‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’ Season 2 Trailer Teases Jadis’ Arrival

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September 2, 2021

Pollyanna McIntosh will reprise her character, “Jadis,” from The Walking Dead on the second and final season of The Walking Dead: World Beyond. AMC’s new trailer for season two of The Walking Dead spinoff ends with the introduction of Jadis and teases who the fan favorite character will be dealing with when the final World Beyond season arrives.

“I love the character of Jadis and I love this world so getting to inhabit her again in collaboration with the talented team at The Walking Dead: World Beyond in beautiful Richmond, Virginia was a joy. I hope audiences will catch up with the first season now so they can fully enjoy this epic final season in October,” said Pollyanna McIntosh.

“We are thrilled to have the terrific Pollyanna McIntosh back as Jadis, and we’re excited for viewers to see how she collides with the characters in this part of the Universe,” said co-creator Scott M. Gimple. “In our story, years have passed — we’ll get hints of what happened with that fateful helicopter ride and learn Jadis has new allies and alliances; she is a big part of connecting the CRM and Three Circles mythology that’s seen throughout all three series. We can’t wait to share it all with fans of the TWDU.”

Season two stars Aliyah Royale, Alexa Mansour, Nicolas Cantu, Hal Cumpston, Nico Tortorella, Annet Mahendru, Julia Ormond, Joe Holt, Jelani Alladin, Natalie Gold, and Ted Sutherland. Matt Negrete guides the series as showrunner.

The 10 episode second and final season will premiere on October 3, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.

The Plot, Courtesy of AMC:

Season two of The Walking Dead: World Beyond concludes the epic story of Iris (Royale), Hope (Mansour), Elton (Cantu), and Silas (Cumpston) — four friends who journeyed across the country on a mission that transformed everything they knew about themselves and the world. As they face off against the mysterious Civic Republic Military and fight for control of their own destiny, goals will shift, bonds will form and crumble, and innocence will be both lost and found.

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Season 1 Preview: Photos, Plot, Cast and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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September 2, 2021

CBS has just released the first photos and plot details from season one episode one of the new NCIS spinoff, NCIS: Hawai’i. The series will premiere on September 20, 2021, with new episodes airing on Mondays 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 one guest stars include Mahina Anna Maria Napoleon, Moses Goods, Enver Gjokaj, Danielle Nuela Zalopany, and Ron Yuan.

NCIS: Hawai’i is shot in Oahu and executive produced by Matt Bosack, Jan Nash, and Christopher Silber. Larry Teng directed the pilot from a script by Matt Bosack, Jan Nash, and Christopher Silber.

“Pilot” Plot: Vanessa Lachey stars as Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor Jane Tennant, who, with her unwavering team of specialists, balances duty, family and country, while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the sun-drenched island paradise itself.

In the premiere episode, an experimental Naval aircraft crashes on Oahu, and Tennant and her team must find who is behind it before classified state secrets are exposed.

NCIS Hawaii Season 1 Episode 1 — Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant in ‘NCIS Hawaii’ season 1 episode 1 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ Announces Cast and Directors

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September 2, 2021

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities Poster — Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities Poster (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, described as a genre-defining horror series, just announced its cast, directors, and writers. Andrew Lincoln, Essie Davis, Ben Barnes, and Crispin Glover are confirmed to star in episodes of del Toro’s live-action Cabinet of Curiosities, formerly known as Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight.

F. Murray Abraham, Elpidia Carrillo, Hannah Galway, Demetrius Grosse, David Hewlett, and Tim Blake Nelson have also signed on. In addition, Cabinet of Curiosities will feature Luke Roberts, Sebastian Roché, Glynn Turman, and Peter Weller.

Production has just begun in Toronto on the eight-episode live-action series. Episode directors include Panos Cosmatos, Jennifer Kent, Vincenzo Natali, Ana Lily Amirpour, Catherine Hardwicke, Guillermo Navarro, David Prior, and Keith Thomas. Writers include Cosmatos, Kent, Natali, Haley Z. Boston, Regina Corrado, David S. Goyer, Lee Patterson, Aaron Stewart-Ahn, and Mika Watkins.

Netflix provided the following synopsis along with talent details on the eight episodes:

“In Cabinet of Curiosities, acclaimed Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator, executive producer and co-showrunner Guillermo del Toro has curated a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories meant to challenge our traditional notions of horror. From macabre to magical, gothic to grotesque or classically creepy, these eight equally sophisticated and sinister tales (including two original works by del Toro) will be brought to life by a team of writers and directors personally chosen by del Toro.”

