Does The Institute succeed in delivering a creepy film? Yes, but to varying degrees.
Mar 01 2017
FremantleMedia North America and Best-Selling Author Neil Gaiman Reach Multi-Year First Look Deal
FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), continuing the expansion of its scripted television business, has entered into an exclusive, multi-year first look agreement with award-winning author Neil Gaiman. FMNA and Gaiman first began their relationship when the two joined forces to adapt Gaiman’s American Gods. This new far-reaching agreement will provide opportunities for FMNA and Gaiman to adapt any of his uniquely wide ranging works – from novels to short stories, etc. – for television. The deal also allows for adaptation of projects involving third party source material and intellectual properties. The partnership spans Gaiman’s involvement in all creative capacities, including as a writer and as a producer.
Mar 01 2017
Ahead of Its Debut, FX Orders Second Season of FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN
Award-winning producer Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated new anthology limited series FEUD: Bette and Joan does not premiere until this Sunday, March 5, but FX announced that is has already placed a 10-episode order for the second installment of the FEUD franchise, FEUD: Charles and Diana, which is scheduled to debut in 2018.
Mar 01 2017
Benedict Cumberbatch To Star and Produce New Showtime Limited Series MELROSE
Showtime Networks announced the pickup of the five-part limited series MELROSE, starring and executive produced by Oscar® nominee and Emmy® winner Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game, Sherlock). BAFTA Award nominee David Nicholls (Far From the Madding Crowd, One Day) is writing all five episodes of the television adaptation. Based on the acclaimed Patrick Melrose series of semi-autobiographical novels written by Edward St. Aubyn, MELROSE hilariously skewers the upper class as it tracks the protagonist’s harrowing odyssey from a deeply traumatic childhood through adult substance abuse and, ultimately, toward recovery.
Mar 01 2017
TV Promo: The Flash – “The Wrath of Savitar” Trailer
The Flash is new Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW, and available next day on The CW App.
Feb 28 2017
The Walking Dead ― “Hostiles and Calamities” Review. Dr. Smarty-pants Makes A Name For Himself.
“Hostiles and Calamities” is a bit of a flashback but it fills in some blanks. I’m curious to see how Eugene either fits into the Saviors’ compound or helps to tear it down from the inside.
Feb 27 2017
TV News: Science Channel Crowns New MYTHBUSTERS
There are two new Mythbusters in town. In the finale of Science Channel’s MYTHBUSTERS: THE SEARCH, it was revealed that certified rescue diver, pilot and drone enthusiast Brian Louden of Spring, Texas, and Jonathan Lung, a product designer from Staten Island, NY, have become official Mythbusters.
Feb 27 2017
News: Amazon Studios Orders Original Series FORTITUDE
Amazon Studios and Sky Vision announced the addition of FORTITUDE to Amazon’s lineup of dramatic original series for Prime Video in the US. The first season of FORTITUDE premiered on Sky Atlantic in 2015. Season two of the series will become an Amazon Original Series and features an ensemble cast, including Richard Dormer (Game of Thrones) and Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point).
Feb 27 2017
TV News: Showtime Orders New Season of “THE CIRCUS” Premiering March 19
Today SHOWTIME ordered a new season of the groundbreaking political documentary series THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH. Returning Sunday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIM
Feb 26 2017
Grimm – “The Son Also Rises” Review. Mirror Mirror.
Ok, can we talk about the elephant in the room, which is the so-called monsters the Grimm writers introduce in this week’s episode, “The Son Also Rises?” A Frankenstein type creature? Really? I mean, the Wesen of the week cases have been pretty awesome lately, but this particular story arc is a bit contrived. That’s not to say “The Son Also Rises” isn’t enjoyable to watch, but this particular ‘case of the week’ didn’t quite float my boat. The writers even include a character named Dr. Victor Shelley (guest star Geoffrey Blake) – a play on the Dr. Victor Frankenstein character from Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein.” The great thing about this is Hank (Russell Hornsby) and Wu (Reggie Lee) get to work together while Nick (David Giuntoli) tends to another matter.
Feb 25 2017
Dr. Ken – “Allison Finds a Lump” Recap. This is Neverland.
During a self-exam in the shower, Allison (Suzy Nakamura) is startled to discover a lump in her breast. As she anxiously waits for the doctor’s diagnosis, Ken (Ken Jeong) and their co-workers from Welltopia rally by her side for support in a touching episode drawn from Jeong’s personal experiences.
Feb 24 2017
TV News: Starz Announces Premiere Date, Releases Key Art For AMERICAN GODS Ahead of SXSW Premiere
“American Gods” posits a different kind of war brewing—one between Old Gods and New. The traditional Old Gods, with mythological roots from around the world, fear irrelevance as their believers die off or are seduced by the money, technology, and celebrity offered by the New Gods.
