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The second season of “Sherlock & Daughter,” which is in competition this week at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival and is on the CW and Max in the U.S., still awaits greenlight, but not for the lack of ideas.

“They would just come popping out, and there were far too many for just eight episodes. If the fates are good to us, there are so many wonderful stories to be told with these characters,” says writer Shelly Goldstein at the festival.

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Brendan Foley, writer and creator of the show, adds: “I think we’d like to take it international. At the end of the 19th century, society is moving from criminals robbing banks to criminals owning banks. Crime is blissfully international. I’d like to see what’s happening in the U.S., Europe, Australia at the same time. This great, glorious...

Earlier this year, CBS launched the Watson TV series, a medical mystery series following a current-day version of Sherlock Holmes' best friend. It's performed very well in the ratings and has been renewed for a second season. Now, The CW has introduced a series about the legendary sleuth himself. How will it perform? Will Sherlock & Daughter be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A period mystery thriller series, the Sherlock & Daughter TV show is based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It stars David Thewlis, Blu Hunt, Ardal O'Hanlon, Fiona Glascott, and Aidan McArdle. In this story, Sherlock Holmes (Thewlis) is out of his comfort zone and has become embroiled in a malevolent conspiracy involving his archenemy, Professor Moriarty (Dougray Scott). The legendary sleuth is unable to investigate the sinister case without risking the...

Of all the things this world absolutely needs more of (peace, love, common sense) it would be difficult to argue that another Sherlock Holmes adaptation ranks very high on the list. The great detective rarely goes long without getting reimagined yet again; it has, in fact, only been a few months since the Sherlock-based modern-day medical drama Watson, not to be confused with that other, older Sherlock-based modern-day medical drama House.

Now comes The CW’s Sherlock & Daughter, whose innovation on the mythology is right there in the title. As a mystery, it’s no great shakes; at least in the early episodes sent to critics, it’s missing that satisfying snap of clues falling into place in clever ways. But the Brendan Foley-created drama is bolstered by enough winning performances ­— starting with David Thewlis as the first half of that title — that it’s mostly just nice...

Max’s Harry Potter TV series has officially cast four series regulars and two recurring roles, including four actors Deadline previously revealed: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

The newly announced cast includes Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. Whitehouse is the only actor cast thus far to have appeared in any of the original films. He played Sir Cadogan in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

The franchise follows the life of a young wizard, the titular Harry Potter, whose parents died under mysterious circumstances when he was very young. He was forced to live a life of misery and servitude to his aunt and uncle and their awful son before he was freed from his gilded cage when Hagrid extended an invitation that changed his life forever.

Janet McTeer might take over Professor Minerva McGonagall’s role in HBO Harry potter reboot? ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Instagram )

The wizarding world is buzzing with speculation as reports swirl around Janet McTeer potentially stepping into the formidable shoes of Professor Minerva McGonagall in HBO’s much-anticipated Harry Potter series.

If the rumors are believed to be true, the Ozark star, widely recognized for her commanding presence as Helen Pierce, would be following in the legendary footsteps of Dame Maggie Smith, who immortalized the role in the film saga.

Janet McTeer will reportedly play Professor Minerva McGonagall in the HBO 'Harry Potter' show

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McTeer, who is 63 now, is just a few years younger than Smith was when she first donned the tartan robes of Hogwarts’ Deputy Headmistress.

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Exclusive: HBO is closing in on two more main cast members for its high-profile series adaptation of the hugely popular Harry Potter fantasy books. Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actress Janet McTeer is in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, sources tell Deadline. Additionally, Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu, one of the first actors identified for the series, is closing his deal to portray Professor Severus Snape, I hear. They are poised to join John Lithgow, who, as Deadline reported exclusively, will be playing Professor Albus Dumbledore.

HBO declined comment. “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation,” the network said in a statement. “As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals.”

The Harry Potter series, designed to run over a decade, comes from writer-showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director/executive producer Mark Mylod. Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content,...

