#Double murder in Loni

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∗ 52﹕ sender  takes  a  [ punch / stab / bullet ]  meant  for  receiver . / now consider for kyo

NONVERBAL PROMPTS | @hembralfa's loni saves kyojuro!

he's ready to die here.

he's always known the duties of his role as the flame pillar, and he's always fulfilled them without hesitation. despite the countless injuries, the scars that litter his body, kyojuro has continued forward, fostering each fire he's encountered. he's nurtured them just as his mother nurtured him, and perhaps that is his most important responsibility of all: to protect the flames that are still growing, still learning how to blaze as brilliantly as the sun.

he's always known his duties, and he's always known what they may cost him. he is prepared to pay the price, has been since the beginning. even now, staring death in its face as it bares its fangs in a grin, kyojuro does not waver. he steadies his breathing as he's trained to do and slows his bleeding; he ignores the stinging of his wounds, the way his left eye burns; and he smiles.

" i will fulfill my duty! " he proclaims, standing tall and readying his stance once more. " i won't let anyone die here! "

he will gladly burn himself to see to it.

yet as kyojuro races towards akaza, someone comes between them. at the last second, he has to swerve his blade to avoid them, and it isn't until the damage is done that he realizes it's another demon. he's baffled as he stares at the upper moon's fist that protrudes from the woman's back, unable to understand what exactly is going on ( why would another demon defy an upper moon, protect a pillar? ).

he's taking too long, hesitating. kyojuro moves around the demoness to swing at akaza's neck, and---

the upper moon severs his own arm to free himself, fleeing into the trees. the sun is rising.

kyojuro nearly chases after him, but blood coats his tongue before he's doubled over and coughing it up. tanjiro and boar head call out to him, distressed, and he reassures them he's fine ( far from it, actually ) before turning his gaze back upon the demoness. she has the unsettling presence of a demon, yet she doesn't possess the murderous intent that usually accompanies it. it occurs to him that maybe others like nezuko exist; maybe the corps has only never encountered them until now. it's that thought that stops him from raising his blade again, that prompts a smile back to his lips.

" perhaps when all of this is sorted, i can thank you properly, and you can tell me why you risked your life for a human. "

he wonders if the kakushi will make it to him in time so that such a conversation may happen. something inside of him hurts. a lot of somethings. he tries not to show it, keeps his back straight and holds back a grimace.

" you should hurry. morning isn't far now. "

[divineruler]

//SPOILERS FOR AHSS//

Just my thoughts and feelings on the episodes!! Continue at your own risk, you have been warned. 

So I just finished watching the first two episodes of American Horror Stories, and I have some thoughts and feelings. I'm not just going to shit on it because it wasn't everything I hoped it was going to be. I prefer to talk about my opinions and give constructive feedback.

Firstly, I thought the performances were pretty solid all the way through. I tried to keep in mind that an actor is only as good as what they are given. I thought that Sierra McCormick did an impressive job of portraying a complex, dynamic character. Especially considering she was only given two episodes to work with. I thought Matt Boner and Gavin Creel's characters provided a refreshing comic relief and felt well established through both episodes.

I think that the story's major downfall was that It was only two episodes. The main characters, especially Scarlett and Ruby, felt very underdeveloped. They both had complex backstories and tragic childhoods that shaped them into the characters we see on screen. But we aren't given enough time with the characters before their past trauma is revealed, to truly feel the emotional weight of their baggage. We are introduced to the characters, then all of a sudden, we are drowned in a wave of backstory with no time to process it because the show needs to move on to the next shocking scene due to its two-episode run-time. In Ruby's case, her character's introduction was her tragic childhood. So her character felt defined by only her past because we have no other information about her or the things she stands for or cares about. The characters feel very flat, and their character arcs, especially Scarlett's, felt very rushed and underdeveloped. This is frustrating because if there's one thing Ryan Murphy is good at, it's getting you so profoundly connected to the characters that you feel personally affected by their trials and tribulations. I found myself not caring when a character was distressed or put in a tense situation because I didn't have enough time to learn and understand the motives and reasoning behind their actions.

