Jodie Foster Returns to the Small Screen
Oscar winning actress Jodie Foster is returning to the small screen to star in the fourth season of HBO True Detective. She’ll also be credited as an executive producer of the award winning anthology.
Season four of True Detective, Night Country, is still in the development stages, but HBO describes it like this: “When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the six men that operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve the case, Detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro will have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves, and dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice.”
All Star, Animated ‘The Hospital’ Staffs Up
Amazon just delivered new animated series The Hospital a two-season order. It’s a sci-fi comedy from the promising team of executive producers Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne. And what a star-studded cast they’re lined up! It includes Keke Palmer, Greta Lee, Kieran Culkin, Sam Smith, plus Rudolph and Lyonne.
The series follows aliens, best friends and intergalactically renowned surgeons Sleech and Klak — as they tackle anxiety-eating parasites, illegal time loops and deep-space STIs. Risking their careers to take on a remarkable case, they put existence itself in jeopardy, although considering their dismal personal lives, oblivion might be an improvement.
‘Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey’ — and Watch This
Because of our experience covering the subject of polygamy, we’re always eager to take a look at the latest coverage of the subject. Netflix is coming up with a new one to premiere in a couple of weeks, called Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, with the following rundown:
In 2008, a dramatic raid at the Yearning for Zion Ranch in West Texas generated attention around the world, as law enforcement agents uncovered stunning evidence of sexual, physical and psychological abuse and took 400+ children into custody.
Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Rachel Dretzin, gives viewers an in-depth look into the secretive polygamous sect of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) and the rise of self-professed prophet Warren Jeffs. The four-part documentary series features never-before-seen archival footage and harrowing personal stories from some of the courageous women and men who escaped.
From forced underage marriage and pregnancy to a complete unraveling into an oppressive criminal cult under Warren Jeffs’ rule, the story uncovers extraordinary bravery battling tyrannical control in modern America. Take a look
See www.netflix.com/KeepSweet for more details.
How Can You Not Love ‘She Hulk’?
Looks like Disney+ has another winning Marvel series on its hands. Judging by the trailer below, how could anyone possibly resist She Hulk: Attorney at Law?
Streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning August 17, the new comedy series stars Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who specializes in superhuman-oriented legal cases.
The series follows Jennifer Walters as she navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. The nine-episode series welcomes a host of MCU vets, including Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/the Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong. We are all in already!
You’ll Feel Right at ‘Home’ With This One
Apple TV+ just announced that the Emmy Award-nominated home design docuseries Home has been picked up for a second season and will premiere globally on Friday, June 17. This is one of our favorites.
Each episode unveils the boundary-pushing imagination of the visionaries who dared to dream and build them around the world, including the Netherlands, South Africa, Indonesia, Australia, Mexico, Iceland, and more.
Through these unique stories from the homeowners, their deep intention and unique vision is unveiled in the remarkable homes they’ve created, leaving an indelible impact on those around them.
Take a look:
See All the Nominees for the 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Awards
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) and nonfiction producers’ organization NPACT today unveiled the nominees for the 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Awards, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
The annual event returns to an in-person ceremony and gala this year, taking place on June 12 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Get all the info on the event and the nomoinees here.
Wow! Take a Look at “The Boys” Season 3
The Boys are back in town! Get a taste for what they’re up to in the official season three trailer forPrime Video’s chilling corrupt-superhero series.
One twist in season three is the addition of a new formula that turns anybody into a superhero for 24 hours, giving an opportunity for Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) to actually have a face to face chance against his nemesis, Homelander.
Season 3 premiers sooner than you might realize: Friday, June 3, with additional episodes weekly.
We’ll Always Have ‘South Park’ — Another New Movie!
It’s just a small peek at the. new South Park movie, but it’s better than nothing. South Park, the Streaming Wars is coming to Paramount+ on June 1 in US & Canada. In this one, Cartman locks horns with his mom in a battle of wills while an epic conflict unfolds that threatens South Park’s very existence. Just a reminder that there’s more to Paramount + than Yellowstone.
Return to ‘Westworld’
Is this show still happening? We thought it jumped the shark when even the writers admitted they weren’t quite sure what was going on. But no, HBO has announced a fourth season, and actually, it looks pretty good. It returns for its eight-episode fourth season on Sunday, June 26.
The longline simply states, “A dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth.” That gives them a lot of leeway. But we will have a returning cast including Evan Rachel Wood, Emmy® winner Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan. In addition, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose joins the cast as a recurring guest star. We admit, we will watch.
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Take a look at the new ‘Father of the Bride’
Coming soon to a small screen near you, a new rendition of Father of the Bride, this one about a Miami Cuban family, and starring Gloria Estefan and Andy Garcia.
It will still center on the father of a soon-to-be bride coming to terms with his daughter’s new life, and will be told through the relationships in a big, sprawling Latin family. Adria Arjona, Diego Boneta, Chloe Fineman and Isabela Merced also star.
How will we ever wait until Father of the Bride premieres exclusively on HBO Max on June 16?
Good News for Jack Reacher Fans
Alan Ritchson, the universally adored star of the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher, has just signed a deal to star in three films for the streamer. Of course he’ll have to fit it in between filming the second season of Reacher—the popular series was renewed three days after its Feb. 4 premiere. Reacher is one of Prime Video’s top five most watched series ever both domestically and globally.
If You Like ‘Selling Sunset,’ You’ll Love ‘Selling the OC’
When we heard Selling Sunset creator Jason Oppenheim had opened a brokerage and bought a luxe pad in Orange County, we knew it was just a matter of time before a spin off spun off. Sure enough, Netflix just launched the teaser trailer for Selling the OC on Netflix.
Here’s how Netflix describes it: “Hot new listing! A fresh set of realtors square off, competing to establish themselves at The Oppenheim Group’s second office on the Orange County coast. Will the pressure prove too much for these agents to handle? Selling The OC is coming soon.
Here’s a sneak peek:
