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An influencer shoots a video in the wrong place at the wrong time on Fox’s Rescue: Hi-Surf season one episode seven, “Pau.” Episode seven will air on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.

“Pau” Plot: Will, Laka, and Em receive a call to rescue an influencer in a wedding dress that gets swept into the ocean while trying to film a new video. Kainalu and Hina discuss setting boundaries within their home, and Mayor Emerson makes good on his word with Captain Sonny. Meanwhile,...

If you are in the NJ/NYC/Ct metro area, mark off December 13-15, 2024 on your calendars! Christmas Con NJ will be once again taking place at the NJ Expo Center in Edison NJ.

Christmas Con Lineup

This is the chance to meet some of the actors from your favorite soaps, like General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison (Drew) & Corbin Bernsen (John) and The Young and the Restless’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), as well as the stars of the Hallmark Channel.

All My Children alum Lacey Chabert (Bianca) will host the event. Fellow alums Jonathan Bennett (J.R.) and Sam Page (Trey) will join her. Days of Our Lives alum Jen Lilley (Theresa) and One Life To Live’s Brandon Routh (Seth) will also be on hand.

The Hallmark Channel’s Catherine Bell, B.J. Britt, Cindy Busby, Paul Campbell, Rachel Leigh Cook, Niki DeLoach, James Denton, Catherine Disher, Paul Greene,...

“Rescue: Hi-Surf” is the new Hawaiian-set live-action ‘lifeguard drama’ TV series, created by Matt Kester, starring Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres, debuting now airing on Fox:

“…follow the dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking lifeguards of the ‘North Shore’ of O'ahu, as they save people's lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii's ‘Seven Mile Miracle’…”

The series is produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment Studios, and Warner Bros. Television…

…with Matt Kester serves as an executive producer of the series, alongside John Wells and Daniele Nathanson.

Cast includes Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres.

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Nina Dobrev starred in the gothic drama The Vampire Diaries as Elena. The CW show revolved around a love triangle between two vampire brothers and was one of the most-watched series on the network. It also spawned two spinoff series and lasted eight seasons.

Apart from millions of fans, pop star Taylor Swift was also reportedly a fan of the series. Dobrev revealed that the makers actually tried to get the All Too Well singer to come on board the show and play a recurring character. However, it never materialized and her role was played by Arielle Kebbel.

Nina Dobrev Revealed That The Vampire Diaries Makers Almost Cast Taylor Swift Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

Nina Dobrev starred in The Vampire Diaries till season 6 and became a household name. The romantic drama involving vampires was a runaway hit and spawned two spinoff shows, namely The Originals and Legacies.

Monster swells kept everyone busy and turned the ocean deadly on Fox’s Rescue: Hi-Surf episode five. Episode six, “Drift,” will find the lifeguards coming together to mourn the loss of Rocky.

“Drift” airs on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.

“Drift” Plot: The swell has settled down, and the North Shore community comes together for Rocky’s paddle out. Hina thinks about switching districts and Em tries to console her after the recent tragedy. Meanwhile, Laka, Will and Kainalu try to save a beachgoer...

At Warner Bros. Television Group’s Fall TV Season Celebration, “Abbott Elemntary” star Lisa Ann Walter expressed her excitement over the upcoming crossover episode with “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

The two hit comedies take place in the City of Brotherly Love and have already begun filming together.

“I’ve been a long time fan of that show,” Walter said. “The work that they’ve done on our ‘Abbott’ set has been hilarious.”

She added that the cast of “It’s Always Sunny,” specifically Charlie Day, is much more improvisational in nature than the “Abbott” crew.

“I really was excited about acting with Dee, with Kaitlin Olson,” Walter said. “I met her at some of the events that we have to go do…I just really liked her a lot. I said to Quinta, ‘Can I do my scenes with her? Write me scenes with her.’”

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As the fall TV slate gets underway, Warner Bros. Television celebrated its lineup with some help from Fenty Beauty.

On Thursday, Quinta Brunson, Zachary Quinto, Michelle Monaghan, Arielle Kebbel, Whitney Cummings, Meredith Marks and more gathered at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles, California to promote the new programming schedule.

