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Review: ‘Ghosted’ Pilot Episode Gets it Right the First Time

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Recently, at the annual Canadian Fan Expo in Toronto, I had the chance to catch a special preview screening of Adam Scott and Craig Robinson’s upcoming supernatural comedy series, Ghosted.

The show follows a cynical former missing persons detective, Leroy Wright (Craig Robinson), and a genius disgraced scientist, Max Jennifer (Adam Scott), as they are enlisted by a secret underground agency – aptly titled The Bureau Underground – to investigate a series of unexplained activities in the Los Angeles area.

They each come with a certain set of skills that Capt. Ava Lafrey (Ally Walker, Sons of Anarchy) – head of The Bureau Underground – and her support team (Adeel Akhtar and Amber Stevens West) hope to enlist in the search for a missing operative. Strange things are afoot and it’s up to Leroy and Max to save the day – and, perhaps, all of mankind.

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Now, we all know pilot episodes can be a challenge; you have to find a way to lay down all the groundwork for the rest of the season, but you also have to engage the audience in a way that will make them want to tune in on a weekly basis. It has to communicate the general vibe of the series in a very brief period of time. Basically, it’s really hard to do well. Have you ever looked back at the pilot episode of your favorite series? It’s like finding your grade school photos from that time you cut your own bangs.

That being said, Ghosted succeeds at the pilot formula in a really enjoyable way. Do we get a sense of what the show is about? Yes. Do they provide enough intrigue to keep us coming back? Sure thing. And for a comedic show, is it actually funny? You betcha.

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It’s a pleasure to see Craig Robinson back on the small screen, and his chemistry with Adam Scott is perfect. Characteristically they’re polar opposites, and for the sake of the plot they each serve a very specific purpose. Leroy is the skeptic ex-cop with a heavy burden that makes him push people away (three guesses why), and Max is the believer with a personal connection to the supernatural. Is that a tad formulaic? Perhaps. Does it diminish the show in any way? I think not.

Scott and Robinson act as executive producers on the show, which means there’s a lot of room for them to play. Their humor shines through, but Ghosted knows when to put the jokes aside to focus on the plot. It’s a buddy comedy with a supernatural tone. There are scary moments, but like any sitcom, it has a lot of heart.

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Overall, the pilot has my interest piqued. Like I said, pilot episodes are a real challenge to do effectively, but for me, this one checks off all the boxes. Sign me up, boys.

Ghosted premieres Sunday October 1st on Fox at 8:30/7:30c. Check out the trailer and the poster below!

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

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The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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