Amazon is certainly sparing no budget for highly anticipated “Lord Of The Rings” series, as they have already reportedly spent a billion dollars on the project. While the first season is currently filming in New Zealand, it has just been revealed that the upcoming series has already been renewed for a season two! Amazon has plans to take the series over five seasons, with a possible spin-off and purchased the adaptation rights from the Tolkien Estate. Jennifer Salke, president of Amazon Studios, also said that season 2 writers were already meeting to write their first scripts. After the first two episodes of the series are completed by J. A. Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Penny Dreadful), Season 1 of the Lord of the Rings will enter a hiatus of several months. The objective of this break is to give the showrunners, J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay time to refine the rest of the adventure and ensure perfect consistency between the various events that will disturb the Middle-earth. While there is still little known about the casting for the series, …
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Fans have been eagerly awaiting an official trailer for Netflix’s upcoming vampire series “V-Wars” based on the comic book by author Jonathan Mayberry and starring actor Ian Somerhalder and now it has finally arrived. “V-Wars” will mark the second vampire series lined up for Netflix, as they will soon be streaming the mini-series “Dracula” produced by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. In the adaptation of Jonathan Maberry and Alan Robinson’s story, Ian Somerhalder plays Luther Swann, a doctor who is trying to understand how a new virus turns human DNA into vampires. While vampires are conquering the world, his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), is a victim of the same evil. The two men will find themselves enemies in the coming war. Showrunners will be William Laurin and Glenn Davis and the first season will be composed of 10 episodes. The trailer gives us a quick glimpse of what is to come and we have certainly found ourselves intrigued by the premise of pitting humans against vampires, as it sure beats watching yet another zombie survival series. “V-Wars” will …
Apple TV+ is truly giving us something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving with the release of their brand new psychological thriller “Servant” on November 28th. The series is directed and executive produced by Academy-Award nominated director M. Night Shyamalan and was created by British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominated executive producer and writer Tony Basgallop. We have had the chance to preview “Servant” and it is without a doubt in our opinion one of the very best new series to debut this year. Each and every episode left us on the edge of our seats with so many twists and turns it was like a psychological thrill ride. We enjoyed every moment spent with this series which is chock full of both unspeakable tragedy and engaging mystery. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, guess what? Bam! There is another complete twist in a different direction and you should always be aware that not everything is at it seems. Beginning November 28, the first three episodes of “Servant” will be available to watch exclusively on …
AMC revealed the first look at Michael Sheen as TV Presenter Chris Tarrant in the upcoming three-part drama, Quiz. Directed by globally renowned director Stephen Frears (A Very English Scandal, Florence Foster Jenkins, Philomena, The Queen) and written by playwright James Graham (Brexit: An Uncivil War, Ink, This House, Labour of Love), Quiz tells the extraordinary and sensational story of how Charles and Diana Ingram attempted an ‘audacious heist’ on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The image recreates the famous shot of Tarrant arriving to give evidence in the Ingram trial at Southwark Crown Court in March 2003. Major Ingram (Matthew Macfadyen), his wife Diana (Sian Clifford) and an accomplice, Tecwen Whittock (Michael Jibson), who was sitting in the audience, were accused of cheating their way to a million pounds on what was the most popular game show on earth in 2001. The couple stood trial for conspiring by coughing during the recording to signify the correct answers to the multiple-choice questions posed to the Major by host, Chris Tarrant. The drama also stars Mark Bonnar as Celador Television Chairman, Paul Smith; Helen McCrory as Sonia Woodley QC; and Aisling Bea as …
For those excited about the upcoming programming coming to Apple TV+, we have now gotten our first trailer for the upcoming M.Night Shyamalan series “Servant” and we are definitely intrigued. Apple’s “Servant” will premiere November 28 exclusively on Apple TV+, a new home for the world’s most creative storytellers. 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. Academy Award-nominated executive producer M. Night Shyamalan (Glass, Split, The Sixth Sense) directs the series alongside BAFTA-nominated creator, executive producer and writer Tony Basgallop (Inside Men, What Remains, “24: Live Another Day”). The celebrated cast of “Servant” includes Lauren Ambrose (“Six Feet Under”), Toby Kebbell (Kong: Skull Island, Fantastic Four, “Black Mirror”), Nell Tiger Free (“Game of Thrones”), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise, Snatch). Social Handles: @Servant on twitter @ServantOfficial on IG Apple TV+ is now available in over 100 countries and regions on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung smart …
This week on AMC Networks, all-new episodes of “Baroness Von Sketch Show,” “Blue Planet Now,” “The Walking Dead” and “Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America.” “Baroness Von Sketch Show” continues on Wednesday, November 6th at 12:00 am ET/PT. In new back-to-back episodes, “It’s a Peachy Abomination” and “No one Wants to be That Lady,” the ladies tackle living without regret, the power of the placenta, how everyone has a podcast these days and the legal ramifications of the scrunchie. Fast-paced and irreverent, “Baroness von Sketch Show” celebrates the absurd, mines the embarrassing and satirizes our daily lives. This all-female, single-camera sketch comedy series takes a fresh look at our navel-gazing, contemporary culture. From marriage equality to screen addiction, Airbnbs to ultrasounds, this satirical sketch show captures the banalities and absurdities of modern life. “Blue Planet Now” premieres on Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 p.m PT/ET. On the series premiere, “Whale Sanctuary,” in Mexico, Chris pairs up with scientists at the world’s biggest whale nursery to witness the arrival of gray whale mothers and their babies. Steve drops anchor in …