The celebration included the returning casts of Abbott Elementary, Shrinking, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Superman & Lois, Gremlins: The Wild Batch, Bookie and The Cleaning Lady, as well as The Real Housewives of NYC and Salt Lake City.

Also in attendance were the stars of new shows Brilliant Minds, Rescue: Hi-Surf, Bad Monkey, Fast Friends and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.

See the red carpet photos below from Warner Bros. Television Group and Fenty Beauty’s fall tv season party.

60′ seas keep the lifeguards busy on Fox’s Rescue: Hi-Surf episode five. “Xxl” will air on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.

“Xxl” Plot: The lifeguards of the North Shore experience the most dangerous ocean conditions the district has seen in years. Sonny assigns Laka as acting lieutenant as Em has the day off and joins Jenn to catch some massive waves. Meanwhile, Kainalu’s father pressures him to leave his shift and help him with his campaign over patrolling the beaches. Hina thinks she...

Jesse Metcalfe doesn't believe the 'John Tucker Must Die' sequel has moved any further forward.The 45-year-old actor starred as the titular teen heartbreaker in the 2006 cult teen comedy and though he revealed in March he had heard an "amazing" script had been written for a follow-up film, he's not heard anything since.He told Us Weekly magazine: “I’ve recently inquired about an update and I honestly don’t believe there are [any].“People are still talking about it. I’d love to help push it forward, but I don’t really know how to do that.”Jesse also admitted he'd embrace the idea of John having a teenage daughter in the sequel.Asked who he'd like to see play his daughter, he said: "Honestly, I’m not that well-versed in actors in that age range, so I’d have to do some research on that and get back to you.

Jesse Metcalfe provided an update on the John Tucker Must Die sequel.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that a script was in the works for a sequel to the 2006 comedy, which starred Brittany Snow, Penn Badgley, Sophia Bush, Arielle Kebbel, Ashanti and Jesse in the titular role.

During a recent interview, Jesse shared a slightly disappointing update on the new movie’s status. He also opened up about his costars and responded to a rumor about a possible plot point.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I’ve recently inquired about an update and I honestly don’t believe there are [any],” Jesse admitted to Us Weekly. “People are still talking about it. I’d love to help push it forward, but I don’t really know how to do that.”

He actor also acknowledged that it was refreshing to see the movie has fans still since it did not receive great reviews upon release.

Fox’s Rescue: Hi-Surf promises a jam-packed episode four, with everything from a shark attack to a collapsed sandpit. Episode four, “Kick Out,” will air on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.

“Kick Out” Plot: A morning hangout on the beach almost turns deadly for a group of college kids when two of them get trapped in a collapsed sandpit. Meanwhile at sea, Sonny, Will, and Laka race to rescue people stranded after a shark attack. During a rescue, Em catches the attention of Fire...

“Rescue: Hi-Surf” is a new live-action ‘lifeguard drama’ TV series, created by Matt Kester, starring Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres, now airing on Fox:

“…follow the dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking lifeguards of the ‘North Shore’ of O'ahu, as they save people's lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii's ‘Seven Mile Miracle’…”

The series is produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment Studios, and Warner Bros. Television…

…with Matt Kester serves as an executive producer of the series, alongside John Wells and Daniele Nathanson.

Cast includes Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres.

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Em is temporarily put in charge of the team on Fox’s Rescue: Hi-Surf season one episode three. “The Deep End” will air on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.

“The Deep End” Plot: Em works to earn the team’s respect when she is left in charge and Hina and Kainalu juggle multiple beachside emergencies. Meanwhile, Will’s fiancé pays him a visit at work, Sonny opens up to a former lifeguard about his trauma since losing his nephew, and Laka continues his flirtation...

There was a moment on the series premiere of the new Fox series Rescue: Hi-Surf that could have caused you to be confused about the connection between two characters.

At one point in the episode, Arielle Kebbel‘s Em referred to Robbie Magasiva‘s Sonny as “uncle.” So are they related?

Keep reading to find out more…

No, that’s just a term of endearment for an elder in Hawaii!

