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Exclusive: Sonic Gods Studios, the company behind reality competition series 60 Day Hustle, has found representation.

The production company has signed with UTA.

It comes after its inaugural show, which Deadline revealed earlier this year, has been renewed for a second season.

Sonic Gods Studios was formed by Chris Hayman, Michelle Delamor and Adam Horner. It was previously the Sonic Gods Media Agency before it moved into the entertainment space.

Six-part series 60 Day Hustle launched on Prime Video in August, although was not an Amazon original. It featured 12 Gen Z and Millennial entrepreneurs in an accelerator program designed to condense two years’ worth of business development into two months. Season one was hosted by Rudy Mawer.

The contestants for the first season were Viju Beauty’s Avijah Scarbrough, Chi Chi Foods’ Chiara Munzi, The Dinostorus’ Dario Civon, Simply Fancy Perfume’s Fancy Acholonu, J. Butler Golf’s Joshua Butler, Mas Vida Skincare’s Kalyne Lopez,...

60 Day Hustle is a reality competition series that features a group of young entrepreneurs competing for a cash prize of $100,000.

It marks the first series for Sonic Gods Studios, formerly known as Sonic Gods Media Agency, which is moving into the entertainment space.

The company, which was founded by Michelle Delamor, Chris Hayman, and Adam Horner, is launching the six-part show on August 8 on Prime Video, although it is not an Amazon original.

It will feature 12 Gen Z and Millennial entrepreneurs into an accelerator program designed to condense two years’ worth of business development into two months. It will be hosted by Rudy Mawer.

The contestants are Viju Beauty’s Avijah Scarbrough, Chi Chi Foods’ Chiara Munzi, The Dinostorus’ Dario Civon, Simply Fancy Perfume’s Fancy Acholonu, J. Butler Golf’s Joshua Butler, Mas Vida Skincare’s Kalyne Lopez, Marcus Alexander Footwear’s Marcus Thomas, Mosaic Cakes’ Mehmet Tascioglu,...

Red Rooms Release Details: "Philly Chick Pictures’ & Creator Joshua Butler’S Virtual Dramatic Horror, Thriller Limited Web Series “Red Rooms” Starring Brooke Lewis Bellas, David Alpay, Susan Lanier, Ricky Dean Logan, & Noah Blake Streaming Release 2023

Synopsis: In the darkest corners of the darknet, there are terrifying places where the abducted are held captive, psychologically tortured and live-streamed. Victims are given the chance to escape if they agree to confess their worst sins to the world, preserving them online for eternity. Paid subscribers watch, listen and vote on who has committed the evilest crimes against humanity. The winner lives. The losers die. These are the infamous "Red Rooms" and this terrifying new web series invites you to take part in this diabolical dark web reality show, where nothing is what it streams to be.

In this limited web series event of Red Rooms: Hollywood producer Leilah Black, Armenian hit man Alex Terzian,...

"In the darkest corners of the dark net, there are terrifying places where the abducted are held captive, psychologically tortured and live-streamed. Victims are given the chance to escape if they agree to confess their worst sins to the world, preserving them online for eternity. Paid subscribers watch, listen and vote on who has committed the evilest crimes against humanity. The winner lives. The losers die. These are the infamous "Red Rooms" and this terrifying new web series invites you to take part in this diabolical dark web reality show, where nothing is what it streams to be."

As part of Indie Horror Month here at Daily Dead, we have an exclusive look at the trailer and poster for Red Rooms!

"In this limited web series event of Red Rooms: Hollywood producer Leilah Black, Armenian hit man Alex Terzian, Republican Senator Sheila Larkin, former priest Stephen Bishop and international...

We're back with another edition of Horror Highlights! Watch the new short film Cross My Heart, learn more about the new streaming series Red Rooms, and we have details on Fri's upcoming horror slate:

Watch Cross My Heart: "A young boy runs away from home after finding out about his mother’s pregnancy. While lost in the woods, he comes face to face with his inner demons who agree to do his bidding for him."

Written/Directed/Produced/Edited by Will Martinko Produced by Andrew John, Gaspare Interrante, Paul Malikkal Starring: Madison McKenzie Scott as Constance John Brocagh Lynn as Cole Eleanore Lynn as Big Marusia Isabella Lynn as Little Based off of the Works by Bernadette Emerson (@spookybirchart on Instagram) Assistant Director - Matthew Santangelo Director of Photography - Matt Connelly Composer - Marshall Via 1st Assistant Camera/Camera Operator - Kevin Johnson 2nd Assistant Camera - Brianna...

