Vikings has been a flagship of the History Channel’s lineup since the show premiered in early 2013. But soon, fans could be saying goodbye to their beloved Norse heroes. Created and written by Michael Hirst, the historical drama follows the medieval prose of the notorious Viking Ragnar Lothbrok. The series tells the story of his legendary rise to power, his successful raids, confrontations with his faith and the Norse gods, and his struggles within his family and among the other villagers.
As witnessed from director Jean-Jacques Annaud’s work in Quest for Fire, Seven Years in Tibet, and Enemy at the Gates, man is consistently beset with larger than life challenges and journeys. That struggle can also be felt in the animal kingdom, and his work The Bear is an compelling story of survival. Shout! Factory recently released The Bear: 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray and DVD, and it’s definitely worth a look.Â
Kota Wade brought the house down with her soulful and energetic performance of Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home To Me” on The Voice. Wade chose Gwen Stefani after her successful audition, and though she also made it through the Battle Rounds, she was one of the unfortunate artists to be montaged! Thus, getting Wade on the phone to talk about collaborating with Alex Kandel on the No Doubt track “It’s My Life” was a must.
We’re down to the final night of the Battle Rounds on The Voice, with the coaches carving out space for the final few vocalists moving forward. At this point, all of the coaches with the exception of Pharrell have used up their opportunities to steal from another team, so let’s see who the smooth-talking, slow-playing coach picks off to join his talented roster. Let’s get into the final night of The Voice Battle Rounds.
With each impending battle in the Battle Rounds, it gets harder and harder for the remaining competitors. Going into this night of The Voice Battle Rounds all four coaches had one steal left, but by the end of the night only one would have the chance to pick off a deserving vocalist on the final night of the Battle Rounds. So let’s see how the latest Battle Rounds played out.
Though she grew up in the small town of Crandall, Georgia (pop. 300), no moment on The Voice has been too big for Ellie Lawrence. Her compelling rendition of Jermaine Stewart’s “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off” received a three chair turn (Blake Shelton, what were you thinking???), and her subtle self confidence and unique flair makes her a perfect member for Team Gwen.
When last we left Quantico, Alex Parrish had managed to evade capture with the help of Simon Asher, but her sketchy former colleague was getting instructions from the Deputy Director to maintain his cover. Is Asher part of the conspiracy to frame Alex or helping her elude capture in hopes of uncovering the true villain? Let’s get into this week’s episode:
If you’re an R.L. Stine enthusiast or just a fan of spooky (and highly entertaining) family films, then Goosebumps should do the trick. Lead actor Dylan Minnette, who plays a teenager who unwittingly unleashes R.L. Stine’s (Jack Black) fictional monsters onto an unsuspecting town, may have a ton of momentum with his acting career, but he’s also “passionate” about nurturing a music career.
The new sitcom Truth Be Told centers on best friends Mitch (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and Russell (Tone Bell) and their respective wives Tracy (Vanessa Lachey) and Angie (Bresha Webb). The couples are next door neighbors who don’t hold back when it comes to discussing and debating over various subjects. Politics, race, sex, and relationships are all fair game for this foursome, as series creator DJ Nash wants to push the comedic envelope with the freshman show.