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Review: ‘The Bad Guys’ Animated Comedy

The Bad Guys Movie Review
Tarantula (Awkwafina), Snake (Marc Maron), Shark (Craig Robinson), Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and Wolf (Sam Rockwell) in ‘The Bad Guys’ (Photo © 2022 DreamWorks Animation LLC)

The big bad wolf isn’t huffing and puffing anymore. Instead, he’s planning the perfect heists with his crew in DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys.

We jump into the story with Mr. Wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell) treating his friend Mr. Snake (voiced by Marc Maron) to a birthday meal just before pulling off another successful bank heist and outrunning the police.

Back at their secret lair, Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake are joined by the rest of their crime crew – Mr. Shark (voiced by Craig Robinson), Mr. Piranha (voiced by Anthony Ramos) and Ms. Tarantula (voiced by Awkwafina) – are enjoying the media coverage of their latest job when they get the idea for the biggest heist of their career. However, after many successful years of brilliant heists, the unthinkable happens…the most-wanted villains get caught.

The quick-thinking Mr. Wolf strikes a deal with the Governor Ms. Foxington (voiced by Zazie Beetz). To keep them from going to the big house, The Bad Guys will go good. At first skeptical but convinced by the city’s ideal citizen and do-gooder, Professor Marmalade (voiced by Richard Ayoade) – an arrogant but likable guinea pig – the Governor agrees.

So, under the guidance of the Professor the Bad Guys set out to con the world into thinking they’ve turned over a new leaf. But when Mr. Wolf finds his tail wagging and getting a warm tingling feeling by doing a good deed, he starts to wonder if going good might actually be the right move after all.

Based on a series of children’s books, The Bad Guys is a slick, fast-paced, colorful animated heist film with fun, wise-cracking characters, and hilarious action scenes. It’s Looney Tunes meets Oceans 11 with a wonderful voice cast.

Sam Rockwell is perfect in bringing Mr. Wolf to life, playing him as a stylish, charming conman and pickpocket whose only loyalty is to his partners in crime. Marc Maron is crabby and sly as Snake, the safecracker of the group and perhaps the baddest member of the group. The chemistry between Wolf and Snake is reminiscent of George Clooney and Brad Pitt in the Oceans films.

The animation is bright, edgy, and dynamic, with the look and feel of a well-produced Saturday morning cartoon in the same league as the classic Looney Tunes or Tom and Jerry.

In addition to being highly entertaining, the film, at its core, has solid messages for kids about not judging a book by its cover and about staying true to your friends. Both messages are delivered without The Bad Guys ever getting preachy or heavy-handed.

Zany and clever, The Bad Guys is a crowd-pleasing, vibrant animated adventure that’s sure to have the audience laughing and rooting for this colorful pack of creatures right up until the credits roll.

GRADE: B+

MPAA Rating: PG for action and rude humor
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Directed By: Pierre Perifel




‘FBI’ Season 4 Episode 19 Preview: “Face Off” Photos

Shantel VanSanten reprises her guest-starring role as Special Agent Nina Chase on CBS’s FBI season four episode 19. Directed by Jackeline Tejada from a script by Claire Demorest and York Walker, episode 19 – “Face Off” – will premiere on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT.

Episode 18 was series star Missy Peregrym’s final episode of the season. Peregrym’s off on maternity leave but has assured fans she’ll return for season five.

“I just wanted to say that today is my last day of season four, so don’t be afraid when you see this last episode. I promise you I am coming back next season. I’m having a baby and I’m really grateful to be a part of the show and have a family,” said Peregrym in a video posted on FBI‘s official Twitter account. “So I will see you next season. Thank you for watching our show.”

In addition to Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, the season four cast includes Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan and Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine. Alana De La Garza is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, John Boyd is Special Agent Stuart Scola, and Katherine Renee Turner is Special Agent Tiffany Wallace.

Recurring season four cast members include Taylor Anthony Miller, Vedette Lim, and Johnny Solo.

“Face Off” Plot: When a morning show host is murdered inside her home, the team tracks the killer, who they realize is targeting powerful women. Also, things become awkward for Scola when Special Agent Nina Chase becomes part of the team during Maggie’s recovery.

