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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. 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JACK AND JILL stars Adam Sandler playing brother and sister twins, Jack and Jill Sadelstein. By Andre Dellamorte Mar 16, 2012 First Trailer and Poster for MEAN GIRLS 2 Paramount Pictures has released a trailer for the upcoming direct-to-DVD sequel to 2004’s Mean Girls, appropriately titled Mean Girls 2 FIRST LOOK: Julianne Nicholson and Eliza Scanlen travel back to 1918 Soho for Dope Girls, a BBC series set in the world of illicit underground nightclubs. The six-part drama opens at the end of the First World War. 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. 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. Kidnapped Nadia Parkes as Chloe Ayling in Kidnapped This true-crime drama will tell the real-life story of Chloe Ayling, a British model who was abducted in Italy in 2017, but then found herself in the centre of a media storm after being accused of faking her kidnapping. Killing Eve‘s Georgia Lester has written the six-part series u

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. 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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.

DUNE_ PROPHECY Trailer (2024) Emily Watson DUNE: PROPHECY Trailer (2024) Emily Watson, Travis Fimmel, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina © 2024 - HBO Max Sneaking in seemingly unnoticed into the streaming sphere until just now, avid fans of Frank Herbert's "Dune" universe have immediately had their consciousnesses enlightened like a liberal dose of spice thanks to a new trailer for the upcoming Max Originals, "Dune: Prophecy." This "Dune" prequel spinoff series arrives this coming fall and is inspired by and adapted from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's 2012 novel, "Sisterhood of Dune." It occurs near the end of the Battle of Corrin, ten-thousand years prior to Paul Atreides' birth on the planet Caladan and centers around the foundational events that formed the shifty gene-manipulating Bene Gesserit sisterhood. Want to try HBO Max? Here's where to choose a plan Subscribe to HBO Max starting at $9.99/month A young woman wearing a golden facial covering A scene from Max's upcoming miniseries, "Dune: Prophecy" (Image credit: Max Originals) Here's the official synopsis: "From the expansive universe of 'Dune,' created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, 'Dune: Prophecy' follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become immortalized as the Bene Gesserit." "Before the universe would know us as the Bene Gesserit, we founded a sisterhood," states Emily Watson's Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen in this riveting teaser that offers a lush array of arresting visuals. "Assigned to the great houses to help them sift truth from lies. We created a network of influence throughout the Imperium. But power comes with a price." "Dune: Prophecy" was first developed in 2019 as a TV series under the original title of "Dune: The Sisterhood." It contains a superb ensemble cast that also includes Jessica Barden, Olivia Williams, Tabu, Travis Fimmel, Johdi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, and Shalom Brune-Franklin. Get the Space.com Newsletter Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! Your Email Address Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. "Fringe's" Alison Schapker acts as showrunner and executive producer for this Max and Legendary Television production, with Diane Ademu-John co-developing the series and who also serves as executive producer. Other executive producers listed are Anna Foerster, Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, Brian Herbert and Jon Spaihts, with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert executive producing for the Frank Herbert estate. Max Originals' "Dune: Prophecy" miniseries lands on Earth sometime in Fall 2024. Watch Dune: Prophecy when it airs on HBO Max The first trailer for the much-anticipated TV prequel to the recent Dune movies promises a female-fronted look at life 10,000 years before. Dune: Prophecy will follow the roots of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood led by the Harkonnen siblings, played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. Later members of the sect are played by Rebecca Ferguson and Charlotte Rampling on the big screen. ‘Completely unfilmable’: the Dune universe is about to get weird Read more It is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Kevin J Anderson and Brian Herbert, the elder son of Frank Herbert, who wrote the original Dune novels. It comes on the heels of the second film in Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed Dune franchise which has made more than $710m globally since its release earlier this year. The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw called it “an epic sci-fi hallucination”. “The Bene Gesserit have always been fascinating to me,” Villeneuve has said of the show. “Focusing a series around that powerful order of women seemed not only relevant and inspiring but a dynamic setting for the television series.” Originally developed back in 2019, the show went through various iterations, including other names, and featuring different writers and actors, before becoming Dune: Prophecy, set to premiere later this year on Max. The cast also includes Mark Strong, Jodhi May and Jessica Barden. Villeneuve was originally set to direct the pilot but later dropped out. The series now counts Anna Foerster as one of the key directors. Her credits include episodes of Outlander and the action sequel Underworld: Blood Wars. After the success of the second Dune film this year, it was revealed that a third film was officially in development. Villeneuve has revealed that he wants to make something else before, which may be an adaptation of Annie Jacobsen’s ticking-clock thriller Nuclear War: A Scenario. The first trailer for the much-anticipated TV prequel to the recent Dune movies promises a female-fronted look at life 10,000 years before. Dune: Prophecy will follow the roots of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood led by the Harkonnen siblings, played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. Later members of the sect are played by Rebecca Ferguson and Charlotte Rampling on the big screen. ‘Completely unfilmable’: the Dune universe is about to get weird Read more It is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Kevin J Anderson and Brian Herbert, the elder son of Frank Herbert, who wrote the original Dune novels. It comes on the heels of the second film in Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed Dune franchise which has made more than $710m globally since its release earlier this year. The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw called it “an epic sci-fi hallucination”. “The Bene Gesserit have always been fascinating to me,” Villeneuve has said of the show. “Focusing a series around that powerful order of women seemed not only relevant and inspiring but a dynamic setting for the television series.” Originally developed back in 2019, the show went through various iterations, including other names, and featuring different writers and actors, before becoming Dune: Prophecy, set to premiere later this year on Max. The cast also includes Mark Strong, Jodhi May and Jessica Barden. Villeneuve was originally set to direct the pilot but later dropped out. The series now counts Anna Foerster as one of the key directors. Her credits include episodes of Outlander and the action sequel Underworld: Blood Wars. After the success of the second Dune film this year, it was revealed that a third film was officially in development. Villeneuve has revealed that he wants to make something else before, which may be an adaptation of Annie Jacobsen’s ticking-clock thriller Nuclear War: A Scenario. The “Dune” universe is expanding once more. After the massively successful release of “Dune: Part Two” and the teasing of a third film written and directed by Denis Villeneuve, the literary franchise has landed a TV adaptation with “Dune: Prophecy.” The Max series is inspired by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s novel “Sisterhood of Dune” — a teaser was revealed during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, with the six-episode season set to debut this fall on streamer Max. The official synopsis reads: From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), “Dune: Prophecy” follows two Harkonnen sisters (Emily Watson and Olivia Williams) as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Related Stories 'Jim Henson Idea Man' Join IndieWire and Disney for Our FYC ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Panel on May 24 at Vidiots in LA 'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show' Jerrod Carmichael Has Read Your Tweets, and He Doesn’t Necessarily Disagree The ensemble cast includes Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha. Jessica Barden was also cast as the younger version of Valya Harkonnen, who is later played by Watson. Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and executive produces. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes, including the first one. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with author Herbert, along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. Author Anderson serves as co-producer. The series was originally titled “Dune: The Sisterhood” and had Johan Renck as the director of the first two episodes. Renck exited the series, as did actress Shirley Henderson, who was set to play one of the leads. Diane Ademu-John, who wrote the first script, stepped down as co-showrunner prior to production. Production began in November 2022 and was paused in February 2023 due to the shake-ups. The show was originally announced in 2019. “As ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ has entered a pre-scheduled hiatus, there are some creative changes being made to the production in an effort to create the best series possible and stay true to the source material,” an HBO Max spokesperson said in a statement at the time. “Johan Renck has completed his work on the series and a new director will be brought on; through mutual agreement, Johan is moving on to pursue other projects. Additionally, Shirley Henderson will be exiting the series and will no longer be playing Tula Harkonnen.” The series is co-produced by Max and Legendary Television. Legendary also produces the film franchise, which has released two installments to critical acclaim, the first of which garnered six Academy Awards. “Dune: Prophecy” premieres in fall 2024. Check out the teaser below. “Dune: Prophecy,” the long-gestating prequel series at Max, has released its first teaser trailer. The six-episode series will debut this fall, but no official premiere date has been set at this time. The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title “Dune: The Sisterhood.” It is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The official logline states, “From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.” Popular on Variety Ad Loading 00:00 34:53 In the teaser, we see the beginnings of the Bene Gesserit as they start wielding their incredible influence throughout the Imperium The full video can be seen below. “Dune: Prophecy” will star: Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Johdi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, and Shalom Brune-Franklin. Variety exclusively reported that both Tabu and Jihae will appear in the series as well. The series has had a long road to the screen, including multiple showrunner changes and a creative reset in 2023. Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes including the first. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with Brian Herbert, along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. Anderson serves as co-producer. The series is co-produced by Max and Legendary Television with Legendary also producing the film franchise. "Sisterhood above all..." Warner Bros has revealed the first look teaser trailer for the epic new sci-fi series Dune: Prophecy, a spin-off TV series streaming on Max later in 2024 (aiming for a fall release). It's set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, before the universe knew them as the Bene Gesserit... This is directly connected to Denis Villeneuve's two (so far) brilliant Dune movies but it's not a direct prequel since it's set so far in the past. It's also based on the book "Sisterhood of Dune" by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Frank's son). The intro to that book is much more fascinating: "It is eighty-three years after the last of the thinking machines were destroyed in the Battle of Corrin, after Faykan Butler took the name of Corrino and established himself as the first Emperor of a new Imperium. Great changes are brewing that will shape and twist all of humankind." This sounds intense! Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason, Jodhi May, Josh Heuston, Tabu, plus Sarah-Sofie Boussnina & Shalom Brune-Franklin. We've been waiting for this ever since Dune: Part Two opened a few months ago! Glad to finally get a glimpse at some footage - check it out below. Here's the first look teaser trailer for Max's series Dune: Prophecy, direct from Max's YouTube: Dune: Prophecy Teaser Dune: Prophecy Teaser Set 10,000 years before the events of Dune, the series follows sisters Valya & Tula Harkonnen as they combat forces that threaten the future of humanity, and establish the sect known as the Bene Gesserit. Legendary Television first ordered the series in 2019, a spin-off project from Villeneuve's in-the-works Dune movies. Dune: Prophecy is a sci-fi spin-off series created by acclaimed writer / producer Diane Ademu-John, also writer on the series "Medium", "Body of Proof", "The Originals", "Empire", "Extrapolations", and "The Haunting of Bly Manor" previously. Alison Schapker is the showrunner and also a writer. With more writing by Jordan Goldberg. Adapted from the novel "Sisterhood of Dune" written by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert; based on Frank Herbert's characters. Featuring episodes directed by Anna Foerster, John Cameron, and Richard J. Lewis. Filming began by November 2022 in Budapest and Jordan and wrapped by December 2023. Executive produced by Diane Ademu-John, Alison Schapker, Jon Spaihts, Scott Z. Burns, Matthew King, John Cameron, Cait Collins, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Dana Calvo. Warner Bros will debut Dune: Prophecy streaming on Max starting in fall 2024. Stay tuned for updates. Who's in? The first look at new sci-fi drama series Dune: Prophecy was released this morning, with a full length trailer dropping on socials ahead of the premiere in Spring. From the universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides depicted in feature films Dune and Dune Part Two, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. The plot is reportedly inspired by the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune,’ written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, and will follow a separate storyline to the blockbuster movies by Denis Villeneuve. Watch the trailer, which features a number of familiar faces, a lush and intricate set and costume design, and a tangled web of Bene Gesserit lies, below: > The cast of the new series includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha. Read: Dune Part Two review: stunning and weird Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes including the first. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with New York Times bestselling author Brian Herbert (son of Frank Herbert), along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson serves as co-producer. The series is co-produced by Max and Legendary Television with Legendary also producing the film franchise that has released two installments to critical acclaim, the first of which garnered six Academy Awards. Dune: Prophecy does not yet have an official release date, but we know it will premier in the Spring on Binge. Their plans are measured in centuries — here's everything we know about Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series that will explore the past of the Bene Gesserit. Comments (0) Dune Prophecy Logo (Image credit: HBO) Need more spice from the fascinating universe of Dune after watching Dune: Part Two once or twice (or more) in IMAX? Well, you're in luck, as Warner Bros. Discovery and Legendary are bringing a Dune television series to stream later this year. Here's everything we know so far about Dune: Prophecy. Following the success of massive sci-fi series like For All Mankind and Foundation, you might be looking desperately for the next big thing in that space. Since FX's upcoming Alien TV series is further away than we'd like, Dune: Prophecy seems like the next best bet for fans of hard science fiction. Now is the perfect time to get into all things Dune, whether that means reading through Frank Herbert's novels, rewatching David Lynch's divisive movie, or playing one of the many Dune board games available at the moment. Moreover, Dune: Awakening could be the MMO that fans of this universe were waiting for. DUNE: PROPHECY RELEASE DATE A group of sisters of the Bene Gesserit in Dune: Prophecy. There are two single-file lines of women dressed in long black robes. They are standing on a bleak, rocky landscape. (Image credit: HBO) Fall 2024 The "late 2024" window was announced by HBO and Max themselves in November 2023. While there's no specific release date set for Dune: Prophecy right now, it shouldn't be long before we find out so watch this space! With House of the Dragon (the platform's other huge 2024 show) slated to drop in June, Max will probably want to give this show some room to breath before they release their next big hit. Plus, chatter from the Warner Bros. Discovery bosses has only further confirmed we should be looking at the later months of 2024 for Dune's return to screens. WHERE TO STREAM DUNE: PROPHECY? A sister of the Bene Gesserit in Dune: Prophecy. Close up of an adult woman wearing a black veil and dress. (Image credit: HBO) Dune: Prophecy will stream exclusively on Max when it arrives in late 2024. Whether Warner Bros. Discovery will explore other watch options (or even a physical release) for the long-anticipated series remains to be seen, but we wouldn't count on alternatives during its initial streaming run. To scratch that Dune itch in the meantime, check out our Dune streaming guide. Watch Dune: Prophecy on HBO Max in the U.S. Dune: Prophecy teaser sees Emily Watson take centre stage as Valya Harkonnen. But most fans were interested in finding Tabu and decoding her role. The highly anticipated trailer of the web series Dune: Prophecy was unveiled on Wednesday. Drawing from the rich Dune universe crafted by Frank Herbert, particularly Sisterhood of Dune, the HBO series delves into the origin story of the Bene Gesserit. As Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen takes the spotlight, fans eagerly engaged in decoding the video, hoping to catch a glimpse of Tabu. (Also Read: Tabu to star in Dune Prophecy series as ‘strong, intelligent, and alluring’ Sister Francesca) It was recently announced that Tabu will star in Dune: Prophecy. It was recently announced that Tabu will star in Dune: Prophecy. Dune: Prophecy teaser The official description of the series sets the stage, “10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.” In the teaser, we see the origins of Bene Geserrit as they begin wielding their influence through the Imperium, led by Valya. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Fans look for Tabu While the 1-minute-34-seconds teaser gave glimpses of various characters, it’s difficult to know if Tabu was among them. “But no Tabu. Gonna assume her role is either very important that they don’t want to show or it’s a small role. Nonetheless with or without her, I was always excited for anything related to my latest favourite child and that’s DUNE,” wrote a fan, reacting to the teaser on X (formerly Twitter). Another wrote, “do not get the Dune Vibes. Maybe because the distinct Dennis Style has become synonymous with Dune. Still hopeful tho. Excited for Tabu.” Some fans however were absolutely convinced they’ve spotted Tabu, with one fan sharing the screengrab which shows a veiled character, another, just a shot of a bare back. About Dune: Prophecy Dune: Prophecy will star Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Johdi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, and Shalom Brune-Franklin. Variety reported that Tabu and Jihae will also appear in the series. The series, initially titled Dune: The Sisterhood, had multiple showrunner changes and went through a creative reset in 2023. Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!. Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. Dune: Prophecy explores the origin of the powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood in a 6-episode series. The show follows the Harkonnen family's children in a post-war universe striving to restore their fortune. A talented cast including Emily Watson, Indira Varma, and Mark Strong brings this exciting prequel to life on Max this fall. As it was written. While Dune: Part Two is turning audiences' eyes bright blue, Warner Bros. and Max are striking while the iron is hot and have just released the first trailer for their hotly-anticpated prequel series, Dune: Prophecy. Based not just on the work by Frank Herbert in his novel Dune, the series is also adapted from the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Herbert's son, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson. The series will consist of six episodes. Dune: Prophecy will explain the story of how the Bene Gesserit came to be founded. First introduced to audiences in Villeneuve's 2021 movie, the Bene Gesserit is a sisterhood of powerful women — not just politically, but literally — who come together with the goal of creating the Kwisatz Haderach, a Messianic figure who, by their guiding hand, will be destined to rule and command the entire galaxy. The story is set in the aftermath of a colossal war which ultimately led to the destruction of all computational technology, performing some sort of great reset across the universe. The story follows the oldest children of the Harkonnen family, Griffin, and Valya, as they try to restore their family’s fortune and end up helping in the creation of the Bene Gesserit. The Dune: Prophecy cast includes Chernobyl’s Emily Watson as Valya, Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino, Vikings' Travis Fimmel, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Faoileann Cunningham, Aoife Hinds, and Chloe Lea. Further rounding out the cast are Olivia Williams, Jodhi May, Josh Heuston, Edward Davis, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha. Who's Behind 'Dune: Prophecy'? The creative team behind Dune: Prophecy on Max has seen several changes throughout its development, but a core group has guided the project to its current state. Initially, Denis Villeneuve was set to direct and produce the pilot episode of Prophecy with Jon Spaihts writing the screenplay. Both were intended to serve as executive producers alongside Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Brian Herbert, Frank Herbert's son. Diane Ademu-John was later hired as the new showrunner, replacing Spaihts, who left to focus on Dune: Part Two. However, Ademu-John eventually exited the project as co-showrunner but remained an executive producer, leaving Alison Schapker as the sole showrunner. After Villeneuve's departure due to his commitments to Dune: Part Two, Johan Renck was brought on to direct the first two episodes but later exited the project, and Anna Foerster was then chosen to direct multiple episodes, including the pilot​​​​. Dune: Prophecy will debut on Max this fall. HBO Max’s prequel series Dune: Prophecy, which stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams among its ensemble, has a new trailer. Imbibe it with your eyes: Emerging mere days before Dune: Part Two's physical release (it’s out on the 28th May, date fans), along comes a teasing first trailer for HBO Max’s prequel TV series, Dune: Prophecy. Originally entitled Dune: The Sisterhood, it’s loosely based on Brian (son of Frank) Herbert and Kevin J Anderson’s Sisterhood Of Dune novel, and takes place 10,000 years before Paul Atreides started shuffling about on Arakis. The series details the antics of two Harkonnen Sisters, according to a synopsis published by IndieWire, who are played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. They’ll “combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become the Bene Gesserit.” It sounds good, and looks rather good as well, as you can see from the teaser trailer below. It evidently takes the same design and tone from Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies, and looks quite handsomely shot for something made with a TV budget. Elsewhere in the cast you’ll find the formidable presence of Mark Strong, as well as Jodhi May, Josh Heuston, Travis Fimmel, Sarah-Sofie Boussina and more besides. There have been a few creative changes behind the scenes during production, with director Johan Renck (Chernobyl, Spaceman) and writer Diane Ademu-John quietly exiting stage left early last year. Alison Schapker is now credited as showrunner, while Anna Foerster has directed several episodes. Actor Shirley Henderson also departed around the same time. Here’s hoping those creative changes haven’t marred what at the moment looks like a solid extension to the world established by the two recent movies. Dune: Prophecy is scheduled to stream on HBO Max this autumn. Dune: Part Two is out on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on the 28th May. The “Dune” universe is expanding to TV, and going way, way back in time to do it. During Warner Bros.’ Upfront presentation on Wednesday, HBO and Max boss Casey Bloys introduced the first teaser for “Dune: Prophecy,” a prequel series spinoff of the hit sci-fi film franchise. The six-episode season will premiere on Max this fall. “Dune: Prophecy” is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert (son of original “Dune” series author Frank Herbert) and Kevin J. Anderson. Set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timotheé Chalamet), the series tells the story of the founding of the Bene Gesserit, the secretive, all-female (until Paul Atreides) order of superhuman power brokers who advise leaders and influence world events. It follows sisters Valya (Oscar and Emmy nominee Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams) as they fight forces that threaten humanity’s future and create what becomes the Bene Gesserit. “Before the universe would know us as the Bene Gesserit, we founded a sisterhood, assigned to the great houses to help them sift truth from lies,” Valya narrates. “We created a network of influence throughout the Imperium. But power comes with a price.” They plan to install a member of their sisterhood, Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina), on the throne through marriage into the royal family. “Nothing is more important,” Valya tells her sisters. “And this is the marriage that makes it possible. This is us playing god.” It kind of seems like a “Dune” version of “Game of Thrones.” The cast also includes Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha. Alison Schapker (“Altered Carbon”) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John (“The Haunting of Bly Manor”) co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster (“Westworld”) executive produced and directed multiple episodes including the first. The series, which was first announced in 2019, has undergone many changes on its path to the screen. Original showrunner and “Dune” screenwriter Jon Spaihts left the project. Ademu-John was hired as showrunner, then Schapker was added as co-showrunner, then Ademu-John left. “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve was originally slated to direct episodes but was unable to, and Johan Renck (“Chernobyl”) was enlisted in his stead. Then Renck departed the project, and Foerster stepped in. Villeneuve does not have an executive producer credit on the series. PREDICT the 2024 Emmy nominees through July 17 Make your predictions at Gold Derby now. Download our free and easy app for Apple/iPhone devices or Android (Google Play) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. See our latest prediction champs. Can you top our esteemed leaderboards next? 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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 Trailer (2024) Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 Trailer (2024) Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith © 2024 - HBO Max The official trailer of the highly anticipated House of the Dragon Season 2 is out and it teases a fiery war. Starring Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans and more, the Game of Thrones spin-off is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. The Dragon fire-filled trailer of House of the Dragon Season 2 teases an impending civil war. A clash between Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) is inevitable as the warring factions fight for the Iron Throne. Check it out here: The second season of the fantasy series sets up a clash between the Blacks and the Greens, something the makers teased with the initial character posters. The Blacks, led by Rhaenyra with Daemon (Matt Smith) by her side are gearing up for an invasion of King’s Landing while the Greens led by Aegon are planning their defence. House of the Dragon House of the Dragon Season 2 which also features Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno and more, will release on June 16, 2024. More on - House of the Dragon Warner Bros released the trailer of the House of Dragon season 2 web series on Tuesday, 14 May. The series is based on the novel by George R.R. Martin,’ Fire & Blood’. The show will stream on Netflix soon. This is the prequel series of the Game of Thrones series, which broke many bars in entertainment. The story is about seven kingdoms and their tussle to get the iron throne using politics, power and cheating. House of Dragon season 2 will cover a civil war and a huge battle for the Iron Throne within the House Targaryen. It will be an eight-episode season and viewers can watch it on the Netflix OTT platform. The premiere will be held on June 16. After the release of the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power by Amazon, Warner Bros released this stir-setting trailer. Who will win, Team Green or Team Black? This civil war in the show is better Rhaenyra Targaryen and the king’s firstborn son, Aegon Targaryen. It is based on George RR Martin’s novel Fire & Blood in which this war is written in detail. The storyline of the show is known as the Dance of the Dragons which denotes the Targaryen family fighting against each other. Blacks are Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen’s followers while the Greens are supporters of King Aegon II. Rhaenyra plans an invasion of King’s Landing with Daemon to claim the Iron Throne. The Green, loyal to Aegon, confronts a defense. Trailer is full of Political drama and war with a sky filled with dragons and their fire. Release? The show will release on HBO on June 19, 2024. Star Cast The series’s premiere in June. It will be available on HBO. The storyline took place nearly 200 years before the Game of Thrones story. The first season premiered in 2022 August. Stars who will appear again are Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Rhys Ifans, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall and Matthew Needham and Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox and Simon Russell Beale are joining as new members in the series. The first season of House of the Dragon was launched in August 2022. It gained outstanding ratings for HBO. ‘House Targaryen’ The House of the Dragon storyline is nearly 200 years older than the Game of Thrones timeline. It describes the tussle for Iron Throne within House Targaryen and the start of the civil war within the house. HBO is rolling out some beauteous dragon footage and a potty-mouthed Aegon in the season 2 trailer for House of the Dragon, which returns June 16. The drama based on on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood” is setting up an epic war between the Targaryens and the Hightowers following the Season 1 finale, which saw tragedy befall the former (R.I.P Prince Lucerys Velaryon) at the hands of the latter (Prince Aemond Targaryen). The series was largely able to continue filming last summer during the strikes as it has a largely British cast under Equity contracts rather than SAG-AFTRA ones. Season two returning cast is Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham. New cast members include Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne. Martin is a co-Creator/EP. Ryan Condal is a co-creator/showrunner/EP. Other EPs are Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere and Vince Gerardis. “House of the Dragon” is asking viewers to pick a side in Season 2: Rhaenyra’s black faction or Alicent’s green team? HBO dropped two unique trailers Thursday for Season 2, which premieres on June 16. One trailer focuses on Rhaenrya, Prince Daemon and their forces on Dragonstone, and the other is centered on the King’s Landing team of Alicent, her father Otto and her children King Aegon and