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Dark Sky Films is bringing more terror to the table this coming April with writer/director Joanna Tsanis’s (Bloody Bites) The Killgrin, and we’ve got the trailer debut for ya today.

In the upcoming horror movie from Dark Sky, “After a personal tragedy, Miranda explores unconventional self-help methods, only to learn from a spiritual healer that she has an infection of her aura called a ‘Killgrin’, which thrives off her misery.

“Initially skeptical, Miranda turns to the more traditional method of group therapy, but soon unravels a terrifying truth when people close to her suffer a gruesome fate.”

The Killgrin will be released on VOD outlets at home on April 25, 2025.

Exclusively watch the official trailer below.

The cast includes Konstantina Mantelos, Cristo Fernández, Adam Tsekhman, Ramona Milano, Peter MacNeill, Gillian Fortin (Deadly Ex Next Door), Matt Murray, and Lynne Griffin

Ali Mashayekhi & Zeus Kontoyannis produced The Killgrin.

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Beyond the Gates is riding a nice wave. Wrapping up week #2, it did solid in the Nielsen ratings for its debut week, and now it has more good news to celebrate. Pluto TV has added the soap, as well as its preview special “Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood” as On Demand options.

At the time of this writing, only the first four shows of the new daytime drama could be streamed on the Fast (free ad-supported television) service. Future episodes will drop after a one-week delay.

Pluto TV Has “Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood”

With that said, all five episodes of “Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood” preview series, which was produced and hosted by Entertainment Tonight, are currently available.

Pluto TV has a vast array of programming in its catalog and also offers up the latest episodes of other CBS soaps like “The Bold and the Beautiful...

Jake Allyn and Sarah Fisher in Someone Like You on Great American Family [Image Karen Kingsbury Productions on YouTube]

The latest adaptation of best-selling author Karen Kingsbury is Someone Like You, set to premiere on Great American Family. Kingsbury has authored many novels and short stories and this is one of her most popular novels to be adapted for TV. Meanwhile, not only did she author the book, she is making the movie herself.

Karen Kingsbury book Someone Like You to air on Great American Family Sarah Fisher [Image Karen Kingsbury Productions on YouTube]

As reported by Parade, one of Karen Kingsbury’s most popular novels is Someone Like You, which is being adapted as a movie on Great American Family. The author is adapting the work and said of the book:

Of all the books I have written, Someone Like You is easily my readers’ favorite. The only way to make the movie in my heart was to make it myself.

Before the dawn of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, franchise films used to be made in a far more improvised fashion. Nowadays, we're used to studios and filmmakers having a several-year plan in place for an interlocking series of films and their respective franchises, and while this system can create some very rewarding emotional and narrative payoffs, it doesn't allow for the freedom of spontaneity as much. With this freedom, filmmakers were able to follow their muse to places they previously had never thought of going to, and it's not just characters or moments that were thought up on the fly; in some cases, an entire film came into existence based on a chance encounter.

That's exactly what happened to Kevin Smith during his primary years making films set in his View Askewniverse, named after the View Askew production company he created when he began making movies. Initially, these films were...

With 2025 now here, the release of Ginny and Georgia season 3 on Netflix is getting closer! The highly anticipated third season is confirmed to be coming out sometime this year, and our excitement is through the roof. If only we could get that official release date announcement. Yes, we're looking at you, Netflix.

As we eagerly await the return of our favorite onscreen mother-daughter duo, there have been a few exciting updates about the new season, including the completion of production, new cast additions, and intriguing hints about the plot. Plus, there's even been an update on filming for the fourth season!

Don't worry! We're not going to keep this juicy information to ourselves. Below, we shared several key updates for Ginny and Georgia season 3 that you might have missed.

1. Production officially wrapped on Ginny and Georgia season 3 in fall 2024

Netflix renewed Ginny and Georgia for a third and fourth season...

Quick Links Nina Dobrev Reflects on Playing Mia in Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation Mia Role Was a Challenge The Vampire Diaries Is the Next Level

Before The Vampire Diaries, Nina Dobrev played a supporting character in Degrassi: The Next Generation, which turned into a series regular. Similar to the many surprises that Dobrev gives fans through her performance juggling different characters in The Vampire Diaries, her first major acting role may also come as a surprise for fans, especially with her iconic sweet smile and dimples. It'd be hard to imagine Dobrev playing a troubled teenager, especially after knowing her performance as Elena Gilbert, the ultimate good person in The Vampire Diaries.

