The third season of Hulu’s Shrill just released an official trailer along with a poster promoting the series’ final season. The third season will pick up after Annie’s split from Ryan and is set to premiere on Friday, May 7, 2021.
The series is based on Lindy West’s Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman and stars Saturday Night Live‘s Aidy Bryant, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts), Ian Owens, John Cameron Mitchell (The Good Fight), E.R. Fightmaster (Pathetic Woman), and Patti Harrison (A Simple Favor). Ali Rushfield guides the series as showrunner and executive producer. Aidy Bryant, Lindy West, Rob Klein, Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, Lorne Michaels, and Andrew Singer also executive produce.
The Season 3 Plot, Courtesy of Hulu:
Season three of Shrill finds Annie (Bryant) energized by her breakup with dud boyfriend Ryan and her newfound momentum at work. Annie feels like everything is finally falling into place for her, but does she actually know how to get what she wants?
Poster for season 3 of ‘Shrill’ (Photo Credit: Hulu)
Julianne Moore and Clive Owens in episode one of ‘Lisey’s Story’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
The first photos have been released from Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series, Lisey’s Story. The Apple Original Series is based on Stephen King’s novel and, unlike other film or television adaptations of his bestsellers, King adapted his book for the series. According to Apple, King personally wrote each of the limited series’ eight episodes.
The cast of the limited series is led by Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Oscar nominee Clive Owen (Closer). The limited series also features three-time Oscar nominee Joan Allen (The Contender, The Crucible, Nixon), Oscar nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), Dane DeHaan (A Cure for Wellness), Ron Cephas Jones (This Is Us), and Sung Kang (Power).
The Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television production was directed by Pablo Larraín (Jackie, Neruda). Larraín, Stephen King, Julianne Moore, J.J. Abrams, Ben Stephenson, and Juan de Dios Larraín executive produce.
The first two episodes of the limited series will premiere on Friday, June 4, 2021. The remaining episodes will arrive one at a time on subsequent Fridays.
The Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+:
“Lisey’s Story is a deeply personal, pensive thriller that follows Lisey Landon (Moore) two years after the death of her husband, famous novelist Scott Landon (Owen). A series of unsettling events causes Lisey to face memories of her marriage to Scott that she has deliberately blocked out of her mind.”
Julianne Moore and Jennifer Jason Leigh in episode 6 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Julianne Moore and Clive Owens in episode 4 of ‘Lisey’s Story’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Dane DeHaan in episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Julianne Moore and Joan Allen in a scene from episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Ron Cephas Jones in the limited series’ first episode (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Julianne Moore in episode 1 of the limited series based on the novel by Stephen King (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Julianne Moore stars in Apple TV+’s ‘Lisey’s Story’
The team hopes for the best after Grace and Judd are involved in a terrible accident on FOX’s 9-1-1: Lone Star season two spring premiere. Season two episode nine, “Saving Grace,” will air on Monday, April 19, 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.
“Saving Grace” Plot: Grace and Judd fight for their lives in the aftermath of the horrific car accident, as flashbacks show how a childhood tragedy led Judd to meet Grace and how they ultimately fell in love.
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.
A lead witness is less than truthful on CBS’s All Rise season two episode 12, “Chasing Waterfalls.” Episode 12 was directed by Mo McRae from a script by Damani Johnson and will air on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
Simone Missick leads the cast as Judge Lola Carmichael, Wilson Bethel plays Mark Callan, Marg Helgenberger is Lisa Benner, and Jessica Camacho stars as Emily Lopez. J. Alex Brinson plays Luke Watkins, Lindsay Mendez is Sara Castillo, Ruthie Ann Miles is Sherri Kansky, Lindsey Gort plays Amy Quinn, and Audrey Corsa is Samantha Powell. Peter MacNicol recurs as Judge Albert Campbell.
Episode 12 guest stars include Tate Ellington as JA Ralph Carson, Themo Melikidze as Pete Petrovic, Sofia Vassilieva as Olga Petrovic, Jordan Belfi as Rob Tartan, and Raphael Corkhill as Sergei Kirilenko.
“Chasing Waterfalls” Plot: Mark and Sam think their “Romeo and Juliet”-style murder case of warring families is a slam dunk until their lead witness is proven to be lying under oath to protect the real eyewitness of a relative’s murder. Also, Amy is furious with Mark after a secret is revealed and decides they need time apart.
All Rise is a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. Among them is newly appointed Judge Lola Carmichael, a highly regarded and impressive deputy district attorney who doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench in her new role, but instead leans in, immediately pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be.
