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DESCENDANTS_ THE RISE OF RED Trailer 2 (2024) Malia Baker, Kylie Cantrall DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED Trailer 2 (2024) Malia Baker, Kylie Cantrall, Descendants 4, Spin-Off © 2024 - Disney+ Key Art Now Available for the Latest ‘Descendants’ Movie, Premiering July 12 on Disney+ (BURBANK, Calif. – May 23, 2024) Today, “Good Morning America” and Disney+ released the official trailer and key art for “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” the next installment in the megahit “Descendants” franchise. The music-driven Disney Original movie starts streaming Friday, July 12, exclusively on Disney+, followed by a special encore Friday, Aug. 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel. Watch the Official Trailer HERE Link to Key Art HERE Former Villain Kid (aka VK) Uma, now Auradon Prep’s newest principal, extends an invite to the school to another VK — Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red and Cinderella’s daughter Chloe travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path. “Descendants: The Rise of Red” stars Brandy, Rita Ora, Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, China Anne McClain, Jeremy Swift, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Paolo Montalban, Melanie Paxson, Leonardo Nam, Joshua Colley and Peder Lindell. The music-driven franchise features seven new original songs, as well as reprises of the “Descendants 2” hit “What’s My Name” and “So This is Love” from the animated classic “Cinderella.” The score is by Torin Borrowdale, and Ashley Wallen choreographed the exciting musical numbers. The soundtrack for “Descendants: The Rise Of Red” will be released on July 12 and is now available for preorder and pre-add. Written by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer, the movie is directed by Jennifer Phang. Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh serve as executive producers alongside co-executive producers Mahita P. Simpson and Phang and producer Wendy S. Williams. Production design is by Mark Hofeling, editing is by Katie Ennis, costume design is by Julia Caston and Emilio Sosa, and Declan Quinn is the director of photography. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @DisneyPlus | @DisneyChannel | @DisneyDescendants Facebook: @DisneyPlus TikTok: @DisneyPlus | @disneydescendants YouTube: @DisneyPlus | @DisneyDescendants X: @DisneyPlus | @DisneyChannel Hashtag: #DisneyDescendants, #TheRiseOfRed ABOUT DISNEY+ Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, and in the U.S., Disney Bundle subscribers can also access extensive Hulu content, including next day TV and Hulu Original titles, on Disney+. 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ABOUT DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION Disney Branded Television encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group fuels the Disney+ streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families, with stories that are imaginative, aspirational and reflective of their world and experiences. Disney Branded Television Media Contacts: If you love musical fantasy films, the Descendants franchise has to be on your watchlist. Especially when there’s a new release from the series — Descendants: The Rise of Red. The upcoming release, directed by Jennifer Phang, stars Kylie Cantrall as Red, the daughter of Queen of Hearts and Malia Baker as Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming. The story revolves around Uma’s (played by China Anne McClain, the daughter of Ursula) invitation to Red to join Auradon Prep. Auradon Prep is a hotshot school attended by the heroes and anti heroes of the Descendants franchise, and Uma is the principal of the school. The story then moves forward with Queen of Hearts’ planning to seek revenge from the school and Cinderella while a bond gradually develops between Red and Chloe. Who wins — the queen of Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts, or Red and Chloe — you have to watch the film to know. Melanie Paxton plays the role of Fairy Godmother, Rita Ora plays the Queen of Hearts, Brandy Norwood essays the role of Cinderella and Paolo Montalban plays Prince/King Charming in the movie. The Descendants: The Rise of Red releases on July 12 on DisneyPlus Hotstar. May 23 (UPI) -- Disney+ is giving a glimpse of the new film Descendants: The Rise of Red. The streaming service shared a poster and trailer for the musical fantasy movie Thursday featuring Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker and Rita Ora. ADVERTISEMENT Descendants: The Rise of Red is a spinoff of Disney Channel's Descendants films and the fourth movie in the franchise, which follows the children of characters from classic Disney films. Cantrall plays Red, the daughter of Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts (Ora), with Baker as Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella's Cinderella (Brandy) and Prince Charming (Paolo Montalban). "Former Villain Kid (aka VK) Uma, now Auradon Prep's newest principal, extends an invite to the school to another VK -- Red, the rebellious daughter o f the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red and Cinderella's daughter Chloe travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path," an official synopsis reads. The cast also includes China Anne McClain, Jeremy Swift, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Melanie Paxson, Leonardo Nam, Joshua Colley and Peder Lindell. ADVERTISEMENT Descendants: The Rise of Red features seven new original songs, along with reprises of "What's My Name" from Descendants 2 and "So This is Love" from Cinderella. The film premieres July 12 on Disney+ and will air Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. 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Descendants The Rise of Red poster Image from Disney "Former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter Chloe and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path," read the official synopsis. The Rise of Red will showcase seven new original songs and reprise the hit "What's My Name" from "Descendants 2". Check out the official trailer: Source: Disney If you're interested in animation and visual effects, you might want to check out Fox Renderfarm - the leading cloud rendering services provider and render farm in the CG industry. Fox Renderfarm has provided cloud rendering services to countless visual effects and animation studios, allowing them to get the best quality results in the shortest time. A $25 free trial is available to let you speed up the rendering of your 3D projects. LOS ANGELES -- Disney has released the latest trailer for "Descendants: The Rise of Red." The film stars Brandy, Rita Ora, Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, China Anne McClain, Dara Reneé and more. And as we wait patiently for the movie's premiere on Disney+, we're getting a taste of the music we can expect in the film. Disney released the music video for "What's My Name (Red Version), performed by McClain, who plays Uma and Cantrall who plays Red. On The Red Carpet recently caught up with Cantrall, who said she thinks fans are going to really enjoy the 4th installment of this beloved franchise. "It's really exciting, especially as someone who grew up loving the original films. I think that we're gonna be giving the OG "Descendants" fans lots of what they already love: music, incredible dancing, incredible big production numbers. Like, I'm talking like 300 dancers and like, it's big," Cantrall said. Cantrall also gave a hint on what we can expect from her character, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts and the franchise's newest Villain Kid. "My character is like, she's active! She's a crazy girl, jumping off rooftops, and it's gonna be a little bit of everything. But I think that everyone's gonna be able to kind of relate to it and enjoy it," Cantrall revealed. The soundtrack to "Descendants: The Rise of Red" will be available July 12, the same day the movie premieres on Disney+. Kylie Cantrall‘s Red and Malia Baker‘s Chloe are teaming up to take a trip back in time and save the day in the first trailer for Descendants: The Rise of Red. In the movie, they play the daughters of Rita Ora‘s Queen of Hearts and Brandy‘s Cinderella, a role that she previously played in 1997′s Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. On Thursday (May 23), the first trailer offered a hint at what fans should expect when the movie premieres this summer. In the trailer, the Queen executes a coup against Auradon, forcing Red to join forces with Chloe to go back in time to save the Queen from her descent into villainy. The movie also stars China Anne McClain, Jeremy Swift, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Melanie Paxson, Leonardo Nam, Joshua Colley and Peder Lindell. Descendants: The Rise of Red premieres on Disney+ on July 12 and on Disney Channel on August 9 at 9pm ET. Press play on the trailer below. Here’s everything that you need to know about the movie! 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Photos: Disney Posted to: Brandy, Dara Renee, Descendants, Disney, Disney Plus, Jeremy Swift, Joshua Colley, Kylie Cantrall, Leonardo Nam, Malia Baker, Melanie Paxson, MOrgan Dudley, Movies, Paolo Montalban, peter lindell, Rita Ora, rube rose turner in action as Cinderella alongside Rita Ora‘s Queen of Hearts in the trailer for Descendants: The Rise of Red! If you forgot, the 45-year-old musician played Cinderella in 1997′s Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. She and her Prince Charming Paolo Montalban are reprising their roles in the new Disney movie musical. On Thursday (May 23), the first trailer offered a hint at what fans should expect when the movie premieres this summer. In the trailer, Rita‘s Queen of Hearts executes a coup against Auradon, forcing her daughter Red (Kylie Cantrall) to join forces with Cinderella’s daughter Chloe (Malia Baker) to go back in time to save the Queen from her descent into villainy. The movie also stars China Anne McClain, Jeremy Swift, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Melanie Paxson, Leonardo Nam, Joshua Colley and Peder Lindell. Descendants: The Rise of Red premieres on Disney+ on July 12 and on Disney Channel on August 9 at 9pm ET. Press play on the trailer below. Here’s everything that you need to know about the movie! April 2 (UPI) -- Disney+ is gearing up for the release of Descendants: The Rise of Red. The streaming service shared a teaser and poster for the musical fantasy film Tuesday featuring Kylie Cantrall. ADVERTISEMENT Descendants: The Rise of Red is the fourth film in the Descendants franchise, which follows the children of iconic Disney heroes and villains. The new movie follows Red (Cantrall), the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Auradon's newest Villain Kid (VK), and Chloe (Malia Baker), the perfectionist daughter of Cinderella and King Charming. "When the tyrannical Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, polar opposites Red and Chloe must join forces and travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path," an official synopsis reads. The cast also features Brandy as Cinderella, Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts, Dara Reneé as Uliana, Ruby Rose Turner as Bridget/Young Queen of Hearts, Morgan Dudley as Ella/Young Cinderella, and China Anne McClain as Uma, the new principal at Auradon Prep. Descendants: The Rise of Red will feature seven new original songs, along with two reprises and a cover of "So This is Love" from the 1950 animated Disney film Cinderella. ADVERTISEMENT The film premieres July 12 on Disney+, the same day as the release of the movie's soundtrack. 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LUMINA Trailer 2 (2024) Lumina follows four friends desperately searching for their abductee friend in a DUMB. Whether they find their friend or not in the deserts of the US to the sands of the Sahara, will change their lives forever. Director Gino McKoy Writer Gino McKoy Stars Eric RobertsEmily HallAndrea Tivadar Yearning to watch 'Lumina' in the comfort of your own home? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Gino McKoy-directed movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off. We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Lumina' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Lumina' right now, here are some details about the science fiction flick. Released July 12th, 2024, 'Lumina' stars Eric Roberts, Eleanor Williams, Rupert Lazarus, Sidney Nicole Rogers The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from respected users. Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Alex, whose girlfriend Tatiana disappears suddenly in a flash of a blinding light. Completely traumatized by the situation, Alex, along with his friends and a conspiracy theorist, embarks on a journey through a desert, during which they encounter unexpected challenges that compel them to fight for their lives and discover the truth that will change their lives." . 'Lumina' Release Dates Watch in Movie Theaters on July 12th, 2024 Lumina follows Alex's journey to find his vanished love, encountering mysterious forces and interstellar encounters in the desert. The film features a talented cast including Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Eric Roberts, Andrea Tivadar, Sidney Nicole Rogers, and Ken Lawson. Prepare for a thrilling sci-fi horror experience in over 1,000 U.S. theaters on July 12, filled with disturbing revelations and unexpected twists. Monsters and other unspeakable terrors typically hide in the darkness, but in writer-director Gino McKoy's new sci-fi horror Lumina, the scariest things make their home in the light. Collider is excited to exclusively share the trailer for the upcoming film that offers a peek into the accursed trip of a group of friends and conspiracy theorists into the desert to find the infamous Area 51 and get some much-needed answers. All that awaits them, however, is a dark rabbit hole full of disturbing revelations and interstellar encounters that leave them forever changed. Starring Requiem's Rupert Lazarus as the heartbroken and determined Alex, the film is set to arrive in over 1,000 theaters across the U.S. on July 12. Lumina is primarily about Alex, who has finally found the girl of his dreams in Tatiana (Eleanor Williams) until she suddenly vanishes in a mysterious flash of light. Stricken by grief and traumatized by the situation, he organizes his friends to help in his desperate search to discover her true fate. Taking to the desert together opens the group up to the unexpected, leaving everyone in a fight for their lives against forces they don't fully understand. Alex is still willing to risk everything against the unknown if it means finding Tatiana again. The trailer opens with a love song and scenes between the couple that highlight their heartwarming connection until the music begins to distort. Following that calm beginning, the tension starts to ramp up as Alex and his friends are immediately greeted by the skull of what appears to be an astronaut in their helmet. While they have moments to relax and enjoy each other's company, peace is brief for the group. Their investigation descends into horror with a recurring presence being the strange light that appears out of nowhere and shines with a force that shouldn't be possible. This seems to be the key to solving Tatiana's disappearance, but the group must get past other humans guarding the facilities they sneak around, advanced laser weaponry, and hulking, fleshy beasts to find what they came for. Who Makes Up the Cast of 'Lumina'? In addition to Lazarus and Williams, Lumina boasts a bit of Oscar-nominated star power in the form of Eric Roberts. Known for turns in The Dark Knight and The Expendables, he was up for Best Supporting Actor for the 1985 action thriller Runaway Train and has more recently enjoyed turns in The Righteous Gemstones and Damien Chazelle's Babylon. Rounding out the cast alongside him is Warrior Nun's Andrea Tivadar, V/H/S miniseries star Sidney Nicole Rogers, and In the Cut's Ken Lawson. McKoy will also make an appearance in what will be his feature directorial debut. Lumina comes to theaters on July 12. Check out the exclusive trailer below. Less than 50 days before the greatest festival in the world, I can’t hold my excitement. 2024 marks the 20th edition of Tomorrowland, prepare yourself for an extraordinary adventure for this milestone edition. Taking place two weekends this summer July 19-21 and July 26-28. Brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom, Belgium by watching the official theme- ‘LIFE‘ trailer – This year, the iconic Belgian festival is themed around ‘LIFE,’ which serves as the prequel to the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme. This milestone edition is focused on reflecting on the past and how we have grown into today. The trailer takes viewers on a mystical journey, showcasing life through the conjunction of two moons shining their light. The glowing plants and vines add a magical touch. ‘LIFE‘ aims to transport people back to a spirited era in Silvyra. Taking a step back to admire this, all I can think of is how beautiful it is. This year is about pausing, taking it all in, and admiring what we have grown into. Get ready for a beautiful, mystical main stage! Do we see any hints within? First off, the entire setting screams Avatar’s Pandora with lush greenery and bioluminescent flora set against a dramatic nighttime backdrop and a starry sky. About 43 seconds in we see some sort of giant rock formation (or sculpture) looking like a man sitting hunched over. Then the Pandora vibes kick in with glowing leaves and trees and connecting with roots and vines to a giant pink flower that opens. Much like Avatar, it appears that all of the flora is connected by some lifeforce running through roots. We expect the mainstage to feature this large flower in the center with plenty of bioluminescent trees, leaves, and other plants scattered throughout. July can’t come fast enough! There will be fans reuniting from over 200 countries in the world. Getting ready to see all their favourite artists on over 16 magnificent stages. Discover the full lineup here. Stay tuned to EDMTunes for all your Tomorrowland news as we countdown the days! OPENING IN OVER 1K THEATERS ACROSS THE U.S. JULY 12 **SELECT SCREENERS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS** Synopsis A terrifying sci-fi thrill ride, LUMINA follows four friends desperately searching for their abductee friend in a DUMB – DEEP UNDERGROUND MILITARY BASE. Whether they find their friend or not, what they find in the desert of the US to the sands of the Sahara, will change their lives forever. PATRICIA, a free-spirited Nubian hippie and amateur videographer, is staying at the house of her rich friend, ALEX, who decides to throw a party that reunites old friends and introduces them to his new girl, TATIANA. The night seems destined for drama when he invites DELILAH, an old girlfriend who doesn’t hide her feelings for him. Despite the tension running through the celebration, the night goes off without a hitch. Everything changes with the sudden appearance of blinding lights from the sky. One second they’re there, the next they’re gone, and the only thing for sure is that Tatiana has disappeared. Months go by, during which Alex’s mental state deteriorates. He joins an online community of conspiracy theorists and UFO watchers and has even reached out to GEORGE, an old acquaintance whose beliefs demand a matching tin foil hat. Worried about him, Patricia calls Delilah. After a recent falling out Delilah has been reluctant to come by, but jumps at the opportunity to work her way back into his life. Alex is convinced he must find Tatiana and he believes she’s in a DUMB. After an intensely vivid dream about Tatiana being held captive there. The four friends set out on a trip that changes some lives and takes others. After being hunted by alien menaces, tracked by the government, and chased by lights in the sky, they quickly realize that they have gotten themselves in too deep. In his feature directing debut, Gino Mckoy leads a cast that includes the legendary Eric Roberts as well as up-and-coming talent Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Andrea Tivadar, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Ken Lawson, and Emily Hall. Directed, Written, and Produced by: Gino McKoy Cast: Eric Roberts Rupert Lazarus Eleanor Williams Andrea Tivadar Sidney Nicole Rogers Eleanor Williams Ken Lawson Emily Hall Blacktooth (Staff Writer) Lover of all things horror and metal. Also likes boobs and booze. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Bayview Entertainment Films, The Omicron Killer & I Am Gitmo Get International Deal At Cannes Film Market May 31, 2024, 8:58 am SCREAMBOX June Streaming Line-Up Includes FROGMAN, COHERENCE, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN May 31, 2024, 8:40 am Survios Debuts First Look At ‘Alien: Rogue Incursion’ Gameplay In State Of Play Trailer May 30, 2024, 7:51 pm 80’S Romp “HOMEWORK” Is Coming In June From Unearthed Films

BIRDEATER Trailer (2024) Shabana Azeez, Thriller Movie BIRDEATER Trailer (2024) Shabana Azeez, Thriller Movie © 2024 - Umbrella Entertainment One of the horror movies on our radar for SXSW 2024 this month is the Australian film Birdeater, which has received an official teaser trailer ahead of the festival this week. Birdeater, which premiered at the Sydney Film Festival and earned the Audience Award for Australian Narrative Feature, is set to make its International Premiere at SXSW. Directed by the filmmaking duo Jack Clark and Jim Weir, Birdeater is said to be a “horror thriller that represents a visually striking and daring debut from this Australian duo.” “A bride-to-be is invited to join her own fiancé’s bachelor party on a remote property in the Australian outback. But as the festivities spiral into beer-soaked chaos, uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, and the celebration soon becomes a feral nightmare.” Shabana Azeez, Mackenzie Fearnley, Ben Hunter, Jack Bannister, Clementine Anderson, Alfie Gledhill, Harley Wilson, and Caroline McQuade star in Birdeater. Jack Clark wrote the screenplay. Stephanie Troost and Ulysses Oliver produced, with executive producers including Ben Ferris, Chris Thompson, Jack Stephens, Jack Clark, and Jim Weir. Stay tuned for our SXSW 2024 reviews, which begin later this week. Silent Hill movie director Christophe Gans returns to the franchise with Return to Silent Hill, set to be a brand new film adaptation of Silent Hill 2. Watch the teaser trailer below! This first look teaser for Return to Silent Hill reveals Jeremy Irvine as video game character James Sunderland, while teasing the various threats he’ll be facing in Silent Hill. Those threats include Pyramid Head and the Nurses, both glimpsed in this first trailer! “The film will follow James (Jeremy Irvine), a man broken after being separated from his one true love (Hannah Emily Anderson). When a mysterious letter calls him back to Silent Hill in search of her, he finds a once-recognizable town transformed by an unknown evil. “As James descends deeper into the darkness, he encounters terrifying figures both familiar and new and begins to question his own sanity as he struggles to make sense of reality and hold on long enough to save his lost love.” “Return to Silent Hill is a mythological love story about someone so deeply in love, they’re willing to go to hell to save someone,” said director Gans. “I’m delighted to have the wonderful talents of both Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson take us on this journey into a psychological horror world that I hope will both satisfy and surprise fans of Silent Hill.” “Christophe and I have been working closely with our partners at Konami, as they update the video game, to also create a version of Silent Hill for the theatrical audiences of today,” explained producer Victor Hadida. “You will still find the iconic monsters – but there will also be new designs. We are confident that this new film and Konami’s updated game together will propel the franchise forward for years to come.” Gans wrote the script alongside Sandra Vo-Anh and William Josef Schneider. Victor Hadida (The Crow, Silent Hill franchises) will produce under his Davis Films banner, with Hassell Free Productions’ Molly Hassell (The Crow) and David Wulf (The Card Counter). This will be the third official Silent Hill live action movie, coming in the wake of the Gans-directed Silent Hill in 2006 and 2012 sequel Silent Hill: Revelation, directed by M.J. Bassett. Independent Australian psychological thriller Birdeater has secured a release date in national cinemas of 18 July, with the trailer and poster released simultaneously by distributor Umbrella. Birdeater is the debut film of first-time directors Jack Clark and Jim Weir, who saw the darkly comedic film sell out sessions at SXSW Austin, MIFF and Cinefest Oz, before winning the Audience Award for Best Australian Narrative Feature at 2023 Sydney Film Festival. The film follows a nervous bride-to-be (Shabana Azeez) who is invited to her own fiancé’s (Mackenzie Fearnley) Buck’s Party. When uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, the celebration night takes a turn for the feral (indeed, the film has been described using that word by many a critic). >Still from Birdeater. Image: Umbrella Films. Read: New Australian films coming in 2024: movie releases ‘Taking inspiration from Australian new wave cinema, Birdeater is an unapologetic look at how Australia’s iconic masculinity identity has become incompatible with contemporary gender politics,’ reads the official press release. ‘Bringing outback cinema to the North Shore private schoolboy, it comments on co-dependency in both romantic relationships and platonic friendships in an iconic bush location peppered with nangs, joyrides and ketamine.’ Watch the trailer for Birdeater below: > Birdeater is produced by Breathless Films, a company established by Ulysses Oliver and Ben Ferris in 2020. ‘Told from the Australian male perspective, the story draws us in to feel like one of the boys, only to turn and make us feel culpable,’ said Ulysses Oliver.’ This film is not just an entertaining, feral, genre-bending joyride; it’s a necessary conversation to foster understanding and change.’ ‘We’ve been amazed to see our film resonate so deeply with audiences around the world, despite being so specific to Australia,’ Directors Jim Clark and Jack Weir said. ‘Birdeater is an intense, wild, and challenging film, and we’re delighted to finally be screening in Aussie cinemas.’ Birdeater is in cinemas from 18 July 2024. "Should we really be doing that? Shouldn't you just stop now?" Blue Finch Films has revealed a fantastic festival teaser trailer for a new film titled Birdeater, an Australian indie horror flick marking the feature directorial debut of filmmakers Jack Clark & Jim Weir. It first premiered at the 2023 Sydney Film Festival last year and won the Audience Award for Australian Narrative Feature there. And it's screening at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival coming up in March. Birdeater is an unsettling new thriller that "represents a visually striking and daring debut from this Australian duo." A bride-to-be is invited to her fiancé's bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details of their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn. So vague yet compelling. With Shabana Azeez, Mackenzie Fearnley, Ben Hunter, Jack Bannister, Clementine Anderson, Alfie Gledhill, Harley Wilson, and Caroline McQuade. Oh damn – yeah this looks quite good, even from just this first 30 seconds of footage so far. I'm quite curious to find out what's going down... Here's the first teaser trailer (+ photos) for Jack Clark & Jim Weir's Birdeater, direct from YouTube: Birdeater Movie Birdeater Movie Birdeater Poster A bride-to-be is invited to join her own fiancé’s bachelor party on a remote property in the Australian outback. But as the festivities spiral into beer-soaked chaos, uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, and the celebration soon becomes a feral nightmare. Birdeater is co-directed by Australian filmmakers Jack Clark & Jim Weir, both making their feature directorial debut after a few other short films and projects previously. The screenplay is written by Jack Clark. It's produced by Stephanie Troost & Ulysses Oliver. The film first premiered at the 2023 Sydney Film Festival in July last year. It's also playing at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival this month in the Visions section. No other release dates are set yet - stay tuned for updates. You can also follow the film on Instagram. First impression? Who wants to watch this? Cinema Australia can exclusively reveal that Jack Clark and Jim Weir’s surreal psychological thriller, Birdeater, will screen at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival this July. Birdeater will then release in Australian cinemas from July 18, with the official trailer and poster being released today via Umbrella Entertainment. Launching from its festival success in sell out sessions at SXSW Austin, Melbourne International Film Festival and CinefestOZ to a glowing critical response and receiving the Audience Award for Best Australian Narrative Feature at Sydney Film Festival, Birdeater is set to thrill with a classic Australian aesthetic and iconography. A nervous bride-to-be (Shabana Azeez) is invited to her own fiancé’s (Mackenzie Fearnley) bucks party, but when uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn. Taking inspiration from Australian new wave cinema, Birdeater is an unapologetic look at how Australia’s iconic masculinity identity has become incompatible with contemporary gender politics. Bringing outback cinema to the North Shore private schoolboy, it comments on co-dependency in both romantic relationships and platonic friendships in an iconic bush location peppered with nangs, joyrides and ketamine. ADVERTISEMENT Help get this Australian film made. Click to find out how. Birdeater is produced by Breathless Films, a company established by Ulysses Oliver and Ben Ferris in 2020 as a response to the lack of support for independent and emerging filmmakers in Australia. Breathless Films serves as a platform for a new wave of diverse, indie spirited feature films. Their first film, Lonesome, was nominated for an AACTA Award for Best Indie Film in 2022. Ulysses Oliver has said, “Told from the Australian male perspective, the story draws us in to feel like one of the boys, only to turn and make us feel culpable. This film is not just an entertaining, feral, genre-bending joyride; it’s a necessary conversation to foster understanding and change.” Also producing the film is Stephanie Troost, who commented: “Birdeater tells a gripping story that delves into the complex nature of toxic masculinity and the more insidious ways it hides within social circles. It not only reveals this, but it asks questions of all those that ignore it. This is a story that challenges the morals of all the characters, and that is what drew me into the script.” Directors Jim Clark and Jack Weir have said, “We’ve been amazed to see our film resonate so deeply with audiences around the world, despite being so specific to Australia. Birdeater is an intense, wild, and challenging film, and we’re delighted to finally be screening in Aussie cinemas.” You can read our interview with Jim Clark and Jack Weir here: Interview: Jack Clark and Jim Weir You can find out more about this year’s Revelation Perth International Film Festival here. Full program reveal this Saturday, 25 May. Explore the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup by screening section and add favorites to your personalized SXSW Schedule. Screening Sections Headliner | Narrative Feature Competition | Documentary Feature Competition | Narrative Spotlight | Documentary Spotlight | Midnighter | Visions | 24 Beats Per Second | Global | Festival Favorite | TV Premiere | TV Spotlight | Independent TV Pilot Competition | Narrative Short Competition | Documentary Short Competition | Animated Short Competition | Midnight Short Competition | Texas Short Competition | Music Video Competition | XR Experience Competition | XR Experience Spotlight | XR Experience Special Event SXSW is proud to be an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® Short Film competition. Winners of our Best Animated, Best Narrative and Best Documentary Short Film categories become eligible for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards (Oscars). Any British Short Film or British Short Animation that screens at SXSW is eligible for BAFTA nomination. Films are also eligible for the Independent Spirit Awards, more information on eligibility here. Headliner Big names, big talent featuring red carpet premieres and gala film events with major and rising names in cinema. Babes – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Babes Director: Pamela Adlon, Producers: Ilana Glazer, Josh Rabinowitz, Susie Fox, Ashley Fox, Breean Pojunas, Screenwriters: Ilana Glazer, Josh Rabinowitz After becoming pregnant from a one-nightstand, Eden leans on her married best friend and mother of two, Dawn, to guide her through gestation and beyond. Cast: Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, Hasan Minhaj, John Carroll Lynch (World Premiere) Civil War – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Civil War Director/Screenwriter: Alex Garland, Producers: Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Gregory Goodman An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razor’s edge. Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman (World Premiere) The Fall Guy – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official The Fall Guy Director: David Leitch, Producers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling, Guymon Casady, Screenwriter: Drew Pearce Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman, is drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie—directed by his ex, Jody Moreno—goes missing. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu. (World Premiere) 2024 SXSW Closing Night Film, The Idea of You The Idea of You Director: Michael Showalter, Producers: Cathy Schulman, Gabrielle Union, Anne Hathaway, Robinne Lee, Eric Hayes, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick, Screenwriters: Michael Showalter, Jennifer Westfeldt Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène, a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. Based upon the book by Robinne Lee. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Annie Mumolo, Viktor White, Raymond Cham, Jaiden Anthony, Dakota Adan, Perry Mattfeld, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Jordan Aaron Hall (World Premiere) Immaculate – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Immaculate Director: Michael Mohan, Producers: David Bernad, Sydney Sweeney, Jonathan Davino, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Screenwriter: Andrew Lobel A devout American nun embarks on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Her warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors. Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Dora Romano, Benedetta Porcaroli, Giorgio Colangeli, Simona Tabasco (World Premiere) Monkey Man – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Monkey Man Director: Dev Patel, Producers: Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, Antay Nagpal, Screenwriters: Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, John Collee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing directing debut with this action thriller about a man’s vengeance against the men who murdered his mother. Cast: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Makarand Deshpande (World Premiere) Road House - SXSW 2024 Opening Night Film Road House Director: Doug Liman, Producer: Joel Silver, Screenwriters: Anthony Bagarozzi, Charles Mondry In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, Darren Barnet, Dominique Columbus, Bob Menery, Catfish Jean, Kevin Carroll, Travis Van Winkle, Hannah Love Lanier (World Premiere) Y2K – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Y2K Director: Kyle Mooney, Producers: Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin, Chris Storer, Cooper Wehde, Evan Winter, Screenwriters: Kyle Mooney, Evan Winter On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy. Cast: Rachel Zegler, Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, Lachlan Watson, Daniel Zolghadri, Mason Gooding, The Kid Laroi (World Premiere) Narrative Feature Competition World premieres showcasing the art of storytelling by emerging voices. Audrey – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Audrey (Australia) Director: Natalie Bailey, Producers: Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon Wilson-McClinton, Diya Eid, Screenwriter: Lou Sanz Self-appointed Mother of the Year, Ronnie has given her daughter Audrey everything, so when Audrey selfishly falls into a coma, Ronnie has no choice but to keep their dreams alive by assuming her identity. Cast: Jackie Van Beek, Josephine Blazier, Hannah Diviney, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (World Premiere) Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts Director/Screenwriter: Shaun Seneviratne, Producers: Shaun Seneviratne, Doron Jepaul Mitchell The romantic reunion of Ben Santhanaraj and Suzanne Hopper is thwarted when Suzanne's boss asks her to work during their holiday road trip in Sri Lanka. Cast: Sathya Sridharan, Anastasia Olowin (World Premiere) The Black Sea – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The Black Sea (United States, Bulgaria) Directors: Crystal Moselle, Derrick B. Harden, Producers: Izabella Tzenkova, Crystal Moselle Khalid, from Brooklyn, gets stuck in a small resort town on the Black Sea after chasing a money opportunity that goes wrong. Being the only black guy in the town, he quickly becomes the center of attention and finds an unexpected connection with a local. Cast: Derrick B. Harden, Irmena Chichikova, Samuel Finzi, Stoyo Mirkov (World Premiere) Bob Trevino Likes It – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Bob Trevino Likes It Director/Screenwriter: Tracie Laymon, Producers: Tracie Laymon, Sean Mullin, Edgar Rosa, Felipe Dieppa After searching for her estranged father online, a people-pleasing young woman unexpectedly forms a close bond with a grieving, childless man with the same name as her father on Facebook. Inspired by a true story. Cast: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, Rachel Bay Jones (World Premiere) Mamifera – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Mamifera (Spain) Director/Screenwriter: Liliana Torres, Producers: Carla Sospedra, Miriam Porté, Gerard Marginedas Lola, happily child-free at 40, confronts an unexpected pregnancy, triggering a clash with societal norms. Amidst her reluctance to embrace motherhood, her boyfriend Bruno's desire adds a surprising twist in their expectations. Cast: Maria Rodríguez Soto, Enric Auquer, Ruth Llopis, Anna Alarcón, Ann Perelló, Amparo Fernández, Maria Ribera, Anna Bertran, Marina Rodríguez, Mireia Aixalà (World Premiere) We Strangers – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection We Strangers Director/Screenwriter: Anu Valia, Producers: Olivia Wingate, Alex Bach, Zach Spicer, Joy Jorgensen, Miranda Kahn Rayelle Martin, a commercial cleaning woman in Gary, Indiana, stumbles into a new job cleaning the homes of several rich suburban families. While working, she tells one small lie that spins out of control. Cast: Kirby, Tina Lifford, Sarah Goldberg, Maria Dizzia, Kara Young, Hari Dhillon, Paul Adelstein, Mischa Reddy (World Premiere) We Were Dangerous – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection We Were Dangerous (New Zealand) Director: Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Producers: Morgan Waru, Polly Fryer, Screenwriter: Maddie Dai Nellie, Daisy, and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island In 1950s New Zealand. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship. But this is challenged when the school’s matron divides them. Cast: Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall (World Premiere) We're All Gonna Die – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection We're All Gonna Die Directors/Screenwriters: Freddie Wong, Matthew Arnold, Producer: Adam Maffei A struggling beekeeper is forced to team up with an emotionally raw EMT on a roadtrip to retrieve her bees (and his car) after their stuff is suddenly teleported across the country by a massive alien tentacle that looms over Earth. Cast: Ashly Burch, Jordan Rodrigues, Nicole Javier, Chase Mangum, Luis Antonius Canete, Tom E. Proctor, Clinton Lowe, Vin Vescio, Beth May, Alexander Chard (World Premiere) Documentary Feature Competition World premieres of captivating, real stories by emerging voices. A House Is Not A Disco – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection A House Is Not A Disco Director: Brian J. Smith, Producers: Jeremy Truong, Joe Conforti What if you really did put all the gays on an island? In this vibrant portrait of queer paradise, Fire Island Pines, past and present blur as the iconic beach town bands together to celebrate its legacy and redefine itself for a new, inclusive era. (World Premiere) An Army Of Women – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection An Army of Women (Germany, Norway) Director: Julie Lunde Lillesæter, Producers: Natalya Sarch, Julie Lunde Lillesæter A group of women in Austin, Texas, join forces to legally challenge the system that allowed their rapists to walk free. An Army of Women is the landmark story of women fighting to hold law enforcement accountable, with resounding relevance worldwide. (World Premiere) Grand Theft Hamlet – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Grand Theft Hamlet (United Kingdom) Directors/Screenwriters: Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane, Producers: Rebecca Wolff, Julia Ton Shot entirely inside the video game Grand Theft Auto, this documentary charts the hilarious and profoundly moving story of two out of work actors as they try to stage a full production of Hamlet within this notoriously violent digital world. (World Premiere) The In Between – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The In Between (United States, Mexico) Director: Robie Flores, Producers: Alejandro J Flores, Kellen Quinn Following her brother’s death, filmmaker Robie Flores returns home to the Texas-Mexico border. Dancing playfully between personal and collective coming-of-age experiences, Robie rediscovers the possibilities of joy in the aftermath of grief. (World Premiere) Resynator – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Resynator Director: Alison Tavel, Producers: Kathryn Robson, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Sara Nesson, Barbara McDonough, Christopher Noviello In unearthing a revolutionary synthesizer her late father invented in the 1970s, Alison Tavel not only revives his mission to share it with the world, she unexpectedly forges a deep bond with the father she never got the chance to know. Featuring Alison Tavel, Grace Potter, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Fred Armisen, Money Mark, Gotye, Mike Gordon, Brian Kehew, Christian Castagno (World Premiere) Roleplay – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Roleplay Director: Katie Mathews, Producers: Darcy McKinnon, Jenny Mercein, Katie Mathews College students confront sexual violence on their campus through a transformative theater process. This urgent coming of age story follows young adults grappling with sex, consent, identity, and power on their paths to adulthood. (World Premiere) Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted Directors: Isaac Gale, Ryan Olson, Producers: Isaac Gale, Paul Lovelace, David McMurry, Ryan Olson, Ben Wu Legendary musician Swamp Dogg, alongside housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, have transformed their home into an artistic playground. Together, they navigate life in the tumultuous music industry. Featuring Swamp Dogg, Alonzo Williams, Moogstar, Tom Kenny, Guitar Shorty, Mike Judge, Dr. Jeri Williams, Johnny Knoxville, Naeem Juwan, John Prine (World Premiere) We Can Be Heroes – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection We Can Be Heroes Directors: Carina Mia Wong, Alex Simmons, Producers: Jennifer Wood, Krista Manis, Carina Mia Wong, Alex Simmons A group of neurodivergent, queer, and self-proclaimed nerdy teenagers find solace at a LARP (live action role play) summer camp. They discover inner strength, heal from traumas, and emerge as their own heroes: both in fantasy and in reality. (World Premiere) Narrative Spotlight Unforgettable features receiving their World, North American, or U.S. premieres. A Nice Indian Boy – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection A Nice Indian Boy Director: Roshan Sethi, Producers: Renee Witt, Charlie McSpadden, Andrew Calof, Justin Baldoni, Screenwriters: Eric Randall, Madhuri Shekar When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his family, his traditional Indian parents must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist-boyfriend and helping them plan the most fabulous Indian wedding their community has ever seen. Cast: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Zarna Garg, Harish Patel, Peter S. Kim, Sas Goldberg (World Premiere) Arcadian (Ireland) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Arcadian (Ireland) Director: Ben Brewer, Producers: David Wulf, Braxton Pope, Nicolas Cage, Mike Nilon, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, Screenwriter: Mike Nilon After a catastrophic event depopulates the world, a father and his two sons must survive their dystopian environment while being threatened by mysterious creatures that emerge at night. Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall (World Premiere) Cold Wallet – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Cold Wallet Director: Cutter Hodierne, Producers: John Hibey, Benjamin Wiessner, Cutter Hodierne, Screenwriter: John Hibey After losing everything in a massive cryptocurrency scam, a ragtag team of investors attempt to kidnap the rug pulling kingpin who screwed them over. But the home invasion takes a turn for the worst, and they become victims in a sadistic game. Cast: Raul Castillo, Melonie Diaz, Tony Cavalero, Josh Brener, Zoe Winters (World Premiere) Cuckoo – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Cuckoo (Germany) Director/Screenwriter: Tilman Singer, Producers: Markus Halberschmidt, Josh Rosenbaum, Maria Tsigka, Ken Kao, Thor Bradwell, Ben Rimmer On a trip to the German Alps with her father and stepmother, Gretchen discovers that the resort town where they’re staying hides sinister secrets, as she’s plagued by strange noises and frightening visions of a woman pursuing her. Cast: Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick, Marton Csókás, Jan Bluthardt (International Premiere) Desert Road – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Desert Road Director/Screenwriter: Shannon Triplett, Producers: Steven Schneider, Josh Clayton, Kirk Martin, Alec Roth, Lauren Bates, Sam Cohan A young woman crashes her car and walks down the road seeking help, only to find no matter which way she walks she ends up back at her car. As night falls, she realizes she’s going to die in this endless loop... unless she can find a way to escape. Cast: Kristine Froseth, Frances Fisher, Beau Bridges, Ryan Hurst, D.B. Woodside, Max Mattern, Ratchel Dratch, Edwin Garcia II (World Premiere) Doin' It – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Doin' It Director: Sara Zandieh, Producers: Anthony Bregman, Erica Matlin, Polly Auritt, Lilly Singh, Anita Verma-Lallian, Screenwriters: Lilly Singh, Sara Zandieh, Neel Patel A 30 year old Indian-American virgin gets a job teaching high school Sex Ed. Cast: Lilly Singh, Ana Gasteyer, Sabrina Jalees, Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Holland, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Trevor Salter, Sonia Dhillon Tully (World Premiere) The Greatest Hits – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The Greatest Hits Director/Screenwriter: Ned Benson, Producers: Michael London, Shannon Gaulding, Ned Benson, Stephanie Davis, Cassandra Kulukundis Harriet finds art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in time – literally. Cast: Lucy Boynton, Justin H. Min, David Corenswet, Austin Crute (World Premiere) The Gutter – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The Gutter Directors: Yassir Lester, Isaiah Lester, Producers: Liz Destro, Jared Hess, Helen Estabrook, Tristen Tuckfield, Jillian Apfelbaum, Screenwriter: Yassir Lester Walt (lover of threesomes, hater of shirts) strikes up an unlikely friendship with a former Pro Bowler as they discover he might be THE GOAT of the lanes. The only things standing in their way are racism, alcoholism and Linda "The Crusher" Curson. Cast: Shameik Moore, Susan Sarandon, D’Arcy Carden, Jay Ellis, Jackée Harry, Paul Reiser (World Premiere) High Tide – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection High Tide Director/Screenwriter: Marco Calvani, Producers: Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Marco Calvani Heartbroken and adrift, undocumented Brazilian immigrant Lourenço searches for purpose in the queer mecca of Provincetown, where he sparks an unexpected romance with Maurice. Together the two reconcile their pasts they’ve left behind and their uncertain futures. Cast: Marco Pigossi, Mya Taylor, James Bland, Marisa Tomei, Bill Irwin, Sean Mahon (World Premiere) I Don't Understand You – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection I Don’t Understand You Director: Brian Crano, David Craig, Producers: Kara Durrett, Jessamine Burgum, Jon Glickman, Joel Edgerton, Nash Edgerton, Screenwriters: Brian Crano, David Craig Following a devastating adoption scam, a couple go on an Italian vacation in an attempt to reconnect. After getting their rental car stuck in a countryside ditch, things begin to go awry. Between the torrential weather and language barrier, Dom, Cole and the Italians around them descend into a comical fiasco. Cast: Nick Kroll, Andrew Rannells, Nunzia Schiano, Morgan Spector, Eleonora Romandini (World Premiere) I Love You Forever – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official I Love You Forever Directors/Screenwriters: Cazzie David, Elisa Kalani, Producers: Diablo Cody, Lauren Hantz, Liana Weston, Mason Novick, Evan Silverberg, Billy Mulligan A subversive love story gone wrong that follows a young woman into and out of an emotionally abusive relationship. Cast: Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ray Nicholson, Jon Rudnitsky, Cazzie David, Raymond Cham Jr (World Premiere) I Wish You All The Best – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection I Wish You All The Best Director/Screenwriter: Tommy Dorfman, Producers: Matt Kaplan, Tommy Dorfman After Ben, a non binary teen, is kicked out of their conservative parents house, they move in with their estranged sister and embark on a journey of self-discovery that teaches them about love, friendship, and family. Cast: Corey Fogelmanis, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Alexandra Daddario, Cole Sprouse, Lena Dunham, Amy Landecker, Lexi Underwood, Lisa Yamada, Judson Mills, Brian Michael Smith (World Premiere) Magpie – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Magpie (United Kingdom) Director: Sam Yates, Producers: Kate Solomon, Daisy Ridley, Tom Bateman, Camilla Bray, Nadia Khamlichi, Sierra Garcia, Screenwriter: Tom Bateman When Ben and Anette's daughter is cast in a film alongside glamorous movie star Alicia, Ben is quickly drawn into Alicia's world. Anette is left at home with the baby, pushed to her emotional limits and psychologically on the brink. Cast: Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Lutz, Hiba Ahmed, Cherrelle Skeete, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Alistair Petrie (World Premiere) Música – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Música Director: Rudy Mancuso, Producers: McG, Mary Viola, Screenwriters: Rudy Mancuso, Dan Lagana Based on writer, director and star Rudy Mancuso, Música is a coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating love, family and his Brazilian Culture. Cast: Rudy Mancuso, Camila Mendes, Francesca Reale, Maria Mancuso, J.B. Smoove (World Premiere) My Dead Friend Zoe – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection My Dead Friend Zoe Director: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, Producers: Paul Scanlan, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, Terri Lubaroff, Ray Maiello, Mike Field, Richard Silverman, Robert Paschall Jr., Screenwriters: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, AJ Bermudez Engaged in a mysterious relationship with her wise-cracking (and dead) best friend from the Army, a female veteran is summoned to the remote lake house of her estranged Vietnam vet grandfather. Cast: Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Gloria Reuben (World Premiere) Omni Loop – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Omni Loop Director/Screenwriter: Bernardo Britto, Producers: Ben Cohen, Patrick Donovan, David Hinojosa Diagnosed with a black hole growing inside her chest, a woman from Miami, Florida decides to solve time travel in order to go back and be the person she always intended to be. Cast: Mary Louise Parker, Ayo Edebiri, Hannah Pearl Utt, Chris Witaske, Carlos Jacott, Harris Yulin, Steven Maier, Eddie Cahill (World Premiere) Switch Up – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Switch Up Director: Tara Pirnia, Producers: Elizabeth Avellan, Marcela Ronquillo, Tara Pirnia, Cristian de la Fuente, Melissa Bickerton, Angela Blair, Screenwriters: Felice Heather Monteith, Tara Pirnia, Tina Contogenis, Pamela Beach One of the nation’s top talk show hosts finds himself stranded at a homeless shelter where he meets a young widow. He falls in love and realizes the path to happiness lies in helping others. Cast: Cristian de la Fuente, Julieth Restrepo, Jeff Fahey, Shondrella Avery, R. Brandon Johnson, Temple Baker, Donnell Rawlings, Alicia Witt, Manuel Uriza, Felice Heather Monteith (World Premiere) Timestalker (UK) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Timestalker (UK) Director/Screenwriter: Alice Lowe, Producers: Vaughan Sivell, Mark Hopkins, Natan Stoessel, Tom Wood From the creative team behind Prevenge comes a reincarnation rom-com about the eternal humiliation that is the search for love, spanning the most romantic epochs of history. Cast: Alice Lowe, Jacob Anderson, Aneurin Barnard, Tanya Reynolds, Nick Frost (World Premiere) Turtles – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Turtles (Canada, Belgium) Director/Screenwriter: David Lambert, Producers: Patrick Quinet, Christian Larouche After 35 years together, the seemingly perfect life that Thom and Henri had built started to go awry. They start to drift away from each other a little more each day. But Thom will do anything to save his relationship and rekindle their love. Cast: Dave Johns, Olivier Gourmet, Brigitte Poupart, Laurent Bonnet (North American Premiere) The Uninvited – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The Uninvited Director/Screenwriter: Nadia Conners, Producers: Rosie Fellner, Carlos Enrique Cuscó, Ari Taboada Rose and Sammy's Hollywood Hills party takes a chaotic turn as elderly stranger Helen exposes hidden truths, reigniting old flames and unearthing secrets. Rose confronts her past, leaving everyone questioning their existence and desires. Cast: Elizabeth Reaser, Walton Goggins, Lois Smith, Eva De Dominici, Rufus Sewell, Pedro Pascal, Michael Panes, Kate Comer, Roland Rubio, Annie Kurzen (World Premiere) Wakhri – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Wakhri Director/Screenwriter: Iram Parveen Bilal, Producers: Abid Aziz Merchant, Apoorva Bakshi, Iram Parveen Bilal A school teacher becomes a viral sensation overnight when she accidentally unleashes her unabashed opinions on social media. This newfound fame comes with its own challenges as she has to navigate archaic mindsets and secret identities. Cast: Faryal Mehmood, Gulshan Majeed, Shees Sajjad Gul, Saleem Meraj, Sohail Sameer, Bakhtawar Mazhar, Akbar Islam, Tooba Siddiqui (North American Premiere) Yasmeen's Element (US, Pakistan) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Yasmeen's Element (US, Pakistan) Director: Amman Abbasi, Producers: Amman Abbasi, Jeffrey E. Stern, Alex Nystrom, Sana Jafri, Missy Laney, Screenwriters: Amman Abbasi, Jeffrey E. Stern, Sana Jafri After losing her homework in the winding paths of her mountain town, resourceful Yasmeen sets off alone on an unexpected journey to find her Professor. Cast: Eeshal Fatima, Nazir Ahmed Bulbul, Abeera Rubab, Naveed Hassan (World Premiere) Documentary Spotlight Incredible features receiving their World, North American, or U.S. premieres. 7 Beats Per Minute (Canada) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection 7 Beats Per Minute (Canada) Director/Screenwriter: Yuqi Kang, Producers: Ina Fichman, Sherien Barsoum Director Yuqi Kang’s documentary captures the descent of a lifetime, when freediving champion Jessea Lu returns to the site of her near-death experience to face the traumas of her past and find a way back to connection. (World Premiere) A King Like Me – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection A King Like Me Director: Matthew O. Henderson, Producers: Fisher Stevens, Maura Anderson, Darcy McKinnon, Terry Dugas A King Like Me follows members of the Zulu Club, New Orleans’ first and century-old Black Mardi Gras krewe, as they work to bring Zulu back to the streets for Mardi Gras 2022. (World Premiere) The Antisocial Network – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The Antisocial Network Directors: Giorgio Angelini, Arthur Jones, Producers: Giorgio Angelini, Arthur Jones, Jordan Wynn, Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard From the rise of QAnon to the January 6th riots, The Antisocial Network explains how a group of bored teenagers built an online community out of their shared loneliness but accidentally shattered consensus reality in the process. (World Premiere) Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story Director: Charlie Hamilton James, Producer: Jeff Wilson From National Geographic and Silverback Films, Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story is a heart-warming story of love between a wild otter and a man set in the remote Scottish islands of Shetland. (World Premiere) Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion Director: Eva Orner, Producers: Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn, Eva Orner Hiding behind the shiny Instagram façade of Brandy Melville, the go-to clothing brand for young women, is a shockingly toxic culture that lies within the global fast fashion industry. (World Premiere) Cheech And Chong's Last Movie – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Cheech & Chong's Last Movie Director: David Bushell, Producers: David Bushell, Robbi Chong Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie explores the legacy of pioneering comics Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong with a mix of archival madness and cinematic road trip. The result is a true-life tale of fame and friendship stranger (and funnier) than fiction. (World Premiere) Clemente – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Clemente Director: David Altrogge, Producers: Mike Blizzard, Mary Sabol, Sarah Altrogge, Jocelyn Hartnett, Stephen Turselli, Keith Ayers, Andrew Calvetti, Steve Burman, John Scanlon, Screenwriters: Elise Andert, David Altrogge An immersive documentary about the remarkable life and legacy of MLB icon Roberto Clemente. Featuring Vera Clemente, Rita Moreno, Roberto Clemente Jr., Michael Keaton, Luis Roberto Clemente, Bob Costas, Tom Morello, Francisco Lindor, Yadier Molina, Richard Linklater. (World Premiere) Dickweed – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Dickweed Director: Jonathan Ignatius Green, Producers: David Ricksecker, Jefferis Gray Two people got kidnapped. One man lost his dick. No one got any money. This heist-gone-horribly-wrong led one Newport Beach detective on an international manhunt for the most twisted criminal he’s ever hunted. (World Premiere) Fly – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Fly Directors/Producers: Shaul Schwarz, Christina Clusiau To stand on the edge and jump into the wind, one must be willing to lose everything. That could mean the love of your life, or the life you love. Over seven years, three couples in the world of BASE jumping risk everything to feel alive. (World Premiere) The Hobby (Canada) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The Hobby (Canada) Director: Simon Ennis, Producers: Kim C. Roberts, Tina Pehme, Justin Rebelo Are games the meaning of life? The Hobby is a funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a fascinating and diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in “meaningless” pursuits. (World Premiere) How Music Made Free – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection How Music Got Free Showrunner/Director: Alexandria Stapleton, Producers: Philip Byron, Marshall Mathers, Paul Rosenberg, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Steve Stoute, Jamal Henderson, Bridgette Theriault, Dan Sacks, James Chapman, Steve Berman, John Janick, Anthony Seyler, Stephen Witt, Alexandria Stapleton, Bruce Gillmer, Michael Maniaci, Malik Johnson How Music Got Free is a documentary by Alexandria Stapleton, that reveals the true story of Dell Glover, a CD factory worker turned piracy pioneer, who sparked a global file-sharing revolution. (World Premiere) How To Build A Truth Engine – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection How To Build A Truth Engine (Austria) Director/Screenwriter: Friedrich Moser, Producers: Friedrich Moser, Robert Rippberger, Amina Bayou, Ivan Williams An eye-opening documentary about how our biological hard-wired neurological behavior makes us so susceptible to misinformation, and what we can do about it. (World Premiere) Lions Of Mesopotamia – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Lions of Mesopotamia Director: Lucian Read, Producers: Mohamed Al Daradji, Patrick Reardon, David Hillman, Lucian Read, Ryan Bundra, David Katsman, Adam Linehan, Michael Sugar This film recounts the Iraqi national soccer team’s journey to become Asian Cup champions in 2007 during the bloodiest days of their country’s civil war. The team, the sons of sworn enemies battling in war, united their country in its darkest hour. (World Premiere) Plastic People – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Plastic People (Canada) Directors: Ben Addelman, Ziya Tong, Producers: Vanessa Dylyn, Stephen Paniccia, Screenwriter: Ben Addelman Plastic People is a landmark feature documentary that chronicles humanity’s fraught relationship with plastic and one woman’s mission to expose shocking new revelations about the impact of microplastics on human health. (World Premiere) Preconceived – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Preconceived Directors: Sabrine Keane, Kate Dumke, Producers: Heather Keane, Sabrine Keane, Maggie Contreras A riveting documentary about the pervasive, but overlooked presence of Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Preconceived explores the complex role of deception, finances, faith, and privacy amid a shifting legal landscape. (World Premiere) Secret Mall Apartment – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Secret Mall Apartment Director/Producer: Jeremy Workman In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment hidden inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. The secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all its inhabitants. (World Premiere) Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter Directors: Abby Ginzberg, Christy Carpenter, Producers: Abby Ginzberg, Christy Carpenter, Jessica Brannon-Wranosky Shaking it Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter is the story of a trailblazing journalist, White House official, feminist leader, political activist, and humorist whose legacy is a vital part of Texas and US history and highly relevant today. (World Premiere) She Looks Like Me – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection She Looks Like Me (United Kingdom) Director/Screenwriter: Torquil Jones, Producers: Lindsey Dryden, Ian Davies, Torquil Jones Born without legs, Jen Bricker is abandoned by her biological parents. She idolizes America’s superstar gymnast - the mesmerizing Dominique Moceanu - only to find out that the two women share a shocking secret. (World Premiere) MoviePass, MovieCrash – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection MoviePass, MovieCrash Director: Muta'Ali, Producers: Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips, Scott Veltri, Jack Heller, David Wendell MoviePass, MovieCrash chronicles the origin story, meteoric rise and stranger-than-fiction implosion of the theatrical movie subscription app, MoviePass. (World Premiere) Stormy – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Stormy Director: Sarah Gibson, Producers: Sarah Gibson, Erin Lee Carr, Emelia Brown From reporters to lawyers to politicians, many have attempted to define Stormy Daniels. Stormy tells the unvarnished truth about an unlikely American icon - this time, in her own words. (World Premiere) The Truth vs. Alex Jones – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection The Truth vs. Alex Jones Director: Dan Reed, Producers: Dan Reed, Marguerite Gaudin How grieving Sandy Hook families defeated conspiracy giant Alex Jones in two historic trials, holding him to account for the lies he spread about the 2012 mass shooting. Fake news on trial, with unprecedented access to a Travis County courtroom. (World Premiere) Whatever it Takes – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Whatever it Takes (United Kingdom) Director: Jenny Carchman, Producers: Allyson Luchak, Ben Travers In 2019, a middle-aged couple are subjected to cyberstalking and bizarre deliveries, including a bloody pig mask and funeral wreath. As the harassment intensifies, the police and FBI close in on a Silicon Valley giant and some very unlikely suspects. (World Premiere) Midnighter Exciting after-dark features for genre lovers and the terminally curious. Azrael – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Azrael Director: E.L. Katz, Producers: Dan Kagan, Simon Barrett, Dave Caplan, Screenwriter: Simon Barrett Many years following the apocalypse, a devout cult of mute zealots hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Cast: Samara Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne, Katariina Unt, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (World Premiere) Family – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Family Director/Screenwriter: Benjamin Finkel, Producers: Lynette Howell Taylor, Samantha Housman, Benjamin Finkel Summer, 2002. Watching her sick father decline, 11-year-old Johanna makes a call for a good spirit to save him. But something else comes instead. Cast: Ruth Wilson, Ben Chaplin, Lucinda Lee Dawson Gray, Allan Corduner (World Premiere) Hood Witch – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Hood Witch (France) Director: Saïd Belktibia, Producers: Ladj Ly, Screenwriters: Saïd Belktibia, Louis Penicaut Nour makes a living from smuggling exotic animals for her city's marabouts, wishing to get her son out of the city and offer him a better future. But an exorcism turns into a tragedy and Nour has to face a wave of violence that could cost their lives. Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Denis Lavant, Jérémy Ferrari, Amine Zariouhi, Issaka Sawadogo (North American Premiere) Hunting Daze – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Hunting Daze (Canada) Director/Screenwriter: Annick Blanc, Producers: Maria Gracia Turgeon, Annick Blanc Nina, a young, tempestuous woman, is taken in by a group of hunters in a remote cabin. In the midst of this tough, yet endearing, male microsociety, she feels like she finally belongs. A mysterious stranger’s arrival disrupts her newfound haven. Cast: Nahéma Ricci, Bruno Marcil, Frédéric Millaire-Zouvi, Marc Beaupré, Alexandre Landry, Maxime Genois, Noubi Ndiaye (World Premiere) It's What's Inside – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection It's What's Inside Director/Screenwriter: Greg Jardin, Producers: William Rosenfeld, Jason Baum, Kate Andrews, Raúl Domingo A pre-wedding party descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend shows up with a mysterious suitcase. Cast: Brittany O'Grady, James Morosini, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Devon Terrell, Gavin Leatherwood, Reina Hardesty, Nina Bloomgarden, David Thompson (Texas Premiere) Kryptic – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Kryptic (Canada, United Kingdom) Director: Kourtney Roy, Producers: Amber Ripley, Sophie Venner, Josh Huculiak, Screenwriter: Paul Bromley Kryptic is a psycho-thriller about a woman’s search for a missing monster hunter and her growing realization that she is inescapably linked to the creature being pursued. Cast: Chloe Pirrie, Jeff Gladstone, Jason Deline, Ali Rusu-Tahir, Christina Meredith Lewall, Patti Allen, Pam Kearns, Jennifer Copping (World Premiere) Oddity – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Oddity (Ireland) Director/Screenwriter: Damian McCarthy, Producers: Katie Holly, Laura Tunstall, Evan Horan, Mette-Marie Kongsved In this new supernatural spectacle from Caveat's Damian McCarthy, a blind medium uncovers the truth behind her sister's death with the help of a frightening wooden mannequin. Cast: Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, Jonathan French, Joe Rooney (World Premiere) Things Will Be Different – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Things Will Be Different Director/Screenwriter: Michael Felker, Producers: Shane Spiegel, Jacob Rosenthal, Michael Felker In order to escape police after a robbery, two estranged siblings lay low in a metaphysical farmhouse that hides them away in a different time. There they reckon with a mysterious force that pushes their familial bonds to unnatural breaking points. Cast: Adam David Thompson, Riley Dandy, Chloe Skoczen, Justin Benson, Sarah Bolger, Jori Lynn Felker (World Premiere) Visions Audacious, risk-taking artists who demonstrate innovation and creativity. 7 Keys – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection 7 Keys (UK) Director/Screenwriter: Joy Wilkinson, Producers: Cassandra Sigsgaard, Dylan Rees Daniel has kept the keys to all the places he’s lived. Lena wants to use them for a wild weekend getting to know each other intimately in other people’s homes. But what begins as a risky fantasy soon becomes a deadly threat. Cast: Emma McDonald, Billy Postlethwaite, Kaylen Luke, Joey Akubeze, Amit Shah, Jane Goddard (World Premiere) Adrianne & The Castle – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Adrianne & The Castle (Canada) Director: Shannon Walsh, Producer: Ina Fichman, Screenwriters: Shannon Walsh, Laurel Sprengelmyer Adrianne & The Castle is an inventive, musical documentary about grief and the creative power of love, told through the astonishing story of Alan and Adrianne St-George and their hand-built castle in rural Illinois. (World Premiere) Birdeater – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Birdeater (Australia) Directors: Jack Clark, Jim Weir, Producers: Stephanie Troost, Ulysses Oliver, Screenwriter: Jack Clark When a bride-to-be is invited to her own fiancé's bachelor party in the Australian outback, a night to remember takes a feral turn. Cast: Shabana Azeez, Mackenzie Fearnley, Ben Hunter, Jack Bannister, Clementine Anderson, Alfie Gledhill, Harley Wilson, Caroline McQuade (International Premiere) Dead Mail – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Dead Mail Directors/Screenwriters: Kyle McConaghy, Joe DeBoer, Producers: Zachary Weil, Brett Arndt An ominous, bloody help note finds its way to the desk of a seasoned "dead letter" investigator at a 1980's Midwestern post office, leading him down a violent, unforeseen path to a kidnapped keyboard engineer and his demented business associate. Cast: Sterling Macer, Jr., John Fleck, Susan Priver, Micki Jackson, Nick Heyman, Tomas Boykin (World Premiere) Doppelgängers³ (US, Algeria, Armenia, France, UK) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Doppelgängers³ (US, Algeria, Armenia, France, UK) Director/Screenwriter: Nelly Ben Hayoun- Stépanian, Producers: Sandra Leeming, Luke Moody, Victoria Adams, Amina Castaing, Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian Three doppelgängers meet in outer space to imagine diasporic and eco-feminist futures. (World Premiere) Dory Previn: On My Way To Where – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Dory Previn: On My Way To Where Directors: Julia Greenberg, Dianna Dilworth, Producer: Amy Hobby A documentary about Dory Previn, an MGM lyricist and influential 1970s cult singer-songwriter who famously goes public about her schizophrenia diagnosis, ultimately accepting her voices and anticipating a modern-day neurodiversity movement. (World Premiere) Sew Torn (US, Switzerland) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Sew Torn (US, Switzerland) Director: Freddy Macdonald, Screenwriters: Freddy Macdonald, Fred Macdonald, Producers: Fred Macdonald, Barry Navidi, Sebastian Klinger, Diamantis Zavitsanos, Socratis Zavitsanos A seamstress gets tangled in her own thread after stealing a briefcase from a drug deal gone bad. In an escalating game of cat and mouse, her different choices lead to drastically different outcomes along the way. Cast: Eve Connolly, Calum Worthy, John Lynch, K Callan, Ron Cook, Thomas Douglas, Werner Biermeier, Veronika Herren-Wenger, Caroline Goodall (World Premiere) Songs from the Hole – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Songs from the Hole Director: Contessa Gayles, Producers: Contessa Gayles, Richie Reseda, David Felix Sutcliffe, Screenwriters: James "JJ'88" Jacobs, Contessa Gayles An incarcerated musician struggles for healing and peace as he comes of age in this documentary visual album composed behind bars. (World Premiere) The Trouble With Mr Doodle – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official The Trouble With Mr Doodle (United Kingdom) Directors: Ed Perkins, Jaimie D'Cruz, Producers: Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn This is the story of an extraordinary boy born into an ordinary family in an unremarkable English town and how a childhood passion threatened to take over his life, his home and his mind. (World Premiere) 24 Beats Per Second Vibrant films showcasing the sounds, culture and influence of music and musicians. Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story  (Canada) – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story  (Canada) Directors/Screenwriters: Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee, Producers: Amanda Burt, Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Michael Mabbott, Justine Pimlott Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story reveals the extraordinary rise, sudden disappearance, and resurgence of trailblazing Black trans soul singer Jackie Shane. (World Premiere) Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It Director: Paris Barclay, Producers: Stephanie Allain Bray, Jeanne Elfant Festa, Nigel Sinclair, Screenwriters: Cheo Hodari Coker, Paris Barclay Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It is a celebration of Billy Preston's extraordinary musical legacy, and an examination of the personal and social forces that haunted him throughout his life. Featuring Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Billy Porter, Merry Clayton, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Suzanne de Passe, Tony Jones, Cory Henry, Gloria Jones (World Premiere) Dandelion – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Dandelion Director/Screenwriter: Nicole Riegel, Producers: Rian Cahill, Adam Cobb, Nicole Riegel, Peter McClellan Dandelion follows a singer-songwriter in a downward spiral as she takes a last effort gig at a motorcycle rally in South Dakota where she meets Casey, a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago. Cast: Kiki Layne, Thomas Doherty, Melanie Nicholls-King, Brady Stablein, Jack Stablein, Grace Kaiser (World Premiere) Diane Warren: Relentless – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Diane Warren: Relentless Director: Bess Kargman, Producers: Michele Farinola, Peggy Drexler, Bess Kargman Diane Warren: Relentless unveils the mystique and defiant personality behind one of the hardest-working and successful songwriters music has ever known. Featuring Clive Davis, Common, Gloria Estefan, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jennifer Hudson, Cher, Randy Jackson, Quincy Jones (World Premiere) Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience Directors: David Hartstein, Sam Wainwright Douglas, Producer: Shelby Hadden A cinematic collage much like the style of his free form radio shows, Faders Up explores the extraordinary life and legacy of iconic KUTX Austin radio host, John Aielli. (World Premiere) Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Selection Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told Director: P. Frank Williams, Producers: Jay Allen, Nikki Byles Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is a celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally. Featuring 21 Savage, Too $hort, Jermaine Dupri, Killer Mike, Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, Ceelo Green, Jalen Rose, Kenny Burns, Lil Jon, Legendary Jerry, Stacy Lloyd, Sharon Toomer, Emma Horton, Monique Tolliver, Amadi Boone (World Premiere) Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound (United Kingdom) Director: Antony Crook, Producer: Kyrie Barker When a pioneering band stays true to their roots and follows their own path, the outcome is ‘bigger than words and wider than pictures’. (World Premiere) Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird – 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Official Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird (Germany) Director: Nicolas Jack Davies, Producer: Johann Scheerer A film charting the artistic and personal relationship between Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (At the Drive-In / The Mars Volta) told almost entirely through hundreds of hours of self shot footage filmed by Omar over the last 40 years. (North American Premiere)

