robert Clohessy, Steven Schirripa, Andrew Terraciano, Annabella Sciorra, and James Nucifero.

“Guilt” Plot: Frank, Baker, Garrett, and Gormley experience feelings of guilt when Detective Angela Reddick (Ilfenish Hadera), an officer they briefly worked with at 1PP, is shot after Frank reassigned her for not meshing with their team. Also, Eddie, Danny and Baez investigate a man’s murder after Eddie and her partner respond to an altercation between the victim and a neighbor, and Anthony finds himself at a crossroads when he’s offered a promotion that strains his relationship with Erin.

Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner, Detective Maria Baez. Erin, the middle daughter, is a New York Assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father.

Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s “golden boy.” Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force.

Blue Bloods Season 12 Episode 16 — Will Estes as Jamie Reagan, Vanessa Ray as Eddie Janko, Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan, Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, Andrew Terraciano as Sean Reagan, and Len Cariou as Henry Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’ season 12 episode 16 (Photo: John Paul Filo © 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc)

‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Will Return for Seasons 2 and 3

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Rebecca Murray

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March 9, 2022

Vikings Valhalla Season 1 — Frida Gustavsson as Freydis and Sam Corlett as Leif in ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ (Photo by Bernard Walsh © 2021 Netflix)

Netflix’s popular Vikings sequel, Vikings: Valhalla, is definitely returning for at least seasons two and three. Season one premiered on February 25, 2022 and hit the #1 spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list for its premiere week. According to the streaming service, the series also placed in the top 10 in 90 countries.

Season two has already finished production and is currently in the editing stage. Netflix is targeting a 2023 release of the second season, and season three is expected to begin shooting this spring.

“Fans of Valhalla — THANK YOU to the millions of you who have watched (and rewatched!) Season One. The numbers have been mind-boggling and beyond my wildest expectations. I’m thrilled to be able to confirm that we wrapped and are already editing Season Two and that production will start soon on Season Three. While the storylines for Leif, Freydis, Harald, Olaf, Canute and the rest of our amazing cast are secret, I can say without hesitation that their journeys will be even more epic than what you’ve seen so far. SKÅL!!!” stated Jeb Stuart, Vikings: Valhalla Creator, Showrunner, and Executive Producer.

Sam Corlett (Leif Eriksson), Frida Gustavsson (Freydis Eriksdotter), and Leo Suter (Harald Sigurdsson) are among the few who didn’t meet an untimely death in the very bloody first season and will return for season two.

“The fans have spoken and we couldn’t be more thrilled than to bring them more of the epic adventure and heart-pounding action they love. Jeb Stuart has masterfully taken this beloved saga 125 years into the future and introduced a whole new generation of Vikings and stories that have resonated with new and existing fans all over the world. There is plenty more to avenge and more battles to fight!” said Peter Friedlander, Head of US/Canada Scripted Series, Netflix.

Season two is also executive produced by Morgan O’Sullivan, Vikings creator Michael Hirst, Sheila Hockin, Steve Stark, James Flynn, John Weber, Sherry Marsh, Alan Gasmer, and Paul Buccieri.

The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

Season one of VIKINGS: VALHALLA – now streaming – chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived — the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Corlett), his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Gustavsson), and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Suter). As tensions between the Vikings and the English royals reach a bloody breaking point and as the Vikings themselves clash over their conflicting Christian and pagan beliefs, these three Vikings begin an epic journey that will take them across oceans and through battlefields, from Kattegat to England and beyond, as they fight for survival and glory.

‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Season 3 Episode 10 Photos, Plot, and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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March 8, 2022

Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star continues with season three episode 10, “Parental Guidance.” Episode 10 is set to air on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT.

Season three stars Rob Lowe as Owen Strand, Gina Torres as Tommy Vega, Ronen Rubinstein as T.K. Strand, Sierra McClain as Grace Ryder, and Jim Parrack as Judd Ryder. Natacha Karam plays Marjan Marwani, Brian Michael Smith is Paul Strickland, Rafael Silva is Carlos Reyes, Julian Works is Mateo Chavez, and Brianna Baker plays Nancy Gillian.

“Parental Guidance” Plot: Owen, Tommy & the 126 race to the rescue when a medieval-themed restaurant suffers a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. Meanwhile the crew is worried that Paul still has not mentally recovered from his surgery and his friendship with Marjan is over. Mateo is offered a promotion by his old fire captain, but quickly realizes he is not the man he once knew.

The Season 3 Plot:

In the third season, a slight time-jump takes place after the events of the previous season finale found the 126 shut down and the crew dispersed across the city. In the multi-episode opening storyline, a massive and unexpected arctic front hits Austin. As the ice storm causes widespread chaos, Owen and Tommy must not only save the city but find a way to resurrect and reunite the former 126.

911 Lone Star Season 3 Episode 10 — Gina Torres in the “Parental Guidance” episode of ‘9-1-1: LONE STAR’ (Photo by Jack Zeman © 2022 Fox Media LLC)

‘Never Have I Ever’ Renewed for a Fourth and Final Season

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Rebecca Murray

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March 8, 2022

Never Have I Ever Season 2 — RAMONA YOUNG as ELEANOR WONG, LEE RODRIGUEZ as FABIOLA TORRES, and MAITREYI RAMAKRISHNAN as DEVI VISHWAKUMAR in ‘Never Have I Ever’ (Photo by ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX © 2021)

Fortunately, Netflix has given Never Have I Ever an early season four renewal. Unfortunately, the fourth season will be the series’ final season.

Netflix released season two in July 2021 and they’re targeting a summer 2022 release for season three, which recently finished production. Season four is expected to arrive in 2023.

