Travel Channel, HGTV, and Food Network Announce Halloween-Inspired Programming

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September 10, 2021

The Haunted Museum Zak Bagans — Zak Bagans opens up his Haunted Museum for a new spooky series (Photo Credit: discovery+)

Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel will be delivering the chills, thrills, and spooky baking ideas with “Ghostober IV” featuring 14 series and specials. The Halloween-themed program lineup includes new seasons of Halloween Wars, The Dead Files, and Outrageous Pumpkins plus premieres of new series The Haunted Museum, House Haunters, and Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life.

“Halloween is a big holiday for our lifestyle brands, and while in past years each brand has delivered on themed programming in its own way, this year we joined forces to build on Travel Channel’s popular ‘Ghostober’ special event,” stated Kathleen Finch, chief lifestyle brands officer, Discovery, Inc. “We combined the ghost-themed series and specials from Food Network and HGTV with Travel Channel’s compelling content to curate an incredible season of scary, fun and bingeable shows across platforms. With stars like Anthony Anderson, Zak Bagans, Doris Bowman, Alyson Hannigan, Jack and Kelly Osbourne and director Eli Roth bringing the creative for these series and specials to life, fans of Halloween can watch scary stories and visual treats all month long.”

The special Halloween season programming will conclude with a sneak peek of Ghost Hunters‘ new season featuring Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, and Shari DeBenedetti airing on October 31st.

“GHOSTOBER IV” & HALLOWEEN-THEMED 2021 PROGRAMMING LINEUP:

PARANORMAL CAUGHT ON CAMERA New Episodes
Thursdays beginning September 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel

THESE WOODS ARE HAUNTED New Season
Fridays beginning September 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel

THE ALASKA TRIANGLE New Season
Fridays beginning September 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel

HALLOWEEN BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP New Season
Premieres Monday, September 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network

This season pays tribute to 1980s classic slasher movies, kicking off with host John Henson welcoming the competitors to Camp Devil’s Food Lake where only their baking skills will help them survive. Each week the bakers must create killer cakes, creepy cupcakes and more to showcase their skills in challenges that pay homage to quintessential horror films. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall and Zac Young determine whose desserts earn $25,000 and the title of Halloween Baking Champion! (Seven episodes including three super-sized, two-hour episodes and four one-hour episodes) #HalloweenBakingChampionship

HALLOWEEN WARS (featuring Zak Bagans) New Season
Premieres Sunday, September 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network

Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans has spent the last 15 years experiencing the scariest supernatural encounters ever recorded, and for the first time he shares those experiences with the eight Halloween Wars teams of expert cake and sugar artists in the new season. Over the course of the season, Zak takes inspiration from his collection of dangerous and mysterious artifacts from his Haunted Museum in Las Vegas to challenge the teams to create intricate cakes that are as frightening as they are tasty. One team will be eliminated in each episode by a panel of judges featuring award-winning cake decorator Shinmin Li, and chefs and cookbook authors Aarti Sequeira and Eddie Jackson, and the last team standing will earn $25,000. (Seven one-hour episodes) #HalloweenWars

WORST COOKS IN AMERICA: HALLOWEEN REDEMPTION 2 New Special
Premieres Sunday, September 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network

Four ghoulishly disastrous Worst Cooks recruits return for another stab at boot camp and they will once again face their fears in the kitchen and tackle terrifying ingredients. With coaching from chefs Anne Burrell and Michael Symon, the culinary hopefuls will create a spooktacular feast for a panel of culinary experts. The recruits start by making a dish using a mystery ingredient they have been assigned; after Anne and Michael pick their teams, the chefs will teach them to make a buffet for a Halloween gathering in order to win a kitchen upgrade worth $5,000 and culinary redemption. (One hour-long episode) #WorstCooks

GHOST ADVENTURES: GOLDFIELD HOTEL New Special
Begins Streaming Friday, October 1 on discovery+

The GHOST ADVENTURES crew heads back to Goldfield, Nevada, to settle – once and for all – a mysterious evil feud that’s been cast over the town. In a highly personal and emotionally charged investigation, Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley revisit the haunted town where their journey began … and head back inside the infamous Goldfield Hotel, a landmark with a bloodied past. New frightening paranormal incidents call the GAC back in their final attempt to unmask a vengeful presence that only grows stronger – and more menacing – by the day. (Two-hour special) #GhostAdventures