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Lessons in Chemistry is a drama miniseries developed for television by Lee Eisenberg. Based on a novel of the same name by Bonnie Garmus, the Apple TV+ series is set in 1960s America, and it revolves around Elizabeth Zott, who has always dreamed of being a scientist, but because of the patriarchal society, she is denied her dream. That’s when he accepts a job on a TV cooking show and teaches the nation’s housewives way more than recipes. Lessons in Chemistry stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Stephanie Koenig, Kevin Bussman, Aja Naomi King, and Thomas Mann. So, if you loved the inspiring story, female empowerment, and compelling characters in Lessons in Chemistry, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The cast of the Harry Potter series currently being developed by Warner Bros. and HBO just keeps getting bigger. Recently, Gangs of London actor Paapa Essiedu was reported to be in talks to play Severus Snape, taking over the role from the late Alan Rickman. Now, Feature First reports that Oscar-nominated actress Janet McTeer is also in talks for an important role, as Professor Minerva McGonagall, who plays an integral part in all seven books by author J.K. Rowling.

McTeer is perhaps best known for playing Helen Pierce on the Jason Bateman-led Netflix series Ozark. She's also known as Jessica Jones's mother in Marvel's Jessica Jones, as well as having roles in The Menu, Maleficent, and The Woman in Black, among other titles. She is also set to appear in the final installment of the long-running Mission: Impossible franchise in 2025. McTeer has received two Academy Award nominations over the span of her career,...

Exclusive: Erika Cevallos has been promoted to the role of Worldwide Sales Manager at Double Dutch International (Ddi) ahead of the upcoming AFM, which she will attend in her new role.

Ddi COO and President Ron Moring said the move marked a significant career milestone for Cevallos who joined the company as a Sales Representative in late 2023.

Based in Ecuador, Cevallos brings an international perspective to her work, combining her professional expertise with a strong academic background. She is also a university professor, teaching courses on film and film production.

Ddi said that in addition to her academic and professional roles, Cevallos has hands-on experience across various behind-the-camera positions.

“We are honored to have Erika among our team and recognize her efforts and success with her new title, someone so determinate to connect these standout films with audiences around the world,” said Moring of Ddi.

Ddi’s AFM line-up includes The Martini Shot,...

Warner Bros. Pictures Fantastic Beasts trilogy has received a brand-new streaming update. The Harry Potter spinoff movies were led by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne as he portrayed the role Newt Scamender, who was introduced as a quirky magizoologist. He is also known as the author of the Care of Magical Creatures book, which was first seen in the original film franchise as part of Hogwarts curriculum.

Starting on Friday, Nov. 1, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) will officially be available to start streaming on Peacock. Since its debut, the adventure fantasy franchise has garnered a combined gross of over $1.8 billion at the worldwide box office. Out of the three spinoffs, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them is currently the only installment to receive a Certified Fresh rating of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 346 reviews. The...

HBO has unveiled that its original Hollywood satire series “The Franchise” debuts on its linear channel and Max Oct. 6 at 10 p.m Et. The premiere episode of “The Franchise” is directed by Oscar-winner Sam Mendes.

According to the official logline, “‘The Franchise’ follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.”

Cast members include Himesh Patel (“Greedy People”), Aya Cash (“The Boys”), Jessica Hynes (“Shaun of the Dead”), Billy Magnussen (“Road House”), Lolly Adefope (“Ghosts”), Darren Goldstein (“Ozark”) and Isaac Powell (“American Horror Story”). Richard E. Grant (“Saltburn”) and Daniel Brühl (“All Quiet on the Western Front”) will serve as recurring guest stars.

Executive producers include Mendes,...

Boiling Point is an intense drama series created by Philip Barantini, James Cummings, and Stephen Graham. The BBC One series continues the story of the 2021 film of the same name and it picks up the story six months after the events of the film and it sees Carly struggling to establish her new restaurant, while Andy tries to cope with the aftermath of his heart attack. Boiling Point stars Vinette Robinson in the lead role with Hannah Walters, Izuka Hoyle, Ray Panthaki, Hannah Traylen, Stephen McMillan, Shaun Fagan, Stephen Odubola, and Graham starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Boiling Point’s sequel series here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Bear has to be one of the most stressful shows to watch, which is perfect for the fans of Boiling Point. Created by Christopher Storer, the FX series...

“Oppenheimer” Comes to Peacock Next Month

Christopher Nolan’s box office smash and award season darling “Oppenheimer” will soon make its long-awaited streaming debut.

The thriller, which just racked up five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director, Best Male Actor - Drama, Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role, and Best Original Score, will arrive on Peacock for its exclusive streaming debut on Friday, Feb. 16.

Watch the trailer for “Oppenheimer” below:

Earning almost $1 billion worldwide, the epic stars Cillian Murphy as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who becomes the central figure in a pulse-pounding race against the Nazis to develop the first atomic bomb. Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, and others make up the rest of the A-list ensemble.

