Sophie Skelton (Brianna Fraser), Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser) and Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser). Photo copyright of STARZ.
STARZ, a Lionsgate company, in association with Sony Pictures Television, today announced that the fifth season of the Golden Globe-nominated STARZ Original series Outlander will premiere on Sunday, February 16, 2020 on STARZ.
The network also announced the official “Outlander” panel presentation at New York Comic Con 2019 (NYCC) will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 5:30pm ET in The Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden. Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser) and Sam Heughan (Jamie) are confirmed to attend with Comic Con first-timers Duncan LaCroix (Murtagh), Maria Doyle Kennedy (Jocasta) and David Berry (Lord John Grey). Diana Gabaldon, author of the bestselling Outlander book series, plus Executive Producers Ronald D. Moore and Maril Davis, will attend with Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist on Good Morning America (ABC), moderating the panel.
In addition to the Outlander panel, the cast will do an autographing session exclusively for NYCC Fans. NYCC will send information on how to sign up for the autographing lottery in the coming weeks via their website, social media pages, and newsletter. You must have a valid Saturday or 4-Day badge to enter. Be on the lookout for details.
In the ten weeks leading up to the Season 10 premiere of The Walking Dead on Sunday, October 6 at 9pm ET/8pm CT, AMC will be revealing information on the new season across TWD social platforms – photos, videos and never-before-seen content. Today, AMC has released a new promo, “Silence.” The video previews the upcoming season, featuring all of the cast gearing up to fight Alpha and the Whisperers.
In the ten weeks leading up to the season 10 premiere of The Walking Dead on Sunday, October 6 at 9pm ET/8pm CT, AMC will be revealing information on the new season each week across TWD social platforms – photos, videos, and never before seen content. The network has released the season 10 key art (see above).
The Walking Dead is a story that started 10 years ago with one man trying to find his family. That family grew and gradually communities took shape. They fought and survived, thrived and gave birth to a new generation. It is a tale of humankind and there are more stories to tell. It is now Spring, a few months after the end of Season 9, when our group of survivors dared to cross into Whisperer territory during the harsh winter. The collected communities are still dealing with the after effects of Alpha’s horrific display of power, reluctantly respecting the new borderlines being imposed on them, all while organizing themselves into a militia-style fighting force, preparing for a battle that may be unavoidable. But the Whisperers are a threat unlike any they have ever faced. Backed by a massive horde of the dead it is seemingly a fight they cannot win. The question of what to do and the fear it breeds will infect the communities and give rise to paranoia, propaganda, secret agendas, and infighting that will test them as individuals and as a society. The very idea of whether civilization can survive in a world filled with the dead hangs in the balance.
It’s 3:10 a.m. and something is happening. In the opening scene of ABC’s highly anticipated drama series Emergence, it’s the moment everything changes for one sleepy northeastern town. But for viewers, it’s their first chance to watch the opening nine minutes of the show. ABC has announced the first nine minutes of their upcoming drama series will be released Tuesday, August 27th @ 3:10 a.. EDT/12:10 a.m. PDT. Audiences will be able to get a first look on YouTube, ABC.com, Twitter, Facebook and Hulu, as well as select MVPD and DMVPD on-demand services.
Premiering Tuesday, September 24th @ 10:00 p.m. EDT, Emergence is a character-driven genre thriller that follows Jo (Allison Tolman), a police chief who takes in a young child (Alexa Swinton) she discovers near the site of a mysterious accident who has no memory of what has happened. The investigation draws Jo into a conspiracy larger than she ever imagined and the child’s identity is at the center of it all. While the intriguing one-hour drama doesn’t air until September, viewers are now able to experience the first nine minutes of this long-awaited series a full month ahead of the official premiere.
Emergence” stars Allison Tolman as Jo Evans, Alexa Swinton as Piper, Owain Yeoman as Benny Gallagher, Ashley Aufderheide as Mia Evans, Robert Bailey Jr. as Officer Chris Minetto, Zabryna Guevara as Abby Frasier with Donald Faison as Alex Evans and Clancy Brown as Ed.
Written and executive produced by Michele Fazekas & Tara Butters (Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, Marvel’s Agent Carter, Resurrection, Reaper), Paul McGuigan directs the pilot and is an executive producer. Emergence is produced by ABC Studios. ABC Studios is a part of Disney Television Studios, a collection of studios comprised of 20th Century Fox Television, ABC Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios.
If you happen to be passing a newsstand, check out the new issue of Sci Fi Magazine (December 2019 issue) which contains my "TV in Focus" section interviews with Jessica Green (The Outpost), Julie Anne Emery (Preacher), Jason Flemyng (Pennyworth), Lewis Tan (Wu Assassins), Andrey Ivchenko (Stranger Things), Karen David (Fear the Walking Dead), Brandon Vietti & Greg Weisman (Young Justice: Outsiders), Douglas Mackinnon & Rob Wilkins (Good Omens), Julian Works (Into the Dark), Taylor Elmore (Blood & Treasure) and Elizabeth Ludlow (Another Life) as well as my feature interviews with Brian Froud & Toby Froud (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), George Takei (The Terror: Infamy), and Sean Michael Argo, Shaun Piccinino and Casper Van Dien (Salvage Marines). If you live in the U.S. and cannot find a copy of the magazine at your local newsstand you can order it directly - SCI FI Circulation, P.O. Box 1654, Williamsport, PA 17703. Single copies are $5.00 plus $2.00 for postage. Yearly subscriptions can also be purchased - U.S.A. $16.95; Canada and overseas $30.95 US$. Thanks as always for your continued support!
