Did you ask Santa for some royal rom-coms? Hope so, ’cause that’s what he’s streaming your way.
Netflix is joining the Christmas movie trend Hallmark and Lifetime have been dominating. Entertainment Weekly just shared three new photos promoting three holiday movies coming soon to Netflix:
• “The Holiday Calendar” with Kat Graham – November 2
• “A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding,” sequel to “A Christmas Prince” – November 30
Here’s more on each film, along with their first look photos.
“The Princess Switch”Netflix, via EW
Vanessa Hudgens previewed this movie with the Instagram photo at top, shared after filming wrapped in June. The rom-com is a modern take on “The Prince and the Pauper,” following a duchess and a commoner who swap places after discovering they look exactly alike. Vanessa Hudgens plays Margaret, the Duchess of Montenaro, who magically swaps places with a commoner named Stacy a week before Christmas. Thanks to Santa’s helper, Margaret falls for Stacy’s co-worker (Sam Palladio), and Stacy finds love with Margaret’s fiancé, who is a prince.
“A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding”Netflix, via EW
Apparently a lot of people watched “A Christmas Prince,” so hopefully they all return for “The Royal Wedding,” which picks up a year after Amber (Rose McIver) helped Prince Richard (Ben Lamb) take the crown. Now they are preparing for a Christmas wedding — “but everything is thrown into the air when Amber questions whether she’s ready to play queen, and Richard must deal with a ‘political crisis that threatens to tarnish not only the holiday season, but the future of the kingdom.’”
“The Holiday Calendar”Netflix, via EW
“The Vampire Diaries alum Kat Graham plays a photographer who inherits an antique holiday advent calendar that appears to forecast the future. “This Is Us” favorite Ron Cephas Jones co-stars, along with Quincy Brown and Ethan Peck.
That’s just what Netflix has coming in the next month. TV networks will be listing their own holiday schedules pretty soon, with marathons of your favorite Christmas movies/shows, along with more new originals.
“…TVLine has heard that Netflix is seriously considering ending ‘Fuller House’ with its upcoming fourth season. When reached for comment, a Netflix spokesperson told TVLine, ‘No decision has been made about the future of Fuller House; we’re looking forward to the premiere of Season 4 later this year.’”
No reason for a (possible) cancellation was shared, but it’s worth noting that series creator Jeff Franklin was fired as showrunner between Season 3 and the upcoming Season 4. It’s possible that’s a factor, if the show does end after Season 4. Or maybe they’ve just told all the story they want to tell? Or the actors are ready to move on?
If the series does end, it would be nice for the Olsen twins to show up for a cameo. They probably won’t, and they don’t owe anyone anything, but it would still be nice for them to return to the “home” that made them rich and famous.
“Fuller House” Season 4 was filmed in September, TVLine reports, including guest stars Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner (aka The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman) as a pair of retired detectives; plus Leslie Grossman; Maria Canals-Barrera; and Josh Peck.
“Sherlock” creators and “Doctor Who” writers Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat are working on a “Dracula” miniseries with three 90-minute installments. The Bram Stoker adaptation will air on the BBC in the U.K. and Netflix elsewhere around the world.
“In Transylvania in 1897, the blood drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London. And be warned: the dead travel fast.”
Moffat and Gatiss (who also plays Mycroft Holmes in “Sherlock”) shared their own tease:
“There have always been stories about great evil. What’s special about Dracula is that Bram Stoker gave evil its own hero.”
Here’s more from Charlotte Moore, BBC director of content:
“Genius duo Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss turn their attentions to Dracula for unmissable event television on BBC One.”
And now Larry Tanz, VP of content acquisition at Netflix:
“We can’t wait to bring Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ brilliant storytelling to our members around the world and we are eager to collaborate on yet another series with the BBC.”
Maybe it’s too obvious with the “Sherlock” connection and “Doctor Strange” cape, but screw it — Benedict Cumberbatch should play Count Dracula. If you disagree, come up with your own suggestions.
Deadline announced the news Friday night. It came as a surprise to fans, and also to many non-fans, since “Iron Fist” is part of the Marvel/Netflix series of “Defenders” shows and they seemed … well, less destructible than this. Sure, the first season of “Iron Fist” was pretty much panned, but many of the toughest critics said Season 2 was a lot better. And Season 2 just came out September 7.
