BTS “Map of the Soul ON:E” Virtual Concert Details

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October 8, 2020

K-pop superstars BTS’ virtual concert “Map of the Soul ON:E” is arriving this weekend. The show will be live-streamed across two days, beginning at 6am ET on October 10th and 3am ET on October 11th. All ticket holders will also have access to the replay of the live events (in the form of “delayed single-view streaming”) at 10pm ET on October 10 and 11.

“Map of the Soul ON:E” marks the band’s first concert in four months. Their most recent concert was “Bang Bang Con: The Live” in June which was viewed by 756,600 fans across 107 regions and set a new Guinness World Record for ‘most viewers for a music concert live stream.’

“Map of the Soul ON:E” will feature BTS performing on four massive stages, making it appear as if they are in four different venues. The concert will also incorporate technological features such as AR, XR, and 4K/HD to bring viewers a more vivid and theatrical concert experience. In addition, it will provide “multi-view live streaming” that displays six multi-view screens that will allow fans to select their favorite view.

After a year of preparation, “Map of the Soul ON:E” will include spectacular stages and feature never-before-seen performances as well as altered setlists for each day.

BTS was slated to kick off their “Map of the Soul Tour” back in April of this year but that was canceled due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The exciting news of the virtual concert arrives on the heels of BTS’ announcement of their new album BE (Deluxe Edition) slated for release on November 20th.

The group just wrapped up a week-long residency on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where they performed all five nights and even participated in games with Fallon throughout the week. The special week-long series generated the number 1 “most social week” in late-night television in history, according to The Tonight Show in a statement to Billboard. The Tonight Show picked up more than 900,000 new YouTube subscribers during the BTS residency by posting the group’s performances each night.

BTS Map of the Soul ON:E — BTS “Map of the Soul ON:E”

‘Soul’ is the Latest Film to Move to a Streaming Release

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Rebecca Murray

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October 8, 2020

Soul is the latest feature film to forego its planned theatrical release and instead be made available on a streaming platform. Walt Disney Company confirmed the new Pixar film will not arrive in domestic theaters in late November as had been scheduled and instead will stream on Disney+ beginning December 25, 2020.

Unlike Mulan, Soul will be available to subscribers at no additional charge.

“We are thrilled to share Pixar’s spectacular and moving Soul with audiences direct to Disney+ in December,” said Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “A new original Pixar film is always a special occasion, and this truly heartwarming and humorous story about human connection and finding one’s place in the world will be a treat for families to enjoy together this holiday season.”

Oscar winner Pete Docter (Inside Out, Up) co-directed with writer Kemp Powers (One Night in Miami). Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Ahmir Questlove Thompson, Angela Bassett, and Daveed Diggs lend their voices to the animated feature.

“The world can be an exhausting and frustrating place – but it’s also full of unexpected joys, even in seemingly mundane things,” said Docter, director and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. “Soul investigates what’s really important in our lives, a question we’re all asking these days. I hope it will bring some humor and fun to people at a time when everyone can surely use that.”

The Plot:

“What is it that makes you…YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ Soul introduces Joe Gardner (Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks, and interests before they go to Earth.

Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.”

‘Utopia’ Releases a Lengthy Season 1 Deleted Scene

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Rebecca Murray

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October 8, 2020

Amazon Prime’s Utopia panel dring the first day of the virtual New York Comic Con included the release of a six minute deleted season one scene. The new video includes a two-minute car chase and its immediate aftermath, and was meant to be included in the penultimate episode.

Executive producer and showrunner Gillian Flynn participated in the show’s NYCC panel and admitted it killed her to cut this particular scene from the episode.

The cast includes Ashleigh LaThrop as Becky, Dan Byrd as Ian, Jessica Rothe as Samantha, and Desmin Borges as Wilson Wilson. Javon Walton plays Grant, Sasha Lane is Jessica Hyde, John Cusack is Dr. Kevin Christie, and Rainn Wilson as Dr. Michael Stearns.

Farrah Mackenzie, Christopher Denham, and Cory Michael Smith also star in the sci-fi action drama. Jessica Rhoades, Sharon Levy, Sharon Hall, Toby Haynes, Karen Wilson, and Dennis Kelly served as executive producers.

