Apple TV+ just released a new minute-long teaser for the upcoming second season of Servant, executive produced by two-time Oscar nominee M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense). The teaser shows the family searching for Jericho and teases more secrets will be revealed.
In addition to the trailer, Apple TV+ released three new photos from the much-anticipated new season. The 10 episode second season will premiere on January 15, 2021.
Returning cast members from the first season include Lauren Ambrose as Dorothy Turner, Toby Kebbell as Sean Turner, Nell Tiger Free as Leanne Grayson, and Rupert Grint as Julian Pearce.
BAFTA nominee Tony Basgallop created the series and executive produces with Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan, Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black, and Steve Tisch.
The Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+:
The half-hour psychological thriller follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
Following its suspenseful season one finale, the second season of the thriller takes a supernatural turn. As Leanne returns to the brownstone and her true nature is revealed, a darker future for all lies ahead.
Rupert Grint, Toby Kebbell, and Lauren Ambrose in ‘Servant’ season 2 (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)Lauren Ambrose in season 2 episode 1 (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)Toby Kebbell in season 2 episode 1 (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)
Season three of The CW’s fantasy action series The Outpost moves into the Sundays at 9pm ET/PT timeslot immediately following new episodes of Pandora beginning November 22, 2020. Season three episode seven, “Go Ahead and Run,” was directed by Jonathan English from a script by Jason Faller and Kynan Griffin.
The cast is led by Jessica Green as Talon and includes Jake Stormoen as Captain Garret Spears, Imogen Waterhouse as Gwynn Calkussar/Rosmund, Anand Desai-Barochia as Janzo, and Aaron Fontaine as Tobin. Reece Ritchie plays Zed, Izuka Hoyle is Wren, Jaye Griffiths is Yavalla, Georgia May Foote is Falista, and Adam Johnson as Munt.
“Go Ahead and Run” Plot: YOU’VE BEEN WARNED – Yavalla (Griffiths), Gwynn (Waterhouse) and Tobin (Fontaine) overtake the Capital with Talon (Green), Garret (Jake Stormoen) and Zed (Ritchie) hot on their heels. Meanwhile, the Outpost becomes a new home for a Prime Order brute.
After summoning Zed (Ritchie) and his Blackblood comrades to save the Outpost, Talon (Green) finds herself betrayed by her own kind and struggles to reconcile her human friends and her Blackblood heritage. With the demonic Lu Qiri providing the muscle to enforce Zed’s master plan, the Outpost’s human inhabitants are enslaved as miners in search of a mysterious substance to solve a dark riddle.
From her bedroom under house arrest, Gwynn (Waterhouse) plots her escape and the overthrow of her new foes. To save her beloved Garret (Stormoen), Talon is forced to summon a Blackblood Priestess named Yavalla (Griffiths) into the world. Yavalla prophesies a paradise for Blackbloods, and an era of peace for the world, but she soon discovers a power that threatens every living creature.
As Gwynn and Tobin (Fontaine) become Yavalla’s unwilling allies, Talon and her friends must fight, suffer, and sacrifice their way to save each other and vanquish their new enemies. As Talon discovers more about her lost family from Yavalla, she must piece together the truths from the lies, and solve the mystery of her heritage and a forgotten power, before the world becomes enslaved to a new power that could consume every living being.
The first trailer’s arrived for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion, with Will Smith debuting the official two and a half-minute teaser across his social media accounts.
In addition to providing the first look at the reunion, HBO Max announced The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air special will premiere on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
The reunion on the set of the Banks’ home features Fresh Prince series regulars Tatyana Ali (“Ashley Banks”), Karyn Parsons (“Hilary Banks”), Joseph Marcell (“Geoffrey Butler”), Daphne Maxwell Reid (“Vivian Banks”), and Alfonso Ribeiro (“Carlton Banks”). Recurring guest star DJ Jazzy Jeff (“Jazz”) joins the celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary. Smith also brought in Janet Hubert (the original “Aunt Viv”) for their first chat about the series in 27 years.
Per HBO Max, “the special will be a funny and heartfelt night full of music, dancing, and a look at the cultural impact the series has had since its debut 30 years ago.”
Marcus Raboy (Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It?) directed the special. Rikki Hughes is the showrunner and executive produced with Miguel Melendez, Lukas Kaiser, James Lassiter, and Brad Haugen. The reunion’s produced by Westbrook Media. Raphael Saadiq is the special’s executive music producer.
The original series ran for six seasons (1990-1996) and a total of 148 episodes. The Fresh Prince earned Golden Globe, Emmy, and Kids Choice Awards nominations over its lengthy run. It was also nominated for 11 Image Award nominations, winning three.