HARD HOME Trailer (2024) Simone Kessell, Thriller Movie HARD HOME Trailer (2024) Simone Kessell, Rosie Day, Thriller Movie © 2024 - Paramount Pictures "Make him pay." Paramount Movies / Republic Pictures have revealed the official trailer for a very cheesy revenge thriller called Hard Home, arriving to watch in June this summer. This is skipping theaters and heading straight to VOD to catch at home if anyone cares. A mother who is deeply saddened by a loss lures her daughter’s killer into her smart home in order to take revenge, and gets involved in a distorted cat-and-mouse game where life and death are at stake. Simone Kessell stars in this action-packed revenge-thriller, another one involving one of these "high-tech homes" that has tons of contraptions (also see: Inside, Tau, Breaking In). In addition to Kessell, this also stars Joseph Millson, Rachel Adedeji, Daphne Cheung, Rosie Day, and Andrew Howard. Should be no surprise that this looks terrible - not even worth a rental. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for James Bamford's film Hard Home, direct from YouTube: Hard Home Poster Simone Kessell stars in this action-packed revenge-thriller. After the shocking murder of her daughter, a woman turns her high-tech home into a trap for the killer, initiating a deadly cat-and-mouse game where every move can be fatal. Hard Home is directed by the Canadian stuntman / filmmaker James Bamford, also a stunt coordinator, and director of the films Jade and Air Force One Down previously, plus extensive work directing for the "Arrow" series. The screenplay is written by Mark Shea Price. It's produced by Steven Paul. This hasn't premiered at any film festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Republic Pictures debuts Bamford's Hard Home direct-to-VOD to watch starting June 25th, 2024 this summer. Anyone into this? Hard Home is a thriller starring Simone Kessell as a woman on a mission of revenge. The film was directed by James Bamford. Hard Home will be available on digital on June 25, 2024. How far would you go to avenge someone's death? That's the question that will bounce around in your head while you watch Hard Home. The horror/thriller movie stars Simone Kessell, who fans of Yellowjackets know pretty well. She plays Mary, a woman who decides to use her high-tech house to trap a killer. Their dynamic becomes a cat-and-mouse game in which only one will come out alive, and you can get a taste of it with the trailer that Republic Pictures (a Paramount Pictures label) provided to Collider.. The trailer makes one thing perfectly clear: Mary is a woman in pain. It's impossible not to relate: her daughter was a victim of a lunatic killer and she can't move on from that. Luckily for Mary, the house she lives in is a technological wonder that can be turned into a massive weapon rigged with traps for any unwanted visitor that crosses the front door. She then lures the killer in and it's showtime. From the looks of it, Hard Home will turn psychological tension up all the way to 11, since Mary herself is also in danger once she locks herself in with the killer. We all know the kinds of things that can happen in a closed scenario — one misstep from the grieving mother and the killer could get the advantage he needs to finish the job. For thriller and horror film fans, this means that Hard Home is a must-watch that has to be at the very top of your watchlist next month. Who Is The Team Behind 'Hard Home?' Hard Home is directed by James Bamford. The filmmaker worked for many years as a stunt performer and stunt coordinator, so it's safe to say that Bamford has used his keen eye to make his new movie an experience whose physicality is thrilling for whoever watches it. He previously directed episodes from Arrow, Supergirl and Superman and Lois. This is his third feature film. Aside from Kessell, the cast of Hard Home also features Joseph Millson (Casino Royale), Rachel Adedeji (Champion), Daphne Cheung (Red Eye), Rosie Day (Outlander), Teresa Cendon-Garcia (Jurassic World Dominion) and Andrew Howard (Mayor of Kingstown). The screenplay is by Mark Shea Price, who previously penned short films and now is making a feature film writing debut. Hard Home becomes available to buy on digital on June 25. You can watch our exclusive trailer above and the brand-new poster below: Ahead of its digital release this June, Paramount has shared a poster and trailer for the revenge thriller Hard Home. Directed by James Bamford (Air Force One Down), the film stars Simone Kessell (Yellowjackets, Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi) as a grieving mother out for revenge, who lures her daughter’s killer into the home she has turned into a high-tech death trap. Watch the trailer below… After the shocking murder of her daughter, a woman turns her high-tech home into a trap for the killer, initiating a deadly cat-and-mouse game where every move can be fatal. Joining Simone Kessell in the cast are Joseph Millson, Rachel Adedeji, Daphne Cheung, Rosie Day, and Andrew Howard. Hard Home arrives on digital on June 25th. FILED UNDER: AMIE CRANSWICK, MOVIES, NEWS, TRAILERS TAGGED WITH: ANDREW HOWARD, DAPHNE CHEUNG, HARD HOME, JAMES BAMFORD, JOSEPH MILLSON, RACHEL ADEDEJI, ROSIE DAY, SIMONE KESSELL About Amie Cranswick Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth’s editorial and management team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: The 10 Best Villains in Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies All This Has Happened Before: Remembering Battlestar Galactica Godzilla at 10: The Movie That Launched the MonsterVerse Revisited Horror Video Games We Need As Movies The Essential Tony Scott Movies Underrated Movies from the Masters of Action Cinema How Roger Corman Changed Cinema The Worst Jean-Claude Van Damme Remakes and DTV Sequels The Film Feud of the 90s: Steven Seagal vs Jean-Claude Van Damme The Return of the Moderate Budget Action Movie? Republic Pictures’ (a Paramount Pictures label) Hard Home will be available on Digital June 25th. Simone Kessel (YELLOWJACKETS) stars in this action-packed revenge-thriller. In the film, “After the shocking murder of her daughter, a woman turns her high-tech home into a trap for the killer, initiating a deadly cat-and-mouse game where every move can be fatal.” Directed by James Bamford and written by Mark Shea Price. Additional cast members include Joseph Millson, Rachel Adedeji, Daphne Cheung, Rosie Day and Andrew Howard. Hard Home is produced by Steven Paul and executive producers are Scott Karol and Matthew Cervi.

MY LADY JANE Trailer (2024) Emily Bader MY LADY JANE Trailer (2024) Emily Bader © 2024 - Prime Video 'My Lady Jane' Trailer: Emily Bader and Edward Bluemel starrer 'My Lady Jane' Official Trailer May 23, 2024, 10:36AM ISTSource: YouTube 'My Lady Jane' Trailer: Watch the Official Trailer from English web series 'My Lady Jane' starring Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Anna Chancellor and Jordan Peters. 'My Lady Jane' web series is directed by Jamie Babbit and Stefan Schwartz. To know more about the 'My Lady Jane' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest English trailers, new web series trailers, trending English web series trailers, Emily Bader movies, Edward Bluemel movies, Anna Chancellor movies, and Jordan Peters videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment. Prime Video on Tuesday dropped the official trailer of its new series My Lady Jane, a Tudor-era fantasy filled with action, adventure, comedy and romance, with the announcement that it will premiere on the streamer on June 27. Based on a best-selling book by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows, the eight-episode series reimagines the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, who became the queen of England for only nine days before Mary Tudor replaced her on the throne. ADVERTISEMENT The two-minute-42-second-long trailer opens with a monologue. “History remembers Jane as the ultimate damsel in distress known for her death rather than her life. F**k that, what if history were different?” the monologue says, hinting at a thorough reimagining of British history during the Tudor era. Newcomer Emily Bader takes on the lead role of Jane Grey, while Edward Bluemel plays her lover-turned-husband Lord Guildford Dudley and Jordan Peters portrays the role of King Edward. Other cast members include Anna Chancellor, Rob Brydon, Dominic Cooper and James Broadbent. ADVERTISEMENT Ads by The trailer goes on to show how Lady Grey defies a corrupt monarch scheming against her claim to the crown. Her life takes a wild turn when she meets Lord Guildford Dudley and together they go on amorous adventures. This retelling of English royal history, slated to stream in 240 countries, imagines a world where King Henry VIII's son Edward survives tuberculosis, Lady Jane Grey avoids execution after nine days of being throned and her husband Guildford is also spared. Historically, Lady Grey, the great-granddaughter of King Henry VII, was proclaimed queen following the death of her first cousin King Edward VI. However, support quickly shifted to Edward's half-sister Mary Tudor, leading to Jane's imprisonment in the Tower of London, her conviction for treason and eventual execution. "What if history were different?!" Amazon's Prime Video has revealed the official trailer for a series titled My Lady Jane, arriving for streaming in June this summer. It's yet another of these spins on the damsel in distress trope by turning the ladies into the badass heroines who do the rescuing instead of being the one rescued (also see: Netflix's Damsel). History's most tragic heroines but re-imagined with an uplifting twist: the damsel in distress saves herself - and then the kingdom. This is adapted from the book of the same name about "The Lady Janies". Emily Bader stars as Lady Jane Grey, with an ensemble cast featuring Edward Bluemel, Jordan Peters, Anna Chancellor, Dominic Cooper, Kate O'Flynn, Rob Brydon, Abbie Hern, Isabella Brownson, Will Keen. At the center of this swashbuckling new series is the brilliant and headstrong Jane, who is shocked to be crowned queen and then finds herself the target of nefarious villains coming for the crown (and her head)... My Lady Jane is an epic tale of true love and high adventure. This looks like a royally fun time! Nice rockin' song for this trailer, too. If this sounds like your jam, check it out. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Prime Video's series My Lady Jane, direct from YouTube: My Lady Jane Series Poster Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader), the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up. My Lady Jane is a series created by & written by newcomer Gemma Burgess. It's also written by Alyssa Lerner; based on the book "My Lady Jane (The Lady Janies)" by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows. Featuring episodes directed by Jamie Babbit and Stefan Schwartz. Executive produced by Gemma Burgess, Meredith Glynn, Jamie Babbit, Sarah Bradshaw, Laurie MacDonald. Amazon will release the My Lady Jane series streaming on Prime Video starting on June 27th, 2024 this summer. The official trailer of My Lady Jane is out now. Set in an alt-fantasy Tudor world, the series will premiere on 27th June this year with all eight episodes, in more than 240 countries across the globe. My Lady Jane Inspired by the best-selling book, My Lady Jane, the series is a radical retelling of English royal history but with some life changing twists. At the centre of this adventurous new series is the brilliant and headstrong Jane, who is shocked to be crowned queen and finds herself the target of wicked villains eyeing the crown. The series is an epic tale of true love and high adventure. My Lady Jane The star cast of the series includes Emily Bader, portraying the titular role of Jane Grey, Edward Bluemel as Guildford Dudley, Jordan Peters, Dominic Cooper, Anna Chancellor, Lady Frances Grey and Rob Brydon in prominent roles. More on - My Lady Jane NEXT STORY : Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron to play on screen lovers in A Family Affair PROMOTED CONTENT Limelight Media माधुरी दीक्षित की रोमांटिक लाइफ से जुड़ा एक सच, पढ़ कर होंगे हैरान Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodNicole Kidman and Zac Efron to play on screen lovers in A Family Affair Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron to play on screen lovers in A Family Affair Written by Filmfare May 30, 2024, 19:13 IST FOLLOW ON Nicole Zac Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron are all set to star in upcoming film A Family Affair opposite each other. The trailer of the film was released recently leaving fans gushing over this sizzlingly unexpected pair. The film follows the story of Chris Cole, played by Zac, a charming but perhaps self-absorbed film star and Brooke, played by Nicole who is a recent widow. However Brooke's daughter, Zara, played by Joey King is Chris' former assistant and she's not exactly thrilled about the situation that the protagonists are involved in. Nicole Zac The film is produced by the team of Anyone but You. The film will mark the third collaboration between the two stars. Written by Carrie Solomon, the film is produced by Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum and directed by Richard LaGravenese. More on - Nicole Kidman Zac Efron NEXT STORY : Rory Kinnear to play fan-favourite Tom Bombadil in Rings of Power PROMOTED CONTENT Limelight Media माधुरी दीक्षित की रोमांटिक लाइफ से जुड़ा एक सच, पढ़ कर होंगे हैरान Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodRory Kinnear to play fan-favourite Tom Bombadil in Rings of Power Rory Kinnear to play fan-favourite Tom Bombadil in Rings of Power Written by Filmfare May 30, 2024, 17:07 IST FOLLOW ON Tom Bombadil Rings of Power A Lord of the Rings fan-favourite is finally making an appearance on screen. Rory Kinnear has joined the cast of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2. The first look at the character is out now. The makers of Rings of Power unveiled the first look at Rory Kinnear’s jovial Tom Bombadil. He can be seen wearing a hat. Tom Bombadil Rings of Power The series’ showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay opened up about the new addition. McKay shared, “He’s whimsical and magical, and almost verging on silly. But also has the wisdom of the ages and the music of the spheres and deep emotional wells of ancient history and myth, and his conception and function are tied to Norse myths and have deep roots in European fairy tale.” Payne added, “So weirdly, he’s kind of the most Lord of the Rings thing in Lord of the Rings. Tom is sort of a curiosity within that structure because while it is darker, Tom Bombadil is singing and saying lines that could be nursery rhymes from children’s poems. So, he sort of defies the tonal shift of the rest of the season and is a real point of light amidst an otherwise sea of darkness.” Kinnear shared, “There’s this sense of huge experience, huge openness, huge empathy, and having gone through so much that he[Bombadil] knows it’s the small things that are important. That felt actually quite domestic, felt quite reachable in terms of my understanding of who he was.” The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 will release on August 29, 2024. More on - Tom Bombadil, Rings of Power NEXT STORY : Wolfs trailer: Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite for an action comedy PROMOTED CONTENT Limelight Media माधुरी दीक्षित की रोमांटिक लाइफ से जुड़ा एक सच, पढ़ कर होंगे हैरान Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodWolfs trailer: Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite for an action comedy Wolfs trailer: Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite for an action comedy Written by Filmfare May 30, 2024, 14:32 IST FOLLOW ON Wolfs Brad Pitt George Clooney Brad Pitt and George Clooney are all set to star in the action comedy film Wolfs. The two are reuniting after 16 years since they starred together in the Burn After Reading. Now, the makers have unveiled the trailer. The trailer of Wolfs sees Brad Pitt and Geroge Clooney show up at an apartment to covertly cover up a murder. Except neither of the two knew the other received the same call. The mysterious caller tells them they have no choice but to work together. However, they can’t seem to get along. Watch the trailer here: The official synopsis reads, “Two professional fixers find themselves hired for the same job. To deal with upcoming dangerous and chaotic events, they are forced to work together.” Wolfs Brad Pitt George Clooney Wolfs is written and directed by Spider-Man: Far From Home filmmaker Jon Watts. The film is co-produced by the Ocean’s duo Pitt and Clooney. It also features Auston Abrams, Amy Ryan and Poorna Jagannathan. Wolfs will release on September 27, 2024. More on - Wolfs, Brad Pitt, George Clooney NEXT STORY : Moana and Maui go for a thrilling journey in new teaser of Moana 2 PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Limelight Media रिंकू राजगुरु ने सैराट के डायरेक्टर के बारे में किये बड़े खुलासे NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodMoana and Maui go for a thrilling journey in new teaser of Moana 2 Moana and Maui go for a thrilling journey in new teaser of Moana 2 Written by Filmfare May 30, 2024, 14:24 IST FOLLOW ON Moana 2 Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho are back as their iconic characters Moana and Maui in the animated sequel Moana 2. The makers recently released a new teaser for the movie, which will hit the theatres on November 29. Check out the teaser here: In the new video, Moana and Maui are seen setting off to another adventure at sea after getting a call from her ancestors to "sail to new skies and reconnect our people across the entire ocean." The teaser flaunts stunning animation and shows Moana, Maui and her pets Heihei and Pua on an eventful journey. Moana 2 Apart from the animated movie, the makers are also gearing up for a live-action Moana remake with Dwayne Johnson. It has been scheduled for release on July 10, 2026. More on - Moana 2 NEXT STORY : The Umbrella Academy: Season 4's release date revealed PROMOTED CONTENT Limelight Media रिंकू राजगुरु ने सैराट के डायरेक्टर के बारे में किये बड़े खुलासे Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodThe Umbrella Academy: Season 4's release date revealed The Umbrella Academy: Season 4's release date revealed Written by Filmfare May 30, 2024, 12:27 IST FOLLOW ON The umbrella academy After several seasons of wild twists and near-apocalypses, OTT’s hit time-travel drama, The Umbrella Academy is coming back for the fourth instalment. Set to premiere on August 8, the new season will pick up from where the previous season left off. In the newly launched teaser, the Hargreeves siblings find themselves in a brand-new universe without their powers. As they navigate this new timeline, they bring their usual sense of chaos and bickering, all while learning the importance of their familial bonds. The umbrella academy The teaser is set to a remix of the popular song The Final Countdown which teases the show’s final season after three seasons of the time-travelling adventures. Check out the trailer: The show, based on the Dark Horse comic series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, stars Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, and Aidan Gallagher as the original six siblings. Season four's main cast also includes Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Colm Feore, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, and David Cross. More on - The Umbrella Academy, The Umbrella Academy season 4 NEXT STORY : Nicholas Galitzine to play He-Man in an upcoming film PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Limelight Media रिंकू राजगुरु ने सैराट के डायरेक्टर के बारे में किये बड़े खुलासे NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodNicholas Galitzine to play He-Man in an upcoming film Nicholas Galitzine to play He-Man in an upcoming film Written by Filmfare May 30, 2024, 12:21 IST FOLLOW ON Nicholas Galitzine Masters of the Universe Nicholas Galitzine, best known for Red, White & Royal Blue and The Idea of You, is set to play He-Man. He will star in the upcoming live-action film, Masters of the Universe. As per reports, the film will be directed by Travis Knight who is known for films like Bumblebee, Kubo and the Two Strings and more. The film is expected to release on June 5, 2026. Nicholas Galitzine Masters of the Universe The Masters of the Universe film is a long-delayed project. 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More on - Nicholas Galitzine, He Man NEXT STORY : Here's everything we know about Daniel Craig's Knives Out 3 PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Limelight Media रिंकू राजगुरु ने सैराट के डायरेक्टर के बारे में किये बड़े खुलासे NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodHere's everything we know about Daniel Craig's Knives Out 3 Here's everything we know about Daniel Craig's Knives Out 3 Written by Filmfare May 29, 2024, 14:18 IST FOLLOW ON Knives Out 3 A list of talented actors have joined Daniel Craig for Knives Out 3, a.k.a., Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The third instalment will follow Detective Benoit Blanc's adventures in the first two, namely Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). The new cast mates include Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott. Here's eveything we know about the cast, plot, and the newly-added characters in the story: Cast and characters Daniel Craig will reprise his role as Detective Benoit Blanc in the third Knives out instalment. According to certain reports, Hugh Grant may return as Philip, Benoit Blanc's partner. However, his involvement with the third movie hasn't been confirmed yet. Stars who have been confirmed to join Craig are Josh O'Connor, whose role hasn't been announced yet. Josh was recently seen in Challengers alongside Zendaya and Mike Faist. He also starred as young Charles in the series, The Crown. Knives Out 3 'Priscilla' star Cailee Spaeny is set to star in the movie as well. The details of her character hasn't been revealed yet. Knives Out 3 Another interesting addition to the cast is Andrew Scott who has previously starred in projects like All of Us Strangers, Ripley, and Fleabag. Knives Out 3 The previous instalment Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery starred Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, and Madelyn Cline. The movie had important cameos from Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Jackie Hoffman, Natasha Lyonne, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Yo-Yo Ma, Angela Lansbury, Serena Williams, Stephen Sondheim, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Knives Out 3 Plot The plot is currently being kept under wraps. However, the teaser video featured a voiceover from Daniel Craig, who hinted that the third instalment will have its share of intense moments. "In the beginning, the knives came out. Then behold, the glass was shattered... But my most dangerous case yet is about to be revealed," he said. The release date of the movie hasn't been confirmed yet, but the makers are hinting at releasing it at some point in 2025. More on - Knives Out 3 NEXT STORY : General Hospital star Johnny Wactor shot dead during theft attempt PROMOTED CONTENT Limelight Media रिंकू राजगुरु ने सैराट के डायरेक्टर के बारे में किये बड़े खुलासे Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodGeneral Hospital star Johnny Wactor shot dead during theft attempt General Hospital star Johnny Wactor shot dead during theft attempt Written by Filmfare May 27, 2024, 12:49 IST FOLLOW ON General Hospital Johnny Wactor Actor Johnny Wactor, best known for his role in General Hospital, was shot and killed during a theft attempt in Los Angeles. He was 37 years old. As per reports on a leading news portal, around 3 am on Saturday, Johnny Wactor was with a colleague when they witnessed three masked suspects attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his car. General Hospital Johnny Wactor According to the police, Wactor was fatally shot by one of the thieves although he did not put up a fight. The suspects then fled the scene. The actor was pronounced dead upon arrival at the local hospital. Reports also mention that Wactor’s mother, Scarlett revealed key details about the tragic incident. The actor was bartending and was walking towards his car with his colleagues. When they reached his car, Wactor initially thought it was being towed by the authorities. However, when he went close and attempted to speak to one of the suspects, he shot him and escaped. General Hospital Johnny Wactor Johnny Wactor played Brando in General Hospital. He was a series regular and appeared in 160 episodes between 2020 to 2022. After making his TV debut with Army Wives, he also made guest appearances in shows like Westworld, The OA, Criminal Minds and more. More on - General Hospital, Johnny Wactor NEXT STORY : Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are married! PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Limelight Media आखिर पूरा हुआ इस किन्नर जोड़े का माता-पिता बनने का सपना NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodMillie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are married! Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are married! Written by Filmfare May 25, 2024, 13:14 IST FOLLOW ON Millie Bobby Brown One of Hollywood’s most loved and talented actresses, Millie Bobby Brown is now married. Reportedly, the 20-year-old Stranger Things star got married to her longtime boyfriend, Jake Bongiovi in a secret ceremony last weekend in the US. According to reports, their wedding was a low-key, romantic, intimate affair with only family members in attendance. However, it is being said that the couple will organise an official, grand ceremony later this year. Millie Bobby Brown Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s dating rumours first sparked in 2021 when Jake had shared a selfie with the actress on his social media profile. 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The couple is known for their long time on and off romance that always keeps fans and media hooked to their lives. Recently, there have been rumours about the couple heading for divorce. It is also being said that Ben Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner is helping the couple work on their relationship. It is said that JLo is confiding in Jennifer Garner who is still on good terms with Ben and continues to co-parent their children. Jennifer Lopez Reportedly, Jennifer Garner is offering her support hoping their relationship gets better and doesn’t want Ben to get out of the marriage because she cares about JLo. Furthermore, JLo has been confiding in Jennifer Garner because she is one of the only people in the world who can understand what she is going through. Jennifer Lopez However, Ben and Jennifer have not issued any statement as of now regarding their alleged divorce. Recently, JLo was promoting her upcoming movie Atlas in Mexico when a reporter asked her to address divorce rumours. However, she chose to remain silent and shut down the reporter saying, “You know better than that.” More on - Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner NEXT STORY : BTS RM talks about temptation in uncanny music video LOST PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Limelight Media आखिर पूरा हुआ इस किन्नर जोड़े का माता-पिता बनने का सपना NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodBTS RM talks about temptation in uncanny music video LOST BTS RM talks about temptation in uncanny music video LOST Written by Filmfare May 24, 2024, 12:58 IST FOLLOW ON BTS RM LOST BTS RM has finally released his much-anticipated solo album Right Place, Wrong Person. The rapper has released a trippy music video for the title track of the album, LOST. Overall, the album has 11 songs including the pre-release track Come back to Me. LOST is a pop song that speaks about conflicts that arise from feeling lost and not being able to find answers to certain questions in life. The music video begins with an uncanny frame where RM is seen lip syncing the lyrics from a maze-like set up. The other actors in the frame slowly change into RM and make the entire video way more eerie. BTS RM LOST The lyrics have a poetic feel to it. In the intro, RM consistently asks, "How'd you get lost?" which sets the tone of the song. As the track progresses, RM finds himself in different situations with different people, but the feeling of being lost and lonely remains. Fans have been praising the BTS leader for being relatable and singing lyrics that are emotional. San Yawn is the creative director of the video and Aube Perrie is the writer and director of the track. The producers of LOST are Two Happy and Rik Green. More on - BTS RM LOST NEXT STORY : Cate Blanchett’s Cannes red carpet look has a special message PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes His ₹31792/Day Trick Anyone Can Do NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodCate Blanchett’s Cannes red carpet look has a special message Cate Blanchett’s Cannes red carpet look has a special message Written by Filmfare May 23, 2024, 17:37 IST FOLLOW ON Cate Blanchett Australian actress and film producer, Cate Blanchett recently made a stunning appearance at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. She made heads turns at the international platform not only because of her outfit but also for how it presumably consolidated her pre-established political stance on a pressing humanitarian issue. Cate Blanchett The Oscar-winning star wore an elegant black and white off-shoulder dress with green lining. Looking at the colour-blocking of the dress, people on the internet instantly pointed out that she is making a political fashion statement. She paired the dress with a chain of pearls that she wore below the neckline, around her chest. Cate Blanchette Although speculation about whether the back of her dress was white or a light shade of pink still continues, many couldn't ignore how her dress' colours when seen against the red carpet's backdrop match the colours of the Palestinian flag. This indicated the UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador's solidarity with that of the sovereign state which is currently under war due to conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. 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Jennifer Lopez Ben Affleck While rumours are rife that they are set to split, the duo was snapped together recently confusing their fans about their current status. More on - Jennifer Lopez Ben Affleck NEXT STORY : The first look of Liam Hemsworth from The Witcher season 4 is out now PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Limelight Media आखिर पूरा हुआ इस किन्नर जोड़े का माता-पिता बनने का सपना NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodThe first look of Liam Hemsworth from The Witcher season 4 is out now The first look of Liam Hemsworth from The Witcher season 4 is out now Written by Filmfare May 23, 2024, 15:40 IST FOLLOW ON The Witcher season 4 The much awaited series The Witcher unveils the first image of the protagonist, new Geralt of Rivia, for its fourth season. Australian actor Liam Hemsworth will be taking over as the lead of the series. The Witcher season 4 Stepping into the shoes of Henry Cavill who played the lead in the previous seasons, Hemsworth’s transition signals a mystical transition in the much loved fantasy series. He expressed his excitement saying, "Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt. I'm honored that he's handing me the reins. I may have some big boots to fill, but I'm truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world." The Witcher season 4 The Last Song actor will be seen sharing screen space with Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, and Joey Batey, who reprise their roles as Princess Cirilla, sorceress Yennefer and minstrel Jaskier respectively. More on - The Witcher season 4 NEXT STORY : Angelina Jolie ordered to submit 8 years' worth of NDAs to Brad Pitt PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes His ₹31792/Day Trick Anyone Can Do NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodAngelina Jolie ordered to submit 8 years' worth of NDAs to Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie ordered to submit 8 years' worth of NDAs to Brad Pitt Written by Filmfare May 23, 2024, 15:21 IST FOLLOW ON Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt Hollywood actress and icon Angelina Jolie has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to submit eight years' worth of non-disclosure agreements (NDA) for the ongoing legal battle with her ex-husband Brad Pitt, over their French winery Château Miraval. The actress was told to produce all non-privileged documents that are in her possession, custody, or control and are responsive to Brad Pitt’s legal team’s request which includes any NDAs that Angelina must have entered into. The judge has given her a month to comply with the order. Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt A source from Brad’s team described the ruling as a crushing blow to Angelina, who had earlier said that carrying out such a request would be expensive, wasteful, unreasonable, and abusive. Her lawyers also continued to indicate that unveiling of the documents jeopardises the privacy of other people involved in the contracts. Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt However, after the recent ruling, Angelina’s attorney, Paul Murphy, framed it as a victory for their side and said, “Common NDAs are simply not comparable to Mr. Pitt’s last-second demand to try and cover up his personal misconduct. We are more than happy to turn them over and we are gratified that the Court acknowledged that the only potential relevance is to the unconscionability of Mr. Pitt’s conduct, a now confirmed key issue in this case.” More on - Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt NEXT STORY : Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude adapted for a series PROMOTED CONTENT Earning Options Indore Millionaire Man Exposes Secret To Get ₹31792 Daily Limelight Media आखिर पूरा हुआ इस किन्नर जोड़े का माता-पिता बनने का सपना NEXT STORY HomeNewsHollywoodGabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude adapted for a series Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude adapted for a series Written by Filmfare May 23, 2024, 13:13 IST FOLLOW ON One hundred years of solitude Gabriel García Márquez’s incredible projects have often been hailed for the exceptional storytelling that it has. His books have reached far and beyond and his son was quoted on a leading entertainment portal on how the celebrated author was often approached to turn his books into movies. However, he always denied the opportunity. One hundred years of solitude However, according to latest reports One Hundred Years of Solitude is all set to be made into a series. It's going to be a two-part 16-episode production. It's the story of seven generations of the Buendía family and the crazy and erratic lives they have at Macondo. One hundred years of solitude Fans are elated and are looking forward to catch this series on screen in the near future. 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LONGLEGS Trailer 2 (2024) Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage LONGLEGS Trailer 2 (2024) Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Thriller Movie HD © 2024 - NEON Nicolas Cage just might be the most terrifying serial killer onscreen…if he really is the murderer. Cage stars in and produces “Longlegs,” the latest horror film from writer/director Oz Perkins who previously helmed “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” (2015), “I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House” (2016), and “Greta and Hansel” (2020). Perkins, the son of “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins, is officially credited as Osgood Perkins for “Longlegs.” The film is produced by Cage’s Saturn Pictures, Range, Traffic, Oddfellows, and C2 Motion Picture Group. Actress The feature centers on a series of occult murders that are connected to an FBI detective’s (Maika Monroe) past. A cold case is reawakened; Cage, Blair Underwood, and Alicia Witt co-star in the film. Related Stories Rudolf Höss in 'The Commandant's Shadow' ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ Review: A Chilling Documentary Postscript to ‘The Zone of Interest’ that Centers on Rudolf Höss’ Children 'It: Chapter Two' Bill Skarsgård: Warner Bros. Was ‘Kind of Mean’ About ‘It’ Marketing Cage previously teased his role in a conversation with horror icon John Carpenter for Document Journal. The Oscar winner hinted that his character might be the killer as he’s a person who is “hearing voices. It’s kind of like a possessed Geppetto, who’s making these dolls.” “I’m working with Oz [Perkins], who you probably know. He’s pretty strong in the horror genre at the moment. But he’s actually Anthony [Perkins’] son,” Cage continued. “He’s done some really good movies. ‘Gretel and Hansel’ was terrific.” Next, Monroe is set to reprise her “It Follows” role for an upcoming sequel to the 2014 film “They Follow” for Neon. The sequel was greenlit exactly 10 years after the first film, with writer/director David Robert Mitchell returning to again pull double duty. He’ll also produce alongside the original film’s producer David Kaplan, Erik Rommesmo, Rebecca Green, and Laura Smith. Additionally producing are Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content. “It Follows”…followed…a young woman (Monroe) who having a one-night stand discovers she is being pursued by an unknown supernatural force, one that was capable of taking the form of any anonymous individual that slowly stalks her. Meanwhile, Perkins is additionally directing the Stephen King adaptation “Bad Monkey” starring Theo James, with Neon also distributing. “Longlegs” premieres July 12. Check out the trailer below. In an era of marketing where most studios just drop a full-length trailer on YouTube and in theaters, hoping viewers will be impressed enough to buy tickets even though they’ve often already unveiled the best parts, the distributors that go a different path have our attention. Such is the case for Oz Perkins’ forthcoming mystery horror feature Longlegs, for which NEON has dropped a handful of teasers and posters leading up to now a full trailer, which thankfully still keeps the mysterious. Ahead of a July 12 release, they’ve now unveiled a 2.5-minute teaser, showing Maika Monroe on the hunt for Nicolas Cage. As Cage himself said, “I play, I almost call him like a possessed Geppetto… he makes these dolls, and the dolls infiltrate families and get the families to do terrible things. It’s a horror film. And [Perkins] was, I think telling a story, in some ways, about his mother, and I played Longlegs as a very androgynous character, and I’m channeling my mom.” See the trailer below. If there's one thing that actor Maika Monroe is going to do, it's put on a brilliant performance in a critically-acclaimed horror movie that's destined to be underseen and underappreciated by most of the general moviegoing public at large. The scream queen's first real breakthrough role came in 2014's "The Guest" and she wasted no time following that up with "It Follows" (which is receiving a sequel with the original cast reprising their roles), 2022's criminally underrated "Watcher," and the Paramount+ original "Significant Other." This time, however, the star is backed up by none other than Nicolas Cage and actor-turned-director Oz Perkins on "Longlegs" in the hopes that audiences will be right on time to appreciate whatever scares and compelling imagery await. This latest horror feature comes with a fair amount of hype behind it, with previous trailers setting the stage for an occult thrillerwith one heck of an unsettling sense of atmosphere. Monroe stars as an FBI agent named Lee Harker who stumbles upon a case involving a string of murders — one that's much more than meets the eye. While her character gets the bulk of the screen time throughout this newest trailer released by NEON today, the true scene stealer would have to go with the disembodied voice of a thoroughly sinister-sounding Cage, who appears to be playing the killer at the heart of this freaky mystery. Check out the footage at the above link! Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage star in Longlegs NEON Bruce in "Jaws." The T-rex in "Jurassic Park." Godzilla in, well, "Godzilla." Horror marketing has a long and storied history of hiding its main monster from audiences as much as possible, a creative choice that's certainly paid dividends throughout the genre. Now, Nicolas Cage in "Longlegs" might just be ready to enter the pantheon ... presuming he and the movie live up to what's been some seriously great promotional work up to this point. NEON has helped produce and distribute plenty of worthy titles throughout the years and "Longlegs" looks to be another win. StarringMaika Monroe, Nicolas Cage,Blair Underwood, and Alicia Witt, the film comes from writer/director OzPerkins (yes, the son of actor Anthony Perkins). For anyone who might somehow still be on the fence about this, just check out the synopsis below: FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer (Nic Cage). As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family. Add on the Book of Revelations imagery, the possibly supernatural events surrounding the case, and the ominous echoes of "Silence of the Lambs" ("Is it scary being a lady FBI agent?," a kid asks Monroe's character early on in the trailer) and we're pretty confident in this film becoming this year's can't-miss horror event. We'll soon find out what "Longlegs" actually means when the film drops into theaters on July 12, 2024. “Every year, there is another.” Dropped on Twitter last past weekend, a cryptic teaser that fans had to decipher and translate, Neon showed us all—even those who didn’t understand what they were seeing—the first look at “Longlegs.” An FBI horror thriller that sounds a little like “Silence Of The Lambs” in its mix of crime agencies and horror films, the movie is written and directed by Oz Perkins, the filmmaker behind “The Blackcoat’s Daughter,” “I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House” and episodes of “The Twilight Zone” (Perkins is also an actor and the son of classic Hollywood actor Anthony Perkins). READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 ADVERTISEMENT The chilling teaser only showed a family in a photo smiling together with eerie music, a man whispering in the background, “That’s my daughter,” static sounds, the sounds of a 911 dispatcher saying, “Sir, can you stay on the line please?” followed by a freaky looking image of a body with extremely long legs and the terrified voice saying, “That’s not my daughter!” Then, a quick flash of unintelligible words that keen-eyed fans decoded as saying, “longlegs.” And that was our first terrifying, mystifying look at “Longlegs.” “Longlegs” stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, Alicia Witt, and Blair Underwood. And now the trailer has arrived, and it reveals a bit more. The film centers on Lee Harker (Monroe, known for “It Follows”), a talented new FBI agent who has been assigned to an unsolved case of a serial killer. As the investigation becomes more complicated and occult evidence is uncovered, Harker realizes a personal link to the ruthless killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder. Cage, a producer on the film, is set to play the elusive serial killer. Not much else is known about the film, but Neon is now ready to release the movie on July 12, 2024. Get more clues for what we’re in for with the new teaser trailer below. Horror fans are in for a chilling treat with the upcoming release of Osgood Perkins' Longlegs this summer. The intense teasers and posters for the film hint at a disturbing story involving Nicolas Cage as a deranged killer. Longlegs is prioritizing immersive storytelling in its marketing campaign, creating a terrifying and thought-provoking experience for viewers. Horror fans have been eating well in 2024 so far with a great blend of sub-genre offerings. However, this summer, things are about to take an extremely dark turn with the release of Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs. The serial killer nightmare from Neon has already had an iconic marketing campaign with a handful of disturbing posters and teasers. Now, the film’s latest cryptic teaser comes with a second puzzling message for Maika Monroe to solve as she tries to hunt down Nicolas Cage’s deranged killer. The short teaser titled “Dirty: Part Two,” is an intense collage of shots and thick atmospheric sequences. Layered over the footage is the message, “Listen loud the serpents, see the darkness slithering, tell me what good is that body, if not for hiding shiny red parts.” The story revolves around new FBI recruit Agent Lee Harker (Monroe), who’s been assigned the unsolved case of a deadly serial killer (Cage) still on the lam. However, if you’re a fresh FBI agent chasing a serial killer in a horror movie, it’s not bound to go well — just ask Jodie Foster. Maika Monroe as Lee Harker standing in front of a board of clues in Longlegs RELATED Maika Monroe Is at Wits' End in Cryptic New 'Longlegs' Teaser Monroe plays a detective hunting down Nicolas Cage's demented serial killer in the ominous new horror film. As Harker tries to save another family from this killer’s wrath, known as “the man downstairs” in this trailer, she learns she has a shocking connection to his horrific game. While this is another very vague trailer, it does give us a bit more to chew on with Cage’s character seemingly holding a little girl hostage. Horror fans also get another tease of Cage’s eerie voice with the line that closes out the footage: “ There she is.” The villain is seen from the back at a table with someone in the companion poster for the new teaser. Whether that’s Monroe questioning Cage or the missing girl in question is still a mystery. Horror Movie Marketing Is a Killer Game There have been a ton of great horror marketing campaigns in recent memory. In the last year alone, M3GAN, Scream VI, and Evil Dead Rise come to mind. However, Longlegs has taken the genre's marketing game to the next level just by letting Perkins’ emotionally destructive imagery, along with the soul-crushing sound design, do the talking. It has made the horror community feel a part of the investigation as we know just as much about this killer — if not less — as Monroe’s character. That’s a scary thought, to say the least. While Longlegs will most likely receive a more traditional trailer before its theatrical release, these dreadful yet thought-provoking puzzle pieces are what the lead-up to Longlegs will be remembered for. Most horror films would bank on the fact that their film stars horror icons like Monroe (It Follows, Watcher) and Cage (Renfield, Mandy), but that doesn’t seem to be Longlegs' concern. Their priority lies in immersing us in the characters and the traumatic world that surrounds them. Longlegs is releasing in theaters on July 12, 2024. Until then, you can view the new teaser above and the poster below if you dare. The way this latest warning message ends makes it feel like we’ll be getting a third clue with another riddle to solve soon, so stay tuned at Collider for more! Leave it to Oz Perkins, the son of “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins, to stir up another cinematic nightmare. The first teaser has been released for Perkins’ so-far-so-mysterious “Longlegs,” out from Neon on July 12, with the director here officially credited as “Osgood Perkins,” also the name of the filmmaker’s grandfather. The horror movie, which centers on an occult killing spree and one detective’s personal connection to it, stars “It Follows” scream queen Maika Monroe as an FBI agent assigned to a cold case now reawakened. But she soon uncovers a close-to-home link to the crimes, perhaps being orchestrated by Nicolas Cage as the murderer. Blair Underwood and Alicia Witt also star. Related Stories Rudolf Höss in 'The Commandant's Shadow' ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ Review: A Chilling Documentary Postscript to ‘The Zone of Interest’ that Centers on Rudolf Höss’ Children 'It: Chapter Two' Bill Skarsgård: Warner Bros. Was ‘Kind of Mean’ About ‘It’ Marketing Perkins directed his own original screenplay for the Neon release — produced by Cage’s Saturn Pictures, Range, Traffic, Oddfellows, and C2 Motion Picture Group — that shot in Vancouver in early 2023. The marketing so far has been pretty mysterious for this “Silence of the Lambs”-esque thriller that’s said to be a throwback to the great horrors of the 1970s. A set of posters released earlier this week that didn’t tell us much, while an R rating for “bloody violence and disturbing images” certainly promises a grisly affair to come. Andrés Arochi is the cinematographer. Oz Perkins’ pure-horror output so far has included the films “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” (2015), “I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House” (2016), and “Greta and Hansel” (2020). He also appeared on the Shudder documentary miniseries “Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror,” where he discussed his father Anthony’s role in “Psycho” and identity as a closeted gay man playing the mother-obsessed murderer in Alfred Hitchcock’s defining classic. “Longlegs” star Monroe will reprise her “It Follows” role for the upcoming sequel to the 2014 instant-horror classic, “They Follow,” also set up at Neon. David Robert Mitchell wrote and directed “It Follows” and will reprise the same duties for the follow-up. In that film, Monroe played a high schooler terrorized by a sexually transmitted ghostly entity. She also solidified her scream queen bona fides with the 2022 stalking thriller “Watcher,” released by IFC Midnight. “You’ve got the teeth of the hydra upon you,” reads the trailer description for “Longlegs.” Watch it below. The official trailer for NEON’s upcoming film Longlegs is out. In the trailer, we get a clearer picture of what’s going on in the film, with most of the focus on Maika Monroe’s character, Lee Harker. Lee is asked “is it scary being a lady FBI agent,” and she answers, “Yeah.” We also hear Nicolas Cage’s creepy voice. In the film, “FBI Agent Lee Harker (Monroe) is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer (Cage). As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.” The upcoming serial killer horror movie is directed by Osgood Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Gretel & Hansel). Nicolas Cage stars alongside Maika Monroe, with Monroe playing an FBI agent and Cage playing a serial killer. Alicia Witt (“The Walking Dead”) and Blair Underwood (“American Crime Story”) also star. Producers are Nicolas Cage along with his production company Saturn Films (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Pig), Dan Kagan (Significant Other), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Insidious), Dave Caplan (The End We Start From) and Chris Ferguson (Child’s Play). In theaters on July 12, 2024. Nicolas Cage never went away, but he’s had a recent career resurgence. “Pig” and “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” were both critical successes for the star. Last year’s more commercial “Renfield” put Cage’s talent front and center as he took on the iconic, villainous role of Dracula. And the surreal, nuanced turn in “Dream Scenario” even put him back in the Oscar conversation last year, even if he ultimately missed a nomination. “Longlegs” looks to be another potential hit for the star in the horror thriller genre. The producers have made it clear that the actor plays the serial killer in this upcoming feature, which looks to be a twisted blend of “True Detective” and “Silence of the Lambs.” It’s unconventional to reveal the murderer’s identity before the movie’s release. Especially one played by an actor as big as Cage. But this only adds to the intrigue of the film. READ MORE: Summer Movie Preview: 50 Must-See Films To Watch Maika Monroe, of “It Follows” fame, stars as FBI agent Lee Harker. Nicolas Cage plays the serial killer. The movie also stars Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood. The film is written and directed by Oz Perkins, whose previous work includes “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” and “Gretel and Hansel.” Perkins is also the son of Anthony Perkins, star of the Hollywood classic “Psycho.” The movie follows FBI agent Lee Harker as she tracks down a serial killer. The investigation soon takes on supernatural elements as Harker discovers a personal connection to the murder. “Longlegs” blends classic Hollywood psychological thriller elements with modern horror sensibilities. The synopsis: Set in 1974, the film focuses on Lee Harker, a new FBI agent, who has been assigned to an unsolved case of a serial killer. As the investigation becomes more complicated with occult evidence uncovered, Harker realizes a personal link to the killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder. Nicolas Cage, Dan Kagan, and Brian-Kavanaugh Jones are the film producers. Neon will release “Longlegs” on July 12. Watch the new trailer below. A number of exciting horror projects are in the works for 2024. Now, as you can see in the trailer below, one of the first upcoming titles that fans can look forward to is the upcoming NEON production Longlegs. The new film stars fan-favorite actor Nicolas Cage as a serial killer in the film, while Maika Monroe will be playing an FBI agent. Additionally, Osgood Perkins serves as director on the production, which should excite fans of his previous works which include The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel. The film, which is said to be “in the vein of classic Hollywood psychological thrillers,” does appear to be a clever throwback to a style of film we don’t see very often anymore. The official synopsis for the “R-rated” offering is as follows: “FBI Agent Lee Harker (Monroe) is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer (Cage). As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.” Here’s the official trailer for Longlegs:

BEVERLY HILLS COPS 4 Trailer 2 (2024) Eddie Murphy, Kevin Bacon BEVERLY HILLS COPS 4 Trailer 2 (2024) Eddie Murphy, Kevin Bacon © 2024 - Netflix By Drew Weisholtz Eddie Murphy is bringing back one of his most beloved characters. On May 22, Netflix shared the official trailer for the upcoming fourth “Beverly Hills Cop” movie, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." In the clip, we see Murphy's character, Axel Foley, return to Beverly Hills for another mission after he receives a mysterious phone call from his old pal Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold), who asks for his help. "We got to do something," Foley says determined. After that, Foley is seen wreaking havoc on the streets of Los Angeles, including damaging city property with a snowplow and driving a truck through a mansion. The trailer comes after Netflix shared an image of the Oscar-nominated star reprising his role as Foley in the movie. In the November 2023 pic, Murphy is seen wearing his character’s signature Detroit Lions jacket while his hands are in the air, as police officers surround him and a crowd looks on. It appears as if Murphy is in an overturned vehicle, while a Ralph Lauren store is in the distance behind him. “He’s back. Axel Foley returns in 2024!” the streaming service captioned the snap on X. Taylour Paige and Eddie Murphy Filming "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley Taylour Paige and Eddie Murphy are seen filming "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley" on Oct. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles.Bauer-Griffin / GC Images “Beverly Hills Cop” came out in 1984. That movie along with Murphy's roles in “48 Hrs.” and “Trading Places,” helped establish him as a comedy superstar. Not to mention, he also had breakthrough work on “Saturday Night Live.” In 1987, Murphy reprised his iconic role as Axel Foley in “Beverly Hills Cop II” and 1994’s “Beverly Hills Cop III.” A fourth film was discussed for years. “They’ve been trying to get ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ together for 10 years, but the script has to be right,” he told TODAY’s Al Roker in 2021 while discussing the release of another long-awaited sequel of his, “Coming 2 America.” Eddie Murphy in "Beverly Hills Cop" Eddie Murphy as the wise-cracking police detective in 1984's "Beverly Hills Cop."CBS via Getty Images “I told you guys, I’m not doing any more money grabs. I’m not doing any more movies that’s like, ‘He clearly just did this movie for a check.’ I’m not doing any of those.” Murphy has also said the fourth film came together once a key figure from the first one signed on. “Jerry Bruckheimer, the original producer, when he got involved and he started developing the script, and he knew what ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ is supposed to be — when he got back involved, that’s when it all started to come together,” he told Collider in January. “He put all the pieces in place that were required for us to make a great movie. I’m excited for people to see it,” he added. What is the new 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie about? In the new film, Murphy reprises his role as the wise-cracking Detroit police detective who wreaks havoc when he visits plush Beverly Hills. On Dec. 14, Netflix shared the official teaser trailer for the flick, which offered some insight into the movie. The trailer opened with a character played by Kevin Bacon (new to the franchise) marveling at how Foley is still on the streets after all these years, a seeming reference to his bad boy behavior. "Running and gunning — I'm just amazed it doesn't get to you," Bacon says. After the franchise's theme song plays, the character Jeffrey Friedman, who fans will remember from the first two films as a fellow cop played by Paul Reiser, appears, reminding Foley to be careful. “I’m gonna be fine. They love me in Beverly Hills,” Foley replies. At the end of the teaser, fans get a nostalgic surprise when they see Foley sitting in the backseat of a car with Taggart (John Ashton) and Rosewood (Judge Reinhold), who played Beverly Hills police detectives in the first two movies. “So, how many people have you pissed off so far?” Taggart asks. “I haven’t pissed off anybody!” Foley responds. “Fifty-fifty,” Rosewood chimes in. “Is it that high?” Foley asks in surprise. Which stars are cast in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'? In 2022, Netflix revealed that Murphy would reunite with his original “Beverly Hills Cop” co-stars, such as Reinhold, Ashton, Reiser and Bronson Pinchot for a new installment in the franchise, alongside newcomers, Bacon, Gordon-Levitt and Taylour Paige, who'll play Axel’s daughter, Jane. Murphy says a lot of time has passed since he made the original “Beverly Hills Cop,” noting the latest iteration was a "rough" one to make. “It was a hard one,” Murphy, 62, told People in November 2023. “I did Axel Foley when I was in my 20s. I am not in my 20s anymore.” “It was an action movie. So it was a rough one. But we got through it,” he added. When will 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' be released? The movie will be available to stream on Netflix on June 3, 2024. Eddie Murphy is back with a badge for the fourth franchise installment of his beloved series, with “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.” The upcoming Netflix film, which teased a first look earlier this year, marks Murphy’s long-rumored reprisal the iconic character Detective Axel Foley. The ’80s-era franchise first began with Foley as a Detroit detective turned temporary L.A. police officer for an uncover mission. Now, after having worked in L.A. sporadically for decades, Foley teams up with his estranged daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) to take down yet another conspiracy. Along the way, Foley lands a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and police captain (Kevin Bacon), but his old confidantes, including Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton), are still in the mix. Also returning? Franchise co-stars Paul Reiser and Bronson Pinchot. Related Stories Rudolf Höss in 'The Commandant's Shadow' ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ Review: A Chilling Documentary Postscript to ‘The Zone of Interest’ that Centers on Rudolf Höss’ Children 'It: Chapter Two' Bill Skarsgård: Warner Bros. Was ‘Kind of Mean’ About ‘It’ Marketing “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is directed by Mark Molloy from a script by Will Beall, Tom Gormican, and Kevin Etten. The film is based on characters created by Danilo Bach and Daniel Petrie, Jr. and a story by Beall. Jerry Bruckheimer produces “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” along with lead star Murphy and Chad Oman. Charisse Hewitt-Webster, Ray Angelic, and Lorenzo Di Bonaventura serve as executive producers, with Melissa Reid as a co-producer for Jerry Bruckheimer Films. This fourth film was announced in 2022. Before “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” got off the ground, there was another sequel installment idea brewing. During an episode of the “50 MPH” podcast, which offers a comprehensive oral history of “Speed,” former Paramount vice president of production Don Granger revealed that stalled negotiations for “Speed” led him to pitch the screenplay as a “Beverly Hills Cop III” script as a “last-ditch effort” to get the screenplay made. “I got about 15 minutes of traction before it was dismissed, because that was back when the mandate was to find a ‘Beverly Hill Cop III.’ So I was like, ‘Let’s put Axel Foley on the bus.’ It was a Hail Mary, man,” Granger said. “I might maintain it was a better movie, it would have been a better movie than ultimately what we got for ‘Beverly Hills Cop III,’ but that was my final Hail Mary.” “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” star Gordon-Levitt told Empire that this feature actually goes off-script quite a bit, thanks to Murphy improvising on set. “On that first day, waiting for the rig to reposition, we started talking about the song ‘Let the Good Times Roll’. The original version, the Harry Nilsson cover, and then other songs with that phrase in, by Sam Cooke and Jimi Hendrix,” Gordon-Levitt recalled of working with Murphy. “Eddie’s kind of a nerd about those things, as am I. … I also get my licks in. I wouldn’t be living up to this crazy opportunity if I wasn’t going to have a few myself. We got to do some really fun stuff.” “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” starts streaming July 3 on Netflix. Check out the film’s first trailer below. READ MORE: BEVERLY HILLS COP EDDIE MURPHY FILM TAYLOUR PAIGE TRAILERS Most Recent Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F News Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Release Date Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Cast Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Story Details Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Trailer Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F - Further News & Info SUMMARY Beverly Hills Cop 4, titled Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, is a highly anticipated sequel that will bring back Eddie Murphy as the iconic law enforcer. Beverly Hills Cop 4 will premiere on Netflix on July 3rd, 2024. The plot of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F revolves around Foley returning to LA to investigate a corrupt police force and a murder, possibly with the addition of an adult daughter to the story. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F will finally bring Eddie Murphy’s titular ultra-cool law enforcer back for Beverly Hills Cop 4, and after years in development progress on the movie is moving at full steam. The Beverly Hills Cop franchise helped write the formula for buddy-cop action comedies, with Eddie Murphy playing the lead from the very beginning in 1984. Beverly Hills Cop has spawned two sequels so far, with the most recent arriving in 1994. Now, over three decades later, the fourth movie Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is on the way. Once again starring Eddie Murphy with Mark Malloy in the director's chair, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is due to arrive on Netflix, as the streamer is teaming up with Paramount to ensure Beverly Hills Cop 4 reaches patient franchise fans. With a cast that includes returning cast members like John Ashton and Paul Reiser alongside newcomers like Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon Levitt, there are plenty of reasons Axel Foley’s first movie in over three decades is so highly anticipated. eddie murphy as axel foley in beverly hills cop 4 RELATED Why It Took Eddie Murphy Almost 30 Years To Make Beverly Hills Cop 4 Eddie Murphy is finally returning as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4, but the sequel spent decades in development hell with very good reason. Most Recent Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F News A Full Trailer Is Revealed Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks smugly to Eddie Murphy in the police station in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F As the release date for the highly-anticipated legacy sequel comes closer, the latest news sees Netflix release a full trailer for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Unsurprisingly, the trailer highlights just a small sample of some of the hilarious action that Murphy is bringing back in his return to the Axel Foley role, and it also sets up the story. As the trailer reveals, Axel will team up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Detective Bobby Abbott to rescue Axel's former partner. The trailer ends with a reminder of the July 2024 release date. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Release Date The Action Comedy Franchise Returns In July Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley driving a car in Beverly Hills Cop Axel F The most recent Beverly Hills Cop movie has been in development for quite some time, and now Netflix has officially placed the anticipated legacy sequel on the calendar. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F will premiere on Netflix on July 3rd, 2024, hoping to compete with many of the blockbuster movies that will be released theatrically around the same time. The Beverly Hills Cop trilogy is available to stream on Paramount+, with 1984's Beverly Hills Cop also available on Netflix. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Cast New & Returning Faces The cast of Beverly Hills Cop 4 features a mix of new faces and returning names from the existing trilogy of Beverly Hills Cop movies. Grammy winner and Academy Award-nominated comedy and action legend Eddie Murphy (Shrek, Coming to America) is of course, back again as Axel Foley. Alongside Murphy, Judge Reinhold will reprise his role as Lt. Billy Rosewood with Paul Reiser back as Detective Jeffrey Friedman. Original comic relief character Serge is once again played by Bronson Pinchot. Joining the returning franchise cast members for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F are Kevin Bacon as Captain Grant, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Detective Bobby Abbott, Taylour Paige as Jane, and Patricia Belcher as Judge Angelic. Gordon-Levitt's Bobby Abbott will ostensibly be Axel's new partner in Axel F and he is described as a by-the-book cop. The known cast of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F includes: Actor Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Role Eddie Murphy Axel Foley Eddie Murphy as Axel looking serious in Beverly Hills Cop Axel F Joseph Gordon-Levitt Detective Bobby Abbott Joseph Gordon-Levitt Beverly Hills Cop Kevin Bacon Captain Grant Kevin Bacon as a private investigator in MaXXXine (2024) Judge Reinhold Lt. Billy Rosewood Judge Reinhold as Billy Rosewood flashes his badge and aims his gun at an off-screen perpetrator in Beverly Hills Cop John Ashton Sgt. John Taggart Judge Reinhold as Billy, John Ashton as Taggart, and Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop II. Paul Reiser Det. Jeffrey Friedman Paul Reiser as Legend in The Boys Taylour Paige Jane Taylour Paige contemplates her choices in Zola. Patricia Belcher Judge Angelic Patricia Belcher Trial & Error Bones Bronson Pinchot Serge Bronson Pinchot as Serge and Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Story Details Axel Foley's Latest Adventure Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in a set photo of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Axel is on the case trying to recover his former partner and friend Lt. Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) who has gone missing As with Axel's previous high-octane adventures, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F will see the loose-canon Detroit police officer return to Los Angeles. Once in the City of Angels, Axel is on the case trying to recover his former partner and friend Lt. Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) who has gone missing. Along the way he stumbles across police corrpution and its up to Axel to use his unconventional methods to save the day once again. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Trailer The First Look At Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Eddie Murphy brandishing a gun in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Giving fans their first glimpse of the new film, Netflix released an official teaser for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F in December 2023, and it proves that Murphy hasn't missed a beat when playing the titular cop. The minute and a half trailer reintroduces Axel and shows him traveling from the familiar confines of his native Detroit, to the sunny and wild world of Beverly Hills. Though it doesn't give too much plot away, the teaser does show the exciting action that will make Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F the biggest installment yet. Months after Netflix's first teaser, a full trailer for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F was released and it gives fans everything they need to know about the upcoming action extravaganza. Lured by to LA once again, seasoned Detroit cop Axel Foley is on the case after his friend Lt. Billy Rosewood has gone missing. In between scenes of wanton destruction and general action mayhem, Foley exposes police corruption alongside his new partner, Detective Bobby Abbott. Beverly Hills Cop Axel Foley Movie Poster featuring Eddie Murphy on a Police Badge Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F R Action Comedy Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley is the fourth film in the popular comedy franchise starring Eddie Murphy. Murphy returns as Axel Foley in the Netflix film alongside returning cast members Judge Reinhold and John Ashton and Bronson Pinchot as Serge. Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon-Levitt also star in the sequel as new characters. Director Mark Molloy Release Date July 3, 2024 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures , Jerry Bruckheimer Films , Eddie Murphy Productions Distributor(s) Netflix Writers Will Beall Cast Eddie Murphy , Kevin Bacon , John Ashton Franchise(s) Beverly Hills Cop prequel(s) Beverly Hills Cop , Beverly Hills Cop 2 , Beverly Hills Cop 3 Expand Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F - Further News & Info Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Trailer Reveals Eddie Murphy's Franchise Return After 30 Years Beverly Hills Cop 4 Release Date Confirmed By Netflix Beverly Hills Cop 4 Will Be Eddie Murphy's Next Film Beverly Hills Cop 4 With Eddie Murphy Coming to Netflix Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Image Reveals First Look At Another Original Character's Return Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Trailer - Eddie Murphy Returns To LA To Rescue Rosewood & Cause Chaos Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Director: Mark Molloy Cast: Eddie Murphy, Kevin Bacon, John Ashton Writers: Will Beall Rating: R Genres: Action, Comedy Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Eddie Murphy Productions Distributor(s): Netflix prequel(s): Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop 2, Beverly Hills Cop 3 Franchise(s): Beverly Hills Cop Release Date: 2024-07-03 Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in the fourth installment of the popular Beverly Hills Cop franchise on Netflix. The new movie, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, follows Foley as he investigates the mysterious death of a long-time friend. Netflix revealed footage from the upcoming movie as part of their 2024 slate trailer, which includes Foley in a helicopter. Netflix shares new footage of Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F in its 2024 look-ahead trailer. After first playing the rule-breaking cop back in 1984, Murphy is now set to reprise his role as Axel Foley in an upcoming fourth installment. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F hails from director Mark Molloy, with a story that follows Foley as he returns to Beverly Hills to investigate the mysterious death of a long-time friend. Now, ahead of the Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F release date of July 3, Netflix shares a look at its 2024 slate of original movies and TV shows, and the trailer includes new footage from the movie. Check out the trailer below, with the new footage featured at around 2:23: The new footage sees Murphy's Axel in a helicopter screaming alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt's new character before it cuts to the pair going over Axel's file at a police precinct, teasing the type of tone audiences can expect from the long-awaited sequel. What To Expect From Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Can It Live Up To The Original Beverly Hills Cop Movies? Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley holds his gun in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The original Beverly Hills Cop movies all walked a unique tonal line between action and comedy, with the R-rated flicks featuring bloody shootouts and violence, in addition to Murphy's signature brand of quick-talking humor. The upcoming movie appears to be following this same trend, though the trailers, which have all been suitable for all-ages have yet to feature any graphic violence or profanity. The original three Beverly Hills Cop movies are all available to stream on Paramount Plus. In addition to Murphy, the Beverly Hills Axel F cast includes returning original stars Judge Reinhold and John Ashton as Billy Rosewood and John Taggart, respectively, as well as Paul Reiser as Jeffrey Friedman. Gordon-Levitt plays a new character named Detective Bobby Abbott in the film, with other newcomers including Kevin Bacon as Captain Grant, Bronson Pinchot as Serge, Taylour Paige as Jane, James Preston Rogers as Kurtz, and Patricia Belcher as Judge Angelic. Molloy's previous directorial efforts don't provide a strong indication of how his personal style might manifest itself in the new Beverly Hills Cop sequel, as this marks the filmmaker's first big-budget feature film. The movie, which had a long and arduous development process, was originally set to be helmed by Bad Boys For Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, but the directing duo left the project in 2022. It remains to be seen whether Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F will recapture the original films' glory, but the early footage is certainly promising. Source: Netflix Prepare to have the ’80s synth tones of the “Beverly Hills Cop” theme song stuck in your head again. Netflix has released the trailer for “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” the fourth film in the popular “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise starring Eddie Murphy. The film is slated for release on the streamer in summer 2024. Directed by Mark Molloy, “Axel F” hits screens about 30 years after “Beverly Hills Cop III” was released in 1994. Murphy returns as the titular character, a Detroit cop solving crimes in Beverly Hills. Judge Reinhold and John Ashton also return as local cops Lt. Billy Rosewood and Sgt. John Taggart. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kevin Bacon are both newcomers to the “Beverly Hills Cop” universe. Taylour Paige joins the cast as Foley’s estranged daughter, while Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Mark Pelligrino also star. Popular on Variety Murphy spoke to People about what it was like returning to the franchise decades later. “It’s a really physical movie and I had to do some physical stuff,” he said. “I like to be on the couch, I don’t like to be jumping over and shooting and running. And I had to do some jumping and shooting and running. And as a result … at the end of the movie, I had a knee brace and my back is messed up. But the movie is gonna be special.” Gordon-Levitt shared earlier this year, “Going to work on ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ isn’t like work. You think my life is a dream. I’m riding in a helicopter next to Eddie Murphy, and we’re making each other laugh.” Veteran producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who was behind the original “Beverly Hills Cop,” returned for “Axel F.” Production started after years of development setbacks and script rewrites. Murphy also produces in addition to Chad Oma, co-producer Melissa Reid and associate producer John K. Campbell. Executive producers include Ray Angelic and Charisse M. Hewitt. The script was penned by Will Beall, Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten, from characters created by Danilo Bach and Daniel Petrie, Jr. Watch the trailer below. Read More About: Beverly Hills Cop, Eddie Murphy, Netflix

THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL Trailer (2024) Kathy Bates, Pierce Brosnan THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL Trailer (2024) Kathy Bates, Pierce Brosnan, Jessica Lange, Drama © 2024 - HBO Max "The play is my life! And no one is going to take that from me!" HBO has unveiled an official trailer for The Great Lillian Hall, a brand new HBO Original Movie set for a streaming debut on Max next week. It'll be out to watch on May 31st, which is just around the corner. When beloved Broadway actress Lillian Hall (Jessica Lange) starts forgetting her lines, she must reckon with the sacrifices she made for her career. Hall, a beloved Broadway actress, has never missed a performance throughout her long, illustrious career. Yet in the rehearsals her confidence is challenged. People and events conspire to take away her ability to do what she loves most. The illustrious Jessica Lange star as Lillian Hall in this, joined by Kathy Bates as Edith Wilson, Lily Rabe as Margaret Tanner, Jesse Williams as David Flemming, and Pierce Brosnan as Ty Maynard. While there was a real Lillian Hall, this just a story about a fictional actress, though Lange really makes it all seem real. Another emotional story about a great artist getting old and forgetting who they are. Here's the official trailer for Michael Cristofer's The Great Lillian Hall, direct from HBO's YouTube: The Great Lillian Hall Poster As beloved Broadway star Lillian Hall (Jessica Lange) pours her heart, soul, and time into preparing for her next role, she finds herself blindsided by confusion and forgetfulness. Battling against all odds to make it to opening night while holding on to her fading memories and identity, she must navigate a tumultuous emotional journey: balancing her desire for the spotlight and the stark demands of the real world. The Great Lillian Hall is directed by the Pulitzer-winning American playwright / actor / filmmaker Michael Cristofer, director of the films Candida, Gia, Body Shots, Original Sin, and The Night Clerk previously, plus other stage productions and scripts. The screenplay is written by Elisabeth Seldes Annacone. Produced by Bruce Cohen, Steven Rogers, Scott Thigpen, and Marie Halliday; made by HBO Films. HBO will release Cristofer's The Great Lillian Hall streaming on Max starting May 31st, 2024 this summer. Want to watch? I am a sucker for movies about Broadway and those who spend their lives in the theatre. Of course the crown jewel of the genre is the Oscar-winning All About Eve, but there are so many others including 1933’s Morning Glory which won a young Katherine Hepburn her first Academy Award, as well as its rarely seen remake, 1958’s underrated Stage Struck. Ginger Rogers did a good one, too: Forever Female. The list goes on and on and now includes a stellar new entry, The Great Lillian Hall which gives the great Jessica Lange a challenging role worth her talents. Premiering on HBO May 31, just barely under the wire for Emmy consideration, Lange’s performance as a stage legend facing dementia should send chills down the spine of any other contenders for Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie this season. This veteran star simply knocks it out of the park. Lange herself is coincidentally currently trodding the boards on Broadway in Mother Play, another great showcase for her talents that recently won her the NY Drama Critics Award as well as a Tony nomination. Related Stories The Great Lillian Hall HBO To Premiere Jessica Lange Movie 'The Great Lillian Hall' Ahead Of Emmy Cutoff Jessica Lange Jessica Lange Says Some Of The Best Recent Films Were Not From The U.S.: "We're Living In A Corporate World" In this HBO film she stars as Lillian Hall, an actress about to embark on a new production of The Cherry Orchard. The whole production depends on her star power, so there is concern when during rehearsals she is increasingly having trouble remembering lines. So much so that the play’s sympathetic but worried director David (Jesse Williams) and frantic producer Jane (Cindy Hogan), who is especially concerned about her cash cow, insist that Lillian see a doctor. That is where she gets the bad news. She has a form of dementia that is only going to slowly get worse. Basically she is in a state of denial, but does reluctantly agree to the doctor’s demand she take a test in the office. With shaking hands, Lillian resolutely fails but then tries to cover up, even from her daughter Margaret (Lily Rabe) and ever-faithful assistant and longtime friend Edith (Kathy Bates), the latter of whom basically runs her life. Edith knows her so well she is the first to figure out the truth, but Lillian powers on, even as hallucinations of her late stage director husband keep popping into her head. Every now and then she has heartfelt conversations about life and theatre with her next door neighbor Ty, played by Pierce Brosnan, who adds his own level of charm to a role that doesn’t demand much more than simply being Pierce Brosnan. There is much time spent watching the production of Cherry Orchard take form with a leading lady who is becoming increasingly worrisome. Director Michael Cristofer, a Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner for 1977’s The Shadow Box, as well as the author of several other plays and an actor himself, really knows his way around this theatrical world and manages to build a surprising amount of suspense around the question of if Lillian will even make it to opening night. So even though the production is perceived to be nothing without its star attraction they do get the stand-by ready to appear. Will she have to go on instead? The strength here is that Lange never goes the easy route with this portrayal. She really imbues her with the sense of disbelief this could be happening to the great Lillian Hall, who seems to be a person not aware of life’s clock ticking. An early scene sees her accept a phone call from the head of the Tony Awards telling her they want to present her with a life achievement award, something she can’t quite compute. “How old do they think I am?,” she asks Edith. “About 106,” comes the deadpan retort. Bates is terrific as always, really nailing the persona of someone who is always there through many decades, but is also a genuine friend, especially when she comes up with a hearing device in order to deliver Lillian her lines. Rabe, whose theatre credentials go back to being the daughter of the late Jill Clayburgh and playwright David Rabe, is perfectly cast here as the daughter who fights against the idea that she was always second to her mother’s love of theatre. She gets a fiery emotional scene confronting her mother about why she was not told about her condition, and she delivers it authentically. I also was amused by Hogan’s grasp of what it is to be a producer in the crap shoot of staging Broadway plays. Lange, by the way, is wonderful in interpreting Lyuba, the woman she plays in The Cherry Orchard. So much so that one might hope she takes it on for real one day. Producers are Bruce Cohen, Steven Rogers, Scott Thigpen and Marie Halliday. Title: The Great Lillian Hall Distributor: HBO Release Date: May 31, 2024 Director: Michael Cristofer Screenplay: Elizabeth Seldes Annacone Cast: Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Lily Rabe, Pierce Brosnan, Jesse Williams, Cindy Hogan Running Time: 1 hour and 51 minutes Jessica Lange may have hinted at her own retirement for years, but the legendary actress is actually playing it out onscreen with her latest film “The Great Lillian Hall.” Lange stars as the titular (fictional) iconic stage actress who grapples with her own legacy amid a dementia diagnosis. Her daughter (Lily Rabe) struggles with separating her mother Lillian from her Broadway fame, while Kathy Bates, Jesse Williams, and Pierce Brosnan round out the cast. “I have lived my entire life in a place that creates illusions,” Lange says in the trailer as Lillian. Yet upon her cognizant decline, what’s real anymore, anyway? “The Great Lillian Hall” is directed by Michael Cristofer. The official synopsis reads: “As beloved Broadway star Lillian Hall (Lange) pours her heart, soul, and time into preparing for her next big role, she finds herself blindsided by confusion and forgetfulness. Battling against all odds to make it to opening night, while holding on to her fading memories and identity, she must navigate a tumultuous emotional journey – balancing her desire for the spotlight and the stark demands of the real world.” Related Stories Stacy Spikes MoviePass MovieCrash How MoviePass Went from ‘MovieCrash’ to Profitability: ‘All the Kinks Have Been Worked Out’ 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' George Miller on Directing the Most Ambitious Action Franchise of All Time Lange told The Telegraph in 2023 that “really great filmmakers” are few and far between in modern Hollywood. Due to “creativity [being] secondary now to corporate profits,” Lange stated that she was going to “start phasing out of filmmaking” as an actress. “These big comic book franchise films [have] sacrificed this art that we’ve been involved in for the sake of profit,” Lange said, noting that she is “not interested” in joining superhero movies. The Oscar winner Lange previously credited Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story” for revitalizing her interest in the screen, telling the Los Angeles Times in 2012 that while she was “coming to an end of acting,” the anthology series reignited her passion for the craft. “It brought back the thrill of acting,” Lange said. “It was the perfect storm. It’s all the tired stuff everybody says — age working against you, films that made your career not being made anymore.” “The Great Lillian Hall” premieres May 31 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max. Check out the trailer below. READ MORE: FILM JESSICA LANGE KATHY BATES PIERCE BROSNAN TRAILERS

KILLER BODY COUNT Trailer (2024) Cassiel Eatock-Winnik Mistaken for a sex addict by her devout father, Cami is sent to an isolated rehab center. But when a killer begins to hunt the teens, Cami realizes that her survival and her independence are intertwined in ways she could never imagine. CAST: Cassiel Eatock-Winnik, Savana Tardieu, Khosi Ngema DIRECTOR: Danishka Esterhazy KILLER BODY COUNT on Tubi is a slasher and yet again, Tubi delivers quite the genre gem. Behind the generic title is a gorgeously dark horror-comedy with a survival plot. Read our Killer Body Count movie review here! KILLER BODY COUNT is a new Tubi movie and this one is a bonafide slasher. We’re talking old-school practical effects, and young people being targeted simply for their very natural hormone-induced physical desires. If you haven’t jumped on board the Tubi train yet, it’s high time that you do. From Slay to Invasive and now with Killer Body Count, there are some true genre gems on this free streaming platform. Also, there is diversity done right. Which means it’s there naturally and not just for show. Continue reading our Killer Body Count movie review below. Find it on Tubi from May 17, 2024. Get off, get killed! The teenage girl, Cami, is sent to an isolated rehab center by her very devout father. She recently lost her mom and while her father has found solace in the Church, it has become a prison for her. Her addiction has nothing to do with substance abuse, but rather her interest in umm physical pleasure. Or, the pursuit of it, I should say. She hasn’t been too lucky with getting “there” yet, which is a theme in Killer Body Count. At the rehab center – for teens who are just being teenagers – a killer begins to hunt those who have been admitted to the center by their family members. Basically, nothing is stopping these teens from getting “involved” with one another. However, whenever someone gets off, they tend to get killed immediately after. By someone in a black robe, wearing a devil mask. Oh yes, the symbolism is heavy with this one, which is simply perfect. Also, this slasher does not hate on religion. In fact, it only speaks against people using religion against others. Religion in the sense of loving thy neighbor and attempting to help and understand your fellow man, is clearly shown as a positive thing. Killer Body Count (2024) – Review | Tubi Slasher “Jehoga” and creative use of scripture In this latest Tubi gem – and, trust me, this is one hell of a gem (pun intended) – there is some very creative use of scripture. Like adding words to suit one’s purpose. Or use passages for some very twisted actions. You’ll see what I mean by the latter in the third act. Let’s just say that “family relations” have an added meaning in Killer Body Count. Also, there’s “Jehoga” which is (of course!) a Christian take on yoga. Clearly, yoga is too suggestive and just wrong, but with a few Christian changes and a touch of Jesus, it becomes Jehoga and is fine with God. It does seem that the “changes” are mostly in what the poses are called, but apparently, that’s enough. The cast of this Tubi survival slasher If you’ve been checking out some of the recent (and really good) Tubi horror movies, then you’ll recognize a few of the actors. We have Khosi Ngema as Ali, who throws one mean punch at one point, and Alex McGregor as Tawny, who is one of the “counselors”. Both were in Invasive (2024) and they are at least as good in Killer Body Count as they were in that one. However, this is more camp, which I love, and they’re great with that! The lead character in Killer Body Count is Cami George portrayed by Cassiel Eatock-Winnik (The Dark Tower). I hope to see Cassiel Eatock-Winnik in a lot more genre movies. She is one fierce actor, who works perfectly in the lead here. Also, there’s Savana Tardieu (Black Mirror) as Wyatt, N’kone Mametja as Mia, Jessie Diepeveen as Bree, and Bjorn Steinbach (Resident Evil series) as Eugene, the other counselor at the “rehab center”. Every single one of them is amazing! Watch Killer Body Count on Tubi now! The director of Killer Body Count is Danishka Esterhazy. She previously directed a 2021 remake of the 1982 classic horror Slumber Party Massacre and also directed the original sci-fi thriller Level 16 (2018). Also, she directed a few episodes of the Canadian genre hybrid Astrid and Lilly Save the World. Jessica Landry wrote the screenplay for Killer Body Count. Previously, she has written A Podcast to Die For (2023), Who Kidnapped My Mom? (2022), and she co-wrote the 2022 Tubi Original Obsessed to Death starring Holland Roden. I can’t speak to her previous movies, but I loved this one! If you, like me, love your slasher with a side of horror-comedy and dark social satire and commentary, then Killer Body Count should be perfect for you. Also, if you enjoy your slashers using practical effects and have characters who reference horror logic, you should have fun with this one. Check it out! Killer Body Count is on Tubi from May 17, 2024. Details Director: Danishka Esterhazy Writer: Jessica Landry Stars: Cassiel Eatock-Winnik, Savana Tardieu, Khosi Ngema, N’kone Mametja, Alex McGregor, Bjorn Steinbach, Jessie Diepeveen Plot Mistaken as a sex addict by her dad, Cami is sent off to a remote religious treatment center where the other kids are being hunted by a killer. Killer Body Count is a 2024 horror film about a young woman sent to a religious centre where a psychopath is lurking. The movie is a Tubi Original. Directed by Danishka Esterhazy (Slumber Party Massacre, 2021; The Banana Splits Movie) from a screenplay by Jessica Landry. Produced by Adam Friedlander and Tebogo Maila. Executive produced by Daniel Iron, Samantha Levine and Lance Samuels. The Blue Ice Pictures production stars Alex McGregor, Cassiel Eatock-Winnik (The Dark Tower), Khosi Ngema, Bjorn Steinbach, Jessie Diepeveen, N’kone Mametja, Jason K. Ralph, Savana Tardieu, Heike Brunner and Brett Kruger. Killer-Body-Count-2024-slasher-horror-murder-mystery-Tubi-Original-Cassiel-Eatock-Winnik-in-a-car.jpg Plot: Cami (Cassiel Eatock-Winnik) is sent to a secluded religious rehab treatment centre by her devout father, who mistakes her rebellious attitude for sex addiction. But when a killer begins to hunt the teens, Cami realizes that her survival and her independence are intertwined in ways she could never imagine… Killer-Body-Count-2024-slasher-horror-murder-mystery-Tubi-Original-Cassiel-Eatock-Winnik-Nkone-Mametja-Savana-Tardieu-table.jpg Killer-Body-Count-2024-slasher-horror-murder-mystery-Tubi-Original-Cassiel-Eatock-Winnik-spying-through-peephole.jpg Killer-Body-Count-2024-slasher-horror-murder-mystery-Tubi-Original-Cassiel-Eatock-Winnik-getting-it-on.jpg Killer-Body-Count-2024-slasher-horror-murder-mystery-Tubi-Original-Cassiel-Eatock-Winnik.jpg Killer-Body-Count-2024-slasher-horror-murder-mystery-Tubi-Original-demon-masked-murderer-in-the-woods.jpg Killer-Body-Count-2024-slasher-horror-murder-mystery-Tubi-Original-demon-mask.webp Trailer: Release date: Killer Body Count premiered as a Tubi Original on May 17, 2024. Cast and characters: Cassiel Eatock-Winnik … Cami George, Savana Tardieu … Wyatt, Khosi Ngema … Ali, N’kone Mametja … Mia, Alex McGregor … Tawny, Bjorn Steinbach … Eugene and Jessie Diepeveen … Bree. Original title: Body Count External recommended trustworthy reviews: B&S About Movies Heaven of Horror ★★★★ Voices from the Balcony ★★★½ #KillerBodyCount #TubiOriginal #NewOnTubi #FreeOnTubi #TubiHorror #SexAddiction #ReligiousCenter MOVIES and MANIA provides previews of new films, our own movie reviews/ratings, and links to other reviews from trustworthy recommended sources - all in one handy web location. Plus, links to legitimately watch 1000s OF MOVIES FREE ONLINE via platforms such as Amazon Prime, Plex, Roku, Tubi and on YouTube. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a very tiny amount from any qualifying purchases. Horror fans tend to treat their favorite movies — no matter how schlocky or cheaply-made — as sacred cows, which puts an immeasurable amount of pressure on anyone who dares to remake, reboot, or legacyquel a beloved title. And yet, director Danishka Esterhazy handled that pressure with ease for her fantastic meta-remake of "Slumber Party Massacre," and quickly solidified herself as one of the most exciting new voices in horror. Esterhazy had already earned a great deal of goodwill with her twisted take on "The Banana Splits Movie," and well-versed aficionados likely first learned of her work with the gripping sci-fi dystopian flick "Level 16," about a prison-like boarding school for girls harboring a demented secret. And luckily for fans of all things scary and slasher, Esterhazy has a new film coming to the Tubi streaming service on May 17, 2024, called "Killer Body Count." That's right, in less than three days from the time this article goes live, you'll be able to enjoy a new slasher film from one of the most exciting directors working in the genre for free. Tubi has been proving to be a formidable force in the streaming warsand has been cranking out new horror flicks at a rapid pace. They produced the 2022 remake of "Terror Train," a horror-comedy film called "Slay" about drag queens fighting vampires, and the survival horror flick "Lowlifes." Esterhazy is a great addition to their line-up and based on the trailer for "Killer Body Count," has made an exciting, fresh, and fun slasher movie that might be the perfect choice for your next at-home watch party with friends. Sex and death in Killer Body Count Tubi "Killer Body Count" centers on a young woman named Cami who is mistaken for a sex addict by her religiously devout father, who sends her off to an isolated rehabilitation center in the wilderness for at-risk youth. But shortly after arrival, a killer in a devil mask starts hunting Cami and the other patients at the center, they're thrust into a fight for their lives. If this sounds like the Blumhouse flick "They/Them" but set at a different type of camp for troubled teens, take solace in knowing that based on the trailer, not all of the teens here are straight so there's certainly some great queer horror themes to explore as well. Cassiel Eatock-Winnik stars as Cami George, and is joined by Savana Tardieu as Wyatt, Khosi Ngema as Ali, N'kone Mametja as Mia, Alex McGregor as Tawny, Bjorn Steinbach as Eugene, and Jessie Diepeveen as Bree. While Esterhazy served as director, the screenplay comes from Jessica Landry, who has also penned made-for-TV thrillers like "A Podcast to Die For," "Deadly Mom Retreat," and "Cheerleader Abduction." Perhaps what is most exciting is how unapologetically this film is courting Gen Z audiences, with jokes about only knowing how a rotary phone works because they saw it on "Stranger Things," and even the wordplay of the title. For those unaware, "body count" is slang for how many sexual partners a person has had, so the double entendre is a thing of beauty. "Killer Body Count" arrives on Tubi on Friday, May 17, 2024. Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1582149/killer-body-count-exciting-horror-movie-streaming-on-tubi-for-free/ Nachdem es in They/Them ein skrupelloser Serienkiller auf eine jugendliche Gruppe von LGBTQ+-Campern abgesehen hat, stehen in Killer Body Count demnächst auch noch sexsüchtige Teenager auf der Abschussliste eines maskierten Psychopathen. Im Vordergrund steht Protagonistin Cami, die laut ihrem eigenen Vater an einer stark beunruhigenden Sexsucht leidet. Um zu erreichen, dass die Lust am Verkehr schwindet, weist der gläubige Mann sein eigen Fleisch und Blut unweigerlich in ein Reha-Zentrum ein, wo andere Jugendliche gegen dasselbe Problem ankämpfen – mal mehr, mal weniger erfolgreich, denn in einigen Fällen wird der Wille von der Lust überschattet, was zu körperlichen Berührungen führt, die allen Beteiligten zum Verhängnis werden könnten. Vor Ort stellt sich nämlich ziemlich schnell heraus, dass es sich ein Serienkiller allem Anschein nach zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, jeden einzelnen Jugendlichen ins Jenseits zu befördern, der sich nicht an die Regeln hält und mit anderen Patienten intim wird. Der Trailer zu Killer Body Count Doch wer genau versteckt sich hinter der Maske und wieso muss jeder, der das hauseigene Gesetz bricht, mit dem Leben bezahlen? In den USA wird diese Frage bereits am 17. Mai 2024 beantwortet, wenn Killer Body Count auf dem kostenlosen Streamingdienst Tubi veröffentlicht wird. Wann der Low Budget-Slasher mit Alex McGregor, Cassiel Eatock-Winnik, Khosi Ngema, Bjorn Steinbach, Jessie Diepeveen und N’kone Mametja hierzulande unartige Teenager bestraft, ist ungewiss. Auch They/Them wurde in Deutschland noch nicht ausgewertet, obwohl die Produktion mit Hollywood-Star Kevin Bacon (Tremors, X-Men, Freitag der 13.) in einer Hauptrolle aufwartet und zudem in enger Zusammenarbeit zwischen Peacock und Blumhouse Productions entstand. Der Film wurde aber auch von Kritikern und Genreliebhabern regelrecht in der Luft zerfetzt – ob es Killer Body Count ein wenig besser ergehen wird? Get ready for a fright-filled slasher that blends religious tension with teenage terror! Tubi‘s newest original movie, My Killer Body Count, premieres this week on the free streaming service. In the movie, Cami, a misunderstood teenager, finds herself labeled a sex addict by her overly religious, out-of-touch father. Sent to a remote religious rehab facility, she longs for freedom. Her hopes for a peaceful reformation are shattered when a killer starts stalking the halls, preying on the vulnerable teens. As the body count rises, Cami is forced to confront a horrifying truth: her fight for survival is inextricably linked to her struggle for independence. Can Cami and her new friends overcome the challenges and emerge stronger, or will they become just another victim? Alex McGregor stars in the lead role of Cami. The cast includes Tawny Cassiel, Eatock-Winnik Khosi Ngema, Bjorn Steinbach, and Jessie Diepeveen. N’kone Mametja and Jason K. Ralph round out the cast in this brutal Tubi original. My Killer Body Count uniquely blends a coming-of-age drama and chilling horror. So, mark your calendars for May 18th and prepare to be entertained (and maybe a little scared) by Tubi’s newest original movie! While you wait, be sure to check out Tubi’s latest killer horror film, Lowlifes, which is getting rave reviews. Ignore the unnecessary logo design and Tubi has quickly grown into one of the better streaming sources. Movie buffs will find a mix of mainstream and cult movies. If you’re Gen X or older, the inconvenience of several short ads throughout any movie is also small stuff. Similar to every other streaming platform, Tubi has churning out original movies that are quickly turning it into the Hallmark of cheap thriller and horror movies. Most of their original content has been terrible and disposable. But recent slasher Slay proved to be a lot of campy fun. And now Tubi has debuted another original slasher, Killer Body Count, set in a camp for sex addicted teens. Synopsis Since her mother’s death, Cami has turned to boys while her father has tried to find comfort in church. After a series of misunderstandings leads him to believe his daughter is a sex addict, Cami find herself at a Catholic camp rehabilitation center in the woods. Surrounded by other horny teens and two strict siblings running the camp, Cami quickly finds herself at odds with the rules. But when a masked killer turns up targeting the residents who continue to engage in sex, Cami and the survivors must find a way off the premises. Killer Body Count Doesn’t Re-Invent the Wheel, But Still Delivers Don’t expect anything new from Killer Body Count. That’s not necessarily intended as a criticism of this original Tubi slasher. With several waves of slashers releasing since the ‘Golden Age’ of the 1980s, it’s hard to find new spins on the subgenre. And the last year or so has already seen the subgenre expand with The Blackening, They/Them, and Sick. As such, director Danishka Esterhazy (The Banana Splits Movie, Slumber Party Massacre) and writer Jessica Landry opt to mix old and new in what’s a fairly predictable horror entry. On one hand, there’s bit of classic camping slasher movie here along with the sex antics of 70s and 80s teen camping movies like Meatballs. Landry also throws in some meta slasher reference, though they’re few and far between. And then there’s the sexual politics that tread similar ground to the recent LGBQT slasher They/Them. In addition to a few decent jump scares, Killer Body Count effectively mixes CGI with practical effects to deliver on a couple of brutal death scenes. Perhaps it’s familiar, if not a bit derivative, but Killer Body Count mostly scores where it counts. Esterhazy has scored minor success with two past slashers and she once again shows that she is more than adept at the subgenre. In addition to a few decent jump scares, Killer Body Count effectively mixes CGI with practical effects to deliver on a couple of brutal death scenes. What Esterhazy delivers is good – intestines pour out of one victim’s body while blood generously splatters when the killer bashes another victim with a dumbbell. Other kills lack the creativity one expects from a good slasher. Moreover, the devil-masked killer has little in the way of screen presence and some misdirection never really results in a surprise with the killer reveal. Killer Body Count Has a Few Good Ideas, Better-than-Expected Performances To some extent, Killer Body Count gets extra mileage from its sexual politics even if it treads some familiar ground. Landry introduces interesting ideas that far outstretch traditional slashers. The focus on women’s sexuality, sexual pleasure, and sexual empowerment builds on other past feminist horror movies. If there’s a problem, it’s that Killer Body Count loses a bit of focus on its own subtext by the third act. Nevertheless, Esterhazy reminds us occasionally of the commentary by flipping the traditional gaze of slashers. As compared to 80s teen sex comedies and slashers, Esterhazy lets her female characters gaze on the men who are more frequently exposed. Landry introduces interesting ideas that far outstretch traditional slashers. None of the cast will likely be familiar to most viewers. This is a pretty green group of young actors and, as a result, some performances are a bit broad. But no one here is wooden – maybe there’s some scene chewing. What works quite well here is that Cassiel Eatock-Winnik’s ‘Camie’ and Savana Tardieu’s ‘Wyatt’ have chemistry and they’re both likeable, sympathetic characters. In addition, Landry’s screenplay has something of a character arc or Eatock-Winnik. If there’s a limitation to Killer Body Count it’s the unnecessary runtime that inches close to the two-hour mark. Plenty could have been cut from this slasher resulting in a tighter horror movie. Killer Body Count Finds tubi Actually Deliver Good Original Content Don’t look now but Killer Body Count is the second good original movie Tubi has delivered in 2024. There’s not much new here as Esterhazy doesn’t play too much with the format. A bit of old-fashioned 80s camping slasher mixed with some meta neo-slasher and sexual politics that’s not far removed from They/Them. Nonetheless, Esterhazy captures the bloody fun of the subgenre with sympathetic characters and a surprisingly heartfelt story. Neither groundbreaking nor a cult classic-in-the-making, Killer Body Count is still a fun slasher entry worth checking out.

