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SpoilerTV Daily Newsreel - 2nd October 2018 *Updated*

Oct 3, 2018

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2nd October 2018

This Is Us - Season 3 - Yetide Badaki to Recur

Yetide Badaki (American Gods) has joined This Is Us in a recurring role. Badaki will play a Nigerian immigrant from William’s (Ron Cephas Jones) past.

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Communal Living Comedy from Brooklyn Nine-Nine Producer Justin Nobel in Development at NBC

Written by Justin Noble (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), the untitled half-hour revolves around seven residents who live in a modern, communal living space modeled after college dorm. They come from all walks of life and all have personal reasons for choosing this alternative living situation. While they start out as strangers they soon become each other’s newest and closest friends through the forced interactions that happen when you’re living in close quarters.




All American - Nkechi Okoro Carroll Tapped as New Showrunner as Creator April Blair Exits

“Nkechi Okoro Carroll has been elevated from co-executive producer to executive producer of All American and will work alongside Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter,” Warner Bros. TV said in a statement to Deadline. “Carroll will now serve as the new showrunner for the series. April Blair has left her position as executive producer/showrunner for personal reasons.”




Lethal Weapon - Episode 3.06 - Paola Lázaro Joins Cast

Lazaro will play Louie “The Gute” Gutierrez, who joins Robbery/Homicide after a year of undercover work to bring down a Mexican cartel. Her partnership with Bailey gets off to a rough start: While Sonya is very no-nonsense, The Gute prefers to act first, think later.




The Act - Calum Worthy to Star in Hulu's True Crime Anthology

Calum Worthy (American Vandal) will play Nick. When Gypsy meets him on a Christian dating website, he seems like the perfect match: A good Catholic boy who wants a big family. But what starts as a sweet love affair quickly turns into something darker.




#MeToo-Themed College Comedy Starring Whitney Cummings from Lee Daniels & Whitney Cummings in Development at Amazon

Co-written by Whitney Cummings and Lee Daniels, the half-hour comedy revolves around the staff of the Ombudsman’s office at a college that navigates PC culture and the #metoo climate. The lead character, played by Cummings, must reconcile the dissonance between different generations of feminism, and the struggle to reconcile our primal desires, and socially constructed identities with current ethical obligations regarding race, class, and gender. Cummings will star in the project per Deadline.




MOVIES: Charlie’s Angels - Noah Centineo Joins Cast

Noah Centineo (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Fosters) will be playing the love interest of one of the Angels.

Elizabeth Banks is directing the reboot and starring as one of the Bosley characters. Patrick Stewart and Djimon Hounsou will play the other two Bosleys. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska will star as the film’s Angels. Jonathan Tucker, Sam Claflin, and Luis Gerardo Mendez round out the cast.

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CBS Producer Brad Kern Fired

"We have ended Brad Kern's role as consulting producer on NCIS: New Orleans and his overall deal with the studio," a spokesperson for CBS Television Studios said in a statement provided exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter. Kern's termination was effective Monday. Representatives for Kern did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

In a December story, multiple NCIS: New Orleans sources said they told CBS HR that Kern harassed and unfairly penalized women, repeatedly bullied a nursing mother and made racially insensitive statements, among other allegations.




On My Block - Season 2 - Jessica Marie Garcia Promoted to Series Regular

Jessica Marie Garcia has been promoted to series regular on the upcoming second season of Netflix's On My Block. Garcia plays Jasmine. She is confident, full of enthusiasm and swagger and never afraid to share her opinion. She embraces who she is and likes the skin she’s in.

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MOVIES: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse - Trailer 2





Constance - Sharon Gless to Star in TNT Pilot

Gless will play Constance’s mother, Raylynn, a tough-as-nails, bitingly witty former beauty queen who does her best to stave off the indignities of age but whose thick makeup and false eyelashes are starting to fail her. Boozy and irreverent, Raylynn is a loving and proud matriarch, despite her deeply complicated relationship with Constance.




Diablero - Teaser Promo





1983 - Teaser Promo





1st October 2018

Body Cam Cop - Procedural from Madam Secretary Producer & Glenn Geller in Development at CBS

Written by David Grae and produced by former CBS Entertainment head Glenn Geller, Body Cam Cop follows a cop when his heroism inadvertently lands him celebrity status after an on-the-job incident goes viral. He and his new partner are then selected to be part of a pilot program that livestreams body cam footage to the public. However, they soon find their lives complicated when the cameras create unintended consequences on and off the force.

