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Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Heaven Help Us, the ‘Crossed' Movie Is Really Happening
Chris Sheridan talks Resident Alien's cancellation. Hayden Christensen is still filming the second season of Ahsoka. And could Leatherface survive his own love interest in the next Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Future events such as these will affect you in the future. Morning Spoilers, ho! THR reports Devin Druid and Ash Santos will star in the upcoming film adaptation of Garth Ennis's Crossed as Stan and Cindy, 'the leaders of a group of strangers thrown together as they attempt to escape northward' from the infected. The film's supporting cast includes Ethan Jones Romero as Thomas; Kyla Hee as Kelly; Chido Nwokocha as Kitrick; Spenser Granese as Brett; Bob Morley as Randall; Ana Mulvoy Ten as Sheena; Steven Hack as Geoff; Angie Campbell as Amy; Peter Falls as Joel; and newcomer Lorenzo Ross as Patrick. Additionally, Owen Harn will lead the infected 'Crossed' as the infamous Horsecock, opposite Fedor Steer as Face and Kelvin Adekunle as Stump. According to Fangoria, David Yarovesky (Brightburn) is attached to write and direct He Never Dies, a horror film about an undying man who returns 'bigger,' 'stronger,' and 'less human' each time he's killed, at Gary Dauberman's production company, Coin Operated. Speaking at Neon's The Next Wave of Horror panel at San Diego Comic-Con (via Bloody-Disgusting), Osgood Perkins discussed his take on the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise he's 'certainly in the conversation' to direct the next installment of. My producing partners and I, we went down a path with Texas Chainsaw. To be honest with you, I don't know what's happening with it, but we were certainly in the conversation for it. What's lovely about these people who own the rights — it's the original writer [Kim Henkel] — is that they really care about Leatherface. There's a fondness about his character and the idea that he saw bad things when he was younger, and because he is neurodivergent, he had his difficulties processing, and that's when turned him into a quote 'monster.' It goes back to Frankenstein or wherever you want to be with monsters that are usually the misunderstood, sensitive type. I think your idea is beautiful. I don't see any reason why not. The rights holders provided us with a guide book that they had put together. 'These are the things that we think are important, these are the things we'd love to see, these are the things we don't like,' so on and so forth. One of the things was 'Leatherface should never have a love interest.' My partners and I were like, 'Well, now you've said it!' Relatedly, AvPGalaxy has a new poster for Predator: Badlands from San Diego Comic Con this past weekend. Cineverse has also released a teaser for its new, unrated remake of Silent Night, Deadly Night starring Rohan Campbell as Billy. A missing woman mysteriously reappears, claiming she's being hunted by a 'dark force that twists fear into reality' in the trailer for We're Not Safe Here, coming to VOD this August 22. According to an update from Spacecon San Antonio's Facebook page (via Screen Rant), Hayden Christensen is unable to make the event this year as the actor is 'still filming the next season of Ahsoka.' Speaking with Screen Rant, Resident Alien showrunner Chris Sheridan admitted he 'sort of saw' the series' cancellation 'coming a long time ago' and made sure season four would 'finish telling the story.' It wasn't brand new news for us. We sort of saw it coming a long time ago. I mean, a year ago, when we started the season, I was pretty sure that this is how it would go down. So, in trying to figure out what we were doing creatively for season four, I made a decision, back then, to finish telling the story. I didn't want to end up in a situation where we had cliffhangers and it was left untold and then we got canceled after that. So, we sort of took it upon ourselves to end it our own way. Finally, Apple TV+ has released a teaser for Pluribus, a mysterious new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan starring Rhea Seehorn, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Karolina Wydra, Miriam Shor, and Samba Schutte. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Resident Alien concludes with season 4; cast reflects on series ending
Fans of Resident Alien have received confirmation that the show will not continue beyond its fourth season. The sci-fi dramedy , inspired by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse's comic series, has officially reached its conclusion. Series creator Chris Sheridan explained in an interview with TV Insider that he had anticipated this outcome well in advance. He mentioned that entering the latest season with the understanding it might be the last allowed the creative team to focus on concluding storylines and building toward a definitive ending. Sheridan expressed pride in the way the season wrapped up and described the final episode as his personal favorite of the entire series. Alan Tudyk, who portrayed Harry Vanderspeigle, shared his thoughts on Threads, describing his time on the series as an enjoyable experience filled with 'laughter through the tears.' Corey Reynolds, known for his role as Sheriff Mike Thompson, also addressed the news on Threads. He described Resident Alien as the best role of his career and acknowledged that while the cancellation was disappointing, the team had been prepared to deliver a complete story for the audience. The show's fourth season finale now serves as the series finale, bringing a close to Harry Vanderspeigle's extraterrestrial adventure in Patience, Colorado.