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Max cancels the comedy, Julia, adding to the small number of comedies on its programming slate. The cancelation suggests Max may be shifting its focus to big franchises and other genres. The end of Julia reflects a broader trend of streaming services moving away from comedies.

Following the high-profile cancellation of Our Flag Means Death, Max has confirmed the cancellation of the comedy Julia. Premiering in March 2022, the Max show centers on Julia Child as she films her famous cooking show, The French Chef, during the 1960s and her relationship with her husband Paul (Frasier alum David Hyde Pierce). Sarah Lancashire plays the titular role in the series created by Daniel Goldfarb, with a cast that includes Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, Brittany Bradford, Judith Light, Rachel Bloom, Isabella Rossellini, and James Cromwell, among others.

According to Deadline, just days after doing away with Our Flag Means Death, Max...

Oh dear, this is one dish that even Julia Child can’t salvage: Max has cancelled the biopic series Julia after two seasons, TVLine has confirmed.

“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia,” a Max spokesperson said in a statement. “Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”

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“Julia” has been canceled at Max after two seasons, Variety has learned.

“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up ‘Julia,'” a Max spokesperson said in a statement. “Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”

The period dramedy originally debuted on the streamer in March 2022, with Season 2 launching in November 2023. Both seasons consisted of eight episodes each.

The series was based on the life of Julia Child, the groundbreaking chef and author who brought French food to the American masses through her cook books and her hit television show, “The French Chef.”

Child was portrayed in the series by Sarah Lancashire. The cast also included David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford,...

Max is not proceeding with a third season of its comedy-drama Julia. The decision comes a couple of weeks after the Season 2 finale of the Julia Child series was released Dec. 21.

Chris Keyser served as showrunner on Julia, which was created by Daniel Goldfarb, who wrote the pilot, and stars Sarah Lancashire as The French Chef creator.

“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia,” a rep for Max said in a statement. “Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”

Julia’s main cast includes two Frasier/Cheers alums, David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth. Pierce has said that he has no interest in reprising his role as Niles in the Frasier reboot on Paramount+,...

Max is turning off the heat on Julia.

The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled its Julia Child-inspired series Julia following a two-season run. The news comes after the second season wrapped its run Dec. 21 and amid an era of belt tightening across the television landscape, with Julia joining Our Flag Means Death in being axed at the streamer this week alone. Both seasons of Julia will continue to be available to stream on Max.

From creator Daniel Goldfarb and showrunner Chris Keyser, Sarah Lancashire starred as Child opposite David Hyde Pierce. Max did not own the show and instead paid a licensing fee to producers Lionsgate Television, which is in the midst of spinning off from premium cable network Starz.

“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia.

Julia Season 3 may delve into the 1960s, covering major shifts in "The French Chef" and Julia's relationship with Simca. The finale of Julia Season 2 ends on a positive note, offering a sense of resolution for the characters. The creator has detailed plans for Julia Season 3 if it gets renewed, providing closure for the ensemble.

Julia season 3 gets a detailed update from creator Daniel Goldfarb. Premiering in March 2022 centers on Julia Child as she films her famous cooking show, The French Chef, during the 1960s. Sarah Lancashire plays the lead role alongside Frasier alum David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth. The cast also includes Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, Brittany Bradford, Judith Light, and Rachel Bloom, among others.

In an interview with Variety, Goldfarb was asked about what Julia season 3 might consist of. In response, Goldfarb said that he, showrunner Keyser, and the rest of the writing team are “daydreaming” about a third installment.

Max’s Julia Child biodrama is blessed with a deep bench of winning characters played by incredible actors. Aside from Julia (Sarah Lancashire) and her husband Paul (David Hyde-Pierce), there's Julia's best pal Avis (Bebe Neuwirth), the public-television producer who helped shepherd her show to the air (Brittany Bradford as Alice), her original French Chef director Russ (Fran Kranz), her new director Elaine (Rachel Bloom); the list goes on. But a special place at the table should be set for Julia's Judith Jones (Fiona Glascott), the book editor at the Knopf publishing house and the French Chef’s first great champion. She's a character so dynamic, self-possessed, and charismatic, that there seems only one thing left for her to do: leave Julia for a spin-off of her own.