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MOVIES: West Side Story - Ansel Elgort to Star as Tony in Steven Spielberg Adaptation

Baby Driver star Ansel Elgort has danced into the role of Tony in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story explores forbidden love, and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Filming is set to begin in the summer of 2019.




Happy - Season 2 - Ann-Margret to Recur; Bryce Lorenzo & Christopher Fitzgerald Returning

Ann-Margret will join Happy! as Bebe Debarge, a former siren of stage and screen.




MOVIES: Malevolent - Trailer feat Florence Pugh





The Protector - Teaser





MOVIES: Rocketman - Trailer feat Taron Egerton





28th September 2018

MOVIES: Sesame Street - Jonathan Krisel to Direct Live-Action Musical Adaptation

Sources tell Variety that “Portlandia” director and co-creator, Jonathan Krisel, is set to helm the live-action “Sesame Street” movie for Warner Bros. The film will be a musical, according to sources.

Shawn Levy is producing with Michael Aguilar. Mike Rosolio penned the first draft, while Chris Galletta wrote the most recent version, which he’s polishing. Sesame Workshop, which holds the rights to the show, will also be involved in the development of the project.

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Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - Musical Dramedy in Development at NBC

EXCLUSIVE: NBC has given a script commitment plus penalty to Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, an hourlong musical dramedy from Jake in Progress creator Austin Winsberg, Paul Feig (Bridesmaids), Eric and Kim Tannenbaum (Two and a Half Men), Universal Music Group and Lionsgate TV.

Written by Winsberg and to be directed by Feig, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, is described tonally as What Women Want meets La La Land. It follows a whip-smart, socially awkward girl in her late 20s who is suddenly given an extraordinary ability to know the deepest desires of the people around her through songs.




Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Signs Three Year Contract Extension

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who has been the steward of the Star Wars universe since 2012, has signed a three-year extension that will keep her with the company through 2021.




MOVIES: Death on the Nile - Gal Gadot to Star in Murder on the Orient Express / Agatha Christie Sequel

EXCLUSIVE: Gal Gadot has been set to star in Death on the Nile, the latest Agatha Christie adaptation set up at 20th Century Fox with Kenneth Branagh directing. The project came together last year as the studio was finding success with its Christie ensemble Murder on the Orient Express.




The Fix - Erik Palladino, Skye P. Marshall & Taylor Kalupa to Recur

Erik Palladino (NCIS: Los Angeles) will play Leo Foster, a deputy at the D.A.’s office.

Skye P. Marshall (Black Lightning) will play Angela Ashley, an ambitious young lawyer who becomes involved in the case.

Taylor Kalupa (Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders) is Jessica Meyer, the murder victim for whom Sevvy is under suspicion.




Generation Gap - Father Daughter Comedy from Me, Myself & I Creator Receives Put Pilot Commitment at CBS

CBS has given a put pilot commitment to Generation Gap, a single-camera comedy from Me, Myself & I creator Dan Kopelman, Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment and Warner Bros. TV.

Written by Kopelman loosely based on personal experience, Generation Gap is about the hell of teenage years, as told from the dueling perspectives of a 16-year-old girl and her father.




MOVIES: Holmes and Watson - Trailer feat Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly





Raven's Home - Episode 2.15 - Raven's Home: Remix (Musical Episode) Promo + Press Release

Thanks to MatMaggi for the heads up.



Source: TVLine

‘Raven’s Home: Remix,’ THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MUSICAL EPISODE of The HIT SERIES ‘RAVEN’S HOME,’ PREMIERES FRIDAY, OCT. 12, ON DISNEY CHANNEL

Actress, singer and series executive producer Raven-Symoné leads the multitalented “Raven’s Home” cast in a dynamic musical episode, “Raven’s Home: Remix,” about self-empowerment and self-expression. Directed by Paul Hoen (“ZOMBIES,” “Camp Rock 2,” “Let it Shine”) and choreographed by Will “WilldaBeast” Adams (“America’s Best Dance Crew,” “Glee”), the episode premieres FRIDAY, OCT. 12 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, in the DisneyNOW app and DisneyVOD. It features eight original songs and dance numbers performed by the cast: Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Jason Maybaum, Sky Katz and Anneliese van der Pol.

