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‘The Gilded Age’ is coming back for more episodes, ‘Slow Horses’ loses its showrunner, and more stories from the week.

The second quarter of 2025 has been over for about a month, but the biggest media companies around the country are just now getting to releasing their earnings data. Earnings report season means that there’s plenty of opportunities for stories from around the streaming world to get lost in the shuffle.

If you’re worried you missed some key piece of news about your favorite show this week, fear no more! We’ve got a rundown of all the streaming stories you might not have caught when they broke over the course of the week.

Which streaming stories did you miss this week?

‘The Gilded Age’ renewed for Season 4

‘Slow Horses’ loses showrunner Will Smith

Jonas Brothers concerts to stream live on Samsung TV Plus

Roku Channel announces holiday lineup...

Ella Beatty (Feud: Capote vs. the Swans) has landed the lead role of (alleged!) axe murderer Lizzie Borden in Season 4 of Netflix’s Monster anthology from Ryan Murphy.

Also per The Hollywood Reporter, Rebecca Hall (Tales From the Loop, Murphy/FX’s upcoming The Beauty) and Vicky Krieps (TV’s Das Boot, Monster Season 3) have also been cast, as Lizzie’s stepmother Abby and family maid Bridget Sullivan.

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Roku is making your holiday season merry and bright with a new slate of original content coming to The Roku Channel later this year. Two new Roku Original holiday movies, Jingle Bell Wedding and Merry Little Mystery, have been greenlit alongside a second iteration of Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover.

Following the success of last season’s Jingle Bell Love, Roku will bring to life its sequel, Jingle Bell Wedding. Joey McIntyre (New Kids on the Block) and Michelle Morgan (Heartland) will return as Jack Cooper and Jessica McFall, who are planning their New Year’s Eve wedding celebration until a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity threatens to upend the festivities and matrimonial merriment.

Jingle Bell Wedding

In addition to Jingle Bell Wedding, Roku will debut Merry Little Mystery, a holiday rom-com starring two-time Grammy-nominated artist Jordin Sparks (American Idol) and Keon Alexander (The Night Agent).

Sparks plays Natasha Maxwell, who...

Exclusive: Roku’s 2025 holiday slate, featuring two original films and a special, will debut later this year and include projects from Jessica Alba, Joey McIntyre and Jordin Sparks.

McIntyre returns to Roku with a sequel to last year’s Jingle Bell Love, titled Jingle Bell Wedding, starring opposite Michelle Morgan. The pair will reprise the roles of Jack Cooper and Jessica McFall, who are planning their New Year’s Eve wedding celebration until a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity threatens to upend the festivities and matrimonial merriment.

“So sweet to continue this holiday love story. Pass the tissues — this one gets you, too,” McIntyre shared.

Joey McIntyre and Michelle Morgan in ‘Jingle Bell Wedding’

Additionally, Roku will debut a second film, Merry Little Mystery, a holiday rom-com starring two-time Grammy-nominated artist Sparks and Keon Alexander (The Night Agent). Sparks plays Natasha Maxwell, who tries to foil a determined reporter’s (Alexander) attempts...

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It always seems like Netflix has an unending library of great movies and TV shows, but at the same time, it is also quite difficult to figure out what you actually want to watch. So, we thought why not let Netflix make it easy for you, as it removes movies and TV shows from its library every month, and we decided to pick the best of the best films and TV shows you should watch before you can’t anymore and also just a reminder 12 great AMC shows are also leaving Netflix next month.

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Dawn of the Dead is an action horror film directed by Zack Snyder from a screenplay by James Gunn. Based on the 1978 film Dawn of the Dead by George A. Romero, the 2004 film is set in...

This is a tough week for Heartland fans, since they will have to say goodbye to their favorite series once again. Season 18 is just about to end its run, and Collider can exclusively reveal a sneak peek of the season finale. In order to send the season off with a bang, Up Faith & Family also announced that they will do an online watch party that brings all superfans of the series together and to witness the final episode's events live. The watch party starts this Tuesday, July 15, at 8pm Et.

Just so you can have an idea of the kind of events that Heartland has in store for the season finale: our sneak peek unveils the moment in which Amy (Amber Marshall) decides to accept a ride from Nathan (Spencer Lord). Fans have been waiting for a moment like this throughout the entire season, and it looks like Amy will be at a crossroads again.

After about a decade of streaming on the reputable platform Netflix, Canada’s long-running series Heartland is unfortunately leaving the streamer in the U.S. soon. Developed by Murray Shostak, Heartland debuted on CBC on October 14, 2007, before finding a home on Netflix in the early 2010s, when it was first licensed in the United States and later in international territories. What's on Netflix now confirms that the family-themed show’s run is coming to an end in a few weeks, a huge blow to many who have been anticipating the upcoming Season 19.

