Hulu Sets Its Summer 2022 Lineup of Original Films and Series

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May 16, 2022

Love Victor Season 3 — Benji (George Sear), and Victor (Michael Cimino) in ‘Love, Victor’ season 3 (Photo by: Kelsey McNeal/Hulu)

Hulu’s 2022 summer schedule includes new seasons of Only Murders in the Building, Love, Victor, Reservation Dogs, Solar Opposites, The Orville, and American Horror Stories. The streaming service also confirmed premiere dates for the launch of original films including The Valet, The Princess, and the prequel to the Predator franchise, Prey.

2022 Summer Films Release Schedule:

The Valet – May 20, 2022
In The Valet, world-famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent (Max Greenfield). The hard-working valet Antonio (Eugenio Derbez) accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover-up.

This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos. In this fish out of water romantic comedy, two worlds and cultures collide as both Olivia and Antonio start to see themselves more clearly than ever before.

Look At Me: XXXTENTACION – May 26, 2022
Look At Me: XXXTENTACION explores how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTENTACION, one of the most streamed artists on the planet. Through frank commentary from family, friends, and romantic partners as well as unseen archival footage, director Sabaah Folayan offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent, and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.

Fire Island – June 3, 2022
Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn’s Fire Island is an unapologetic, modern-day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centers on two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande – June 17, 2022
In Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, two-time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills and charm, together they find a surprising human connection.

The Princess – July 1, 2022
When a beautiful, strong-willed princess refuses to wed the cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed, she is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father’s throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom.

Not Okay – July 29, 2022 (DATE CHANGE)
Not Okay follows Danni Sanders (Zoey Deutch), an aimless aspiring writer with no friends, no romantic prospects and — worst of all — no followers, who fakes an Instagram-friendly trip to Paris in the hopes of boosting her social media clout. When a terrifying incident strikes the City of Lights, Danni unwittingly falls into a lie bigger than she ever imagined.

She “returns” a hero, even striking up an unlikely friendship with Rowan (Mia Isaac), a school-shooting survivor dedicated to societal change, and scooping up the man of her dreams, Colin (Dylan O’Brien). As an influencer and advocate, Danni finally has the life and audience she always wanted. But it’s only a matter of time before the facade cracks, and she learns the hard way that the Internet loves a takedown.

Prey – August 5, 2022
Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, Prey is the story of a young woman, Naru (Amber Midthunder), a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.

2022 Hulu Summer Series Release Schedule:

Conversations with Friends – May 15, 2022 (all-at-once)
Conversations with Friends follows Frances (Alison Oliver), a 21-year-old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.

The series stars Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane and Jemima Kirke.

Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders – May 24, 2022 (all-at-once)
Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders investigates the notorious murder of three young girls in 1977 during their first night at Camp Scott, a Girl Scout sleepaway camp in Oklahoma. The series explores the murders’ impact on those close to the tragedy, details the search for and trial of the alleged killer, and examines the mysteries still surrounding the case. It also documents how investigators recently reopened the case and used state-of-the-art technology to comb through mountains of evidence left behind.

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth opens up about how a twist of fate prevented her from attending the camp the night of the murders and how the case still haunts her to this day.

Shoresy – May 27, 2022 (all-at-once)
The six-episode, half-hour Hulu Original comedy sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan-favorite Letterkenny character, Shoresy, join a senior AAA hockey team in Sudbury on a quest to never lose again.

FX’s Pistol – May 31, 2022 (all-at-once)
Pistol is a six-episode limited series about a rock ‘n’ roll revolution. The furious, raging storm at the center of this revolution is the Sex Pistols – and at the center of this series is Sex Pistols’ founding member and guitarist, Steve Jones. Jones’ hilarious, emotional, and at times heartbreaking journey guides us through a kaleidoscopic telling of three of the most epic, chaotic and mucus-spattered years in the history of music.

Based on Jones’ memoir Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol, this is the story of a band of spotty, noisy, working-class kids with “no future,” who shook the boring, corrupt “establishment” to its core, threatened to bring down the government, and changed music and culture forever.

The series stars Toby Wallace as Steve Jones, Anson Boon as John Lydon, Christian Lees as Glen Matlock, Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious, Jacob Slater as Paul Cook, Sydney Chandler as Chrissie Hynde, Talulah Riley as Vivienne Westwood, Maisie Williams as punk icon Jordan, Emma Appleton as Nancy Spungen and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Malcolm McLaren.