Series creator Matt Kester explained to TVLine, “In Hawaii, a person who is your elder and you have a great deal of respect for, whether or not they’re a blood relative, you’ll typically call them your auntie or uncle. I distinctly remember the point in my life where all my friend’s and my kids’ friends started calling me uncle. You feel kind of old in that moment. But the islands are small, and we’re all kind of connected on them,...

Rescue: Hi-Surf is off to a strong start for Fox.

The lifeguard drama debuted to 4.7M viewers on Sunday night, according to live + same-day data from Nielsen.

The premiere episode also managed a 1.1 rating among adults 18-49, which is quite impressive as scripted broadcast series rarely perform that well in same-day ratings anymore.

In fact, it was TV’s highest-rated fall drama debut in six years, since the CBS premiere of God Friended Me in September 2018. It’s also the first time a new fall drama and comedy from the same network have debuted as the week’s No. 1 show, alongside Universal Basic Guys.

The solid performance is thanks in part to a lead-in from an NFL doubleheader. The episode was part one of a special two-night premiere, which continues Monday night.

Co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment Studios, Rescue Hi-Surf is an action-packed drama that follows the...

In May 2023, Fox said goodbye to its most popular scripted series, 9-1-1, due to outside studio licensing costs (that show moved to ABC). The 9-1-1: Lone Star spin-off series was subsequently cancelled with the current fifth season. Now, the network has introduced its own action drama series. Will Rescue: Hi-Surf also be a big hit? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

An action drama series created by Matt Kester, the Rescue: Hi-Surf TV show stars Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres. Shawn Hatosy, Ian Anthony Dale, and Sea Shimooka recur. The story follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu -- the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Captain Harlan "Sonny" Jennings...

Welcome to the North Shore!

You have to admit, it doesn’t have the same pizzazz as ‘Welcome to the Oc, bitch’, but I’m excited to be here nonetheless because there’s something refreshing about Rescue Hi-Surf.

In the day and age of countless reboots and spinoffs, we’ve got something Fresh. Something different. It’s something unlike anything else Currently on television. And that’s something to celebrate.

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If you come into the pilot thinking you’re in for anything in the same stratosphere as Baywatch (the only true show you could compare this to), then you haven’t paid attention to the marketing rollout, which has made a point to focus on the rescues over the drama.

That’s no shade to Baywatch. I, for one, was a massive fan of the series at one point because it was silly and light, and the bathing suits were cute.

Rescue: Hi-Surf made an early splash on Sunday, riding the wave of an NFL doubleheader before it officially premieres on Monday in its regular timeslot (Fox, 9/8c). So let’s dive into the episode, shall we?

For creator Matt Kester, a Hawaii native and lifelong surfer, the new series is a tribute to the men and women who keep the North Shore safe. “From the time I was a kid, lifeguards were a ubiquitous presence,” he tells TVLine. “Everybody has a ton of respect for them. The waves get big here, they get dangerous, and every time you go out there,...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Rescue: Hi-Surf series premiere.] “Welcome to the North Shore,” where the lifeguards may be just as unpredictable as the waves on Oahu. On top of the rescues, there’s a messy romantic past for two of the lifeguards, and, of course, there’s plenty of drama. In a way, the show feels very laid-back when they’re not running to rescue people—which fits with its vibe. The Rescue: Hi-Surf premiere introduces the lifeguards of the North Shore, the busiest division of emergency services (and the kind of rescues they’ll be dealing with): Sonny (Robbie Magasiva), the captain who’s having nightmares after losing someone to a drowning; Em (Arielle Kebbel), lieutenant and his second-in-command; Will (Adam Demos), planning to leave ocean safety for firefighting; and Laka (Kekoa Kekumano ), who enjoys the attention from women and tries ...

Arielle Kebbel, who trades in her firefighter gear from ABC’s “9-1-1” to play a lifeguard on Hawaii’s punishing North Shore in the new Fox series “Rescue Hi-Surf,” told TheWrap that the demanding role is “a dream come true” — even if it comes with bloody knees, scars and learning to hold her breath underwater.