Netflix's page for the drama notes that the “Last Day to Watch” is Thursday, July 31. So, from Friday, August 1, the first sixteen seasons of Heartland, comprising 249 episodes, won’t be available on Netflix. Additionally, Seasons 17 and 18, which have already aired in Canada, won’t arrive on the streamer as initially expected. But there’s still good news! If Netflix proceeds with the removal,...

It has been a journey of self-discovery for Katie Fleming-Morris on Heartland, and it’s leading to some tension with her mom, Lou (Michelle Morgan). Teenage angst is prevalent during Season 18 of the long-running Canadian series. For actress Baye McPherson, who plays Katie, it’s something she can relate to in a lot of ways. Katie finds herself at a crossroads with a big decision to be made on the horizon. After a few weeks’ hiatus, the final episodes of the season will drop weekly starting Thursday, June 19, on Up Faith & Family. Here, McPherson opens up about portraying the long-time character and what’s to come. Congrats to you and everyone on Heartland for the Season 19 renewal. I understand you’re filming right now. What’s the early vibe on set? Baye McPherson: The longevity of the show is pretty crazy, but it’s great. We have a similar crew as last year.

Young and the Restless spoilers for May 19-23, 2025 see Adam Newman (Mark Grossman)’s Daddy issues may ruin everything for several people.

As we always do on early edition day, we start with what’s happening the rest of this week.

Y&r Weekly Spoilers: Genoa City Conflicts Erupt (May 14-16)

On Wednesday, May 14th, we’ve got Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) trying to tempt Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), promising juicy inside information on Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), but really she doesn’t have that much to offer.

And Victor calls her out for being sloppy. He thinks he already knows everything that she is trying to sell him, and he’s being kind of insulting about Phyllis Summers not being on her game when she approached him.

After this interaction with Victor, Phyllis is increasingly upset and she contacts Dumas’ assistant. Remember, she stole the contact info from Billy’s phone.

Exclusive: Canada’s CBC has renewed five series, including new procedural hit Saint-Pierre, with entertainment chief Sally Catto vowing the pubcaster would “continue to showcase homegrown storytelling.”

Saint-Pierre will return for a second season after becoming CBC’s most-watched new series of the year, according to Numeris TV Meter and CBC’s own analysis, and will be joined by two more seasons of Wild Cards and new runs for Allegiance, Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries.

The news comes as CBC/Radio-Canada gears up for a boost to its budget following the victory of Mark Carney’s Liberals in Tuesday’s federal election. On the campaign trail, Carney had pledged C$150M ($109M) to strengthen local news output and promote both English- and French-language media on the public broadcaster, and the industry will be hoping he makes good on that.

Made by Hawco Productions in association with Fifth Season, Saint-Pierre stars Allan Hawco and Josephine Jobert,...

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Ransom Canyon is a Western romantic drama series created by April Blair. Based on the book series of the same name by Jodi Thomas, the Netflix series is set in a small Texan town, and it follows a blooming romantic relationship between widower Staten Kirkland and family friend Quinn O’Grady while a power struggle rages on between the three ranching dynasties. Ransom Canyon stars Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, Lizzy Greene, Eoin Macken, Garrett Wareing, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Andrew Liner, and James Brolin. So, if you loved the Western setting, relationship drama, and compelling characters in Ransom Canyon, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Heartland is a family drama series created by Murray Shostak. Based on the book series of the same name by Lauren Brooke, the CBC Television...

Beef is brewing heading into Season 18 on Heartland. The longest-running drama in Canadian TV history premieres April 17 on Up Faith & Family streaming service for fans stateside. After Garland Foods dropped the Bartlett-Fleming company in favor of rival Pryce Beef, competition has only added to the challenges keeping the long running family business afloat. Samantha Louise “Lou” Fleming (Michelle Morgan) has shouldered a lot of the weight to turn things around after taking on a more active role in the cattle business. Her drive and ideas don’t necessarily mesh all the time with the traditionalists like her grandfather Jack Bartlett (Shaun Johnston) and father Tim Fleming (Chris Potter). If things weren’t bad enough, the drought in the foothills of Alberta has threatened the health of the herd. Complicating matters is Lou’s young sister Amy (Amber Marshall) has continued to build a deeper connection with Nathan Pryce, Jr. (Spencer Lord...