DOPE GIRLS Trailer (2024) Julianne Nicholson DOPE GIRLS Trailer (2024) Julianne Nicholson, Series © 2024 - Sony Pictures Dope Girls Trailer: Watch the Official Trailer from English web series Dope Girls starring Julianne Nicholson, Eilidh Fisher, Umi Myers, Eliza Scanlen and Geraldine James. To know more about the Dope Girls trailer watch the video. Check out the latest English trailers, new web movie trailers, trending English web movie trailers, Julianne Nicholson movies, Eilidh Fisher movies, Umi Myers movies and Eliza Scanlen videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment. The trailer for BBC’s new six-part series Dope Girls has been released. Cameron’s client Sherree Philips production designed the series, which was created by multi-award-winning writer Polly Stenham and Alex Warren, with Shannon Murphy as lead director and executive producer. Dope Girls features Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) and is produced by Bad Wolf (in association with Sony Pictures Television). The series is set after World War One. As Britain celebrates the Armistice on the streets of London, men return from the front expecting to rejoin society and pick up where they left off - but a newly empowered generation of women are loath to return to the kitchen. Using Soho’s expanding illicit underground clubland scene, women explore previously unimaginable opportunities on either side of the law. Dope Girls depicts birth of the modern nightlife industry guided and gilded by hard fought female endeavour. See Sherree’s stunning production design in the trailer below. EXCLUSIVE: Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) and Eliza Scanlen (Sharp Objects) have landed the lead roles in the BBC‘s upcoming crime drama series Dope Girls, we can reveal. Umi Myers, Eilidh Fisher and Geraldine James have also landed major parts in the series, which we first told you about back in March. At the time, our sources said the BBC sees Dope Girls as a spiritual successor to Peaky Blinders, which ended last year. Filming on the show, which is set in London’s Soho in the early 20th century, when female gangs ran the clubs, drugs and moonshine, is now underway. It will launch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and comes from Polly Stenham (The Face, The Neon Demon) and Alex Warren (Eleanor). Related Stories NEWS Loan Out Corporations Could End, IATSE Tells Members Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Urged To Curtail "Absurd" Private Jet Usage By BBC Presenter Chris Packham Nicholson will play Kate Galloway, a single mother who establishes a nightclub amidst the hedonistic uproar of post-World War One London, embracing a life of criminal activities with the dedicated aim of providing for her daughter Evie, played by Fisher (The Power). Scanlen (Little Women) will play Violet Davies, one of the first wave of female officers for the Metropolitan Police, who is assigned to go undercover and investigate the illicit world of underground Soho nightclubs. Myers (Bob Marley: One Love), plays Billie Cassidy, a dazzling bohemian dancer whose life is turned upside down by Kate’s arrival. James (Silo) will also star as Isabella, the leader of the criminal Salucci family that also includes Rory Fleck Bryne (This Is Going To Hurt), Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) and Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) as Silvio Salucci. Also cast are Michael Duke (Get Up Stand Up), Ian Bonar (I May Destroy You), Laura Checkley (Screw), Will Keen (His Dark Materials), Fiona Button (The Split), Harry Cadby (Everything Now), Eben Figueiredo (The Serial Killer’s Wife), Nabhaan Rizwan (Informer), Priya Kansara (Polite Society) and Jordan Kouamé (Malpractice). Bad Wolf is producing in association with its parent company Sony Pictures Television, which has international sales rights. Stenham and Alex Warren are writing the show, which is inspired by Marek Kohn’s non-fiction book Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground. Shannon Murphy (Babyteeth, Killing Eve) has now been unveiled as lead director with Miranda Bowen (Women in Love) directing later episodes. Directors of Photography include Annika Summerson and Carlos Catalan, and Sherree Philips (Babyteeth) is production designer. Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto serves as producer. Casting is by Julie Harkin and Nathan Toth. Writers Stenham and Warren and director Murphy will be executive producers alongside Bad Wolf’s Kate Crowther and Jane Tranter, Michael Lesslie (Assassin’s Creed) for Storyteller Productions and Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC. The project was developed and overseen by Bad Wolf Director of Content Dan McCulloch and Chief Creative Officer Ryan Rasmussen. Matthew Barry, who is also an EP, is an additional writer alongside Xiao Tang (You Killed My Robot) and Matthew Jacobs Morgan (The Rig). Costume designer is Sophie Canale. Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, commissioned the series. “We can’t wait for viewers to discover the bold and brilliant Dope Girls,” she said. “Packed full of complex and electrifying characters from a fascinating time in Britain’s history, this will be must-see, ambitious drama.” The project has been developed and overseen by Bad Wolf’s Director of Content, Dan McCulloch and Chief Creative Officer, Ryan Rasmussen. “Dope Girls is quintessentially Bad Wolf,” said company co-founder Jane Tranter. “A viscerally thrilling drama that rides through the underbelly of organised crime in the early 20th Century with a uniquely female point of view. Polly and Alex’s visionary fictional take on Soho is as audacious as the world it portrays.” Dope Girls features Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) as Kate Galloway, a single mother who establishes a nightclub amidst the hedonistic uproar of post-World War One London, embracing a life of criminal activities with the dedicated aim of providing for her daughter Evie, played by Eilidh Fisher (The Power). Eliza Scanlen (Little Women) plays Violet Davies, one of the first wave of female officers, who is assigned to go undercover and investigate the illicit world of underground Soho nightclubs. This is where we find Billie Cassidy played by Umi Myers (Bob Marley: One Love), a dazzling bohemian dancer, whose life is irrevocably changed by Kate’s arrival. Geraldine James (Anne with an E) plays Isabella Salucci, the leader of the criminal Salucci family that also includes Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) as Silvio Salucci, Rory Fleck Bryne (This Is Going To Hurt) and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horse). ROMA – È la fine della Grande Guerra. Mentre la Gran Bretagna celebra l’Armistizio per le strade di Londra, gli uomini tornano dal fronte aspettandosi di riprendere da dove avevano interrotto, ma una generazione di donne appena emancipate è restia a tornare in cucina. Usando la crescente scena illegale dei clubland sotterranei di Soho come parco giochi, le donne esplorano opportunità inimmaginabili su entrambi i lati della legge. Dope Girls – serie ispirata al libro di Marek Kohn, Dope Girls: The Birth Of The British Drug Underground, inedito in Italia – descrive la nascita della moderna industria della vita notturna guidata dall’impegno femminile. Una serie sulla resilienza e la reinvenzione, che segue il viaggio di una donna da moglie della classe operaia a donna più pericolosa di Londra. Nel cast, Julianne Nicholson ed Eliza Scanlen. VIDEO | Qui per il teaser trailer di Dope Girls: It is the end of World War One. As Britain celebrates the Armistice on the streets of London men return from the front expecting to rejoin society and pick up where they left off, but a newly empowered generation of women are loath to simply return to the kitchen. Using Soho’s expanding illicit underground clubland scene as their playground women explore previously unimaginable opportunities on either side of the law. Dope Girls depicts in visceral, delicious detail the birth of the modern nightlife industry guided and gilded by hard fought female endeavor. Executive Producers: Jane Tranter Kate Crowther Polly Stenham Alex Warren Shannon Murphy Matthew Barry Michael Lesslie Cast: Julianne Nicholson Eilidh Fisher Umi Myers Eliza Scanlen Geraldine James Rory Fleck Bryne Dustin Demri-Burns Sebastian Croft Michael Duke Ian Bonar Laura Checkley Will Keen Harry Cadby Nabhaan Rizwan Priya Kansara Jordan Kouame #DopeGirls #DopeGirlsTV #SonyPictures #SonyPicturesEntertainment #SonyPicturesHomeEntertainment #SonyPicturesTelevision #BBC #BBCiPlayer #JulianneNicholson #EilidhFisher #UmiMyers #ElizaScanlen #GeraldineJames #RoryFleckBryne #DustinDemriBurns #SebastianCroft #MichaelDuke #IanBonar #LauraCheckley #WillKeen #HarryCadby #NabhaanRizwan #PriyaKansara #JordanKouame Categories Nicolas Cage-Led Comedy 'Dream Scenario' Sets Fall Release Date Cage stars in the A24 film with Michael Cera, Julianne Nicholson, Tim Meadows, Kate Burlant, and more. 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Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) plays Kate Galloway, a single mother who establishes a nightclub amidst the hedonistic uproar of post-First World War London, embracing a life of criminal activities with the dedicated aim of providing for her daughter Evie (Eilidh Fisher). Scanlen (Little Women) plays Violet Davies, one of the first wave of female officers, who is assigned to go undercover and investigate the illicit world of underground Soho nightclubs. It’s here that she meets Billie Cassidy (Umi Myers), a dazzling bohemian dancer, whose life is irrevocably changed by Kate’s arrival The series also stars Michael Duke, Ian Bonar, Dustin Demri-Burns, Geraldine James, Nabhaan Rizwan, Priya Kansara, Jordan Kouamé, Will Keen and Sebastian Croft. Produced by Bad Wolf (His Dark Materials) in association with Sony Pictures Television, filming recently concluded in Wales. The series is created by writer Polly Stenham (That Face, Julie, Neon Demon) and Alex Warren (Eleanor), with Shannon Murphy (Babyteeth) as lead director and executive producer. Stenham and Warren are also executive producers alongside Bad Wolf’s Kate Crowther and Jane Tranter, Murphy, Michael Lesslie for Storyteller Productions, writer Matthew Barry and Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC. Miranda Bowen (Women In Love) has directed later episodes. Directors of Photography include Annika Summerson and Carlos Catalan, while Sherree Philips (Babyteeth) is production designer. Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto is the producer. Casting is by Julie Harkin and Nathan Toth. Coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer, SPT will handle international distribution. Kicking off on May 15-17 with the LA Independents, with a heavyweight Spanish-language presence, the LA Screenings then host Hollywood studio presentations. To help cut through the slates, – especially at the LA Independents but including some big studio plays – here’s Variety’s pick of 20 top titles: “The Americas,” (NBCU, BBC Studios) Narrated by Tom Hanks, his first unscripted narrator gig, and billed as an epic natural history series from “Planet Earth” producer BBC Studios Natural History Unit in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio. Scored by two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer and using groundbreaking technology to reveal the continent’s natural wonders. Previewed at MipTV, in a presentation which was one of the biggest events of the whole market. “AMIA,” (Dori Media Group) Popular on Variety Unfolding against the background of the terror attacks of 1992 on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires and in 1994 against AMIA, the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, the journey of a Mossad operative grappling with the loss of his sister in the 1992 Embassy attack. He joins forces with a local Argentine journalist to seek justice. Two episodes will be presented at the LA Screenings, just weeks after Argentine authorities issued a call for the arrest of an Iranian minister allegedly linked to the 1994 attack. “Cacao,” (Onza Distribución) Produced for broadcaster TVI by powerhouse Plural Entertainment, and an out-of-the-gates hit, punching a 19.5% share on its Jan 15 TVI bow. Also the subject of a groundbreaking deal for Spain unveiled at MipTV with Onza announcing its sale to Mediaset España, one of Spain’s two big commercial networks, as telenovelas expand in southern European prime-time. A classic tale, reframed however as professional empowerment, as Cacao, (Matilde Reymão), who lives on a cocoa plantation at Itacaré in Brazil, dreams of studying as a pastry chef in Portugal. Suddenly, she discovers she is the plantation’s heir, which brings its own problems….. Cacao Courtesy of Plural Entertainment “Celeste,” (The Mediapro Studio) A broad audience play by The Mediapro Studio and Movistar Plus+, “‘Celeste’ came about as a challenge to write a breakneck thriller based on the blandest character that I could think of: a Treasury inspector, 60, who lives alone and has no special abilities,” says creator Diego San José at TMS, co-writer of “Spanish Affair,” the highest-grossing national film ever in Spain, and creator of TMS’ “Vota Juan” trilogy. Carmen Machi (“Aida,” “La Mesías”) stars as the nearly impossibly nondescript tax inspector aiming to retire in glory, proving Celeste, a big Latino singer, should pay taxes in Spain. Edgier director Elena Trapé (“The Distances”) helms. “Cris Miró (Ella),” (Warner Bros. Discovery) A TNT and Flow Original, produced by Nativa Contenidos and EO Media, directed by Martín Vatenberg and Javier Van de Couter and set to star Mina Serrano as Cris Miró, the first Argentine trans woman to become the lead vedette at Argentina’s Maipo Theatre, back in the ‘90s..Also featuring the performances of Katja Alemann, César Bordón, Agustín “Soy Rada” Aristarán, Vico D’Alessandro, Marcos Montes, Toto Rovito, Manu Fanego, Campi, and Adabel Guerrero, among others. WBD handles international distribution. “The Darkness,” (Paramount Global Content Distribution) Based on bestselling thrillers by Ragnar Jónasson, in “The Darkness” all the attention turns to inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir – battling her own traumas as she investigates grizzly murder. Hulda doesn’t take kindly to change and yet it cannot be stopped: she is facing early retirement and forced to welcome a new partner. But Hulda’s goal is clear: she needs to catch the killer, no matter the cost. Legendary actor Lena Olin (“Enemies: A Love Story”) joins forces with fellow Oscar nominee Lasse Hallström, who will direct. Produced by CBS Studios, Stampede Ventures and Truenorth – and distributed outside of Iceland by Paramount Global Content Distribution– this show will be broadcasted locally by Siminn. “Dope Girls,” (Sony Pictures Television) From “Doctor Who” producers Bad Wolf, and set for release on the BBC later this year, a risqué crime drama set against the emergence of a libertine post-WWI nightclub and drug criminal underground in Soho. Julianne Nicholson (“Mare of Easttown”) and Eliza Scanlen (“Sharp Objects”) star. A series being positioned as the next “Peaky Blinders” which will be given a special push by SPE at the LA Screenings where full episodes will be shown and SPE will create on a live soundstage the sights and sounds of Trafalgar Square in 1918. Dope Girls Kevin Baker/Bad Wolf/Sony Pictur “Homejacking,” (Beta Film) In this limited series with Marie Dompnier, Yannick Choirat and Carl Malapa, a wealthy, seemingly perfect couple is hiding a secret – also in their basement. When a masked assailant takes over their residence, their lies catch up with them. Produced by Lincoln TV with the participation of OCS, it’s directed by Hervé Hadmar. “‘Homejacking’ was an attractive package from the beginning and we are absolutely stunned by what we see now: an engulfing thriller plot in a setting that hits so close to home. Terse and poignant acting. Masterful and tight directing,” teased Beta’s Jérôme Vincendon, EVP French-speaking Europe. “We can’t wait to bring this gem to our clients and audiences around the globe.” “The Hunting Wives,” (Lionsgate) Stars align as Brittany Snow, Malin Åkerman, Chrissy Metz of “This Is Us” fame and Dermot Mulroney lead a new thriller based on the novel by May Cobb – who will also serve as executive producer alongside Erwin Stoff (“The Serpent Queen”). Developed for Starz, it tells the story of Sophie O’Neil, who moves with her family from the East Coast to East Texas. It’s a big change and soon, she falls under the spell of charismatic socialite Margo Banks. What Sophie doesn’t expect, however, is that her life will soon take a much darker turn. Rebecca Cutter (“Hightown”) showruns, writers and exec-produces the show. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. “Jesus Christ: Crown of Thorns,” (All3Media Intl.) It’s time for another take on “the greatest story ever told,” one that famously tempted even Martin Scorsese. The team at Nutopia reimagines the life of Jesus Christ, delivering a three-part premium factual series. Familiar tale now morphs into a “raw, authentic and gripping political thriller,” assures All3Media, revealing a world of “shifting allegiances and infighting, where a revolutionary dared to challenge the status quo.” Combining action and character-driven drama, it will see many complex characters, who are far from saintly. Instead, they see Jesus as a threat – or they will risk their lives to protect him. “The Law of the Sea,” (RTVE) Based on true events, José Dura, skipper of Spanish trawler, rescues 51 immigrants adrift in mid-Mediterranean. Arriving at Malta’s Valetta, his boat is barred entry, sparking a full-blown E.U. diplomatic crisis. “A calculated risk,” says RTVE’s José Pastor, “The Law of the Sea” shot 18 days at sea and cast movie actors, Luis Tosar and Blanca Portillo, reuniting after Icíar Bollaín’s “Maixabel.” “If you want a series to look like cinema, you have to cast film actors, he says. The risk paid off. Created by Enrique “Flipy” Pérez Vergara, at Studio 60, the mini-series, broadcast in its entirety on Sunday primetime, Jan. 21, hitting a 13.1% share, RTVE’s best fiction result in nearly a year. “The Listeners,” (Fremantle) Cover your ears: Starring Rebecca Hall, this “enigmatic, provocative and haunting” psychological thriller introduces Claire, tormented by a sound no-one else can hear – including her doctors. Soon, her life becomes unbearable. Increasingly isolated from her family, she forms a bond with one of her students and is drawn towards a strange community, led by a charismatic couple, who can also hear “The Hum.” And who believe it’s actually a gift, not a terrible curse. Produced by Element Pictures, it’s set to broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, exploring “the seduction of the wild and unknowable, the human search for the transcendent, the rise of conspiracy culture in the West, and the desire for community and connection in our increasingly polarized times.” “Murder in A Small Town,” (ITV) So you think you know everything about police procedurals? Think again. Produced by Future Shack Entertainment and Sepia Films, and set to be broadcast on Fox, this show promises to be “unexpected, surprising and compelling.” Making the most of its spectacular setting and showing off North America’s Pacific coastline, the series follows investigator Karl Alberg. Battered and bruised, he can’t wait to escape the exhausting big city life, but his new paradise is hiding a few secrets as well. Not to mention a few bodies, washing up on the shore. Adapted from L.R. Wright’s popular novels, it pairs up Rossif Sutherland (“Three Pines”) and Kristin Kreuk (“Smallville”). “A New Sunrise, “ (Atresmedia TV) Showcased at Málaga and bowing on Atresplayer, Atresmedia’s SVOD service, on March 10, another dramedic half-hour from Spain, here a second chance vision of addiction and an acerbic take on showbiz, as Carmen, a celeb-ette checks into cut-price public sector rehab to discover the roots of her addictions. Created and written by José Corbacho (“Tapas”), directed by Corbacho and Belen Macías (“Madres. Amor y vida”). “Rebirth,” (Globo) A market premiere for Globo’s biggest telenovela hit of the year, averaging 30 million (sic) viewers per episode, and indeed the mega-network’s most popular soap since “Pantanal,” deriving moreover from the same talents: Author Benedito Ruy Barbosa and adaptor-screenwriter Bruno Luperi, his grandson. Tapping into magic realism, José Ignacio makes a pact with a Jequitibá tree, and wins the love of Maria Santa, who dies giving birth to João Pedro, resented by his father for years to come. Directed by the in-demand Gustavo Fernández, who helms Globo’s other top swing at the LA Screenings, anthology series “Justice: Misconduct.” “Second Death,” (Movistar Plus+) Re-teaming José Manuel Lorenzo’s DLO Producciones and Agustín Martínez, screenwriter of RTVE’s “La Caza” franchise, also produced by DLO. If that had a metaphorical sense of place, so should “Second Death,” a crime thriller set in Cantabria’s spectacular sunk-in-the-past Pas Valley. In a cabin, a young cop, Sandra, stumbles on the body of Juliana Cobián, who was supposedly buried seven years before. Meanwhile, Sandrá’s father, Tello, once a high-respected police officer is experiencing a first death: Senile dementia. Directed by Alex Rodrigo (“Money Heist”) and Oscar Pedraza (“Patria”). “Sed de Venganza,” (Telemundo) Telemundo’s flagship series for the L.A. Screenings, the just-announced “Sed de Venganza” stars Danilo Carrera (“Relaciones Peligrosas”) and Isabella Castillo (“El Señor de los Cielos,” “Malverde: El Santo Patrón”) as it follows the life of Fernanda Ríos who suffers terrible abuse from childhood and is drawn into the dark world of machinating businessman Eugenio Beltrán. Falling for Francisco (Carrera), whose life she recklessly destroyed, the synopsis says, Fernanda must juggle her thirst for revenge and need for redemption. Written by Eric Vonn, known for pushing the envelope on telenovela black humor, violence and eroticism. “This Town,” (Banijay Rights) Fruit of a creative partnership deal between Kudos, a Banijay UK company and “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight in order to support Birmingham’s film-TV industry. Starring Michelle Dockery, Nicholas Pinnock and David Dawson, the story of a family and four young people drawn into Coventry and Birmingham’s exploding ska and two-tone music scene in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Billed by Banijay as both “a high-octane thriller and a family saga.” From Kudos and Nebulastar, and co-produced with Mercury Studios, in association with Kudos North, Stigma Films, and Nick Angel for the BBC. “Those About to Die,” (AGC TV) Budgeted at a reported first season $165 million, quite possibly the biggest independently financed show ever, co-directed moreover by he king of scale, Roland Emmerich. A bloody sword-and-sandal epic, it stars Anthony Hopkins as Rman Emperor Vaspasian intent on entertaining the mob via gladiatorial combat. The 10-episode series is backed by a heavyweight combination of Centropolis Entertainment, Hollywood Gang Productions, Street Entertainment, High End Productions, Constantin and AGC Television, which will present at the LA Screenings in the run-up to a July 18 bow on Peacock. Read More About: La Screenings, Rebecca Hall, Steven Knight, Tom Hanks A24 unveiled the official trailer for Janet Planet, the coming-of-age film starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo. The film is described as an “honest, endearing and occasionally “owie” portrait of how an 11-year-old girl’s clingy relationship to her single mom evolves over the course of the summer between fifth and sixth grades.” Release Date Directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, Janet Planet world premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival, then screened at the New York Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival in the Panorama section; and will be released in theaters on June 21, 2024. Synopsis In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker captures a child’s experience of time passing, and the ineffability of a daughter falling out of love with her mother, in this singularly sublime film debut. “I don’t want to universalize it but there’s a very deep sensual love children have for mothers at an early age. I was interested in capturing the period, when that begins to change, and possibly rupture, as it inevitably does,” says Baker. “I did not want to be overly nostalgic. I wanted to convey the feeling I remember ’91 having, of things being very detailed and specific when you’re a kid. Time moves very quickly or glacially — I wanted to convey some of that elliptic quality time can have.” Review Guardian review gave the film a ‘delicate’ 4 out of 5 stars, writing, “Childhood boredom, loneliness, homesickness, the arduously languid days of summer – these are the opening notes of Baker’s nostalgic, suffusive film, which chooses the formative ordinary over dramatic convention at every turn.” BFI Sight and Sound review called the film ‘warm and understated’ saying, “Debut screenwriter-director Annie Baker’s Janet Planet is a careful, mostly quiet late-summer tale that’s rich in character and nuance, set in 1991. There’s no notable action, beyond the occasionally stormy everyday woes of single mum Janet (Julianne Nicholson) and her 11-year-old daughter Lacy (an auspicious first screen appearance from Zoe Ziegler), so the film bears an unmistakable ring of truth.” Official Trailer Watch the official trailer for Janet Planet A feast for the eyeballs! That’s what the UK’s new TV drama (British shows returning for another series this year are here) output looks like for 2024 – a year of thrills, chills and laughs, from supernatural escapism to immersive historical dramas, true stories brought to life, and plenty to feed Britain’s crime mystery obsession. Here’s a flavour of what 2024 holds for your TV: book adaptations include a new imagining of Ian Rankin’s Rebus detective stories coming to the BBC, a scandalous adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s iconic novel Rivals (starring David Tennant), Jack Thorne’s take on Lord of the Flies, and much much more. There’s high-stakes action in thrillers like Red Eye, Black Doves and Nightsleeper, and you can transport yourself back in time to discover the lives of a notorious eighties jewel thief in Joan, sinister Jacobean power play in Mary and George, or Tudor-set murder mystery Shardlake. Or escape reality entirely with Neil Gaiman’s folklore fantasy Anansi Boys, zombie comedy Generation Z, Michael Sheen-directed dystopian drama The Way, or watch Jeff Goldblum making an appearance as Zeus in modern mythology drama KAOS. And all that’s only scratching the surface of this year’s British TV drama delights. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW Bookmark this list to revisit throughout the year, as we’ll be updating it with new British shows and release dates as they’re announced. JANUARY Fool Me Once The latest Harlan Coben adaptation for Netflix, which relocates the action from the US to the north-west of England. Michelle Keegan (Our Girl) plays a woman coming to terms with the brutal murder of her husband (Richard Armitage, The Stranger) only to get the shock of her life when she spots him seemingly alive and well on her daughter’s nanny cam. Sweet Tooth‘s Adeel Akhtar plays the lead detective on Joe’s murder (with secrets of his own, of course) and national treasure Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous) plays Joe’s protective mother. Filming took place in Manchester and the series is on Netflix now. If you’ve binged the lot and still have questions, we pick apart the ending here (spoilers!). Mr Bates Vs the Post Office This true crime drama depicts one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history: the hundreds of postal workers who were wrongly accused of theft due to a faulty IT system, some of whom were even imprisoned, and the ten-year battle for exoneration. Mr Bates Vs The Post Office has an impressive cast including Toby Jones (The Long Shadow), Julie Hesmondhalgh (The Pact) and Will Mellor (No Offence). It aired in the first week of January 2024. Truelove This six-part Channel 4 drama has a heap of veteran screen talent, including Clarke Peters, Peter Egan, Sue Johnston and Phil Davis. Truelove initially cast Julie Walters in the lead, but due to a back injury she had to withdraw from production, and was being replaced by Lindsay Duncan (Doctor Who). The series is about a group of friends in the sixties and seventies who reunite at a wake and make a drunken pact to help each other die with dignity. Things go, as one might expect in a darkly comic thriller, awry. It’s written by Humans screenwriter Iain Weatherby and co-created by The End of the F***ing World‘s Charlie Covell, and aired on Channel 4 in January 2024. Criminal Record Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi unites with Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife) in this Apple TV+ crime thriller about a weathered DI and a rookie DS who are forced to team up on a cold case after receiving a mysterious anonymous phone call. Criminal Record also stars BAFTA-winning Cathy Tyson (Help) as a mother trying to clear the name of her son (Tom Moutchi, Famalam) plus Aysha Kala (The Undeclared War) and Holby City’s Chizzy Akudolu. This eight-part series streamed on Apple TV in January and February. Joan ITV drama Joan The fascinating true-life story of notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington is the inspiration for this new six-part ITV drama, with Game of Thrones‘ Sophie Turner in the lead role, depicting Hannington’s exhilarating but emotional journey from escaping a violent marriage with her daughter to becoming a criminal mastermind nicknamed “the Godmother”. The cast also includes Frank Dillane (The Essex Serpent) as antiques dealer Boisie, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Top Boy) as one of Boisie’s old acquaintances, and J Curtis (Harlots) as Joan’s sister Nancy. The series arrived on ITVX on January 24. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW Domino Day This BBC Three drama is a supernatural thriller with a twist – a witch story blended with a take on today’s dating scene. It stars Bafta-nominated Siena Kelly (Adult Material) as Domino, a young woman using all the dating apps, but she isn’t swiping to find her soulmate – she’s a powerful young witch hunting for people on whose energy she can feed. Domino is also searching for a community to help her find out who she is, but there’s a powerful coven of witches tracking her every move, convinced that Domino’s powers need to be stopped before they destroy everything around her. The series also stars Alisha Bailey (Call The Midwife), Molly Harris (Industry) and Babirye Bukilwa (We Hunt Together) and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Read our review here. Join our mailing list Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Your email address Subscribe FEBRUARY One Day David Nicholls’ bestselling romance novel was adapted into a 2011 feature film starring Anne Hathaway that, it’s fair to say, failed to set the world alight. This Netflix series is a much better bet. The lead cast includes This is Going to Hurt‘s Ambika Mod and White Lotus‘ Leo Woodall as Emma and Dexter, two young people who hook up at university on St Swithin’s day and whose lives we follow in elliptical chunks every July 15th since. Prepare to get attached. Streaming now on Netflix. Breathtaking Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio is the producer behind this thought-provoking Covid-19 drama, based on the real-life experiences of front-line doctor and bestselling author Rachel Clarke, who co-wrote the series. Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt (Liar) stars as a hospital consultant caught in the eye of the storm in the early days of the pandemic. The three-part series was filmed in Northern Ireland earlier in 2023 and aired in February on ITV. Read our review here. The Way Good Omen‘s Michael Sheen has once again worked with Quiz writer James Graham, this time on a bold new BBC drama imagining a civil uprising which starts in a small Welsh industrial town. It centres on the Driscoll family, who are forced to flee their home in the unrest, and try to start their lives afresh while battling with the ghosts of the past. It’s got an impressive cast of names: as well as directing, Sheen cameos as one of the Driscoll family, alongside Steffan Rhodri (Gavin & Stacey), Mali Harries (Hinterland), Sophie Melville (The Pact) and It’s a Sin‘s Callum Scott Howells. Read our review here. MARCH Mary And George This historical psychodrama is based on the unbelievable true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son George to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover, making them one of the most powerful families in the English court. The excellent cast stars the Oscar-winning Julianne Moore (Still Alice) alongside Cinderella’s Nicholas Galitzine and Mayflies’ Tony Curran, plus Unforgotten‘s Nicola Walker and Malpractice‘s Niamh Algar. Filming took place in 2023 and Mary & George premiered on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK on March 5. The Marlow Murder Club Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood has adapted his own cosy crime novel, The Marlow Murder Club, into a mystery series for the Drama channel and UKTV Play. The series stars Downton Abbey‘s Samantha Bond as Judith Potts, a retired archaeologist whose quiet life in the idyllic town of Marlow, writing crosswords for the local newspaper, is shattered when she hears gunshots in a neighbouring garden and fears a murder has taken place. When the police are doubtful about her story, she teams up with a local dogwalker, Suzie (Doctor Who‘s Jo Martin) and the vicar’s wife, Becks (Cara Horgan, The Sandman) to start an investigation of her own. The Marlow Murder Club aired on Drama and UKTV Play in March, and will arrive on PBS Masterpiece in the US later in the year. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW The Gentlemen This Netflix series is a follow-up (but not strictly a sequel) to Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name, which saw Matthew McConaughey play American gangster Michael Pearson, who was trying to sell off his highly sought-after marijuana empire. This subsequent series stars Theo James (Divergent) as ex-soldier Eddir Horniman, who inherits his posh father’s sprawling estate only to find he’s sitting atop Pearson’s infamous weed farm. This makes him a target for some very nasty characters indeed, and he has to play Britain’s criminal masterminds at their own dangerous games. Also starring Kaya Scodelario (The Maze Runner), Daniel Ings (I Hate Suzie) and Vinnie Jones, The Gentlemen is available to stream now on Netflix. Love Rat This four-part psychological thriller starring Sally Lindsay (The Madame Blanc Mysteries) and Neil Morrissey (The Good Karma Hospital) is about a recently divorced woman having a holiday romance when she realises that her paramour is a scam artist. Enter: the ex husband (Morrissey) to team up with her and try to get the stolen money back. Filming took place in Cyprus, and the miniseries aired on Channel 5 in March. Coma Jason Watkins (Line of Duty) starred in a new four-part thriller for Channel 5 about a man pushed to breaking point when his family is terrorised by a group of teenage boys. Alongside Watkins as Simon, Outnumbered star Claire Skinner played Simon’s wife, and newcomer Joe Barber played Jordan, the ringleader of the teens. Desperate to protect his young daughter, Simon will eventually make a split-second decision that changes everything, sending his life spiralling out of control. The series aired on Channel 5 on consecutive nights in March. Passenger BAFTA-winning Wunmi Mosaku (Damilola, Our Loved Boy) stars in Passenger, a darkly comic thriller for ITV that is also a debut screenwriting job for Better‘s Andrew Buchan. Set in the small northern village of Chadder Vale, the six-part drama will see Former Met Police Detective Riya Ajunwa (Mosaku) begin to investigate a series of horrific crimes in the village, while trying to convince the villagers that all is not as it seems, as she finds herself drawn into a universe unlike anything she has ever seen. Other cast include The Bay‘s Daniel Ryan, Hubert Hanowicz (This Is Going To Hurt) and Gentleman Jack‘s Natalie Gavin. Passenger premiered on ITVX on Sunday March 24 and all eps are available to stream on ITVX. The series will also be available internationally on BritBox. Big Mood Derry Girls‘ Nicola Coughlan and It’s a Sin‘s Lydia West star in new Channel 4 comedy-drama Big Mood, about two women navigating their friendship now their twenties are behind them, facing career hardships and mental health struggles. The six-episode series also features Sally Phillips (Taskmaster), Niamh Cusack (The Virtues) and Eamon Farren (The Witcher) and it began airing on Thursday March 28 on Channel 4, and in Australia on Stan the day after. Renegade Nell Happy Valley writer Sally Wainwright created this historical adventure series set in 1705, about a gutsy young girl called Nell (Louisa Harland, Derry Girls) who finds herself framed for murder and on the run with her sisters, transforming into a notorious highway robber to survive. Then she meets a plucky young folkloric spirit called Billy Blind, (Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso) and discovers fate has brought her on the run to defeat a magical plot against the Queen. The cast also includes Adrian Lester (Trigger Point) as the scheming Earl of Poynton trying to bring Nell down, and Frank Dillane (The Essex Serpent) as Nell’s charming but dangerous friend and adversary Charles Devereux. Renegade Nell arrived on Disney+ on March 29. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW This Town The man never stops! Not only has Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight got a second series of SAS: Rogue Heroes and a Peaky feature film on the way, he’s also behind an original six-part drama on the world of ska and two-tone music in the 1970s and 1980s. Set in Coventry and Birmingham, This Town stars Nicholas Pinnock (Marcella), Michelle Dockery and David Dawson, and features original songs written by poet and musician Kae Tempest with producer Dan Carey. The series arrived on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday March 31 at 9 p.m. APRIL Ripley This eight-episode psychological thriller is a new adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s famously slippery master forger and conman character Tom Ripley, previously played by multiple actors including Matt Damon in Anthony Minghella’s feature film adaptation The Talented Mr Ripley. This time, Ripley is played by Sherlock and Fleabag‘s Andrew Scott, alongside Lovesick’s Johnny Flynn, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood‘s Dakota Fanning. This one’s been eagerly anticipated for a while now – it was originally set for Sky Atlantic in the UK and Showtime in the US, and filming took place in Italy in 2021, but Ripley finally arrived on Netflix on April 4. Read our review here. SCOOP One-off docudrama Scoop tells the story behind Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew (as will A Very Royal Scandal, coming to Prime Video and actually produced by Maitlis). Gillian Anderson stars as Maitlis, with Rufus Sewell as the royal prince, and Billie Piper as Sam McAlister, the Newsnight booker on whose memoir the film is based. Read our review here. The Cuckoo Four-part thriller The Cuckoo follows Sian (Jill Halfpenny, The Long Shadow), a new lodger for married couple Nick and Jessica (Crossfire‘s Lee Ingleby and The Bay‘s Claire Goose) after they fall on hard times, but they soon realise that Sian is there to cause dark, twisted trouble. Filming began in October 2023 in Ireland and the series aired on consecutive nights on Channel 5 from Monday April 8 to Thursday April 11. Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd adapted his hit 2019 one-man stage show about his female stalker into an eight-part Netflix series that’s caused a real storm concerning compliance and dramatized depictions of real people since its April release. Baby Reindeer tells the compelling true story of the bizarre relationship Gadd developed with his stalker, and the effect it has on him as it forces him to confront a deep, long-buried trauma within himself. Gadd plays himself, with Jessica Gunning (What Remains) playing his stalker Martha. The series arrived on Netflix on April 11 and has stayed at the top of the streamer’s chart ever since. Red Eye Described as a “high-octane thriller”, ITV’s new six-part drama Red Eye is an adrenaline-fuelled ride split between an all-night plane flight from London to Beijing and the corridors of power. It stars Jing Lusi (Crazy Rich Asians), Richard Armitage (Obsession) and Lesley Sharp (Before We Die) and is produced by Bad Wolf. We rate it as a twist-filled thriller that lands smoothly after a bumpy take-off – read our review here. It started on ITV1 on Sunday April 21 and all episodes are available to stream now on ITVX. LATEST TV REVIEWS Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3 Review: Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!! By Daniel Kurland Doctor Who Series 14 Episode 4 Review: 73 Yards By Stefan Mohamed Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Episode 9 Review: The Finale May Be in Trouble By Lacy Baugher AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW The Red King Anjli Mohindra in The Red King A twisty police investigation combines with chilling folk horror in this new six-part mystery thriller for Alibi, written by Being Human creator Toby Whithouse. When a successful police officer, Grace Narayan (Anjli Mohindra, The Lazarus Project) is forced into a ‘punishment posting’ on the antiquated island of St. Jory, she begins investigating a cold case about a missing teenage boy. Her investigation leads her to discover extraordinary local characters and the island’s eerie past devotion to a pagan God called the Red King. The series has an impressive cast, including Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Jill Halfpenny (EastEnders) and Marc Warren (Van Der Valk). The series began airing on April 24 on Alibi. MAY Shardlake Based on CJ Sansom’s Tudor mystery novel series of the same name, Shardlake is an eerie whodunnit set during the dissolution of the monasteries. When a commissioner is murdered while gathering evidence to close a monastery, Cromwell (Sean Bean, Marriage) orders the sheltered lawyer Shardlake (Arthur Hughes, Help) to find the killer, and makes it clear failure is not an option. He also sends along the cocky young Jack Barak (Anthony Boyle, Derry Girls) to help, although Shardlake can’t tell if he’s an assistant or a spy. And as soon as they arrive at the remote monastery, it’s clear the monks will stop at nothing to preserve their order. The series arrives on Disney+ on May 1 and is well worth a binge-watch. Read our review here. The Tattooist of Auschwitz Heather Morris’ bestselling novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, is being adapted into a new TV series for Sky (UK) and Peacock (US). It tells the hard-hitting real-life story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz in the Second World War, who is tasked with tattooing his fellow prisoners’ arms with their ID numbers, and falls in love with one of the women he tattoos. It stars both Oscar-nominated Harvey Keitel (The Irishman) and World on Fire‘s Jonah Hauer-King as Lale, and Baptiste‘s Anna Próchniak as Gita. Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets) will play the novel’s author Heather Morris. The series started airing on Sky Atlantic in the UK on May 2. The Gathering Coming to Channel 4 from Tuesday May 14 is this six-part whodunnit from writer-director Helen Walsh about a violent assault on a teenage girl at a rave in Merseyside, and the cast of characters who might have carried out the attack. It stars newcomers Eva Morgan and Sadie Soverall as teenagers Kelly and Jessica, alongside Vinette Robinson (The Lazarus Project) as Jessica’s mother Natalie and Warren Brown (The Responder) as Kelly’s dad. It’s described as taking in themes of class, teenage life, social media and parenting, all wrapped in a thrilling drama. Rebus After almost 15 years off-screen, it was announced in 2023 that Ian Rankin’s Scottish detective is back for a six-part TV series. Originally planned for new streamer Viaplay and now coming to the BBC, the series will see Richard Rankin (Trust Me) as Rebus in his thirties, recently divorced and demoted from Inspector to Detective Sergeant following a tricky case. The new take on the character – previously played on the small screen by John Hannah and Ken Stott – deals with personal and professional challenges against a backdrop of contemporary Edinburgh. It arrived on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer on Friday May 17, before a BBC One airing the next day. Insomnia Line of Duty star Vicky McClure (Trigger Point) stars in new Paramount+ drama Insomnia, based on the novel by Sarah Pinborough, about a woman called Emma whose dream life begins unravelling when she develops insomnia just before her 40th birthday. The cast also includes Corinna Marlowe (Hysteria) who plays Emma’s mother, who had a breakdown at a similar age and has always predicted Emma will have the same fate, and Tom Cullen (The Gold) as Emma’s husband Robert. Dominic Tighe (Suspicion) and Lyndsey Marshal (Inside Man) also star as Emma’s close friends. It’s due to arrive on Paramount+ UK on May 23. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW Eric This tense, twisty and weird thriller about a missing boy in 1980s Manhattan will arrive on Netflix courtesy of The Split screenwriter Abi Morgan. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch (pictured in Doctor Strange above) as the missing boy’s father, a puppeteer on a children’s TV show who finds solace in his friendship with the titular Eric, a monster who lives under his son’s bed. Eric also stars Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent) and McKinley Belcher III (Ozark) and will arrive on Netflix on May 30. JUNE Supacell This Black, British superhero fantasy series is coming to Netflix courtesy of rapper and director Rapman, and boasts a strong cast. Doctor Who‘s Tosin Cole is in the lead as Michael, who has to bring together a group of fellow South Londoners who’ve all mysteriously developed superpowers, in order to save the woman he loves. Appearing alongside Cole are Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku and The Responder‘s breakout star Adelayo Adedayo. Supacell arrives on Netflix on an unspecified date in June 2024. JULY A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder Red Rose screenwriter Poppy Hogan has adapted Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel into a six-part drama for the BBC. The teen thriller tells the story of Pippa Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers, Wednesday), a smart and slightly square heroine on a mission to uncover the killer of schoolgirl Andie Bell. Everyone believes Andie was killed by her boyfriend Sal Singh, but Pip believes the real killer is still out there, so she teams up with Sal’s younger brother Ravi (newcomer Zain Iqbal) to investigate. Anna Maxwell Martin (Line of Duty), and Gary Beadle (Rye Lane) will play Pip’s parents, and Ghosts‘ Mathew Baynton also stars. It’s due to arrive on an unspecified date in July 2024. DATES TBC: Adolescence (w/t) Any drama involving writer Jack Thorne (Best Interests, Help, His Dark Materials, The Fades) and the creators of Boiling Point is worth keeping an eye on, so keep your eyes on this new British Netflix commission. Created by Boiling Point‘s Stephen Graham and Philip Barantini, with Jack Thorne, it’s being billed as an ambitious crime drama filmed in real-time and in one continuous shot. That’s all we’ve been told about it so far, but that creative team is sure to draw a strong cast. A Matter Of Blood Fans of bestselling novelist Sarah Pinborough will be pleased to learn that – as well as an adaptation of her novel Insomnia (see below) – we’re also getting a TV incarnation of her Dog Faced Gods trilogy, a genre-bending supernatural crime series starting with A Matter of Blood. This six-part series from the team behind Death in Paradise is set in a dystopian near-future version of London, where Detective Inspector Cass Jones is on the hunt for the sinister, taunting serial killer known only as the Man of Flies. Further details are yet to be announced – watch this space. A Very Royal Scandal So good, they made it twice? Following on from Netflix’s Scoop starring Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell (see above), is a second retelling of the painful Newsnight interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew about his alleged sexual misconduct. Prime Video is also dramatising the infamous scandal, with Ruth Wilson (The Woman In The Wall) playing Maitlis and Good Omens’ Michael Sheen as Prince Andrew. Maitlis is serving as Executive Producer on the three-part series. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW Anansi Boys Anansi Boys poster cropped Hot on the heels of Good Omens came the news that Prime Video would also be bringing another of Neil Gaiman’s novels, Anansi Boys to the screen. Filming wrapped in Scotland back in May 2022, but this story’s folkloric fantasy elements and twin-leads-played-by-the-same-character conceit mean post-production is intense. A modern-set story incorporating characters from West African myth, it’s the tale of Charlie Nancy and his brother Spider, both played by Malachi Kirby, and the aftermath of their deity father Anansi’s death. Think spectacle, story and surprises when this series arrives in 2024. Black Doves Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire lead the impressive cast of this new Netflix thriller from The Lazarus Project‘s creator Joe Barton. Set in London at Christmas, Black Doves centres on Helen (Knightley), a politician’s wife who begins a passionate affair that endangers her secret identity as a spy for shadowy organisation The Black Doves. When Helen’s lover Jason is assassinated, her bosses send old friend Sam (Whishaw) to protect Helen and work with her to find the killer – but he has a murky past of his own, and it’s about to catch up with him. Black Doves began filming in October 2023. Bookish A new period-set crime drama written by and starring Olivier-winner Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, A Ghost Story for Christmas) is coming to Alibi. Bookish is a six-part (two episodes per story) mystery series starring Gatiss as Gabriel Book, the owner of an antiquarian bookshop who helps the police to solve unusual crimes. Joining Gatiss in the cast are Polly Walker, Blake Harrison, Rosie Cavaliero, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Ella Bruccoleri and more. Filming began in April 2024 so don’t expect to see this one on screens just yet. Civil Blood The producers of Peaky Blinders, and The End of the F***ing World director Jonathan Entwistle are collaborating on a new historical drama which Entwistle describes as “history, heart, family and war – all wrapped up in a punk attitude.” Set in 17th century England, Civil Blood is a coming-of-age tale following the adventures of a young woman growing up in a time of war. No further details about casting or filming have been announced yet – we’ll update when we know more. Code of Silence EastEnders star and Strictly champion Rose Ayling-Ellis will star in this suspenseful ITV crime drama about a deaf catering worker, Alison, who is recruited by the police to lip read conversations between dangerous criminals, and quickly becomes key to unlocking the perilous investigation. Things become more complicated when Alison becomes attracted to one of the main suspects, Liam. Filming is set to begin soon. Coming Undone Coming Undone book cover cropped Billie Piper (I Hate Suzie) is set to play the lead role in this forthcoming adaptation of writer Terri White’s powerful memoir. White, a journalist and broadcaster and former editor of Empire Magazine, is adapting her own autobiography, which examines how early childhood trauma and abuse resurfaced in adulthood. His Dark Materials producers Bad Wolf are behind this one. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW Cordelia Gray Bestselling novelist PD James’ Cordelia Gray books – An Unsuitable Job for a Woman and The Skull Beneath the Skin – have been picked up by the production company behind Peaky Blinders. The popular detective stories were originally released in the seventies and eighties, but screenwriter Eve Hedderwick Turner (Anne Boleyn) is transporting the stories into a modern day setting. Further details will be announced during the year. Curfew A gender-based crime thriller set in a society where men are bound by a strict nightly curfew under “The Women’s Safety Act” is coming to streamer Paramount+. Starring Sarah Parish (Stay Close), Mandip Gill (Doctor Who) and Mitchell Robinson (Mayflies), this six-part original drama is the story of a woman murdered during curfew hours, perhaps as a provocation to the new rules keeping men inside between the hours of 7pm and 7am. Fresh talent Lydia Yeoman is the head writer and filming began in February 2024. Dear England Like Quiz before it, James Graham’s stage play Dear England is being adapted for television, and this time it’s taking lead actor Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) with it. Fiennes reprises his role as England football manager Gareth Southgate as he remoulds the national team in this fictionalised look at a country struggling to square its self-image with a fast-changing world. Dear England is coming to BBC One. Department Q Matthew Goode fans rejoice, because the A Discovery of Witches star is back in a new Netflix crime thriller. Adapted from the novels by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, Department Q is the story of DCI Carl Morck (Goode), an Edinburgh detective working a cold case while processing his guilt over a violent past attack. Goode is joined by some of Scotland’s finest, including Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie, Shirley Henderson, Kate Dickie and Guilt‘s Jamie Sives and Mark Bonnar. Dope Girls Dope Girls set A forgotten but fascinating time in history will be the focus for Dope Girls, telling the story of the female gangs running Soho’s clubs, drugs and moonshine after the losses of World War One. This Bad World production stars Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) as Kate, a nightclub owner trying to provide for her daughter, and Eliza Scanlen (Little Women) as fresh Met Police offer Violet who leads an undercover investigation into this thrilling, audacious criminal world. Filming is currently underway. Down Cemetery Road Fans of Slow Horses, adapted from the acerbic spy thriller novel series by Mick Herron, will want to look out for Down Cemetery Road, also adapted from a Herron thriller and coming to Apple TV+. This one’s not about spooks, but an Oxford-based private eye (played by Emma Thompson) engaged by a woman (played by Ruth Wilson) who’s obsessed with the whereabouts of a missing child after an explosion. Funny Woman and Slow Horses writer and producer Morwenna Banks is running this one, which looks promising in the extreme. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW Fear This one isn’t arriving until 2025 but as an early heads-up, Fear is a three-part psychological thriller starring Line of Duty‘s Martin Compston, Vigil‘s Anjli Mohindra, and Game of Thrones‘ Daniel Portman. It’s about a family of four who relocate from London to Glasgow, where they’re subjected to a campaign of harassment by a neighbour that gets seriously out of hand and leads to every parent’s worst nightmare. Coming to Prime Video, Fear began filming in Glasgow in March 2024. Film Club Sex Education‘s Aimee Lou Wood and SAS Rogue Heroes‘ Ralph Davis have written this six-part comedy-drama for the BBC. It’s about Evie and Tom, two friends who share an elaborately themed weekly film club, and a ticking clock that means Evie only has six more club nights, and six more films, to tell Tom how she feels about him. More details to come. Generation Z There’s an impressive cast behind Channel 4’s new comedy horror series, which will see a sleepy town suddenly become an apocalyptic dystopia when a chemical leak from an army convoy outside a care home causes its residents to become bloodthirsty zombies. Among the town’s elder residents is Sue Johnston (The Royle Family), Robert Lindsay (My Family) and Eastenders legend (and recent Doctor Who recruit) Anita Dobson, plus Johnny Vegas (Benidorm) and Paul Benthall (The World’s End). Starring among the teens who are left to fight the zombies are Jay Lycurgo (The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself), Buket Komur (Our House) Lewis Gribben (Somewhere Boy), and Viola Prettejohn (The Nevers) who will star as Charlie, Kelly, Steff and Finn respectively. The series is filming in Wales and will arrive on Channel 4 soon. Grenfell Six years after the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that claimed 72 lives, the BBC confirmed their plans to air a three-part factual drama drawing on extensive research, telling the story of the events leading up to, during and after the devastating tragedy. It’s being written and directed by BAFTA-winning Peter Kosminsky (Wolf Hall, which is also returning in 2024) and will cover the story from multiple perspectives, including victims, survivors, the firefighters on duty that night and the wider community. Following some controversy over the announcement last year, casting and filming details have not been confirmed, but we’ll update when we hear more. Grown-Ups It’s about time somebody did a proper job and brought Marian Keyes’ work to the screen. The Irish novelist’s weighty Grown-Ups is an excellent tale about an extended family whose lies, secrets and rivalries tumble out in the aftermath of an impromptu truth-telling session caused by a concussion. The book is warm, funny and wise, and now the makers of Heartstopper are adapting it for Netflix. Done well, this could be huge. House of Guinness Steven Knight never stops! The Peaky Blinders creator (fresh from The Veil, This Town, new SAS: Rogue Heroes and the in-development Peaky Blinders feature film) is behind a new Netflix family saga following the real-life historical Guinness family. When patriarch and brewing empire-founder Benjamin Guinness dies, his four adult children vie over the company’s future. We may as well start calling it the Irish Succession now. AD AD – CONTENT CONTINUES BELOW How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Here’s one we’ve been waiting for – the brilliant Lisa McGee’s follow-up to Derry Girls has been announced and it’s a comedy thriller called How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, coming to Channel 4. It’s the story of three women in their late thirties, who’ve been friends since their schooldays, and who reunite to attend a friend’s wake, which leads them into a dark and twisted mystery. “Not so much a ‘whodunit’,” says the press release, “as a ‘what the hell happened'”. Cast and release schedule is all still to be confirmed, but sign us up! KAOS The eight-part genre-straddling fantasy series series puts a modern twist on Greek and Roman mythology, and comes from The End of the F***ing World‘s Charlie Covell. Starring Jeff Goldblum as an all-powerful but insecure Zeus, KAOS will see six human strangers on Earth discover they’re part of an ancient prophecy, and it’s up to them to save the world from the apocalypse. After first being announced in 2021, the series is coming soon to Netflix. 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THE PRESENT Trailer (2024) Isla Fisher, Comedy Movie THE PRESENT Trailer (2024) Isla Fisher, Comedy Movie © 2024 - Gravitas Ventures "What are we supposed to do with a giant, broken clock that nobody wants?" Gravitas Venture in the US has unveiled a new official US trailer for a wacky time travel comedy about a family called The Present. It's set for a US debut in June after opening first in the UK this month. A boy discovers that he can manipulate time using a family heirloom - an old grandfather clock. He teams up his siblings in returning to the time of their parents' initial separation in hopes of changing the outcome and stopping them from divorcing. Oh boy, that sounds awkward. Actors Isla Fisher & Greg Kinnear star as the parents, with an ensemble cast including Ryan Guzman, Shay Rudolph, Amir Talai, Alphonso McAuley, Easton Rocket Sweda, Sarah Jane MacKay, Mason Shea Joyce, and Eric Tiede. This plays a bit better than the other trailer we posted before, but it still seems like made-for-streaming cheesiness. Might be amusing enough to enjoy. Here's the new official US trailer (+ poster) for Christian Ditter's The Present, direct from YouTube: The Present Poster You can rewatch the other UK trailer for Ditter's The Present movie right here, for even more footage. With an exciting cast lead by Isla Fisher & Greg Kinnear, The Present follows a young boy who discovers he can use an enchanted grandfather clock to go back in time. He teams up with his siblings on a quest to bring their separated parents back together again by going back to the time when their separation began. The Present is directed by German writer / filmmaker Christian Ditter, director of the films French for Beginners, The Crocodiles & The Crocodiles Strike Back, Vicky and the Treasure of the Gods, Love Rosie, and How to Be Single previously, plus the series "Girlboss" and "Biohackers" most recently. The screenplay is written by Jay Martel (a writer on "Key and Peele", "Alternatino with Arturo Castro"). Produced by Marcei A. Brown, Jessica Malanaphy, and Linda McDonough. The Present is set to release in UK + Ireland cinemas starting in May. Gravitas will release the film in select US theaters + on VOD starting on June 18th, 2024. Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear play a separating couple whose children go to great lengths to keep them together in The Present. In the first trailer for the family comedy, shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Fisher, 48, and Kinnear, 60, play a mom and dad on the verge of announcing their separation to their three kids. Just before sharing the bad news, the family receives an old clock from their grandfather, and their son Taylor (Easton Rocket Sweda) realizes the object has the ability to turn back time. Unbeknownst to the parents, Taylor and his siblings (Shay Rudolph and Mason Shea Joyce) team up to continually turn the clock back on what could prove the final day of their family's life together, but circumstances keep preventing them from completing their mission. The Present Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear in "The Present". GRAVITAS VENTURES Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As the trailer shows, their schemes grow outlandish to the point that they try bribing their parents with $1 million to stay together — at which point, the FBI appears to get involved. Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard Bond in Hysterical Summer Camp Trailer (Exclusive) The Present Isla Fisher and Ryan Guzman in "The Present". GRAVITAS VENTURES "When a brilliant boy discovers he can manipulate time using an enchanted family heirloom, he and his siblings team up to go back to the eve of their parents’ separation in hopes of changing the outcome," a synopsis teases. " As their schemes become more elaborate, the siblings will learn about family bonds and what they can and can’t control." The Present was written by Jay Martel, a former writer for Key & Peele who is also known for writing the screenplay to Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell's 2015 movie Get Hard. Christian Ditter directed the movie, which marks his first directorial effort in a feature film since 2016's How to Be Single. The Best Comedies on Netflix to Stream Now The Present Greg Kinnear, Isla Fisher, Shay Randolph, Mason Shea Joyce and Easton Rocket Sweda in 2024's The Present. GRAVITAS VENTURES The new movie marks Fisher's first movie of 2024; she most recently lent her voice to the dog-themed 2023 comedy Strays and costarred with Josh Gad in the second season of their Peacock series Wolf Like Me. Kinnear most recently appeared in Angel Studios' 2023 movie Sight, as well as in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm's final season. The Present is on digital and VOD June 18. "We've decided that we need to make a change." AGC Studios + Catchlight Studios have revealed an official UK trailer for a kooky time travel comedy about a family called The Present, opening first in the UK in May this summer. Strangely his has no US date set yet, despite being a US film that should be on streaming by now. A brilliant boy discovers that he can manipulate time using a family heirloom - an old grandfather clock. He teams up with his siblings to return to the time of their parents' separation in hopes of changing the outcome and stopping them from getting divorced. Oy, well this all sounds a bit awkward... Actors Isla Fisher & Greg Kinnear star as the parents, with a cast including Ryan Guzman, Shay Rudolph, Amir Talai, Alphonso McAuley, Easton Rocket Sweda, Sarah Jane MacKay, & Mason Shea Joyce, with Eric Tiede. This looks really cheesy, like something made-for-TV to debut at primetime in the early 2000s. Here's the official UK trailer (+ UK quad poster) for Christian Ditter's The Present, from YouTube: The Present Poster With an exciting cast lead by Isla Fisher & Greg Kinnear, The Present follows a young boy who discovers he can use an enchanted grandfather clock to go back in time. He teams up with his siblings on a quest to bring their separated parents back together again by going back to the time when their separation began. The Present is directed by German writer / filmmaker Christian Ditter, director of the films French for Beginners, The Crocodiles & The Crocodiles Strike Back, Vicky and the Treasure of the Gods, Love Rosie, and How to Be Single previously, plus the series "Girlboss" and "Biohackers" most recently. The screenplay is written by Jay Martel (a writer on "Key and Peele", "Alternatino with Arturo Castro"). Produced by Marcei A. Brown, Jessica Malanaphy, and Linda McDonough. The Present is set to release in UK + Ireland cinemas starting May 24th, 2024 coming soon. No US release date has been revealed - stay tuned. Look any good? Child actors shine in The Present, adding depth to the time loop scenario. The film presents a refreshing, magical atmosphere with an orchestral score. The story could have better character development and risks giving young viewers unrealistic expectations on marriage. The Present stars Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear as a couple on the brink of divorce, and for some reason, it's up to their kids to stop them from splitting up. Director Christain Ditter and writer Jay Martel toe the family-friendly line, but in a way that trusts their audience and lets the parents watching know they're in on the joke. Unlike other time loop movies, the characters aren't trapped in a never-ending existential cycle. The children choose to be in the loop to change the events of the day their parents break up. The Present (2024) - Poster - Greg Kinnear & Isla Fisher ScreenRant logo The film follows a young boy who discovers he can use an enchanted grandfather clock to go back in time. He teams up with his siblings on a quest to bring their separated parents back together again. Pros The Present has great young actors who are really believable in their roles The time loop scenario nicely includes multiple perspectives and well done Cons The film risks telling its young audience that they're responsible for their parents' marriage The lack of character development affects the film Some of the dialogue is clunky Unlike some of Isla Fisher's best films, she and Kinnear don't have the hardest job in the story — the kids do. Fisher and Kinnear get to sit back and play out scenes of disaffected adulthood that scratch the surface of their deeper issues. The Present should be praised for casting child actors that genuinely look the ages they're supposed to be, automatically generating affection for the young characters. Many scenes are recreated from different viewpoints over and over again, and Ditter livens this up with a dynamic camera and the use of multiple perspectives. The Present's Magical Score & Fairytale Elements Appeal To Our Nostalgia It's difficult not to empathize and relate to the plight of the three siblings The movie’s opening scene promises a slightly more magical tale than is delivered by the story. Nevertheless, the score immediately sticks out as an essential element of the atmosphere. It's refreshing to watch something that isn't overstuffed with music needle drops of the current top 40. Relying on an orchestral score and deemphasizing technology, outside the unavoidable use of phones, grounds the narrative and establishes a human connection with the audience. However, the feeling that we never truly know any of the characters is inescapable. They have hobbies, jobs, and interests, but they’re superfluous. Part of this is because The Present moves so quickly. However, the pace is necessary and engaging until the final fourth of the film, when it resorts to a montage and a rather anticlimactic ending. By nature, the movie's structure means the story needs lots of exposition and repetition. For the most part, it avoids getting bogged down by this. We're thrown into the narrative with the time loop already in play, but it's easy to put the pieces together. Unfortunately, the characters are stuck in a state of arrested development, not only because of the loop. The relationship dynamic between the three siblings could have been the strongest part of the film if it had been developed more fully. Using child actors always runs the risk of dialogue feeling clunky or forced, and many parts of the script don't need help in that department. The relationship dynamic between the three siblings could have been the strongest part of the film if it had been developed more fully. Their love for each other was poised to be just as powerful, if not more, than their desire to keep their parents together. Despite being brought closer by the time loop, the kids don't prioritize their relationships with each other, even though that has been the only constant throughout the plot. There are strong emotional beats throughout the story that anyone who experienced childhood will be touched by. However, the film lacks a bigger reason to care about the outcome besides the end of an unhappy marriage. A recurring plot point is the developmental struggles that Taylor (Easton Rocket Sweda), the youngest son, faces. The fact that he doesn't like to be touched and requires so much attention is supposed to be the wedge that drives the parents apart, but Taylor is extremely self-sufficient for the most part. How his difficulties affect the family is discussed but rarely shown. The Present (2024) Comedy Fantasy Family Director Christian Ditter Release Date May 24, 2024 Cast Isla Fisher , Greg Kinnear , Ryan Guzman , Shay Rudolph , Alphonso McAuley Runtime 87 Minutes Studio(s) AGC Studios , MacPac Entertainment , CatchLight Studios Writers Jay Martel Main Genre Comedy Expand The Present's Thematic Messages Leave Something To Be Desired Questions remain about what the audience should take away from the story The half-formed characterization of Taylor and the family dynamic is representative of the larger issues of the story. Many of the plot devices that character actions are supposed to hinge on feel as forced as the dialogue. It's commendable that the narrative never tries to explain the magic system of the world or bring up questions of potential paradoxes. However, it equally avoids questions about the nature of consequences. Without any real stakes or time crunch, the story builds and builds, but ends up going nowhere. For all its charm and positive messaging, The Present runs the risk of communicating to its young audience that it's up to them to keep their parents together, or that there's a magic word or a grand gesture that will prevent what is often inevitable. Had the movie been brave enough to go with an alternate ending, it would have delivered a better moment of emotional catharsis, and likely been more true to life. As a fantasy, it's a given that parts of the movie will be unrealistic, but fantastical elements are tools to build a story that holds universal truths. The Present will be released in theaters in the UK on May 24 and available on digital on June 18. Greg Kinnear and Isla Fisher Get Parent-Trapped 'The Present' Trailer The time-traveling family film premieres on June 18. 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By Vinnie Mancuso Jan 22, 2019 TRAILERS Matthew McConaughey Parties Hard in NSFW First Trailer for Harmony Korine's 'The Beach Bum' Korine channels classic McConaughey in the his highly anticipated followup to 'Spring Breakers'. Isla Fisher is grateful for support from her fans. The actress, 48, shared a photo of herself smiling against a sunny outdoor backdrop on her Instagram Stories May 14 and wrote in a caption, "Thank you for all your kindness and support 😘." Fisher's message comes just over a month after she and Sacha Baron Cohen, who married in 2010, announced they had quietly filed for divorce in 2023. She and Baron Cohen, 52, initially met at a party in Fisher's home country Australia in 2001 and later got engaged in 2004. They share three children. "After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage," they wrote in a statement on Instagram April 5. 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THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED Trailer (2024) Joanna Arnow, Comedy Movie THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED Trailer (2024) Joanna Arnow, Comedy Movie © 2024 - Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing Joanna Arnow’s “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed” is, among many other things, an impressively edited film, even though there aren’t a lot of whizz-bang transitions, tangents bouncing back and forth in time, or sharply atomized action stitched together into a crescendo. There isn’t even really a B story. But “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed” sets an even higher level of difficulty for itself. The film is a series of glimpses into the life of a millennial named Ann (Joanna Arnow) over the course of a year, dealing with no life-and-death issues but just life issues: a frustrating job, the quirks of her family, dating, and a set of BDSM relationships with doms across New York City. Related Stories FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA, (aka FURIOSA), front from left: Tom Burke, Anya Taylor-Joy, 2024. ph: Jasin Boland / © Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection ‘Furiosa’ Meticulously Blends Sound and Score in its Quest for Vengeance HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Chris Hemsworth Mistook Handprints at Chinese Theater for a Walk of Fame Star: ‘Someone Told me, ‘No, That’s Not What This Is’ The structure of the film feels gentle and unabrasive. There’s a seasonal progression of the film’s chapters from spring to winter and back again. The chapters themselves are titled by the relationship that Ann is in during each of them. But each chapter is full of everything she has going on in her life, as well as a focused eye on all the mundanities that make all lives a little absurd. But constructing a story out of gently comedic scenes is hard. Timing is essential in comedy, not just in every scene of Arnow’s film, but in the order of the scenes she presents of Ann’s life. And Arnow’s post process was, appropriately, a very detailed one. She shot a lot more than ended up in the finished film. “As a person making a comedy, I feel like it’s part of the Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to not leave people feeling like they wish it was shorter,” Arnow told IndieWire on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast. Arnow utilized feedback from rough cut screenings, which the “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed” team did pretty often throughout the edit. “I really wanted to get a variety of people and perspectives, even though the screening room fit only about 10 or 12 or 13 people. But I would try and get some people who didn’t know me at all or weren’t familiar with my work — which is tricky being the person doing the inviting,” Arnow said. It’s also essential because Arnow’s film is autofiction, taking inspiration from her real life. Arnow likes the label in order to be upfront about how much of the story is coming from her, “but the intent of this film isn’t to tell a truthful story. I’m not trying to portray my life or anyone in any accurate way,” Arnow said. 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' ‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’Ginsberg Libby What matters is the emotional accuracy, whether it’s the expression on Ann’s face as she watches her mother and father perform a rendition of “Solidarity Forever” while on vacation or the perfectly composed long shot of Ann on a rooftop in a “fuck pig” suit, masturbating with bells on. In order to get at the issues of timing, emotion, and how each chapter vibed off the others, Arnow showed the film to friends, to college students at the New School, and to fellow members of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective. “I like to keep it pretty basic, just asking people what was working, what was not working, what was boring, where they felt it was slow, what they might like to see more of,” Arnow said. “You can pay attention to the film more when you’ve seen it so many times with other bodies in the room. ” Only some of those bodies need to be filmmakers, too. “Sometimes filmmakers just want to tell you how to make the film that they would want to make. Or maybe sometimes they like to show off their knowledge,” Arnow said. “But I was also really grateful for all the filmmaker feedback in the process. It took just a big variety of people.” READ MORE: FILM JOANNA ARNOW MAGNOLIA PICTURES THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED TOP OF THE LINE Arnow's film emphasizes the importance of uplifting smaller artists for unique perspectives in indie cinema. The protagonist, Ann, navigates loneliness, intimate relationships, and normalization of sexuality, anchoring the film's comedy. Through prolonged silences and a unique visual style, the film's direction isolates Ann and captivates viewers with its unobtrusive approach. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed was written, directed, and stars Joanna Arnow, and it's clear from the beginning that though this is her world, her character is merely passing through it. Arnow plays Ann, a 30-something millennial living in New York City. However, this version lacks the glitz and glamour of shows like Sex and the City, delivering an honesty akin to Girls while standing completely on its own. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Past is rooted in an unforgiving reality that reminds the audience to laugh at moments of tragedy. The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed (2023) - Poster ScreenRant logo The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed is a comedy film written, directed, starring, and edited by Joanna Arnow. The film centers on a middle-age woman who juggles her life between her low-level corporate job, Jewish family, and her long-term BDSM relationship. Pros The film's dialogue-free style is very intimate Joanna Arnow easily navigates the awkwardness of sex The film has its own flair and sense of comedy Cons It's not for everyone, but it doesn't have to be Indie cinema has been corrupted in recent years, as has the concept of a truly low-budget movie. However, Arnow's film reminds us that the industry desperately needs to uplift the voices of smaller artists early in their careers. It's these artists that offer the most unique perspectives and expose us to new worlds. Throughout the film, Arnow takes us on a quiet odyssey that captures the search for real intimacy, as Ann struggles to act on her desires in all parts of her life. Joanna Arnow Understands What It's Like To Be Alone But she doesn't know what to do about it Billed as a comedy, The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed is undoubtedly hilarious, but the root of that comedy is the inescapable feeling of being alone. Ann has little dialogue for the first half of the film. She silently takes in the insults and compliments from those around her. Allen (Scott Cohen) and Chris (Babak Tafti) are the male leads in her life, and while they couldn't be more different, they each leave something to be desired. On paper, Chris is the person that life says she should end up with, but it's rarely that simple. Ann might be uncomfortable in many parts of her life, but she's willing to try anything to find what she's looking for, and doesn't pass judgment on her efforts, or anyone else's. Though the windows we get into Ann's life are few and far between, they're still enough to glean the trajectory of her life, and experience time passing as she does. The film is broken up into sections, all titled with the names of the men she's seeing. This point is driven home by how long it takes before we hear a character speak her name. Arnow flawlessly normalizes the awkwardness and discomfort that can accompany sex while poking fun at the fact that no matter what an individual is into, it's always going to be foreign to someone else. This film is not for everyone, and the prolonged nudity and depictions of BDSM might not immediately convince every audience member that the story is for them. However, this window into someone's life is not different from any other depiction and exploration of sexuality onscreen. Arnow flawlessly normalizes the awkwardness and discomfort that can accompany sex while poking fun at the fact that no matter what an individual is into, it's always going to be foreign to someone else. It's not exactly about the acts themselves, but the sense of intimacy they create. While the men Ann briefly lets into her life play a prominent role in the film, her parents and sister (Alysia Reiner) shouldn't be overlooked as tremendous characters that indicate the life Ann is living when the cameras are off. Ann's parents are played by Arnow's real mother and father, which lends itself to the documentary influences on the film. Arnow has worked in autofiction and documentary in the past, which comes through and creates a strong blend of genre styles. Ann’s time with her parents almost feels more intimate than when she takes her clothes off. The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed (2023) R Comedy Director Joanna Arnow Release Date April 26, 2024 Studio(s) Magnetic Labs , Ravenser Odd , Nice Dissolve Distributor(s) Magnolia Pictures Writers Joanna Arnow Cast Joanna Arnow , Scott Cohen , Babak Tafti , Michael Cyril Creighton , Alysia Reiner , Keith Poulson , Peter Vack Runtime 87 Minutes Main Genre Comedy Expand More Is Said In The Movie's Silences Than Its Dialogue It makes each line in The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed all the more poignant The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed loosely uses vignettes and the visual style highlights its prolonged silences. Viewers should stick around through the end of the credits, as it holds on the longest take of the movie with two characters sitting in complete silence. Overall, the takes are long, the camera remains largely stationary, and the frames are wide enough to feel the disconnect between Ann and her surroundings. It's a quiet and unobtrusive style of direction, but it's intentional in its isolation of Ann, as well as the audience. Though the setting and story of The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed are reminiscent of movies and shows that we have seen before, it's difficult to draw comparisons to anything preexisting. Arnow isn't debilitated with garden variety self-consciousness. This objectivity allows the film to be self-aware in a way that doesn't feel tired and overwrought with too many tongue-in-cheek references and exhausting winks at the camera. There are moments when it's hard to watch Ann’s lonely world, as it can get all too familiar, but once she’s invited us in, it’s hard to look away. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed will be in select theaters on April 26. Joanna Arnow's feature debut The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed is a sharply hilarious comedy, tackling the absurdities of relationships and everyday life. Ann's personal journey explores shifting desires, settling into new routines, and quietly tumultuous times. The film's ending is subtly sidesplitting and melancholic, with an unexpectedly revealing final joke. When watching The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed, the brilliant comedy from writer-director Joanna Arnow in which she also stars, both comedy and tragedy are expertly wielded in her hands. Not only is Arnow's debut feature perfectly attuned to the often mundane rhythms of life in New York, but it also sees her giving a fearless central performance. She gives everything to the humble film and the result is a comedic gem that is all its own. There is never a single moment where it feels like she or the film feels like it is even remotely compromising on the portrait being painted. Forget Fifty Shades of Grey, this is the film about BDSM for our time that is right up there with the recent Sanctuary. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed Comedy A mosaic-style comedy following the life of a woman as time passes in her long-term casual BDSM relationship, low-level corporate job, and quarrelsome Jewish family. Release Date April 26, 2024 Director Joanna Arnow Cast Joanna Arnow , Scott Cohen , Babak Tafti , Parish Bradley Runtime 87 minutes Main Genre Comedy Writers Joanna Arnow What makes it a cut above is how Arnow weaves the complicated absurdities and relationships into the fabric of everyday life. We see the indignity of work where those in charge remain woefully out of touch with the realities of their industries just as we observe how Ann is willing to keep going back to a relationship where she is treated awfully if it represents what could be a familliar escape from everything else. It is frequently sad, consistently silly, and increasingly somber all at once. What Is 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' About? This begins with Arnow’s naked Ann as she tries to get the attention of a man who is sleeping (or at least pretending to) next to her. Despite all her efforts, including talking dirty to him and humping against his body, Allen (Scott Cohen) can’t even be bothered to give her a second thought. How much of this is part of their dominant and submissive relationship versus him just being an asshole is the central tension that the film begins to excavate. As we get immersed in Ann’s painfully relatable day-to-day life, mostly consisting of strained family interactions, the most uniquely disgusting microwave meals you’ve ever seen, and a banal workplace overseen by incompetent management, the more humorously horrifying reality sets in that this relationship is the thing that may just be the bright spot in her life. This has been going on for a decade with neither knowing much about the other. That Allen continually forgets (or pretends to forget) where she went to college elicits an effective sense of unease and discomfort even as Ann remains seemingly unperturbed by it all. At the same time, she bares both body and soul as we get to know her life so deeply that it feels like an epic novel has almost been condensed into a tight feature that runs under ninety minutes. It can all feel fleeting, but that is also the film’s greatest achievement. Is life not just a series of moments embarrassing, arousing, painful, funny, and sad before we all die? And, just as importantly, what would it be like to recreate that classic scene from the Titanic? The way Arnow, who also serves as editor on the film, stitches this all together is perfection. Everything from the pacing to the precise moment when she cuts mines plenty of unexpected jokes and humor as various scenes come crashing into each other. While it would not be entirely correct to call any of the individual parts vignettes, they all pack their own individual strengths that then come together into a magnificent whole. As Ann drifts away from Allen to pursue other sexual relationships, we get snapshots of the variety of people and personalities seeking submissives. Some of these people are sweet while most are just strange. However, most importantly, never once does the film feel like it is shaming anyone or capturing their relationships as something inherently ridiculous. Each one of them is painfully human. 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' Is a Magnificent Feature Deubt Arnow teases out some great punchlines, from when a boomer boss talks inanely about the iPhone to when Ann’s mother tells her to not forget about bringing a banana on a trip, which are so oddly authentic it almost hurts. It ensures that amidst all the stellar jokes is an almost profound sense of both a place and people. Sure, there are sex gags galore that involve everything from pig noses to virtual masturbating. The key is that all of these things go hand in hand with the unendingly funny though no less incisive ideas that Arnow is playing around with. In every awkward encounter, something increasingly astounding is sneaking up on you. The key is that each of these is deeply tied up in the personal journey of Ann as she tries to piece together what it is that she wants. There is no grand moment where she gives a speech about finally knowing how to live her life to the fullest. Instead, she seeks out a more romantic connection that she is hoping can also fulfill her desire to be a submissive. It’s this moment when the film shifts gears just a bit, slowing down from the rapid succession of encounters she was having before, in a way that could easily throw some those who had gotten used to its rhythms. This is no accident as it is about making us feel how a shift in life after years of settling into a routine, no matter how painful, can itself be a quietly tumultuous time. Without going too far into the ending or a single interpretation, as Arnow’s vision is bursting with a variety of meanings to be discovered on multiple watches, there is a moment near the conclusion where a character in the film says a slightly different version of its title to Ann. That her response is the experience’s most revealing and almost entirely the opposite of what was being said provides one last subtly sidesplitting joke. This is followed by Arnow pulling off one more devastating cut that makes you almost want to shout as it rips us right back to how we began the film. In the end, Ann ends up embodying the title without even fully realizing it. It makes for a final moment of melancholy where all you can do is lay back and see the next decade stretching before her once more. What a frighteningly funny sight it is. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed Film Poster The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed REVIEW Joanna Arnow's The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed is a magnificent feature debut and the funniest films of the year thus far. 9 10 Pros Arnow gives a fearless central performance, baring both body and soul at every turn. In addition to being both writer and director, Arnow does a spectacular job of editing the film's already great scene into a wonderful whole. The ending ties all this together wonderfully, bringing the film full circle and providing one last devastating punchline. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed comes to select theaters in the U.S. starting April 26 before expanding. Click below for showtimes near you. Director/actress Joanna Arnow bares all for BDSM millennial dramedy “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed.” The filmmaker directs and stars in the feature that follows 30-something New Yorker Ann (Arnow) as she navigates casual BDSM relationships, a mindless corporate job, and her overbearing Jewish family. The trailer shows Arnow seeking purpose through ball gags and pig costumes as she dates a slew of neurotic men who have ever-increasing eccentric erotic desires. “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed” debuted at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight program, and went on to screen at TIFF and NYFF. The feature is executive produced by “Red Rocket” auteur Sean Baker, and co-stars Scott Cohen, Babak Tafti, Alysia Reiner, Peter Vack, and Parish Bradley. Related Stories HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: Chris Hemsworth attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on May 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Chris Hemsworth Mistook Handprints at Chinese Theater for a Walk of Fame Star: ‘Someone Told me, ‘No, That’s Not What This Is’ The World Premiere Screening of 'Gaga Chromatica Ball' at Nya Studios on May 23 In the Age of ‘Eras,’ Lady Gaga Kept the World Premiere of HBO’s ‘Gaga Chromatica Ball’ Small Arnow also edited “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed.” The feature is her follow-up to 2013’s “I hate myself :)” about a documentary filmmaker enduring a toxic relationship. IndieWire Film Editor Ryan Lattanzio wrote that at first glance, Arnow’s unflinching performance while turning the camera back onto herself recalls, on the surface, Lena Dunham and Miranda July’s self-reflexive filmographies. However, “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed” proves to be a quieter millennial statement against feeling anonymous or unseen, even in the most intimate of spaces. “There is undoubtedly a level of autofiction going on here on Arnow’s part as she uses the mosaic structure of a series of BDSM encounters to interrogate the alienating aspects of millennial life,” IndieWire wrote. “(One of the film’s relatably hilarious moments that targets a very specific Gen Y angst comes when Ann goes on a family vacation, and her mom is stunned she has to work remotely throughout the trip.) It’s also clear that Arnow wants to present a picture of a woman in a BDSM relationship who has agency and ownership of the situation rather than as a passive participant. [With] ‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ … Arnow’s voice is distinctive, shrewd, and spiky enough to keep it afloat.” “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed” premieres April 26 in theaters from Magnolia Pictures. Check out the trailer below and read the IndieWire review here. READ MORE: FILM SEAN BAKER TRAILERS There’s a nice trio of specialty films to highlight this weekend from Joanna Arnow, Uberto Pasolini and Caitlin Cronenberg‘s feature directorial debut. Joanna Arnow’s micro-budget comedy The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed world premiered in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight. It follows a thirtysomething New York woman as time passes in her long-term casual BDSM relationship, low-level corporate job, and quarrelsome Jewish family. Arnow writes, directs and stars. And that’s BDSM, as in bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism. Related Stories 'Challengers' to open to $15M at weekend box office. Zendaya & Luca Guadagnino Movie ‘Challengers’ Topspinning To $15M Opening – Box Office Joanna Arnow Writer-Director Joanna Arnow: ‘The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Passed’ “Drew On Personal Experience” — Cannes Studio The helmer is thrilled to see her feature (after 2017’s i hate myself :), and a handful of well-received shorts) launch a theatrical run, with Magnolia distributing. “That’s how I dream of my movies being seen,” Arnow tells Deadline. “It’s also so important to see comedies (on the big screen) Shared laughter with strangers is quite beautiful and healing in a way.” The film has strong reviews. Millennial, raw and cringey are words that come up. Asked about that, she says she finds it “sort of reductive and diminishing” — and not all that uncommon for female filmmakers. “I think there’s a kind of coded language that is perhaps, unintentionally, used sometimes when describing films that women make about sexuality,” she says. “There’s a lot of words like ‘raw,’ and ‘cringe’ … whereas for a male director, instead, ‘raw might be ‘powerful’, or instead of ‘cringy’, it might be ‘outsider art’.” She’s compared to Lena Dunham (Girls), “a director I quite admire.” But, “it’s often, you know, a ‘We have to compare the women to each other’ kind of situation.” Her work is “trailblazing. But yeah, I imagine she would agree that the comparisons can, you know, be reductive.” Arnow lives in Brooklyn and works as a cinematographer and editor. She has a few film projects in development she’s been taking around. The Feeling That The Time For Doing Something Has Past co-stars Scott Cohen (Gilmore Girls), Babak Tafti (Billions), Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black), and Michael Cyril Creighton (Only Murders In the Building). Executive produced by Sean Baker. It opens at the IFC Center and Film at Lincoln Center (Q&As all weekend) with a limited rollout to follow. Other limited openings: Uberto Pasolini’s Nowhere Special gets a long-awaited release Stateside from Cohen Media Group. The Full Monty producer and director of Still Life explores key questions of parenthood, children and family starring BAFTA-nominated British actor James Norton (Bob Marley: One Love, Little Women, Happy Valley) in a breakout role. The film — which premiered at Venice in 2020 — is scoring a notable 100% with critics and 99% with audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. See Deadline review. Norton is a single, working-class father of an adored four-year-old, Michael, BIFA-nominated Daniel Lamont. When John is given only a few months left to live, he starts a search for a new, perfect family for his son. Initially certain of what he is looking for, John gradually abandons his early convictions, overwhelmed by doubts. How can he judge a family from a brief encounter? Does he know his own child well enough to make this choice for him? As he struggles for answers, he accepts the help of a young social worker, opening himself to solutions he would never have considered. Much of the film’s power of lies in the incredible chemistry of the two lead actors, the man and the boy. Opening in four theaters in NY and LA, expands to 30 locations in top ten markets next week. CMG acquire Nowhere Special out of Venice and had to shelve the theatrical release twice, for Covid, and the Hollywood strikes last year. Pasolini, who is London-based, tells Deadline the idea was sparked by an newspaper article he read about a young father searching for a home for his son. He did months of interviews with adoption agencies, social services, families, and the people who help them face with critical decisions. And, “I put in what I remember about bringing up three little girls,” he tells Deadline. He’s so glad to finally get it on screens here. “It opened literally in the middle of Covid [in the UK]. And the same with Italy. I think I think these guys had the right idea to wait,” he said of CMG. IFC Films presents Caitlin Cronenberg’s directorial debut, sci-fi environmental mystery thriller Humane, in 56 theaters including Alamo Drafthouse Lower Manhattan and Alamo Drafthouse Downtown LA. The film unspools over a single day, months after a global ecological collapse has forced world leaders to take extreme measures to reduce the earth’s population. In a wealthy enclave, a recently retired newsman has invited his grown children to dinner to announce his intentions to enlist in the nation’s new euthanasia program. But the plan goes horribly awry. Starts Jay Baruchel (This Is The End), Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie), Sebastian Chacon (Emergency), Alanna Bale (Sort Of, Cardinal) and Sirena Gulamgaus (Transplant). Written by Michael Sparaga. The director, a celebrity portraitist, grew up on the sets of Canada’s most iconic filmmaker – her father David Cronenberg – and started directing with music videos and short films including The Endings (2018) and The Death of David Cronenberg (2021). When we are introduced to Jewish thirtysomething Ann at the start of writer-director-star Joanna Arnow’s feature debut “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed,” she has never been in a conventional relationship. She engages in submissive sexual dynamics with “sexfriends” and seems dimly uneasy that the most longstanding of these, with Allen (Scott Cohen), is now clocking in at around a decade, with neither one of them knowing very much about the other. She asks him about himself; it turns out he’s a Zionist. She rolls away from him. The anthropologist David Graeber has analyzed the harm caused to society and individuals by the existence of meaningless so-called “bullshit jobs.” Ann is employed in a classic example of one of these: the objectives are hazy, the prospects limited; she is given an award for having worked in her office for one year and has to tell them it’s actually been over three years — and perhaps even worse, she has to go to meetings and listen to Boomers say things like, “the iPhone was invented.” Ann’s mother (Barbara Weiserbs, Arnow’s actual mother) specializes in the kind of small talk that is essential well-meant, but represents such a masterpiece of pointlessness that it’s hard not to escape the suspicion she could be trolling or playing some elaborate parlor game. The alternative is that a real live human adult is really, genuinely, asking whether you would like to take a banana with you on the train tomorrow, and if yes would you like to put it in your bag now. Without wanting to throw anybody’s mother under the bus here, it all feels painfully relatable. Popular on Variety These three respective strands — sexual, professional, familial — are the major prisms through which we view Ann’s life. In casting herself as Ann, Arnow the director is able to ask for an unusual degree of exposure from her lead actor, both physically (she is naked for a high proportion of the runtime) and psychologically (Ann is tough but vulnerable, often blank and affectless while somehow simultaneously conveying intriguing depth). In one scene, she wears a ball gag, forcing her mouth open in a silent O, and it’s hard to decide whether she looks more like she’s screaming or yawning — and really, that’s about right; her attitude to life feels like somebody panicking in slow motion but who is too switched off to really fully commit to their own existential crisis. Apart from Arnow’s lead performance, the other major star in this film is the editing, also by Arnow. “Brilliantly edited” could risk sounding like faint praise, the kind of comment people reach for when they’re struggling to find a polite thing to say about a film they didn’t like much. But it’s the unique rhythm of the way that this film is written and cut that elevates it beyond a standard millennial malaise movie. Multiple scenes have the structure of a really well-constructed one or two panel comic (Arnow also has talent in this area, posting witty line drawings on her Instagram account). So many scenes are incredibly brief and totally standalone. Setup, line, punchline. Or just setup and punchline. Sometimes the punchline is an anti-punchline, a deflationary moment that brutally punctures the scene. Taken as a whole, the film paints a brilliantly sardonic portrait of Ann’s life, but so many individual scenes could play as stand-alone short films — and not the kind of big, baggy shorts that go on for half an hour and are really imitations of the rhythm and form of a feature. Arnow’s splinters of life owe something to the feel of deadpan Vines, TikToks or Instagram stories, where everything extraneous has been paired away, and yet what is really clever here is that this effect is achieved without feeling hectic or like a music video — the pacing is very relaxed and the camera itself is usually static with very few cuts within the scene itself. The effect is self-contained but crucially never choppy. You would hope that this is the kind of film that would lead to fame and fortune for Arnow, although it’s also such a perfect example of what can be achieved on a low budget with modest production values that from a strictly creative point of view, material success feels almost irrelevant. But from the wider perspective of it being a good and just thing when obvious talent is rewarded with actual money and not just good reviews, fingers crossed that funders are lining up to commission her. Read More About: Cannes Film Festival, Joanna Arnow, The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed ‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review: Joanna Arnow’s Hilarious and Clever Debut Reviewed at the Cannes Film Festival, Directors’ Fortnight, May. 19, 2023. Running time: 88 MIN. Production: A Magnolia Pictures release of a Loco Films presentation of a Ravenser Odd, Magnetic Labs, Nice Dissolve production. (World sales: Loco Films, Paris.) Producers: Graham Swon, Pierce Varous. Executive producers: Sean Baker, Adam Mirels, Robert Mirels. Crew: Director: Joanna Arnow. Screenplay: Joanna Arnow. Camera: Barton Cortright. Editor: Joanna Arnow. Music: Robinson Senpauroca. With: Scott Cohen, Babak Tafti, Joanna Arnow, Alysia Reiner, Peter Vack, Parish Bradley, Michael Cyril Creighton, Barbara Weiserbs, David Arnow.

