‘Outer Banks’ Coming of Age Drama Earns a Season 2 Renewal

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July 24, 2020

Outer Banks Season 2 — ‘Outer Banks’ returns for season 2 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Netflix wants more of the young adult series, Outer Banks, announcing a renewal of the coming of age story for a second season. The announcement came with a season two teaser poster but without a firm premiere date for the new season.

Season one of the series created by Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke debuted on Netflix on April 15, 2020. The 10 episode first season stars Chase Stokes (Tell Me Your Secrets), Madelyn Cline (Boy Erased), Madison Bailey (Black Lightning), Jonathan Daviss (Age of Summer), and Rudy Pankow (Solve). Austin North (All Night), Drew Starkey (Scream: The TV Series), Deion Smith, and Charles Esten (Tell Me Your Secrets) also star in the dramatic thriller. Netflix confirmed they’ll are on board to reprise their roles in the new season.

Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke will continue in their roles as showrunners and executive producers.

A Look Back at Season 1, Courtesy of Netflix:

Outer Banks is a coming of age story that follows a tight-knit group of local teens (the “Pogues”) in the beach vacation destination of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. When a hurricane kills the power for the summer season, it sets off a chain of illicit events that force the friends to make life-altering decisions.

The search for their ringleader’s missing father, forbidden romances, a high-stakes treasure hunt, and the escalating conflict between the Pogues and their rivals turn their summer into one filled with mystery and adventure they’ll never forget.

‘The New Mutants’ Comic-Con@Home Panel and Opening Scene Video

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

The Comic-Con@Home panel for Twentieth Century Studios’ The New Mutants began by scrolling through the many opening dates the film’s had postponed for various reasons. Most recently it was pushed back to August 28, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic forcing theaters to close down. Who wants to bet it won’t open in August?

The panel then got into the nitty-gritty of the characters with a Q&A featuring cast members Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), Anya Taylor-Joy (Glass), Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things), Alice Braga (Predators), Blu Hunt (The Originals) and Henry Zaga (13 Reasons Why). Writer/director Josh Boone and graphic artist Bill Sienkiewicz also participated in the panel which, among other tidbits, revealed the film’s first few minutes (see below).

The X-Men film is produced by Simon Kinberg, Karen Rosenfelt, and Lauren Shuler Donner, with Stan Lee and Michele Imperato Stabile executive producing. Knate Lee co-wrote the screenplay.

The Plot:

Twentieth Century Studios in association with Marvel Entertainment presents The New Mutants, an original horror thriller set in an isolated hospital where a group of young mutants is being held for psychiatric monitoring. When strange occurrences begin to take place, both their new mutant abilities and their friendships will be tested as they battle to try and make it out alive.

‘The Boys’ Crazy Whale Clip Plus Season 3 News

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys Comic-Con@Home panel debuted one of the craziest, grossiest video clips from the series to date (and that’s saying a lot). The minute-long clip finds The Boys taking on The Deep as he rides a very unlucky whale. If you watched season one, you can probably guess what happens to the poor whale.

Season two will premiere on September 4, 2020 on Amazon Prime. The second season consists of eight episodes and will wrap up on October 9th.

As if showing off a new clip wasn’t enough, Amazon announced the series has already been renewed for a third season during the Comic-Con@Home panel.

“Amazon, in a bold and historic push to expand their ‘weirdo’ demographic, has greenlit Season 3 of The Boys! The writers and I are hard at work in the (virtual) writer’s room and we’re sad to say, the world has given us way too much material. We hope to be shooting in early 2021, but that’s up to a microscopic virus,” said showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke. “As if that wasn’t enough, we’re bringing you a Season 2 after show, Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys. Double entendre intended. Hosted by the incomparable Aisha Tyler and guest starring the cast and crew, it’s a deep dive into how we make this insane thing. Seriously, thanks to Sony, Amazon and the fans. We love making this show so much, and we’re thrilled we get to make more.”