The most audacious aspect of Max’s “Julia” (now in its second season) is that Julia Child might not be the most accomplished real-life character in it. That might be Bebe Neuwirth’s Avis DeVoto, who, with husband Bernard, helped save the national forests from the U.S. government. Or maybe it’s Judith Jones (Fiona Glascott), who pulled a book out of a slush pile and thus became responsible for publishing “The Diary of Anne Frank,” among other accomplishments that include the English translations of Sartre and Camus. Then again, it might be Blanche Knopf (Judith Light), the powerhouse publisher who co-founded Knopf with her husband and helped elevate the mystery genre to high art by publishing everyone from Dashiell Hammett to Ross Macdonald.

But in Episode 7, we meet Zephyr Wright (Deidrie Henry), President Johnson’s longtime housekeeper who came with the family to the White House — and helped push...

“Food is the most temperamental actor you can have on set,” admits Christine Tobin, the food stylist on the Max series “Julia,” in a new, three-minute, behind-the-scenes feature that Gold Derby is debuting exclusively. She explains, “We want to make sure that the food will present beautifully, but last.” That is indeed a priority on a show that is centered on legendarily delicious meals. Sarah Lancashire, who delivers a stunning turn as iconic cook Julia Child, describes Christine as “the invisible me,” continuing, “I look like I’m doing it all, but I’m doing very little.” Watch the exclusive video above.

The new footage offers an inside look into how the delectable food, which plays a prominent role on the series about the beginning of Child’s television series “The French Chef,” goes from kitchen to camera. Showrunner Chris Keyser says that the show functions as a “collaboration between the kitchen and the writing,...

Bonjour and bon appetit! Back from a head-clearing visit to France to work on her next cookbook and with her cooking show “The French Chef” now up and running on the air, Julia Child has quickly become a household name, for better or for worse. Now, the chef will have to grapple with her rising celebrity and the effects it has on her, her family, her team, and her show. The eight-episode second season of “Julia,” starring Sarah Lancashire, debuts this Thursday, Nov. 16 with three new episodes exclusively on Max. You can watch Julia: Season 2 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.

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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the first three episodes of Julia Season 2.] If there’s a show that makes you want to eat while watching, it’s Max‘s deliciously fun Julia. Given the show is a comedy series about the early television career of infamous chef Julia Child (played with perfection by Sarah Lancashire), food does tend to come up once in awhile and is what the creative forces behind the show want it to be. “Our desire [is for] you to watch the show and feel as if you’re watching a souffle and then you realize that there’s something underneath it that’s presenting a little bit of a message,” says executive producer Chris Keyser. Based on the first three episodes of Season 2 that dropped today, juicy is a good word to describe what unfolds with Julia, salty husband Paul, Julia’s ambitious editor Judith Jones (Fiona Glascott), and ...

The series Julia has been inspired by the life of the legendary Julia Child, who was the first contributor to the food channel. Created by Daniel Goldfarb, this series is about her dreams and aspirations to ensure that every housewife has access to her wonderful recipes. She had gone out of her way to break the societal taboo that women’s talents were only confined to the kitchen. She has shown the world that a housewife like her has the power to influence the lives of others and portray her talent to the world without any hint of hesitation. The period drama set in the 1960s has been beautifully executed by Sarah Lancashire, Fiona Glascott, Brittany Bradford, and others. Will Julia be able to make herself proud of her talents? Let us find out!

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Max has debuted the first trailer for season two of the hit show Julia, starring Sarah Lancashire as the larger than life real-life chef.

Here’s the logline for season two: “With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In season two, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything. Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate Wgbh, the White House and a threat from their past, while continuing to spearhead female-driven public television and confront social issues still prevalent today.”

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The cast also includes David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, Robert Joy,...

Max out your November viewing with Max! The streamer is starting the new month with a wide variety of additions to its combined library of HBO and Max exclusives, plus titles from Food Network, Cartoon Network, HGTV, and more.

While also racing toward the official holiday season with dozens of Christmas classics like “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” you can also stream new documentaries on Albert Brooks and Little Richard, catch the premieres of new seasons of “Rap Sh!t” and “Julia,” and much more.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Max, and then continue below to see the full list of everything new in November!

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“Julia” Season 2 Sets Premiere Date

For those who love the heat, it’s time to head back into the kitchen! Max has announced the premiere date for its second season of “Julia,” starring Sarah Lancashire as famous chef and personality Julia Child.

The eight-episode second season of the Max Original will debut on Nov. 16 with three new episodes, followed by one episode weekly through Dec. 21.