(L-R) Martin Umbash as Dr. Meisner and Jeremy Irvine as J. Randolph Bentley. Photo by Jonathan Hession and courtesy/copyright of USA Network.
From the world of Jason Bourne, USA Network has revealed the trailer for the upcoming spy-thriller, Treadstone, premiering this October. Set amidst the CIA black ops program Operation Treadstone, the series explores the origin story and present-day actions of the infamous covert program that uses behavior modification protocol to turn recruits into nearly superhuman assassins. The first season of Treadstone follows sleeper agents across the globe as they’re mysteriously “awakened” to resume their deadly missions. Check out the trailer!
The series stars Jeremy Irvine, Tracy Ifeachor, Omar Metwally, Brian J. Smith, Hyo Joo Han, Gabrielle Scharnitzky, Emilia Schüle and Michelle Forbes.
TREADSTONE is produced by UCP and developed by and executive produced by Tim Kring. Ben Smith and Jeffrey Weiner executive produce on behalf of Captivate (Bourne franchise); Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas executive produce on behalf of Imperative Entertainment (All the Money in the World); and Justin Levy (Beyond) also executive produces.
Experience an all-new adventure with DC’s most powerful heroine – filled with intrigue, mythology and relentless battles on shores near and far – in Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film arrives – accompanied by the DC Showcase animated short Death, inspired by Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman” – from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting October 5, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, and Blu-ray Combo Pack on October 22, 2019.
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $43.99 SRP) and Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $24.98 SRP; Canada $34.97 SRP) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition, a DVD with the film in standard definition and a digital version of the movie.
In Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, Amazon princess Diana of Themyscira chooses to save fighter pilot Steve Trevor and return him to his home in America – setting in motion one of Wonder Woman’s most captivating chapters. Fulfilling the role of both ambassador as well as protector, Diana soon earns the name Wonder Woman from the gracious people of Earth. Equally strong in body, heart and will, she makes it her mission to help a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization known as Villainy, Inc., whose criminal members have their sights set on invading Themyscira, Diana’s paradise home. Prepare for a thrilling quest packed with brutal battles, mysterious mythology and endless wonder!
Rosario Dawson (Jane the Virgin, Rent, Luke Cage) returns as the voice of Wonder Woman for the sixth time, leading a sensational Wonder Woman: Bloodlines voice cast that includes Jeffrey Donovan (Fargo, Burn Notice) as Steve Trevor, Marie Avgeropoulos (The 100) as Silver Swan, Adrienne C. Moore (Orange Is theNew Black) as Etta Candy, Kimberly Brooks (DC Super Hero Girls, Mass Effect, Winx Club) as The Cheetah & Giganta, Courtenay Taylor (Regular Show, Fallout4) as Dr. Poison, Constance Zimmer (Entourage, House of Cards, Unreal) as Veronica Cale, Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as Julia Kapatelis, Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Arrow) as Ferdinand, Cree Summer (Batman Beyond, Rugrats) as Hippolyta, Mozhan Marno (The Blacklist, House of Cards) as Dr. Cyber, and Ray Chase (Justice League Dark) as Lead Bandit.
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines is co-directed by Sam Liu (Reign of the Supermen) and Justin Copeland (Batman: Hush) from a script by Mairghread Scott (JusticeLeague Action, Guardians of the Galaxy animated series). Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) is co-producer. Sam Liu and Amy McKenna (TheDeath of Superman) are producers. Executive Producers are Sam Register and James Tucker (Batman: Hush).
“Wonder Woman has been inspiring fans for generations and Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will further stoke that flame with an action-packed adventure that offers new and cherished characters from across Diana’s impressive comics history,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing.
Wonder Woman: BloodlinesSpecial Features
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital
DC Showcase: Death(Animated Short) – Inspired by Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman,” Death is produced & directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. The Fatal Five) and written by J.M. DeMatteis (Batman: Bad Blood). In the story, Vincent, an artist with unresolved inner demons, meets a mysterious girl who helps him come to terms with his creative legacy … and eventual death. Leonard Nam (Westworld) provides the voice of Vincent, and Jamie Chung (The Gifted, Big Hero 6) is the voice of Death. The voice cast includes Darin De Paul, Keith Szarabajka and Kari Wahlgren.
The Cheetah: Ferocious Archenemy (New Featurette) – Ferocious. Clever. Deadly. It’s the thrill of the hunt and the prey is Wonder Woman. This is the story of The Cheetah, Diana’s greatest enemy.
A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Superman: Red Son – An advanced look at the next animated film in the popular DC UniverseMovies collection.
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts. Fans can also own Wonder Woman: Bloodlines via purchase from digital retailers beginning October 5, 2019.
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
On October 5, 2019, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, the Apple TV app, FandangoNOW, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On October 22, 2019, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.
BASICS: PRODUCT: SRP; 4K UHD Combo Pack - $39.99 USA, $43.99 Canada; Blu-ray Combo Pack -$24.98 USA, $34.97 Canada; Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French; Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; 4K Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French; 4K Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French. Running Time: 83 minutes. PG-13 for sequences of fantasy action and violence, and some bloody images.