Essie Davis (The Babadook), Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead) and Hannah Galway (Sex/Life) star in an episode written (based on an original story by Guillermo del Toro) and directed by Jennifer Kent (The Babadook; The Nightingale).
Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham (Mythic Quest, Amadeus), Glynn Turman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and Luke Roberts (Black Sails) will appear in an episode written by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight trilogy) (based on a short story by Michael Shea), and directed by David Prior (The Empty Man).
Tim Blake Nelson (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Elpidia Carrillo (Predator), Demetrius Grosse (Fear The Walking Dead) and Sebastian Roché (The Man in the High Castle) star in an episode written by Regina Corrado (Deadwood) (based on an original story by Guillermo del Toro) and directed by Guillermo Navarro (Godfather of Harlem).
Crispin Glover (American Gods) and Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone) star in an episode written by Lee Patterson (The Colony) (based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft) and directed by Keith Thomas (Firestarter).
Peter Weller (upcoming The Colosseum) stars in an episode directed by Panos Cosmatos (Mandy), who also writes along with Aaron Stewart-Ahn.
Mika Watkins (Black Mirror) writes an episode (based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft) directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight), with cast to be announced.
David Hewlett (See) cast in an episode written (based on a short story by Henry Kuttner) and directed by Vincenzo Natali (Hannibal).
Haley Z. Boston (Brand New Cherry Flavor) serves as writer of an episode (based on a short story by comic book author Emily Carroll) directed by Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night) with cast to be confirmed.

‘Red Notice’ Teaser Trailer is Loaded with Action and Humor

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September 2, 2021

Netflix’s hilarious Red Notice teaser trailer introduces Dwayne Johnson as an FBI profiler out to apprehend two thieves, played by Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot. The two-minute trailer finds Johnson and Reynolds reluctantly teaming up, with Reynolds declaring they’re now “work wives” – a description that’s quickly shot down by Johnson. Witty one-liners fly as Johnson and Reynolds track Gadot around the globe.

The cast also includes Ritu Arya and Chris Diamantopolous.

The new teaser, which made its debut on Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram, was released along with four new photos from the action comedy.

Rawson Marshall Thurber (Central Intelligence, Skyscraper) wrote, directed, and produced. Beau Flynn for FlynnPictureCo also served as producers along with Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia for Seven Bucks Productions.

Netflix will release the film on November 12, 2021.

The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

When an Interpol-issued Red Notice — the highest level warrant to hunt and capture the world’s most wanted — goes out, the FBI’s top profiler John Hartley (Johnson) is on the case. His global pursuit finds him smack dab in the middle of a daring heist where he’s forced to partner with the world’s greatest art thief Nolan Booth (Reynolds) in order to catch the world’s most wanted art thief, “The Bishop” (Gadot).

The high-flying adventure that ensues takes the trio around the world, across the dance floor, trapped in a secluded prison, into the jungle and, worst of all for them, constantly into each other’s company.

Red Notice Cast — Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot in ‘Red Notice’ (Photo by Frank Masi / Netflix © 2021)

Red Notice Dwayne Johnson — Dwayne Johnson stars in ‘Red Notice’ (Photo Credit © 2021 Netflix)

Red Notice Gal Gadot — Gal Gadot is the world’s most wanted art thief “The Bishop” (Photo Credit: Frank Masi / Netflix © 2021)

Red Notice Ryan Reynolds — Ryan Reynolds is the world’s greatest art thief Nolan Booth (Photo Credit: Frank Masi / Netflix © 2021)

‘Insecure’ Final Season Teaser Trailer Finds Issa Hoping for a Drama-Free Life

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September 2, 2021

The fifth and final season teaser trailer for HBO’s Insecure begins with Issa staring at her reflection and wishing for a drama-free, happy life. “I keep fronting to everybody like I’m not scared about what’s next for me, but I’m terrified,” says Issa Rae in a voiceover.

Season five is set to premiere on October 24, 2021, with new episodes arriving on Sundays at 10pm ET/PT.

The final season consists of 10 episodes starring series creator, NAACP Image Award winner, six-time Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Issa Rae. Rae’s joined by series regulars Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, and Courtney Taylor in the critically acclaimed series’ final season.

Issa Rae co-created the series with Larry Wilmore and serves as an executive producer. Prentice Penny, Melina Matsoukas, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry, Amy Aniobi, and Jim Kleverweis also executive produce.

Per HBO, Insecure season five “continues to follow our favorite characters as they evaluate their relationships, both new and old, in an effort to figure out who and what comes with them in this next phase of their lives.”

‘Dickinson’ Teaser Confirms Third and Final Season Premiere Date

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September 2, 2021

Dickinson starring Hailee Steinfeld will return for a third and final season beginning on November 5, 2021. The premiere date and confirmation that season three is the series’ last arrived along with a short teaser trailer for the award-winning Apple TV+ series.

“When I set out to make Dickinson, I envisioned the show as a three-season journey that would tell the origin story of America’s greatest female poet in a whole new way, highlighting Emily’s relevance and resonance to our society today. In my wildest dreams, I could never have imagined how rich and satisfying the experience of making this show would become, and the incredible joy it has been to tell Emily’s story along with Hailee and our brilliant, passionate cast and crew.

I can’t wait to share our epic final season with the world, and to bring our audience along with us to the conclusion of Emily’s coming-of-age saga, as she continues to fight for her own poetic truth, while reckoning with so many of the issues that face us now. Thank you to Hailee Steinfeld and our entire Dickinson team for making this such an unforgettable creative journey. I’m grateful for my partnership with Apple and can’t wait to continue telling more original stories with them in the years ahead,” said series creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer Alena Smith.

Season three will consist of 10 new episodes, with the first three dropping on the season premiere date. Dickinson will wrap up with the season three finale on December 24th.

Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) is joined by returning cast members Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, Amanda Warren, Chinaza Uche, Jane Krakowski, and Wiz Khalifa. Season three guest stars include Ziwe as ‘Sojourner Truth,’ Billy Eichner as ‘Walt Whitman,’ Chloe Fineman as ’Sylvia Plath,’ Zosia Mamet as ‘Louisa May Alcott,’ and Will Pullen as ‘Nobody.’

Steinfeld, Alena Smith, Michael Sugar, Ashley Zalta, Paul Lee, Josh Stern, Alex Goldstone, writer Robbie MacDonald, director Silas Howard, and Diana Schmidt executive produce. Dickinson is a wiip, Anonymous Content, and Sugar23 production.

Dickinson Star Hailee Steinfeld — Hailee Steinfeld stars in ‘Dickinson’ (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Apple)

The Plot, Courtesy of Apple:

In the third season, Emily Dickinson’s most productive time as an artist falls amid the raging American Civil War and an equally fierce battle that divides her own family. As Emily tries to heal the divides around her, she wonders if art can help keep hope alive, and whether the future can be better than the past.

‘The Wheel of Time’ Teaser Trailer Offers a First Look and Reveals Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray

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September 2, 2021

Teaser trailers are normally short videos that do little to reveal anything of consequence. Amazon Prime Video’s breaking the mold with the release of The Wheel of Time‘s lengthy teaser trailer. The two minute teaser offers a good look at the sets, costumes, and cast of this fantasy series based on Robert Jordan’s bestselling fantasy novels.

The Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios production is set to premiere on November 19, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video. The first three episodes of season one will air on November 19th followed by additional new episodes on subsequent Fridays. The season one finale will arrive on December 24th.

The first season’s cast is led by Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred. Daniel Henney plays Lan Mondragoran, Josha Stradowski is Rand al’Thor, Madeleine Madden is Egwene al’Vere, and Marcus Rutherford plays Perrin Aybara. Zoë Robins stars as Nynaeve al’Meara and Barney Harris is Mat Cauthon.

Rafe Judkins adapted Jordan’s novels for the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Larry Mondragon and Rick Selvage of iwot productions, Mike Weber, Ted Field of Radar Pictures, Darren Lemke, Marigo Kehoe, and Uta Briesewitz are also on board as executive producers. In addition, Briesewitz directs episodes one and two. Series star Rosamund Pike is a producer.

The Plot, Courtesy of Amazon:

“The Wheel of Time is one of the most popular and enduring fantasy series of all time, with more than 90 million books sold. Set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists and only certain women are allowed to access it, the story follows Moiraine (Pike), a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organization called the Aes Sedai, as she arrives in the small town of Two Rivers. There, she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.”

