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Would you merge for love? Before you decide, watch the trailer for Else below.

The French-Belgian romantic body horror film will be released July 8 on Fandor and VOD.

A romance blossoms between an introvert and a confident woman, but their relationship faces a threat when a strange epidemic causes the infected to merge with their surroundings, trapping the couple in a shapeshifting nightmare.

Thibault Emin makes his feature directorial debut from a script he co-wrote with Alice Butaud and Emma Sandona, based on Emin’s 2007 short film of the same name.

Matthieu Sampeur, Edith Proust, and Lika Minamoto star.

Joe Lipsett wrote in his review out of TIFF, “The body horror is often horrifying, but when filtered through the romanticism of Else’s central love story, the visuals lend the film a grandeur that is intimate, poetic, and tragic.”

Here’s Fandor’s full July line-up:

July 8: Else

July 11: Shanty Tramp,...

We're still processing the news that Darren Ritter will be leaving Chicago Fire. NBC confirmed that the veteran character will be written off the series before a hypothetical season 14, despite being a part of the team since 2018.

It's difficult to imagine Chicago Fire without Ritter's presence, and it's evident that this news has had an impact on the actor who plays him, Daniel Kyri. He took to Instagram shortly after confirmation of his exit was made public, and made it clear that he was heartbroken.

Daniel Kyri praised Chicago Fire fans NBCUniversal Experience - Red Carpet | Medios y Media/GettyImages

"I’ll miss this character, and it’s time to move on," Kyri wrote on his Instagram Stories. The actor also made a point of thanking and praising those responsible for his beloved tenure on Chicago Fire, fans included. "Thank you to the cast, crew, & the awesome fans," he added.

Stellaride are set to be parents! It's a wonderful development in the lives of the married couple, and one that will greatly shift their priorities as people. Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) have always placed an emphasis upon their careers.

Now, they will be tasked with emphasizing the lives of a small child. The actors who play Kidd and Severide have been mostly quiet on the matter, but Miranda Rae Mayo finally broke her silence in a recent interview with Us Weekly. She broke down what fans can expect from a Stellaride parenting arc, and how the duo will go about their newfound duties.

Kidd is predicted to be the tougher parent Chicago Fire -- "Chaos Theory" Episode 13010 -- Pictured: Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

Mayo admits that her character never expected to be a mother, let alone...

It really seemed as though Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso) had crossed the point of no return. The character had jeopardized his career, his family, and his future as a free man because of a decision he made in season one. Thankfully, he got out of it with a suspension and a slap on the wrist.

Part of the reason Cruz was able to avoid disaster was because he had Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) in his corner. The two men have had their differences over the years, but Severide advised him and helped ensure that the firefighter would fight to see another day. And we think Cruz has repaid the favor offscreen.

Cruz seemingly helped Stellaride's adoption process Chicago Fire -- "Bar Time" Episode 13014 -- Pictured: Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

The episode "Too Late" was notable because it contained the tragic death of...

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The following contains major spoilers for Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 14, "Bar Time," which debuted Wednesday, Feb. 26 on NBC.

Fans will feel like they've seen Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 14, "Bar Time" before. That's because, while they haven't seen this specific story, they've certainly seen parts of it. Familiar characters return while familiar ideas are touched upon. That doesn't make it a bad episode, but it is one that seems more like it's playing toward the future than trying to be good on its own.

"Bar Time" largely revolves around Ambulance 61, as Violet Mikami and Lizzie Novak are assigned to take someone on a ride-along, only to find out that someone is Novak's former fiance, whom she walked out on without so much as a note. However, what...

Chicago Fire puts characters in danger on a weekly basis. We see firefighters and medics putting their lives on the line to protect others. Unfortunately, it doesn't always end well. There have been several deaths over the course of the show's 13 seasons. Some of which, we are still reeling from.

In an effort to celebrate, grieve, and simply remember the Chicago Fire characters who have fallen, we decided to compile a list of every major death that has occurred, from the pilot to the present. It gets a little bleak, but such are the risks of the job. Our one rule is that the character in question had to have worked as a firefighter/medic.