Marvel/Disney shared a joint statement with Deadline:
“Marvel’s Iron Fist will not return for a third season on Netflix. Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is proud of the series and grateful for all of the hard work from our incredible cast, crew and showrunners. We’re thankful to the fans who have watched these two seasons, and for the partnership we’ve shared on this series. While the series on Netflix has ended, the immortal Iron Fist will live on.”
Live on? Deadline surmised that could be a hint to the show, or at least character, continuing on Disney’s streaming service when that launches late next year.
Here’s an interesting additional note from Deadline:
“I hear that while Marvel wanted Iron Fist to continue on Netflix, the parent company’s new rival to the streamer has put the idea of a resurrection in consideration as it fosters the likes of the already announced Jon Favreau produced Star Wars series too.”
“Netflix has made a terrible decision in cancelling Iron Fist after 2 seasons . There are many fans of the character and the series and most people said that the second season was excellent . I think its unfair that Luke Cage , Jessica Jones and Daredevil get a third season and their shows get mixed reviews too yet Iron Fist gets the shaft . There is so much more potential and stories to be told and its not great fanservice to end the last season on a cliff hanger and not go along with it especially when the second season was more well recieved with critics and fans . So Netflix and Marvel please revise your decision and greenlight a third season for Iron Fist.”
The petition only has about 10,000 signatures at this point, but it may pick up steam.
Meanwhile, stars Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick reacted to the cancellation with gratitude to the fans:
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix, we’ve got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
Marvel Studios
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” Scott Lang is back! Paul Rudd returns for Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man” sequel, this time with partner Evangeline Lilly as The Wasp. Check out the DVD/Blu-ray/4KUHD versions on Tuesday, October 16. Extras include a gag reel and Stan Lee outtakes, deleted scenes, a director’s intro by Peyton Reed, “Online Close-Up Magic University,” and multiple making-of featurettes.
“Boundaries” Shana Feste’s autobiographical portrait of her charming grifter of a father arrives on DVD and Digital October 16. Laura (Vera Farmiga) is a single mother living in Seattle, who has a constant need to put others and animals before her. When her estranged, criminally-minded father Jack (Christopher Plummer) is kicked out of his retirement home, Laura agrees to drive him down the coast to live with her sister JoJo (Kristen Schaal) in Los Angeles. Along for the ride is her bright but troubled son Henry (Lewis MacDougall).
The DVD includes the making-of featurette “Setting Boundaries: A Look Behind the Scenes.” Check out this exclusive clip from that featurette, with the cast raving over Lewis MacDougall as Henry:
“The Big Lebowski”
The Dude is still abiding 20 years later! Celebrate with “The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary Limited Edition,” which debuts for the first time ever on 4K Ultra Combo Pack — which also includes Blu-ray and Digital via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere — on October 16. The exclusive set includes extensive behind-the-scenes making-of bonus features, plus a collectible bag, bowling ball pencil holder, polishing cloth, and sweater packaging.
“Whitney”
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of the late Whitney Houston in this doc arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital October 16. Bonus features include audio commentary with producer Simon Chinn and Kevin Macdonald, and a motion photo gallery featuring images courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston.
“Arizona” This star-studded action comedy arrives on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K on October 16. Cassie (Rosemarie DeWitt) is a real estate agent and single mom struggling to keep it all together during the housing crisis of 2009. Her problems go from bad to worse when disgruntled client Sonny (Danny McBride) violently confronts Cassie’s boss and then kidnaps Cassie — making one outrageously bad and bloody decision after another. Luke Wilson, Lolli Sorenson, Elizabeth Gillies, Kaitlin Olson, David Alan Grier, and Cullen Moss co-star. Extras include “The Making of ‘Arizona.’”
“Anna Karenina” Helen McCrory has the titular role in this award-winning adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s romantic saga. Acorn DVD is releasing the 2-disc DVD on October 16, featuring four episodes co-starring Kevin McKidd and Stephen Dillane.
“Reprisal” After surviving a brutal armed robbery, a Cincinnati father (Frank Grillo) teams with his ex-cop neighbor (Bruce Willis) to track down the killer and avenge the assault in this action thriller arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital October 16. Olivia Culpo and Johnathon Schaech co-star. Extras include a making-of featurette and cast and crew interviews.