From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for October 2017 including "Skyscraper", "Siren", "Colony" and a whole lot more:

Features:

A Dogs Way Home

Local Production Company: Singularity Productions

Director: Charles Martin Smith

Producer: Gavin Polone

Oct 16/17 - Dec 15/17

Eggplant Emoji

Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions

Director: Jake Szymanski

Producer: Ross Dinerstein

Aug 21/17 - Oct 05/17

Elsewhere

Local Production Company: Elsewhere Productions

Director: Hernan Jimenez Garcia

Sep 11/17 - Oct 11/17

Nicole

Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions

Director: Marc Lawrence

Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18

Skyscraper

Local Production Company: Main Mast Production - Can, Inc

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurter

Aug 14/17 - Nov 17/17

Untitled Robert Zemeckis Project

Local Production Company: Stiletto Cinema Partners

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Producer: Robert Zemeckis, Cherylanne Martin

Aug 11/17 - Oct 19/17

TV Series:

A Series Of Unfortunate Events ~ Season 2

Local Production Company: Olaf II Productions Inc

Director: Loni Peristere, Allan Arkush

Apr 17/17 - Apr 20/18

Arrow - Season 6

Local Production Company:...

Sneak Peek footage, images and synopsis from "The Vampire Diaries" episode "Fade Into You", written by Nina Fiore, John Herrera and directed by Joshua Butler ("Deathlands"), that aired November 20, 2014 on The CW:

"...as 'Caroline' (Candice Accola) and 'Elena' (Nina Dobrev) prepare to host 'Friendsgiving' at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from 'Alaric' (Matt Davis) and 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley), who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the 'Gemini Coven'.

"'Tyler' (Michael Trevino) is determined to help 'Liv' (Penelope Mitchell) after she and 'Luke' (Chris Brochu) reveal some disturbing information about their witch lineage and the impending plans their coven has for them.

"Meanwhile, dinner takes a drastic turn when 'Jo' (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe), who has revealed some painful details about her past, finds herself fighting for her life, leaving Alaric scrambling to help from a distance.

"Finally, 'Kai' (Chris Wood) makes a dangerous discovery that...

Sneak Peek footage, images and synopsis from "The Vampire Diaries" episode "Fade Into You", written by Nina Fiore, John Herrera and directed by Joshua Butler ("Deathlands"), that aired November 20, 2014 on The CW:

"...as 'Caroline' (Candice Accola) and 'Elena' (Nina Dobrev) prepare to host 'Friendsgiving' at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from 'Alaric' (Matt Davis) and 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley), who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the 'Gemini Coven'.

"'Tyler' (Michael Trevino) is determined to help 'Liv' (Penelope Mitchell) after she and 'Luke' (Chris Brochu) reveal some disturbing information about their witch lineage and the impending plans their coven has for them.

"Meanwhile, dinner takes a drastic turn when 'Jo' (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe), who has revealed some painful details about her past, finds herself fighting for her life, leaving Alaric scrambling to help from a distance.

"Finally, 'Kai' (Chris Wood) makes a dangerous discovery that...

Sneak Peek footage, images and synopsis from "The Vampire Diaries" episode "Fade Into You", written by Nina Fiore, John Herrera and directed by Joshua Butler ("Deathlands"), that aired November 20, 2014 on The CW:

"...as 'Caroline' (Candice Accola) and 'Elena' (Nina Dobrev) prepare to host 'Friendsgiving' at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from 'Alaric' (Matt Davis) and 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley), who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the 'Gemini Coven'.

"'Tyler' (Michael Trevino) is determined to help 'Liv' (Penelope Mitchell) after she and 'Luke' (Chris Brochu) reveal some disturbing information about their witch lineage and the impending plans their coven has for them.

"Meanwhile, dinner takes a drastic turn when 'Jo' (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe), who has revealed some painful details about her past, finds herself fighting for her life, leaving Alaric scrambling to help from a distance.

"Finally, 'Kai' (Chris Wood) makes a dangerous discovery that...

Sneak Peek footage, images and synopsis from "The Vampire Diaries" episode "A Bird In A Gilded Cage", written by Neil Reynolds and directed by Joshua Butler ("Deathlands") that aired March 19, 2015:

"...with the help of 'Bonnie' (Kat Graham) and 'Kai' (Chris Wood), 'Damon' (Ian Somerhalder) and 'Elena' (Nina Dobrev) set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother 'Lily' (Annie Wersching), who is trapped in the 1903 prison world.

"Meanwhile, when 'Caroline' (Candice Accola) plans for 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley) backfires, she is left to pick up the pieces.

"Elsewhere, back at 'Whitmore College', 'Enzo' (Michael Malarkey) and 'Alaric' (Matt Davis) attempt to reel Caroline back in, but that doesn't quite go as planned when they realize they're outmaneuvered. Lastly, an unexpected gift from Bonnie leaves Damon shaken to his core..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Vampire Diaries: A Bird In A Gilded Cage"...

Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for September 2016, including "Arrow", "Bates Motel", "Riverdale" and a whole lot more: 

Everything EVERYTHINGFeature

Local Production Company: Everything Productions Canada Ltd.

Producer: Elyssa Dutton

Sep 06/16 - Oct 07/16

Live Like Line

Feature

Local Production Company: Live Like Line Productions Ltd.