Robert Eggers' Nosferatu has divided many critics and audiences. Some have praised the film, whereas others have seen it as something that pales in comparison to the original by F.W. Murnau and its later adaptation, Nosferatu: The Vampyre, directed by Wener Herzog. The influence of Nosferatu extends well beyond its original release over a century ago, from the images of skeletonized templar knights rising from their coffins in The Ghost Galleon to a character named after Graf Orlok and portrayed by Boris Karloff in the movie Targets. Nosferatu would also have a significant influence on the 1991 film Subspecies.

The first of what would be a series of direct-to-video films released by Full Moon Productions and directed by Ted Nicolaou, Subspecies was shot on location in Romania and makes full use of its setting to establish a gothic atmosphere. Unlike the romanticized portrayals of Dracula by the likes of Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee,...

A new season of Virgin River has arrived on Netflix just in time for a Christmas holiday binge, and the show’s sixth season has a lot of amazing moments for fans to enjoy. It’s a season that truly celebrates the love of Mel and Jack, with the season spent following the pair as they gear up for their wedding day which arrives as the season closes.

In the time leading up to their big day, Mel and Jack have to navigate a few unexpected obstacles including one mishap that paved the way for a fun and unexpected Heartland crossover of sorts halfway through the season!

Warning: Virgin River season 6 spoilers ahead.

The better part of the season finds Mel and Jack planning for their wedding, which quickly spirals into a grand affair with everyone in Virgin River pitching in to help pull off the wedding of the century.

The Roku Channel is getting into the holiday spirit with Jingle Bell Love, a new original movie starring Joey McIntyre and Michelle Morgan. The film, premiering November 18th, follows widower Jack Cooper (McIntyre) as he visits his late wife’s hometown for Christmas with his ten-year-old daughter. Prepared for a quiet holiday steeped in memory, Jack […]

Joey McIntyre Headlines Roku Channel’s Jingle Bell Love...

Exclusive: As nearly every local store has shown you recently, the holiday season is in full swing. With that comes a healthy amount of themed programming like The Roku Channel’s Jingle Bell Love, starring Joey McIntyre, premiering November 18.

McIntyre stars in the romantic comedy as Jack Cooper, who viewers will meet when he visits his late wife’s hometown for Christmas. He gets more than he bargained for when his determined daughter hooks him up with a charming local shop owner (Michelle Morgan), even though he is already dating someone else that nobody really likes. Things get complicated when past-due business dealings bubble to the surface. Jack is full of creative ideas that could help smooth things out just in time for Christmas, but will it all work out?

Yanna McIntosh, Delia Chambers and Al Goulem also star.

McIntyre, who has been a member of one of the biggest boy bands of all time,...

The Roku Channel is adding to its holiday lineup with “Jingle Bell Love,” a romantic comedy starring Joey McIntyre and Michelle Morgan. Premiering November 18th, the Roku Original follows Jack Cooper (McIntyre) as he visits his deceased wife’s hometown for Christmas, where his daughter plays matchmaker, pairing him with a local shop owner (Morgan). The […]

Roku Channel to Debut Holiday Rom-Com “Jingle Bell Love”...

Joey McIntyre is set to star in the Christmas film Jingle Bell Love. The film will gift “real magic” to its viewers, according to McIntyre’s co-star.

Joey McIntyre Is Taking Over The Block

Joey McIntyre is a singer, songwriter, and actor who is most well-known as being a member of the boy band The New Kids on the Block. Despite being the youngest in the group, he is still making waves in the media industry. As a solo artist, McIntyre reportedly sold over 1 million records around the world.

Music isn’t the only thing the kid on the block is famous for. Furthermore, the singer has also acted in movies, shows, and on Broadway. He starred in the 2017 sitcom Return of the Mac.

In addition, he was in the 2013 film The Heat, which starred Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock. Reportedly, his most recent acting appearance includes Chicago Fire from...

Yellowstone is ending soon, prompting fans to find a new show, and, thankfully, Heartland's first 16 seasons are available on Netflix. Heartland, a Canadian Western show, is lighter and more family-friendly than Yellowstone. Heartland has 17 seasons and is preparing for season 18 in 2024/2025, offering a perfect show for Yellowstone fans to watch.

Yellowstone is coming to an end after five seasons, and consequently, fans need to find a show that can replace the Yellowstone-sized hole in their hearts thankfully, Netflix has the perfect substitution. The Paramount Network's critically acclaimed neo-Western drama, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, has become one of television's most talked about and beloved series, which is what makes the end so devastating. Nevertheless, the Yellowstone universe will continue with sequels, prequels, and spinoff series. However, it might be a while before any are released, making the aforementioned show on Netflix a must-see for all fans.