Andy Darden (Chicago Fire S1.E1) Chicago Fire -- "One Crazy Shift" Episode 910 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jesse Spencer as Matthew Casey, Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

Andy...

It's cliched to refer to a landmark or location as a character in a show, but Molly's Pub comes close. The bar has appeared in all four One Chicago shows, and been the setting of some of the most loved and revisited moments in Chicago Fire history.

Which is why the announcement made by Herrmann (David Eigenberg) during the episode "Born of Fire" was so noteworthy. The character informed his 51 co-workers that he intends to expand Molly's into a franchise, and likens it to the real life restaurant chain Ditka's.

There are a lot of dangling plot threads to address post-"Born of Fire," but the title of the follow up episode, leads us to believe that the Molly's Pub expansion will be getting more screen time. The episode is titled "Bar Time." Granted, Chicago Fire likes to sometimes sneak double meanings into titles, but "Bar Time" seems to be...

Chicago Fire characters have always gotten into tricky situations. They have been arrested, involved in physical altercations, and punished for their actions. Look at Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso) or Sam Carver (Jake Lockett). One Chicago Fire alum has suffered consequences from a real life altercation, though.

Eric Mabius was arrested on Thursday, February 20. The actor, who played Jack Nesbitt on Chicago Fire, was allegedly involved in a confrontation with a woman at a Florida bar. Police told Hello Magazine that Mabius was "belligerent" and pushed the aforementioned woman to the ground. She'd be told to leave the bar shortly before, and allegedly began spitting at the bartender.

Eric Mabius was charged with battery in Florida RomaDrama Live! - Palm Beach, Fl | Mireya Acierto/GettyImages

The situation got worse, apparently. A separate TMZ report claimed that the actor pushed another woman to the ground, and ripped a handful of hair from her scalp in the process.

Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 13 adds a wealth of guest stars, bringing back familiar faces and newcomers like Spencer Treat Clark, Callie Johnson, and Wesam Keesh. 

The new episode of NBC's firefighter drama series, "Born of Fire," sees Violet Mikami helping a former medic she worked with whom she had past issues. Meanwhile, Sam Carver attends a support group to address his alcoholism while Kelly Severide and Stella Kid move forward with their adoption plans. 

Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 13 premiered on NBC on February 19. 

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The following contains major spoilers from Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 13, "Born of Fire," which debuted Wednesday, Feb. 19 on NBC.

Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 13, "Born of Fire" is a reminder of just how long the NBC show has been on. Its main storyline goes back to a plot idea that the writers have used several times before. One of the subplots follows the natural progression of the best TV relationships. And a bunch of references are made to past characters and events. All of it makes viewers acutely aware that this series has been full steam ahead for almost a decade and a half.

"Born of Fire" is a Violet Mikami-centric episode, because the central story is about her facing down a character she never wanted to see again. But the secondary plotline involves her, too, and her relationship or lack thereof with Sam Carver. Elsewhere, Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide...

Daniel Kyri‘s Darren Ritter was notably absent in the latest episode of Chicago Fire this week.

The hit NBC series, which airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Et, is currently airing Season 13, and notably did not feature Ritter in the latest episode on February 19, Episode 13 (“Born of Fire”).

And there is a reason!

Keep reading to find out more…

As it turns out, Ritter is on vacation.

Lyla “Lizzie” Novak (played by Jocelyn Hudon) revealed why Ritter was missing from Firehouse 51 towards the end of the episode.

“I heard Ritter called, like, a hundred times from his little mountain getaway,” she told Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) as they were discussing Violet’s drama in the episode.

“Yes, he did,” Violet said. “Okay, it’s very sweet for you all to worry, but really, I am fine.”

“Ritter may be gone, but the Firehouse 51 fan favorite will be back in action soon,...

Chicago Fire returned with a new episode on Wednesday night.

This was Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 13, Born of Fire.

Storylines that carried over included Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide getting ready to start a family and Sam Carver seeking help for his drinking problem.

Kidd isn’t ready to be pregnant, but she brought up adoption as something to explore with Severide.

