Season three of ABC’s primetime drama A Million Little Things continues with what promises to be an emotional roller coaster of an episode. Episode six, “miles apart,” will air on Thursday, March 18, 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.
Guest stars include Chris Geere as Jamie, Anna Akana as Dakota, Ron Livingston as Jon, and Adam Swain as Tyrell.
“miles apart” Plot: Maggie is forced to face the harsh reality that cancer still controls her life, while Gary must choose between supporting a friend in need and building his relationship with Darcy. Meanwhile, Rome helps Regina at Someday during the COVID-19 transition.
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.
Anna Akana and David Giuntoli in ‘A Million Little Things’ season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Allison Miller and James Roday Rodriguez in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jack Rowand)James Roday Rodriguez and Allison Miller in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jack Rowand)James Roday Rodriguez in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Anna Akana and David Giuntoli in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Floriana Lima and James Roday Rodriguez in season 3 episode 6 (ABC/Jack Rowand)
Dinosaurs will continue to roam the Earth for at least one more season. DreamWorks Animation and Netflix announced Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous is returning for a third adventure-filled season. The new season will premiere on May 21, 2021 and will consist of 10 new episodes.
The teaser trailer accompanying the season three announcement warns “a new threat is born,” and the poster reveals something has escaped its enclosure.
The animated series features the voices of Paul-Mikél Williams as “Darius,” Jenna Ortega as “Brooklynn,” Ryan Potter as “Kenji,” Raini Rodriguez as “Sammy,” Sean Giambrone as “Ben,” and Kausar Mohammed as “Yaz.”
The DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures, and Amblin Entertainment production is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, and Frank Marshall. Showrunners Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley also executive produce.
Series Description, Courtesy of DreamWorks Animation:
“Inspired by the Jurassic World franchise, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Camp Cretaceous, a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar, must work together to survive when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island.”
Poster for season 3 of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’
The new two-and-a-half-minute trailer for the supernatural horror film The Unholy warns us to be careful who we pray to. Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead) leads the cast of the film adaptation of James Herbert’s Shine, adapted and directed by first time feature film helmer Evan Spiliotopoulos.
In addition to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, The Unholy cast includes Katie Aselton (Legion), William Sadler (Hawaii Five-0), Cricket Brown (Dukeland), Diogo Morgado (The Messengers), and Cary Elwes (Stranger Things).
Spiliotopoulos, Sam Raimi, and Rob Tapert produced the PG-13 horror film. Andrea Ajemian and Romel Adam served as executive producers.
Screen Gems is targeting an April 2, 2021 theatrical release.
The Plot:
The Unholy follows Alice, a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist (Morgan) hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate.
When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced this week their Global charts for the year 2020. The categories of the annual charts include Global Recording Artists of the Year, Global Album Sales Chart, Global Digital Single Award, and the newly added Global Album All Formats Chart.
IFPI provides music sales numbers at the end of the year by tracking sales around the globe. Their motto is “IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide.”
The Global Artist of the Year chart was the first announced, with the top 10 artists in this category revealed on March 4th. The artists ranking in the top five were Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Drake, Taylor Swift, and – coming in at number one – Kpop superstars BTS. The award’s calculated according to an artist’s or group’s worldwide performance across digital and physical music formats during the year. BTS’ win marks their first-ever number one on this chart. In 2019 the group came in at number seven and in 2018 that came in at number two.
With their top place finish BTS became the first Korean act to win the accolade, as well as the first winners to perform primarily in a language other than English. “BTS are a global phenomenon. They have had another outstanding year, releasing three albums, and continually finding creative and engaging ways to share their story with the world. They truly show the power that music has to bring joy and happiness to people the world over,” stated Frances Moore, Chief Executive of IFPI.
The top 10 in the Global Digital Single Award category are:
10. BTS – Dynamite
9. Billie Eilish – Bad Guy
8. Da Baby ft. Roddy Ricch – Rockstar
7. Xiao Zhan – Made to Love
6. Future ft. Drake – Life Is Good
5. Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
4. SAINt JHN – Roses
3. Roddy Ricch- The Box
2. Tones and I – Dance Monkey
1. The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” was the second single off his fourth studio album, After Hours. The song peaked at number one in more than 30 countries and shattered records for most weeks in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100. According to IFPI, it’s the world’s best-selling single of 2020 across all digital formats, including single-track downloads and streams on both paid subscription services and ad-supported platforms.
Just added to IFPI’s annual charts is the Global Album All Formats Chart celebrating the best-selling albums of the year across all consumption formats, spanning physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming. Coming in at number one on the new chart is BTS’ MAP OF THE SOUL: 7. The supergroup’s album broke records and topped charts all over the world after its release in February 2020. MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 broke a record in their home country of South Korea as the number one selling album of all time. Their smash hit album also topped the charts in the world’s five largest music markets: USA, Japan, UK, Germany, and France. In addition, MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 reached number one on iTunes charts in over 90 countries.
BTS’ album BE (Deluxe Edition) came in at number four with less than two months of tracking. (BE was released near the end of November 2020.) The Weeknd’s After Hours came in at number two and Billie Eilish’s 2019 release, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, came in at number three.
The final chart to be announced was IFPI’s Global Album Sales Chart. Once again, MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 by BTS came in at number one. The chart combines global sales of physical and digital album downloads. Not only did the group grab number one on this chart, but they also snatched up number two with their album BE (Deluxe Edition) and number eight with their Japanese album MAP OF THE SOUL: The Journey.
For those keeping track, BTS has managed to make all four of IFPI’S charts with three different languages: Korean, English, and Japanese. They’re the first act in history to earn the top two best-selling albums on IFPI’s year-end chart. They’re also the first act to rank three albums in the top 10 on IFPI’s year-end global chart since Michael Jackson did so in 2009.
For a full list of the top 10 on all four charts visit ifpi.org.
FX has given the greenlight to Fleishman is in Trouble, a limited series based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s bestselling novel. Author Brodesser-Akner will adapt her novel for the series and will serve as an executive producer. Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly, and Susannah Grant are also on board to executive produce.
“Fleishman is in Trouble offers an unsparing, modern take on life, love and commitment in Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s terrific debut novel and we are thrilled that she is adapting it as a limited series for FX,” stated Gina Balian, President, Original Programming, FX. “Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Susannah Grant join Taffy on the creative team that will work with ABC Signature to capture the energy and edge of this story.”
According to the official series announcement, Fleishman is in Trouble will consist of nine episodes and will air on FX on Hulu. The series will be produced by ABC Signature.
“I’m thrilled to be extending Fleishman’s life onto the screen with such smart, thoughtful and courageous partners. When I was writing this book, my aim was to resolve for myself the mystifying dynamics and politics of marriage and middle age. Writing the book didn’t help much, so I’m hoping that making this show does the trick,” said Brodesser-Akner.
“Lisa, Tracy, and I fell in love with Taffy’s searing novel and were ecstatic she chose us and our partners at FX as her home,” explained Jonnie Davis, President, ABC Signature. “Along with Sarah, Carl and Susannah, we can’t wait for Taffy’s vision for the series to deliver equal water cooler addiction that her book garnered upon debut.”
Fleishman is in Trouble Description, Courtesy of FX:
The story is centered on recently separated forty-something Toby Fleishman, who dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth, before he got married at the tail-end of medical school. But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife, Rachel, disappears, leaving him with the kids and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return.
As he balances parenting, the return of old friends, a promotion at the hospital that is a long time coming, and all the eligible women that Manhattan has to offer, he realizes that he’ll never be able to figure out what happened to Rachel until he can take a more honest look at what happened to their marriage in the first place.
Grammy Award winner Marc Anthony and his Magnus Studios team have signed on to executive produce Sofia Vergara’s Koati. The family-friendly animated film will feature the voices of Vergara, Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel), Joe Manganiello (True Blood), Eduardo Franco (Stranger Things), Evaluna Montaner (Club 57), and Sebastián Villalobos (Soy Luna).
