By Judy Shields
Pasadena, California (The Hollywood Times) 01/09/2023 – The first day of the in-person Television Critics Association (TCA) Network panels, which started off with Paramount+. Here are the six shows that were featured today at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena. We will feature more in-depth articles of each of these shows as they get closer to their premiere dates, so stay turn for that!
Here is a photo of the gift from Paramount+ placed on the tables for the media. Really cool Bamboo Dual Power Bank with Wireless Charger, who can’t use one of these! A package of several delicious chocolate dipped pretzels with a round sticker of the Paramount+ logo. Thank you Paramount+.
We always have a wonderful breakfast, lunch and today we had a “At Midnight” themed break with churros, delicious Horchata, fruit, Mexican bottled Coke and an expresso bar!
After the last panel there was a cocktail reception with mini-golf of several holes to be played Paramount+ style. Talent from the panels mingle with the media to enjoy cocktails, light desserts, stories and laughter.
Here are some photos of that cool looking indoor course:
PARAMOUNT+ ORIGINAL SERIES “RABBIT HOLE” SLATED TO PREMIERE SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023
Starring Kiefer Sutherland, The Series Is Produced by CBS Studios
Jan. 9, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced the premiere date for RABBIT HOLE and released the series teaser art. Produced by CBS Studios, the eight-episode season will premiere Sunday, March 26 with two episodes. New episodes will drop weekly on Sundays, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada, and on the following day Mon., March 27 in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The premiere date in South Korea will be announced at a later date.
The panel was happy to be back live and in person for the official first day of TCA in Pasadena. Kiefer Sutherland said he recognized voices but could not really see our faces and someone mentioned it must be the mask we all had to wear. But we must all be safe these days. The cast all talked about their characters and preparation for them and even joked about learning that they fit in a trunk said actor Roy Yang as well as actress Meta Golding. Kiefer was excited to be part of this show from creators John Requa and Glenn Ficarra and. This is a show that will keep you in suspense and wanting the next episode NOW. They are more like a movie than an episode. March can’t come soon enough!
The news was revealed by RABBIT HOLE showrunners, John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, during Paramount+’s Television Critics Association presentation. The RABBIT HOLE panel also included series stars Kiefer Sutherland, Meta Golding, Enid Graham and Rob Yang.
In RABBIT HOLE, nothing is what it seems when John Weir (Sutherland), a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control populations.
In addition to Sutherland, RABBIT HOLE features a dynamic cast including Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”) as Dr. Ben Wilson, Meta Golding (“Empire”) as Hailey Winton, Enid Graham (“Mare of Easttown”) as Josephine “Jo” Madi, Jason Butler Harner (“Ozark”) as Valence, Walt Klink (“Arctic Circle”) as The Intern and Rob Yang (“Succession”), as Edward Homm.
Sutherland serves as executive producer for RABBIT HOLE, alongside writer-directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (“This Is Us,” “WeCrashed”), Charlie Gogolak (“The Sinner,” “WeCrashed”), Suzan Bymel (“Designated Survivor”) and Hunt Baldwin (“Longmire,” “The Closer”).
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PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES THE ORIGINAL SERIES
“GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES” TO PREMIERE ON THURS., APRIL 6
First Look Teaser Trailer and Teaser Art For the All-New Musical Series Also Revealed Today During Paramount+’s Television Critics Association Presentation
Series Is Produced by Paramount Television Studios
Jan. 9, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that its new original series GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES will premiere on Thursday, April 6, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The series will premiere the following day in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The premiere date in South Korea will be announced at a later date. Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode long season will be available to stream weekly on Thursdays for subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, and on Fridays for subscribers in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France.
The announcement was made during the series’ panel at Paramount+’s Television Critics Association presentation, where a first look teaser trailer was also revealed. The GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES panel featured series stars Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Tricia Fukuhara and Ari Notartomaso; showrunner, writer, director and executive producer Annabel Oakes; director and executive producer Alethea Jones; executive music producer Justin Tranter; and director and choreographer Jamal Sims.
Enjoy the Trailer Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTMkaP_kJCY
From Paramount Television Studios, GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES stars Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy, Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.
The musical series takes place four years before the original “Grease”; in 1954 before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up, outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.
GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES is written and executive produced by Annabel Oakes (“Atypical,” “Transparent”), who also serves as showrunner and director. Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey executive produce for Temple Hill, Adam Fishbach also executive produces, and Alethea Jones (“Made For Love,” “Dollface,” “Evil”) directed the pilot plus two more episodes and executive produces. Erik Feig and Samie Kim Falvey executive produce via PICTURESTART, and it’s produced by Grace Gilroy. Choreography by Jamal Sims, who also directed, and music by GRAMMY award nominee and executive music producer Justin Tranter.
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NEW TEASER ART FOR THIRD AND FINAL SEASON OF PARAMOUNT+ ORIGINAL SERIES “STAR TREK: PICARD”
Season Three to Premiere Thursday, February 16, Exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S.
From CBS Studios, New Episodes of the 10-Episode Long Final Season Are Available to Stream Weekly on Thursdays
Jan. 9, 2023 – Paramount+ today revealed new teaser art for the third and final season of its hit original series, STAR TREK: PICARD. The new teaser art was revealed during the series’ panel at Paramount+’s Television Critics Association presentation. The STAR TREK: PICARD panel featured series star Patrick Stewart, along with cast members Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd; showrunner and executive producer Terry Matalas; and executive producer Alex Kurtzman.
During the panel, Alex Kurtzman, EP said “Who knows?” when she was asked about the ending of the series. Actor and star Patrick Stewart said if the show could “maintain the work quality” of the first three seasons, he would be open to reappearing and went on to say that the storylines of the final season intentionally “leave doors open.”
STAR TREK: PICARD features Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and follows this iconic character into the next chapter of his life. LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd star alongside Patrick Stewart in the third and final season of the hit Paramount+ original series.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. For season three, Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, Patrick Stewart, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Doug Aarniokoski and Dylan Massin serve as executive producers. Terry Matalas serves as showrunner for season three.
Seasons one and two of STAR TREK: PICARD are currently streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
STAR TREK: PICARD streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and is distributed concurrently by Paramount Global Content Distribution on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories and in Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave.
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PARAMOUNT+ LAUNCHES OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR “AT MIDNIGHT,” THE ORIGINAL ROMANTIC COMEDY FILM PREMIERING EXCLUSIVELY ON PARAMOUNT+ FEB. 10
The Film is Produced by Paramount’s International Studios, in Association with Three Amigos, Automatik and Teorema
JAN. 9, 2022 – Paramount+ today released the official trailer and key art for AT MIDNIGHT, the all-new original romantic comedy film premiering on Friday, February 10. The official trailer and key art debuted during the film’s panel at Paramount+’s Television Critics Association presentation, featuring stars Monica Barbaro, Diego Boneta, and director Jonah Feingold. The film will be available to stream globally on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil and Italy, with premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets announced at a later date.
AT MIDNIGHT centers around Alejandro (Diego Boneta, “Father of the Bride”), an ambitious hotel manager, and Sophie (Monica Barbaro, “Top Gun: Maverick”) a movie star navigating the politics of Hollywood. He’s focused on opening his own boutique hotel. She’s trying to focus on shooting her new superhero film “Super Society 3,” in hopes of getting her own spinoff, but catches her co-star (and boyfriend!) Adam (Anders Holm, “Workaholics”) cheating. Fate strikes when the shoot brings them all to Alejandro’s hotel in Mexico. Despite their radically different lives, Alejandro and Sophie begin to secretly meet At Midnight…
Enjoy Trailer Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oalcKgae2yM
The film’s cast also includes Casey Thomas Brown (“Father Of The Bride”), Catherine Cohen (“Netflix’s Catherine Cohen: The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous”), Fernando Carsa (“Acapulco”), Whitney Cummings (“Good Mourning”) and Maya Zapata (“Selena’s Secret”).
AT MIDNIGHT At Midnight will also be featured in the Paramount+ Valentine’s Day collection that launches in February. The title joins the service’s broad, world class library of popular series and perennial movies including romantic favorites like “The Lost City,” “Grease,” “Almost Famous,” “The In Between” and more.
