SpongeBob SquarePants - Re-Release This Spring for 'The First 100 Episodes (Seasons 1-5)' 14-DVD set is back, in the same package art, but at half the list price!
Posted by David Lambert	3/31/2017
In 2009, Nickelodeon released SpongeBob SquarePants - The First 100 Episodes on DVD...a 14-disc set with the first 5 seasons of the show on it!. That item went for $99.99 SRP at the time, but it's been out of print for a while (and sometimes sells for much more than that in the after-market circuit, as a collectible). Now Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Media Distribution have announced that they are bringing this item back to market on May 23rd. Same content on the same 14 discs, same box art....almost the same everything. Well, except the price. The cost is now $49.99 SRP. But for that price it still "Includes (the) 44 minute documentary Squareroots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants! "Squareroots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants" contains scenes and language of a mature nature. Viewer discretion is advised."

Hotel - 'The Complete Collection' Re-Release...At a Fraction of the Price! VEI tells us it includes all the same content from the original 2015 DVD set
Posted by David Lambert	3/31/2017
Here's something we've missed...for months now, apparently! But let's set up this write-up with a bit of an explanation, starting farther back than that. You see, back in October 2015, VEI released Hotel - The Complete Collection on DVD. It was a 29-disc set originally priced at $249.98 SRP, saying on the cover that it "includes all 114 episodes"...we're told that this was IN ADDITION TO the inclusion of the pilot telefilm. These days that set sells for about 60 bucks. Now we get to what happened a few months ago. VEI quietly released a new edition of Hotel - The Complete Collection on DVD. It's been available since last December 9th, and at a MUCH lower price! You can buy it from Amazon.com or from VEI's online store for roughly $30, after discount, and it's available to own right away. Now for the question that the package art, shown below, brings up: on the front cover, it says THIS time that the set "includes all 115 episodes." Wait, what? Why the different count? Where did the extra episode come from? We checked with VEI, and we're grateful to them for clearing up the mystery: the "115th" episode is the pilot telefilm, this time included in the count mentioned on the package cover. Our contact at VEI was extremely clear on this point: "Both products have the same content." So, if you own the previous set, you're not missing anything from it. But if you never got the original release, now's the chance to get it at a low cost. Our thanks to reader Tim Gouge for being the first to email us about this issue. Our further thanks to VEI for responding so quickly to our inquiry. Here's the new package art...if you don't own this yet, it's a heckuva great deal for such a large collection!

"Star Trek: Discovery" Recruits Rainn Wilson

"Star Trek: Discovery" Recruits Rainn Wilson
He's set as "Harry Mudd," the charismatic conman and intergalactic criminal first introduced in the original "Star Trek" television series.

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[via press release from CBS]

    

"STAR TREK: DISCOVERY" RECRUITS RAINN WILSON
Studio City, CA -- Rainn Wilson is set to appear in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY as "Harry Mudd," the charismatic conman and intergalactic criminal first introduced in the original Star Trek television series. The Emmy nominated actor's credits include "The Office," and the films "Super" and "Meg," opposite Jason Statham, a pre-historic shark tale.

Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered with STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The series will premiere on the CBS Television Network with all subsequent episodes available on CBS All Access, the Network's digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service, and will be distributed concurrently by CBS Studios International on Netflix in 188 countries and in Canada on Bell Media's Space channel and OTT service CraveTV.

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Alex Kurtzman's Secret Hideout, Bryan Fuller's Living Dead Guy Productions and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Bryan Fuller, Heather Kadin, Gretchen J. Berg & Aaron Harberts, Akiva Goldsman, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers.

CBS All Access is the CBS Television Network's digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service. In addition to its upcoming original series, CBS All Access gives CBS fans the ability to watch more than 8,500 episodes on demand - spanning current shows from primetime, daytime and late night, as well as past seasons of select series and classic TV hits. CBS All Access is currently available online at CBS.com, on mobile devices via the CBS App for iOS, Android and Windows 10, and on Roku Players, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Fire TV.

To sign up for CBS All Access, please visit: www.CBS.com/allaccess

Get Up Close and Personal with Some of Africa's Most Iconic Predators in "Africa's Hunters"

Get Up Close and Personal with Some of Africa's Most Iconic Predators in "Africa's Hunters"
New episodes will premiere on Smithsonian Earth each Friday, starting today, March 31.

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[via press release from Smithsonian Channel]

    

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH SOME OF AFRICA'S MOST ICONIC PREDATORS IN
"AFRICA'S HUNTERS"
UNPRECEDENTED MILITARY-GRADE NIGHTVISION FILMING BRINGS VIEWERS INSIDE THE SECRET NOCTURNAL WORLD OF AFRICA'S MOST PROFICIENT HUNTERS
NOW STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON SMITHSONIAN EARTH

NEW YORK - March 31, 2017 - In Zambia's Luangwa Valley, lions, leopards and hyenas roam the national park's vast untouched wilderness, living in constant competition for their next meal. Smithsonian Earth invites viewers into this world-renowned wildlife haven to witness the around-the-clock challenges for survival of some of Africa's fiercest predators - often manifesting into stolen kills, intimidation and even cub snatching. The series, shot in 4K, goes beyond the kills, offering an extraordinary glimpse into the family dramas of these wild animals as they build allegiances, fight for family, suffer the loss of offspring and search for mates. New episodes of AFRICA'S HUNTERS will premiere on Smithsonian Earth each Friday, starting today, March 31. Smithsonian Earth is available on Apple(R), Roku(R), Amazon, and at SmithsonianEarthTV.com.

Using rare state-of-the-art, military-grade thermal cameras, AFRICA'S HUNTERS tracks every movement of wildlife in Luangwa National Park, through the long, harsh dry seasons, when prey are easy pickings, and the washed-out wet seasons that blanket the valley in green. This is a predator's world, home to multiple prides of rival lions and the highest density of leopards in the world. Stationed on location for two years, using cameras equipped with long lenses and no lights, the team is able to virtually go unnoticed, giving viewers an authentic look into the natural activities of Africa's iconic predators. These practiced hunters are filmed 24/7 as they search for their next meal and struggle to raise their young. New technology allows the filmmakers to document rarely seen behaviors as the carnivores stalk their prey, fight for their territory and intimidate their rivals in the battleground that is Luangwa Valley.

The premiere episode, AFRICA'S HUNTERS: THE HUNGRY LEOPARD, follows the journey of Kamuti who, at 13, is one of the oldest leopards in Africa. Old age brings many challenges, including hunting antelope and keeping a watchful eye on the lion pride nearby. With new technology and producers camped in close proximity for months at a time, the veil is lifted on the secret world of this enigmatic nocturnal predator for the first time, highlighting her search for prey and her powers of protection. The episode will stream for free online at https://smithsonianearthtv.com/programs/africas-hunters/.

Subsequent episodes of AFRICA'S HUNTERS are:
A LEOPARD'S LAST STAND Premieres Friday, April 7 For 10 years, Kamuti the leopard has reigned supreme over her corner of Zambia's Luangwa Valley. She's defended her territory, hunted antelope for food, and even kept the nearby pride of lions at bay, but a younger leopard is determined to replace her. Can she survive one more challenge, or will this be her last stand?

