#FIRSTLOOK: NEW IMAGES FROM NETFLIX’S “DAREDEVIL” SEASON 2, “UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT” + “THE RANCH”

Although no release dates have yet been set for these Series, here’s a sneak peek at some new images from upcoming season two of DAREDEVIL and UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT  and also new series THE RANCH.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

From creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, this comedy series stars Ellie Kemper as Kimmy, who escapes a doomsday cult and decides to reclaim her life and start over in New York City. Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers, and a couple of way-past-due library books, Kimmy’s ready to take on a world she didn’t even think existed anymore. She quickly finds a new job (working for 30 Rock‘s Jane Krakowski), a new roommate (Tituss Burgess – 30 Rock), and a new beginning.

Daredevil

Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.

The Ranch

Executive produced by Don Reo (Two and Half Men, My Wife and Kids) and Jim Patterson (Two and a Half Men, Mike and Molly), the Netflix original comedy series reunites Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson, the stars of That 70s Show which delighted audiences around the world for eight years with its wacky, knowing take on 1970s teen-dom. Set on a Colorado ranch, the new series will see Kutcher returning home after a brief semi-pro football career to run the family business with his brother Masterson.

Stay tuned for updates!

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#INTERVIEW: DEBORAH ANN WOLL ON “MARVEL’S DAREDEVIL”

Deborah Ann Woll gained wide recognition on HBO‘s popular Series TRUE BLOOD as seductive Vampire Jessica Hamby, but her Fanbase is about to multiply exponentially.  Netflix has just released Marvel‘s Daredevil and the feedback from Franchise Fans and Critics alike have  overwhelmingly been positive, praising it for its unflinching grittiness, making many forget a certain 2003 Film Adaptation. Think more The Dark Knight than… Batman & Robin.

Woll was in Toronto recently to promote the new Series and although we always say  that the Talent are nice, she was another level of giving,  providing genuine, articulate answers and still delivering a bright energy despite it having been a long day and our being the last Outlet of the day.  As an example how grounded the New York-born Actress is, she opted to live at home with her Parents instead of on her own while filming Daredevil in her native City.

Woll admittedly isn’t a huge Comic Book Fanatic, although her Boyfriend EJ Scott, played a big part in helping her prepare for her role as Karen Page,  a  kind Woman with a mysterious past who wakes-up to find herself in a pool of blood, framed for murder.  This is where she requires the expertise of Lawyers Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Foggy Nelson (Eldon Henson), who enlist her help as a Secretary. We wonder what it is that drew her to the Role. She says, “Actors are Storytellers at heart. This initially was someone I feel I could stick my tentacles into.” .

She dishes on the  secretive casting process with a notoriously-protective Marvel Entertainment, stating  “We were given sides, not written for the audition process initially”.  “I had an idea but didn’t want to commit too much to it.  I then got called back for a real audition with actual sides, still not being really sure what it really was.”.  She explains,  “As a Woman coming into a Superhero Show, I spoke with the Producers to ensure that Karen will be taken care of in a respectful way.”.

Woll describes her greatest challenge getting into Karen‘s mindspace.  “‘Challenge’ is a good word for Actors. Karen is one big contradiction in that she is very sweet, but likes trouble, running from a mysterious past”, she says. “She’ll be running for a while and with what happens at the end of the first Season, she will have to keep running.”. “Even with People she trusts the most, she can’t tell them what’s true about her. Karen is hiding a ton.”.

On what makes a scene truly magical, she feels “Acting moments that are rich are ones where you play the opposite of something the same time you play something – when you can believe simultaneously that things will never get better and hope at the same time they will get better.”.

Although we don’t know much about the Series’ titular Star Charlie Cox, Woll does shed some light on her Co-Star. “Charlie is a ridiculously wonderful Human Being”, Woll admits. “You sign-on and hope the People you work with will be easy, talented and respectful.”. “From the first day I came in, we were Best Friends right away. He thinks deeply about the part and wants to do something that is great, not just to become a Star.”. She adds, “He already is a Star because he gives it his all.”.

The Actress recalls a recent visit to Australia where  Cox and she made a day of Coffee and the Art Gallery. She said to him, “If we are lucky enough to do this again,  anytime you want to talk about a scene or wanna try anything a little different, I am there.”.  “It is rare to find people that committed.”.

I ask Woll after her turn as Jessica on True Blood whether or not there is any carryover from that Character at all in this new Role.  “If there is any carryover, it is as an Actor what I am working on for myself”, she says. “I think when you take on a Role, you become defensive about them. With Jessica, I was forced to accept her failings. I did not want her to have any failings. I came to Karen wanting to lean into those things. I commit to her not being perfect. I wanted her to be outspoken, determined, pushy – almost to a fault”, explains Woll. “The thing that made her strongest is also her biggest difficulty. I continue work as an Actor and practice that with Karen.”.