AT MIDNIGHT for Paramount+ is produced by Paramount’s international studios and Fred Berger (“La La Land”), David Bernon (“Hearts Beat Loud”), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (“Loving”), Eréndira Núñez Larios (“Sundown”), Josh Glick and Diego Boneta through his production company, Three Amigos. Executive producers include Michel Franco, Gemma Levinson and Cory Crespo. AT MIDNIGHT is directed by Jonah Feingold (“Dating & New York”), and written by Feingold, Maria Hinojos (“Cindy la Regia”) and Giovanni M. Porta. Porta, Hinojos and Natalia Boneta serve as co-executive producers.
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NEW ORIGINAL YOUNG ADULT SERIES “SCHOOL SPIRITS” PREMIERES THURS., MARCH 9, EXCLUSIVELY ON PARAMOUNT+
A First Look Teaser Trailer Was Also Revealed Today During Paramount+’s Television Critics Association Presentation Series Is Produced by Awesomeness Live-Action Studios
Jan. 9, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced its new young adult drama series, SCHOOL SPIRITS, will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, March 9, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The series will premiere the following day in Australia and the U.K. Premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets will be announced at a later date. Following the premiere, new episodes of the 8-episode-long season will be available to stream weekly on Thursdays for subscribers in the U.S. and Canada and on Fridays for subscribers in Australia and the U.K .
The announcement was made during the series’ panel at Paramount+’s Television Critics Association presentation, where a first look teaser trailer was also revealed. The SCHOOL SPIRITS panel featured series star Peyton List, along with cast members Nick Pugliese and Milo Manheim; showrunner and executive producer Oliver Goldstick; and creators, executive producers and writers Nate and Megan Trinrud.
Enjoy the Trailer Here:
Produced by Awesomeness Live-Action Studios, the YA series SCHOOL SPIRITS is centered around Maddie (Peyton List), a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her mysterious disappearance. Maddie goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to high school in the afterlife, but the closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more secrets and lies she discovers.
SCHOOL SPIRITS stars Peyton List (“Cobra Kai,” “Bunk’d”) as Maddie Nears, and is based on the upcoming graphic novel by Nate & Megan Trinrud and Maria Nguyen. Additional cast members include Kristian Flores (“Reboot,” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”) as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson (“Reign,” “Degrassi: Next Class”) as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo (“The Society,” “Mother/Android”) as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin (“Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Happy Death Day 2U”) as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese (“13 Reasons Why,” “Dramarama”) as Charley, Rainbow Wedell (“The Wilds,” “The Bureau of Magical Things”) as Claire Zolinski and Milo Manheim (“Zombies 3,” “Prom Pact”) as Wally Clark. Josh Zuckerman (“The Offer,” “Oppenheimer”) and Maria Dizzia (“13 Reasons Why,” “Orange Is the New Black”) have recurring guest star roles as Mr. Martin and Sandra Nears, respectively.
Oliver Goldstick (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Bridgerton”) serves as showrunner and executive producer of SCHOOL SPIRITS, along with creators Nate and Megan Trinrud, who wrote the pilot. Max Winkler (“Cruel Summer,” “Jungleland”) directed the first two episodes and also executive produced.
SCHOOL SPIRITS joins Paramount+’s growing lineup of YA content, including the hit iCARLY revival and the original films THE IN BETWEEN and HONOR SOCIETY and the upcoming TEEN WOLF: THE MOVIE.
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PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “FATAL ATTRACTION” TO PREMIERE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 30
Starring Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan, the First Two Episodes of “Fatal Attraction” Will Be Available to Stream at Launch
Series Is Produced by Paramount Television Studios and Amblin Television
Jan. 9, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that its new original series FATAL ATTRACTION will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, April 30, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The series will premiere the following day in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The premiere date in South Korea will be announced at a later date. Following the premiere, the remaining six episodes will be available to stream weekly on Sundays in the U.S. and Canada, and on Mondays in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France.
The announcement was made during the series’ panel at Paramount+’s Television Critics Association presentation. The FATAL ATTRACTION panel featured series stars Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels and executive producers Alexandra Cunningham, Kevin J. Hynes and Silver Tree.
FATAL ATTRACTION is a deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone. The new series will explore fatal attraction and the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders and coercive control.