THE HAUNTED MUSEUM New Series
Begins Streaming Saturday, October 2 with Two-Episode Binge on discovery+

The creepy collection of haunted artifacts housed inside Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum are getting the spotlight in THE HAUNTED MUSEUM, a new horror film anthology series produced in collaboration with filmmaker Eli Roth. The series presents frightening and hellish tales inspired by the spooky relics on display in Zak Bagans’ Las Vegas museum. Bagans, a devoted collector of the macabre, is opening his museum vaults and sharing the secrets and stories behind a curated selection of his most prized haunted items through scripted shorts produced by Roth and his accredited team and with featured commentary from Bagans. (Nine episodes) #TheHauntedMuseum

OUTRAGEOUS PUMPKINS New Season
Premieres Sunday, October 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network

OUTRAGEOUS PUMPKINS with host Alyson Hannigan takes the traditional Halloween pastime to the next level. Seven extraordinarily talented pumpkin carvers duke it out in an outdoor pumpkin competition that defies imagination. Each week, the carvers dive headfirst into the most insane, eerie and outrageous challenges executing their intricate Halloween designs to impress judges Terri Hardin and Marc Evan. Only one will earn the coveted title of Outrageous Pumpkin Champion and take home $25,000. (Four one-hour episodes) #OutrageousPumpkins

HOUSE HAUNTERS New Series
Begins Streaming Thursday, October 7 on discovery+

Emmy nominated actor and producer Anthony Anderson, star of the ABC sitcom Black-ish, along with his mom and co-host of ABC’s To Tell the Truth, Doris Bowman, will combine their love of all things home – and mischief – to host the new discovery+ series HOUSE HAUNTERS. During this hidden camera real estate and home renovation prank series from the producers of Impractical Jokers, Anthony and Doris will take over properties and devise hilarious gags for unsuspecting house hunters, real estate agents, handymen and even a few HGTV stars, including Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent (The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project) and Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt (100 Day Dream Home). Throughout House Haunters, with dozens of hidden cameras in place and working from a nearby unmarked van, Anthony and Doris will scheme to scare, startle and surprise visitors to the homes – executing humorous high jinks with creepy dolls come to life, mysterious pests on the loose, home decor that has a mind of its own or seemingly haunted spaces. (Six half-hour episodes) #HouseHaunters

ELI ROTH PRESENTS: A GHOST RUINED MY LIFE New Series
Begins Streaming Friday, October 8 with Two-Episode Binge on discovery+

From master of horror Eli Roth, A GHOST RUINED MY LIFE shares the shocking stories of hauntings that have left emotional (and sometimes physical) scars on those unlucky enough to have experienced them. Equal parts terrifying and evocative, every hour-long episode will expose viewers to the real-life stories of survivors who have been dragged through hell and back and now struggle to rebuild their shattered lives. (Eight one-hour episodes) #AGhostRuinedMyLife

THE DEAD FILES New Season
Premieres Saturday, October 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel

Former NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi and physical medium Amy Allan are back on the case. Utilizing his detective skills, DiSchiavi interviews witnesses and experts, and researches the history and facts behind each haunted location. Allan, a physical medium who sees and communicates with the dead, assesses the property to identify what underlying entities reside there. Keeping their findings hidden from each other, the team avoids all contact with one another – coming together only at the very end to reveal their shocking discoveries to the property owners, and each other. (Six one-hour episodes) #DeadFiles

JACK AND KELLY OSBOURNE: NIGHT OF TERROR New Special – “The Queen Mary”
Begins Streaming Sunday, October 24 on discovery+

Jack Osbourne introduced his sister, Kelly, to the paranormal last year and turned her skepticism into a curiosity of the unknown. Now, he’s bringing her to the queen of all haunted locations – the RMS Queen Mary. For decades, people have ventured onto the ship, docked in Long Beach, California, for a glimpse at the other side. However, since it shut down to the public in early 2020 when the Coronavirus pandemic struck, the hallowed halls of this once-elegant ocean liner have grown silent – but hardly empty. The skeleton crew of security and maintenance workers have experienced unsettlingly aggressive paranormal activity including scratches, threatening footsteps thundering down the hall and vivid apparitions. Now, Jack and Kelly will come aboard to investigate the infamous ghost ship alone. (Two-hour special) #NightofTerror

