The series finale of The Expansehas finally premiered on Prime Video. In the episode, it all comes to a head and Marco’s fate lies in the hands of the combined efforts of the Inners. Keep reading for what happens in “Babylon’s Ashes.”
It’s all lead up to this
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The combined forces are gearing up for one final showdown with Inaros and his fleet that they hope will take him out for good. They take out the Pella momentarily, but Marco counterfires at them. Drummer plans for a collision course with her ship to the Pella and sends all the other ships away. Soon after, she realizes they’ve done all they can.
Meanwhile, on the Roci, Amos and Draper among other ships are planning to launch a bunch of pods with them inside. The aim is to overwhelm the rail gun so that the ships can pass through safely, and then disarm it. Once landed, they set their sights on the control bunker but they’re getting fired upon on all sides. Eventually, Draper takes them out, but she also blows up the rail guns.
Naomi’s plan
Back to the drawing board, Naomi devises a plan to hit the Ring’s threshold with every ounce of power they have to wake the entities up. However, if they wake up they may stay awake. The ships override their reactors just as Marco passes through. He quickly realizes what they are doing but it’s too late … they’re disappearing. Forever. Naomi is crushed at the loss of Filip but what she doesn’t realize is he survived. At the last second, he was able to escape off the ship.
The formation of the Transport Union
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In a meeting with the prime minister, Drummer, Holden, and Chrisjen are discussing the formation of a transport union. They can’t seem to agree on anything, so Holden steps up. He says Inaros could do what he did because the people saw the future and realized they weren’t in it. If they want to gain trust, they have to put their own lives in people’s hands. Not pretend to. Avasarala suggests someone must lead that has no ties to either side, appointing Holden.
At the ceremony to confirm Holden as President of the Transport Union, he gives a speech full of hope for the future. At the end, he talks about his own conditions before taking the job. One of them? Appointing Drummer as vice president. His first act as president is to resign. The future of the Belt has to be led by a voice of the Belt, so he proudly appoints Drummer as president.
All six seasons of The Expanse are available to stream on Prime Video.
Eleven years following Scream 4, Scream is finally in theaters and Ghostface is back in Woodsboro and ready to be bloodier than ever. Matthew Lillard, a name fans of the 1996 Scream will instantly recognize as Stu Macher, put it the absolute best on Twitter when he said this new installment is “a love letter to each and every” Scream fan. From the moment the movie started, it was obvious that so much passion and care went into this movie by everyone involved.
This movie isn’t just a love letter to the fans of Scream, though. This movie is ultimately a love letter to the late Wes Craven, whose passion initially sparked this franchise and kept it alive for 25 years now. Craven is so present throughout this film thanks to an incredible creative team who did everything they could to honor the horror giant and carry on this franchise in the best way possible. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, and producers William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein all very clearly wanted this movie to bleed passion.
They succeeded.
No member of this cast misses. Jenna Ortega delivers the best opening scene since the original delivered by Drew Barrymore in 1996, with plenty of shot-for-shot references to the original opening sequence. Melissa Barrera and Jack Quaid, arguably the heads of this new ensemble, command attention while on-screen and maintain a firm grip on the audience that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The new generation of characters introduced in this movie are spectacular overall, as we get to see the generation who has grown up in the era of technology dealing with the newest series of Ghostface slaughterings, and they each bring something entirely different and new to the franchise.
Two of my favorite performances from the movie were provided by Dylan Minnette as Wes Hicks (shoutout for having a character named Wes to honor Craven) and Sonia Ammar as Liv McKenzie, who both felt incredibly natural in their roles and in the franchise. That said, every character in the main friend group and the cast members that portrayed them were phenomenal. Mikey Madison, Jasmine Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding all brought characters to life that belonged in the franchise and added to the legacy of Woodsboro. It was definitely interesting to see a group of gen-z characters living in Woodsboro and experiencing Ghostface’s antics while having grown up with the in-movie franchise Stab. They’ve all literally grown up watching movies about the Woodsboro killings, which means they should know the rules.
