World Surf League Documentary Series Coming to Apple TV+

By

-

December 4, 2020

World Surf League Docuseries — Stephanie Gilmore of Australia won the Heat 2 of Round 3 at the Beachwaver Maui Pro, Honolua Bay, 2018.

Apple TV+ is hitting the waves and ready to ride the wild surf with a documentary series focusing on the World Surf League (WSL). The subscription streaming service is teaming up with Box to Box Films and the WSL on the six-part docuseries featuring the world’s best surfers.

The untitled series will be executive produced by Oscar and BAFTA Award-winner James Gay-Rees (Exit Through the Giftshop, Amy), BAFTA nominee Paul Martin (Formula 1: Drive to Survive), and the World Surf League’s Erik Logan.

Apple TV+ offered up the following description of the documentary series:

The documentary series “will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the aspirations, failures, and accomplishments of the world’s best surfers as they battle for the WSL Title and struggle to remain on the elite WSL Championship Tour.

Each episode will be a rich exploration of the characters who make up the 2021 WSL Men’s and Women’s CT, taking viewers on a journey to incredible surfing locations across the globe, starting in Hawaii on December 4th, 2020. The docuseries will dive into different surfing cultures, as well as timely subjects tied to the sport including eco-conservation, sustainability and marine preservation.”

This new docuseries joins the streaming services unscripted programming that includes Greatness Code, a short-form unscripted series directed by Gotham Chopra and co-produced by Uninterrupted and Religion of Sports that spotlights untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world; Dear… from Emmy and Peabody Award winner R.J. Cutler; Emmy Award-nominated docuseries Home; and upcoming documentary event series The Supermodels from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries to be directed by two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple.

Messi’s World Cup Trailer: Up Close and Personal with the Soccer Superstar

‘All Rise’ Season 2 Episode 4 Photos: Preview of “Bad Beat”

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 4, 2020

All Rise Season 2 Episode 4 — Ruthie Ann Miles as Sherri Kansky and Simone Missick as Lola Carmichael in ‘All Rise’ season 2 episode 4 (Photo: Erik Voake © 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)

Lola’s husband causes a bit of a stir on CBS’s All Rise season two episode four. Episode four, directed by Paul McCrane from a script by Gregory Nelson, will air on Monday, December 7, 2020 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.

Rob Chester Smith, Gabriel Cordell, Lena Georgas, Paull Walia, Kalon Atkins, Akilah Hotep, Jack Martin, and Cosette Rinab guest star in episode four.

“Bad Beat” Plot: When Lola’s husband, Robin (Todd Williams), shows up in her courtroom in his official FBI capacity, Benner insists that Lola recuse herself. Also, Mark Callan, in possession of a dossier of explosive evidence in an officer-involved shooting, enlists Sam to help him figure out what to do with it.

Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

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.

‘Station 19’ Season 4 Episode 4 Preview: Photos, Plot and Cast

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 4, 2020

Grey’s Anatomy‘s Kevin McKidd guest stars as Dr. Owen Hunt in season four episode four of ABC’s Station 19. Directed by Bethany Rooney from a script by Brian Anthony, episode four is set to air on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.

The season four cast includes Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Captain Robert Sullivan, and Grey Damon as Jack Gibson. Barrett Doss plays Victoria Hughes, Jay Hayden is Travis Montgomery, Okieriete Onaodowan is Dean Miller, Danielle Savre is Maya Bishop, and Stefania Spampinato stars as Carina DeLuca.

Additional episode four guest stars include Carlos Miranda as Theo Ruiz and Lachlan Buchanan as Emmet Dixon.

“Don’t Look Back in Anger” Plot: The team responds to a difficult domestic dispute involving a pregnant woman. Meanwhile, Travis struggles to deal with a family crisis, and Maya and Carina’s relationship continues to grow.

Station 19 Season 4 Episode 4 — Ansel Sluyter-Obidos in ‘Station 19’ season 4 episode 4 (ABC/Christopher Willard)

‘Big Sky’ Season 1 Episode 4 Photos, Plot Details and Cast

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 3, 2020

ABC’s Big Sky season one episode four finds Grace, who has proven to be a real badass, making a critical decision. Episode four, “Unfinished Business,” was directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton from a script by Annakate Chappell and Matthew Tinker and will air on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.