The actress, who also played Lexi Branson on “The Vampire Diaries,” described the audition process as “intense.” But that was just a precursor to the ongoing physical training, which included getting certified as a real lifeguard, a scuba diver and to operate both Jet Skis and all-terrain vehicles.

Kebbel also talked with TheWrap about her character, Emily “Em” Wright, one of the few female lifeguards in a leadership position on the show.

TheWrap: What was the audition process like?

Arielle Kebbel: The audition focused on the acting, but any time I was in conversation...

Fox dives into the dramatic depths of the lifeguard tower with their new hour-long drama, “Rescue: Hi-Surf.” From executive producer and director John Wells and executive producer Matt Kester, the series heads to Hawaii, where it follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards patrolling the famously dangerous coastline of the North Shore of O’ahu.

The series synopsis promises “each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.”

It stars Robbie Magasiva (“Wentworth”), Arielle Kebbel (“John Tucker Must Die”), Adam Demos (“Sex/Life”), Kekoa Kekumano (“The White Lotus”), Alex Aiono (“Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin:) and Zoe Cipres.

When Does “Rescue: Hi-Surf” Premiere?

“Rescue: Hi-Surf” will have a two-part premiere, airing on Sunday before moving to its regular Monday airdate with Episode 2.

The first episode premieres on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:00-9:00 p.

Set against the dramatic coastlines of Oahu’s North Shore, Rescue: Hi-Surf follows the heroic team keeping beachgoers safe from ocean dangers. Creator Matt Kester draws on his experience with gritty crime shows to bring authenticity to the demanding work of open-water lifeguards.

Directors like John Wells ensure breathtaking visuals that immerse viewers in the action. Over the course of its first season, the series strives to balance these pulse-pounding rescues with the personal lives of its characters, exploring complex issues within both the tight-knit community and changing island culture.

As a reviewer, evaluating the early episodes provides insight into the strengths and growing edges of this promising new show. From production value to character development, an examination of key elements shapes understanding of Rescue: Hi-Surf’s potential and room for growth in engaging audiences around important local stories.

The Lifeguards of Oahu’s North Shore

The men and women...

“Back in the day if u did a tv show called surf dracula you’d see that fool surfing every week in new adventures,” a famous viral tweet posits. “But in the streaming era the entire 1st season gotta be a long ass flashback to how he got the surfboard until you finally get to see him surf for 5 min in the finale.”

“Surf Dracula” comes to mind while watching “Rescue Hi-Surf,” not just because of the subject matter, but because there’s a surf rescue in the first five minutes of Fox’s Hawaii-set action series. “Rescue Hi-Surf” is an old school broadcast drama that values efficiency and immediacy in its storytelling. It delivers what its title promises before the pilot’s opening credits roll.

The series hails from creator and showrunner Matt Kester and executive producer John Wells, who directs the first two episodes and gives it a...

Never let it be said that Fox’s Rescue Hi-Surf doesn’t try to deliver what’s expected of it. The action drama regularly metes out dangerous rescues of the lifeguarding variety, plunging deep into the Pacific or zipping around on a succession of jet skis. When its hard-bodied heroes aren’t saving each other’s necks or bickering over office politics, they’re dutifully making eyes at one another.

The series functions simultaneously as a safety warning (the currents around Oahu’s North Shore can be intense, apparently!) and a tourism ad (… but don’t they still look so pretty and fun to splash around in?). Most of all, it aims to execute on the dependable formula of life-and-death stakes plus interpersonal intrigue plus attractive stars. There’s only one problem: It’s just … not that fun.

As diligently as creator Matt Kester checks off all these narrative boxes,...

Fox’s newest series, Rescue Hi-Surf, is rooted in a deep and passionate embrace of Hawaii and Hawaiian culture.

The series follows a group of dedicated and heroic lifeguards on the beaches of the North Shore of O’ahu. It combines high-octane rescues, spectacular scenery, and complex character stories into a delicious package audiences will surely fall in love with.

The series is a love letter to Hawaii, something encapsulated by one of its stars, Zoe Cipres, who plays Hina Alexander, a newbie lifeguard, when we spoke with her ahead of the series premiere.

