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Max Unveils Murals And AR Activation To Promote Season Three of Warrior

Warrior season three mural in Los Angeles by Swank One/Dianne Doan (Credit: Courtesy of Max)

Max has announced a partnership with multicultural artists to create larger than life, interactive murals in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco featuring iconic images of Bruce Lee in front of elements that bridge the gap between Chinese and American history to celebrate the new season of Max Original drama series, Warrior.
 
An in-person unveiling of the three curated, interactive murals will take place in each city today with talent including Shannon Lee, Olivia Cheng, Perry Yung, Dianne Doan, and Andrew Koji in attendance. Each interactive mural in its respective city are created by different muralists: Vincent Ballantine (New York), Swank One (Los Angeles), and Vogue + Agana (San Francisco).
 
“Seeing Warrior return for our 3rd season during this 50th anniversary year for my father is just the ultimate celebration of his legacy.” Said Shannon Lee, Executive Producer on Max's Warrior and president of the Bruce Lee Foundation. “I couldn’t be more proud of our show, our cast, our crew, and the impact our show continues to have and the entertainment it continues to serve up and celebrating through art and interactivity in three cities across the country all at once is just an amazing way for a lot of people to get in on the fun!”
 
The interactive murals were made possible through the use of web-based augmented reality (AR) technology. By simply scanning the QR code embedded in the artwork using your smartphone, fans will witness the AR Experience come to life in front of their eyes. This immersive experience will bring users into the world of the Max Original Warrior, showing off some of the historical weapons from the show in 3-D, and a preview of Season 3.
 
Additionally, through partnership with the Chinese Historical Society of America, the Max Multicultural and Digital Innovation teams created an exclusive AR walking tour anchored around key locations that will come to life. This walking tour will allow fans to discover San Francisco’s Chinatown “Through the Lens of the Blade,” featuring integrated content developed in the Warrior podcast into an experiential audio-scape that users can listen to while exploring Warrior-themed AR sites. Featuring additional real weapons, historical objects, and experiences of the era, Max will incorporate soundbites from Shannon Lee and additional show talent to bring the world of Warrior to life.  Fans can partake in-person or virtually,  allowing for this experience to touch all Warrior fans across the United States.
 
Mural Locations:
*all murals will be available for viewing at each location for approx. four weeks*
 
New York
Address: 149 Hester Street, New York, NY
Muralist: Vincent Ballantine
Talent: Andrew Koji and Perry Yung
 
Los Angeles
Address: 1200 S Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA
Muralist: Swank One
Talent: Dianne Doan
 
San Francisco
Address: 965 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA
Muralist: Vogue + Agana
Talent: Shannon Lee and Olivia Cheng

Superpowered: The DC Story Premieres In July (Max)

Superpowered: The DC Story, a three-part Max Original DC documentary series co-directed by Academy Award® and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks (100 Years of Warner Bros., The Imagineering Story) and Peabody Award®-winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Mark Catalena (Johnny Carson: King of Late Night, Inventing LA: The Chandlers and Their Times) debuts Thursday, July 20th, on Max. Check out the trailer!

Narrated by Rosario Dawson, Superpowered: The DC Story takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium. Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry’s most prolific creators and the actors who bring their iconic characters from the page to the screen, Superpowered: The DC Story reminds us that at the heart of DC are the comics – the four-color fantasies that forever spark the imagination and instill hope.

The docuseries features over 60 new and archival interviews with the industry’s most prolific creators, actors and executives, including: Melissa Benoist, Greg Berlanti, Tim Burton, Mike Carlin, Lynda Carter, Henry Cavill, Kaley Cuoco, Gal Gadot, Leslie Grace, James Gunn, Patty Jenkins, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Jim Lee, Zachary Levi, Damon Lindelof, Tom Mankiewicz, Jason Momoa, Christopher Nolan, Robert Pattinson, Christopher Reeve, John Ridley, Margot Robbie, Zack Snyder, Bruce Timm, Michael E. Uslan and Mark Waid, among others.

From Renewed For Third Season (MGM+)

Harold Perrineau stars in From. Photo by Chris Reardon and copyright of MGM+.

MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, announced today that the contemporary sci-fi horror series From has been renewed for a 10-episode third season. Created and executive produced by John Griffin (Crater) and executive produced by showrunner Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Alias, Fringe), and director Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones), the series unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. In the wake of Season Two’s epic cliffhanger, escape will become a tantalizing and very real possibility as the true nature of the town comes into focus, and the townspeople go on offense against the myriad horrors surrounding them. The series is set to return in 2024.  