Geek Girl Authority
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
RESIDENT ALIEN Recap: (S04E08) Mine Town
Resident Alien Season 4 Episode 8, 'Mine Town,' kicks the overarching narrative into high gear. With only two episodes left of the entire series ( sob ) after this, we're now hurtling toward what'll undoubtedly be an epic conclusion. Mike and Liv finally know that Harry is an alien. D'arcy exhibits more growth. Harry and Mike have a plan to take out the Mantid, but unfortunately, the Mantid is now Liv. 'Mine Town' is easily one of the best outings of the season thus far. It maintains a steady clip while delivering the show's trademark blend of humor and heart. RELATED: Read our recap of the previous Resident Alien episode, 'Daddy Issues' Resident Alien, 'Mine Town' We open with Jules (Jewel Staite), aka the Mantid, arriving home after her encounter with Mike. She tells someone unseen that she must leave. Jules (Manules? Jantid?) ventures into the attic, where she keeps the real Jules trapped in a cocoon. Then, the Mantid stabs the real Jules, killing her. Meanwhile, Harry (Alan Tudyk) now has to contend with more people knowing his alien secret: Ben (Levi Fiehler) and Kate (Meredith Garretson). Kate tries to wipe the alien germs off Max (Judah Prehn). She asks Harry to conceal the stone corpse of his late father. Harry committed patricide to save Max, and the Hawthornes are thankful, but it's a lot, y'all. It's overwhelming. RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Mine Town' Episode 408 — Pictured: Judah Prehn as Max Hawthorne — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) Ben asks why Max didn't tell them sooner that the town doctor is an alien. Max reminds his parents that he did — they just thought he was 'broken' and tried to send him to that school in Georgia. So, there's that. RELATED: TV Review: Resident Alien Season 4 Cletus Farts and Deep Truths Elsewhere, Mike (Corey Reynolds) tries calling Lena again to warn her about Jules. He asks her to return the call. Oh, and Cletus is farting incessantly because he misses her. It's his love language. As an English bulldog owner, I understand this all too well. Liv (Elizabeth Bowen) reveals that Jules is gone. She hightailed it out of town, it seems. Well, Mike believes she'll turn up again at the Old Mining Days Festival in a few days. It'll be a bona fide human buffet for the Mantid. At the same time, Asta (Sara Tomko) and D'arcy (Alice Wetterlund) arrive at Harry's cabin. They learn that, well, the Hawthornes know everything. Kate calls D'arcy and Asta out for keeping her baby from her. Asta insists it was for a good reason. They had to protect not only the child but Ben and Kate from the Greys. Asta defends D'arcy, who's had a rough go of it, too. D'arcy tells Ben and Kate that she's in AA now. She's on a better path. RELATED: 10 Out-of-This-World Predictions for Resident Alien Season 4 The conversation pivots to the looming threat the Mantid poses. Harry could use someone who can see aliens, like, say, Max. His parents refuse to allow Max to help Harry track down a dangerous alien, though. Kate asks Harry to stay away from her family before suggesting Mike and Liv get involved. Asta urges her not to disclose Harry's alien status to Mike. It could muddy the waters a bit. Small Town, Big Hearts Ben admits he's not good at withholding anything from Mike. Mike can see right through him. Sure enough, the following day, Ben struggles to keep the Harry-shaped secret, well, a secret from Sheriff Mike. Mike informs Ben that Jules is the Mantid. As per usual, the two bicker in a clash of egos. Ben reminds Mike that he 'pretty much runs' this town. He even came up with the new town motto: 'Small town, big hearts.' Mike proposes that Ben cancel the Old Mining Days Festival because of the Mantid. Ben claims he can't do that. He'd have to petition the town council, and the festival is in two days. It's too late to do anything. Meanwhile, Harry enjoys having his alien form back. We see him leaping out of the lake in said form like an extraterrestrial dolphin. RELATED: All Is Not Well in Patience in Resident Alien Season 4 Trailer Then, Harry learns at work that Asta is considering leaving Patience. Dan planted those seeds. So, Harry presents a list of potential places they can move to, and all of them are big pizza cities. Typical Harry. Asta remarks that if she leaves town, she's doing it alone. That hits Harry where it hurts. How dare she leave her best alien friend behind? RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Mine Town' Season 4 Episode 8 — Pictured: (l-r) Levi Fiehler as Mayor Ben Hawthorne, Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) Not a Real Doctor After this, Ben discloses the Mantid development to Harry. Now that he knows who the Mantid is masquerading as, Harry asks Ben again for Max's help. Max is the only person in town who can see aliens in their true form. Ben refuses to budge on this, though. Harry uses whatever leverage he has — Ben's therapy session shares. Ben