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Agatha All Along is one of the biggest shows of the fall. In terms of hype and excitement, it feels like one of the biggest of Marvel's Disney+ shows since the streaming service launched in 2019.

After fans watched all nine episodes of Agatha All Along, there's going to be a long wait until Agatha All Along season 2 (or whatever iteration that continues this story) hits Disney+. That's the bad news. The good news is two-fold. It sure sounds like Agatha All Along season 2 is going to happen. Disney and Marvel haven't officially confirmed the series will be back, but showrunner Jac Schaeffer sure made it sound like more Agatha is on the way after that incredible season 1 ending and finale, via Marvel.

And, on top of that, we have a lot of good and witchy shows like Agatha All Along while we wait for season 2.

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The television vulture has caught up to The Villains of Valley View. According to Deadline, Disney Channel has cancelled the live-action comedy series after two seasons on the cable network.

Isabella Pappas, Malachi Barton, Reed Horstmann, Kayden Muller-Janssen, James Patrick Stuart, and Lucy Davis star in the series, which follows a family of supervillains who have gone into hiding and live as a suburban family. Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore created the series.

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“The Villains of Valley View” has been canceled after two seasons at Disney Channel, according to series co-creator and executive producer Chris Peterson.

“All good things must come to an end… and after two incredible seasons such is the case with ‘The Villains of Valley View,'” Peterson wrote in a statement posted on X Wednesday night. “We’re beyond grateful to our amazing cast, writing staff and crew. We also want to thank all the loyal fans. You made us part of your family and you’ll forever be part of ours.”

Peterson continued, “While it was never our intention to end the series on a cliffhanger, we hope that Amy, Hartley and the Maddens will live on in your hearts (and on Disney+) forever.”

The multi-cam comedy show, which hails from Disney Branded Television, follows a family of supervillains forced to hide their powers and adopt “normalcy” in suburbia.

Disney Channel has officially canceled The Villains of Valley View ten months after the live-action comedy’s second season ended its run on the network. Chris Peterson, who co-created and executive produced the series with Bryan Moore, shared the news on X.

“While it was never our intention to end the series on a cliffhanger, we hope that Amy, Hartley and the Maddens will live on in your hearts (and on Disney+) forever,” Peterson wrote in his message to fans. (You can read it in full below.)

Disney Branded Television has been overhauling Disney Channel’s lineup of live-action sitcoms. Over the past year, a number of series came to an end, including Bunk’d, Raven’s Home and Secrets Of Sulphur Springs. The Villains of Valley View was the last remaining ongoing live-action comedy, with the first one under the new programming direction, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, set to debut later this month.

The Villains of Valley View have been powered down.

“All good things must come to an end… and after two incredible seasons, such is the case with The Villains of Valley View,” Chris Peterson, co-crearor of the Disney Channel series, shared on X Wednesday night.

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Last month, the Edgar Wright comedy Shaun of the Dead returned to theaters to celebrate 20 bloody years. The festivities continue with an all-new 4K release. Blu-ray.com has released a load of details that come with the brand-new limited edition physical copies. The film that made Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright international sensations is due to hit retailers on December 3. A standard 4K Blu-ray edition will also be available to own.

This zombie-meets-romantic comedy follows 30-something slacker, Shaun, and his friend, Ed, as their lives take a disastrous turn when a zombie breakout happens around the world and they work to keep their friends and family safe. Shaun of the Dead 20th Anniversary Edition includes a new 4K remaster in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, plus a new bonus piece with director Edgar Wright, and all-new collectible SteelBook packaging.

Special Features and Technical Specs include:

New 4K Remaster...

Horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead opened in US theaters on this day in 2004, and Universal is celebrating 20 bloody years with a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital release.

The zom-com will be available on December 3 in both SteelBook and standard packaging. You’ll also be able to own the brand new 4K remaster on Digital on the same day.

Director Edgar Wright oversaw the new 4K remaster with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Sound. Johnny Dombrowski designed the limited edition SteelBook artwork.

Special Features include:

Shaun of the Dead: 20 Bloody Years! (new) Director Edgar Wright joins actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to reflect on the funniest zombie movie ever made Audio Commentaries

Audio commentary with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright Audio commentary with Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Kate Ashfield and Lucy Davis Audio commentary with Bill Nighy and Penelope Wilton Audio commentary with the zombies Deleted Scenes

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Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office has been remade once again, this time in Australia. Here’s the trailer.