Prince Aemond. Taking place 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” will officially mark the start of the Dance of the Dragons, the Targaryen civil war. In the wake of the Season 1 finale, in which Aemond murders Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys and his dragon, war is imminent in Westeros. The blacks and the greens are both gathering their forces, dragons and new allies to face off in a bloody, fiery battle to the death. In King’s Landing, young King Aegon is doubling down on his claim to the Iron Throne, which his half-sister Rhaenyra views as her rightful inheritance from their late father. The trailers also tease a return to Winterfell, the snowy home of the Starks that is ruled over by Cregan Stark in the prequel. The fantasy drama series is based on author George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood,” which details the history of House Targaryen. Season 1 followed Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) in her fight to be named the chosen heir of King Viserys I (Patty Considine) and the lead-up to the war of succession between the Targaryens. Popular on Variety The returning cast includes Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen, Eve Best as Rhaena Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole and Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon Targaryen. New faces joining the series include Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer, Tom Bennett as Ulf and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne. Other newcomers are Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower and Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong. The cast also includes Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Phoebe Campbell, Bethany Antonia, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall and Matthew Needham. Episode 1 of Season 1 drew nearly 10 million viewers, marking HBO’s biggest series premiere in history. The 10-episode first season of “House of the Dragon” aired from Aug. 21 to Oct. 23, 2022. Martin is the co-creator and executive producer. Ryan Condal is co-creator, showrunner and executive producer. Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere and Vince Gerardis are executive producers. Watch the trailers below: Read More About: Game of Thrones, HBO, House of the Dragon HBO has released two trailers for Season 2 of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones spinoff series that wrapped its first season way back in October 2022, with Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen — fire in her eyes — making a decision to fight for the Iron Throne. The new season is set to debut June 16, the network said today. RELATED: 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming The new trailers ask fans to pick a side in the ongoing civil war between Green and Black Councils that are fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. As each side believes theirs to be the rightful seat on the Iron Throne, the Green and Black trailers reflect those two perspectives in separate yet complementary halves of the same story. Related Stories Issa López and True Detective: Night Country It Starts On The Page: Read 'True Detective: Night Country' Finale Script "Part 6" By Issa López Austin O'Malia Warner Bros. Discovery Promotes HBO & Max Awards Chief Austin O'Malia Watch Black above and Green here: Season 2 returning cast includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall and Matthew Needham. New cast members are Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne. ‘House of the Dragon’ MAX Season 1 of House of the Dragon picked up eight Emmy nominations including Outstanding Drama Series (winning for its costumes) as it set up the story of House Targaryen almost 200 years before the events of GoT. By the end, the family after the death of King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) had been cleaved in two, with one faction led by Viserys’ wife Alicent (Cooke) and her son Aegon (Glynn-Carney) and the other behind his daughter — and original heir — Rhaenyra (D’Arcy) and her husband Prince Daemon (Smith). RELATED: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 1 Photo Gallery Emma D’Arcy MAX That look from Rhaenyra in the Season 1 finale in the war-planning room after hearing of the death of one of her sons at the hands of one of Alicent’s surely means war: Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood” books, up next after alliances are secured is the Dance of the Dragons, the civil war that will wreck havoc on the realm. RELATED: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Second Season Episodes Are “Very Dark,” Says George R.R. Martin In addition to Martin who is co-creator and executive producer, House of the Dragon is co-created, showrun and exec produced by Ryan Condal. Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere and Vince Gerardis also executive produce. Olivia Cooke MAX RELATED: ‘House of the Dragon’: Season 2 Cast & Teaser Trailer Revealed Since the Season 1 finale, HBO has been busy with the franchise, ordering a second prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, which is set between the times of House of the Dragon and GoT. The logline: A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends. It is expected to premiere in late 2025, HBO brass says. RELATED: ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight’: Everything We Know About The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Prequel, Including Plot, Premiere Date & Whether George R.R. Martin Is Involved In the meantime, check out the House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer above. The Latest House Of The Dragon Season 2 News House Of The Dragon Season 2 Release Date House Of The Dragon Season 2 Cast House Of The Dragon Season 2 Story Details How The Nine Voyages Spinoff Connects To House Of The Dragon House Of The Dragon Season 2 Trailer House Of The Dragon Season 2: Further News & Info SUMMARY House of the Dragon season 2 has already wrapped filming and is expected to be released in summer 2024, marking a return to form for stories set in Westeros. The show has been renewed for multiple seasons and will likely run for a few years, with season 2 picking up after a dramatic season 1 ending. The cast of season 2 will include returning actors from season 1, as well as new additions to portray important characters in the ongoing Dance of the Dragons storyline. House of the Dragon season 2 is coming soon, and updates are already pouring in about the hit spinoff. Coming three years after the controversial Game of Thrones ending, the GoT prequel House of the Dragon has marked a return to form for stories set in Westeros. It has generally received strong reviews and praise from critics and audiences alike, and has been a huge hit for HBO in terms of ratings as well. Season 1 may have put any lingering doubts to rest, but the onus is now on what the future looks like in House of the Dragon season 2 and beyond. House of the Dragon season 2 will be expected to push things even further, especially following on from the dramatic season 1 ending. After Aegon and Rhaenyra were both crowned, and Aemond killed Lucerys just outside of Storm's End, then civil war is on the horizon and things are only going to get bigger and bloodier going forward. The Game of Thrones spinoff is very much set up for the long haul and should run for a good few years, so here's a breakdown of what's known as far about House of the Dragon season 2. STREAM ON MAX The Latest House Of The Dragon Season 2 News A New Trailer Is Released With the show's highly-anticipated return coming ever closer, the latest news comes in the form of a new trailer for House of the Dragon season 2. Continuing to hype up the impending civil war within the Targaryan clan, various scenes of bloody battle are shown as the Black and Greens position themselves for a Westeros-spanning conflict for the ages. Amid the bloody chaos, a scene that appears to take place at The Wall shows off a location not yet seen in House of the Dragon. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Release Date The Next Season Of House Of The Dragon Arrives In June 2024 Rhaenyra and Daemon shocked in House of the Dragon season 1 finale House of the Dragon season 2 has been a long time coming, and HBO has finally announced a release date that is nearly two years in the making. House of the Dragon season 2 is now slated to premiere on June 16, 2024, in a summer timeslot that is sure to rival even the biggest Hollywood blockbusters. House of the Dragon season 2 will consist of 8 episodes, while the first season featured 10. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Cast Who Is Returning For The Next Season Of House Of The Dragon? House Of The Dragon Episode 8 Aegon, Aemond, Helaena, Alicent, Otto The House of the Dragon season 2 cast should bring back most of the actors involved in season 1. After several time jumps, House of the Dragon seems set with its adult cast, and so all the characters still alive are likely to return. That will mean the show is once again led by Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. Based on season 1, the main cast of House of the Dragon season 2 will include: Actor House Of The Dragon Role Matt Smith Daemon Targaryen Rhys Ifans Otto Hightower Fabien Frankel Criston Cole Eve Best Rhaenys Targaryen Steve Toussain Corlys Velaryon Sonoya Mizuno Mysaria Tom Glynn-Carney Aegon II Targaryen Ewan Mitchell Aemond Targaryen Phia Saban Helaena Targaryen Harry Collett Jacaerys Valaryon Bethany Antonia Baela Targaryen Phoebe Campbell Rhaena Targaryen Graham McTavish Harrold Westerling Matthew Needham Larys Strong House of the Dragon season 2 is confirmed to have many new cast members including Gayle Rankin (Men) who is taking on the integral role of Alys Rivers. Alys is a powerful witch from Harrenhal who is plagued with visions from the future and becomes an important ally to the Greens. Another ally for the Greens will be Freddie Fox's (The Crown) Ser Gwayne Hightower, Alicent's brother and a member of the City Watch. Simon Russell Beale's (Into The Woods) involvement as Ser Simon Strong should see Harrenhal become a highly-contested stronghold. Finally, Abubakar Salim (Jamestown) should take the side of the Blacks as Alyn of Hull. More new characters and cast members were announced for House of the Dragon season 2, with Tom Taylor taking on the pivotal role of Cregan Stark, Jon Snow's ancestor who will bring the Stark clan further into the story. He is joined by Tom Bennett as Ulf, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne. Jacaerys and Corlys Velaryon in House of the Dragon RELATED House Of The Dragon Season 2 Cast Guide: Every New & Returning Character House of the Dragon season 2 expands the story from King's Landing and Dragonstone bringing in a wealth of new characters, which means a bigger cast. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Story Details What Will Happen In House Of The Dragon Season 2? Daemon, Rhaenyra, Lucerys, Rhaenys, and more in House of the Dragon The House of the Dragon season 2 story should very much continue right where season 1 leaves off, which is to say: the Dance of the Dragons. With Aegon and Rhaenyra declaring themselves as King and Queen, respectively, the battle for the Iron Throne is truly on. While it's unclear how much of Fire & Blood will be adapted for season 2, the book does offer insight into major events that could take place during the next set of episodes. Showrunner Ryan Condal teased that the events of the Blood and Cheese storyline could be happening when he mentioned he had been studying historical rat traps. In addition, the storytelling aspect of House of the Dragon season 2 will be much more akin to Game of Thrones. Season 1 largely acted as set up and exposition, explaining who was who in the Targaryen Civil War and what got the ordeal started in the first place. Now that's out of the way, there shouldn't be any more major time jumps or recasts. There is also a hint that the second season of House of the Dragon will feature a pivotal battle in the Dance of the Dragons with the Battle of Rook's Rest. This is one of the first significant battles with the two armies facing off against each other. Given it will feature dragon-on-dragon action, this will likely be the big action sequence of HotD season 2, which will include some key casualties on both sides. With the confirmation that the dragon-killing scorpion crossbows will also be used suggests there will be dragon deaths as well as humans. How The Nine Voyages Spinoff Connects To House Of The Dragon A composite image of Corlys Velaryon and a ship in House of the DragonCustom Image By Dalton Norman Coming as one of the many Game of Thrones series in production, the Nine Voyages spinoff was given a strong production update in early 2024. The series will serve as a prequel to House of the Dragon, a series that is itself a prequel to Game of Thrones, and will chronicle Corlys Velaryon as he embarked on his legendary sea voyages. Though little is known about the show at this point, it likely won't have much of an effect on House of the Dragon since the events already happened. Instead, it will serve as a backstory for Corlys Valeryon and flesh out his character and the Velaryon family. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Trailer Watch All The Trailers Below Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower in House Of The Dragon Custom Image By SR Image Editor The first teaser trailer for House of the Dragon season 2 went a long way in confirming suspicions about the upcoming episodes, and the 2-minute preview showed off a lot of rising action. The upcoming season will undoubtedly live up to the moniker of fire and blood, as brief snippets showed armies marching to war with dragons involved as well. A lot of questions still linger about House of the Dragon season 2, but the first look proved that the upcoming episodes are worth the wait. Along with the release date announcement in March, HBO also released a pair of trailers for the upcoming sophomore season, playing up the rising tensions between the factions. In a brilliant marketing move, HBO produced a Green trailer for Alicent Hightower's (Olivia Cooke) Greens, and a Black trailer for Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) Blacks. With footage of deadly battles looming on the horizon, the trailers beckon the viewer to choose their side for House of the Dragon season 2. The Green trailer: The Black trailer: With the second season of House of the Dragon shaping up to be an epic clash of factions, HBO has released another trailer to get fans excited for the sophomore outing. Like previous trailers, the impending Targaryan civil war takes center stage as the Blacks and Greens take up their respective tactical positions. Also, among various scenes of war and violence, a small snippet is shown that takes place at The Wall. This small tease hints at the return of House Starke and opens the door for other interesting royal family dynamics. House of the Dragon TV-MA Drama Action Adventure Fantasy Cast Fabien Frankel , Graham McTavish , Olivia Cooke , Gavin Spokes , Sonoya Mizuno , Steve Toussaint , Matt Smith , Matthew Needham , Rhys Ifans , Emma D'Arcy Release Date August 21, 2022 Seasons 1 Website https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragon Franchise Game of Thrones Filming Locations Spain, England, Portugal, California Production Company Bastard Sword, Cross Plains Productions, Warner Bros. 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Martin, Ryan Condal Network: HBO Max Streaming Service(s): HBO Max Franchise(s): Game of Thrones Directors: Miguel Sapochnik, Clare Kilner, Alan Taylor, Greg Yaitanes, Geeta Vasant Patel, Andrij Parekh Showrunner: George R.R. Martin

GOOD ONE Trailer (2024) Lily Collias, Drama Movie GOOD ONE Trailer (2024) Lily Collias, Drama Movie © 2024 - Metrograph Pictures What starts as a promising day of camping takes a dark turn, plunging into a tense experience filled with stress and uncertainty. Check out the official trailer for "Good One," dramatizing the events of a camping trip shared between a newly divorced father and his teenage daughter over the course of a day. The indie drama stars James Le Gros (Showing Up, Zodiac), Danny McCarthy (FOX's Prison Break, CBS' Elsbeth), and introduces newcomer Lily Collias. In the film, Le Gros plays Chris, a suburban New Yorker who has invited his seventeen-year-old daughter, Sam (Collias), and his friend, also a recently divorced father, Matt (McCarthy), on a day-long camping trip to the Catskills. What begins as a nice camping trek among friends and family quickly spirals into an agitated ordeal as emotional issues surface and unwelcome hikers disrupt the group's tranquility. "Good One" is the first feature film from writer-director India Donaldson, who earned accolades for her nuanced, naturalistic, and minimal approach to storytelling. The film is set to open in select theaters on August 9th. Watch the trailer, above. synopsis: A seemingly small incident has monumental implications in the extraordinary feature debut of India Donaldson, a film of expertly harnessed naturalism and restrained emotional intensity. Seventeen-year-old high school senior Sam (a revelatory Lily Collias) has agreed to join her father Chris (James Le Gros) and his longtime buddy Matt (Danny McCarthy) on a camping trip in the Catskills, though she'd rather be hanging with her friends for the weekend. Affable and wise, Sam at first seems to enjoy the intergenerational bonding experience with the two divorced dads, yet the men's own festering, middle-aged resentments begin to change the emotional tenor of the trip -- until something happens that alters Sam's perception of the men and her place in their orbit. Amidst the lush beauty and contemplative forest atmosphere in upstate New York, Good One asks provocative questions about the dynamics of family, friendship, and what it means to engage in or avoid conflict. directed by India Donaldson starring Lily Collias, James Le Gros, Danny McCarthy, Sumaya Bouhba, Diana Irvine, Sam Lanier, Peter McNally, Eric Yates release date August 9, 2024 (in select theaters) Ahead of its Cannes premiere, Metrograph revealed the official trailer for Good One, the coming of age drama film starring Lily Collias as 17-year-old Sam contending with the competing egos of her father and his oldest friend during a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills. Also starring in the movie are James Le Gros, Danny McCarthy, Sumaya Bouhba, Diana Irvine, Sam Lanier, Peter McNally and Eric Yates. Release Date Directed by India Donaldson, Good One world premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and will screen at the 2024 Directors’ Fortnight, the parallel section of Cannes Film Festival, before opening in theaters on August 9, 2024. Synopsis In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. But when lines are crossed and Sam’s trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, as Sam struggles with her dad’s emotional limitations and experiences the universal moment when the parental bond is tested. Selected in both Sundance and Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, Good One is an emotionally expansive work that probes the limits of familial trust, understanding, and ultimately, forgiveness. “Growing up I always felt a strong need to keep the peace,” Donaldson recalls. “I was quite often praised for being nice or easygoing but those are double-edged compliments that can also feel like insults when you’re young. And then as I got older, I started to realize this impulse wasn’t really serving me in my life or my relationships. In writing this story, I wanted to really grapple with that pull young women feel to form themselves around the needs of others.” Reviews Screen Rant review called the film ‘a quiet, compelling coming-of-age story that boasts a strong central performance’ writing, “Written and directed by India Donaldson, Good One is a slow-burn movie that employs details to build tension as it thoroughly explores the relationship between a father and his daughter, as well as the power dynamic that settles in between male adults and a teenage girl. The film is compelling and quietly thought-provoking as it peels back the layers of the relationships at the forefront, while also showcasing the discomfort that follows but isn’t always picked up on.” Official Trailer Watch the official Trailer for Good One "Are they staying here?" Metrograph FIlms has revealed the first official trailer for Good One, one of the most critically acclaimed films from this year's 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Good One is the feature debut of filmmaker India Donaldson, proving she has an eye for detail and a knack for nuanced storytelling. During a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam navigates the clash of egos between her father and his oldest friend. The film also features the breakout lead performance by Lily Collias as the main character Sam. Donaldson's heralded first feature, starring the talented Lily Collias, is Metrograph Picture's first new release of 2024, and the only film this year to play at both the Sundance & Cannes Film Festivals – it's screening soon in the Directors' Fortnight sidebar in Cannes this month. This also co-stars James Le Gros and Danny McCarthy as the two adults. With a score by Celia Hollander. This trailer gives a nice, subtle hint at what's really going on in this film - highly recommend adding it to your watchlist. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for India Donaldson's film Good One, direct from YouTube: Good One Poster In India Donaldson's insightful, piercing debut feature film, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a 3-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. When lines are crossed and Sam's trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, as Sam struggles with her dad's emotional limitations & experiences the universal moment when the parental bond is tested. Selected in both Sundance and Cannes' Directors' Fortnight, Good One is an emotionally expansive work that probes the limits of familial trust, understanding, and ultimately, forgiveness. Good One is written and directed by up-and-coming filmmaker India Donaldson, making her feature directorial debut after numerous short films previously. It's produced by Diana Irvine, Graham Mason, & Wilson Cameron. This initially premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Metrograph Films will debut Donaldson's Good One in select US theaters starting August 9th, 2024. Camping is a lot of fun. It offers a chance for families to have an adventure in the woods. But as seen in “Good One,” it’s not always a great time. The trailer for “Good One” begins by showing the happy moments as a father and daughter embark on a backpacking trip with a good family friend. Things begin to deteriorate a little, testing the bonds of family, and showing that camping isn’t always awesome. READ MORE: ‘Good One’ Review: Lily Collias Radiates In An Intimate Kelly Reichardt-Esque Of Girlhood & Overbearing Fathers [Sundance] The film stars Lily Collias, James Le Gros, and Danny McCarthy. “Good One” is written and directed by India Donaldson. We saw the film at Sundance, and in our review, we said, “It speaks to ‘Good One’ and the ineffable instants that it acutely captures: those tiny moments in life that are difficult to define and will always remain invisible to those who aren’t living thoughtfully. Either way, introverts rejoice; you’ve finally been seen, and perhaps quite like never before.” “Good One” debuts in theaters on August 9. You can watch the trailer below. Here’s the synopsis: In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. But when lines are crossed and Sam’s trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, as Sam struggles with her dad’s emotional limitations and experiences the universal moment when the parental bond is tested. Selected in both Sundance and Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, Good One is an emotionally expansive work that probes the limits of familial trust, understanding, and ultimately, forgiveness. Metrograph Pictures has acquired North American rights to “Good One,” one of the breakouts of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The indie film had its world premiere in the U.S. Narrative Competition section. It’s the feature debut of writer and director India Donaldson, and stars newcomer Lily Collias, whose performance captivated critics, alongside James Le Gros (“Showing Up”) and Danny McCarthy (HBO’s “Somebody, Somewhere”). This marks the first title acquired by Metrograph Pictures, which recently expanded into releasing films theatrically under the leadership of David Laub, a former A24 executive who now heads distribution for the new studio growing out of Metrograph’s New York theater. The film will receive a national theatrical release in summer 2024. “We are extremely proud to have the opportunity to release India Donaldson’s wonderful Sundance breakout as our first acquisition under David’s new leadership of Metrograph Pictures,” Christian Grass, CEO of Metrograph, said in a statement. Popular on Variety In the coming-of-age drama, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (Le Gros), and his oldest friend, Matt (McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam attempts to mediate their disputes. But when lines are crossed and Sam’s trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch. “Good One” got rave reviews out of Sundance, with Variety‘s Guy Lodge hailing the “delicacy and care” with which Donaldson handled the story. He also echoed the praise for Collias’s “tautly wired performance.” The film was produced by Diana Irvine, Graham Mason, India Donaldson and Wilson Cameron, with Sarah Winshall of Smudge Films and Neil Champagne, Veronica Diaferia and Sara Eolin of Tinygiant executive producing. Taylor Williams served as the casting director. “I am incredibly thrilled to be partnering with Metrograph Pictures to get ‘Good One’ out into the world. I’ve discovered countless treasures through Metrograph’s programming, and David Laub has shepherded so many artists and films that have deeply shaped me as a filmmaker,” Donaldson said in a statement. “I am so proud to work with this remarkable team and couldn’t think of a better home for my first feature.” Laub added: “India Donaldson has made a superb, delicate, and exquisite first feature, whose stunning emotional power stealthily sneaks up on you. This is exactly the type of project we want to support at Metrograph Pictures — a high-quality, intimate and beautifully evocative work with a deeply personal and original vision that has the ability to connect with a wide range of audiences. We’re excited and honored to be putting ‘Good One’ out into the world, harnessing our resources to create the best and most meaningful release possible.” CAA Media Finance and Feig Finkel LLP negotiated the deal with Metrograph Pictures on behalf of the filmmakers. Time for a peek at how the next year in cinema is shaping up. 👀 Every new year brings another Sundance Film Festival and with less than two months until Sundance 2024 kicks off on January 18th, it's time to find out what is premiering at this prestigious fest in Utah. Sundance has revealed their 2024 selection of official feature films premiering this January, featuring 92 films playing across these 11 main categories (including their usual four Competition categories), ranging from new documentaries to quirky comedies, compelling dramas, and everything else good. The 2024 festival is taking place both as an in-person festival returning to snowy Park City, UT, as well as a virtual festival with online premieres only available for the second half. Sundance is still one of my favorite festivals in the world, and we'll be returning for our 18th year in a row to cover it. Keep an eye out for more fest updates. "Curation is Sundance's secret sauce and we're energized by the range of films, stories, & artists we've watched and selected from around the world." Eugene Hernandez, the brand new director of the Sundance Film Festival & Public Programming, states: "This Festival has had a vital history of first impressions: introductions to new talent, new friends, new worlds — our commitment to our artists and our audiences is fundamental to our work. Our programming team, lead by Kim Yutani, has curated 11 days of exciting new voices and stories for the many audiences we serve whether they're joining us in Utah or experiencing the Festival offerings from afar. Sundance 2024 will be a special year for discovery and community." There's a sasquatch film, a Will Ferrell documentary, a new horror film with Kristen Stewart from the director Saint Maud, a "buoy and a satellite" love story, and some other strange films in the 2024 selection. What are you looking forward to so far out of all these films? Browse through all the feature film selections for Sundance 2024 films - and visit Sundance.org for more. U.S. Dramatic Competition: Exhibiting Forgiveness The U.S. Dramatic Competition offers Festivalgoers a first look at the world premieres of groundbreaking new voices in American independent film. Between the Temples (Director & Screenwriter: Nathan Silver, Screenwriter: C. Mason Wells, Producers: Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Nate Kamiya, Adam Kersh, Taylor Hess) — A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher reenters his life as his new adult bat mitzvah student. Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly de Leon, Caroline Aaron, Robert Smigel, Madeline Weinstein. Dìdi (弟弟) (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Sean Wang, Producers: Carlos López Estrada, Josh Peters, Valerie Bush) — In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can't teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom. Cast: Izaac Wang, Joan Chen, Shirley Chen, Chang Li Hua. Exhibiting Forgiveness (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Titus Kaphar, Producers: Stephanie Allain, Derek Cianfrance, Jamie Patricof, Sean Cotton) — Utilizing his paintings to find freedom from his past, a Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving. Cast: André Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Good One (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: India Donaldson, Producers: Diana Irvine, Graham Mason, Wilson Cameron) — On a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam contends with the competing egos of her father and his oldest friend. Cast: Lily Collias, James Le Gros, Danny McCarthy. In The Summers (Director & Screenwriter: Alessandra Lacorazza, Producers: Alexander Dinelaris, Rob Quadrino, Fernando Rodriguez-Vila, Lynette Coll, Sergio Lira, Cristóbal Güell) — On a journey that spans across the formative years of their lives, two sisters navigate their loving but volatile father during their yearly summer visits to his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Cast: René Pérez Joglar, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel, Leslie Grace, Emma Ramos, Sharlene Cruz. Love Me (Directors & Screenwriters: Sam Zuchero, Andy Zuchero, Producers: Kevin Rowe, Luca Borghese, Ben Howe, Shivani Rawat, Julie Goldstein) — Long after humanity's extinction, a buoy and a satellite meet online and fall in love. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun. Ponyboi (Director: Esteban Arango, Screenwriter: River Gallo, Producers: Mark Ankner, River Gallo, Adel "Future" Nur, Trevor Wall) — Unfolding over the course of Valentine's Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past. Cast: River Gallo, Dylan O'Brien, Victoria Pedretti, Murray Bartlett, Indya Moore. A Real Pain (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Jesse Eisenberg, Producers: Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Emma Stone, Jennifer Semler, Ewa Puszczyńska) — Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan. Stress Positions (Director & Screenwriter: Theda Hammel, Producers: Brad Becker-Parton, John Early, Stephanie Roush, Allie Jane Compton, Greg Nobile) — Terry Goon is keeping strict quarantine in his ex-husband's Brooklyn brownstone while caring for his nephew — a 19-year-old model from Morocco named Bahlul — bedridden in a full leg cast after an electric scooter accident. Unfortunately for Terry, everyone in his life wants to meet the model. Cast: John Early, Qaher Harhash, Theda Hammel, Amy Zimmer, Faheem Ali, John Roberts. Suncoast (Director & Screenwriter: Laura Chinn, Producers: Jeremy Plager, Francesca Silvestri, Kevin Chinoy, Oly Obst) — A teenager who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who's protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time. Inspired by a semi-autobiographical story. Cast: Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Nico Parker. U.S. Documentary Competition: Every Little Thing The U.S. Documentary Competition offers Festivalgoers a first look at world premieres of nonfiction films illuminating the ideas, people, and events that shape the present day. As We Speak (Director & Producer: J.M. Harper, Producers: Sam Widdoes, Peter Cambor, Sam Bisbee) — Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades. Daughters (Directors: Angela Patton, Natalie Rae, Producers: Lisa Mazzotta, Justin Benoliel, Mindy Goldberg, Sam Bisbee, Kathryn Everett, Laura Choi Raycroft) — Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail. Every Little Thing (Director: Sally Aitken, Producers: Bettina Dalton, Oli Harbottle, Anna Godas) — Amid