A "Blacklist" Spinoff?

It seems that NBC has been hitting the success button with spinoff shows, take example the Chicago series (Fire, PD, Med and soon to be Justice). Now the Peacock network is looking into The Blacklist for another show.

TVLine is reporting that NBC "is developing a spinoff of The Blacklist," that will have Famke Janssen (How to Get Away with Murder) as the lead role.

The backdoor pilot episode is set to air May 12th as Janssen will play Susan "Scottie" Halsted, who'll be introduced into the show a week earlier, May 5th.

There's a rumor that Blacklist regular Ryan Eggold would have a major role in the project, that gives Tom and Scottie's relationship just like Liz and Red's relationship dynamic.

TVLine says that a source "stresses that there is currently no series commitment for the spinoff "and "a decision will likely be made in May."  

In addition to the spinoff news, TVLine has learned that Edi Gathegi, who plays Mr Solomon in the series, has closed a deal to co-star in the spinoff.

As a viewer and a fan of The Blacklist, this does seem interesting but also a bit scary to see a spinoff come from this show. How different would it be from the original series is something tough to get off.

Nothing is set in stone or in contract so let's just see where these two episodes will go.

You can catch The Blacklist as the show returns Thursday, April 7th at 9/8c with a wedding that can't be missed.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Kimmy-fy Your World - Netflix [HD]

Kimmy Schmidt is back and Kimmer than ever!!! April 15th the world will be a Kimmer place once again as Season two kicks off.

Check this teaser:


Season 2 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt premieres on Netflix April 15th.

Son of Krypton vs The Dark Knight: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

This was literally the one movie I was dying to see. The one film that was circled on my calendar coming four days later after my birthday. And after seeing it yesterday, I was not disappointed at all.

I truly enjoyed this movie a lot. From Ben Affleck's performance as Bruce Wayne/Batman which outstanding. Affleck really showed the true dark side of the Dark Knight. The fight scenes, the car chases and yes even that not to long not to short of a fight between him and Superman was amazing.

My brother, Alex, thought that scene when Superman was getting his strength back and Batman punches him until he sees his hand a bit smashed, backing away with his hand up saying wait was hilarious. I have to agree with that too.

Cavill's performance as Superman was good. He's character is trying to make what he is to the world and the world is in separate sides after the events in Man of Steel. The chemistry between Cavill and Amy Adams, as Lois Land, can't be beat. Near the end I was shedding some tears myself and I wasn't the only one in the theatre to do so.

Jesse Eisenberg was great, crazy and insane but great. This Lex Luther seems to be younger than Superman and Batman and tries to play with the big boys and does it quiet well. There were some scenes that had me seating back and looking at my brother with a look that he's getting crazy dangerous. Hell, the scenes with Holly Hunter was great. I didn't think it was going to be that good but hell there was some sexually tension between one another and that scene when she sees a jar of "grandma's sweet peach tea" seating I think we all knew that Lex is that bad.

Of course, I don't believe in what some of the critics are saying of this film. Yeah, I do agree with some others that the story was a bit long. I don't care I always asked for a longer movie in this genre. Yeah the fight between Superman and Batman was a bit short to our expectations, so it fit just fine with me.

Gal Gadot's performance was great. Even though we knew who she is and all, she played Dana perfectly long with Affleck. And her introduction as Wonder Woman was outstanding. Hell, the score was mind blowing.

And I can't forget Jeremy Irons performance as Alfred was amazing. He was the most active Alfred in all of the Batman films. Not only given Affleck's character advice but being sarcastic and hilarious. Probably my favorite Alfred along with Michael Gough.

Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice was a very good film. It was better than Man of Steel and Batman Begins to say the least. It's a Zack Snyder film and if you remember Man of Steel, he does stretch the film out a bit. I literally can't wait to see the blu-ray edition when it's release to see more of what they didn't show.

Loved that scene when all three heroes lineup together against Doomsday. I think I wasn't the only one that was full of excitement and shedding some tears a bit too. And seeing the rest of the soon to be Justice League was amazing. Those were enough clips to see them from The Flash, Aquaman and Cybrog.

The ending of the film was remarkable as it felt like The Dark Knight Returns but only for Superman.

I loved it. I'm dying to see it again. I can't wait to see the rest of the DC Universe films.

Overall, I give it a 9/10.

Batman V. Superman Dawn of Justice is in theaters now.

A Pulsing New Medical Drama: Heartbeat "Pilot"

It's the year of the medical dramas this television season. With Code Black on CBS and NBC, not only has Chicago Med, but I  now have a new medical series, Heartbeat.  This new series has a pulse that shows a lot of heart and character.

Based loosely on the life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, Melissa George plays Dr. Alex Panttiere, the top female heart surgeon in the country. She cares for her patients and will do anything to get what they need to live. It's a heart transplant.