fires back that Harry isn't actually a real doctor, and he expects the latter to refund him for those sessions. Ouch. Meanwhile, Liv shows Mike something significant she caught on the camera she installed in the woods. It's Asta with a mystery person. She's carrying a shovel. Hmm. Elsewhere, Asta and D'arcy chat about the former potentially leaving Patience. Asta admits the idea of seeing what else is out there is alluring. D'arcy bursts into tears. She can't bear the thought of her BFF skipping town. Asta embraces D'arcy, reassuring her that she's staying. RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (July 20 – 26) At the same time, Dan (Gary Farmer) asks Harry if he'd like a slice of pie at the diner. Harry declares he's angry at Dan for putting a bug in Asta's ear about leaving. After this interaction, Sahar (Gracelyn Awad Rinke) slides into the seat across from Harry. Harry asks Sahar to break Max out of Hawthorne Jail. Sahar claims that Ben and Kate are adamant about keeping Max under their thumb ever since they learned that Harry's an alien. RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Mine Town' Season 4 Episode 8 — Pictured: (l-r) Corey Reynolds as Sheriff Mike Thompson, Elizabeth Bowen as Deputy Liv Baker — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) A Realization Well, if Harry can't have Max as a helper, Sahar will do. Sahar shows Harry the formula for her patent-pending Manticide. We see said formula swirling around Harry's head, along with a few stray pieces of pie (hey, the heart wants what the heart wants). Now that he has his alien energy back, Harry understands the formula. Later, Mike and Liv search Asta's office at the clinic. They find a card from Joseph, who once gave her human flowers. Liv realizes that Joseph was in love with Asta. Asta returns to her office to find the sheriff and the deputy. Liv shows her the photo of her on the trail cam with a mystery person. Then, she whips out the card from Joseph. Asta immediately throws Joseph under the bus, claiming she was with him in the woods. They were planting radishes. Mike buys the lie. RELATED: The Premise and How Star Trek Fans Created Fanfic as We Know It When our pair is outside Asta's office, though, Mike admits that she was quick to pin it on Joseph. Liv surmises that she was with a different alien in the woods. It would have to be someone she trusts, someone she spends all her time with. That's when it dawns on Mike and Liv as they both stare at Harry's office door. He's the other alien . Finally! Not About You Next, D'arcy visits with Kate. She apologizes for the other night at Harry's. Kate reciprocates, claiming she and Ben were overwhelmed by the alien reveal. Kate understands that D'arcy was trying to protect her and her baby. D'arcy admits that doesn't make it right, though. The conversation pivots to pictures D'arcy took of Kate and Ben's baby while the latter was with her. Kate learns that D'arcy named her child Daisy. However, Kate and Ben have settled on Isabella Rose after her grandmother. Looking at the photos is too much for Kate. She's overcome with emotion. D'arcy wonders what's amiss. Kate reveals she can't do this now. She doesn't have the bandwidth or energy to make D'arcy feel better about herself. D'arcy storms out. RELATED: Read our SurrealEstate recaps Meanwhile, Harry and Sahar work on perfecting the Manticide formula in his cabin. Asta stops by, revealing that Mike and Liv caught her and Harry on camera in the woods when they tried to dig up the Mantid. Well, just Asta, for now. Harry claims he's mad at Asta. But it's okay — he's got Little Asta (Sahar) now. An Unexpected Arrival Then, Robert (Paul Piaskowski) shows up at the sheriff's office, much to Liv's delight. She informs Robert that his father is alive and looking for him. Initially, Robert is incredulous. He saw Peter die. Liv tells him that the government revived Peter. She can't contact him, but when he reaches out, she'll tell him that Robert is here. RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Mine Town' Season 4 Episode 8 — Pictured: (l-r) Levi Fiehler as Mayor Ben Hawthorne, Corey Reynolds as Sheriff Mike Thompson — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) Elsewhere, Jules, aka the Mantid, spies a flyer for the Old Mining Days Festival. The 'All You Can Eat' tagline is really intriguing for her. D'arcy pops into an AA meeting, where Asta and Kayla's cousin from the reservation speaks about her experience as a sponsor. D'arcy recognizes her. She admits that she tried to make a situation about her before realizing, 'It's not always about me.' This statement profoundly resonates with D'arcy. I love Alice Wetterlund's performance in this short scene. RELATED: Revival : Check Out 9 First-Look Photos From Melanie Scrofano-Led Series Later, the town attends the Old Mining Days Festival. Ben sports 10th-century garb, complete with a handlebar mustache. Mike insists Ben should've canceled the event. Ben counters that he doesn't want everyone living in fear. The