The Upstairs Animation, Latin WE Productions, and Los Hijos de Jack production showcases Latin American talent in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Producer/creator Anabella Dovarganes-Sosa, executive producer/chief story consultant Melissa Escobar, and executive producer/lead actress Sofia Vergara developed the project which will “introduce families all over the world to the magical realism of the tropical rainforest featuring the fun and exotic creatures that call it ‘home’.”
Rodrigo Pérez-Castro (story artist on Ferdinand and Rio 2) is directing, Simón Varela (Book of Life) is the production designer and visual development artist, Ligiah Villalobos (Under the Same Moon) is the writer and cultural consultant, and producer Julio Reyes Copello composed the film’s score. Luis Balaguer (Latin WE) and Felipe Pimiento (Magnus Studios) are on board as executive producers.
Marc Anthony is executive producing and acting as Koati‘s soundtrack musical producer, working with Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Julio Reyes Copello. The soundtrack’s expected to include 10 original songs that will be performed by Latin artists. Magnus/Sony Music Latin labels will release the soundtrack, with Sony Music Latin distributing.
“I am thrilled to join Sofia in a project where for the first time a renowned team of Hispanic producers, music stars, comedians, and actors come together outside of Hollywood to create an animated movie set up in the Latin American rainforests, which I feel is really exciting and long overdue. I will leave no stone unturned on the music being authentic and celebrating the amazing story and message of Koati. It’s time to show the world, and share what we Latinos have been enjoying for years in a very fun, inspirational film,” stated Marc Anthony.
“Koati is a beautiful animated film full of fun and exotic characters that will make you laugh and also touch your heart,” said Vergara. “I couldn’t dream of a better partner than Marc Anthony to bring this project to life with authentic and powerful Latin American music. Our team is very proud to finally share Koati with families around the world very soon!”
Timeless Films will be in charge of selling the film to distribution partners.
The Plot:
“Koati follows three unlikely heroes: Nachi, a free-spirited coatí; Xochi, a fearless monarch butterfly, and Pako, a hyperactive glass frog, as they embark on an adventure to stop a wicked coral snake Zaina (Vergara) from destroying their homeland and friends.”
15-time Academy of Country Music Awards winner Keith Urban will be teaming up with New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton to host the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards. This year’s awards show will air live on CBS from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium, and The Bluebird Cafe on Sunday, April 18, 2021 beginning at 8pm ET/PT (tape-delayed on the West Coast).
“I’m beyond thrilled to be co-hosting with my friend Mickey,” said Urban. “I love that finally everyone will get to see her infectious energy and uber-creative spirit in full light.”
Urban will be hosting for his second time, while Guyton will be a first-time host. Urban and Guyton performed Guyton’s “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” during last year’s broadcast.
“Last year I had the opportunity to perform at the Academy of Country Music Awards with someone I long admired, Keith Urban, and this year I am incredibly excited to share hosting duties with him,” stated Guyton. “As I’ve said before, ‘if you can see it, you can be it,’ and it’s such an honor to step onto the ACM stage as the first-ever Black woman to host the show. Over the years, the Academy of Country Music has always been a home for me through opportunities both onstage and throughout their work on diversity and inclusion. This is a moment of great significance for me and I am so thrilled to share it with all the fans.”
Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton to host the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards (Photos Courtesy of CBS)
“Following Mickey’s groundbreaking and emotional performance featuring Keith Urban at last September’s ACM Awards, the producers knew that they would make a perfect hosting duo,” said ACM, DCP, and CBS in a joint statement. “Since then, Mickey had a stratospheric rise and Keith has continued to top the charts. They will make a dynamic pairing that captures the warmth, humor, and comfort that the fans are looking for, and join a legendary list of talented artists that have hosted the ACM Awards over the years.”
Keith Urban is nominated for two awards this year in the Music Event of the Year category. He’s up for the award for his collaboration with P!nk on “One Too Many” and for his collaboration with Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin on “Be A Light.”
The 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards will adhere to all Covid-19 pandemic safety protocols, according to dick clark productions and the Academy of Country Music.
