Disney’s mixing The Muppets with Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion for a Halloween special set to air this fall on Disney+. The Muppets Haunted Mansion announcement features Gonzo and Pepe The King Prawn talking about the project with thunder and lightning punctuating the words “haunted mansion” for Gonzo but not when Pepe says it. (Apparently Pepe doesn’t have enough oomph.)
The spooky special will include celebrity cameos and new songs as well as the Muppets.
Disney+ released the following brief synopsis of the Halloween special:
“Muppets Haunted Mansion takes place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth …The Haunted Mansion.”
The murder of a CEO has the team searching for answers on CBS’s FBI season three episode 13. Directed by Joanna Kerns from a script by Rick Eid and Joe Halpin, episode 13 – “Short Squeeze” – will air on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki lead the cast as Special Agent Maggie Bell and Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan. Jeremy Sisto stars as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, Alana De La Garza is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, and John Boyd plays Special Agent Stuart Scola.
Guest stars include Tommy Dewey, Nicholas Richardson, Joe Apollonio, Victoire Charles, Natascia Diaz, and Carolina Espiro. Isaiah Seward, Dennis Kozee, Paul Schaefer, Stephanie Martignetti, Joe Estlack, Devon Caraway, and Jacqueline Emerson also guest star in season three episode 13.
“Short Squeeze” Plot: When the CEO of a major brokerage firm is shot and killed while surrounded by protesters, the team looks into who had the most to lose from his company’s perceived manipulations. Also, Scola’s previous Wall Street career and the reasons he left come to light as the financial details of the case begin to unfold.
FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.
Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge, Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority.
The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. Newest to the team – and the FBI – is smart and outspoken Special Agent Tiffany Wallace, who spent six years with the NYPD and is now partner to Special Agent Stuart Scola, an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.
The spotlight shines on Owen as the hunt for the serial arsonist continues on Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star season two episode 12. “The Big Heat” will air on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
Season two’s cast is led by Emmy Award nominee Rob Lowe (The West Wing) as Owen Strand. Gina Torres is Tommy Vega, Ronen Rubinstein plays T.K. Strand, Sierra Aylina McClain is Grace Ryder, and Jim Parrack stars as Judd Ryder. Natacha Karam returns as Marjan Marwani, Brian Michael Smith is Paul Strickland, Rafael L. Silva plays Carlos Reyes, and Julian Works is Mateo Chavez.
“The Big Heat” Plot: A recovering Owen becomes the prime suspect in the serial arsonist case. Meanwhile, T.K. and Carlos find themselves in a fiery situation and Tommy gets the surprise of her life.
The 126 welcomes new Paramedic Captain TOMMY VEGA (Torres) to the crew. Tommy was at the top of her game when she hung up her uniform eight years ago to raise her twin daughters. When her husband’s restaurant went under due to the devastation of the pandemic, she has no choice but to re-enter the workforce to support her family. Though it breaks her heart to be apart from her little girls, Tommy will show the world that no matter how much time has passed, when she puts on that uniform, she’s still a boss.
Additionally, Owen is reunited with his ex-wife and T.K.’s mother, GWYNETH (guest star Lisa Edelstein), and the former couple re-discover the spark they once shared. As Owen finds out his cancer is in remission, he receives news that could change his life forever.
The trailer for The History Channel’s Alone teases season eight will be the series’ most dangerous season to date. The trailer also reveals the wide variety of animals the competitors may run into this season, and confirms they’ll be making their temporary homes on the shores of Chilko Lake, British Columbia – an area that claims a massive population of grizzly bears.
The new season kicks off on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 9:30pm ET/PT.
“Alone has always been a hit series for The HISTORY Channel, but this past year it has particularly resonated with audiences now-more-than-ever as we’ve watched survivalists endure total isolation through their ingenuity and mental willpower,” stated Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel. “This new season will continue to authentically feature the grit of human endurance and challenge viewers to look at the outdoors – and their own backyards – a bit differently.”
Biko Wright, Colter Barnes, Jordan Bell, Tim Madsen, Matt Corradino, Clay Hayes, Nate Weber, Michelle Finn, Rose Anna Moore, and Theresa Emmerich Kamper are the season eight competitors. Leftfield Pictures’ Shawn Witt, Gretchen Palek, Ryan Pender, and Dan Bree executive produce along with The History Channel’s Zachary Behr.
