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'The Exorcist' Season 2 Could Follow Tomas, Marcus & a New Case

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"The Exorcist" Season 1 is ending tonight with an "ambitious" finale, and -- as of now -- we can only pray that Fox will renew the show for Season 2.

Show creator Jeremy Slater told Deadline he knows what he wants to do should Fox bless him with a new batch of episodes. Since the interview was done before the December 16 season finale aired, he couldn't quite reveal which characters he wanted to take into Season 2, but he heavily hinted to keeping the focus on the "heart" of the show -- meaning Father Tomas (Alfonso Herrera) and Father Marcus (Ben Daniels) -- and having Season 2 follow a new case of possession with a new family. But he said that didn't mean we'd see the end of the Rance family, whose story was the focus of Season 1.

"I think Tomas and Marcus are the heart of the show and I think that maybe as long as they are both alive they would always be the central focus of the series. But I also think each season would have its own case, its possessed family or individual that needs their priestly help. I think it would cheat our audience to bring in a new set of priests. The show would not exist if we didn't have Ben and Alfonso — they embody those characters even more that I could have possibly dreamed, they brought so much from their own lives and their own personalities to make the characters come alive. [...]

So Season 1 was all about the Rance family and the visit of the Pope to Chicago and a Season 2 would mean our challenge would be to come up with a new storyline that was just as exciting and emotionally gripping – but that doesn't mean we won't see the Rance family again."

Geena Davis has been slaying her role as Angela Rance -- especially in the past two episodes as she ... well ... no spoilers, but you know if you know -- but it would probably get old to keep following the same beleaguered family year after year. The Rances have been through enough.

Slater said he designed the show as a 10-hour story broken into installments, and he doesn't like cliffhangers, so -- if the show is not renewed -- Season 1 will at least have "a satisfying ending" to this particular story. That said, he really wants to keep going for Season 2.

"I definitely know where I want to go in Season 2 and what characters I want to take with me. I have a lot of plans, but one lesson that I learned in the course of this season is that it's great to have big ideas but you have to also have the flexibility to pivot on a dime. I probably had the first half of this season planned out in my mind before we started shooting, but we had no idea what the back half of the season was or how we were going to wrap things up. That was a process of discovery of trusting the writers' room, trusting the writers, it's the most gratifying part of a television process for me. I have a 1000 ideas for another season of The Exorcist but I've learned to keep my options open so we can really craft it."

Loyal fans of "The Exorcist" have been tweeting #RenewTheExorcist to keep the show alive, so we'll have to stay tuned to see if Fox wants to keep exorcising demons into 2017.

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See Michael Sheen & Kate Beckinsale's Cute Reaction to Daughter's College News

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71st Annual Golden Globe Awards - The Weinstein Company's After Party ArrivalsThat Michael Sheen really knows how to elevate every milestone to the next level.

First, take a minute to let it sink in that Kate Beckinsale, who is 43 but still looks about 25, has a daughter old enough to be heading off to college. She and Michael Sheen are no longer together, but they dated from 1995 to 2003 and are the proud parents of daughter Lily, who was born in 1999 and apparently just got accepted to college.

Beckinsale shared how the family celebrated:

Lifts and hugs for everyone!

Sheen, 47, and Beckinsale met in a touring production of "The Seagull" in early 1995. Beckinsale told IGN she convinced director Len Wiseman to cast Sheen in "Underworld," and then she and Sheen ended up splitting, and she went on to marry Wiseman. Beckinsale and Wiseman are now recently divorced, and Sheen is dating Sarah Silverman.

But Beckinsale and Sheen obviously parted on good terms and seem like they are co-parenting in perfect style. As Beckinsale told IGN of her ex, "I mean, Michael and I were together for nearly 10 years, and I can't imagine not having him in my life. He lives close by in LA and we all get together sometimes and I'm very proud of that."

Sheen can now be seen in the movie "Passengers" and Beckinsale is returning as Seline for "Underworld: Blood Wars" in January.

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'Game of Thrones' Season 7 Has 'So Much More Dark Sansa'

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"Game of Thrones" Season 7 is still filming, and there haven't been many "official" reveals yet, but we already know quite a bit about Sansa Stark's journey. That's not from spoilers -- although there have been plenty, including a rumored rundown of the entire plot -- it's from interviews with Sophie Turner. She recently talked about Sansa having a power trip in Season 7, and she went further down that road in a new interview with Vulture.

Turner mentioned Sansa getting and enjoying her first little taste of power toward the end of last season, only for it to be taken away when Jon Snow was declared King in the North.