From is the second-most viewed series in the history of the premium network, behind the Emmy winning Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker and co-created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein (Narcos). The series stars Harold Perrineau (Lost) and an ensemble cast which includes Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace, The Affair), Eion Bailey (Band of Brothers, Once Upon a Time), Hannah Cheramy (Under Wraps, Van Helsing), Simon Webster (Strays), Ricky He (The Good Doctor), Chloe Van Landschoot (Charity, Skin), Corteon Moore (Utopia Falls), Pegah Ghafoori (The Perfect Wedding), David Alpay (Castle Rock), Elizabeth Saunders (Clarice), Elizabeth Moy, Avery Konrad (Honor Society), and Scott McCord (East of Middle West). Joining the ensemble in Season Two were Nathan D. Simmons (Diggstown, This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Kaelen Ohm (Hit & Run, Eumenides Falls), Angela Moore (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Maid), A.J. Simmons (Reacher), and Deborah Grover (My Next Door Nightmare, Jann). 

“The first two seasons of From captivated critics and terrified and engaged fans, who have formed a thriving online community that is trying to put the pieces together week by week as the secrets of the nightmarish town—and possibly beyond—are slowly revealed,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “We can’t wait for fans to see the surprises ahead in Season Three, which promises more scares and mysteries, but also more answers.” 

"We're so grateful for the support of our fans and Fromily this season. We have a lot more story to tell, and shocking, weird roads to take you on, with plenty of answers along the way," said Jack Bender, executive producer and director. 

From is a co-production between MGM+ Studios and Amazon’s Pan-English scripted TV.  Alongside Jeff Pinkner, John Griffin, and Jack Bender, serving as executive producers are Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Scott Rosenberg from Midnight Radio, Anthony and Joe Russo and Mike Larocca from AGBO, and Lindsay Dunn. Midnight Radio’s Adrienne Erickson serves as co-executive producer. The series is distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution. 

Futurama Returns In July - Check Out Trailer! (Hulu)

After a brief ten-year hiatus, Futurama has crawled triumphantly from the cryogenic tube, its full original cast and satirical spirit intact. The ten all-new episodes of season eleven premiere July 24th on Hulu and have something for everyone. New viewers will be able to pick up the series from here, while long-time fans will recognize payoffs to decades-long mysteries – including developments in the epic love story of Fry and Leela, the mysterious contents of Nibbler's litter box, the secret history of evil Robot Santa, and the whereabouts of Kif and Amy's tadpoles. Meanwhile there's a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV. Check out the trailer below!

Futurama premiered in 1999 and quickly gained a faithful following and critical acclaim, including two primetime Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program. Despite its far-future setting, the show is renowned for its satiric commentary on life in the present. The series follows Philip J. Fry (Billy West), a New York City pizza delivery boy, who accidentally freezes himself in 1999 and gets defrosted in the year 3000. In this astonishing New New York, he befriends hard-drinking robot Bender (John DiMaggio), and falls in love with cyclops Leela (Katey Sagal). The trio find work at the Planet Express Delivery Company, founded by Fry’s doddering descendant, Professor Hubert Farnsworth. Together with accountant Hermes Conrad, assistant Amy Wong, and alien lobster Dr. John Zoidberg, they embark on thrilling adventures that take them to every corner of the universe. After its initial run on the Fox Broadcasting Network, a roller-coaster of cancellations and resurrections ensued. Four successful direct-to-DVD releases in 2007-2009 led to the show's rebirth on Comedy Central from 2010-2013. Then, after a brief ten-year freeze in the cryogenic chamber, "Futurama" emerged triumphantly as a streaming series for Hulu with a 20-episode order set to debut in 2023.

Futurama stars the voices of John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, and David Herman. The series was created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen. Executive Producers include Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.

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Sister Boniface Mysteries Returns For Season Three! (Britbox)

Lorna Watson on the set of Sister Boniface Mysteries. Photo courtesy/copyright of BBC Studios.

Filming has started on the third series of the hugely popular BBC Studios Continuing Drama production, Sister Boniface Mysteries. Series three is a co-production for Britbox International and UKTV’s Drama channel and will include a feature length Christmas special written by series creator Jude Tindall and directed by Ian Barber.