Now I understand that the show is an anthology and that each episode stands alone. I know writing an in-depth character that only has maybe an hour of screen time is very challenging. But there are ways to make your audience form a deep connection to a character even when their story only has a sixty-minute run-time. Look at Black Mirror, for example. Charlie Brooker is an excellent example of someone who knows how to write complex characters that the audience falls in love with, despite the short run-time of every episode. I think the major downfall is that they tried to fit way too much into a two-episode special that could have been perfect for a maybe six-episode limited series. It was a fun and engaging story, but it was stunted by its run-time.

I'm not going to go too deep into the writing. I thought It was a bit silly, but I think that was the intention. It felt very Ryan Murphy to me. He does a great job at writing very intense and mature dialogue. But I think it's fun when he gets to work on projects with a little more leniency regarding the writing. It felt very 'teenage slasher film,' which can be fun and add a level of absurdity to a bleak theme when done well. It was very reminiscent of its source material in terms of writing. I think they did an excellent job at maintaining the same level of tasteful absurdity that can be felt in seasons like Murder House (of course), Coven, and Apocalypse. Altogether, it felt very authentically Ryan Murphy.

I was very impressed with the camera work. There were a lot of unique shots. I thought the limited use of the fish-eye lens was a fun touch and brought me back to a lot of the camera work seen in Coven. I thought Loni Peristere's talent as a director could be felt through the individualistic nature of the camera work and the more gory scenes, which I thought were shot perfectly. He also directed iconic episodes like Devil's Night from Hotel, Forbidden Fruit from Apocalypse, and Tupperware Party Massacre from Freakshow, some of my favorite episodes in the show. I think he has done a consistently good job, and I was excited to learn that he will be directing a few episodes in Double Feature. I can't wait to see more of his work. They made a good choice choosing him.

To wrap up, I would give the two episodes a combined rating of 6/10. I thought it was aesthetically pleasing, the writing was very traditional Ryan Murphy, but the effect the run-time had on the character development bothered me. I thought this was a fun story, it was just a bit rushed, and the most important parts of crafting a solid story seemed to be forgotten.

Alrighty, folks, those are my thoughts. I probably won't do a big stream-of-consciousness for each episode. I just saw so many people mindlessly shitting on the episodes without giving them credit for what they did well, so I wanted to share my thoughts. Please feel free to add your own opinions! Thanks for reading!

(also, please, for the love of god, let Murder House rest in peace. I’m so sick of this fucking house holy fuck)

[brokehorrorfan]

Scream Factory has revealed a pair of Blu-ray double features. Naked Vengeance and Vendetta will be released on Blu-ray on November 13, while Munchies and Munchie will be released on Blu-ray on November 27.

1985's Naked Vengeance is an rape-revenge exploitation film directed by Cirio H. Santiago (Firecracker). Deborah Tranelli, Kaz Garas, Carmen Argenziano, and Nick Nicholson star.

1986's Vendetta is an women-in-prison/revenge exploitation film directed by Bruce Logan (cinematographer of TRON). Karen Chase, Sandy Martin, Roberta Collins, Marshall R. Teague, Greg Bradford, and Will Hare star.

1987's Munchies is a mini-monster movie directed by Tina Hirsch (editor of Gremlins) and produced by Roger Corman. Harvey Korman, Charlie Stratton, and Nadine Van der Velde star.

1992's Munchie is a family film semi-sequel to Munchies directed by Jim Wynorski (Chopping Mall). Andrew Stevens, Dom DeLuise, and Loni Anderson star, with Jennifer Love Hewitt making her film debut.

Naked Vengeance:

Carla Harris (Deborah Tranelli) leads a normal, happy life until a maniacal killer brutally murders her husband. She retreats to her parent's lakeside cottage. But there is no escape from harsh reality when local rowdies break into the home and ravage Carla, leaving her for dead. That was their first mistake, because Carla has survived their attack and is now bent on gruesome revenge!

Vendetta:

Tough-as-nails stuntwoman Laurie Collins (Karen Chase) purposely commits a crime to land herself in the same prison as the murderous gang that killed her sister. Now on the inside, Laurie is finally able to settle the score! With the help of her cellmate, Laurie infiltrates the circle of terror – a ruthless mob made up of inmates and guards. What Laurie does to this mob is no accident ... it's justice!