Director: Sean McNamara

Producer: Charles Rapp

Aug 02/16 - Sep 13/16

Ollie

Feature

Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Director: Shane Black

Exec. Producer(s): Bill Bannerman

Producer: John Davis

Oct 17/16 - Feb 08/17

Sweet Virginia

Feature

Local Production Company: Sv Pictures Inc

Director: Jamie Dagg

Exec. Producer(s): Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Chris Ferguson

Producer: Jordan Barber

Aug 22/16 - Sep 17/16

Tully

Feature

Local Production Company: Tully Productions BC Inc.

Director: Jason Reitman

Exec. Producer(s): Jason Cloth, Ron McLeod, Aaron Gilbert

Producer: Aaron Gilbert, Helen Estabrook

Sep 21/16 - Nov 02/16

Washer

Feature

Local Production Company: Hskl Productions Canada Inc.

Director: Stephen Chbosky

Exec.

To kill or not to kill — that was the question on Friday’s Vampire Diaries as disturbing new details about Rayna’s magical immortality came to light.

PhotosVampire Diaries Director Joshua Butler Breaks Down Key Moments Between Stefan, Caroline and Klaus

It turns out the Armory possesses the bodies of the shamans (aka the “Everlastings”) who sacrificed their lives to keep Rayna going like the Energizer Bunny, and with every life she loses, another Everlasting body goes poof. Damon managed to whittle Rayna down to her last life — with all the comedic theatrics of a Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd cartoon,...

Kol Mikaelson is finally back — in the flesh! — on Friday’s The Originals (The CW, 9/8c), and I’m pretty sure Nathaniel Buzolic speaks for the entire fandom when he tells TVLine, “It’s been a long time coming.”

PhotosVampire Diaries Director Joshua Butler Breaks Down Key Moments Between Stefan, Caroline and Klaus

Like most of us, Buzolic was never really sure if we’d ever see Kol back in his original body, but there’s one thing he never doubted: “The fans of The Originals and The Vampire Diaries have been so passionate about wanting my character back in...

How are you holding up, The 100 fans? Are you heartbroken? Confused? All of the above? After Thursday’s episode, no one would blame you.

RelatedThe 100 Boss Offers Hope for Bellamy Fans

TVLine spoke with showrunner Jason Rothenberg in an attempt to make sense of the episode’s one-two punch — we warned you! — but first, a (very) brief recap of the main events:

A flashback to Polaris on Unity Day found a frantic Becca arguing that, despite her first A.I. destroying the planet, her follow-up project (Alie 2) was worth saving. Her refusal to put Alie 2 down resulted...

The Vampire Diaries‘ half of this Friday’s crossover drew 1.17 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating, up 13 percent and a tenth week-to-week.

RelatedVampire Diaries Recap: Klare Package

The Originals (1.06 mil/0.4) in turn grew 22 percent in audience while steady in the demo.

RelatedThe Originals Recap: Strix Feet Under

Elsewhere in the ratings….

CBS | The Amazing Race (5.8 mil/1.1) and My Cousin Hawaii Five-0 (8.2 mil/1.1) were steady, while Blue Bloods (10.3 mil/1.2) dipped a tenth.

RelatedSleepy Hollow Recap: I Saw the Sign

Fox | Sleepy Hollow (3 mil/0.8) was up a tenth, while Second Chance (1.8 mil/0.5) slipped again to new lows.

ABC | Last Man...

Klaus Mikaelson still has 99 problems, but after Friday’s The Originals, the Strix ain’t one.

In one of the most masterfully executed episodes of the series — it was a great night for both CW vampire shows, really — Klaus and company were finally able to put that nasty prophecy, among other things, behind them. For now.

PhotosVampire Diaries Director Joshua Butler Breaks Down Key Moments Between Stefan, Caroline and Klaus

Klaus and Elijah spent most of the episode trapped in a mental prison designed by Aya’s witches, with only Romeo and Juliet Tristan and Aurora to keep them company.

I wish Friday’s episode of The Vampire Diaries — the long-awaited Originals crossover — was a real-life person, so I could give it a hug and thank it for being the best-written, best-acted and all-around finest hour of Season 7 thus far.

PhotosVampire Diaries Director Joshua Butler Breaks Down Key Moments Between Stefan, Caroline and Klaus

Obviously, we need to start by discussing Klaus and Caroline: If any of you accidentally follow me on Twitter, you might know I’ve never really understood their connection. In terms of that ‘ship, I’d always seen Klaus as an obsessed lunatic forcing himself into...

For as long as cavemen have been writing on walls*, fans of “Steroline” and “Klaroline” have made their Vampire Diaries ‘ship of choice known loud and clear.

RelatedExclusive Vampire Diaries Crossover Video: Klaus and Stefan Reunite in New Orleans

But here’s something you might not realize: director Joshua Butler is responsible for bringing some of your favorite Caroline moments, both with Stefan and Klaus, to the screen. In addition to directing Stefan and Caroline’s first sex scene in Season 6 (“A Bird in a Gilded Cage”), Butler was also behind the camera for Caroline and Klaus’ heartbreaking encounter at...