Lorna Watson returns as TV’s favourite Vespa driving, crime solving Catholic nun with a guest cast including Rupert Vansittart (Game of Thrones, Gentleman Jack), Siobhan Redmond (Queens of Mystery, Two Doors Down) and Timothy West (Last Tango in Halifax, Gentleman Jack).

Britain is in the grips of the ‘Big Freeze’ – the worst winter on record. Sister Boniface and her fellow travellers are stranded in a train after a frozen coupling snaps, leaving the last carriages stranded in snow. When The Star of the Orient, a precious jewel, is stolen from its safe and a passenger is discovered murdered, Sister Boniface must use her exceptional detection skills to decide who among the suspects is responsible. But with little signs of rescue and a failing generator, passengers must also contend with a more pressing issue – freezing to death.

Elsewhere in the series a famous organist is murdered mid-tune in the chapel, Great Slaughter’s first sci-fi convention results in a mysterious kidnapping and a ‘dead cert’ at the screen tests for the new ‘Agent Best’ ends up, well… dead.  To top it all, Felix has a challenge of his own when his fiancée Victoria arrives from Bermuda with an ultimatum which could change everything…

Neil Irvine, Executive Producer at BBC Studios says: “Over the last two series Sister Boniface Mysteries has developed an enthusiastic and dedicated following both in the UK and internationally so we’re delighted to be bringing her back for a third series. Lorna Watson will return with fan favourites DI Sam Gillespie (Max Brown), DS Felix Livingstone (Jerry Iwu) and WPC Peggy Button (Ami Metcalf) also starring. One thing’s for sure, if there’s evidence to be found, Sister Boniface will find it.”

Lorna Watson says: “Playing Sister Boniface is a dream, as is filming in the Cotswolds so I’m thrilled to be back for another series. I can’t wait to get the team back together, jump on the Vespa and see what crimes there are to solve in series three!”

Reemah Sakaan, CEO BritBox International, said: “Right from her first appearance on screen alongside Father Brown, the character of Sister Boniface has delighted fans, and Sister Boniface Mysteries has gone from strength to strength, building an international fanbase on BritBox in our markets, and being the gold standard for charming British crime drama. We and BBC Studios originally developed this series as a spin-off – and we are proud to see its continued success and growth.”

Emma Ayech, Channel Director for Drama, says: “We are so excited to see our brilliant vespa-riding nun return for more crime solving. The series has been one of our highest rating shows for 2023, so it’s fantastic to be giving our audience the gift of a brand new, feature-length episode this Christmas.”

Sister Boniface Mysteries on Drama channel is UKTV’s highest rated show of 2023, consolidating to 1.3m viewers*.

Sister Boniface Mysteries is a BBC Studios Continuing Drama Co-Production for BritBox International and UKTV’s Drama channel and streaming service, UKTV Play. BritBox will also premiere the series in South Africa, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The Series Producer is Mat McHale and the Executive Producer is Neil Irvine for BBC Studios. The Executive Producers from BritBox International are Reemah Sakaan and Stephen Nye. It is distributed globally by BBC Studios Distribution.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - Sneak Peak

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon. Photo courtesy/copyright of AMC.

AMC unveiled a sneak peek scene from the The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon during tonight’s new episode of The Walking Dead: Dead City. The new series in The Walking Dead universe starring Norman Reedus debuts this fall on AMC and AMC+. Check it out!

In The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Daryl (Norman Reedus) washes ashore in France and struggles to piece together how he got there and why. The series tracks his journey across a broken but resilient France as he hopes to find a way back home. As he makes the journey, though, the connections he forms along the way complicate his ultimate plan. The series stars Norman Reedus, Clémence Poésy, Adam Nagaitis, Anne Charrier, Eriq Ebouaney, Laika Blanc Francard, Romain Levi and Louis Puech Scigliuzzi and is executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner David Zabel, Reedus, Greg Nicotero, Angela Kang, Brian Bockrath and Daniel Percival. 

Dark Winds - Season Two Premieres In July (AMC)

Produced by AMC Studios, the six-episode second season of Dark Winds premieres Sunday, July 30th at 9pm ET/PT on AMC, with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays. Episodes will be available early on AMC+ starting Thursday, July 27th, with new episodes every Thursday.

