Natalie Morales has had an amazingly half a decade. She first came to light in the slightly goofy superhero series The Middleman, and though the show itself didn’t make it into a second season, Natalie definitely got noticed. She showed up almost immediately on USA’s White Collar, paused long enough for a supporting role in the Drew Barrymore/Justin Long romcom Going the Distance, then jumped into an arc on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. And now–just as she starts an arc on The CW’s 90210, she’s joined the cast of a new pilot for ABC: Trophy Wife, starring Bradley Whitford (The West Wing, The Good Guys) and Malik Akerman (Watchmen). The story revolves around the romance between Whitford and a reformed party girl (Akerman), who suddenly finds herself the stepmother of three manipulative kids and dealing with a couple of “judgmental ex-wives,” played by Oscar winner Maria Gay Harden (Pollock, The Mist, Mystic River) and Michaela Watkins (Saturday Night Live, Enlightened). Natalie also has a terrific tumblr that you can enjoy here.
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Blu-ray and DVD Releases
Marvel Studios’
Captain America: Brave New World storms onto digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on April 15, before making its triumphant debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD May 13.
Synopsis: In Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie)–who now wields the shield of Captain America after events in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier–meets with newly elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
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Tombstone 4K Blu-ray, UHD/BD Combo + Digital + Steelbook arrives on April 22.
Synopsis: Every town has a story—Tombstone has a legend. Experience the explosive, action-packed battle on 4K Ultra HD. U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), his brothers (Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton) and the outrageous Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) band together to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown at the O.K. Corral. The star-studded cast also includes Dana Delany, Jason Priestley, and Michael Biehn in an epic story of Wild West justice. Directed by George P. Cosmatos.
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Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season on DVD is available now!
From Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Follow the lives of the staff we have grown to know and love working at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, and go down memory lane with all 14 hilarious, wholesome and “educational” episodes from the third season.
Synopsis: It’s the season for change for the teachers of Abbott Elementary. Janine leads ambitious growth initiatives for the school while navigating personal and professional challenges. Gregory embraces his role as the “cool” teacher. Ava surprises with moments of unexpected leadership. From Career Day to a heartfelt end-of-year celebration, the Abbott staff prove that with teamwork- and Janine’s relentless drive-they can handle anything.
The cast includes Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard.
Podcast
You can also listen to any episode of all of the podcast at thebradmunson.com