This Thursday on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, the team happened upon a very different Oliver Queen upon crash-landing in Star City’s possible timeline circa 2046. But what became of the rest of Team Arrow?

RelatedArrow Casts Supernatural Huntress in Mystery (Recurring?) Role

Oliver, now a recluse who lives in the rundown lair — it was ransacked after (a new) Deathstroke outed Green Arrow’s identity — is sporting a lot of facial hair and missing his left hand. But that’s not all that’s changed.

Let’s review the episode’s other big revelations:

1 | Even though Oliver had been presumed dead,...

Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, Stefan walks into Klaus’ in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek at Friday’s Vampire Diaries/Originals crossover (The CW, 8/7c).

PhotosVampire Diaries Exclusive: First Look at New Mystery Organization ‘The Armory’

Our clip, from the first part of the two-hour event, features the former foes’ initial meeting over shots. “Stefan Salvatore in the Crescent City,” Klaus sighs. “This ought to be very good — or entertainingly bad.” (Here’s hoping it’s both!)

PhotosVampire Diaries Crossover Photos: Stefan and Klaus Bond Over Bourbon

There’s no mention of...

Sneak Peek new footage and images from "The Vampire Diaries" episode "A Bird In A Gilded Cage", written by Neil Reynolds and directed by Joshua Butler ("Deathlands") airing March 19, 2015:

"...with the help of 'Bonnie' (Kat Graham) and 'Kai' (Chris Wood), 'Damon' (Ian Somerhalder) and 'Elena' (Nina Dobrev) set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother 'Lily' (Annie Wersching), who is trapped in the 1903 prison world.

"Meanwhile, when 'Caroline' (Candice Accola) plans for 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley) backfires, she is left to pick up the pieces.

"Elsewhere, back at 'Whitmore College', 'Enzo' (Michael Malarkey) and 'Alaric' (Matt Davis) attempt to reel Caroline back in, but that doesn't quite go as planned when they realize they're outmaneuvered. Lastly, an unexpected gift from Bonnie leaves Damon shaken to his core..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Vampire Diaries: A Bird In A Gilded Cage"...

Damon Travels To The 1903 Prison World -- With the help of Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Kai (guest star Chris Wood), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother Lily (guest star Annie Wersching), who is trapped in the 1903 prison world. Meanwhile, when Caroline's (Candice Accola) plan for Stefan (Paul Wesley) backfires, she is left to pick up the pieces. Elsewhere, back at Whitmore College, Enzo (Michael Malarkey) and Alaric's (Matt Davis) attempt to reel Caroline back in doesn't quite go as planned when they realize they're outmaneuvered. Lastly, an unexpected gift from Bonnie leaves Damon shaken to his core. Joshua Butler directed the episode written by Neil Reynolds (#617).   After a big time jump, the premiere opens with Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) still gone. While their whereabouts will be revealed quickly, the question of what happened while they were there...

Recently, CW released the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Vampire Diaries," episode 17 of season 6. The episode is entitled, "A Bird in a Gilded Cage," and it turns out that we're going to see some very intriguing and intense stuff take place as Bonnie gives Damon a shocking gift. Damon also hits up the 1903 prison world to retrieve his lost mother, and more! In the new,17th episode press release: Damon Travels To The 1903 Prison World. Press release number 2: With the help of Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Kai (guest star Chris Wood), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) will set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother ,Lily (guest star Annie Wersching), who is trapped in the 1903 prison world. In the meantime, when Caroline's (Candice Accola) plan for Stefan (Paul Wesley) backfires, she is going to be left to pick up the pieces. Elsewhere, back at Whitmore College,...

CW is on a roll as they approach the season finales of shows like Reign and The Vampire Diaries. Thus the network has decided it was time to release their TV listing for March 19th’s episodes. We will see relationships fail and people trying to save lives with both shows sort of having a similar theme to each other. This is unlikely planned, but it does make for March 19th to be a special night for fans of both fantasy shows as they prepare for major drama. Here is what their episodes will be about.

The Vampire Diaries“A Bird in a Gilded Cage” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. Et)

(Content Rating Tbd) (HDTV)Damon Travels To The 1903 Prison World — With the help of Bonnie (Kat Graham)and Kai (guest star Chris Wood), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) set forth aplan to rescue Damon’s mother Lily...

Recently, CW served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Vampire Diaries" episode 8 of season 6. The episode is entitled, "Fade Into You," and it sounds like things will get very drama-filled and intense as Alaric and Jo face some trying times. Evil Kai is on the verge of figuring a way to escape the 1994 prison, and more! In the new, 8th episode press release: "As Caroline (Candice Accola) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) prepare to host Friendsgiving at the dorm, they are going to receive some hopeful news from Alaric (Matt Davis) and Stefan (Paul Wesley), who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the Gemini Coven. Tyler (Michael Trevino) is going to be determined to help Liv (guest star Penelope Mitchell) after she and Luke (guest star Chris Brochu) reveal some disturbing information about their witch lineage and the impending plans their coven has for them.

