‘Walker’ Episode 8 Photos: “Fine is a Four Letter Word” Preview

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March 30, 2021

A tornado wreaks havoc and Micki thinks Walker deserves to know the truth about his wife’s killer on The CW’s Walker season one episode eight, “Fine is a Four Letter Word.” Directed by Stacey K. Black from a script by Katherine Alyse, episode eight will air on April 8, 2021.

In addition to Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, the season one cast includes Kale Culley (Me, Myself and I) as August, Violet Brinson (Sharp Objects) as Stella, Keegan Allen (Pretty Little Liars) as Liam, Molly Hagan (Herman’s Head) as Abeline, and Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files) as Bonham. Coby Bell (The Gifted) plays Captain Larry James, Lindsey Morgan is Micki, and Jeff Pierre (Once Upon a Time) plays Trey Barnett.

“Fine is a Four Letter Word” Plot: A TORNADO HITS AUSTIN – A tornado touches down in Austin and it’s all hands on deck to keep the kids and community safe. Walker (Padalecki), Micki (Morgan) and Trey (Pierre) rush to the school where Stella (Brinson), August (Culley) and Ruby (guest star Madelyn Kientz) are at a school dance. Bonham (Pileggi) and Abeline (Hagan) stop at a store for supplies where old memories resurface and the two are forced to discuss their marriage.

Meanwhile, Liam (Allen) and Bret (guest star Alex Landi) get trapped in an elevator and everything Liam has been carrying on his shoulders gets the best of him and he makes a rash decision.

The Plot, Courtesy of The CW:

Walker stars Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, who returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there’s harder work to be done at home. He’ll attempt to reconnect with his creative and thoughtful son (Culley) and his headstrong, somewhat rebellious teenaged daughter (Brinson) and navigate clashes with his family – an ADA brother (Allen) who stepped in during Walker’s absence, his perceptive mother (Hagen) and his traditional rancher father (Pileggi).

Walker’s former colleague is now his Ranger Captain (Bell). Walker finds unexpected common ground with his new partner (one of the first women in Texas Rangers’ history) played by Lindsey Morgan, while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death.

Walker Season 1 Episode 8 — Lindsey Morgan as Micki Ramirez and Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker in season 1 episode 8 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2021 The CW Network, LLC)

‘Shadow and Bone’ Trailer Reveals More Season 1 Details

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Rebecca Murray

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March 30, 2021

Based on the overwhelmingly positive response on YouTube, Netflix appears to have satisfied fans of the book series with the release of the new official trailer for Shadow and Bone. The streaming service also unveiled a few new photos from the upcoming eight episode first season.

Shadow and Bone will premiere on April 23, 2021.

Based on the bestselling Grishaverse novels by Leigh Bardugo, the season one cast includes Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Ben Barnes (General Kirigan), Sujaya Dasgupta (Zoya Nazyalensky), Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik), Daisy Head (Genya Safin), and Simon Sears (Ivan). Calahan Skogman (Matthias Helvar), Zoë Wanamaker (Baghra), Kevin Eldon (The Apparat), Julian Kostov (Fedyor), Luke Pasqualino (David), Jasmine Blackborow (Marie), and Gabrielle Brooks (Nadia) also star.

Oscar nominee Eric Heisserer (Best Adapted Screenplay, Arrival) serves as the showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Author Leigh Bardugo also serves as an executive producer along with director Lee Toland Krieger. Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, and Josh Barry executive produce for 21 Laps Entertainment and Pouya Shahbazian executive produces for Loom Studios.

The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

Shadow and Bone finds us in a war-torn world where lowly soldier and orphan Alina Starkov has just unleashed an extraordinary power that could be the key to setting her country free. With the monstrous threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she knows to train as part of an elite army of magical soldiers known as Grisha. But as she struggles to hone her power, she finds that allies and enemies can be one and the same and that nothing in this lavish world is what it seems.

There are dangerous forces at play, including a crew of charismatic criminals, and it will take more than magic to survive.

