Sleepy Hollow: S3 Recap- Episodes 1-8

Sleepy Hollow is back on track! It's been an amazing ride thus far- here are the highlights of S3 thus far.  Sleepy Hollow returns Feb 5, moving to Fridays at 8p on FOX! Join us for #12WeeksofSleepyHollow' every Friday beginning Dec. 4 at 8pET for a #HollowHangout on #GoogleHangout and #SleepyRewatch, episodes chosen by #Sleepyheads! Voting begins Dec. 1 on sleepyhollowaddicts.com.  We will watch pilot episode Dec. 4.  Be sure to follow @SleepyAddicts for the latest in news within the fandom and interviews from the cast!  Go to sleepyhollowaddicts.com for exclusive videos by #SHA and interviews with the cast!

Sleepy Hollow Fall Finale- Is "The Hidden One" Ancient Egyptian God, Amun-Ra

We are only three days, seven hours and forty-five minutes away from the Fall Finale of Sleepy Hollow.  This season has seen shake ups across social media within the Sleepyhead fandom, with some criticizing the writers for lack of Ichabbie Love (smush name for Ichabod and Abbie).  However things change quickly on 'The  Hollow'!

Making his writing debut with "Art of War", Joe Webb delivered a heart-stopping, action-packed episode that Sleepyheads are still talking about! 

A talk between Ichabod and Joe about our Mills Sisters (yes, Ichabod did motion towards Abbie), a JenJoe kiss, and Miss Jenny on the brink of death! Sleepyheads have hungered for scenes like these, just a little glimmer of what may come next!  Some fans still harbor ill will after a very tumultuous season two that had fans turning off their televisions in droves. For those of us who have stuck it out and fans who stopped watching, I have a message for you...Sleepy Hollow is once again Must See TV!

Sleepyheads took to twitter to share their favorite moments from the episode. Here are just a few:

AicyIA@MissIVY_League (T-Shirt Raffle Winner!) “my favorite is Abbie taking care of Jenny “just like old times” that sisterly bond will never break.” 

Eboni Jaunita Goran@Eboni73 “When Crane told Abbie he was scared for losing her.”

Ang Ichabbie-XFiles@angellagouve “my moment. The way Joe and Ichabod reveal Their feelings for Their partners. Much is said, without saying almost nothing!”

This season opened with Pandora (Shanynn Sossaman), literally trapping the Headless Horseman, (aka) Abraham Van Brundt (Neil Jackson), in her little black box of evil.  Since then, Pandora has conjured several baddies that Ichabod (Tom Mison) and Abbie (Nicole Beharie) defeated including a Yao Quai, a Wraith, a Ripper, an Abyzou (tooth fairy from Hell), General Howe and his army of the walking dead army, and the Red Lady from Caribee who wreaked havoc with her deadly swarm of bees!  However, there is a reason Pandora has chosen these specific entities- to open a portal to descend into the Underworld and bring forth her love, “The Hidden One”. This deity is believed to have created itself (per Ancient Egyptian mythology) is also known as Amun-Ra (Peter Mensah), the Sun God of Ancient Egypt.

So who exactly is this deity and what is Pandora up to?  I say total world domination!  This season is about the second of seven tribulations that Ichabod and Abbie must Witness.  The first two seasons were largely about Moloch's Apocalypse and now, there's another entity with its sights set on bringing forth his version of the Apocalypse.


The Shard of Anubis

It all began with a seemingly innocent looking rock, an artifact that the late Sheriff Corbin (Clancy Brown) had Jenny (Lyndie Greenwood) acquire a few years ago.  In episode two titled "Whispers In the Dark", Jenny finds the Shard of Anubis in a box in the archives while reminiscing about Sheriff Corbin.  Later she researches it and pulls up an Egyptian website about Anubis and more players are introduced into the mix, hell bent on getting their hands on the Shard.  This led Jenny and newly-anointed Team Witness member Joe Corbin (Zach Appelman) to opportunist Attica Nevins (Bill Irwin). Nevins, who we initially thought was working for Pandora, is actually "The Hidden One's" minion! To Abbie's dismay, they also stumbled upon Danny Reynold’s (Lance Gross) clandestine FBI operation to take down Nevins.  Unfortunately, after successfully pilfering the magic stone from Nevins, Jenny became the Shard after its energy drained into her! 