BOUND BY BLOOD Premieres Friday, April 14 Three powerful and aggressive lions have their sights set on the Nsefu pride. They intend to oust the males, kill the cubs and take over the females. If the pride has any chance of staying together and saving its cubs from certain death, it will have to rely on the ancient bonds: family and blood.

THE MISFIT Premieres Friday, April 21 A 3-month old lion cub becomes separated from his pride and has to face the nighttime terrors of the African bush alone. From cub-hungry predators and dehydration, to rival lions instinctively primed to kill, can this intrepid little misfit find his way back to safety?

TEENAGE PRIDE Premieres Friday, April 28 The Nsefu pride of Zambia is in an enviable position: new cubs, the best territory on the Luangwa River and strong males to protect them. But as the cubs grow into teenagers, the stakes are raised as they begin to learn their roles - where every mistake can threaten the very existence of their family.

SURVIVORS OF THE PLAINS Premieres Friday, May 5 In hyena society, the females call the shots, and they're the ones charged with making difficult decisions. When drought pushes a spotted hyena clan to the brink of starvation, the matriarch has a call to make. Should the clan stay near the den and wait for rain, or set out in search of a nourishing kill?

AFRICA'S HUNTERS is executive produced by James Smith and Martha Holmes of Plimsoll Productions. Tria Thalman and David Royle serve as executive producers for Smithsonian Earth.
Smithsonian Earth is a subscription streaming video service specializing in original nature and wildlife programming shot in stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution that's available through Apple(R), Roku(R), Amazon, and at SmithsonianEarthTV.com.

Smithsonian Networks(TM) is a joint venture between Showtime Networks Inc. and the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Networks operates Smithsonian Earth, through SN Digital LLC. Smithsonian Networks also operates Smithsonian Channel, the place for awe-inspiring stories, powerful documentaries and amazing entertainment across multiple platforms. To learn more, go to www.smithsonianchannel.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Hulu Launches Hu, The Fastest Way to Watch Your Favorite Shows

Hulu Launches Hu, The Fastest Way to Watch Your Favorite Shows
Hu is a brand new, groundbreaking service that offers TV fans the fastest way to watch episodes of their favorite shows - all in eight seconds or less.

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[via press release from Hulu] HULU LAUNCHES HU, THE FASTEST WAY TO WATCH YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS
New Service Allows Viewers to Stream Entire Seasons of Popular TV Shows in Under Five Minutes

SANTA MONICA, CA [March 31, 2017] Today Hulu is pleased to announce the launch of Hu, a brand new, groundbreaking service that offers TV fans the fastest way to watch episodes of their favorite shows -- all in eight seconds or less. Drawing from its vast trove of viewing data, the company has developed a patented formula to condense the most popular TV content of all time into bite-sized episodes that are perfect for today's busy, modern lifestyles.

TV fans who wish they'd watched every episode of hits like Seinfeld, but did not have the time or attention span to make it through, can now binge watch some of the greatest series of all time in only minutes on Hu. The new service gives viewers the opportunity to catch up on series, end spoiler alerts and join in on the conversation, without spending the hundreds of hours it takes to stay in-the-know. Episodes of hit, critically acclaimed series including Seinfeld, Empire, The Mindy Project, Shut Eye and The Path are all now available to stream in eight seconds or less on Hu by visiting: www.hulu.com/hu

The launch of Hu marks a revolution for the golden age of television. Hulu's team of engineers developed the new service based on recent scientific research that proves that there is too much TV these days, and people generally lose concentration after eight seconds - just like goldfish.
"Until now, I've found completing a full episode of Seinfeld a bit taxing. With Hu, I was able to watch the entire season during my morning coffee --- just in time to join the fun at the watercooler," said Jessica T., Hulu Viewer, age 24.

Since its launch in 2008, Hulu has been at the forefront of entertainment and technology. As the only streaming service that streams hundreds of thousands of hours of current season content, full libraries of hit series, films and original programming, Hulu has been a leading driver of innovation in the industry. After offering viewers with endless entertainment capabilities, the launch of Hu marks a yet another milestone in the company's mission to redefine television by offering micro content, at a massive scale.

Hu is available to access now directly from the Hulu platform with your Hulu subscription. All series within Hu stream commercial-free, in eight seconds or less.

ABOUT HULU
Hulu is a premium streaming television destination that offers hundreds of thousands of hours of the best of current season programming, premium original content, films and full seasons of hit series to subscribers with limited commercials for $7.99 per month and commercial free for $11.99 per month. Hulu is the only subscription streaming service that offers current season content from the largest U.S. broadcast networks, as well as acclaimed Hulu Originals including The Mindy Project, The Path, 11.22.63, Difficult People, the Golden Globe(R) nominated comedy series Casual, and the upcoming The Handmaid's Tale, Future Man and The Looming Tower. Since its launch in 2008, Hulu has been at the forefront of entertainment and technology and continues to redefine TV by connecting viewers with the stories they love.

Amazon Greenlights Season Two of Emmy-nominated Original Series "All or Nothing" for Amazon Prime Video, Featuring the Return of the NFL's Rams to Los Angeles

Amazon Greenlights Season Two of Emmy-nominated Original Series "All or Nothing" for Amazon Prime Video, Featuring the Return of the NFL's Rams to Los Angeles
Customers will get to see the Rams' entire 2016 season, which began with their relocation back to Los Angeles and culminated with the hiring of a new head coach and preparations for the 2017 season.

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[via press release from Amazon]

    

Amazon Greenlights Season Two of Emmy-nominated Original Series "All or Nothing" for Amazon Prime Video, Featuring the Return of the NFL's Rams to Los Angeles
Yesterday season one was nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary category

To relive the drama of season one with the Arizona Cardinals, customers can now watch 28 exclusive behind-the-scenes clips via the X-Ray feature

SEATTLE - Mar. 31, 2017 - (NASDAQ: AMZN) - Amazon today announced it has greenlit season two of the Emmy-nominated All or Nothing, an Amazon Original Series produced by NFL Films. This season of All or Nothing will give Amazon Prime members access to an NFL season unlike any that's been captured on screen. Customers will get to see the Rams' entire 2016 season, which began with their relocation back to Los Angeles and culminated with the hiring of a new head coach and preparations for the 2017 season.

Prime members will be able to stream All or Nothing: A Season with the Los Angeles Rams exclusively via the Amazon Prime Video app for TVs, connected devices including Fire TV, mobile devices and online at amazon.com/allornothing. Members can also download the series to mobile devices for offline viewing at no additional cost to their membership. All or Nothing: A Season with the Los Angeles Rams will also be available to Prime members in Austria, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico and the UK.

"All or Nothing brings Amazon Prime members a deep dive into the lives of professional athletes," said Conrad Riggs, Head of Unscripted, Amazon Originals. "We are excited to highlight the LA Rams in season two, a team with a compelling story of relocation, rebuilding and reuniting with the city they once again call home."

