Thursday, June 07, 2018
Starz Comedy Now Apocalypse Gets Lead; Netflix Orders 3rd Season of Popular Series
Starz, a Lionsgate company, announced that Avan Jogia (Twisted, Victorious) has been cast in the lead role of Ulysses for Now Apocalypse, the recently greenlit, straight-to-series comedy from creator and executive producer Gregg Araki (Kaboom, Mysterious Skin). Jogia will play "Ulysses," a recent transplant to Los Angeles, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Something of a thrill seeker, Ulysses admits that he's always had an attraction to and fear of the unknown and is plagued by recurring nightmares, which he believes are a portent for a vast, sinister conspiracy.
Now Apocalypse follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine, who are on various quests pursing love, sex and fame. This surreal coming-of-age comedy series explores identity, sexuality and artistry, while navigating the strange and oftentimes bewildering city of Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder - is some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy going on, or is he just smoking too much weed?
Netflix confirmed that 13 Reasons Why is confirmed to return for a third season. Production on the new season will resume later this year. The new season will premiere in 2019. Season 3 will have 13 episodes. Brian Yorkey will be returning as the series' creator and showrunner. Brian Yorkey, Joy Gorman, Mandy Teefey, Kristel Laiblin, Tom McCarthy, Steve Golin and Selena Gomez are returning as EPs. No casting details yet, including who is returning or not. 13 Reasons Why follows teenager Clay Jensen as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—his classmate and crush—who tragically committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Will Clay be one of them? If he listens, he’ll find out how he made the list. Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, 13 Reasons Why weaves an intricate and heart wrenching story of teenage life that will deeply affect viewers.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Sunday, September 7
The Great North - "Jude-night Run Adventure" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Wolf has to track down Judy before they miss their dinner at a fancy French restaurant; Honeybee looks for a replacement diner to join them.
Krapopolis - "Baby Boom" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Aphrodite's Fertility Fest is here and baby fever is at an all time high; Ty tries to relax at a bathhouse but it's proving difficult to let loose.
The Simpsons - "The Man Who Flew Too Much" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The new and improved Pin Pals travel to Capital City for their first ever state bowling championship.
Krapopolis - "Ty Big Fat Greek Wedding" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ty plots to skip out on his own wedding day; Stupe bonds with her future uncle-in-law; Shlub puts on his dancing horseshoes.
Animal Control - "Goats, Snakes, and Dogs" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Frank is tasked with taking a dog to "the farm," but instead jailbreaks the pup to find it a new forever home; Victoria tries to teach Shred how to break the rules; Patel has a life-changing encounter with a therapy goat.
The Great North - "Cakeleration of Judedependence" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Judy fights to save the family's summer trip.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 1)
Friday, September 5
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family/The Class) - Watch Jesse on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Pete Davidson (Bupkis) - Pete appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Caitlin Reilly (Hacks) and Rickey Thompson (Foursome) - Caitlin and Rickey are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Charlie Sheen (Anger Management/Two and a Half Men) - Charlie discusses his new book The Book of Sheen on ABC's >Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - Mariska talks about My Mom Jayne on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Ruby Cruz (The Sex Lives of College Girls) - Ruby talks about The Threesome on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- Issa Rae (Insecure) - Issa talks about Seen & Heard on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Lamorne Morris (Woke/New Girl) - Drew is chatting with Emmy-winning Lamorne on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
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