The following FXX clip for Cake has been released! Take off your mask and cry on the outside. Watch Cake Wednesdays at 10:30 PM ET/PT on FXX. CAKE Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CakeFX/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/CakeFX/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/CakeFX
Mayans M.C. has been renewed for a third season, building on the strength of its current second season, it was announced today by Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. It was additionally announced that Co-Creator and Executive Producer Elgin James will serve as showrunner for the series’ third season, which is scheduled to return to FX in the fall of 2020. “We’re happy to continue telling the story of Mayans M.C. with our partners at Fox 21 and excited that Elgin James has earned the opportunity to become the series’ showrunner,” said Grad. “Kurt Sutter identified and chose Elgin as his partner on the show from the outset and Elgin has been instrumental to the success of the series, leveraging his experience and creative vision to make Mayans M.C. with this incredible cast, crew and creative team.” “Keeping this vibrant series strong is a huge priority to everyone at Fox 21 Television Studios, FX Productions and of course FX, which has been a spectacular home and platform for both Mayans M.C. and Sons before it,” commented Fox 21 TVS President Bert Salke. After finishing 2018 as cable’s most-watched …
It’s Yabba-Dabba-Goo time when baby Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm make their MeTV debut in milestone episodes of The Flintstones airing this November on America’s number-one rated and distributed multicast network. The Flintstones is part of MeTV’s weeknight line-up with back-to-back episodes airing at 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm ET/PT, in addition to a two-hour block on Sunday mornings. Since its debut on MeTV on September 30, 2019, The Flintstones has quickly become a MeTV audience favorite. The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm characters joined the series during the show’s third and fourth seasons respectively. Fun Fact: Originally, the plan was for Fred and Wilma’s child to be a boy, until Hanna Barbera received a call from the merchandising division and realized that by making their child a girl, the company could create more lucrative toys. Three million dollars in toy sales were made in the first three months following Pebbles’ birth. The Flintstones follows the daily adventures of Fred & Wilma Flintstone and their neighbors and best friends, Barney & Betty Rubble, in the prehistoric town of Bedrock. Originally debuting in 1960, the …
The Walking Dead continues on Sunday, November 3rd at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. In the new episode, “What Always Is”, valuable supplies go missing from Hilltop and Ezekiel holds a secret. Meanwhile, Negan is idolized by an Alexandrian. “The Walking Dead” is a story that started 10 years ago with one man trying to find his family. That family grew and gradually communities took shape. They fought and survived, thrived and gave birth to a new generation. It is a tale of humankind and there are more stories to tell. It is now Spring, a few months after the end of Season Nine, when our group of survivors dared to cross into Whisperer territory during the harsh winter. The collected communities are still dealing with the after-effects of Alpha’s horrific display of power, reluctantly respecting the new borderlines being imposed on them, all while organizing themselves into a militia-style fighting force, preparing for a battle that may be unavoidable. But the Whisperers is a threat unlike any they have ever faced. Backed by a massive horde of the dead it is seemingly a …
FX and FXX have revealed new clips for their hit series “American Horror Story: 1984”, “Cake” and “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia”. You can check them out below: There’s hell to pay. Here’s a recap of last week’s episode. Watch AHS: 1984 Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX. AMERICAN HORROR STORY Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/americanhorrorstory/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ahsfx Twitter – https://twitter.com/AHSFX As a record-breaking heatwave overtakes Philly, the Gang plans to profit from global warming by pumping up the A/C so people will congregate at Paddy’s and save energy at home. Watch It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FXX. IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/alwayssunny/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/alwayssunnyfxx Twitter – https://twitter.com/alwayssunny The new LOL. Watch Cake Wednesdays at 10:30PM ET/PT on FXX. CAKE Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CakeFX/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/CakeFX/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/CakeFX
Today Amazon Prime Video surprised fans by globally releasing the second season of action-thriller Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, starring John Krasinski (A Quiet Place), one day early. The announcement was made via Krasinski’s social channels in which immediately following his posting the series went live on Prime Video. In the second season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, after tracking a potentially suspicious shipment of illegal arms in the Venezuelan jungle, CIA Officer Jack Ryan, portrayed by Krasinski, heads down to South America to investigate. As Jack’s investigation threatens to uncover a far-reaching conspiracy, the President of Venezuela launches a counter-attack that hits home for Jack, leading him and his fellow operatives on a global mission spanning the United States, UK, Russia, and Venezuela to unravel the President’s nefarious plot and bring stability to a country on the brink of chaos. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Season Two, is a co-production of Amazon Studios and Paramount Television and produced by Skydance Television, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video. In addition to Krasinski, the second season of the dramatic series also stars Wendell Pierce (The Wire) as James Greer, Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) as Harriet ‘Harry’ Baumann and Michael Kelly (House …