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Cipres, who starred in the final season of Roswell, New Mexico, is a Hawaii native and jumped at the chance to star in a new series in her home state.

We got to talk to Cipres ahead of the series premiere about joining the series, her character, what audiences can expect, and so much more.

Fox’s fall 2024 primetime lineup includes the new action drama Rescue: Hi-Surf, premiering on Sunday, September 22nd at 8pm Et/Pt. Set on Hawaii’s North Shore, the lifeguard drama’s lengthy season one teaser promises viewers will get a real look at what lifeguards experience while protecting one of the world’s most dangerous stretches of ocean.

New season one episodes air on Mondays at 9pm Et/Pt beginning on September 23rd.

The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.

“Em” Plot: At Oahu’s North Shore, captain Sonny Jennings and his core...

Warner Bros. Television has partnered with the Boston Film Festival to launch a “Wbtv College Day” at the 40th annual fest to screen a handful of new and returning series for area college students. The event, held on Thursday, Sept. 19, will feature advance episode screenings of new series “Brilliant Minds” (NBC) and “Rescue: Hi-Surf” (Fox) as well as returning Max series “The Sex Lives of College Girls” (Max).

Those screenings will also feature panel discussions and Q&As for students.

“Brilliant Minds,” which stars Zachary Quinto as a neurologist who explores the human mind with his interns, will present an advance screening at Boston University. (The show premieres Sept. 23 on NBC).

Participating in the post-screening Q&a will be Tamberla Perry (“Dr. Carol Pierce”), Michael Grassi (executive producer and showrunner), DeMane Davis (executive producer and director) and Daniela Lamas (consulting oroducer and writer).

“Rescue: Hi-Surf” will also launch with a special screening at Boston University.

“Rescue: Hi-Surf” is a new live-action ‘lifeguard drama’ TV series, created by Matt Kester, starring Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres, debuting September 22, 2024 on Fox:

“…follow the dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking lifeguards of the ‘North Shore’ of O'ahu, as they save people's lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii's ‘Seven Mile Miracle’…”

The series is produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment Studios, and Warner Bros. Television…

…with Matt Kester serves as an executive producer of the series, alongside John Wells and Daniele Nathanson.

Cast includes Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres.

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Now that Countdown To Christmas 2024 and Great American Christmas 2024 are about six weeks away, holiday movie fans are getting psyched for Christmas movies! Those same fans love to attend Christmas Con in New Jersey. There are autograph opportunities, panels, and opportunities for photos.

This year, the Hallmark Queen of Christmas, Lacey Chabert will be at the event. The Christmas Waltz star is the official headliner. Who else will be joining her?

Here are the latest three names, as well as the Christmas movie stars who will also be part of the 2024 event.

Party of Five alum Photo: Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Alexx Henry/Alexx Henry Studios, LLC Who Was Just Added To Christmas Con 2024?

Christmas Con 2024 is just a few months away. Therefore, fans who are attending, and those who have been hesitating to get tickets will want to learn the names of six more...

While we have already made a list of the best of the best movies coming to Hulu in September, those are not the only films you should look out for as the Disney-owned streaming service is also bringing you a lot of original and licensed new content in the upcoming month, from the return of a brilliant animated series to the highly anticipated new season of Hulu’s most steamy series Tell Me Lies. So, we picked out the 15 best new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in September 2024.

English Teacher Season 1 (September 3)

English Teacher is an upcoming comedy-drama series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez. The FX series revolves around Evan Marquez, a high school teacher as he finds himself navigating through the extremely personal, political, and volatile environment of today’s high school while also trying to inspire the students. English Teacher stars Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig,...

Suits is one of the best and most popular legal dramas that managed to make the profession of lawyer cool again. Created by Aaron Korsh, the USA Network series follows Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), who has a photographic memory and joins Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) at a prestigious law firm. The only problem with that is Mike didn’t actually go to law school and he doesn’t have a degree about which he has to lie to everyone. Suits ran for 9 brilliant seasons and ended its run in 2019. So, if you loved the witty banter, high stakes, and compelling characters in Suits here are some similar brilliant shows you should check out next.