The series stars Joshua Jackson as Dan Gallagher, Lizzy Caplan as Alex Forrest, Amanda Peet as Beth Gallagher, Alyssa Jirrels as Ellen Gallagher, Toby Huss as Mike Gerard, Reno Wilson as Detective Earl Booker and Brian Goodman as Arthur Tomlinson.
Alexandra Cunningham (“Dirty John,” “Chance”) serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer on the series alongside executive producer Kevin J. Hynes (“Perry Mason”), with whom Cunningham shares co-story credit, and executive producers Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television. Silver Tree also serves as executive producer and directed five episodes.
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About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Streaming Network for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.
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CBS Studios is one of the industry’s leading suppliers of programming with more than 70 series currently in production across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms. The Studio’s expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, genre-defining franchises including the ever-growing “Star Trek” universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, and an extensive library of iconic intellectual property.
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About Paramount Television Studios
Paramount Television Studios is a leading content studio, developing and financing a wide range of cutting-edge and entertaining television programs across all media platforms for distribution worldwide. The studio’s robust slate includes THE OFFER (Paramount+), GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES (Paramount+), FATAL ATTRACTION (Paramount+), AMERICAN GIGOLO (Showtime), “STATION ELEVEN” (HBO Max), “SHANTARAM” (Apple TV+), “TIME BANDITS” (Apple TV+), “DEFENDING JACOB” (Apple TV+), “HOME BEFORE DARK” (Apple TV+), Tom Clancy’s “JACK RYAN” (Prime Video), “REACHER” (Prime Video), “CROSS” (Prime Video), “THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES” (Disney+), “JOE PICKETT” (Spectrum Originals), “THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR” (Netflix) and “THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE” (Netflix), among others. Paramount Television Studios is a subsidiary of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA), a global content company with premier television, film, and digital entertainment brands.
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About Three Amigos:
THREE AMIGOS is a film and television production company founded by Diego Boneta alongside his sister, Natalia González Boneta. Since its start during the pandemic, the company has sold various projects to HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Amazon, Apple and more. In April 2022, the company announced a partnership with Amazon Prime Video to create and produce a slate of TV shows, movies and reality series for 2023. THREE AMIGOS’ newest production, AT MIDNIGHT starring Diego Boneta and Monica Barbaro, will release on Paramount+ in February 2023.
About Amblin Television
Amblin Television, a long-time leader in quality programming, is a division of Amblin Partners, a content creation company led by Steven Spielberg. Amblin Television’s Presidents, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, oversee all development, production and programming for the company. Amblin Television currently has fourteen projects in various stages of production and release, including Fatal Attraction and Halo for Paramount+, Masters of the Air for Apple, the third season of Animaniacs for Hulu, season three of Resident Alien for SYFY, Billy the Kid for Epix, two seasons of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai for HBO Max, two seasons of Tiny Toons Looniversity for HBO Max and Cartoon Network, and the documentaries Good Night Oppy for Amazon Prime Video, and Life on Our Planet and Big Vape for Netflix.
Amblin Television also produced the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody Award-winning drama The Americans for FX, the Golden Globe-nominated and double Emmy Award-winning mini-series Into the West for TNT, Emmy-winning documentary series Why We Hate for Discover, the Emmy-nominated HBO movie All The Way starring Bryan Cranston, Smash for NBC, Under the Dome for CBS, Falling Skies for TNT, The Borgias and The United States of Tara for Showtime, and Las Vegas for NBC.
About Awesomeness
Founded in 2012, Awesomeness is a media company focused on serving the global Gen Z audience through its digital publishing, film and television studio divisions. Awesomeness has become the destination for youth culture, cultivating a loyal audience with award-winning programming on the world’s biggest streaming services including Netflix (smash-hit film series “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” Emmy® winner “Trinkets”) and Hulu (Emmy winner “Zac & Mia”, Emmy nominee “Pen15”), along with the company’s immensely popular short- form programs on YouTube (“Next Influencer,” “Twin My Heart,” “Noah Beck Tries Things,” “My Dream Quinceañera”), that garner hundreds of millions of views. As a leading media brand, Awesomeness’ worldwide distribution footprint spans owned, social and premium SVOD platforms. Awesomeness is part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands and headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York.
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