Utopia debuted on Amazon Prime on September 25, 2020 and all eight episodes are now available for binge-watching.

The Plot:

Utopia centers on a group of comic fans who meet online and bond over their obsession of a seemingly fictional comic called, “Utopia.” Together, Becky, Ian, Samantha, Wilson Wilson, and Grant unearth hidden meanings cloaked within the pages of “Utopia,” predicting threats to humanity. They realize these are not just the makings of a conspiracy; they are very real dangers coming alive right now in their world.

The group embarks on a high-stakes adventure, bringing them face-to-face with the comic’s famed central character, Jessica Hyde, who joins them on their mission to save the world while harboring secrets of her own.

‘Mank’ Trailer: Gary Oldman Plays ‘Citizen Kane’s Screenwriter

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Rebecca Murray

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October 8, 2020

Netflix has released the teaser trailer for David Fincher’s upcoming drama Mank. Oscar winner Gary Oldman, who channeled Winston Churchill in 2017’s critically acclaimed Darkest Hour, leads the cast as Academy Award-winning screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz.

The cast also includes Amanda Seyfried as Marion Davies, Lily Collins as Rita Alexander, and Tom Burke as Orson Welles. Arlis Howard plays Louis B. Mayer, Tom Pelphrey is Joe Mankiewicz, Sam Troughton is John Houseman, and Ferdinand Kingsley is Irving Thalberg.

Tuppence Middleton plays Sara Mankiewicz, Joseph Cross is Charles Lederer, Jamie McShane is Shelly Metcalf, Toby Leonard Moore is David O. Selznick, Monika Gossman is Fraulein Freda, and Charles Dance plays William Randolph Hearst.

Jack Fincher wrote the screenplay and Ceán Chaffin, Eric Roth, and Douglas Urbanski served as executive producers. David Fincher’s behind-the-scenes team includes cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, production designer Donald Graham Burt, editor Kirk Baxter, and costume designer Trish Summerville. Mank features a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Netflix will release the film in select theaters in November followed by a global release on Netflix on December 4, 2020.

The Plot:

1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane for Orson Welles.

Gary Oldman in Mank — Gary Oldman stars in Netflix’s ‘Mank’

Kate Mulgrew Reprises Her Role as Captain Janeway for ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’

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October 8, 2020

Alex Kurtzman joined showrunners Dan and Kevin Hageman (Trollhunters, Ninjago) to reveal Kate Mulgrew is reprising her role as Captain Kathryn Janeway for the new Nickelodeon and CBS Studios animated series, Star Trek: Prodigy. The announcement was made as part of the New York Comic Con’s “Metaverse,” with Mulgrew joining the chat to explain why she’s so happy to reprise her popular character.

“I have invested every scintilla of my being in Captain Janeway, and I can’t wait to endow her with nuance that I never did before in Star Trek: Prodigy,” said Mulgrew. “How thrilling to be able to introduce to these young minds an idea that has elevated the world for decades. To be at the helm again is going to be deeply gratifying in a new way for me.”

Alex Kurtzman said, “Captain Janeway was held to a different standard than her predecessors. She was asked to embody an inhuman level of perfection in order to be accepted as ‘good enough’ by the doubters, but showed them all what it means to be truly outstanding. We can think of no better captain to inspire the next generation of dreamers on Nickelodeon, than she.”

The upcoming series was developed by the Emmy Award winning Hageman siblings and comes from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment. The Hagemans, Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry, and Trevor Roth are involved as executive producers.

“Kate’s portrayal of Captain Janeway is truly iconic, and has resonated with a global audience for many years,” stated Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “We can’t wait to see her bring this character to life in a whole new way, while continuing to be an inspiration for both new and loyal fans.”

The Plot:

Star Trek: Prodigy follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation. The CG-animated series will debut exclusively on Nickelodeon in 2021 for a new generation of fans.