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson reunite for the 2021 sequel to The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. The teaser trailer reveals Reynolds is attempting to take a break for his mental health’s sake when he’s forced back into action by Salma Hayek playing Jackson’s badass wife.
The cast also includes Antonio Banderas (Hayek’s Desperado co-star), Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, Caroline Goodall, Rebecca Front, Gabriella Wright, Alice McMillan, Kristofer Kamiyasu, Tom Hopper, Blake Ritson, and Richard E. Grant. Patrick Hughes returned to direct the sequel from a screenplay by Tom O’Connor, Phillip Murphy, and Brandon Murphy. Matthew O’Toole, Les Weldon, and Yariv Lerner produced.
Lionsgate has set a June 16, 2021 theatrical release date.
The Plot:
The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid ( Hayek).
As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Banderas). Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem is Morgan Freeman as…well, you’ll have to see.
Poster for Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard starring Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek and Samuel L Jackson (Photo Courtesy of Lionsgate)
The official trailer for Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead reveals the zombies populating Las Vegas are smarter, faster, and more organized than your average everyday member of the walking dead. There’s even a zombie tiger roaming the streets of Sin City as Dave Bautista and a ragtag group attempt to pull off a heist that could net them $200 million.
In addition to Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), the Army of the Dead stars Ella Purnell (Sweetbitter), Omari Hardwick (Power), Ana De La Reguera (Goliath), Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy), Matthias Schweighöfer (You Are Wanted), Nora Arnezeder (Riviera), Hiroyuki Sanada (The Last Ship), and Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead). Tig Notaro (Star Trek: Discovery), Raúl Castillo (Ghost Tape), Huma Qureshi (Leila), Samantha Win, Richard Cetrone (Sleepy Hollow), and Michael Cassidy (People of Earth) also star in Snyder’s zombie heist film.
Director Zack Snyder co-wrote the screenplay with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. Snyder also produced along with Wesley Coller and Deborah Snyder.
Army of the Dead will be released in select theaters on May 14, 2021 and on Netflix on May 21st.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
Army of the Dead takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from the rest of the world. When Scott Ward (Bautista), a displaced Vegas local, former zombie war hero who’s now flipping burgers on the outskirts of the town he now calls home, is approached by casino boss Bly Tanaka (Sanada), it’s with the ultimate proposition: Break into the zombie-infested quarantine zone to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault beneath the strip before the city is nuked by the government in 32 hours.
Driven by the hope that the payoff could help pave the way to a reconciliation with his estranged daughter Kate (Purnell), Ward takes on the challenge, assembling a ragtag team of experts for the heist. They include Maria Cruz (de la Reguera), an ace mechanic and Ward’s old friend; Vanderohe (Hardwick), a zombie killing machine; Marianne Peters (Notaro), a cynical helicopter pilot; Mikey Guzman (Castillo), a go-for-broke influencer and Chambers (Win), his ride-or-die; Martin (Dillahunt), the casino’s head of security; a badass warrior known as the Coyote (Nora Arnezeder) who recruits Burt Cummings (Theo Rossi), a slimy security guard; and a brilliant German safe cracker named Dieter (Schweighöfer). Scott finds an unexpected emotional hurdle when Kate joins the expedition to search for Geeta (Qureshi), a mother who’s gone missing inside the city.
With a ticking clock, a notoriously impenetrable vault, and a smarter, faster horde of Alpha zombies closing in, only one thing’s for certain in the greatest heist ever attempted: survivors take all.
Netflix has given Bridgerton an early renewal order for seasons three and four. Season two of Netflix’s incredibly popular series is currently in production and is expected to premiere later this year.
“From the first time I read Julia Quinn’s delicious Bridgerton series, I knew these were stories that would captivate a viewing audience. But the evolution of this adaptation would not be a success without the many significant contributions of the entire Shondaland team,” said executive producer Shonda Rhimes. “This two-season pickup is a strong vote of confidence in our work and I feel incredibly grateful to have partners as collaborative and creative as Netflix. Betsy and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue bringing the world of Bridgerton to a worldwide audience.”
The Shondaland production is also executive produced by Betsy Beers and Chris Van Dusen.
“Bridgerton swept us off our feet. The creative team, led by Shonda, knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We’re planning to be in the Bridgerton business for a long time to come,” stated Netflix’s Bela Bajaria, VP, Global TV.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling series of novels, Bridgerton is set in the sexy, lavish, and competitive world of Regency London high society. From the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair to the aristocratic palaces of Park Lane and beyond, the series unveils a seductive, sumptuous world replete with intricate rules and dramatic power struggles, where no one is truly ever on steady ground. At the heart of the show is the powerful Bridgerton family. Comprised of eight close-knit siblings, this funny, witty, daring, and clever group must navigate the upper ten thousand’s marriage mart in search of romance, adventure, and love.
