Tommy Wirkola wo n’t be take Hansel and Gretel 2 after all . Amy Acker talks the Machine ’s design on Person of Interest . A canary peek gives us the first genuine look at American Horror Story : Freak Show . And Ben Affleck unveil the main influence on Batman v. Superman . Spoilers now !
Top image : American Horror Story : Freak Show
Ben Affleck spoke about the influence of Frank Miller ’s The Dark Knight Returns on Batman v. Superman . He told MTV :
I do think Zack was heavy influenced by [ ‘ Dark Knight Returns ’ ] . Everyone ’s influenced by that . It ’s the seminal workplace . I do n’t call up there ’s any [ Batman pic ] that have been made without pass from that book because it ’s so sound . ”
… I think if you ’re smart , you steal from the best .
See the video at the link . [ MTV ]
shot will be heading to Chicago in former November . They ’ll be in downtown for four to five days and then spending a calendar week and a half in besiege areas . Chicago will be stand in for Metropolis — not Gotham , as it did in The Dark Knight Rises . [ Fox Chicago ]
Tommy Wirkola latterly read that the script for the sequel is complete . But now he ’s order Fangoria that he wo n’t be guide it :
I ’ve just adjudicate to not direct HANSEL & GRETEL 2 .
… I have been late attached to a few more things , it ’s just a matter of clock time and priorities . I did deadened SNOW 1 , then HANSEL & GRETEL 1 , and then DEAD SNOW 2 . I need to do something a little bite different now and not just do sequels . I did spell the book and I hope to be need in it . But yeah , I wo n’t be directing it . ”
[ Fangoria ]
germ have told Entertainment Weekly that Stephen Chbosky ( Perks of Being a Wallflower ) has been knock to write the springy - action version of Beauty and the Beast for Disney . The film ’s acquire a director in Bill Condon and a first draft from Evan Spiliotopoulos ( Hercules ) . [ Entertainment Weekly ]
Here ’s a featurette on Dracula ’s wife , Mirena . [ viaComing before long ]
Movietickets.com appear to be selling tickets for November 4th showings of the picture in IMAX theaters in Los Angeles and one in San Jose , CA . That ’s a Tuesday , which is n’t at all a usual release engagement . Some report say the film will open three days ahead of time in IMAX across the commonwealth . [ First Showing ]
Amy Acker says that , while she ca n’t comment on whether the Machine does still have a design , she can say that Root still believes that there ’s one :
I do n’t know what all I am allowed to say , but … my persona is still trusting that She must have one , because that ’s kind of the only style to go on , if there is a skipper plan . So I feel like at the beginning of this year it is my task to make trusted that everyone continues to believe in Her , that She is there to protect us . There ’s contract to be a plan .
She also give a short description of October 7th ’s sequence , “ Wingman ” :
A “ secret errand ” sounds about right . The main story has Fusco last undercover [ as a ladies ’ man ] , so he ’s getting this sort of makeover . At the same meter , [ Root and Finch ] are evolve things that will assist in the new “ Batcave . ” We ’re sort of getting the team ready for what ’s to come .
[ TV Line ]
Here ’s the imperativeness release for episode 4.05 , “ seer ” :
THE TEAM MUST PROTECT A POLITICAL POLLSTER WITH A GIFT FOR NUMBERS WHO IS UNAWARE THAT HIS OWN NUMBER HAS JUST derive UP , ON “ someone OF INTEREST , ” TUESDAY , OCT . 21
Jason Ritter Guest Stars as Pollster Simon Lee
“ prophet ” – Finch is funny when a gifted political poll taker ’s phone number add up up at the same time that his typically ironclad anticipation go unseasonable , and believes that the two events are associate . Meanwhile , Reese is sidelined by a verbatim order from Captain Moreno , on PERSON OF sake , Tuesday , Oct. 21 ( 10:01 - 11:00 PM , ET / PT ) on the CBS Television web . Jason Ritter guest asterisk as pollster Simon Lee .
CHEAT TWEET : A canvasser w a gift 4 numbers ca n’t augur his own figure coming up ! @JasonRitter guest star # PersonOfInterest 10/21 10:01pmhttp://bit.ly / Zp5skk
REGULAR CAST :
Jim Caviezel ( John Reese )
Michael Emerson ( Harold Finch )
Kevin Chapman ( Lionel Fusco )
Sarah Shahi ( Sameen Shaw )
Amy Acker ( Root )
RECURRING mould :
John Nolan ( Greer )
Brett Cullen ( Ingram )
Cara Buono ( Martine )
GUEST CAST :
Wrenn Schmidt ( Iris )
Kevin Kilner ( Nick Dawson )
Jason Ritter ( Simon Lee )
Michael Brian French ( Governor Murray )
Ned Van Zandt ( Kevin Hatch )
Caris Vujcec ( Michelle Perez )
Anthony Arkin ( Mike Fisher )
David Beach ( Douglas Rogers )
Eric Gravez ( Eddie )
Jasmin Walker ( Hotel Receptionist )
Oriana Oppice ( Woman With List )
Kevin Prowse ( Cop )
Eileen Faxas ( Newscast Host )
WRITTEN BY : Lucas O’Connor
aim BY : Kenneth Fink
[ SpoilerTV ]
Ryan Hansen ( Veronica Mars ) has landed a Edgar Albert Guest - asterisk function on Rob Thomas ’ raw series as Carson McCone . McCone is depict as “ a witching , unsophisticated golden boy and pro snowboarder who is pay handsomely to put his font on thing ” and as “ cocky , living large and presently make an intimacy with a marketing executive who lick for the company that indorse him . ” He ’s going to be desperate not to misplace anything . [ Entertainment Weekly ]
There ’s apparently a put call out for two more character . It ’s ill-defined if these are characters joining the main show or the new spinoff :
[ DONNA ] 50s – 60s . A unnerving , much well-thought-of and influential journalist that displays wholeness , posture , and occasionally wiseass humour . She ’s a leader , a female parent , and someone who reads people very well … .RECURRING , ACTOR MUST NOT BE CONTRACTED TO ANOTHER PILOT / SERIES . WE CANNOT believe ANYONE WHO IS IN 2d POSITION .
