Orange is the New Black
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Rejoice! We have finally gotten our release date for season three of the hit Netflix original series "Orange is the New Black." The streaming service is rolling out a slew of original series in the coming months. Along with "OITNB" a handful of other original series premiere dates were also revealed.

“Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” will arrive July 17, and “Sense8,″ the new Andy and Lana Wachowski drama, premieres June 5. Lastly, the Canadian thriller “Between” will debut sometime in May. Furthermore, original specials premiering in the coming months include “Chris D’Elia: Incorrigible” on April 17; “Jen Kirkman: I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)” on May 22 and “What Happened, Miss Simone” on June 26.

Although we are grateful for the release date announcement it doesn't ease our anticipation and we are sure you feel the same way. So check out these 13 juicy details about the Piper and Alex, guest stars and much more of season three of "Orange is the New Black."

1. "Orange is the New Black" episode titles have already been revealed with its first episode, "It's the Great Blumpkin, Charlie Brown."

2. There will be a total of 14 episodes in season three of "Orange is the New Black." The episodes are as followed: "It's the Great Blumpkin, Charlie Brown," "I'm a Bitch Because I'm Sad," "Sometimes Bad Things Happen to Bad People," "The Great Hate Fuck," "Kids: Yum!," "Offended But Okay," "Back to the Rape Well," "Use Your Tears As Lube," "Heroin Robin Hood," "The Rapiest Pap Smear," "Gay Feet," "Never-ending Rumspringa," "Hot for Janitor" and "Great Service, Lovely Scent."

3. "The Fault in Our Stars" actor Mike Birbiglia will be joining the cast, as well as Blair Brown ("Fringe") and Mary Steenburgen ("The Proposal").

4. On the other hand, Jason Biggs who plays Piper's ex-fiance will not be returning for season three alogn with Alysia Reiner, nor will Pablo“Pornstache” Schreiber (who has a role on the HBO comedy "The Brink") or Diane “Ramos” Guerrero (who has a role on The CW’s "Jane the Virgin").

5. Taystee may find love in the upcoming season. "It's very emotional. It catches [Taystee] off guard,"Danielle Brooks, the actress that plays Taystee, said of the death to Entertainment Weekly. "She definitely goes on another journey with growing pains. We'll find out if she falls in love or if she doesn't," Brooks goes on to say.

6. Natasha Lyonne confirmed that Nicky Nichols is coming back and said the next season will feature "so much bloodshed," while Joe Caputo, who plays Nick Sandow said the Litchfield prison is going to undergo changes what with all the mess that happened in season two.

7. Most of the cast members have already been confirmed to reprise their roles including Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman, Kate Mulgrew as Red, Uzo Aduba as Crazy Eyes, Laverne Cox as Sophia Burset,Michael Harney as Sam Healy, Laura Prepon as Alex Vause and more.

8. Big Boo revealed! After two whole seasons we will finally get some background on the most outspoken inmate at Litchfield.

9. Daya and Bennet will have lots of drama to deal with! Even though Pornstache was accused of rape and won't return to the series for season three his mom will be coming to the prison. That's sure to spell trouble for the couple and their baby.

10. After a lack of Alex in season two, she's set to return to Litchfield prison and reunite with Piper.

11. Vee, who was hit by a car at the end of season two, has been confirmed as dead by actress Lorraine Touissant. Her death will have a devastating effect on Taystee and a more positive one for Cray Eyes.

12. The plot of season three of "OITNB" has been kept under wraps but we know what the main theme will be. While it's a vague description creator Jenji Koha did reveal that season three will focus on "faith."

13. It has been revealed that model Ruby Rose will be joining the rest of the crew for season three of "Orange is the New Black."

Rose will star as Stella Carlin in "OITNB" and her striking looks will attract the attention of both Piper (Taylor Schilling) and Alex (Laura Prepon), Elle magazine reports. With Alex returning due to Piper their reunion may not be a good one. And Rose is sure to cause a rift between the happy couple upon her arrival.

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