the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness. Frida (Director: Carla Gutiérrez, Producers: Katia Maguire, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Loren Hammonds, Alexandra Johnes) — An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork. Gaucho Gaucho (Directors & Producers: Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, Producers: Cameron O'Reilly, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Matthew Perniciaro) — A celebration of a community of Argentine cowboys and cowgirls, known as Gauchos, living beyond the boundaries of the modern world. Love Machina (Director & Producer: Peter Sillen, Producer: Brendan Doyle) — Futurists Martine and Bina Rothblatt commission an advanced humanoid AI named Bina48 to transfer Bina's consciousness from a human to a robot in an attempt to continue their once-in-a-galaxy love affair for the rest of time. Porcelain War (Director & Screenwriter: Brendan Bellomo, Director: Slava Leontyev, Producers and Screenwriters: Aniela Sidorska, Paula DuPré Pesmen, Producers: Camilla Mazzaferro, Olivia Ahnemann) — Under roaring fighter jets and missile strikes, Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey choose to stay behind and fight, contending with the soldiers they have become. Defiantly finding beauty amid destruction, they show that although it's easy to make people afraid, it's hard to destroy their passion for living. Skywalkers: A Love Story (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Jeff Zimbalist, Producers: Maria Bukhonina, Tamir Ardon, Chris Smith, Nick Spicer) — To save their career and relationship, a daredevil couple journey across the globe to climb the world's last super skyscraper and perform a bold acrobatic stunt on the spire. Sugarcane (Director: Julian Brave NoiseCat, Director and Producer: Emily Kassie, Producer: Kellen Quinn) — An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. Union (Directors: Stephen Maing, Brett Story, Producers: Samantha Curley, Mars Verrone) — The Amazon Labor Union (ALU) — a group of current and former Amazon workers in New York City's Staten Island — takes on one of the world's largest and most powerful companies in the fight to unionize. World Cinema Dramatic Competition: Brief History of a Family These narrative films from emerging talent around the world offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles. Brief History of a Family / China, France, Denmark, Qatar (Director & Screenwriter: Jianjie Lin, Producers: Ying Lou, Yue Zheng, Yiwen Wang) — A middle-class family's fate becomes intertwined with their only son's enigmatic new friend in post one-child policy China, while putting unspoken secrets, unmet expectations, and untended emotions under a microscope. Cast: Feng Zu, Keyu Guo, Xilun Sun, Muran Lin. Girls Will Be Girls / India, France, Norway (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Shuchi Talati, Producers: Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne) — In a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, 16-year-old Mira discovers desire and romance. But her sexual, rebellious awakening is disrupted by her mother who never got to come of age herself. Cast: Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiron. Handling the Undead / Norway (Director & Screenwriter: Thea Hvistendahl, Screenwriter: John Ajvide Lindqvist, Producers: Kristin Emblem, Guri Neby) — On a hot summer day in Oslo, the newly dead awaken. Three families faced with loss try to figure out what this resurrection means and if their loved ones really are back. Based on the book by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Cast: Renate Reinsve, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bahar Pars. In the Land of Brothers / Iran, France, Netherlands (Directors, Screenwriters, & Producers: Raha Amirfazli, Alireza Ghasemi, Producers: Adrien Barrouillet, Frank Hoeve, Charles Meresse, Emma Binet, Arya Ghamavian) — Three members of an extended Afghan family start their lives over in Iran as refugees, unaware they face a decades-long struggle ahead to be “at home.” Cast: Hamideh Jafari, Bashir Nikzad, Mohammad Hosseini. Layla / U.K. (Director & Screenwriter: Amrou Al-Kadhi, Producer: Savannah James-Bayly) — When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themself in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are. Cast: Bilal Hasna, Louis Greatorex, Safiyya Ingar, Darkwah, Terique Jarrett, Sarah Agha. Malu / Brazil (Director & Screenwriter: Pedro Freire, Producers: Tatiana Leite, Sabrina Garcia, Leo Ribeiro, Roberto Berliner) — Malu — a mercurial, unemployed actress living with her conservative mother in a precarious house in a Rio de Janeiro slum — tries to deal with her strained relationship with her own adult daughter while surviving on memories of her glorious artistic past. Cast: Yara de Novaes, Carol Duarte, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Átila Bee. Reinas / Switzerland, Peru, Spain (Director & Screenwriter: Klaudia Reynicke, Screenwriter & Producer: Diego Vega, Producers: Britta Rindelaub, Thomas Reichlin, Daniel Vega, Valérie Delpierre) — Surrounded by social and political chaos in Lima during the summer of 1992, Lucia, Aurora, and their mother, Elena, plan to leave and seek opportunities in the United States. Their farewell involves reconnecting with their estranged father, Carlos, adding turbulence to the regrets, hopes, and fears of their emotional departure. Cast: Abril Gjurinovic, Luana Vega, Jimena Lindo, Gonzalo Molina, Susi Sánchez. Sebastian / U.K., Finland, Belgium (Director & Screenwriter: Mikko Mäkelä, Producer: James Watson) — Max, a 25-year-old aspiring writer living in London, begins a double life as a sex worker in order to research his debut novel. Cast: Ruaridh Mollica, Hiftu Quasem, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Jonathan Hyde, Leanne Best, Lara Rossi. Sujo / Mexico, U.S.A., France (Directors, Screenwriters, & Producers: Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez, Producers: Diana Arcega, Jewerl Keats Ross, Virginie Devesa, Jean-Baptiste Bailly-Maitre) — When a cartel gunman is killed, he leaves behind Sujo, his beloved 4-year-old son. The shadow of violence surrounds Sujo during each stage of his life in the isolated Mexican countryside. As he grows into a man, Sujo finds that fulfilling his father's destiny may be inescapable. Cast: Juan Jesús Varela, Yadira Pérez, Alexis Varela, Sandra Lorenzano, Jairo Hernández, Kevin Aguilar. Veni Vidi Vici / Austria (Director & Screenwriter: Daniel Hoesl, Producer: Ulrich Seidl) — The Maynards and their children lead an almost perfect billionaire family life. Amon is a passionate hunter, but doesn't shoot animals, as the family's wealth allows them to live totally free from consequences. Cast: Laurence Rupp, Ursina Lardi, Olivia Goschler. World Cinema Documentary Competition: Never Look Away These nonfiction feature films created by emerging talent around the world showcase some of the most courageous and extraordinary filmmaking today. Agent of Happiness / Bhutan, Hungary (Director & Producer: Arun Bhattarai, Director: Dorottya Zurbó, Producers: Noémi Veronika Szakonyi, Máté Artur Vincze) — Amber is one of the many agents working for the Bhutanese government to measure people's happiness levels among the remote Himalayan mountains. But will he find his own along the way? The Battle for Laikipia / Kenya, U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Daphne Matziaraki, Director: Peter Murimi, Producer: Toni Kamau) — Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conservation haven. Black Box Diaries / Japan, U.S.A., U.K. (Director and Producer: Shiori Ito, Producers: Eric Nyari, Hanna Aqvilin) — Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's outdated judicial and societal systems. Eternal You / Germany, U.S.A. (Directors: Hans Block, Moritz Riesewieck, Producers: Christian Beetz, Georg Tschurtschenthaler) — Startups are using AI to create avatars that allow relatives to talk with their loved ones after they have died. An exploration of a profound human desire and the consequences of turning the dream of immortality into a product. Ibelin / Norway (Director: Benjamin Ree, Producer: Ingvil Giske) — Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life, when they started receiving messages from online friends around the world. Igualada / Colombia, U.S.A., Mexico (Director: Juan Mejía Botero, Producers: Juan E. Yepes, Daniela Alatorre, Sonia Serna) — In one of Latin America's most unequal countries, Francia Márquez, a Black Colombian rural activist, challenges the status quo with a presidential campaign that reappropriates the derogatory term “Igualada” — someone who acts as if they deserve rights that supposedly don't correspond to them — and inspires a nation to dream. Never Look Away / New Zealand (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Lucy Lawless, Screenwriters and Producers: Matthew Metcalfe, Tom Blackwell) — New Zealand–born groundbreaking CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth risks it all to show the reality of war from inside the conflict, staring down danger and confronting those who perpetuate it. A New Kind of Wilderness / Norway (Director: Silje Evensmo Jacobsen, Producer: Mari Bakke Riise) — In a forest in Norway, a family lives an isolated lifestyle in an attempt to be wild and free, but a tragic event changes everything, and they are forced to adjust to modern society. Nocturnes / India, U.S.A. (Director & Producer: Anirban Dutta, Director: Anupama Srinivasan) — In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas, moths are whispering something to us. In the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on this secret universe. Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat / Belgium, France, Netherlands (Director & Screenwriter: Johan Grimonprez, Producers: Daan Milius, Rémi Grellety) — In 1960, United Nations: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe denouncing America's color bar, while the U.S. dispatches jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the Congo to deflect attention from its first African post-colonial coup. NEXT: Kneecap Pure, bold works distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling populate this program. Unfettered creativity promises that the films in this section will shape the greater next wave in American cinema. Desire Lines / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Jules Rosskam, Screenwriter: Nate Gualtieri, Producers: André Pérez, Amy E. Powell, Brittani Ward) — Past and present collide when an Iranian American trans man time-travels through an LGBTQ+ archive on a dizzying and erotic quest to unravel his own sexual desires. Cast: Theo Germaine, Aden Hakimi. Kneecap / Ireland, U.K. (Director & Screenwriter: Rich Peppiatt, Producers: Jack Tarling, Trevor Birney) — There are 80,000 native Irish speakers in Ireland. 