"NFL Films proved again that they're the best in the business with the groundbreaking new franchise, All or Nothing, whose inaugural season profiling the 2015 Arizona Cardinals was the highest-rated original series ever on Amazon Prime Video," said Jordan Levin, Chief Content Officer, NFL Media. "Chronicling the return of the Rams to Los Angeles provides an unbelievably unique backdrop to season two and one which provides NFL fans and viewers around the world rare insight into a team overcoming an extraordinary set of circumstances to build their future."

"Since bringing pro football back to the Los Angeles region last year after a 21-year absence, we have been committed to giving NFL fans an up-close view of our journey," said Rams EVP of Football Operations and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff. "We are pleased that NFL Films captured this important chapter in the NFL's history and are looking forward to working with Amazon to bring this behind-the-scenes look at our team to their customers."

The first season of All or Nothing, which followed the Arizona Cardinals throughout the 2015 season, currently has an average customer rating of 4.8, with 89% 5 star reviews, making it the highest-rated non-kids Amazon Original Series on Prime Video. Customers can now watch 28 exclusive behind-the-scenes clips from season one by accessing the X-Ray feature on Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Fire tablets and +3P Android mobile devices.

Produced by NFL Films, All or Nothing: A Season with the Los Angeles Rams is executive produced by Ross Ketover (Hard Knocks, Inside the NFL), and Pat Kelleher (Hard Knocks, 30 for 30 - Four Falls of Buffalo). The showrunner is Keith Cossrow (A Football Life). Directors are Shannon Furman and Pat Harris. Supervising producer is Bennett Viseltear and senior producer is Nick Mascolo.

Below are customer quotes from season one of All or Nothing:
· "Hands DOWN... The BEST Football documentary I've ever seen."
· "Must See TV for Football Fans"
· "AWESOME! Whether you're a fan of the Cardinals or just the NFL in general, this documentary series is awesome!"
Below are media quotes:
· "It's a tour de force of reality television and newly-broached ground." - CBS Sports, Will Brinson
· "The football scenes in this series are enthralling." - The Ringer, Robert Mays
· "'All or Nothing' is a solid reminder of what makes football so great and why this sport is America's favorite pastime." - Zap2It.com, Emily Bicks

Customers who are not already Prime members can sign up for a free trial at www.amazon.com/prime. For a list of all Amazon Video compatible devices, visit www.amazon.com/howtostream.

About Amazon Video
Amazon Video is a premium on-demand entertainment service that offers customers the greatest choice in what to watch, and how to watch it. Amazon Video is the only service that provides all of the following:

· Prime Video: Thousands of movies and TV shows, including popular licensed content plus critically-acclaimed and award-winning Amazon Original Series and Movies from Amazon Studios like Transparent, The Man in the High Castle, Love & Friendship and kids series Tumble Leaf, available for unlimited streaming as part of an Amazon Prime membership. Prime Video is also now available to customers in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe at www.primevideo.com.

· Amazon Channels: Over 100 video subscriptions to networks like HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, PBS KIDS, Acorn TV and more, available to Amazon Prime members as add-ons to their membership - to view the full list of channels available, visit www.amazon.com/channels
· Rent or Own: Hundreds of thousands of titles, including new-release movies and current TV shows available for on-demand rental or purchase for all Amazon customers

· Instant Access: Instantly watch anytime, anywhere through the Amazon Video app on TVs, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire tablets, or online. For a list of all compatible devices visit www.amazon.com/howtostream

· Premium Features: Top features like 4K Ultra HD, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and mobile downloads for offline viewing of select content

In addition to Prime Video, the Prime membership includes unlimited fast free shipping options across all categories available on Amazon, more than two million songs and thousands of playlists and stations with Prime Music, secure photo storage with Prime Photos, unlimited reading with Prime Reading, unlimited access to a digital audiobook catalogue with Audible Channels for Prime, a rotating selection of free digital games and in-game loot with Twitch Prime, early access to select Lightning Deals, exclusive access and discounts to select items, and more. To sign-up for Prime or to find out more visit: www.amazon.com/prime.

About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about.

About NFL Films
NFL Films, the most honored filmmaker in sports television history with 123 Sports Emmy Awards - remains a gold standard in sports television, providing unprecedented access to and legendary storytelling about the sport of professional football. With more than 100 million feet of film in its library, NFL Films is the historical backbone of NFL Network and a key supplier of the network's programming, including the three-time Emmy-nominated series A Football Life, offering untold stories into the lives of some of the NFL's most recognizable icons, and The Timeline, chronicling seminal moments that formed the NFL's storied past, shape the present and, in some cases, set the stage for the future. NFL Films is a part of NFL Media, the owned and operated media division of the National Football League which is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

About the Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams - Los Angeles' original professional sports team - stand as one of the oldest franchises in the National Football League and since its founding in 1937, have garnered three World Championships and sent 30 of its members to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a professional sports team, the organization is committed to being a valuable civic partner and serving the greater Los Angeles area 365 days a year. For more information visit www.therams.com and follow the Rams on Facebook and Twitter, @RamsNFL.

Casting Announced for Epic New Event Drama "Troy: Fall of a City"

Casting Announced for Epic New Event Drama "Troy: Fall of a City"
David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Jonas Armstrong, Joseph Mawle, Tom Weston-Jones, David Gyasi, Johnny Harris, and Chloe Pirrie will star in Netflix's eight-part retelling of the fall of Troy.

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Casting announced for epic new event drama Troy: Fall Of A City
David Threlfall, Frances O'Connor, Jonas Armstrong, Joseph Mawle, Tom Weston-Jones, David Gyasi, Johnny Harris, and Chloe Pirrie will star in David Farr's (The Night Manager) visceral eight-part retelling of the fall of Troy.

Louis Hunter (The Fosters, Jack Goes Home) and Bella Dayne (Guerrilla, Humans) will star as Paris and Helen, the two lovers whose passionate affair plunges Greece and Troy into war, threatening to bring both empires to their knees. David Threlfall (Shameless, Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This) plays Paris' father, King Priam of Troy, alongside Frances O'Connor (The Missing, Mr Selfridge) as Hecuba, Queen of Troy, and Tom Weston-Jones (Dickensian, Copper) as their eldest son Hector.

They are joined by a cast including Joseph Mawle (Game Of Thrones, Ripper Street) as Odysseus, Chloe Pirrie (To Walk Invisible, War & Peace) as Andromache, Johnny Harris (This Is England 86-90, Jawbone) as Agamemnon, David Gyasi (Man In An Orange Shirt, Interstellar) as Achilles, and Jonas Armstrong (Dark Angel, Ripper Street) as Menelaos, the King of Sparta whose marriage to Helen is destroyed when Paris arrives in his city.

Further casting includes Alfred Enoch (How To Get Away With Murder, Harry Potter) as the Trojan general Aeneas, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Luther, The Detectorists) as Priam and Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra.

An epic tale of mortals and gods, David Farr's psychologically rich and sweeping narrative goes back to the story's origins: to the judgement of Paris, his scandalous love affair with Helen, and the ill-starred prophecy surrounding his birth.

