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  • ‘Heathers’ Series Premiere Up in the Air After Florida Shooting

    Cross the March 7 premiere of “Heathers” off your calendar — the show’s debut has been delayed.

    Paramount Network announced the decision Wednesday in response to the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14. Seventeen students and staff were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and more than a dozen others injured, allegedly at the hands of a former student. Given that “Heathers” deals with gun violence, the network felt the timing was wrong, as explained in a statement:

    Paramount Network’s original series “Heathers” is a satirical comedy that takes creative risks in dealing with many of society’s most challenging subjects ranging from personal identity to race and socio-economic status to gun violence. While we stand firmly behind the show, in light of the recent tragic events in Florida and out of respect for the victims, their families and loved ones, we feel the right thing to do is delay the premiere until later this year.

    The show’s Twitter account added a bit more information, including that “there are more important conversations happening right now that we do not want to distract from.”

    The show is based on the film “Heathers,” a black comedy released in 1989 that follows popular high school student Veronica (Winona Ryder) as she becomes fed up with her friends. When she starts dating new student J.D. (Christian Slater), she gets swept up in his violent revenge on them, and then later his plot to attack the student body at large. While the TV show has made many changes, it sounds similar enough that we suspect the story will be controversial no matter when it premieres, especially given how many school shootings we’ve sadly seen in recent history.

    Paramount has not yet announced a new “Heathers” premiere date.

  • It’s a Wild, Violent West for Kevin Costner in ‘Yellowstone’ Trailer

    “Survive another season,” a gravelly-voiced Kevin Costner says in the first trailer for “Yellowstone,” the new Paramount Network series created by Taylor Sheridan (“Hell or High Water”).

    That’s the ethos of his rancher patriarch, John Dutton, whose family controls the largest contiguous ranch in the country. But as the trailer shows, the ranch is under constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and the titular national park that share its orders.

    There’s a lot of shady dealings and violence going on, in a world where land grabs can make billions, politicians are bought with oil money, fracking wells poison the drinking water, and murder is often the shortest path to riches. The series also stars Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, and Cole Hauser.

    “Yellowstone” was the first original series ordered by Paramount, formerly known as Spike TV. The network is now heating up, having poached “Heathers” from TV Land and the Spike-developed miniseries “Waco.”

    “Yellowstone” premieres June 20.

  • ‘Heathers’ TV Series Is Different but Still Dark as Ever in Redband Trailer

    Get out your diary, because you’re going to want to commemorate a big event: The redband trailer for “Heathers” is here.

    Like the 1988 cult comedy it is loosely based on, the upcoming series is dark and twisted. It centers on Veronica (Grace Victoria Cox), a member of her school’s most popular clique who secretly hates her friends, all of whom are named Heather. After she meets new student J.D. (James Scully), she gets involved in some dangerous games.

    Although the series has a lot in common with the movie, there are also big changes. As we see in the trailer, the story takes place at a modern-day high school and the old stereotypes about popular kids don’t hold true. One familiar face, however, is original star Shannen Doherty, who previously played Heather Chandler but now takes on a new and “pivotal” role. She makes an appearance in the trailer, as does Selma Blair, who plays the wicked stepmother of Heather Duke (Brendan Scannell).

    Watch the trailer below. (Warning: It’s NSFW.)

    If ever there was a reason to step away from your croquet game, it’s “Heathers.” The show starts streaming March 7 on Paramount Network.

  • A ‘First Wives Club’ TV Reboot Is in the Works

    First Wives Club Beete Midler Goldie Hawn And Diane KeatonThe “First Wives Club” is getting a second chance on television: Another rebooted version of the hit ’90s comedy is being developed as a TV series.

    Deadline reports that Tracy Oliver, who co-wrote the recent box office smash “Girls Trip,” is penning a half-hour comedy pilot based on the original 1996 film for the Paramount Network (currently Spike, which will be rebranded in January). The flick featured the titular trio (played by Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton) banding together after their marriages end, and taking some revenge on their awful exes along the way.

    According to the trade, Oliver’s new version will follow a similar storyline, and will also be based in the original film’s New York City setting. This is a separate project, however, from another “First Wives Club” reboot that was in the works last year, starring Alyson Hannigan, Vanessa Lachey, and Megan Hilty, which was in development at TV Land. The network ultimately passed on that project (which shot a pilot), though the rights to the concept were scooped up by sister station Spike/Paramount.

    No word yet on who is being courted for this new project, though we think Oliver should start with her “Girls Trip” stars. Stay tuned.

    [via: Deadline]

  • Selma Blair to Play Wicked Stepmother in ‘Heathers’ TV Reboot

    Grand Opening Party For WeVillage - ArrivalsWhat a wicked stepmother you are, Selma Blair.

    The actress has signed on for a recurring role in the upcoming “Heathers” TV reboot on the Paramount Network. She’ll play the gold-digging stepmother to Heather Duke (Brendan Scannell). Jade is a menthol-smoking stripper who’s just waiting for her 82-year-old husband to die.

    Do I look like step Mother Theresa ? @heathers #paramountnetwork2018

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    The 10-episode reboot is loosely based on the 1988 dark comedy that starred Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty (who is set to appear in the new series in a mysterious role).

    New girl Veronica Sawyer (Grace Victoria Cox) encounters a new group of mean girls who reign supreme over the school. Jasmine Matthews and Melanie Field play the other two Heathers.

    “Heathers” will premiere on the Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV) in 2018.