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Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about the Season 1 finale of Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent.

The Chekhov’s Gun narrative principle stipulates that if a writer introduces a gun hanging on a wall, there must be a reason, such as it being fired later in the story. Presumed Innocent employed the classic plot device in a big way as creator David E. Kelley used an element he had introduced to Scott Turrow’s story for a surprise ending.

Rusty (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Barbara’s (Ruth Negga) daughter Jaden (Chase Infiniti) was revealed as Carolyn Polhemus’ killer in the last minutes of Presumed Innocent‘s finale. In the book, as well as in the 1990 movie, Carolyn’s killer, Barbara, and Rusty have only one child, a young son. Kelley added a daughter, and made both siblings older.

While Jaden had spent most of the series in the background, her comments...

Apple TV+ has given the green light for its legal thriller ‘Presumed Innocent,’ featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, to be renewed for a second season. The service posted a message on Instagram: “New season. New case. Presumed Innocent has been renewed for season 2.”

Season 2 of ‘Presumed Innocent’ is coming next to Apple TV+ The eight-episode first season is set to end later this month on July 24.

‘Presumed Innocent’ – Plot, Cast & Viewership Success

Based on David E Kelley’s adaptation of the book (itself based on Scott Turow’s 1987 bestseller) and executive-produced by Joel Schumacher, ‘Presumed Innocent’ stars a Gyllenhaal as Rožat ‘Rusty’ Sabich, a renowned prosecutor suspected of murdering his former lover and colleague. The series is a reimagining of the 1990 movie starring Harrison Ford and directed by Alan J Pakula.

The renewal comes a month after ‘Presumed Innocent’ debuted as the #1 most-watched drama of all time on Apple TV+, and...

Another successful limited series is becoming an ongoing drama series — Apple TV+ has ordered a second season of legal thriller Presumed Innocent, with David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams and Season 1 star Jake Gyllenhaal returning as executive producers and author Scott Turow as co-executive producer.

The news comes a month into the run of Presumed Innocent, which already has become the #1 most viewed drama of all time on Apple TV+, per the streamer, as the story is headed into its conclusion with the final two episodes dropping July 17 and July 24.

There are no details about Season 2 beyond the fact that it “will unfold around a suspenseful, brand new case.”

Like other hit limited series that became drama series, including White Lotus and Shōgun, there likely will be character(s) who link the seasons; we may get more clarity on that in the Season 1 finale.

There is no obvious blueprint for continuing...

The weekend’s big theatrical release is Disney and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2,’ but if that’s not your cup of tea, there are some great choices to watch at home on all the major streaming services. Here are IMDb’s picks for the best things to stream this weekend.

“Presumed Innocent” on Apple TV+

If this legal thriller seems familiar to you it's probably because there have been many incarnations over the years, from Scott Turow's bestselling novel in 1987 and the 1990 box office hit starring Harrison Ford, to made-for-television sequels in 1992 and 2011. David E. Kelly and J.J. Abrams team up to bring an updated version to the screen with Jake Gyllenhaal taking on the role of Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor accused of murder. The miniseries premiered its first two episodes on Wednesday, with new episode dropping weekly.

“House of the Dragon” on Max

Time needed to be spent setting the table in the first season of “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” to introduce the Targaryen ancestors and their complex family dynamics. The second season promises to deliver some fireworks, as the civil war between Rhaenyra Targaryen and her half-brother Aegon II takes center stage. An uptick in action and an abundance of dragons should help boost the show's popularity after a successful maiden launch. If there is any doubt in your mind whether to continue (or start) the series, know that there’s a just-announced third season in the works.

“Bridgerton” on Netflix

The final four episodes of Season 3 are streaming on Netflix, and will deliver on the promise of that Episode 4 cliffhanger and learn what follows after Colin’s proposal to Pen. As their slow-burn romance comes to a conclusion, “Bridgerton” fans are already speculating as to which characters will be in the spotlight for Season 4, which—based on the show’s production history—likely won’t arrive until 2026.

“The Boys” on Prime Video

Fans are eager to dive into Season 4 of “The Boys” this weekend, with the first three episodes now streaming. Newcomers Valorie Currie and Susan Heyward are the latest supes to jump into the fray (as Firecracker and Sister Sage, respectively), and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“The Walking Dead”) joins the cast as an old colleague of Butcher. Savor the show while it lasts; “The Boys” was just renewed for its fifth and final season.

‘Brats’ on Hulu

Andrew McCarthy directs this documentary about the group of young stars branded as the “Brat Pack” in the 1980s. McCarthy tracks down the Brat Pack cohort—which include himself, Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and others—to reflect on the impact the label (and Hollywood) had on them. A must see for ‘80s kids, you can stream it on Hulu now.