Sneak Peek new images from the upcoming episode of "The Vampire Diaries", titled "Fade Into You", written by Nina Fiore, John Herrera and directed by Joshua Butler ("Deathland"), airing November 20, 2014 on The CW:

"...as 'Caroline' (Candice Accola) and 'Elena' (Nina Dobrev) prepare to host 'Friendsgiving' at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from 'Alaric' (Matt Davis) and 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley), who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the 'Gemini Coven'.

"'Tyler' (Michael Trevino) is determined to help 'Liv' (Penelope Mitchell) after she and 'Luke' (Chris Brochu) reveal some disturbing information about their witch lineage and the impending plans their coven has for them.

"Meanwhile, dinner takes a drastic turn when 'Jo' (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe), who has revealed some painful details about her past, finds herself fighting for her life, leaving Alaric scrambling to help from a distance.

"Finally, 'Kai' (Chris Wood) makes a dangerous discovery...

Now that Ian Somerhalder’s Damon is back, Paul Welsey’s Stefan sort of has his partner in crime back. While Damon was on the other side, Alaric filled in those shoes. However, we appear to be seeing the duo grow into a trio for the episode “Fade Into You”. Stefan and Alaric return to Mystic Falls with news about the Gemini Coven for Elena and Caroline. You can view all of the fabulous stills down below. The episode is set to air on November 20th and here is the official synopsis for it.

Friendsgiving At Whitmore College / Flashbacks To Kai’S Murderous Past — As Caroline (Candice Accola) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) prepare to host Friendsgiving at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from Alaric (Matt Davis) and Stefan (Paul Wesley), who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the Gemini Coven. Tyler (Michael Trevino) is determined...

Candice Accola, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley

The Vampire Diaries, Season 5, Episode 20: “What Lies Beneath”

Written by Elisabeth R. Finch and Holly Brix

Directed by Joshua Butler

Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on The CW

The events of last week’s episode left Damon with one less friend and one more enemy, as Enzo was set on avenging the death of the woman he’d been pursuing since his freedom from Augustine. Despite Enzo’s death, however, Damon didn’t appear to be out of the woods, as the former’s thirst for revenge continued with his travel to a destabilising Other Side. This week’s episode sees the two storylines dovetail together, in an exciting outing that opens up the potential for the Mystic Falls group to get more allies in their fight against the Travelers.

Caroline’s reaction to being left out of the loop with regards to...

We have just a few more days to wait until Episode 5.20 of "The Vampire Diaries," entitled "What Lies Beneath," airs on The CW, which means it's the perfect time for the network to release a clip. Damon is clearly not impressed with Luke!

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.20 - "What Lies Beneath" (airs 5/1/14, 8-9pm): Tyler (Michael Trevino) turns up at the Salvatore house with the news that Markos’ (guest star Raffi Barsoumian) plan to break the witches’ curse puts Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) in imminent danger.

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) suggests they hide out in the remote cabin once owned by Caroline’s (Candice Accola) father. Once there, it becomes obvious to Caroline that Stefan and Elena are keeping a secret so Damon (Ian Somerhalder) comes up with a parlor game designed to expose the truth. A ghostly presence at the cabin uses violence and fire to make itself known.

The CW was a bit skimpy with regard to putting out photos for next week's Episode 5.20 of "The Vampire Diaries," entitled "What Lies Beneath," but we have all three of them here for you along with an extended preview of the ep!

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.20 - "What Lies Beneath" (airs 5/1/14, 8-9pm): Tyler (Michael Trevino) turns up at the Salvatore house with the news that Markos’ (guest star Raffi Barsoumian) plan to break the witches’ curse puts Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) in imminent danger.

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) suggests they hide out in the remote cabin once owned by Caroline’s (Candice Accola) father. Once there, it becomes obvious to Caroline that Stefan and Elena are keeping a secret so Damon (Ian Somerhalder) comes up with a parlor game designed to expose the truth. A ghostly presence at the cabin uses violence and fire to make itself known.

Recently, CW dished out the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "The Vampire Diaries" episode 20 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "What Lies Beneath," and it sounds like things will get very interesting as Bonnie will keep trying to hide the "Other Side" drama from Jeremy, and more. In the new,20th episode press release: When Tyler (Michael Trevino) turns up at the Salvatore house with the news that Markos’ (guest star Raffi Barsoumian) plan to break the witches’ curse puts Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) in imminent danger, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is going to suggest they hide out in the remote cabin once owned by Caroline’s (Candice Accola) father. Once there, it's going to become obvious to Caroline that Stefan and Elena are keeping a secret, so Damon will come up with a parlor game designed to expose the truth. A ghostly presence at the...