With one case of a young patient needing a heart, Alex gets word that a patient has died, and the family will sign the donor papers. But when Alex's boss, Millicent Patel (Shelley Conn), tells her that the board decided to give the heart to another person, that makes Alex upset and searches for a patient who is near death.

But when her patient's boyfriend decides to give his heart in the worst way, he shoots himself with a gun, but it offers Alex the heart that her patient needs to get. But when Patel tells her that the board has to decide the outcome of where or not to take the guy's organs. But when Alex's patient goes into cardiac arrest, she doesn't wait and performs a surgery that will affect not only the patient's heart but also her boyfriend's heart, and it has only been done by four other doctors. And after performing it, Alex becomes the fifth doctor.

But even though she knows what's best for her patients, she has some trouble with her relationships. She's a mother of two with a musician who's gay, but they are still close. She's dating Dr. Pierce Harrison (Dave Annable), but when word has it that her mentor, Dr. Jessie Shane (Don Hany), is working at St. Matthews, old flames return to her.

Heartbeat has an excellent ensemble cast. George is remarkable and challenging. Conn, Annable, Hany, and Hughley, as the psychiatrist, are also excellent. I can't believe Jamie Kennedy is in this series, and he brings enough creepy humor to like him just a bit.

Overall, I give this episode a 7.5/10.

You can catch Heartbeat at its regular time on Wednesday nights at 8/7c on NBC.

Stitchers Season 2 "Suit Up" Promo (HD)

Last summer's new hit series Stitchers is back! And for this season, just shut up and relax your mind as things look to go out of this world?

What adventures and mysteries will they solve this season?



The season premiere of Stitchers airs Tuesday, March 22nd at 10/9c on Freeform

Heartbeat: A New Medical Drama

A new medical drama comes to NBC this week with a preview Tuesday, March 22 at 9/8c and the premiere Wednesday, March 23rd at 8/7c.

Heartbeat is loosely based on the life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato. This unique character driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere (Melissa George, "The Slap), an out-spoken renowned heart transplant surgeon and one of few women in her field.

Stubborn and fearless, Alex operates on her own terms. She revels in a racy personal life that's a full-time job in itself, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty and dutiful interns. She pushes the boundaries of medical science and to impressive new heights.

Along with George, the cast includes Dave Annable, Don Hany, Shelley Conn, D.L. Hughley, Jamie Kennedy, Maya Erskine, JLouis Mills and Joshua Leonard.

Jill Gordon severs as the writer and executive producer. Amy Brennenman, Brad Silberling and director Robbie Duncan McNeill serves as executive producers. While Susan Carlson, Eric Carlson, Kelly Meyer and Dr. Kathy Magliato serves as co-executive producers.
   
Here's the trailer:


Heartbeat will air a preview episode Tuesday, March 22 at 9/8c after The Voice and premiere on it's regular night the following night Wednesday, March 23rd at 8/7c on NBC.

Another Star joins Chicago Justice and More One Chicago news.

On Saturday, while the Paleyfest honored Dick Wolf, it was announced that a Rocky alum will be joining the cast in the next installment of the Chicago spinoff.

Carl Weathers, played the iconic Apollo Creed and also co-stared in the hit USA Network series Colony, will play State's Attorney Mark Jefferies, in the backdoor pilot during episode 21 of Chicago PD.

Weathers is the latest addition to the cast along side Philip Winschester (The Player), Joelle Carter (Justified) and Nazneen Contractor (Heroes Reborn).

Weathers has also been credited on Arrested Development and In The Heat of the Night.

Also in other Chicago news, the future for Dawsey seems to row bumpy with a new altercation.

As Casey's political race moves on, when trouble comes Lauren Stamile (Burn Notice and Complications) enters the picture as a political consultant.

Jesse Spencer tell TVLine that, They're denying it. It's not fully conscious, but there is an attraction there."

And not to mention,if you were looking forward to the Lindsay-Halstead road trip episode, think again as it has been axed.

It was the story was set as Episode 15 had a change of pace as the two detectives take a raod trip to Wisconsin for a case. On their way there, they share some one on one time as they shed some backstory about each other.

The episode was suppose to come after Lindsay's confrontation with Yates. But the tone wasn't quite there.

Sophie Bush tells TVLine that " It didn't feel appropriate to have that happen on the heels of it. Our show is very often dealing with sensitive material, especially where we are at the end of the third season. It didn't work energetically or in a linear way to do a show that felt a little bit like a departure and had so much comedy in it."

But that being said, you can still expect some more Linstead moments. They are trying to remind the audience that they are in a relationship. And that they are trying to give more of what the fans and audience wants to see of the hot TV couple.

Chicago Fire and Chicago Med returns Tuesdya, March 29th
Chicago PD returns Wednesday, March 23rd at 10/9c all on NBC.