FBI Season 4 Episode 19
Shantel VanSanten as Nina Chase, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, and Jesse O’Neill as SWAT Leader Ryan in ‘FBI’ season 4 episode 19 (Photo: David M. Russell © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
FBI Season 4 Episode 19
Shantel VanSanten as Nina Chase and Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan in season 4 episode 19 (Photo: David M. Russell © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
FBI Season 4 Episode 19
Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, Vedette Lim as Elise Taylor, Taylor Anthony Miller as Kelly Moran, and Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine in the “Face Off” episode (Photo: David M. Russell © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
FBI Season 4 Episode 19
Shantel VanSanten as Nina Chase, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, and John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola in season 4 episode 19 (Photo: David M. Russell © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
FBI Season 4 Episode 19
Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille and Joe Tuttle as Deon Marshall in season 4 episode 19 (Photo: David M. Russell © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
FBI Season 4 Episode 19
Shantel VanSanten as Nina Chase in season 4 episode 19 (Photo: David M. Russell © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)




First Photos: ‘Persuasion’ Starring Dakota Johnson and Henry Golding

Persuasion Star Dakota Johnson
DAKOTA JOHNSON as ANNE ELLIOT in ‘PERSUASION’ (Photo Credit: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2021)

Netflix just released the first batch of photos from Persuasion, adapted from the classic Jane Austen novel and starring Dakota Johnson. The photos provide our first real look at Johnson as Anne Elliot as well as Henry Golding as Mr. Elliot and Cosmo Jarvis as Captain Frederick Wentworth.

Nikki Amuka-Bird, Mia McKenna-Bruce, and Richard E. Grant also star in the romantic drama.

Alice Victoria Winslow and Ron Bass adapted Austen’s novel and Carrie Cracknell directs. Andrew Lazar, Christina Weiss Lurie, and MRC Film produce, with Michael Constable, David Fliegel, and Bisous Pictures’ Elizabeth Cantillon executive producing.

Persuasion is set to premiere on July 15, 2022.

The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth — the dashing one she let get away — crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.

Persuasion Henry Golding and Cosmo Jarvis
Henry Golding as Mr. Elliot and Cosmo Jarvis as Captain Frederick Wentworth (Photo by Nick Wall/Netflix © 2022)
Persuasion Star Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot (Photo by Nick Wall/Netflix © 2022)
Persuasion Star Cosmo Jarvis
COSMO JARVIS as CAPTAIN WENTWORTH (Photo Credit: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2021)
Persuasion Star Henry Golding
Henry Golding as Mr. Elliot (Photo Credit: Nick Wall/Netflix © 2021)

‘The Resident’ Season 5 Episode 20 Preview: “Fork in the Road” Photos

Cade and Conrad take on prescription fraud on Fox’s The Resident season five episode 20. “Fork in the Road” will air on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT.

Season five stars Matt Czuchry as Dr. Conrad Hawkins, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Dr. AJ Austin, Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell, Jane Leeves as Dr. Kit Voss, and Manish Dayal is Dr. Devon Pravesh. Jessica Lucas plays Dr. Billie Sutton, Anuja Joshi is Dr. Leela Devi, and Miles Fowler is Trevor.

“Fork In The Road” Plot: Conrad and Cade work with a Medicare patient who sheds some light on the inner workings of the prescription fraud situation. Meanwhile, Leela works herself to the brink of exhaustion to avoid having a conversation with Devon and eventually makes mistakes on her cases. Then, the Raptor and Padma try to compromise on how to move forward and Kit and Bell make a big decision about their future.

The Season 5 Plot, Courtesy of Fox:

Entering its fifth season, The Resident continues to shine a light on the daily heroism of our health care workers. The provocative medical drama follows the doctors and nurses at Chastain Memorial Hospital as they face personal and professional challenges and fight for their patients’ health.

Season four saw a multitude of highs and lows as the heroes at Chastain struggled to overcome the impossible, including the unprecedented and devastating Covid-19 pandemic. Now, in a propulsive and emotional season five, the ante is upped, as the doctors continue to save patients and fight corruption in the healthcare system, this time with a partner. The alliance with Big Pharma that found a cure for sickle cell disease last season proves in season five to be a very sharp double-edged sword.

