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Shining Vale co-creator, showrunner, and writer Jeff Astrof spoke with Bleeding Cool about the horror-comedy STARZ series, the lines between genres, hopes for certain characters, and what he loved most about the season finale Just in case there's no confusion, we're throwing on the "MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!" sign for what's to come… Source: STARZ/ YouTubeBleeding Cool: Oh my[...]

STARZ's Shining Vale premiered its season one finale, addressing the fate of both the Phelps family and if mothers & their daughters end up following the same paths and choices Warning, though: if you wish to avoid spoilers of any kind you should stop reading here. Source: STARZ The finale of Shining Vale explored how deep the trench of repetition can[...]

STARZ's Shining Vale has been ramping up the connection between the Phelps family and their new home giving things an honest effort Warning, though: if you wish to avoid spoilers of any kind you should stop reading here. Source: STARZ The signals made between the embodiment of Rosemary within Pat and Pat herself were done in a subtle yet effective way[...]

STARZ's Shining Vale embraced the better parts of its comedic style while turning up and listening in on the horror aspects of the story it's trying to tell Warning, though: if you wish to avoid spoilers of any kind you should stop reading here. Source: Starz Shining Vale did take the real struggle of being a published author and explained it well[...]

This episode of STARZ's Shining Vale brought a lot more emotional impact to its story and ended up bringing itself closer to an identity that felt unified rather than disconnected. Warning, though: if you wish to avoid spoilers of any kind you should stop reading here. Source: Shining Vale Twitter Shining Vale impacted me a lot more in this episode[...]

Stephen Amell has a pretty interesting professional life in that he's currently starring in a hit series with STARZ's Heels, and yet he still finds himself living in the past (in a good way) when it comes to his run as Oliver Queen on The CW's Arrow We say "in a good way" because it's[...]

This episode of STARZ's Shining Vale was like a rollercoaster, not of emotions but rather of intrigue and then disappointment It wasn't constant moments that flopped, but it was areas where the series should have succeeded or at least hit the mark and it didn't that hurt me the most Warning, though: if you wish[...]

Being one of those shows that understand & appreciates the importance of having a strong social media game, we were happy to hear that filming had kicked off last week on the second season of STARZ's Stephen Amell (Arrow) & Alexander Ludwig (Vikings)-starring Heels Because that means waves & waves of behind-the-scenes looks as filming[...]

The third episode of STARZ's Shining Vale explored more of the Phelps' family home, and although not completely comforting it does hold some unique secrets and spaces To avoid any hint of spoilers, catch up and watch the episode before continuing on… you've been warned, lovelies. (l-r) Courteney Cox as Pat & Mira Sorvino as Rosemary[...]

And those well-wished continued today, with Heels & Arrow star (and long-time professional wrestling fan) Stephen Amell taking to social media to join the chorus as well as share how Big E impacted Amell's time within the squared circle well before STARZ's pro-wrestling drama hit our screens. WWE & Heels (Image: WWE/STARZ) "This fella here is the[...]

The new episode premieres on Sunday, March 13 across all STARZ platforms including on STARZ at 10 pm ET/PT. Image: STARZ Here's a look at the preview, followed by a brief overview of the episode: Shining Vale Season 1 Episode 3 "The Yellow Wallpaper": After years of writer's block, Pat finally finds her muse through the help of[...]

Stephen Amell (Arrow), Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), and others from the cast of STARZ's pro-wrestling drama Heels had already started sharing looks at how their training was going ahead of the start of filming But we're going to give Amell some serious bonus points for staying on schedule Back at the end of January, Amell took[...]

On March 6th, Starz' Shining Vale premiered the first two episodes of the horror-comedy series starring Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear The roughly half-hour dramedy focuses on the Phelps family's move from city to suburban life after a personal scandal Moving to a new home is already difficult enough, but for the Phelps', it becomes[...]

In a recent roundtable interview, Judith Light answered some questions from us about her character in the upcoming STARZ horror-comedy, Shining Vale Check out below what she had to say on the topic of her character, Joan Krueger, as a mother and the depiction of mental illness as well as aging But first? Let's get[...]

Shining Vale, the upcoming family dramedy & horror series from STARZ, has big names in the cast but one, in particular, will likely catch a lot of attention and that's Rosemary, played by Mira Sorvino Before the debut of the series, I got to ask Sorvino about portraying such a unique character and what she[...]