The series stars Katheryn Winnick as Jenny Hoyt, Kylie Bunbury as Cassie Dewell, and Brian Geraghty as Ronald Pergman. Dedee Pfeiffer plays Denise Brisbane, Natalie Alyn Lind is Danielle Sullivan, Jade Pettyjohn is Grace Sullivan, Jesse James Keitel is Jerrie Kennedy, John Carroll Lynch plays Rick Legarski, and Ryan Phillippe as Cody Hoyt.

Episode four guest stars include Brooke Smith as Merrilee, Gage Marsh as Justin Hoyt, and Gabriel Jacob-Cross as Kai Dewell.

“Unfinished Business” Plot: Unsatisfied with the investigation now that the girls’ disappearance has made headlines, Cassie and Jenny take things into their own hands, tapping into their individual strengths to make headway in the case.

Meanwhile, Legarski attempts to keep cool, but Ronald takes a different approach to protecting himself. Still captive, Danielle and Jerrie tend to Grace, who makes a painful decision in an attempt to save them all.

Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From visionary storyteller David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies) comes Big Sky, a thriller created by Kelley who will write multiple episodes and serve as showrunner in its premiere season. Private detectives Cassie Dewell and Cody Hoyt join forces with his estranged wife and ex-cop, Jenny Hoyt, to search for two sisters who have been kidnapped by a truck driver on a remote highway in Montana. But when they discover that these are not the only girls who have disappeared in the area, they must race against the clock to stop the killer before another woman is taken.

Big Sky Season 1 Episode 4 — Katheryn Winnick in episode 4 (ABC/Darko Sikman)

‘Superstore’ Will Close Its Doors After Season 6

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 3, 2020

Superstore Season 6 — Colton Dunn as Garrett, Kaliko Kauahu as Sandra, Ben Feldman as Jonah, Nico Santos as Mateo, America Ferrera as Amy, Nichole Sakura as Cheyenne, Mark McKinney as Glenn, and Lauren Ash as Dina star in ‘Superstore’ (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC)

The current season of NBC’s Superstore will be the comedy series’ final season. The network just announced the award-winning half-hour comedy will finish up its run with season six. Earlier this season, Superstore bid farewell to its lead actor America Ferrera with the “California, Part 2” episode (the show’s 100th) which aired on November 5, 2020.

There are 11 new episodes still to come in season six and, when all is said and done, the series will have completed 113 episodes.

Season six premiered on October 28, 2020 and will move into a Thursdays at 8:30pm ET/PT timeslot when it returns from its winter break on January 14, 2021.

“Superstore has always been a signature NBC series that has never failed to make us laugh while also thoughtfully examining important issues people care deeply about,” stated Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content. “This has been an amazing group of writers, producers, actors and crew to work with and we are incredibly grateful for all their contributions. This show will forever hold its place among the top workplace comedies for which we have a cherished history.”

The cast of season six includes Ben Feldman as Jonah, Lauren Ash as Dina, and Colton Dunn as Garrett. Nico Santos stars as Mateo, Mark McKinney plays Glenn, and Nichole Sakura is Cheyenne.

“We are incredibly proud of this show and the stories we were able to tell within the walls of Cloud 9,” said Universal Television President Erin Underhill. “We want to thank Justin Spitzer, who created this show, current showrunners Jonathan Green and Gabe Miller, all the writers, cast and crew. Not only did they bring us a comedy full of heart and humor, but Superstore also became one of the most socially impactful series on television.”

“We’re grateful to Universal Television and NBC for letting us make 113 episodes of a show we’re so proud of, and for giving us the chance to work with such an incredibly talented group of actors, writers and crew,” stated executive producers Justin Spitzer, Gabe Miller and Jonathan Green. “We’re thankful most of all to the viewers who’ve stuck with us for the past six years (or discovered us somewhere along the way). We’ll do our best to go out strong and give you the satisfying ending you deserve.”

‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Season 4 Trailer: The End is Near

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 3, 2020

The official two-minute trailer for the fourth and final season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina opens with Sabrina’s friends and family gathered to celebrate her birthday. As they’re singing, Sabrina’s birthday cake suddenly disappears – which is pretty much par for the course, right?

Season four of the comic book-inspired series will consist of eight one-hour episodes. Netflix will premiere all eight episodes on December 31, 2020, perfectly timed for a New Year’s Eve stay-at-home/stay-safe night of binge-watching.

Kiernan Shipka returns to lead the cast as Sabrina. Miranda Otto reprises her role as Zelda Spellman, Ross Lynch is Harvey Kinkle, and Lucy Davis plays Hilda Spellman. Chance Perdomo stars as Ambrose Spellman, Michelle Gomez is Mary Wardwell/Madam Satan, Jaz Sinclair is Rosalind Walker, Lachlan Watson is Susie Putnam, and Gavin Leatherwood plays Nicholas Scratch.

The cast also includes Tati Gabrielle as Prudence Night, Abigail Cowen as Dorcas, and Richard Coyle as Father Faustus Blackwood.

Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale) is the showrunner and executive produces with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater, and Lee Toland Krieger.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 4 — KIERNAN SHIPKA as SABRINA and GAVIN LEATHERWOOD in ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ (Photo Cr. DIYAH PERA/NETFLIX © 2020)

The Season 4 Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina re-imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Over the course of Part 4’s eight episodes, The Eldritch Terrors will descend upon Greendale. The coven must fight each terrifying threat one-by-one (The Weird, The Returned, The Darkness to name a few), all leading up to…The Void, which is the End of All Things. As the witches wage war, with the help of The Fright Club, Nick begins to slowly earn his way back into Sabrina’s heart, but will it be too late?

A Look Back at Season 3:

Part Three finds Sabrina reeling from the harrowing events of Part Two. Though she defeated her father Lucifer, the Dark Lord remains trapped within the human prison of her beloved boyfriend, Nicholas Scratch. Sabrina can’t live with herself, knowing that Nick made the ultimate sacrifice and is suffering, burning in Hell under Madam Satan’s watchful eye. So with an assist from her mortal friends, “The Fright Club” (consisting of Harvey, Rosalind, and Theo), Sabrina makes it her mission to free him from eternal damnation and bring him back into her arms.

However, the Dark Lord’s unseating has sent shockwaves through the realms—and, with no one on the throne, Sabrina must assume the title of ‘Queen’ to defend it against a challenger, the handsome Prince of Hell Caliban. Meanwhile, in Greendale, a mysterious carnival rolls into town, bringing with it a threat to the Spellmans and the coven: A tribe of pagans looking to resurrect an ancient evil…

‘The Equalizer’ Starring Queen Latifah Snags a Post-Super Bowl Premiere

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 3, 2020

The Equalizer Queen Latifah — Queen Latifah stars in CBS’s ‘The Equalizer’ (Photo: Michael Greenberg © 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)

The Equalizer starring Oscar nominee Queen Latifah (Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Chicago) has been awarded the coveted post-Super Bowl LV timeslot on Sunday, February 7, 2021 for its series premiere. The series is expected to air at 10-11pm ET and 7-8pm PT following the post-game coverage. The new CBS drama is described as a reimagining of the popular series that ran from 1985 through 1989 and starred Edward Woodward as Robert McCall.

Queen Latifah will be playing Robyn McCall, an “enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.” Joining Queen Latifah in the first season are Chris Noth as William Bishop, Lorraine Toussaint as Viola “Aunt Vi” Marsette, Tory Kittles as Det. Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg as Harry Keshegian, Liza Lapira as Melody Bayani, and Laya DeLeon Hayes as Delilah.

Following its series premiere, The Equalizer will move into its Sundays at 8pm ET/PT timeslot beginning February 14th.

The new version of The Equalizer is executive produced by Queen Latifah, Richard Lindheim (co-creator of the original TV series that ran on CBS for four seasons), Andrew Marlowe, Terri Miller, John Davis, John Fox, Debra Martin Chase, and Shakim Compere. Director Liz Friedlander is an executive producer on the pilot.