The season kicks off when a mysterious ransomware attack threatens the hospital, and DR. DEVON PRAVESH (Dayal) and Chastain’s recently appointed CEO, DR. KIT VOSS (Leeves), must make high-stakes, split-second decisions with lives in the balance. Meanwhile, DR. CONRAD HAWKINS (Czuchry) and NURSE PRACTITIONER NICOLETTE NEVIN’s (Emily VanCamp) attempts to navigate parenthood, marriage and work-life balance take a shocking turn when Conrad is forced to make a life-changing choice that will alter the course of their family forever.

After the unwanted arrival of DR. BILLIE SUTTON’s (Lucas) biological son, she is forced to confront her past head-on in hopes of healing. Luckily, she’ll have help with the emergence of a new friendship – and rivalry – with DR. AJ AUSTIN (Malcolm-Jamal Warner), who unknowingly takes an interest in Billie’s son, TREVOR (Fowler). Elsewhere, a wrench is thrown in the plans of DR. LEELA DEVI (Joshi), when an unannounced visitor threatens her new relationship, and DR. RANDOLPH BELL (Greenwood) moves forward with a surprising love interest.

A new wrinkle five episodes into the season will challenge audience expectations and reveal new truths about our characters. Old relationships will be tested, new ones formed, and the emergence of a widespread Medicare fraud scheme ensures Chastain will never be the same.

The Resident Season 5 Episode 20
Bruce Greenwood and Jane Leeves in ‘The Resident’ season 5 episode 20 (Photo by Nathan Bolster © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
The Resident Season 5 Episode 20
Jane Leeves and guest star Jess Nurse in the “Fork in the Road“ episode (Photo by Nathan Bolster © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
The Resident Season 5 Episode 20
Jane Leeves with guest star Jess Nurse in season 5 episode 20 (Photo by Nathan Bolster © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
The Resident Season 5 Episode 20
Jane Leeves and Bruce Greenwood in the “Fork in the Road“ episode (Photo by Nathan Bolster © 2022 Fox Media LLC)




‘The Old Man’ Starring Jeff Bridges Gets a June Premiere on FX

The Old Man Star Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges stars as Dan Chase in ‘The Old Man’ (Photo Credit: Kurt Iswarienko/FX)

FX has set a June 16, 2022 premiere for The Old Man, a new drama based on Thomas Perry’s bestselling novel and starring Jeff Bridges. The Oscar winner’s involvement in the series was announced back in 2019, with Nick Grad (Co-President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment) describing Bridges as an iconic, extraordinary actor who’s perfect for the lead role of Dan Chase.

The first two episodes of the seven-episode season will premiere on June 16th at 10pm ET/PT. New episodes will follow on subsequent Thursdays.

In addition to Jeff Bridges, the cast includes Alia Shawkat, John Lithgow, E.J. Bonilla, Gbenga Akinnagbe, and Amy Brenneman. Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine created the series, wrote, and executive produced. Jeff Bridges, Warren Littlefield, Dan Shotz, and David Schiff also executive produced.

Executive producer Jon Watts directed the first two episodes.

The Old Man Plot, Courtesy of FX:

The Old Man centers on Dan Chase (Bridges), who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.

With Dan Chase flushed out of hiding, the FBI’s Assistant Director for Counterintelligence Harold Harper (Lithgow) is called on to hunt him down because of his complicated past with the rogue fugitive. Working alongside Harper is his protégé Angela Adams (Shawkat) and CIA Special Agent Raymond Waters (Bonilla). When Chase proves to be more difficult to apprehend than the authorities expected, Julian Carson (Akinnagbe), a highly trained special ops contractor, is sent to pursue him as well.

While on the run, Chase rents a room from Zoe McDonald (Brenneman) who draws on reserves she never knew she had in order to survive the day when she learns the truth about her new tenant.




‘Alone’ Season 9 Contestants to Face the Toughest Conditions to Date

The History Channel’s Alone season nine promises to be the most intense season of the series thus far. Season nine’s contestants will be on their own in Labrador, Canada where polar bears hunt and the weather conditions are miserable.

The 10 brave survivalists attempting to take home the $500,000 grand prize this season include Adam Riley, Jacques Turcotte, Jessie Krebs, Juan Pablo Quinonez, Karin Lee, Terry Burns, Tom Garstang, Benji Hill, Igor Limansky, and Teimojin Tan.

Season nine will premiere on May 26, 2022 with new episodes on Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT.

Alone Season 9 Contestants
The season nine ‘Alone’ contestants (Photo by: Brendan George Ko)

History’s provided the following description of Alone season nine:

This season on Alone, for the first time ever, ten contestants fight to survive in the bitter wilderness of the Northeast shores of Labrador, Canada – a location known for being the hunting ground of the predatory polar bear. Survivalists are dropped off in undisclosed, remote locations and equipped with just ten survival tools, and enough camera gear to self-document their experiences. The survivalist who endures the longest, facing total isolation, punishing weather, and deadly predators, will win the $500,000 grand prize. No camera crews. No gimmicks. Alone is the ultimate test of human will.

Season nine of Alone sets survivalists in a location with one of the harshest weather conditions yet. Enduring wet, snowy, merciless conditions, survivalists’ building ingenuity, mental willpower, and overall wilderness skills are put to the test as they must build their own shelters, forage their own food, and overcome numerous obstacles and dangerous predators in hopes of being the last person standing.

Additionally, season nine will continue to captivate audiences with the introduction of two new original digital content series, “The Ride Back” (working title) and “Shelter from the Storm” (working title). In these two series, fans will get exclusive access to never-before-seen moments through enhanced episodes on VOD and digital playlists available only on The HISTORY Channel’s official website and apps. “The Ride Back” (wt) will provide an extended look at the raw emotions each survivalist experienced during their journeys before deciding to tap out, from intimate camera conversations to unfiltered moments right before leaving the isolation, to heartfelt interviews and footage of their journey to home base where it all began.

Alternatively, “Shelter from the Storm” (wt) will provide an enhanced look into contestant’s shelters, including the pros, cons, dos, and don’ts that ultimately spell success, or disaster, for the hopeful survivalists.




‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Season 1 Episode 20 Preview: “Nightwatch” Photos

The team springs into action to investigate a murder on CBS’s NCIS: Hawai’i season one episode 20. Directed by Tawnia McKiernan from a script by Amy Rutberg, episode 20 – “Nightwatch” – will air on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

Vanessa Lachey (Call Me Kat, Truth Be Told) leads the cast as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant, Alex Tarrant plays Kai Holman, Noah Mills stars as Jesse Boone, and Yasmine Al-Bustami plays Lucy Tara. The first season also stars Jason Antoon as Ernie Malik and Tori Anderson as Kate Whistler.

Episode 20 guest stars include Mahina Napoleon, Chloe Csengery, Abraham Lim, and Jackson Mercado.

“Nightwatch” Plot: When a navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Also, Lucy finds out Whistler turned down a promotion in D.C. to stay in Hawai’i.

Season 1 Description, Courtesy of CBS:

The world’s most successful television series continues on the seductive shores of the Aloha State with NCIS: Hawai’i, where the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant, has thrived and risen through the ranks by equal parts confidence and strategy in a system that has pushed back on her every step of the way. Together with her unwavering team of specialists, they balance duty to family and country while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the sun-drenched island paradise itself.

NCIS Hawaii Season 1 Episode 20
Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman and Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant in ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ season 1 episode 20 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
NCIS Hawaii Season 1 Episode 20
Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara and Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman in the “Nightwatch” episode (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
NCIS Hawaii Season 1 Episode 20
Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant, Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara, Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman, and Noah Mills as Jesse in episode 20 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
NCIS Hawaii Season 1 Episode 20
Noah Mills as Jesse and Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant in episode 20 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
NCIS Hawaii Season 1 Episode 20
Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant, Noah Mills as Jesse, and Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara in episode 20 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
NCIS Hawaii Season 1 Episode 20
Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman in the “Nightwatch” episode (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)




Schwarzenegger Series Adds Devon Bostick and Travis Van Winkle

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Devon Bostick as Oscar Brunner in ‘FUBAR’ (Cr. Christos Kalohoridis / Netflix © 2023)

Netflix’s Arnold Schwarzenegger spy series doesn’t have a title,* but it does have a bunch of new cast members. The streaming service just announced Jay Baruchel (This Is The End), Travis Van Winkle (Good Sam), and Gabriel Luna (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) have joined the series as regulars. Recurring cast members will include Devon Bostick (The 100) and Scott Thompson (Hannibal). (*It’s now called FUBAR.)