Dobrev's first major acting role is as challenging as it can be. Surprisingly, it's not a character that Dobrev has any personal experience with. Degrassi then marks the first show to push...

Liz Feldman is back with a new series called “No Good Deed,” and just as she did in her Netflix series “Dead to Me,” she’s set up a pretty good mystery.

Now streaming on Netflix, the show centers on Paul and Lydia, who are trying to sell their very popular and desired home. For them, it’s become haunted after their son was killed there three years earlier.

His death is labeled a casualty of a home invasion, but nothing is quite what it seems on this one. And there are plenty of potential suspects in and around the neighborhood.

Here are the faces you’ll need to know.

Netflix Lydia Morgan (Lisa Kudrow)

Lydia Morgan is a renowned pianist, but after her son is killed, she can’t keep her hands from shaking and temporarily loses her ability to play. She’s brought to life by “Friends” and “Time Bandits” star Lisa Kudrow.

Actress Nina Dobrev recently had a Vampire Diaries reunion during an appearance at EpicCon. This would turn out to be in the star’s benefit, as her former cast-mates ended up saying her from a possible catastrophe. Taking to social media, some fans noticed that the incident resembled something that often happened on the show.

Three Vampire Diaries Actresses Were Appearing At An Event In Georgia

Dobrev is a Bulgarian-born Canadian actress. One of her breakout roles was playing Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The Vampire Diaries. Beforehand, she was also known for appearing on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Dobrev recently appeared at Epic Con’s “I Was Feeling Festive” convention in Covington, Georgia. While there, she appeared with her former co-stars, Kat Graham and Candice King.

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On the series, Graham played the witch Bonnie Bennett. King played Caroline Forbes, who eventually becomes a vampire herself.

It's the holiday season, so hoop-de-do and dickory dock, and don't forget to hang up your sock so you have more time to rot on the couch in front of the TV watching all of your holiday favorites. Perhaps it's because I'm no longer at the age where turning my hands bright purple to make snowballs or risk popping my hip out of place to go sledding down a hill sound appealing, but the holiday season for me has turned into watching as many festive films and TV shows as my eyeballs can handle and desperately trying not to burn my house down making too many cookies. Unfortunately, watching seasonal movies can be a bit difficult this time of year. Unless a streaming service is trying to entice new subscribers with playlists of the best films in its catalogs, many of these classics end up back on video on demand...

The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev shocked fans in 2015 by leaving the teen supernatural drama on The CW in its sixth season. The adaptation based on the popular series of vampire novels by L.J. Smith continued for two more seasons without her. That was unexpected, at least given Hollywood conventional wisdom. Dobrev's character, Elena Gilbert, one of many she played, lost her parents in a car crash and served as the series' main protagonist. Critics and fans wondered if the drama could continue with the rest of the ensemble cast.

The other central characters were vampire brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore, played by Ian Somerhalder and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Paul Wesley. The show later reveals Stefan arrived after the accident and saved Elena. Throughout The Vampire Diaries, Elena finds herself in a love triangle with the two brothers as they attempt to protect her from supernatural forces threatening her town.

Arrow star Stephen Amell stepped right into his heroic alter-ego, Oliver Queen, when he crafted a genius plan that raised over $800,000 for charity. Known for portraying the vigilante archer on screen, Amell took his heroics beyond the small screen, leveraging his fanbase and star power for real-world good.

Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

Through clever campaigns, he proved that his commitment to making a difference was as sharp as an arrow. This impressive fundraising effort turned Amell into a real-life Green Arrow, with fans and charities alike reaping the benefits of his remarkable generosity and creativity.

Stephen Amell’s ‘Sinceriously’ Campaign: How Arrow’s Star Raised Over $800K for Charity Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

Arrow star Stephen Amell went full Oliver Queen mode when he devised a brilliant campaign that raised over $800,000 for charity.

Back in 2015, he took to social media, calling on...

Television actors are often spotted in a variety of shows. This is particularly true for the cast of The Vampire Diaries. The show's fantastic cast members have helped build a supernatural world that still manages to captivate fans even years after its run.

From Lost to supernatural shows like True Blood and Charmed, these shows have long been celebrated by their respective fan base. Some even feature multiple The Vampire Diaries characters throughout the seasons.

Degrassi: The Next Generation Had Nina Dobrevs Breakout Role

Nina Dobrev is best known for playing the lead role, Elena Gilbert, in The Vampire Diaries. Her best-known role outside of The Vampire Diaries is a teen drama series that she took on before The Vampire Diaries. Dobrev's breakout role was Mia Jones in the long-running Degrassi revival series, Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Dobrev's Mia Jones is a model who started out as one of the show's recurring characters.