Of course, it’s nice to see the legacy cast of Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette together again. Considering 1996’s Scream turned 25-years-old just last month, and now five movies deep into the franchise, it is increasingly interesting to see how these legacy characters are molded by their past. The legacy cast, having done this a few times now, definitely knew when to bring the emotional depth to the movie. While I love Sidney Prescott as much as the next millennial and gen-z woman horror fan, it was nice to see the legacy cast take a step back to let this new generation take the helm, but not so much to the point where they were absorbed into the background. Campbell and Cox once again make a wonderful team, no matter how unlikely the team-up.
Arquette was also able to dive into a darker, more serious look on Dewey Riley than we have historically received from the character. Dewey, who we first met as a 25-year-old deputy fumbling his way through with little life experience, blossoms into a character that begs fans of the franchise to take him a bit more seriously. This is absolutely a performance from Arquette you don’t want to pass on, especially if you’re interested in Dewey’s full-scale character development.
If you’re looking for a slasher movie with new and creative ways to stab someone, this isn’t the movie for you. Scream doesn’t need to give a gratuitous guts spilling out scene to achieve its goal of scaring its audience – it instead returns to the roots of good old fashioned stabbing and slashing. It doesn’t need more than that. Ghostface is, and always has been, scary enough on his own to not need more than a basic Halloween mask, a robe, and a Buck 120 hunting knife to be scary. In combination with an astounding score, perfectly timed and implemented sound effects and background noises, and gorgeous cinematography, the movie will get your heart racing at all of the points you want it to.
As always with the Scream franchise, though, it’s not all about the horror here. There are plenty of lines that lighten the mood (temporarily) with humor, including a line from Quaid that made me laugh as hard as Lillard’s “liver alone!” from the 1996 Scream. This movie is modern, but not overly modern. It manages to bring the town of Woodsboro to 2022 in such a smooth way and provides enough commentary on the outside world to be perfectly meta, as one can expect of a Scream film. The movie is also perfectly traditional (there’s even a Psycho-esque shower scene), but it doesn’t feel dated at all. It’s truly the perfect modern continuation of the story so many people fell in love with in 1996.
Scream was truly made for everyone who has ever been a part of the franchise – the original cast, the crew, the fans … and most of all to the late and forever great Wes Craven. Refresh yourself on the rules to survive a horror movie, and if you’ve ever been a fan of the franchise, check out Scream in theaters now.
Are you a Disney fan? Are you the biggest Disney fan? Calling all Disney fans, big and small, because we finally have the first information for the biggest Disney event of the year, D23 Expo 2022, presented by Visa.
Nearly 100 years after Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood, and aptly named in tribute, D23 Expo is “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.” This weekend will celebrate the magic and excitement of Disney entertainment past, present, and future and kick off Disney100, the centennial celebration of The Walt Disney Company. This year, it’s taking place September 9th through 11th at the Anaheim Convention Center, right next to Disneyland. D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced important ticket sales information as well as first looks at artwork and events to look forward to.
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale Thursday, January 20 at 3 p.m. EST. There will be a 24-hour presale for Visa cardholders who are also D23 members on Wednesday, January 19 at 1 p.m. EST. Everyone who wants to purchase a ticket must be a D23 member, either at the Gold or complimentary level. Below is a breakdown of the pricing – you’ll notice that D23 Gold members get a discount on both single-day and 3-day tickets. And, if you really want to make sure you have the best seats in the house, preferred seating is available for D23 Gold members.
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Convention Staples
Look forward to announcements from every division of Disney: Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Parks, and more. D23 2019 saw the reveals of everything from Raya and the Last Dragon to the Galactic Starcruiser. It’s also sure to be a star-studded event. Previous years have featured great guests such as Robert Downey Jr., Christina Aguilera, Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Angelina Jolie.
The massive show floor will be returning, filled with interactive experiences, shops, and exhibits. Along with the 7,000 seat Hall D23, there are also the 3,000-seat Premiere Stage, the 1,200-seat Backlot Stage, and the expanded, 700-seat Walt Disney Archives Stage for more presentations curated by the staff of the Archives.
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…. well, it’s a plane! Did you know Walt Disney had his own Grumman Gulfstream I company airplane? It used to be on display at the backlot studio tour at Hollywood Studios but has been sitting backstage at Walt Disney World since the park was remodeled and the tour was retired. Now it’s being restored and transported across the country, and it will be on display at D23 Expo 2022 for guests to see in an exhibit called Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane presented by Amazon.