The new episode began with Carver at a meeting to speak about what he was dealing with.

Now that Carver is facing his demons, could a relationship with Violet Mikami resurface later this season? Not yet. Violet spent the night with her lawyer guy.

Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 13 recap

Firehouse 51 responded to a woman who needed to be rescued from a high wire at an adventure park. Severide jumped into action, and his squad saved the woman.

Later, Kidd asked him to construct a wire rescue scenario for Girls on Fire.

“Chicago Fire” returned with an episode heavy on personal struggles and moral dilemmas, focusing on Carver’s hidden battle with addiction, Violet’s unexpected confrontation with a past enemy, and Kidd’s contemplation of the future. Carver’s storyline took center stage as his secret attendance at AA meetings came to light. The episode effectively portrayed his internal struggle […]

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 13 Recap: “Born of Fire”...

Violet had to help someone she never thought she’d see again in Chicago Fire season 13, episode 13. Meanwhile, Carver faced some of his demons.

Caution: This post contains Spoilers for Chicago Fire season 13, episode 13.

We picked up off the back of the previous episode as Carver went to the AA meeting. There he shares that he’s 22 days sober, which may not sound like a lot, but it’s the most he’s gone without a drink since he was 14.

Meanwhile, Violet’s boyfriend has a case that she could help on, but it brings someone from her past back. Oh, and Stellaride found out everyone’s nickname for them.

Cruz understands the assignment in Chicago Fire

The episode opens with Severide and the rest of Squad 3 being called out to an activity center. There’s been an accident that involves a woman hanging from a rope. While it turns...

Chicago Fire has a devoted fanbase. A very devoted fanbase. We would not exist as a website if this were not true. Pardon the breaking of the literary fourth wall here, but it seems appropriate given what Chicago Fire just did in "Born of Fire." The episode was another solid outing for Firehouse 51, with lots of action and heart, but one scene early one absolutely broke the mold.

You may have missed it, as the opening credits for the episode were still rolling. Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) tells Violet (Hanako Greensmith) that she is planning to adopt a child with Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney). Violet is appropriately giddy, and makes a quick comment about there being a little "Stellaride."

Violet used the term "Stellaride" in the show

"did you know that they call us stellaride" it’s official i’m screaming #chicagofire pic.twitter.com/IG8NyAW2vj

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If there is one thing that Chicago Fire has always done well, it’s finding ways to keep the spirit of former characters alive on the show regardless of how much time has passed since their last appearance. This applies both to characters who passed away and characters who simply left town, which is part of the brilliance of the show.

These characters were key parts of the show’s journey and the lives of the characters on the show, so it makes sense for the characters to reference both their fallen friends and to keep in touch with the members of their 51 family who have since left the show.

Sometimes these mentions come in mentioning catching up with former members of the show such as Brett, Casey, and Boden via conversations such as how Kidd mentioned talking with Brett about her and Severide’s plans to adopt. Others, the...

Chicago Fire's latest episode was a Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) showcase. The character got to develop her relationship with her lawyer boyfriend, and bolster her friendship with Novak (Jocelyn Hudon), but the most interesting aspect of "Born of Fire" was the return of a former foe.

We knew a character from Violet's past would be returning due to the synopsis, but the wording and framing of the character led us to believe that it would be Emma Jacobs (Caitlin Carver). After all, the character had already returned to Chicago Fire once before, and seemed to have the most intense personal history with Violet.

We were wrong. Chicago Fire writers cleverly pivoted away from Jacobs and went with a character who we largely forgot about: Jared Lennox (Wesam Keesh). The character was introduced in season 12, two seasons after Jacobs stirred up trouble at 51.

Jared Lennox was charged with negligent homicide...

Chicago Fire is back with an episode led by the Girls on Fire program. It's been a while since the program founded by Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) has been given shine, but "Born of Fire" puts a fresh spin on it by bringing Kidd's husband, Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), to the mix.