Shadow and Bone Season 1 — JESSIE MEI LI as ALINA STARKOV and ZOè WANAMAKER as BAGHRA in ‘SHADOW AND BONE’ (Photo Credit © 2021 Netflix)

Ariana Grande Joins ‘The Voice’ Season 21 as a Coach

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Rebecca Murray

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March 30, 2021

Ariana Grande The Voice — Ariana Grande takes to Twitter to announce ‘The Voice’ news

Ariana Grande will be joining the coaching panel for the upcoming 21st season of NBC’s singing competition series, The Voice. The Grammy Award winner will take over the red chair currently occupied by Nick Jonas, competing against returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton to discover season 21’s most popular singer.

Season 20 kicked off on March 1st and currently airs on Monday nights at 8pm ET/PT. The Battle Rounds will continue on April 5th and April 12th.

Season 21 will air this fall.

“I’m so honored and excited to join The Voice family! I have been a huge fan of the show for such a long time. I can’t wait to go head-to-head with the incredible coaches, get to know these new artists and help to take their craft to the next level,” said Grande.

“As an undeniable force in pop music, Ariana’s inimitable success in the music industry is extraordinary,” stated Jenny Groom, Executive Vice President of Unscripted Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “We were thrilled to learn that she is a true fan of The Voice and know that this enthusiasm will add to her impact as a dynamic coach. Ariana is a visionary with over a decade of experience in the music industry. Her unmatched vocal skills, creativity and unique expertise on all facets of the industry will make her an invaluable coach to the next generation of artists.”

Ariana Grande’s fellow The Voice coaches John Legend and Kelly Clarkson took to Twitter to welcome her aboard.

So excited to welcome Ariana to our Voice family!! https://t.co/jBeq9cLPVj

— John Legend (@johnlegend) March 30, 2021

Next season we are bringing y’all some powerful female energy! Welcome to the @NBCTheVoice family @ArianaGrande ❤️? https://t.co/hUaYPelMJi

— Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) March 30, 2021

The popular singing competition series is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with season 20. Created by John de Mol, the MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. production is executive produced by de Mol, Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, and Adam H. Sher.

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 4 Unveils a Trailer and Gorgeous Poster

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March 30, 2021

“I made a promise to hurt them the way we hurt,” declares June in the just-released gripping season four trailer for Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Hulu also released a stunning season four poster featuring Elisabeth Moss as June in a handmaid’s robe turning to ashes as it burns.

Season four will premiere on April 28, 2021, with three new episodes available that day for streaming. The upcoming season will consist of 10 episodes.

In addition to series star Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne, the season four cast includes Joseph Fiennes as Fred Waterford, Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford, Emmy winner Samira Wiley as Moira Strand, Emmy winner Alexis Bledel as Emily Malek, and Emmy winner Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements. Max Minghella plays Nick Blaine, Madeline Brewer is Janine Lindo, O-T Fagbenle is Luke Bankole, Amanda Brugel is Rita, Emmy winner Bradley Whitford plays Joseph Lawrence, and Sam Jaeger is Mark Tuello.

Elisabeth Moss executive produces with Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Eric Tuchman, John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Sheila Hockin, Kira Snyder, and Yahlin Chang.

The Handmaid's Tale Poster — Poster for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 4 (Photo Courtesy of Hulu)

The Season 4 Plot, Courtesy of Hulu:

Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Offred (Moss), one of the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.

In the upcoming fourth season of The Handmaid’s Tale, June (Moss) strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges. Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships.

‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Debuts an Official Trailer and Poster

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Rebecca Murray

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March 30, 2021

Disney+ just delivered Star Wars fans – in particular, Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans – another reason to celebrate May 4th. The streaming service released a lengthy official trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch and confirmed the series will launch with a special 70-minute premiere on May 4, 2021. New episodes of the animated Star Wars series will arrive on subsequent Fridays.

Disney+ also released the series’ official season one poster.

The Lucasfilm production is executive produced by Dave Filoni (The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Athena Portillo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Brad Rau (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Resistance), and Jennifer Corbett (Star Wars Resistance, NCIS). Rau is the supervising director, Corbett is the head writer, and Josh Rimes (Star Wars Resistance) serves as a producer.