Munchies:

Archeologist Simon Watterman (Harvey Korman) discovers the Munchies while on an expedition in Peru. But Simon's evil twin, food entrepreneur Cecil Watterman (also Korman), won't let him enjoy his achievement. The snack food tycoon tries to abduct the Munchies to destroy his brother’s career and take over his property. These junk food junkies prove to be too much to handle as they begin to menace the residents of a small town in any way they can. Move over ghoulies, ghosties and things that go bump in the night! The Munchies are here and they are bringing the fun with them!

Munchie:

No friends. The new school sucks. And Mom (Loni Anderson) is in love with a sleazy lawyer (Andrew Stevens). Pretty bleak. That's how life looks to ten-year-old Gage (Jaime McEnnan) when suddenly, into his world pops the magical Munchie (Dom DeLuise). Munchie is the ever-hungry and hilarious mysterious creature from another world who delivers flying pizzas and brings on the parties! With the help of Munchie and loonie Professor Cruikshank (Arte Johnson), Gage evens the score on his school’s bullies as well as his mom’s boyfriend and has the greatest summer ever!

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🌸🌸🌸 Robin Tunney as Maya Travis in The Fix 🌸🌸🌸 ••• “The Fix” stars Robin Tunney as Maya Travis, Adam Rayner as Matthew Collier, Merrin Dungey as CJ, Breckin Meyer as Alan Wiest, Marc Blucas as Riv, Mouzam Makkar as Loni. 🌸😍😍 ➡️ @thefixabc ⬅️ #THEFIX #RobinTunney #MayaTravis Attorney and author Marcia Clark co-writes and executive produces a new legal drama about Maya Travis, an L.A. district attorney who suffers a devastating defeat when prosecuting an A-list actor for double murder. With her high-profile career derailed, she flees for a quieter life in Washington. Eight years later when this same celebrity is under suspicion for another murder, Maya Travis is lured back to the DA’s office for another chance at justice. This legal thriller is executive produced/co-written by Clark, Liz Craft and Sarah Fain, and is from Mandeville TV and ABC Studios. #RobinTunney #TeresaLisbon #TheMentalist #MayaTravis #TheFix ⏩▶Robin Tunney's account is @robintunney ◀⏪ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ℹ This is just a fan account for fun and joy! If you don't want your pics/videos to be shared PLEASE inform me and I'll remove it asap!Thank you very much! Thank you for sharing! ☺

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ALL STAR PARTY FOR LUCILLE BALL

December 9, 1984

Directed by Dick McDonough ~ Written by Paul Keyes

Lucille Ball (Honoree), Monty Hall (Host), Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra

Monty Hall was the honorary chairman of Variety Clubs International.  

Featuring Lucy's family: Gary Morton, Lucie Arnaz, and Desi Arnaz Jr..

Lucy's former (and future) guest-stars: Sid Caesar, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, John Ritter, as well as uncredited appearances by Barbara Eden, Eva Gabor, Bernie Kopell, Rich Little, Cesar Romero, Art Linkletter, Kirk Douglas, Bea Arthur, Ken Lane (Dean Martin's pianist), and Ricardo Montalban

Presenters and entertainers also include: Joan Collins, Cary Grant, Shelley Long, Carl Reiner, and Vicky McLure

Former Variety Clubs honorees in attendance: James Stewart, Burt Reynolds, and Frank Sinatra 

Also present at the party (all uncredited): Loni Anderson, Lloyd Bridges, James Caan, Sammy Cahn, Ted Danson, Barbara and Marvin Davis (Childhood Diabetes Foundation), Altovise Davis, Charles Durning, Farrah Fawcett, George Hamilton, Barbara Harris (Mrs. Cary Grant), Lisa Hartman, Ted Lange, Vicki Lawrence, Carol Lawrence, Michele Lee, Olympian Carl Lewis, Hal Linden, Karl Malden, Roddy McDowell, Gloria Hatrick McLean (Mrs. Jimmy Stewart), Donna Mills, Stefanie Powers, Barbara Sinatra, Joan Van Ark, Dick Van Patten, Dionne Warwick, Dennis Weaver, Raquel Welch, and Betty White.

Taped at Warner Brothers Studios on November 18, 1984 and aired on CBS on December 9, 1984. Due to the December air date, the room is decorated in poinsettias. Lucy makes her entrance holding a dozen long-stem roses. At Lucy's center table is her husband Gary Morton, Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson, Jimmy and Gloria Stewart, Cary Grant and Barbara Harris.

Variety, the Children's Charity is an organization founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1927, when a group of eleven men involved in show business set up a social club which they named the Variety Club. On Christmas Eve 1928, a baby was left on the steps of the Sheridan Square Film Theatre. When efforts to trace the mother failed, the Variety Club named the child Catherine Variety Sheridan, after the club and the theatre on whose steps she was found, and undertook to fund the child's living expenses and education. Later the club decided to raise funds for other disadvantaged children. The discovery of the baby inspired the film Variety Girl (1947).

The program was the second highest rated show of the night with a 21.7 share, second only to its lead-in “Murder She Wrote” with a 22.3 share.  

Monty Hall says that this is the 9th annual Variety Club All-Star Party. Two years later, Lucille Ball hosted the 1986 event honoring Clint Eastwood. In 1982 she participated in the All-Star Party for Carol Burnett.

In an interview to promote the program, Lucy said that Lucie Arnaz wrote the lyrics to the “I Love Lucy” tribute song that she and Desi Jr. sang. But on the show, Burt Reynolds claims the special lyrics were by Sammy Cahn.  

Also in the interview, Lucy says she'd never do another series again. Two years later she changed her mind and agreed to do “Life With Lucy” for Aaron Spelling and ABC. She also says she'd like to do a drama about seniors being driven from their homes. It is likely that by November 1984 Lucy was already in talks to do her final film, TV's Stone Pillow, which would begin filming in April 1985 and air in November of that same year.

To kick off the event, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra plays “Hey Look Me Over” as Lucy's entrance music. Lucille Ball introduced the song in the 1960 Broadway musical Wildcat by Cy Coleman.

Joan Collins (TV's “Dynasty”) details Lucy's background and rise to fame; 76 films and over 500 television programs. She reminds Lucy that she auditioned for the role of Scarlet O'Hara in Gone With The Wind. In 1987 Collins was honored with her own All-Star Party.

Joan: “Not even Clark Gable could look into that face and say 'Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn’”.

Frank Sinatra sings “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” to Lucy, a 1973 song written and recorded by Stevie Wonder.

Sinatra says to Lucy “You're the best thing to happen to Adam's rib.” This causes a quizzical look to come over Lucy's face. Later in life, Sinatra was known for his occasional odd references and non-sequitur. He had been honored by Variety Clubs the previous year, 1983.

Cary Grant reads a letter from President Ronald Reagan. Reagan was honored with an All-Star Party the following year, 1985. When first addressing Ball, Grant says “Lucy, Lucy, Lucy,” imitating his falsely attributed quote “Judy, Judy, Judy.” Grant would also read a congratulatory telegram from President Reagan in 1986, when Clint Eastwood was honored.

Carl Reiner introduces and interviews Sid Caesar as (all the way from Germany) Professor Ludwig Von Blearyeyes, the world's most renowned viewer of Lucille Ball's television shows. The Professor describes his second favorite episode of “I Love Lucy” which is a crazy mash-up of parts of several episodes, including “Lucy Goes To The Hospital” (ILL S2;E16), “The Audition” (ILL S1;E16), and “Pioneer Women” (ILL S1;E25). The Professor then recounts the same episode in Italian, proving that Lucy is known all over the world. The description of the Professor's favorite episode sounds like the plot to King Kong.

John Ritter is introduced as a 'member of Lucy's mutual admiration society,' a fellow comedic actor on TV. Lucille Ball had hosted a two-part retrospective of Ritter's show “Three's Company” in 1982. Ritter would be Ball's first celebrity guest-star on “Life With Lucy” in 1986.

Ritter introduces Olympian Carl Lewis and Vicki McClure, a young woman from Los Angeles chosen to sing at the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics. McClure reprises the song she sang at the ceremonies, “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand).” The song by Ashford and Simpson was the debut solo single of Motown singer Diana Ross, released in April 1970. McClure, a checkout girl at the Hughes Market in Canoga Park, was at first just the rehearsal stand-in for Ross but she was chosen for the real thing because as an unknown, she reflected the youthful image that organizers hoped to project for the games.

Shelley Long (TV's “Cheers”) admits that she never worked with Lucy, but admires her as a role model working mother. 

Long 'passes the baton' to Dean Martin, while the Nelson Riddle Orchestra plays his signature song “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime,” a song written in 1947 by Sam Coslow. Martin sang it  in “Lucy Dates Dean Martin” (TLS S4;E21), as well as on "Lucy Gets Lucky," their 1975 special. Martin (with Ken Lane at the piano) sings “When You're Smiling” by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher and Joe Goodwin. He changes the lyrics to suit the occasion:

“When you're Lucy,  When you're Lucy, You're never off TV. When you're Lucy, That's all you see, You're own life constantly. On Channel 7, 5, 4, 9, 8 or 10, Wherever you turn, That's our Lucy again. When you're Lucy, When you're Lucy, You're never off of TV.”

Jimmy Stewart says that Lucy and Gary are celebrating their wedding anniversary. Stewart introduces Gary Morton, who presents Lucy with an Olympic-style medal for being a “gold medal wife.”

Sammy Davis Jr.'s first remarks incorporate references to the 1961 musical Stop the World – I Want To Get Off by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Davis starred in the 1978 Broadway revival of the show as well as the TV special “Sammy Stops the World” that same year. He then gives a heartfelt and emotion tribute to Lucy's world-wide and timeless appeal.  

Sammy: “Lucille Desiree Ball, daughter of Desiree and Henry Ball, who stopped the world and said 'I wanna get on' in Jamestown, New York. On an August the sixth, this world of ours took little note then, but will long, long remember.  Be proud, Lucy, of your legacy.  Very proud.  Be aware, as you sit here among your grateful friends, the sun never sets on Lucille Ball. All over this worried world tonight. Nations of untold millions are watching reruns they also watched the first time around. In Iran and Iraq on this very night, the fighting stops long enough for frightened people to laugh again as you hide the frozen meat in the furnace. In Finland after a long hard day at the factory, husbands and father are just settling down to watch the American girl they love the most get half bombed on her first TV commercial. And in Lebanon, ravished Lebanon, worried parents of many fates share a common experience, with innocent war-torn children, who tune in to forget the debris long enough to feed their hungry souls with laughter as you parade down the Champs Elysee in an outfit that drove the Paris designers to double aperitifs. Across the world in Singapore, Japan, whole families gather for a 'Lucy break' as laughter erases their problems watching you rehearse your trip to the hospital for television's first birth. And in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Honduras, Guatemala, Peru, San Salvador, Venezuela, and other sunshine countries, laughter crosses friendly and unfriendly borders as you try to keep up with the chocolates on the assembly line. Yes, my dear friend, Lucy, you are the one they love most.”

The specific “I Love Lucy” episodes Davis is referring to (in order) are “The Freezer (ILL S1;E29); “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” (ILL S1;E30); “Lucy Gets a Paris Gown” (ILL S5;E20); “Lucy Goes to the Hospital” (ILL S2;E16); and “Job Switching” (ILL S2;E1).  Lucy later said that Davis wrote the above speech himself.

Monty Hall returns to tell Lucy that Variety Clubs International has added new facilities in children's hospitals dedicated to John Wayne (in Miami), Elizabeth Taylor (in New York City), Jimmy Stewart (in Minnesota), Ingrid Bergman (in Des Moines), Jack Lemmon (in Buffalo), Burt Reynolds (in Atlanta), Carol Burnett (in Los Angeles), and Frank Sinatra (in Seattle).  