Told from the perspective of the Trojan royal family at the heart of the siege, Troy: Fall Of A City is a rich story of love, intrigue, betrayal and belonging. Combining thrilling adventure with heart-breaking intimacy, it conveys the big themes of human existence and identity; of people battling to retain their sense of humanity and compassion amid the devastation and destruction of war.
Piers Wenger, Controller BBC Drama Commissioning, says: "We now have the perfect cast to bring David Farr's extraordinary scripts to life, including, in Louis Hunter and Bella Dayne, two of the most exciting upcoming actors cast as two of mythology's most iconic figures. Troy: Fall Of A City will be like nothing broadcast before; a 3,000 year old tale crafted on a huge scale, ready to enthral and capture the imaginations of BBC One viewers as if it were being told for the very first time."
David Farr says: "I'm delighted we've assembled such a high-quality ensemble cast, mixing some exciting new faces with experienced actors whom I have long coveted and admired. The story we're telling has an epic and political sweep but is also deeply human and intimate. I look forward to seeing these actors take you on the journey."

Derek Wax, Executive Producer for Wild Mercury, adds: "These myths may be 3,000 years old but they still have an elemental grip on our imagination, resonating through history as current conflicts bring Homer closer to us than ever. I am thrilled that David Farr's wonderful scripts have attracted such a brilliant cast, breathing new life into these characters, finding the human intimacy within the epic sweep. Wild Mercury is thrilled to have the creative support of the BBC and Netflix, both true champions of this project, and the prospect of working together to deliver a drama of genuine scale and originality to the screen is enormously exciting."

Produced by Wild Mercury in association with Kudos for BBC One and Netflix, the series will be Executive Produced by Derek Wax (Capital, Humans) and David Farr for Wild Mercury, and Christopher Aird (Clique, Call The Midwife) for the BBC. It is written by David Farr, Nancy Harris (Our New Girl, Good Karma Hospital), Mika Watkins (Lucky Man, Dixi), and Joe Barton (Humans, Our World War), and will be directed by Owen Harris (Kill Your Friends, Black Mirror) and Mark Brozel (Humans, Dickensian), and produced by Barney Reisz (Black Mirror, Elizabeth I).
Troy: Fall Of A City is filming on location in Cape Town and will premiere in the UK on BBC One and globally outside of the UK on Netflix. The 8x60' series was commissioned for the BBC by Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content, and commissioned as a co-production for Netflix by Elizabeth Bradley and Alex Sapot. International distribution will be handled by Endemol Shine International.

Teletubbies - Eh-Oh! It's the '20th Anniversary: The Best of the Best Classic Episodes' Late May 3-DVD release with Tinky Winky., Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po...and the Noo-noo, the Sun Baby and the Voice Trumpets!
Posted by David Lambert	3/31/2017
Here's something you probably didn't expect us to post news about. But you know what? Kids who watched this when it was a hot sensation in the mid-to-late 90s are all grown up now, and may be parent themselves, and if you're among that number then perhaps you want to share this with your own kids. Right? And normally we wouldn't cover stuff for the youngest of kids...because let's face it, most of those are impulse items, bought without any prior planning. But we'll make an exception here, because of the nature of what this item is about. While we haven't seen an official studio announcement for this yet, Amazon.com has added a pre-order listing for a May 23rd release of "Teletubbies - 20th Anniversary: The Best of the Best Classic Episodes." Amazon shows this will be a 3-DVD set priced at just $14.99 SRP. You'll get the very best episodes, with the most classic scenarios featuring Tinky Winky., Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po. There's no box art shown yet, but stay tuned and we'll try to bring that to you, once it's available.

National Geographic Documentary Films and Academy Award-Winning Directors Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin Mark the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots with the Powerful New Film "LA 92"

National Geographic Documentary Films and Academy Award-Winning Directors Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin Mark the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots with the Powerful New Film "LA 92"
The film premieres at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, April 21 followed by a broadcast debut on National Geographic Channel.

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[via press release from National Geographic Channel]

    

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTORS DAN LINDSAY AND TJ MARTIN MARK THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOS ANGELES RIOTS WITH THE POWERFUL NEW FILM "LA 92"

Produced by two-time Academy Award(R) winner Simon Chinn and Emmy(R) award winner Jonathan Chinn, with original music by acclaimed composers Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans
Using only archival material drawn from more than 1,000 hours of powerful footage, LA 92 reconstructs the tumultuous days that changed America

LA 92 premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, followed by a multicity tour, theatrical release in New York and Los Angeles and broadcast debut on National Geographic
(WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 30, 2017) - Ferguson. Baltimore. Sanford. The Los Angeles riots may have taken place a quarter century ago but the nation continues to find itself in a cycle of heated discussion over racial oppression, police brutality and socioeconomic inequality.

Now, after 25 years, National Geographic Documentary Films presents LA 92, a riveting look back at the controversial Rodney King trial and subsequent protests, violence and looting of the city. Viewed from a multitude of vantage points through visceral and rarely seen archival footage, the film brings a fresh perspective to a pivotal moment that reverberates to this day. Produced by Lightbox's two-time Academy Award winner Simon Chinn ("Man on Wire") and Emmy winner Jonathan Chinn ("American High") with Academy Award-winning directors Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin ("Undefeated"), and featuring original music from Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans ("OA," "Enemy"), LA 92 premieres at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, April 21.
"Race relations is America's Achilles' heel," said Lightbox producers Jonathan Chinn and Simon Chinn. "The production of this film might mark the 25th anniversary of this seminal uprising, but these kinds of events still recur, and we are still dealing with their root causes. Our goal with LA 92 is to reframe the story of this tragedy for a modern audience, and we hope it will encourage reflection and debate as we wrestle with these very real conflicts that continue to plague America's cities."
Following the premiere at Tribeca, the film will complete a multicity screening tour including Baltimore; Charlotte; St. Louis; Washington, D.C.; and Atlanta. Additionally, a limited theatrical release in New York and Los Angeles begins Friday, April 28, and LA 92 makes its television broadcast debut on National Geographic on Sunday, April 30, at 9/8c and will also air globally in 171 countries and 45 languages. Furthering the national conversation, National Geographic has also partnered with Picture Motion to provide free screenings of the film to colleges and universities nationwide and has developed a robust free discussion guide to accompany the film. For more information, visit natgeotvpressroom.com.

Using no narration or talking head interviews, the filmmakers decided to take a bold approach: to reconstruct the tumultuous events that unfolded in 1992 by exclusively using archival footage and photographs. Culling thousands of hours of visceral broadcast news footage, radio reports, police files and personal home videos - some of which have never been broadcast - the filmmakers tell the story through a variety of different points of view and perspectives and set it all to a rich orchestral score composed by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans.

"We come from a cinema verite background and as such, we are always striving to find ways to let the footage speak for itself," said Martin and Lindsay, who also edited the film. "Our intent was to fully immerse viewers in a raw and unfiltered experience in order to challenge their understanding of the civil unrest, both emotionally and intellectually."

The filmmakers sourced an intricate network of citizen journalists with boots on the ground during the civil disturbance to bring authenticity to the film. The film features never-before-seen and rarely used footage from the Los Angeles First AME Church, which supported many victims of the violence; materials from the Los Angeles police and fire departments; and video from contemporaneous news broadcasts from LA-based Korean-language television stations. LA 92 takes viewers out of the prism of their own cultural, racial and political perspectives and allows them to see the events of 1992 in a new light.