Super Bowl LV airs on February 7th beginning at 6pm ET live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The 2021 Super Bowl will be the 21st time the NFL’s big game has aired on CBS.

‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Season 2 Episode 3 Photos, Plot, and Cast Info

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 2, 2020

Amy Carlson joins CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted in a recurring role as Bounty Hunter Jackie Ward with season two episode three, “Deconflict.” Episode three was directed by Elodie Keene from a script by Wendy West and will air on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.

Julian McMahon returns as Supervisory Special Agent Jess LaCroix, Kellan Lutz plays Special Agent Kenny Crosby, Roxy Sternberg stars as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes is Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Nathaniel Arcand stars as Special Agent Clinton Skye.

Episode three guest stars include Xander Berkeley, Cadden Jones, Scott Drummond, Ariana Cordero, Robert Pendilla, and Charles Everett. Lauren Cohn, Jeffrey Mark, Danielle Dallacco, and Luke Hofmaier also guest star.

“Deconflict” Plot: After witnessing her husband’s murder, a woman is kidnapped from her home along with a mysterious stash of money hidden in her floor. When Jess realizes there may be a connection to one of his past cases, the need to find the kidnapper becomes personal.

The Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind FBI and the Law & Order brand, FBI: Most Wanted is a high-stakes drama that focuses on the Fugitive Task Force, an elite unit that relentlessly pursues and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list. Led by Supervisory Special Agent Jess LaCroix, an expert tracker and profiler with a complicated past, the team includes: Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, a former NYPD detective and forensics expert who is raising a child with her new wife; Special Agent Clinton Skye, the spiritual glue of the team and surveillance guru who was recruited by his brother-in-law, Jess; Special Agent Hana Gibson, a gifted millennial computer whiz with a sharp wit and mad hacking skills; and Special Agent Kenny Crosby, a young Army vet and brash Oklahoma farm boy who specializes in weapons and tactics.

Always in the field and always on the run, FBI: Most Wanted is a weekly adrenaline shot about the thrill of the chase.

FBI: Most Wanted Season 2 Episode 3 — Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes and Julian McMahon as Supervisory Special Agent Jess LaCroix in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 2 episode 3 (Photo by Mark Schfer ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)

‘Transplant’ Episode 12 Photos: Preview of “Relapse”

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 2, 2020

Transplant Episode 12 — Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, Torri Higginson as Claire Malone, and John Hannah as Dr. Jed Bishop in ‘Transplant’ episode 12 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)

The first season of NBC’s medical drama Transplant nears its end with episode 12, “Relapse.” Season one episode 12 will air on December 8, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT followed by the season finale at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast of season one includes Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie “Mags” LeBlanc, John Hannah as Dr. Jed Bishop, Jim Watson as Dr. Theo Hunter, and Ayisha Issa as Dr. June Curtis. Sirena Gulamgaus plays Amira, Linda E. Smith is Dr. Wendy Atwater, and Torri Higginson plays Claire Malone.

“Relapse” Plot: When a young mother addicted to opioids nearly dies, Bash must figure out whether she’s using again, or if something else is causing her deadly symptoms. Mags tries to help a patient who isn’t healing properly, while June is blindsided by her father.

The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:

When Dr. Bashir Hamed (Haq), a charismatic Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine, flees his war-torn homeland, he and younger sister Amira (Gulamgaus) become refugees, struggling to forge a new life in Canada. But if Bash ever wants to be a doctor again, he must redo his medical training from the ground up and obtaining a coveted residency position is nearly impossible.

When a horrific truck crash nearly kills a senior doctor right in front of him, Bash saves the doctor’s life and earns a residency in the biggest Emergency Department of the best hospital in Toronto.