WICKED Trailer 2 (2024) Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo WICKED Trailer 2 (2024) Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo © 2024 - Universal Pictures Ozians are putting aside their panic for this one day, to celebrate! The cause for commotion? Universal finally unveiled the first full-length trailer for its adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. The dazzling, more than three-minute-long footage finally captures Ariana Grande‘s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo‘s Elphaba singing two of the show’s anthems, “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.” A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts the events that happened before Dorothy followed that iconic yellow brick road and Elphaba, ostracized for her green skin, became the Wicked Witch of the West. It tells the story of the unlikely friendship (turned rivalry) of Elphaba and Glinda, who first met as classmates at Shiz University, and asks a central question: “Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” In the glittering trailer, Elphaba meets her (blonde!) roommate Glinda and gets gifted her signature black witch hat. Later, as Elphaba comes into her powers, she travels with Glinda to the Emerald City and comes face-to-face with the Wizard (played by Jeff Goldblum). There are also flying monkeys, yellow bricks, silver slippers and plenty of pink and green. Popular on Variety All the while, trouble is brewing in Oz as the Great and Terrible conjures a plan to turn the citizens against Elphaba, who discovers the Wizard has no real magical abilities. “The best way to bring folks together is to give ’em a really good enemy,” the Wizard says. Elphaba later counters: “It’s the Wizard who should be afraid of me.” Jon M. Chu, the filmmaker of “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights,” is directing the two-part adaptation. The cast also includes Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University headmaster Madame Morrible, Ethan Slater as Boq and Bowen Yang as Pfannee. The first installment is scheduled for Nov. 27 with the sequel to follow on Nov. 26, 2025. Prior to the trailer’s debut, Universal unveiled a featurette titled “Passion Project,” in which Chu and his two leading ladies reflected on making the films. “I had the incredible privilege of seeing the original Broadway cast of ‘Wicked’ when I was 10, and I just felt an immediate bond,” said Grande, who, in getting the part of Glinda, promised, “I’m gonna take such good care of her.” Erivo tearfully added, “It’s been a really long journey here, and I’m really grateful for it. I never thought in my lifetime that I would get to be part of something like this.” Read More About: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Wicked With Grande and Erivo in the lead roles, the star-studded cast for Wicked includes Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Universal Pictures unveiled an all-new trailer for Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Wednesday. The two-part movie adaptation of Wicked the Musical is helmed by Jon M. Chu, known for directing popular films like Crazy Rich Asians and the Step Up franchise. Produced by La La Land's March Platt, the upcoming musical film's trailer shows Grande's Glinda and Erivo's Elphaba singing Defying Gravity. Universal Pictures unveils all-new trailer for Ariana Grande-led 2024 film, Wicked(Universal Pictures) Universal Pictures unveils all-new trailer for Ariana Grande-led 2024 film, Wicked(Universal Pictures) New trailer for Wicked film released Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The teaser trailer for the Wicked film was released during Super Bowl LVIII back in February. In the latest promo, fans get an extended glimpse into the world of Wicked, which is based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The film explores the characters from the beloved Wizard of Oz. During the CinemaCon last month, attendees saw extensive footage from the upcoming film. “We dreamed very, very, very big for Wicked. A magical land of sights and sounds that will astonish, and performances that will lift your spirits and occasionally break your heart,” Chu said at the event, per Hollywood Reporter. Who stars in Wicked movie? With Grande and Erivo in the lead roles, the star-studded cast for Wicked includes Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp/Wicked Witch of the East, Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, and Adam James as Glinda's father. What is Wicked about? The official synopsis for the 2024 film reads, “Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.” The extended Wicked trailer showcases the Emerald City and CGI special effects, emphasizing the opulence of the film. The trailer features the vocal talents of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, transforming the musical into a more pop-style adaptation. The trailer features iconic imagery from The Wizard of Oz. A new Wicked trailer is here. The upcoming movie adapts the beloved Broadway musical of the same name. Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of Elphaba, while Ariana Grande stars as Galinda. Wicked's first trailer dropped during the Super Bowl, teasing the film's massive scale and offering a taste of Erivo's "Defying Gravity." In addition to Erivo and Grande, Wicked features a leading cast including Michelle Yeoh, Keala Settle, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, and Marissa Bode. Now, Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for the movie. The extended trailer offers an extended look at the Wicked universe, beginning in the famed Emerald City. The trailer quickly begins playing the notable Wicked song “Popular,” revealing Grande’s take on the role of Galinda. The bond between Galinda and Elphaba is also explored through their appearance at a dance and their experience visiting the Wizard. In addition to “Popular,” the Wicked trailer also has snippets of hit songs “The Wizard and I” and “Defying Gravity.” What This Wicked Trailer Reveals About the Upcoming Musical Adaptation Can The Movie Live Up To The Broadway Show? While the Super Bowl Wicked trailer offered a glimpse at the film, this extended trailer delves far further into this world. In addition to the Emerald City, this Wicked trailer shows some of the additional special effects used in the film. This includes a CGI flying monkey, as well as an elaborate animatronic face facade for Goldblum’s Wizard. In another moment, Grande’s Galinda is seen floating down in a bright pink bubble. The stage musical is acclaimed for the intricacy of its set, so the vibrancy of the film’s special effects is vital. This Wicked trailer also allows further snippets of the talents of Erivo and Grande. The first trailer included some Elphaba-focused vocal moments from the film. This newest trailer also included a snippet from “Popular,” which is more focused on Galinda, allowing a chance for audiences to hear Grande’s voice in the role. Both women are powerhouse vocalists, with the instrumentation transforming the Wicked film into more of a pop style than the still-modern-sounding original Broadway cast versions. Glinda (Ariana Grande) leans her head on Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo)'s shoulder in Wicked (2024) RELATED Wicked's Trailer Almost Breaks An Odd Movie Musical Trend (But Doesn't Do Enough) The first official trailer for Wicked technically breaks a recent movie musical phenomenon, but it doesn't do enough to subvert the trend entirely. The Wicked trailer is impressive, but it is a good reminder of the importance of the film’s consistency. While audiences may suspend disbelief for a stage musical, any moments of bad CGI or something similar will be harder to swallow in a film version. So far, the special effects moments in Wicked look decent, but given how far the team seems to be leaning into the opulence of the Emerald City, it is important that Wicked and its eventual sequel proceed with caution. Wicked releases in theaters on November 27. Fans are singing "Thank Goodness" now that a lengthy new Wicked trailer dropped. Following the movie’s first teaser that aired during the 2024 Super Bowl, the latest trailer debuted May 15, showing more of Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda navigating their unlikely friendship. The two-part film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s Tony-winning Broadway show will premiere with Part One on Nov. 27, and Part Two on Nov. 26, 2025. The Wizard of Oz prequel first came from Gregory Maguire’s hit 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which was adapted for the stage in 2003. The prequel novel was inspired by L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which became the classic 1939 film starring Judy Garland. But Wicked tells the story before Dorothy entered Oz, Glinda became the "Good Witch" and Elphaba became the "Wicked Witch of the West." In the Heights director Jon M. Chu is at the helm of both films. Alongside Erivo, 37, and Grande, 30, the cast includes Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Ethan Slater as Boq, and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible. Wicked - First Look Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked". UNIVERSAL PICTURES/ YOUTUBE All About the Wicked Movie Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Erivo told Entertainment Tonight in 2022 that the Wicked film adaptation would be “unlike anything you've ever seen before." "I think we're going to enjoy the magic of it. We're going to try and put our own spin on what we know already and show you a story about two women [who] are sisters." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for what some of those changes may be, Schwartz, 75, shared the soundtrack will slightly differ. Ahead of Erivo and Grande’s 2021 casting, he said in 2016 that the movie will also include new music. "I can tell you that at least as of now there will be probably four new songs in the movie," said the show’s composer-lyricist at the time, according to Playbill. Schwartz clarified that three of the songs are entirely new, while the fourth was cut from the 2003 production. Wicked First Trailer: See Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in First Footage from Movie Musical The musical’s original Broadway cast included Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda and Idina Menzel as Elphaba. The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Grammy Award. Wicked: Part One is in theaters Nov. 27. “Are people born wicked?” asks Ariana Grande’s Glinda in a new trailer for Universal’s Wicked released on Wednesday. “Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” Certainly, she’ll have an answer when the studio’s first of two films based on the Tony-winning Broadway musical debuts in theaters on November 27. Recently getting an extended preview at the NBCUniversal Upfront, Wicked sees Cynthia Erivo take on the iconic role of Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power. Gilded by privilege and ambition, Grande’s Glinda is a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Related Stories L-R: 'Leo,' 'The Boss Baby,' 'Paw Patrol: The Movie' and 'Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie' Animated Films Are 33 Of The Most Watched In Netflix's New Data Dump: How Streamer's Originals Stacked Up Against Licensed Titles Rupert Friend New 'Jurassic World' Movie Casts Rupert Friend Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. First introduced on Broadway in 2003, Wicked is based on Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel of the same name — itself based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which was adapted into MGM’s classic 1939 film. Serving as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the new franchise’s pair of films are both directed by Jon M. Chu, with the latter set to debut on November 26, 2025. This new take on Wicked also stars Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage. Script was written by the stage show’s book writer Winne Holzman and composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Marc Platt is producing through his Universal-based Marc Platt Productions, alongside David Stone, with Senior Executive Vice President of Production Erik Baiers and Vice President of Production Development Lexi Barta overseeing the project on behalf of the studio. David Nicksay, Schwartz and Jared LeBoff are the exec producers. Check out the new trailer for Wicked above. Ding dong! The wicked witch is alive and well in the first trailer for “Wicked.” Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a vision in green and pink as they grace the fantastical land of Oz in Jon M. Chu’s upcoming movie musical. And the first look at the film, which debuted during the Super Bowl on Sunday, unfolds to the familiar strains of “Defying Gravity,” the show’s signature anthem. “Don’t be afraid,” Grande’s Glinda reassures Erivo’s Elphaba. “I’m not afraid,” Erivo responds, steely voiced. “It’s the Wizard who should be afraid of me.” This is clearly a different Oz than the one that Dorthy Gale encountered. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel that inspired Broadway’s acclaimed musical of the same name, “Wicked” precedes Dorothy’s arrival in the magical world and tells the legend of world and the story behind Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Grande’s Galinda Upland later becomes Glinda the Good Witch. Popular on Variety The cast includes Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar; Ethan Slater as Boq; Bowen Yang as Pfannee; and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz. Goldblum’s idiosyncratic voice can also be heard in the visually sumptuous trailer, with his wily Wizard noting, “The best way to bring folks together is to give them a real good enemy.” And it seems like Elphaba might be the villain he’s hoping to exploit. “Something just takes over me and when it does bad things happen,” Elphaba tells Glinda. Chu’s version of the musical was filmed in two parts to properly adapt the story. “As we prepared the production over the last year, it became impossible to wrestle the story of ‘Wicked’ into a single film without doing some real damage to it,” Chu said back in 2022. “As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years,” he added. “We decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one ‘Wicked’ movie but two! With more space, we can tell the story of ‘Wicked’ as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys for these beloved characters.” Composer Stephen Schwartz, songwriter for “Wicked,” explained that the curtain-closing number “Defying Gravity” was a large reason why the film had to be made in two parts. In a 2022 newsletter, Schwartz wrote, “We found it very difficult to get past ‘Defying Gravity’ without a break. That song is written specifically to bring a curtain down, and whatever scene to follow it without a break just seemed hugely anti-climactic.” “Wicked” wasn’t the only film to use the Super Bowl’s massive audience to offer fans a first look. “Deadpool 3” also debuted a trailer featuring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc With a Mouth and Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine. The first part of Chu’s “Wicked” is set to hit theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. “Part Two” is slated for Nov. 26, 2025. Watch the trailer below. 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WEDNESDAY Season 2 Annoucement Teaser (2024) Jenna Ortega WEDNESDAY Season 2 Annoucement Teaser (2024) Jenna Ortega © 2024 - Netflix With news of Netflix ordering a second season for Wednesday, comes more questions. So far, the invincible child of woe has been, hunted, haunted, almost killed, and tortured in ways that she certainly enjoyed but was a wringer for us nevertheless. And now that her story is about to continue, things seem to be looking upward and onward for the star Goth at Nevermore Academy. But what’s going to happen next? Who will return and who won’t? All in good time. Meanwhile, here’s a look at what this hit teen drama did to the global audience. Based on the eponymous character created by Charles Addams, the Netflix original series is co-directed by Tim Burton, who’s also one of the executive producers on the show. And, if Jenna Ortega was already popular, her role as Wednesday Addams has made her a global sensation, both offline and online. Wednesday premiered on November 16, 2022, on Netflix, and if you haven’t had a chance to explore the dark escapades of the teenage daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams and her “acquaintances” at the Nevermore Academy, then you are really missing some seriously good content. The first season is currently streaming on Netflix and recently was nominated in the Outstanding Comedy Series category for the 2023 Emmy Awards. While we don’t have all the details of the upcoming second season, check out everything we know about Wednesday Season 2 in the guide below. Editor's Note: This article was updated on May 8, 2024. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams RELATED 7 Things We Want to See in 'Wednesday' Season 2 There are a lot of possibilities for the second season of 'Wednesday', but here's what we want to see. When Is Wednesday Season 2 Coming Out? Wednesday Netflix Poster Wednesday TV-14 Comedy Crime Fantasy Release Date November 23, 2022 Cast Jenna Ortega , Hunter Doohan , Christina Ricci , Percy Hynes White Main Genre Comedy Seasons 2 Netflix announced the renewal of Wednesday for its second season with a video on Twitter. The series is currently scheduled for a 2025 release. In the meantime, why not catch up (or rewatch) the first season, which is currently available only on Netflix? WATCH ON NETFLIX Is There a Wednesday Season 2 Trailer? We received an official announcement video from Netflix confirming the second season of Wednesday on January 6, 2023. With the popular goth’s face breaking into a half-smirk, half-smile, there’s a promise of “more torture” ahead, and like her, you are going to love it too! Watch the clip in the player above and stay tuned for the latest teaser or trailer, which will be added here as and when they are released. During Netflix's TUDUM event, Wednesday's cast talked about their favorite fan theories. The video above is fun clip highlighting the fandom and how they embraced the series, giving it a life of its own. Who Could Return In the Wednesday Season 2 Cast? Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams snapping her fingers in WednesdayImage via Netflix The showrunners of Wednesday have put together an ensemble cast for the series, featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood. The star-studded cast, headlined by Jenna Ortega, includes, but is not limited to Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, Gwendoline Christie, Jamie McShane, Fred Armisen, and Christina Ricci in major roles. Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane, and Naomi J. Ogawa will not return in the show's second season, but new characters will replace them. Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton, and Christopher Lloyd are joining the series as new characters. Netflix released a behind-the-scenes look at Wednesday as the series begins production. wednesday-emma-myers RELATED Enid Is the Perfect Partner in Crime to Wednesday Enid and Wednesday's drastic differences complement each other in such beautiful ways, making them the perfect crime-fighting team. Who Are the Creators Behind Wednesday? Wednesday Addams holding bags of piranhas at the Nevermore Academy swimming pool.Image via Netflix Netflix’s Wednesday is created and written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with April Blair and Kayla Alpert co-writing. Both Gough and Millar are recognized producers, writers, and showrunners, who are best known for writing for films like Shanghai Noon, Shanghai Knights, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and co-writing Spider-Man 2. The duo also created and produced the series Smallville, Into the Badlands, and The Shannara Chronicles. Tim Burton serves as one of the executive producers on the show, along with Gough, Millar, Alpert, Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, Gail Berman, Jonathan Glickman, Tommy Harper, Kevin Lafferty, and Kevin Miserocchi. The creator of iconic, modern classics like Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Alice in Wonderland, among many others, Burton directs the first four of the eight episodes of the first season of Wednesday and is expected to return for the second season in a similar capacity. Directors James Marshall and Gandja Monteiro also worked on Season 1. Wednesday herself, Jenna Ortega, confirmed that she will also be a producer in the second season. The star said, I feel really, really fortunate to be coming on as a producer this time around... I’ve had experiences in TV where I felt my voice wasn’t heard, that I was meant to be a puppet. I’ve been told on sets, “You wouldn’t know because you’re not a writer,” or, “Just shut up and do your job.” From 12 years old, I’ve been hearing things like that. So, I went into Wednesday with hesitance. But I was fortunate to be working with someone like Tim Burton, who pulled me in his trailer one day and said that he wanted to be a soundboard for my voice. What Could the Story of Wednesday Season 2 Be About? Jenna Ortega covered in blood in Wednesday Season 1Image via Netflix Wednesday’s plot takes from the original Addams Family story and is weaved into a murder mystery, making it a gothic noir-style whodunit. The entire first season explores a teenage Wednesday’s character and personality and how she slowly graduates from a closed-off, highly self-involved adolescent to warming up to friendship and love and helping her friends uncover a stalker and monster called a Hyde (yes, like the Robert Louis Stevenson story). We'll keep spoilers out of it as much as possible but here's how the first season sets up Season 2: In the finale of the first season, the Hyde is caught but it looks like he will most likely escape from police custody. However, a stalker makes themselves known, which is evident from some creepy text messages sent to Wednesday as she is departing the school. While she had thought discovering the Hyde was the end of all troubles, which is paralleled in the novel that she’s been writing since the beginning of the series, she realizes it’s all just beginning. Wednesday Season 2 is expected to have a two-year time jump from the events of the first season (which would allow for the time it takes to finish production). We are also hoping that in the new season, her family, particularly Morticia and Gomez will get more exposure, which will also help us understand Wednesday’s background better. In an interview about what to expect in the second season, the showrunners elaborate saying: “We wanna sort of explore and sort of complicate all of those relationships going forward. The school was closed when they left, which gave us the most possibilities for season two, and I think that’s something that we’re excited to explore. For us, the show also is really about this female friendship, with Wednesday and Enid really being at the center of that. The fact that they really connected with audiences, it has been really gratifying. So, we’re excited to explore now that Wednesday’s dipped her toe into the friendship pool, what’s that gonna look like? It’s like, she hugged. That was her big arc for the season, right? So it’s like now, we do that. Then, the other thing that’s really interesting is to continue to explore the Wednesday-Morticia mother-daughter relationship as well, which now that Morticia knows about the power, it has given her sort of an idea of how that’s going to go. How is their relationship going to evolve?” The show's stars have also talked about what they would like to see in the second season, with Emma Myers suggesting that Wednesday could use a "season of singleness": “Anything is possible in the show. We haven’t really spoken about direction at all, so I don’t really know what the game plan is for anything. As far as love interests go for Wednesday, I feel like at least for a second season, she needs to take her season of singleness. She just had a whole fiasco with her men, she’s got to lay it off for a little bit. I would be deterred from dating anybody if I had gone through that.” Jenna Ortega has also talked about what she would personally like the next season to be like saying: We just started the writers room. I think we want to up the horror aspect a little bit and then get Wednesday out of the romantic situation, let her be her own individual and fight her own crimes. Ortega has since followed up and confirmed that the series is leaving the teen romance in the past, and will instead focus more on horror: We’ve decided we want to lean into the horror aspect of the show a little bit more because it is so lighthearted, and a show like this with vampires and werewolves and superpowers, you don’t want to take yourself too seriously. We’re ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday, which is really great. With all that in mind, it looks like Wednesday Season 2 will take everything we loved about Season 1 and amp it all up to eleven. And there's no telling just where it could all go before we reach the end. Stay tuned for more! Jenna Ortega, best known for her role as Wednesday Addams, has been nominated for an Emmy, fueling anticipation for the upcoming second season of Wednesday. While Season 2 production is expected to begin soon, it is dependent on the outcome of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike and the potential Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike. wednesday wednesday wednesday Jenna Ortega's Emmy nomination and return as Wednesday Addams have fueled anticipation for the show's upcoming second season. During TUDUM 2023, a Season 2 teaser was released, giving fans a taste of what's to come. According to reports, Jenna Ortega confirmed her involvement in Season 2 and revealed that production is currently in its early stages. In addition, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas revealed that Wednesday Season 2 will begin filming in the autumn. Christopher Lloyd hinted at a possible appearance in the new season in an interview with Yahoo. These updates show that work is being done to make Wednesday Season 2 a reality. While fans eagerly await the release of Wednesday Season 2, it is unlikely to happen before 2023. From the end of production to the release on Netflix, the first season took about eight months. Season 2 production has yet to begin, so the wait for the new season is expected to last until 2024. Furthermore, the ongoing WGA strike and the possibility of a SAG strike may cause further delays in the production and release of Wednesday Season 2. The outcome of these negotiations will have a significant impact on the timeline, so the exact release date is currently unknown. wednesday wednesday wednesday As Wednesday Season 2 approaches, fans can expect additional updates and announcements as production progresses. With Jenna Ortega as both the lead actress and producer, the new season of the beloved series promises to bring more horror and character development. However, due to potential strikes and other factors, Wednesday Season 2's release date may be pushed back until 2024. Warning: This article contains Wednesday season one spoilers. Wednesday officially 'won' December 2022 for us (sorry, Father Christmas), thanks to the character’s goth-inspired looks, scene-stealing dance choreography and deadpan humour. So, is it any surprise fans of the hit Netflix show have been left wanting more? Following Christina Ricci’s ground-breaking portrayal of the Addams Family’s eldest child, Wednesday, in the 1990s film franchise, actor Jenna Ortega has taken the raven-haired, pigtail-wearing character to a new level for a modern-day audience on Netflix, from serving Givenchy and Rick Owens-inspired monochrome glamour, to Agatha Christie-style detective skills on the teen's quest to find out who is killing Jericho’s residents. Following the first season’s plot twist in its finale, fans have been left guessing who that text was from and whether there will be a season two of the show. Here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday season 2: wednesday season two NETFLIX Firstly, has Wednesday season 2 been confirmed? Wednesday has indeed been confirmed for season two. The news was officially confirmed by Netflix's official Twitter on January 6, 2023. 'We can’t wait to dive headfirst into another season and explore the kooky, spooky world of Nevermore,' co-show-runners Miles Millar and Alfred Gough told Tudum. x View full post on X The series' main character, Ortega also confirmed the news by sharing Netflix's Tweet, and adding: 'Thanks to everyone who made this upcoming season possible. This has all been pretty surreal' x View full post on X Earlier this year, the Netflix Twitter account had tweeted the final scene in Wednesday season one, which sees Ortega's character typing 'The End?' on her typewriter. The streaming platform's account captioned the post: '???????' x View full post on X In an interview with Screen Rant, the series’ co-creator Alfred Gough discussed the possibility of expanding the Wednesday universe. ‘Miles (Millar, his fellow creator) and I are talking amongst ourselves about it. There's definitely more that you can explore in the world of the Addamses,’ he said. wednesday season two NETFLIX ‘It’s encouraging and exciting to see how much engagement there is,’ Netflix's Head of US & Canada scripted series Peter Friedlander told Variety. 'How much people want to not only come to Netflix, but to finish these shows and then talk about them.' Referring to the success of Ortega's dance to Lady Gaga's 'Bloody Mary', which has taken TikTok by storm, he added: 'Engagement. That’s what we’re pouring all of our efforts into. wednesday season two NETFLIX ‘It’s not just the dance, it’s people dressing up and buying make-up and wanting to look like Wednesday Addams. The resurgence, for me, it’s something that’s been in the culture for a long time — but never this pronounced. It’s something that we want to study and understand why this is such a phenomenon.’ Meanwhile, Friedlander kept his cards closer to his chest, noting: ‘I have nothing to confirm at this time. I am optimistic about Wednesday. We’ll leave it at that.’ Who will star in Wednesday season 2? We can’t imagine Wednesday without Ortega, or her right-hand (pardon the pun) man, Thing, played by Victor Dorobant. Luckily for us, they're both confirmed to return alongside Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomaz Addams, Hunter Doohan as Tyler and Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay. In April 2024, Variety revealed that Westworld actor Thandiwe Newton would also be joining the cast of Wednesday season two. Newton will be joined by fellow British actors, Joanna Lumley and Billie Piper, in the second season. Piper will be taking on the recurring role of Capri, Lumley will play Grandmama, Wednesday and Pugsley's grandmother, and Newton will guest star as Dr. Fairburn. wednesday season two NETFLIX Christina Ricci, who played Ms Thornhill in Wednesday, is unlikely to return following her failed ‘mission’ in season one, as is Gwendoline Christie's character, Larissa Weems, following her... demise. However, we're not completely losing hope of a potential Ricci return – particularly following her recent comments at the Yellowjackets season two premiere. Speaking on the red carpet with Entertainment Tonight, the actor hinted at a possible return for Wednesday season two – saying 'on my end, the door is open' if the show wants to bring her back. wednesday season 2 KEVIN WINTER//GETTY IMAGES When pushed for details, Ricci kept things vague: 'I don't think I'm allowed to say,' she told reporters, before gushing about her role in the first season. 'She was so fun to play!' said Ricci. 'It's always so fun to play a villain.' In a video shared at Netflix’s Tudum 2023 event on June 18, Ortega, Doohan, Myers, teased that a new member of the Addams Family will be joining as part of season two, which sent the rumour mill into overdrive. While Doohan added they ‘don’t know who’ will be joining them, Ortega suggested Cousin Itt while Doohan and Sunday agreed that Grandmama could be a good choice. Other theories included the possibility of Principal Weems actually being alive (and disguising herself as Lurch), whether one of the characters acquired Crackstone's ring and inherited the villain's powers, and the chance that Wednesday is now in control of the Hyde's powers. What will the Wednesday season two plot be? We imagine the second season will follow on from the nail-biting end in the first season, which saw Wednesday learn that her 'boyfriend' Tyler was the monster who was being controlled by ‘normie’ Ms Thornhill. wednesday season two NETFLIX Speaking to Digital Spy, Doohan suggested we might not have seen the end of his character, Tyler. ‘I do think he escaped at the end,’ he said of the season one finale. ‘When I read that on the page, I was so excited. I was like: “Come on, don't be dead, don't be dead”. ‘I think he was being controlled by Miss Thornhill,’ he continued. ‘Then he had to go manipulate Wednesday to carry out their plan and I think he did a pretty good job with it.' jenna ortega love life DOMINIK BINDL//GETTY IMAGES Speaking recently on The Tonight Show, Ortega also opened up about what she'd like to see happen in season two. 'We just started getting a writers' room together and talking about it,' she said. 'I think we want to up the horror aspects a little bit and get Wednesday out of the romantic situation and just let her be her own individual and fight her own crime.' During her Variety Actors on Actors segment in June 2023, she provided an update on the season two plot. 'It’s still coming together, but we’ve decided we want to lean into the horror more. We’re ditching any romantic love interest, which is really great. We’re going to get bolder, more dark,' she explained. The Wednesday star also told Dax Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast what she hopes doesn't get repeated in season two. 'I don't think I've ever had to put my foot down on a set in the way that I had to on Wednesday because it's so easy to fall into that category, especially with this type of show,' explained Ortega. 'Everything that she does, everything that I had to play, did not make sense for her character at all. Her being in a love triangle made no sense.' ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. The Tim Burton-produced, deliciously droll Netflix mystery starring Jenna Ortega as the titular snarky, pigtailed, cello-playing budding sociopath will be heading back to the streamer with a second season. Here’s everything we know so far. Will the cast of Wednesday return for Season 2? Yes, the cast members who survived season one—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning. Percy Hynes White’s Xavier Thorpe, however, will not—last year, the actor faced allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denied. (In response to the news that he would not be back, he posted an image of the season two cast on Instagram, writing: “I had so much fun working on this show. I can’t wait to watch season two. Much love.”) Meanwhile, the fates of those who perished the last time around is less certain. These include—spoiler alert—Riki Lindhome’s Dr. Valerie Kinbott, Wednesday’s court-ordered therapist, who was mauled by the Hyde. It’s unlikely that she’ll return for season two, though, of course, nothing is impossible at Nevermore. Then there’s Gwendoline Christie’s school principal Larissa Weems, who was killed by Christina Ricci’s Laurel Gates. Speaking to Digital Spy back in 2022, Christie said of her character: “We haven’t seen her put in the ground, have we? I feel like Larissa Weems would not really be prepared to entertain or be dominated by anything as commonplace as death.” However, it’s also possible that she won’t be back for the next installment. And as for Gates herself? Her return seems to be the most likely. Yes, she was defeated by a swarm of bees and then received a kicking from Wednesday at the end of the last season, but her death was never confirmed. As a result, it’s possible that she was hospitalised and then imprisoned for murder. When asked by Entertainment Tonight about her future on Wednesday last spring, Ricci replied: “I don’t think I’m allowed to say. On my end, the door is open. She was so fun to play! It’s always so fun to play a villain.” Watch this space. Who’s joining the cast of Wednesday for Season 2? Thrillingly, there will be plenty of new blood, too: in April, it was announced that both Thandiwe Newton and Steve Buscemi had joined the cast for the second installment. While character details are scarce, sources have reportedly told Variety that the latter will take the part of Nevermore’s new principal. Also joining them? Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor, all as new series regulars, while the likes of Joanna Lumley, Christopher Lloyd, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo will appear as guest stars. In a teaser showing Thing delivering Season 2’s scripts to cast members, it was also revealed that Lumley would be playing the Addams family’s matriarch, “Grandmama.” What will be the plot of Wednesday Season 2? The plot of Season 2 is under wraps, though Ortega has revealed that the next season will be “more episodic,” with each installment functioning almost like a standalone film, as well as leaning into horror a little bit more. “We’re definitely expanding on the supernatural world,” she told Vanity Fair in February 2024. “Our show had all sorts of werewolves and vampires… and I think we expand on that a little bit. In the first season, we had episodes that really stood out visually—like the dance episode was a really big one for people, and that setting was very particular and it felt like prom night, a little bit, or Carrie. Every episode [of Season 2] that I’ve read so far is like that. It just stands out on its own as a very memorable scene or bit or setting, which I think is what I’m most excited for, because to pull that off for eight episodes is, I think, really incredible and really lucky.” MOST POPULAR WELLNESS New Study Shows the Keto Diet May Actually Be Harmful to Health BY MARGAUX ANBOUBA CELEBRITY STYLE Lily Collins Has Found a French-Girl Alternative to the Adidas Samba CELEBRITY STYLE Angelina Jolie Will Wear This Pair of Shoes Anywhere—Even a Shopping Run BY HANNAH JACKSON Beyond the bigger picture, the actor has also expressed her approval of where Wednesday’s individual storyline will be going in Season 2. “We’re ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday, which is really great,” she said on her episode of Variety’s Actors on Actors in 2023. (On the Armchair Expert podcast, the actor had previously said of her character: “Her being in a love triangle? It made no sense.”) Less time zipping between love interests will hopefully mean more time to solve the mystery of the creepy texter who begins sending her cryptic, threatening messages in the final moments of Season 1. When will Wednesday season 2 be released? Considering that production for Season 2 was delayed as a result of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and is due to kick off in late April 2024, it’s unlikely that Wednesday will return to the streamer before 2025. Is there a Wednesday spin-off in the works? Yes, a Wednesday spin-off is already in early development at Netflix, and it’ll center on Fred Armisen’s Uncle Fester. Expect more news in the coming months. How should I entertain myself until Wednesday Season 2 premieres? Rewatch the first season, and then start counting down to the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on September 6, Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice, which also stars Ortega opposite returning favorites Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Michael Keaton. It feels like every week now we are getting another mammoth update from the set of Netflix's Wednesday. And this week, the news is that the full cast and crew are officially on set and in production in Ireland. It's little wonder the show is still garnering so much traction (and big new cast names), considering the Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega-led first season hit dizzying viral heights on the internet (I don't think any of us have forgotten just yet about that prom scene dance that saw The Cramps' Goo Goo Muck soar up to the number one spot on the Billboard charts, or the subsequent resurgence of 'goth girl' aesthetics in the fashion world). While we still have a little while to wait before we can binge season 2, we're doing our best to keep you up to date with everything we know so far, below... Who is cast in Wednesday Season 2? Of course, it wouldn't be Wednesday without Jenna Ortega reprising her titular role. And Netflix have just today reconfirmed the return of Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Hunter Doohan, Victor Dorobantu, Moosa Mostafa, and Georgie Farmer, as well as Fred Armisen and Jamie McShane in guest roles. But we've also just heard confirmation of a few extra special names that are joining the cast list for the second season. Thandie Newton is joining the call sheet – although her exact character details are being kept under wraps. And Newton's casting announcement came just days after Fargo, Reservoir Dogs, and The Big Lebowski star Steve Buscemi was announced to be attached to the show's second season. Again, while exact character details are being kept tightly under wraps, but its rumoured that Buscemi could portray Nevermore Academy's new principal (despite Gwendoline Christie, it seems, teasing her character's return from *spoiler* beyond the grave. Having said in an interview, "We haven’t seen her put in the ground, have we?"). Noticeably absent from Netflix's confirmed casting announcement is Percy Hynes White, who starred in Season 1 as Xavier Thorpe. Netflix unveiled the seasons' guest star lineup that includes Back to the Future's Christopher Lloyd, Absolutely Fabulous's Joanna Lumley, Sixth Sense's Haley Joel Osment and Scream's Heather Matarazzo. What can we expect from Season 2? In the teaser released, cast members confirmed a fan theory that a new Addams family member would be joining the storyline for the next season – exactly who that might be is still up for debate. Jenna Ortega also revealed she would be co-producing this next season, saying in a recent Variety 'Actors On Actors' interview with Elle Fanning that “We’ve decided we want to lean into the horror aspect of the show a little bit more. Because it is so lighthearted, and a show like this with vampires and werewolves and superpowers, you don’t want to take yourself too seriously.” When is Wednesday Season 2 being released? Wednesday's second season production was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but the Burton x Ortega duo are also amidst filming for Beetlejuice 2, so we can only assume that Wednesday has potentially finished filming. We think we're likely to catch the second season on Netflix in mid-to-late 2024. Watch the teaser trailer Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the follow-up to the 1988 comedy-horror classic. Michael Keaton returns as the foul-mouthed, shape-shifting ghoul joined by new cast members Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux. Also reprising their roles from the original film are Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” sees the Deetz clan move back into their Winter River home after a sudden death in the family. When Lydia’s (Ryder) rebellious teen daughter Astrid (Ortega) discovers a portal to the afterlife hidden in the basement, the name of the mischievous spirit Beetlejuice is inevitably repeated three times, inviting him to wreak havoc in the Deetz family home once again. “The living, the dead… can they coexist? That’s what we’re here to find out,” Ryder’s Lydia says in the trailer. Popular on Variety “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is the latest horror title to star scream queen Ortega, who has made a name for herself as a genre staple. She previously starred in the Netflix original series “Wednesday” as the titular Addams’ family member as well as Ti West’s “X” and two installments of the rebooted “Scream” franchise. However, it was recently announced that Ortega would not return for “Scream 7” due to a scheduling conflict with “Wednesday” Season 2. Tim Burton returns to produce and direct the “Beetlejuice” sequel from a script by “Wednesday” screenwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Executive producers include Brad Pitt, David Katzenberg, Laurence Senelick, Gough, Millar, Sara Desmond, Katterli Frauenfelder and Andrew Lary. Tommy Harper, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner serve as producers. Danny Elfman is set to compose the music for the film. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will haunt theaters starting Sept. 6. Watch the trailer below. Read More About: Beetlejuice 2, Jenna Ortega, Micheal Keaton When Netflix's Wednesday premiered in late 2022, it took the streaming world by storm. Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) kidnapped our hearts and left us wanting more in just eight episodes. Just a few days after the series' release, Netflix’s official X account posted, "Wednesday now holds the record for most hours viewed in a week for an English-language series on Netflix, with 341.2 MILLION HOURS!" The streaming giant also revealed that the supernatural meets mystery series "is #1 in 83 countries, tying the record set by Stranger Things 4. " By June 2023, the show became Netflix's most-watched English-language series ever, overtaking Stranger Things 4 for the top position with 251.2 million views in its first 91 days. The show was unquestionably a smashing success. Bloomberg reported in December 2023 that there are already talks of a spinoff featuring the Uncle Fester character played by Fred Armisen. Ortega presented at the Primetime Emmy Awards in January 2024 and was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Wednesday racked up four Creative Arts Emmys for costumes, music, makeup and production design. Here is everything you need to know about the mysterious Netflix series, including burning fan questions regarding Wednesday Season 2, which begins production in Ireland in April 2024 and has a projected 2025 release. What happened in Wednesday Season 1? Wednesday Addams "attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago—all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships of the strange and diverse student body." The first season is full of twists and turns as Wednesday navigates Nevermore Academy and seeks to discover the mysterious creature slaughtering the people of Jericho while coming to grips with the antagonistic relationship between "outcasts'' and "normies." The concluding episode, "Murder of Woes," answers questions that persisted throughout the first season. Ms. Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci), is revealed to be Laurel Gates, the master of the Hyde—a terrifying class of monsters who appear as humans. This episode also reveals that Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan) is the Hyde that has been terrorizing the town, led by Gates/Thornhill's grooming. Meanwhile, Gates/Thornhill murders Principal Weems, played by Game of Thrones alum Gwendoline Christie. Wednesday's roomie werewolf Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) finally wolfs out and has an epic fight with Tyler in his Hyde form, ultimately beating him. With the help of siren Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday), Wednesday destroys the zombified Joseph Crackstone (William Houston), Laurel Gates' ancestor and the town's founder who despises the outcasts. Ultimately, Wednesday's likable, nerdy pal Eugene Ottinger (Moose Mostafa) uses his psychic powers to defeat Gates with a swarm of bees. Season 1 ends with two cliffhangers: Tyler transforms into Hyde form while imprisoned on a truck, and Wednesday receives a note revealing she has a stalker. Related: Wednesday Breaks Netflix Streaming Record What will Wednesday Season 2 be about? From the Emmys red carpet in January 2024, Ortega told The Hollywood Reporter that there are big things to come. "We're definitely leaning into a little more horror. Everything is bigger. It's a lot more action-packed," she said. Then in an exclusive with Vanity Fair released in February, Ortega revealed a few more clues as she had been reading scripts at the time of the interview. "But even reading scripts has been exciting, seeing all the new characters that are coming in. We're definitely expanding on the supernatural world," she said. Ortega also expanded on previous statements that each episode of Season 2 feels like a movie. "In the first season we had episodes that really stood out visually, like the dance episode was a really big one for people, and that setting was very particular and it felt like Prom Night, a little bit, or Carrie. Every episode [of Season 2] that I’ve read so far is like that," she said. "It just stands out on its own as a very memorable scene or bit or setting, which I think is what I’m most excited for, because to pull that off for eight episodes is, I think, really incredible and really lucky." In a June 2023 video appearance for the Netflix Tudum: A Global Fan Event in Brazil, cast members Sunday, Myers, and Doohan contemplated fan theories about what's coming next. Something that teaser confirms: A new Addams family member will be introduced! Co-showrunner Miles Millar shared in an earlier Variety interview that they “have a pretty clear runway of what we want to do in future seasons.” “The series is really about a girl who sees the world in black and white, and learning there are shades of gray,” co-showrunner Al Gough tells TVLine. “I think like any relationship or any friendship, it can get complicated by other factors. It’s never going to be smooth sailing. And it’s really her learning to navigate the ups and downs of friendship.” For example, with signs that Tyler may be freed from custody, fans could see more of Tyler and Wednesday, though not with the same romantic dynamics they once had. Tyler could have more free will now that Ms. Thornhill, a.k.a. Laurel Gates, has been eliminated. This could lead to him learning how to control his violent desires, hopefully becoming an aid to Wednesday again. Wishful thinking, but we can expect Wednesday and Thing to travel to hell and back to find out the identity of her stalker. Ortega became involved in the writing for her character in the first season to the point of being "almost unprofessional," she told The Hollywood Reporter in early 2023. She will be a producer for Season 2. Related: The Best Wednesday Memes from Season 1 Who is in the Wednesday Season 2 cast? Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Luis Guzmán as Gomez Isaac Ordonez as brother Pugsley Victor Dorobantu as Thing Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Billie Piper as Capri Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Fairburn Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester Emma Myers as Enid Joy Sunday as Bianca Hunter Doohan as Tyler Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Georgie Farmer as Ajax The following actors will guest star in as yet undisclosed roles: Frances O’Connor Evie Templeton Owen Painter Noah Taylor Christopher Lloyd Haley Joel Osment Heather Matarazzo Who's not returning for Wednesday Season 2? Unfortunately, fans may not see Gwendoline Christie (Principal Weems) and Wednesday's therapist played by Riki Lindhome (Dr. Valerie Kinbott). Both characters were killed in Season 1 ... or were they? "I feel like Larissa Weems would never be dominated by something as commonplace as death," Christie told TV Guide last year. Furthermore, a cast announcement from Netflix revealed that three Season 1 series regulars will not be returning in that capacity next season: Percy Hynes White, Jamie McShane and Naomi J Ogawa. McShane is expected to reprise his role as Sheriff Donovan Galpin as a guest star, presumably to wrap his character's storyline. Related: Why Jenna Ortega First 'Passed' On Portraying Wednesday Addams Who does Christina Ricci play in Wednesday Season 2? Christina Ricci's return also is uncertain because, while her character is beaten, that doesn't mean she won't pursue retaliation. Also, fans don't actually see her character die. In March 2023, Ricci told Entertainment Tonight that she didn't think she was allowed to say anything about a return, then added, "On my end, the door is open. She was so fun to play! It's always so fun to play a villain." Who will be Nevermore's new principal? After the perceived death of Principal Weems, many fans are wondering who will take charge of leading Nevermore Academy. The identity of the new principal of Nevermore has yet to be announced, although it's expected that Steve Buscemi's character will be the new head of the school. Could Bianca be the new villain in Wednesday Season 2? Bianca is introduced in Season 1 as the queen bee of Nevermore, Xavier's ex-girlfriend and Wednesday's adversary. However, as the season progresses, Bianca's connection with Wednesday evolves while we also get glimpses of Bianca's tumultuous past. Her mother, Gabrielle, is also a siren who belongs to a "church" called Morning Song. Her mother sees Morning Song as a “personal development movement” but Bianca clearly does not see the cult that way. Gabrielle's visit to see her daughter at school reveals that Bianca fled Morning Song and changed her name. She also implies that Bianca used her powers unfairly to get into the academy. She also tells her daughter that she married the Morning Song's leader, Gideon, much to Bianca's chagrin. Bianca's mother insists that she leave the school and return to Morning Song, explaining that her siren song abilities are drying up. Because of that, the organization's recruitment numbers are low, and people are starting to ask questions. Gabrielle's ultimatum: Bianca must return to use her siren song or have her secret exposed about gaining admission to Nevermore Academy. That context creates at least the potential for Bianca and Morning Song to emerge as the villains in Season 2. Related: 'Wednesday' On Netflix–Everything We Know About Wednesday Addams' Return Will Bianca leave Nevermore to return to the Morning Song cult? Meanwhile, Sunday told Deadline it would be out of character for Bianca to willingly go, stating "Bianca doesn’t seem like someone who stands in the background at all. I think, even if she was forced to leave Nevermore, I don’t think she would really leave. I think she has a lot more strength and fortitude in her.” Is Xavier going to be Wednesday’s new love interest? If you’ve seen the first season, it’s safe to say that Wednesday clearly has a complicated relationship with Xavier. He has expressed many times throughout the show that he likes Wednesday, but the titular character picks Tyler. After suspecting that Xavier is the Hyde, Wednesday gets him arrested by Sheriff Galpin, Tyler’s dad, which sours the already complex relationship. However, Wednesday redeems herself after wrongfully accusing Xavier, by taking an arrow to her shoulder for him. Fans last see him gifting Wednesday a cellphone, an item she’s never before owned. In an MTV news video, Myers asks Ortega about what's next for the love triangle in Season 2, to which Ortega replies, "Now that Tyler's off the table, I feel like she's off of boys for a while. I feel like her and Xavier are just getting to a safe place. I think there's an opportunity there for a really sweet platonic relationship." Will Xavier's dad appear in Wednesday Season 2? Xavier’s famous dad, Vincent Thorpe, is discussed throughout Season 1 but never appears, even standing his son up on parents' weekend. It’ll be a missed opportunity not to introduce the mysterious Vincent Thorpe in Season 2. It will help fans understand Xavier’s brooding behavior and the context behind his poor relationship with his father. Related: Wednesday Faces Backlash After Jenna Ortega Reveals She Had COVID While Filming Viral Scene Who is Wednesday’s stalker? Everyone is a suspect. For Jenna Ortega, not even Enid is ruled out. In a video from TV Guide Jenna says, "Maybe Enid. Maybe Enid is just in love with Wednesday." Who is directing Netflix's Wednesday TV series? Tim Burton who Netflix describes as a "visionary director and lifelong Addams Family fan," made his TV directorial debut with the new Wednesday series. Burton confirmed in early 2024 that he will be involved with Season 2, with details still unspecified about how and to what degree. Ortega also said around the same time that each episode of Season 2 will feel more like interconnected movies. The combination of statements leaves open the idea that others could take their turn at directing. We'll keep our eyes on that one, for sure. Who composed the music for Wednesday? It is unknown whether the second season will be composed by Danny Elfman, a longtime Burton colleague. Wednesday's first season featured music by Elfman, who has previously composed music for films such as Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland. What is the release date for Wednesday Season 2? Wednesday Season 2 has no set release date beyond tentatively 2025. Originally it was anticipated by spring 2024, however, the Hollywood strikes in 2023 delayed production substantially. Is there an official trailer for Wednesday Season 2? Netflix has not released an official trailer for Wednesday Season 2 just yet. What are other Jenna Ortega movies and shows? Next up, we'll see Ortega this fall as Astrid, the daughter of Lydia Deetz, in the much anticipated Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The follow-up is set for a September 6, 2024 release, more 36 years after the original. Based on a story by Seth Grahame-Smith, Tim Burton directs the film with the screenplay written by Wednesday creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Prior to Wednesday, Ortega gained attention with her performance in the latest installment of Scream and in Season 2 of Netflix's You. The 20-year-old is also recognized for her roles in Jane the Virgin as a young Jane and in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle. Is Netflix Wednesday a cartoon? No, Netflix’s Wednesday is not a cartoon. However, Wednesday Addams is a known family member of The Addams Family, which drew its aesthetic from the work of American cartoonist Charles Addams.