GHOST HUNTERS New Season Sneak Peek – Special Halloween Event
Begins Streaming Sunday, October 31 on discovery+

The revival of the series that started it all is here! GHOST HUNTERS comes exclusively to discovery+ with a brand-new season featuring original team leader Jason Hawes, joined by Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango and Shari DeBenedetti. A special Halloween event kicks off the new run, as the TAPS team take back the paranormal reins in epic haunted locations. Joining the hunt inside one of America’s scariest prisons are a few familiar faces and special guests, including Amy Bruni and Adam Berry (Kindred Spirits, Ghost Hunters). (One-hour episode) #GhostHunters

‘The Outpost’ Season 4 Episode 10 Photos, Plot, Cast and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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September 10, 2021

Zed and Munt play a game of cat and mouse with the gods on The CW’s The Outpost season four episode 10. Directed by Milan Konjević from a script by Jason Faller and Kynan Griffin, episode 10 – “Something to Live For” – is set to air on September 16, 2021.

The cast is led by Jessica Green as Talon and includes Jake Stormoen as Captain Garret Spears, Anand Desai-Barochia as Janzo, and Reece Ritchie as Zed. Izuka Hoyle is Wren, Jaye Griffiths is Yavalla, Aaron Fontaine is Tobin, Georgia May Foote is Falista, Maeve Courtier-Lilly is Luna, Nikki Leigh Scott is Vorta, and Adam Johnson is Munt.

“Something to Live For” Plot: A GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE – Talon (Green) and Luna (Courtier-Lilley) return to a familiar tomb. Janzo (Desai-Barochia) and Wren (Hoyle) find themselves in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Zed (Ritchie), Munt (Johnson) and Nedra (guest star Tamara Radovanović) must play a deadly game against the gods.

The Season 4 Plot:

After Gwynn (Imogen Waterhouse) sacrificed herself to destroy Yavalla, the Outpost needs a new ruler. But while Talon and Garret try to establish new leadership, a sinister threat awakens, revealing the true origin of the mysterious kinjes. Talon and her kinj-bearing friends all share dark visions from god-like beings who are hell-bent on reclaiming the kinjes for themselves. A would-be assassin named Luna hunts Talon down to get vengeance for crimes of the past, but soon discovers that her own heritage is wrapped up in Talon’s fate.

Mourning the recent loss of her beloved Tobin (Aaron Fontaine), Falista is mentored by Two to dedicate herself to the new “gods” in exchange for a costly favor. But when the Lu Qiri go missing, Talon and Zed track them down to discover the greatest threat the Realm has ever faced… a new race of beings that will ultimately explain Talon’s own dark origins.

When Janzo and Wren are forced to unlock an ancient city beneath the Outpost, they struggle to uncover who their real allies and enemies will be, while a secret they share gives them new motivation to save the world.

As she and her friends are hunted down one by one, while diabolic forces are tearing her world apart, Talon endures the darkest challenge she has ever faced, as she struggles to embrace the heroes of her past and somehow survive the villains that only she has the power to destroy.

The Outpost Season 4 Episode 10 — Jessica Green as Talon and Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Luna in ‘The Outpost’ season 4 episode 10 (Photo: Aleksandar Letic/NBCU International © 2021 Outpost TV LLC, Courtesy of Electric Entertainment)

‘Malignant’ Review: James Wan’s Return to Horror Disappoints

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Rebecca Murray

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September 10, 2021

Malignant Annabelle Wallis — ANNABELLE WALLIS as Madison in New Line Cinema, Starlight Media Inc. and My Entertainment Inc.’s original horror thriller MALIGNANT, an Atomic Monster production, a Warner Bros Pictures release (Photo © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)

Please know this, I really wanted to like Malignant. James Wan’s The Conjuring is one of my three favorite horror films of all time – the other two being The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby. Wan’s proven he’s capable of delivering a compelling story that scares the pants off the audience, however Malignant is neither compelling nor scary.

Malignant follows a battered wife whose husband is killed off (yes!) early on. Madison (Annabelle Wallis, Annabelle) – the wife – has a major head injury yet continues to go about her life, remaining in the home where her husband was brutally murdered despite a series of clues that suggest she should pack up and leave post haste.