“Galveston” Ben Foster, Elle Fanning, Lili Reinhart, María Valverde, and Beau Bridges star in this thriller/drama from director Mélanie Laurent. The film will arrive in theaters, and be available on VOD and Digital HD, this Friday, October 19. “Roy (Foster) is a heavy-drinking criminal enforcer and mob hit man whose boss set him up in a double-cross scheme. After killing his would-be assassins before they could kill him, Roy discovers Rocky (Fanning), a young woman being held captive, and reluctantly takes her with him on his escape.”
“Invisible Essence: The Little Prince” This documentary on the novella “The Little Prince” will be available on EST/VOD starting Tuesday, October 16. “Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s transcendent story suggests an ethical philosophy about life and a universal code of respect for humanity. With every new generation that discovers the fable, ‘The Little Prince’s’ inspiring legacy is cemented.”
Check out this exclusive clip exploring the huge global success of the story:
“Castle Rock: The Complete First Season”
Hulu has already renewed this Stephen King anthology series for a second season. Catch up on Season 1 when all 10 episodes debut on Digital Monday, October 15. You’ll have to wait until January 8 for the Blu-ray/DVD/4K Ultra HD versions. Extras include “Inside the Episode” featurettes, plus the featurettes “Blood on the Page” and “A Clockwork of Horror: Merging the styles of Stephen King & J.J. Abrams.”
TV Worth Watching
“The Conners” Season 1 (Tuesday on ABC at 8 p.m.) “The Rookie” Season 1 (Tuesday on ABC at 10 p.m.)ABC/Robert Trachtenberg
Roseanne Conner is dead. Long live The Conners? ABC fired Roseanne Barr from the “Roseanne” revival, but kept the rest of the family and gave them their own show. That premieres Tuesday at 8, followed by “The Kids Are all Right” at 8:30 pm., “black-ish” Season 5 at 9 p.m., and “Splitting Up Together” Season 2 at 9:30 p.m. Then “Castle” star Nathan Fillion returns to ABC for his new cop series “The Rookie.”
“The Sentence” (Monday on HBO at 8 p.m.) “My Dinner With Hervé” (Saturday on HBO at 8 p.m.) HBO has a couple of big titles this week — starting with the documentary “The Sentence” on October 15, then the film “My Dinner With Hervé” on October 20.
In “The Sentence,” filmmaker Rudy Valdez draws from hundreds of hours of footage to show the aftermath of his sister Cindy’s 15-year sentence for conspiracy charges related to crimes committed by her deceased ex-boyfriend — something known, in legal terms, as ‘the girlfriend problem.’” “My Dinner With Herve” was inspired by director Sacha Gervasi’s own experiences. The film follows a struggling journalist’s (Jamie Dornan) story of his unlikely friendship with actor Hervé Villechaize (Peter Dinklage), the world’s most famous knife-wielding French dwarf, as it unfolds over one wild night in L.A. — an encounter that will have life-changing consequences for both.
“Arrow” Season 7 (Monday on The CW at 8 p.m.) Half of the Arrowverse returned last week, but not “Arrow” itself (or “Legends of Tomorrow,” which starts next week). Stephen Amell and company return October 15 with the Season 7 premiere, “Inmate 4587”:
“Following Oliver’s (Amell) shocking decision to turn himself over to the FBI and reveal his identity as the Green Arrow to the public, Oliver has spent the past five months in Slabside Maximum Security Prison. Determined to keep a low profile to shorten his sentence for the sake of his family, Oliver is tested when he runs into old foes. Meanwhile, Diggle (David Ramsey) and Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) have taken on new jobs and left their costumes behind but not everyone is following suit. With her focus on William (guest star Jack Moore), Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) tries to start over but when someone from her past resurfaces, things become complicated.”
It’s kind of amazing to think of a docuseries becoming a binge-watching sensation. But that’s what happened with Netflix’s “Making a Murderer,” following Steven Avery from DNA exoneree to convicted murderer. In Part 2 — streaming October 19th — Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest for 10 new episodes examining the high-stakes post-conviction process. Here’s the trailer.
“Marvel’s Daredevil” Season 3 (Netflix Original) He’s back! “Daredevil” returns October 19 on Netflix. “Missing for months, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) reemerges a broken man, putting into question his future as both vigilante Daredevil and lawyer Matthew Murdock. But when his archenemy Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) is released from prison, Matt must choose between hiding from the world, or embracing his destiny as a hero.” Check out the trailer.