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s original version of The Office launched on the BBC in 2001. It introduced the world to boss from hell David Brent (Gervais) as he attempted to look good in front of the cameras documenting his workplace, paper merchants Wernham Hogg, alongside staff including Tim (Martin Freeman) Gareth (Mackenzie Crook) and Dawn (Lucy Davis).

All while trying to stay onside with bullying best mate Chris Finch (Ralph Ineson) and, in the second series, his new boss from the Swindon branch, Neil (Patrick Baladi).

Gervais and Merchant took cringe comedy to the extreme, with Brent becoming a byword for social awkwardness and inappropriate behaviour.

Since then, there have been 13 international versions, with Greg Daniels’ American version starring Steve Carrell being far and away the most successful,...

This September, Peacock is bringing you a ton of entertainment with the highly anticipated crime drama series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist starring Kevin Hart and all of the seasons of Fox’s comedy series Martin. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Peacock in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Get Out (September 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%

Get Out is a psychological horror thriller film written and directed by Jordan Peele. The 2017 film revolves around Chris, an African-American man as he decides to visit his white girlfriend’s parents during a weekend getaway but when he gets there he finds himself in several strange situations but the real horror hasn’t even begun yet. Get Out stars Daniel Kaluuya...

"The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation." An all-timer classic! Focus Features has unveiled a brand new official trailer for the 20th anniversary re-release of the zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead written and directed by Edgar Wright. This was a huge indie hit back in 2004 - it opened in April in the UK, then in September in the US, earning an impressive $13.5 million at the US box office that fall. It also launched Wright's filmmaking career, and the rest is history. "It's a screamingly hilarious zomedy that will have you dying with laughter." Shaun is a salesman whose life has no direction. However, his uneventful life takes a sudden turn when he has to singlehandedly deal with an entire horde of zombies. Starring Simon Pegg as Shaun, Nick Frost as Ed, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Bill Nighy, Dylan Moran, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Serafinowicz, & Rafe Spall.

Focus Features announced today the return of Edgar Wright’s cult classic horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead to theaters across the US in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary. Beginning August 29th at 7 p.m., Shaun of the Dead will be re-released exclusively at Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres screens for a limited engagement.

The beloved zombie movie will be fully remastered with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the first time ever, promising audiences the chance to experience Shaun of the Dead like never before. Dolby Cinema allows you to see the subtle details and ultra vivid colors of Dolby Vision and hear the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos. Dolby Cinema is specially designed to elevate every type of movie experience, and Shaun of the Dead is no exception.

“Twenty years ago, the worldwide release of ‘Shaun of the Dead’ changed my life forever. Its reception since then has continued to be incredible,...

Even though American English comes from across the pond, many discrepancies have risen between the two languages over the years, whether it's the meaning of certain words in different contexts or the pronunciation of words like "herbs" and "aluminum." There are also more amusing cases when words like "fanny" have a much different meaning in the United Kingdom. So when a movie is being imported into the United States from the UK, that can occasionally create some challenges with a film's dialogue, especially if a particular line is intended to be a punchline and the words in question have different meaning in the U.S. That's exactly why Edgar Wright's quintessential horror comedy "Shaun of the Dead" (which is still influencing movies today) had to change just one line for American audiences. 

In "Shaun of the Dead," the titular slacker played by Simon Pegg finds himself in the middle...

Hollywood actors often have their careers reduced to one major role. Having said that, isn’t it compelling how an iconic character like Batman can bring an actor everlasting fame, but also conceal the breadth of their versatility? Val Kilmer, known widely for donning the dark mask of the Caped Crusader, embodies this paradox with remarkable grace.

Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.

Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures

Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.

Here’s another one of my pre-Ronford Film Festival chats. This time with Lisa Soper, the director of the Lucy Davis starring short movie Have a Good Day.

In the bustling home of horror writer Jodi Sloan (Lucy Davis), she battles creative block by exploring gripping ideas, only to discard them in absurd ways. On one particularly uninspired day, Ben, (Eric Johnson) her overly optimistic mailman interrupts her solitary routine delivering not only her mail but also a cup of tea, eerily tailored to her tastes. Despite Jodi’s discomfort, she engages in awkward yet polite conversation, mirroring the contrived nature of her writing.

Showrunner Greg Daniels’ sequel to hit sitcom The Office has been commissioned for a series at Peacock. Domhnall Gleeson will lead the ensemble cast.