Returning season one cast members include Antony Starr as Homelander, Karl Urban as Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie, Erin Moriarty as Starlight, and Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk. Karen Fukuhara is Kimiko, Dominique McElligott is Queen Maeve, Jessie T. Usher is A-Train, Chace Crawford is The Deep, Nathan Mitchell is Black Noir, and Tomer Capon returns as Frenchie.

Aya Cash joins the cast for season two as a new Supe named Stormfront. Recurring stars in season two include Claudia Doumit, Goran Visnijc, Malcolm Barrett, Colby Minifie, Shantel VanSanten, Cameron Crovetti, PJ Byrne, Laila Robbins, and Giancarlo Esposito returning as Vought boss Stan Edgar.

The Boys Plot, Courtesy of Amazon:

The Boys is an irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians and as revered as Gods, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the super powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about “The Seven”, and their formidable Vought backing.

In a more intense, more desperate Season 2, Butcher, Hughie and the team reel from their losses in Season 1. On the run from the law, they struggle to fight back against the Superheroes. As Vought, the company that manages the heroes, cashes in on the panic over the threat of Supervillains, and a new hero, Stormfront, shakes up the company and challenges an already unstable Homelander.

‘Utopia’ Trailer: John Cusack Stars in Amazon’s New Thriller

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

Bestselling author Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) guides Amazon Prime Video’s new conspiracy thriller series, Utopia. Flynn (virtually) joined the cast for a Comic-Con@Home panel to promote the series and showed off the gripping teaser trailer.

Utopia‘s based on the British series of the same name and will debut its eight episode season this fall on Amazon Prime.

John Cusack (High Fidelity), Rainn Wilson (The Office), and Sasha Lane (American Honey) lead a cast that includes Ashleigh LaThrop (Fifty Shades Freed), Dan Byrd (Cougar Town), Desmin Borges (You’re The Worst), Javon “Wanna” Walton (Euphoria), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and Cory Michael Smith (Gotham).

Gillian Flynn, Jessica Rhoades, Sharon Hall, Karen Wilson, and Dennis Kelly serve as executive producers.

The Plot, Courtesy of Amazon:

Utopia centers on a group of comic fans who meet online and bond over their obsession of a seemingly fictional comic called, “Utopia.” Together, Ian (Byrd), Becky (LaThrop), Samantha (Rothe), Wilson Wilson (Borges) and Grant (Walton) 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 high-stakes adventure brings the group face-to-face with the comic’s famed central character, Jessica Hyde (Lane), who joins them on their mission to save the world while harboring secrets of her own.

‘His Dark Materials’ Season 2 Trailer and First-Look Photos

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

It’s only a little over a minute long yet the Comic-Con trailer for HBO’s His Dark Materials season two reveals a lot about Lyra’s journey and her ever-expanding world. The trailer debuted during the show’s Comic-Con@Home panel – the safe, virtual version of the annual San Diego Comic-Con.

Fans of the series get their first look at Cittàgaze in the minute-long teaser. Plus, season two’s new cast members – Jade Anouka (“Ruta Skadi”) and Simone Kirby (“Dr. Mary Malone”) – are introduced in the video.

Dafne Keen (“Lyra”), Ruth Wilson (“Mrs Coulter”), Ariyon Bakare (“Lord Boreal”), Amir Wilson (“Will”), James McAvoy (“Lord Asriel”), and Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Lee Scoresby”) return for the much-anticipated second season of the critically acclaimed fantasy drama.

In addition to showing off the first trailer, HBO also released a batch of photos from season two.

The Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of HBO:

In the second season of His Dark Materials, Lord Asriel (McAvoy) has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra (Keen) follows Asriel into the unknown. In a strange and mysterious abandoned city she meets Will (Wilson), a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past.

Lyra and Will learn their destinies are tied to reuniting Will with his father but find their path is constantly thwarted as a war begins to brew around them. Meanwhile, Mrs. Coulter (Wilson) searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary.

His Dark Materials Season 2 — Amir Wilson and Dafne Keen in season 2 of ‘His Dark Materials’ (Photo Courtesy of HBO)

‘Wizards’ Official Trailer: ‘Tales of Arcadia’ Wraps Up with 10 New Episodes

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

DreamWorks Animation and Netflix have unveiled the official trailer for the final chapter in the Emmy Award-winning Tales of Arcadia series, Wizards. The creative team promises these final 10 episodes will connect the other two parts of the trilogy together.

