We still have to wait – thank you Droughtlander! – for season 7 of Outlander to premiere on Starz. That will happen this summer!
But, in the meantime, the folks over at Starz have shared the all-new opening credits for the upcoming season of the time-traveling, historical, romance drama that stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe in the lead roles.
You can check out the opening credits for Outlander season 7 below:
It should also be noted that Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor is the singer of the show’s theme song, “The Skye Boat Song” this season.
The folks over at TV Line have provided details on when Outlander will premiere season 7 on Starz as well as the first look at the trailer for the new season.
Season 7 will include new faces Kristin Atherton (Doctors and Waterloo Road), who will take over as Jamie’s sister, Jenny Murray, a role played in Seasons 1 through 3 by Laura Donnelly and Charles Vandervaart (Lost in Space), who will play William Ransom, Jamie’s grown son. The returning faces in season 7 will include Graham McTavish (who played Dougal McKenzie), Nell Hudson (Laoghaire Fraser), Steven Cree (the elder Ian Murray), Lotte Verbeek (Geillis Duncan), Andrew Whipp (Brian Fraser), Layla Burns (Joan MacKimmmie).
Make sure to mark your calendars for the season premiere of season 7 of Outlander, which will air starting in the Summer of 2023.
While we wait – patiently?! – for Season 7 of Outlander to finish production and be ready for viewing (probably sometime in 2023 given how long Droughtlander usually lasts), the official confirmation was made by Starz that the prequel series entitled Outlander: Blood of My Blood has been put into development.
The prequel will be centered on the love story of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser.
Here is the official statement from Starz (thanks to the folks at TV Line):
“Outlander is a riveting show that from season to season has captured the hearts of its fans around the world,” Starz’s President of Original Programming Kathryn Busby said in statement. “We are excited to peel back the layers of this vibrant world to bring our audience the origin of where it all began. Matthew, Maril and Ronald will continue to bring their excellent vision and creativity to this new iteration, and we can’t wait to see what happens next.”
Since the show is in development, there are no announcements as to who will play the lead roles or any other roles for that matter, but you can bet that a lot of speculation will go into who will play those meaty roles.
What is known is that Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts will serve as writer and executive producer with Outlander author Diana Gabaldon serving as a consulting producer; and, of course, Ronald D. Moore and Maril Davis also serving as executive producers.
It’s the final day of Comic Con 2022, and while there aren’t usually too many BIG panels set for the last day in San Diego, there were still a couple notable panels to talk about. And check out just some of the cosplayers on display this year:
Mayans M.C.
The show has been renewed for a 5th season by FX.
And here is a video interview from the folks at Entertainment Weekly with a few of the cast members:
What We Do in the Shadows
You can watch this video interview with some of the cast of and creatives behind What We Do in the SHadows courtesy of the folks at IGN.
It’s Day Three of San Diego Comic Con, and that means the big guns are pulled out (metaphorically speaking) with movie trailers, big name stars and tons of reveals made all throughout the convention center and the surrounding area.
The first big trailer to be shown was for the upcoming sequel movie Shazam: Fury of the Gods and it does NOT disappoint. You can see the trailer below:
DC Universe
Here is the Comic Con Sneak Peek at Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam:
Here is an article from the folks at Variety about what else the DC Universe did (and didn’t) share in Hall H today.
Apple TV+
The third and final season of the Jason Momoa series See will premiere on the streaming service on August 26, and here is the trailer for that final chapter:
Evil
Check out this video interview, featuring some of the cast of the Paramount+ (formerly CBS) thriller series Evil courtesy of the folks at Entertainment Weekly.
House of the Dragon
Here is an article from the folks at Variety about the much-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon.
You can also see the official trailer for the new series below:
Star Trek Universe
Here is a teaser trailer for season 3 of Star Trek: Picard:
Here is an article from the folks at TV Line about Star Trek: Strange New World.
Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire
Again, thanks to the folks at Variety, here is an article [which includes a trailer) about the much-anticipated small screen series adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire.