There have been repeated talks of a revival of the American version of The Office revival in the years since it concluded. Given the success of the show, it seemed to be a question not of if, but when. We now have the answer.

Greg Daniels, who developed the American remake and served as showrunner for the majority of its nine seasons, has co-created a sequel series with Michael Konan.

Described as being “set in the same universe” as The Office, the description, via Deadline, reads as follows:

The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.

Domhnall Gleeson and...

Originally published in Empire in October 2021

It lasts roughly a minute and consists of only a handful of shots (and none of Edgar Wright’s trademark visual wizardry), yet the moment in Shaun Of The Dead when Simon Pegg’s hapless hero and his group of survivors round the corner and bump into another group is possibly the film’s most ambitious gag. Mainly because the other gang is played by a who’s who (then and now) of British comedy: Martin Freeman, Reece Shearsmith, Tamsin Greig, Spaced mainstay Julia Deakin, Matt Lucas and, at the vanguard, Pegg’s Spaced co-creator, Jessica Hynes. A finer cavalcade of cameos, you’ll never see.

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Edgar Wright [co-writer/director]: We used to call it ‘Shaun Of The Dead Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’. You’re watching one story and the idea is, “What if they bumped into another film?”

Simon Pegg [co-writer/Shaun]: We just thought...

‘Fantastic Four’ is set to be the next big movie in the MCU. Just a few days ago, the release date and cast were announced. Pedro Pascal will play Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby will be Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach will portray The Thing, and Joseph Quinn will take on the role of the Human Torch. Filming is scheduled to start this summer. Due to a change in the release date, ‘Thunderbolts’ will now come out earlier than expected, on May 2, 2025. Despite the main cast being confirmed, there’s still no news about who the villain might be. While most of the main roles are filled, there are still smaller parts to cast. Rumors suggest that Marvel Studios is looking for a comedian to play the role of H.E.R.B.I.E.

H.E.R.B.I.E. (Highly Engineered Robot Built for Interdimensional Exploration) was created by Dr.

‘Fantastic Four’ is currently the hottest upcoming MCU movie only a few days ago release date and cast were announced, confirming what we’ve known for quite a while. Pedro Pascal will be MCU’s new Reed Richards, with Vanessa Kirby taking on the role of Sue Storm. The Thing and the Human Torch will be played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn respectively.

Filming is expected to begin this summer, and due to the release date being switched, ‘Thunderbolts’ lost its July 2025 spot being moved to release earlier than expected on May 2, 2025. Despite the main cast being confirmed, there was not a speck of news regarding the movie’s possible villain.

And while most of the main cast has been revealed there are plenty of smaller roles that are yet to be filled and recently according to rumors Marvel Studios expressed the desire for a comedia to play a role of H.

Get ready for a festive dose of mischief and merriment in Season 2 Episode 19 of “The Villains of Valley View” titled “A Very Villain Christmas.” The Madden family is all set to celebrate their first Christmas in Valley View, and viewers can expect a delightful blend of humor and heartwarming moments.

As Amy and Jake embark on a quest to secure their most coveted Christmas gift, the episode unfolds with laughter and unexpected twists. Amid the chaos and villainous schemes, the Madden family discovers the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the spirit of joy, love, and togetherness.

Tune in on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on Disney for a holiday-themed episode that promises festive cheer, family bonding, and a touch of villainous fun in “The Villains of Valley View.”

Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Friday 1 December 2023 on Disney

The Villains of Valley View A Very Villain Christmas Cast – Season 2 Episode 19 Main...

Nothing gold can stay, and to make room for everything new at Hulu in November, we have to say goodbye to dozens of the series and movies on the platform. The streamer will make room for its upcoming Christmas library by losing some of its horror-themed titles throughout the month, including “Stephen King's It,” most of its “Saw” franchise, and “Shaun Of The Dead.” Other major titles leaving the platform include Emma Stone’s breakthrough comedy “Easy A,” the Nora Ephron classic “Sleeping in Seattle,” and more.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what to catch this month on Hulu before they’re gone!

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Before “The Notebook,” “A Walk to Remember” was the go-to Nicholas Sparks coming-of-age schmaltz. Mandy Moore makes her film starring debut...

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Disney Channel will air Season 2, Episode 18 of “The Villains of Valley View” titled “The Return.” In this episode, teenage supervillain Havoc takes a brave step by challenging the leader of the League of Villains. This decision sets off a chain of events, leading to Havoc’s family having to change their identities and move to a quiet Texas suburb.

