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Rick and Morty Spinoff President Curtis Renewed for Season 2

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The latest spinoff from “Rick and Morty” hasn’t even aired, yet it’s already coming back. “President Curtis” scored a Season 2 renewal Friday and production has already started on the Adult Swim original.

The news was shared at San Diego Comic Con during a panel for the series, which will premiere Sunday. “President Curtis” was co-created and is executive produced by “Rick and Morty” co-creator Dan Harmon and longtime executive producer James Siciliano. Keith David, who voices President Curtis, was part of the panel as was Stephanie Beatriz (Banks), Jim Rash (Special Agent O’Doyle), Harmon and Siciliano.

David’s President Curtis has been a recurring character on “Rick and Morty” since Season 2. On multiple occasions, he’s served as a foe to Rick, engaging in elaborate fights with the alcoholic scientist about important matters like whether or not the president will take a selfie with Morty. But the two have also joined forces during several adventures, like when they stopped a fallen lightsaber from destroying the center of the Earth.

“President Curtis” follows the day-to-day adventures of a sitting U.S. president as he tries to protect the country from cryptid threats, unexpected allies and bizarre sci-fi missions. Basically, every Earthbound threat that Rick can’t be bothered with goes to Curtis in a show that’s like a “Rick and Morty” version of “The X-Files.” In addition to Harmon and Siciliano, Danielle Uhlarik, Monica Mitchell and Steve Levy also serve as executive producers.

“President Curtis quickly proved himself worthy of another term!” said Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim. “With Keith David’s inimitably endearing performance and the creativity of Dan, James and the entire show team, this series and this President are what the people need more of — even if they don’t know it yet.”

“President Curtis” premieres on Adult Swim Sunday at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will stream on HBO Max the following day.

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‘Lanterns’ New Trailer at Comic-Con Teases Sinestro

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Another Lanterns trailer dropped today during the series Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con and while we know the actin of the series take place in a Nebraska small town with recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and mentor legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) dealing with a small murder, we see the action head to space in the massive galaxy that we know.

Also showing up here in the trailer is Sinestro. In the show, Jordan is training Stewart to be the ultimate intergalactic cop.

Two clips were also shown during the panel, showing how grounded and riveting this series is over the lampoon sensibility of the Marin Campbell directed, Ryan Reynolds starring big screen take.

In the first clip, we Jordan picking up a very obedient Stewart. Jordan asks him if he’s used the ring.

“I haven’t worked the ring yet, I thought the point was the Guardians choose me.” Jordan flips Stewart the ring while driving. “I’ll be at a taco stand down the road, meet me there.” Jordan jumps out of the car while it’s in motion, which flings off a cliff. Stewart grabs the ring activating it, before the car crashes in the canyon below. Moments later, Hal is taking photos gleefully with fans at the taco stand as Stewart arrives, ticked off.

In the second clip, Hal is in the police station, grilling a suspect who he believes is an alien. He’s able to detect that he’s one given his stock answers about President Barack Obama and the fact that he doesn’t know what school Harry Potter went to. The alien has a ticking bomb that he’ll set off in his head if he’s not released. Hal, unafraid slams him up against the window. The bomb is set. Hal throws the alien to other side of the room, before activating his ring to create a protective bubble as the alien human ignites.

Cast also includes Kelly MacDonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Sherman Augustus, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jason Ritter, Nathan Fillion, Chris Coy, and Paul Ben-Victor.

Series is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The Lanterns pilot is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who are co-creators for the series. Mundy serves as showrunner. The first two episodes are directed by James Hawes, with Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel and Alik Sakharov also tapped to direct. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, James Gunn, Peter Safran, King, Ron Schmidt, and Hawes.

Lanterns was shot at the Warner lot, but all over the California state including Barstow and the Santa Clarita area.

Lanterns premieres on August 16.

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How to Watch the Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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After gunshots shut down and postponed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner earlier this year, the event was finally rescheduled to this week, and Americans will be able to watch live as it happens.

“When gunfire interrupted this year’s event, it further clarified the WHCA’s mission to advocate for the freedoms that are protected in the First Amendment,” WHCA President Weijia Jiang wrote in a letter to members last month.

“We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on the 250th anniversary of America and everything we stand for.”

Here’s everything you need to know in order to watch.

Is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on TV or streaming?

You can watch live coverage of arrivals and speeches at the dinner on C-SPAN beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

Will there be increased security after the shooting?

Yes, there will. In her letter announcing the rescheduled dinner, Jiang wrote that “the event will feature significantly enhanced safety measures and new access procedures. We will share additional details directly with attendees.”

Is Trump still going to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?

The White House did indeed confirm that President Trump will be attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

“Alongside all of you members of the media, the president looks forward to finishing what he started before a despicable assassination attempt derailed the original event back in April,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday.

What is the White House Correspondents’ Association?

The White House Correspondents’ Association is an independent organization that represents journalists covering the president and the White House. Per their official website:

“The WHCA functions as the go-between for the nearly 900 WHCA members (from nearly 300 news organizations of all kinds across the U.S. and the world) and the White House – to fight for the broadest access to officials, policies, events and trips and the smoothest logistics and operations.”

Most days, yes, the president makes his complaints with journalists fairly well known. In fact, he does it so often than more than 500 journalists have called on the White House Correspondents’ Association to confront President Donald Trump on Friday over his continued attacks on the free press.

“Since the first dinner was canceled in April, President Trump has escalated his attacks on journalists and news organizations,” Lisa Stark, a former ABC News correspondent who helped organize the message, said in a statement to TheWrap. “The WHCA cannot normalize this behavior.”

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Sony Pictures Worldwide Consumer Products Chief Jamie Stevens To Depart

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Jamie Stevens is stepping down as EVP of Worldwide Consumer Products at Sony Pictures after a decade leading the studio’s worldwide consumer products organization across film and television.

Stevens’ last day will be Sept. 4 with her replacement to be announced at a later date.

Since joining Sony Pictures in 2016, Stevens has expanded the global reach of the studio’s intellectual property portfolio and transformed the consumer product organization, building a high-performing global team while driving commercial growth across licensing, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer initiatives. 

Most recently, Stevens spearheaded innovative partnerships and franchise strategies for some of Sony Pictures’ most iconic brands, including Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, Jumanji, The Boys and Cobra Kai

Prior to joining Sony, Stevens served as EVP of Global Retail Marketing and Development at Universal Pictures and held senior roles at other leading organizations in entertainment and sports, including Disney, The National Football League, Hasbro and Reebok. 

“Jamie has been a huge part of the success of our consumer products business and has helped bring even more impact to many of our most beloved franchises. We’ve been incredibly lucky to have Jamie as a partner over the past ten years and are so grateful for everything that’s gone into building such a talented team. Jamie’s talent, expertise and leadership will be greatly missed,” said Danielle Misher, Head of Global Theatrical Marketing.

Stevens is said to be stepping down to spend more time with family and pursue passion projects.

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