The Sandman
From the visionary author Neil Gaiman, Netflix will debut the highly anticipated small screen adaptation of The Sandman with an impressive ensemble cast. You can see the trailer below:
The Orville
Check out this video interview with much of the cast of The Orville courtesy of the folks at Entertainment Weekly.
Resident Alien
Here is a video interview with the hysterical cast of Syf’s Resident Alien via the folks at Entertainment Weely.
Marvel Studios
And, of course, the folks at Marvel Studios had a TON of movies and projects to provide details about.
Here is an article from TV Line about plans for Phase 5 of the MC Universe
In line with that article, it’s official that Daredevil will back this time on Disney+. Check out this article from TV Line for more details about that.
Here is an article from Variety about the next movie in the Ant-Man franchise.
Here is an article from Variety about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Here is an article, also from Variety, about the MCU’s latest reboot of the Fantastic Four set for November 2024.
Here is an article from Variety about two new Avengers movies to end the MCU Phase 6 in 2025.
And, here is the visually stunning trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever:
Kevin Smith
Check out this article about the Comic Con “God” Kevin Smith and what’s on tap from him thanks to the folks at MSN.
Make sure to check out the Comic Con Portraits done by the folks at TV Insider.
Make sure to come back tomorrow for the final report on Day 4 of Comic Con as this year’s fete comes to an end.
It’s Day Two of San Diego Comic Con, and while there were endless panels and events all over the place around and inside the convention center, the following were some of the bigger shows and/or movies that were highlighted throughout the day today:
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
You can check out this article from the folks at TV Line.
And, here is a direct link to the full trailer for the much anticipated small screen adaptation of the legendary movies based on the even more legendary story by J.R.R. Tolkien:
Paper Girls
The brand new Amazon Prime retro series is based on the comic book of the same and set in the early hours after Halloween in 1988, centered around four paper girls who are out on their delivery route where they get caught in the crossfire between warring time-travelers.
You can read this article about the show’s panel courtesy of Yahoo News; and watch the Entertainment Weekly interview with the cast and creatives too.
Here is a trailer for the new drama:
The Walking Dead Franchise
Here is the trailer for the latest installation of The Walking Dead Universe: Tales of the Walking Dead:
As well as an article from the folks at Variety about the new show.
And here is an article, also from Variety, about the final episodes of the flagship series – The Walking Dead.
Then there is the news that the Rick Grimes movies are being scrapped for a limited series that will star Andrew Lincoln and Danai Guirira. You can read more about it here courtesy of the folks at TV Line.
For All Mankind
Not only has the show been given a season four renewal (YES!!), but they made an appearance at Comic Con. You can read an article from Deadline here, and they included a couple pictures of the cast and creatives who were on hand to talk all things alternate space drama.
Green Lantern: Beware My Power
The animated movie, starring Aldis Hodge as the voice of John Stewart, was one of the big, end of the day panels to take the stage. Read this exclusive article from the folks at ComicBookMovies.com
You can also check out this cool cavalcade of photos, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, showing just some of the celebs and creatives who were on hand at Comic Con yesterday.
Again, this was just a small sample of the panels and events that took place at San Diego Comic Con 2022 today.
Make sure to come back tomorrow for even more, as Saturday is always the BIG day at the annual fete.
This year’s annual fete actually took place in person in San Deigo, starting off with a big panel in Hall H for the upcoming box office movie Dungeons & Dragons that will star Chris Pine (Star Trek reboot franchise), Rege Jean-Page (from Bridgerton), Justice Smith (from the Jurassic World movies), Michelle Rodriguez (from the Fast & Furious franchise) and the one and only Hugh Grant.
Here is a trailer for Dungeons & Dragons:
Nathan Fillion and Niecy Nash for The Rookie and The Rookie: Feds
Here is a trailer for the new small screen adaptation series of the popular book franchise:
This is just a small sample of the panels and events that took place at San Diego Comic Con 2022 today.
Come back tomorrow for more!