The Orville: New Horizons – June 2, 2022 (weekly)
Seth MacFarlane’s epic space adventure series, The Orville, returns exclusively as a Hulu original series. Set 400 years in the future, The Orville: New Horizons finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.

FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven – Finale Date: June 2, 2022
FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven, the limited series inspired by the true-crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer, follows the events that led to the 1984 murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her baby daughter in a suburb in Salt Lake Valley, Utah. As Detective Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield) investigates events that transpired within the Lafferty family, he uncovers buried truths about the origins of the LDS religion and the violent consequences of unyielding faith. What Pyre, a devout Mormon, unearths leads him to question his own faith.

Love, Victor – June 15, 2022 (all-at-once, also streaming on Disney+)
This season finds Victor going on a journey of self-discovery – not only deciding who he wants to be with but, more broadly, who he wants to be. With their post-high school plans looming, Victor and his friends are faced with a new set of problems they must work through to make the best choices for their futures.

The Kardashians – Finale Date: June 16, 2022
The family you know and love is here with a brand-new series, giving an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie bring the cameras back to give truth to their stories. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly honest story of love and life in the spotlight.

FX’s The Bear – June 23, 2022 (all-at-once)
The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine-dining world, who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop – The Original Beef of Chicagoland – after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide.

The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty of Sense of Urgency and the steep slippery downsides. As Carmy fights to transform both The Original Beef of Chicagoland and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.

Only Murders in the Building – June 28, 2022 (Weekly)
Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue – the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.

Maggie – July 6, 2022 (all-at-once)
Dating is hard enough – it’s even harder when you also happen to be a psychic. Maggie’s gift allows her to see into the future of her friends, parents, clients, and random people on the street. But when she begins to see glimpses of her own destiny after meeting an unexpected stranger, her romantic life suddenly gets a lot more complicated. Can you let yourself fall in love when you think you know how it ends? She probably should have seen this coming …

Solar Opposites – July 13, 2022 (all-at-once)
Co-created by Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, Solar Opposites centers on a team of four aliens who are evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome. Korvo (Justin Roiland) and Yumyulack (Sean Giambrone) only see the pollution, crass consumerism and human frailty, while Terry (Thomas Middleditch) and Jesse (Mary Mack) love TV, junk food and fun stuff. In season three, this alien team strives to be less of a team and more of a family.

Victoria’s Secret: Angels And Demons – July 14, 2022 (all-at-once)
Investigated with journalistic rigor, Matt Tyrnauer directs this searing and provocative exposé of the Victoria’s Secret brand as well as their then CEO, the larger-than-life, enigmatic billionaire, Les Wexner. Truth is not what it seems, as the underworld of fashion, the billionaire class and Jeffrey Epstein are revealed to all be inextricably intertwined with the fall of this legendary brand.

FX’s American Horror Stories – July 21, 2022 (weekly)
American Horror Stories is a spinoff of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning hit anthology series American Horror Story. American Horror Stories is a weekly anthology series that will feature a different horror story each episode.

Since 2011, the creators of AHS have redefined the horror genre with various installments featuring a creepy asylum, a coven of witches, a traveling freak show, a haunted hotel and the apocalypse itself. The television series sprouted a legion of dedicated fans who anticipate what terrors the next chapter will hold.

FX’s Reservation Dogs– August 3, 2022 (two-episode premiere, then weekly)
From co-creators and executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, Reservation Dogs is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor), four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. After the death of the fifth member of the Reservation Dogs, the crew took to stealing, scheming and saving in order to vicariously fulfill his dream of reaching the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. But after a promising start to their criminal endeavors, including the legendary heist of a Flaming Flamers chips truck, swiping some old lady’s weed edibles and some low-grade grand theft auto, the plan went bust.

The gang disbanded, with everyone trying to forge their own paths. Elora ghosted Bear and took off for California with the Rez Dogs’ mortal enemy, Jackie (Elva Guerra), the leader of a rival gang. Abandoned by his closest friend, Bear seeks a male parental figure to teach him how to “be a man” – but his choice of uncles to emulate leaves a lot to be desired. Meanwhile, Willie Jack thinks everything in their town is falling apart because of the curse she cast on Jackie and she’s determined to put that genie back in the bottle.