“The Villains of Valley View” is an animated series that explores the lives of villains and their families. It combines action, humor, and family dynamics to tell its story.

In this particular episode, viewers will follow the adventures of Havoc’s family as they adapt to a new life in a sleepy Texas neighborhood, trying to keep their secret identities hidden.

For those who enjoy animated shows with a twist of humor and action, “The Villains of Valley View” is worth watching. Tune in to...

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on Disney, “The Villains of Valley View” Season 2, Episode 17, titled “A Tale of Two Havocs,” will be broadcast. In this episode, Havoc and Flashform head to Centropolis to confront an imposter who is trying to steal Havoc’s identity. Meanwhile, Eva and Vic engage in manipulation as they navigate Hartley’s charity auction.

“The Villains of Valley View” is a show that follows the adventures of various characters as they deal with everyday challenges, both big and small. In this particular episode, the focus is on Havoc and Flashform as they confront an imposter, and Eva and Vic as they navigate the complexities of a charity auction. Expect a mix of action and intrigue in this episode, as the characters work through their unique challenges.

Viewers can anticipate an engaging story that unfolds in the world of Valley View, where the characters grapple with their dilemmas.

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Disney will air Season 2, Episode 16 of “The Villains of Valley View” titled “Bad Influence.” In this episode, viewers will witness a pivotal moment as the superhero Starling faces overwhelming pressure, leading her to contemplate quitting her superhero duties. The burden of being a hero becomes too much to bear, and Starling grapples with a difficult decision.

However, Amy, one of Starling’s allies, tries to offer helpful advice in this challenging time. Unfortunately, her well-intentioned advice takes an unexpected turn, creating more complications for Starling.

This episode explores the theme of coping with stress and the consequences of well-meaning actions. “The Villains of Valley View” is a family-friendly show that delves into the lives and challenges faced by superheroes, providing viewers with valuable life lessons along the way.

Tune in to Disney on October 15, 2023, at 8:00 Pm to follow the latest developments in the...

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Disney Channel is set to air the next episode of “The Villains of Valley View” titled “Guitar Hero.” In this episode, Jake, one of the main characters, reveals his secret talent – playing the guitar. However, Amy, another character, is hesitant to let him join her band. This revelation adds an interesting twist to the storyline as the characters navigate their musical ambitions and friendships.

Meanwhile, Eva, Vic, and Colby find themselves in a comical predicament as they attempt to babysit an infant and pet-sit Robert’s police dog simultaneously. This dual task leads to some humorous situations and challenges that promise to entertain viewers of all ages.

“The Villains of Valley View” is known for its lighthearted and funny episodes, and “Guitar Hero” is expected to deliver more of the same. Tune in to Disney Channel to follow the adventures of these quirky characters...

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October is when streaming services like dropping obscure horror films and thrillers to get into the Halloween spirit. For instance, Eva Green is always scary-good, so her role as a fashion designer...

On Friday, September 29, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on Disney, fans of “The Villains of Valley View” can catch Season 2, Episode 14 titled “The Haunted Jukebox.” In this episode, Amy and Hartley find themselves in a mysterious and spooky situation.

When they encounter a haunted jukebox, something extraordinary happens. It transports them to an alternate dimension within Valley View, a place known as Monster Town. Now, Amy and Hartley must navigate this eerie world and figure out how to get back home before they become trapped there forever.

“The Villains of Valley View” is an adventurous and imaginative series that takes viewers on thrilling journeys with its young protagonists. This episode promises to be an intriguing blend of mystery, fantasy, and problem-solving as Amy and Hartley face the challenge of returning to their own dimension.

Join them on this suspenseful quest as they encounter strange creatures and navigate the enigmatic Monster Town. It...

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Disney will air Season 2, Episode 13 of “The Villains of Valley View” titled “The Promposal.” This episode continues the story of Havoc, a teenage supervillain.

In “The Promposal,” Havoc, the young supervillain, takes a bold step by challenging the head of the League of Villains. This action leads to consequences that force her family members to change their identities and relocate to a quiet Texas suburb.

“The Villains of Valley View” is a series that follows the adventures and challenges faced by Havoc and her family as they navigate life as supervillains. This episode explores themes of identity, change, and family bonds.

Viewers can expect to see how Havoc and her family adjust to their new lives in a sleepy Texas suburb and how they continue to grapple with their supervillain identities.