The Following, Season 2, Episode 13, “The Reaping”

Written by Kevin Williamson and Megan Martin

Directed by Joshua Butler

Airs Mondays at 9pm (Et) on Fox

When The Following began its second season it seemed like it had fixed its previous issues. But those old problems eventually began to resurface and season two was faced with unnecessary plot twists, important characters with nothing to do, and countless storylines that didn’t seem to go anywhere.

“The Reaping” has one central issue and that’s Kingston Tanner (Tom Cavanagh). When he was introduced in “Betrayal” it was an interesting choice. On one hand, the idea of Joe (James Purefoy) fighting a religious war with a man who doesn’t exactly seem on the up and up and who represents what Joe viciously hates is fascinating. At the same time, it’s problematic that the writers have introduced a new character this late in the season.

Review Ron Hogan 16 Apr 2014 - 07:15

The Following comes to the violent confrontation it's been building towards all season...

This review contains spoilers.

2.13 The Reaping

Throughout the season, The Following has been building to something. Basically, they've been threatening a clash of cults. Joe's cult versus Lily's cult versus the FBI and Ryan's little cult of followers (Max and Mike and sometimes Claire). It's been teased, hinted at, and outright planned by certain parties on the show, but it has finally come to fruition, and it's as bananas as you would expect from this particular show.

There's been a relatively slow confluence of events to lead up to the big throw-down. Ryan followed the killers from the college and dropped his phone. Joe calls Lily, who traces the call and figures out where Korban is located. Lily hires a mercenary, who rents a car, which the FBI tracks. When they...

Sneak Peek new images and synopsis from "The Vampire Diaries" episode "What Lies Beneath," written by Elisabeth R. Finch, Holly Brix and directed by Joshua Butler ("Deathlands: Homeward Bound"), airing May 1, 2014 on The CW:

"...when 'Tyler' (Michael Trevino) turns up at the 'Salvatore' house with the news that 'Markos' (Raffi Barsoumian) has a plan to break the witches' curse, putting 'Stefan' (Paul Wesley) and 'Elena' (Nina Dobrev) in imminent danger, 'Damon' (Ian Somerhalder) suggests they hide out in the remote cabin once owned by the father of 'Caroline' (Candice Accola).

"Once there, it becomes obvious to Caroline that Stefan and Elena are keeping a secret, so Damon comes up with a parlor game designed to expose the truth.

"Then a ghostly presence at the cabin uses violence and fire to make itself known, while Matt (Zach Roerig) takes charge of Tyler’s plan to get information from one of...

Review Ron Hogan 29 Jan 2014 - 07:38

The Following is one of the most hateful, cruel shows on television and is all the better for it. Here's Ron's review...

This review contains spoilers.

2.2 For Joe

Last year's Edgar Allan Poe mask has become this year's Joe Carroll mask, and with the show's reduced interest in Poe's work and its increased interest in working Joe Carroll's magnum opus masterwork, The Following seems to actually have improved. Well, perhaps not improved, but it's a little different. As good as the Edgar Allan Poe masks were from the first season, there's nothing quite as creepy as the Joe Carroll masks sported by The Following's new twin Patricks Bateman. When Joe Carroll's dead-eyed face steps out from the shadows wielding a knife, looking just enough like James Purefoy to put the non-Joes into Uncanny Valley, it's one of the more disturbing things on network television.

The Following, Season 2, Episode 2

Written by Vincent Angell

Directed by Joshua Butler

Airs Mondays at 9pm (Et) on Fox

Here’s the thing- The Following is crazy. Like eye-rolling, “you have got to be kidding me, did that just happen?” crazy. But for all the craziness and terrible law enforcement techniques, The Following is really, really fun. Last week’s premiere, “Resurrection”, was a great reintroduction to the show and a way to meet the new characters, but far and away the best moment was Joe’s reappearance at the end of the episode. “For Joe”, the second episode, is even better.

“Resurrection” was slightly confusing, because there was so much ground to cover and so many people to introduce, but “For Joe” is more tightly constructed, exciting, and it manages to answer a few more questions, chief among them, where exactly Joe (James Purefoy) has been hiding out for the last year.

The Following Episode 202

“For Joe”

Written By: Vincent Angell

Directed By: Joshua Butler

Original Airdate: 27 January 2014

In This Episode…

Where in the world is Joe Carroll? He is living in some cabin the middle-of-nowhere Arkansas with a prostitute named Judy and her teenage daughter Mandy. Judy and Mandy know exactly who Joe is; Judy wrote to Joe while he was in prison. But to Judy’s “dates” Joe is Daryl, Judy’s brother who is trying to put his life back together after a tour in Afghanistan. One of Judy’s regular clients is the skeezy town reverend. He comes over looking for a little action, but Judy is out on a “date” that will probably last all night. The reverend naively sits to wait for Judy and puts the TV on. Before he had arrived, Joe and Mandy had been watching a program on the Joe Carroll cult. The...