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The legal thriller is back!

That’s the message sent by the new teaser for “Presumed Innocent,” Apple TV+’s limited series adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1987 novel, which was previously adapted in 1990 as a film starring Harrison Ford.

The eight-part series hails from superproducers David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams, with Kelley serving as writer and showrunner. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Rusty Sabich, a Chicago deputy prosecutor whose life gets thrown into chaos when he’s suspected of murdering Carolyn (Renate Reinsve), a colleague with whom he had an affair. Per Apple, “The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.” Throw death in there, and you’ve got every major theme covered!

The ensemble cast also includes Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga as well as Bill Camp, O-t Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel,...

In the summer of 1971, a sibling folk duo attended Paul Simon’s songwriting class at NYU and then found themselves singing backup on There Goes Rhymin’ Simon. More than 50 years later — and just after Soccer Mommy cited them as an influence on her recent album — the Roches will revisit those early years on Kin Ya See That Sun, a new archival collection out Oct. 21.

Kin Ya contains unreleased live recordings and outtakes from Terre and her late sister Maggie, who began as a duo before their sister Suzzy joined in the late Seventies.

It's a very sad day today as legendary actor Brian Dennehy, known for his memorable roles in movies like First Blood, Tommy Boy, and dozens of others, has reportedly passed away. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources claim Dennehy died of "natural causes" in Connecticut on Wednesday night, and there won't be an official autopsy to determine an exact cause. He was 81 years old.

Brian Dennehy was born on July 9, 1938, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As a young man, he attended Columbia University in New York City by way of a football scholarship, playing football and studying history at the school. He'd later study dramatic arts at Yale before spending five years serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. By the late '70s, Dennehy began to pursue acting professionally, launching a career in Hollywood that would span over five decades.

Beginning with guest spots on television shows like Kojak and M*A*S*H and...

Paramount Network is to be lauded for its recent documentary series “Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story.” Jay Z produced this critically acclaimed in-depth exploration of the background and story of the murder that ignited the Black Lives Matter movement. Martin was just 17 when he was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch member in the Sanford, Florida community on February 26, 2012. He had been there with his father to visit a family friend. George Zimmerman was acquitted of a second-degree murder charge after claiming he shot Martin in self-defense.

Recently, we’ve experienced a rise in black horror in cinema, including last year’s Oscar winner “Get Out” to this year’s sci-fi hit “Sorry to Bother You. As Robyn Bahr of The Hollywood Reporter observes “Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story” tells a harrowing tale of real-life horror and that’s what makes this film so affecting.

Cinematographers guild board also votes in officers for 2017-18 term.

The American Society of Cinematographers (Asc) has re-elected Kees van Oostrum for a second term as president.

The Asc board met on Monday night and also voted in the officers for the 2017-18 term.

They are: Bill Bennett, John Simmons and Cynthia Pusheck as vice-presidents; Levie Isaacks as treasurer; David Darby as secretary; and Isidore Mankofsky as sergeant-at-arms.

“As an organisation, we are focused on education, international outreach, diversity and preservation of our heritage,” van Oostrum said. “Over the past year, we expanded our Master Class programme internationally to Toronto and China. We launched a Chinese version of American Cinematographer magazine. We are preparing for a third International Cinematography Summit, which sees attendees from several other societies around the world.

“And our Vision Committee has many initiatives planned after presenting two very successful ‘Day of Inspiration’ events in Los Angeles and New York, which were designed...

Rizzoli & Isles has been around for five seasons, and the 18-episode release of the latest season is headed your way. It hits June 9th, and has some interesting bonus features.

The show has had some ups and downs, with some episodes feeling decidedly clunky, but it hasn’t hurt the ratings, and the show has become the hit of TNT.

The release puts this one in your hand in time for the sixth season premiere, in case you need to do any catching up and/or revisiting.

Check out all the info below, and make sure to pick up your copy.

Four-Disc Set Includes All 18 Episodes from the Show’s Fifth Season

Plus Never-Before-Seen Bonus Material

Get set for another exciting season of the chartbusting, suspenseful hit cable series Rizzoli & Isles, with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s (Wbhe) release of Rizzoli & Isles: The Complete Fifth Season, available June 9, 2015. Angie Harmon...

Jesse Ventura, the former professional wrestler and 38th Governor of Minnesota, appeared in court Tuesday for his defamation lawsuit against slain former Navy Seal and author Chris Kyle.

Jesse Ventura Sues 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle

In his suit, which was filed when Kyle was still alive in 2012, Ventura claims that Kyle fabricated a story about him in his bestseller American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, reported the Star Tribune. The story in question indicates that Ventura made an insensitive remark about servicemen, which Kyle responded to with a punch to the sometime-actor’s face.

