A Series of Unfortunate Events Comes to Netflix
Netflix’s latest direct-to-streaming production, a TV series adaption of Lemony Snicket’s critically acclaimed A Series of Unfortunate Events, has unveiled its first trailer. The bestselling 13-part children’s series was released between 1999 and 2006, and has already seen a theatrical adaption starring Jim Carrey as the evil Count Olaf in 2004.
This time around, Neil Patrick Harris is taking the reigns as he stalks and traumatizes the Baudelaire orphans, Violet (Malina Weissman),
Marvel’s Iron Fist Releases First Photo, Netflix Premiere Date
If you've already devoured Luke Cage season 1, don't sweat it—Marvel is no done extending it's ever-expanding universe on Netflix. Your next taste will be in the form of Iron First , which will be unveiled on the s treaming platform on March 17, 2017, starring Finn Jones as the titular superhero.
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Yeah, there's not much to go on in the above teaser, but Netflix has provided the photo above and a synopsis of the show:
Fifteen years after being presumed dead in a plane crash,
HBO’s Westworld‘s Stunning Premiere Draws Largest Audience in 3 Years
From the very opening title sequence, you could sense you were embarking on something exciting. We've been looking forward to HBO's Westworld ever since we first heard Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy Nolan were taking on J.J. Abrams' long gestating passion project, and this past Sunday's premiere didn't disappointment. Viewers now have a legitimate reason to be excited that the network has hit upon its next great drama, and HBO itself must feel good about the premiere's ratings.
HBO Releases Teaser for Intriguing The Young Pope
HBO released the first teaser of their intriguing ten-episode series from Paolo Sorrentino, director of the Academy Award-winning film The Great Beauty. The Young Pope features Jude Law as Lenny Belardo, the first American and youngest person to ever become Pope. He's joined by Academy Award winner Diane Keaton as Sister Mary, a nun from the U.S. now living in Vatican City. Production began in early August. Here’s HBO’s release on the show:
Born Lenny Belardo,
Hitchcock Stories Getting a TV Reboot
Alfred Hitchcock has not been on the small screen for more than fifty years, but Universal Cable Productions is reimagining stories by the master of suspense. Variety reported that the Alfred Hitchcock Estate has given their blessing to the production company for a new anthology series called Welcome to Hitchcock.
Hitchcock’s mid-century program Alfred Hitchcock Presents featured a different suspense story each week. The upcoming series is set to follow a new story arc each season and will draw from classics by the famous director like Psycho,
Westworld Drops New Featurette as Premiere Looms
If you’re not excited about HBO’s sci-fi/western epic Westworld, you might not have been paying close enough attention. Luckily, HBO keeps giving us new glimpses into their ambitious series (a re-make of the 1973 Michael Crichton film that takes the premise and expands it, grounds it, and gives it much grittier, gutsier tone).
"Imagined you were completely immersed in a fantasy, one in which you could do whatever you want,
Superman Joins Supergirl in Season 2 Trailer
After sharing the CW’s season three trailer for The Flash with you yesterday, we’re back to give you the good stuff once more, this time it’s the season two trailer for Supergirl. We’re a little less than two weeks away from the season two premiere, which is titled “The Adventures of Supergirl.”
Here’s a synopsis for the premiere:
“When a new threat emerges in National City,
Kid Flash is Back inThe Flash’s Season 3 Trailer
The CW has released an extended trailer for season three ofThe Flash, and it's a hoot. A lot of crazy stuff went down in season two, and the new trailer catches us up to all the mayhem that took place, including a clue as to how Kid Flash is going to play out this season. The takeaway is this; two Flashes are better than one…until they're not.
The premiere of season three is titled “Flashpoint,”
Tom Hardy & Ridley Scott Team up for FX’s Taboo
Tom Hardy came up with the story for Taboo with his father, Chips. Yup, you’re already intrigued, and also a bit touched. And you're well aware Hardy doesn't really make bad career decisions, so anything he's involved in warrants a good long look.
In Taboo, Hardy plays a rogue adventurer named James Keziah Delaney, who spends a decade swashbuckling around Africa in the early 19th century. He finally returns to London in 1814 and discovers he’s been left a strange legacy (and a huge shipping empire!) by his murdered father.
The Walking Dead Introduces King Ezekiel
The last time we checked in with The Walking Dead, we were parsing a new promo to see if there were any clues as to who Negan (Jeffery Dean Morgan) had offed in season 6's brutal finale. Now with the season 7 premiere only a few weeks away, AMC has dropped a new teaser, including an introduction to a brand new character…and his pet tiger.