Series Description, Courtesy of Disney+:

Star Wars: The Bad Batch follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in The Clone Wars) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch — a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army — each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Poster — Poster for ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ (Photo Credit: Disney+)

‘FBI’ Season 3 Episode 10 Photos: “Checks and Balances” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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March 30, 2021

CBS’s FBI will return from a three week break with season three episode 10, “Checks and Balances,” an episode that finds the team searching for armed robbers. Directed by Stephen Surjik from a script by Tamara Jaron and Claire Demorest, episode 10 will air on Tuesday, April 6, 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.

Episode 10 guest stars include Damon Gupton, Jeremy Davidson, Roderick Hill, Angela Wildflower, Allison Wick, Michael O’Leary, and Jill Dalton. Isaiah Seward, Paul Douglas Anderson, Laurence Blum, Brian Ray Norris, Lori Vega, James Schultz, Malinda Logan, Jake Wells, Kimberly Marable, and Andrea Sooch also guest star.

“Checks and Balances” Plot: The team must track down two assailants who wear animal masks while committing armed robberies, with the latest leaving an off-duty 26 Fed security guard dead. Also, Tiffany and Scola butt heads on whether or not to accept the local NYPD’s offer to help in the investigation.

Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

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.

FBI Season 3 Episode 10 — Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan and Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell in ‘FBI’ season 3 episode 10 (Photo: Michael Parmelee © 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘Magnum P.I.’ Season 3 Episode 12 Photos: “Dark Harvest” Preview

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March 29, 2021

It’s all hands on deck when a service dog is stolen on CBS’s Magnum P.I. season three episode 12. Directed by Rubba Nada from a script by Gene Hong, “Dark Harvest” will air on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.

Jay Hernandez leads the cast as Thomas Magnum. Perdita Weeks is Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton is Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill is Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang stars as Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill as Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta.

Episode 12 guest stars include Christopher Thornton, Bobby Lee, Kelen Coleman, Nalehua’o Puna Donlin, Sarahlea Kekuna, Kahi Pacarro, and Marysa O. Carr. Crystal M. Yoza, Simon Kim, Jay Pennington, Elizabeth Rian, Zach Harris, Alexandre Chen, Brian Uy, and Michael Lehr also guest star.

“Dark Harvest” Plot: When a Marine Corps vet’s SUV is stolen with her service dog inside, Magnum and Higgins must find the car, the dog and the car thief who they believe may be an escaped kidnapping victim. Also, when TC is sued by a disgruntled customer, he asks Rick and Jin to help prove that he’s being scammed.

Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business. The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans.

When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.

Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit. One of Magnum’s biggest supporters is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, the unofficial “House Mom” and cultural curator of Robin’s Nest. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!

Magnum PI Season 3 Episode 12 — Kelen Coleman as Gina Gow in ‘Magnum P.I.’ season 3 episode 12 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘The Night House’ Trailer: Rebecca Hall Creeps Herself Out

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Rebecca Murray

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March 29, 2021

At the first sign of bloody footprints suddenly appearing out of nowhere, you should flee your house. Grab your kids, your pets, and run. Don’t investigate, don’t dither, just run. Of course, logic does not apply to those who inhabit haunted homes in horror films. And as we discover in the new trailer for Fox Searchlight’s The Night House, there’s definitely something wrong with the house a young widow calls home.

Rebecca Hall (The Gift, A Rainy Day in New York) leads the cast of the 2021 horror film. Sarah Goldberg, Evan Jonigkeit, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Stacy Martin, and Samantha Buck are also featured in director David Bruckner’s R-rated thriller.

Fox Searchlight has set a July 16, 2021 theatrical release date.

The Plot, Courtesy of Fox Searchlight:

The Night House follows a widow (Hall) who begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets.

The Night House Poster — Poster for Fox Searchlight’s ‘The Night House’

‘Riverdale’ Season 5 Episode 10 Photos: “The Pincushion Man” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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March 29, 2021

The CW’s Riverdale season five episode nine spent a lot of time with Riverdale’s high school football team. Episode 10, “The Pincushion Man,” moves on from sports to the school’s parent-teacher night. Directed by Gabriel Correa from a script by Chrissy Maroon, episode 10 will air on March 31, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.