The episode really gets going when 51 gets called to a scene in which a woman is trapped by a zipline. Severide does some nifty moves with the zipline and is ultimately able to save the woman. The situation gives Kidd an idea, though. Upon returning to 51, Kidd asks her husband to help her come up with new Girls on Fire drills that allow students to further their firefighting education. Severide agrees.

Stellaride also discuss the adoption plans they agreed upon last episode. Kidd informs Severide that she informed Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) about their plans, while assuring...

Eagle-eyed fans watching Chicago Fire tonight are likely going to notice one member of Firehouse 51 surprisingly missing in action. This is because episode 13, “Born of Fire” will not feature Daniel Kyri’s character, Darren Ritter, making him the latest Chicago Fire actor to miss an episode of season 13.

That’s right, it’s apparently Kyri’s turn to sit out an episode of the season - a trend that has become incredibly common this season with many series regulars missing an episode here and there. The good news is that Ritter will be back in action before you know it, but that still begs the question, where was Ritter in this episode?

Warning spoilers ahead for Chicago Fire season 13, episode 13, “Born of Fire,” are ahead.

Ritter is on vacation, but should be back soon!

As is often the case when Chicago Fire actors have missed an episode this season, Ritter...

NBC is officially scheduled to air the next, new episode 13 of Chicago Fire's current season 13 tonight, February 19, 2025, and it's going to feature the return of a certain enemy and more. According to NBC's official episode 13 press release, this new episode 13 does have an official title. The writers decided to name this one, "Born of Fire." NBC also revealed a couple of other storyline teasers for this new episode 13. They include: Stella Kidd, Kelly Severide, Violet and more in action. The first spoiler scoop tells us all about Stella Kidd's new scene. Apparently, a daring rescue situation will happen at an adventure park at some point. Due to it, Stella will ask Severide to create a ropes course for Girls on Fire.

On Wednesday February 19 2025, NBC broadcasts an episode of the series Chicago Fire!

Born of Fire Season 13 Episode 13 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Chicago Fire,” titled “Born of Fire,” promises to deliver excitement and emotional moments. Set to air on NBC, this episode revolves around a daring rescue that takes place at an adventure park. The team faces a challenging situation that tests their skills and teamwork. This thrilling rescue sets the stage for the rest of the episode, highlighting the bravery and dedication of the firefighters.

Kidd takes center stage as she is inspired by the rescue. She approaches Severide with a new idea: creating a ropes course for Girls on Fire. This initiative aims to empower young girls and teach them about courage and teamwork. Kidd’s passion for helping others shines through as she seeks Severide’s support in bringing this project to life. The collaboration between...

Chicago Fire really put Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso) through the ringer. The character broke the law, was forced to confront a deadly judgement call he made back in season 1, and risk ruining the trust he's built up with the likes of Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney).

Cruz came to his senses, and came clean, but he did suffer some repercussions. The veteran firefighter was suspended by Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), and forced to sit out during the massive One Chicago crossover event. Cruz was handed a two week suspension in the show, but two weeks in One Chicago time doesn't always translate to two weeks in real time.

Cruz returns in the episode "Born of Fire" Chicago Fire -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Anthony Ferraris as Tony Ferraris

Predictably, Cruz's real time absence has been longer. The character missed the crossover and the following Chicago Fire episode,...

We're more than halfway through season 13 of Chicago Fire, but with so much more story still coming our way this spring, fans continue to wonder what's going on with Sam Carver and Violet Mikami. And even though we don't have specific details (no spoilers here), there is some tea!

Showrunner Andrea Newman recently spoke with TVLine, and passed along some clues for fans about we can expect from Carver and Violet's stories in upcoming episodes. We love that she confirmed our suspicions without giving too much away -- but they'll definitely be sharing scenes together. "There’s a lot of drama coming up with the two of them,” Newman confirmed.

She went on to reveal that yes, we can absolutely count on Violet and Carver having a lot going on between the two of them as we get further into the season. “There’s a lot of repercussions that still...