Tune in to Disney at 8:00 Pm on Sunday to watch “The Promposal,...

On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Disney will broadcast Season 2, Episode 12 of “The Villains of Valley View” titled “Hidden Hero.” In this episode, Jake discovers that he can use his special ability to help people without revealing his identity. He embarks on a mission to become a secret hero, making the world a better place in his own way.

Meanwhile, there’s a spicy challenge on the horizon as Vic challenges Celia to a pepper-eating contest. It’s a test of taste buds and endurance that promises some fiery moments.

“The Villains of Valley View” continues to captivate viewers with its exciting and entertaining storyline. This episode showcases Jake’s newfound desire to do good in a covert manner and the humorous competition between Vic and Celia.

So, mark your calendars for Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, and get ready for another thrilling episode of “The Villains of Valley View” on Disney.

“The Villains of Valley View” is a new comedy TV series created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore, starring Isabella Pappas, Malachi Barton, Reed Horstmann, Kayden Muller-Janssen, James Patrick Stuart and Lucy Davis, now airing on Disney Channel:

“…’Vic’ is a mad scientist who is married to the electrical supervillain ‘Eva’. They have three children named ‘Amy’, ‘Jake’ and ‘Colby’, as well as being part of a villain group called the ‘League of Villains’ that was led by the evil ‘Onyx’ operating out of the city of ‘Centropolis’.

“When Onyx passes ‘Surge’ over for a promotion to ‘Chief Commander’, which he gives to ‘Slither’, Amy tries to get Onyx to reconsider to no avail which followed with Onyx insulting her family. Amy attacks Onyx in retaliation and her family goes on the run…”

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This post contains spoilers for the "Ted Lasso" season 3 finale.

Seemingly knowing its place alongside some of the most popular comedy shows the zeitgeist has ever seen, the "Ted Lasso" season finale made sure to reference another one. If you're a fan of "The Office" — the original or the American remake — you probably spotted some of these connections.

Let's start with the final nod to both a classic rom-com trope and to another great sitcom finale: Ted and Rebecca's goodbye at the airport. It's similar to the one Jenna Fischer's Pam has with Steve Carrell's Michael Scott in the series finale of the U.S. version of "The Office." Rebecca surprises Ted there much like Pam does to Michael, but this time the audience is privy to their conversation in a way they were not with Pam and Michael. Just before seeing Pam, Michael took his microphone off for the last time.

Disney Channel’s resident villains are welcoming some scary new neighbors this summer.

The second season of The Villains of Valley View will kick off with a full-hour premiere on Thursday, June 15 (8/7c), leading into the debut of the new series Pretty Freekin Scary (9/8c), TVLine has learned exclusively.

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[This story contains spoilers for “Signs,” the fifth episode of Ted Lasso’s third season.]

During a press day for Ted Lasso’s third season, The Hollywood Reporter asked co-creator, executive producer and actor Brendan Hunt about whether Richmond’s honeymoon period with superstar Zava (Maximilian Osinski) would wear off.

Hunt’s answer: “I mean, you’ve seen the show before. You know how it goes.”

In “Signs,” the show’s fifth episode of season three, it went. Or rather, he went: After firing up the team before a match with powerhouse Manchester City — by basically repeating the same idea Jamie (Phil Dunster) offered up moments before — Zava no-shows for the match. (“Maybe he’s dead,” Ted muses on the sideline. “He fucking better be,” Roy growls.) He later explains to his social media followers — ahem, “believers” — that he’s retiring to focus solely on his family and his avocado farm.

“Signs” is a particularly apt (on the nose?...

Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen will complete the cast of the upcoming Broadway production of Anthony McCarten’s The Collaboration starring the previously announced Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope.

The play, a hit in London, depicts the artistic collaboration of painters Andy Warhol (Bettany) and Jean-Michel Basquiat (Pope), will make its American premiere in a Manhattan Theatre Club production beginning previews on Tuesday, November 29 ahead of a Tuesday, December 20 opening at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Rodriguez will play Basquiat’s girlfriend “Maya” and Jensen will portray “Bruno Bischofberger,” the art dealer and gallery owner who brings Warhol and Basquiat together. Kwame Kwei-Armah directs.

The casting announcement was made today by Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) and the Young Vic Theatre, Kwame Kwei-Armah (Artistic Director) and Lucy Davies (Executive Director) by special arrangement with Eleanor Lloyd Productions,...