Jodie Whittaker Short Film Fund Raises Value To $50,000

Exclusive: The Empower Fund, an initiative that champions female and non-binary filmmakers, has seen its value rise to £40,000 after post-production house Picture Shop came onboard to support the Empower Fund with in-kind post services up to a value of £15k. Film equipment company Hawk London had already provided access to a camera kit shooting package worth £15,000 on top of a minimum £10,000 for the winning team, who will see former Doctor Who lead Jodie Whittaker attached to their project. Founded by actress Victoria Emslie’s Primetime, a global platform for women and non-binary people working behind the camera, in partnership with Funding Futures, the fun launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 and has received almost 100 submissions from around the world. A jury of consisting of Whittaker, another former Doctor Who star, Mandip Gill; Emslie; director Ella Glendining; producer Ameenah Ayub Allen; Curtis Brown...

Heartland season 16 brings back the classic main cast, highlighting key supporting characters' developments at the ranch. Filmed in Alberta, Canada, Heartland's family drama resonates with fans worldwide for its cozy, relatable storytelling. Amy's journey as a horse trainer and the family dynamics at Heartland ranch captivate viewers, setting the stage for season 17's release.

The Heartland cast for season 16 doesn't introduce any new characters to the series, but the classic main cast returns and some supporting characters get the chance to shine. Heartland is filmed in Alberta, Canada, a fitting place as the Canadian family drama is set in the same province, taking place on the titular ranch. The show premiered in 2007 on The CW in the United States and season 17 released in 2023. Fans have high hopes that Heartland season 18 is on the horizon, but until then, the first 17 seasons are a cozy story to return to.

Heartland follows the Fleming sisters,...

Season 17 of Heartland is finally coming to Up Faith & Family. The streaming service released a trailer to announce the Canadian series' 17th season premiere in the United States. A virtual FanFest will be held this week to promote the start of the new season.

Starring Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, Alisha Newton, Chris Potter, Kerry James, Gabriel Hogan, Aidan Moreno, Jessica Steen, Baye McPherson, Lucian-River Chauhan, Ava Ran, and Ruby & Emmanuella Spencer, the drama follows the Bartlett-Fleming family as they run the Heartland ranch.

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Ty died from complications of a burst blood clot after being shot in Heartland. His death was sudden and shocking, leaving his wife Amy and the ranch reeling. Graham Wardle left Heartland after 13 seasons to try new things, but remains grateful for the experience.

"How did Ty die on Heartland?" is a question on many fans' minds who may not have seen every episode of the long-running Canadian TV series. The comedy-drama series, based on the books of the same name by Lauren Brooke, premiered on the CW in 2007 and follows the exploits of Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall) and her older sister Louise "Lou" Fleming (Michelle Morgan) as they work their titular family's ranch. Heartland is filmed in the same location it's set, Alberta, Canada, and features an ensemble of characters who grow up throughout the ongoing series.

Tyler "Ty" Borden, played by Graham Wardle, first appeared in the series...

Non-scripted production company Asylum Entertainment Group has taken a stake in London-based Dare Entertainment, the companies announced Monday. Under the deal, Dare Pictures will use the investment to expand its development, while its current angel investors Rosegown will exit the business.

Dare founder/CEO Derren Lawford will continue overseeing the company, which focuses on TV, film and podcasts. Dare’s credits include non-scripted projects like “Crypto Queen: Visionary, Victim or Villain?” and “Dalton’s Dream,” as well as “The Secrets of UK Prisons.” Michelle Morgan remains the chair in Dare’s new board structure, and becomes company director and minority shareholder of the business.

Meanwhile, launched by Steve Michaels, Asylum Entertainment Group — part of Endeavor’s non-scripted content group — is behind television, features, documentaries and unscripted series including “30 for 30,” limited series “The Kennedys” and documentary “How I Caught My Killer.”

“Derren and his studio exemplify the vision and trajectory we value at Asylum,...

Justin Hartley’s real-life wife, actor Sofia Pernas, guest stars as a fellow reward seeker on CBS’s Tracker season one episode six. Directed by Marisol Adler from a script by Sharon Lee Watson and Amanda Mortlock, “Lexington” will air on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt instead of its normal 9pm timeslot.

Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, Fiona Rene plays Reenie Greene, and Robin Weigert is Teddi. Abby McEnany stars as Velma and Eric Graise is Bobby Exley.

“Lexington” Plot: Colter reluctantly teams up with his nemesis, fellow reward seeker Billie Matalon (Pernas), to track down a missing racehorse.

Justin Hartley and Sofia Pernas in ‘Tracker’ season 1 episode 6

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Tracker stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of...

Exclusive: The majority of the managers working at LA rep firm The Green Room have abruptly exited to launch management and production outfit Untamed Artists LA.

