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Q: Can you tell me what is going on with the new “Charmed” series? – Cassie T., via email
A: Well, all three Halliwell sisters finally have been cast in The CW’s “Charmed” reboot. The first iteration of this witchy series ran for eight seasons from 1998-2006 and starred Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Dougherty and Rose McGowan (who came
Madeleine Mantock (Mathieu Young/The CW photo)
aboard for seasons four through eight after Shannen’s character was killed off at the end of season three). This time around we have Madeleine Mantock (portraying Macy), Melonie Diaz (Mel) and Sarah Jeffery (Madison) playing the supernatural sisters who discover they are witches after the death of their mother.
According to character descriptions provided by The CW: Macy is a geneticist who is described as practical, driven and brilliant, and she’s completely shocked by the discovery that she’s a witch. Mel is a lesbian and an outspoken activist who loses her way after her mother’s death. And Madison is a bubbly college freshman whose new life as a witch conflicts with her goal of being a sorority girl. The pilot of the series is currently in preproduction, so there’s no word yet on when or if it will air.
Q: I loved the TV series based on Charlaine Harris’ “Midnight, Texas” books. Will it be back for another season? – Valentine F., via Facebook
A: You can bet that NBC renewed the previous summer’s No. 1 broadcast drama for another season. For those unfamiliar with the series, it’s directed by Niels Arden Oplev, the visionary director of “Mr. Robot,” and based on the hit book series from author Charlaine Harris (“True Blood”). The story takes place in a remote Texas town where no one is who they seem. From vampires and witches to psychics and hit men, “Midnight” is a mysterious safe haven for those who are different. As the town members fight off outside pressures, they all band together and form a strong and unlikely family.
READERS: There have been some release-date changes for a few big movies due out this spring. “Avengers: Infinity War” has moved up its release date from May 4 to April 27. Upon hearing that news, Warner Bros. bumped the release date of the Rock’s latest sure-to-be-blockbuster “Rampage,” which is based on the popular video game of the same name, from April 20 to April 13. This will give the movie a full two weeks to try to get its box-office numbers up before “Avengers” comes to take away most of its audience. Amy Schumer also posted on Instagram that her new movie, “I Feel Pretty,” will open a week earlier, on April 20, instead of April 27, so as not to have to compete with the “Avengers” audience. Amy jokingly wrote, “I forgot I had a thing. ‘I Feel Pretty’ will now come out April 20 to avoid any Avenging!! So exciting!”
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