Season two of the critically acclaimed animated series Central Park isn’t due to premiere until Friday, June 25, 2021, but Apple TV+ is so pleased with season one’s reception that they’ve given the musical comedy an early season three renewal order. The renewal announcement was accompanied by a special sneak peek at season two featuring Daveed Diggs (Hamilton, Snowpiercer) performing “Weehawken Rap.”
Season two will kick off with the release of three new episodes on June 25th followed by additional new episodes arriving on subsequent Fridays.
Central Park was created by Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad, and Nora Smith, and features the voices of Gad, Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr., Emmy Raver-Lampman, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, and Stanley Tucci. Bouchard, Gad, Smith, Halsted Sullivan, Sanjay Shah, and Janelle Momary-Neely executive produce.
Season one debuted in May 2020 and earned an Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance Emmy Award nomination for Leslie Odom Jr. The series is also nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Animated Series category.
Cole (voiced by Tituss Burgess), Paige (voiced by Kathryn Hahn), Owen (voiced by Leslie Odom Jr.) and Molly (voiced by Kristen Bell) in ‘Central Park,’ now streaming on Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ released the following synopsis for the series upcoming second season:
“In season two of Central Park, the Tillerman family continues to navigate living in and caring for the world’s most famous park. Molly experiences the trials and tribulations of adolescence, Cole is challenged by a truly embarrassing moment at school, Paige continues to chase down the Mayor’s corruption story, and Owen juggles managing the park, his staff, and his family all with a smile on his face.
Meanwhile, Bitsy inches ever closer to her sinister goal of claiming Central Park as her own; with Helen by her side, eternally wondering whether she’s made it into Bitsy’s will. Every step of the way, we are guided along by our friendly, fumbling, fiddler narrator, Birdie.”
Natalie Portman stars in ‘Lady in the Lake’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Oscar winners Natalie Portman (Black Swan) and Lupita Nyong’o* (12 Years a Slave) are confirmed to lead the cast of the drama Lady in the Lake. Apple TV+ has given the go-ahead to the limited series from co-creator/co-writer/director Alma Har’el (Honey Boy), with Portman, Nyong’o, Har’el, and co-writer/co-creator Dre Ryan executive producing. (Har’el is writing the pilot episode, solo.)
The limited series is based on Laura Lippman’s bestselling novel and will mark the first television project for both Portman and Har’el.
Crazyrose and Bad Wolf America are producing Lady in the Lake, with Alma Har’el’s producing partner Christopher Leggett joining her as an executive producer. Natalie Portman’s producing partner Sophie Mas is also on board as an executive producer along with Crazyrose’s Jean-Marc Vallée and Nathan Ross and Bad Wolf America’s Julie Gardner.
In addition, Apple confirms author Laura Lippman will be involved in the limited series as an executive producer.
Apple TV+ did not release any additional cast details or an anticipated premiere date.
The Plot:
Lady in the Lake is an adaptation of Laura Lippman’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name. The limited series takes place in ’60s Baltimore, where an unsolved murder pushes housewife and mother Maddie Schwartz (Portman) to reinvent her life as an investigative journalist and sets her on a collision course with Cleo Johnson, a hard-working woman juggling motherhood, many jobs and a passionate commitment to advancing Baltimore’s Black progressive agenda.
* Lupita Nyong’o is no longer attached as Cleo. Moses Ingram will play Cleo Johnson.
Oscar winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) needs Ruby Rose’s (Batwoman) particular set of skills in the trailer for the R-rated thriller, Vanquish. George Gallo (Double Take, Middle Men) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sam Bartlett.
The Grindstone Entertainment Group release will be available in select theaters on April 16, 2021, on demand and digital on April 20th, and on Blu-ray and DVD on April 27th.
The Plot:
Vanquish is an action-thriller starring Morgan Freeman and Ruby Rose that shows what desperation can drive a person to do. A mother, Victoria (Rose), is trying to put her dark past as a Russian drug courier behind her, but retired cop Damon (Freeman) forces Victoria to do his bidding by holding her daughter hostage. Now, Victoria must use guns, guts, and a motorcycle to take out a series of violent gangsters — or she may never see her child again.