The film captures the shock, disappointment and fury felt by many Angelenos, particularly those in the African-American community, following the outcomes of two back-to-back, highly publicized trials. In November 1991, a Korean convenience store owner who was convicted of fatally shooting African-American teenager Latasha Harlins was given no jail time by a white Los Angeles judge. Six months later, four police officers caught on videotape brutally beating unarmed black motorist Rodney King were acquitted of assault by a predominantly white Simi Valley jury.

The King verdict sparked a wave of violent protests, looting and arson that lasted several days and left more than 50 people dead, thousands injured and large swaths of Los Angeles - including many Korean-American-owned businesses - in ruins. In the case of the King beating, it was the first time the kind of abuse many had witnessed or experienced at the hands of LAPD officers was recorded and broadcast for the world to see, leaving some with the sense that if justice did not prevail despite such graphic evidence, it never would.

For more information, visit natgeotv.com/la92
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRESENTS A LIGHTBOX PRODUCTION
LA 92
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY DANNY BENSI & SAUNDER JURRIAANS
EDITED BY TJ MARTIN
EDITED BY SCOTT STEVENSON DAN LINDSAY
CO-PRODUCER BEN PINER PRODUCER SARAH GIBSON
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS FOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
MATT RENNER TIM PASTORE
PRODUCED BY JONATHAN CHINN & SIMON CHINN
DIRECTED BY DAN LINDSAY & TJ MARTIN
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About National Geographic Documentary Films
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About Lightbox
Headquartered in London and Los Angeles, Lightbox is a multinational media company focused on creating high-quality nonfiction programming for film, television and digital platforms, founded by Academy Award- and Emmy-winning producers and cousins Simon Chinn and Jonathan Chinn. Simon Chinn is one of the world's most successful feature documentary producers with two Academy Award-winning documentaries, "Man on Wire" and "Searching for Sugar Man," to his credit. Before co-founding Lightbox, Jonathan Chinn was one of the most respected nonfiction television showrunners in the U.S., with an Emmy for "American High" (Fox/PBS) and the Television Academy's prestigious Honors Award for "30 Days" (FX), which went on to become FX's highest rated unscripted series. Since its founding in 2014, Lightbox has produced many notable projects including documentary films "Atari: Game Over" and "The Thread," which compose a two-part documentary series for Xbox Entertainment Studios about the digital revolution; an ESPN "30 for 30" film about the 2006 Duke lacrosse scandal titled "Fantastic Lies"; as well as several series for both the U.K. and U.S. markets, such as "The Traffickers" for Fusion, "Inside British Vogue" for BBC, "The Runner-Up" for Esquire and the groundbreaking series "Captive" for Netflix. Slated for release in 2018, is the first-ever authorized feature documentary about legendary pop icon Whitney Houston.

Adult Swim Greenlights Two Action-Packed New Animated Series - "Apollo Gauntlet" and "Hot Streets" to Debut in 2017

Adult Swim Greenlights Two Action-Packed New Animated Series - "Apollo Gauntlet" and "Hot Streets" to Debut in 2017
These two new series continue the network's commitment to producing new and innovative programming for its fans.

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[via press release from Adult Swim]

    

Adult Swim Greenlights Two Action-Packed New Animated Series - "Apollo Gauntlet" and "Hot Streets" to Debut in 2017

March 30, 2017 - Adult Swim, who continues to dominate the ratings and remains the #1 in basic cable with millennials for more than a decade, announces two action-packed new animated series that will premiere later this year, with Apollo Gauntlet out this summer, followed by Hot Streets in the fall. These two new series continue the network's commitment to producing new and innovative programming for its fans.

Both series are produced by two dynamic studios. Hot Streets hails from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the team behind Robot Chicken, while Apollo Gauntlet, comes from MONDO's animation studio, Six Point Harness, and Mosaic.
Independent Canadian animator, Myles Langlois, brings an 80s Saturday morning cartoon vibe with Apollo Gauntlet. And first-time animated series creator, Brian Wysol (writer on Rick and Morty and Robot Chicken) brings Hot Streets to screen.
 
Apollo Gauntlet
On Earth, Paul Cassidy is just another cop, but when the evil Dr. Benign transports him to another world, he becomes a new kind of hero. With the help of a magical suit and a set of talking gauntlets, he's able to fight crime exactly the way he wants...and he'll do it as APOLLO GAUNTLET! Set in a futuristic medieval society, the quarter-hour animated adventure comedy series is created by Myles Langlois and is produced by MONDO's animation studio, Six Point Harness, and Mosaic.

Hot Streets
FBI Agent Mark Branski, his partner, his niece, and her dog, investigate supernatural phenomena. The quarter-hour animated science fiction adventure series is created by Brian Wysol (Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken). Seth Green, Matt Senreich, John Harvatine IV, and Eric Towner (Robot Chicken), Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty) and Wysol are serving as executive producers. Produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.

The Art of More - Release Date, Pricing, and Cover Art for 'Season 2' DVDs Coming as a manufacture-on-demand title in mid-April
Posted by David Lambert	3/31/2017
Ten days ago we reported that The Art of More - Season 2 was in-the-works for DVD...but we didn't have a date, price or cover art for the title. Now Amazon's CreateSpace MOD program have listed this item to be available starting April 18th, for the $35.99 SRP we suspected the other week would be the price point. Here's the front of the box, and an Amazon pre-order button link:

The 100 - Release Date, Cover Art Spotted for 'The Complete 4th Season' Not officially announced by Warner just yet, but Amazon says to expect it in July
Posted by David Lambert	3/30/2017
The fight to survive has torn The 100 apart, turned them against each other, and taken the lives of their closest friends. Last season, our heroes found themselves at the epicenter of both the Grounder world and the struggle for Arkadia's soul. Despite their best efforts, war appeared unavoidable, until a new, even more dangerous threat - one that had been quietly rising all along - exploded to the surface: ALIE, the A.I. that ended the world, offered relief from pain and eternal life in the "City of Light." But as her ranks grew, it quickly became clear that she was building an army dedicated to controlling all sentient life on Earth. This was no longer a battle between warring factions; it was a fight for humanity itself. Now, a hard truth lands on the shoulders of those who remain. Will they go quietly into the night, or will they find hope and faith in each other, as they face their darkest chapter yet? It hasn't been announced by Warner Home Video so far, but a new listing has been added at Amazon.com for The 100 - The Complete 4th Season on DVD. The entry isn't accepting pre-orders right now, but if you scroll down to the "product details" section of Amazon's entry you'll see it provides a release date of July 18th. It also has the item description, quoted above, and an early look at the cover art, seen below (may not be finalized yet, and could be subject to change). Stay tuned for updates, as future developments occur!

Seeso Unveils Summer 2017 Programming Slate

Seeso Unveils Summer 2017 Programming Slate
Highlights include the return of "HarmonQuest" (July 27) and the launch of "There's... Johnny!" (August 24).