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Pearson is a political-legal drama series created by Aaron Korsh and Daniel Arkin. The USA Network series serves as a spin-off to Suits, and it continues the story...

When you see the cast of “Rescue Hi-Surf” braving the rough waves of Oahu’s North Shore, that’s really them out on the water, executive producer John Wells said Tuesday night at a special preview of the new Fox drama.

“We’re not doing CGI. This is real. Our actors are in the elements,” he explained after the propulsive pilot episode screened at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists.

Although stunt people do perform some of the “extreme” scenes, he explained that the majority of what audiences see is the real actors in real situations. “We needed to be in the water with the actors, watching them actually do it, and seeing their faces,” he said.

“If you want to try and create a world that people see as authentic and real, you can’t do it by using AI and CGI,” he told TheWrap in a separate interview.

Some people think acting is a kind of a breeze, but not many realize the real struggles that happen behind the scenes. Actors even feel the pressure when they’re off camera, especially when they’ve got to show up on set on time and suddenly memorize a scene at the last minute.

Alexis Bledel and Jared Padalecki in Gilmore Girls (Warner Bros.)

Jared Padalecki sums it up perfectly. Even though he was one of the most charismatic characters on Gilmore Girls, he was still really young back then, and had to figure out how to navigate the job. A particular moment turned out to be pretty traumatic for him.

Jared Padalecki Found Out What It’s Like To Act Under Pressure Jared Padalecki as Dean in Gilmore Girls (Warner Bros.)

Before he became one of the leads on Supernatural, Jared Padalecki made a name for himself in the 2000s comedy-drama Gilmore Girls.

Mr. Throwback is a mockumentary-style comedy series created by Adam Pally and David Caspe. The Peacock series follows the story of Danny Grossman, a down-on-his-luck memorabilia salesman who was the top-rated 6th-grade basketball player in the country and also a teammate and friend with NBA legend Steph Curry. When Danny reaches out to Steph Curry, his life takes an unexpected turn. Mr. Throwback stars Adam Pally, Stephen Curry, and Ego Nwodim in the lead roles with Ayden Mayeri, Julian Sergi, Felix Jerry Droz, and Kyle Gibson starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the sports, comedy, and friendship in Mr. Throwback here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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The Comeback is a cringe satirical comedy series created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King. The HBO series follows the story of Valerie Cherish, a veteran sitcom actor who...

A towering wave on Oahu’s North Shore threatens to engulf gutsy Honolulu County lifeguard Emily “Em” Wright in the opener of the new action drama Rescue: Hi-Surf, premiering September 22 on Fox. She’s clinging to a rescue sled being pulled by a jet ski, using her body to shield an unconscious victim. If she can’t outrace the powerful water to make it to shore and revive him, he’ll die. The scene is Kebbel’s favorite that she’s shot so far in this series about a lifeguard team making seemingly impossible rescues and navigating choppy personal lives in their dream gig protecting Hawaii’s world-famous beach. It’s from executive producer John Wells, developer of such lauded and grittily realistic “work family” series about first responders as ER and Southland. “That was week one of filming, on one of the biggest days we had at Pipeline. That’s not CGI.

Fox has announced its Fall 2024 premiere dates, including new and returning scripted, unscripted, and animation series.

Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn commented on the fall season and beyond: “This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories. We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”

Murder in a Small Town

The Fox Fall 2024 season kicks off with the series premiere of all-new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader.

From creators Adam and Craig Malamut, Universal Basic Guys centers on brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies, who, after losing their jobs at the hot dog factory to robots, are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and money to...

Brittany Snow and Penn Badgley, who co-starred in the 2006 high school comedy John Tucker Must Die, said in this week’s episode of Badgley’s podcast Podcrushed that while they’ve heard there is a sequel in development, they have not been contacted about it.

News of a sequel script first surfaced in March during a John Tucker cast reunion panel at Epic Cons Chicago, where star Jesse Metcalfe and co-star Arielle Kebbel both confirmed one had been written and “we are very proud of it,” Kebbel said, confirming she was a producer on it.