“You deserve to lose a few,” Kyle quoted a man named “Scruff Face” as saying in a bar. After hearing the remark, Kyle says he punched “Scruff Face,” knocking him to the ground. Though he’d used discretion in the book, Kyle went on to...

'He was killed by a terrorist,' Atlanta Mc declares on 'RapFix Live,' while Prodigy adds, '[Zimmerman] murdered that kid for no reason.'

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Killer Mike on "RapFix Live"

Photo: Natasha Chandel/ MTV News

Speculation over what happened the night of February 26 when 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was tragically shot dead continues to run rampant. On Wednesday, police surveillance video emerged showing the gunman, George Zimmerman, in handcuffs. The fact that he wasn't charged with a crime that night and was release has fueled a public outcry for justice.

Among the outraged are rappers Killer Mike and Mobb Deep's Prodigy, who both appeared on Wednesday's "RapFix Live" to discuss Trayvon's death.

Killer Mike called the shooting "an assassination." "He was killed by a terrorist; there is no other way to put it," Mike said, as he and "RapFix" host Sway wore...

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When Dustin Lance Black saw a list of Hollywood producer Brian Grazer’s interests for potential films, he called his agent. “I saw ‘Hoover’ and I wasn’t sure if they meant the FBI director, the president, or the vacuum cleaner company,” he says, adding that he was hoping it was referring to the controversial “G-man” J. Edgar Hoover. (It was.)

Starting in 2009, Mr. Black met with former FBI agents, went to Washington and read everything he could about Hoover.

Scott Turow is seeing another of his best sellers adapted by television, but he admits he doesn't watch many law-and-order series.

The author of such best sellers as "Presumed Innocent," "The Burden of Proof" and "Reversible Errors" tells Zap2it, "Somebody may beat me with a wet noodle for this, but the truth of the matter is that I don't watch any show every week. I catch them periodically. I happen to be a big viewer of TNT because I do watch basketball, so I saw that [the law show] 'Franklin & Bash' was heavily advertised.

"My mother, may she rest in peace, loved 'Law & Order'," Turow adds of another element of TNT's lineup, "so I saw an enormous amount of that show when I visited her. People talk about 'The Good Wife,' and it's set here in Chicago, so I've certainly seen that. But can I tell you that I've seen...

Dustin Hoffman will lead a special charity event in Los Angeles tonight to raise money for 826La.

The event will see the actor take part in a conversation with author Scott Turow. Turow is the author of eight bestselling works of fiction, including Presumed Innocent and The Burden of Proof, and two nonfiction books that include One L, which describes his experience as a first-year law student. Turow’s books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages, have sold more than twenty-five million copies worldwide, and have been adapted for film and television. He also frequently contributes essays and op-ed pieces to such publications as the New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Playboy, and The Atlantic.

Net proceeds from this event will support the wonderful work of 826La, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and...

According to the Hollywood Reporter, 'Bones' creator Hart Hanson is now attached to the pilot for 'Pleading Guilty,' a drama on Fox that already has an impressive roster of names. Hanson will serve as an executive producer on the show, which is based on the Scott Turow novel of the same name.

Turow's books have been adapted before -- the big screen adaptation of 'Presumed Innocent' starred Harrison Ford and Brian Dennehy, 'Reversible Errors' was adapted for TV with William H. Macy and Tom Selleck, as was 'The Burden of Proof' with Hector Elizondo and Brian Dennehy.

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Chicago – The DVD Round-Up has traveled the globe this week to bring you a diverse slate of under-the-radar titles received in the HollywoodChicago.com offices this holiday season. With so many major releases this time of year, it’s hard to cover everything, but we wanted to make sure you knew these were out there in case you have a gift card burning a hole in your pocket.

One quick note: We don’t usually inject opinion into the DVD Round-Up. It’s a recurring column merely designed for informational purposes regarding some lower profile titles new on shelves. We’d like to make a rare exception for “Sita Sings the Blues,” a simply wonderful animated film that we only wish we had more time to spotlight but that we wanted to make sure you knew was available before the end of the year. Don’t just go rent it.

You can bring home the latest film from screen legend Michael Douglas on both DVD and Blu-ray right before the holidays. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 22. The standard DVD will be priced at $29.98 Srp while the Bd will cost $34.98 Srp. The film stars Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalfe and Amber Tamblyn.

In Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, high profile District Attorney Mark Hunter (Michael Douglas) has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist, C.J. Nicholas (Jesse Metcalfe) begins investigating Hunter for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Commencing a risky game of cat and mouse with Hunter, C.J. frames himself as a murder suspect to catch the corrupt D.A. in the act. Romantically involved with C.