The bad guys are winning.  The Villains of Valley View TV show has been renewed for a second season on Disney Channel and Disney+.

A live-action comedy series, The Villains of Valley View was created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore. It stars Isabella Pappas, Malachi Barton, Reed Horstmann, Kayden Muller-Janssen, James Patrick Stuart, and Lucy Davis. The story follows a family of super villains who must go on the run and into hiding. They end up settling in Valley View, Texas, living under the alias of a family by the name of Madden. The family tries to keep from being discovered by both the League of Villains and the authorities.

The series launched in June, and 10 episodes have aired so far. The first season is expected to resume on October 7th.

The Madden family of The Villains of Valley View will continue to go into hiding in suburbia as Disney Branded Television has confirmed a second season pickup for the Disney Channel comedy.

“It isn’t hard to see why audiences have fallen in love with the villainous Madden family,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said in a statement. “Despite a penchant for utilizing their superpowers in everyday life, Amy and family ultimately care about and support one another. Even though life can be messy, ridiculous, and sometimes frightening, the Maddens demonstrate the (super)power of family and togetherness.”

The Villains of Valley View centers around teenage supervillain Havoc (Isabella Pappas) who stands up to the head of the League of Villains. She and her family are forced to change their identities and relocate to a sleepy Texas suburb. With the help of her effervescent new neighbor Hartley (Kayden Muller-Janssen...

“The Villains of Valley View” has been renewed for Season 2 at the Disney Channel, Variety has learned exclusively.

The multi-cam comedy show, which hails from Disney Branded Television, follows a family of supervillains forced to hide their powers and adopt “normalcy” in suburbia. Season 2 will begin production this fall in Los Angeles. New episodes from Season 1 will resume airing on Oct. 7

“It isn’t hard to see why audiences have fallen in love with the villainous Madden family,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “Despite a penchant for utilizing their superpowers in everyday life, Amy and family ultimately care about and support one another. Even though life can be messy, ridiculous, and sometimes frightening, the Maddens demonstrate the (super)power of family and togetherness.”

When teenage supervillain Havoc (Isabella Pappas) stands up to the head of the League of Villains, her family is forced to change their identities...

The Collaboration, Anthony McCarten’s hit London play about artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, will make its American premiere on Broadway this winter, with Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope as the two painters.

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will begin previews at Mtc’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Tuesday, November 29, with an opening night set for Tuesday, December 20. Kwame Kwei-Armah directs.

The production will be the second Broadway production of Mtc’s 2022-2023 season, following the fall premiere of Martyna Majok’s Cost of Living.

The Collaboration, which made its world premiere in a critically acclaimed production by London’s Young Vic Theatre in January, is set in the summer of 1984, when longtime superstar Warhol and wunderkind Basquiat agreed to work together on what would become one of the most famous exhibitions in the modern art history. As the official synopsis puts it, “But can these two creative giants co-exist,...

It’s National Superhero Day, and in honor of it, Disney has set premiere dates for two of its upcoming shows about superheroes and supervillains. The Villains of Valley View and Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion will premiere on Friday, Jun 3, on Disney Channel and be available to stream shortly after on Disney+, TV Insider has learned exclusively. Both will air back-to-back episodes. Starting at 8/7c is The Villains of Valley View, in which a teenage supervillain, Havoc (Isabella Pappas), and her family must relocate to a sleepy Texas suburb with new identities after she stands up to the head of the League of Villains. Now incognito as Amy, Havoc gets help from her effervescent new neighbor Hartley (Kayden Muller-Janssen) as she hides her superpowers and quells her villainous nature while she and the rest of the family try to be normal. The series also stars Lucy Davis as Eva/Surge,...

At over 400 pages, Clark Collis' You’ve Got Red on You: How Shaun of the Dead Was Brought to Life is a must-have for any fan of Edgar Wright's beloved horror comedy. If you haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, a new softcover edition is on its way from 1984 Publishing with new art from HagCult!

"Entertainment Weekly senior writer Clark Collis’ You’ve Got Red on You: How Shaun of the Dead Was Brought to Life, an anecdote-packed, 424-page look at the making of the 2004 horror-comedy, is receiving a softcover edition this September featuring all-new hand-drawn artwork by HagCult.

Collis interviewed dozens of Shaun of the Dead cast and crew members for the project, including director Edgar Wright, producer Nira Park, actors Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Bill Nighy, Lucy Davis, and Coldplay singer Chris Martin, as well as many of the extras who played zombies in the film.