Cheese who, like Willie Jack, decided that Cali wasn’t for him, reunites with his grandmother who isn’t his grandmother. Lucky for the kids, they have the support of their loving and eccentric community of aunties and uncles to see them through, including Bear’s mother Rita (Sarah Podemski), local law enforcement Big (Zahn McClarnon), Elora’s Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer), Willie Jack’s parents – Dana (Jennifer Podemski) and Leon (Jon Proudstar) – and Spirit aka William Knifeman (Dallas Goldtooth).

This Fool – August 12, 2022 (all-at-once)
Inspired by the life and stand-up of star and co-creator Chris Estrada, This Fool is an irreverent, cinematic half-hour comedy set in working-class South Central Los Angeles. The show centers on Julio Lopez, a 30-year-old who still lives at home who has been dating his girlfriend on and off since high school and finds any excuse to avoid dealing with his own problems.

Julio works at Hugs Not Thugs, a gang rehabilitation nonprofit, where he butts heads with his older cousin Luis, an ex-gang member who just got out of prison and moved in with Julio and his family.

FX’s The Patient – August 30, 2022 (three episode premiere, then weekly)
The Patient is a psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg about a therapist, Alan Strauss (Steve Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall 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 (Linda Emond).

Alone in captivity, Alan excavates his own past through memories of his old therapist, Charlie (David Alan Grier), and grapples with waves of his own repressed troubles – the recent death of his wife, Beth (Laura Niemi), and the painful estrangement from his religious son, Ezra (Andrew 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.

2022Summer Kids & Family Release Schedule:

The Croods: Family Tree – June 2, 2022 (all-at-once)
Jealous of the Thunder Sisters, the men on the farm undergo a difficult initiation to join the exclusive tribe of women while Eep and Dawn prepare for the ultimate skate-off with the Punch Monkeys to reclaim their skate spot. As Phil sets out on a mission to prove he’s a fun guy, the girls adopt a stranded egg that may not be as innocent as it seems. Prehistory’s favorite families return with new shenanigans, hilarious adventures and a whole lot of heart!

Madagascar: A Little Wild – June 30, 2022 (all-at-once)
Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria continue to explore the world outside of the habitat. Marty hoofs it all the way out to a trash-littered beach desperately waiting for his Junior Ranger magic touch! Gloria and Lala reunite after Lala’s hibernation, but Gloria doesn’t know how to fit in with her new frog crew. Alex learns on the job directing his first Broadway show. And Melman searches for his own giraffe herd at another habitat across town, only to discover that you don’t have to be the same species to be a family!

Trolls: TrollsTopia – August 11, 2022 (all-at-once)
In TrollsTopia anything is possible with a little teamwork, glitter and a lot of FUN! When Val’s vacation doesn’t go to plan and R&B’s pancake breakfast falls flat, Poppy and the Trolls get creative. And when Cloud Guy is accepted to Cloud College he embarks on a hunt to find a replacement to annoy Branch in his absence. But does one even exist?!

Dragons: The Nine Realms – August 18, 2022 (all-at-once)
The discovery of the Fire Realm poses a challenge as the Dragon Riders struggle to traverse it safely. Meanwhile, the unhinged Buzzsaw is on the lookout for a mysterious “Lightning Bird” making it harder to keep dragons a secret. Tom, Jun, D’Angelo and Alex face off against the most powerful dragon they’ve ever encountered in a high-stakes mission to save the Crystal Realm. And much to everyone’s chagrin, Jun’s pesky, nosey brother is coming uncomfortably close to learning what actually happens in Dragon Club.

‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’ Trailer: How to Game the System and Win Millions

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Rebecca Murray

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May 16, 2022

I feel like the official trailer for Paramount+’s Jerry & Margo Go Large should have come with a “don’t try this at home” warning label. Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening star as a couple of lottery players who figure out how to game the system in this comedy based on true events.

The cast also includes Larry Wilmore, Rainn Wilson, Anna Camp, Ann Harada, Jake McDorman, Michael McKean, and Uly Schlesinger.

Oscar winner David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) directs from a screenplay by Emmy nominee Brad Copeland (Arrested Development), based on an article published in The Huffington Post by Jason Fagone. Oscar nominee Gil Netter, Levantine Films, and MRC Film’s Landline Pictures’s Amy Baer produced, with Kevin Halloran executive producing.

The film is a Paramount Pictures’ Players label and MRC Film’s Landline Pictures production.

The film will premiere on June 17, 2022 exclusively on Paramount+.