[ SAMANTHA ] Female , early on to previous 30s . Attractive , strong , smart , sorcerous and articulate , she also has a vulnerable side . She ’s a mother with a bohemian spirit , and a talented creative person … RECURRING , ACTORS MUST NOT BE narrow TO ANOTHER PILOT / SERIES . WE CANNOT CONSIDER ANYONE WHO IS IN SECOND POSITION .
There was also a league call in which Kevin Durand said that he ’s been approached to play the crucial part of the baddie , Negan . [ SpoilerTV ]
Word from E ! is that Carol is “ awesome ” in the premiere . [ E ! ]
EP Caroline Dries explained the role that Colin Ferguson ( Eureka ) will play on the show :
“ He come about because we wanted to show Matt thriving in Mystic Falls without occult , ” EP Caroline Dries previewed of Ferguson ’s character , Tripp . “ We wanted to give him a Church Father physical body , coach - character of bozo , so that ’s where Tripp occur out of . ” Of of course , this is The Vampire Diaries , so Tripp will have his closed book , but he ’ll “ ultimately become an interesting , layered , dynamic character that ’s not necessarily good guy or risky guy . ”
[ E ! ]
Robin Lord Taylor ’s Oswald Cobblepot is going to make a “ bountiful , grand entrance ” back in Gotham . And it will be sooner than you might ask . [ E ! ]
Here ’s a promo for episode 1.03 , “ The Balloonman . ” [ viaComing Soon ]
Here are two featurettes . [ viaComic Book Movie ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLG5lqzk00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODEDjmMTgg
The series is cast a lineament call Claire Novak , “ a 17 - year - old rugged , raging teen described as “ punk - rock - pretty . ' ” As is traditional , she has a complicated past : Bouncing between foster homes after the decease of her father and the ( supernatural ? ) disappearance of her female parent . [ E ! ]
Here ’s a time from the season 10 premiere :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=691bIPI7SP8
Here ’s a short sneak peek at installment 3.01 . [ viaSpoilerTV ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97PmbIBOpuU
And gohere for more pic from the episode “ Kill the Moon ” . [ Blogtor Who ]
Goherefor persona from episode 2.03 , “ Every Mother ’s Son . ” [ K Site TV ]
Head to the connection for a sneak peek at the time of year 2 premiere , “ Rebirth . ” [ The CW ]
Here ’s a sneak peep at the premiere , which looks like a longer interlingual rendition of Barry ’s chance event from Arrow . [ viaSpoilerTV ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-kBwUmC-xA
At the link you’re able to see the opening sequence of Book Four . [ IGN ]
Here ’s a promo for instalment 2.02 , “ echo . ” [ viaSpoilerTV ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKnEzw4vics
Headherefor photos from that sequence andherefor photos from episode 2.03 , “ Multiple . ” Here ’s the abstract for episode four , “ Old Scars ” :
Episode 2.04 – Old cicatrix
Margaret convinces Lucille to host a dinner to celebrate Jacob ’s return key , but unexpected guests distort relations in the Langston crime syndicate to the break breaker point . Meanwhile , Bellamy extend to search the account of the mysterious bones , and Rachael receives unsettling news about her babe , on “ Resurrection , ” SUNDAY , OCTOBER 19 ( 9:00 - 10:01 p.m. ET ) on the ABC Television web .
“ Resurrection of Christ ” stars Omar Epps as J. Martin Bellamy , Frances Fisher as Lucille Langston , Matt Craven as Fred Langston , Devin Kelley as Maggie Langston , Mark Hildreth as Pastor Tom Hale , Samaire Armstrong as Elaine Richards , Landon Gimenez as Jacob and Kurtwood Smith as Henry Langston .
Guest cast includes Michelle Fairley as Margaret Langston , Kathleen Munroe as Rachael Braidwood , April Billingsley as Barbara Langston , Lori Beth Sikes as Janine Hale , Glenn Fleshler as Mikey Enders , Faye Foley as young Margaret and Naomi Lavette as Tina .
“ Old Scars ” was written by Pat Charles & Nathaniel Halpern and directed by John Scott .
Hereare photos from the season finale , “ The Master . ” [ SpoilerTV ]
Here ’s a teaser for Freak Show , with some real footage this time . [ Buzzfeed ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkI2Akgpfig
And here ’s a new post horse . [ SpoilerTV ]
Additional coverage by Charlie Jane Anders and Diana Biller .
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