MEGALOPOLIS Trailer (2024) Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver MEGALOPOLIS Trailer (2024) Adam Driver, Francis Ford Coppola, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf © 2024 - American Zoetrope Adam Driver is on the edge in the first official teaser for Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” “Megalopolis,” which will premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, has been a project years in the making for the director, who first began work on the screenplay in the 1980s. The legendary filmmaker behind “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” has invested $120 million of his own money into the film. When asked by GQ about the potential repercussions of self-funding such a massive endeavor, the director responded, “I couldn’t care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me.” Popular on Variety Ad Loading 00:00 00:00 “Megalopolis” sports an all-star cast, with Driver leading the pack alongside Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman. According to the official synopsis, “‘Megalopolis’ is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.” “It’s a love story that is also a philosophical investigation of the nature of man; it’s set in New York, but a New York steeped in echoes of ancient Rome,” Coppola said of its plot. Coppola wrote and directed, with Fred Roos, Barry Hirsch and Michael Bederman producing. Watch the full trailer for “Megalopolis” below. Read More About: Adam Driver, Francis Ford Coppola, Megalopolis The official teaser trailer for the upcoming movie Megalopolis has been revealed and Francis Ford Coppola is teasing the film as his “best work ever.” The legendary director wrote in the caption of the YouTube video, “Our new film MEGALOPOLIS is the best work I’ve ever had the privilege to preside over.” Adam Driver leads a star-studded cast for the movie, which will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this week. Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves. Also starring in the movie are Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman. Watch the trailer below! Just Jared on Facebook Photos: American Zoetrope Posted to: Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Chloe Fineman, D.B. Sweeney, Dustin Hoffman, Francis Ford Coppola, Giancarlo Esposito, Grace VanderWaal, James Remar, Jason Schwartzman, Jon Voight, Kathryn Hunter, Laurence Fishburne, Megalopolis, Movies, Nathalie Emmanuel, Shia LaBeouf, Talia Shire, Trailer Francis Ford Coppola has been teasing up for decades on Megalopolis, his longtime passion project that is almost at the finish line. He told Vanity Fair he first grew inspiration for the film as a child when he saw H.G. Wells’s Things to Come. Coppola further explains that he wasn’t diligently working on this project for all of these years but instead collected inspiration, a.k.a. thought about the Roman Empire a lot, and gathered footage of New York City in the early 2000s, including “heartbreaking images” of September 11. Coppola financed the $120 million budget himself, selling part of his vineyard, only growing anticipation for the movie. At last, Megalopolis will premiere at Cannes on May 17, later this month, and compete for the Palme d’Or against Kinds of Kindness, Oh, Canada, and more. Here’s everything we know about the movie, including the latest update featuring a teaser trailer before its premiere this weekend. Who are the citizens of Megalopolis? Adam Driver stars as Cesar, an architect who plans to rebuild the city to a sustainable utopia after an accident destroys most of Megalopolis. Opposing him is Giancarlo Esposito’s Frank Cicero, who is the mayor and doesn’t want to change a thing. In between both of them is Julia Cicero, played by Nathalie Emmanuel, who’s Frank’s daughter and Cesar’s love interest. The rest of the cast is made up of Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Grace VanderWaal, Kathryn Hunter, Dustin Hoffman, D. B. Sweeney, James Remar, Chloe Fineman, plus Coppola’s sister Talia Shire, and her son Jason Schwartzman. Oh, one tiny major detail we forgot: Cesar can freeze time. Okay, what do you mean he can freeze time? In the first-look clip released on May 4 (take that, Star Wars!), Cesar (Driver) seems to almost fall to his death off of a building until he yells, “Time stop!” which is oddly reminiscent of a technique used when losing a playground game. Cesar shakes as he is frozen in mid-air and falls back into a standing position. What about everyone else? Based on the new teaser trailer released a few days before the movie’s premiere at Cannes, it doesn’t seem like anyone else has superhuman powers. Well, besides like the giant living statues that are dramatically falling down in the rain. Giant statues, they’re just like us! Coppola’s roman influence is peaking through as they tease gladiator races, strappy sandals, and plenty of robes as Cesar contemplates what it means to create a true utopia. When does it come out? The movie premieres at Cannes on May 17, but there is no word yet of a worldwide release for the film. “Our new film ‘Megalopolis’ is the best work I’ve ever had the privilege to preside over,” reads a quote attributed to iconic director Francis Ford Coppola attached to the official trailer for his new epic film. The picture, which will premiere in competition on Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, has been a project many years in the making for the director. He first began work on the screenplay in the 1980s. The legendary filmmaker behind “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” has invested $120 million of his own money into the film. The trailer starts with a voice-over musing about the decline of empires – “when does an empire die? Does it collapse in one terrible moment? No, no. But there comes a time when people no longer believe in it” — before cutting to a Roman chariot race, a metropolitan skyscape and scenes of protest. According to the official synopsis, “‘Megalopolis’ is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.” Popular on Variety “Megalopolis” sports an all-star cast, with Driver leading the pack alongside Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman. Coppola wrote and directed, with Fred Roos, Barry Hirsch and Michael Bederman producing. Executive producers are: Anahid Nazarian, Barrie Osborne, Darren Demetre. Watch the trailer here. Read More About: Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola, Megalopolis "Time stop!!" The French distributor Le Pacte has released the first look teaser for Megalopolis, unveiling the very first reveal of any actual footage from this intriguing new movie. Megalopolis is director Francis Ford Coppola's latest ambitious project, a $100M+ feature that he has been trying to make ever since he first conceived the film in 1979. The basic setup is: an architect wants to rebuild New York City as a utopia following a devastating disaster. It's not actually NYC, but a giant city like NYC hence the Megalopolis title. The architect's plan is opposed by the mayor, who has other ideas for the city. It's premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Main Competition in a few weeks (we'll be there!), which is why France gets to kick off the marketing. The Megalopolis ensemble cast includes Adam Driver as Caesar, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, Grave Vanderwaal, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman. This teaser is just one scene from the film with Adam Driver on top of a building (that looks like the Chrysler Building) & that's it so far. Here's the official first look teaser clip for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, direct from YouTube: Megalopolis Teaser Trailer Megalopolis Teaser Trailer An accident destroys a New York City-like metropolis already in decay. Cesar, an idealist, aims to rebuild the city as a sustainable utopia, while the venal mayor, Frank Cicero, has other plans. Coming between the opposing men and their visions is Frank's socialite daughter, Julia. Tired of the attention and power she was born with, Julia searches for her life's meaning. Megalopolis is written and directed by the legendary American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, his 23rd feature film, director of many other films including The Godfather Trilogy Part I-III, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, One from the Heart, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, The Cotton Club, Peggy Sue Got Married, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Jack, The Rainmaker, Youth Without Youth, Tetro, and Twixt previously. It's also produced by Coppola, with Michael Bederman and Barry J. Hirsch. Made by Coppola's company American Zoetrope. The film is premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Main Competition this May. No US release date has been set yet. Le Pacte will debut Coppola's Megalopolis in French cinemas in September this year. First impression? Who's intrigued? "Time stop!!" The French distributor Le Pacte has released the first look teaser for Megalopolis, unveiling the very first reveal of any actual footage from this intriguing new movie. Megalopolis is director Francis Ford Coppola's latest ambitious project, a $100M+ feature that he has been trying to make ever since he first conceived the film in 1979. The basic setup is: an architect wants to rebuild New York City as a utopia following a devastating disaster. It's not actually NYC, but a giant city like NYC hence the Megalopolis title. The architect's plan is opposed by the mayor, who has other ideas for the city. It's premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Main Competition in a few weeks (we'll be there!), which is why France gets to kick off the marketing. The Megalopolis ensemble cast includes Adam Driver as Caesar, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, Grave Vanderwaal, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman. This teaser is just one scene from the film with Adam Driver on top of a building (that looks like the Chrysler Building) & that's it so far. An accident destroys a New York City-like metropolis already in decay. Cesar, an idealist, aims to rebuild the city as a sustainable utopia, while the venal mayor, Frank Cicero, has other plans. Coming between the opposing men and their visions is Frank's socialite daughter, Julia. Tired of the attention and power she was born with, Julia searches for her life's meaning. Megalopolis is written and directed by the legendary American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, his 23rd feature film, director of many other films including The Godfather Trilogy Part I-III, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, One from the Heart, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, The Cotton Club, Peggy Sue Got Married, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Jack, The Rainmaker, Youth Without Youth, Tetro, and Twixt previously. It's also produced by Coppola, with Michael Bederman and Barry J. Hirsch. Made by Coppola's company American Zoetrope. The film is premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Main Competition this May. No US release date has been set yet. Le Pacte will debut Coppola's Megalopolis in French cinemas in September this year. First impression? Who's intrigued? The first new trailer clip for Megalopolis has been released. The clip follows Adam Driver's Cesar as he climbs onto the roof of a building and displays time-bending powers. The movie delves into themes of ambition, power, and human resilience in a futuristic metropolis. The first look at Megalopolis has been revealed via a new trailer. The upcoming movie is a long-gestating work from legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, whose last movie was 2011's Twixt. The project, on which the filmmaker has spent more than $100 million of his own money, is an original science fiction movie that will follow the drama surrounding attempts to rebuild a city that has been destroyed by a major disaster and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, and Dustin Hoffman. On the newly created Francis Ford Coppola YouTube account, a first-look trailer clip for the upcoming Megalopolis has been released. Check it out below: The slow-burn clip depicts Adam Driver's character Cesar cautiously climbing out onto the roof of a futuristic building. As he steps one foot over the ledge and begins to fall, he shouts “Time stop!” He freezes and nervously reverses his near fall. Then he snaps his fingers and the city restarts, with the clip ending on a shot of him contemplating the incredible feat he has just performed. The World Of Megalopolis Just Opened Up In A Major Way Francis Ford Coppola's Passion Project Has Some Tricks Up Its Sleeve Adam Driver as Cesar Standing on a Building's Roof in Megalopolis This first-look clip at the movie, which premieres on May 17 at the Cannes Film Festival while awaiting proper distribution, offers a great deal of insight into the movie and Cesar's character in particular. So far, details have been thin as to the characters that the Megalopolis cast will be playing. While it was previously revealed that Cesar was an idealist hoping to build a sustainable city, the fact that he has the kind of power showcased in the clip adds a huge wrinkle to the story. Francis Ford Coppola speaking RELATED Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis Release Problems & Future Explained Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis has been in the works for over 40 years, but the movie’s release issues mean it may well fall at the final hurdle. This clip helps clarify what kind of subgenre of science fiction Megalopolis will inhabit. While it has long been described as a sci-fi thriller, the umbrella of the genre could have simply been applied to a fairly routine dystopian story. However, the fact that Cesar has these time-bending powers, and the fact that they are so developed during what seems to be the first time they are being tested, means that the mechanics of the plot will function in an entirely different way than an average dystopian thriller. This time-bending twist could potentially help make the project more commercial... While it is unknown how many, if any, of the other characters in Megalopolis will display similar powers, the movie now seems somewhat closer to a superhero blockbuster than a traditional drama. Coppola's strong directorial hand, and the fact that the story was developed more than 40 years ago, will likely prevent the movie from feeling like a clone of the Marvel movies that have dominated the box office in recent years. However, this time-bending twist could potentially help make the project more commercial, in addition to complicating the interpersonal drama at the center of the story. Source: Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola attends the Telluride Film Festival on September 04, 2021 in Telluride, Colorado.VIVIEN KILLILEA/GETTY IMAGES Buzz continues to grow for Megalopolis, the decades-in-the-making movie from director Francis Ford Coppola. The movie, which the 85-year-old director funded himself, has yet to find a U.S. distributor. With first-look photos released earlier this week, as well as today’s trailer, its fortunes might soon change: according to Coppola, the $120 million epic will be offered up to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival, where it will officially premiere in competition on May 16. The movie boasts a vast cast that includes Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Giancarlo Esposito, Shia LaBeouf, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, and Laurence Fishburne. What it’s about is far harder to quantify: writing to Vanity Fair, the director cited H.G. Wells, the September 11 attacks, and a 63 BC battle between Roman politician Cicero and an insurrectionist named Catiline. Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in the first official image from Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. COURTESY OF AMERICAN ZOETROPE / MEGALOPOLIS / MIHAI MALAIMARE. “The story would take place in a somewhat stylized New York City, portrayed as the center of the power of the world, and Cicero would be the mayor during a time of great financial upheaval, such as the financial crisis under former Mayor Dinkins,” the director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now wrote to explain the 40-year evolution of his Megalopolis script. “Cesar, in turn, would be a master builder, a great architect, designer, and scientist combining elements of Robert Moses, as portrayed in the brilliant biography The Power Broker, with architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Raymond Loewy, Norman Bel Geddes, or Walter Gropius.” We don’t see any of that in the clip, which shows a black-clad Driver stepping off the edge of a domed skyscraper and then seemingly stopping time. Those who attended an April screening in Los Angeles might have more insight into how the teaser might play into the final film, in which Driver’s character—an architect intent on rebuilding a ruined city—goes up against a corrupt mayor (Esposito) who prefers the status quo. This post has been updated. More Great Stories From Vanity Fair All the Highlights From the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Cover Star Ayo Edebiri Is Making Hollywood Her Playground Why It Took Decades to Bring the Masterpiece One Hundred Years of Solitude to the Screen Griffin Dunne on the Tragic Death That Reshaped His Family Hamptonites Are Losing It Over the Congestion Pricing Program Bibbidi Bobbidi Who Will Disney’s Next CEO Be? Donald Trump’s Campaign Threatens Legal Action Over Apprentice Movie The Vatican’s Secret Role in the Science of IVF Listen to VF’s Still Watching Podcast Hosts and the Bridgerton Cast Dish on Season 3