“Chicago Fire” returns with “Born of Fire” airing Wednesday, February 19th, an episode that delivers a satisfying blend of high-octane rescues and the character-driven drama that has become the show’s trademark. Firehouse 51 faces a challenging rescue at a local adventure park, showcasing the firefighters’ bravery and quick thinking under pressure. In the aftermath of […]

Chicago Fire: Born of Fire...

While February has historically been a month in which the One Chicago shows take longer breaks and often only air an episode or two across the full month, that trend will change this year. The One Chicago shows might have taken the second week of February off, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago Pd will officially be returning to NBC’s primetime lineup this week with a new batch of episodes coming our way on Feb. 19!

This week will welcome a night of new One Chicago originals that fans will not want to miss beginning with a brand new episode of Chicago Med. The episode will see Lenox being tested in a new way as her mentorship skills are challenged, while Hannah will look to help a religious woman with an ectopic pregnancy. Then we have Ripley who is continuing his spiral with his self-destructive behavior in the wake of...

One Chicago Wednesday has arrived, but sadly there are no new episodes of the One Chicago dramas airing tonight on NBC. Yes, we’re sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Chicago Fire and the One Chicago shows are in reruns for the evening with NBC scheduling a quick break in the lineup before the show’s return with new episodes on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Tonight, fans can expect a rerun of the fourth episode of season 13, “Through the Skin,” which was a particularly large episode for Violet. The episode saw Violet putting her job on the line to deliver a baby during a tragic call, one that nearly cost her her paramedic license. The episode also had a fun storyline for Cruz and the guys as they tried to track down the person responsible for stealing Javi’s bike.

It’s a great episode if you’re looking...

Chicago Fire fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 13 Episode 13 episode titled Born of Fire!

Find out everything you need to know about the Born of Fire episode of Chicago Fire, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Chicago Fire Born of Fire Season 13 Episode 13 Preview

The next episode of “Chicago Fire,” titled “Born of Fire,” promises to deliver an exciting mix of action, drama, and personal challenges. Set to air on NBC at 9:00 Pm on February 19, 2025, this episode continues to explore the lives of the brave firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51.

In “Born of Fire,” the team faces the aftermath of a daring rescue at a local adventure park. The thrilling incident showcases the courage and quick thinking of the firefighters, especially Kelly Severide, played by Taylor Kinney. After the rescue, Stella Kidd, portrayed by Miranda Rae Mayo,...

Chicago Fire spoilers hint at the possible return of actress Caitlin Carver.

Caitlin played Paramedic Emma Jacobs, the former partner of Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith).

Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) was out visiting Matthew Casey (Jesse Spencer) in Portland, necessitating a fill-in partner for Violet.

Enter Emma Jacobs, who was keen on taking a permanent spot at Firehouse 51. It even led her to try to get Violet fired.

Emma’s attempt to blackmail Violet and Evan Hawkins (Jimmy Nicholas) backfired, and she was removed from the firehouse.

Later, Emma reappeared as someone working in the Internal Affairs Department for the Cfd. Emma threatened Violet and her firehouse again, but Violet found a recording by Evan that proved she had been blackmailing people.

We haven’t heard from Emma in a while, but it was assumed that she still lived somewhere in Chicago.

Will Emma Jacobs appear on Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode...

Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) had a pretty lackluster start to Chicago Fire season 13. She played a backseat to her peers, and the constantly shifting schedule of her husband, Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney). It felt like she was losing ground despite being one of the most important people in the firehouse.

Fortunately, the second half of the season has fixed this problem. Kidd was front and center during the One Chicago crossover, and she was arguably the main focus of the follow up, "Relief Cut." She will continue to play a crucial role to the show when it returns on February 19.

The show will refocus on the Girls on Fire program Chicago Fire -- "Red Flag" Episode 12007 -- Pictured: Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd -- (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)

The synopsis for the episode "Born of Fire" has been released, and it confirms that Kidd will...

The latest episode of “Chicago Fire,” titled “Born of Fire,” promises to deliver excitement and emotion as it airs on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on NBC. In this thrilling installment, the team faces a challenging rescue mission at an adventure park, showcasing their bravery and teamwork. This daring rescue sets the stage for Kidd to ask Severide for a special project that could inspire young girls. She wants him to create a ropes course for Girls on Fire, a program aimed at empowering young women. This initiative could bring the community together and highlight the importance of confidence and teamwork.