"The Others" Fighting Secret War

One of the questions brought up on social media within the Sleepyhead fandom is where are these "others" that Benjamin Franklin mentioned in the S2 finale, 'Tempus Fugit'? Who are they? Where are they? 

I think we've begun to see a few of them emerge throughout the last couple of episodes. There are several people that have been slowly, but steadily woven into the tapestry, clearly involved in the operation.  My list of probable "others" include, Danny Reynolds, FBI Director (Michael O'Keefe) and Sophie Foster (Jessica Camacho). Interesting that Sophie used the same tricks that Jenny does, which leads me to believe August Corbin had several young Jedi apprentices! Do Reynolds and the FBI Director know that Abbie is a Witness?


Thursday’s season one-worthy reveal that Sophie Foster, who seemingly appeared to be working with opportunist Nevins, is actually an undercover FBI agent working with Reynolds (Lance Gross)!  This moment didn't escape our girl Abbie, who is disappointed upon learning that her ex-beau lied to her and kept the operation under wraps. Especially after he knew Jenny and Joe could be implicated after contacting Nevins about the Shard.  This news also surprised Ichabod who immediately says, "He didn't tell you?", sensing his "Leiftenant" would be upset by the betrayal. 


Pandora

Team Witness has been trying to figure out Pandora's plans since she first strolled into town with her "dowry".  So what is she up to and why is this deity being brought forth into the 21st century?  A clue can be found in Pandora’s little poem from the first episode, "I, Witness":

"One for sorrow, two for love, three for a wedding and four for birth."  

Does this mean she's collected all that fear to give to her betrothed, Amun-Ra?  Is she planning to marry him and then bear his child?  We'll have to keep watching!


Pandora The Myth

Let's talk a little bit about Pandora.  There are many versions of this sorceress, though her story originates in Greek Mythology. Zeus created her as the first human woman after his son Prometheus stole the 'secret of fire' and gave it to man.  We all know how the story goes- Pandora was given a jar that contained gifts from the Gods and she was instructed to never open it.  Curiosity got the better of her and she unleashed all the evils into our world- disease, poverty, insanity, vice, passion and death!     


Who is Amun-Ra

Ironically it just so happens that I've written a novel that includes Amun-Ra, so through my research I learned a little bit about the Ancient Egyptian Sun God.
    
Amun-Ra, is a deity that was worshiped in Ancient Egypt. He had many names including the "Lord of Truth", "Father of the Gods" or "King of Gods".  He is considered a very powerful and important deity of Ancient Egypt, as well as within Greek Mythology. He was the creator of all living things on Earth, in Heaven and in the Underworld.  Egyptians believed Amun-Ra represented wind, fertility and secrets.  

After Pandora let all the evils out of her box, one remained- Hope. Amun-Ra reemerges when there is faith.  Is it possible Pandora's intentions are actually good versus evil?  Or is Amun-Ra attempting to usher in a new age, one where once again he is worshiped by all?  And exactly how do the blooming flowers fit into the mix?  My theory is that in order for "The Hidden One" to enter our realm, specific types of fear had to be extracted from each new entity our Witnesses defeated, as a gift to Amun-Ra. 

I think the magic spell that Pandora uses in "I, Witness" was intended to infuse love into her life, to make Amun-Ra fall for her. But was it for Pandora or could her target have been Jenny and Joe, or Ichabod and Abbie? Or dare I say it, Ichabod and Zoe?  Or could she be luring Amun-Ra out of the Underworld so she can rule it? So many questions, so few answers!


Ichabod's Ancestral Tablet

Although Ichabod talks about the version of Pandora from Greek Mythology, I must admit I'm a little stumped because the tablet he found in Scotland is Sumerian.  In the Sumarian version of Pandora (aka) Inanna, the Gods bestow the same beauty, but she packs her jar with seven items to bring to the "inferior world" aka Earth, that man would need to survive. 

But why are Ichabod and Abbie clearly depicted on the Sumarian tablet as "Destroyers"?  Maybe because they will destroy Amun-Ra's plans for ultimate world domination?  Or destroy Pandora, his soon-to-be wife? Or will they unwittingly usher in Gozur the Destroyer, along with a killer Stay Puff Marshmallow?  I'm betting on the former, not the latter and anxious to see it all unfold!  

Lots of food for thought!  I've laid a lot on your plates Sleepyheads!  What do you think? Think my ramblings are insane enough for Tarrytown Psychiatric or believe I may need to throw myself into Pandora's Box?  With Miss Jenny infected by the magic stone, channeling an Ancient Egyptian God and about to get the axe at the hands of Amun-Ra, this is one Fall Finale I'm NOT going to miss! (Okay, you all knew I'd be glued to the TV right?) LOL

Don't miss the S3 Fall Finale Party, Thursday Nov. 19, with Sleepy Trivia at 7-8pET for some amazing prizes from Deb McCue (you'll want them) and then help us TREND #SleepyFallFinale and #SleepyHollow 8-10p on Twitter!
   
Want to chat about the Fall Finale?  We will also be doing a 'Hollow Hangout' immediately following the east coast broadcast at 10pET to give you our thoughts on "Novus Ordo Seclorum"!  We'll have A LOT to chat about and may read your tweets live!  We'll also be announcing a couple of cool things going on during the very long, three month hiatus! 

Music News: HBO and Live Concert Cancel U2 Concert

Due to the horrific terror attacks in Paris, which claimed the lives of a confirmed 120 killed thus far, HBO and Live Nation have cancelled the U2 concert  Paris, France.

The band's website issued the following statement:  

As a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France, the U2 Paris concert scheduled for 14th November will not be going ahead as planned. U2 and Live Nation, along with HBO who were due to live broadcast the Saturday concert, are fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time."

Speaking from Paris the band said:

"We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city tonight. We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans.  And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe”.

HBO had planned to live stream the big event Saturday, November 14, 2016, however obviously will reschedule.  In lieu of the concert, the premium network will air the film Jersey Boys.  No word as to a new date or refunds may be available.

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Sleepy Hollow News: James McDaniel Cast as Papa Mills

Things are about to get very dicey for the Mills Sisters.  Not only is Jenny held hostage by an unseen entity, but looks like Papa Mills is headed for 'The Hollow'! FOX announced that award-winning James McDaniel has been cast as Ezra Mills, who has been MIA since the Mills Sisters were toddlers!  

Earlier this season we learned that Abbie actually found her father, living not too far from Sleepy Hollow and has sort of been stalking him, taking pictures but never getting too close.  One of the best moments thus far is when Ichabod urged Abbie to tell her secret and also tell Jenny she had found their father. True to form, when Abbie finally did spill the beans to Jenny, surprisngly she had found him five years ago!  Talk about an interesting twist!

According to the FOX press release, McDaniel will appear in at least one episode after it returns from hiatus.  Some of you may recognize him from the numerous television and movies roles he's had including Amazon's pilot Hysteria, recurring role on Netflix's Orange Is The New Black and on FOX's The Following. In addition he was a series regular on ABC's Detroit 187, NYPD Blue for 12 seasons and had guest roles on Chicago MD, Limitless, Madam Secretary, Numbers, Law and Order SVU and SVU Las Vegas.

All we know about Ezra Mills is that he left his two daughters and his wife, Lori (Anjanue Ellis) without any explanation or contact again.  So why is he interested in reaching out to Abbie and Jenny?  Why did he leave them and did he know Abbie is one of the Witnesses foretold in Revelations?  There is much to explore and I have a feeling we will learn exactly why he left and possibly if he knew about Abbie's biblical fate!   McDaniel will appear upon the series return in February.

To find out the answers to these and many more questions, be sure to tune in to Sleepy Hollow which moves to Fridays at 8 p.m. upon its return from hiatus, February 5, 2016 on FOX. 

*Don't miss the Fall Finale "Novus Ordo Seclorum", Thursday November 19, at 9 p.m. on FOX!  

Actress Kim Delaney Introduces Link TV's PTSD Documentary

Kim Delaney, award winning actress and producer, has been in the entertainment industry for many years, most recently in Army's Wives. She is extremely invested in shedding a light on veterans with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), a condition that PTSD Foundation of America reports one in three returning troops will be diagnosed with Post-Traumatic symptoms. However, their statistics indicate that less than 40% will seek help. It further reports that in 2009, 245 soldiers committed suicide and on average, one in five active-duty troops attempt suicide each day.

Monday night the cast of Army's Wives reunited for the premiere screening event in Los Angeles for Link TV's Searching for Home: Coming Back from War".

 Directed and edited by Eric Christiansen, Executive Produced by Anthony Edwards and Produced by Bruce Spears, the documentary chronicles Veterans who have touching, yet horrific stories as victims dealing with PTSD, a condition that affects those they love the most.

Built on the "pillars" of The Truth - The Healing - the Hope, Searching For Home: Coming Back From War is a multi-generational study of the often perilous journey from battlefront to home front. From World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to modern-day conflicts, the documentary film honors the men and women, who have left "home," only to return to new and difficult challenges as profoundly changed people. The film captures, up close and personal, the lives of veterans struggling with issues of grief and trauma, some for as many as 60 years. Unprecedented access allows the viewer to personally witness the hidden wounds, disturbing memories and the devastating impact of PTSD.

KCETLink Media Group has partnered with New Directions for Veterans to raise awareness for veterans suffering from PTSD and to provide resources for their recovery process.

The film kicks off season two of LINK VOICES, KCETLink's weekly series of diverse, provocative, globally-sourced documentaries that inform, inspire and challenge viewers to impact change.

Searching for Home: Coming Back From War offers viewers a window into how these brave men and women can begin healing and regain hope utilizing myriad treatments and activities and, above all, helping others along the healing path.

Critical to the making of the film were a variety of organizations that include The Battle Buddy Foundation, David Westphall Veteran's Foundation, Heart 9/11, Mid America All-Indian Center, Etkin Lab at Stanford University, Veterans Airlift Command, Achilles International, Wounded Heroes Program of Maine, Purple Heart Homes and Run For The Wall.
"KCETLink is proud to present Searching For Home: Coming Home From War and partner with an organization so vital to this cause so we can recognize the difficult journey of our nation's heroes and understand the challenges they face once they are home from war," said KCETLink Media Group's Senior Vice President of Broadcasting, Programming and Syndication Bohdan Zachary. "This film is a significant undertaking representing the hearts and minds of the many diverse communities impacted by PTSD. We are truly grateful for this opportunity to bring this important project to viewers across Los Angeles and into the homes of Americans across the nation."

New Directions For Veterans hosted its 7^th annual "Honoring Our Heroes" gala on Oct. 4 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, where actor John Savage ("The Deer Hunter") introduced a sneak peek of Searching For Home: Coming Back From War. The LA-based organization is committed to building a national community in which all at-risk veterans and their families lead lives of honor, dignity, well-being and respect, by helping veterans transition out of homelessness, find jobs, obtain homes and reunite with loved ones.

Beginning mid-October through Memorial Day 2016, a dedicated online hub at kcet.org/veterans and linktv.org/veterans will feature an ongoing series of short vignettes that highlight some of the veterans and organizations featured in Searching for Home, provide an in-depth look at these heroic individuals and their personal stories.

"Searching for Home has been a six-year odyssey for me, one of love, friendship and most of all, empathy," said the film's director Eric Christiansen ("Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey"). "I have always believed my work is so much more than just making a film."

It has also received rave reviews from the New York Times and NYC Movies Guru:
"Searching for Home is strikingly photographed by Mr. Christiansen and is sure to give comfort and support to countless veterans and their families." -Anita Gates, New York Times
"A well-edited, well-organized and heartfelt doc that provides hope for anyone dealing with PTSD." -Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru

Searching For Home: Coming Back From War is part of KCETLink's 'Link Voices,' a weekly presentation of globally-sourced documentary films. Link Voices airs nationally on Link TV and KCET Wednesdays at 9 p.m.
The documentary, Searching For Home: Coming Home From War, will nationally broadcast its premiere on Link TV's KCET Media Group, a national independent non-profit public broadcast in Southern California and via their digital network nationwide, appropriately on Veterans Day, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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