Behold the First Teaser for Game of Thrones‘ Creator George R. R. Martin’s Nightflyers
If we told you the man whose brain bequeathed the world Game of Thrones had written a sci-fi horror novella set in space that was adapted for TV with a stellar cast and crew, you’d be interested in that, right? If you’re anything like us, you would be as excited as Walder Frey at a banquet in his honor for George R. R. Martin’s new Syfy series Nightflyers, which has just released its’
How Billions‘ Production Designer Created the World of the Insanely Rich
Three years ago production designer Mike Shaw needed a change of pace from the lowdown penitentiary aesthetic he created for Orange is the New Black. In Showtime series Billions, Dash went the opposite way by designing the deluxe milieu inhabited by super-rich hedge fund shark Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis). “One of the biggest challenges in designing Billions is that a lot of people know what a millionaire’s lifestyle is like,
The Composing Team for Life Sentence Gives A New Beginning a Fresh Sound
Time seems to go by too fast. You rush to work, cram in family events at night and meet friends on the weekend. Suddenly weeks, months and years fly by. What we often forget is that life is also long. Much longer that Stella expected on new CW dramedy Life Sentence.
Lucy Hale plays a cancer patient who believes she has months left to live, only to find out she’s been cured.
Dream Team: Chadwick Boseman is Hosting SNL With Musical Guest Cardi B
When you’re the king, it only makes sense to pay a royal visit to Studio 8H. That’s right, folks—NBC has announced that Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman is hosting the April 7th episode Saturday Night Live, his first appearance on the legendary sketch show, with musical guest Cardi B. This is a match made in heaven, a design so deliciously perfect it seems that it came from Wakanda.
The Westworld Season 2 Working Title Hints at Where the Hosts are Headed
Each season of Westworld is like a complete chapter in the story, the first of which was aptly titled ‘The Maze.’ Having seen the first season, that makes complete sense. The Man in Black (Ed Harris) was constantly trying to reach the end of the maze as Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) insisted it was not meant for him. The show’s mysteries were embedded within the labyrinth of the park. Season 2 now has a working title,
Our Favorite Moments From Bill Hader’s Return in a Season’s Best Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live alum (and we’d argue, legend) Bill Hader returned to Studio 8H to host SNL for the second time. While his HBO show Barry is getting great notices, it was a joy watching the gifted comedian and actor get back into his SNL groove for the season’s most consistently hysterical show. Hader reprised a couple of his classic characters (Stefon, anyone?),
Writer/Director/Producer Rosemary Rodriguez Continues on Continuing her Scorching TV Career With NBC’s Rise
Rosemary Rodriguez, the award-winning writer/director of the feature films Acts of Worship and Silver Skies, has been directing on the small screen for over a decade. She has helmed episodes on some of the best TV shows currently or recently part of the cultural conversation, including The Good Wife, Rescue Me, Law & Order, Empire, The Walking Dead, and Jessica Jones.
Jessica Jones Season 2 Returns During a Cultural Moment she Seemed to Anticipate
You’re favorite anti-heroine is back, and she arrives during a larger cultural moment in which her brand of righteous justice feels absolutely timely. Jessica Jones won fans over when it was released back on Netflix in 2015, which feels like roughly another lifetime ago. Embodied by the searing, ultimately soulful performance of Krysten Ritter, Jessica Jones was an immediate sensation, giving Marvel a much needed female superhero who was an unapologetic butt-kicker.
The Mountain from Game of Thrones Proves He’s Not to be Messed With On or Off Screen
Chris Hemsworth once hosted Saturday Night Live and joked that in his Marvel audition, the casting agents said, “We’re looking for a Thor type. Not actual Thor.” So, too could be said of Icelandic actor Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. Björnsson plays The Mountain on Game of Thrones and he’s proven he lives up to the name.
In addition to acting, Björnsson is also a professional weight lifter.