Note: This story contains spoilers from the “Brilliant Minds” series premiere.

“Brilliant Minds” introduces Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist whose unique life and skillset is loosely drawn from the acclaimed Oliver Sacks — down to the complex relationships laid out the NBC procedural’s pilot.

“It’s a contemporary version of that character, but it’s not biographical,” showrunner Michael Grassi told TheWrap. “Oliver Sacks lived such a … robust, incredible life and to have that as inspiration, and as a jumping off point has been so helpful … to build this really fascinating character at the center of our medical show.”

Pulling from access to two of Sack’s books — “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” — Grassi drew from Sacks’ prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, to craft Oliver’s character. The cognitive disorder, which is revealed in the premiere episode,...

Degrassi: The Next Generation was certainly no stranger to controversial subject matter throughout its fourteen-season run. But in 2004, the show aired what arguably became its most notorious episode, which was banned from the American airwaves for over two years. Titled "Accidents Will Happen," the episode aired in two parts on CTV in Canada but wouldn't see the light of day on the U.S. network that aired Degrassi episodes during its original release.

This refusal to air the episode sparked outrage among loyal Degrassi fans in America. That's not to mention confusion among the show's actors and creative staff, who couldn't understand why this episode, more so than any other, was deemed too much for American audiences to handle. However, anyone familiar enough with U.S. politics over the years could probably guess what had happened. After all, "Accidents Will Happen" dealt with one of the most polarizing topics in American society: teen pregnancy.

“Ginny & Georgia” has added Ty Doran and Noah Lamanna to its Season 3 cast. Doran and Lamanna will join the Netflix drama series’ existing cast as recurring characters. The show stars Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry as the titular mother-daughter duo, Ginny and Georgia.

Doran, best known for appearing in “Manifest,” is set to play Wolfe, a laid-back guy in Ginny’s poetry class who doesn’t particularly like poetry. Lamanna, who can be seen in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and “Beacon 23,” joins the cast as Tris, a friend of Marcus (Felix Mallard) and Silver, who is described as a “super smart” skateboarder who also serves as a peer tutor.

The news comes as “Ginny & Georgia” wraps production on its third season, for which further details are set to be released at a later date.

In addition to Howey, Gentry and Mallard, “Ginny & Georgia” features a...

Exclusive: Canadian actress Samora Smallwood has launched her own production company, Hold One Entertainment. The indie debuts with a greenlight from Bell Fibe’s streaming channel TV1, a rom-com series called Coming Home.

Smallwood will star and make her directorial debut in the show, which is billed as an adult coming-of-age story “that explores the humorous and poignant realities of returning to one’s roots while striving to build a future in the art.” Inspired by Smallwood’s personal experiences, it will explore the spaces between her small hometown and Hollywood.

Cast also includes Robert Ifedi (Madam Cj Walker, What We Do in the Shadows), Tommy James Murphy (Last Resort), Kevin Hanchard (Hudson & Rex, Orphan Black), Karen LeBlanc (Ginny & Georgia, Lovecraft Country) and Paula Brancati (Slasher, Degrassi: The Next Generation).

Filming will begin in the fall in Grimsby, Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. Hold One produces alongside Kalkaden Productions and RavinMurph Pictures.

Cadet Kelly is a 2002 Disney Channel film starring Hilary Duff that people have read as containing queer-coded themes for years. In Cadet Kelly, Kelly goes to a military school against her will. Her personality clashes with Captain Jessica Stone, with whom she has a love-hate relationship. The movie contains scenes, motifs, and themes that resonate among the LGBTQ+ community.

The 2000s were filled with many classic romantic and comedy movies about teenage life. Mean Girls is a clear example of a high school-set film transcending time. However, Cadet Kelly, released on Disney Channel in 2002, was a unique approach to the genre. Not only does the film occur in a female military academy, which already goes against gender expectations, but Cadet Kelly also mainly focuses on female relationships, healthy family dynamics, and teenage identity.

Led by star Hilary Duff when she was only 15 years old, Cadet Kelly explores themes of individualism,...

Francine Pascal, the author best known for creating hit teen book series “Sweet Valley High,” has died. She was 92.

Pascal died on Sunday in New York, the New York Times reports. The cause of death was lymphoma Pascal’s daughter, Laurie Wenk-Pascal, told the newspaper.