Annette Bening as Marge Selbee and Bryan Cranston as Jerry Selbee in ‘Jerry and Marge Go Large’ (Photo credit: Jake Giles Netter/Paramount+)

Paramount+ released the following synopsis:

“Jerry & Marge Go Large is inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston), who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins millions and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.”

‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Starts Production

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Rebecca Murray

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May 16, 2022

Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 4 — Kevin Costner stars in ‘Yellowstone’ season 4 episode 4 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)

Production has begun on the much-anticipated fifth season of Paramount Network’s Yellowstone. Season four drew in an average of 11 million viewers and picked up Screen Actors Guild and Producers Guild award nominations, marking the first time major awards groups have recognized what fans have known since season one – Yellowstone is one of the best dramas on television.

The cast is led by Oscar winner Kevin Costner as John Dutton. Returning cast members also include Luke Grimes as Kayce, Kelly Reilly as Beth, Wes Bentley as Jamie, and Cole Hauser as Rip. Kelsey Asbille stars as Monica, Brecken Merrill is Tate, Jefferson White plays Jimmy, Forrie Smith is Lloyd, Denim Richards is Colby, Ian Bohen is Ryan, Finn Little is Carter, Ryan Bingham is Walker, and Gil Birmingham is Thomas Rainwater.

Fan favorite Jen Landon (“Teeter”) has been upped to series regular for the fifth season. Kathryn Kelly (“Emily”) has also been promoted to series regular.

Yellowstone was created by Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water) and John Linson. Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari, and Stephen Kay executive produce.

Paramount Network’s official Yellowstone synopsis: “Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Costner), who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and vicious business rivalries.”

Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe has expanded to include 1883 starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as well as the recently greenlit series 1932 which follows a new generation of Duttons.

Critics Choice Real TV Awards 2022 Nominees: ‘Top Chef’ Cooks Up 5 Nominations

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May 16, 2022

Critics Choice Real TV Awards Top Chef — Top Chef’s Gail Simmons, Padma Lakshmi, and Tom Colicchio (Photo by: Emily Shur/Bravo)

Bravo’s Top Chef is the top vote-getter, stirring up five Critics Choice Real TV Awards nominations. The critically acclaimed series was nominated in the Best Competition Series, Best Culinary Show, Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, Best Show Host (Padma Lakshmi), and Female Star of the Year (also Lakshmi) categories.

The 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Awards will return to an in-person ceremony. Winners will be announced on June 12th in Los Angeles during a ceremony hosted by actors/comedians Randy and Jason Sklar.

Now in its fourth year, the annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards honor the best in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming.

“Given its ongoing popularity across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other platforms, it’s clear that unscripted programming is deserving of special recognition by the Critics Choice Association,” stated Ed Martin, President of the Critics Choice Association’s TV Branch. “The exciting programs and diverse personalities selected by our five nominating committees represent the best that this multi-faceted genre has to offer. The fourth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards ceremony promises to be our most exciting yet.”

The Critics Choice Association partners with NPACT, the trade association for nonfiction production companies, in honoring the reality genre. “The amazing depth and quality of unscripted programming is evident in this year’s nominees, and we’re especially excited to be able to pay tribute to them and the entire unscripted community at an in-person gala, after two virtual years. It’s truly an honor to collaborate with the Critics Choice Association to celebrate the excellence and innovation of nonfiction content” said NPACT General Manager Michelle Van Kempen.

FOURTH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE REAL TV AWARDS NOMINEES:

BEST COMPETITION SERIES
Chopped (Food Network)
Making It (NBC)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
The Amazing Race (CBS)
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Great British Baking Show (Netflix)

BEST COMPETITION SERIES: TALENT/VARIETY
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Finding Magic Mike (HBO Max)
Legendary (HBO Max)
Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Prime Video)
Next Level Chef (Fox)
The Voice (NBC)

BEST UNSTRUCTURED SERIES
Couples Therapy (Showtime)
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (VH1)
The Kardashians (Hulu)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo)
The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans (Paramount+)
We’re Here (HBO)

BEST STRUCTURED SERIES
Catfish: The TV Show (MTV)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC)
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (National Geographic)
How To with John Wilson (HBO)
Sketchbook (Disney+)

BEST CULINARY SHOW
Cooking with Paris (Netflix)
Crime Scene Kitchen (Fox)
Is It Cake? (Netflix)
Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines (Magnolia)
The Great British Baking Show (Netflix)
Top Chef (Bravo)