Vulture noted that a lot was made of the prospect of a "Dark Sansa" when she got to change her wardrobe at the Eyrie, but the power-loving ginger Stark of Season 7 sounds like more of the real Dark Sansa. Turner agreed, teasing more of her character's dark side:

"Oh, yeah. This is so much more Dark Sansa. When she changed her outfit, that was just the first hint that she was ready to start playing the game. That was a mild version of Dark Sansa, and now it's really starting to feel like there is a dark side to her. She's playing the game now, and very ruthlessly. When she wants something, she's going to go out and get it."

Turner also teased more of her future with Littlefinger. Vulture said Littlefinger doesn't trust anyone, but he seems to trust Sansa, since she's one of the few people who could turn him in for conspiring to kill King Joffrey, and also killing Lysa Arryn. Turner seized on that:

"Exactly! She holds a power over him. And after she confronted him about selling her to the Boltons, he owes her big time. He knows he has to be loyal to her now, and he has to serve her well, because she holds so much over him. It would destroy his reputation if she revealed any of the stuff that she knows about him. It's tricky. She has power, but it's a question of whether people listen to her or not. You'll see more of that in this upcoming season."

Season 7 won't premiere until the summer of 2017, and there's only one season left after that. Turner said the mood on set is more somber, since they know they will soon say goodbye. She and Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) already got matching tattoos, and it sounds like the rest of the GoT cast may go the "Lord of the Rings" route when it's over:

"I think the plan is for everyone to get matching tattoos if we survive to Season 8. That's the plan. But that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm in there!"

We certainly hope she will be.

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'The OA' Is Already the New 'Stranger Things' After Surprise Netflix Drop

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Netflix, how are we supposed to chill with you when you're sneaking around behind our backs? Like a streaming Beyoncé, Netflix just casually dropped a new series "The OA," after only announcing it existed a few days ago. Why the secrecy? Apparently the less you know going in the better, but fans and critics who just binged it are already comparing it to "Stranger Things" -- only without the kids.

Here's how The Hollywood Reporter put it:

"Formally announced and trailered on Monday and released in its eight-episode entirety on Friday (December 16), The OA isn't being pushed on creative pedigree or star power, but rather on ineffable allure and the hope that not talking about the show will, ironically, lead people to talk about it incessantly.

It's a game that I can play as well, pitching The OA as Stranger Things meets Flatliners meets the more pretentious aspects of Sense8."

Their review isn't exactly a rave, overall, but so far early birds have shot the series to a 9.1/10 rating on IMDb, and critics have given it an 83 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That will probably change as more people discover the series, but it's a strong start.

"The OA" stars Brit Marling, who also co-created and co-wrote the series with Zal Batmanglij, who also directs. Here's a generic enough synopsis to not spoil too much:

"Prairie Johnson (Brit Marling), who comes home to the community she grew up in with her sight restored. Some hail her a miracle, others a dangerous mystery, but Prairie won't talk about her seven years missing with the FBI or her parents."

Vanity Fair had this assessment:

"It's Room meets E.T. meets Life of Pi meets Glee meets Marling and Batmanglij's own 2011 cult film-as in, a movie about a cult-Sound of My Voice, but somehow even more bizarrely appealing than the sum of those parts."

And here's a "fresh" blurb from New York Magazine:

"The show's surprise arrival also mirrors the show's narrative approach, which is dazzling in its insistence on avoiding straight lines and favoring hairpin turns."

Not everyone is a fan, though. Here's an excerpt from Variety's "rotten" review:

"Despite having the best intentions - and technical skill that is at times breathtaking - the story of The OA, the thing it is trying to be about, is little more than pretty much nonsense - self-indulgent, self-serious psychodrama."

"The OA" is now waiting for your own critique on Netflix. Also, if you're interested in other Netflix recommendations, the Brazilian dystopian series "3%" is definitely worth a binge.

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Full 'Homeland' Season 6 Trailer Teases Return of Peter Quinn

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If a cat's got nine lives, then Peter Quinn must be immortal.

The new, full-length trailer for "Homeland" season 6 reveals that badass CIA operative Peter Quinn (Rupert Friend) somehow survived his massive brain injury. He seemed like a goner when Carrie (Claire Danes) read his final farewell letter, which declared his love for her.

But Quinn is alive. But is he well? That's unclear, since he only speaks briefly at the end of the trailer and is not seen.

