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The Walking Dead / Season 8
The gang is about to embark on their eighth season and it seems the zombies have become the least of their worries. With an impending war with the Saviors, visions of armored survivors and Bay-worthy explosions fill this five-minute super trailer, set to one of Rick's signature pep talks. We're all going to have to wait until the October 22nd premiere to find out the true meaning of that cryptic ending.
The Beauty of Game of Thrones
Despite its reputation for violence and ever more creative ways to kill beloved characters, Game of Thrones has serene moments of beauty — and not all of them are soaked with blood. The Solomon Society put together a tasteful supercut of some of the most breathtaking shots in the series.
Game of Thrones: Evoking Emotion
It's the show of a thousand storylines, but it's never a tangled mess — and it never fails to shock and awe. HBO's Game of Thrones is one of the most successful TV shows in history, with plots and scenes that rival anything from Hollywood, visually or emotionally. Lessons from the Screenplay looks at how Game of Thrones has kept audiences waiting breathlessly for six seasons.
The Tick
Pour a bowl of Drama Flakes and get your "Spooooooon!" ready — Amazon's series The Tick arrives August 25, 2017. The superhero with no origin story — at least that he can remember — needs some brains to go along with his brawn, and accountant Arthur is the man for the job. Maybe.
Ozark
Making yourself disappear in today's world isn't easy. It's even harder when you're trying to make your entire family vanish with you. Marty Byrde is trying to quit his job and ditch his employer — except that his job is laundering money for a massive drug cartel. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, Ozark comes to Netflix in July 2017.
Curb Your Enthusiasm / Season 9
What's Larry David been up to in the six years since the eighth season of Curb Your Enthusiasm? Nothing. Lots of nothing. Since Larry has such a clear schedule, it seemed like a good idea to make a ninth season. Curb Your Enthusiasm returns to HBO October 1, 2017.
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Dollar Shave Club
Grooming products matter to guys much more than most are willing to admit. That's why a grooming brand like Dollar Shave Club is so important. They offer everything you need in the bathroom, highlighted by their amazing razors and high-quality Shave Butter. Both are part of the first-month Starter Kit, which includes a full sleeve of four stainless-steel razor cartridges, a weighty handle, and a 3 oz. tube of Shave Butter. There's no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and the kit is delivered directly to your door, eliminating that trip to the store you were trying to avoid anyway.
Presented by Dollar Shave Club.
Indochino Suits
Built with top quality components and thoughtful construction, you can't go wrong with a made to measure gray or blue suit from Indochino's Premium Collection. All their suit jackets are half canvassed, with fully fused fronts, for greater versatility and excellent shape for your body. Each jacket also features fully canvassed lapels, bullhorn buttons, lightweight shoulder pads and high-quality collar felts. Just choose your fabric, customize your suit, and submit your measurements. The result is an investment-quality suit that's far more attainable than bespoke options and fits better than off-the-rack options. You can wear them year round, and you get the most bang for your buck as each suit is under $400.
Presented by Indochino.
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The Deuce
Taking queues from Ewan McGregor and Tom Hardy, James Franco plays twin brothers with mob ties for a new HBO series. From the creators of The Wire, The Deuce goes back to Times Square in the 70s when drugs, HIV, and porn was on the rise. Also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, the series is set to premiere on September 10, 2017.
Lunchtime is Coming
Hold the door — lunchtime is coming. Kristian Nairn can't get a break, what with holding off hordes of hungry zombies. The actor somewhat reprises his role as Hodor, barely holding back a throng of hungry lunch-goers in this ad by KFC's UK and Ireland division.
Rick and Morty Season 3
Dark days are ahead for super adventure science duo Rick and Morty. Monsters, aliens, terrifying worlds, post-apocalyptic deserts, and pickles await. Season three of Rick and Morty premieres July 30, 2017 on Adult Swim.
The Game of Thrones Composer
Game of Thrones has one of — if not the — most iconic theme song in televisions history. Ramin Djawadi is the man behind the song, as well as all of the music for the show. In this behind the scenes featurette, Djawadi shares how he composes each scene to set the tone for the entire series.
Automata
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Penny Arcade's webcomic Automata is getting its own live-action series. In the sci-fi-noir, robots have been banned, and the ones that are left are strictly regulated. Robot detective Carl Swagee and his human partner Sam Regal. Five episodes are available to Kickstarter backers, with no word on a release to the broader public.
Inhumans
Just when you thought you'd seen everything Marvel had to offer, the universe spews out another race of superhumans. Based on the comic book, the series follows Black Bolt and the Inhuman Royal Family after they escape the city of Attilan and travel to Hawaii to save the world. Following a September 1st IMAX premiere, the full series will begin on September 29, 2017 on ABC.
Everything Wrong With Apple's Planet of the Apps
Like a Shark Tank for apps, Apple's first original TV show allows developers the chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of celebrity entrepreneurs. Coming from one of the world's most noted tech companies, you'd think it would a pretty good show — except everyone hates it. From the terrible advice to the questionable selection of judges, here's everything wrong with Planet of the Apps.
Star Wars Forces of Destiny
There's a story behind every story. Star Wars Forces of Destiny explores the stories that helped to shape the futures of characters like Rey, Jyn Erso, and Princess Leia. Star Wars Forces of Destiny comes to Disney's YouTube channel July 3rd, 2017.
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Game of Thrones Ultimate Trailer
If you've missed any of the Game of Thrones trailers leading up to the seventh season, here's your chance to get caught all the way up. Sebastien Hughes took all the high points and put them together in one supercut that will tide you over until Game of Thrones is back on the air.
Silicon Valley Title Sequence Explained
Don't blink. There are a lot of references in the title opening for HBO's Silicon Valley. From the obvious tech company logos to the tiny, extremely subtle references, unless you pause it repeatedly, you'd never know they were there. Shots Fired did it for you, breaking down each one with a great explanation.
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
In 2015 we saw the revival of the Camp Firewood gang in the Wet Hot American Summer prequel. Now Netflix is bringing back the campers for a ten-year reunion. The eight-episode series will see the return of originals Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, and Michael Ian Black — no Bradley Copper — to live up to their promise of a 9:30 meeting. Make it your beeswax to catch the premiere August 4, 2017.
Game of Thrones / Season 7
From every point of the compass, forces march on King's Landing. The great war is beginning, as the Queen of Dragons comes to Westeros and the undead army of the White Walkers threaten the North. The anticipated seventh season of Game of Thrones is almost here — with winter and everything else coming for the Iron Throne. Season seven premieres July 16, 2017 on HBO.
Breaking Saul Trivia with Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould
You'd think the writers and creators of a TV show would ace a round of trivia about their show. You'd be wrong. Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, creators of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul get grilled by New York Magazine about their work — and get pretty stumped by a few of the questions.
Ice Cube Schools Bill Maher
Bill Maher is no stranger to crossing the line, but last week on Real Time he stepped way too far even for him. During a segment with Republican Senator Ben Sasse, the controversial host used the n-word, leaving many people — including Ice Cube — very angry. Coincidentally, the former NWA rapper was scheduled to promote the re-release of his album Death Certificate , but instead took the time to confront Maher for his racial slur.
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The Mist
The morning after a massive thunderstorm, a thick, unnatural mist settles over the town of Bridgton, Maine. Hidden within the mist are creatures, unlike anything ever seen on Earth. Cut off from the outside world, the townsfolk struggle to keep from breaking down, making themselves an enemy as lethal as the things in the mist outside. Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Mist premieres on Spike TV June 22, 2017.
Marilyn Monroe and Twin Peaks
David Lynch and Robert Frost's story of murder in a small town had a very unlikely origin — the death actress Marilyn Monroe. Originally conceived as an investigation into Marilyn's death and possible murder, Lynch was unable to nail down his theory, and so the show went nowhere. But Marilyn was reborn in the character of Laura Palmer, the murder victim that is the center of the Twin Peaks story.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
It was one of the most imaginative worlds ever created, and one of Jim Henson's biggest achievements — 1982's The Dark Crystal. There have been sequel rumors on and off since the release of the first movie, but now we finally have a look at a finished product. Using some of the original molds and puppets, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is shot with completely practical effects and puppets — no uncanny CGI. Coming to Netflix, the series is currently in production.
GLOW
In 1980s Los Angeles, a struggling actress is desperate for a role — that preferably doesn't involve being the stereotypical meek woman. A fateful call sends to to an audition for GLOW — the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. GLOW is the fictional origin story of the women's wrestling league that has run in various forms since 1986. Starring Allison Brie, GLOW premieres June 23, 2017 on Netflix.
The Return of Roseanne
Struggling to just get by, the Conners were the antithesis of TV families like those portrayed in Dallas, Family Ties, and Growing Pains. From 1989 to 1997, every week Americans looked a family that was strangely like their own, with everyday problems that hit close to home. ABC is reviving Roseanne with the original cast, coming to TV in 2018.
Will & Grace
It's not a reboot — it's a revival. NBC has 12 new episodes of one of TV's best not-couple couples, Will Truman and Grace Adler. After last fall's voter registration PSA, Will and Grace return to NBC Studios where Will convinces Grace to sign on for another run on the set of their old apartment.
Mindhorn
When reality and television collide, a former TV detective finds himself in a surreal predicament. A murder promises to tell everything he knows but refuses to speak to anyone other than the star of a tacky 80s TV show. The actor who played him decides to take the gig, which turns out to be the best role of his career. From the creator of Mighty Boosh, Mindhorn premieres May 5, 2017 on Netflix.
The Daily Show Reunion
Family. It's the center of life — the kicking, screaming, depressing and utterly dysfunctional center of life. One of the strongest families on the small screen was host John Stewart and his Daily Show correspondents, going out into the world and producing the hard-hitting stories we came to love. Those days are over, and those correspondents have gone on to successful careers of their own. Stephen Colbert brought the Daily Show cast back together on The Late Show for reminiscing and catching up with what everyone's been up to.