Introducing King Ezekiel (Khary Payton),
Designated Survivor Premieres on ABC
The conceit for Designated Survivor is a chilling one, especially in a time of ambient anxiety over of terrorism. A low-level cabinet member named Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland) is whiling away the 90 minutes or so while the president is giving his State of the Union Address in a secure location, serving as the country's "designated survivor." In the unlikely event that something happens during the State of the Union and, say,
Jonathan Ames Talks Season 2 of Blunt Talk
The idea was an inspired one. Novelist, screenwriter and TV creator Jonathan Ames, the man behind HBO's beloved (but short-lived) detective comedy Bored to Death, got an email from his agent saying that Seth McFarlane was looking to create a comedy for Sir Patrick Stewart. Stewart had proven his comedic chops by lending his voice to several episodes of McFardland's Family Guy, and now the budding mogul wanted to create a whole show around the legendary British thespian and movie star.
Luke Cage & the Appeal of Old-School Gravitas
We already have our calendars marked to binge watch the latest Marvel installment Luke Cage when it premieres next weekend. Luckily, Netflix knew we were having trouble waiting and released a new featurette with cast and crew interviews.
In a market saturated with CGI battles, intergalactic foes, or criminally insane madmen, Luke Cage appears to be more understated, giving us a street-level view of the good, the bad and the ugly.
The Cast and Crew of Westworld Tease the First Season
HBO has been releasing incredible trailers with sweeping scenery and stunning visual effects for sci-fi thriller Westworld. The latest sneak peak features mini on set interviews with the cast and crew. JJ Abrams, Evan Rachel Wood and Jonathan Nolan lend their insight about what we’ll be seeing from the android theme park gone awry.
Nolan asks, “What happens to a place where you live without limits, supposedly consequence free?”
Game of Thrones Spinoff Possible at HBO
Game of Thrones made history last night at the Emmys, breaking Fraiser’s record and becoming the most awarded scripted show in TV history with its’ 38 award. (For the second year in the row, GoT hauled in 12 Emmys). So it’s not surprising that HBO isn’t discounting the possibility there might be a spinoff once GoT ends its run after it’s shortened eighth season.
Emmys Honor Diversity, Game of Thrones Makes History & More
The night was a boon for diversity, spreading the Emmy wealth among a wide variety of networks, and, for politically charged jokes. In sum, it was one of the most interesting Emmys in recent memory.
Jimmy Kimmel brought an easy, relaxed charm to the proceedings, even managing to wring laughter out of a Jeb Bush cameo. Kimmel joked that anyone without a dragon or a white Bronco in their show should probably just leave—the joke wasn’t just funny,
Emmy Watch: Your Limited Series Nominees
Wrapping up our final category of this year’s Emmy Nominees, we’re taking a look at the diverse Limited Series group. Crime dramas seem to be the top draw this year and will likely walk away big winners.
The premiere year of American Crime Story is expected to be the runaway winner of the limited series category. The show had all the ingredients of a smash hit – executive producers Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy,
Emmy Watch: Your Comedy Nominees
The primetime Emmy’s, a television production feat in itself, will be recognizing all of your favorite funny moments this Sunday, September 18 at 7 pm EST. We’re looking back at all of the incredible creativity that made these shows stand out.
Like many of you, we tuned in to laugh along with all of the nominees and even interviewed some of the show’s creators. Here’s a review of this year’s comedy categories –
American Horror Story Finally (Sort of) Reveals Season 6 Theme & Main Cast
Spoiler Alert: If you want to go into the premiere episode of American Horror Story season six, "Chapter 1,” knowing nothing, stop here.
After teasing us for months (with these teasers, we might add), we finally know what season six of FX’s anthology series is going to be about. Sort of. The big mystery of American Horror Story has been solved, somewhat, thanks to Wednesday night’s premiere “My Roanoke Nightmare.”
Emmy Watch: Your Drama Nominees
With the Emmy’s arriving this Sunday night, September 18, at 7 pm EST, we’re breaking down your nominees in the Drama categories. Remember, the Creative Arts Emmys, which were spread over two nights last weekend, took care of all your below-the-line talents—here are those results.
Let’s have a look at this year’s drama categories—outstanding drama series, lead actor and lead actress, supporting actor and actress, and writing and directing.
