Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on October 1, 2025| Leave a Comment »
The CBS special A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live From the Hollywood Bowl on October 5 at 8 PM.
The concert will capture the essence of Lauper’s farewell tour, celebrating her extensive career and her contributions to music.
The special will feature special guests and performances by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Cher, John Legend, SZA, Mickey Guyton and Brandi Carlile (among others).
Here is a trailer for A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live From the Hollywood Bowl.
Posted in New Shows, News, Recommendations, Special, Television, Video on June 4, 2025| Leave a Comment »
This past Sunday was World Outlander Day and the folks over at Starz brought together the cast of Outlander and the soon-to-air prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood in a celebration of that big day.
“The Gathering” special – which you can watch directly below in its entirety, all 26 plus minutes of it – featured most of the main cast of the flagship series Outlander as well as nearly all of the cast members of Outlander: Blood of My Blood. You can see the new generation of Frasers, MacKenzies and Beauchamps alongside their descendants in conversations about both shows and even see some clips of the much-anticipated new series.
Specifically, the special features interviews with the executive producers, Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis, as well as cast members from both series with those previously mentioned sneak peeks and a look back at the legacy of the series that started it all, dating back 12 years. [Can you believe it’s been that long?!]
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will debut on Starz on Friday, August 8 at 8 PM, starring Hermione Corfield (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) as Claire’s mother Julia Moriston; Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) as Claire’s father Henry Beauchamp; Harriet Slater (Belgravia: The Next Chapter) as Jamie’s mother Ellen MacKenzie and Jamie Roy (Squeaky Clean Mysteries: Hazardous Duty as Jamie’s father Brian Fraser. The series will move between the war-torn battlefields of World War I to the sweeping Highlands of 18th century Scotland, showcasing two new love stories filled with loyalty, passion and desire, as the young couples defy the forces that seek to tear them apart.
The cast of this spin-off series will also include Tony Curran (Mary & George) as Jamie’s grandfather Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat; Séamus McLean Ross (Rebus) as Jamie’s uncle Colum MacKenzie; Sam Retford (Ackley Bridge) as Jamie’s other uncle Dougal MacKenzie; Rory Alexander (Pistol) as Jamie’s godfather Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser; Conor MacNeill (Industry) as Ned Gowan, the “accountant” of the Clan MacKenzie; Sadhbh Malin (Love, Rosie) as Jamie’s aunt Jocasta Cameron; Sara Vickers (Endeavour) as Jamie’s grandmother Davina Porter and Sally Messham (Blitz) as Mrs. Fitz, the “housekeeper” of Castle Leoch.
Cast members from Outlander who are featured in “The Gathering” special include Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, David Berry, Lauren Lyle, Charles Vandervaart, Izzy Meikle-Small, Caitlin O’Ryan, Paul Gorman and Diarmaid Murtagh.
You can also check out new promo pictures for Outlander: Blood of My Blood below:
[Photo Credit: Starz]
Make sure to set your calendars for the debut of Outlander: Blood of My Blood on August 8 at 8 PM on Starz.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on December 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »
On December 25, the special Doctor Who: Joy to the World will debut online on Disney+.
This new holiday special finds the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) traveling on his own now that Ruby Sunday has returned home. However, as is always the case when the Doctor is traveling solo, his solitude won’t last long.
This Christmas special will see the Time Lord joined by a new friend: Bridgerton alum Nicola Coughlan will star in the special as Joy.
Here is a trailer for Doctor Who: Joy to the World:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on December 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The annual Call the Midwife Holiday Special will debut on PBS on December 25 at 8 PM.
As 1969 comes to an end, the folks in Poplar are amusing themselves with a funfair and a holiday concert, but not all is merry and bright. A flu outbreak and news of an escaped inmate put the East End London neighborhood on edge.
Here is a trailer for Call the Midwife Holiday Special:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on November 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »
On November 19, the behind-the-scenes NBC special Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked will air at 10 PM (ahead of the theatrical release on November 22).
The special features Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode, who all star in “Wicked,” as they share personal memories, intimate video diaries and revealing secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the Universal Pictures film. The special was filmed on the set of the film and will also include a scene from the film that has not yet been seen.
Here is a trailer for that behind-the-scenes special:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on October 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »
On October 6, CBS will air the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special at 8 PM
This special is a tribute to the past 50 years, featuring dazzling new performances, heartfelt artist interviews, legendary special guests and exclusive never-before-seen footage from Dick Clark Production’s extensive archives, highlighting iconic moments that have defined the awards show and shaped pop culture.
Here is a highlights reel of the special:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on September 9, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The 90-minute special Wynonna Earp: Vengeance will debut on the streaming service Tubi online on September 13.
This special will pick up about 18 months after the events of the show’s series finale, calling Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano) back home to Purgatory to help fight a new evil.
Returning to their roles will include Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley and Katherine Barrell.
Here is a trailer for Wynonna Earp: Vengeance:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on June 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The documentary I Am: Celine Dion will debut on Amazon Prime on June 25.
Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, this documentary promises a behind-the-scenes look at the singer’s struggle with stiff person syndrome.
It will serve as a love letter to her fans, highlighting the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
Here is a trailer for I Am: Celine Dion:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on June 9, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The ABC News Special documentary Brats will debut online on June 13 on Hulu.
This documentary, directed by Andrew McCarthy (member of the “Brat Pack”), will explore the cultural phenomenon of films such as “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “The Breakfast Club” that tapped into teenage angst and connected with young audiences in a way that had never been done before.
The films earned a cult-like following but the “Brat Pack” label would impact the young actors’ careers in unexpected ways for decades to come.
Here is a trailer for Brats:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Special, Television, Video on December 25, 2023| Leave a Comment »
The Doctor Who Holiday Special: The Church on Ruby Road will debut online on Disney+ on December 25.
Not a lot is known about this holiday special, but Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) is set to be the new Companion to Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor, and it’s possible this special will be a proper introduction to her character.
Here is a trailer for Doctor Who Holiday Special: The Church on Ruby Road:
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