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5 days ago
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‘The Voice' Renewed for Season 29 With Format Revamp; Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Adam Levine Returning
'The Voice' is officially set to return for Season 29 at NBC with a format revamp and the coaching lineup set. Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine will all return as coaches for Season 29, which will air in spring 2026. Clarkson will film 'The Voice' and 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' concurrently. More from Variety NBC Orders Cheerleading Comedy 'Stumble' to Series 'Wicked' Special to Feature Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Singing Live, NBC Sets November Date Ahead of 'Wicked: For Good' Kelly Clarkson Postpones Opening of Las Vegas Residency Hours Before Show NBC is calling Season 29 'The Voice: Battle of Champions,' named due to the fact the coaching panel is comprised entirely of 'Voice' winners. Coaches will enter the competition with 10 artists per team. The new season will feature four rounds, each featuring a 'Voice' first. Those are: –Blinds: Coaches compete against each other in the 'Triple Turn Competition' (vying for the most three-chair turns) with the winner gaining a special advantage in the next round. –Battles: The coach with the most three-chair turns automatically earns a 'Super Steal' for the Battles. This can only be used once and trumps any other coach's attempt to steal, guaranteeing a win. –Knockouts: Each coach brings back two fan-favorite artists from their teams in previous seasons to compete in an 'In-Season All-Star Competition.' All-stars represent their former coaches as they battle in head-to-head sing-offs. The coach with the most sing-off wins is guaranteed a second finalist in the finale. For this special episode, coaches call upon original 'Voice' coach CeeLo Green to sit in on the competition and determine the winner of each All-Star Showdown. –Semi-Final and Finale Week: Kicks off with a Top 9 Semi-final and culminates in the Top 4 Finale. For the first time in show history, a new voting block comprised of super fans and past 'Voice' artists will have the opportunity to get in on the fun firsthand, experiencing the competition as part of the in-studio audience voting for their favorites in real time during the semi-finals and finale. Season 28 of 'The Voice' is slated to debut this fall. Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire will serve as the coaches. 'The Voice' is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher and Barry Poznick. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Geek Tyrant
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
BRIDGERTON Actress Jessica Madsen Cast as Gunnhild in Prime Video's Viking Drama BLOODAXE — GeekTyrant
Jessica Madsen, best known for her role as the sharp-tongued Cressida Cowper in Bridgerton , is stepping into entirely different territory, as she has been tapped to play the fierce and powerful Gunnhild, wife to the legendary Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe, in Prime Video's upcoming series Bloodaxe . She will star opposite Xavier Molyneux, whose casting as Erik was confirmed earlier this week. Bloodaxe is the latest historical epic from Vikings creator Michael Hirst, this time teaming up with his son Horatio Hirst. The duo will co-write, showrun, and executive produce the series, which they describe as a high-stakes, emotionally charged saga set during a brutal time in Norse history. The story follows Erik and Gunnhild as they fight to claim the throne of Norway, all while the kingdom is fractured by rival warlords, unstable alliances, and looming war. 'The land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Norse Saga.' Production kicks off this summer in Ireland and Iceland, and the series is being produced by MGM Television, now under Amazon MGM Studios. While comparisons to Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla are inevitable, especially with the same studio backing the project, Bloodaxe is carving out its own narrative. It takes place decades after the events of the original Vikings and decades before Valhalla , making it a standalone saga rather than a direct continuation. I'm excited to see what this series delivers! Source: Deadline
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Wednesday' Season 2 teaser: Jenna Ortega returns for two-part sophomore outing
Jenna Ortega is back as the gothic icon Wednesday Addams in a first look at WednesdaySeason 2, and this time, she's bringing even more chaos and company. Netflix has revealed the second season will roll out in two parts, with the first batch of episodes premiering August 6, followed by the second on September 3. In the new teaser, Ortega reprises her role as the deadpan teen sleuth navigating her psychic powers and the dark legacy of her family. Season 2 picks up with Wednesday deep in the halls of Nevermore Academy, continuing her mission to uncover secrets buried in both the school's past and her own. Ortega is also stepping behind the scenes as a producer this season. Returning cast members include Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Victor Dorobantu, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, and Fred Armisen. The new season adds several heavy hitters to the cast, including Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, and Noah Taylor, along with surprise guest appearances from Christopher Lloyd, Thandiwe Newton, and Lady Gaga in an undisclosed role. Tim Burton returns to direct episodes, joined by Paco Cabezas and Angela Robinson. Series creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are back as showrunners, with MGM Television producing. Season 1 of Wednesday became a breakout hit for Netflix, drawing massive global viewership and launching Ortega into pop culture superstardom. With a stacked cast and a two-part release plan, Netflix is betting big on the second season becoming another midweek phenomenon.