Yet for all Bash’s experience, it’s a tough road. Bash’s training is different, his life experience are unique to him and he’s not an exact match for his new colleagues, who include Dr. Magalie “Mags” LeBlanc (Leboeuf), a ferociously analytical second-year resident who pushes herself relentlessly; Dr. June Curtis (Issa), a reserved, ambitious surgical resident whose loyalty doesn’t come easily; and Dr. Theo Hunter (Watson), a pediatric Emergency Fellow whose small-town upbringing is cracking wide open as life at the hospital changes his worldview.

The team works tirelessly to save lives and win the approval of the legendary head of the Emergency Department, Dr. Jed Bishop (Hannah), all the while managed by sharp-eyed, acerbic Dr. Wendy Atwater (Smith) and supported by longtime head nurse, the deadpan, confident Claire Malone (Higginson).

Through it all, Bash tries to meet the demand of his new country and new job, while trying to pay the bills, raise his little sister and carve out a new life for them both in this unfamiliar land. It’s a journey that’s universal to people everywhere. Bash aims high and is determined to succeed, and those around are quick to see that his passion and hopefulness are contagious. But will his newfound life reject him, or will this “transplant” take?

‘The Masked Singer’ Earns a Season 5 Renewal from Fox

By

Rebecca Murray

-

December 2, 2020

It comes as absolutely no surprise that Fox is renewing The Masked Singer for a fifth season. The celebrity competition series is a primetime ratings winner for the network, with the fourth season averaging 11.5 multi-platform viewers. The Thanksgiving broadcast found 13.1 viewers tuning in, making it the #1 show of the night – the first time in 10 years Fox has finished the holiday in the top spot.

Season four continues with the special two-hour “super six” semi-finals episode airing tonight at 8pm ET/PT. The semi-finals episode features the top two performers from each group battling for a spot in the season finale. The Masked Dancer host Craig Robinson joins the episode as a guest panelist as Crocodile takes on Seahorse, Mushroom battles Jellyfish, and Sun goes toe-to-toe with Popcorn.

“I’m so happy to announce a new season of The Masked Singer,” said Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment & Specials, FOX Entertainment. “This show brings joy to so many families across the country, especially during these trying times, and we can’t wait to get even more celebrities suited up in crazy costumes for an hour of pure fun every week.”

Season five is expected to air on Fox in 2021.

Nick Cannon hosts the competition series and Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robin Thicke serve as panelists. Among the celebs who’ve donned costumes and competed are T-Pain, Gladys Knight, Donny Osmond, Seal, Patti LaBelle, Drew Carey, Lil Wayne, Mickey Rourke, Rob Gronkowski, Wayne Brady, Tori Spelling, and Dionne Warwick.

James Breen guides the series as showrunner. Breen also executive producers with Craig Plestis, Rosie Seitchik, and Nick Cannon.

The Masked Singer Season 4 Description, Courtesy of Fox:

The show features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head-to-toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. Season Four boasts 16 star-studded celebrity singers in all-new costumes and masks unlike anything the franchise has seen before. The Snow Owls will take the stage as the first-ever two-headed duet costume featuring two people, and the Baby Alien costume gestured by a hand puppet.

The Season Four contestants combined have sold more than 281 million records worldwide, appeared in more than 5,120 episodes of television and 204 films, appeared in five Super Bowls, have four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Academy Award nomination, and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

ShowbizJunkies

World Surf League Documentary Series Coming to Apple TV+

‘All Rise’ Season 2 Episode 4 Photos: Preview of “Bad Beat”

‘Station 19’ Season 4 Episode 4 Preview: Photos, Plot and Cast

‘Big Sky’ Season 1 Episode 4 Photos, Plot Details and Cast

‘Superstore’ Will Close Its Doors After Season 6

‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Season 4 Trailer: The End is Near

‘The Equalizer’ Starring Queen Latifah Snags a Post-Super Bowl Premiere

‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Season 2 Episode 3 Photos, Plot, and Cast Info

‘Transplant’ Episode 12 Photos: Preview of “Relapse”

‘The Masked Singer’ Earns a Season 5 Renewal from Fox

Trending

Deadly Influence Season 2 Premiere Date and Episode Guide

The Agency Season 2 Premiere Date and First Look Revealed

Sheriff Country Season 1 Finale Preview: Mickey Faces Ultimate Betrayal