The trailer fleshes out season 6 a bit more than the teaser released in November. Carrie is living and working in New York at a foundation aiding Muslim Americans. "Law enforcement needs to stop harassing and demonizing an entire community," she tells her former (current?) boss Otto During.

A little more light is shed on the season's other major storyline: A new president-elect (Elizabeth Marvel) is preparing for her inauguration, and she's planning to overhaul the CIA — which troubles Saul (Mandy Patinkin) and Dar Adal (F. Murray Abraham).

"Homeland" season 6 premieres Sunday, Jan. 19 at 9 p.m. on Showtime.

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'Going in Style' Trailer: It's the Grandfather of All Heists

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Grandpa's got a gun!

The first trailer for "Going in Style" brings together Oscar winners Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin as longtime friends who embark on a life of crime in their old age. When their pension funds go bust, the senior citizens plan a heist to steal back their money from the banks.

Of course, becoming a criminal in your 80s is not easy, so they practice on grocery stores and quickie marts. They attempt to figure out how to use smartphones, how to shoot guns, and how to get away from the scene as fast as their aged legs will take them.The movie is an updated remake of the 1979 film starring George Burns, Lee Strasberg, and Art Carney. The three leads here seem delightfully chummy and look like they're having a ball.

"Going in Style" opens in theaters April 7.

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Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn Get 'Snatched' in New Trailer

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A mother/daughter bonding trip goes terribly, but hilariously, wrong in the trailer for "Snatched," starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn.

When Schumer's boyfriend breaks up with her before a planned adventure to South America, she takes Hawn instead (even though Mom is very reluctant to go). They bicker and get on each other's nerves, but have an OK vacation — until they're kidnapped!

"Oh my god, we've been Liam Neeson 'Taken'!" Schumer screams in their cell. And now mother and daughter have to work together to get themselves out of this situation. The red-band trailer follows:This is Hawn's first movie role since 2002, but it doesn't seem like she's missed a beat. She and Schumer exhibit some good chemistry, and of course, Schumer's particular brand of raunchy comedy is out in full force.

"Snatched" opens in theaters May 12.

Here's the green-band version of the trailer:

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'Rogue One' Has Biggest Thursday Opening of the Year

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"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is off to an excellent start at the box office after scoring the year's biggest Thursday opening.

The movie pulled in $29 million from Thursday night previews, putting it ahead of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" ($27.7 million) and "Captain America: Civil War" ($25 million). But that number does fall short of the Thursday night earnings of last year's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ($57 million).

"Rogue One" is projected to have a $135 to $150 million weekend at the box office, which would make it the second-highest December opening of all time (after "The Force Awakens," naturally).

It's all good news for Disney and Lucasfilm, since "Rogue One" is the first standalone "Star Wars" film and tells a different kind of story than the Skywalker saga. The success of "Rogue One" paves a smoother path for upcoming standalone movies, including the young Han Solo tale.

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'Grey's Anatomy' Season 13 'Creepy' 2017 Premiere Heads to Prison

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GREY'S ANATOMY - "Staring at the End" - The hospital doctors become fascinated with Dr. Herman's case when Amelia gives a lecture detailing the intricacies of the surgery. Arizona and Herman continue to bond over the amount of cases they are trying to complete before the big surgery. Meanwhile, Bailey brings them a case of a pregnant woman who is close to her heart on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Richard Cartwright)JESSICA CAPSHAW"Grey's Anatomy" is sending Grey Sloan docs into a maximum security prison in the Season 13 midseason premiere. But no, we're not talking about Dr. Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) and his big cliffhanger decision from the winter finale. Instead, Dr. Arizona Robbins leads a small group into the slammer on official business, and actress Jessica Capshaw revealed that the table read alone left the stars "terrified."

"Arizona's been called in on a case at a maximum security prison for an inmate who can't go to a regular hospital because she's that dangerous," Capshaw told TV Guide.

But it's not just Arizona going; she enlists Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and Jo (Camilla Luddington) for help. "After the longest day of all of their lives, they all go to a maximum security prison, where they are meant to do something that seems like a pretty simple procedure. It's truly kind of creepy at the same time as it's super-provocative and exciting."

Interesting. Whatever happens in prison will surely remind everyone of Alex's dilemma -- Plea Deal Prison vs. Trial Reveals Jo's Past -- and we're definitely curious to see how that is resolved.

Season 13 returns Thursday, January 19, 2017, picking up right after the events of the November 17, 2016 Episode 9.