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Wednesday Season 2 Teaser: Jenna Ortega Brings Back A Tale Of Gore And Mystery; Release Date Announced
Wednesday Season 2 Teaser: The Netflix show will be released in two parts. Wednesday Season 2 Teaser: Jenna Ortega's popular show, Wednesday, is coming back with a second season this year. The makers, today, dropped a gripping teaser trailer that promises gore, humour and mystery. Wednesday Addams returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery. Watch the teaser trailer here: The show stars Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Steve Buscemi, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Isaac Ordonez, Joy Sunday, Billie Piper, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Victor Dorobantu, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, Noah B. Taylor and Hunter Doohan. The most unexpected addition is Lady Gaga, who will join the series in an undisclosed role. The MGM Television show will also see Jamie McShane, Joanna Lumley, Joonas Suatamo, Fred Armisen, Christopher Lloyd, Thandiwe Newton, Heather Matarazzo and Frances O'Connor as guest stars. The show is directed by Tim Burton (201, 204, 207, 208), Paco Cabezas (202, 203), and Angela Robinson (205, 206). Wednesday season 2 will be released in two parts this year. Part 1 will premiere on August 6, 2025. Part 2 will premiere on September 3, 2025. Each part will have four episodes. The show's executive producers are Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, Meredith Averill, Karen Richards, Gail Berman, Jonathan Glickman, Tommy Harper, Kayla Alpert and Kevin Miserocchi. In the second season, Jenna Ortega will also serve as one of the producers of the show. She told The Cut, 'I feel a bit more empowered to speak my mind… Tim and I would talk with the writers, cross out lines, and they would supplement new ones." Meanwhile, as anticipation gears up for the second season, Season 1 of Wednesday is currently streaming on Netflix. First Published:
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Handmaid's Tale' Sequel Series ‘The Testaments' Greenlit at Hulu
'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel series 'The Testaments' has officially been greenlit at Hulu. The new series, which is based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 book of the same name, will begin production on April 7, the streamer announced in a Tuesday social media post. Ann Dowd is set to reprise her role as Aunt Lydia. 'The Handmaid's Tale' star Elisabeth Moss will serve as an executive producer for the show. Other cast members include Chase Infiniti as Agnes, Lucy Halliday as Daisy, Mabel Li as Aunt Vidala, Amy Seimetz as Paula, Brad Alexander as Garth, Zarrin Darnell-Martin as Aunt Gabbana, Eva Foote as Aunt Este, Isolde Ardies as Hulda, Shechinah Mpumlwana as Jehosheba, Birva Pandya as Miriam, Kira Guloien as Rosa, Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite and Mattea Conforti as Becka. 'The Testaments' is produced by MGM Television and created by showrunner and executive producer Bruce Miller. In addition to Moss and Miller, other EPs include Warren Littlefield, Steve Stark, Shana Stein, Maya Goldsmith, John Weber, Sheila Hockin, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears and Mike Barker, the latter of which will direct the first three episodes. More to come … The post 'The Handmaid's Tale' Sequel Series 'The Testaments' Greenlit at Hulu appeared first on TheWrap.