“Wanderlust” (Netflix Original)
This six-episode British TV series stars Toni Collette and Steven Mackintosh as married couple Joy and Alan. In an attempt to revive their dwindling sex lives, this couple from a small English town mutually agree to sleep with other people. Watch how that turns out starting October 19. Here’s the trailer.
Santa Claus rocks out, gets salty with dancing elves, wears a badass “S” necklace, and even gets into a police car chase in “The Christmas Chronicles” teaser.
“If you ever meet Mrs. Claus … maybe just forget this part.”
Netflix just shared the first look at the Christmas movie, which was produced by “Harry Potter” and “Home Alone” director Chris Columbus.
Kurt Russell plays Santa, which we didn’t quite see coming. But he’s still every inch Ego the Living Planet, so … here’s hoping Chris Pratt has a cameo as Santa’s son. Just because.
Since we’re still a few weeks away from Halloween, it feels kinda early for Christmas movie trailers. “The Christmas Chronicles” will actually release on November 22, which is Thanksgiving Day. And even though this “teaser” is already nearly 2 minutes, a full “official trailer” will probably come after Halloween.
Here’s the teaser:
Here’s the official synopsis:
“The Christmas Chronicles, a holiday adventure from producer Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”, “Harry Potter”) and director Clay Kaytis (“The Angry Birds Movie”), tells the story of sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. After staking out Santa’s arrival, they sneak into his sleigh, cause it to crash and nearly derail Christmas. As their wild night unfolds, Kate and Teddy work together with Santa – as you’ve never seen him before – and his loyal Elves to save Christmas before it’s too late.”
Why do Santa and Christmas always need saving? You never get this drama from the Easter bunny.
“The Christmas Chronicles” arrives on Netflix November 22.
Julia Garner is serving some A+ acting right now, from “Ozark” and “The Americans” to “Maniac,” playing drastically different characters in each series. Maybe she’ll be next on the Emmys list. Jason Bateman was nominated for Season 1 in two categories at the 2018 Emmys: Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Directing for a Drama Series.
There’s no Season 3 release date at this point, but Season 1 came out in July 2017, and Netflix released Season 2 in August 2018, so … let’s go ahead and pencil in Season 3 for next summer.
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix, we’ve got you covered.
New Video on Demand, Streaming, and Digital
“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” Gather all ye dancing queens and prepare to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi. The “Mamma Mia!” sequel comes with a Sing-Along Edition, arriving on Digital/Movies Anywhere this Tuesday, October 9 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand October 23. The list of bonus features is pretty impressive — there’s more than an hour of lyric videos, extended song performances, enhanced sing-alongs, cast chats, deleted/extended scenes with commentary, and so many behind-the-scenes featurettes on the making of the musical.
“Sorry to Bother You” Boots Riley’s surreal look at capitalism, corporate greed, and fractured workplace dynamics arrives on Digital/Movies Anywhere October 9, then Blu-ray/DVD October 23. “In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, California, struggling telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers a magical key to professional success, which propels him into a macabre universe.” Extras include commentary and the featurette “Beautiful Clutter” with director Boots Riley; plus the making-of featurettes “The Cast of Sorry to Bother You” and “The Art of the White Voice.”
Check out this exclusive clip from “Beautiful Clutter With Director Boots Riley,” focused on the casting of Armie Hammer:
“Look Away” Jason Isaacs, Mira Sorvino, and India Eisley star in this psychological thriller arriving in theaters and On Demand this Friday, October 12. Alienated high-school student Maria’s (Eisley) life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.
Check out this creepy exclusive clip featuring Jason Isaacs and India Eisley, with their characters sharing a disturbing exchange that sets the tone for the rest of the film:
“The Romanoffs” (Amazon Original) This star-studded new anthology series from the creator of “Mad Men” follows eight separate stories about people who believe they are descendants of the famous Russian royal family the Romanoffs. The series premieres October 12 on Amazon. Here’s the official trailer.
“Light As a Feather” (Hulu Original) Perfect for Halloween: This supernatural thriller series — premiering October 12 on Hulu — follows an innocent game of “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” gone wrong when the five teen girls who played start dying off in the exact way that was predicted. The survivors are forced to figure out why they’re being targeted — and whether the evil force hunting them down is one of their own.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson pops out a new action movie every couple of months. This one — following a real-world hero who’ll stop at nothing to save his family from a deadly blaze –arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand October 9. The film comes with more than 30 minutes of extras, including commentary, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes featurettes with The Rock and fellow cast members.
“Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” Let the Drac Pack cruise into your home October 9 on Blu-ray/DVD. This third film in the family franchise comes with a lot of fun extras, including three all-new Scary-Oke Sing-Alongs; a featurette on how to “Plan Your Own Spook-tacular Sleepover”; a “Vampire Make Over: Mavis and Drac Tutorial”; Two Mini Movies (rated G); “I See Love” Monster Dance Party Dance Along; and Drac’s Zing-tastic Read Along.
“Eighth Grade”
This highly-acclaimed coming-of-age comedy arrives on Blu-ray/DVD October 9, telling the story of 13-year-old Kayla’s (Elsie Kate Fisher) last week of middle school. Extras include audio commentary with Elsie Fisher and director Bo Burnham; deleted scenes; a music video; and the featurette “You’re Not Alone: Life in Eighth Grade.”
“Hotel Artemis”
You can’t beat the cast of this action movie — Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown, Sofia Boutella, Jeff Goldblum, Brian Tyree Henry, Jenny Slate, Zachary Quinto, and Charlie Day. The crime thriller arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD October 9. “As rioting rocks Los Angeles in the year 2028, disgruntled thieves make their way to Hotel Artemis — a 13-story, members-only hospital for criminals. It’s operated by the Nurse, a no-nonsense, high-tech healer who already has her hands full with a French assassin, an arms dealer and an injured cop.”
“Apostle” (Netflix Film) “The promise of the divine is but an illusion.” More creepy stuff to watch before Halloween! Dan Stevens, Michael Sheen, and Lucy Boynton star in the Netflix film (debuting October 12th), which comes from “The Raid” franchise writer/director Gareth Evans. “The year is 1905. Thomas Richardson travels to a remote island to rescue his sister after she’s kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult demanding a ransom for her safe return. It soon becomes clear that the cult will rue the day it baited this man, as he digs deeper and deeper into the secrets and lies upon which the commune is built.” Trailer.
“The Kindergarten Teacher” (Netflix Original) This one is creepy in a different way, starring the incomparable Maggie Gyllenhaal, plus Gael García Bernal, Michael Chernus, Anna Baryshnikov, Rosa Salazar, Daisy Tahan, Ajay Naidu, and Parker Sevak. “When a Staten Island kindergarten teacher discovers what may be a gifted five year-old student in her class, she becomes fascinated and obsessed with the child — spiraling downward on a dangerous and desperate path in order to nurture his talent.” Eep! See it on October 12th. Trailer.
TV Worth Watching
The CW’s fall lineupThe CW
The past two weeks have been huge for Fall TV. This weeks is heavy on The CW drama returns, so here’s that lineup — including a couple of new shows (like the “Charmed” reboot) and the start of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s” final season:
Tuesday, Oct. 9 8:00-9:00 p.m. THE FLASH (Season Premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m. BLACK LIGHTNING (Season Premiere)
Wednesday, Oct. 10 8:00-9:00 p.m. RIVERDALE (Season Premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m. ALL AMERICAN (Series Premiere)
Thursday, Oct. 11 8:00-9:00 p.m. SUPERNATURAL (Season Premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m. ALL AMERICAN (Encore of Premiere)
“Blindspot” Season 4 (Friday on NBC at 8 p.m.) The fourth season of Jaimie Alexander and Sullivan Stapleton‘s crime drama starts October 12 with “Hella Duplicitous”: “The FBI team hunts a dangerous enemy operative, and a deadly new foe emerges.” Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is joining the show this season in a recurring role, and she’ll be in this premiere episode.
“Camping” Season 1 (Sunday on HBO at 10 p.m.) Jennifer Garner, David Tennant, Juliette Lewis, and Ione Skye star in this new eight-episode series (based on a British series of the same name) premiering October 14 on HBO. “To celebrate her husband Walt’s 45th birthday, the obsessively organized and aggressively controlling Kathryn gathers together her meek sister, her holier-than-thou ex-best friend and a free-spirited tagalong – and what was supposed to be a delightful, back-to-nature camping trip quickly becomes a weekend of tested marriages and woman-on-woman crime that won’t soon be forgotten.”