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[via press release from Seeso]

    

Seeso Unveils Summer 2017 Programming Slate
NEW YORK, March 30, 2017 - Seeso, the premier comedy streaming channel, today announced its upcoming programming slate, with three Original Series and two exclusive specials. Upcoming premieres include:

Flulanthropy (1x30) - Premieres July 13
A half-hour, hybrid comedy special following German DJ and wunderkind Flula Borg as we follow his quest to become the greatest philanthropist of all time. It's investigative journalism and social action filtered through the positively insane mind of Flula Borg.

The show is created by Flula Borg and will be directed by The Director Brothers, who will also executive produce along with Ed Helms and Mike Falbo though their PEPCO banner and Scott
Aukerman and Dave Jargowsky of COMEDY BANG! BANG!

HarmonQuest - Season Two: Part One (5x30) - Premieres July 27
Dan Harmon ("COMMUNITY," "RICK AND MORTY"), his Hollywood pals, and Game Master Spencer Crittenden once again return to the table for an all new comedy roleplaying adventure! With Boneweevil (Jeff Davis) banished to the Demon Realm, our heroes Fondue Zoobag (Harmon) and Beur O'Shift (Erin McGathy) journey to Hell to save their friend, but quickly realize that meddling with powers beyond their control can have serious and hilarious consequences. HarmonQuest is produced by Universal Cable Productions and Starburns Industries.

Season two Part One will feature Gillian Jacobs, Rory Scovel, Aparna Nancherla, Paul Scheer and Patton Oswalt.

There's... Johnny! (7x30) - Premieres August 24
The coming of age story, set in 1970s Los Angeles, when "THE TONIGHT SHOW" first moved from New York to Burbank, is written by Paul Reiser ("MAD ABOUT YOU," "WHIPLASH," "RED OAKS") and David Steven Simon ("THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR," "MAD ABOUT YOU), and Executive Produced by Reiser, Simon and David Gordon Green ("RED OAKS," "VICE PRINCIPALS"), who also will be directing the first two episodes.
 
The Seeso Original Series follows the lives and challenges of Andy (Ian Nelson - "TEEN WOLF," "THE HUNGER GAMES"), a wide-eyed 19-year-old Nebraskan who stumbles his way into a job at "THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON," and Joy (Jane Levy - "DON'T BREATHE," "SUBURGATORY"), a young Talent Coordinator on the show, as they both try to find their way and prove themselves in this period of cultural and political upheaval. The show will touch on major historical events of the time, including the Vietnam War, Nixon, and the strengthening counter-culture, as well the show's status as one of the most popular and important cultural institution of its day.

Roger Bart ("DESPARATE HOUSEWIVES"), Tony Danza ("TAXI," "DON JON"), T'keyah Keymah ("THE COSBY SHOW"), Nate Smith ("RED OAKS"), David Hoffman, Daniel Strauss and Andrew Schulz also star.

Executive Producers include Paul Reiser, David Gordon Green, David Steven Simon, Brian Volk-Weiss, Michael Pelmont, Cisco Henson, and Matt Ochacher, as well as Seeso's Evan Shapiro and Kelsey Balance. Craig Knizek will serve as Producer. The Seeso Original Series will be co-produced by Nuance Productions, Comedy Dynamics, and Rough House, in partnership with the Carson Estate.
Hipster Ghosts - All-New Stand Up Special (1x60) - Premieres September 14

All-new stand up special from the Sklar Brothers. Jason and Randy Sklar ("ENTOURAGE," "IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA," "MARON," "CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM") take a Chicago audience by storm, bringing their fast-paced, unique style to an entirely new hour of content tackling topics such as politics, parenting, canine racism and who might haunt us in the afterlife.
Get Krackin (8x30) - Premieres September 21

Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney were barely qualified to host "THE KATERING SHOW" on YouTube so nothing is going to stop them from dumping their mix of social awkwardness and unprofessionalism onto the bright chirpy world of Morning TV.

Catch up on season one of fan-favorite and critically acclaimed "HARMONQUEST" on Seeso platforms now.

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ABOUT SEESO
Seeso is the premier, ad-free comedy streaming video-on-demand channel from NBCUniversal's Digital Enterprises. The channel gives comedy viewers access to over 2,000 hours of original programming, with new, original content rolling out daily. Subscribers are able to access the curated library for $3.99 a month via www.seeso.com, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick as well as Amazon Instant Video.

Riverdale - 'The Complete 1st Season' of The CW's Incredible New Series No availability date yet, but Amazon has an early listing for the DVDs
Posted by David Lambert	3/30/2017
As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the recent, tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom...and nothing feels the same. Archie Andrews is still the all-American teen, but the summer's events made him realize that he wants to pursue a career in music, not follow in his dad's footsteps. But Archie doesn't have anyone who will mentor him...certainly not singer Josie McCoy, who is only focused on her band, the soon-to-be-world-famous Pussycats. It's all weighing heavily on Archie's mind...as is his fractured friendship with budding writer and fellow classmate Jughead Jones. Meanwhile, girl-next-door Betty Cooper is anxious to see her crush, Archie, after being away all summer...but she's not quite ready to reveal her true feelings to him. And Betty's nerves - which are hardly soothed by her overbearing mother Alice - aren't the only thing holding her back. When a new student, Veronica Lodge, arrives in town from New York with her mother Hermione, there's an undeniable spark between her and Archie, even though Veronica doesn't want to risk her new friendship with Betty by making a play for Archie. And then there's Cheryl Blossom. Riverdale's Queen Bee is happy to stir up trouble amongst Archie, Betty, and Veronica,...but Cheryl is keeping secrets of her own. What, exactly, is she hiding about the mysterious death of her twin brother, Jason? Riverdale may look like a quiet, sleepy town, but there are dangers in the shadows! Based on the characters from Archie Comics, RIVERDALE is from Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, in association with Berlanti Productions, with executive producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Supergirl," "Glee"), Greg Berlanti ("Arrow," "The Flash," "Supergirl," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"), Sarah Schechter ("Arrow," "The Flash," "Supergirl," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow") and Jon Goldwater (Archie Comics). K.J. Apa, Cole Sprouse, Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Mädchen Amick, Marisol Nichols, and Luke Perry star in the FANTASTIC new series on The CW from Greg Berlanti's production team. Tonight airs the 8th episode of the 13-episode freshman season, and I can't say enough good things about it. Now Amazon.com has begun accepting pre-orders for Riverdale - The Complete 1st Season on DVD. This listing is prior to the official studio announcement for the item, though, so instead of a street date Amazon merely says "This title has not yet been released. You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you when it arrives." Pricing is available, however, at $39.99 SRP. There are no other details available so far at Amazon's entry, nor box art (just early temp art from the show's promotional campaign). Stay tuned, of course, and we'll update you further on this title just as soon as we find out more! Our thanks to one of our longtime readers, "Kevin," for pointing Amazon's entry out to us.