“Sweet Valley High” debuted in 1983 after a friend remarked to Pascal there was no teen version of 1980s soap “Dallas.” Pascal was reportedly inspired to create the series, about blonde Californian twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, immediately. The books went on to spawn hundreds of sequels and spin-offs detailing the twins at different ages, ranging from middle school to college. There were also some wackier books which saw the twins mixed up in murders and even supernatural events.

Only the first 12 books were written by Pascal although she wrote most of the outlines for the others. A TV adaptation of the books ran for four...

“CW Forever” and “CW Gold” are offered through Amazon’s free streaming platform, Freevee. (Graphic by The Desk)

Nexstar Media Group’s CW Network has launched its latest free, ad-supported streaming television (Fast) channels through Amazon’s Fast platform, Freevee.

The channels — CW Gold and CW Forever — were quietly added to Freevee last week, The Desk can confirm. It marks the latest effort by the CW Network to build out its Fast business since broadcaster Nexstar acquired a majority stake in the network two years ago.

Distribution terms of the deal between the CW Network and Amazon were not available. The two channels were not initially offered through the CW Network’s own Fast platform — which recently became available through the CW app for Apple TV and iPhones — but the channels appeared on the web version of the CW Fast platform a few hours after this story was first published.

Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the Season 6 finale of The CW’s All American and the Season 3 premiere of All American: Homecoming.

There are some shakeups happening in the All American universe.

Season 6 of the flagship series ended Monday night with the departure of its star Daniel Ezra, who has led the show as Spencer James for six seasons. With Ezra gone, the show will be taking a new direction that returns to its high school roots, focusing on telling the stories of some newly introduced younger characters.

That doesn’t necessarily mean that the entire original cast is taking a backseat. As the show is making this transition, showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll recognizes “you don’t want to do a clean sweep.”

With Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) taking a coaching position at South Crenshaw and Laura gifting her house to he and Layla (Greta Onieogou), it’s...

Andrea Lewis is looking back on starring alongside Hilary Duff in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly and the film’s newfound resonance.

In the 2002 film, Duff portrays Kelly Collins, who is forced by her new stepfather to enroll in the George Washington Military School as a means of teaching her discipline. While she struggles to adjust to the new environment and has a rival in her commanding officer (Christy Carlson Romano), Duff’s Kelly befriends Carla (Lewis).

When reflecting on the role in the beloved Disney film, Lewis said she was “very excited” for the project.

“I loved Disney Channel, loved Even Stevens, loved Lizzie McGuire … I was a [The] Famous Jett Jackson fanatic. I loved the content,” she told People magazine. “So when the movie came in — and I guess this is me revealing something about myself — because I was an actor as a kid, I would more so look at the basics.

Television shows that allow their characters to grow alongside their audiences hold a unique place in the hearts of viewers. They are mostly coming-of-age series that slowly evolve from simpler beginnings into more mature narratives that mirror the growing complexity of their characters and their fans. They start with one or more main characters at early life stages and explore deeper themes and more challenging issues as those characters age, reflecting the journey of growing up.

Boy Meets World is a great example of a series that evolves naturally from themes of adolescence to high school and eventually college. As Cory and his friends grow, the storylines mature to address issues such as underage drinking and career choices. Similarly, Gilmore Girls follows the dynamic mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore from Rory's high school years into her post-college life, delving into topics like family bonds, professional ambition and love...

Nina Dobrev updates fans on her health post-accident, showcasing her recovery journey on Instagram. Dobrev, known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, is still a working actress with recent film roles. Despite the E-bike accident setback, Dobrev hopes to return to acting soon, including upcoming TV show Woman 99.

The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev provides a health update following a vehicular accident she got into recently. Dobrev is best known for playing Elena Gilbert, Katherine Pierce, and Amara on the hit supernatural series The Vampire Diaries, which originally ran for eight seasons from 2009 to 2017. In May, Dobrev posted a before-and-after photo of her riding on an E-bike and then sitting in a hospital bed, revealing that she had been in an accident that left her in poor condition.

All eight seasons of The Vampire Diaries are available to watch on Max.

Several weeks post-accident, Dobrev provides a health update for her fans.

Degrassi: The Next Generation was certainly no stranger to controversial subject matter throughout its fourteen-season run, but in 2004, it aired what arguably became its most notorious episode, which was banned from the American airwaves for over two years. Titled "Accidents Will Happen," the episode aired in two parts on CTV in Canada but wouldn't see the light of day on the U.S. network that aired Degrassi episodes during its original release.