At the time, all the assembled cast members — Metcalfe, Kebbel and Sophia Bush — confirmed they were game, but little has been said since on the project. So little in fact that Snow brought it up to Badgley on the most recently episode of his podcast.

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Penn Badgley and Brittany Snow may not be returning for the John Tucker Must Die sequel, which is reportedly in the works.

During an episode of the You star‘s podcast, Podcrushed, the former co-stars revealed they haven’t been approached about reprising their roles for the second film.

“Penn, I don’t know if you’ve had a call, but I’ve gotten no call,” Snow said when asked if the reports of a sequel were true. Badgley replied, “Yeah, I’ve had no call, no. I mean, it’s maybe possible like the superposition quantum physics, like everything is potentially within the realm of, like, maybe this apple will fall up, I actually can’t say with certainty.”

The Gossip Girl album noted he has a relatively small role in the original film, compared to Snow, Jesse Metcalfe, Arielle Kebbell, Sophia Bush and Ashanti, so he’s not...

The experience of watching live sports is thrilling enough but time and time again TV shows have proven that a scripted series about a fictional team giving their all to a game while standing side-by-side is also very entertaining. There have been countless great sports TV shows like Friday Night Lights and Ted Lasso that have brought us joy and the feeling of camaraderie that we all want. That’s why we thought of making a list of the 10 very best sports TV shows that you shouldn’t miss out on.

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Friday Night Lights is a sports drama series created by Peter Berg. Inspired by a 1990 nonfiction book titled Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream by author H.G. Bissinger, the NBC, and The 101 Network series is set in the fictional small Texas town of Dillon and it follows the story of...

There is no forgetting the putrid and almost sickly sweet smell of human death once it has become an olfactory memory. Those unfamiliar with this hyper-specific stench should count themselves lucky. However, that odor of mortality is all the characters of Reeker have to keep themselves safe. Danger lurks wherever that fetor goes. Dave Payne’s 2005 horror film introduced a unique villain named after his most notable attribute, yet by the time that cadaverous stink has been inhaled by potential victims, the chance for escape may have already expired.

Following a silly but grisly cold-open — a random family becomes a roadside picnic for The Reeker, who remains unseen early on — director and writer Payne sets up what looks to be a garden-variety slasher: one by one, young folks are murdered in gruesome fashion, somewhere out in the middle of nowhere. No doubt that pitch sounds familiar. As straightforward as the film starts out,...

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“House of the Dragon” Season 2 producers Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts

Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen.

“Doctor Odyssey”

From Ryan Murphy, “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, and his medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo also star.

“High Potential”

Based on the popular French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel,” “High Potential” is a crime procedural from Drew Goddard that follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.

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Fox is the latest broadcast network to unveil its fall schedule, and there are some surprises.

We’ll start with the good news: 9-1-1: Lone Star will finally return to the air in September. Tina Pehme Kim Roberts

The series has been on hiatus for a year, but Fox is expected to give it a big promotional push as it succeeds the original 9-1-1 on Mondays at 8/7c.

16 months between seasons doesn’t bode well for the show’s future, but there’s a chance the numbers will still be strong enough to stay on the air.

9-1-1: Lone Star is being paired with Rescue Hi-Surf, a new drama series that will air on Mondays at 9/8c.

The Arielle Kebbel-led drama has also been confirmed to air along with the 2025 Super Bowl, hinting that Fox believes it will be a massive hit in the fall.

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Fox’s TV lineup for the 2024-2025 season is already shaping up to be a special one with plenty of returning titles, but there are some fresh series on the horizon as well with the introduction of titles like Rescue: Hi-Surf, Murder in a Small Town, and many more. In anticipation of these shows’ arrivals, Fox has unveiled several first-look trailers. Below, we’re breaking it all down. Rescue: Hi-Surf This new lifeguard drama looks to be filled with daring rescues, intense drama, and, of course, plenty of eye candy. The series comes from John Wells and is set in North Shore of O’ahu, which is considered the most dangerous coastline in the world. Each episode will feature dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first responders saving lives. The cast includes Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Keko Kekumano, Alex Aino, and Zoe Cipres among others. The show will include a...

