Today, Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Starz. The series, which is a prequel to the hugely successful Outlander, follows two couples who must overcome various obstacles to be together, with their lives intertwining in unexpected ways. The series delves into the early lives of Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), as well as Claire's parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine). Both couples face numerous challenges in their quest for love

Following the death of Red Jacob, the Laird of Clan MacKenzie, a power struggle ensues between his sons, Colum (Seamus McLean Ross)and Dougal (Sam Retford), who each plot to take over the role as Laird of the Clan. Their sister, Ellen (Slater), finds herself caught in the middle of this conflict, trying to maintain control over her own destiny. Her love for Brian Fraser, a member of a rival clan, complicates matters, as their forbidden romance faces opposition from both families.

Young Ned Gowan (Conor MacNeill), an ambitious and sharp-witted lawyer, becomes an unexpected ally to Ellen and Brian, offering his legal expertise to help them navigate the treacherous waters of clan politics. Meanwhile, Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), a cunning and influential chieftain, has his own plans for the future of the Highlands, often manipulating events from behind the scenes to serve his interests.

The science fiction horror comedy flick from director Joseph Kahn, Ick, comes to theaters everywhere starting Sunday. For almost twenty years, a tentacle-like organism known simply as “The Ick” has been gradually creeping into the lives of those in the small down of Eastbrook who have become apathetic and complacent to its presence. The exception is Hank Wallace (Brandon Routh), whose promising football career ended after being injured by The Ick, which led to his dream girl Staci (Mena Suvari) leaving him. Now, two decades later, Hank is an unfulfilled science teacher struggling with disappointment and alcoholism. As the alien Ick starts slowly spreading and infecting the townspeople, Hank must join forces with Staci’s daughter Grace (Malinda Pauli Weissman), who he strongly suspects to be his own daughter. Together, they confront the escalating crisis as the creature possesses and mutates the residents of the town.

Stars Routh and Suvari spoke with SciFi Vision earlier in the week about working on the unique film, which is now in select cities, with a nationwide release via Fathom on 7/27.

THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON RENEWED FOR A FOURTH AND FINAL SEASON
 
Production to Begin this Month in Spain on Eight-Episode Final Season, Starring Walking Dead Franchise Icons Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride
 
SAN DIEGO, CA – July 25, 2025 – The cast and executive producers of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon announced today during the show’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con that the series has been renewed for a fourth and final season, which will begin production this month in Spain. The eight-episode final season, starring TWD franchise icons Norman Reedus (“Daryl Dixon”) and Melissa McBride (“Carol Peletier”) and a stellar supporting cast will film in and around Madrid in locations including Bilbao, Galicia, Andalucía, the Segovia region, Toledo and Community of Madrid.
 
The Comic-Con panel previewed the series’ highly anticipated third season, which premieres September 7 on AMC and AMC+, and gave fans the first look at the season’s official trailer. The panel featured series stars and executive producers Reedus and McBride, showrunner David Zabel, and executive producer Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead Universe, and executive producer Greg Nicotero.
 
“Across two extraordinary series spanning almost two decades - Norman and Melissa have given life to two of the most iconic characters in the history of television. Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of challenge, survival, hope and friendship, and the response from fans, from the very first moments of The Walking Dead, has been remarkable. We can’t wait to share the upcoming third season of Daryl this fall and to begin production on this fourth and final season in Spain,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Whatever awaits these two beloved characters, we know The Walking Dead Universe is a timeless franchise that holds endless possibilities for story and characters new and old.”

Back to the Frontier, the new reality series by Chip and Joanna Gaines from the Magnolia Network, follows three families – the Lopers, Hanna-Riggs, and Halls – as they live as 1880s homesteaders for eight weeks, abandoning modern conveniences. The families must repair shelters, grow and gather crops, prepare food, and raise livestock, all without running water, electricity or other contemporary tools, relying instead on period-accurate equipment and instruction from historical advisors. Their daily routines will force them to deal with the obstacles of an authentic frontier lifestyle like that of the 1880s.

Lina and Jereme Hall and their daughter Mia spoke with SciFi Vision recently about going back to the frontier and the challenges they faced.

Executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the reality series Back to the Frontier, from the Magnolia Network, which recently premiered on HBO Max, follows three American families as they leave behind every modern convenience to spend eight weeks living as 1880s homesteaders. The families are stripped of modern technology, electricity, running water, and contemporary tools and left to face the daily hardships of frontier life, which includes repairing shelters, raising livestock, growing and gathering food, and rationing their resources. While guided by historical experts, the series tests their resilience and adaptability while trying to survive in the authentic frontier lifestyle of the 1880s.

