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Trailer: “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019) “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species – thought to be mere myths – […]
“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (2018) Drama Written by: Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty based on‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ by Lee Israel Directed by: Marielle Heller Featuring: Melissa McCarthy , Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Jane Curtin, Anna Deavere Smith, Stephen Spinella and Ben Falcone Lee Israel:“Jack Hock, you said?” Jack Hock:“That’s me. The renegade, the rebel. Jack Hock, big cock.” One of the cinematic highlights of last year, as well […]
“Game of Thrones” – ‘Game Revealed’ HBO has released the below featurette which goes into the details of the second episode ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ that aired last night including its key use of that song.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” (2019) – Behind the Scenes Featurette The world of Pokémon comes to life! The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu and is based on the beloved Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and one of the most successful media franchises of all time. Fans everywhere can […]
Trailer: “Game of Thrones – Season Eight, Episode Three” In the wake of the second episode of “Game of Thrones” second episode, HBO has released the trailer for the next episode.
“Game of Thrones – Season Eight – “A Knight of Seven Kingdoms” (2009-2019) Fantasy Six Episodes Created for HBO by: David Benioff and D. B. Weiss based on A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin Featuring: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gwendoline Christie and Alfie Allen Jamie“I swore to fight for […]
Trailer: “Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw” (2019) Hobbs (Johnson) is a loyal agent of America’s Diplomatic Security Service. Shaw (Statham) is a former British military elite operative turned criminal. When cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever, and bests a fearless rogue MI6 agent (Vanessa Kirby) who happens to […]
Trailer: “Child’s Play” (2019) “Child’s Play” (2019) follows a single mother who gives her son a Buddi toy doll for his birthday – unaware of its more sinister nature. Mark Hamill will voice ‘Chucky’ in the film which also stars Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry and Gabriel Bateman. “Child’s Play” opens in cinemas on June 21st.
Trailer: “The Lodge” (2019) The slow burn horror tale follows a young woman and her reticent new stepchildren who find themselves isolated in the family’s remote winter cabin, locked away to dredge up the mysteries of her dark past and the losses that seem to haunt them all. Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Richard Armitage and Alicia Silverstone co-star in the […]
“The Grinch” (2018) Animation Running Time: 86 minutes Written by: Michael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow Directed by: Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney Featuring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, and Angela Lansbury, and is narrated by Pharrell Williams Grinch:“Well, Santa had eight reindeer, he looks like he ate the other seven.” Critical Commentary Released this month on 4K Blu-ray is the latest incarnation of the Dr Seuss […]
Trailer: “Game of Thrones – Season Eight, Episode Two” The premiere episode aired yesterday and reunited some fan-favorite characters, brought the Dragon Queen (Emilia Clarke) up North, saw a major truth revealed, and more. In the wake of the premiere, HBO has released the trailer for the next episode.
“Game of Thrones – Season 8 – Winterfell” (2019) Fantasy Six Episodes Created for HBO by: David Benioff and D. B. Weiss based on A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin Featuring: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gwendoline Christie and Alfie Allen Sandor ‘The Hound’ Clegane:“You left me to die.” Arya […]
“Hellboy” (2019) Horror/Action Running Time: 120 minutes Written by: Andrew Cosby Directed by: Neil Marshall Featuring: David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Daniel Dae Kim and Thomas Haden Church Lady Hatton:“On an island off the coast of Scotland, something was summoned from the depths of Hell, something that would end mankind.” Hellboy:“And this thing, did it show up?” Lady Hatton:“Oh, yes. You did.” Released this week […]
Trailer: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) The new J.J. Abrams-directed film serves as both the final film in the current trilogy, and last film in the franchise’s overall nine-film Skywalker saga with Disney already confirming the films will go on a bit of a hiatus after this. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Issac, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall […]
Trailer: “The Lion King” The film journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother – and former heir to the throne – has plans of his own. The battle […]
“Jesse Stone Triple Film Collection” (2005-2015) Drama/Thriller Created by: Robert B. Parker Series created by: Robert Harmon & Tom Selleck Featuring: Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth, Kathy Baker, Viola Davis, Vito Rezza, Stephen McHattie, William Devane, Saul Rubinek and William Sadler Luther ‘Suitcase’ Simpson: “Is this official?” Chief Jesse Stone: “No. It’s personal.” Tom Selleck has had a pretty great career […]
