Each season finale of Black Sails has proven to be a mesmerizing spectacle full of action and frustrating cliffhangers. “XXVIII” is no exception, but what makes it special is the way all the story lines enrich the context of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island,” the source material from which the series draws its inspiration.
Mar 27 2016
Trailer: TNT’s THE LAST SHIP Season 3 Returns With Two Hour Premiere June 19
The wait is nearly over. TNT’s epic drama The Last Ship – one of last summer’s Top 5 scripted series on basic cable among total viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 – is preparing to set sail again in its quest to save humanity after a devastating pandemic with a two-hour premiere this summer. Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy), Bridget Regan (Agent Carter), Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Chuck), Travis Van Winkle (Heart of Dixie), Marissa Neitling (Leverage) and Jocko Sims (Masters of Sex) star in the high-impact series.
Following the epic second-season cliffhanger, the highly anticipated third season finds the crew of the Nathan James shifting their attention to Asia after President Michener hears rumblings that the Chinese leader, President Peng, has been hoarding the “Scott cure” instead of distributing it to the people in the region.
Mar 24 2016
Video/News: Starz’s First Movie For Television THE DRESSER Starring Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins Premieres May 30
“The Dresser” tells the story of one fateful night, backstage in a small regional theatre during World War II as a troupe of touring actors stages a production of Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” Bombs are falling, sirens are wailing, the curtain is up in an hour but the actor/manager “Sir” (Hopkins) who is playing Lear is nowhere to be seen. His dresser “Norman” (McKellen) must scramble to make sure the show goes on but will Sir turn up in time and if he does will he be able to perform that night?
Mar 24 2016
Discovery Channel’s SHERPA Tells The Harrowing Story of the 2014 Mount Everest Tragedy Airing April 23
On April 18, 2014, as the climbing season was beginning on Mount Everest, a massive avalanche crashed down killing 16 Sherpas. Sherpas, the local people who make their living aiding foreign climbers to achieve their dreams of reaching the highest point on Earth, have seen their fair share of disaster. However, this avalanche was the worst tragedy on the mountain, and has called into question whether climbing on Everest would ever be the same again.
Mar 23 2016
TV News: TNT Takes a Swipe At Nail Salon Dramedy CLAWS From Rashida Jones and Will McCormack
TNT has ordered a pilot for Claws, an hour-long scripted dramedy set in a Southern Florida nail salon. Executive-produced by Le Train Train’s Rashida Jones and Will McCormack (Toy Story 4, Celeste and Jesse Forever, A to Z), Claws is from Le Train Train in association with Warner Horizon Television and TNT Original Productions, and is written by co-executive producer Eliot Laurence (Welcome to Me).
Mar 23 2016
TV News: Syfy Premieres Boy Band Zombie Western Mashup Original Movie DEAD 7 On April 1. Yes, April 1.
No fooling, Syfy’s latest genre-bending original movie, DEAD 7 – a boy band zombie Western – will premiere on Friday, April 1 at 8PM ET/PT. That’s right, everybody throw your hands up in the air because the post-apocalyptic, zombie Western mashup flick – from the makers of SHARKNADO – stars members of beloved, world famous boy bands Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, 98 Degrees and O-Town!
Mar 23 2016
Casting News: AMERICAN GODS Adds Sean Harris, Yetide Badaki, and Bruce Langley As Series Regulars
Starz and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) announced that Sean Harris (“The Borgias,” “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”) has been cast as Mad Sweeney, Yetide Badaki (“Aquarius,” “Masters of Sex”) as Bilquis and Bruce Langley (Deadly Waters) as Technical Boy in the upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed contemporary fantasy novel, American Gods. The series begins shooting next month.
Mar 22 2016
You Me Her – “Pilot” Recap. Let’s Play.
Mar 22 2016
Casting News: USA Network Casts James Paxton and Gil Bellows In Leading Roles For New Drama Series EYEWITNESS
USA Network announced four additional cast members in the upcoming drama series EYEWITNESS (original title “Øyevitne”). James Paxton (“Texas Rising”) and Gil Bellows (“Ascension,” “11.22.63”) join Julianne Nicholson (“Black Mass,” “Masters of Sex”) and Tyler Young (“Empire”) as lead characters in the Norwegian drama adaptation. Tattiawna Jones (“19-2,” “Strange Empire”) and Matt Murray (“Kevin From Work,” “Rookie Blue”) join the ensemble cast as recurring guest stars.
Mar 21 2016
TV NEWS: Stand-up Comic Quincy Jones to Star in First HBO Special Following Appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Quincy Jones, a young stand-up comic diagnosed with terminal cancer who recently told his story on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and expressed his intent to tape a one-hour stand-up show, is set to headline his first HBO comedy special.
Mar 21 2016
TV News: Smithsonian Channel Presents Seven Weeks of Programs WILD with SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
This spring, Smithsonian Channel will celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 90th birthday, as it rolls out seven consecutive weeks of captivating natural history programs featuring the world’s leading naturalist . The special programming event dubbed “WILD WITH SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH”, kicking off Wednesday, April 6, is comprised of a three-part miniseries, a one-hour special, and another three-part limited series.
Mar 19 2016
Grimm – “Silence of the Slams” Review. And in this Corner…
“Silence of the Slams” takes us into the world of Mexican wrestling with “luchadors” vying for the spotlight of the square ring. Young (human) wrestler Goyo (Joseph Julian Soria) is tired of playing the loser to top billed luchadors like “El Mayordomo” (Sal Guerro). What makes “Silence of the Slams” so intriguing is Goyo’s moral dilemma, as well the mask-maker Benito’s (Danny Mora). As Benito warns Goyo about wanting to pursue more power in the ring, he also tries to deter him from seeking notoriety. Fame isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be; there is always a price to pay.
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