Friday, June 14, 2024
Paramount+ School Spirits Season 2 Underway; Prime Video Gets Betty la Fea Continuation
Paramount+ announced that production is officially underway for season two of its hit original drama series School Spirits. Coming off a major cliffhanger, the new season will premiere this fall exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the UK, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Japan. Paramount+ also announced that all series regulars will return for season two and that new recurring guest stars have been added to the cast. School Spirits stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, Kristian Ventura as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese as Charley, Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zomer, Josh Zuckerman, who is now a series regular, as Mr. Martin and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark.
Newcomers this season will include recurring guest stars Jess Gabor (Shameless, Confessional) as Janet Hamilton, Zack Calderon (The Wilds, Afterparty) as Diego Herrera, Miles Elliot (Cooties, The Amazing Spider-Man) as Yuri and Cihang Ma (Presto! School of Magic, Departure) as Quinn. Maria Dizzia, who plays Maddie’s mom, Sandra Nears, will also return as a recurring guest star along with Patrick Gilmore as Mr. Anderson and Ian Tracey as Sheriff Baxter. Picking up from the shocking season one finale, season two finds Maddie Nears (List) still stuck in the afterlife, but now with the knowledge of what happened to her. She must unite her friends in the spectral and living worlds in order to reclaim her stolen life.
Prime Video released the official trailer for Betty la Fea, The Story Continues, the sequel to the Colombian telenovela that inspired ABC's Ugly Betty starring America Ferrera, which will premiere on Friday, July 19 in more than 240 countries. Featuring the on-screen duo from the original series, Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello will reprise their roles along with Julián Arango, Natalia Ramírez, Lorna Cepeda, Julio Cesar Herrera, Luces Velásquez, Marcela Posada, Mario Duarte, Sebastián Osorio, Ricardo Vélez, Alberto León Jaramillo, Rodrigo Candamil, Juanita Molina, Zharick León, and Estefania Gómez.
In the new series, a death in Ecomoda forces Betty to reconnect with her former coworkers, as well as with Armando, whom she is still married to but separated. She also reunites with her daughter, Mila, who has been studying fashion in New York and returns with the desire to work in Hugo's workshop. Betty will have to rebuild her relationship with her daughter, while making important decisions that will impact her career, and decide whether to reconcile with Armando, who will do everything to win her back. The series and its storyline are a celebration of female empowerment. When audiences were first introduced to the character of Betty 25 years ago, the definition and perception of beauty was put into question. During its evolution and myriad of adaptations, ‘Betty’ went on to represent the underdog who dared to dream and defy the standards of beauty. The new series highlights the themes that were introduced two decades ago, but with a modern-day twist, including the double-edged sword of ambition, the tumultuous dynamics of relationships, and fighting against adversity. The new ‘Betty’ is back to teach audiences real life-lessons that will entertain and inspire more than ever before.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Tuesday, June 18
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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 17)
Tuesday, June 18
- Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) - Catch Hannah on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Eddie Murphy (The PJs) - Eddie appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He also talks about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
- Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris), Joe Manganiello (Mythic Quest/How I Met Your Mother and Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Terry, Joe and Patton are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Rosalind Chao (AfterMASH/Diff'rent Strokes) - Rosalind appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Ms. Pat (The Ms. Pat Show) - Ms. Pat stops by ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Mr. Corman/3rd Rock from the Sun) - Joseph talks about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am and on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Judge Reinhold (The O'Keefes) and Bronson Pinchot (Perfect Strangers/The Trouble with Larry/Meego) - Judge, Bronson, Eddie Murphy and John Ashton give a first look at Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan gives a behind-the-scenes look at SNL as the show's longest-running cast member on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Michelle Pfeiffer (Delta House) - Michelle is a guest on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Busy Philipps (Girls5eva/Vice Principals/Cougar Town/Love, Inc.) - Busy talks about QVC+'s Busy This Week on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
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02/13 - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/27 - The Really Loud House - Season One
03/12 - Ghosts (UK) - The Complete Series
03/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
03/12 - Rick and Morty - Season 7 (Blu-ray Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
06/11 - The Jeffersons - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
06/11 - Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
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