So the last time we checked in on how things were going production-wise on the second season of STARZ's Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings)-starring pro wrestling drama Heels, it was the end of January and Amell was announcing that training was getting underway and that they were scheduled to be "going to camera" around[...]

If you're STARZ then you're feeling pretty good with how things have been going this week Along with the juggernaut "Power" spinoff otherwise known as franchise creator & EP Courtney A Kemp, and EP Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Joseph Sikora-starring Power Book IV: Force that kicked off last month, the cable network recently announced that[...]

Shining Vale, the upcoming Starz horror-comedy series, brings in both a unique co-creator, Jeff Astrof, to the scene and a character navigating the trials of friendship & business with Merrin Dungey who plays Kam I got to ask a few questions from these two fascinating individuals about the upcoming series and getting into character. (l-r) Merrin[...]

While the further adventures of Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan's Claire & Jamie Fraser will continue with the upcoming sixth season of STARZ's Outlander (with a seventh season already given a green light) set to premiere next month, it appears the global phenomenon is getting ready to spawn a prequel spinoff Though representatives from Sony[...]

STARZ's upcoming horror-comedy series Shining Vale stars Gus Birney and Dylan Gage as the two Phelps siblings, Gaynor and Jake The characters move along with their parents, Pat and Terry, played by Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear, to a large and old house outside of the comforts of their former home in Brooklyn, NY[...]

Shining Vale, an addition to the STARZ series lineup beginning next month, has a lot of mystery still behind what lies ahead for the Phelps family and the audience The horror-comedy series will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Sunday, March 6 at 10:20 pm ET/PT on the cable network. Source: Starz The switches between fear and[...]

Patrick, now the main character of his own show. Power Book II: Ghost (Image: STARZ) In Power Book IV: Force, Tommy has headed out of New York with just the clothes on his back and his Mustang He's headed for California with a new boss waiting for him but decides to stop by Chicago to visit his[...]

What we're about to say is not meant as an insult because we've been knocked on our collective butts over just how good his and co-star Alexander Ludwig's STARZ pro-wrestling drama Heels turned out to be (with the second season not arriving soon enough) But just like what Ryan Reynolds is having to deal with[...]

Starz released the trailer and key art for their upcoming horror comedy that's part family dramedy, part homage to classic horror with Shining Vale, created by Jeff Astrof (Trial & Error, Ground Floor) and Sharon Horgan (Divorce, Catastrophe) Starring Emmy nominee Courteney Cox (Friends, Cougar Town), Oscar nominee & Emmy winner Greg Kinnear (As Good[...]

Nearly three months after the most recent major casting additions for STARZ & Lionsgate's three-chapter "John Wick" prequel spinoff series The Continental, we have five new names to add to the list Katie McGrath (Supergirl), Ray McKinnon (Rectify) Adam Shapiro (Never Have I Ever), Mark Musashi (Fear of the Walking Dead), and Marina Mazepa (Malignant)[...]

STARZ's P-Valley is gearing up for its second season with two new cast members and playwright/showrunner Katori Hall giving a set visit in a new video. Psalms Salazar (Girl Lost: A Hollywood Thriller) and Gail Bean (Paradise Lost will join returning cast members Nicco Annan as the nonbinary owner of the Pynk Club, Elarica Johnson, Brandee Evans, Shannon Thornton, Parker[...]

With production on STARZ's upcoming Party Down revival currently underway, the cable network has announced that Jennifer Garner (Yes Day), Tyrel Jackson Williams (Brockmire) & Zoë Chao (The Afterparty) have been cast as series regulars, with James Marsden (Dead to Me) joining in a key recurring role The four join returning stars Adam Scott, Jane[...]

Back in November 2021, fans of STARZ's Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings)-starring pro wrestling drama Heels were treated to the news they were waiting to hear That's right, the series was set to head back to the ring for a second season, with Trey Tucker (Bobby Pin) and Robby Ramos (Diego Cottonmouth) promoted to[...]

Now, STARZ is giving fans a look at the titles for all eight of the season's episodes (as well as key art). Based on author Diana Gabaldon's sixth book A Breath of Snow and Ashes, the new season premieres with "Echoes" and then rolls on "Allegiance," "Temperance," "Hour of the Wolf," "Give Me Liberty," "The World[...]

Based on author Diana Gabaldon's sixth book A Breath of Snow and Ashes, the 8-episode sixth season of STARZ's Outlander finds Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan's Claire & Jamie Fraser facing a country on the verge of major historical change Attempting to settle in peace & thrive in colonial America, the couple will face timeless challenges[...]