The Originals Episode 109

“Reigning Pain in New Orleans”

Written By: Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson

Directed By: Joshua Butler

Original Airdate: 3 December 2013

In This Episode...

Klaus holds a dinner party for Marcel and his inner circle, a sort of introduction to their new leader. He introduces them to Hayley, and since she is carrying his child, she is to be given “the appropriate respect.” In other words, “don’t kill my baby mama.” But, to win over the vampires, he gives the okay for them to kill all the (other) werewolves in New Orleans. So Diego and his crew head into the bayou, but are stopped by Elijah and Rebekah, who warn them to leave Hayley’s clan alone. Elijah finds Eve, who assures him that she knows how to hide, but some of the new packs to the bayou do not. They are the ones who need protection -...

The Originals, Season 1, Episode 9, “Reigning Pain in New Orleans”

Written by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson

Directed by Joshua Butler

Airs Tuesdays at 8pm Est on The CW

On this week’s The Originals, Klaus and Marcel join forces to control the city, Elijah and Rebekah protect Hayley’s family, Camille struggles to remember the truth, and Davina learns Marcel is using her.

Though it’s hard to love a frequently sadistic and angry protagonist who insists on having his way always, The Originals seems determined to make us love Klaus. With the first chunk of the show’s freshman season over, it’s become shockingly clear to see how The Originals has been pushing the audience to root for a monster.

In “Reigning Pain in New Orleans,” several characters bend to Klaus’s will, despite having been repeatedly mistreated by him in the past; they’re so ready to...

For our money the best chemistry to be found on "The Originals" is between Klaus and Cami (well, Klaus and anyone really), and we get to enjoy a taste of it right here in this new clip from the upcoming Episode 1.09, "Reigning Pain in New Orleans."

"The Originals" Episode 1.09 - "Reigning Pain in New Orleans" (airs 12/3/13, 8-9pm)

New Alliances Are Formed — Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), deeply conflicted by recent events, is surprised when Klaus (Joseph Morgan) opens up to him about some of his past indiscretions.

Cami (Leah Pipes) tries to make sense of cryptic messages she's come across and is disturbed when she gains some insight into Klaus' past.

Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, the human faction takes matters into their own hands, resulting in a violent confrontation.

Elsewhere, when Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) learns of a plan to harm the werewolves in the bayou, she turns...

On "The Originals" alliances shift as quickly as sand on a windy beach, and in next week's Episode 1.09, "Reigning Pain in New Orleans," things are about to change again. Check out the extended preview.

"The Originals" Episode 1.09 - "Reigning Pain in New Orleans" (airs 12/3/13, 8-9pm)

New Alliances Are Formed — Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), deeply conflicted by recent events, is surprised when Klaus (Joseph Morgan) opens up to him about some of his past indiscretions.

Cami (Leah Pipes) tries to make sense of cryptic messages she's come across and is disturbed when she gains some insight into Klaus' past.

Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, the human faction takes matters into their own hands, resulting in a violent confrontation.

Elsewhere, when Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) learns of a plan to harm the werewolves in the bayou, she turns to Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) for help. After heading to the bayou,...

Before they head off on holiday hiatus, "The Originals," "Supernatural," "The Tomorrow People," and "The Vampire Diaries" have a few more episodes to air, and we have the full synopses for what's ahead December 3-5 on The CW.

"The Originals" Episode 1.09 - "Reigning Pain in New Orleans" (airs 12/3/13, 8-9pm)

New Alliances Are Formed — Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), deeply conflicted by recent events, is surprised when Klaus (Joseph Morgan) opens up to him about some of his past indiscretions.

Cami (Leah Pipes) tries to make sense of cryptic messages she's come across and is disturbed when she gains some insight into Klaus' past.

Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, the human faction takes matters into their own hands, resulting in a violent confrontation.

Elsewhere, when Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) learns of a plan to harm the werewolves in the bayou, she turns to Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) for help.

Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley

The Vampire Diaries, Season 5, Episode 2: “True Lies”

Written by Brian Young

Directed by Joshua Butler

Airs Thursdays at 8pm (Et) on The CW

Last week’s premiere of The Vampire Diaries had the burden of recalibrating the show to numerous changes, including the departure of the Original family, the shift of Elena and Caroline to college, Bonnie’s transition to the land of the dead, and the proper introduction of new antagonist Silas. With all of that out of the way, however, the season’s second episode promised to be a better indicator of whether the show would still be able to deliver on the thrills it is known for. Fortunately, despite feeling a little light, this week’s episode delivers on that front, throwing in some development for an underserved character as well.

It is good to see a further exploration of Bonnie’s emotional state following her death,...

The Vampire Diaries Episode 502

“True Lies”

Written By: Brian Young

Directed By: Joshua Butler

Original Airdate: 10 October 2013

In This Episode...