This refusal to air the episode sparked outrage among loyal Degrassi fans in America, not to mention confusion among the show's actors and creative staff, who couldn't understand why this episode, more so than any other, was deemed too much for American audiences to handle. Of course, anyone with more than passing familiarity with American politics over the years could probably guess what had happened. After all, "Accidents Will Happen" dealt with one of the most polarizing...

Mistletoe Murders is the latest fiction podcast to get the TV treatment — but it won’t be podcast star Cobie Smulders bringing Emily Lane to the small screen.

Grey’s Anatomy vet Sarah Drew has landed the role of Emily in a series adaptation underway at Hallmark Media, according to our sister site Deadline. The series will premiere Thursday, Oct. 31 on streaming service Hallmark+; get more info here.

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Mistletoe Murders is the latest fiction podcast to get the TV treatment — but it won’t be podcast star Cobie Smulders bringing Emily Lane to the small screen.

Grey’s Anatomy vet Sarah Drew has landed the role of Emily in a series adaptation underway at Hallmark Media, according to our sister site Deadline.

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In an unsurprising but nonetheless thrilling development, Drake has once again conquered the music world. This time, he’s captured the number one spot on the global charts with his latest hit, “Family Matters.” Making a spectacular debut, the track has racked up nearly 15 million views on YouTube within its first week alone, asserting its success unequivocally. Known for his unique blend of provocation, rhythm, and a distinctive persona, Drake continues to solidify his standing in the music industry with “Family Matters.”

About Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, is a multifaceted Canadian talent excelling as a singer, rapper, and actor. Born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada, Drake initially gained public attention with his acting role as Jimmy Brooks on the teen drama series “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” However, it was his foray into music that catapulted him into international stardom.

Drake burst onto the music scene with...

Nina Dobrev is no stranger to turning heads on and off the screen. Her talent knows no bounds, from iconic roles in hit series like The Vampire Diaries to her captivating performances in blockbuster films.

Nina Dobrev showcases her versatile fashion sense across events in 2024, from a camel-toned playsuit at Paris Fashion Week to a shimmering cutout dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, an elegant black Tory Burch at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, to a laid-back monochrome look with lace-up detailing at the Revolve Festival (Credit: Instarimages)

But it’s not just her acting prowess that has fans buzzing – her mastery of monochrome looks consistently captures attention and steals the spotlight.

At the 7th Annual Revolve Festival, held during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Nina Dobrev once again proved why she’s a fashion icon in her own right.

Revolve Festival’s 7th Annual Fashion,...

April began with showers, plus a tiny regional earthquake on the East Coast, but that didn’t keep anyone away from theaters, even if it was a slower weekend than much of March. Read on for the weekend box office report.

There was little surprise that Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” would win its second weekend at #1. Despite dropping 60% from its fantastic opening weekend, it still was able to take first place with an estimated $31.7 million to bring its total to $135 million after crossing the $100 million mark in its first week. It also passed the $361 million mark globally, with another $59.3 million grossed overseas this weekend.

The weekend offered two new wide releases in Dev Patel‘s directorial debut, the action-thriller “Monkey Man,” and 20th Century’s horror prequel “The First Omen,” the former released into 3,029 theaters vs. “The First Omen’s” 3,375 theaters. “Monkey Man” came into the...

Exclusive: Kevin Alves (Yellowjackets) has landed a recurring role in Netflix’s eight-episode comedy series No Good Deed from creator Liz Feldman (Dead to Me), Deadline has learned.

The actor plays Nate, the strait-laced, hard-edged son of Mikey (Denis Leary), with whom he has a strained relationship. As previously announced, Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow lead the cast, which also includes Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu, Leary and O-t Fagbenle.

No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare.

Feldman serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions, Christie Smith, and Silver Tree, who will direct the pilot and additional episodes.

Here’s How Much Drake & Kendrick Lamar Are Worth! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J Cole are known as hip-hop’s Big Three, but Lamar feels differently. He has allegedly taken a jibe at the other two members. The artists will battle it out on stage or in music videos, but today, we will compare their estimated net worths. Both Lamar and the Hotline Bling crooner are well-established personalities in the music world and have impressive fortunes, but who has more wealth? Scroll below to find out.

About Kendrick Lamar & his earnings-

Kendrick Lamar was born in 1987 in California’s Compton to Kenneth Duckworth, a former hustler who worked at KFC, and Paula Oliver, a hairdresser. Famous basketball player Nick Young and rapper Baby Keem are Lamar’s cousins. He took on the stage name K Dot in high school and started doing freestyling for his peers. A...

