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The end of the year is often seen as a time when awards season gains momentum and critics produce their top 10 lists, but for much of the film industry, it’s also the first big preview of 2018 movies. Thanks to the Sundance Film Festival lineup, which in January will include 110 movies from 29 countries, a fresh crop of films to talk about have just been announced, many of which are certain to continue generating conversations throughout the year.

However, the Sundance program takes its time to gather buzz, and it’s not always obvious which movies deserve the most attention right off the bat. So here’s our annual attempt to take a first crack at some of the surprises and hidden gems in the lineup, with some input from Sundance director John Cooper and director of programming Trevor Groth. We’re as excited as anyone to see Paul Dano’s...

News of a possible Trainspotting sequel - based on Irvine Welsh's follow-up novel Porno, released in 2002 - has left us climbing on the ceiling with anticipation. Could director Danny Boyle really wrangle together the cast once more? And could Trainspotting 2 - as they definitely won't call it - live up to the hype?

With the 20th anniversary coming up just next year, here's what Spud and company have been up to since they all chose life...

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The original Trainspotting poster:

1. Robert Carlyle

Character: Francis "Franco" Begbie

Age then: 33

Age now: 54

Biggest acting gigs since: The Full Monty, The World Is Not Enough, Angela's Ashes and TV's Once Upon A Time, Stargate Universe and 24: Redemption

Carlyle joined forces with Boyle again on The Beach, and worked alongside Samuel L Jackson in 51st State, but his "career highlight" has been directing his first film, The Legend of Barney Thomson,...

News of a possible Trainspotting sequel - based on Irvine Welsh's follow-up novel Porno, released in 2002 - has left us climbing on the ceiling with anticipation. Could director Danny Boyle really wrangle together the cast once more? And could Trainspotting 2 - as they definitely won't call it - live up to the hype?

With the 20th anniversary coming up just next year, here's what Spud and company have been up to since they all chose life...

Digital Spy's Porno poster:

The original Trainspotting poster:

1. Robert Carlyle

Character: Francis "Franco" Begbie

Age then: 33

Age now: 54

Biggest acting gigs since: The Full Monty, The World Is Not Enough, Angela's Ashes and TV's Once Upon A Time, Stargate Universe and 24: Redemption

Carlyle joined forces with Boyle again on The Beach, and worked alongside Samuel L Jackson in 51st State, but his "career highlight" has been directing his first film, The Legend of Barney Thomson,...

Which Once Upon a Time heroine is getting a Brave buddy? What’s the latest on Castle‘s mom and dad? Is Arrow‘s Canary still getting black-and-blue? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows.

Next time you speak with Once Upon a Time creators Adam and Eddy, can you ask them about Belle’s storyline for Season 5A? Even a small hint would be greatly appreciated. –Betsy

Your wish has been granted! “We’ve always wondered what would happen if Belle and Merida went on an adventure together…,” Ep Adam Horowitz shares. “We hope you do,...

Arriving amidst the current witch trend — which includes female-targeted TV series like Wgn America’s “Salem,” FX’s “American Horror Story: Coven,” and HBO’s pilot-in-development “The Devil You Know” by Jenji Kohan — is “The Sisterhood of Night,” a smart and timely teen drama that asks why we’re so afraid of rebellious young women. When three none-too-peppy girls in a wealthy upstate suburb are accused of occult practices by a classmate, it’s the townspeople’s quick willingness to believe the worst about the trio that’s put on trial. Boasting no less an ambition than saying something new about teenage girls,...

Weddings bells, a baby, a re-proposal and a musical number — Hart of Dixie‘s Season 4 finale on Friday night had it all.

VideosHart of Dixie Finale: The O.C.‘s Autumn Reeser Is the New ‘Zoe’

At first, Zoe and Wade are concerned about stealing Lemon’s thunder by getting betrothed on the day of her own engagement party to Lavon. But then Brick tasks Wade with distracting Lemon — yay for getting in a Wade/Lemon story! — as they deal with a catering emergency, and the soon-to-be father discovers that Lemon is perfectly calm about everything, because she’s marrying the right guy this time.

HBO is turning James Marsters into a man of the cloth.

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The Buffy alum is set to guest-star in the pilot for Jenji Kohan’s Salem Witch Trials drama The Devil You Know, playing Reverend George Burroughs — presumably not a fan of the ladies on trial.

He joins previously announced cast members Eddie Izzard (Hannibal) and Karen Gillan (Selfie), among others.

Marsters’ recent TV credits include recurring roles on Hawaii Five-0, Witches of East End and Warehouse 13.

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It’s hard to believe, but FX’s Justified is set to ride off into the sunset in April.

That TV milestone is but one of 56 “dates to save” during the upcoming month. Also on tap are the beginning of Mad Men‘s very end, a Daredevil unleashed, the return of Outlander and Game of Thrones and a even some network TV finales.

RelatedRenewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled?

Here is our hand-carved April calendar, plus a glimpse at select May finales that have been officially confirmed by the networks. Click to zoom, save the dates!

May sweeps has yet to arrive, but wedding fever is already in the air.

This week, Arrow‘s Diggle and Lyla tied the knot, and Friday’s Hart of Dixie finale promises not one, but possibly two nuptials, as Lavon and Lemon and Zoe and Wade get closer to wedded bliss.

VideosHart of Dixie Trailer: Zoe and Wade Welcome Their Son — and Say ‘I Do’?

But it’s hardly the first time Dixie star Rachel Bilson has walked down the fictional aisle. Back during her O.C. days, the actress’ Summer got hitched to Seth in one of our favorite TV weddings.

Get a first look at Zawe Ashton in Channel 4's new drama series Not Safe for Work exclusively on Digital Spy.

The six-part workplace comedy - previously known as Cut - will air later this spring.

Fresh Meat's Ashton stars as the mercurial Katherine, who is recently divorced and troubled by secrets in her past.

Relocating from London to Northampton to join the Immigration Pathway department, Katherine discovers that her problems may only just have begun.

Sacha Dhawan, Tom Weston Jones, Jo Hartley, Sophie Rundle, Samuel Barnett and Anastasia Hille will also star in Not Safe for Work.

The series has been created and written by DC Moore, a former star of Channel 4's new talent strand Coming Up.

Fresh Meat to return for fourth and final series in 2015

Karen Gillan, Zawe Ashton join HBO's The Devil You Know pilot...

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Feeling a little… witchy? Karen Gillan probably does, and this week it was revealed that she’s working on a new TV show with a magical theme… While Karen’s show Selfie may not have been as big a hit with the viewers as ABC would have liked, it was still a great first shot at being...

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Brit Zawe Ashton has joined the cast of HBO's "The Devil You Know," a new pilot from "Orange is the New Black" creator Jenji Kohan. This marks Ashton's debut appearances on Us television, alongside Damien Molony, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Ewen Bremner, Karen Gillan, Naian Gonzalez Norvind, Eddie Izzard, Ever Carradine, Hannah Nordberg and others. "The Devil You Know" will look at the infamous Salem Witch Trials in 17th century New England, as neighbor was set against neighbor, leading a town to mass hysteria.  Izzard plays farmer Thomas Putnam, the Puritan patriarch of the powerful Putnam family and a leader in...

Karen Gillan has found herself(ie) a new leading role.

TV’s erstwhile Eliza Dooley is among the many new additions to HBO’s Salem Witch Trials pilot The Devil You Know, written by Orange Is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan, our sister site Deadline reports.

Gillan will play Jane Porter, the youngest daughter of Israel Porter (Strike Back‘s Ewen Bremner), the head of a powerful family involved with the historic trials.

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* Betty White (Hot in Cleveland, The Golden Girls) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,...

The Devil You Know

Damien Molony ("Being Human"), Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who") and Zawe Ashton ("Fresh Meat") are set to join Julian Rhind-Tutt, Ewen Bremner and Eddie Izzard in HBO's "The Devil You Know".

The show will look at the infamous Salem Witch Trials in 17th century New England as neighbour was set against neighbour leading a town to mass hysteria. Filming begins this Spring on Boston. [Source: io9]

Untitled Richard Pryor Biopic

Eddie Murphy is in talks to join the cast of Lee Daniels' untitled Richard Pryor biopic at The Weinstein Company. Oprah Winfrey and Kate Hudson are rumored for supporting roles.

Mike Epps is attached to star as the legendary late comedian and Murphy will play his father, LeRoy 'Buck Carter' Pryor, who was a boxer and WWII veteran. [Source: Variety]

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

Beau Knapp ("Run All Night") has joined the supporting cast of Ang Lee's adaptation of...

According to Deadline, Broadway's Matthew James Thomas has landed a role as a series regular in a drama pilot for HBO, titled The Devil You Know. He joins Ever Carradine, Damien Molony, Julian Rhind Tutt, Nigel Lindsay, Ewen Bremner, Karen Gillan, Hannah Nordberg, Naian Gonzalez Norvind and Zawe Ashton in the new series from Orange Is The New Balck creator Jenji Kohan.

HBO drama pilot The Devil You Know (working title), co-written by Orange Is The New Black creator Jenji Kohan, Bruce Miller and Tracy Miller, is building out its cast. Joining previously announced Eddie Izzard, Nadia Alexander and Ismenia Mendes in series regular roles are Ever Carradine, Damien Molony, Julian Rhind Tutt, Matthew James Thomas, Nigel Lindsay, Ewen Bremner, Karen Gillan, Hannah Nordberg, Naian Gonzalez Norvind and Zawe Ashton. Tapped as recurring are Will Pu…...