Humans - Blu-ray Disc, DVD Release Dates for 'Season 2' of the Show! Not officially announced yet, but Amazon says to expect this awesome program's next season for Halloween
Posted by David Lambert	3/30/2017
Months after saying goodbye to sentient synth Mia (Gemma Chan, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and her family, the Hawkinses search for some semblance of normalcy. Laura (Katherine Parkinson, The IT Crowd) and Joe (Tom Goodman-Hill, Mr. Selfridge) attend marriage counseling, even as they grow concerned over their daughter's (Pixie Davies, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children) strange behavior. But when Niska (Emily Berrington, 24: Live Another Day) arrives at their home unannounced, the family is pulled back into the dangerous lives of the synths. As synths begin to gain consciousness all over the world, a mysterious organization starts hunting them down. Leo (Colin Morgan, The Fall) and Max (Ivanno Jeremiah, Black Mirror) clash over how to protect the self-aware synths, while a renowned AI scientist (Carrie-Anne Moss, The Matrix trilogy) joins a global tech company preparing to release a revolutionary new product. This provocative, pulse-pounding drama also stars Will Tudor (Game of Thrones), Sonya Cassidy (The Paradise), and Sam Palladio (Nashville). It's a LONG way off, and RLJ Entertainment's Acorn Media hasn't sent us an announcement for it yet, but Humans - Season 2 has come up for pre-order at Amazon.com for both DVD and high-def Blu-ray Disc! Both formats are 2-disc sets with a $39.99 SRP, and show a street date of Halloween: October 31st. We can't wait! There's no other details yet, nor package art....and since all of this is seven months away, it could possibly change in the meantime. Stay tuned for updates, as we get closer to that release!

Ice - eOne Press Release Announces 'Season 1' for DVD Starring Donald Sutherland, Jeremy Sisto, Cam Gigandet, and Ray Winstone
Posted by David Lambert	3/30/2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THIS MAY 16, ENTERTAINMENT ONE BRINGS GRITTY, HIGH-IMPACT CRIME SERIES ICE: SEASON ONE ABOUT THE DARK UNDERBELLY OF THE DIAMOND TRADE TO HOME AUDIENCES From Executive Producer Antoine Fuqua (The Magnificent Seven, Training Day), the 10 Episode Original DIRECTV Series Stars Cam Gigandet, Jeremy Sisto, Ray Winstone and Donald Sutherland "A crime show that constantly keeps moving...Ice pops" - The Boston Herald New York/Toronto; March 30, 2017 - This May, Entertainment One (eOne) invites home audiences to buckle up for the "sharp and stylized" (Deadline) high-impact crime series, ICE. An AT&T Audience Network/DIRECTV Original, ICE, executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (The Magnificent Seven), delves into the dark, gritty and dangerous underbelly of the diamond trade with an all-star cast featuring Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Easy A, The O.C.), Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory, Law & Order), Ray Winstone (The Departed, The Sweeney) and Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Games series, Forsaken). On May 16, eOne delivers the shiny goods with ICE: SEASON ONE, a 3-disc DVD set featuring all 10 original broadcast episodes and bonus content, priced at $40.99 srp. ICE follows the prestigious diamond-dealing Green Family, as they plunge into the high-stakes underbelly of the Los Angeles diamond trade. Jake (Cam Gigandet, The Magnificent Seven, The Twilight Saga franchise) and Freddy (Jeremy Sisto, Six Feet Under, Law and Order, Suburgatory) are brothers brought together by their father, Isaac (Raymond Barry, Training Day, Born on the Fourth of July), the patriarch behind Green & Green Diamond Company, and their uncle Cam (Ray Winstone, The Departed). After wildcard Freddy kills a prominent diamond dealer, his brother Jake must bail him out and save the family business from Lady Rah, a ruthless diamond dealer who is not afraid to get her hands dirty (Judith Shekoni, Heroes Reborn, The Twilight Saga franchise). In saving Freddy, the family falls under the thumb of Lady Rah, who begins to involve the Greens in her business deals. As she steps up her demands, the Greens must maneuver amongst blood diamond deals and double-crossing criminals, while attempting to stay one step ahead and keep the doors to the business open. But when Pieter Van de Bruin (Donald Sutherland, The Hunger Games franchise), a ruthless diamond smuggler with designs on Green & Green Diamond Company, arrives in Los Angeles, the family realizes their problems have only just begun. Extras on the set include a "Premise" featurette, interviews with Sisto and Gigandet and a "Diamond Girl" music video from Rachele Royale. From global independent studio eOne and Antoine Fuqua's Fuqua Films, the original series is executive produced by Robert Munic (Fighting, The Cleaner) and Emmy Award winning writer, James Manos, Jr. (The Sopranos, The Shield, Dexter); Fuqua directed the first episode. eOne produces the show in association with AT&T and also controls international rights to the series. About Entertainment One Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a global independent studio that specialises in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. The Company's diversified expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales, family programming, merchandising and licensing, and digital content. Through its global reach and expansive scale, powered by deep local market knowledge, the Company delivers the best content to the world. Entertainment One's robust network includes film and television studio The Mark Gordon Company; content creation venture Amblin Partners with Steven Spielberg, DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment; leading feature film production and global sales company Sierra Pictures; unscripted television production company Renegade 83; world-class music labels Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang; and award-winning digital agency Secret Location.

Legion on FX Video Clip

We’ve posted an Inside Look for Season One of Legion.

Inside Legion Season 1 | Making the Devil with the Yellow Eye | FX

DESCRIPTION:  Creating a creep takes extraordinary effort. Go behind the scenes to see how Legion’s special effects artists created the Devil with the Yellow Eyes.

LINK:  https://youtu.be/uow5jXskoEc

WGN AMERICA PRESENTS A LANDMARK TELEVISION EVENT WITH HARRIET TUBMAN COMMANDING THE SCREEN IN A MUST-WATCH EPISODE OF “UNDERGROUND”

THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED

WGN AMERICA PRESENTS A LANDMARK TELEVISION EVENT WITH HARRIET TUBMAN COMMANDING THE SCREEN IN A MUST-WATCH EPISODE OF “UNDERGROUND”

Aisha Hinds Channels the Legendary Freedom Fighter for a Stirring, Solo Performance in an All-New, Extended Episode Airing at a Special Time on Wednesday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with Back-to-Back Encores Throughout the Night

Pictured Above: Aisha Hinds as Harriet Tubman on WGN America’s “Underground”

Links to View Trailers:

This Season on “Underground”:

https://youtu.be/O-ofsO8DX6Y

"I was conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can't say – I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger."

• Harriet Tubman

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2017 – WGN America announced today that the sixth installment of its gripping, hit series, “Underground,” slated to air at a special time on Wednesday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, will in its entirety feature a solo performance by Aisha Hinds (“Under the Dome,” Star Trek Into Darkness), whose electrifying portrayal of Harriet Tubman has already captivated viewers and critics around the country. Tubman, the Underground Railroad's most famous conductor, risks her life repeatedly in order to free her family members and lead anyone willing to journey north across hostile territory, to freedom – a task she believes is her God-given mission.

"When introducing someone as iconic as Harriet Tubman, we felt compelled to attempt an episode as revolutionary as her spirit. When we learned through research in 1858 she began to give talks about her life to like-minded abolitionists to raise money for the cause, we knew we had our in: A 'Ted Talk' with Harriet Tubman," said "Underground" Creators, Writers and Executive Producers Misha Green and Joe Pokaski. "Our amazing crew, led by our director/executive producer Anthony Hemingway, set a beautiful stage for Aisha Hinds' powerhouse performance. And we can only hope we did Araminta 'Minty' Ross proud."