NCIS: Origins focuses on a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the 1990s. The prequel has added Kyle Schmid to the cast as a young Mike Franks, Gibbs' partner. Kyle Schmid is known for his roles in Six and Copper.

NCIS: Origins has found its Mike Franks. The upcoming show is a prequel to NCIS following the early years of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the character originated by Mark Harmon, who will be returning as narrator. Mike Franks (Muse Watson) was a character who made quite a few appearances on the original show, as he was the mentor and former partner to Gibbs. While Franks was killed toward the end of season 8, he still made further appearances via flashbacks and daydreams through season 15.

Per Deadline, a young Mike Franks has been cast for the NCIS: Origins prequel. Kyle Schmid will be joining the cast, playing the younger version of Watson's iconic role.

Vanessa Morgan isn’t saying goodbye to The CW any time soon. After spending over six years portraying Southside Serpent Toni Topaz on the network’s quirky Archie Comics-inspired teen drama Riverdale, the actress has found a home on a new CW series: Wild Cards.

The Canadian-American series, which is co-produced with CBS and currently airs weekly, is part crime-solving procedural, part comedy, and part will-they/won’t-they? romance. Morgan stars as Max Mitchell, a clever and charismatic con artist who teams up with no-nonsense cop Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) to solve crimes in exchange for staying out of jail.

At the 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Morgan — who’s previously appeared on shows like Finding Carter, Degrassi: The Next Generation, A.N.T. Farm, and The Shannara Chronicles — described her Wild Cards character Max as a “dream role.” “I would say every kind of role prepared me for this one,...

Robbie Amell, born in Toronto on the cusp of the digital revolution, has risen through the ranks of Hollywood with a quiet tenacity often overlooked by glitzier narratives. From his early modeling days at the age of six to captivating audiences as Stephen Jameson in The CW’s ‘The Tomorrow People’, Amell’s journey reflects a blend of talent and continuous transformation, making his career a fertile ground for exploration.

Robbie Amell

In unmasking the man behind the roles, this article delves into the less known facets of Robbie Amell’s life—from his stage beginnings and career-defining performances to personal pursuits and off-screen ventures. Each revelation affords a new perspective on Amell, who not only shines in front of the camera but also takes pride in his work as an executive producer and his commitment to his personal life.

Early Life and Beginnings

Robbie Amell’s entry into the world of acting began early,...

In 2004, Degrassi: The Next Generation aired what would become their most controversial episode with “Accidents Will Happen,” which premiered in Canada in two parts on January 26 and February 9, 2004. However, the episode would not see the light of day on Degrassi’s U.S. network, The N, for another two years. This sparked outrage among Degrassi fans and confusion among the show’s stars, who couldn’t understand why, out of every sensitive topic Degrassi had touched upon, the storyline in “Accidents Will Happen” was too much for America to handle.

On January 26, 2004, Canadian television drama Degrassi: The Next Generation aired a highly controversial episode. The two-part episode "Accidents Will Happen" centers around young Manny Santos (Cassie Steele), who discovers she is pregnant and feels conflicted about what to do next. Part one of the episode follows as she discovers her pregnancy and weighs her options. With the stomach flu going around, she initially doesn't see her symptoms as anything but that. Still, when her friend Emma (Miriam McDonald) asks why she hasn't had her period, Manny realizes she may be pregnant. After a pregnancy test confirms her suspicions, Manny tells the father, Craig Manning (Jake Epstein), who, to her surprise, supports having a baby.

“Degrassi” fans have a reason to celebrate: a three-part documentary series is in the works about the iconic Canadian teen soap.

Featuring behind-the-scenes footages and interviews, the docu-series promises to “dive into ‘Degrassi’ lore and the teenage experience with its creators, cast, crew and fans, as well as generations of filmmakers influenced by the franchise’s 40-year legacy.” It is set to be produced by family entertainment producer WildBrain (which owns the “Degrassi” franchise) with fellow Canadian production company Peacock Alley.

Originally created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979, “Degrassi” has been a touchstone for teens and young adults for over four decades, reflecting their experiences of adolescence and tackling hard-hitting storylines such as teen pregnancy, racism, AIDS and child abuse.

The show launched the careers of a number of well-known names including recording artist Drake, Raymond Ablack (“Ginny & Georgia”), Nina Dobrev (“Vampire Diaries”), Shenae Grimes (“90210”) and...