‘Alone’ season 8’s Biko Wright, Colter Barnes, Jordan Bell, Tim Madsen, Matt Corradino, Clay Hayes, Nate Weber, Michelle Finn, Rose Anna Moore, and Theresa Emmerich Kamper (Photo by HISTORY Copyright 2021)
Alone Season 8 Description, Courtesy of The History Channel:
This season, ten contestants fight to survive in the Canadian wilderness on the shores of Chilko Lake, British Columbia – a location with one of the densest grizzly bear populations on earth. 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 eight of Alone sets the stakes higher than ever before in the most dangerous location yet. Survivalists must build their own shelters, forage their own food, and overcome numerous obstacles and dangerous predators in hopes of being the last person standing. Never before have contestants come into such frequent contact with the fierce and territorial grizzly bear, until now.
ABC’s A Million Little Things season three episode 13 focuses on the impact of the murder of George Floyd and how Floyd’s death affects Rome, his family, and his friends. Episode 13, “listen,” will air on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season three includes David Giuntoli as Eddie Saville, Romany Malco as Rome Howard, Allison Miller as Maggie Bloom, Christina Moses as Regina Howard, Grace Park as Katherine Saville, and James Roday Rodriguez as Gary Mendez. Stephanie Szostak is Delilah Dixon, Floriana Lima is Darcy Cooper, Tristan Byon is Theo Saville, Lizzy Greene as Sophie Dixon, and Chance Hurstfield as Danny Dixon.
Episode 13’s guest stars include Terry Chen as Alan, Adam Swain as Tyrell, Lou Beatty Jr. as Walter, Karen Robinson as Florence, Andrea Savage as Dr. Stacy, and Karen Robinson as Florence Davis.
“listen” Plot: In response to the killing of George Floyd, the group of friends are forced to reevaluate their own racial biases and take to the streets of Boston. Rome opts out in favor of his mental health and has a candid conversation with his father about how to effect change.
The Season 3 Plot, Courtesy of ABC:
Friendship isn’t a big thing. It’s a million little things. Our gang ended last season with many challenges in front of them. In season three, we’ll see our group of friends once again lean on each other in ways that are both moving and aspirational—something we could all use right now.
David Giuntoli, Grace Park, and Terry Chen in ‘A Million Little Things’ season 3 episode 13 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Adam Swain and Romany Malco in season 3 episode 13 (ABC/Jack Rowand)James Roday Rodriguez and Floriana Lima in season 3 episode 13 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Christina Moses in season 3 episode 13 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Christina Moses, Romany Malco, Karen Robinson, and Lou Beatty Jr in season 3 episode 13 (ABC/Jack Rowand)David Giuntoli, Tristan Byon, and Grace Park in season 3 episode 13 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Grace Park and Terry Chen in season 3 episode 13 (ABC/Jack Rowand)
‘The Ultimate Surfer’ stars surfers Tia Blanco, Kai Barger, Juli Hernandez, Austin Clouse, Kayla Durden (Front Row), and Bruna Zaun, Zeke Lau, Brianna Cope, Alejandro Moreda, Mason Barnes, Malia Ward, Koa Smith, Luke Davis, Anastasia Ashley (Back Row) (Photo Credit: ABC/Kelsey McNeal)
Season one of ABC’s new summer series The Ultimate Surfer will feature 14 surfers competing for The Ultimate Surfer title and a chance to compete on the World Surf League Championship Tour. Six California surfers, three surfers from Florida, four Hawaiian surfers, and one surfer from Puerto Rico will battle it out over the course of the series’ first season.
Ex-NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer is the host, with Erin Coscarelli and Joe Turpel on board as commentators. World champion surfer Kelly Slater pulls double duty as the lead consultant and as a special correspondent.
ABC will launch the series with a two-night premiere on August 23 and August 24, 2021. Both episodes will air at 10pm ET/PT after new episodes of Bachelor in Paradise.
The Ultimate Surfer Season 1 Competitors:
Anastasia Ashley – 33, Miami Beach, Fla.
Kai Barger – 30, Haiku, Hawaii
Mason Barnes – 26, Venice, Calif.
Tia Blanco – 23, Oceanside, Calif.
Austin Clouse – 26, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Brianna Cope – 25, Koloa, Hawaii
Luke Davis – 27, Los Angeles, Calif.
Kayla Durden – 27, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Juli Hernandez – 22, Costa Mesa, Calif.
Zeke Lau – 26, Honolulu, Hawaii
Alejandro Moreda – 34, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Koa Smith – 25, Sunset Beach, Hawaii
Malia Ward – 22, San Clemente, Calif.
Bruna Zaun – 30, Redondo Beach, Calif.
The series is a Lionsgate’s Pilgrim Media Group and WSL Studios production. Craig Piligian, Erik Logan, Dana White, and Faye Stapleton executive produce.
Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
The Ultimate Surfer will gather some of the world’s greatest up-and-coming surfers to train and live together as they battle it out at the World Surf League’s (WSL) state-of-the-art Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California, powered by Kelly Slater’s human-made wave technology, in the hope of competing amongst the best athletes in the world’s fastest-growing sport.
Alliances and rivalries will be front and center in The Ultimate Surfer as men and women compete in individual and team challenges focused on specific surfing disciplines. Weekly eliminations will leave two men and two women as finalists who will vie for the male and female titles of The Ultimate Surfer and the opportunity to compete on the elite WSL Championship Tour, the pinnacle of professional surfing. Slater’s remarkable, one-of-a-kind, human-made wave — the most even playing field for measuring surf mastery — is at the heart of the series.
Only two new episodes of Fox’s The Resident season four remain, with the penultimate episode – episode 13 – putting expanding families front and center. Episode 13, “Finding Family,” will air on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.
Season four stars Matt Czuchry as Dr. Conrad Hawkins, Emily VanCamp as Nurse Practitioner Nicolette Nevin, Manish Dayal as Dr. Devon Pravesh, and Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell. Shaunette Renee Wilson plays Dr. Mina Okafor, Jane Leeves is Dr. Kit Voss, Malcolm-Jamal Warner is Dr. AJ Austin, and Morris Chestnut is R. Barrett Cain.
How to Get Away with Murder‘s Conrad Ricamora continues his guest-starring run as Dr. Jake Wong.
“Finding Family” Plot: On the day of Nic’s baby shower, Billie takes full control to make sure it goes smoothly, but a secret she’s been hiding changes everything. Devon and Leela (guest star Anuja Joshi) stumble upon an apartment fire, where they assist in getting victims safely to Chastain and Leela gets a chance to prove her skills to Raptor.
Meanwhile, Jake (Ricamora) and his husband deal with the complications of Sammie’s (guest star Chedi Chang) health, as they prepare to become more permanent fixtures in her life, and both Raptor and Rose receive exciting news.
The Official Season 4 Description, Courtesy of Fox:
Entering its fourth season, The Resident will 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.
This season, a glimpse at the harrowing nightmare that was COVID-19’s relentless grip on urban hospitals will give way, as the series jumps forward to sunnier days. With black-hearted Red Rock Mountain Medical figurehead Logan Kim ousted, the rudderless hospital finds its new CEO in star orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kit Voss, when she spearheads Chastain’s transition from private to public hospital. Now, after three seasons of bucking the system, the doctors have a seat at the table – and will fight to fix the broken machine from the inside.
Reeling from an earth-shattering loss, Dr. Devon Pravesh begins suffering from an identity crisis, as he blames the flawed public hospital model, of which he is now a part. After their challenging year, Dr. Conrad Hawkins and Nurse Practioner Nicolette Nevin tie the knot in an intimate and beautiful wedding, strengthening their already powerful bond. But shortly thereafter, Nic suffers a horrifying experience, the fallout of which will plague her for years. With support from both Conrad and Nic’s oldest friend, the unpredictable, sharp-tongued nurse Billie Ramos, Nic battles her trauma head-on to get back in the ring for her patients.
When Chastain’s public status and slashed payroll budget costs them their top surgeons, Dr. Randolph Bell finds himself mining his own past to find his estranged former stepson, elite plastic surgeon Dr. Jake Wong (guest star Conrad Ricamora). Bell attempts to bring Dr. Wong to Chastain to increase the number of world-class surgeries at the hospital and to repair their complicated past.
Overqualified Surgical Resident Dr. Mina Okafor world is upended when she discovers her immigration status has been threatened in a way that even her brilliant, braggadocious mentor, Dr. AJ Austin may not be able to help her with. Dr. Barrett Cain is blindsided by karma and a colleague, in a cataclysmic event that costs him nearly everything. Upon recovery, he chooses vengeance, the ramifications of which threaten to tear the heart out of his colleagues and Chastain itself.
Paramount Pictures just unveiled a riveting final trailer for the much-anticipated sequel, A Quiet Place Part II. The new trailer arrived along with a featurette and details on an opening night fan event.
Paramount’s partnering with Cinemark Theatres to host the special fan event on Thursday, May 27, 2021, one day prior to the film’s official release. Tickets to the screening and streaming live Q&A with actor/director John Krasinski are on sale now for the 5pm PT/8pm ET fan event taking place at more than 500+ theaters.
The fan event will feature a pre-taped intro delivered by Emily Blunt.