Watch This Incredibly Impressive & Very Gory VFX Reel for Fear the Walking Dead
A major disclaimer before you watch the fascinating VFX reel for Fear the Walking Dead below—do it before lunch. Or don’t do it at all if you’re not a fan of gore. This look at the very impressive visual effects, created by Goodbye Kansas Studios, is not for the squeamish. Then again, neither is the show (or its progenitor, The Walking Dead), so if you’re curious how they turn actors into slobbering,
The Looming Tower‘s Stars on Tackling Terror, Real People, & Recent History on TV
The Looming Tower is a new Hulu series based on Lawrence Wright’s non-fiction book about the events leading up to the attack on the United States on 9/11. The focus is on the heads of the CIA and FBI operations investigating Al-Qaeda, played by Peter Sarsgaard and Jeff Daniels, and how their often-petty animosity and territoriality prevented the sharing of critical information that could have prevented the attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Netflix Continues Going All Out on Sci-Fi With the Gorgeous Looking Lost in Space
The first full-length trailer for Netflix’s Lost in Space boasts a look as lush and wondrous as any sci-fi series we’ve seen on TV. This is in keeping with the streaming platform’s willingness to go big on their genre films as well as their series—we’ve seen this on both David Ayer’s film Bright and their new sci-fi series Altered Carbon—both the product of big budgets and creative freedom on offer to filmmakers and creators.
Brace Yourself, There’s More Black Mirror to Come
There’s more technological terror to come. Netflix has renewed Black Mirror for a fifth season.
In fairness, the sci-fi anthology series from Charlie Booker and Annabel Jones isn’t always scary. There was the adorable ‘Hang the DJ last season that renewed our faith in dating apps, and the lovely Emmy winning San Junipero restored our faith in aging. Sort of. The point is it was lovely and awesome.
Daughter of Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke Joins Stranger Things for Season 3
It looks like your favorite band of pre-teen heroes will be running into a few new faces on season 3 of the beloved Netflix original series Stranger Things. Maya Thuman-Hawke, daughter of Hollywood superstars Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke has been confirmed to have joined the cast for the upcoming season. According to Deadline, Hawke will be taking on the character of Robin, “an alternative girl who is equal parts sharp and playful.
Watch Charles Barkley Slay in This SNL Star Wars Skit That was Cut for Time
One of the more absurd and overlooked aspects of the Star Wars franchise is that somehow everyone in the galaxy is multi-lingual. No matter what planet people travel to and who—or what—they might encounter there, no one in any Star Wars film ever says, “I have no idea what this person/alien/thing is saying.” This includes the beeping language of droids like R2-D2 and BB-8. Everyone understands everyone else, all the time.
Black Panther Fans Get a Big Surprise on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The impact of Black Panther has been overwhelming. The thoughtful care that went into the African inspired design from the Wakandan nation to the fierce Dora Milaje costumes to the artfully choreographed stunts, the film was truly groundbreaking. Black Panther has been making historic waves in ticket sales too. It clocked in at the second largest box office earnings in the second weekend in American cinematic history.
The Incredible History Lesson That Informed WACO‘s Costume Design
Karyn Wagner has a gift for time travel. Her costume designs have populated the slave era south of Underground, death row during the Great Depression of The Green Mile, and a lush WWII romance in The Notebook. Her latest visit in history lands in 1990s Texas where a charismatic cult leader was building a large following in WACO. The six-part miniseries on the newly branded Paramount Network concludes tonight,
Michael B. Jordan Set Books Ablaze with a Flamethrower in Fahrenheit 451 Trailer
Dystopian futures are having a moment, and there are few as classic as Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. The book burning cautionary tale is coming to HBO with a killer cast and some amazing visuals. The new trailer teases the tension that will lead to an ultimate showdown between two of this year’s best villains on the big screen; Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther) and Michael Shannon (The Shape of Water).
Casting News Could Spell the Death of a Favorite Walking Dead Character
If you’re a fan of The Walking Dead, you’ve definitely lost a favorite character by now. RIP Glenn, Abraham, Lori, Shane, and half the rest of the cast. The deaths are getting bigger and hitting harder, but I don’t think any of us could be emotionally prepared for the next character that seems to be in the ruthless Walking Dead crosshairs.
MAJOR POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD. STOP NOW IF YOU WANT TO BE COMPLETELY SURPRISED
One of the show’s long time stars has been struggling through contract negotiations and seems to be looking for the next move in their career.
Bradley Whitford is Moving to Gilead for Season 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale
Bradley Whitford is possibly most famous for his Emmy award winning performance as Josh Lyman in The West Wing. The sharp and passionate political strategist is one of the most beloved characters in TV history. On the other hand, Whitford can be straight up creepy when he wants to be. That skill probably contributed to casting directors adding him to the season 2 cast of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Joseph Fiennes was dazzlingly evil in the first season,