REVISED: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy, the Vampire Slayer herself) will star and executive produce the Paramount+ original series Wolf Pack, the sequel of sorts to Teen Wolf. The story behind the new thriller series is based on the book series by Edo Van Belkom, followiong a teenage boy and girl whose lives are forever changed when a California wildfire awakens a terrifying supernatural creature. Gellar will star as arson investigator Kristin Ramsey, a highly regarded expert in her field and no stranger to personal loss, brought in by authorities to catch the teenage arsonist who started a massive wildfire which may have also led to the reawakening of a supernatural predator terrorizing Los Angeles.
FOX has finally released their proposed fall schedule, along with premiere dates. The schedule to that follows includes the shows that have been picked up and new shows that will debut in the fall, as well as what will air mid-season.
As usual, I will primarily be focusing on the returning and new dramas.
The expected fall line-up for FOX is as follows: (please note this schedule could change):
This series is a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Susan Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband, Albie (country artist Trace Atkins), Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Anna Friel from Pushing Daisies) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom. The cast includes Josh Sasse (Galavant and the Hallmark Channel movie Her Pen Pal).
MONDAY [Starting September 19]
8 PM – 9-1-1
9 PM – The Cleaning Lady
TUESDAY [Starting September 20]
8 pm The Resident
9 pm Monarch (Regular Time Slot Premiere)
WEDNESDAY [Starting September 21]
8 PM – The Masked Singer
9 PM – LEGO Masters
THURSDAY [Starting September 29]
8 PM – Hell’s Kitchen
9 PM – Welcome to Flatch (New Timeslot)
9:30 PM – Call Me Kat (New Timeslot)
FRIDAY
8 PM – Friday Night SmackDown
SUNDAY [Starting September 25]
8 PM – The Simpsons
8:30 PM – The Great North
9 PM – Bob’s Burgers
9:30 PM – Family Guy
The dramas Fantasy Island and 9-1-1: Lone Star will be held back until mid-season along with the new dramas Accused and Alert.
NOTE: Fantasy Island was to air this summer, and then it was bumped to the fall and now it’s been moved to mid-season of 2023.
Accused – The anthology drama opens in a courtroom with a defendant being accused of a crime, then backtracks to reveal how these people got caught up in the extraordinary situations in which they find themselves. Each season will focus on a different crime. The actors who will be seen in the show include Michael Chiklis, Jill Hennessy, Whitney Cummings, Abigail Breslin, Aisha Dee, Oakes Fegley and Robert Wisdom
Alert – This is a character-driven police procedural about the LAMPU — the Los Angeles Police Department’s missing person’s unit. When police officer Nikki Parker’s son goes missing, she joins the LAPD’s Missing Person’s Unit to help other people find their loved ones, even as she searches for her own. Six years later, her world is turned upside-down when her ex-husband, Devon Zoellner, shows up with a proof-of-life photo of their missing boy. Or is it? The cast has yet to be announced.
Today’s upfront presentation was made by The CW, announcing its expected fall TV schedule, that includes the shows that have been picked up and new shows that will debut in the fall, as well as what will air mid-season.
As usual, I will primarily be focusing on the returning and new dramas.
The expected fall line-up for The CW is as follows: (please note this schedule could change):
MONDAY
8 PM – All American
9 PM – All American: Homecoming
The Winchesters is the Supernatural prequel spinoff that will center round Dean and Sam’s parents, John (Drake Rodger from The In Between) and Mary Winchester (Meg Donnelly from American Housewife). This will be the epic, untold love story of how John met Mary and how they put it all on the line to not only save their love, but the entire world.”
Professionals is the international action series that follows Vincent Corbo (Tom Welling from Smallville), a top-tier security operative, who is paid to protect the interests of rich and powerful clients by any means necessary – legal or not. After a next-gen medical satellite explodes on launch, Corbo is hired by the rocket’s designer – billionaire futurist Peter Swann (Brendan Fraser from Doom Patrol) — who suspects sabotage. Complicating Corbo’s new gig is his former paramour and now Swann’s fiancée, medical visionary Dr. Grace Davila (Elena Anaya from Wonder Woman), who is racing to help stave off a global catastrophe.