Season two tells a new romance story – that of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love.
With only two episodes remaining, Disney+ and Marvel Studios released a new video The Falcon and The Winter Soldier video that finds Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes not only capable of taking on the new Captain America but also willing to challenge the sullied hero who just went ballistic on a man in front of dozens of witnesses. Much of the just-released video is footage from the episodes that have already been released, but the standoff between Sam, Bucky, and John Walker as Captain America is new.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier premiered on Disney+ on March 19, 2021, shortly after WandaVision wrapped up. The superhero action series stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/The Falcon and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier. The cast also includes Wyatt Russell, Emily VanCamp, Daniel Brühl, Erin Kellyman, Georges St. Pierre, Amy Aquino, Adepero Oduye, and Danny Ramirez.
Kari Skogland directed the six-episode series and Malcolm Spellman is the head writer.
The Plot, Courtesy of Disney+:
In Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, who came together in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities — and their patience.
Guest star Snoop Dogg gives the team a hard time in Apple TV+’s just-released Mythic Quest season two trailer. The gang’s back at work following the lifting of the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine, and this season Poppy and Ian are both guiding the new expansion.
The cast is led by Rob McElhenney as Ian and Charlotte Nicdao as Poppy. Danny Pudi plays Brad, David Hornsby is David, F. Murray Abraham plays C.W., and Jessie Ennis is Jo. The cast also includes Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Naomi Ekperigin, Caitlin McGee, Humphrey Ker, Chris Naoki Lee, and Jonathan Wiggs.
The critically acclaimed comedy was created by McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Megan Ganz, with McElhenney and Day executive producing under their RCG banner. 3Arts’ Michael Rotenberg and Nicholas Frenkel also executive produce along with Megan Ganz and David Hornsby. In addition, Ubisoft Film and Television’s Jason Altman, Danielle Kreinik, and Gérard Guillemot are involved as executive producers.
Season two will premiere on Friday, May 7, 2021, kicking off with the release of two episodes of the nine episode season. New episodes arrive on subsequent Fridays.
Charlotte Nicdao and Rob McElhenney in ‘Mythic Quest’ season two (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
The Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+:
Mythic Quest follows the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. Season two finds everyone back in the office (well, almost everyone), attempting to build upon the success of Raven’s Banquet by launching an epic new expansion, but Ian (McElhenney) and the newly promoted co-creative director, Poppy (Nicdao), struggle with the game’s direction.
Meanwhile, C.W. (Abraham) reconciles some unresolved issues from his past, the testers (Burch and Hakim) test the bounds of an office romance, and David (Hornsby) loses yet another woman in his life as Jo (Ennis) leaves him to assist Brad (Pudi).
Get ready, get cozy, and get comfy…global phenoms BTS are returning to live streaming this month. “BANG BANG CON 21” will be live-streamed on April 17, 2021 at 2am ET on the official BANGTANTV YouTube channel.
“BANG BANG CON 21” is a gift for fans from BTS that offers free access to past concerts and fanmeets. The event kicks off with one of their early concerts “2015 BTS LIVE TRILOGY: EPISODE I. BTS BEGINS” and then continues on with their global fanmeet “BTS 5TH MUSTER [MAGIC SHOP]” held in June 2019. It ends with “BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF” held in São Paulo, Brazil in May 2019.
Excited fans took to Twitter to celebrate the news and the hashtag #BangBangCon21 rapidly started to trend at number one worldwide.
The first “BANG BANG CON” was a two-day live-streamed event that took place on April 18th and 19th last year, racking up 50.59 million views in a span of 24 hours and 2.24 million concurrent viewers. The event’s regarded as having set a new norm for online concerts. The group followed that up with their “BANG BANG CON: The Live” later in June 2020. The paid-to-view concert provided fans with both old and new performances, and included songs from their Map of the Soul: 7 album. The group was set to debut these performances during their Map of the Soul Stadium Tour which was scheduled to kick off in April 2020. Unfortunately, the tour had to be canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
BTS was recently nominated for ‘International Group’ at The BRIT Awards 2021, making them the first Korean act to be nominated at the award show. The multitalented group also earned three nominations at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards for Best Music Video: Dynamite, Best Duo/Group of the Year, and Best Fan Army. Their long-time choreographer Son Sung Deuk also snagged a nomination in the Favorite Music Video Choreography category for “Dynamite.”
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are normally held in March, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 award show was canceled. The 2020 winners were ultimately announced August 24, 2020 through iHeart stations. This year’s show is scheduled to air live on May 27.