The move was made in the last few weeks and follows what the group described to us as “irreconcilable differences” with Green Room founder Alex Czuleger, who as of last week was understood to be the only manager left at the firm.

Czuleger, who set up The Green Room in 2014, declined to comment on the reason for the departures but noted that the Green Room would continue to operate as a management company and that replacements for the departing staff would be joining shortly. There is discrepancy between the two parties as to whether all agents left of their own accord.

The departing reps comprise Jemme Harper, Brenda Fisher, Chris Cope, Sasha Vassell, Nicole MacNaughton, Andrew Leon, and Eric Ziech. At least three are...

Heartland is a binge-worthy series with 17 seasons and counting, known for its quality storytelling and relatable issues that resonate with audiences. You can stream Heartland on multiple platforms, with Netflix offering the most seasons (15), followed by Hulu and Peacock (14). Prices range from $5.99 to $17.99 per month. Currently in its 17th season, new episodes of Heartland air on CBC and can be streamed on CBC Gem (Canada-only). Alternatively, you can purchase the full season on Apple TV.

With over 250 episodes, Heartland is one of Canada's most bingeable series, and fans want to know where to watch Heartland on streaming services. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Alberta Rockies, the charming series follows the lives of the Fleming-Bartlett family, rooted in the sprawling Heartland ranch. Heartland spans an impressive 17 seasons and counting, and its success lies not just in the picturesque setting or the allure of ranch life, but in its ability...

Heartland has maintained a loyal and growing viewership over its seventeen seasons, with many viewers considering the show's core characters as surrogate family members. The show's focus on family life, set against the backdrop of Alberta's stunning scenery, creates a sense of timelessness and relatability for viewers. Heartland offers a refreshing alternative to the aggressive and cynical attitudes often found in television and pop culture, with its compassionate portrayal of relationships and strong female characters.

Now in its seventeenth season, the beloved Western family drama series Heartland has maintained a loyal viewership throughout its run while seemingly continually adding new viewers, many of whom have felt compelled to binge-watch the series right from its 2007 debut. Indeed, many longtime viewers of Heartland feel like they’ve concurrently grown up with the show and its enduring characters. This consistency of character and tone has fostered an uncommon sense of interactivity between the show and its viewers,...

Quick Links Most Recent Heartland Season 18 News Heartland Hasn’t Been Renewed For Season 18 (Yet) Heartland Season 18 Release Date Prediction Heartland Season 18 Cast Heartland Season 18 Story CBC's Heartland, a long-running family-based drama, is expected to continue with season 18, following the adventures of the Fleming sisters and their families. While there haven't been any updates on season 18 yet, it is likely that the renewal and release date will be announced in early 2024, based on the show's previous patterns. The main cast members, including Amber Marshall as Amy and Michelle Morgan as Lou, are expected to return for season 18, though no official announcements have been made. The storyline for the upcoming season remains unknown until the current season concludes.

CBC family-based comedy drama Heartland has kept viewers captivated on the life and times of the Fleming sisters and their families since it debuted in 2007, and there’s every expectation the adventures...

The Canadian television series “Heartland” is coming back for Season 16 on Sunday, Aug. 6 on UPtv at 7 p.m. Et. The longest-running one-hour drama in Canadian television history, “Heartland” takes place in the Rockie Mountain foothills and follows the Bartlett-leming family as they attempt to live life to the fullest. The new season will find Amy (played by Amber Marshall) and her family coming together to face their fears and move on to new chapters in their lives. You can watch UPtv with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. You can also watch with Directv Stream.

How to Watch 'Heartland' Season 16 Premiere When: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 7:00 Pm Edt TV: UPtv Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. 7-Day Free Trial$25 / month philo.com About 'Heartland' Season 16 Premiere

“Heartland” is a family comedy-drama based on the books of Lauren Brooke. The series shows sisters Amy...

Heartland has a cable TV premiere date for season 16. The 15 episodes of the Canadian series aired between October and February up north. In the United States, season 16 began streaming on Up Faith and Family in June, and now, the episodes are coming to the UPtv cable channel.

Starring Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, Alisha Newton, Chris Potter, Kerry James, Gabriel Hogan, Aidan Moreno, Jessica Steen, Baye McPherson, Lucian-River Chauhan, Ava Ran, and Ruby & Emmanuella Spencer, the Heartland series follows multiple generations of a family living on the Heartland ranch.

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Based on the 25-novel series by Lauren Brooke, Heartland is a family comedy-drama show that premiered on CBC on October 14, 2007, and has been renewed regularly ever since. As of March 2015, it surpassed Street Legal as the longest-running drama in Canada, and, in recent years, was acquired by several streaming platforms, including Netflix.