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'The Incredibles 2' Has Begun: Samuel L. Jackson Posts First Day Photo

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Frozone is back in action! "The Incredibles 2," sequel to the 2004 Pixar blockbuster, is up and running to hit its new June 15, 2018 release date.

Samuel L. Jackson is as excited as anyone to return for more, posting a photo from the recording booth at Walt Disney Studios to mark his "first recording session" as Lucius Best/Frozone:

It's about to go down... First recording session for.... INCREDIBLES 2!!!!

A photo posted by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on

Sam Jackson is the coolest guy in town, so of course he's voicing the iceman Frozone, best friend of Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) and best man at Bob's wedding to Helen/Elastigirl. In 2014, Jackson told Digital Spy he was looking forward to what Frozone (and others) would do in the sequel. "I guess they could be the Incredibles without Frozone, but I think Frozone would be a wonderful addition to what's already there. I'm just looking forward to seeing what Jack-Jack turned into." Yeah, Baby Jack-Jack Parr only hinted to his potential at the end of the first movie, so we'll have to see what he's capable of now.

"The Incredibles 2" will open in theaters on June 15, 2018, which is a year earlier than originally planned.

[via Entertainment Weekly]

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'Sherlock' Season 4 Is 'Brutal,' 'Funny' & the Cast's Favorite Yet

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Picture shows: Sherlock (BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH)"Sherlock" Season 4 keeps warning us that "it's not a game anymore," with dark, brutal themes ahead; but it's also meant to be "amazing," "really funny," and perhaps the best season yet. So let the non-games begin.

Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) will return January 1 on PBS, with a new baby for John and Mary, and a new villain for John and Sherlock. Toby Jones's character has been billed as "maybe the most dark-hearted character that we've ever had."

Co-creator Steve Moffatt recently teased, at a BAFTA celebration, that the characters would be taken to "a darker place" than ever before. However, it won't be all doom and gloom. Co-creator Mark Gatiss (who also plays Mycroft Holmes) said, "We always have to keep reiterating this hasn't suddenly become some kind of uber bleak sort of Scandi show." Amanda Abbington (Mary) seconded that, saying, "It's quite funny. Actually, it's really funny."

Abbington went further, echoing the dark tones, but also promising perhaps the best we've ever seen:

"We as a company got the scripts, and we all got together and said 'this is brutal'. It's amazing. I think we all decided that this is our favorite series. Definitely, out of all we've done."

Well, then it can be as brutal and dark as it wants, because if they loved it, then we'll love it. Plus, Sherlock has already looked into the camera and told us "I love you," so what else can we ask for?

"Sherlock" Season 4 begins with "The Six Thatchers" on January 1.

[via Female First]

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Adorable: Hugh Jackman & Blake Lively Honor Ryan Reynolds Walk of Fame Star

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Ryan Reynolds Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of FameRyan Reynolds just got his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he was honored by the great loves of his life: Hugh Jackman and, perhaps to a lesser degree, Blake Lively. He probably loves his kids, too, but ... come on ... not as much as Wolverine.

Hollywood is packed with beautiful bromances, but one closest to our hearts is what's happening in real-time between Jackman and Reynolds. The dashing former "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" co-stars are very close in real life, and Reynolds just gushed that he wants a Deadpool/Wolverine movie because he genuinely loves Jackman.

Screening of 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" - ArrivalsJackman returned the compliment in the spirit of their union, by teasing Reynolds for his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Australian actor held a Ryan Reynolds mask over his face for a goofy Instagram video, which started with this caption:

"@VanCityReynolds asked me to post this 100% real video by him on being honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame today."

In the video, Jackman joked:

"You may remember me from such things as People Magazine's 2010 Sexiest Man Alive or the 12th best DC Comics movie 'Green Lantern.' Who would have thought that just three years after getting a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, I would be getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame? Yep, I join the ranks of other great Canadians such as William Shatner, Leslie Nielsen, and Tommy Chong. How could a guy who failed his high school drama class be this talented? I have no answer for that. But to quote my favorite actor in the world, the great Australian Hugh Jackman, who, by the way, was People's Sexiest Man Alive way before me, 'Americans are the most generous country on the planet. So, thank you, America, and feel free to urinate on my section of the sidewalk."

Adorable. Put them in everything together -- Wolverine, Deadpool, a buddy cop movie, a tender rom-com where these two friends realize they were right in front of each other the whole time, etc. Anything.

Jackman does have some competition for Reynolds's affection. The "Deadpool" star's wife, Blake Lively, shared this beautiful note on Instagram, also congratulating her man:

He's a lucky guy!

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