Marvel’s DAREDEVIL streams now on Netflix Canada.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “MARVEL’S DAREDEVIL”

In exactly one month Marvel’s DAREDEVIL will have us under house arrest and before its release on NETFLIX comes this awesome new Trailer for the Series!

Synopsis:

It’s time to let the devil out. Marvel’s DAREDEVIL is here to clean up the streets of Hell’s Kitchen, New York. Lawyer by day, street-level hero by night, Matt Murdock is on a mission to make his city a better place against an underground terror within the city.

See the Trailer:

NETFLIX CANADA streams Marvel’s DAREDEVIL on Friday, April 10, 2015.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “DAREDEVIL”

“I’m just trying to make my city a better place.”.

Surely this is the DAREDEVIL Fans of the Franchise truly dreamed of! Netflix just unleashed the new Trailer for the new Series based on the Marvel Comic and it looks rather promising!

Official Synopsis:
Meet Matt Murdock. Blinded as a boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt fights injustice by day as a respected lawyer and by night as the masked vigilante Daredevil in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. He’ll do anything to make his city a better place, but at what price?

The Cast includes:

• Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil
• Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk
•  Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple
•  Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
•  Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson
•  Vondie Curtis Hall as Ben Ulrich
•  Scott Glenn as Stick
•  Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Marianna
•  Bob Gunton and Leland Owlsey
•  Toby Leonard Moore as Wesley

See the Trailer:

Netflix Canada stream all 13 episodes of DAREDEVIL on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM EST.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

#FIRSTLOOK: NETFLIX’S “MARCO POLO” RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON | ADDITIONAL SERIES PREMIERE DATES ANNOUNCED INCLUDING “DAREDEVIL”

It was only a matter of time before we got a confirmation. Fans across the Internet are loving Netflix‘s MARCO POLO and the leading Internet Streaming Service has just given the green light for a second season, comprised of 10 episodes. If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy it, yet you can now stream it. If you already are loving it, read our Chat with Star Olivia Cheng and Producer Patrick MacManus here!

 

Premiere streaming dates for some other upcoming Series have just been announced below:

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – Friday, March 6, 2015

From creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, this half-hour single-camera comedy series stars Ellie Kemper as Kimmy, who escapes a doomsday cult and decides to reclaim her life and start over in New York City. Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers, and a couple of way-past-due library books, Kimmy’s ready to take on a world she didn’t even think existed anymore. Wide-eyed but resilient, nothing is going to stand in her way. The 13-episode series, produced by Universal Television, also stars Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane and more. Fey and Carlock serve as executive producers, along with David Miner and Jeff Richmond.

Bloodline – Friday, March 20, 2015

When the eldest brother and black sheep of the Rayburn family returns home, he exposes the emotional demons that lie at the core of the family, threatening to tear them apart. With a stellar cast headlined by Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, Norbert Leo Butz, Jacinda Barrett, Jamie McShane, Enrique Murciano, Sissy Spacek, and Sam Shepard, the 13-episode series is from executive producers Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler (Damages), and produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Marvel’s Daredevil – Friday, April 10, 2015

Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. Produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, with executive producers Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus), Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Drew Goddard (Cabin In The Woods), the series also stars Rosario Dawson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson.

Official Artwork here:

Grace and Frankie – Friday, May 8, 2015

In this irreverent and touching series, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star as Grace and Frankie, a pair of frenemies whose lives are turned upside down – and permanently intertwined – when their husbands leave them for each other. Together, they must face starting over in their 70s in a 21st century world. The series also stars Martin Sheen, Sam Waterston, Brooklyn Decker, Ethan Embry, June Diane Raphael and Baron Vaughn. Created by Marta Kauffman (Friends) and Howard J. Morris (Home Improvement), the 13-episode series is produced by Skydance Productions and executive producers Kauffman, Morris, Fonda, Tomlin, Paula Weinstein, David Ellison, David Goldberg and Marcy Ross.

Kids and Family Originals

Netflix continues to expand options for families and kids, working with some of the best creative minds in the space to bring high quality, global animation and live-action series to kids of all ages. In the coming weeks, Netflix will launch new titles including DreamWorks Animation‘s The Adventures of Puss in Boots (premieres in North America, Latin America, UK/Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, and France Jan. 16), Ever After High: Spring Unsprung (premieres globally Feb. 6) and the second season of the hit series Mako Mermaids (premieres in North America, Latin America, UK/Ireland, the Nordics and Benelux on Feb 13).

Happy streaming!

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