Meanwhile, Violet’s past catches up with her when her former nemesis returns, seeking her help. This unexpected reunion could stir up old feelings and lead to tension, making viewers wonder how Violet will handle the situation. The dynamics between the characters promise to add depth to the storyline,...

One Chicago has been crushing it in 2025. The franchise has dropped numerous episodes that rank among the best of their respective seasons. Plus, it gave us the crossover event we have been asking for repeatedly for over the last six years.

The momentum was bound to slow down, though. It's not that the quality has dipped, but in true network TV fashion, scheduling has shifted, and breaks have returned to the One Chicago schedule. The franchise will Not be airing new episodes on Wednesday, February 12. Instead, NBC will be airing reruns of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago Pd from earlier in the seasons.

One Chicago Wednesday will consist of reruns Chicago P.D. -- "The Good Shepherd" Episode 12012 -- Pictured: (l-r) Toya Turner as Kiana Cook, Laroyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater -- (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

This is nothing new for the franchise. February is typically a month...

Chicago Fire has a lot of storylines going at once. There are big things happening for Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), the same way things are happening for our favorite crossover couple, Mouch (Christian Stolte) and and Platt (Amy Morton).

While all these characters are looking to the future, however, Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) will be forced to deal with a foe from her past. The logline for Chicago Fire's next episode, "Born of Fire," confirms that the character will be getting a visit from someone she has a very checkered past with. And we think we know who it is...

Violet's former nemesis will come back in 1313 Chicago Fire -- "In The Trenches: Part I" Episode 13011 -- Pictured: Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

"Violet’s former nemesis returns, pleading for her help," the official synopsis reads. Here's the thing.

A new Chicago Fire episode features the return of Joe Cruz, but it also hints at some big drama.

Joe Cruz (Joe Minosa) has been suspended for two weeks following recent shenanigans and his cover-up of a fire during Season 1.

The One Chicago crossover was missing Cruz, as was the most recent episode, but now he returns to help with an adventure park rescue.

The One Chicago shows are off for Wednesday, February 12. NBC has scheduled repeat episodes for that night.

A break in the action is never fun, but there isn’t enough new content to air a new episode every week.

The good news is that new episodes arrive on Wednesday, February 19. This will be the 13th episode of the season for Med, Fire, and P.D.

Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 13 synopsis

“After a daring rescue at an adventure park, Kidd asks Severide to create a ropes course...

All of One Chicago has heaved a huge sigh of relief as we begin to turn our collective attention away from the chaos of the recent crossover event, as normal service resumes. However, that does not mean that there aren't people who need saving in the Windy City, as this clip of Chicago Fire showcases. The crew of Firehouse 51 are called upon in the upcoming episode of the firefighting show, and they would have to make a daring rescue with time running. Chicago Fire airs Wednesdays on NBC, and Season 13, episode 13 is titled "Born of Fire." The official logline for the episode reads:...

NBC has a short break on the schedule this month.

The shows are taking some time off after the new Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. episodes on February 5.

Luckily, it appears that it’s just a one-week hole in the schedule, with no new episodes scheduled for Wednesday, February 12.

NBC plans to air repeat episodes from this fall on that night, breaking up the run of consecutive weeks with new content.

February 12 has a familiar face returning to the Ed to work with Dr. Charles, Fire has Violet risking her job to deliver a baby on a call, and P.D. gets assistance from Asa Chapman during an intense investigation.

It may disappoint fans that there is a lull in the schedule so soon after the epic crossover, but that’s how it goes with primetime television.

When does One Chicago return with new episodes?

Chicago Med, Chicago Fire,...