Mindy Kaling created the series and serves as an executive producer. Lang Fisher is the co-creator, executive producer, showrunner, and writer. 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein and David Miner also executive produce.

“Hey Crickets, we’ve got some morning announcements for you: Season 3 of Never Have I Ever is gonna drop this summer! Plus we’ve just been renewed for a fourth and final season, which we are absolutely thrilled about. We can’t wait to reveal all the steamy romance and hilarious adventures we have in store for you. Thanks to all our fans for your support – especially you #Bevi and #Daxton stans. We love you!” stated Kaling and Fisher.

Netflix’s Head of Global TV Bela Bajaria added, “We are thrilled to have two more seasons of Never Have I Ever. It’s everything we want in a Netflix comedy series: authentic, specific, funny, and full of heart. I love that a story I relate to so deeply – about a young, Indian-American girl – hits on so many universal truths that resonate with just about everyone. We’re eternally grateful to Mindy, Lang and the wildly talented cast. And we can’t wait for everyone to see the final two seasons!”

“Four seasons of Never Have I Ever is truly exciting and a little bittersweet because, as a loyal fan, I’d love Devi’s journey to go on forever. But just like high school, all great things must come to an end. A big shout out to our fearless Cricket Queens, Mindy and Lang, and our exceptional cast and crew, who have authentically captured the emotional rollercoaster ride that defines our teenage years,” said Erin Underhill, President, Universal Television. “We can’t wait to experience all of the messiness, the LOLs and the tears that will surely unfold in Devi’s senior year.”

The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

Never Have I Ever is a coming-of-age comedy about the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage girl. The series stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi, an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations.

‘The Good Doctor’ Season 5 Episode 10: Cast, Photos, and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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March 8, 2022

The resistance to Salen’s methods continues to build strength on ABC’s The Good Doctor season five episode 10. Directed by Mike Listo from a script by Tracy Taylor and Peter Blake, “Cheat Day” will air on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast of season five features Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman. Christina Chang plays Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park, and Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo.

“Cheat Day” Plot: Salen (Rachel Bay Jones) takes extreme measures when she learns that the surgical staff have joined Lim’s efforts against her. Meanwhile, the team treats a liver transplant patient whose organ donor unwittingly gave him cancer. And elsewhere, Jordan, Asher, and Andrews look for a surgical solution to remove a pregnant surrogate’s cancer in such a way that she won’t also need a hysterectomy to survive.

The Good Doctor Description, Courtesy of ABC:

Dr. Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.

The Good Doctor Season 5 Episode 10 — Hill Harper and Rachel By Jones in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 5 episode 10 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)

Lilly Singh to Star in Disney+’s ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Series

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Rebecca Murray

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March 7, 2022

‘The Muppets Mayhem’ (Photo Credit: Disney+)

Disney+ is ready to rock and roll with The Electric Mayhem Band, greenlighting a new Muppets series focusing on the band. Lilly Singh (A Little Late with Lilly Singh) is on board to star in the lead human role of Nora in The Muppets Mayhem created by Adam F. Goldberg (The Goldbergs), Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes.

Disney+ describes Singh’s character as the junior A&R executive tasked with managing and wrangling the mayhem that is The Electric Mayhem Band.

Based on characters created by Jim Henson, The Muppets Mayhem will be written by Goldberg, Barretta, and Yorkes. Goldberg, Barretta, Michael Bostick, and Kris Eber will executive produce along with The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter.

“The Muppets are renowned for quality, creativity, and unrivaled, fun storytelling for the whole family,” stated Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “We are thrilled to have Adam, Bill, and Jeff at the helm to bring all of these iconic and great new characters to life in fresh and dynamic ways.”

“Adam F. Goldberg is our resident Muppet enthusiast at Signature and getting to play in the sandbox with Bill, a longtime Muppet performer, as well as these beloved characters was a dream come true for him, Bill and Jeff,” said Jonnie Davis, President, ABC Signature. “Their take is fresh, fun, musical and of course, hilarious. We couldn’t be happier to be the studio that is helping them get the band back together.”

ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio are producing the series which will find the crazy rock band – Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet – recording their first studio album.

“We are so excited to bring the story of The Electric Mayhem Band to the front and center of this new series. They’ve been entertaining audiences since The Muppet Show, which debuted 45 years ago, so it’s wonderful that these characters are finally getting to play lead rather than supporting roles,” said David Lightbody, executive producer and senior vice president of Disney Live Entertainment and The Muppets Studio.

‘Is It Cake?’ Trailer Introduces Netflix’s New Baking Competition

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Rebecca Murray

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March 7, 2022

Netflix’s trailer for the new baking competition series Is It Cake? is absolutely bonkers. Saturday Night Live‘s Mikey Day hosts the new show which pits incredibly talented bakers against each other in a competition to create the most realistic cake version of an ordinary item.

The trailer confirms two things: 1) Mikey Day should host more competition series and 2) I would suck at all aspects of this competition…except for the actual consumption of the tasty cakes.

Netflix has set a March 18, 2022 premiere date for the first season. And according to the streaming service, season one will consist of eight 40 minute episodes.

Season one’s competitors include Andrew Fuller, April Julian, Dessiree Salaverria, Hemu Basu, Jonny Manganello, Justin Rasmussen-Ellen, Nina Charles, Sam Cade, and Steve Weiss. Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, and Andrew Wallace executive produce.

Netflix released the following synopsis of Is It Cake?:

Deception is the name of the game for the world’s most talented bakers who will compete to create hyper-realistic cakes that look exactly like everyday objects – with cash on the line. But are they good enough to deceive a panel of celebrity judges… and you? You’ll be asking yourself ‘is it real?’ Or…Is It Cake?”

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‘Never Have I Ever’ Renewed for a Fourth and Final Season

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