“It’s really about going backwards to go forwards,” said executive producer Marc Guggenheim. “There’s a lot of lore that really gets explored and expanded here in Wizards.”

“Wizards is a series where you see the first episode, and you’re like, ‘Holy cow!’ Then it just takes off, and it gets faster and faster to the very end,” teased executive producer Chad Hammes.

The animated Tales of Arcadia trilogy was created by executive producer Guillermo del Toro. The final chapter debuts on August 7, 2020 and features the voices of Colin O’Donoghue as Merlin’s apprentice Douxie; Emile Hirsch as Jim; Lexi Medrano as Claire; Charlie Saxton as Toby; Steven Yeun as Steve; David Bradley as Merlin; Lena Headey as Morgana; Fred Tatasciore as Aaarrrgghh!!!; Clancy Brown as Gunmar, Diego Luna as Krel; Mark Hamill as Dictatious; and Kelsey Grammer in as Blinky.

New characters include shape-shifting Archie voiced by Alfred Molina, troublemaking troll Callista voiced by Stephanie Beatriz, Camelot’s King Arthur voiced by James Faulkner, and Galahad voiced by John Rhys Davies.

The Wizards Plot:

Wizards follows Douxie, a 900-year-old wizard-in-training, as he travels back in time to medieval Camelot alongside present-day friends Jim, Claire and Steve. There, Douxie encounters his past self; his mentor, Merlin; and an escalating conflict between the human and magical worlds.

The time travelers come face-to-face with King Arthur, Morgana, Sir Lancelot and others—including past versions of trolls Blinkous “Blinky” Giladrigal and AAARRRGGHH!!!—and it becomes apparent that this dangerous divide between humans and magic threatens to disrupt the future. As the famous Battle of Killahead Bridge approaches, it’s up to the present-day heroes to harness their own inner powers and ensure good prevails over evil. Ultimately, though, a bigger threat may come from another ancient source of magic that follows Douxie and his friends back to the present.

‘Star Trek’ Animated Series is Officially ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

Comic-Con@Home’s Star Trek Universe panel kicked off with news the upcoming animated series has an official title and logo. Star Trek: Prodigy is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment and was developed by Emmy Award winners Kevin Hageman and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters).

The CG-animated series will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2021.

The animated show will be executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Kevin Hageman, and Dan Hageman. Aaron Baiers is on board as a co-executive producer. EVP Animation Production and Development Ramsey Naito oversees the series for Nickelodeon.

Check out the video above from Comic-Con@Home for more on not only Star Trek: Prodigy but also the other current and upcoming series in the Star Trek franchise.

The Star Trek: Prodigy Plot:

The series follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation.

Logo for the new animated series, ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’

‘Big Brother’ Season 22 All-Star Edition Set for August Premiere

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

Big Brother All-Star Edition — Logo for ‘Big Brother’ season 22 (Photo @ 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Despite Covid-19 still forcing businesses to close, some television and film productions are getting production back underway with appropriate safety precautions in place. CBS announced its 22nd season – the All-Star Edition – of Big Brother will move forward with an August 5, 2020 premiere date and without a live studio audience.

The new summer season marks Big Brother‘s 20th anniversary. The reality competition series which finds contestants attempting to outlast their fellow housemates premiered back in July 2000.

CBS says the names of this season’s contestants will be announced closer to the August 5th premiere date. Season 22 is the second time the series has hosted a special All-Star Edition. The only other season the housemates were all-stars was back in 2006.

Episodes will air three times a week on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Thursdays will once again be the live eviction episode with Julie Chen Moonves returning as host.

The network released the following details on how they’ll keep the cast and crew safe during the Covid-19 pandemic:

“The Big Brother production will follow specific health and safety protocols for COVID-19 with the welfare of everyone involved as the highest priority. Houseguests will undergo a quarantine period prior to production and will be tested several times prior to entering the House. Once inside, they will be tested weekly during the season and have no contact with any crew members, and all supplies delivered will be disinfected. In addition, the live show will not have a studio audience.