TELL THAT TO THE WINTER SEA Trailer (2024) Greta Bellamacina, Amber Anderson TELL THAT TO THE WINTER SEA Trailer (2024) Greta Bellamacina, Amber Anderson, Tamsin Egerton, Drama Movie © 2024 - Kaleidoscope Entertainment "This all feels so special. All the women I love in one room." Kaleidoscope has debuted an official trailer for an indie film titled Tell That to the Winter Sea, launching to watch this month on VOD. The film is the latest sapphic romance from writer / director Jaclyn Bethany, telling the story of an old romance from years ago that digs up old feelings. Just a week before Jo gets married – she is reunited with Scarlet, rekindling their friendship and an ex-teen romance. Unresolved feelings still linger between them while the rest of the group enjoys the weekend away. With Jo about to embark on a new stage in her life, but struggling to let go of the past, she reflects with Scarlet on the young girls they once were, and the women they are becoming. This stars Greta Bellamacina as Jo, with Amber Anderson as Scarlet, plus Tamsin Egerton, Josette Simon, Jessica Plummer, and Bebe Cave. It looks like an emotional, heartfelt story about growing up. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Jaclyn Bethany's Tell That to the Winter Sea, from YouTube: Tell That to the Winter Sea Poster Celebrating her upcoming marriage, bride-to-be Jo invites her childhood friend, and first love, Scarlet, on a girls' trip to a country manor. However, despite drifting apart as adults, unresolved feelings still linger between them while the rest of the group enjoys the weekend away. With Jo about to embark on a new stage in her life, but struggling to let go of the past, she reflects with Scarlet on the young girls they once were, and the women they are becoming. Tell That to the Winter Sea is directed by indie American actor / writer / filmmaker Jaclyn Bethany, director of the indie films Indigo Valley, Highway One, The Falling World, The Invisible Girl, and Before the World Set on Fire previously. The screenplay is written by Jaclyn Bethany and Greta Bellamacina. It's produced by Peregrine Kitchener-Fellowes. Kaleidoscope Ent will debut Tell That to the Winter Sea direct-to-VOD starting May 3rd, 2024 this month. Who wants to watch this? Amber Anderson, Greta Bellamacina and Tamsin Egerton can be seen bonding in wedding dresses alongside co-stars Jessica Plummer, Josette Simon and Bebe Cave in first look images from upcoming feature “Tell That to the Winter Sea.” Anderson (“Peaky Blinders”) and Bellamacina (“This England”) star in the film as Scarlett and Jo, two teenage dance students whose intense friendship blossoms into a romantic one before running its course. But when the duo reconvene decades later on the eve of Jo’s wedding – to a man – it turns out deep feelings still remain. In another scene from the film, which was directed by Jaclyn Bethany, the group, still clad in wedding dresses, enjoy a candle-lit dinner. Meanwhile Jo and Scarlett’s relationship is also explored in flashback sequences, one of which sees a brunette Bellamacina holding hands with Anderson, both wearing their school uniforms. Popular on Variety Egerton (“Grimsby”), Plummer (“The Girl Before”), Simon (“Anatomy of A Scandal”) and Cave (“The Potters”) co-star as Jade, Lily, principal dancer Kat and Jen, all members of Jo’s bridal party. “Looking at questions of love and relationships and freedom through a modernist feminist lens, the film was made with an entirely female cast and an almost entirely female crew,” reads the logline. The film was shot by director of photography Irene Gomez Emilsson and choreographed by Sarah Winter. Jemima McWilliams was casting director. Kaleidoscope Film Distribution snapped up the film for the U.K. market and are repping international sales. “Tell That to the Winter Sea” is produced by Sulk Youth Film, BKE and Valmora Production, with co-production by Luca Severi Production Group. PK Fellowes exec produces for Ellipsis Pictures alongside Giovanni Labadessa and Luca Severi, and Robin Scott Lawson. Robert Montgomery produces for Sulk Youth and C.C. Kellogg for Valmora. "You carry a Jedi weapon, but you are no Jedi." Disney+ has revealed a behind-the-scenes featurette for the Star Wars series called The Acolyte, which will start streaming in June. Showrun by Bachelorette and "Russian Doll" creator Leslye Headland. At the end of the High Republic era in a time of "shadowy secrets and emerging dark side powers", approximately 100 years before The Phantom Menace. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes against Jedi, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated. This series stars Amandla Stenberg as Mae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Margarita Levieva, Dean-Charles Chapman, Carrie-Anne Moss as Jedi master Indara, and Joonas Suotamo as Wookiee Jedi master Kelnacca. This video focuses on talented Korean actor Lee Jung-jae as Jedi master Sol (who they all refer to as "JJ"). His appearance in this series as Sol is one of the main reasons I'm excited to watch this. I dig him and I'm glad they gave him a seriously legit role in the Star Wars universe. Learn more below. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 21 in Featurette, Star Wars, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Jessica Alba is a Special Forces Commando in 'Trigger Warning' Trailer By Alex Billington Trigger Warning Trailer "This is about more than just my Dad, I need to know the truth." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for an action thriller titled Trigger Warning, arriving for streaming on Netflix this June. Another of their big summer action movie offerings coming up soon. Jessica Alba stars as a skilled Special Forces commando who takes ownership of her father's bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown. Unsure of who she can truly trust, Parker draws on her commando training and proves herself a force to be reckoned with as she hunts down the truth and attempts to right what has gone wrong in Swann County, with the help of her covert ops partner / hacker Spider, and the connected local dealer Mike. The ensemble cast also includes Mark Webber, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Michael Hall, Kaiwi Lyman, and Hari Dhillon. If you think all the action in this looks legit, that's because it is made by an Indonesian director named Mouly Surya. A badass first look. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 21 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments Emily Bader Saves Her Own Kingdom in 'My Lady Jane' Series Trailer By Alex Billington My Lady Jane Series Trailer "What if history were different?!" Amazon's Prime Video has revealed the official trailer for a series titled My Lady Jane, arriving for streaming in June this summer. It's yet another of these spins on the damsel in distress trope by turning the ladies into the badass heroines who do the rescuing instead of being the one rescued (also see: Netflix's Damsel). History's most tragic heroines but re-imagined with an uplifting twist: the damsel in distress saves herself - and then the kingdom. This is adapted from the book of the same name about "The Lady Janies". Emily Bader stars as Lady Jane Grey, with an ensemble cast featuring Edward Bluemel, Jordan Peters, Anna Chancellor, Dominic Cooper, Kate O'Flynn, Rob Brydon, Abbie Hern, Isabella Brownson, Will Keen. At the center of this swashbuckling new series is the brilliant and headstrong Jane, who is shocked to be crowned queen and then finds herself the target of nefarious villains coming for the crown (and her head)... My Lady Jane is an epic tale of true love and high adventure. This looks like a royally fun time! Nice rockin' song for this trailer, too. If this sounds like your jam, check it out. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 21 in Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for Australian Rock Doc 'Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line' By Alex Billington Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line Trailer "The normal thing for a band to do would to be to keep on toward the bright, shining lights – but instead we went completely in another direction." Roadshow Films has revealed an official trailer for an Australian rock documentary film titled Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line, about popular Aussie rock band called Midnight Oil. This will be premiering at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival in just a few weeks before it opens in theaters in Australia right after (though no US release set yet). "Contrary. Passionate. Outspoken." Over 45 years Midnight Oil has helped shape modern Australia. This is their trailblazing story for the first time on film. Paul Clarke's doc Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line is the definitive story of the seminal Australian rock group tracing their origins from the politically charged atmosphere of the 1970s to their rise as global icons. The group was originally formed in Sydney in 1972, and launched their first album in 1978, playing reunion tours in 2005 and 2009. Once again, it's so great to see a successful band take a strong stance on politics and go against what is expected to push for real change (and help make progress in Australia). Worth a look. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 21 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Max Trailer for 'Am I Ok?' Lesbian RomCom Starring Dakota Johnson By Alex Billington Am I Ok? Trailer "There's no timeline to figuring it out." Max has unveiled an official trailer for the indie film Am I Ok?, which is finally getting released this year. This one originally premiered back in 2022 at the Sundance Film Festival to mostly positive reviews. It's an LGBTQ self-discovery romantic comedy where a woman starts to figure out she's a lesbian and tries dating one of her best friends. Max will stream Am I Ok?, co-directed by Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne, starting in June. Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she will be moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos. Dakota Johnson stars as Lucy, and with Sonoya Mizuno as Jane, plus Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, Sean Hayes, and Tig Notaro. I saw this at Sundance two years ago and enjoyed it quite a bit, it's sweet and charming and funny. Worth a look if this sounds good for you, too. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 20 in Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Full-Length Trailer for Oz Perkins' Frightening Horror Movie 'Longlegs' By Alex Billington Longlegs Trailer "Is it scary being a lady FBI agent?" "Yep..." Neon has debuted the full-length official trailer for Longlegs, arriving in theaters nationwide starting this July. We've featured the other cryptic teasers before as well as the incredible first official trailer for this film a few months ago. This is the final "payoff" trailer that has the most footage yet. FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing eerie evidence of the occult. Harker soon discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Longlegs is the creation of director Oz Perkins (of The Blackcoat's Daughter, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Gretel & Hansel). The horror film stars Maika Monroe as Lee Harker, Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, Blair Underwood, and Dakota Daulby. This looks SO creepy and extra frightening & disturbing - and the buzz from early reviews is that this seriously is one of the best horror films of 2024. Have one more creepy look below and get ready to watch this in theaters soon. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 20 in Horror, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for 'Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron' Making Of Doc Film By Alex Billington Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron Trailer "He's traveling between reality & fantasy, and losing the ability to tell them apart." Another magnificent doc about Hayao Miyazaki has just debuted. The 2024 Cannes Film Festival is hosting a special series of events - starting out by giving filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli an Honorary Palme d'Or, along with screenings of a few special Ghibli short films and this never-before seen doc. Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is a two-hour doc film version of the recent making of doc following animation master Miyazaki making his latest film The Boy and the Heron, which also won the Oscar earlier this year. Japan's NHK TV also aired a version of this doc called 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli a few weeks ago. This special Cannes version is a "two-hour window into the heart of Hayao Miyazaki's creative process. The documentary follows six long years of work during the making of The Boy and the Heron." Rave reviews call it one of the most intimate & lovely looks at this legendary filmmaker yet, following up the other docs about him that have popped up over these last few years. I definitely need to see this doc - Miyazaki is the greatest. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 20 in Cannes 24, Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for 'The Mountain Within Me' Doc Following Ed Jackson By Alex Billington The Mountain Within Me Doc Trailer "I wanted to rewrite the rulebook of what is possible in life. We're too quick to be put into pigeon-holes by society and by oursevles." Universal All-Access has debuted the official trailer for a documentary film titled The Mountain Within Me, made by filmmaker Polly Steele. This disability doc is set for a VOD release in August at the end of the summer if anyone wants to watch. After suffering a catastrophic and almost fatal spinal cord injury, professional rugby player Ed Jackson's world changed forever. The Mountain Within Me follows Ed's journey on his recovery as he achieves the mental and physical heights of Snowdonia, the Alps and Himalayas to the life-altering challenges closer to home. From multi-award-winning director, Polly Steele and BAFTA and Emmy nominated producer, George Chignell, The Mountain Within Me doc film is an inspiring, thought-provoking experience about unexpected change, hope & finding renewed purpose in life. It looks like yet another powerful, moving story about proving to the world that nothing can hold you back. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 17 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Jean Reno in Adorable True Story 'My Penguin Friend' Official Trailer By Alex Billington My Penguin Friend Trailer "You and DinDim have quite a friendship." Roadside Attractions has revealed a trailer for an adorable true story of a penguin and a fisherman. My Penguin Friend is directed by the Brazilian filmmaker David Schurmann, and it tells the story of a Brazilian fisherman who rescued a penguin and their bond. Starring French actor Jean Reno in the lead role as Joao. A heartbroken fisherman finds a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill. He not only rescues the sea creature, which migrates hundreds of miles ever year, but takes it under his wing – finding a sense of joy for the first time in years. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them. The cast also includes Adriana Barraza, Rocío Hernández, Nicolás Francella, Alexia Moyano, Thalma de Freitas, with Pedro Caetano and Pedro Urizzi. This seems charming and uplifting and cheesy in a very Hollywood way, telling another of these stories about humans & animals becoming friends. 🐧 Have a look. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 17 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments Trailer #2 for Costner's Epic New Western 'Horizon: An American Saga' By Alex Billington Horizon: An American Saga Trailer #@ "That looks like a promising place... a place I might be able to see myself." Warner Bros has unveiled the second official trailer for Horizon: An American Saga, which is directed by, produced by, and starring Kevin Costner. The first movie in this two-part epic will debut at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival this week - hence this next trailer arriving now. The two westerns chronicle a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West. The massive ensemble cast for Horizon: An American Saga includes tons of major actors: Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, Michael Rooker, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jeff Fahey, Will Patton, Tatanka Means, Owen Crow Shoe, Ella Hunt, Will Patton, Thomas Haden Church, Dale Dickey, and Jamie Campbell Bower, among others. After the success of "Yellowstone", I think Hollywood is hoping this will end up as one of the most successful westerns of the modern era. Can he pull it off? The first full trailer that arrived earlier in the year was seriously impressive, with some stunning footage of this sprawling saga. This new trailer isn't as good, but does have Costner getting into more fights. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 17 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments Fascinating Trailer for HBO's 'MoviePass, MovieCrash' Documentary By Alex Billington MoviePass, MovieCrash Doc Trailer "All of this was part of a bigger story." HOB has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled MoviePass, MovieCrash, another of these "rise and fall" business stories, this one about something that really hits close to home. MoviePass was a movie lover's dream, offering access to movie theater tickets at a discounted monthly subscription rate when it launched in 2017. However, the co-founders, who had built the pop culture phenomenon from scratch, were cast aside and forced to watch from the sidelines as new executives seized control. Produced by Mark Wahlberg, the doc film follows the meteoric rise and stranger-than-fiction implosion of theatrical movie subscription service MoviePass, and how they crashed & burned (spoiler: it was greed and dumb executives, like pretty much every other corporate downfall story). This doc profiles all of "the key players who, in peddling a false narrative and seeking to fly too high, created a wild ride that ended with hundreds of millions of dollars in lost value and the early demise of the now infamous company." Yep, it was never going to last, it was destined for failure. Always destroyed by the biz schmucks. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 16 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Final Trailer for 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Smith & Lawrence's Next Sequel By Alex Billington Bad Boys: Ride or Die Trailer "Mike – there's a storm coming. Things are gonna get bad..." Sony Pictures has debuted a second & final trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth Bad Boys movie after the previous #3 Bad Boys for Life from 2020. Dropping in theaters this June! This sequel is once again directed by Belgian-Moroccan action duo Adil & Bilall, who also directed Bad Boys for Life and Batgirl and Rebel. The world's favorite "Bad Boys" are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run in Miami. This one is produced by Columbia Pictures in association with 2.0 Ent., Don Simpson / Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and also Westbrook Studios. Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, DJ Khaled, and Jacob Scipio reprise their roles from the previous film, with Tasha Smith taking over the role of Theresa Burnett from Theresa Randle, who played the character in the last three. New cast members include Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, and Joyner Lucas. Also starring Tiffany Haddish, and Joe Pantoliano of the previous movies, who has a key role in this. Will it be any good? Worth a watch? Who knows! Have fun. Tell That To The Winter Sea is set to explore tensions between friends and family at a wedding – the cast is now confirmed. Tell That To The Winter Sea, which has been snapped up for UK distribution by Kaleidoscope, is an all-female film that tells the story of Jo and Scarlet, friends and former lovers who reunite at an old country house for Jo’s wedding. Tensions run high as their friends and family descend on the venue, and the script is said to explore the complexities of female friendship. Headlining the film as Jo and Scarlet are Greta Bellamacina and Amber Anderson, respectively. Filling the roles of their friends are Tamsin Egerton, Jessica Plummer and Bebe Cave. Intriguingly, the film is also describes as having a “dance narrative”, with Josette Simon playing Kat, a dancer who has a key role in the story. Choreography will be handled by Sadie Wilking. Jaclyn Bethany directs from a screenplay she co-wrote with Bellamacina. Tell That To The Winter Sea is set to begin production in September on location in Kent.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Season 2 Trailer (2024) THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Season 2 Trailer (2024) Fantasy Series © 2024 - Prime Video The new season of The Lord of the Rings on Amazon Prime Video focuses on JRR Tolkien’s legendary villain Sauron as he darkens Middle-earth. Amazon Prime Video unveiled the first look of the upcoming season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Season two of the web series will focus on Charlie Vickers’s Sauron, something the OTT platform made clear by releasing a special character poster after the trailer was launched. (Also Read: Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis' new Lord of the Rings movie to focus on Gollum) Charlie Vickers' Sauron will be at the centre of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Charlie Vickers' Sauron will be at the centre of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Return to Middle-earth The Rings of Power will stream in multiple languages like English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada from August 29 this year. Charlie returns as Sauron, one of the greatest literary villains penned by JRR Tolkien, who wrote the LOTR books. He will appear in a whole new form to deceive the people of Middle-earth, say the makers. The trailer takes viewers on an action-packed adventure to the Second Age, showing Sauron and his quest for power. The trailer also sees the return of Galadriel, Elrond, Prince Durin IV, Arondir, and Celebrimbor. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The Rings of Power story A press note shared by Prime Video reads, “In season two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on season one’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity. Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all… each other.” Fans react Not everyone seemed impressed by Charlie’s first look as Sauron though. One fan wrote, “Ah yes we all wanted SAURON THE EMBODIMENT OF EVIL to look hot.” Another even went as far as calling the makers evil, “This isn’t lord of the rings…the people who made this show are evil!” One even called The Lord of the Rings series fan-fiction, writing, “Lmao this isn’t Lord of the Rings. This is fan-fiction.” But some seemed impressed, one of them wrote, “Sexy Sauron back on the menu.” Another wrote, “the hair line is not a good look.. still hot tho. And evil.” “Prepare yourselves.” That’s what a sword weilding Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) declares to Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and her other warrior companions in the just released teaser trailer for Season 2 of Prime Video‘s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – see below: Season 2 of the J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation is coming on August 29, and “prepare yourselves” just might be an understatement. One word: Sauron. Another word: Unleashed. Much grittier and darker than most of Season 1, the just released peek at Season 2 also gives a brief look at the Charlie Vicker’s portrayed Mordor master’s Dark Tower. As well, there’s some new rings and their creation in there too, and one Hell of an explosion that could rival Mount Doom’s big blow-up in Season 1. Or, as Khazad-dûm Prince Durin (Owain Arthur) puts it in said minute-long teaser: “an evil, ancient and powerful has returned” — as you can see above. Related Stories Lorenza Izzo headshot Lorenza Izzo To Lead Opposite Diego Boneta In Prime Video Comic Book Series 'El Gato' Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia Dove Cameron & Avan Jogia To Star In Prime Video Thriller Series 'Obsession' As well as the teaser look at the fate of Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots, Prime Video at their Upfront presentation today also dropped a short Season 2 behind-the-scenes featurette and some LOTR key art. If you had any doubt that Vicker’s evil Sauron was the center of the upcoming season, this poster should put that to rest. With much flourish, the J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay showrun LOTR: The Rings of Power premiered on Prime Video on September 1, 2022 with two premiere episodes, and ran for until October 24 that year. After a vast battle for Middle Earth in the preceding episodes, the finale had a jaw dropping reveal that Sauron had been hiding in plain sight the whole time. A big swing by the Jennifer Salke run streamer, the first season of Rings of Power cost about $700 million, when you include the cost to obtain the rights from the J.R.R. Tolkien estate. Over the run of the first season, Deadline took fans behind the scenes on LOTR; The Rings of Power with our exclusive video aftershow Inside the Ring. Garnering a dust-up between Neil Gaiman and Elon Musk, among many reactions, the eight-episode first season had been watched by over 100 million viewers globally by the last week of 2022, according to Amazon. Trivial Pursuit moment: that viewership made the series the most watched ever at that time on the Jeff Bezos-founded steamer. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 is executive produced by showrunners Payne and McKay. Fellow EPs on the epic scale multi-season series are Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchison, along with co-executive producer and director Charlotte Brändström. Kate Hazell and Helen Shang produce too, with co-producers Clare Buxton, Andrew Lee, Glenise Mullins, and Matthew Penry-Davey. Season Two of LOTR: The Rings of Power also sees Sanaa Hamri and Louise Hooper among its directors. Sauron is on the rise in the first trailer for Season 2 of the Prime Video series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which premieres on Aug. 29. Amazon unveiled the trailer and the premiere date in New York City on Tuesday as part of its upfront presentation to advertisers. The action-packed first look focuses on the rise of the fearsome and powerful villain during Middle-earth’s Second Age, as Sauron (Charlie Vickers) disguises himself as an elf to aid Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) in the forging of the titular rings of power. All sorts of menacing creatures — orcs, creeping tree vines, an oozing morass of wormy goo — appear to pollute the land, while many of the characters from Season 1 ready themselves for battle, including Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova) and Isildur (Maxim Baldry). The preview also includes a brief shot of the character known as the Stranger (Daniel Weyman) wielding a wooden staff. In the Season 1 finale, he was revealed to be one of the wizards (a.k.a. the Istari) who later populate Middle-earth. Although the Stranger hasn’t been officially confirmed to be an early version of Gandalf, the most famous of Middle-earth’s wizards, the show hasn’t exactly disabused that impression, either. Other key “Lord of the Rings” cameos include Mount Doom, one of the Great Eagles, what could be the Watcher in the Water (or one of its early progenitors), and what appears to be Barad-dûr — a.k.a. Sauron’s central fortress in Mordor. Popular on Variety RELATED CONTENT: Upfronts 2024 FULL COVERAGE Season 2 of ‘The Rings of Power’ started filming late 2022 and was shot in the U.K., as opposed to the first season’s shooting locations in New Zealand. It’s been a big week for “Lord of the Rings” fans. On May 9, Warner Bros. announced that Andy Serkis will return as Gollum in the first of two new live-action “Rings” movies. Serkis will also direct the film, tentatively titled “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” and the studio has slated it for release in 2026. Peter Jackson, director of the original trilogy, will produce the movie. SIGN UP for Variety’s free daily Upfronts newsletter An animated movie titled “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” will hit theaters on Dec. 13. It will star “Succession” actor Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the king of Rohan. Watch the trailer below. Read More About: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Sauron’s rise in Season 2 of “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” will begin August 29 when the new installment of Amazon Prime Video’s fantasy series based on J.R.R. Tolkien IP arrives on the streamer. Prime Video released a teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes featurette Monday. Based on parts of Tolkien’s posthumous “The Silmarillion,” the series has a planned arc of five seasons. What is ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 about? The drama series takes place thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books with an ensemble cast of familiar faces mixed with new characters. Set in the not-for-long peaceful Second Age of Middle Earth, the show marks a first-time venture into the adaptation of Tolkein’s history of the fabled period. Villain Sauron (Charlie Vickers) will be “out and about doing his thing” in Season 2. “We filmed the first two episodes then went on hiatus, and then with maybe two months to go of the hiatus before starting episode 3, the showrunners said ‘We want to have a meeting with you,'” Vickers told Deadline in Episode 8 of the “‘LOTR: The Rings of Power’ After Show ‘Inside the Ring'” after the finale had aired. “They took me into the set that Galadriel discovers in the first episode with the orcs through the walls and Sauron’s sigil on the forge. They took me in there and said ‘This is your world. You’re playing Sauron.'” Watch the teaser trailer: Who is creating ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2? Showrun and executive produced by developers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is also executive produced by Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchison, along with co-executive producer and director Charlotte Brändström. Kate Hazell and Helen Shang produce too, with co-producers Clare Buxton, Andrew Lee, Glenise Mullins, and Matthew Penry-Davey. Season Two of LOTR: The Rings of Power also has enlisted Sanaa Hamri and Louise Hooper among its team of all-female directors. Charlotte Brändström, who directed episodes 6 and 7 of Season 1, will return as well. “We weren’t trying to reproduce what had been seen in the [Peter Jackson] movies, or what was seen by some other concept artist for Tolkien’s work,” production designer Ramsey Avery said of the show in an episode of Deadline’s craft series The Process. “So, it was all coming up with fresh and new ideas that told a very specific story.” Related Stories ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ Season 2 To Debut In August; Sauron Unleashed In Gritty Teaser Trailer ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1 Photo Gallery When will Season 2 of ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ be released? Season 2 of the fantasy show arrives on Amazon Prime Video August 29. Production on the follow-up installment continued in the UK during the writers strike in the summer of 2023. The episode release rollout hasn’t yet been outlined, but Season 1 premiered Sept. 1, 2022 with two episodes, followed by a new episode every week until October 24. How many episodes are in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2? Season 2 is looking to have eight episodes, just like Season 1. How to watch ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2: Both seasons will be available exclusively via Amazon Prime Video. Which actors will return for ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2? Alongside Charlie Vickers as Sauron, Morfydd Clark will return as Galadriel, Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV, Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir, Ema Horvath as Eärien, Benjamin Walker as High King Gil-Galad, Peter Mullan as King Durin III, Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot, Maxim Baldry as Isildur and Sophia Nomvete as Princess Disa to name a few. Are there new characters in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2? Fifteen actors were added in recurring roles at the end of 2022. Sam Hazeldine takes on the role of Orc leader Adar in a recasting in the Prime Video series, replacing Joseph Mawle, who portrayed the character in Season 1. The recasting decision was made months ago, and Mawle did not participate in any of the worldwide promotional events for the series. Additional new cast members are Gabriel Akuwudike (Hanna), Yasen ‘Zates’ Atour (The Witcher), Ben Daniels (Jupiter’s Legacy), newcomer Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle (Persuasion), and Nicholas Woodeson (Silent Witness). Oliver Alvin-Wilson (The Bay), Stuart Bowman (The Pact), Gavi Singh Chera (The Undeclared War), William Chubb (Vampire Academy), Kevin Eldon (Game of Thrones), Will Keen (Ridley Road), Selina Lo (Boss Level), and Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) also joined the series in December 2022. How much does the series cost to produce? Season 1 added up to almoat $700 million, when obtention of the rights from the J.R.R. Tolkien estate is factored in. Season 2 has been teased as much grittier and darker than Season 1. Watch a behind-the-scenes featurette: The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power aired its final episode of Season 1 all the way back in October of 2022. Amazon’s Lord of The Rings fanfic TV series was divisive to say the least, earning mixed reviews with critics and audiences alike. Now, the story of Middle-earth’s Revised And Compressed Second Age is poised to return, though we don’t have a firm release date yet. That could change tomorrow when the very first Season 2 teaser trailer drops. The teaser trailer itself was teased teasingly by a teaser-for-the-teaser-trailer trailer today on Twitter: There’s no footage in this pre-teaser, but we do know that the actual trailer will drop on Tuesday, May 14th. I suspect it will land in the morning. As much as I ended up truly despising everything about Rings Of Power (which got worse with every episode of the season) I am intrigued, at the very least, to see what Season 2 has to offer. Season 1 ended strangely, rushing some major plot-points in the finale and tying everything up far too neatly by the end. The amount of contrived, overly-convenient story beats were truly astonishing. Few shows with this kind of massive budget screw things up so badly so quickly. It took Game Of Thrones seven seasons to start really screwing the pooch. FORBES VETTED FOR YOU The Best Gaming Mouse That’ll Improve Your Aim ByJon MartindaleContributor I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited to write about—and make videos about—another season of Rings Of Power. But I also genuinely hope that showrunners Patrick McKay and JD Payne listened to the criticism and not just to sycophantic praise and made some big changes to the series. (I hope the same thing for whatever new season of True Detective follows the disastrous Night Country, but I’m not holding my breath . . . ). Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday. Email address Sign Up By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service, and you acknowledge our Privacy Statement. Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I’m also looking forward to impressionist and YouTuber Charlie Hopkinson’s videos. His Rings Of Power videos were the highlight of that entire show. Sometimes, even the very worst shows have surprising silver linings. Soon we’ll get more Harfoots leaving their sick and elderly behind; more of Galadriel’s weird facial expressions; more speeches that crib lines from Lord of the Rings proper; and probably more sexy Sauron. Will we get anything even remotely resembling Tolkien’s work? That remains to be seen. I’m just glad that we’re also getting House Of The Dragon Season 2 this summer. That’s one I’m genuinely excited about. Attendees at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation this morning in New York City were transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video unveiled a first look at the upcoming second season of the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The series’ first season was an unprecedented global success and one of the top original series for Prime Video, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide, and driving more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date. Prime Video also announced that Season Two will debut globally on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages. Stunning new Season Two key art was also revealed today, featuring the return of Charlie Vickers in the role of Sauron, one of the world’s greatest literary villains, appearing in a new form - one that will aid him in deceiving the denizens of Middle-earth. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) The debut teaser trailer takes viewers on an action-packed journey back to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, and shows the ascending evil presence of Sauron as he continues his vengeful quest for complete power. Showcasing the cinematic splendor that the series is known for, and heralding the return of many fan favorite characters, including Galadriel, Elrond, Prince Durin IV, Arondir, and Celebrimbor, this first-look also reveals the much-anticipated creation of more Rings. In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity. Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all… each other. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season Two will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada exclusively on Prime Video. To view and download The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season Two teaser trailer and key art assets, as well as additional series information, please visit the Amazon MGM Studios press site."Darkness will bind them." Here we go again! Prime Video has revealed an epic first teaser for Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series. It's start to launch in late August during the fall - just like Season 1 did back in 2022. The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. For Season 2, as we all know from the finale of Season 1: Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season 1's epic scope and ambition, Season 2 plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity. The ensemble cast for Season 2 features Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh. So far so good, this footage rocks! This looks much more darker than Season 1, with even more action and greater stakes with Sauron menacing all of Middle Earth. First look teaser trailer for Prime Video's The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, from YouTube: The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Trailer In Season Two of The Rings of Power series on Prime Video, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on The Rings of Power - Season One's epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity. Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all... each other. Look good so far? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a series developed by Amazon Studios, in cooperation with the Tolkien Estate & Trust, HarperCollins, New Line Cinema. J. D. Payne & Patrick McKay are showrunners and developed the streaming series adaptation, set in the Second Age of Middle-earth before the events of the Lord of the Rings novel and the previous films. Featuring episodes in Season 2 directed by Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, Louise Hooper. Executive produced by Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison. Amazon debuts The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Season 2 streaming on Prime Video starting August 29th, 2024 later in the year. Stay tuned for updates.

BIRTHDAY GIRL Trailer (2024) Trine Dyrholm, Drama Movie BIRTHDAY GIRL Trailer (2024) Trine Dyrholm, Drama Movie © 2024 - Signature Entertainment By Jon Donnis Signature Entertainment is set to deliver an adrenaline-fueled experience with the UK trailer release of the Norwegian revenge thriller "Birthday Girl," hitting digital platforms on June 17. In this heart-stopping drama, viewers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as they witness the lengths a mother will go to for justice. The story centers around 42-year-old Nanna, portrayed by the talented Trine Dyrholm ("Margrete: Queen of the North"), who invites her daughter Cille on a cruise to celebrate her 18th birthday, aiming to mend their relationship post-divorce. However, their dream getaway quickly transforms into a nightmare when Cille is assaulted on their first night at sea. With the assailant set to depart the ship within 48 hours and international waters providing a legal loophole, Nanna must take matters into her own hands to track down the perpetrator. Image provided by Signature Entertainment Directed by Michael Noer ("Papillon") and co-written with Jesper Fink ("Before the Frost"), "Birthday Girl" boasts a stellar cast including Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl, Herman Tømmeraas ("Ragnarok"), and Maja Ida Thiele. This gripping tale of determination and justice will keep audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish. "Birthday Girl" arrives on Digital Platforms on June 17, courtesy of Signature Entertainment. Brace yourselves for an intense cinematic experience unlike any other. Danish star Trine Dyrholm takes on the “bad mom” trope in “Birthday Girl,” which has its world premiere at the Zurich Film Festival, where a girl’s 18th birthday party goes horribly wrong. Directed by Michael Noer, it sees her character, Nanna, trying to impress estranged daughter (“As in Heaven” breakout Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl) with a cruise to the Caribbean. But when the girl is assaulted, and no one believes her, Nanna needs to step it all the way up. “Birthday Girl” was produced by Matilda Appelin and Rene Ezra for Nordisk Film Production, with TrustNordisk handling sales. “I saw her as a mother who wants to be her daughter’s girlfriend. They are on the biggest party boat she could find, because they haven’t seen each other that much and she wants to make up for all that. She is fighting for this closeness and then they share this terrible experience,” says Dyrholm, on her way to Poland to work on Magnus von Horn’s upcoming “The Little Seamstress.” Popular on Variety As long-haired, long-nailed Nanna starts to investigate, to the horror of the crew and party-loving guests, nobody takes her seriously either. “I found it very important that she looks like this. We always place people in boxes, but that’s how she expresses herself, with these push-up bras and false eyelashes. It can be a mask, but it can also be freeing. That lady is a survivor,” says Dyrholm. “Birthday Girl” Courtesy of Trust Nordisk/Heikki Leis “On these cruise ships, you can’t get out and there are no rules, because these are international waters. When something like this happens, you are on your own. The scariest thing is when they get an upgrade. They put them in a bigger cabin, hoping everyone will shut up. It’s a good example of how our society treats this topic.” Still, victims of sexual assaults have been consistently speaking out, no longer interested in silence. “We are finally talking about it in a real way. You can’t just push it aside. My character also experienced something she couldn’t really talk about when she was younger. Now, she wants to make it right for her daughter, because she wasn’t able to do it for herself,” she adds. “I think that for Trine, it was interesting to play a part when she doesn’t have to be a saint,” says Noer. “It was a gift to have these two actresses and let them be experts on what it means to be a woman in certain situations. I don’t know how it feels when men talk about how drunk you were or the length of your skirt. Nobody is going to ask me how drunk I was, unless I am involved in a DUI.” Making the film made him aware of his own prejudices, he admits. “Women can be dismissed because of how they look. ‘Put more clothes on, lose some weight.’ We talked a lot about gender, but we also talked about age. There is this idea that if a woman is ‘misbehaving,’ she better be as young and good-looking as Taylor Swift,” he observes. “In the film, I called this company ‘Coco Cruise,’ after my daughter. I tried to make a movie that she can hopefully watch one day and say: ‘Ok, my dad tried to understand something.’ Maybe it’s because I am a bit of an idiot myself, but I gravitate towards characters who are lost and make mistakes. I myself had misconceptions towards Trine’s character, but she is doing the best she can. Unlike other people on that ship.” Noer, also behind Rami Malek starrer “Papillon” and drama series “Prisoner,” is no stranger to claustrophobic environments. “It’s not that I have some kind of a fetish, but I am interested in humans colliding with their surroundings. I like genre movies, I like this ‘ticking clock’ thing. It was interesting to take someone who is a ‘bad mom,’ fighting to be a good mom, and put her under such pressure,” he notes, mentioning a New York Times piece that started it all. “I come from a documentary background, so almost all my ideas begin with an article. This one compared number of sexual assault cases in Miami hotels and these ships. They are not rare, it’s just rare for them to resurface. There are no real police [on board]. Everyone’s paid by that company,” he says. “Even in ‘Succession’ there is a whole subplot about lawless cruise ships and yet we don’t do anything about it. The tagline of the movie could be: ‘Why can’t you just leave it on the boat?’ But some things you can’t ‘leave on the boat.’ We need to talk about them.” Read More About: Michael Noer, Trine Dyrholm, Zurich Film Festival Signature Entertainment has confirmed that revenge thriller ‘Birthday Girl’ will be released on digital platforms from 17th June 2024, and you can watch the trailer for it now. Starring Trine Dyrholm (‘Margrete: Queen of the North’), Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl, Herman Tømmeraas (‘Ragnarok’) and Maja Ida Thiele, ‘Birthday Girl’ is directed by Michael Noer (‘Papillon’) from a script he co-wrote with Jesper Fink (‘Before the Frost’). This nail-biting intense drama proves how far a mother will go for justice. 42-year-old Nanna has invited her daughter Cille along on a cruise to celebrate her 18th birthday, with the hope of restoring their relationship after a tiring divorce. But what was meant to be their dream-trip to the Carribean soon turns into a living nightmare, when the daughter is raped on their first night onboard the ship. However, international waters are outside any police jurisdiction and neither the shipping company nor the crew are interested in ruining the party onboard. Therefore, it is solely up to Nanna to find the perpetrator before he leaves the ship 48 hours later. Take a look at the key art for ‘Birthday Girl’ below: TrustNordisk has boarded suspense drama Birthday Girl, directed by Michael Noer and led by Danish star Trine Dyrholm. The company will handle international sales rights on the feature about a mother’s persevering quest for justice. Noer, who co-wrote Birthday Girl (working title) with Jesper Fin, is known for such films as 2018’s Before The Frost, which won the Tokyo Special Jury Prize, and his 2010 debut feature R, a Dragon Award winner for Best Nordic Film in Goteborg. His English-language debut was with the 2017 remake of the classic adventure epic Papillon starring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek. AP One of Denmark’s best-known and most lauded actresses, Dyrholm won the Berlin Film Festival Silver Bear for Thomas Vinterberg’s 2016 The Commune and boasts such credits as Queen Of Hearts, Love Is All You Need and In A Better World. Recently, she’s been seen in crime series Face To Face (Forhøret) and has wrapped Celyn Jones and Tom Stern’s indie drama The Almond And The Seahorse alongside Rebel Wilson and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Related Stories 2024 TV premiere dates 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming 'Harry Potter' TV series 'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit Max In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More - Update Birthday Girl is billed is a suspense drama set on a cruise ship bound for the Caribbean where Nanna (Dyrholm) has invited her daughter Cille and her best friend to celebrate Cille’s 18th birthday. The expectations are high, and they have big plans set for the days ahead. But on the first evening, the dream vacation turns into a nightmare, and Nanna realizes that in order to get justice, she must take matters into her own hands. Also starring are Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl (As In Heaven) and Herman Tømmeraas (Ragnarok, Shame). Birthday Girl is produced by René Ezra (Diorama, Queen Of Hearts) and Matilda Appelin (A Perfectly Normal Family, Before The Frost) for Nordisk Film Production. Shooting wrapped last month and Nordisk Film is eyeing a March 2, 2023 Danish release. Managing Director of TrustNordisk, Susan Wendt, says, “We are thrilled to board another project by the talented Michael Noer — and we look forward to be working on this intense suspense drama that circulates around the search for justice on a cruise ship, making it all the more thrilling to be a part of.” TrustNordisk has boarded international sales for Birthday Girl (working title), a cruise ship-set suspense drama from Danish director Michael Noer starring Trine Dyrholm. The cast also includes Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl (As in Heaven) and Herman Tømmeraas (Shame). René Ezra (Queen Of Hearts) and Matilda Appelin (A Perfectly Normal Family) produce for Nordisk Film Production. The film wrapped shooting on April 22 and is being readied for a March 2023 launch through Nordisk. Birthday Girl is about a mother, her teenage daughter and her daughter’s friend celebrating a birthday on a cruise ship to the Caribbean. On the first evening, the dream vacation turns into a nightmare and the mother takes justice into her own hands. Noer wrote the screenplay with Jesper Fink. Backers of the Euros 3.5m production include the Danish Film Institute, the Norwegian Film Institute and Nordisk Film & TV Fond. Noer’s past films include Before The Frost, Papillon and R. ‘The Good Boss’ triumphs at 2022 Platino Awards Trine Dyrholm og Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl, der har imponeret i ‘Du som er i himlen’ og ‘Ulven Kommer’, spiller mor og datter på en aparte fødselsdagstur i Michael Noers ventede krydstogtsdrama ‘Birthday Girl’. Traileren er netop landet med neonlys, farvede drinks, Adidas-tracksuits, sårede følelser og rigtig mange overskridte grænser. HER SKULLE DER VÆRE EN VIDEO, MEN DU KAN IKKE SE DEN Den er ikke tilgængelig, da den kan indeholde cookies, som du har fravalgt i dine indstillinger. ÆNDRING AF DIT SAMTYKKE Nanna tager sin datter Cille og dennes veninde Lea med på et krydstogt til Caribien, hvor hun gladeligt køber drinks og sætter festen i gang for sine mindreårige rejsekammerater på skibets diskotek. Det eneste datteren ønsker sig til sin fødselsdag er til gengæld, at hendes » ikke er pinlig«, hvilket Nanna ikke helt evner at give hende. Festlighederne tager dog en voldsom drejning, da Cille bliver fundet alene på dækket efter nattens udskejelser og er blevet udsat for et overgreb. Men at få stillet nogen til ansvar på internationalt farvand bliver en grim kamp. I castet finder man også Maja Ida Thiele, der medvirkede i DR-serien ‘Akavet’ samt Herman Tømmeraas, som nogle vil kunne genkende som Penetrator-Chris fra ‘Skam’. Michael Noer er kendt for sine brutale skildringer i ‘R’, ‘Nordvest’ og senest fængselsserien ‘Huset’ på DR. Med ‘Birthday Girl’ tager han dog tingene i en anden retning end sidst, instruktøren var biografaktuel med det historiske drama ‘Før frosten’. ‘Birthday Girl’ får premiere 4. april.Cologne-based The Match Factory has acquired rights to Swedish-Polish helmer Magnus von Horn’s Danish pic “The Girl With the Needle,” billed as a “fairy-tale about a horrible truth.” In the starring roles are Trine Dyrholm (“In a Better World”, “Queen of Hearts”), Vic Carmen Sonne (“Godland”, “Holiday”) and Besir Zeciri (“Wildland”). First clips of the stylised black-and-white chiller will be unveiled at the Works in Progress at Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market. “Magnus von Horn is a talent to follow,” said The Match Factory’s head of sales Thania Dimitrakopoulou. “His story of “The Girl with the Needle” hooked us and his choice of cast and narrative style promises a great outcome. We are certain the audiences will relate to this.” von Horn’s dark drama is his first foray into period genre, following his 2015 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight calling card “The Here After”, and his 2020 Cannes-selected and international festival hit “Sweat”, a “poised, impressive drama” according to Variety. Popular on Variety Penned by von Horn and Line Langebek (“I’ll Come Running”), the story is very loosely based on the true crime story of Danish angel maker Dagmar Overbye, who helped poor women get rid of their unwanted babies and was sentenced to death in 1921. In von Horn’s pic, set in post WW1 Copenhagen, the focal point is Karoline (Sonne), a young pregnant factory worker, who takes on the job of a wet-nurse for the charismatic Dagmar (Dyrholm) in order to escape poverty. Under the fake storefront of a candy shop, Dagmar runs a hidden adoption agency, helping poor mothers find foster homes for their unwanted infants. A strong bond develops between the women, but Karoline’s world is soon shattered, as she gets a grip on the nightmarish fate she unknowingly embraces. “I’m not interested in looking at the dark side of human beings, but in the humanity that you might find in the darkest and least expected places,” said von Horn who worked more than four years on the script with Langebeck from her original idea. “Basically, it’s the story of a woman who struggles with love – how to love and be a loving person – when it’s easier to flirt with the devil. How can we find the strength when it’s often easier to let go of a moral path and say: ‘F — – it all!” The Göteborg-born helmer underlines elements borrowed from sagas and fairy-tales, such as the poor and innocent girl beguiled by a witch-like evil woman. He said turning to genre and costume drama was a way “to place this dark story at a safe distance from the audience,” and to make it entertaining and engaging for the audience. Beyond the metaphor, it was also a tool to make people reflect on important topics, such as abortion. Discussing his use of black and white, the former Lodz Film School alumnus, who teamed up with “Sweat” cinematographer Michal Dymek, said he was keen to “recreate the feel and grain of past times”. Currently in post-production, the pic is being produced by Denmark’s Malene Blenkov (“The Shift”) of Nordisk Film Creative Alliance, with Mariusz Wlodarski, in co-production with Poland’s Lava Films and Sweden’s Nordisk Film Production, with Film i Väst, the Łódź Film Fund, Dolnośląski Film Fund. “The Girl With the Needle” is supported by the Danish Film Institute, the Polish Film Institute, the Swedish Film Institute, DR, SVT, Nordisk Film & TV Fond and Eurimages. Blenkov said the feature will be delivered in the spring. The Göteborg Film Festival’s industry showcase Nordic Film Market runs Jan.31-Feb.2. 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IT ENDS WITH US Trailer (2024) Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Romance IT ENDS WITH US Trailer (2024) Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Romance © 2024 - Sony Pictures EXCLUSIVE: The first trailer for Sony Pictures and Wayfarer Studios‘ It Ends With Us, exec produced by and starring Blake Lively, has made quite an impact since its launch last Thursday. Garnering 128.1M views in its first 24 hours, according to WaveMetrix, the trailer has hit 222M as of today. For the sake of comparison, the trailer for Uni’s Wicked — the first of two new films based on the musical — landed 112.9M views in its first day of release, with pop culture phenomenon Barbie bringing in just 101.6M in the same period. Other recent films that have seen their trailers bested in this metric include Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (96.2M), The Marvels (90.6M), Mean Girls (79.3M), Challengers (75.0M) and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (61.6M), to name just a few. Related Stories Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in 'It Ends With Us' ‘It Ends With Us’ Trailer: First Look At Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Romantic Drama Presumed Innocent ‘Presumed Innocent’ Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal Repeatedly Asserts “I Did Not Kill Her” Following His Mistress’s Murder – Update Directed by and co-starring Justin Baldoni, It Ends With Us adapts the highest-selling novel of hugely popular romance novelist Colleen Hoover and marks the first feature adaptation of her work. Adapted for the screen by Christy Hall, the film tells the story of Lily Bloom (Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future. Also starring Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj and Amy Morton, the film is produced by Alex Saks for Saks Picture Company, along with Jamey Heath on behalf of Wayfarer Studios and Hall. Exec producers include Lively and Hoover, as well as Steve Sarowitz, Andrea Ajemian, Andrew Calof and Baldoni on behalf of Wayfarer Studios, which co-financed the project. Things heat up between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in the first trailer for “It Ends With Us,” which is soundtracked by Taylor Swift’s “My Tears Ricochet.” The romance film is based on the best-selling novel written by Colleen Hoover. Lively stars as Lily, a small-town girl who moves to Boston to start her own business. There, she meets Ryle, a neurosurgeon finishing his residency played by Baldoni. The two instantly hit it off but are looking for different things. “Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his ‘no dating’ rule, she can’t help but wonder what made him that way in the first place,” the book’s description explains. “As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan — her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened.” Popular on Variety The film was originally slated for a Feb. 9 release. However, production shut down in June 2023 because of the WGA strike. After the strikes ended, filming resumed in January of this year. Now, Sony plans to debut the film on Aug. 9. “Lily resonated with an enormous amount of people, as the success of the book made clear,” Lively, who also served as executive producer, told People. “Stepping into a character who’s had such a meaningful impact is an honor to take on. I loved Lily. And I hope that love is felt by those who care about her like I do, and also those who are getting to know her for the first time in this film.” “It Ends With Us” is directed and executive produced by Baldoni through his company Wayfarer Studios. Watch the trailer below: Read More About: Blake Lively, Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us Colleen Hoover's particular brand of devastating romance novels is finally heading to the big screen with It Ends With Us, and the first trailer is officially here to rip your heart out all over again. Blake Lively stars in the intense drama as Lily, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood with an abusive father to begin a new life in Boston. Things seem to be on track as she follows her dreams to open her own flower shop business, but when she falls in love with charming neurosurgeon Ryle (Justin Baldoni), she begins to realize his abusive behavior only continues the harmful cycle she's been trying to escape her whole life. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in 'It Ends With Us' Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in 'It Ends With Us'. NICOLE RIVELLI/SONY Lily and Ryle's toxic love is further complicated when Lily's childhood love Atlas (Brandon Sklenar) reappears in her life, upending everything she thought she knew and wanted. Ultimately, Lily must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future. As if the book didn't make you cry enough, the trailer threatens to start the waterworks all over again. And the choice to set the video to Taylor Swift’s "My Tears Ricochet" is almost too perfect. Watch the first trailer above now — but make sure to grab some tissues first. It Ends With Us author addresses Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni casting controversy Directed by Baldoni with a screenplay by Christy Hall, It Ends With Us is the first Hoover story to be adapted for the screen after it took BookTok by storm. The movie also stars Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, and Amy Morton, and is executive produced by Lively and Baldoni alongside Hoover, Steve Sarowitz, Andrew Calof, and Andrea Ajemian. Lively and Baldoni's castings as Lily and Ryle previously sparked controversy due to the age discrepancies between the actors and their characters (Lively is 36 while Lily is 23 in the book, and Baldoni is 40 and Ryle is supposed to be 30.) But Hoover told Today last year that the film adaptation provided an opportunity to remedy the ages she believes the characters should have been in the source material. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni share an intense connection in It Ends With Us first-look photos "Back when I wrote It Ends With Us, the new adult [genre] was very popular," Hoover said at the time. "You were writing college-age characters. That's what I was contracted to do. I made Lily very young. I didn't know that neurosurgeons went to school for 50 years. There's not a 20-something neurosurgeon. As I started making this movie, I'm like, 'We need to age them, because I messed up.' So that's my fault." Want more movie news? Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. When it comes to Lively and Baldoni portraying her characters in the movie, Hoover is "extremely happy with the casting." It Ends With Us hits theaters Aug. 9. Back during the pandemic, the book-obsessed side of TikTok, affectionately referred to as BookTok, became captivated with Colleen Hoover's 2016 best-selling emotional romance novel It Ends With Us. So when it was announced last year that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni would be starring in the movie adaptation, fans could hardly wait. And now that the first official trailer has just dropped (see above!), eager readers have a lot to say. The book, which is loosely based on the relationship between Colleen's own parents, follows Lily Bloom (Blake), who overcomes growing up through an abusive childhood only to see similar patterns reemerge later during her adult life when she falls in love with successful neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid. TRENDING NEWS today season 72 We Rounded Up Every Jennifer Garner Product Rec the kelly clarkson show season 5 Craig Melvin Discusses New Career Move 911 season 7 cast jennifer love hewitt music songs instagram Jennifer Love Hewitt Shares News on IG When the first few photos of filming emerged last year, fans were less than pleased — comments about casting, styling choices and more were circulating the Internet, leaving many to question if the book they so loved would fall flat on film. But after Sony dropped the first trailer (and a release date of August 9!), it would seem the naysayers are pulling back on their doubt — at least judging off the comments under it on YouTube. "I'M LITERALLY CRYING. THIS LOOKS SO GOOD AND SO TRUE TO THE BOOKS. HOW COULD ANYONE HAVE DOUBTED BLAKE AS LILY OR JUSTIN AS RYLE? They are so perfect for their respective role. I’m already in tears. FREAKING CANT WAIT," one person wrote on YouTube. "[I] didn't expect to LOVE this!" another said. "This looks way better than I was expecting. The flower shop is exactly what I envisioned. [I'm' still not sold on the guy playing Atlas, but that's okay!" someone else chimed in. A different person commented, " I AM BLOWN AWAY...BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG..I LOVE THE BOOK...CANT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE 🥹 😭". Alongside Blake and Justin, the latter of who is the director and producer through his company Wayfarer Studios, the cast features 1923's Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate and Hasan Minhaj. Although with the trailer it was announced the film's release date would be August 9, this comes on the heels of two previous release delays, so there could be a chance it gets pushed a third time. It's set to exclusively be in theaters for just one day, and then will most likely move to a streaming service. Reports say it's probably going to be on Netflix sometime by late November or December, given Sony's partnership with the streaming platform. Blake Lively recently did voiceover for Octopus in John Krasinski's animation film - If. She will be seen next in Colleen Hoover's novel adaptation. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are all set to redefine romance wit their upcoming film It Ends With Us. The trailer of the movie was released on May 16. Blake and Justin's fairytale love story turning into a toxic relationship is depicted in the film, also directed by Justin. (Also read: Blake Lively wore what to Super Bowl? Fans left surprised they missed it) Blake Lively stars in novel adaptation about toxic relationship. Blake Lively stars in novel adaptation about toxic relationship. Blake Lively features in toxic romance The trailer starts with Blake's Lily Bloom running her flower shop and believing in the idea of an ideal love story. She is head over heels when she meets Ryle Cincaid portrayed by Justin. As the movie progresses, we see Ryle's short-tempered behaviour contrary to his charming persona when he started dating Lily. Lily realises that there is nothing she can do to fix this toxic relationship as Ryle continues to loose his cool. Even though he apologises for his anger issues, it is clear that there is no actual compatibility between these two individuals. How the couple sails through their contrasting personalities amid misunderstanding, miscommunication, insecurity and heartbreak sets the narrative of the film. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Fans react to It Ends With Us trailer Nteizens went berserk as they reacted to the viral trailer. A user commented, “15 seconds that all it takes, still remembering reading this n it just blew my brains off i cried like a baby.” Another netizen wrote, “this looks way better than I was expecting. the flower shop is exactly what I envisioned. still not sold on the guy playing Atlas, but that's okay!” A fan also commented, “all the feels from reading the book came back especially that last part of “if one day you had a daughter, what would you say to her? ima cry in the theater!” It Ends With Us is also executive produced by Justin through his company Wayfarer Studios. It is based on Colleen Hoover's 2016 novel of the same name. The movie releases August 9, 2024 worldwide. Blake recently did voiceover for the animation movie If. directed by John Krasinski. Sony Pictures has dropped the first trailer for It Ends With Us, the troubled-romance film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, based on the bestseller by Colleen Hoover. The film, from Columbia Pictures and Wayfarer Studios, was originally slated for a February release but that was delayed when production shut down due to the WGA strike. A subsequent June 21 release was pushed back to a current debut of August 9. The trailer, set to Taylor Swift’s “My Tears Ricochet,” neatly sets up the plot. Official synopsis: “It Ends With Us, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.” Related Stories Blake Lively stars as Lily Bloom in IT ENDS WTH US. Everything We Know About 'It Ends With Us' So Far Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in 'It Ends With Us' Sony's Debut Trailer For 'It Ends With Us' Starring Blake Lively Clocks 128.1M Views In First 24 Hours, Biggest Recent Debut For Female Event Movie The film is directed by Baldoni and produced by Alex Saks, Jamey Heath, and Christy Hall, and executive produced by Steve Sarowitz, Justin Baldoni, Andrew Calof, Blake Lively, Andrea Ajemian and Colleen Hoover. In addition to Lively, Baldoni and Sklenar, It Ends With Us features Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj and Amy Morton. Screenplay is by Christy Hall, based on the book by Hoover. Check out the trailer above. Blake Lively's fans are in for a treat as the trailer of her next film It Ends With Us dropped last evening and it has left everyone impressed. Starring her and Justin Baldoni, the film's storyline is about an epic romance quickly crumbling into a toxic and abusive relationship. The film is also directed by Justin. IT ENDS WITH US Blake runs a flower shop and her name is Lily Bloom. She falls madly in love with Ryle Cincaid played by Justin. The trailer then goes on to show crisply how a man who seemed charming at first soon starts showing signs of being short-tempered and has severe anger issues and there seems to be no compatibility at all between the two. The narrative of the film further builds upon how the couple navigates through this turbulent relationship of constant fights, disagreements, heartbreak and miscommunication. IT ENDS WITH US The film is slated to release on August 9, 2024. The trailer for It Ends With Us showcases a romantic movie that takes a darker turn into abusive relationships. The controversial novel has gained popularity on TikTok for its dealing with themes of domestic violence and abuse cycles. The film, set for release on August 9, will stay faithful to the book's narrative about breaking the cycle of abuse. The first trailer for It Ends With Us has been released, revealing the highly-anticipated Colleen Hoover adaptation. Starring Blake Lively, It Ends With Us is one of Hoover's most popular and controversial novels, going viral on TikTok for its subject matter. It also helped bolster Hoover's career, and the author has since gone on to publish several more novels that have been ravenously consumed by readers. Ahead of its release later this year, Sony Pictures has revealed the first trailer for It Ends With Us. Check it out below: The trailer begins with what feels like will be the start of a typical romance movie, with Lively's Lily Bloom meeting Ryle (Justin Baldoni) after opening her own flower shop. However, the trailer quickly takes a turn, revealing the abusive nature of their relationship together as Lily struggles with what feels like a bleak future. This is made more complicated when a past lover, Atlas (Brandon Sklenar), comes back into her life. Why It Ends With Us Is So Controversial Blake Lively as Lily looking upset in It Ends with Us Following Lively's breakout Gossip Girl role, the star has been in a variety of film roles, from the 2016 survival horror The Shallows to the crime comedy A Simple Favor. Her new role in this upcoming romantic drama is unlike anything she's done before, though, with a story that tackles the cycle of abuse and domestic violence in a very direct way. This has garnered controversy on TikTok, with some uncomfortable with how the abuse is depicted in the novel. Despite this controversy, though, It Ends With Us became a trending TikTok book, partially because of its divisive depiction and for using a romance novel to bring the subject more attention. Given how direct the movie trailer is about how the story is going to play out, it seems viewers will be more braced for what's to come than readers who didn't expect an abuse narrative. Depending on how the film is able to tackle the subject matter, it could become a story that resonates beyond its original online audience. While some criticism has been tossed around about Lively's casting in It Ends With Us, as it ages up Lily's character from the book, the trailer seems uncompromising in how it will be depicting the story. This means the narrative overall will likely go unchanged, with depictions of domestic violence coalescing in a movie about stopping a horrifically real cycle. With the movie a few months away, it won't be long until more details are revealed about the anticipated BookTok adaptation. It Ends With Us arrives in theaters on August 9. jump to: Is there a trailer for It Ends With Us? Do we have images of It Ends With Us yet? What is the It Ends With Us release date? Colleen Hoover defends It Ends With Us after fan backlash Who is in the cast of It Ends With Us? What is It Ends With Us about? Colleen Hoover fans, prepare yourself - It Ends With Us is officially getting made into a movie. We know, we're still screaming too. It Ends With Us had BookTok in a spiral during 2022, with over 2 billion views associated with the book's hashtag and plenty of celeb fans including Kylie Jenner. And now that it's going to be made into a film, this is everything you need to know about the It Ends With Us adaptation. Is there a trailer for It Ends With Us? Yes! The first footage from It Ends With Us dropped on 17th May 2024, and it's a lot to take in. In it, we see Lily (played by Blake Lively) opening up her florist, and Ryle walking through the door, before we see them slow-dancing under a disco ball, snogging on the rooftop and, well, his rage. Oh, and of course it's set to actual Taylor Swift. Yeah, it's a lot to take in: Play Iconpreview for Colleen Hoover's It Ends with Us - Official Trailer Do we have images of It Ends With Us yet? After months of waiting (we're very impatient) the first official images of It Ends With Us have finally been released and we are beyond excited. Yesterday (30th April) the first official stills were released and showed us Blake Lively in character as Lily Bloom, sporting a denim jumpsuit. There was also another image of Blake as Lily alongside Justin Baldoni as Ryle Kincaid taking up karaoke mics and singing together. Another image showed the pair holding each other's faces and looking intensely into their eyes. We also get our first look at Brandon Sklenar as Atlas, who is seen serving Lily at a restaurant. See all the images here (and prepare to squeal): lily bloompinterest Sony Pictures it ends with us castpinterest Sony Pictures ryle and lilypinterest Sony Pictures atlas and lilypinterest Sony Pictures What is the It Ends With Us release date? Well, it's hard to know 100 per cent because it's already changed three times. First of all, the release date for It Ends With Us was confirmed as 9th February 2024. But unfortunately, February came and went, and It Ends With Us wasn't released. Then, it was pushed back to the 21st June 2024, before PEOPLE shared the film had been delayed for seven weeks more, and wouldn't hit cinema screens until 9th August 2024. Um, what is going on? The movie has been in the works since 2019, but filming only began in May 2023 in New Jersey. A month later, while half of the filming had been completed, production was then halted due to the writer's strike. It then resumed at the end of 2023, when the strike ended. Colleen Hoover defends It Ends With Us after fan backlash After a number of behind the scenes photos of Blake Lively on set as main character Lily were shared in spring 2023, fans of the novel were less than impressed by the looks. Many suggested the costumes Blake was wearing were nothing like how they had imagined the character of Lily. And following the backlash, Colleen Hoover, the writer of It Ends With Us, has responded, saying she's not worried about the adaptation's costumes. Speaking to Jenna Bush Hager at Book Bonanza, Hoover said: "I don’t remember describing outfits at all. I don’t care what they have on. In my head, it’s about the conversation they’re having and the story. It’s the same way in the movie." Colleen added fans had only seen a few looks that were "completely out of context" and insisted she's not worried about the film adaptation. In fact, she went onto say she cried whilst watching footage of the film on set recently. "I got to see the footage they filmed thus far," she said. "I’m not a crier — I know that I write emotional books, but I’m not an emotional person — and I cried so much on set." In spring 2023, filming on the adaptation of It Ends With Us began in New York, with Blake Lively stepping out in character as Lily. And, er, judging by the reaction on social media, it's safe to say fans have some *thoughts* about her outfits. it ends with us fans aren't happy with lily's outfits in behindthescenes picspinterest Getty Images As one fan put it, "Photos from the set of It Ends with Us were released today. I love Blake Lively, but this is not Lily Bloom. Not even close. Why does she look so frumpy and disheveled? And like 20 years older than described in the books? Let’s discuss." Someone else said, "Maybe we just need to trust the process, but I kind of just hate that they decided to cast so much older than what the characters in the book were" while a third added, "The wig, the outfit, none of this is reading a young girl in her twenties starting life in the big city." Eek. Who is in the cast of It Ends With Us? Brandon Sklenar from 1923 will play Atlas, Lily's love interest from school who comes back into her life when she bumps into him at a restaurant. Reacting to the news, author Colleen Hoover wrote on her Instagram, "They announced Atlas! Cannot wait for this. Loving the cast so far. Feels like a dream 😍" brandon sklenarpinterest Randy Shropshire//Getty Images Blake Lively has been cast as the lead Lily. Colleen Hoover announced the news herself on her Instagram on 26th January 2023, saying: "Our Lily is going to be played by Blake Lively. Blake Lively, y’all. She’s my dream Lily." it ends with us release datepinterest Getty Images Colleen also announced Ryle will be played by Jane The Virgin's Justin Baldoni, who will also be directing and producing the film through his production company Wayfarer Entertainment company. Speaking about Justin as Ryle, Colleen said: "When I first met Justin Baldoni, who is directing the film for It Ends With Us, I immediately wanted him to be Ryle. I just thought that he had what it takes to play that character. The good news is he’s gonna be Ryle. So we have our Ryle and our Lily." justin baldonipinterest Arnold Turner//Getty Images We're so excited! What is It Ends With Us about? It Ends With Us is an adaption of the novel of the same name, by BookTok's favourite author Colleen Hoover. The novel was released in 2016 and has since sold over one million copies, thanks in part to its popularity on TikTok. The story is inspired by the relationship between Hoover's own mother and father, and she's previously described it as "the hardest book I've ever written". The novel is centred around Lily, a college graduate who moves to Boston in the hope of opening up her own flower shop. There, she falls in love with neurosurgeon Ryle, whilst also grappling with the memories of her past love Atlas, and coming to terms with the abuse in her parent's relationship. But when Atlas suddenly reappears, Lily's entire life with Ryle is threatened. Whilst we don't know how close to the book the film will be, we're hoping it's going to be as faithful an adaptation as possible.