BEST GAME SHOW
Family Game Fight! (NBC)
Holey Moley (ABC)
Jeopardy! (Syndicated)
Supermarket Sweep (ABC)
The Price Is Right (CBS)
Weakest Link (NBC)

BEST TRAVEL/ADVENTURE SHOW
Alone (History)
Family Dinner (Magnolia)
Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix)
The Amazing Race (CBS)
The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Disney+)
The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals (Netflix)

BEST BUSINESS SHOW
American Greed (CNBC)
Bar Rescue (Paramount+)
Million Dollar Wheels (Discovery+)
Restaurant: Impossible (Food Network)
Shark Tank (ABC)
Undercover Boss (CBS)

BEST ANIMAL/NATURE SHOW
Crikey! It’s the Irwins (Discovery)
Critter Fixers: Country Vets (National Geographic)
Eden: Untamed Planet (BBC America)
Growing Up Animal (Disney+)
Penguin Town (Netflix)
The Wizard of Paws (BYUtv)

BEST CRIME/JUSTICE SHOW
911 Crisis Center (Oxygen)
Cold Justice (Oxygen)
Heist (Netflix)
Rich & Shameless (TNT)
Secrets of Playboy (A&E)
Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (National Geographic)

BEST SPORTS SHOW
30 for 30 (ESPN)
Bad Sport (Netflix)
Cheer (Netflix)
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (CMT)
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO)
Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (Prime Video)

BEST RELATIONSHIP SHOW
90 Day Fiancé (TLC)
La Máscara del Amor (Estrella TV)
Love Is Blind (Netflix)
Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
My Mom, Your Dad (HBO Max)
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix)

BEST LIFESTYLE: HOME/GARDEN SHOW
Celebrity IOU (HGTV)
Fixer Upper: Welcome Home (Magnolia)
Houses with History (HGTV)
Married to Real Estate (HGTV)
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles (Bravo)
Rock the Block (HGTV)

BEST LIFESTYLE: FASHION/BEAUTY SHOW
Glow Up (Netflix)
Love, Kam (SurvivorNetTV)
Making the Cut (Prime Video)
My Unorthodox Life (Netflix)
Project Runway (Bravo)
The Hype (HBO Max)

BEST LIMITED SERIES
Abraham Lincoln (History)
Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes (Netflix)
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer (Netflix)
Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo (Netflix)
Theodore Roosevelt (History)
We Need to Talk About Cosby (Showtime)

BEST ENSEMBLE CAST IN AN UNSCRIPTED SERIES
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo)
The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans (Paramount+)
The Voice (NBC)
Top Chef (Bravo)

BEST SHOW HOST
Mayim Bialik – Jeopardy! (Syndicated)
Daniel “Desus Nice” Baker and Joel “The Kid Mero” Martinez – Desus & Mero (Showtime)
Padma Lakshmi – Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (Hulu); Top Chef (Bravo)
Trevor Noah – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
John Oliver – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)

MALE STAR OF THE YEAR
Jeff Goldblum – The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Disney+)
Robert Irvine – Restaurant: Impossible (Food Network)
Trevor Noah – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Phil Rosenthal – Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix)
RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
Stanley Tucci – Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (CNN)

FEMALE STAR OF THE YEAR
Samantha Bee – Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS)
Kelly Clarkson – The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndicated); The Voice (NBC); American Song Contest (NBC)
Joanna Gaines – Fixer Upper: Welcome Home (Magnolia); Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines (Magnolia)
Selena Gomez – Selena + Chef (HBO Max)
Padma Lakshmi – Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (Hulu); Top Chef (Bravo)
Sandra Lee – Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC)

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NONFICTION PROGRAMMING BY A NETWORK OR STREAMING PLATFORM
Discovery+
HBO Max
Hulu
Netflix
TLC

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NONFICTION PRODUCTION
Bunim/Murray Productions
The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC)
Kinetic Content
Raw TV
Sharp Entertainment
World of Wonder

‘Prey’ Trailer: ‘Predator’ Prequel Heads to Hulu

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Rebecca Murray

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May 16, 2022

The upcoming addition to the Predator film franchise, Prey, takes viewers back in time, with the action set in the 1700s. The first teaser trailer introduces Roswell, New Mexico‘s Amber Midthunder as a young Comanche warrior who attempts to track an alien predator.