In “Raven’s Home: Remix,” Booker sets out to land the starring role in the school’s musical about a boy who loves playing basketball and performing hip-hop. When Raven has a vision of Booker receiving a standing ovation, she’s convinced he’s perfect for the role and encourages him to go for it. However, when Nia discovers the part requires someone who is great at basketball and can rap – two things Tess excels at – she tries to convince Coach Spitz to let Tess audition for the role. When he refuses because Tess is a girl, a determined Nia takes a stand to prove girls can do anything boys can do.

The original songs featured in “Raven’s Home: Remix” were written and produced by The Heavyweights; the GRAMMY® nominated production team composed of Jamie Jones, Jack Kugell and Matt Wong; along with songwriter Hanna Jones. The multi-platinum team has delivered hit songs that have collectively amassed over 35 million units sold, including music featured in “Descendants 2” and Disney’s “ZOMBIES.”

The”Raven’s Home: Remix, The Musical Episode”digital soundtrack features original songs from the episode and will be available for download and at streaming services Oct. 7 (9:00 p.m. PDT) on Walt Disney Records.

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27th September 2018

Like Magic - Workplace Comedy from Superstore Writers in Development at NBC

NBC is developing Like Magic, a workplace comedy from Superstore writers Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu, Forever co-creator Matt Hubbard, Julie Anne Robinson’s CannyLads Productions and Universal TV.

Written by Kyle and Luu, Like Magic is a workplace comedy that follows an optimistic young woman pursuing her dreams in the mysterious world of the Magic Palace.




Trashers - Hockey Team Drama from The Expanse EP in Development at FX

FX has put in development drama Trashers, loosely based on Rich Cohen’s The Atlantic article “The Mobster Who Bought his Son a Hockey Team” from The Expanse executive producer Dan Nowak, Deadline has learned.

Written by Nowak, the potential series Trashers follows a minor league hockey team owned by a small town trash hauler with mob ties.




iZombie - Season 5 - Bryce Hodgson Promoted to Series Regular

Bryce Hodgson, who has recurred since the first season on iZombie, has been promoted to series regular for the fifth and final season of the CW’s comedic drama.

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26 September 2018

New Amsterdam - Margot Bingham to Recur

Margot Bingham (She’s Gotta Have It) cast in recurring role of which is being kept under wraps.

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H-Town - Cop Drama Based on Canadian Series 19-2 in Development at CBS

CBS has put in development H-Town, a drama series from writer Samantha Corbin-Miller (Law & Order: SVU, Conviction), Jeffrey Kramer’s Juniper Place Productions and CBS TV Studios.

Written by Corbin-Miller, H-Town is based on the Echo Media/Sphere Media Plus Canadian cop drama series 19-2. In the U.S. version, when two Houston detectives from opposing sides of a multi-generational family feud are paired as partners, they find themselves surprisingly drawn to each other even as they investigate a case that may have far-reaching ramifications for both their families.

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MOVIES: Creed II - Trailer feat Michael B. Jordan





MOVIES: Charlie's Angels - Jonathan Tucker Joins Reboot

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Tucker has been added to the Elizabeth Banks-directed Charlie’s Angels reboot, which will focus on the next generation of elite crime-fighting detectives. Tucker joins Kristen Stewart, Elizabeth Banks, Naomi Scott, Luis Gerardo Méndez, as well as both Patrick Stewart and Banks playing Bosley characters.

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MOVIES: Hellboy - Reboot Release Date Pushed Back Three Months

Hellboy has been pushed back to April 12, 2019, Summit Entertainment announced Wednesday. It previously had been set to open Jan. 11, 2019. It will now open just one week after fellow superhero movie Shazam! from Warner Bros. and DC.

Hellboy stars David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane and Daniel Dae Kim.




Bosch - Season 5 - Billy Lush & Juliet Landau to Recur

Billy Lush (Kingdom) will play Stones, a tough, cold-blooded criminal, heavily involved in the opioid trade. Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) will play Rita Tedesco, a court reporter living with a secret.

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Patty's Auto - Comedy from The Big C Creator & Elizabeth Banks in Development at FOX

Fox has put in development Patty’s Auto, a multi-camera ensemble comedy from writer The Big C creator Darlene Hunt, Elizabeth Banks & Max Handelman’s Brownstone Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

Written by Hunt, Patty’s Auto is inspired by Patrice Banks’ Girls Auto Clinic, a Pennsylvania-based auto repair shop with all female mechanics. It centers on Patty and the eclectic women who work for her.

