Is Rumple Really Gone?

Previews can be so misleading. Scenes are shown out of context to create the illusion of one thing, when in fact it could be something else entirely.

Back in December, fans of the ABC series “Once Upon A Time” saw the shocking disappearance of Rumple with the Dark One’s dagger embedded somewhere in his flesh skewering him to his ultimate nemesis – his dear old dad.

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Speaking as a huge Rumple fan, I for one can’t imagine “Once” without him and if we are going to kill someone off that could drive a lot of character movement, I am voting for Neal.  He has served his purpose by revealing that Rumple could be selfless and honestly, Neal for all his talk did worse things than his father did like abandon Emma.  At least, Rumple never pretended.

Rumple appears to be gone in the previews that have teased us for months except for one brief glimpse along with the voice over that someone “will die.” This, I am sure is done with great purpose because I have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of him.

'Smells Like Teen Spirit" - 06.15 Castle

It has been highly accepted headcanon that this season comes straight from the pages of fanfiction.net. Much to the delight of the happy fan, tonight's episode is only further proof.

As the episode opens to the beauty that is domestic Caskett, we get another glimpse into the chaos that is wedding planning; this time the choice between a band and a D.J. (I side with Kate!) Along with the discovery that our favorite duo doesn't have a song. (I know, I know, "You Talk Too Much").

The conversation gets brought to an abrupt end by this week's case. A seemingly "Carrie" style homicide baffles the team, as Castle tries to make them believe in the possibility of a telekinetic event, or several for that matter.

New This Week | What’s new this week in TV, books, movies, video and more

TELEVISION

“The Tomorrow People” sounds a lot like the X-Men movies and comic books: Humans born with special abilities are hunted by a secret group of scientists. The series debuts at 8 p.m. Wednesday on The CW. At 7 p.m. on Thursday, ABC launches “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,” a new spinoff of its successful fairy tale adventure show “Once Upon a Time.” This week’s returning shows include (check your cable listings for times):

•  Tonight: “Hart of Dixie,” “Beauty and the Beast.”

•  Tuesday: “The Biggest Loser,” “Supernatural.”

•  Wednesday: “Arrow,” “American Horror Story: Coven”

•  Sunday: “The Walking Dead”

MUSIC

Miley Cyrus releases the anticipated “Bangerz” this week, featuring singles “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball.” The album is full of collaborations with artists such as Britney Spears, Nelly and Big Sean. Rock band Panic! at the Disco releases their fourth album “Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!” on Oct. 8. The band pays homage to their hometown Las Vegas with introspective songwriting while still maintaining their distinctive high-energy style. Also out this week:

• Kenny Rogers, “You Can’t Make Old Friends”

• Cage the Elephant, “Melophobia”

• Alex Chilton, “Electricity by Candlelight (live album)”

• Alter Bridge, “Fortress”

• Amos Lee, “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song”

• Dale Earnhart Jr. Jr., “The Speed of Things”

• Korn, “Paradigm Shift”

• Patty Griffin, “Silver Bell”

• Pusha T, “My Name is My Name”

• Sleigh Bells, “Bitter Rivals”

• The Toxic Avenger, “Romance & Cigarettes”

• Tim Kasher, “Adult Film”

BOOKS

In “Longbourn,” Jo Baker imagines a downstairs version of “Pride and Prejudice” centered on the Bennets’ orphaned housemaid Sarah. And Award-winning author William Boyd pens an addition to the 007 canon with “Solo: A James Bond Novel.” The book follows Bond as he travels to Africa on an unusual mission to stop a burgeoning civil war. Also available this week:

• Elizabeth Smart with Chris Stewart, “My Story”

• John Sandford, “Storm Front”

• James Patterson, “Confessions: The Private School Murders”

• Wendy Lower, “Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields”

• Ann Rule, “Practice to Deceive”

• Scott Lynch, “The Republic of Thieves”

MOVIES

Tom Hanks stars as Richard Phillips, who faces the first hijacking of an American cargo ship in over 200 years in “Captain Phillips.” The film tells the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates.

• Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth play the star-crossed lovers in Shakespeare’s famous “Romeo and Juliet.” Also stars Damian Lewis, Paul Giamatti and Ed Westwick.

• Danny Trejo battles to take down an arms dealer in Mexico as Machete Cortez in “Machete Kills.” The star-studded cast also includes Charlie Sheen, Jessica Alba and Sofía Vergara.