In addition to Amber Midthunder, Prey features newcomer Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp (Sooyii), Michelle Thrush (The Journey Home), and Julian Black Antelope (Tribal). Dan Trachtenberg (The Boys, 10 Cloverfield Lane) directed from a screenplay by Patrick Aison (Jack Ryan). John Davis and Jhane Myers produce, and Lawrence Gordon, Marty Ewing, James E. Thomas, John C. Thomas, and Marc Toberoff executive produce.

20th Century Studios has set an August 5, 2022 premiere exclusively on Hulu.

Amber Midthunder in Prey — Amber Midthunder in ‘Prey,’ from 20th Century Studios

Fox and Hulu released the following description of Prey along with details on their commitment to hiring Indigenous peoples for the prequel:

Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, Prey is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.

The filmmakers were committed to creating a film that provides an accurate portrayal of the Comanche and brings a level of authenticity that rings true to its Indigenous peoples. Myers, an acclaimed filmmaker, Sundance Fellow, and member of the Comanche nation herself, is known for her attention and dedication to films surrounding the Comanche and Blackfeet nations and her passion for honoring the legacies of the Native communities. As a result, the film features a cast comprised almost entirely of Native and First Nation’s talent.

Fox Announces Its 2022-2023 Lineup: ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ and ‘The Cleaning Lady’ Renewed

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Rebecca Murray

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May 16, 2022

9-1-1 Lone Star Gina Torres and Rob Lowe — Gina Torres and Rob Lowe in the “Spring Cleaning” episode of ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ (Photo by Jordin Althaus © 2022 Fox Media LLC)

Fox confirms it’s adding three new dramas as well as two new animated comedies and an unscripted series to its 2022-2023 program lineup. The network hasn’t revealed fall premiere dates or its fall primetime lineup, but fans can expect new seasons of scripted series 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Cleaning Lady, Call Me Kat, and Welcome to Flatch. Fox has also renewed the animated comedies The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, and Housebroken.

Unscripted shows The Masked Singer, Crime Scene Kitchen, and Hell’s Kitchen will also return.

Fox’s updated program slate did not include new seasons of 9-1-1 or The Resident. However, the network noted that additional renewals are still to be announced. (UPDATE: Fox has closed deals with both shows and have officially renewed 9-1-1 and The Resident.)

“FOX Entertainment enters the Upfront – a week literally built for broadcasters to align with advertisers – as the only company, no matter the platform, with advertising at its core. Advertisers have been our focus since the start of this company, and we’re proud that this too is proof of FOX’s differentiation,” stated Charlie Collier, CEO, FOX Entertainment. “As you’ll see during our presentation, building barriers between our best content and our brand-partners simply isn’t our business model.”

New dramas include Monarch with Trace Adkins, the crime anthology Accused, and missing persons drama Alert. The network’s upcoming new series also include the animated shows Grimsburg and Krapopolis, and the unscripted series Gordon Ramsay’s Food Star.

Fantasy Island fans will have to wait a bit longer for season two as Fox announced it’s moved the new season’s debut from the summer to the 2022-2023 season.

Accused Michael Chiklis — Michael Chiklis as Dr. Scott Corbett in ‘Accused’ (Photo Credit Steve Wilkie 2022 Fox Media LLC)

Details on Fox’s New Series:

Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music. In Monarch, the Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music DOTTIE CANTRELL ROMAN (Susan Sarandon) and her beloved husband, “Texas Truthteller” ALBIE ROMAN (Trace Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown NICOLETTE “NICKY” ROMAN (Anna Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.

Accused: Based on the BBC’s BAFTA-winning British crime anthology, comes a provocative series that takes you on the journey of the defendant. Each episode opens in a courtroom on the accused, with viewers knowing nothing about their crime or how they ended up on trial. Told from the defendant’s point of view through flashbacks, Accused holds a mirror up to the current times with evocative and emotional stories.

In Accused, viewers discover how an ordinary person gets caught up in an extraordinary situation, ultimately revealing how one wrong turn leads to another until it’s too late to turn back. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis guest-stars in the premiere episode, as Dr. Scott Corbett, a successful brain surgeon with a seemingly perfect family. He faces the limits of unconditional love when he discovers his teenage son may be planning a violent attack at school. Later in the season, Marlee Matlin, Billy Porter, and Michael Chiklis each direct episodes of the anthology crime drama.