Watch the trailer for Season 2 of “Julia” below:

Season 2 will pick up as Julia grapples with her rising celebrity as her trailblazing cooking show has made it to the air. As she and her husband Paul (David Hyde Pierce) return from Simca’s home in France, she finds that her success has changed everything.

“Julia” also stars Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.

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Season Two of the biopic series based on the life of  TV cooking host  'Julia Childs', created by Daniel Goldfarb and Erwin Stoff, stars Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott and Robert Joy, streaming November 16, 2023 on Max:

"...with her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, 'Julia' grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show, as she and her devoted husband 'Paul' return from France to find her success has changed everything. 

"But through her singular 'joie de vivre', she and her team must navigate the 'White House' and a threat from their past, while continuing to spearhead female-driven public television and to the social issues still prevalent today..."

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Max’s official trailer for the second season of the critically acclaimed drama Julia finds the brilliant chef discovering she’s now a star thanks to the popularity of The French Chef. The trailer also confirms the new season will kick off on November 16, 2023 with the premiere of the first three episodes.

Additional episodes of the eight-episode season will stream once a week, with the season finale set for December 21.

Sarah Lancashire returns to lead the cast as Julia Child, and David Hyde Pierce is back as Julia’s supportive husband, Paul. The cast also includes Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.

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“With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues, and her show. In season two, Julia and her devoted husband...

Max has released the trailer for Season 2 of “Julia,” the streamer’s series about the life of Julia Child, which will have a three-episode premiere on Thursday, Nov. 16. One episode will release weekly following the premiere, through Dec. 21.

Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.

The second season continues to follow Julia (Lancashire) and her husband Paul after the launch of her famous cooking show.

The logline reads, “With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In Season 2, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything.”

The summary continues, “Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate Wgbh, the White...

“Lucy, we’re home!,” jokes Julia Child upon her return to the Wgbh studios from her sojourn in the South of France in the trailer for the second season of “Julia,” the Max comedy series. The popular television chef may be spoofing “I Love Lucy,” but the return of the critically-acclaimed series is a welcome homecoming for viewers who have been waiting for new episodes since the first season finished airing 18 months ago. Watch the full trailer above.

The new footage teases Child’s (Sarah Lancashire) trip to France with her husband Paul (David Hyde Pierce) as she collaborates with her French cookbook co-writer Simone Beck (Isabella Rossellini). After testing recipes – and after a surprise outing to Paris with Paul – she returns to a booming television program and is confronted by the executives’ idea of introducing “product placement” to her latest episodes. The success of “The French Chef” puts pressure...

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

The CW is giving an early vote of confidence to another imported series.

Everyone Else Burns has been renewed for a second season on the network, it was announced today by Brad Schwartz.

The series premiere is set for Thursday, October 26 (9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt).

"Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days," commented Schwartz.

"There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season."

The series follows the Lewises, a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade.

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The Julia season 2 trailer takes viewers to France, giving a glimpse of a bigger show starring Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child. The Max series explores the production of Julia Child's groundbreaking cookery show, The French Chef, in the 60s. The talented cast includes David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth, promising an entertaining continuation of Julia's story.

The Julia season 2 trailer heads to France as her pioneering cookery program blows up in popularity. The series, which premiered on HBO Max in March 2022, follows Julia Child during the filming of her famous cooking show, The French Chef, during the 1960s. Sarah Lancashire stars as Julia Child alongside Frasier alum David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth as her husband Paul and close friend Avis. The cast also includes Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Brittany Bradford.

On Tuesday, Max released the official trailer and announced a release date for Julia season 2. Watch the trailer...

Julia Child will be cooking up dinner ahead of Thanksgiving.

Season 2 of the Max comedy Julia is slated to premiere Thursday, Nov. 16, with its first three episodes, just one week before the aforementioned holiday, Glamour reports. (Check out a first-look photo above.) The eight-episode season will continue to unspool with one installment weekly until the finale on Thursday, Dec. 21.

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Further winners include ’Past Lives’ in the world cinema competition and Agnes O’Casey for the Bingham Ray New Talent Award.

A lively edition of Ireland’s Galway Film Fleadh drew to a close last night (July 16), with George Kane’s anarchic comedy Apocalypse Clown bagging the prize for best Irish film, while Patricia Kelly’s buzzy low-budget feature Verdigris took home the best independent film accolade.

Apocalypse Clown – sold by Charades and to be released by Vertigo Releasing in the UK and Wildcard in Ireland – stars Brian And Charles actor David Earl as part of a troupe of clowns who,...