VIDEO

In the final installment of the popular franchise, “The Hangover Part III” follows the infamous Wolf Pack as they try to save their kidnapped friend Doug from a mob boss. Also available this week:

• “90210: The Final Season”

• “After Earth”

• “American Horror Story: Asylum”

• “Bones: Season 8”

• “Psych: Season 7”

• “The Purge”

• “White Collar: Season 4”

‘Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Won’t Feature X-Men

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will not feature characters from the X-Men universe due to rights issues, according to executive producer Maurissa Tancharoen.

“We can never [even] use the word ‘mutant,’” Tancharoen told the Wall Street Journal.

The upcoming ABC series is a spinoff of The Avengers, taking place after the film in continuity. While it is something of a sequel, co-executive producer Jed Whedon (who is married to Tancharoen) warned viewers against expecting appearances from other characters in the Marvel universe.

“There is a danger of creating an expectation that [they] are going to see the sequel to The Avengers, Whedon said. “They’re going to see something very cool… but we also want them to come meet our characters and not just wait to see Iron Man swoop into the screen.” 

Joss Whedon also previously explained that while characters like Cobie Smulders’ Maria Hall could appear when their schedules permit, “Right now, I want to involve people in the characters that we've created for the show and then we’ll worry about the other stuff.” Smulders officially signed on for the series in July. 

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. revolves around Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), the leader of the organization. Coulson was killed by Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in The Avengers, but comic books and their adaptations generally don’t adhere to the concept of “permadeath.” Gregg said he has heard a number of theories about how Coulson could have survived, and that he initially wasn’t sure about returning. That is, until he talked to Joss Whedon.

“When Joss described to me the mystery that takes place in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the complexity and the unanswered questions about Phil Coulson standing there trying to deal with this, I found it so fascinating and so true to the world of the comics and mythology in general as I understand them that I was immediately in,” he said in April. 

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will premiere September 24.
Source: Inquisitr

‘DWTS’ Season 17 Cast Announced: Snooki, Valerie Harper & More

Find out which stars will be gunning for the mirrorball trophy Sept. 16, then tell us who you’ll be rooting for!

Get those dancing shoes ready — or, at least, get ready to sit on your butt and watch other people dance — because the brand-new cast for Dancing With The Stars‘ upcoming 17th season has finally been revealed! The stars themselves were on hand for the Sept. 4 reveal on Good Morning America, and even though many of the names had already been leaked, there were still a few surprises in the bunch.

‘DWTS’ Season 17 Cast Revealed

Snooki

Keyshawn Johnson

Valerie Harper

Brant Daugherty

Christina Milian

Bill Nye

Elizabeth Berkley

Corbin Bleu

Amber Riley

Bill Engvall

Jack Osbourne

Leah Remini

‘DWTS’: Major Change Coming To Season 17

But the dancers aren't the only thing new about Dancing with the Stars this season. The show is also switching to a one-night, two-hour format — the show previously aired for three hours over a span of two nights — which producers believe will only make the show more exciting.

The new season of Dancing with the Stars officially premieres Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Source: Hollywood Life

'Nashville' Adds Charlie Bewley To Season 2 Cast

"Nashville" has added Charlie Bewley to its Season 2 cast.

The Huffington Post has confirmed TVLine's report that Bewley will play Trey, a potential new love interest for Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere). Bewley's character is described by TVLine as a charming and self-deprecating businessman. Look for him to recur on "Nashville" beginning in episode three. Bewley previously appeared as Galen Vaughn on "The Vampire Diaries."

Bewley joins a few new faces on "Nashville" Season 2. "Rules of Engagement" star Oliver Hudson has been cast as a potential new love interest for Rayna; Aubrey Peeples of "Sharknado" fame will recur as a reality competition contestant; and Chaley Rose will play Zoey, Scarlett's friend. Additionally, Season 1 players Chris Carmack and Lennon and Maisy Stella have been promoted to series regulars.

ABC boss Paul Lee said "Nashville" Season 2 will play up some soapy aspects. "I think they said to themselves they want to turn cards over more aggressively as they move through it," Lee said at the Television Critics Association Summer 2013 press tour. "You're starting to see Connie [Britton] really drive plot, which is something I know the showrunners really wanted to do, and you're going to see that next season."

Check out the "Nashville" Season 2 promo here.

"Nashville" Season 2 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

Source: Huffingtonpost.com