“The Chronicles of Narnia” official Facebook page was the first to announce the news, posting a press release from Netflix.
Here’s a small part of the release:
“Under the terms of a multi-year deal between Netflix and The C.S. Lewis Company, Netflix will develop classic stories from across the Narnia universe into series and films for its members worldwide. All series and films produced through the deal will be Netflix productions, with Mark Gordon of Entertainment One (eOne) alongside Douglas Gresham and Vincent Sieber serving as executive producers for series and as producers for features. In total the Narnia books have sold more than 100 million copies and been translated in more than 47 languages worldwide. The deal marks the first time that rights to the entire seven books of the Narnia universe have been held by the same company.”
Kate Bosworth, Alex Pettyfer, and Natalie Martinez (“The Crossing,” “Under the Dome”) star in one of the three new sci-fi drams coming to Netflix.
“The I-Land” comes from Neil LaBute, and will be directed by Jonathan Scarfe. It will mark Pettyfer’s TV series debut. Bosworth is on board as producer. (The photo above is from her most recently movie, “The Domestics“)
“The I-Land” will have seven episodes. See more details below, but stay tuned for an official release date — plus a trailer, photos, etc.
Netflix gave 10 episodes to the two other new series announced: “October Faction” and “Warrior Nun.”
Netflix has been upping its sci-fi game since “Stranger Things” became such a hit, and pushed sci-fi/fantasy to the top of users’ list of favorite genres. “Maniac” with Emma Stone and Jonah Hill is a recent (and incredible) release in that genre. Netflix also has several other previously announced series ahead — including “Locke & Key” and Ian Somerhalder’s “V Wars,” among others.
Here are Netflix’s details about the three new series ahead:
The I-Land is a new sci-fi action adventure series. When 10 people wake up on a treacherous island with no memory of who they are or how they got there, they set off on a trek to try to get back home. They soon discover this world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s extreme psychological and physical challenges, they must rise to their better selves — or die as their worst ones.
Kate Bosworth (The Long Road Home, Still Alice) stars as KC and serves as a producer on the series. Natalie Martinez (The Crossing, APB, Secrets and Lies, Under the Dome) will star as Chase. Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike, Endless Love) will star as Brody.
Production Company: Nomadic Pictures Entertainment
Showrunner / Director / Writer: Neil LaBute (Billy & Billie, Van Helsing)
Director: Jonathan Scarfe (Van Helsing)
Writer: Lucy Teitler (Mr. Robot)
Executive Producers: Chad Oakes (Fargo, Hell On Wheels) and Mike Frislev (Van Helsing, Wu Assassins)
Co-Executive Producer: Lucy Teitler and Jonathan Scarfe
Producers: Kate Bosworth (Nona)
*****
“October Faction”
Building on the IDW comic book series, October Faction follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
October Faction is produced by High Park Entertainment in association with IDW Entertainment. IDW Entertainment is the worldwide distributor (excluding Canada) for the series.
Directors: Director X (Superfly, Mister Tachyon, Across the Line), Damian Kindler, Megan Follows (Reign, Anne of Green Gables), Mina Shum (Meditation Park, Ninth Floor) and David Frazee (Vikings, Orphan Black)
Executive Producers: James Thorpe, Steve Niles, Thomas Walden, Eric Birnberg and Steve Niles
Co-Executive Producers: George Strayton and Melissa Blake (Sleepy Hollow, Heroes)
Producers: John Calvert (X Company, Anne with an E) and Mohamad El Masri (Here and Now)
*****
“Warrior Nun”
Inspired by the Manga novels, Warrior Nun revolves around a 19 year-old woman who wakes up in a morgue with a new lease on life and a divine artifact embedded in her back. She discovers she is now part of an ancient order that has been tasked with fighting demons on Earth, and powerful forces representing both heaven and hell want to find and control her.
Writer / Showrunner / Executive Producer: Simon Barry (Ghost Wars, Continuum)
Consulting Producer: Amy Berg (Counterpart, Da Vinci’s Demons)
Co-Executive Producer: Terri Hughes Burton (The 100, Eureka)
NWEPs: Stephen Hegyes (White Noise, 50 Dead Men Walking)
Netflix, via EW
Netflix, via EW
Netflix, via EW