Katherine flags down a car for help. The woman is one of Silas’ mind control zombies, and she tries to grab her. Katherine knocks her out but is surprised at how much it hurts to do that as a human. Then Matt happens along with a rifle. He and Jeremy tie up Katherine and drive out of town. When they stop for gas, Jeremy takes pity on her and unties her so she can go to the bathroom. Matt goes inside to buy some medicine for Katherine’s sinus infection, and the clerk recognizes her through the window. Katherine tries to run but Jeremy catches her while Matt neutralizes the clerk. The three of them continue out of town, but the clerk sends a text to Silas.

In an effort...

Season 5 of "The Vampire Diaries" is off to an okay start, but can this flailing series be salvaged? Some new blood might do the trick, and therefore, some casting news has come in! Read on to see who the next one to put the bite on Elena (it's always about Elena) will be!

According to Deadline, Michael Malarkey (pictured) has been cast on the show to play Enzo, a charismatic but tortured figure from Damon’s (Ian Somerhalder) past who arrives in Mystic Falls desperate to reconnect with his old friend. His first episode airs December 5.

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.02 - "True Lies" (airs 10/10/13, 8-9pm)

Missing Persons — Without telling Elena (Nina Dobrev) that Stefan (Paul Wesley) is missing, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) turns to Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) for help finding his brother. Elena and Caroline (Candice Accola) try to find out who is covering up a campus murder, and...

So far in Season 5 of "The Vampire Diaries," Katherine's looking a bit worse for wear, and in this new clip from Episode 5.02, "True Lies," to add insult to injury, she's got a bad case of the sniffles.

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.02 - "True Lies" (airs 10/10/13, 8-9pm)

Missing Persons — Without telling Elena (Nina Dobrev) that Stefan (Paul Wesley) is missing, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) turns to Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) for help finding his brother. Elena and Caroline (Candice Accola) try to find out who is covering up a campus murder, and a fellow Whitmore student named Jesse (guest star Kendrick Sampson) gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield (guest star Rick Cosnett).

While Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) struggles to return to his old life, he continues to be the only person who can see and talk to Bonnie (Kat Graham), but he can’t convince her that it...

Just as we expected after posting some images from "The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.02, "True Lies," earlier today, now The CW has released a clip from the ep. As you'll see, both Caroline and Tyler are deferring in their own way.

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.02 - "True Lies" (airs 10/10/13, 8-9pm)

Missing Persons — Without telling Elena (Nina Dobrev) that Stefan (Paul Wesley) is missing, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) turns to Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) for help finding his brother. Elena and Caroline (Candice Accola) try to find out who is covering up a campus murder, and a fellow Whitmore student named Jesse (guest star Kendrick Sampson) gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield (guest star Rick Cosnett).

While Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) struggles to return to his old life, he continues to be the only person who can see and talk to Bonnie (Kat Graham), but he can’t convince...

We've been waiting for The CW to release a clip from "The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.02, "True Lies," to run with this handful of images from the ep, but they're lagging so here they are to kick off your work week!

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.02 - "True Lies" (airs 10/10/13, 8-9pm)

Missing Persons — Without telling Elena (Nina Dobrev) that Stefan (Paul Wesley) is missing, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) turns to Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) for help finding his brother. Elena and Caroline (Candice Accola) try to find out who is covering up a campus murder, and a fellow Whitmore student named Jesse (guest star Kendrick Sampson) gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield (guest star Rick Cosnett).

While Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) struggles to return to his old life, he continues to be the only person who can see and talk to Bonnie (Kat Graham), but he can’t convince...

If you're on the East Coast, you've already had a chance to watch the season premiere of "The Vampire Diaries" while we here out West still have another hour to wait. In either event, here's a preview of next week's Episode 5.02, "True Lies."

"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 5.02 - "True Lies" (airs 10/10/13, 8-9pm)

Missing Persons — Without telling Elena (Nina Dobrev) that Stefan (Paul Wesley) is missing, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) turns to Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) for help finding his brother. Elena and Caroline (Candice Accola) try to find out who is covering up a campus murder, and a fellow Whitmore student named Jesse (guest star Kendrick Sampson) gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield (guest star Rick Cosnett).

While Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) struggles to return to his old life, he continues to be the only person who can see and talk to Bonnie (Kat Graham), but he...

New Vampire Diaries season 5,episode 2 official spoilers,plotline revealed by CW. Recently, CW dished out the new official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Vampire Diaries" episode 2 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "True Lies," and it sounds quite interesting as Elena discovers intriguing intel on the new,shady Professor Maxfield, and more. In the new,2nd episode press release: without telling Elena that Stefan is missing, Damon will turn to Sheriff Forbes for help finding his brother. Elena and Caroline are going to try to find out who is covering up a campus murder, and a fellow Whitmore student named Jesse (guest star Kendrick Sampson) is going to give Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield (guest star Rick Cosnett). While Jeremy struggles to return to his old life, he will continue to be the only person who can see and talk to Bonnie, but he won't be able...