Recap of The Wheel of Time San Diego Comic-Con Panel

‘Doom Patrol’ Season 3 Official Trailer: Michelle Gomez Debuts as Madame Rouge

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September 1, 2021

HBO Max’s official Doom Patrol season three trailer begins with Michelle Gomez (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Madame Rouge arriving in a time travel capsule and totally confusing the Doom Patrol, with Rita immediately cutting to the chase and asking, “Who in the sweet mercy of f*ck are you?” Madame Rouge quickly explains she needs them to help kill the Brotherhood of Evil…oh, she always warns the Sisterhood of Dada is going to be an even bigger problem.

The bizarre assortment of superheroes we’ve come to love for two seasons doesn’t want any part in murdering anyone. But Madame Rouge is persistent and insists, “They are coming for us – this is everyone’s problem!”

The season three cast includes Brendan Fraser as “Robotman” aka Cliff Steele, Matt Bomer as “Negative Man” aka Larry Trainor, April Bowlby as “Elasti-Woman” aka Rita Farr, and Diane Guerrero as “Crazy Jane.” Timothy Dalton returns as scientist Niles Caulder aka “The Chief.”

HBO Max has set a September 23, 2021 premiere date for the new season, with the first three episodes available on that date. New episodes arrive on subsequent Thursdays. The third season will wrap up on November 11th.

Doom Patrol is based on the DC characters created by Arnold Drake, Bob Haney, and Bruno Premiani. Jeremy Carver, Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Chris Dingess, and Tamara Becher-Wilkinson serve as executive producers.

The Plot, Courtesy of HBO Max:

Each member of the Doom Patrol suffered a horrible accident that gave them superhuman abilities, but also left them scarred and disfigured. Part support group, part Super Hero team, the Doom Patrol is a band of superpowered freaks who fight for a world that wants nothing to do with them.

Season three opens on the culmination of Dorothy’s (Abi Monterey) confrontation with the Candlemaker that leads to a devastating loss. The Doom Patrol is at a difficult crossroads and each member struggles to face who they are and who they want to be. And things get a whole lot more complicated when Madame Rouge (Gomez) arrives in a time machine with a very specific mission, if only she could remember it.

‘The Circle’ Season 3 Trailer Provides a Sneak Peek at the New Contestants

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Rebecca Murray

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September 1, 2021

Netflix’s official trailer for The Circle season three reveals new twists and shares a little peek into who’s being real and who’s a catfish. The upcoming season also just debuted an official poster featuring the eight contestants vying for the $100k prize.

The first four season three episodes will premiere on September 8, 2021 followed by the release of episodes five through eight on September 15th. Episodes nine through 12 debut on September 22nd. The season finale will premiere on September 29th.

The new season stars Ruksana from New Jersey, Nick from Seattle, Calvin from Miami, and Michelle from South Carolina. Kai comes from Nashville, Daniel’s from Florida, Ava & Chanel hail from Los Angeles, and Matthew calls Long Island home. Michelle Buteau returns to guide the series as host.

The Studio Lambert and Motion Content Group production is executive produced by Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, Lauren Hicks, Charlotte Smith, Sarah Fay, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster.

Netflix provided this synopsis of the reality competition series’ third season:

“The Circle is back and season 3 promises more twists and surprises in store. A cast of eight new contestants enter The Circle, where they flirt, befriend, piss off, and compete in challenges against each other on a unique social media platform to earn the ultimate cash prize as top influencer. With $100k on the line, will they be able to earn clout and figure out who is real and who is a catfish?”

The Circle Season 3 Poster — Poster for ‘The Circle’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

‘Fantasy Island’ Season 1 Episode 5 Photos, Plot, Cast and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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September 1, 2021

Fox’s Fantasy Island season one episode five finds a woman confused as to whether or not to follow her heart. Episode five, “Twice in a Lifetime,” will air on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.

The cast of the reboot is led by Roselyn Sánchez as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) is Javier. Episode five’s guest stars include Anuja Joshi, Andy Favreau, and Dhruv Uday Singh.

“Twice in a Lifetime” Plot: Nisha wants the Island to help her decide between marrying her parent’s proposed match, Savin, or her longtime boyfriend, Josh.

Series Description, Courtesy of Fox:

Fantasy Island takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the ‘what if’ questions – both big and small – that keep us awake at night, each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.

Serving as steward of this mysterious island is Elena Roarke (Sanchez), a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, her calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed.

Assisting Elena is Ruby Akuda (Barnes), a young woman with an old soul who arrives on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness and is given a new lease on life there; and pilot Javier (Rodriquez), who also is the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades.