Vince Gilligan’s “Pluribus” Premieres This Week (Apple TV+)

November 5, 2025

Two-time Emmy nominee Rhea Sheehorn stars in Pluribus. Photo courtesy/copyright of Apple TV+.

Apple TV is thrilled to share a sneak peek clip from the series premiere of Pluribus, the highly anticipated drama hailing from writer and director Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad and co-creator of Better Call Saul. Starring Rhea Seehorn, who earned two Emmy nominations for her performance on “Better Call Saul,” the nine-episode drama series will make its global debut on Apple TV with its first two episodes on Friday, November 7th, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through December 26th. Check out the clip below!

Already picked up for a second season, Pluribus is a genre-bending original in which the most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness. In addition to Seehorn, the series stars Karolina Wydra (Sneaky Pete) and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (The Hijacking of Flight 601), and guest stars Miriam Shor (American Fiction) and Samba Schutte (Our Flag Means Death). 

Pluribus is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning Gilligan alongside WGA Award winner Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, Allyce Ozarski, and Jeff Frost. Jenn Carroll and Trina Siopy serve as co-executive producers. 

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New Untitled “Spaceballs” Feature Film Currently In Production – Slated For 2027 Release (Amazon/MGM Studios)

September 25, 2025

“Spaceballs The Table Read” – clockwise from the top – Director Josh Greenbaum, Bill Pullman, Keke Palmer, Daphne Zuniga, George Wyner, Jeb Brody (Producer), Taylor Stuewe (Associate Producer), Austin Lee (Associate Producer), Benji Samit (Writer), Dan Hernandez (Writer), Adam Merims (Line Producer/EP), Anthony Carrigan, Lewis Pullman, Josh Gad, and Rick Moranis. Photo courtesy/copyright of Amazon/MGM Studios.

Today, Amazon MGM Studios announced that Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters; Little Shop of Horrors; Honey, I Shrunk the Kids franchise), Josh Gad (Frozen; Beauty and the Beast; The Wedding Ringer), Keke Palmer (Nope; One of Them Days), Lewis Pullman (The Testament of Ann Lee; Thunderbolts), Anthony Carrigan (Barry; Superman), George Wyner (A Serious Man; A Million Little Things), Daphne Zuniga (Melrose Place; One Tree Hill), and Bill Pullman (Independence Day; Lost Highway; The Sinner) are set to star in the (as yet untitled) studio’s new Spaceballs film, alongside previously announced star, Mel Brooks.

Moranis, Zuniga, Bill Pullman, Brooks, and Wyner will reprise their iconic roles in the long-awaited sequel to the 1987 MGM sci-fi parody that warped its way into cult comedy history, while Gad, Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Carrigan will take on brand-new characters whose identities are being kept tightly under wraps. Production is now underway on the follow-up, which will hyperspace into theaters in 2027.

Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) is directing from a script by writing duo Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez (Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy; TMNT: Mutant Mayhem), and Josh Gad. Plot details are being kept under lock, key, and an industrial-strength Schwartz shield. Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Jeb Brody are producing the film, alongside Mel Brooks, Josh Gad, Josh Greenbaum, and Kevin Salter. Adam Merims, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez will executive produce.

Gerard Butler & Morena Baccarin Star In “Greenland 2: Migration” – Coming In January 2026

September 25, 2025

In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the earth, Greenland 2: Migration follows the Garrity family (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis) as they’re forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to traverse a shattered world in search of a new home.

Coming to theatres January 9th, 2026, Greenland 2: Migration was written by Chris Sparling (based on characters created by Sparling) and Mitchell LaFortune, and directed by Ric Roman Waugh. The feature film stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Sophie Thompson, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, and William Abadie.

Greenland 2: Mirgation is produced by Basil Iwanyk, p.g.a., Erica Lee, p.g.a., Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, p.g.a., Sebastien Raybaud, John Zois, p.g.a., Brendon Boyea, p.g.a., and Ric Roman Waugh. Distribution and production partners – Lionsgate and STXfilms present, Anton presents, a Thunder Road Films / Anton / G-Base / CineMachine production.

“Spartacus: House of Ashur” Coming In December (STARZ)

September 25, 2025

(L-R): Graham McTavish (Korris) and Nick E. Tarabay (Ashur) in Spartacus: House of Ashur. Photo courtesy/copyright of STARZ.

STARZ announced the premiere date for the history-bending “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” the next chapter in the legendary world of “Spartacus.” The boldly outrageous gladiator drama will premiere with back-to-back episodes and be available to stream weekly on Fridays beginning December 5, only on the STARZ app, and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. A newly released gallery of images accompanied the announcement, delivering a thrilling new look at the series, capturing the intensity, passion and fierce rivalries at the heart of the story. The imagery spotlights Nick E. Tarabay (Spartacus, The Expanse), who reprises his role as Ashur, Graham McTavish (The Witcher, House of the Dragon) as Korris, Tenika Davis (Jupiter’s LegacyCabinet of Curiosities)“ as Achillia, and Jordi Webber (Choose Love, Prosper)as Tarchon, along with an extended cast of gladiators, nobility, villains, champions and backstabbers all eager to get ahead in the cutthroat world of Ancient Rome. 

Spartacus: House of Ashur is a thrilling, erotic, history-bending, roller-coaster experience that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal hit. What if Ashur had lived, and the Romans rewarded his treachery with the gladiator school where he once bled? Welcome to the House of Ashur. No longer a slave, Ashur has clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus that once owned him. But ruling a band of merciless gladiators is child’s play compared to surviving the savage world of Roman politics — a cutthroat game in which betrayal isn’t a sin, it’s currency. He flips tradition on its head by unleashing Achillia, a fierce and powerful gladiatrix eager to prove herself worthy in a man’s world. Together, they ignite a new kind of spectacle that shocks, disrupts and offends the elite with every drop of blood.

In addition to Tarabay, McTavish, Davis and Webber, cast featured in the new gallery images includes Jamaica Vaughan (Home and Away, 800 Words) as Hilara, Ivana Baquero (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shannara Chronicles) as Messia, Claudia Black (The Nevers, Ahsoka) as Cossutia, India Shaw-Smith (The Pines Still WhisperSupernatural) as Viridia, Jackson Gallagher as Caesar, Jaime Slater as Cornelia, and Leigh Gill (Joker, Game of Thrones) as Satyrus. 

The original series, Spartacus, and all subsequent chapters are available on the STARZ app. Catch up now on STARZ ahead of the premiere of Spartacus: House of AshurSpartacus: Blood and Sand debuted on STARZ in 2010 and was followed by the prequel series chapter Spartacus: Gods of the Arena in 2011, and two additional chapters, Spartacus: Vengeance in 2012 and “Spartacus: War of the Damned” in 2013. 

Spartacus creator, writer and executive producer Steven S. DeKnight (Daredevil) serves as showrunner and executive producer on Spartacus: House of Ashur. Rick Jacobson (Ash vs. Evil DeadThe Royal Treatment) and Aaron Helbing (The Flash, Mortal Kombat: Legacy) also serve as executive producers. “Spartacus: House of Ashur” is produced by Lionsgate Television for STARZ. 

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“Guts & Glory” Premieres In October (Shudder)

September 16, 2025

Shudder’s new unscripted, horror-based competition show Guts & Glory, from award-winning special effects artist and executive producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead, Creepshow) is shifting to Shudder’s biggest month of the year and will now debut with a two-episode premiere on Tuesda,u October 14 on Shudder and AMC+ (U.S. and Canada). The new series will also be a part of the streamer’s epic Season of Screamsprogramming event which features a supersized lineup of new film releases, series, specials and live watch parties on Shudder TV. New episodes of Guts & Glory will roll out weekly on Tuesdays through the season’s two-episode finale, airing Tuesday, November 4.   

Guts & Glory flips the script on the traditional competition show – thrusting players into an immersive horror experience full of unexpected, genre-themed challenges. The new series, which features an integrated sponsorship by Hyundai, blends the intensity of a horror film with the pressure of a reality show survival game, confronting the contestants’ fears, skill and intellect in various scenarios. Players must survive the night or be eliminated in ways they never saw coming.

Guts & Gloryis an AMC Studios production. Executive producers include series showrunner Nicotero and Brian Witten from Monster Agency Productions, Chris Wagner from White Label, and Andrew Molina from Salaryman. Jeffrey F. January serves as co-executive producer.    

Shudder’s Season of Screams programming event rounds out the streamer’s 10th anniversary with the best in horror and will spotlight popular franchise films from REC to 28 Weeks Later to The Blair Witch Project, bring back an all-new Ghoul Log, as well as Shudder’s popular Halloween Hotline with movie recommendations from Shudder’s Head of Programming Samuel Zimmerman. 

 

“From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina” Premieres This Month (STARZ)

September 12, 2025

STARZ has announced that it will be the exclusive home to the action thriller From the World of John Wick: Ballerinastreaming on the STARZ app beginning September 25. On linear, the film will debut at 9:00 PM ET. The film kicks off a powerhouse lineup of premium, adrenaline-fueled originals on STARZ, with Power Book IV: Force returning November 7 and Spartacus: House of Ashur, the next evolution of the iconic action franchise, debuting this winter.

From the world of John Wick comes Ballerina, a gripping new chapter in the global phenomenon that revolutionized modern action cinema. Ana de Armas (No Time to DieBlonde) stars as a fierce young assassin trained in the deadly traditions of the Ruska Roma, determined to hunt down those who destroyed her family. Fueled by grief and armed with relentless skill, her journey for vengeance ignites a high-stakes battle for survival.

Directed by Len Wiseman (UnderworldLive Free or Die Hard), Ballerina expands the acclaimed John Wick universe with a fresh perspective while staying true to the franchise’s signature, high-octane style. As Ana de Armas’ character, Eve Macarro, pursues her enemies, she must navigate the unforgiving rules of the underworld, where every ally has a price and every move carries deadly consequences.

The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Anjelica Huston (The Addams FamilyThe Grifters) reprising her role as The Director; Gabriel Byrne (The Usual SuspectsMiller’s Crossing); Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of GraceFrom); and Norman Reedus (The Walking DeadThe Boondock Saints). Franchise icons also return, with Ian McShane (DeadwoodAmerican Gods) as Winston, Lance Reddick (The WireFringe) as Charon in one of his final performances, and Keanu Reeves (John WickThe Matrix) making a special appearance as John Wick himself.

“Gen V” World Premiere Photos (Prime Video)

September 12, 2025

(L-R) Sean Patrick Thomas, Derek Luh, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, Asa Germann, Ethan Slater, and Hamish Linklater attend “Gen V” Season Two Premiere and After-Party at Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on September 10, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. Photo credit: JC Olivera for Getty.

(L:R) Nathan Mitchell, Laz Alonso, Erin Moriarty, Derek Luh, Lizze Broadway, Sean Patrick Thomas, Maddie Phillips, Ethan Slater, Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, Hamish Linklater, and Asa Germann attend “Gen V” Season Two Premiere and After-Party at Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on September 10, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. Photo credit: JC Olivera for Getty.

In the second season of Gen V, the acclaimed spinoff series set in the Emmy Award-winning world of The Boys, school is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander’s iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus. The gang learns of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realize. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it.

Gen V executive producer Erik Kripke. Photo credit: JC Olivera for Getty.
(L-R): The Boys’ Laz Alonso and Erin Moriarity. Photo credit: JC Olivera for Getty.

Season two of Gen V stars Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau, Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer, Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap, London Thor as Jordan Li, Derek Luh as Jordan Li, Asa Germann as Sam Riordan, Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity and Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher.

(L:R) Ethan Slater, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Maddie Phillips, and Jaz Sinclair attend “Gen V” Season Two Premiere and After-Party at Catch LA on September 10, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. Photo credit: JC Olivera for Getty.
(L-R) Maddie Phillips, Asa Germann, and Lizze Broadway attend “Gen V” Season Two Premiere and After-Party at Catch LA on September 10, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. Photo credit: JC Olivera for Getty.

Michele Fazekas serves as showrunner and executive producer. Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Michaela Starr, Ori Marmur, Thomas Schnauz, Steve Boyum, and Brant Engelstein also serve as executive producers. Loreli Alanís, Gabriel Garcia, and Jessica Chou are co-executive producers. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film.

Interview WIth Warehouse 13’s Saul Rubinek

August 9, 2011

Check out the link below for my brand-new interview with Warehouse 13’s Saul Rubinek @ The Morton Report:

http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/television/the-nielsen-report-interview-with-warehouse-13s-saul-rubinek/

Misfit Of Science – Interview With Warehouse 13’s Allison Scagliotti

July 9, 2011

Check out the link below for my brand-new on-set interview with Warehouse 13’s Allison Scagliotti:

http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/television/misfit-of-science-interview-with-warehouse-13s-allison-scagliotti/

The Cape’s James Frain

February 17, 2011

Check out the link below for my brand-new interview with The Cape’s James Frain (Peter Fleming/Chess):

http://scifiandtvtalk.typepad.com/scifiandtvtalk/2011/02/the-capes-james-frain-double-trouble.html