WEDNESDAY
8 PM – DC’s Stargirl (New Night)
9 PM – Kung Fu
The spin-off origin story, Walker Independence, is set in the late 1800s that follows Abby Walker (Katherine McNamara from Shadowhunters and Arrow), an affluent Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. On her quest for revenge, Abby crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins (Matt Barr), a lovable rogue in search of purpose. Abby and Hoyt’s journey takes them to Independence, Texas, where they encounter diverse, eclectic residents running from their own troubled pasts and chasing their dreams. Our newfound family will struggle with the changing world around them, while becoming agents of change themselves in a town where nothing is what it seems.
FRIDAY
8 PM – Penn & Teller: Fool Us
9 PM – Whose Line Is It Anyway?
9:30 PM – Whose Line Is It Anyway?
SATURDAY
8 PM – Magic with the Stars (New Reality Series)
9 PM – World’s Funniest Animals
9:30 PM – World’s Funniest Animals
SUNDAY
8 PM – Family Law [NEW] [International Acquisition]
9 PM – Coroner (New Night)
Family Law is a Canadian legal drama starring Jewel Staite (Firefly) as lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi, who is putting her life and career back together while on probation. She’s forced to work at the law firm run by her estranged father Harry (Victor Garber from Alias and Legends of Tomorrow) while getting to know the half-brother (Zach Smadu) and half-sister (Genelle Williams from Bitten) she never knew.
The following dramas will be held until mid-season: The Flash, Nancy Drew, Superman & Lois and the final season of Riverdale as well as the new drama Gotham Knights.
Gotham Knight will focus on what happens in the wake of Bruce Wayne’s murder. His rebellious adopted son forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader. And as the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names. But in a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it’s ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected of places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviors known as the Gotham Knights. The cast includes Misha Collins (Supernatural) and Olivia Rose Keegan (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series).
Today’s upfront presentation was made by CBS, announcing its expected fall TV schedule, that includes the shows that have been picked up and new shows that will debut in the fall, as well as what will air mid-season.
As usual, I will primarily be focusing on the returning and new dramas.
The expected fall line-up for CBS is as follows: (please note this schedule could change):
TUESDAY
8 PM – FBI
9 PM – FBI: International
10 PM – FBI: Most Wanted
WEDNESDAY
8 PM – Survivor
9 PM – The Amazing Race
10 PM – The Real Love Boat (New Reality Series)
THURSDAY
8 pm Young Sheldon
8:30 PM – Ghosts (New Time)
9 PM – So Help Me Todd [NEW]
10 PM – CSI: Vegas (New Night)
So Help Me Todd is about a talented but directionless P.I. (Skylar Astin from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist) who is the black sheep of his family, who begrudgingly agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his overbearing mother (Marcia Gay Harden from Code Black), a successful attorney reeling from the recent dissolution of her marriage.
FRIDAY
8 PM – S.W.A.T. (New Night)
9 PM – Fire Country [NEW]
10 PM – Blue Bloods
Fire Country focuses on young convict Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot from SEAL Team), who, seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region. The cast includes Billy Burke (Zoo, Revolution), Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer) and Jordan Calloway (Black Lightning).
SATURDAY
8 PM – Drama encores
9 PM – Drama encores
10 PM – 48 Hours
SUNDAY
7 PM – 60 Minutes
8 PM – The Equalizer
9 PM – East New York [NEW]
10 PM – NCIS: Los Angeles (New Time)
East New York follows Regina Haywood (Amanda Warren from Dickinson), the newly promoted police captain of East New York, an impoverished, working class neighborhood at the eastern edge of Brooklyn. She leads a diverse group of officers and detectives, some of whom are reluctant to deploy her creative methods of serving and protecting during the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification. The cast includes Jimmy Smits (NYPD Blue), Ruben Santiago Hudson (Castle) and Richard Kind (Mad About You).
The new drama True Lies, based on the box office movie, will debut during mid-season. Steve Howey (Shameless) stars as a bland and unremarkable computer consultant, who is actually a skilled international spy. This revelation propels his unfulfilled suburban housewife (Ginge Gonzaga from Kidding) into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
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