LONGING Trailer (2024) Diane Kruger, Richard Gere LONGING Trailer (2024) Diane Kruger, Richard Gere, Thriller © 2024 - Lionsgate "Nothing is as it seems. And the truth will be revealed." Lionsgate has unveiled an official trailer for the US remake of the film titled Longing, which was originally an Israeli film from filmmaker Savi Gabizon (aka Savi Gavison). The film is a direct remake of his own 2017 film also called Longing (or Ga'agua), and it is once again written and directed by Gabizon this time. A business mogul named Daniel Bloch runs into his old small town girlfriend from 20 years ago while she is visiting the big city only to find out that they had a child together that he was unaware of, but has since died. This remake is set to open in the US in June this summer. Starring Richard Gere as Daniel, with Diane Kruger, Suzanne Clément, Marnie McPhail, Jessica Clement, Tomaso Sanelli, and Shauna MacDonald. This trailer reveals almost the entire plot though that doesn't help much, because this just doesn't look like it's good enough to pay to watch anyway. Here's the official trailer for Savi Gabizon's film Longing, direct from Lionsgate's YouTube: Longing Trailer Longing Trailer Golden Globe Award-winning actor Richard Gere and Diane Kruger star in this captivating drama and English-remake of the celebrated film by the original Director. Daniel Bloch (Gere) is shocked to discover a startling secret from his past and is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined. With each new encounter, Daniel uncovers a deeper layer of this fascinating mystery until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life. Longing is again written and directed by the Israeli filmmaker Savi Gabizon, director of the films Shuroo and Longing (2017) previously, as well as episodes of the "Lost and Found" series. It's produced by Daniel Bekerman, Neil Mathieson, and Alexander Vinnitski. This hasn't premiered at any film festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Lionsgate releases Savi Gabizon's new Longing in select US theaters on June 7th, 2024, then on VOD starting June 28th coming up soon. Nothing is as it seems in Richard Gere and Diane Kruger's new drama. On May 14, Lionsgate and Grindstone Films debuted the trailer for Longing exclusively with PEOPLE. In the film, Gere, 74, plays a man named Daniel who reconnects with his former romantic partner Rachel after multiple decades apart — only to learn that she secretly gave birth to their son, named Alan, after their breakup. Daniel is even more shocked to learn that Alan recently died in a car accident, leaving him desperate to learn about his son's life. The trailer shows Daniel as he travels to Alan's school and meets his best friend and girlfriend, as well as a teacher named Alice (played by Kruger, 47). Soon, Daniel begins to realize the circumstances surrounding Alan's death and relationships were more complicated than he realized — including that Alan's girlfriend is pregnant and he appeared to have an inappropriate crush on Alice. Richard Gere Reveals His Son Homer, 24, 'Doesn't Understand' His Father's Level of Fame Richard Gere and Diane Kruger in Longing. Richard Gere in 2024's Longing. DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE Daniel "is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined," reads a synopsis. "With each new encounter, Daniel uncovers a deeper layer of this fascinating mystery until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life." Longing is Israeli director Savi Gabizon's English-language remake of his own 2017 movie. The director told PEOPLE in a statement that his idea for the movie came about while he went through a divorce and grew concerned over the direction of his relationship with his children. Richard Gere and Diane Kruger in Longing. Diane Kruger and Richard Gere in "Longing". DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "The plot, which began rooted in my day-to-day life, drifted off to other worlds and took on different guises," Gabizon says. "But behind the heavy makeup, one can occasionally make out its true features. Longing is an attempt at examining parenthood." Sasha Pieterse Leads a Twisty Twin Thriller in The Image of You Trailer (Exclusive) Richard Gere in Longing. Richard Gere in 2024's Longing. DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE "I've always wanted to create a film which is comprised of absurd situations, because they allow access to deep emotions without falling into the trap of sentimentality and cliché," the director adds. Longing is in theaters June 7. Richard Gere is back onscreen with his own mini renaissance. The legendary actor leads the English language remake of Savi Gabizon’s 2017 Israeli drama “Longing” alongside Diane Kruger. The Lionsgate/Grindstone film “follows Daniel Bloch (Gere) who is shocked to discover a secret from his past and is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined. Daniel continues to dive into the mystery of his own identity until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life,” per the official synopsis. Writer/director Gabizon returns to helm the remake, which co-stars Suzanne Clément. The original “Longing” premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where writer/director Gabizon won the BNL People’s Choice Award. The film went on to screen at TIFF. Related Stories 'Haikyuu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump' ‘Haikyuu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump’ Review: A Treat for Fans, but Not Many Others Set of a new movie by Paolo Sorrentino. In the picture Celeste Dalla Porta. and Stefania Sandrelli. Photo by Gianni Fiorito This photograph is for editorial use only, the copyright is of the film company and the photographer assigned by the film production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the film. The mention of the author-photographer is mandatory: Gianni Fiorito. Set del nuovo film di Paolo Sorrentino. Nella foto Celeste Dalla Porta. e Stefania Sandrelli.. Foto di Gianni Fiorito Questa fotografia è solo per uso editoriale, il diritto d'autore è della società cinematografica e del fotografo assegnato dalla società di produzione del film e può essere riprodotto solo da pubblicazioni in concomitanza con la promozione del film. E’ obbligatoria la menzione dell’autore- fotografo: Gianni Fiorito. ‘Parthenope’ Review: Paolo Sorrentino Drives Himself Crazy Trying to Imagine What Life Would Be Like for the World’s Most Beautiful Woman Gabizon made his feature debut “Shuroo” in 1991, followed by “Lovesick on Nana Street” in 1995. Both features won Israeli Academy Ophir Awards. Gabizon’s third film “Nina’s Tragedies” was released in 2003 and made history as the first Israeli narrative feature to be shown at the Sundance Film Festival. Gabizon released “Longing” in 2017; the remake will be his fifth film and first since 2017. “Longing” is produced by Daniel Bekerman under his Scythia Films banner along with Current Flow Entertainment’s Alexander Vinnitski, with Anamorphic Media Inc’s Sara Shaak and Matthew Lyons providing lead financing. The Solution Entertainment’s Myles Nestel and Lisa Wilson executive produce and are handled global sales, with distributor Lionsgate/Grindstone picking up the feature. Executive producer Wilson previously collaborated with Gere on “Arbitrage” and “Norman.” Both Gere and Kruger have films debuting at Cannes, with Gere starring in Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” and Kruger cast in David Cronenberg’s “The Shrouds.” Kruger replaced Léa Seydoux in the role of Vincent Cassel’s deceased wife after Seydoux parted ways with the project. Seydoux told IndieWire that Kruger would be “great” in the film as Seydoux herself needed an acting “break” despite loving “working with David.” Ironically, “Longing” was also filmed in Canada, keeping Gere local for the Ontario production before he led Schrader’s feature. Gere portrays an aging filmmaker who also grapples with his past secrets, including his family legacy, in the Schrader film. “Longing” hits theaters on Friday, June 7. Check out the film’s first trailer below. Richard Gere must grapple with freshly uncovered private secrets in the official trailer for the upcoming mystery drama "Longing," where he sets off on a journey to unravel the mystery surrounding his son's untimely demise. In the upcoming film, Richard Gere's character, a successful businessman, is blindsided by the revelation that he fathered a son years ago with a former flame -- a fact unknown to him until after the young man's tragic passing at the tender age of 18. Driven by a desire for answers, Gere embarks on a poignant quest to retrace his son's final footsteps, leading him to a prestigious high school where his son attended before his death. Grappling with the complexities of parenthood and a son's past he never knew, Gere navigates the labyrinth of secrets shrouding his son's life and death. Along the way, he encounters Diane Kruger's character, a school teacher intimately acquainted with his son, whose revelations threaten to shatter the illusion of perfection surrounding the young man. As Gere delves deeper into the mystery, tensions escalate, and suspicions mount, leaving viewers questioning the truth behind his son's demise. Is the teacher a harbinger of truth, or does she harbor darker secrets of her own? Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Savi Gabizon, "Longing" is the English-language remake of Gabizon's acclaimed 2017 Israeli original of the same name. Co-starring Suzanne Clement, Marnie McPhail, Stuart Hughes, Tomaso Sanelli, and Jessica Clement, "Longing" is due to open in select theaters on June 7th, with a VOD release to follow on June 28th. synopsis: Golden Globe Award-winning actor Richard Gere and Diane Kruger star in this captivating thriller and English-remake of the celebrated film by the original Director. Daniel Bloch (Gere) is shocked to discover a startling secret from his past and is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined. With each new encounter, Daniel uncovers a deeper layer of this fascinating mystery until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life. directed by Savi Gabizon starring Richard Gere, Suzanne Clement, Diane Kruger, Marnie McPhail, Stuart Hughes, Tomaso Sanelli, Jessica Clement release date June 7, 2024 (in select theaters); June 28, 2024 (on VOD/Digital) What would you do if you find out you have a son and then learn that your son tragically passed away? That’s the question at the center of “Longing,” a new family drama. READ MORE: Summer Movie Preview: 50 Must-See Films To Watch As seen in the trailer, “Longing” tells the story of a man who discovers that he has a son. Unfortunately, the news of his son is quickly followed by news that his son passed away. Now, the man attempts to learn more about his deceased son, as he meets the young man’s best friend, girlfriend… and true love. That’s right, there’s a illicit true love that flips everything on its head. READ MORE: Summer TV Preview: Over 35 Must-See Series To Watch The film stars Richard Gere, Diane Kruger, and Suzanne Clément. “Longing” is written and directed by Savi Gabizon. The filmmaker previously worked on the original Israeli film “Longing” is based on. “Longing” arrives in theaters on June 7. You can watch the trailer below. Here’s the synopsis: Golden Globe Award-winning actor Richard Gere and Diane Kruger star in this captivating thriller and English-remake of the celebrated film by the original Director. Daniel Bloch (Gere) is shocked to discover a startling secret from his past and is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined. With each new encounter, Daniel uncovers a deeper layer of this fascinating mystery until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life. Director Savi Gabizon is remaking his film Longing with Richard Gere & Diane Kruger in the lead roles. Longing tells the story of Daniel, who discovers he had a son he never knew about after his ex reveals his death. The remake will explore themes of parenthood, with a focus on drama and mystery, premiering on June 7. It's not often that a director gets to remake their own movie, but this year Israeli filmmaker Savi Gabizon (Nina's Tragedies) is about to become one of the few exceptions. He's remaking Longing, his 2017 movie that was a standout in film festivals when it premiered. The remake retains the same title, but this time it will be set in an American location with Richard Gere (Maybe I Do) and Diane Kruger (Marlowe) in the main roles. The remake is set to premiere on June 7. Longing tells the story of Daniel Block (Gere), a man who is forced to come to terms with his past when a secret comes back to haunt him. The secret will come back in the form of encounters that will make him reflect on his mistakes and present some twists that will shake up his present and future. One of those encounters involves Alice (Kruger), his son's favorite teacher. Additionally, Suzanne Clément (Laurence Anyways) plays Rachel, the boy's mother. In the trailer, it is revealed that Gere’s character Daniel lived several years with no idea that he had a son, and he only discovers it on the day that his ex decides to reveal that the boy died in an accident. Daniel then embarks on a journey not only to get to know the boy through other people’s accounts but also to try to set the record straight about the mysterious circumstances that caused the boy’s death. 'Longing' Director Savi Gabizon Explains the Themes of the Movie The original Longing was a Venice Film Festival nominee. Back at the event in 2017, the filmmaker addressed the long gaps between his films — the original Longing came out after a fourteen-year hiatus — and revealed that he enjoys taking his time with his projects because rushing a story takes him nowhere. He also touched on the themes of Longing and stated he "wanted to do a film about parenthood." He added that he wanted to "examine special aspects of parenthood that you usually don't examine." At this point, it's not clear if the Longing remake will follow the same structure as the original. The 2017 Israeli movie had two very distinct acts; one more dramatic and the other more centered around comedy. The choice of Gere as a protagonist might indicate that this might be the direction the remake is going since the actor has had plenty of experience in both genres. Judging by the trailer, however, the drama and mystery of it all should take over for most of the story. Longing is set to premiere in theaters on June 7. 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KID SNOW Trailer (2024) Phoebe Tonkin KID SNOW Trailer (2024) Phoebe Tonkin, Tom Bateman, Billy Howle, Drama Movie © 2024 - Madman Films Paul Goldman’s Kid Snow stars Billy Howle as a washed-up Irish boxer who receives a chance for redemption in the form of a rematch against the man he fought a decade prior, on a night that changed his life forever. When he meets single mother Sunny (Phoebe Tonkin), he is forced to contemplate a future beyond boxing. Set in the 1970s, the film explores not only the relationships of the titular character but also the legacy of boxing tents, in which professional tent fighters faced off against local challengers. Tom Bateman rounds out the main cast as Kid Snow’s brother, while Mark Coles Smith, Tasma Walton, Hunter Page-Lochard, Shaka Cook, and Robert Taylor also feature. The film is based on a story by John Brumpton, who wrote the screenplay with Stephen Cleary, Phillip Gwynne, Shane Danielsen, and Goldman. A Unicorn Films, Immaculate Conception, and Wynn Media production, Kid Snow is produced by Lizzette Atkins, Megan Wynn, and Bruno Charlesworth, with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screenwest, Lotterywest and the Western Australian Screen Fund. It was Financed in association with VicScreen with support from Soundfirm and the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission. French-based sales agent Elle Driver is managing international sales. Kid Snow will have its world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival on June 11 at the State Theatre ahead of a national cinema release on August 15 via Madman Entertainment. Madman has today launched the trailer for the visually stunning upcoming 1970s set outback drama Kid Snow, following a washed-up tent boxer who gets one last shot to make a name for himself, but is forced to choose between old dreams and new love. Directed by Paul Goldman (Australian Rules, Suburban Mayhem, Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story) and based on a story by John Brumpton, Kid Snow, was filmed in Kalgoorlie in the expansive, panoramic Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. English stage and screen actor Billy Howle (On Chesil Beach, Infinite Storm) plays the titular role alongside Phoebe Tonkin (Babylon, Boy Swallows Universe) and Tom Bateman (Murder on the Orient Express, Behind Her Eyes). Supporting is a strong ensemble cast including Mark Coles Smith (Mystery Road: Origin, Last Cab to Darwin), Tasma Walton (How to Please a Woman, Mystery Road), Hunter Page-Lochard (Fires, Cleverman), Shaka Cook (Top End Wedding, Operation Buffalo) and Robert Taylor (Into the Ashes, Longmire). Outback Australia, 1971. Kid Snow, a washed-up Irish fighter in a raucous travelling tent-boxing show, is offered a rematch against the man he fought ten years ago. It’s his chance to turn the page on a tragedy that changed his life forever. But when feisty single mother Sunny crosses Snow’s path, he is forced to contemplate a future beyond life on the road. ADVERTISEMENT Help get this Australian film made. Click to find out how. With a screenplay by John Brumpton, Stephen Cleary, Phillip Gwynne, Shane Danielsen and Paul Goldman, KID SNOW is produced by Lizzette Atkins (Looking for Grace), Megan Wynn (The Childhood of a Leader) and Bruno Charlesworth (Ladies In Black). The film also features an original score from composers Peter Knight and Warren Ellis. Kid Snow, is a Unicorn Films, Immaculate Conception and Wynn Media production, with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screenwest, Lotterywest and the Western Australian Screen Fund. Financed in association with VicScreen with support from Soundfirm and the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission. Distributed by Madman Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand with French-based sales agent Elle Driver managing international sales. Kid Snow will have its world premiere at Sydney Film Festival on June 11 at the State Theatre. For tickets to the world premiere and other Sydney Film Festival screenings CLICK HERE Kid Snow will also open the Revelation Perth International Film Festival on Wednesday 3 July at Lune Palace Leederville. Details here. Kid Snow will release nationally on August 15. French sales agency Elle Driver is giving a Cannes Market launch to “Kid Snow,” a West Australian-produced tale of redemption set in the 1970s world of tent boxing. Production starts on Monday in Australia’s Goldfields-Esperance region, making it the first feature film to kick off production in the state since its border re-opened. Boxing tents toured Australia’s small towns from the early 1900s until the 1970s, and were venues where professional fighters faced off against local challengers. The troupes criss-crossed the outback, boasted a carnival-like atmosphere and were places where Indigenous fighters could become heroes. Penned by writers John Brumpton and Stephen Cleary, the story involves a washed-up Irish boxer named Kid Snow who is finally given a chance to redeem himself when he is offered a rematch against the man he fought a decade prior, on a night that changed his life forever. When Kid Snow meets single mother Sunny, he is forced to contemplate a future beyond boxing. The cast is headed by U.K. actors Billy Howle and Tom Bateman, and Australian actor Phoebe Tonkin (“Tomorrow, When the War Began” and TV series “H2O: Just Add Water,” “Bloom,” “Westworld”). Howle’s feature credits include “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” “Outlaw King” and “On Chesil Beach.” Bateman’s include “Thirteen Lives,” “Death on the Nile” and “Murder on the Orient Express,” as well as recent Netflix series “Behind Her Eyes.” Popular on Variety The film is directed by Paul Goldman (“Australian Rules,” “The Night We Called It a Day,” “Suburban Mayhem”), who says “Kid Snow” is a quest for redemption measured by the size of a boxer’s heart and the love and courage of a woman. “It is a story about learning what’s worth fighting for in life,” Goldman said. “[The script] felt exotic and authentic, a world I hadn’t seen in any film before. Powerfully visceral, a world of stale sweat and beer, campfires and mateship, dust and blinding sunlight. Fake blood and real pain.” Other cast members include Tasma Walton (“How to Please a Woman”), Mark Coles Smith (“Mystery Road: Origin,” “Last Cab to Darwin”) and Shaka Cook (“Top End Wedding”), Hunter Page-Lochard (“Fires”), Robert Taylor (“Into the Ashes”), Nathan Phillips (“Wolf Creek”) and Jack LaTorre (“Nine Perfect Strangers”). The film is being produced by Lizzette Atkins (“Looking for Grace”), Megan Wynn (“The Childhood of a Leader”) and Bruno Charlesworth (“Ladies in Black”), with executive producer Matthew Gledhill (“Far From Men”). “Kid Snow” is a Unicorn Films, Immaculate Conception and Wynn Media production, with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screenwest, Lotterywest and the Western Australian Screen Fund. It is financed in association with VicScreen with additional support from Soundfirm and the Goldfields Esperance Development Commission. It will be distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment. Read More About: Cannes Market, Elle Driver, Kid Snow, Tom Bateman Working alone at night in a remote location is not just a scary thought, but also the foundation of some of the best horror films. Night Shift (not to be confused with the 1982 comedy starring Michael Keaton and Henry Winkler) continues that classic trope in a contemporary narrative. The Phoebe Tonkin-led film is the chilling latest entry into the ever-expanding horror genre and aims to redefine its boundaries. The upcoming horror thriller is directed and written by brothers Benjamin and Paul China in their first joint directorial venture. Night Shift, as the name suggests, follows a young woman, Gwen (Tonkin), on her first night shift job at a remote motel that already seems to be falling apart. What looks like a basic, boring maintenance job at first quickly turns into a living nightmare for Gwen when she realizes that the motel might be haunted and holds some long-buried secrets. Although it sounds like a classic tale of a protagonist stuck in a remote setting and fighting supernatural elements for survival, Night Shift balances the fear and entertainment quotient. Night Shift is set to draw its audience with its wholesome blend of mystery, thriller, suspense, and horrifying supernatural elements. So, genre fans can rest assured that this all-new horror film will not be simply horrifying but also intrigue its audience, coupled with an interesting cast and a spooky setting, to elevate the viewing experience. While you wait for the horror film to arrive in theaters this March, find out everything we know so far about Night Shift, including plot, trailer, cast, and characters. Phoebe Tonkin, Madison Hu, and Lamorne Morris on the poster for Night Shift Night Shift (2023) Horror Thriller Release Date March 8, 2024 Director Benjamin China , Paul China Cast Phoebe Tonkin , Christopher Denham , Madison Hu , Patrick Fischler , Lamorne Morris , Lauren Bowles , Connor Price Runtime 82 Minutes Main Genre Horror Writers Benjamin China , Paul China Studio(s) Defiant Studios , Bradley Pilz Productions , Jax Media , Kodiak Pictures , Sunset Junction Entertainment Distributor(s) Quiver Distribution Does 'Night Shift' Have a Release Date? Phoebe Tonkin as Gwen, standing behind a receptionist desk in Night Shift.Image via Quiver Distributed by Quiver Distribution, Night Shift is getting a limited release and will premiere at select theaters on March 8, 2024, and also be available on-demand the same day. The film is one of the several awaited new titles landing on that day, including the Millie Bobby Brown-led fantasy movie Damsel, the Blumhouse horror flick Imaginary, the limited release of Love Lies Bleeding starring Kristen Stewart, the faith-based film Cabrini, and DreamWorks' animated sequel Kung Fu Panda 4. Where Can You Watch 'Night Shift'? Phoebe Tonkin as Gwen, with blood on her face, in Night Shift.Image via Quiver Night Shift is getting both a theatrical and digital release at the same time, on the same day, on March 8, 2024. You can either get the complete big-screen, dramatic experience of the horror thriller by heading to your local theater or catch it on-demand and indulge in the fear from the comfort of your home. Is There a Trailer for 'Night Shift'? Released in early February 2024, the official trailer of Night Shift boasts everything that you expect in a horror thriller. A shady motel with tacky neon signs, a murky pool, and creepy guests make for a sneak peek of what is going to be a disturbing first day on the job for our protagonist, Gwen. From dealing with rats crawling around to the motel guests trying to convince her that the property is haunted, she seems to have landed herself in an unpleasant situation. Then she also hears the news about a murderer on the loose, which only escalates her fear and panic, until the eeriness of it all begins to look very real. With no one and nothing (other than a fire axe) to protect her from whatever she is afraid of, Gwen begins to spiral and her first night shift becomes a living nightmare. Although there isn’t anything extraordinarily terrifying, the film seems to have several tension-filled moments that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with dread and anticipation of what’s coming next. From what we see in the two-minute preview, Night Shift has managed to combine the classic and popular elements of horror stories in a contemporary narrative. While the premise checks off the main components, namely, a remote location, a solo protagonist targeted by a supernatural entity, and unpleasant elements that make your skin crawl, the storytelling does not rest purely on terror. In fact, as the second part of the trailer shows, Night Shift also includes some darkly funny and intriguing elements, resulting in a horror flick that’s a nod to the genre tradition and also apt for the present times. What Is 'Night Shift' About? Phoebe Tonkin in a scene from Night ShiftImage via Quiver The official synopsis of Night Shift reads: Night Shift tells the story of a young woman, Gwen Taylor (Tonkin) who, while working her first night shift at a remote hotel, begins to suspect that she is being followed by a dangerous character from her past. As the night progresses, Gwen’s situation spirals further when she starts to realize that the motel might also be haunted. Who Stars in 'Night Shift'? The team behind Night Shift has put together an interesting cast featuring Phoebe Tonkin, Lamorne Morris, and Madison Hu in the main roles. Tonkin leads the cast as the story’s protagonist, Gwen Taylor, a young woman who arrives at a remote motel as the new night shift staff and begins to have horrifying experiences when she discovers that the property might be haunted. The Australian actress shot to fame with The CW shows The Secret Circle, and The Vampire Diaries, followed by its spin-off, The Originals, for which she earned critical acclaim. Tonkin had her most recent and prominent role in Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe and will be next seen in the upcoming films, Kid Snow and And On the Eighth Day, as well as a new Australian series that she is also producing. Morris stars as Teddy, the motel’s other manager who hands over the night shift role to Gwen. The actor and comedian had his breakthrough role as Winston Bishop in New Girl, followed by a lead role in Hulu’s Woke, and Call Me Kat. Morris also featured in films like Game Night and The Christmas Chronicles and recently gained recognition for his role of Trooper Witt Farr in Fargo Season 5. Joining Tonkin and Morris in the main roles, Madison Hu plays the character of Alice. Most recognized as a Disney Channel regular, she has previously starred in Bizaardvark and Best Friends Whenever, and films like Voyager and Boogeyman. Hu gained popularity in her recurring role on Netflix’s The Brothers Sun. Besides the above main cast members, Night Shift also stars Patrick Fischler, a character actor known for his notable roles in shows like Mad Men and Lost, and the Oscar-nominated 2024 film, American Fiction. In other roles, Billions alum Christopher Denham, who recently played a Soviet spy in the global hit Oppenheimer, plays Walton Grey, and X Company actor Connor Price plays Cole. Lauren Bowles (True Blood) and Jessica Varley (Joshy) also star in supporting roles. Who Made 'Night Shift'? Phoebe Tonkin as Gwen, holding a knife, in Night Shift.Image via Quiver Night Shift was written and directed by the filmmaking duo Benjamin and Paul China. While they have both worked independently before, this all-new horror thriller film marks their debut as a joint directorial venture. The English writer and director duo are best known for penning the script for the 2017 film, Sweet Virginia, starring Jon Bernthal, Christopher Abbott, and Imogen Poots. Paul had also previously written for the 2011 horror film, Crawl, which he also directed, with Benjamin serving as one of the film’s producers. Following Night Shift, The China Brothers will continue with their terrifying storytelling and will be next writing for the upcoming horror film, Most Evil. Eric B. Fleischman, Maurice Fadida, John Hodges, Bradley Pilz, and Dennis Rainaldi serve as the producers for Night Shift.

YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED Trailer (2025) Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED Trailer Teaser (2025) Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Comedy © 2024 - Prime Video Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for the comedy film “You’re Cordially Invited,” starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. Per the official logline, “A woman (Witherspoon) planning her sister’s (Meredith Hagner) perfect wedding and the father (Ferrell) of a young bride-to-be (Geraldine Viswanathan) find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.” The trailer features scenes of Ferrell and Witherspoon’s characters getting involved in chaotic situations, including a moment when Ferrell is wrestling an alligator in a hotel room. “If I look out on that dock and that bride’s not my baby girl, that bride’s going in the fucking lake,” Ferrell says in the trailer. “Splish splash, bitch, taking a bath.” Popular on Variety “I’m gonna kick your ass, and it’s gonna be embarassing,” Witherspoon replies, “because you’re big and I’m little.” Along with Witherspoon and Ferrell, the cast includes Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer and Celia Weston. “You’re Cordially Invited” is written and directed by Nicholas Stoller. Producers include Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum via Gloria Sanchez; Stoller and Conor Welch via Stoller Global Solutions; Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter via Hello Sunshine. EPs are Ashley Strumwasser via Hello Sunshine; Alex Brown via Gloria Sanchez; and Brendan O’Brien. “You’re Cordially Invited” will launch globally Jan. 30, 2025, on Prime Video. Watch the full trailer below. Get ready for an all-out wedding war between Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. Debuting on Prime Video Jan. 30, 2025, You're Cordially Invited stars Witherspoon, 48, and Ferrell, 56, as warring representatives of two different weddings accidentally double booked at the same venue. As its synopsis indicates, "When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.” Reese Witherspoon Jokes About Fans Confusing Her Sweet Home Alabama Costar Josh Lucas with Matthew McConaughey (Exclusive) A new teaser trailer reveals some of that chaos, with Witherspoon’s character attempting to plan the perfect wedding for her sister (played by Meredith Hagner) and Ferrell’s character doing the same for the nuptials of his daughter (Geraldine Viswanathan) — while contending with cramped rooms, disgruntled guests and a live alligator. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon in You're Cordially Invited Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon in "You're Cordially Invited". PRIME VIDEO You're Cordially Invited is written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, who brought comedies Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Neighbors and Bros to the big screen. The trailer shows glimpses of Witherspoon and Ferrell’s costars, which include Celia Weston, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Leanne Morgan, Stony Blyden, Rory Scovel, Ramona Young and Jimmy Tatro. Jack McBrayer plays the resort concierge who reveals the mix-up at the island off the Georgia coast. Will Ferrell Plays Cowbell at His Son's First-Ever Live Concert in a Nod to Iconic 'SNL' Sketch Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon attend the AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon at the AFI Awards Luncheon Jan. 12. FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar last year, Witherspoon reflected on starring in and producing comedies like You’re Cordially Invited and her 2023 Ashton Kutcher rom-com Your Place or Mine. “I think the human capacity to handle as much heartbreak and tragedy that’s happened in the world is really diminished,” she said at the time. “I think of opportunities to make movies and television shows that are joyful, optimistic, funny … I think about what I want to see on a Friday night, and while I can appreciate a true-crime show or a podcast, I really need some levity. I think the world is looking for a little brightness.” Morgan, a comedian who like Witherspoon hails from Tennessee, told PEOPLE in September that everyone on her first feature film “answered my questions. They were so sweet and uplifting. I fell in love with everybody on that set, from the craftsmen that were cooking, to the little PAs.” Witherspoon, “a living doll,” added Morgan, suggested her for the role of her older sister. “That little thing believes in me.” You're Cordially Invited is on Prime Video Jan. 30. "I got the situation under control." Prime Video has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a comedy movie titled You're Cordially Invited, the next big comedy created & directed by filmmaker Nick Stoller (of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, The Five-Year Engagement, Neighbors 1 & 2, Bros). Another marriage comedy for everyone to enjoy! You're Cordially Invited follows a woman who is planning her sister's wedding and the father of another bride-to-be. They discover that they are double-booked for their destination wedding, so both parties decide to share the venue, but chaos and disaster await. "Save the date." It's set for release in January 2025, so there's a long wait, but until then have fun with this footage. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star as the double-booked hosts, with Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Wesley Mann, Jimmy Tatro, Celia Weston, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, and Keyla Monterroso Mejia. There's only 60 seconds of footage, but this is a hilarious trailer that might get your attention! Stoller is back with something akin to Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Join Will & Reese below. Here's the first teaser trailer for Nicholas Stoller's You're Cordially Invited, direct from YouTube: You're Cordially Invited Trailer A woman (Reese Witherspoon) who's planning her sister's perfect wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of a young bride-to-be find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Carolina coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and our full cast of characters begin to face their own insecurities learning more about themselves. You're Cordially Invited is written and directed by acclaimed comedy filmmaker Nicholas Stoller (also known as simply Nick Stoller), director of the Hollywood smash movies Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, The Five-Year Engagement, Neighbors, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Storks, and Bros previously, plus the series "Friends from College" & "Platonic" recently. It's produced by Stoller, Ferrell, Witherspoon, Jessica Elbaum, Lauren Levy Neustadter, and Conor Welch. Amazon will debut Stoller's You're Cordially Invited movie streaming on Prime Video starting on January 30th, 2025 next year. How does that look? We’re officially RSVP’ing yes to You’re Cordially Invited, the new Will Ferrell–Reese Witherspoon movie about two weddings on a collision course. Based on every bride’s worst nightmare, the movie follows the mishaps that ensue after a remote wedding venue accidentally double-books itself one weekend, leading to a clash between the two parties. Since the chaos of weddings is go-to rom-com fodder, we can already tell where this is heading.… disaster and fun. Read on for everything we know about You’re Cordially Invited. What is You’re Cordially Invited about? You’re Cordially Invited is about two weddings at one venue at an island resort off the coast of Georgia. Witherspoon plays the sister of one bride, Ferrell the father of the other. The film was written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, who also wrote Bros, Night School, Sex Tape, Zoolander 2, The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, The Five-Year Engagement, and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Who’s in the cast? Witherspoon and Ferrell top-line, naturally, with Jack McBrayer as the hapless hotelier responsible for the miscommunication. The ensemble cast also includes Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, and Celia Weston. Witherspoon’s last rom-com outing, the Netflix movie Your Place or Mine, costarring Ashton Kutcher, was…not too sharp, despite Witherspoon’s many charms. But with a comedy heavyweight like Ferrell to play against and a veteran writer-director at the helm, we’re optimistic that this could be actually funny, cute, and fun. Like Anyone but You, but for grown-ups! If nothing else, a Will Ferrell–Reese Witherspoon movie is safe to watch with your parents. Is there a trailer? The first look dropped Tuesday, May 14! It doesn’t seem to tease any chemistry between Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon’s characters, but it also doesn’t give either one of them a partner, so we’re going to place our bets that these two end up, at the very least, flirty friends. Release date You’re Cordially Invited lands on Prime Video on January 30, 2025. Starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, You’re Cordially Invited is all about a destination wedding that goes wrong and results in a whole lot of (hilarious) drama. We’re still reeling from the excitement of a Legally Blonde prequel series entering our lives in the near-distant future, and now we’re being treated to yet more Reese Witherspoon news. This time, it’s from Prime Video in the form of new comedy You’re Cordially Invited. Destination weddings that result in chaos? Sign us up. Here’s everything you need to know about Witherspoon’s latest project and when we can expect to watch it. What is the plot of You’re Cordially Invited? According to the synopsis, the film is a classic double-booking mix-up. “A woman (Witherspoon) planning her sister’s perfect wedding and the father of a young bride-to-be (Will Ferrell) find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.” Who will star in You’re Cordially Invited? Alongside Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, the cast features Geraldine Viswanathan (Drive-Away Dolls), Meredith Hagner (Palm Springs), Jimmy Tatro (Theater Camp), Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer and Celia Weston. When will You’re Cordially Invited be released? The film will stream globally on Prime Video on 30 January 2025. In the meantime, you can check out the teaser trailer below. Image: Prime Video

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 Trailer (2024) Selena Gomez ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 Trailer (2024) Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short © 2024 - Hulu Season three of Only Murders In The Building might have ended with, well, yet another murder in the building, but there’s plenty more where that came from as the fourth season has been confirmed and is on its way. The series’ season three premiere in August 2023 marked the highest-rated Hulu episode of the entire year, and the show unsurprisingly nabbed nearly a dozen Emmy nominations, making expectations for the next season even higher. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE But not everything will be quite the same in the fourth season. Craig Erwich, Disney Television Group President, recently told Deadline teased that in the fourth season, the sleuth collective will actually relocate from New York City to sunny Los Angeles. selena gomez only murders in the building DISNEY ‘I’m very excited to see Steve, Martin, and Selena take a little break from the apartment building and come to Los Angeles,’ Erwich said. ‘So in the same way that John Hoffman [showrunner] used the canvas of Broadway to tell what I think was one of the most unique seasons you’ve ever seen, the same unique Only Murders take will be applied to Los Angeles, which I’m really excited about.’ FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE That’s not all, as the plot and cast is also expecting a shake-up as the DIY detectives head to the west coast. This is everything we know so far about Only Murders In The Building season four. What will the plot of Only Murders In The Building season 4 be? While the exact plot line has yet to be unveiled, there are a few easy starting points to assume that season four will start from. In the final moments of the the season three finale, Sazz, played by Glee's Jane Lynch, stopped by Charles, played by Steve Martin's, apartment to celebrate the success of the Broadway show Death Razzle Dazzle’s opening night. But before she could get too comfortable, a bullet flew in from the window and struck her in the chest. As the episode drew to a close, Sazz appeared to write a message on the floor with her own blood, which has lead fans to assume that season four's killer will come for Charles next. only murders in the building PATRICK HARBRON That's not to say that Lynch's character will be ruled out completely though as she recently revealed that she'll be joining the cast to film for the fourth season, albeit posthumously. 'I'm the murder victim, which is not a tease... and so I have some really great flashbacks,' Lynch said, according to Screen Rant. Co-creator John Hoffman previously teased that season four will explore the topic of consequences. 'I think the idea of what you create is a thing you put out to the world, and sometimes you can’t be prepared for the repercussions of what potentially the world does with your thing, and how they feel about it,' he told The Hollywood Reporter. 'That’s a challenging line to walk, and sometimes you have to face it in that way. So, the podcast and everything else that’s happened, and what it all means, and what it could have been meaning all along. That’s a really interesting world to look at for these three who stepped in that way.' While he didn't elaborate on specifics of the storyline, speaking to People on May 2 about the upcoming season, which has been filming in New York City, Martin said: 'And I'm going to say we're about halfway through, and we are really enjoying this season. We think it could be one of our best seasons. Although they're all flawless.' Who will make up the cast of Only Murders In The Building season 4? As reported by Deadline, the fourth season will see the central trio of Oliver, played by Martin Short, Mabel, played by Selena Gomez and Charles travel to Los Angeles before returning back to The Arconia to hunt down Sazz’s killer. selena gomez only murders in the building DISNEY Meryl Streep is also set to reprise her role as Loretta Durkin, a struggling actress who begins a relationship with Oliver, although the trajectory of their storyline is currently unclear. As reported by Variety, new additions have been made to the fourth season. Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria and Molly Shannon will join the cast, although details of their characters or placement in the storyline have yet to be announced. According to Deadline, however, the series' quartet of new characters will be integral to the twists and turns of the investigation into the murder of Sazz. When will Only Murders In The Building season 4 air? While an exact release date is yet to be announced, Hulu announced that the series would be renewed for another season on the day the season finale aired in October. Less than a week later, on October 9, the show's writers returned to work, so watch this space. To whet the whistle, watch the official teaser for the fourth season of Only Murders In The Building at the top of this article. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Hulu drops the teaser trailer for season four of Only Murders in the Building. Also announcing the premiere date of the upcoming season, the latest sees the amateur sleuths played by Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez go to Hollywood. The comedy series trio go to Los Angeles after learning that a Hollywood studio wants to make a movie out of their podcast. On a whirlwind trip out in California, the team is also solving the murder of Sazz Pataki, who is the form stunt double of Martin’s character. In the official synopsis for the upcoming season, it reads, “Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.” Special guest stars in the new season sees Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Melissa McCarthy, Richard Kind and more make an appearance. The new season debuts on August 27. Watch the teaser above. “Only Murders in the Building” dropped the first teaser for Season 4 on Tuesday and set its premiere date on Hulu. The reveal was made during Disney’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York. The new season of the popular comedy series will bow on August 27. In the teaser, the main trio (Martin Short, Steve Martin, Selena Gomez) learn that a Hollywood studio wants to make a movie out of their podcast, sending them on a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles, while also trying to solve the murder of Sazz Pataki, the former stunt double of Martin’s character. Watch the teaser below. The official description of Season 4 states: Popular on Variety “Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.” Along with Martin, Short, and Gomez the cast for Season 4 includes Michael Cyril Creighton and special guest stars including Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Melissa McCarthy, Richard Kind, and more. Martin, John Hoffman, Short, and Gomez all executive produce “Only Murders in the Building” along with Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal. It was created by Martin and Hoffman. 20th Television is the studio. The first teaser of the new season of "Only Murders in the Building" has arrived! The main cast of the hit Hulu true crime series, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, shared the first look at the show's season 4 at the Disney Upfront on Tuesday. Cast of 'Only Murders in the Building' spills the tea on who is joining season 3 Also available on YouTube, the sneak peek began with the trio, Mabel (Gomez), Charles (Martin) and Oliver (Short) looking for the next story for their podcast. It also features a scene when Mabel reads an email from Hollywood studios expressing their interest in making a movie out of their podcast. PHOTO: Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short participate in The Disney Advertising Upfront, May 14, 2024, New York City. Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short participate in The Disney Advertising Upfront, May 14, 2024, New York City. Jennifer Pottheiser/Disney The teaser later shows the amateur investigators jetting off to Los Angeles and embark on a Hollywood adventure together. A synopsis from the press release details that in the new season, Charles, Oliver and Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles' stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki. "Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio's investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the 'Only Murders' podcast," the release read. "As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building's courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia's West Tower residents." PHOTO: New season of "Only Murders in the Building" will premiere on August 27th. New season of "Only Murders in the Building" will premiere on August 27th. Hulu In addition to Gomez, Martin, Short and Michael Cyril Creighton, the new season also features guest stars including Meryl Streep, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Melissa McCarthy, Richard Kind, Jane Lynch and more. Produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, season 4 of "Only Murders in the Building" will premiere on August 27, with new episodes every Tuesday on Hulu. Disney is the majority owner of Hulu.

BLACKWATER LANE Trailer (2024) Minka Kelly, Thriller Movie BLACKWATER LANE Trailer (2024) Maggie Grace, Minka Kelly, Thriller Movie © 2024 - Lionsgate "If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust?" Lionsgate has debuted an official trailer for Blackwater Lane, yet another of these cheap and clunky thrillers that looks like it was made-for-TV in the 90s. This is getting released in June right away on VOD if anyone cares. Adapted from the book titled "The Breakdown" written by B.A. Paris. Late one night a woman drives by a stranded motorist who is later revealed to have been murdered. After a series of terrifying events the woman believes she is the killer's next victim. From the book: "The only thing she can't forget is that woman, the woman she might have saved, and the terrible nagging guilt. And the silent calls she's receiving, or the feeling that someone's watching her..." Blackwater Lane stars Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, with Natalie Simpson, Kris Johnson, Edward Baker-Duly, and Pandora Clifford. "It doesn't make any sense..." Why does this look so bad? Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Jeff Celentano's Blackwater Lane, direct from YouTube: Blackwater Lane Poster Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace star in Blackwater Lane, a supernatural thriller based on the wildly successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris. After witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, Cass (Kelly) is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her own sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of what seems to be a horrific plot set against her... Blackwater Lane is directed by American actor / filmmaker Jeff Celentano, director of the films Gunshy, Primary Suspect, Moscow Heat, Say It in Russian, Breaking Point, Glass Jaw, and The Hill previously. The screenplay is written by Megan Stewart. Adapted from the novel titled "The Breakdown" written by B.A. Paris. Produced by Elizabeth Fowler, Warren Ostergard, Shaun Sanghani, Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar. Lionsgate will debut Celentano's Blackwater Lane in select US theaters + on VOD starting June 21st, 2024 this summer. Who's interested? May 15 (UPI) -- Lionsgate is introducing the new film Blackwater Lane. The studio shared a trailer for the movie Wednesday featuring Minka Kelly and Dermot Mulroney. ADVERTISEMENT Blackwater Lane is a psychological thriller based on the best-selling novel The Breakdown by B.A. Paris. Kelly (Friday Night Lights) plays Cass, a woman who, after witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her sanity. "As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is drive closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her," an official description reads. Mulroney (Shameless) plays Cass' husband, Matthew, with Maggie Grace (Lost) as Cass' best friend. Blackwater Lane is directed by Jeff Celentano, with Elizabeth Fowler, Warren Ostengard and Lucinda Thakrar as producers. "Blackwater Lane is an intelligent female driven thriller set in the British countryside with lots of layers and a very modern twist," Fowler previously said. The movie opens in select theaters and is available on digital and on demand June 21. Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson star in Blackwater Lane, a supernatural thriller film based on the New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris. Release Date Directed by Jeff Celentano, Blackwater Lane opens in theaters and on digital, on demand on June 21st, 2024. Synopsis After witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her. Official Trailer Watch the official trailer for Blackwater Lane Dropping is the trailer & poster from Lionsgate’s new horror/thriller “BLACKWATER LANE,” directed by Jeff Celentano, written by Elizabeth Fowler, based on the successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris and starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson. After witnessing a grisly tragedy, a woman is visited by a ghostly presence and starts to question her sanity. “ BLACKWATER LANE” is a day & date release (in Theaters and Digital/OnDemand) on June 21st, 2024. Here’s the trailer! New poster for BLACKWATER LANEIN THEATERS: 6/21/202 4 ON DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND: 6/21/2024 BLACKWATER LANE IN THEATERS: 6/21/202 4 ON DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND: 6/21/2024 Director: Jeff Celentano Writer: Elizabeth Fowler Don’t like ads? Become a supporter and enjoy The Good Men Project ad free Cast: Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney Producers: Shaun Sanghani, Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, Elizabeth Fowler, Warren Ostergard Long Synopsis: Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace star in Blackwater Lane, a supernatural thriller based on the wildly successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris. After witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her. Rating: PG-13 Genre: Horror/Thriller Runtime: 108 min. All art – lionsgate Minka Kelly is experiencing creepy paranormal events in her latest movie. On May 15, Lionsgate debuted the trailer for the horror film Blackwater Lane exclusively with PEOPLE. Kelly, 43, stars as Cass, who grows increasingly disturbed after a scary encounter in the night. Her husband (played by Dermot Mulroney) chalks the experience up to an active imagination. Meanwhile, a visitor to the couple's home implies the property is haunted. As the trailer shows, eventually a woman is found dead on a street near Cass' home and she begins seeing dead animals in her yard. Mulroney's character worries medications Cass takes are causing her to hallucinate, and she seems to begin doubting her own interpretations of reality as the supernatural forces surrounding her close in. Sasha Pieterse Leads a Twisty Twin Thriller in The Image of You Trailer (Exclusive) Blackwater Lane -- Minka Kelly & Dermot Mulroney Minka Kelly and Dermot Mulroney in "Blackwater Lane". COURTESY OF LIONSGATE Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "After witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her sanity," reads a synopsis. "As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her." Blackwater Lane is directed by Jeff Celentano (2023's The Hill) and is based on author B.A. Paris' 2017 novel The Breakdown. Paris broke out with her 2016 novel Behind Closed Doors and has since published six more novels, including the basis for the upcoming film. The author's website states that both Behind Closed Doors and another novel of hers, The Therapist, are in development as feature film adaptations by Elizabeth Fowler, a producer on Blackwater Lane. Blackwater Lane Poster - Minka Kelly; Maggie Grace; Dermot Mulroney COURTESY OF LIONSGATE Maggie Grace also stars in the movie alongside Kelly and Mulroney. For Kelly, Blackwater Lane marks her first feature film role since 2021's Lansky. In between, she appeared on Max's superhero series Titans and played the character Samantha on Euphoria's second season. Kelly will next appear in Netflix's upcoming Western series Ransom Canyon opposite Josh Duhamel and James Brolin, according to Tudum. Blackwater Lane is in theaters and on demand June 21. Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace and Dermot Mulroney are set to star in the psychological thriller “Blackwater Lane.” Based on the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling book “The Breakdown” by British author B.A. Paris, the film tells the story of a woman (Kelly) who drives by a stranded motorist later who is later revealed to have been murdered. After a series of terrifying events, the woman becomes convinced she is the killer’s next victim while her husband (Mulroney) and her best friend (Grace) worry about her sanity. Paris has an international fan base, and “Blackwater Lane” is the first film produced from her books. Filming has now begun in Suffolk, U.K., with Jeff Celentano (“The Hill”) directing. Producers include Elizabeth Fowler (“Official Secrets”), Warren Ostergard (“The Hill”) and Lucinda Thakrar (“Confession”). 13 Films is handling worldwide sales with Greg Schenz and Tannaz Anisi executive producing. Oleg Shardin is also executive producing. Alex Lane is co-producing. Popular on Variety The film is fully financed by executive producer Ron Cundy and Kompros Films with executive producer Phil Hunt of HeadGear and executive producer Norman Merry of LipSync. Fowler said: “’Blackwater Lane’ is an intelligent female driven thriller set in the British countryside with lots of layers and a very modern twist. I am hugely excited to work with Jeff, Minka, Maggie and Dermot on B.A. Paris’ chilling, entertaining and adrenaline fuelled story that I think will engage audiences worldwide.” Kelly is repped by Gersh and Artists First, while Grace is repped by Gersh and Mosaic. Mulroney is repped by Paradigm and Luber Roklin. Paris is repped by Sheila David and Darley Anderson Books. Read More About: Dermot Mulroney, Maggie Grace, Minka Kelly Lionsgate has just released the highly anticipated trailer for Blackwater Lane, a supernatural thriller adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel "The Breakdown" by B.A. Paris. Set to premiere on June 21, 2024, the film promises to captivate audiences with its eerie plot and star-studded cast. Blackwater Lane revolves around Cass, portrayed by Minka Kelly, who one fateful night drives past a stranded motorist. This seemingly trivial decision spirals into a nightmare when the motorist is later found murdered. As terrifying events begin to unfold, Cass becomes convinced that she is the next target of the killer. Her growing paranoia is exacerbated by ghostly encounters that lead her to question her own sanity. The film boasts a talented ensemble cast including Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Natalie Simpson, Kris Johnson, Edward Baker-Duly, and Pandora Clifford. Each actor brings depth to the chilling narrative, enhancing the suspense and psychological tension that defines the story. Jeff Celentano directs Blackwater Lane, with a screenplay penned by Megan Stewart. Celentano's vision and Stewart's adaptation ensure that the essence of B.A. Paris's gripping novel is faithfully translated to the big screen. The film's atmospheric tension and haunting visuals are poised to leave a lasting impression on viewers. Blackwater Lane will be released in theaters, digital, and On Demand on June 21, 2024. Courtesy photo, used with permission. This week, the trailer for Lionsgate’s new horror/thriller “Blackwater Lane” was released. The movie is directed by Jeff Celentano, written by Elizabeth Fowler and stars Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson. (Cinematic Red, PR, 2024) Based on the successful The New York Times bestselling book “The Breakdown” by B.A. Paris, after witnessing a grisly tragedy, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and starts to question her sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, she is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her. Blackwater Lane will be released in theaters and digital/On Demand on June 21, 2024. Rating: PG-13 Genre: Horror/Thriller Runtime: 108 mins. Book synopsis: “The Breakdown” If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust? Cass is having a hard time since the night she saw the car in the woods. It was on the winding rural road, in the middle of a downpour, and a woman was sitting inside—the woman who was killed. She’s been trying to put the crime out of her mind; what could she have done, really? It’s a dangerous road to be on in the middle of a storm, and she probably would have been hurt herself if she’d stopped. Not only that, her husband would be furious if he knew she’d broken her promise not to take that shortcut home. But since then, she’s been forgetting every little thing. Where she left the car; if she took her pills; even the alarm code. The only thing she can’t forget is that woman, the woman she might have saved, and the terrible nagging guilt; and the silent calls she’s receiving, or the feeling that someone’s watching her. (Amazon, 2024) Synopsis – Late one night a woman drives by a stranded motorist who is later revealed to have been murdered. After a series of terrifying events the woman believes she is the killer’s next victim. Directed – Jeff Celentano Starring – Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney, Maggie Grace

LATENCY Trailer (2024) Sasha Luss LATENCY Trailer (2024) Sasha Luss, Thriller © 2024 - Lionsgate "The more you wear the Omnia, the faster it will learn." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie tech horror thriller called Latency, from filmmaker James Croke. This is another of these intriguing A.I. horror films, more of a sci-fi thriller, though it also has some scary moments in it. Starring Sasha Luss (Anna) and Alexis Ren (The Enforcer), Latency marks the feature debut of writer / director James Croke. This sci-fi thriller follows a professional gamer battling acute agoraphobia, tasked with testing new gaming equipment powered by A.I. - capable of reading her mind. As they experiment with this new tech, the line between reality and Hana's subconscious begins to blur and she starts to wonder if the device is helping her or serving a more sinister force. A.I. serving a more sinister force? Yes, it definitely is (that sinister force being greed). This looks a bit derivative, but also seems like some fun set-in-one-room sci-fi horror to enjoy. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for James Croke's film Latency, direct from Lionsgate's YouTube: Latency Poster In this sci-fi thriller, when Hana (Sasha Luss), a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia, is asked to trial sophisticated new gaming equipment which uses AI to interpret the electrical activity of her brain, she sees an opportunity to enhance her game. As Hana and her best friend Jen (Alexis Ren) experiment with this new technology, the line between reality and Hana’s subconscious quickly begins to blur and she starts to wonder if the device is helping her or serving a more sinister force. Latency is written and directed by the Australian indie filmmaker James Croke, making his feature directorial debut after a few other short films previously. Produced by Barry Brooker, Scott Clayton, Jordan Gertner, Gary A. Hirsch, & Wych Kaosayananda. This hasn't premiered at any film festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Lionsgate releases Croke's Latency in select US theaters starting June 14th, 2024 this summer. Curious? Who isn't a sucker for a horror flick? I know I am. Sasha Luss in distress, expressively crying in Latency BuzzFeed Studios ADVERTISEMENT The trailer for Latency just dropped, and I'm pretty curious to see how the mind-bending storyline will unravel when it premieres this summer. A bunch of video game characters surrounding a woman in the center of a dark room BuzzFeed Studios The film stars Sasha Luss, a model best known for her leading role in 2019's Anna. Influencer Alexis Ren also joins her on screen as Jen. Sasha Luss posing, wearing a black furry top with a sparkling detail, gazing forward Alexis Ren in a red v-neck gown posing at an event. She has her hair back with prominent earrings Stefano Rellandini / AFP via Getty Images, Dia Dipasupil / WireImage ADVERTISEMENT Sasha portrays Hana, an avid gamer suffering from acute agoraphobia. Sasha Luss looking concerned while sitting in a gaming chair in Latency BuzzFeed Studios Agoraphobia is described as "fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of being trapped, helpless, or embarrassed." Sasha Luss in a dimly lit corridor, looking towards a door, expressing concern in Latency BuzzFeed Studios The trailer kicks off with Hana being chased by a group of mutant creatures. Plot twist: It turns out she's actually in a game simulation. Sasha Luss aiming a gun with two hands in a dimly lit room with blinds on the windows A mutant creature running through a doorway BuzzFeed Studios Due to Hana's ongoing agoraphobia, she's spent her life mostly inside playing "game after game." So, it comes as no surprise she becomes a contender to test a new state-of-the-art software called Omnia. Close-up of gaming headphones BuzzFeed Studios ADVERTISEMENT What makes Omnia so special? It's supposed to calibrate with the user and decode patterns of their brain — or so it seems. Image of 'OMNIA' animation title with intricate designs, accompanied by caption 'Hello, Hana' Sasha Luss putting something on her head in Latency BuzzFeed Studios Hana obviously couldn't pass up the opportunity to find out more, and Jen is in full support of the endeavor. Sasha Luss and Alexis Ren look at a box BuzzFeed Studios It all starts as innocent fun, and Hana even wins a gaming tournament with a major cash prize. Sasha Luss wearing a white headband with a lashlight in darkness, facing away, with indistinct background suggesting an intense scene Notification on a screen showing a deposit received for +250,000 USD BuzzFeed Studios, BuzzFeed studios But things quickly take a dark turn, and Hana starts to wonder if she's experiencing some weird side effects to Omnia. Sasha Luss interacts with computer screens on a set, subtitle reads "Are you doing this?" BuzzFeed Studios ADVERTISEMENT First off, she's not sleeping... Close-up of Sasha Luss's intense expression in Latency BuzzFeed She starts seeing strange things like this menacing face in the mirror... Sasha Luss reflecting in a mirror, looking concerned, with their hand on their mouth Sasha Luss in a horror scene with distorted monstrous reflection in mirror BuzzFeed Studios She also encounters a variety of uninvited guests. Blurry image of a person throwing papers, with a computer screen in the background and a hand coming through it A little girl and a ghostly woman holding her in a dark room BuzzFeed Studios And that's *just* the beginning! Sasha Luss looking tired and falling in a yellow jacket Sasha Luss a checkered shirt seated at a table and looking blurry BuzzFeed Studios Latency comes to select theaters on June 14. Watch the full trailer below. EXCLUSIVE: Actor and online influencer Alexis Ren has signed on to star in Latency, a gamer action thriller written and directed by James Croke. Ren will join Russian model and actor Sasha Luss (Anna) in the flick, which follows Hana, a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia. When Hana receives a new game controller that works by interpreting her brain activity, with the help of her best friend Jen, she experiments with this new device only to soon discover the device may in fact be controlling her. The film is currently set to begin production on November 21 in Bangkok. Producers include Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, Gary A. Hirsch, and Jordan Gertner, best known for producing films like Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo 66, Larry Clark’s Bully, and Spring Breakers directed by Harmony Korine. Related Stories Awards Season 2024-25 Awards Season Calendar - Dates For Oscars, Tonys, Guilds, BAFTAs, Spirits & More 2024 TV premiere dates 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Red Sea Media shopped the flick to international buyers at the recent American Film Market. Croke is directing from a screenplay he also wrote. The Australian filmmaker has worked in the Aussie film and television industry as a production designer and art director. He wrote, directed, and designed the short film Shift, which won the 2014 Australian Production Design Guild award for design on a short film. “When James Croke told me that my character Jen was, in his words, ‘the heart of the film’, I felt very honored to bring that energy to life,” Ren said. “My favorite part about this industry is the community, so I truly look forward to working with James Croke and Jordan Gertner on Latency. I’m excited to bring Jen to life and give her the performance she deserves.” Gertner added: “We are thrilled to be working with Alexis. Her talent and passion for this project will certainly translate into an awesome performance as she brings the character of Jen to life in Latency.” Ren’s most recent acting credit is the noir thriller The Enforcer, where she stars alongside Zolee Griggs, Antonio Banderas, Kate Bosworth, and 2 Chainz. Ren also wrapped production on a female-led drama thriller, Second Chance, in which she’ll star alongside Denise Richards and AnnaLynne McCord. She is repped by Kris Heller at APA Agency.