Gear up for a new season of Amazon’s breakout action hit Reacher, which is based on the popular novels by Lee Child that served as the basis for Tom Cruise’s attempted franchise, Jack Reacher. Although Cruise’s film adaptation was able to capitalize with the sequel, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Prime Video’s Reacher series aimed to stick closer to the novels and presents a new case for each season. For example, major characters from season one, like Roscoe and Oscar Finlay, will not play prominent roles in this season. Prime Video has just released the teaser for tomorrow’s premiere for the trailer to season 2 of the Alan Ritchson-starring drama.

According to ScreenRant, “Reacher season 2 will be based on Child’s book Bad Luck and Trouble, the 11th book in the ongoing series. In the book, Reacher is contacted by someone from his former military unit,...

Drake, 36, has faced skepticism over the years for his friendship with “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown, 19. On new track “Another Late Night,” Drake fires back at those who side-eye the rapper befriending a then-13-year-old Brown after first meeting in Australia back in 2017.

“My bank account is magnolia, Milly rockin’, ayy / Weirdos in my comments talkin’ ’bout some Millie Bobby, look / Bring them jokes up to the gang, we get to really flockin,'” Drake raps, transitioning from a reference to Playboy Carti’s track “Magnolia” into one about Brown. He brings a threatening tone to those who’d question their friendship, continuing, “Or send a finger to your mama in some FedEx boxes / Open up that s–t, it’s jaw droppin’, really shockin’, ayy.”

Drake and Brown’s friendship goes back years, including appearing together at a Golden Globes party in 2018. She was also one of a...

We’ve transitioned from a very 6 God summer to an Aubrey Graham autumn with Drake’s massive It’s All a Blur tour coming to an end (sort of) ahead of the release of his seventh studio album, For All the Dogs. The album was actually slated for last month, and while he’s said canceling shows would have helped him get closer to that deadline, he’d rather continue the concerts. His trek across North America, assisted by 21 Savage, began with 54 scheduled dates kinda wraps this weekend in his hometown of Toronto,...

Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber shined in the new mystery series, The Spencer Sisters. The series combined light-hearted crime drama with family angst well.

The Spencer Sisters Season 1 Episode 1 introduced both Darby and Victoria Spencer and hinted at why they had been estranged.

As an introductory chapter, the series did a decent job previewing the issues our leading ladies may have and what motivated them to go into the private investigation business together.

The Spencer Sisters was similar to many of Canada's other breezy procedurals, where private investigators solve crimes, typically bloodless ones, with plenty of humor sprinkled in. It reminded me of Private Eyes, which made sense since Alan McCullough created and produced both series.

The CW was fortunate to pick this series up since programming was lacking this fall during the strike. It fits right in with their programming, and both actresses have a massive fanbase.

There is much to discuss,...

Have you missed the radiant redheads Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber on TV?

Lea Thompson led Caroline and the City and Switched at Birth, and Farber portrayed the fan-favorite Ellie Nash in Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Now, the two are teamed up in The Spencer Sisters, a one-hour charming procedural where mother and daughter Victoria and Darby Spencer solve cases as Pi's.

On The Spencer Sisters Season 1 Episode 1, we learn about the complicated mother-daughter issues and how they'll work together when one of Darby's friends is accused of plagiarism.

Check out the spoilers before for The Spencer Sisters Season 1 Episode 1.

The Prodigal Daughter Returns

The official trailer teases that Darby's life fell apart at work, and she learned her boyfriend cheated on her.

Since her best friend Zane won't let her stay with him, she has nowhere else to go but her estranged mom's, Victoria's house.

Darby has no plans...

Drake played a behind-the-scenes role as an executive producer for Netflix's Top Boy revival, helping to bring the show back after it was canceled by Channel 4. Drake's most hands-on role is promoting the show and using his fame to bring in new audiences, while he leaves the direction and writing to the original creative team. Despite not acting in the show, one of Drake's songs, "Behind Barz," appears on the Top Boy soundtrack. It gained over 40 million streams prior to its official release and generated attention for the show.

Rapper and actor Drake played a prominent role in Netflix’s Top Boy revival. The British crime drama Top Boy tells the story of Dushane and Sully, two best friends who partake in drug dealing and gang violence in the Summerhouse estate of the London Borough of Hackney. The first two seasons aired in 2011 and 2013 with only four episodes each.

Toronto-born, rapper, singer, and songwriter Drake has seen immense success as a musician, releasing seven studio albums, three compilation albums, four EPs, and seven mix tapes. He has seen great success in both the West and Europe, and at the end of 2022, was reported to have sold 184 million singles, making him the highest-selling singles artist in RIAA (Record Industry Association of America) history, blowing past Eminem, who previously held the record of 1​​66 million singles sales.