Christopher Nolan’s tentpole opens on July 21.

Universal has cancelled the red carpet at its upcoming New York premiere of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer on Monday (July 21) in light of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

“In support of the ongoing SAG strike, the filmmakers of Oppenheimer will not be proceeding with the NY premiere as originally planned and will instead screen the movie to celebrate the crew and craftspeople who contributed to making this landmark film,” the studio said on Friday.

The film will still screen, although Universal had not responded at time of writing to clarify who will be in attendance.

US actors’ union strike was confirmed on Thursday (July 13) morning Pacific Time.

SAG-AFTRA’s imminent strike action has hit its first festival as US actor Matthew Modine withdrew from a Q&a at the world premiere of The Martini Shot at Ireland’s Galway Film Fleadh on Thursday evening.

Meanwhile over in London Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan confirmed prior to the screening at Odeon Luxe that his cast, which includes Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh, had walked out as a mark of solidarity with the strike.

Earlier in the day,...

There is growing angst about the potential impact of the confirmed SAG strike on upcoming A-list festivals such as Venice and Toronto, but the industrial action is already having a tangible effect on festivals around the world with the Galway Film Fleadh in Ireland having to pull a Q&a tonight with actor Matthew Modine.

It becomes the first festival known to have a promotional event pulled because of the strike.

Modine, the one-time SAG president hopeful, was due to take part in the Q&a for movie The Martini Shot, which is debuting at the event, but the actor has removed himself from any further promotional activities. Co-star and fellow SAG member Fiona Glascott was also due to be taking part in the Q&a, we are told.

The plan at the moment we’re told by producers is for Modine, Glascott and co-stars to watch the movie “as...

With a SAG-AFTRA strike now looking certain, the eyes of festival publicity teams and programmers may be on Venice and Toronto as major upcoming events likely to be severely impacted should U.S. actors be prevented from promoting their movies as per strike rules.

But on the West coast of Ireland, a slightly smaller festival happens to be taking place right as the union’s National Board meets on Thursday to officially decide whether to call a work stoppage, a decision that could immediately affect the event’s screenings.

The 35th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh opened in the coastal city on Tuesday night with the world premiere of The Miracle Club, starring Maggie Smith, Kathy Burke and Laura Linney. While that screening was watched by a packed house at the Town Hall, another world premiere is happening on Thursday just hours after the critical vote, with its...

On the JoBlo Movies YouTube channel, we will be posting one full movie every day of the week, giving viewers the chance to watch them entirely free of charge. Today’s Free Movie of the Day is the 2008 comedy The Deal, starring William H. Macy and Meg Ryan. You can watch it over on the YouTube channel linked above, or you can just watch it in the embed at the top of this article.

Based on a novel by Peter Lecourt, The Deal was directed by Steven Schachter, who also wrote the screenplay with Macy. The film has the following synopsis: A down-and-out film producer agrees to make his nephew’s film about 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli, but can only get financing if he casts a well-known action star. Production is halted however, when the lead actor is kidnapped, so the producer hatches a scheme with a struggling...

The beautifully realized Oscar-nominated romantic drama Brooklyn, adapted from Colm Tóibín’s book of the same name, has a moving and thought-provoking ending. Saoirse Ronan stars in the adaptation as Eilis Lacey, a young Irish woman who emigrates to Brooklyn in the 1950s. While caught between two homes, Eilis finds herself in a love triangle with Tony (Emory Cohen), an Italian-American plumber in New York, and Jim (Domhnall Gleeson), a well-off suitor back in her hometown of Enniscorthy. Brooklyn was nominated for three Academy Awards – Best Picture, Best Actress (for Ronan), and Best Adapted Screenplay – but sadly, in spite of its universal praise, it didn’t win any.

Named by the BBC as one of the 100 greatest films of the 21st century, Brooklyn is a heartwarming historical tale about what it means to call somewhere home. Ronan was already one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation, but Brooklyn...

The Fantastic Beasts movies have failed to achieve the same approval as the Harry Potter series, with Secrets of Dumbledore performing the lowest at the Box Office so far. This has led many to question whether the franchise will continue since the likelihood that it would bomb makes a high film budget too risky.