Stacey and Joaquin Loper, who took part in the series along with their two children, Maddox and Landen, and Joaquin’s mother, Shirley, recently spoke with SciFi Vision about learning to live without modern conveniences on Back to the Frontier.

Revival Sneak Peek - 7/24/25
1.07 - "Too Many Secrets"
Em Cypress Struggles to Recover

Dr. Ibrahim Ramin tends to an ailing Em Cypress as the military takes over the Reviver situation in this sneak peek of Revival Season 1, Episode 7: "Too Many Secrets." In this week's episode, martial law grips Wausau as Dana and Wayne uncover a conspiracy more personal than imagined.

The new Magnolia Network reality series Back to the Frontier, which is executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, follows three American families as they live as homesteaders as if it was the 1800s, trading their present-day comforts for a more analog life on the frontier. While guided by historical experts, the three families must live without the modern conveniences of technology, running water, or electricity for eight weeks and deal with fixing their shelters, raising livestock, growing and collecting food, and rationing their supplies, as they learn to experience the daily challenges of living on the American frontier in the lifestyle of the 1880s.

Joe Riggs and Jason Hanna, fathers from Dallas of twin boys Lucas and Ethan, recently spoke with SciFi Vision about what the experience was like going back to the frontier.

This week’s episode of Revival propels the town of Wausau into chaos as the revived increasingly become the target of violence and suspicion. While Dana (Melanie Scrofano) recovers in the hospital following the shooting in the woods, Anthony Check (CM Punk) and his brothers decide to expand their business venture of selling revival body parts after Deputy McCray (Nathan Dales) is arrested for the trafficking. Needing a female reviver, Dana’s deal with Anthony comes back to haunt her when he decides to kidnap her sister, Em (Romy Weltman), and her son, Cooper (Hudson Wurster).

Recently, SciFi Vision spoke with professional wrestler turned actor Phil Brooks, better known by the ring name CM Punk, about getting into character for Anthony, filming his fight scene with Weltman, and more.

During a recent interview with the press, the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds gave a look at what's in store for some of your favorite characters in season three, with insights from Celia Rose Gooding (Lt. Uhura), Babs Olusanmokun (Dr. M’Benga), and Melissa Navia (Lt. Erica Ortegas).

Dr. M’Benga will be grappling with his inner demons this season. He's actively seeking a lighter path and trying to move past his dark experiences, even finding some fun on missions along the way. Will he successfully leave his troubled past behind? You'll have to watch to find the answer. Olusanmokun mentioned an "interesting" storyline involving a very ill protégé who "turns," causing "real pain" for Dr. M'Benga in his role as caretaker.

Lt. Uhura is undergoing a significant transformation. She's processing past trauma and engaging in new connections, both with the bridge crew and through new romances, including a surprising twist involving Ortegas's younger brother. We'll see a more romantic and caring side of Uhura, and her journey of emotional growth is even reflected in her changing hairstyles. According to Gooding, hair is an important way that she expresses herself and you can tell how things are going by how neat her hair is. When Uhura's hair is "cropped, coiffed, moisturized, and hydrated, she is in a good place.” Gooding also shared that the sixth episode was particularly challenging for her, stylistically, emotionally, and physically.

Recently, during an interview with the press, Jess Bush shared that Nurse Chapel's storyline this season on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is "fresh" and "genre-bending sci-fi." Expect to see significant "marks of growth" as Chapel steps up to the plate, finds solutions to intense problems, and explores new sides of herself outside of sickbay, even venturing into "explorer" territory.

Martin Quinn, who plays Scotty, hopes his character will stay "grumpy" and less of a “control freak” and not "show-off as much." Quinn also mentioned that the writers are mindful of keeping Scotty true to his classic "old Scotty" roots.

When asked about Chapel's perspective on her evolving relationship with Spock, Jess Bush revealed that Chapel doesn't approach it with a "binary" mindset. Instead, she embraces the "intimate humanity" of their connection, suggesting a "willful ignorance" of conventional expectations won't define their bond.

Martin Quinn spoke about keeping his Scottish accent for Scotty, expressing a desire to maintain it while ensuring he's understood. He wants to "keep true to the old Scotty," trusting the writers to honor the character's legacy. He also mentioned Carol Kane's character, Pelia. From Scotty's perspective, he feels Pelia is "annoying" and prevents him from "spreading his wings" but acknowledges there are "lessons to learn," and he "should listen up.”