Fox Entertainment will unveil its content slate for the 2024-2025 television season to the national advertising community today during its in-person Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center. The Fox Fall 2024 schedule adds new dramas, comedies, and unscripted series.

Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.

Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).

The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...

Fox is looking to make a literal splash next Super Bowl Sunday, by slotting the freshman action drama Rescue: Hi-Surf after the Big Game on Feb. 9, 2025.

As Fox has done with its recent Super Bowl lead-outs (Next Level Chef in 2023, The Masked Singer in 2020), rather than try to launch a brand-new show that night, Rescue: Hi-Surf will have already debuted this fall, airing Mondays at 9/8c after 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5.

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Shoots, da kine “Rescue Hi-Surf” is one lucky TV show, brah. Fox just gave it the cherry timeslot after Super Bowl Lix on Feb. 9, 2025. That’s a big vote of confidence for the freshman drama, which is set to premiere this fall on Monday nights at 9 p.m. Et, after “9-1-1: Lone Star.”

Although the impact of the Super Bowl lead-out has varied over the years, it proved to be a huge boon this year to CBS, which launched “Tracker” after Super Bowl Lviii on Feb. 11 and watched that drama turn into a big hit. The last time Fox aired the Super Bowl, in 2023, it ran an episode of its hit food competition series “Next Level Chef.” And in 2020, Fox aired an episode of another unscripted program, “The Masked Singer.”

Fox last ran a scripted program behind the Super Bowl in 2017, when the network launched the series premiere of “24: Legacy,...

Fox last month doubled down on its commitment to Rescue: Hi-Surf, picking up seven additional episodes of the lifeguard drama to bring its first season to 19 episodes. The network now is tripling down on the John Wells Productions series by giving it the biggest platform in television, a berth following the 2025 Super Bowl.

A special episode of Rescue Hi-Surf will air on Feb. 9 after Fox Sports’ presentation of Super Bowl Lix, the network announced Monday morning, ahead of its upfront presentation.

This will be the first time in eight years that Fox will give the post-Super Bowl slot to a scripted series; the last two times the network carried the big game, it went with the unscripted The Masked Singer and Next Level Chef as lead-outs.

Fox had been high on Rescue: Hi Surf — which marks ER and The West Wing alum Wells’ broadcast return — from the get-go, giving it...

Two actors have been added to the cast of Rescue: Hi-Surf in "highly recurring roles." Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom) and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) will be featured on the new action drama series when it debuts during the 2024-25 TV season.

Starring Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres, the Rescue: Hi-Surf series follows the lifeguards that work on Oahu both on and off the clock. Fox ordered seven additional episodes of the show last month, bringing the first season's tally to 19 episodes.

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It’s back to the beach for Shawn Hatosy. The actor, best known for playing Andrew “Pope” Cody on TNT’s Animal Kingdom, is joining the cast of Fox’s Rescue: Hi-Surf in a recurring role, our sister site Deadline reports.

Ordered for the 2024–2025 TV season, Rescue: Hi-Surf “is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu — the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world,” according to Fox. “Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in...

Exclusive: Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom) and Ian Anthony Dale (Accused, The Resident) have joined the cast in heavily recurring roles on the network’s upcoming Rescue: Hi-Surf, the long-in-the-works lifeguard drama from John Wells and Matt Kester.

Hatosy will play Clayton Emerson, a natural politician and the father of rookie lifeguard Kainalu (Alex Aiono). Councilman Emerson is a shoe-in as the next Honolulu Mayor, a position that can work to his and Sonny’s (Robbie Magasiva) mutual advantage when it comes to getting things they want.

The role reunites Hatosy with his Animal Kingdom team of Wells and Kester. Hatosy will also direct the 12th episode of Rescue: Hi-Surf, which has been picked up for 19 episodes by Fox. It will air during the 2024-25 season.

Dale will play Sean Harimoto, a local fireman who winds up working with Em (Arielle Kebbel) on a rescue. Impressed by Em’s fearless approach towards her job,...