Calling all Cosplayers to the Mousequerade!
Also returning is the ever-popular Mousequerade costume contest. This year the contest will feature new categories including “Off the Screen,” “Imagine That!,” “Magical Mashups,” and “Cast of Characters,” as well as a fan-favorite award voted on by the audience and a “Best in Show” prize of $2,300. The event will be hosted by Nina West and judged by a celebrity panel including Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano and creator of Her Universe), Yvette Nicole Brown (Big Shot, Disenchanted), and Ally Maki (Toy Story 4, Home Sweet Home Alone). Complete rules for entry and details are available at D23Expo.com.
Artwork and Merchandise
Can’t wait to own your very own D23 Expo 2022 merchandise? You don’t have to wait until September, because select items will be available with ticket purchases on January 19 and 20. Check it out below – t-shirts, a water bottle, hat, lanyard, and pin. The t-shirt features the signature Mickey artwork for the expo, and he is indeed looking might spiffy.
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For the latest D23 Expo 2022 news, visit D23Expo.com. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.
Tim Allen is set to reprise one of his most iconic roles — Scott Calvin aka Santa Clause — in the newly announced The Santa Clause series on Disney+.
Disney made the announcement today, which you can see below.
It’s clause for celebration! 🎅🏻 Tim Allen will reprise his role as Scott Calvin from “The Santa Clause” in a new Original limited series coming soon to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/f04e3lAFVv
The Santa Clause was released in 1994 and spawned two sequels which were released in 2002 and 2006. The films have been staples for many families throughout the holidays, so it’s exciting to see this news!
New photos have dropped for the ninth episode of the second season of Walker. The episode is titled “Sucker Punch” and is set to air on January 27.
“LIAM AND DAN SET UP AN UNEASY ALLIANCE – When he hears that Serano (guest star Henderson Wade) is out on bail, Dan (guest star Dave Annable) panics and asks Liam (Keegan Allen) for help. Liam doesn’t trust Dan but Dan makes him a tempting offer that would put Serano behind bars for good. There is just a small catch – Liam can’t tell Walker (Jared Padalecki) what’s going on. Meanwhile, Geri (Odette Annable) decides to have an open mic night at the Side Step and encourages August (Kale Culley) to hit the stage.“
If, like us, you are eagerly waiting for the second season of Star Trek: Picard, we have news which will help with the long wait.
A exclusive new audio drama story is set to be released on February 22. The original drama is called Star Trek: Picard: No Man’s Land and its story will be set after season one.
Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd are back for this audio story as Seven of Nine and Raffi. They are joined by Fred Tatasciore, John Kassir and John Cutmore-Scott.
Star Trek: Picard: No Man’s Land is published by Simon & Schuster and is written by Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson. You can read the story’s synopsis below:
‘Star Trek: No Man’s Land’ picks up right after the action-packed season one conclusion of Star Trek: Picard. While Raffi and Seven of Nine are enjoying some much-needed R&R in Raffi’s remote hideaway, their downtime is interrupted by an urgent cry for help: a distant, beleaguered planet has enlisted the Fenris Rangers to save an embattled evacuation effort. As Raffi and Seven team up to rescue a mysteriously ageless professor whose infinity-shaped talisman has placed him in the deadly sights of a vicious Romulan warlord, they take tentative steps to explore the attraction depicted in the final moments of ‘Picard’ season one.
Star Trek: Picard: No Man’s Land is already available to preorder on Amazon and Audible.
Last week, the pilot of Good Sam aired, introducing us to the cutthroat competition that’s brewing between Dr. Griffith and, well, Dr. Griffith. If you’re unfamiliar with the events of last week’s episode, check out our recap of the pilot here. Without further ado, lets get into what happened in episode 2 of Good Sam, “Natural Order.”
War… what is it good for?
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The tension between Dr. Griffith Jr. and Sr. continues. It starts at the very beginning of the episode with a car race that’s a thinly veiled power struggle. Throughout the episode, Griff tries to find ways to get around his proctorship and constantly undermines Sam’s authority while treating patients. Sam presents data to the board on the effectiveness of proctorships, but Griff continues to press for a shortened supervisory period and to try and reclaim his job.
The board ends up agreeing with Sam on her conclusion that the protectorship is necessary, but unfortunately, they’ve also agreed that Griff should take back his position once the proctorship ends. In the meantime, the board demotes Sam to “interim chief.” Sam seems despondent over her lack of ability to convene the board and plead her case. Luckily, due to her cooperation with the peds department head on a case (see in the last section), the other doctor calls an emergency meeting for her. Sam cites how she’s improved the hospital’s work environment and convinces the board to vote between the two Dr. Griffiths at the end of Griff’s proctorship instead of simply reinstating him. Once again, the competition is on. “May the best Dr. Griffith win.”
Meanwhile, the conflict between Sam and Lex continues in the wake of Sam finding out about Lex’s affair with her dad. While Lex tries to mend her relationship with Sam, Griff continues to try and pursue Lex in the aftermath of their breakup (cornering her in the supply closet — so unprofessional). Tension continues to rise between them as Sam accidentally reveals to the rest of the residents of the two’s affair when they walk in on a screaming match between her and her father. By the end of the episode, after Lex continues to support Sam’s decisions in the face of Griff’s disrespect and helps her get in with the board, it seems that their friendship is on the mend.
Romance in the air
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Malcolm continues to woo Sam — even Sam’s mom is starting to notice the vibe between the two of them (Caleb is choosing to staunchly believe there’s nothing going on). The two go out to dinner, which gets off to a slightly awkward start. As the pair are led to their table and the conversation begins to smooth out, Sam spots Griff having dinner… with Malcolm’s father, Byron Kingsley — the Chairman of the Board. Griff is trying to go over Sam’s head and skip to the end of his proctorship. The next day, we learn that the date was cut short because of the incident, but things seem to still be good between the two as they flirtily banter over the data Sam is gathering to convince the board to keep up Griff’s proctorship. Eventually, the two move to go to dinner once more, but to make sure their date isn’t interrupted by their respective fathers or talk of them, Malcolm “skips to the end,” kissing Sam before they leave.
Cases of the Week
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Baby
One of the main cases from this episode was a 10-month-old baby presenting with a cough and a heart murmur. The pediatrics (peds) department wanted Sam and co. to consult considering the cardiac nature of the baby’s problems. Griff feels that this case isn’t under the Griffiths’ purview seeing as its a pediatric case, but Sam disagrees, saying that it’s part of a new and effective policy to integrate patient care. Noticing abnormalities with the baby’s heart muscle, she orders some additional tests.
Sam explains to the parents one section of the baby’s heart is enlarged and might explain his respiratory problems. As she’s explaining, the monitors go crazy as the baby has a spontaneous arrhythmia. The team continues to search for answers as to why he’s getting worse. They discover undeveloped cells that are weakening the baby’s heart. Griff wants to put him on the transplant list and prepare to hook him up to a Berlin Heart — a machine that keeps the heart working until the baby can get a transplant. Sam wants to try gene editing therapy since the condition is genetic. Griff goes over her head and gets consent from the parents for the Berlin Heart to the family.
The baby’s heart begins to fail and Sam rushes to place him on the device, locking Griff out of the surgery since he’s trying to backseat drive (backseat operate?). Sam initially has difficulty but manages to hook the baby up to the device. In a show of authority, Sam kicks out one of the doctors who asked if they should call Dr. Griffith when there was initial difficulty (“Jody, I AM Dr. Griffith”). After making to leave, Sam and Griff separately realize that the baby’s sister, who’s been running around the entire episode without shoes, has the same condition (less severe). The sibling will give the team enough new data to help pilot gene therapy for both siblings. Griff apologizes for dismissing gene therapy, but simultaneously rubs in her face that he’ll be reinstated soon.
Ted
And then there’s Ted, who has a history of Carotid Artery Disease. Ted presents with a range of symptoms including heart palpitations, rapid heart rate, dizziness… and he hasn’t been taking his anticoagulant medications. When Sam tries to admit him, he tries to leave. As he’s walking out, Griff asks him some questions and they realize he’s been having mini-strokes. Griff’s spiel about how he’ll probably die manages to convince him to stay.
