The Magicians recap: Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

Quentin, however, is an absolute enigma to Professor Sunderland. Even the dead at Brakebills are as moody as the students. (More on that in a bit.) Credit: Carole Segal/Syfy Emily had fallen in love with a married professor, who eventually put an end to their affair. Her attempts left her face disfigured, and Emily was so horrified that she considered jumping into the fountain. Quentin returns from his excursion with Eliot to find Alice determining ways to bring Charlie back....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Stephanie Roberts

The Magicians recap: Impractical Applications

The future of these students and their magical schooling is at risk. Fail the Trials and be wiped from the student body. Complete them all, and you transfigure into a goose. Credit: Eike Schroter/Syfy Really it seems like a lose-lose situation. So Quentins hopes to find Fillory again are put on hold after Pennys revelation that he traveled there. But Quentin has an idea that Penny happily agrees to. They are correct and copy down the right answer, which impresses Eliot....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Lisa Davis

The Magicians recap: Mendings, Major and Minor

Quentin learns the limitations and power of magic while Penny makes an unexpected journey Magic has its limitations. And if that wasnt quite enough, it seems Fillory isnt further away than those at Brakebills may think. And its Alice who delivers the news. Credit: Carole Segal/Syfy Upon her arrival back to Brakebills, she and Quentin have an awkward reintroduction. At first, he tries to make the situation sound better than it is....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Eric Butler

The Magicians recap: The World in the Walls

Initially, he rebels against the notion that this ward is his real home. Another familiar face appears when Julia comes to visit Quentin. But Quentin isnt just trying to have some fun in this miserable world. Credit: Carole Segal/Syfy But, Quentin is told, he wasnt attacking The Beast. This revelation shocks Quentin back into the world around him. Penny the real Penny appears in the world. And that push brings Quentin back to life rather than giving in to the illusion around him....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Jacqueline Serrano

The Magicians season 1 will borrow from The Magician King, book 2 in the Lev Grossman trilogy

A lot will happen in season 1, said executive producer Sera Gamble. Were even dipping into book 2 a little. How many seasons is the show aiming for overall? Credit: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Syfy The collection of books can go off in a lot of different directions, he told reporters. Were actually excited about doing more than exists in the three books. Our main goal is to stay true to the spirit of the book, said Gamble....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Jesus Rivera

The Magicians season 2: Comic-Con reveals first scene of the premiere

Though it seems deserted, he encounters a mysterious healer and gardening enthusiast residing in a familiar-looking cottage. Watch the clip in the video above. Elsewhere, actor Jason Ralph reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the opening scene in a season 2 featurette. Credit: Syfy Were in the middle of this gorgeous, haunting Fillorian forest, he says. One of the things about this set is that its partially alive, explains production designer Rachel OToole....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Jason Bradford

The Magicians series premiere recap: Unauthorized Magic/The Source of Magic

Welcome to the magic – and dangers – of Brakebills Welcome to Brakebills University. Welcome to a world of magic though it may not be the world youre expecting. Quentin (Jason Ralph) is lost. Credit: Carole Segal/Syfy Hes confused about his purpose. Inside is the manuscript for a sixthFilloryand Furtherbook, only rumored to exist. Julia is dismayed by Quentins excitement over the book. (If you were [hallucinating], how would asking me help, Eliot wisely points out....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Jill Rubio

The Magnificent Seven score is more than a memorial for James Horner

They came to my trailer and said, James wrote the score for you. It blew me away. James is an amazing human being. Credit: Sam Emerson Shortly after that I flew back to L.A. There was a lot to deal with. But it wasThe Magnificent Seventhat marked his last significant work. It seemed wrong to just let them disappear, Franglen said of the suite of songs. He was given the job after playing the music Horner wrote for Fuqua....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Jessica Jones

The Magnificent Seven: Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington share favorite Westerns

Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt have never worked together before, and theyve never starred in a Western. Heres a short excerpt, where the two stars talk about the joys of Western filmmaking. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Were you fans of Western films before you signed onto the film? Credit: Frank Ockenfels III DENZEL WASHINGTON:I didnt really watch em growing up. It was the end of the Western era in the movies. They had, what was the Clint Eastwood show?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Joseph Gould

The Man in the High castle finale postmortem: EP Frank Spotniz on 'A Way Out'

And thats how the first season ofThe Man in the High Castleends. What does it mean? Is the scene what you had envisioned when you wrote it? Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon Is it accurate to what you wanted to present? That is not what the show is saying. Im not going to actually say what it is at this point. We knew where we were going, thats from the novel. But I didnt want to get there too fast....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Michael Kim

The Man in the High Castle postmortem: Episode 2, Sunrise

Creator Frank Spotnitz on why ‘you’ve got the option to’t help but like’ John Smith. Read on for his thoughts on episode 2, Sunrise. Joes (Luke Kleintank) loyalties are tested when he watches the film himself. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Franks story frames this episode. Why was it important to focus so much on poor Frank in this hour? FRANK SPOTNITZ:Frank was a guy who in episode 1 was just trying to get along....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Angela Hall

The Man in the High Castle postmortem: Episode 3, The Illustrated Woman

Creator Frank Spotnitz on how he kept the villainous Marshal from becoming too cartoonish. Read on for his thoughts on episode 3, The Illustrated Woman. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with the Marshal. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon How did you juggle these three villains? What separates them from each other? You find yourself on his side, because the storys being told from his point of view. Its the same as, like, Tony Soprano or Walter White....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Tammy Knight

The Man in the High Castle postmortem: Episode 5, 'The New Normal'

Read on for his thoughts on episode 5, The New Normal. Joe (Luke Kleintank) is reprimanded for not carrying out his mission for John (Rufus Sewell). ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Tagomi and Julianas necklace. Credit: Liane Hentscher/Amazon What is going on with that moment, and why is it significant? We finally saw the interior of the Nippon Building. Why was it important to introduce the inner workings of the Japanese government at this point?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Jon Cummings