The second volume of Severin’s All the Haunts Be Ours brings together a dizzying variety of folk horror titles—some recognized cult favorites, others hitherto obscure—that constitute a fabulist bestiary replete with witches, werewolves, and all manner of vengeful spirits. These 24 films included in the set are spread across 13 discs housed in a hardcover book, accompanied by a booklet with synopses and other information on each film, as well as an attractively illustrated 250-page “Little Severin Book” that collects 10 newly commissioned examples of folk horror fiction from authors like Kim Newman and Ramsey Campbell.

Where the first volume, also curated by author Kier-La Janisse, leaned heavily on Anglophone contributions to the subgenre, with a smattering of titles from Eastern Europe and Italy, the second casts its net wider to include a number of films from East and Southeast Asia. These include Sisworo Gautama Putra’s batshit Sundelbolong, from...

Slayer are reigning once again, as the thrash legends played their first concert in five years on Sunday night (September 22nd) at Riot Fest in Chicago.

The headlining performance at Douglass Park featured a career-spanning, 20-song set that didn’t stray too far from Slayer’s setlists on their farewell tour in 2019.

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After kicking off with the ominous “South of Heaven,” the band immediately delved into Reign in Blood with a rendition of deep cut “Reborn” — the first performance of the song since 2014. From there, each era of Slayer was represented, highlighted by staples such as “Repentless,” “Seasons in the Abyss,” “Hell Awaits,” and “213” (for the first time since 1998).

A final four-song volley ended the set climatically: “Mandatory Suicide” into “Raining Blood,” “Black Magic,” and a finale of “Angel of Death.”

The Slayer reunion marches on with two more 2024 festival appearances at Louder Than Life in Louisville,...

Leo Burnett Sydney has won a lion in one of the most prestigious categories at Cannes – Creative Effectiveness – with the Watermark campaign for Bundaberg Rum.

The campaign, which saw people queue up for 96 hours to buy a special bottle of rum, the proceeds from which went to the Queensland floods relief effort, was one of only six entries globally to win a Creative Effectiveness Lion.

Former Euro Rscg Sydney boss David Jones, now the network’s global CEO, chaired the Creative Effectiveness judging panel. In an interview with Mumbrella, he said that while Watermark “wasn’t a contender to win the grand prix” he described the campaign as “a powerful creative idea with a social purpose”.

“It was a very well integrated case study, with great results,” he said. “The agency did a good job of proving to us that the communications contributed to the brand’s success.”

The grand...

Eminem is reportedly facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from a homeless man over a television commercial. The 'Not Afraid' rapper is said to have been sued for $$9 million (£5.7 million) over last year's Super Bowl advertisement for Chrysler entitled 'Born of Fire', reports Allhiphop.com. Stephen Lee Pieck - who lists his address as 'homeless' - filed the lawsuit at the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York earlier this month. Pieck alleges that he was having dinner with Christina Aguilera and her then husband Jordan Bratman in New (more)...

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Hollywoodnews.com: Martin Scorsese, Peter Dinklage and the cast of ABC’s hit comedy “Modern Family” walked away as big winners from the 63rdr Primetime Emmy Awards, which were held Sunday night in Los Angeles.

“Family” led the evening with five Emmy wins, including Best Comedy, Best Supporting Actor (Ty Burrell) and Actress (Julie Bowen), direction and screenwriting.

“Welcome back to the ‘Modern Family’ awards,” host Jane Lynch (“Glee”) joked coming out of a commercial break.

But “Family wasn’t the only winner. AMC’s period drama “Mad Men” walked away with the Best Drama Emmy. Scorsese took home a trophy for directing the pilot episode of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire.” And Peter Dinklage earned a well-deserved Emmy for his outstanding work on “Game of Thrones.”

Below, a complete list of last night’s winners:

Outstanding Comedy Series

Modern Family (Winner)

Outstanding Drama Series

Mad Men...

The Creative Arts Emmys were handed out Saturday night, with the prime-time Emmys slated for next Sunday.

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A number of the music industry's biggest names took home some prizes over the weekend. No, you didn't miss some big music awards show. Instead, the likes of Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and Eminem won Creative Arts Emmy Awards for their recent work on various television projects.