The team tries to “medically optimize” Ted, getting his body in good shape before surgery. Throughout the episode, he steadfastly resists these efforts, extending his stay. The charge nurse, Donna, even goes so far as to catch him eating an entire container of gummy bear edibles, sending him into a state of extreme paranoia and further delaying his surgery.
Ted has a stroke and is rushed to the OR. The residents are able to place a shunt in time and he’s saved. Caleb confronts Ted after his surgery, saying he wants to talk to him about his other disease. Caleb’s figured out from a bunch of different clues throughout the episode that Ted is an alcoholic. He wasn’t taking his medicine (that he couldn’t drink on), his liver enzymes were elevated, he was getting high before surgery, his decimated relationship with his ex-wife. Caleb recommends a rehab program, citing their effectiveness as a fellow alcoholic. He empathizes with Ted and tells him from experience that he knows what it’s like to lose people because of his disease (Sam?) and that it can get better.
Good Sam airs on CBS on Wednesday nights at 10/9c.
It’s been nearly 45 years since Canadian teen drama Degrassi began and five years since the latest series, Degrassi: Next Class ended. Now, the popular franchise will be getting yet another show, this time on HBO Max.
The next class of students arrives in 2023. A new Degrassi series is coming to HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/ROCMtvzwt1
HBO Max has announced that a new series from the long-running franchise is in development. The show’s official synopsis reads:
“A reprise of the original teen drama, Degrassi is a character-driven series about thehigh school experience and the thrilling, often painful journey of self-discovery. Set in Toronto, the new series explores a group of teenagers and school faculty living in the shadow of events that both bind them together and tear them apart. The show travels deep into the hearts and homes of diverse, complicated characters, as they struggle to find their new normal, reaching for hope, redemption and love.“
Degrassi will mark the sixth series in the franchise, following The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class.
The Next Generation, which saw big popularity stateside after it found a U.S. home on The N, then later TeenNick, will also be added to HBO Max later this year with the entire 14-season library.
The new series will include 10 hour-long episodes and premiere sometime in 2023. It’s unknown whether Degrassi will be a continuation of the franchise or a complete reboot, or if there will be any cameos from previous series. Hopefully more information is revealed soon! Stay tuned to Nerds and Beyond for more news.
If you are a fan of the book and the Amazon Prime TV show Good Omens, we have good news for you!
A new full cast adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s book is finally out today in the UK with David Tennant and Michael Sheen back as Crowley and Aziraphale.
They are joined by Katherine Kingsley (Anathema Device), Arthur Darvill (Newton Pulsifer), Peter Forbes (Shadwell), Gabrielle Glaister (Madame Tracy and Agnes Nutter), Louis Davison (Adam), Pixie Davies (Pepper), Chris Nelson (Wensleydale) and Ferdinand Frisby Williams (Brian).
If you are not familiar with the story of Good Omens, you can read the synopsis below:
According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world’s only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner.
So, the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan.
Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon – both of whom have lived amongst Earth’s mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle – are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture.
And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist….
A second season of the series has been ordered by Amazon Prime and is currently being filmed.
Good Omens is available to purchase on Amazon and Audible
The CW’s 4400 follows the stories of people who have vanished from throughout history and suddenly returned with no idea what happened to them. The CW has released the synopsis for episode 11, entitled “You Only Meant Well.” The synopsis for the episode reads:
“TEMPERS FLARE – While Shanice (Brittany Adebomola) helps to prepare the Bois Blanc for a celebration, others are preparing for war. LaDonna (Khailah Johnson) returns to the hotel and we learn what she has experienced out in the real world and what she knows about the 44orum. After a disturbing incident, Hayden (AMARR) realizes the comfort of Kaminsky home may not be what is safest for everyone. Jharrell (Joseph David-Jones) reunites with his brother but is Manny (guest star Calvin Seabrooks) to be trusted and what is his connection to Claudette (Jaye Ladymore)? Meanwhile, an unfortunate misunderstanding might prove fatal for one of the 4400. The series also stars TL Thompson, Ireon Roach, Derrick A. King, Cory Jeacoma, and Autumn Best.“
Daniel Willis directed the episode written by Jackie Decembly. 4400 airs Mondays on The CW.
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