Kate Mulgrew Star Trek Prodigy — Kate Mulgrew will star in ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ (Photo Courtesy of CBS Studios)

‘The Addams Family 2’ New Voice Cast Revealed and Posters Unveiled

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Rebecca Murray

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October 8, 2020

MGM’s confirmed two new members of the voice cast who’ll be joining The Addams Family 2‘s list of big-name returning stars. Bill Hader will be taking on the role of Cyrus and Javon Walton is going to voice the youngest Addams family member, Pugsley.

Hader and Walton join returning voice cast members Charlize Theron (“Morticia”), Oscar Isaac (“Gomez”), Chloë Grace Moretz (“Wednesday”), Nick Kroll (“Fester”), Bette Midler (“Grandma”), and Snoop Dogg (“It”). Greg Tiernan returns to direct the sequel which is targeting an October 8, 2021 theatrical release.

“The success of last year’s animated film was proof of the enduring legacy of The Addams Family and its ability to transcend popular culture,” said director Tiernan. “This second film will be every bit as fun as the original. We are thrilled to welcome Bill Hader and Javon Walton, and to welcome back our incredible original cast for this exciting next chapter in the Addams’s journey.”

Laura Brousseau and Kevin Pavlovic will be co-directing with Tiernan. Gail Berman, Conrad Vernon, Danielle Sterling and Alison O’Brien are on board as producers, with Jonathan Glickman, Cassidy Lange and Andrew Mittman executive producing.

In addition to announcing the new cast members and dropping two teaser posters, MGM made a surprise announcement of a casting contest. One Addams Family fan will have the chance to actually provide the voice a character in the upcoming sequel. Fans interested in the contest can get the scoop via www.AddamsVoiceChallenge.com. The contest opens today and runs through November 4, 2020.

Details on The Addams Family 2, Courtesy of MGM:

Everyone’s favorite spooky family is back in the new animated comedy sequel The Addams Family 2. In this all new movie, The Addams get tangled up in wacky adventures and find themselves involved in hilarious run-ins with all sorts of unsuspecting characters. Always staying true to themselves, the Addams Family brings their iconic spookiness and kookiness wherever they go.

The Addams Family (2019) Review

The Addams Family 2 Poster — Poster for ‘The Addams Family 2’

‘Devils’ Season 1 Episode 2: Preview with Photos, Plot, and Cast Details

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Rebecca Murray

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October 8, 2020

Season one of Devils continues on The CW with episode two airing on October 14, 2020. The CW’s released a batch of photos as well as the plot description for the upcoming second episode directed by Nick Hurran from a script by Ben Harris, Alessandro Sermoneta, Mario Ruggeri, Christopher Lunt, and Michael A. Walker.

The cast is led by Patrick Dempsey as Dominic Morgan and Alessandro Borghi as Massimo Ruggero. Laia Costa is Sofia Flores, Kasia Smutniak is Nina Morgan, Lars Mikkelsen plays Daniel Duval, and Paul Chowdhry is Kalim Chowdhrey. The cast also includes Harry Michell as Paul McGinnan, Malachi Kirby as Oliver Harris, Pia Mechler as Eleanor Bourg, and Sallie Harmsen as Carrie Price.

“Episode 2” Plot: A TOUGH DECISION – Feeling betrayed and abandoned by Dominic (Dempsey), Massimo (Borghi) devises a plan to create a scandal against NYL and then leave it after cashing in. But, when he is about to publish the exposé, he finds out that Dominic is hiding something. After deciding to stay, Massimo has to cope with a painful event.

Devils Synopsis, Courtesy of The CW:

Based on the novel I Diavoli by Guido Maria Brera, Devils is an international thriller that follows Massimo Ruggero, the charismatic yet ruthless Head of Trading at NYL, one of the world’s most important investment banks, and his mentor, NYL’s CEO Dominic Morgan. After Dominic appoints another colleague over Massimo following a bitter promotion battle, Massimo finds himself named prime suspect in a murder investigation.

Fighting to clear his name, Massimo becomes involved in an intercontinental financial war and is forced to choose between supporting Dominic or going up against him.

Devils Season 1 Episode 1 Preview

Devils Season 1 Episode 2 — Patrick Dempsey as Dominic Morgan and Alessandro Borghi as Massimo Ruggero in ‘Devils’ season 1 episode 2 (Photo: Antonello and Monte © Sky Italia)

‘Swamp Thing’ Season 1 Episode 2 Photos: Preview of “Worlds Apart”

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Rebecca Murray

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October 7, 2020

DC’s Swamp Thing kicked off its run on The CW on October 6, 2020, filling in a time slot left open when the Covid-19 pandemic shut down production on most television shows. Season one continues on The CW with episode two, “Worlds Apart,” airing on October 13, 2020. Episode two was directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld, Sleepy Hollow) from a script by Mark Verheiden and Doris Egan.

The season one cast includes Crystal Reed as Dr. Abby Arcane, Virginia Madsen as Maria Sunderland, Andy Bean as Alec Holland, and Derek Mears as Swamp Thing. Henderson Wade plays Matt Cable, Maria Sten is Liz Tremayne, Jeryl Prescott is Madame Xanadu, Jennifer Beals plays Sheriff Lucilia Cable, and Will Patton is Avery Sunderland.

“Worlds Apart” Plot: WHAT LIES BENEATH – Certain that Alec’s (Bean) disappearance is more than an accident, Abby (Reed) and Matt (Wade) venture into the swamp, where she encounters Swamp Thing (Mears).

Scientist Jason Woodrue (guest star Kevin Durand) comes to Marais.

Season One Details, Courtesy of The CW:

Something unnatural is happening in the swamps outside Marais, Louisiana. When a mysterious illness strikes the town, CDC investigator (and former Marais native) Dr. Abby Arcane is sent to investigate. At the hospital, she encounters biologist Alec Holland who believes the bizarre illness might be connected to his scientific work in the swamp for powerful businessman Avery Sunderland.

Abby has a history with Avery and Maria Sunderland, who still blames the young Arcane for the tragic death of her daughter years before. But with a deadly swamp-born virus out there, something is wrong in Marais right now. Along with Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Cable, Abby once again crosses paths with Alec, but this time they encounter a terrifying, dark force that’s not only killed intruders but is also taking control of its victims.

At Delroy’s Roadhouse, Abby consults her old friend and local reporter Liz Tremayne who has a lead deep in the swamp. When Alec goes missing after investigating the unnatural experiments deep in the swamp, something else rises in his place: Swamp Thing, a mysterious creature born of the depths of the swamp’s mystical and terrifying secrets. With nature wildly out of balance and coming for the people of Marais, in the end, it may take some Thing from the swamp to save it.

Swamp Thing Season 1 Episode 2 — Crystal Reed as Dr. Abby Arcane and Ian Ziering as Daniel Cassidy in ‘Swamp Thing’ season 1 episode 2 (Photo: Fred Norris © 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)

‘High School Musical’ Announces a Winter Holiday Special

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Rebecca Murray

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October 7, 2020

Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series‘ cast will be performing Christmas and Hanukkah songs on the just-announced High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special. The winter special will premiere on Friday, December 11, 2020 on Disney+, with the holiday special’s soundtrack arriving on November 20th to spread early holiday cheer.

“The holidays remind us of the universal importance of family and loved ones,” stated Tim Federle, executive producer and director of the special. “The cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is its own kind of family, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to share their favorite holiday music and traditions with our viewers.”

In addition to performances of holiday favorites, the special will feature a sneak preview of the upcoming second season of the popular series.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series creator Tim Federle executive produced the special along with Ashley Edens (Dancing with the Stars).

Details on the High School Musical Holiday Special, Courtesy of Disney+:

“Series regulars Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Saperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Joe Serafini, Mark St. Cyr, and Kate Reinders will get viewers in the holiday spirit with their renditions of holiday classics, popular hits and a medley of Hanukkah favorites. They will also share anecdotes of memorable holidays from their childhoods, best – and most embarrassing! – presents, favorite traditions, family photos, and poignant New Year’s resolutions.

Bassett will also debut an acoustic version of an original song which he wrote for season two of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.”

‘Transplant’ Season 1 Episode 6: Photos, Cast, and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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October 7, 2020

Season one of the critically acclaimed medical drama Transplant continues on NBC with episode six, “Trigger Warning.” Episode six will air on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 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.

“Trigger Warning” Plot: An incident at work causes Bash to second-guess himself.

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?