Feb 24 2017
Photos: Showtime Celebrates TWIN PEAKS Day By Unveiling Two Key Art Posters
In honor of TWIN PEAKS Day, SHOWTIME has released dual posters for the new limited series, which will debut with a two-part premiere on Sunday, May 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on air, on demand and over the internet. One poster depicts Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee), whose mysterious death sparked the TWIN PEAKS saga, while the other showcases series star Kyle MacLachlan as Special Agent Dale Cooper.
Feb 24 2017
TV News: Smithsonian Channel AMERICANS UNDERGROUND: SECRET CITY OF WWI Premieres March 13
This riveting hour-long film follows Houston ER surgeon Jeff Gusky on his mission to identify these forgotten soldiers. It’s a journey that takes him from the underground caves and battlefields of France back to New England, where he tracks down some of the descendants of the soldiers whose names he discovered on the walls.
Feb 23 2017
Casting News: Matthew Broderick Cast in Katrina: American Crime Story
Two-time Tony Award® winning stage actor Matthew Broderick has been cast in Katrina: American Crime Story, the second installment of the universally acclaimed, award-winning limited series from Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.
Feb 22 2017
Suits “Quid Pro Quo” Recap. Setting an Example.
Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and Mike (Patrick J. Adams) find themselves at a loss when their class action suit hits a snag. Not only is their case against Velocity in jeopardy, Mike’s chances of becoming a legitimate lawyer once and for all hang in the balance.
Feb 22 2017
TV News: Fox Orders a Second Season of Star
FOX has renewed the drama series STAR for a second season, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.
Feb 22 2017
TV News/Videos: FX Sets Premiere Date for Third Season of FARGO
Fargo will return with its third, all-new “true crime” tale on Wednesday, April 19 at 10 PM ET/PT on FX. Production on the Emmy® Award and Golden Globe® Award winning limited series is currently underway in Calgary with stars Ewan McGregor (in dual roles), Carrie Coon, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and David Thewlis.
Feb 22 2017
TV News: Lethal Weapon Renewed for Second Season on Fox
FOX has ordered a second season of the hit action drama LETHAL WEAPON, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.
Feb 22 2017
Casting News: Demi Moore Joins Fox’s EMPIRE In Recurring Role
Film icon and celebrated actress Demi Moore will guest-star in a multiple-episode arc on broadcast’s No. 1 drama, EMPIRE, beginning this spring on FOX. Moore will make her debut in the Season Three finale, playing a take-charge nurse with a mysterious past, who will become ever more treacherously entangled with the Lyon family in Season Four.
Feb 21 2017
The Walking Dead ― “New Best Friends” Review. It’s the Return of the Garbage Pail Kids.
I love the plot behind “New Best Friends” but the green screen effects need work. Rick goes to the “up, up, up” and it looks fake, fake, fake. Not something I expect with the caliber of costume, design, and sets The Walking Dead usually presents.
Feb 21 2017
TV News: Fox’s Comedy THE MICK Renewed For Second Season
Hit comedy THE MICK, starring Kaitlin Olson, has been renewed for a second season. THE MICK is a comedy about an unapologetic degenerate (Kaitlin Olson) who suddenly finds herself stuck raising her spoiled niece (Sofia Black-D’Elia) and nephews (Thomas Barbusca; newcomer Jack Stanton) in affluent Greenwich, CT.
Feb 21 2017
TV News: Documentary CRIES FROM SYRIA Debuts On HBO March 13
CRIES FROM SYRIA is a searing account of the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the devastating civil war that has defined the country over the past five years. Drawing on hundreds of hours of war footage from activists and citizen journalists, as well as shattering images and testimony from protestors, revolution leaders, ordinary citizens and children, many of them witnesses to unspeakable atrocities, this harrowing film tells the story of a people who, despite great suffering, have never lost hope for a better tomorrow.
Feb 21 2017
Comedy Star Jerrod Carmichael’s Second Special, Jerrod Carmichael: 8 Premieres Saturday, March 11 on HBO
Jerrod Carmichael returns to HBO for his second standup special on the network when JERROD CARMICHAEL: 8 debuts SATURDAY, MARCH 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). Taped in December before a live audience at historic Masonic Hall in New York City, the show features his subversive, thought-provoking take on cultural norms.
Feb 21 2017
SXSW News: Showtime to Premiere I’m Dying Up Here at SXSW
SHOWTIME will present the world premiere of its highly anticipated new one-hour drama series I’M DYING UP HERE at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) Film Festival on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas.