Once Upon a Time - Episode 3.16 - It's Not Easy Being Green - Press Release

“It’s Not Easy Being Green” – With Rumplestiltskin as her slave, Zelena challenges Regina to a fight to the death and shocks the Evil queen with the reveal of their familial connection, and the town lays Neal to rest. Meanwhile, back in the past in the land of Oz, a jealous Zelena asks the Wizard to send her to Fairy Tale Land after discovering that she has a sister, Regina, and that Rumplestiltskin is training her to become a powerful force to be reckoned with, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, APRIL 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Colin O’Donoghue as Hook, Michael Raymond-James as Baelfire/Neal Cassidy, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Guest starring are Keegan Connor Tracy as Blue Fairy/Mother Superior, Beverley Elliott as Granny, Rebecca Mader as Zelena, David-Paul Grove as Doc, Gabe Khouth as Sneezy/Mr. Clark, Christopher Gorham as Walsh, Sean Maguire as Robin Hood, Rose McIver as Tinker Bell, Adrian Hough as woodcutter and Maria Marlow as wife.

”It’s Not Easy Being Green” was written by Andrew Chambliss and directed by Mario Van Peebles.

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Sad News Wonderland is Cancelled

 

                        The fairy tale’s over.

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland is not coming back next season.

This is no surprise given its performance, but ABC confirmed the news Friday. The network actually told fans Thursday night that next week’s episode was the “series finale” instead of “season finale,” but interestingly the news is just really taking off now (when “only” 3.3 million watch a show, guess it takes a while for the news to spread).

The Once Upon a Time spin-off was conceived as a stand-alone one-season story, but the hope was a new tale in the same world could launch next season. All the episodes will have aired. The show struggled throughout its run at 8 p.m. on Thursday nights. The Sunday night flagship series Once Upon a Time, while not officially ordered for next season, is fully expected to continue.

Once Upon a Time 3x14 - The Tower Promo

3x14 The Tower - ABC Press Release

ZELENA IS PLANNING A DARK SURPRISE FOR DAVID, AND IN THE FAIRY TALE LAND OF THE PAST, PRINCE CHARMING MUST HELP RAPUNZEL CONFRONT HER FEARS IN ORDER FOR HER TO BE FREE FROM HER TOWER IMPRISONMENT, ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”

Rebecca Mader Guest Stars as Zelena

“The Tower” – While Emma, David, Regina and Hook continue their search for the Wicked Witch, she, in turn, is planning a dark surprise for David, and Zelena’s prisoner is powerless under her watch as she plots her next course of action against the townspeople. Meanwhile, in the Fairy Tale Land that was in the previous year, Prince Charming stumbles upon Rapunzel, who is trapped inside a tower, and must help her confront her fears in order for her to be free, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, MARCH 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Colin O’Donoghue as Hook, Michael Raymond-James as Baelfire/Neal Cassidy, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Guest starring are Raphael Sbarge as Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket, Rebecca Mader as Zelena, Sean Maguire as Robin Hood and Alexandra Metz as Rapunzel.

”The Tower” was written by Robert Hull and directed by Ralph Hemecker.

3x13 "Witch Hunt - Sneak Peek #1

Once Upon a Time - Episode 3.13 - Witch Hunt - Press Release

EMMA DISCOVERS THAT THE STORYBROOKE RESIDENTS HAVE NO MEMORY ABOUT HOW THEY RETURNED TO THE TOWN, THEIR PAST YEAR BACK IN FAIRY TALE LAND, OR WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NEW CURSE, ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”

Rebecca Mader Guest Stars as the Wicked Witch of the West

“Witch Hunt” – Emma arrives in Storybrooke with Henry and reunites with her friends and family, only to discover that no one remembers how they were transported back – or the past year they had spent back in Fairy Tale Land. But Emma is sure that someone in town is responsible for this new curse and teams up with Regina in an attempt to uncover their identity. Meanwhile, in the Fairy Tale Land that was during the past year, Regina, with the aid of Robin Hood, attempts to break into her castle, which has been overtaken by the Wicked Witch, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, MARCH 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Colin O’Donoghue as Hook, Michael Raymond-James as Baelfire/Neal Cassidy, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Guest starring are Lee Arenberg as Leroy/Grumpy, David Anders as Dr. Whale, Raphael Sbarge as Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket, Beverley Elliott as Granny, Rebecca Mader as the Wicked Witch of the West, David-Paul Grove as Doc, Gabe Khouth as Mr. Clark/Sneezy, Faustino Di Bauda as Sleepy, Jeffrey Kaiser as Dopey, Michael Coleman as Happy, Mig Macario as Bashful, Sean Maguire as Robin Hood, Raphael Alejandro as Roland, Michael P. Northey as Friar Tuck, Jason Burkart as Little John and Nesta Chapman as nurse.

”Witch Hunt” was written by Jane Espenson and directed by Guy Ferland.

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'Once Upon a Time': Lana Parrilla on Wicked's 'Enigma,' Regina Transformed and Romance

"They're both powerful women and they both possess magic and they're both masterful at it," the actress tells THR of the impending Wicked versus Evil showdown, as well as hints to Regina and Robin Hood's courtship.

The Evil Queen has her hands full when Once Upon a Time returns after a three-month break.

Let's recap: Regina (aka the Evil Queen) gave Emma and Henry a spell that infused them with good memories. After Regina destroyed the scrolls, the curse consumed Snow, Charming, Hook and the others as Storybrooke disappeared and they were brought back to fairy tale form in the Enchanted Forest. One year later, Emma and Henry's temporary Manhattan bliss is interrupted when Hook warns Emma that her family is in danger.
Sunday's episode, titled "New York City Serenade," picks up moments after and also marks the debut of a witchy villainess: The Wicked Witch (real name: Zelena, played by Rebecca Mader). As executive producer Adam Horowitz hinted to reporters in February, "the vengeance that she wants to enact is exactly what we're going to get into in the next episodes," while fellow EP Edward Kitsis called the Wicked Witch's issue with Regina "a global problem and an internal problem."

"This Wicked Witch is an enigma. We don't know who she is, why she's there, what she wants. We know that she's connected to someone but we don't know who that is -- and she really is an unknown," Lana Parrilla tells The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the March 9 hour. The Wicked versus Evil battle will be an interesting showdown to watch as Parrilla tells it: "They're both powerful women and they both possess magic and they're both masterful at it."

When Once Upon a Time returns, Regina isn't running on all cylinders, due in part to her loss of Henry. "She comes back to Fairy Tale Land with a broken heart," Parrilla says. "Their land is different -- it feels different for them. Regina is a very different Evil Queen."

But how different is the Evil Queen? Parrilla insists that that the shift follows one's natural trajectory in life. "If you go through experiences, you learn the lessons -- you're a different person. She's involved, she's matured. Her goal for so long was to kill Snow White and she tried very hard to do that for a very long [time]. [But] they've had to work as a family," Parrilla says. "She can't go back to who she once was."

With a one-year gap between the breaking of the curse and Manhattan, the events that took place during that time -- a lot of which even the fairy tale characters are unaware of -- will be divulged in the second half of the run. Though, as Horowitz and Kitsis alluded earlier this year, viewers should be patient.

"We're in present time with no memories all of a sudden," Parrilla says. "We don't know what happened in the last year. There's a lot that has happened in the last year that is still being discovered for all of us -- even for me as an actor." One mystery that is addressed is Ginnifer Goodwin's real-life pregnancy. "It's funny, you flash forward into Storybrooke and end up pregnant but [Snow and Charming] don't remember how they're pregnant," Parrilla says with a laugh.

Though it's been alluded to that Robin Hood may be Regina's one true love, their journey to get to that place of romance will be a long and bumpy one. "Initially Regina is very opposed to letting anyone else in her head. It seems when she does that, they take it away form her," Parrilla says. "I don't know if she necessarily trusts any longer, doesn't really know how to be happy. However, Robin Hood is not Regina. He does fancy her and there's a spark between them."

Parrilla likened their courtship to Romancing the Stone, Robert Zemeckis' 1984 action-adventure/romantic comedy with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. "They're working together, they're fighting together but it's just all that frustrated, built-up tension and sexual attraction that they don't know how to be adult about," she says. "It will evolve from there but that's all I can tell you for now."

Once Upon a Time returns Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Once Upon a Time Scoop: 15 Enchanted Answers to Your Wicked Midseason Questions!

 

A wonderfully wicked Once Upon a Time is almost here!

After far too many fairy-tale free months, this Sunday fans will once again be transported into the spellbinding world of ABC's most enchanting drama. However, this time, the stakes are much higher and the magic is even darker as our favorite characters of Once Upon a Time begin their 11-episode battle with one of the most iconic villains of all time: the Wicked Witch of the West.

We've already seen the mesmerizing midseason premiere (twice!) and we're bursting with excitement for all of you to experience all the twists and turns of "New York City Serenade" for yourselves. But we know that you are incredibly impatient and want to know all the secrets right now—and we don't blame you!

To curb your magical cravings, we've answered 15 of your burning questions from Twitter about Once Upon a Time's heart-pounding romances, jaw-dropping surprises and all the treacherous adventures that lay ahead. Read on for a whirlwind of scoop from co-creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis, plus some evil exclusives from everyone's favorite queen, Lana Parilla…

Itssquasha: I'm shipping the pirate with Emma, is there hope? I always ship the less probable ones yeah I'm hopeless
We're sorry, but we can't stop giggling after reading this question. Of course, there's hope for Emma (Jennifer Morrison) and "the pirate." Have you seen their chemistry? It's undeniable and electric in the midseason premiere. (Friendly FYI: His name is Captain Hook!)

Chelseasunrise: Will Henry play a larger role in magic and become a hero himself?
As of right now, all of the newbie magical abilities are still resting on Emma's shoulders. Lana Parilla explained to us that Emma and Regina make quite the magic-wielding team: "Ultimately when there's a bigger problem, like the wicked witch, these two women can put their own personal feelings aside for one another and just learn how to work together."

RumbelleIsHope: Any Rumbelle good news?
Just remember: Even after death, true love always wins. Always.

 

Eddrikstorm: Hii!! I'm just curious as to how big of a role Aurora is going to be in the rest of the season/beyond?? :)
Let's put it this way: You'll see the sleeping beauty in the very first scene of Sunday's episode. Although she's glowing with new pregnancy excitement, those good vibes quickly turn dark when we learn that she and Prince Phillip (Julian Morris) are keeping a dangerous secret from the others.

LisaStevens_AER: Do both Neal & Hook talk to the Charmings about going back for Emma & Henry ? Does Neal ever encounter Zelena ?
Upon first being dumped in the Enchanted Forest, both men are clearly heartbroken that Emma was left behind with a wiped memory. Hook (Colin O'Donoghue) chooses to sulk and deal with his unhappiness solo, while Neal (Michael Raymond-James) refuses to accept that the mother of his child is really gone. Tempt not a desperate man…

Twist_And_Shoot: Can you tell me more about Rumple's fate?
We sure can! This Sunday's episode will briefly mention Rumple (Robert Carlyle), but in episode 13 the Dark One's fate will be heavily explored. Lesson of the day: You should never underestimate the tricks that are always up Rumpelstiltskin's sleeves.

PiriniP: Belle will return to the Dark Castle? We'll see some interaction between Belle and Robin Hood?
Get ready to witness a super-sweet reunion! In Sunday's episode, Belle (Emilie De Ravin) and Robin (Sean Maguire) share a warm embrace after our favorite hooded vigilante (Sorry, Arrow!) saves the Evil Queen from an encounter with an iconic creature. (Side-note: Regina insults Robin by saying he "smells like forest." Ha!) As for Belle's return to the Dark Castle? Stay tuned…

Aileencharisse  Anything about Regina... Really bothered by this outlaw queen thingy...
Regina is in a dark and desperate place when we first see her in the midseason premiere. Being separated from Henry and knowing that he has no memory of her is a heartache the she physically cannot bear. "I can't be happy without him," she says. In a sweet twist, fans will see our Evil Queen share multiple heartfelt scenes with her always-optimistic step-daughter, Snow.

 

Alscales: Can you please ask how Emma feels about her parents having another baby? Also curious what this Henry knows about Neal?
Emma will be a little astounded when she first sees her mama's royal baby bump, but you would be too, given the circumstances. As for memory-enchanted Henry? All he knows about Neal is that his father abandoned Emma to take the fall for him and she ended up in jail. In their little made-up world, Neal doesn't even know that Henry exists because Emma never told him.

DannyPKC: We know we're meeting the Wicked Witch...will we also be meeting Dorothy?
We'll let Eddy Kitsis answer that question for you: "We will definitely see some iconic friends from Oz and their relationships are actually going to be explored in a couple episodes." However, we can tell you that you will definitely be taking a trip down the yellow brick road and we'll see the Emerald City, Glinda's (Sunny Mabrey) gorgeous palace and one of the Wizard's most deceptive rooms.

Radames125470: Can you also ask about the Charming/Hook bromance and maybe Hook/Henry as well. Would love to see more of both, thanks.
Kitsis and Horowitz have heard your prayers and you will definitely be seeing more bromance scenes this season, especially between Hook and Henry. "They are quite a team together, those two," Kitsis shared. "I think we'll definitely see more of Hook interacting with Henry." Just a heads up, there are some pretty chuckle-worthy exchanges between the two in this Sunday's hour.

Efisotiropoulou: Even if Henry does get his memories back, what would Regina and Henry's relationship be like after all of this?
Unfortunately, we won't see Henry get his memory back for quite some time and this absolutely crushes Regina. Parilla revealed, "She has a lot of sleepless nights, and there's a lot of tears that come with that. She's heartbroken, she's really heartbroken, but she's very respectful when it comes to seeing Henry and not pushing it to get him to remember who she is." However, Parilla told us there is one teeny tiny upside to this curse: "He won't remember all the bad things about her."

 

HariniAcharya2: Anything about Hook and Emma!!
What would you say if we told you that Emma threatens to punch Hook in the face within the first two minutes of the episode? Are you smiling? Because we sure were! Our "dashing rapscallion" will spend the majority of the premiere trying to convince Emma to believe him. He even tells her to "use her superpower" to tell if he's lying.

Tutusunshine: Please ask if they can tell us anything about Belle's storyline. Maybe something about Belle & Lumiere?
Our beautiful book lover is going to be embracing her adventurous side this season. Kitsis revealed, "This year you're going to start to see her come into her own by using her brain. She's going to be a hero who's going to reach for a book or use her intelligence more than a sword. "In addition," Hororwitz added, "We're going to be seeing some more iconography from the Belle story, in the form of Lumiere, the candle, who is going to be showing up soon." We hear that Lumiere has a very bright personality. (Ugh, sorry. That was lame.)

Once Upon a Time's midseason premiere airs this Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC. Plus, get caught up on all the magical mayhem with a one-hour special, narrated by Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens at 7 p.m.

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