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Trailer: “The Witcher” (2019) Netflix has released a final trailer for their “The Witcher” series adaptation which goes online on Friday December 20th. Based on Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski’s series of fantasy novels, which spawned the hugely popular video game franchise, the story focuses on monster hunters known as Witchers who develop supernatural abilities at a young age. Geralt of […]
Trailer: “Antlers” (2020) Following a teaser in August and a full trailer in October, Fox Searchlight Pictures has now debuted what they call a ‘final trailer’ for the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror tale “Antlers” – even as the film doesn’t open for another four months yet. Acclaimed “Out of the Furnace,” “Crazy Heart” and “Black Mass” director Scott Cooper helms […]
Trailer: “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020) Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films have released the first trailer and some character posters for “Wonder Woman 1984,” the follow-up to the celebrated 2017 film adaptation of the DC Comics title, with both actress Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins returning. The story fast forwards to the 1980s as Diana’s next big screen adventure […]
Trailer: “Lost In Space – Season 2” (2019) Netflix has released a full final trailer for the second season of its sci-fi series “Lost in Space”. In the new episodes, the Robinson family is attempting to survive on a mysterious ocean planet. Attempts to turn their spaceship into an ocean vessel turns out to be a bad idea. At the […]
The first trailer has arrived for the new James Bond film “No Time to Die,” this clip coming four months out from the film’s release in early April. Cary Fukunaga helms this fifth and final outing of Daniel Craig in the role of MI6 agent James Bond who is living a tranquil retirement life in Jamaica – one that’s interrupted […]
Trailer: Pixar’s “Onward” (2020) Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar have premiered the latest trailer for the animated fantasy feature “Onward” starring the voices of Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer. Set in a suburban fantasy world, the story follows two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little […]
Trailer: “Antebellum” Lionsgate has released the official teaser trailer for directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz’s horror thriller “Antebellum” opening April 24th 2020. The story follows a successful author (Janelle Monae) who finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Kiersey Clemons, Gabourey Sidibe, Jena Malone, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Tongayi […]
“Watchmen – Episode Six: This Extraordinary Being” Drama/Science Fiction 8 Episodes Developed by: Damon Lindelof based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Directed by: Stephen Williams Featuring: Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, Jacob Ming-Trent, Tom Mison, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, Louis Gossett Jr. and Jeremy Irons Jane Crawford: “What are y’all talking about?” Judd Crawford: “Oh, nothing. Just the end of the world.” [to Angela] […]
“Watchmen – Episode Five: Little Fear of Lightning” (2019) Drama/Science Fiction 8 Episodes Developed by: Damon Lindelof based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Directed by: Steph Green Featuring: Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, Jacob Ming-Trent, Tom Mison, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, Louis Gossett Jr. and Jeremy Irons Rorschach’s Diary: “Soon they will shout, ‘Save us!’ And we will whisper, ‘No.’” The Story so far… The Watchmen series […]
Trailer: “Fantasy Island” (2020) Blumhouse Productions and Sony Pictures have premiered the first trailers for “Fantasy Island,” a supernatural horror film adaptation of the classic ABC series of the same name. In the film the Enigmatic Mr. Roarke (Michael Pena) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the […]
Television review: “Watchmen – Episode Four: If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own” (2019) Drama/Science Fiction 8 Episodes Developed by: Damon Lindelof based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Directed by: Andrij Parekh Featuring: Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, Jacob Ming-Trent, Tom Mison, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, Louis Gossett Jr. and Jeremy Irons Rorschach’s Diary: “Soon they will shout, ‘Save us!’ And we will […]
“The Secret Life of Pets 2” (2019) Animation Running time: 86 minutes Written by: Brian Lynch Directed by: Chris Renaud Featuring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell, Nick Kroll, Dana Carvey, Ellie Kemper, Chris Renaud, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan and Harrison Ford Rooster: “Guy’s got two things in this life: his water bowl and his dignity. You take one, you take the other.” Released recently on DVD/Blu-ray (alas no […]
Universal Pictures has released first trailer for Leigh Whannell’s “The Invisible Man,” a new contemporary take on H.G. Wells’ story for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions. The film stars Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass, a woman trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). She escapes in the dead of night and goes into […]
“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (2019) Action Running time: 135 minutes Written by: Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce Directed by: David Leitch Featuring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, and Helen Mirren Deckard Shaw: “This job requires stealth. Look at you.” Luke Hobbs: “I’m trying to save the world, which, for the record, will be my fourth time. ‘Cause I’m really […]
TV Spot: “The Mandalorian” (2019) A new TV spot for “The Mandalorian,” the first live-action “Star Wars” TV series, has arrived with Werner Herzog once again narrating some explosive action in a clip offering new footage. Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Nick Nolte, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, Carl Weathers, Bill Burr, Omid Abtahi, Taika Waititi, Ming-Na Wen, and Herzog star in […]
Trailer: “Wendy” (2020) Fox Searchlight has released the official trailer and poster for “Wendy,” the upcoming fantasy drama which marks the long awaited return of “Beasts of the Southern Wild” helmer Benh Zeitlin. The ragtag epic is a wild reimagining of “Peter Pan”. In the story, Wendy is lost on a mysterious island where aging and time have come unglued. […]