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Power - Season 6 - Evan Handler Joins Cast; Mike Dopud & Monique Gabriela Curnen Promoted to Series Regulars

Evan Handler (Californication) will play Jacob Warner, the new U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, there to clean up one too many messes and not built to play nice. Formidable and powerful, he will use the position and authority to challenge those around him to get answers.




25th September 2018

MOVIES: Happy Death Day 2U - Universal Reveals Happy Death Day Sequel Release Date

Universal has set a February 14, 2019 wide release date for Happy Death Day 2U, the title of the sequel to the 2017 horror hit from Blumhouse.

Tree (Jessica Rothe ) will discover that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Suraj Sharma and Sarah Yarkin have joined the cast.




Jack Ryan - Season 2 - Tom Wlaschiha to Recur

Tom Wlaschiha (Game of Thrones) plays Max Schenkel, a mysterious foreign operative who crosses paths with Jack Ryan in South America.

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Father-Son Comedy from The Silberman Brothers in Development at NBC

NBC is developing a father-son autobiographical comedy from Jon and Josh Silberman, Ed Helms, Mike Falbo, Marlon co-creator Chris Moynihan and Universal TV.

Written by the Silberman brothers, the untitled comedy based on Josh Silberman’s life, follows a father and son who find themselves starting their midlife and quarter-life crises the same week and make the decision to “move in together, so they can move on together.”




Happy - Season 2 - Paul Donald Wight II "Big Show" to Recur



Big Show is set to star in a recurring role on the second season of Syfy’s hit show “Happy!” The World’s Largest Athlete has been cast as Big Pink, the cellmate of Ritchie Coaster’s diabolical character, Mr. Blue.

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The InBetween - Justin Cornwell to Star in NBC Drama After Recasting

Justin Cornwell (Training Day) replaces Yusuf Gatewood (The Originals) who played the role in the pilot. The character, originally named Damien Parrish, is now called Damien Asante.

The InBetween centers on  Cassie Bishop (Dyer) who was born with a gift, though she may call it a curse. She can see and communicate with the dead, helping them with their unresolved problems … whether she likes it or not. When her longtime friend Det. Tom Hackett (Paul Blackthorne) and his new partner, former FBI Agent Damien Asante (Cornwell), need help solving a darkly puzzling murder, Cassie agrees to use her abilities.

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CBS Extends Deal with The Good Wife Creators Robert and Michelle King; Evil - Science Meets Religion Drama in Development at CBS

CBS TELEVISION STUDIOS EXTENDS OVERALL DEAL WITH ROBERT AND MICHELLE KING FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS

Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award-nominated writer/producers Robert and Michelle King, co-creators of THE GOOD FIGHT as well as the previous CBS hit “The Good Wife,” have renewed their overall production pact through their King Size Productions banner with CBS Television Studios for an additional three years. Under the agreement, CBS will have exclusive rights to produce television content created and developed by the Kings across all platforms. Liz Glotzer serves as president of King Size Productions and will executive produce all of their upcoming series.

The Kings, who have been at CBS Television Studios since 2009, will continue to guide the highly successful THE GOOD FIGHT, a series that helped launch the growing CBS All Access streaming service. King Size’s newest production is YOUR HONOR, written and executive produced by Peter Moffat, and has already been picked up to series by SHOWTIME. They also have EVIL in development for CBS. A series about the battle between science and religion, EVIL focuses on a skeptical female clinical psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a blue-collar contractor as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possession and other extraordinary occurrences to see if there’s a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work. Additionally, they are developing GIRLS WITH GUNS, also written by the Kings, for CBS All Access in association with Scott Free Productions.

“Robert and Michelle are two of the finest persons I have ever had the privilege of working with,” said David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios. “Their brilliant writing and ability to create distinctive, successful television is only surpassed by their quality as people. Everyone at CBS TV Studios is thrilled and very proud to be working with them, Liz and their team for many more years.”

“We couldn’t be more delighted to continue our relationship with the fantastic people at CBS Studios,” said Robert and Michelle. “David Stapf has assembled a team of some of the smartest, most thoughtful and supportive executives in the business. Working with them is a dream.”

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Girls With Guns - Supernatural Military Drama Set in Israel from The Good Wife Creators in Development at CBS All Access

Girls With Guns was originally set up at Showtime six years ago, It has undergone some changes in its new incarnation at CBS All Access. The drama is about an American girl whose family moves to the one place in the world where women are drafted into the military – Israel. She is stationed at the border where she stats seeing things that venture into the supernatural.

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