All staff and crew members will be tested prior to commencing work on a regular basis, as well as screened daily for symptoms. They’ll be required to wear PPE and will work in pods to enhance social distancing. In addition, a COVID-19 compliance officer will be on staff to monitor and enforce all health and safety COVID-19 protocols.”

The Plot:

Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining Houseguest receiving the grand prize of $500,000.

‘Bulletproof’ Season 2 Episode 8 Preview: Photos and Season Finale Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

The CW’s Bulletproof wraps up season two with episode eight airing on July 29, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT. Episode eight was directed by Sarmad Masud from a script by Noel Clarke and Jerome Bucchan-Nelson.

The season two cast is led by Noel Clarke as Bishop and Ashley Walters as Pike. The cast also includes Lee Ross as Richard Cockridge, Jason Maza as Officer Chris Munroe, Lindsey Coulson as Sarah Tanner, David Elliot as Tim’ Jonsey’ Jones, Olivia Chenery as Scarlett ‘Scooch’ Hailton, and Luci Shorthouse as Paige Pennington.

“Episode 8” Plot: DOMINO’S WILL FALL – Bishop (Clarke), Pike (Walters) and the rest of the Unit go off-book in an effort to bring down Alex (Stavros Zalmas) and Mikey (Ben Tavassoli) Markides once and for all, but when Cockridge (Ross) interferes the raid goes disastrously wrong and the Unit are left emptyhanded.

Series Description, Courtesy of The CW:

Bulletproof is an action-packed, cop drama that unites big, emotional stories with blood-pumping stunt sequences, as it follows two undercover cops who are best friends and bonded by the same moral code, despite their very different backgrounds.

Adrenalin-fueled and packed with compelling characters, Bulletproof follows partners Bishop (Clarke) and Pike (Walters) as they chase down hardened criminals in London’s East End. The series is both high-octane action and thrilling cases. On the surface, Bishop and Pike have a lot in common, they are cool, smart, unapologetically street-wise and tough; they share a deep, fraternal relationship and are always there for each other. Their personal motivations and emotional lives outside the police force differ, Pike is an aspirational family man, the son of a decorated police officer, determined to follow in his father’s footsteps, but not in his shadow. Bishop on the other hand, who never knew his father, grew up in foster care and on the streets.

Full of grit and sometimes gloss, Bulletproof is stylish and funny with riveting criminal cases in each episode, which feed into a bigger, season-long mystery. At its heart though, it is a series about the meaning of family, as well as the fascinating relationship between best friends.

Bulletproof Season 2 Episode 8 — Ashley Walters as Ronnie Pike and Noel Clarke as Aaron Bishop in ‘Bulletproof’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo: © Sky UK Limited)

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Releases Official Trailer and New Poster

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

The official trailer for the much-anticipated, long-awaited sequel Bill & Ted Face the Music has arrived, along with a new poster. Orion Pictures also confirmed the comedy will be available both in theaters (if any are open) and On Demand on September 1, 2020.

Alex Winter reprises his role as William “Bill” S. Preston Esq. and Keanu Reeves is back as Theodore “Ted” Logan in the 2020 sequel. The cast also includes Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Kid Cudi, Kristen Schaal, Anthony Carrigan, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, Jillian Bell, Holland Taylor, Beck Bennett, William Sadler, Hal Landon Jr, and Amy Stoch.

Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest, RED 2) directed from a screenplay by Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson. Alex Winter, Ed Solomon, Scott Kroopf, Alex Lebovici, Steve Ponce, and David Haring produced, with Steven Soderbergh, R. Scott Reid, John Ryan Jr, and John Santilli serving as executive producers.

The original Bill & Ted film, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, opened in theaters on February 17, 1989. Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey followed on July 19, 1991.

The Bill & Ted Face the Music Plot:

“The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of William ‘Bill’ S. Preston Esq. and Theodore ‘Ted’ Logan. Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the now middle-aged best friends set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it.

Along the way, they will be helped by their daughters, a new batch of historical figures, and a few music legends – to seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony in the universe.”

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