“The wait is over. We are excited to share this very special, one-of-a-kind film with audiences. Like the first movie, A Quiet Place Part II delivers another truly immersive, unforgettable cinematic experience,” stated Paramount Pictures’ President of Domestic Distribution Chris Aronson. “We are equally thrilled to team up with John to welcome moviegoers back into theatres with this unique fan event in collaboration with our partners at Cinemark.”
“Cinemark is all about providing unforgettable entertainment experiences to moviegoers, and we are so excited collaborate with Paramount on bringing this unique movie theatre moment to fans across the U.S. Audiences have been waiting to see A Quiet Place Part II, and we can think of no better way to welcome film lovers back to the immersive, cinematic experience and what is sure to be a robust blockbuster summer” said Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi.
John Krasinski, wrote, directed, and produced the sequel to his 2018 critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller. Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller also produced, with Allyson Seeger, Joann Perritano, and Aaron Janus executive producing.
Emily Blunt returns as Evelyn Abbott, Millicent Simmonds reprises her role as Regan Abbott, and Noah Jupe is back as Marcus Abbott. The sequel also stars Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders) and two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, In America).
Paramount Pictures will open A Quiet Place Part II only in theaters on May 28, 2021.
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Production on season four of Netflix’s critically acclaimed, award-winning sci-fi drama Stranger Things is currently underway after a pause in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A new one-minute teaser trailer has just dropped for the upcoming season, igniting debates as to whether Brenner (Matthew Modine) is alive or only seen in a flashback. And if he’s actually alive, is he back working at Hawkins National Laboratory?
The teaser didn’t confirm the expected premiere date, although it’s likely we’ll see season four drop later this year.
Returning cast members include Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Chief Jim Hopper, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson. Cara Buono is Karen Wheeler, Natalia Dyer is Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton is Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery is Steve Harrington, Sadie Sink is Max, and Erica Sinclair returns as fan-favorite Priah Ferguson.
Joining the series for season four are Robert Englund, Jamie Campbell Bower, Eduardo Franco, Tom Wlaschiha, Nikola Djuricko, Mason Dye, and Sherman Augustus.
Stranger Things was created by Ross and Matt Duffer. The Duffer brothers executive produce along with Iain Paterson and 21 Laps Entertainment’s Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen.
In an August 2020 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ross Duffer confirmed season four will not be the series’ final season. “Season four won’t be the end. We know what the end is, and we know when it is. [The pandemic] has given us time to look ahead, figure out what is best for the show. Starting to fill that out gave us a better idea of how long we need to tell that story,” said Duffer.
A Look Back at Stranger Things, Courtesy of Netflix:
A love letter to the ‘80s classic genre films that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is a thrilling drama set in the seemingly normal Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana. After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events. Beneath the surface of their ordinary town lurks an extraordinary supernatural mystery, along with top-secret government experiments and a dangerous gateway that connects our world to a powerful yet sinister realm. Friendships will be tested and lives will be altered as what they discover will change Hawkins and possibly the world — forever.
Stranger Things 2: It’s 1984 and the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana are still reeling from the horrors of the Demogorgon and the secrets of Hawkins Lab. Will Byers has been rescued from the Upside Down but a bigger, sinister entity still threatens those who survived.
Stranger Things 3: It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer’s heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.
Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Charlie Heaton, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Noah Schnapp, and Millie Bobby Brown in ‘Stranger Things’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Netflix)
An American hostage needs rescuing on CBS’s SEAL Team season four episode 14, “Hollow at the Core.” Directed by J. Michael Muro from a script by Matt Bosack and Kenny Sheard, episode 14 will air on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
David Boreanaz leads the cast as Jason Hayes, Max Thieriot plays Clay Spenser, and Neil Brown Jr. stars as Ray Perry. AJ Buckley is Sonny Quinn and Toni Trucks is Lisa Davis. Recurring cast members include Justin Melnick as Brock Reynolds, Tyler Grey as Trent Sawyer, Scott Foxx as Full Metal, and Judd Lormand as Lt. Cdr. Eric Blackburn.
Episode 14 guest stars include Shiva Negar, John Lee Ames, Nikki McKenzie, Raymond Watanga, Kasim Saul, and Jason Dohring.
“Hollow at the Core” Plot: Bravo is tasked with a covert mission to infiltrate a Boko Haram camp, hack its data network and rescue an American hostage.
SEAL Team is a military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them. Jason Hayes is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior’s existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry, the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand; Sonny Quinn, an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies; and Clay Spenser, a young, multilingual, second-generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication. Vital to the team’s success is Ensign Lisa Davis, a no-nonsense, take-charge officer.
Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment’s notice, and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families, this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.