In short order, Madison begins experiencing terrifying waking dreams in which she’s a silent witness to gruesome events. Madison realizes there’s no way to escape these visions and teams up with the police to stop the murderer’s reign of terror. As little pieces of her disturbing backstory are revealed, the hunt for a serial murderer with a penchant for pummeling victims into unrecognizable blobs heats up.

A disappointing misstep from a filmmaker who knows how to thrill us, Malignant feels like a decent Creepshow episode both in production design and makeup/creature effects. The surprise twist, which some will insist is the reason to see James Wan’s return to the horror genre, feels less like something you’d expect from a filmmaker of his ilk and more like an up-and-comer unsure of how to build to a gruesome, no holds barred finale. Obviously, it’s necessary to not directly address what goes down in the third act but suffice it to say the body count is huge yet equal to the laughs generated by the film’s big bad.

Maybe my expectations were too high. And just maybe I’m missing the point of Malignant. It’s tonally unlike anything Wan’s done before and unexpectedly goofy. Yes, you read that right. It’s a dollop of gory goofiness, a side dish minus the main course.

Malignant’s a throwback to the ‘80s and may ultimately become a kitschy classic. If it does, well fine then. I’ll check it out again 10 years from now when my expectations for entertainment are basement-level and might agree I missed the boat the first time around.

If you’re determined to give Malignant a go, toss out any preconceived notions of what you’re in for. It’s nothing like you’d expect and unlikely to move ahead of Saw, Dead Silence, Insidious, or The Conjuring on lists of the best James Wan horror films.

GRADE: C

MPAA Rating: R for language, gruesome images, and strong horror violence

Running Time: 1 hour 51 minutes

Release Date: September 10, 2021

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Review: ‘Come From Away’ Offers a Front Row Seat to Something Special

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Rebecca Murray

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September 9, 2021

Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De’Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePage, Caesar Samayoa, Q. Smith, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Jim Walton, Sharon Wheatley and Paul Whitty star in ‘Come From Away’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)

Jim DeFede’s The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland told the incredible story of passengers from 38 flights who found themselves stuck in Newfoundland immediately following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. DeFede’s book was adapted into Come From Away, an award-winning Broadway musical written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. And now that extraordinary musical is accessible to a wider audience with a filmed version of Come From Away arriving on Apple TV+ on September 10, 2021.

This September 11th marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating attack on America which left thousands dead and thousands more mourning the loss of loved ones. In the weeks leading up to the 20th anniversary, a wealth of documentaries, docuseries, and specials have provided insight into the events of that day while honoring those who lost their lives as well as the heroes who risked theirs in the aftermath of the attack.

Come From Away, based on true events, takes a more intimate approach to the global tragedy. The story begins with the fine folks of Gander, Newfoundland describing their town via an uplifting number titled “Welcome to the Rock.” Gander’s small-town vibe shines through, and the close-knit community is established as a place few willingly come to visit now that international air travel can be done without a pit stop on the island to fuel up.

However, when all air traffic is suddenly grounded the town of Gander finds its population almost doubling in size with the unexpected arrival of 7,000 passengers from around the world. The townsfolk leap into action, preparing thousands of meals, collecting supplies from baby food to toilet paper, and opening their homes – and hearts – to these confused and scared strangers.

Sankoff and Hein’s story focuses on one planeload of passengers and crew in particular – an American Airlines plane piloted by Beverley Bass (the first female pilot hired by American Airlines). Key characters from the ground in Gander and from that plane intermingle and in doing so we learn a little about the lives of the big-hearted citizens of Gander and “the plane people,” as the Gander folks dub them.

Come From Away’s incredibly moving and exquisitely brought to life with minimal props on a nearly naked stage. A few tables and a dozen or so chairs are all that’s used to fill in for the interior of a plane, the inside of a local pub, a school, and other settings. The actors each play multiple roles, sometimes changing over within a single song. The songs evoke the full spectrum of emotions, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t shed a few unexpected tears as a newbie to the subject matter. (I haven’t read DeFede’s book or seen a live production of Come From Away but now I’m anxious to do both.)

Directed by Christopher Ashley, this filmed version of the critically acclaimed Broadway musical is a first-class production. Disney+’s filmed version of Hamilton! set the bar high; Come From Away is equally as impressive in film form. It’s impeccably shot, genuinely moving, and the cast is nothing short of brilliant.

Shot at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City in front of an audience consisting of 9/11 survivors and frontline workers, Come From Away’s film version is a poignant and uplifting story of complete strangers exhibiting qualities we hope reside within each of us. For two hours, the talented ensemble portraying Gander and the plane people makes us feel optimistic that, despite our differences, everything is going to be okay.

GRADE: A

Starring: Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De’Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePage, Caesar Samayoa, Q. Smith, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Jim Walton, Sharon Wheatley, and Paul Whitty

Release Date: September 10, 2021 on Apple TV+

Production Companies: eOne, Junkyard Dog Productions, RadicalMedia, and Alchemy Production Group

‘The Big Leap’ Preview: Photos, Cast, Plot and Trailer

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Rebecca Murray

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September 9, 2021

Fox’s fall 2021 primetime lineup will include the debut of The Big Leap, a scripted dramedy set in the world of dance and focusing on a group of wannabe dancers who are assembled – some based on talent, others on likeability – to perform a new version of “Swan Lake.” The one-hour series will air on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT, immediately following new episodes of 9-1-1.

Season one episode one will premiere on Fox on September 20, 2021, following an early preview of the first two episodes via Hulu, Fox Now, and On Demand beginning September 14th.

The Big Leap was created by writer Liz Heldens (The Passage) and is executive produced by Heldens, director Jason Winer (Modern Family), Sue Naegle (The Plot Against America), and Peter Dale.

The Cast:

Season one stars Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn, Teri Polo as Julia Perkins, Jon Rudnitsky as Mike Devries, and Kevin Daniels as Wayne Fontaine. Piper Perabo stars as Paula Clark, Ser’Darius Blain is Reggie Sadler, Simone Recasner is Gabby Lewis, Raymond Cham Jr is Justin Calgrove, Mallory Jansen is Monica Sullivan, and Anna Grace Barlow is Brittany Lovewell.

The Plot, Courtesy of Fox:

On the heels of his latest show failure and a stressful divorce, producer NICK BLACKBURN (Foley) reluctantly signs on to produce “The Big Leap,” a high-stakes docuseries filming in Motor City. The show, which brings together dancers from every age, background and body type, is the brainchild of former dancer WAYNE FONTAINE (Daniels). With choreographer MONICA SULLIVAN (Jansen) on board to help Nick mount the production, he begins his search for not only the best dancers, but also the ones that could stir up the most drama and buzz.

GABBY LEWIS (Recasner) once dreamt of becoming a professional dancer, but her dreams were sidelined when she got pregnant right out of high school. In the midst of the monotony that is her 9-to-5 office job, she stumbles upon an open casting call for “The Big Leap,” reigniting her passion for dance. Auditioning alongside Gabby is JUSTIN CALGROVE (Cham Jr.), Gabby’s former dance partner and high school boyfriend…that is, until he came out of the closet (to the surprise of no one, except Gabby).

Their fellow contestants include REGGIE SADLER (Blain), a professional football star on the brink of suspension and whom Nick believes could give the show the star power and controversy it needs to break through; BRITTNEY LOVEWELL (Barlow), a born-and-bred hyper-competitive ballroom dancer whose partner is her twin brother; unemployed autoworker MIKE DEVRIES (Rudnitsky), whose gradual unraveling recently led his wife to leave him; PAULA CLARK (Perabo), a high-powered corporate executive; and former ballerina JULIA PERKINS (Polo), who relies on social media for the attention she craves from her family.

Inspired by a U.K. reality format, Big Ballet, The Big Leap is an innovative show-within-a-show that takes viewers on a journey of self-acceptance, body-positivity and empowerment at any age.

The Big Leap Season 1 Episode 2 “Classic Tragic Love Triangle” Preview

The Big Leap Season 1 Episode 1 — A scene from the series premiere ‘The Big Leap’ (Photo by George Burns © 2021 FOX Media LLC)

‘This is Us’ Star Justin Hartley Sets Up ‘The Never Game’ at CBS

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Rebecca Murray

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September 9, 2021

Justin Hartley to star in ‘The Never Game’ (Photo Courtesy of CBS)

NBC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning drama This is Us will be concluding its run with the upcoming sixth season airing in early 2022. And with that series wrapping up, Screen Actors Guild award winner Justin Hartley is moving on to his next television project – The Never Game. (Renamed Tracker.)

Hartley will star in and executive produce the pilot for CBS’s The Never Game which will reunite him with This Is Us executive producer and director Ken Olin. Olin will direct and executive produce the pilot from a script by executive producer Michael Cooney. The drama’s based on the bestselling novel by Jeffrey Deaver.

“I couldn’t be happier that The Never Game is coming to CBS, and that Colter Shaw will be brought to life on screen soon,” stated Justin Hartley. “When I read the book, I was immediately drawn to the character and the story; developing this project with Ken has been a true labor of love. Colter is going to kick some serious ass, and I can’t wait for audiences to meet him.”

Further casting details on the 20th Television production are expected in the coming weeks.

CBS’s The Never Game announcement included the following description of the project:

“The Never Game features Hartley as lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement to solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.”

Hartley recently wrapped up work on the comedy film Senior Year directed by Alex Hardcastle as well as the romantic drama The Noel Diary.

The Resident Season 5 Episode 1 Photos, Plot, Cast and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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September 9, 2021

Fox’s The Resident season five promises to pack an emotional wallop, with Fox Entertainment President Michael Thorne confirming the writers have something special planned involving Emily VanCamp’s departure from the popular medical drama. “The audience is going to be surprised and emotionally engaged with how we handle Emily’s departure and the way that it affects all of the other characters,” said Thorne in an interview with Deadline.

Season five will also be without Shaunette Reneé Wilson who exited The Resident during the fourth season. And Morris Chestnut snagged a lead role on the network’s new drama Our Kind of People which means he won’t be available as a series regular.

Returning cast members include 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.

So, what can we expect from the upcoming season? New characters, more drama, some heartbreak, and lots of new medical emergencies when the new season premieres on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.

Fox just released the season five episode one plot description along with a batch of photos:

“Da Da” Plot: An attack by cyber criminals sends the Chastain ER into a tailspin and Kit tries to figure out whether or not to pay the ransom. The Raptor deals with a personal connection to the patients brought into the ER during the attack, leaving them all vulnerable.

Meanwhile, Conrad works on balancing life as a new dad and Devon and Leela debate taking the next step in their relationship in the all-new “Da Da” season premiere episode of The Resident.

The Resident Season 5 Episode 1 — Bruce Greenwood, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Matt Czuchry in ‘The Resident’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo by Tom Griscom ©2021 Fox Media LLC)

‘9-1-1’ Season 5 Episode 1 Photos, Plot, Cast and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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September 9, 2021

Chaos sets in when the city goes dark on season five episode one of Fox’s popular drama, 9-1-1. Episode one, “Panic,” will air on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.

Executive producers Angela Bassett and Peter Krause return to lead the cast as Athena Grant and Bobby Nash. Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Maddie Kendall, Oliver Stark is Evan “Buck” Buckley, Aisha Hinds is Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, and Kenneth Choi is Howie “Chimney” Han. Ryan Guzman plays Eddie Diaz, Rockmond Dunbar is Michael Grant, Corinne Massiah is May Grant, Marcanthonee Jon Reis is Harry Grant, Gavin McHugh is Christopher Diaz, and John Harlan Kim plays Albert Han.

“Panic” Plot: A series of ransomware threats leads to an overabundance of emergencies for the 118, including a medevac helicopter crash at a hospital and an air-traffic control tower system failure. Meanwhile Athena must revisit her traumatic attack when the case of the realtor serial rapist goes to trial, Eddie suffers a health scare and Maddie’s postpartum depression worsens.

9-1-1 Description:

Creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear reimagine the procedural drama with 9-1-1, exploring the high-pressure experiences of police officers, firefighters and dispatchers who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.

9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 1 — Oliver Stark, Peter Krause and Ryan Guzman in the season premiere of ‘9-1-1’ (Photo by Jack Zeman © 2021 FOX MEDIA LLC)

‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Scores a Season 2 Renewal

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Rebecca Murray

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September 9, 2021

Gossip Girl 2021 Cast — Evan Mock, Thomas Doherty, Emily Alyn Lind, Eli Brown, Jordan Alexander, Savannah Smith, and Zion Moreno star in ‘Gossip Girl’ (Photo Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik / HBO Max)

The Gossip Girl reboot has been renewed for a second season by HBO Max. The early renewal order was announced by the network halfway through the first 12 episode season. The 2021 reboot premiered to record viewership for an original HBO Max drama and has proved to be one of the network’s biggest social media success stories.