Burt Reynolds recounts his first meeting Lucy, through an introduction by Lucie Arnaz. Lucie and Reynolds dated for a year and a half. Nelson Riddle and the Orchestra play the “I Love Lucy” theme by Eliot Daniel. Lucie and Desi Jr. then sing the song to their mother with special lyrics by Sammy Cahn. Ball struggles to hold back the tears. Lucie Arnaz is noticeably pregnant. She would give birth to her daughter, Katherine Luckinbill, on January 11, 1985.

To the strains of the title song from Mame, Lucy joins Monty Hall at the front of the room where he  informs her of the naming of a research library in her honor at the Barbara Davis Juvenile Diabetes Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Lucille Ball thanks everyone for the tribute. She asks Mike Frankovich of Variety Clubs to stand and take a bow.

Lucy: “To everyone who said such wonderful things about me tonight, I just wish you were all under oath.”

At the very end, the entire crowd sings “Happy Anniversary” (to the tune of “Happy Birthday”) to Lucy and Gary, who were married on November 19, 1961.

Oops! Over the entrance music, Lucille Ball can be heard to greet Dionne Warwick saying “Hi Diane.” Did she think Warwick was Diahann Carroll?  When Lucy sees Eva, she just repeats over and over “A Gabor!  A Gabor!  A Gabor!” perhaps unsure if it is Eva or Zsa Zsa. Bear in mind that Ball did not know the guest list ahead of time. While the announcer reads off the guests stars for the opening credits, Lucy can be heard to say “I hope I remember the names.”

When Gary Morton puts the Olympic medal around Lucy's neck, she says “Turn it around!” Lucy wanted the front of the medal facing the camera. She then jokes that she is “always directing.”  

This Date in Lucy History –  December 9

"Don Juan and the Starlets" (ILL S4;E18) filmed on December 9, 1955

"Lucy and the Military Academy" (TLS S2;E10) aired December 9, 1963

"Guess Who Owes Lucy $23.50" (HL S1;E11) aired December 9, 1968

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THE FIX (ordered to series)

Eight years ago, the jury found Oscar-award winning actor Sevvy Johnson innocent of a double murder. After losing the biggest case of her career and being shredded by the media, former prosecutor Maya Travis left Los Angeles for a quiet life in rural Oregon. But eight years after her devastating defeat, the murderer strikes again, forcing Maya to return to Los Angeles to confront him one more time. Will she play by the rules, or will she do whatever it takes to get him behind bars?

Cast (thus far)

Robin Tunney (The Mentalist) as Maya Travis. The leading prosecutor of the case against Sevvy Johnson, she was crushed  when the jury shockingly found the actor innocent. She left her profession and Los Angeles, retreating to a quieter life on a horse ranch with her partner. When, eight years later, news breaks that Johnson’s girlfriend has been brutally murdered, Maya makes the decision to return to LA to face her past, seek justice… and win redemption. (Mar 12)

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Ten Days in the Valley) as Steven “Sevvy” Johnson. Charismatic and charming, Sevvy is a famous, Oscar-winning actor who was accused of murdering his wife and another woman. During the course of the spectacular trial, Sevvy always asserted his innocence. Extremely wealthy, famous, well-loved by many, Sevvy is used to getting what he wants. Narcissistic, perhaps sociopathic, Sevvy loves to be in control. Now, with the murder of his young girlfriend, Amelia, he’s under suspicion again. (Mar 15)

Adam Rayner (Tyrant) as Andre who was Maya’s second chair during the Sevvy Johnson trial. There is an undeniable charge between Andre and Maya. When Maya left town after the trial, Andre remained on the job and got married. However, when Sevvy’s girlfriend is found murdered, Andre pays Maya a visit, and asks her to return. (Mar 12)

Scott Cohen (Necessary Roughness) as Ezra Wolf, Sevvy’s lawyer. (Mar 8)

Merrin Dungey (Alias) as Christine Jane “CJ” Bernstein, a DA Investigator who was one of Maya’s closest friends and confidants during the high-profile trial. (Feb 27)

Mouzam Makkar (Champion) as Loni Cho, a Deputy District Attorney and the lead attorney on Amelia’s murder. (Feb 26)

