Check out an amazing new Game of Thrones poster. Get the first look at an adaptation of Stephen King’s Cell. Patrick Wilson may play a major role in Scott Lang’s story in Ant-Man. Kate Beckinsale joins the Monty Python crew in Absolutely Anything. And Dylan Neal previews the rest of Ivo’s story on Arrow. Spoilers now!
Independence Day 2
Who cares that Will Smith’s probably not returning? The important news is that Jeff Goldblum is apparently going to reprise his character, David Levinson, who destroyed an alien fleet with a computer virus he cooked up on his home computer. Goldblum said:
Yeah, they’ve talked to me about it and I’ve talked to them about it and they’re excited and I’m anxious and eager to see — I haven’t read anything — what they cook up. You know, I think they’re trying to put it together.
On the other hand, Goldblum also confirmed that he would not be back for Jurassic World. [Huffington Post]
Ant-Man
Patrick Wilson has been cast as a not-yet disclosed character. ScreenCrush has theorized that he could be playing Darren Cross, the owner of Cross Technology Enterprises. This actually works when you take into account that Cross relates to Scott Lang’s origin. In the comics, Cross is suffering from the same disease as Scott Lang’s daughter Cassie, and Cross has taken captive Erica Sondheim the only doctor who’s working on a cure for this rare condition. Lang steals the Ant-Man armor to rescue the imprisoned doctor, in an attempt to save his daughter’s life.
Also, Michael Pena is confirmed to be in talks for another major but unspecified role in the film. [Slashfilm]
Absolutely Anything
Kate Beckinsale will be the female lead in Terry Jones’ Absolutely Anything. The film stars Simon Pegg as a disillusioned school teacher who is granted the ability to do anything he wishes by a group of aliens watching him from space. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Cell
Here’s a photo from the adaptation of the Stephen King adaptation, showing stars John Cusack, Samuel L Jackson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Owen Teague, worrying about the zombie apocalypse that’s been spread via cellphone signal. This film is directed by Todd “Kip” Williams (Paranormal Activity 2) from a script by King and Adam Alleca. [Blairwitch.de via Yahoo! Movies]
Game of Thrones
Check out the best poster for Game of Thrones season four yet. [Winter Is Coming]
And here’s the breakdown of who’s writing which episodes of season four:
Ep. 401: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Ep. 402: George R. R. Martin
Ep. 403: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Ep. 404: Bryan Cogman
Ep. 405: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Ep. 406: Bryan Cogman
Ep. 407: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Ep. 408: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Ep. 409: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Ep. 410: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
Lost Girl
A fifth season has been greenlit by Showcase in Canada. For those of us in the United States, this presumably means that Syfy will be airing it, too. [Showcase via SpoilerTV]
The Vampire Diaries
Executive
producer Caroline Dries confirmed that Elena would return this season,
and that Katherine’s actions would have a lot of repercussions, saying:
Elena will
ultimately return to the show, back to her friends and her old life,
but there will be the fallout from everything Katherine left in her
wake. Just when he seemed to finally be getting over Elena and starting
to heal, Katherine stormed into his [Stefan’s] life and reopened that
wound.
Dries also commented on Damon’s dark turn:
It’s not
going to be an easy road for Damon to come back, because what he did was
pretty bad. What we’re trying to explore is, now that Stefan is moving
on from Elena after this whole Katherine chapter closes, he’s trying to
figure out the next big movement in his life. And since his brother
needs him more than ever, Stefan will be the one to kind of pick him up —
in a very Stefan kind of way.
[TV Line]
Arrow
Dr. Ivo returns to Arrow next week, and Dylan Neal said that Mirakuru is still Ivo’s number one priority:
As it’s
explained in the next episode, it [Mirakuru] will always remain his
primary goal. He does have a time constraint in his own personal life as
to why he needs to continue moving forward with this, but Slade is
going to become a major, major factor in this now going forward. And,
without giving things away, Slade and Ivo are now kinda joined at the
hip.
He also mentioned that his character’s arc will have an effect on Slade:
While the
stories intertwine and Ivo’s actions now directly affect Slade’s actions
going forward because of the death of Shado and the choice that Ivo
made Oliver make between Sara and Shado. So all of this will seed. The
writers of the series have had a long term game plan in mind and this
episode illuminates all the question marks of where we were going, why
were things happening the way they did.
It’s all
going to be revealed in the next episode that I’m in. And going forward I
have no idea yet what they are going to do with Ivo. He’s still there,
but there’s … while so questions have been answered, now there’s a big
question mark going forward with Ivo and I’ll be waiting with the rest
of you. I’ll be going back.