As a musical artist, Drake is known worldwide for his unique style (often deemed pop-rap) that draws heavy influences from the rapper's life experiences and relationships with women. This success as a musician further allowed Drake to embrace his entrepreneurial spirit, including creating his record label Ovo Sound, and acting as an ambassador for the NBA's Toronto Raptors.

With all the success and accolades, Drake's acting career is often overlooked when discussing the musician's accomplishments,...

Shay Mitchell is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses working in the film and TV industry. The Canadian actress made her acting debut with the hit teen comedy series Degrassi: The Next Generation in 2009. She became a household name after she got the role of Emily Fields in the hit teen mystery thriller series Pretty Little Liars. So, if you love Mitchell’s performances here are the best movies and TV shows starring Shay Mitchell that should be on your watchlist.

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Synopsis: Velma is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers.

6. The Possession of Hannah Grace (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures

Synopsis: A shocking exorcism spirals out of control,...

Where to Watch Powered by Captain Marie Batel has a busy schedule as captain of the USS Cayuga but manages to find time for her on-again-off-again relationship with Captain Christopher Pike. She serves in the Judge Advocate's Office for Starfleet and was involved in arresting Number One and serving as the prosecutor during her trial. Unfortunately, Captain Pike's future has already been laid out, indicating that his relationship with Captain Batel is destined to be short-lived due to his tragic fate revealed in "The Menagerie."

Melanie Scrofano's Captain Marie Batel has become a welcome presence whenever she pops up in an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Since her introduction in Strange New Worlds' pilot episode, Captain Batel has been involved in an on-again-off-again relationship with Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). When Pike took a break from Starfleet after the events of Star Trek: Discovery season 2, he...

Drake got very philosophical in an Instagram video posted Wednesday after being was asked what his biggest fear is.

“I’ve never really had a good answer for it, but my answer was that all this is for nothing. Kind of the idea that like, one day life ends and it just all goes black,” the rapper explained in the video. “And I guess that question like, sent me, you know, obviously deep into a spiral of thought. And it makes me think about my life and how surreal it feels at times.”

He proceeded to reflect on a life-changing audition he had for a TV show when he was “13 or 14.”

“I go back to this day when I was like 13 or 14. I had an audition for a TV show that ultimately shaped my life and before my audition, I went to this kid’s house and I – out of,...

Multi-time Grammy winner Drake has been in a reflective mood as of late and has even been wondering whether his whole career is just one big weed-induced dream. Promoting his It Was All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, which kicked off at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday (July 5) night, the rapper-singer posted a voice memo on Instagram, opening up about his journey to superstardom. In the memo, a contemplative Drake admitted that he got high before auditioning for Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Canadian television show which helped launch his career. “Someone asked me the other night what my biggest fear is, and I’ve never really had a good answer for it, but my answer was that all this is for nothing. Kind of the idea that, like, one day, life ends, and it just all goes black,” Drake said at the start of the clip. View...

Drake has just dropped a a little-known fact about how he landed his role in “Degrassi: The Next Generation” back in the day.

In a new video he shared on YouTube, Drake revealed that he’s been delving into some very philosophical and existential thinking of late.

“Someone asked me the other night what my biggest fear is,” Drake began.

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“And I’ve never really had a good answer for it, but my answer was that all this is for nothing. Kind of the idea that like, one day life ends and it just all goes black. And I guess that question like, sent me, you know, obviously deep into a spiral of thought. And it makes me think about my life and how surreal it feels at times. I go back to this day when I was like, 13 or 14,” he continued.

Degrassi: The Next Generation star Jake Epstein has reflected on the impact of the series both on society at large and his own life. The long-running high school drama is one in a long line of Canadian television series that began with The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979-1986) and includes Degrassi Junior High (1987–1989), Degrassi High (1989–1991), Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015), and Degrassi: Next Class (2016–2017). Epstein played Craig Manning, the musician stepson of returning character Joey Jeremiah (Pat Mastroianni), for 91 episodes between seasons 2 and 8.

TV Insider recently sat down with Epstein ahead of the release of his new Hallmark rom-com The Wedding Contract. During their conversation, he reflected on the fact that he "spent more time on set filming at Degrassi than I was in my actual high school." He also shared that he is proud to be a part of such a "cornerstone of Canadian entertainment" that meant so much to so many people.