Disney Branded Television has given a series order to Meet the Mayhems, an original live-action comedy series from Lab Rats co-creators Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore. Production is underway in Los Angeles on the series about a family of raucous supervillains who recently ran afoul of the League of Villains and now must somehow beat a path to normalcy in a small Texas town. The series is scheduled to premiere in summer 2022 on Disney Channel and Disney+ platforms worldwide.

Meet the Mayhems was created by Peterson and Moore, who also executive produce and serve as showrunners.

At the center of the story is teenage Havoc, who stands up against the leader of all villains, forcing her entire family to change their identities and relocate to a Texas suburb where she now goes by the name Amy. With the help of her effervescent new neighbor Hartley, she must somehow hide her...

The 32nd Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) concluded on Sunday night after 11 days of film screenings, panel discussions, and talent development programmes that celebrated the continuity of film and storytelling in Singapore and beyond. With over 100 film titles from more than 40 countries that were screened across 7 theatres, including a special live music showcase for the Singapore Panorama feature film

“Scene UnSeen“, completed by the late Abdul Nizam and Friends, this was one of the largest line-ups Sgiff has put up in recent years.

This year also saw an increase in the number of sold-out screenings — totalling 40 — among them was this year’s opening film, Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash by Indonesian film director Edwin. A co-production between Indonesia, Singapore and Germany, this was one of six local co-productions this year, aptly demonstrating the spirit of community and collaboration within the film industry, even in a divisive world.

“It...

Following last year’s hybrid edition, Sgiff returned fully to the cinemas this year, hosting 77 onsite screenings.

Panah Panahi’s Hit The Road was named best film at the 30th Silver Screen Awards in Singapore, while Ps Vinothraj took best director for Pebbles and Tolepbergen Baissakalov received the best performance award for Fire. The Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) announced the winners on Facebook on Sunday (December 5).

The jury - Peggy Chiao, Angeli Bayani, Kim Young-woo and Chalida Uabumrungjit - said the Iranian film “masterfully weaves raw poetic imagination with humour, melancholy and humanism”, and lauded Indian director Vinothraj for...

Iranian first film “Hit The Road,” directed by Panah Panahi, was named the winner of the Silver Screen Award for best film. The prizes were announced on the final Sunday of the Singapore International Film Festival.

“We continue to be inspired by filmmakers in the region and beyond as they continue to persevere and bring though-provoking stories to life under these tough circumstances. Sgiff is proud to celebrate their achievements,” said Sgiff executive director Emily J. Hoe.

Audience choice award winner “Some Women” by and about transsexual woman Quen Wong, will be re-screened on Sunday night to mark the finale of the 32nd edition of the festival.

Silver Screen Awards 2021: Winners

Best Film

“Hit The Road” dir. Panah Panahi (Iran)

Best Director

P.S. Vinothraj for “Pebbles” (India)

Best Performance

Tolepbergen Baissakalov in “Fire” (Kazakhstan).

Southeast Asian Short Film Competition

Best Southeast Asian Short Film

The Men Who Wait dir.

Hello, everyone! Today’s installment of Daily Dead’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide is all about the books—from fiction to non-fiction to graphic novels and comics, as well as reading material perfect for all the little monsters out there. There have been a lot of excellent book releases throughout 2021, and here’s a look at more than 50 different titles that would be a perfect gift for the genre fan in your life (or maybe you’re doing a little shopping for yourself—that’s totally cool), regardless of their age.

Full disclosure: I recently had my latest book published in October and have included it in this list. I just thought it was important to mention that so it didn’t look like I was trying to be completely self-serving with this edition of Daily Dead’s Gift Guide.

Happy Shopping!

Non-fiction:

Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of...

Sabrina Spellman is headed to Riverdale.

After years of teases from the creative forces behind the franchise, we have confirmation that Kiernan Shipka will be suiting back up as the character on Riverdale Season 6.

Riverdale writer Evan Kyle first broke the news during a Q&a on The Dipp after Wednesday's season finale, but showrunner Roberto Aguirre Sacasa confirmed the development to EW.

"We've been talking about having Sabrina visit Riverdale since season 1, so it's thrilling that this is finally happening, as part of our 'Rivervale' special event," Aguirre-Sacasa said to the outlet.

"It's also perfect that she shows up to help Cheryl Blossom during her hour of greatest need. Everyone on set lost their minds — I think fans will, too. It's really fun and special."