"This episode is truly one of a kind. It alone, masterfully revolutionizes TV storytelling," said Anthony Hemingway, "Underground" Director and Executive Producer. "Aisha surrenders herself to the spirit of Harriet Tubman and gracefully reintroduces us to Harriet’s humanity by sharing her story, in a chillingly exceptional performance. I am extremely proud of the amazing artistry that every cast and crew member poured into making 'Underground,' it's the most exhilarating experience I’ve had as a filmmaker."

Hinds remarked, "Playing Harriet Tubman is both a great honor and also a tremendous call to duty as we examine how familiar the pain of our past can be felt in the present. In sight of and in spite of the overwhelming obstacles stacked against her, Harriet transcended bondage and inspired generations in the pursuit of liberty."

In the all-new, extended episode entitled, “Minty,” written by series co-creators Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, and directed by Emmy and Golden Globe Award^® winner Anthony Hemingway, Tubman delivers a monumental and definitive speech about her life, her divine purpose and the perilous but necessary fight for freedom. Set in 1858 against the backdrop of a nation deeply divided by race, class and gender, Tubman makes a passionate plea to abolitionists to shift their thinking as she challenges them to take swift action against those who are determined to oppress others. In a career defining move, Hinds unleashes a transcendent performance that is not to be missed. “Minty” will air on Wednesday, April 12 during a special time slot at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on WGN America, with back-to-back encore airings throughout the night.

Aisha Hinds’ performance as Harriet Tubman is widely critically lauded, including this sampling of recent reviews:

• “Hinds’ Tubman is a masterstroke” – Dominic Patten, Deadline 

• “Aisha Hinds’ rifle-toting Harriet Tubman only underlines how righteously fun and feminist the show has become.” – Tim Goodman and Daniel Fienberg, Hollywood Reporter

• “Riveting performance by Aisha Hinds.” – Mariya Moseley, Essence

• “…from the moment she appears onscreen, she oozes that larger-than-life image.” – LaToya Ferguson, Entertainment Weekly

• “Offering the show's devoted fan base a living, breathing tribute to Tubman's heart, resourcefulness and courage that dusty history books couldn't possibly convey.”–  Lori Acken, TV Insider

• “Harriet Tubman, played by Aisha Hinds, brings the real-life hero…from historical figure to three-dimensional person this season.” – Malcolm Venable, TV Guide

• “Aisha Hinds is a … bonafide scene-stealer… and heartstring puller.” – Satchel B. Jester, Upscale Magazine

• “[Aisha Hinds’] most recent role to date is her finest — Harriet Tubman.” – Monique Meneses, US Magazine

• “…incandescent, slyly funny Aisha Hinds”– Matt Brennan, Paste

• “Hinds channels all of the grit, gravitas and ungrammatical profundity of a mid-life Tubman with brilliant forte… She gives flesh, blood, sweat, and tears to Tubman in a way that we have never seen before.” – Kelisha Graves, BlackFilm.com

• “Aisha Hinds is killing it at Harriet Tubman…I don’t think anyone else could’ve have done a better job, and I’m loving everything about her.” – Eddie Villanueva Jr., NerdReactor.com

• “Aisha Hinds makes her much-anticipated debut as Harriet Tubman and if there was ever a time where sistahs were doing it for themselves, this is it.” – Krystal Franklin, BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM

• “Hinds… entrance is undeniably exciting.” – Danette Chavez, AVLCUB.COM

• “A good character introduction is one of the greatest joys television can offer, and in the March 8 “Underground” season premiere, viewers were treated to two of them. [Aisha Hinds and Jasika Nicole] – Maureen Ryan, Variety

The 10-episode second season of “Underground” follows an unremitting struggle for freedom within a divided America on the brink of civil war, each side vying to enact their own justice. The celebrated season two cast includes: Jurnee Smollett-Bell (“Friday Night Lights,” The Great Debaters), Aldis Hodge (Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures), Jessica de Gouw (“Arrow,” “Dracula”), Alano Miller (Loving, “Atlanta”), Christopher Meloni (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), Amirah Vann (“Girls,” And So It Goes) and Marc Blucas (“Blue Bloods”). Additional guest stars this season include Aisha Hinds (“Under the Dome,” Star Trek Into Darkness) in the pioneering role of Harriet Tubman, along with Bokeem Woodbine (“Fargo”), Jasika Nicole (“Fringe,” “Scandal”), DeWanda Wise (“Shots Fired”), Michael Trotter (“Rosewood”), Jesse Luken (“Justified,” 42), Sadie Stratton (“Code Black,” “Boy Meets World”), Robert Christopher Riley (“Hit the Floor”), and Academy Award^® and Golden Globe^® winner and ten-time Grammy Award^® winning singer-songwriter John Legend as renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Hailing from Sony Pictures Television, “Underground” is created and written by Misha Green ("Sons of Anarchy," "Heroes") and Joe Pokaski ("Heroes," "Daredevil"), who serve as Executive Producers alongside Emmy-winning director Anthony Hemingway (“The People v. O.J. Simpson,” “Treme”); Academy Award-winning writer Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, I Am Legend) of Weed Road Pictures; Tory Tunnell (King Arthur, Holy Rollers) and Joby Harold (King Arthur, Edge of Tomorrow) of Safehouse Pictures; John Legend, Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius of Get Lifted Film Co (La La Land, Southside with You); and Mark Taylor (“MadTV”).

 

About WGN America

WGN America, the flagship entertainment network of Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is nationally distributed in approximately 80 million homes via cable, satellite and telco, with high-quality entertainment programming including the breakout hit series “Outsiders” and “Underground.” The network also brings its audience a strong slate of popular first-run syndicated series and blockbuster movies. Follow the network on Twitter @wgnamerica. For additional information, please visit www.wgnamerica.com.

About Sony Pictures Television

Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing and distributing programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving US production business and operates 17 wholly-owned or joint venture production companies in 13 countries around the world. SPT’s worldwide networks portfolio includes 150 channel feeds, which are available in 178 countries reaching more than 1.3 billion cumulative households worldwide. Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company.

Social Media Handles:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UndergroundWGN

Twitter:  @UndergroundWGN

Instagram:@UndergroundWGN

“Underground” cast on Twitter:

Jurnee Smollett-Bell @jurneesmollett

Aldis Hodge @AldisHodge

Alano Miller @AlanoMiller

Jessica de Gouw @jessdegouw

Amirah Vann @amirahvann

Christopher Meloni @Chris_Meloni

Marc Blucas @marcblucas

Aisha Hinds @AishaHinds

Jasika Nicole @TheJasikaNicole
DeWanda Wise @DeWandaWise

Jesse Luken @JesseLuken

Sadie Stratton @sadie_stratton

Robert C. Riley @RobRileyNYC

“Underground” creative team on Twitter:

John Legend @johnlegend

Misha Green @MishaGreen

Joe Pokaski @JoePokaski

Anthony Hemingway @shinybootz

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