The story centers on Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall), who starts off as a timid teenager with a special connection to the animals on her grandfather Jack Bartlett’s (Shaun Johnston) land, and grows up to be a renowned horse trainer and emotional healer. When her mother Marion is killed, her estranged father Tim Fleming (Chris Potter) and her older, NYC-based sister Lou (Michelle Morgan) return to the ranch to lend a helping hand, but end up staying indefinitely. These are the four characters who have been around since the first season, but many others have joined them along the way,...

Heartland is nearing another major milestone with the start of production of its 17th season in Canada. The family drama’s 250th episode will kick off the 10-episode season. Filming recently began on the next set of episodes expected to air on CBC later this year. They'll likely come to the States next spring.

Starring Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, Alisha Newton, Chris Potter, Kerry James, Gabriel Hogan, Aidan Moreno, Jessica Steen, Baye McPherson, Lucian-River Chauhan, Ava Ran, and Ruby & Emmanuella Spencer, the series follows the Bartlett-Fleming family as they work to keep the Heartland ranch running.

The Canadian series is based on Lauren Brooke's novels and airs on Up Faith and Family UPtv, Hulu, and Netflix in the US. Season 16 will begin being released on the Up Faith and Family streaming service...

Season 16 of Heartland, the long-running Canadian drama series, is coming to the United States. Up Faith and Family has announced that season 16 will debut on the streaming service next month, on Thursday, June 1st. The rest of the 15-episode season will be released each Thursday after that. The Bartlett-Fleming family will come together more than ever to face their fears and start the next chapter in their lives.

A family drama series, the Heartland TV show is based on the bestselling series of books by Lauren Brooke. The cast includes Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, Alisha Newton, Chris Potter, Kerry James, Gabriel Hogan, Aidan Moreno, Jessica Steen, Baye McPherson, Lucian-River Chauhan, Ava Ran, and Ruby & Emmanuella Spencer. It's a multi-generational saga that’s set on the Heartland ranch in the rolling foothills of Alberta, Canada. It...

No one was safe when “The Bad Seed Returns” premiered on Lifetime last fall. To celebrate the success of the anticipated sequel to Rob Lowe‘s Lifetime original film “The Bad Seed,” check out our special 40-minute “Making of” roundtable discussion with star Mckenna Grace, who developed the story and co-wrote the script with her father Ross Burge. Grace also executive produced the film alongside her parents, Ross and Crystal Burge, with multiple-Emmy nominated producer Mark Wolper also returning to executive produce alongside writer Barbara Marshall, who also co-wrote the film. Together they are joined by Gold Derby senior editor Rob Licuria for a memorable Q&a about their highlights, key scenes and goosebump moments.

The delightfully unhinged Emma Grossman (Grace) is back and more diabolical than ever, so what made the team want to revisit her story after the shocking events of the first film? Was there much discussion...

The scripted pilot based on Jessica Simpson’s bestselling memoir “Open Book” is not moving forward at Amazon Freevee, Variety has confirmed. Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s period comedy “Western” has also been scrapped, though both potential series are now being shopped elsewhere.

The pilot for “Open Book” was ordered by Amazon Freevee back in October, with Tom Kapinos set to write and executive produce and Adam Bernstein on board as a director and executive producer. Katelyn Tarver would play Sadie Sparrow, a young singer based on Simpson, while John Stamos was cast as her older songwriter, Butch. Over time, the two would develop a connection that went beyond music.

Simpson was set to executive produce the project, along with Patrick Moran for his Pkm Productions and Amazon Studios. Lauren Auslander and Lacy Lynch were also on board as executive producers.

Meanwhile, Lord and Miller’s “Western” was set...

Exclusive: Amazon Freevee will not be moving forward with two of its half-hour scripted pilots, Western and Open Book. Both are currently being shopped elsewhere.

Western is a period comedy developed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s Sony TV-based Lord Miller. Pen15 co-creator and star Anna Konkle had been tapped to lead the series.

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Written by Michelle Morgan, Western is set in the 1800s. It follows Polly (Konkle), a young high-society woman from Philadelphia who travels out west on a desperate quest for a husband only to discover that she has been catfished by a teenage boy. Now stranded in 1866 Montana, Polly,...

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 tied for best family movie at the 30th Annual Movieguide Awards, which honor “the best of family-friendly movies and television programs and spiritually uplifting entertainment.”

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power won the award for best mature audience television, and Resistance: 1942 won the award for best mature audience movies.

The honors also include the top award of the Grace Prizes for Most Inspiring Performances in Movies & TV, which are given to an actor or actress for the best performance in a movie or a television program. Candace Cameron Bure won the Grace for TV for A Christmas…Present, while Pat Boone won the Grace for movies for The Mulligan.