Alert is a character-driven police procedural about the LAMPU — the Los Angeles Police Department’s missing person’s unit. When police officer Nikki Parker’s son goes missing, she joins the LAPD’s Missing Person’s Unit to help other people find their loved ones, even as she searches for her own. Six years later, her world is turned upside-down when her ex-husband, Devon Zoellner, shows up with a proof-of-life photo of their missing boy. Or is it?

Alert is a procedural drama with a heart-pounding, life-or-death search for a missing person in each episode, that runs alongside Nikki and Devon’s quest to find out the truth about the person claiming to be their long-lost son. It’s a case-of-the-week show with a case-of-a-lifetime story running through it — a story that alternately brings our two main characters gut-wrenching heartache and heart-pounding joy.

Grimsburg stars Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, who also serves as an executive producer on the series. In Grimsburg, Marvin Flute (Hamm) may be the greatest detective ever to catch a cannibal clown or correctly identify a mid-century modern armoire. But there’s one mystery he still can’t crack — his family. Now that he’s back in Grimsburg, a town where everyone has a secret or three, Flute will follow every lead he’s got to redeem himself with the ex-wife he never stopped loving, even if it means hanging out with the son he never bothered to get to know.

Krapopolis: From Emmy Award-winning creator Dan Harmon comes Krapopolis, an animated series like no other. Set in mythical Ancient Greece, the series centers on a flawed family of humans, gods, and monsters that tries to run one of the world’s first cities without killing each other. The series’ voice cast features Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham, Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Pam Murphy, and Duncan Trussell.

In the series, Ayoade voices “Tyrannis”, the mortal son of a goddess. He’s the benevolent King of Krapopolis trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays “Deliria,” Tyrannis’ mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended Olympian family – forged in patricide and infidelity – she’s known as the trashy one. Berry is “Shlub,” Tyrannis’ father, a mantitaur (half centaur [horse + human], half manticore [lion + human + scorpion]). He is oversexed and underemployed, claims to be an artist and has literally never paid for anything, in any sense of that word, for his entire life. Murphy voices “Stupendous,” Tyrannis’ half-sister, daughter of Deliria and a cyclops. Trussell plays “Hippocampus,” Tyrannis’ half-brother, offspring of Shlub and a mermaid, and, obviously, a hot mess, biologically speaking.

Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars: Award-winning chef, restaurateur and presenter Gordon Ramsay puts his knives aside as he hunts for the most exciting and innovative new food & drink entrepreneurs in his brand-new competition series, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. This time, he’s prepared to put his money where his mouth is, by backing the winner with an investment to take their idea to the next level. But to win Ramsay’s support, it will take more than just a great idea. As he pushes contestants to their limits through a series of relentless challenges, they’ll have to prove they possess the raw ingredients required to succeed – drive, dedication, creativity, passion and talent.

Being the last entrepreneur standing will earn the winner a life-changing reward. They just need to survive Gordon Ramsay — the only angel investor.

‘Elemental’ – Pixar Unveils Concept Art and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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May 16, 2022

Elemental Pixar Film Concept Art — ‘Elemental’ concept art by director Peter Sohn (Photo © 2022 Disney/Pixar)

Pixar Animation Studios just released concept art and the title treatment for the animated film Elemental. The movie marks Pixar’s 27th feature film and will be directed by The Good Dinosaur‘s Peter Sohn.

According to Pixar’s brief press release, Elemental is inspired by Sohn’s childhood experiences in New York. “My parents emigrated from Korea in the early 1970s and built a bustling grocery store in the Bronx,” stated Sohn. “We were among many families who ventured to a new land with hopes and dreams—all of us mixing into one big salad bowl of cultures, languages, and beautiful little neighborhoods. That’s what led me to Elemental.”

Sohn added: “Our story is based on the classic elements—fire, water, land, and air. Some elements mix with each other, and some don’t. What if these elements were alive?”

Pixar’s set a June 16, 2023 premiere date for Elemental.

Pixar’s teaser description:

“The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.”

Pixar launched with the release of Toy Story in 1995. That critically acclaimed box office giant was followed by A Bug’s Life in 1998, Toy Story 2 in 1999, Monsters, Inc in 2001, and Finding Nemo in 2003. Next came The Incredibles in 2004, Cars in 2006, Ratatouille in 2007, WALL-E in 2008, Up in 2009, and Toy Story 3 in 2010.