The cast of season five includes KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones. Madelaine Petsch is Cheryl Blossom, Marisol Nichols is Hermione Lodge, Mӓdchen Amick is Alice Cooper, Casey Cott is Kevin Keller, Mark Consuelos is Hiram Lodge, Skeet Ulrich is FP Jones, Charles Melton is Reggie Mantle, Drew Ray Tanner is Fangs Fogarty, and Vanessa Morgan plays Toni Topaz.

“Chapter Eighty-Six: The Pincushion Man” Plot: PARENT-TEACHER NIGHT — While preparing for the school’s Parent-Teacher night, Archie (Apa) is caught off guard when his former Army General shows up in Riverdale with some unexpected news. Cheryl (Petsch) pushes back after hearing that Hiram (Mark Consuelos) and Reggie (Melton) have expressed interest in taking over the Blossom maple groves. Jughead’s (Sprouse) unconventional way to get through a case of writer’s block causes Tabitha (Erinn Westbrook) to be concerned for his safety.

Finally, Betty (Reinhart) and Alice (Amick) receive some unexpected visitors.

Season 5 Description, Courtesy of The CW:

The fourth season of Riverdale began with a funeral and tribute to Archie’s late father, the beloved Fred Andrews (Luke Perry). Throughout the season, Archie (KJ Apa) tried to live up to his father’s memory by mentoring youths at his Community Center with the help of his pals Reggie and Munroe Moore. But the shadow of that tragedy loomed over Archie—and only darkened when Fred’s brother Frank arrived, bringing unforeseen complications with him, much to the chagrin of Archie’s mother (Molly Ringwald).

Meanwhile, after Betty saved her mom and sister from the Farm cult, she joined her brother Charles’s Junior F.B.I. Training Program. Veronica found herself locked in a season-long battle with her father Hiram and half-sister Hermosa over her burgeoning maple rum business. And, at the urging on FP, Jughead enrolled in a new school, Stonewall Prep, only to be caught up in a mystery that involved his grandfather, the secret author of a series of teen detective novels called “The Baxter Brothers.” His classmates turned out to be killers—and it was up to Betty and Jughead (pretending to be dead) to solve the murder of…Jughead Jones!

At Thistlehouse, Cheryl was trapped in a gothic nightmare, fighting her demons, literal and metaphoric, with the loving support of her girlfriend Toni. She finally put her brother Jason to rest while maintaining her control over the Vixens as resident HBIC against Principal Honey (Kerr Smith). Kevin got dragged into an illicit tickle scheme, but still found time to put on a Variety Show with hit songs from Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

And throughout the season, disturbing unmarked videotapes kept appearing on our characters’ doorsteps, ensuring that there would be one more mystery to solve.

Season five of Riverdale will begin with our characters’ final days as students at Riverdale High. From an epic Senior Prom to a bittersweet Graduation, there are a lot of emotional moments and goodbyes yet to come — with some couples breaking up, as everyone goes their separate ways to college — or elsewhere. Then, we will redock with our gang as young adults, all returning to Riverdale to escape their troubled pasts. And life — and romance — will only be more complicated now that they’re in their twenties…

Riverdale Season 5 Episode 10 — Mӓdchen Amick as Alice Cooper and Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper in ‘Riverdale’ season 5 episode 10 (Photo © 2021 The CW Network, LLC)

‘The Rookie’ Season 3 Episode 9 Photos: “Amber” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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March 29, 2021

A relationship-altering confession’s made and a woman steals an infant and threatens to leap from a bridge on ABC’s The Rookie season three episode nine. Directed by Bill Roe from a script by Brynn Malone and Natalie Callaghan, episode nine – “Amber” – is scheduled to air on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.

The season three cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Alyssa Diaz returns as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones is back as Sergeant Wade Grey, Titus Makin Jr is Jackson West, and Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen. Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford, Mekia Cox is Nyla Harper, and Shawn Ashmore stars as Wesley Evers.

“Amber” features guest star Toks Olagundoye as Professor Fiona Ryan.

“Amber” Plot: An Amber Alert sends the team on a race against time to find a newborn infant who was stolen from a local hospital. Meanwhile, Officers Jackson and Chen work their last shift as rookies as Officer Nolan continues on for 30 more days.

Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:

John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. Nearing the end of his training, Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.