The Kairos Prize announced that Alice Bowden and David Hyde (Hope From the Ashes) were the winners of the 2022-23 scriptwriting competition that focuses exclusively on uplifting screenplays.

Acquisition

Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights from Participant to “A Compassionate Spy,” the new documentary from Steve James. The film, which world premiered at the Venice Film Festival ahead of its North American launch at Telluride, is a real-life spy story about Manhattan Project physicist Ted Hall, who provided nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union, told through the perspective of his wife Joan, who protected his secret for decades. Magnolia will release the film in theaters later this year.

“A Compassionate Spy” is presented by Participant and is a Mitten Media and Kartemquin Films production produced by Mark Mitten p.g.a., Dave Lindorff, and Steve James. Executive producers are Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Tim Horsburgh and Gordon Quinn.

The deal was negotiated by Magnolia executive VP Dori Begley and senior VP of acquisitions John Von Thaden; Participant’s Liesl Copland, executive VP content strategy and sales, Adam Macy,...

Full Moon’s Subspecies franchise returns with brand new fifth installment Blood Rise – Subspecies V, a prequel that’s coming to the streaming service Full Moon Features this month.

Here’s the plot synopsis for the new movie, directed by Ted Nicolaou…

“Stolen by crusaders on the night of his birth, he has no knowledge of his bloodline: his mother is a demon; his father is a vampire. Trained and exploited by a brotherhood of mystic monks to slay all enemies of the church, fate brings him back one night to the castle of his father, armed with the monster-slaying Sword of Laertes, to destroy the vampire Vladislas and reclaim a holy relic: The Bloodstone.

“The events of that night turn Radu from a noble man into a vampire with no master, setting him on a centuries-long quest for sustenance, and companionship, for the treacherous one who stole him from the sun,...

Terry Crews is set to host the 30th annual Movieguide Awards, where Chrissy Metz will give a musical performance.

The awards, which honor “the best of family-friendly movies and television programs and spiritually uplifting entertainment,” will be handed out at a Feb. 10 ceremony taking place at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood that will air on UPtv on Feb. 26.

This will mark the third time Crews has hosted the Movieguide Awards. Metz, meanwhile, will perform in celebration of the release of When I Talk To God, I Talk About You, an inspirational children’s book she wrote with Bradley Collins.

Presenters at the ceremony will include Candace Cameron Bure, Paula Abdul, Kate Flannery, Kathy Ireland, Bruce Davison, Haylie Duff, Rob Meyes, Tiffany Daniels, Feny Rokpthavana, Reagan To, Kristi Murdoch, Jonathan Roumie, Jason Cook and Michelle Morgan.

“We are thrilled to celebrate inspirational movies, streaming, and television programs in person this year,...

Even if George A. Romero had only made his zombie films, he would still have a well-earned spot in the cinematic canon. As famous as he is for his "...of the Dead" franchise, though, he's not recognized widely enough as a multi-talented auteur with an incisive lens on American politics and culture. Romero was a brilliant writer with an ear for naturalistic yet meaningful dialogue and an editor whose unique style — rapid-fire but loose, as narrative-driven as it is mood-driven — turned his films into arthouse fare for the masses.

Though most directors with any longevity have a few "lower-tier" works in their catalog, it can be difficult to rank Romero's films given how many bonafide classics he directed. This list will do just that. From missteps both early and late in his career to at least three masterpieces — each of which could easily take the number one spot — here are George A.

Exclusive: Guy Burnet, Luca Diaz and Daniella Pineda have been cast opposite Anna Konkle in Amazon Freevee’s Western, a half-hour period comedy pilot from Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios and Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s Sony TV-based Lord Miller.

Written by Michelle Morgan, Western is set in the 1800s. It follows Polly (Konkle), a young high-society woman from Philadelphia who travels out west on a desperate quest for a husband only to discover that she has been catfished by a teenage boy (Diaz). Now stranded in 1866 Montana, Polly, along with the town’s other inhabitants, must find their place in this ever-changing new world, confronting and defying all expectations society has of them along the way.

Burnet plays Dr. Conely. A handsome, soulful and tortured British doctor of this small town. After making a vow to his dearly departed wife, never to remarry again, he finds himself alone...

Production on the 16th season of “Heartland” is currently underway in Alberta, and Et Canada has exclusive first-look photos from the upcoming season of the longest-running one-hour drama in Canadian TV history.

The new season will feature 15 episodes — an increase from last season’s 10 — and will find the Bartlett-Fleming family coming together as never before to face their fears and being the next chapter in their lives.