Cars 2 was released in 2011 followed by Brave in 2012, Monsters University in 2013, Inside Out in 2015, The Good Dinosaur in 2015, and Finding Dory in 2016. Cars 3 came out in 2017, with Coco releasing in 2017, Incredibles 2 in 2018, Toy Story 4 in 2019, Onward in 2020, Soul in 2020, Luca in 2021, and Turning Red in 2022.

The Toy Story prequel Lightyear is scheduled to open on June 17, 2022.

‘SWAT’ Season 5 Episode 22 Preview: “Farewell” Photos

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Rebecca Murray

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May 15, 2022

The team hustles to stop a terrorist attack on CBS’s S.W.A.T. season five episode 22, the season finale. Directed by Billy Gierhart from a script by Andrew Dettmann and J. Stone Alston, episode 22 – “Farewell” – will air on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

The season five cast is led by Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. Alex Russell stars as Jim Street, Jay Harrington plays David “Deacon” Kay, Lina Esco is Christina “Chris” Alonso, Kenny Johnson is Dominique Luca, David Lim is Victor Tan, and Patrick St. Esprit stars as Commander Robert Hicks.

Recurring guest stars include Obba Babatundé and Rochelle Aytes.

“Farewell” Plot: When control of a university chemistry lab is seized, the SWAT team races to thwart a devastating terror attack, on the fifth season finale.

Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds. However, Hondo is forced to question his professional identity when he is demoted from Squad Leader after going public to expose racial corruption within the LAPD.

The other members of Hondo’s elite S.W.A.T. unit include David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Christina “Chris” Alonso, a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations; newlywed Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team’s cocky newest member. Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau.

With Hondo no longer leading the charge, these dedicated men and women face an uncertain future as they bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.

SWAT Season 3 Episode 22 — Lina Esco as Christina “Chris” Alonso, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and David Lim as Victor Tan in ‘SWAT’ season 3 episode 22 (Photo: Bill Inoshita © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

David Tennant and Catherine Tate Return to ‘Doctor Who’

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Rebecca Murray

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May 15, 2022

David Tennant and Catherine Tate Return to Doctor Who — David Tennant and Catherine Tate return to ‘Doctor Who’ (Photo Courtesy: BBC Studios)

The upcoming season of Doctor Who is going to mark the reunion of a couple of fan favorites with showrunner Russell T. Davies. BBC Studios confirmed David Tennant and Catherine Tate are currently shooting scenes for the upcoming season that are set to air in 2023. Tennant and Tate are returning to the long-running sci-fi series as part of the show’s 60th anniversary celebration.

Davies was the showrunner during Tennant’s run as The Doctor. As showrunner Davies is credited with catapulting the series to new ratings heights after taking over in 2005. The upcoming season marks Davies’ return after a 12-year absence.

“They’re back! And it looks impossible – first, we announce a new Doctor, and then an old Doctor, along with the wonderful Donna, what on earth is happening? Maybe this is a missing story. Or a parallel world. Or a dream, or a trick, or a flashback,” said Davies announcing Tennant and Tate’s return. “The only thing I can confirm is that it’s going to be spectacular, as two of our greatest stars reunite for the battle of a lifetime.”

BBC Studios teased Tennant and Tate’s return:

“The Doctor and Donna parted ways when the Doctor had to wipe Donna’s memory, making her forget him, in order to save her life. He left her family with a warning: if ever she remembers, she will die. But with the two coming face to face once more, the big question is, just what brings the Doctor and Donna back together?

In his last ever episode, David’s critically acclaimed portrayal of the Doctor famously said ‘I don’t want to go…’ Well it seems he – and fans across the globe – have got what they wanted as the iconic duo are on their way back…”

Earlier this month it was announced Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa will be the first Black actor to take on the role of the Doctor.

“The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars,” explained Davies. “Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”

‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Season 3 Episode 21 Preview: “Inheritance” Photos

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Rebecca Murray

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May 15, 2022

The team tracks a murderer/con artist on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season three episode 21. “Inheritance” is set to air on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

The season three cast includes Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines, YaYa Gosselin as Natalia “Tali” LaCroix, and Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes. Keisha Castle-Hughes plays Special Agent Hana Gibson and Miguel Gomez is Special Agent Ivan Ortiz.

“Inheritance” Plot: When a wealthy East Hamptons couple are killed by a female con artist posing as a personal trainer, the team works to find out her true identity and track her down. Also, Ortiz is put in a tough place when Hana’s brother asks a favor.