Timberlake took home two Emmys: one for guest-hosting "Saturday Night Live" and another for co-writing the lyrics to his monologue song from the show, according to The New York Times. Timberlake previously won four Emmys for his work on the hit sketch comedy show.

Gwyneth Paltrow took home an Emmy for her guest-starring role on "Glee." The Chrysler 200 commercial starring Eminem also took home an Emmy, according to Allhiphop.com. The commercial, titled "Born of Fire,...

Winners in the Creative Arts categories for this year's Emmy Awards were announced last night, with Boardwalk Empire leading the way.

Remember to visit TV Fanatic on the night of September 18 for a live blog of the Jane Lynch-hosted ceremony and check out the full results are below.

Outstanding guest actress in a drama series: Loretta Devine, "Grey's Anatomy"

Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series: Gwyneth Paltrow, "Glee"

Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series: Paul McCrane, "Harry's Law"

Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series: Justin Timberlake, "Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding reality series: "Deadliest Catch"

Outstanding reality host: Jeff Probst, "Survivor"

Governors Award: John Walsh, "America's Most Wanted"

Outstanding casting for a drama series: "Boardwalk Empire"

Outstanding casting for a movie or miniseries: "Mildred Pierce"

Outstanding casting for a comedy series: "Glee"

Outstanding prosthetic makeup: "The Walking Dead"

Outstanding makeup for a movie or miniseries (non-prosthetic):...

Los Angeles -- "Boardwalk Empire" captured a leading seven trophies at the creative arts Emmy Awards, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake earning TV comedy series guest-star honors.

Paltrow, recognized for "Glee," and Timberlake, a winner for hosting "Saturday Night Live," were no-shows at Saturday's ceremony for technical and other achievements. It preceded the main Sept. 18 Emmy show.

"She couldn't be here because it's happy hour at the Starlight Room," presenter and "Community" actress Alison Brie joked about Paltrow's absence.

Timberlake received his award for hosting a "Saturday Night Live" episode and shared in another Emmy for co-writing his opening monologue, in which he crooned about not wanting to sing.

"Justin Timberlake really wanted to be here but we said no, they want to see the writers," "SNL" head writer Seth Myers told the audience.

"Boardwalk Empire," which stars Steve Buscemi as a Prohibition-era politico in Atlantic City, N.J.

The television academy honored the behind-the-scenes artists and technicians -- along with a few on-camera stars -- at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday (Sept. 10). Here are the winners of the Creative Arts awards:

Outstanding guest actress in a drama series: Loretta Devine, "Grey's Anatomy"

Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series: Gwyneth Paltrow, "Glee"

Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series: Paul McCrane, "Harry's Law"

Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series: Justin Timberlake, "Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding reality series: "Deadliest Catch"

Outstanding reality host: Jeff Probst, "Survivor"

Governors Award: John Walsh, "America's Most Wanted"

Outstanding casting for a drama series: "Boardwalk Empire"

Outstanding casting for a movie or miniseries: "Mildred Pierce"

Outstanding casting for a comedy series: "Glee"

Outstanding prosthetic makeup: "The Walking Dead"

Outstanding makeup for a movie or miniseries (non-prosthetic): "The Kennedys"

Outstanding makeup for a single-camera series (non-prosthetic): "Boardwalk Empire"

Outstanding makeup for...

The nominations have been announced for the 2011 Emmy Awards. HBO's miniseries "Mildred Pierce" leads all programs with 21 nominations, followed by "Mad Men" with 19. "Boardwalk Empire" received 18 nods and "Modern Family" got 17.

In its final season, "Friday Night Lights" finally scored some nominations, while newcomer "Game of Thrones" also earned some nods.

Here is the full list of nominees:

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series

"The Big Bang Theory," Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper

"The Big Bang Theory," Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter

"Episodes," Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc

"Louie," Louie C.K. as Louie

"The Office," Steve Carell as Michael Scott

"30 Rock," Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

"Boardwalk Empire," Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson

"Dexter," Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan

"Friday Night Lights," Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor

"House," Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House

"Justified," Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens

"Mad Men,...

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