The updated Gossip Girl debuted on July 8, 2021, with the season’s first half concluding on August 12th. The final six season one episodes kick off on November.

The cast of season one includes Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, and Evan Mock. Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak, Savannah Lee Smith, Todd Almond, Adam Chanler-Berat, Johnathan Fernandez, and Jason Gotay also star in season one.

The new Gossip Girl is based on Cecily von Ziegesar’s bestselling novels as well as the original series. Joshua Safran developed the reboot and serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. (Safran was a writer/executive producer on the original series.) The HBO Max series is produced by Fake Empire and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios.

The Plot, Courtesy of HBO Max:

This extension of the pop culture classic takes us back to the Upper East Side, where we find a new generation of New York private school teens who are introduced to social surveillance nine years after the original blogger’s website went dark. Gossip Girl explores just how much social media — and the landscape of New York itself — has changed in the intervening years.

The CMA Awards 2021 Nominees: Eric Church and Chris Stapleton Lead with 5

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Rebecca Murray

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September 9, 2021

The 55th CMA Awards Poster — ‘The 55th CMA Awards’ Poster (Photo Credit: CMA)

Chris Stapleton and Eric Church scored five nominations each, topping the list of The 55th Annual CMA Awards nominees. Stapleton and Church will be squaring off in the Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, and Song of the Year categories.

Gabby Barrett, mix engineer Jason Hall, and producer Jay Joyce followed close behind with four nominations. Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris and Chris Young each earned three nominations, with Lambert’s 2021 nominations moving her into a tie for third in overall nominations in CMA Awards history. Lambert remains the most nominated female in history with a total of 58 nominations.

“This year, we have the opportunity to honor the superstars, new artists and emerging creators who are paving the way for Country Music,” stated Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “These nominees exemplify the creativity, passion and heart that make our Country Music community unlike any other genre. The breadth of voices is evident in this year’s nominations, and we could not be more thrilled to celebrate our deserving nominees in November!”

The 55th Annual CMA Awards will air live on ABC from Nashville on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 8pm ET.

THE 55th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS FINAL NOMINEES:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
• Eric Church
• Luke Combs  
• Miranda Lambert   
• Chris Stapleton
• Carrie Underwood
 
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
• “Famous Friends” – Chris Young with Kane Brown 
• “The Good Ones” – Gabby Barrett 
• “Hell Of A View” – Eric Church
• “One Night Standards” – Ashley McBryde 
• “Starting Over” – Chris Stapleton

ALBUM OF THE YEAR 
• 29 – Carly Pearce
• Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen
• Heart – Eric Church 
• Skeletons – Brothers Osborne
• Starting Over – Chris Stapleton 

SONG OF THE YEAR
• “Forever After All”  
Songwriters: Luke Combs, Drew Parker, Robert Williford 
• “The Good Ones”  
Songwriters: Gabby Barrett, Zach Kale, Emily Landis, Jim McCormick
• “Hell Of A View”  
Songwriters: Casey Beathard, Eric Church, Monty Criswell 
• “One Night Standards”  
Songwriters: Nicolette Hayford, Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde
• “Starting Over”  
Songwriters: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR  
• Gabby Barrett
• Miranda Lambert   
• Ashley McBryde  
• Maren Morris  
• Carly Pearce

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Dierks Bentley
• Eric Church   
• Luke Combs  
• Thomas Rhett  
• Chris Stapleton
 
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
• Lady A 
• Little Big Town  
• Midland  
• Old Dominion   
• Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
• Brooks & Dunn  
• Brothers Osborne  
• Dan + Shay   
• Florida Georgia Line  
• Maddie & Tae

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
• “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan
• “Chasing After You” – Ryan Hurd with Maren Morris 
• “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” – Elle King & Miranda Lambert
• “Famous Friends” – Chris Young with Kane Brown 
• “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini (featuring Kenny Chesney)
 
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
• Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle 
• Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar 
• Aaron Sterling, Drums 
• Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo 
• Derek Wells, Guitar
 
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR  
• “Chasing After You” – Ryan Hurd with Maren Morris
• “Famous Friends” – Chris Young with Kane Brown
• “Gone” – Dierks Bentley
• “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini (featuring Kenny Chesney
• “Younger Me” – Brothers Osborne

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR  
• Jimmie Allen  
• Ingrid Andress  
• Gabby Barrett  
• Mickey Guyton
• HARDY

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