CBS’s legal drama Bull kicks off its fifth season with a Covid-19 inspired episode. Season five episode one, “My Corona,” was written and directed by Glenn Gordon Caron and will air on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
The season five cast is led by Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull. Freddy Rodriguez plays Benny Colón, Yara Martinez stars as Isabella “Izzy” Colón, Geneva Carr is Marissa Morgan, Jamie Lee Kirchner is Danny James, Christopher Jackson plays Chunk Palmer, and MacKenzie Meehan stars as Taylor Rentzel.
“My Corona” Plot: Bull and the TAC team struggle to adjust to a virtual court system as they weather the New York City shutdown due to the coronavirus.
Bull stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull in a drama inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial-consulting firms of all time. Brilliant, brash and charming, Dr. Bull is the ultimate puppet master as he combines psychology, human intuition and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick. This season, Bull finds it harder than ever to navigate his personal life, as he balances fatherhood and his renewed relationship with Isabella “Izzy” Colón, his ex-wife. Izzy’s brother is Benny Colón, Bull’s trusted associate, a quick-witted lawyer who acts as defense attorney in the company’s mock trials.
Bull’s enviable group of experts at Trial Analysis Corporation shape successful narratives down to the last detail. In addition to Benny, his team includes Marissa Morgan, a neurolinguistics expert from the Department of Homeland Security who monitors shifting jury reactions in real-time for Bull; former NYPD detective Danny James, the firm’s tough but relatable investigator; Taylor Rentzel, a working mother and former colleague of Marissa’s who is an expert at coding and computer hacking; and Chunk Palmer, a former all-American lineman and stylist-turned-lawyer, who helps clients prepare their look and testimony for trial.
In high-stakes trials, Bull’s combination of remarkable insight into human nature, three Ph.D.’s and a top-notch staff creates winning strategies that tip the scales of justice in his clients’ favor.
Gio Benitez hosts ‘I Survived a Crime’ (Photo Courtesy of A&E Network)
A&E’s set premiere dates for the new series I Survived a Crime and Rescue Cam. The network also confirmed the return of the unscripted series Court Cam hosted by Dan Abrams.
Rescue Cam will be hosted by Matt Iseman and is set to premiere on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT. Season three of Court Cam will also kick off on December 2nd, immediately prior to Rescue Cam‘s debut.
Crime victims’ stories are the focus of the unscripted series I Survived a Crime which joins the network’s primetime lineup with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, February 17 at 10pm ET/PT (updated from a January date on December 17th). Award-winning ABC reporter Gio Benitez handles hosting duties for the new series which premieres with back-to-back episodes. Abrams, Rachel Stockman, Karla Hidalgo, Michel Bryant, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro, and Sean Gottlieb executive produce.
In addition to providing premiere dates, A&E released details on the three series’ upcoming seasons:
I Survived a Crime
A&E Network has greenlit the new series I Survived a Crime which takes viewers on a journey into the experience of being a victim of a sudden crime, from the moment those attacked first perceive the danger through the potential long-lasting effects. Using surveillance and cell phone footage captured during the crime, the series follows individuals going about their daily lives who were confronted with a dangerous situation and forced to make a quick decision on how to protect themselves or their families.
In each 30-minute episode, I Survived a Crime explores different survivors’ stories and analyzes their choice of avoiding confrontation to increase the likelihood of survival or fighting back as a last resort. Survivors join Gio Benitez to reflect on the incidents and have their voices heard. Alongside the testimonials, videos captured in vivid detail on smart security systems, hidden cameras, cell phones, and dash cams are highlighted and analyzed to help understand the events that took place. The series explores the difficult and split-second decisions a person must face when confronted with an act that threatens their life, safety or liberty.
Rescue Cam
Hosted by Matt Iseman, Rescue Cam is an incredible, no holds barred look at some of the most shocking and intense life or death rescues, standoffs, animal saves and close calls from across the country and beyond. The series highlights human and animal rescues carried out by both professional and citizen heroes, with stories told through footage captured on cell phones, bodycams, dashcams, and security cameras that showcase the outrageous, at times comical, and often unimaginable rescues happening every day.
Court Cam
Hit series Court Cam, the #1 cable show on Thursday nights among Adults 25-54* during its first run, will return for its third season. This season will chronicle some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera. Executive produced by Law & Crime Productions and Dan Abrams, Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News, the series provides unparalleled access to amazing courtroom moments from the most high-profile trials to powerful moments from courts around the country.
Whether it be frightening outbursts, crazed defendants, amazing acts of service or furious judges, the series gives viewers a comprehensive look at how all of the action unfolds. Paired with interviews with judges, witnesses, bystanders, and victims, viewers are kept on the edge of their seats as Dan Abrams gives viewers a firsthand look at some of the most startling courtroom moments.