Breckin Meyer (Franklin & Bash) as Charlie Wiest, a spineless opportunist who doesn’t have enough power within the office to control its inner workings, despite his grave efforts. (Feb 27)

Marc Blucas (Underground) as Riv, Maya’s partner on the farm in Oregon. (Mar 9)

Alex Saxon (The Fosters) as Gabriel Johnson. (Mar 12)

Abraham Lim (The Catch) will recur as  Ares, a smart, slick, high-end media consultant who is brought in by Ezra to consult on the upcoming trial. (Aug 13)

He replaces Alysia Reiner, who was initially cast as the character Eres, after the role went in another direction creatively.

Chasten Harmon (Damnation) will recur as Star, Sevvy’s daughter. (Aug 21)

Vannessa Vasquez (East Los High) will recur as Dia. Details of her character are under wraps. (Aug 21)

KJ Smith (Dynasty) will recur as Charlie, Ezra’s executive assistant (Aug 29)

Robert Wisdom (The Alienist) will recur as Buck Neal, an investigator who works closely with Ezra. (Aug 30)

Molly Quinn (Castle) will recur as Lindsay, the murder victim’s sister. (Sep 24)

Taylor Kalupa (Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders) will recur as Jessica Meyer, the murder victim for whom Sevvy is under suspicion. (Sep 28)

Erik Palladino (NCIS: Los Angeles) will recur as Leo Foster, a deputy at the D.A.’s office. (Sep 28)

Skye P. Marshall (Black Lightning) will recur as Angela Ashley, an ambitious young lawyer who becomes involved in the case. (Sep 28)

Genre: Soapy Legal Thriller Drama

Created by: Marcia Clark, Elizabeth Craft & Sara Fain. Directed by: Larysa Kondracki.

Produced by: Marcia Clark, Elizabeth Craft, Sara Fain, David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman & Laurie Zaks.

Studios: ABC Studios & Mandeville Television.

Season Zero Pilot Preview (beware of spoilers)

Benched until midseason

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**B-MOVIE BONANZA: EVEN MORE NEW TITLE ANNOUNCEMENTS** If you’re in the mood for some wild and unusual retro exploitation films then we have a pair of double-features for you! NAKED VENGEANCE & VENDETTA • NAKED VENGEANCE (1985) Carla Harris (Deborah Tranelli, Dallas) leads a normal, happy life until a maniacal killer brutally murders her husband. She retreats to her parent's lakeside cottage. But there is no escape from harsh reality when local rowdies break into the home and ravage Carla, leaving her for dead. That was their first mistake, because Carla has survived their attack and is now bent on gruesome revenge! • VENDETTA (1986) Tough-as-nails stuntwoman Laurie Collins (Karen Chase, Private School) purposely commits a crime to land herself in the same prison as the murderous gang that killed her sister. Now on the inside, Laurie is finally able to settle the score! With the help of her cellmate, Laurie infiltrates the circle of terror – a ruthless mob made up of inmates and guards. What Laurie does to this mob is no accident ... it's justice! • Streets Nov 13th. Pre-order now directly from our site at https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/naked-vengeance-vendetta-double-feature?product_id=6884 and we’ll ship it out two weeks early! MUNCHIES / MUNCHIE • MUNCHIES (1987) Archeologist Simon Watterman (Harvey Korman) discovers the Munchies while on an expedition in Peru. But Simon's evil twin, food entrepreneur Cecil Watterman (also Korman), won't let him enjoy his achievement. The snack food tycoon tries to abduct the Munchies to destroy his brother’s career and take over his property. These junk food junkies prove to be too much to handle as they begin to menace the residents of a small town in any way they can. Move over ghoulies, ghosties and things that go bump in the night! The Munchies are here and they are bringing the fun with them! • MUNCHIE (1992) No friends. The new school sucks. And Mom (Loni Anderson) is in love with a sleazy lawyer (Andrew Stevens). Pretty bleak. That's how life looks to ten-year-old Gage (Jaime McEnnan) when suddenly, into his world pops the magical Munchie (Dom DeLuise). Munchie is the ever-hungry and hilarious myst