It's hard to say precisely what it is about Newt's story in the wizarding world that isn't drawing audiences to the theaters. Some have speculated that politics had something to do with it since author J.K. Rowling herself has been in several uncomfortable headlines, and the infamous recasting of Johnny Depp's Gellert Grindelwald left many fans dedicated to boycotting. However, even if these real-world problems weren't involved, Fantastic Beasts has let down Harry Potter fans by punching holes in wizarding world canon. From the intricacies of wand lore to the involvement of characters like Minerva McGonagall in the 1930s,...

Julia is adding a familiar face for season two. Rachel Bloom is joining the HBO Max series which is loosely based on the life of chef and television host Julia Child and her long-running series, The French Chef.

Created by Daniel Goldfarb, the biographical drama stars Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, and Fiona Glascott. The series debuted in March and was renewed for a second season in May.

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Rachel Bloom has joined the cast of “Julia” Season 2 at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.

The series is inspired by the life of Julia Child and her long-running cooking show “The French Chef.” The first season debuted in March 2022 and the show was renewed in May.

Bloom will appear in a recurring role as Elaine Levitch. The character is described as “a dynamo who comes to Wgbh by way of CBS to work with Julia on ‘The French Chef.'”

Bloom will next be seen in the Steve Levitan Hulu comedy series “Reboot,” which premieres Sept. 20. She is best known for her work on the CW musical dramedy series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” which she co-created and executive produced in addition to starring. She received five Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations for her work on the series, winning one of each. Her recent credits include the Disney+ film “Chip...

“Fantastic Beasts 3” will be streaming on HBO Max next week, the streamer announced on Monday.

As expected, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” will be available to all HBO Max subscribers 45 days after it first hit theaters, landing on the streaming service on May 30.

The third installment in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise delves deeper into the backstory of Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) all the while the evil Gellert Grindelwald (now played by Mads Mikkelsen in a recasting following Johnny Depp’s exit) amasses his forces.

Unable to stop Grindelwald alone, Dumbledore entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?

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HBO Max picked up “Julia” for a second season on Thursday, the same day its Season 1 finale dropped on the streamer. With that good news, fans of the Julia Child scripted series can rest assured they will be learning more about The French Chef herself (played by Sarah Lancashire) and the people who made her the icon she is in Season 2, including Judith Light’s Blanche Knopf.

And there will be plenty to uncover about Blanche, the publisher of Child’s best-selling “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” books, in particular. The finale episode, titled “Chocolate Soufflé,” revealed the powerful co-founder and leader of publishing house Knopf is going blind, and only her mentee Judith Jones (Fiona Glascott), who was editor for Child, as well as novelists like John Updike at Knopf, knows about the dire situation.

Much like many other details depicted about these real-life people on the first season of “Julia,...

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

We have casting news, premiere dates, renewals, and some shocking news about the SAG Awards.

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Another Hallmark favorite has signed a deal to remain where viewers have fallen in love with him. Crown Media Family Networks and Luke Macfarlane have signed a multi-picture deal, the company announced today.

“Luke is an actor whose ability to bring to life characters with heart makes him a fan favorite and we are lucky to work with him,” remarked Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks.

“I’m excited to be part of the joy that Hallmark brings to their viewers – not only for Christmas but to be able to participate in telling these heartfelt stories all year long,” Macfarlane said. “I’m really grateful to have this opportunity.”

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On Wednesday, HBO Max renewed the comedy series “Julia” for a second season. The series, which debuted on March 31 on HBO Max, concludes its first season on May 5.

As HBO Max noted in its press release, “Julia” “is inspired by Julia Child’s extraordinary life and her long-running television series, “The French Chef,” which pioneered the modern cooking show. Through Julia’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women’s movement, the nature of celebrity and America’s cultural evolution. At its heart, the series is a portrait of a loving marriage with a shifting power dynamic.”

The first season stars Sarah Lancashire as the titular chef, alongside David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Brittany Bradford.

“Julia Child tends to make people happy.

HBO Max is dishing up more Julia Child.

The streamer has renewed drama series Julia, starring Sarah Lancashire as Child, for a second season.

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It comes after the series about The French Chef creator launched on March 31 and ahead of the finale of its eight-part series.

Julia is inspired by Child’s life and her long-running television series, The French Chef, which pioneered the popular cooking-show genre. Through Julia and her singular can-do spirit, the series explores an evolving time in American history: the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women’s movement, the nature of celebrity and America’s cultural growth. At its heart, the series is a portrait of a loving marriage with an evolving and complicated power dynamic.

Julia also features David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz and Fiona Glascott.