Netflix just released four photos from the upcoming family-friendly sci-fi action film, We Can Be Heroes. The film comes from writer/director/producer Robert Rodriguez, the creator of the Spy Kids franchise, and is set to debut on January 1, 2021.
The first batch of photos features the film’s stars YaYa Gosselin (FBI Most Wanted), Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Isn’t It Romantic), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot), and Boyd Holbrook (Logan). The cast also includes Christopher McDonald (Mr. Iglesias), Adriana Barraza (Dora and the Lost City of Gold), Vivien Blair (Bird Box), Isaiah Russell-Bailey (Family Reunion), Akira Akbar (Captain Marvel), Lyon Daniels (Patriot), Nathan Blair (Best. Worst. Weekend. Ever.), Lotus Blossom (Magic Max), Hala Finley (Man with a Plan), and Andy Walken (The Kids are Alright).
Dylan Henry Lau, Andrew Diaz, Taylor Dooley, Sung Kang, Haley Reinhart, J. Quinton Johnson, Brittany Perry-Russell, Brently Heilbron, and JJ Dashnaw also star in Rodriguez’s upcoming film.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
When alien invaders kidnap Earth’s superheroes, their children must team up and learn to work together if they want to save their parents and the world.
The Weeknd will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show on Sunday, February 7, 2021. The 2021 AFC vs NFC showdown will air live on CBS from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, FL.
“We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position. I’m humbled, honored and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year,” said The Weeknd.
DPS is producing the 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show and Roc Nation and Jesse Collins are serving as executive producers. Hamish Hamilton has been tapped to direct. Per the NFL, Roc Nation will serve as the “strategic entertainment advisors of the live performance.”
“The Weeknd has introduced a sound all his own. His soulful uniqueness has defined a new generation of greatness in music and artistry,” said Shawn JAY-Z Carter. “This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer.”
The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show usually ranks as one of the most-watched musical performances of the year. More than 104 million people tuned in to check out the 2020 show.
“We are thrilled to have The Weeknd join us in Tampa Bay on the Pepsi Halftime Stage,” said Brian Rolapp, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer, “Halftime Show performances have a history of excellence and creativity and we look forward to seeing what he will bring to Super Bowl LV. “
The Weeknd is joining a list of halftime performers that includes Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Prince, and Madonna.
More on The Weeknd, Courtesy of the NFL:
“Filtering R&B and pop through an ambitious widescreen lens, The Weeknd took over popular music and culture on his own terms. The multi-platinum three-time Grammy Award winner is one of the most listened to artists in the world on Spotify (over 51 billion streams) and is a top 10 artist of all time for RIAA singles. His 2020 album After Hours is the #1 most streamed R&B album of all time (followed by his 2016 album Starboy at #2), and his 80’s nostalgic track “Blinding Lights” went 5X RIAA-certified platinum and broke the record for Billboard’s longest-running #1 on its US radio chart at 46 weeks and counting.
Alongside his gilded musical career, he’s graced the covers of TIME, Forbes, Variety, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, and GQ along with the late night stages with heralded performances on SNL, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and the VMA‘s where he accepted the awards for Video of the Year and Best R&B. In recent times he has made acting appearances in TV and film with 2019’s film Uncut Gems as well as starring in and co-writing an episode of the hit show American Dad.”
Dr. Murphy is called on to mentor resident hopefuls on ABC’s The Good Doctor season four episode three. Episode three, “Newbies,” was directed by David Straiton from a script by David Renaud and Tommy Moran. “Newbies” will air on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season four includes Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman. Christina Chang plays Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park and Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo.
Sophia Bucior, Summer Brown, Noah Galvin, Bria Samoné Henderson, Michael Liu, Sam Robert Muik, and Samer Salem guest star in episode three.
“Newbies” Plot: With several candidates vying for residency at St. Bonaventure, Chief of Surgery Dr. Audrey Lim tasks Dr. Shaun Murphy, Dr. Claire Browne and Dr. Alex Park with mentoring the top first-year resident contenders. As their mentees shadow them for the day, Shaun and Park meet with Andrews to discuss a difficult surgery scheduled for a minor.
Later, Shaun inadvertently insults Lea while discussing the pros and cons of the controversial surgery. And elsewhere, Dr. Morgan Reznick seeks out Claire and Lim’s help on a consult.
Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.
Antonia Thomas, Christina Chang, Will Yun Lee, and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 4 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Antonia Thomas and Fiona Gubelmann in season 4 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Hill Harper and Will Yun Lee in season 4 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Antonia Thomas, Christina Chang, Will Yun Lee, and Freddie Highmore in season 4 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Antonia Thomas in season 4 episode 3 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore in the “Newbies” episode (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
Freaky Friday gets a slasher film twist with director Christopher Landon’s Freaky arriving on Friday the 13th. Landon doesn’t reinvent the wheel but instead embraces and expands on the body-swapping premise, switching out Freaky Friday’s sweet family-friendly setting for the twisted world of a serial killer, sprinkled with a dash of Mean Girls.
Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies) stars as introverted high school student Millie Kessler. Millie’s definitely not living her best life, suffering through her time at Blissfield High School as the school’s mascot (a beaver) and frequent target of obnoxious bullies who make Mean Girls’ “Regina” look positively angelic. Oh, and she’s also subjected to daily putdowns by the world’s rudest shop teacher (played by Ferris Bueller’s Alan Ruck). High school’s rough, but Millie doesn’t realize how bad it can get until she’s sucked into the Blissfield Butcher’s orbit.
The Butcher (Vince Vaughn) steals a magical dagger while running up his body count and unwittingly activates its mystical qualities while attempting to murder poor Millie. The morning after the attack, Millie wakes to find she’s now inhabiting the body of a middle-aged psychopath. The Butcher discovers he’s suddenly a teenage girl surrounded by hundreds of possible victims who’ll be sitting ducks at that night’s Homecoming dance.
The dagger’s body-swapping powers have a special 24-hour do-over time frame, and Millie – who’s walking around in the body of a man who’s the subject of a city-wide manhunt – has to fix things or else she’s permanently stuck. Fortunately, Millie’s got two incredible BFFs (Celeste O’Connor and Misha Osherovich) who actually believe her crazy story and jump in with both feet to help. Millie’s secret crush, Booker (Uriah Shelton), also rises to the occasion and proves to be super sweet and understanding while Millie’s stuck in the Butcher’s body.
Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn pull off the switcheroo, with Vaughn hilarious as a teen girl and Newton doing a terrific job as a serial killer hiding out in a girl’s body. Sure, there’s the requisite scene of the Butcher touching Millie’s breasts after discovering he’s occupying her body. But there’s also fun unexpected bits after the swap where Vaughn as Millie figures out she’s actually extraordinarily strong and a lot taller than she’s used to being.
Newton’s transformation into a male serial killer trapped in Millie’s body is more nuanced and controlled, projecting a more serious, calculating attitude while cloaked in a red leather jacket and rocking a tight ponytail.
Writer/director Christopher Landon and co-writer Michael Kennedy are able to pay tribute to so many popular horror and coming-of-age films that it’s pretty astounding there’s a coherent storyline running through Freaky. All the head nodding at classic slasher and teen films should be enough to induce whiplash. It doesn’t – but it does make you want to watch a second time just to catch those references you missed during the first viewing.
There are plenty of grisly, shocking, and innovative death scenes – some involving characters who really had it coming – to keep those into blood and guts entertained. Landon’s Freaky is a fun, fast-paced horror comedy that hits all the right marks while mowing through tropes and honoring the best of the slasher genre.
GRADE: B+
MPAA Rating: R for sexual content, language throughout, and strong bloody horror violence
Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Release Date: November 13, 2020
Studio: Universal Pictures presents a Blumhouse Production
Maren Morris performs on ‘The 54th Annual CMA Awards’ (ABC)
Marren Morris emerged from The 54th Annual CMA Awards with three awards, topping the list with wins in the CMA Single, Song, and Female Vocalist of the Year categories. Eric Church was the winner of this year’s CMA Entertainer of the Year award and Morgan Wallen was named New Artist of the Year.
The Country music celebration marked the first time Country artists gathered in person since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
While accepting his first CMA Entertainer of the Year award, Eric Church said, “You know what the win is? The win is we all were here tonight together as Country Music, in-person, live, not on Zoom. I believe this. It’s going to be music that brings us out of this. That is the one thing that is going to save the entire world…”
“It was a privilege to bring the Country Music community together tonight,” stated Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “We have worked tirelessly over the past few months to develop a safe environment that would allow us to deliver a show our fans have come to expect. We have followed all protocols established by the CDC, local health authorities and creative unions to ensure the safety of our staff, our crew and our artists at every turn. Every single person was tested prior to entering our footprint, with many individuals being tested repeatedly out of an abundance of caution. Our process enabled us to catch any positive test results immediately and before any of those individuals ever stepped foot into the venue. I am grateful for the grace and the patience shown to us during this process and to those individuals that were unable to join us tonight, you were greatly missed and we wish you and your families the very best.”
THE 54th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS WINNERS:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s), and Mix Engineer
“The Bones” – Maren Morris
Producer: Greg Kurstin
Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist and Producers
What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffat
SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Songwriters
“The Bones”
Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Maren Morris
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Old Dominion
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Dan + Shay
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Producer: busbee
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director
“Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
Director: Trey Fanjoy