“For Amy that means taking the blinders off and looking at her life with renewed hope and focus,” notes the synopsis. “She’ll be challenged by the horses that need her help, but she’ll also open herself up to the possibility of new friendships and maybe even romance.”

Meanwhile, Amy’s daughter, Lyndy (played by Ruby and Emmanuella Spencer) will follow in her mother’s footsteps as her talents with horses start to develop over the course of the season.

Amy (Amber Marshall...

Exclusive: Pen15 co-creator and star Anna Konkle has been tapped as the lead in Amazon Freevee’s Western, a half-hour period comedy pilot from Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios and Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s Sony TV-based Lord Miller.

Written by Michelle Morgan, Western is set in the 1800s. It follows Polly (Konkle), a young high-society woman from Philadelphia who travels out west on a desperate quest for a husband only to discover that she has been catfished by a teenage boy. Now stranded in 1866 Montana, Polly, along with the town’s other inhabitants, must find their place in this ever-changing new world, confronting and defying all expectations society has of them along the way.

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Although her good breeding and opulent clothing make her stand out like a sore thumb in this dustbowl of a town, Polly’s wit and unexpected charm ultimately earn her a place there.

The 15th season of Heartland comes to a close tonight on UPtv but that's not the end. The ranch family drama series has been renewed for a 16th season in Canada.

The Heartland TV show is based on the bestselling series of books by Lauren Brooke. The cast includes Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, Alisha Newton, Chris Potter, Kerry James, Gabriel Hogan, Nathaniel Arcand, Jessica Steen, Ziya Matheson, and Lucian-River Chauhan. It's a multi-generational saga that’s set on the Heartland ranch in the rolling foothills of Alberta, Canada. It follows Amy Fleming (Marshall), her older sister Lou (Morgan), and their Grandfather Jack (Johnston). Together, they confront the challenges of running the ranch that has been in their family for generations.

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No one is safe when “The Bad Seed Returns” premieres this Memorial Day, May 30, on Lifetime. To celebrate the release of the anticipated sequel to Rob Lowe‘s Lifetime original film “The Bad Seed,” check out our special 40-minute “Making of” roundtable discussion with star Mckenna Grace, leading actress who developed the story and co-wrote the script with her father Ross Burge. Grace also executive produced the film alongside her parents, Ross and Crystal Burge, with multiple-Emmy nominated producer Mark Wolper also returning to executive produce alongside writer Barbara Marshall, who also co-wrote the film. Together they are joined by Gold Derby senior editor Rob Licuria for a memorable Q&a about their highlights, key scenes and goosebump moments.

The character of Emma is back and more diabolical than ever, so what made you want to revisit her story after the shocking events of the first film? Was there much...

Paramount Plus has released the official trailer for “The Offer,” the upcoming drama miniseries that chronicles the making of “The Godfather.”

Set in the early 1970s, “The Offer” stars Miles Teller as Albert S. Ruddy, who is hired as the producer for the film adaptation of the best-selling novel “The Godfather,” written by Mario Puzo (played by Patrick Gallo). While the series faces typical behind the scenes tension between its director Francis Ford Coppola (Dan Fogler) and producing team, the filming grows more complicated when mob boss Joe Colombo (Giovanni Ribisi) signs on to help assist in the production. In addition to Teller, Gallo, Fogler and Ribisi, the series will also star Matthew Goode, Juno Temple, Burn Gorman and Colin Hanks.

The trailer shows Teller as Ruddy as he assembles the creative team for the film and battles with producers, only for the involvement of the mob to cause the...

Mckenna Grace is back and ready to stir up some trouble.  The Bad Seed reboot star is returning to our screens in The Bad Seed Returns, a sequel to Robe Lowe's remake of the iconic 1956 horror film starring Nancy Kelly and Patty McCormack. And now, in an exclusive first look, we get a sneak peek at what's to come as the actress reprises her role as Emma. The Lifetime film, which premieres May 30, follows Emma after the death of her father (Lowe), which includes living with her aunt Angela (Michelle Morgan) and trying to navigate high school. But when Angela's husband Robert (Benjamin Ayers) begins to suspect Emma may not be as innocent as she appears, and a new...

As if they didn't have enough on their plate, beloved "Jump Street" and "The Lego Movie" directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller have boarded yet another project. The duo is backing "Western," a comedy series that has set up shop at IMDb TV. Michelle Morgan, who made her feature writing and directing debut on the mostly well-reviewed 2017 comedy "It Happened in L.A.," is penning and will executive produce the show with Lord and Miller. This isn't Morgan's first time working with the pair, either, having also been credited as a "creative consultant" on "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" (which Lord and Miller...

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