[Buddy TV]
Here are two previews for next week’s episode, “The Promise”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqZyTG5aZd0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M5Jv8pPW5o
Revolution
Here are
video interviews with David Lyons and Mat Vairo, which have them
discussing Monroe and Connor’s relationship, their fight, and how
Monroe’s reveal of why Connor was sent to Mexico will affect them going
forward. [Buddy TV]
And here’s a promo for episode 2.15, “Dreamcatcher.” [via SpoilerTV]
The Originals
Here’s the synopsis for March 18th’s episode, “Moon Over Bourbon Street”:
UNNATURAL
ALLIANCES — After accusing Klaus (Joseph Morgan) of doing nothing while
their control over the Quarter crumbles, Elijah (Daniel Gillies) makes a
move to take matters into his own hands. He receives an intriguing
offer of support from Francesca (guest star Peta Sergeant), a beautiful
woman from a powerful New Orleans family. In an attempt to bring the
warring factions of the city together, the Mikaelsons throw an
extravagant party, where Klaus offers Jackson (guest star Nathan
Parsons) a tempting deal, Elijah and Hayley share a dance, and a violent
fight comes to a surprising end. Finally, even as Marcel (Charles
Michael Davis) works on a new path to power, he continues to help Cami
(Leah Pipes) deal with her Uncle Kieran’s tragedy (guest star Todd
Stashwick). Michael Robinson directed the episode written by Michelle
Paradise & Christopher Hollier (#117)
Being Human
Here are the titles and one-sentence descriptions of episodes 4.08-4.12:
Episode 4.08 – Rewind, Rewind
Sally learns that by changing the past to match the present, she has changed her and the roommates’ futures.
Episode 4.09 – Too Far, Fast Forward!
Sally realizes that the only way to make things right is to transport to the present and seeking the help of an old foe.Episode 4.10 – Oh Don’t You Die For Me
Josh
struggles to get Nora back; Aidan and Sally’s friendship turns into
something more, even though his relationship with Suzanna has taken a
new turn.Episode 4.11 – Ramona the Pest
Aidan helps Kenny get out of town; Sally and Nora help Josh conquer his wolf.Episode 4.12 – House Hunting
The roommates discover they are not the only ones having a hard time leaving the house.
Supernatural
Here’s the synopsis for March 18th’s episode, “Blade Runners”, guest starring Snooki.
CROWLEY
SINKS DEEPER INTO HIS ADDICTION; NICOLE “SNOOKI” POLIZZI APPEARS IN A
CAMEO ROLE — Dean (Jensen Ackles) is frustrated when he can’t reach
Crowley (Mark Sheppard), who has promised to find The First Blade. When
Crowley finally calls Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean, he tells them he
fell off the wagon and has been injecting human blood and needs their
help. To make matters worse, he had a demon (guest star Rebecca
Marshall) helping him find blood, but she sold him out and told Abaddon
that he and the Winchesters were searching for The First Blade. The
brothers need to find the blade before Abaddon does, so they enlist the
help of a former member of the Men of Letters (guest star Kavan Smith).
Meanwhile, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi appears in a cameo role. Serge
Ladouceur directed the episode written by Brad Buckner & Eugenie
Ross-Leming
And here’s a clip from “#THINMAN”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO7Q6_GPQ5E
Helix
Here’s a short description of episode 1.10, “Fushigi”:
Alan and Walker journey to an abandoned satellite station and discover the truth behind Hatake’s plan.
Tomorrow People
Here are two previews for “Enemy of My Enemy”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFFNgh8ow78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsZAIyYsh10
Star-Crossed
Here’s the description for the fifth episode, “Dreamers Often Lie”:
A NIGHT
OUT ON THE TOWN — When Gloria (guest star Victoria Platt) tells the
Atrian Seven they are allowed to spend some time outside their sector,
Roman (Matt Lanter) sees it as an opportunity to further investigate his
father’s mysterious past and makes a stunning discovery. Emery (Aimee
Teegarden) and Grayson (Grey Damon) go out on a date, but their night is
ruined after Eric (guest star Jesse Luken) calls Grayson for help and
ends up putting everyone in danger. Drake (Greg Finley) mistakes Taylor
(Natalie Hall) for an undercover Trag, and Lukas (Titus Makin, Jr.)
makes his move on Sophia (Brina Palencia). Meanwhile, Teri (Chelsea
Gilligan) tries to take over Drake’s mission. Michael Pressman directed
the episode written by Marc Halsey (#105).
Bitten
Here’s a one-sentence description of episode 1.08, “Prisoner”:
Jeremy is poisoned; Clay interrogates a Mutt and Elena confronts a werewolf groupie.
Salem
Here’s a behind-the-scenes video for WGN’s new series. [via SpoilerTV]
Additional reporting by Charlie Jane Anders and Emily Stamm