This season, Lt. Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon, The Son, Westworld, Fargo), reunites with Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon, The Red Road, Roswell, New Mexico), his former deputy turned private eye, when their separate cases bring them together in pursuit of the same suspect. They find themselves in the high desert of Navajo Country chasing a killer who’s turned his sights on them to protect a secret that rips open old wounds and challenges Leaphorn’s moral and professional code. With the help of Sgt. Manuelito (Jessica Matten, Tribal, Burdan of Truth) and Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena, Leaphorn and Chee must thwart their would-be assassin and restore balance not only to their own lives, but to the reservation that depends on them.

Additionally, Season 2 sees the return of series regulars Deanna Allison (Accused, Edge of America) as Emma Leaphorn and Elva Guerra (Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls) as Sally Growing Thunder. They are joined by previously announced guest stars Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Picard, Bosch) who stars as Rosemary Vines, Nicholas Logan (Dopesick, Creepshow) who plays Colton Wolf, A Martinez (Longmire, Days of Our Lives) as Valencia County Sheriff Gordo Sena, and Joseph Runningfox (The Politician, Valley of the Gods) who portrays Henry Leaphorn, Lt. Joe Leaphorn’s father.

Based on the iconic Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman, Dark Winds is created by Graham Roland (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Returned, Almost Human, Fringe). John Wirth (Hell of Wheels, Hap and Leonard) serves as showrunner. The series is executive produced by Roland, Wirth, McClarnon, Robert Redford, George R.R. Martin, Anne Hillerman, Chris Eyre, Vince Gerardis and Tina Elmo.

Argylle Coming In February 2024 (Apple Original Films/Apple TV+)

Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in Argylle. Photo courtesy/copyright of Apple TV+.

Apple Original Films in association with MARV announced today that the highly anticipated Argylle, from acclaimed director and producer Matthew Vaughn, will be released in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Universal Pictures, on February 2, 2024, before streaming globally on Apple TV+.

 

Argylle follows the globe-trotting adventures of super-spy Argylle across the U.S., London and other exotic locations, featuring a star-studded, award-winning cast including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose and Samuel L. Jackson.

 

Directed by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle is based on a script written by Jason Fuchs. The film is produced by Cloudy Productions and Vaughn’s regular collaborators Adam Bohling and David Reid, as well as Fuchs. Zygi Kamasa, Carlos Peres, Claudia Vaughn and Adam Fishbach serve as executive producers.

My Adventures With Superman Premieres In July (Adult Swim)

My Adventures with Superman is a serialized coming-of-age story catching up with twenty-somethings Clark Kent (voiced by Jack Quaid), the bright and driven Lois Lane (voiced by Alice Lee), and their best friend Jimmy Olsen (voiced by Ishmel Sahid) as they begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet. The story follows Clark as he builds his secret identity as Superman and explores his own mysterious origins. Lois, on her way to becoming a star reporter, teams up with photographer Jimmy Olsen to break the stories that matter. All the while, Clark and Lois are falling in love… as Lois gets closer and closer to uncovering his secret identity!  Our trio share adventures, take down bad guys, stumble over secrets, and discover what it means to be heroes in their own right.

Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!) serves as executive producer. Jake Wyatt (Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus) and Brendan Clogher (Voltron: Legendary Defender) are on board as co-executive producers and Josie Campbell (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power) as co-producer. Season one consists of ten 22-minute episodes. The first two episodes premiere Thursday, July 6. One new episode will release every Thursday on Adult Swim, next day on Max.

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam And Graham - Season Two Coming In August (STARZ)

(L-R): Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish. Photo courtesy/copyright of STARZ.

STARZ has announced that the hit travel docuseries Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham will return for its second season on August 11th. Join Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish as they travel down under and hit the road again for a four-episode second season – this time in the adventure capital of the world: New Zealand. Additionally, STARZ released several first look images of the second season to give a taste of the wild adventure in store, showing some of their exploits, including a thrilling zip line excursion and spotlighting the enduring friendship between the two men.
 
The fun-filled travel docuseries Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham is set to premiere on Friday, August 11th at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform in the U.K. On linear, it will debut on STARZ on Friday, August 11 at 9:30 PM ET/PT in the U.S. New episodes will be available to stream weekly on Fridays at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and will air weekly on the STARZ linear platform.
 
Developed by Heughan and McTavish, the series is produced by Boardwalk Pictures, in association with Sony Pictures Television. Heughan and McTavish conceived the original idea and serve as executive producers alongside Alexander Norouzi, Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Sarina Roma and Kevin Johnston who also serves as director.
 
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