Bait and the Lure Then, Mike shows Liv the layout of the nearby mine, where he plans to lure in and blow up the Mantid. In the meantime, he'll watch Harry's movements. He believes, if anything, the only two aliens in town would know each other. At the same time, Asta discovers that Judy (Jenna Lamia) is dressed identically to her. It's no secret that, every year, Asta dresses like a town-famous historical woman who helped establish Patience in the 19th century. It seems like Judy is trying to steal her thunder. Meanwhile, Harry also observes Mike from afar. He's using Mike as bait for the Mantid. Sahar is coming down with a case of secondhand embarrassment while standing beside Harry. At least they have her bottles of Manticide at the ready. Asta reunites with Harry, but he's still mad at her. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Asta Twelvetrees Next, Kate, Max and Isabella, aka Bella, are at a gas station. Max tries to persuade his mom to let him help Harry catch the Mantid. He procures his alien-hunting taser, which Kate confiscates before grounding him for eternity. While she's distracted, though, Max seizes the opportunity to escape. Uh-oh. RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Mine Town' Season 4 Episode 8 — Pictured: (l-r) Judah Prehn as Max Hawthorne, Meredith Garretson as Kate Hawthorne — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) Everybody Knows Lena (Nicola Correia-Damude) enters Jules' home and searches it. She spots strange liquid dripping from the ceiling. Lena pokes that spot with a broom handle, causing Jules' cocooned corpse to fall through the ceiling and into the living room. Naturally, Lena is in shock. Harry and Mike munch on turkey legs before admitting that they hoped the other would draw out the Mantid. Asta tries to tell Mike and Liv the truth —that Harry is an alien —but of course, they already know. They also know he was in the woods with her. RELATED: Read our Resident Alien recaps D'arcy approaches Kate again. This time, she apologizes for making the situation at the Hawthorne house about her. D'arcy admits she does this a lot, but she's aware of it now and will work on it. Aw. Look at how much our girl has grown. Kate accepts her apology and asks her to watch Bella while she searches for Max. Revelations Asta performs for the festival attendees as the aforementioned historical woman. While recounting the woman's story, Asta has an epiphany that relates to her own life. Judy ruins Asta's a-ha! moment by lobbing a tomato at her. Asta chases her. RESIDENT ALIEN — 'Mine Town' Season 4 Episode 8 — Pictured: (l-r) Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle, Corey Reynolds as Sheriff Mike Thompson — (Photo by: James Dittiger/USA Network) Meanwhile, Mike and Harry approach the mine where they plan to trap/explode the Mantid. Max joins Sahar some distance away. That's when he spots the Mantid. And this time, it's someone they know quite well. It's Liv. Liv glares at Max and Sahar menacingly before turning to follow Mike and Harry. Resident Alien drops new episodes every Friday at 10 pm ET on Syfy and USA Network. Syfy Renews THE ARK for Season 3 Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Is 'Resident Alien' Canceled? What to Know About the Decision and When the Last Episodes Will Air
The sci-fi comedy will end with the upcoming season 4 finale Resident Alien no longer has a residence. The sci-fi comedy, based on the comic of the same name, debuted in 2021 on SyFy and now, Resident Alien has been canceled ahead of its upcoming fourth season finale. "I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season," series creator and showrunner Chris Sheridan told TV Insider. "Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending." He continued, "I'm so proud of how good season 4 is and especially proud that we were able to finish as strongly as we did." The show stars Alan Tudyk as an extraterrestrial who crashes on Earth, intending to wipe out humanity. After disguising himself as a doctor named Harry Vanderspeigle, he falls in love with the residents of the small Colorado town where his ship landed, and rethinks his mission of destruction. So why is Resident Alien canceled? Here's what to know about the series ending after four seasons, and what the actors have said about the news. Why is Resident Alien canceled? While a reason has not been given for Resident Alien ending, Deadline reported that the series "came close to cancellation after Season 3." It ultimately scored a renewal, but with a budget reduction and a move from SyFy to USA Network. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network change was "in hopes to expand its audience." The outlet also reported that Resident Alien received a boost in viewers after the first three seasons were added to Netflix in summer 2024. What has the cast said about Resident Alien's cancellation? Series star Tudyk commented on the cancellation, writing on Threads, "It was a hell of a fun playground to play in. Laughter through the tears." Corey Reynolds, who plays Sheriff Mike Thompson, also posted a similar sentiment on the platform, writing, "Best job I ever... had." "Special 'thank you' to all the fans who always showed us so much love. The feeling was absolutely mutual," he continued. "Thank you all for your kind words, love and support!! It's definitely a disappointing turn of events." "Frankly, I would've been happy playing, Sheriff Mike 'Big Black' Thompson, for the rest of my life," the actor added, promising that fans "will still get a complete story." Sara Tomko, who portrays Asta Twelvetrees, posted about the news on her Instagram, sharing photos of her on set. In the caption, she wrote, "It will take time for me to process and digest this fully, I'm sure ... For now, I can say with a full heart that this show changed my life completely." Elizabeth Bowen, who portrays deputy Liv Baker, also posted on Threads, assuring her followers, "We're OK." "We've been thinking that this season was probably our last ever since we got renewed for season 4. This is just confirmation," she said. "Thanks to everyone who has supported the show and continues to support us. We love you. Three more episodes." Will there be a Resident Alien spinoff? A Resident Alien spinoff has not been announced, but Sheridan expects fans to be satisfied with how the series concludes. The showrunner also teased that the finale "is probably my favorite episode of the series.' 'It gives Resident Alien a very satisfying ending while also leaving the door cracked open for any future this world may have," he continued. "I can't wait for everyone to see it." When does the Resident Alien series finale air? The Resident Alien series finale will air Friday, August 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network and SyFy. The episode, fittingly titled "The End Is Here," is written by Sheridan. After the news broke, Tudyk posted an Instagram clip from San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, reacting to the cancellation. In the video, the actor hinted at what's ahead for his character, Harry, in the finale: "And even though no spoilers, I don't die at the end." Where can I watch Resident Alien? Resident Alien airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network and SyFy. The latest episodes are available to stream a week later on Peacock. The first three seasons can be watched on Peacock and Netflix. Read the original article on People
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Comedy hailed as 'the best show on TV right now' is cancelled after 4 seasons
A hilarious comedy with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score has been canceled after four seasons. Resident Alien first premiered in 2021, with Superman star Alan Tudyk leading the cast alongside Linda Hamilton, Nathan Fillion, Michael Cassidy and Sara Tomko. The cult classic sci-fi series airs on USA, and is also available to stream on Netflix in the UK. It is based on the comic book of the same name, following alien Harry after he crash lands in a small town in Colorado and befriends the locals. Unfortunately for his new pals, it turns he's actually on a secret mission to kill everyone on Earth, but is forced to blend into his surroundings by pretending to be a doctor. Although the fourth season is currently unfolding on our screens, TV bosses have confirmed that the upcoming episodes will be the last. Creator Chris Sheridan spoke to TV Insider about the show coming to an end, explaining: 'I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season. 'Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending. 'I'm so proud of how good season four is and especially proud that we were able to finish as strongly as we did, with a finale that is probably my favorite episode of the series.' That finale is set to air on August 8, meaning there isn't too long to wait to see how Harry and the gang end up. Alan reacted to the news on Threads, posting: 'It was a hell of a fun playground to play in. Laughter through the tears:))).' Resident Alien currently claims a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes – with seasons two and four landing perfect 100% rankings from critics. Heaping praise on the program, Zack S commented: 'The best show on TV right now!' More Trending 'I've rewatched this show many times and it still makes me laugh,' Bildad T agreed. Diana R hailed: 'This is my favorite show by far!! I could and do watch all seasons on repeat. 'The humor and acting are top notch! Looking forward to more seasons!!!' View More » As Elizabeth C added: 'Resident Alien is scifi humor at its best. Sometimes shows like this diminish as the seasons go on, but I was exceedingly happy to see that Season 4 is just as good as the previous seasons.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Hulk Hogan's wife Sky Daily says 'her heart is in pieces' after his sudden death MORE: WWE star demonstrates how broken finger 'still won't bend from knuckle to tip' MORE: Hulk Hogan 'lost a lot of weight in final weeks before death'