The upcoming series, currently known as Untitled Arnold Schwarzenegger Project, marks the actor and former Governor of California’s first television project. Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick) will star.

Netflix confirmed the first season will consist of eight one-hour episodes.

The scripted action series was created by showrunner and executive producer Nick Santora. Schwarzenegger, Adam Higgs, Scott Sullivan, and Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost are also on board as executive producers. The series is a Skydance Television production.

Netflix released the following synopsis and cast/character descriptions:

When a father and daughter learn that they’ve each secretly been working as CIA Operatives for years, they realize their entire relationship has been a lie and they truly don’t know one another at all. Forced to team up as partners, the series tackles universal family dynamics set against a global backdrop of spies, action and humor.

REGULARS:

  • Jay Baruchel (he / him) will play “Carter,” the sweet and unsuspecting boyfriend of Emma (Monica Barbaro). Carter is a kindergarten teacher who has been made to believe his CIA officer girlfriend works for a non-profit that provides clean water to those in need around the world. He prioritizes family above all, but his love of Emma will be put to the test when he finds out many secrets about her.
  • Aparna Brielle (she / her) will play “Tina,” an NSA analyst on loan to the CIA. Despite her youth, she is very good at her job – extremely capable and intelligent, though a bit intimidated by her new colleagues.
  • Andy Buckley (he / him) will play “Donnie,” Tally’s current boyfriend, who is an easy-going fellow. He is a thoughtful and positive presence in Tally’s life, but that positivity fades when he realizes Luke (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is trying to win Tally back.
  • Milan Carter (he / him) will play “Barry,” a loveable man-child and proud nerd, who is an American CIA officer that has worked closely with Luke for the past 20 years. Barry is a kind and brilliant officer who keeps Luke and his team safe while staying far away from the action.
  • Fortune Feimster (she / her) will play “Roo” (short for Ruth), a smart, sarcastic CIA Officer who looks up to Luke as a father figure.
  • Barbara Eve Harris (she / her) will play “Dot,” the Regional CIA Director. Intelligent, commanding, intimidating – Dot suffers no fools.
  • Gabriel Luna (he / him) will play “Boro,” an incredibly charismatic, Oxford-educated businessman, who’s chosen to apply those skills to a career in the illegal arms trade.
  • Fabiana Udenio (she / her) will play “Tally,” Luke’s ex-wife and Emma’s mother, who does not know that the two are in the CIA, but has always been suspicious of Luke’s frequent “business trips” which created distance in their relationship. Tally now has a new man in her life, but the chemistry between her and Luke is still palpable.
  • Travis Van Winkle (he/him) will play “Aldon,” a great CIA officer and world class wise-ass, who is a kind and sweet man under it all.

RECURRING:

  • Devon Bostick (he / him) will play “Oscar.” Luke and Tally’s son and an aspiring app developer, who has never lived up to his father’s expectations.
  • David Chinchilla (he / him) will play “Cain Khan,” Boro’s intimidating first lieutenant, working in the illegal arms business.
  • Introducing Rachel Lynch (she / her) playing “Romi,” Sandy and Oscar’s sweet 6-year-old kid, who has a special relationship with her “pee-pa,” Luke.
  • Stephanie Sy (she / her) will play “Sandy,” Oscar’s supportive wife and mother of their daughter, Romi.
  • Scott Thompson (he / him) will play “Dr. Louis Pfeffer,” an operational psychologist at the CIA responsible for conducting joint therapy sessions with Luke and Emma.




Lifetime Announces New True Crime Summer Lineup

Unscripted true crimes series Meet Marry Murder, Phrogging: Hider in My House, and #TextMeWhenYouGetHome will debut this summer as part of Lifetime’s Life & Crime Mondays lineup. #TextMeWhenYouGetHome and the UK’s Sleeping with a Killer will debut on June 6, 2022. Phrogging: Hider in My House and Meet Marry Murder will premiere later this summer.

“True crime has proven to be addictive, and people cannot get enough,” stated Amy Winter, EVP and Head of Programming, Lifetime and LMN. “Our Ripped From the Headlines movies have really struck a chord with our audiences and we are excited to expand our crime offerings with these new unscripted series joining the network. Lifetime is the perfect home for these cautionary, fascinating, and stranger-than-fiction programs.”