The character will stop by on Riverdale Season 6 Episode 4, which is called "The Witching Hour(s)" according to the outlet.

The episode in question...

Exclusive: Aloft Strategic Communications has hired Rebecca Taylor as a partner. The boutique firm was founded by veteran publicist Michael Donkis in April.

Taylor was most recently VP, Talent at Jonesworks, and before that, a VP at Rogers & Cowan Pmk, working with Robert Downey Jr., Patty Jenkins and Christopher McQuarrie, among others. The move is a reunion of sorts for Taylor and Donkis, as both worked closely together at Prime, a boutique firm run by Donkis and Joy Fehily, which was absorbed by Pmk-bnc in 2016.

“Rebecca is one of the smartest, hardest working, ethical and caring publicists I’ve worked alongside,” Donkis tells Deadline. “She has a sterling reputation and is a perfect fit for Aloft. While I’ve enjoyed calling her ‘friend’ for some time, I’m very excited to now call her ‘partner’ as well.”

Taylor’s impressive client roster of showrunners, filmmakers, talent and authors includes Jac Schaeffer,...

This October, 1984 Publishing will release You’ve Got Red on You: How Shaun of the Dead Was Brought to Life, a massive 424-page book that details the making of the one of the best horror comedies of all time! This definitive look into the origins, production, and impact of Shaun of the Dead comes from Clark Collis, who interviewed Edgar Wright, Nira Park, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and others, including Quentin Tarantino and Greg Nicotero.

We have more details and pre-order links in the official press release below, plus a look at the killer cover art from Mayra Fersner!

New York, NY — Entertainment Weekly senior writer Clark Collis’ first book is You’ve Got Red on You: How Shaun of the Dead Was Brought to Life, an anecdote-packed, 424-page look at the making of the 2004 horror-comedy.

Collis interviewed dozens of Shaun of the Dead cast and crew members for the project,...

Exclusive: Disney Channel has greenlighted half-hour live-action comedy pilot Amy from Amarillo (working title). After a wide search, young actress Isabella Pappas (Finding Alice) has landed the title role. She is joined by Lucy Davis, coming off her role as Hilda Spellman in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Also cast in the pilot are General Hospital veteran James Patrick Stuart, Bones alumna Patricia Belcher, Kayden Muller-Janssen, Malachi Barton and Reed Horstmann (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia).

Written and executive produced by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore, the project follows a family of super-villains who must go on into hiding in Amarillo, Texas when they fall afoul of the League of Villains and are about to be liquidated.

Davis plays Amy’s mom, Eva aka Spark, a feisty supervillain who shoots electrical current out of her hands. Production on pilot to start next month.

Pappas, who plays Charlotte in ITV’s Finding Alice,...

Netflix has apologized following backlash at a tweet shared by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's official Twitter account.

The tweet – which has since been deleted – included behind-the-scenes images of the Sabrina cast covered in fake blood.

The caption on the post read: "Sunday bloody Sunday."

Bloody Sunday refers to the Bogside Massacre of 1972, in which 14 people were shot and killed by British soldiers during a protest in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Followers quickly hit out at the Twitter account because of the way the post was worded, prompting Netflix to swiftly delete the offending post.

“I think at least someone behind this account should perhaps look at the replies and maybe Google ‘Bloody Sunday’,” another added.

“Please take a minute to read your caption, then put it into google. Then apologise to your Irish fans and anyone who was affected by the atrocities,” wrote another user in the comments section.

“Apologise for joking about bloody sunday,...

The official Twitter page for Netflix’s supernatural teen drama Chilling Adventures of Sabrina came under fire this past weekend after posting what many judged to be a wholly insensitive tweet. On Sunday, January 10th, the Caos social media account shared a batch of behind-the-scenes pics of the show’s stars – namely, Kiernan Shipka (Sabrina Spellman), Jaz Sinclair (Roz Walker), Gavin Leatherwood (Nick Scratch), Miranda Otto (Zelda) and Lucy Davis (Hilda) – splattered with fake blood. The caption read: “Sunday bloody Sunday.”

That might seem innocent at first glance, but the tweet soon incurred backlash from users who felt the pun was in poor taste. You see, it was likely referencing classic U2 song “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” which was written about the atrocious Bloody Sunday massacre that took place in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1972, at the height of the civil unrest in the country during that period. Understandably, many didn’t...