Lifetime provided the following descriptions of each of the network’s new summer crime series.

Lifetime's Text Me When You Get Home

#TEXTMEWHENYOUGETHOME
#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a viral, worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard in the UK. The hashtag sparked global awareness, anger, and a conversation around the vulnerability and lack of safety women feel while in public alone. In this gripping, true-crime docuseries, each episode follows the case of an innocent woman who has been abducted, harmed, or even murdered by someone on what was an otherwise average day in her life.

These stories are told through emotional interviews; accompanied by stylistic recreations, actual texts, phone records, and other digital breadcrumbs that authorities used to solve the case. Unfolding as a whodunnit, all suspects are explored until the actual perpetrator is caught. In several episodes, survivors of these harrowing sagas will be revealed to tell their story, in their own words.

SLEEPING WITH A KILLER
Sleeping with a Killer examines real-life cases where jealousy pushes individuals to do the unthinkable. The docuseries focuses on ordinary people who have tragic endings at the hands of husbands, wives, former friends, and lovers. The 26-episode UK series (formerly known as Green Eyed Killers) is a dramatic look at the events that led up to these life-changing moments and the setbacks that often occur in the cases until final justice can be served.

PHROGGING: HIDER IN MY HOUSE
This stranger-than-fiction true crime thriller explores the phenomenon of phrogging – people secretly living inside someone else’s home. From the man in the attic to the creeper in the crawl space, each episode features two first-hand accounts of survivors sharing the most skin-crawling, twisted, and truly terrifying stories imaginable. Along with interviews and key archive materials, cinematic recreations bring the clues and confrontations to life. This series proves that yes, there may actually be monsters under the bed.

MEET MARRY MURDER
What happens when the person you commit to spending the rest of your life with, winds up taking it instead? Meet Marry Murder reveals the gripping true stories of marriages gone terribly wrong, where an unsuspecting partner dies at the hands of their insidious spouse. Whether driven by rage, jealousy or greed, these spouses commit the most deplorable and common of crimes.

The series takes a deep dive into several cases and uncovers a world of scenarios that end in murder, from a husband who broadcasts his intent to kill his wife on YouTube to a woman driven to commit murder for a life insurance payout and a successful Louisiana attorney slain by the man she met after a car crash brought them together.




‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Debuts a Trailer and Announces May Premiere

HBO’s set a May 15, 2022 premiere date for the series adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife because we can all use a time-traveling epic love story right about now, am I right? The new trailer sets up the complicated love story between the time traveler, played by Theo James (the Underworld and Divergent franchises), and the titular character, played by Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones).

Theo James plays Henry DeTamble, Rose Leslie is Clare Abshire, Desmin Borges stars as Gomez, and Natasha Lope is Charisse. Steven Moffat (Doctor Who) adapted Niffenegger’s bestselling novel and executive produced the series. Executive producer David Nutter (Game of Thrones) directed. Additional executive producers include Sue Vertue, Joseph E. Iberti, and Hartswood Films’ Brian Minchin.

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Theo James and Rose Leslie in ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ (Photograph by Macall B. Polay/HBO)

During the Television Critics Association’s winter press panel, Steven Moffat explained his fascination with time travel and romance. “I think actually I loved the idea of time travel affecting romance when I read this book. When I read this book – and I was working on Doctor Who back then – I said we had to do a Doctor Who story like that, which we did. Which was called ‘The Girl in the Fireplace,’ which Audrey Niffenegger saw on television and wrote into her next book, so I knew she was onto me.

But I think what is brilliant and thrilling about the interaction of time travel and a love story here is it makes the most common phenomenon of a completely happy marriage interesting again. I mean, love stories tend to end at the altar…or love movies do. A romance movie ends at the altar or they start with the divorce. We never do the bit where people are perfectly happy with each other for decades because it seems like an undramatic thing, in a way. By scrambling it all up and by constantly reminding you that love is inextricably linked to loss – which is a cheery thought for you all – you make this very common phenomenon of the happy marriage interesting, thrilling, and full of tension and tragedy, as well as joy and happiness. So that is why. And I do, I do love the time travel story, in general, as my career would suggest,” explained Moffat.




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