6,000 live in the North of Ireland. Three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This anarchic Belfast trio becomes the unlikely figurehead of a civil rights movement to save the mother tongue. Cast: Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Michael Fassbender, Josie Walker, Simone Kirby). Little Death / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Jack Begert, Screenwriter: Dani Goffstein, Producers: Darren Aronofsky, Andy S. Cohen, Dylan Golden, Brendan Naylor, Sam Canter, Noor Alfallah) — A middle-aged filmmaker on the verge of a breakthrough. Two kids in search of a lost backpack. A small dog a long way from home. Cast: David Schwimmer, Gaby Hoffmann, Dominic Fike, Talia Ryder, Jena Malone, Sante Bentivoglio. Realm of Satan / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Scott Cummings, Producers: Caitlin Mae Burke, Pacho Velez, Molly Gandour) — An experiential portrait depicting Satanists in both the everyday and in the extraordinary as they fight to preserve their lifestyle: magic, mystery, and misanthropy. Cast: Peter Gilmore, Peggy Nadramia, Blanche Barton. Seeking Mavis Beacon / U.S.A. (Director & Writer: Jazmin Renée Jones, Producer: Guetty Felin) — Launched in the late '80s, educational software Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the program's Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY investigators search for the unsung cultural icon, while questioning notions of digital security, AI, and Black representation in the digital realm. Tendaberry / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Haley Elizabeth Anderson, Producers: Carlos Zozaya, Matthew Petock, Zachary Shedd, Hannah Dweck, Theodore Schaefer, Daniel Patrick Carbone) — When her boyfriend goes back to Ukraine to be with his ailing father, 23-year-old Dakota anxiously navigates her precarious new reality, surviving on her own in New York. Cast: Kota Johan, Yuri Pleskun. Premieres: Will & Harper This showcase of world premieres presents highly anticipated films on a variety of subjects, in both fiction & nonfiction. The American Society of Magical Negroes / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Kobi Libii, Producers: Julia Lebedev, Eddie Vaisman, Angel Lopez) — A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier. Cast: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Rupert Friend, Nicole Byer. And So It Begins / U.S.A., Philippines (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Ramona S. Diaz) — Amidst the traditional pomp and circumstance of Filipino elections, a quirky people's movement rises to defend the nation against deepening threats to truth and democracy. In a collective act of joy as a form of resistance, hope flickers against the backdrop of increasing autocracy. Documentary. Devo / U.K., U.S.A. (Director: Chris Smith, Producers: Chris Holmes, Anita Greenspan, Danny Gabai) — Born in response to the Kent State massacre, new wave band Devo took their concept of “de-evolution” from cult following to near–rock star status with groundbreaking 1980 hit “Whip It” while preaching an urgent social commentary. Documentary. A Different Man / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Aaron Schimberg, Producers: Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell, Gabriel Mayers) — Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson. Freaky Tales / U.S.A. (Directors, Screenwriters, & Producers: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, Producers: Poppy Hanks, Jelani Johnson) — In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town's underdogs in four interconnected tales: Teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score. Basically another day in the Bay. Cast: Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Normani Kordei Hamilton, Dominique Thorne, Ben Mendelsohn, Ji-Young Yoo. Ghostlight / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Kelly O'Sullivan, Director and Producer: Alex Thompson, Producers: Pierce Cravens, Chelsea Krant, Ian Keiser, Eddie Linker, Alex Wilson) — When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life. Cast: Keith Kupferer, Dolly de Leon, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen. Girls State / U.S.A. (Directors & Producers: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss) — Teenage girls from wildly different backgrounds across Missouri navigate a week-long immersive experiment in American democracy, build a government from the ground up, and reimagine what it means to govern. Documentary. Look Into My Eyes / U.S.A. (Director & Producer: Lana Wilson, Producer: Kyle Martin) — A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing. Documentary. Luther: Never Too Much / U.S.A. (Director: Dawn Porter, Producers: Trish D Chetty, Ged Doherty, Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner, Leah Smith) — Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history. Documentary. My Old Ass / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Megan Park, Producers: Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Steven Rales) — The summer before college, bright-yet-irreverent Elliott comes face-to-face with her older self during a mushroom trip. The encounter spurs a funny and heartfelt journey of self-discovery and first love as Elliott prepares to leave her childhood home. Cast: Maisy Stella, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks, Aubrey Plaza. The Outrun / U.K., Germany (Director & Screenwriter: Nora Fingscheidt, Screenwriter: Amy Liptrot, Producers: Sarah Brocklehurst, Dominic Norris, Jack Lowden, Saoirse Ronan) — After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands — where she grew up — hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot. Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Dillane, Saskia Reeves. Power (Director & Producer: Yance Ford, Producers: Sweta Vohra, Jess Devaney, Netsanet Negussie) — Driven to maintain social order, policing in the United States has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, American policing embodies one word: power. Documentary. Presence / U.S.A. (Director: Steven Soderbergh, Screenwriter: David Koepp, Producers: Julie M. Anderson, Ken Meyer) — A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they're not alone. Cast: Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Julia Fox, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland. Rob Peace / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Producers: Andrea Calderwood, Antoine Fuqua, Kat Samick, Rebecca Hobbs, Jeffrey Soros, Alex Kurtzman) — Robert Peace grew up in an impoverished section of Newark and later graduated from Yale with degrees in molecular biophysics and biochemistry while on scholarship. Peace led a dual life in academia and research while also earning six figures selling marijuana. Based on Jeff Hobbs' bestselling biography. Cast: Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Camila Cabello, Michael Kelly, Mare Winningham. Sasquatch Sunset / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: David Zellner, Director & Producer: Nathan Zellner, Producers: Lars Knudsen, Tyler Campellone, George Rush, Jesse Eisenberg) — A year in the life of a singular family. Cast: Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, Nathan Zellner. Sue Bird: In The Clutch / U.S.A. (Director & Producer: Sarah Dowland, Producers: Emily Singer Chapman, Svetlana Zill) — In her 21-year professional career, WNBA basketball legend Sue Bird has won five Olympic gold medals and become the most successful point guard to ever play the game. Alongside her fiancée, U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Sue confronts her next challenge: retiring from the only life she's ever known. Documentary. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story / U.K., U.S.A. (Director & Producer: Ian Bonhôte, Director and Screenwriter: Peter Ettedgui, Producers: Lizzie Gillett, Robert Ford) — Never-before-seen home movies and extraordinary personal archives reveal how Christopher Reeve went from unknown actor to iconic movie star as the ultimate screen superhero. He learned the true meaning of heroism as an activist after suffering a tragic accident that left him quadriplegic and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. Documentary. Thelma / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Josh Margolin, Producers: Zoë Worth, Chris Kaye, Nicholas Weinstock, Benjamin Simpson, Karl Spoerri, Viviana Vezzani) — When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Cast: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Malcolm McDowell. Will & Harper / U.S.A. (Director & Producer: Josh Greenbaum, Producers: Rafael Marmor, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Christopher Leggett) — When Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman, the two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship in an intimate portrait of friendship, transition, and America. Documentary. Winner / U.S.A., Canada (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Susanna Fogel, Screenwriter: Kerry Howley, Producers: Amanda Phillips, Shivani Rawat, Julie Goldstein, Scott Budnick, Ameet Shukla) — Reality Winner is a brilliant young misfit from a Texas border town who finds her morals challenged while serving as an NSA contractor. A sarcastic, gun-lovin, vegan, yogi, and CrossFit fanatic, Reality is an unconventional whistleblower who ends up being prosecuted for exposing Russia's hacking of the 2016 election. Cast: Emilia Jones, Connie Britton, Zach Galifianakis, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez. Midnight: Krazy House From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide awake and on the edge of your seat. I Saw the TV Glow / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Jane Schoenbrun, Producers: Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Sam Intili, Sarah Winshall) — Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when a classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show—a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen's view of reality begins to crack. Cast: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Fred Durst, Danielle Deadwyler. In A Violent Nature / Canada (Director & Screenwriter: Chris Nash, Producers: Peter Kuplowsky, Shannon Hanmer) — The enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness. Cast: Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Lauren Taylor. It's What's Inside / U.S.A. (Director & Screenwriter: Greg Jardin, Producers: William Rosenfeld, Kate Andrews, Jason Baum, 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, Gavin Leatherwood, Reina Hardesty, Nina Bloomgarden. Kidnapping Inc. / Haiti, France, Canada (Director, Screenwriter, Producer: Bruno Mourral, Screenwriter and Producer: Gilbert Jr. Mirambeau, Screenwriter: Jasmuel Andri, Producers: Samuel Chauvin, Yanick Letourneau, Gaëthan Chancy) — Tasked with what appears to be a simple abduction for hire, two hapless kidnappers find out that it's anything but and end up in the middle of a political conspiracy. Cast: Jasmuel Andri, Rolaphton Mercure, Anabel Lopez, Ashley Laraque, Gessica Geneus, Patrick Joseph. Krazy House / Netherlands (Directors & Screenwriters: Steffen Haars, Flip van der Kuil, Producer: Maarten Swart) — When Russian workers in Bernie's house turn out to be wanted criminals, Bernie has to man up and save his '90s sitcom family. Cast: Nick Frost, Alicia Silverstone, Jan Bijvoet, Gaite Jansen, Walt Klink, Kevin Connolly. Love Lies Bleeding / U.S.A., U.K. (Director & Screenwriter: Rose Glass, Producers: Andrea Cornwell, Oliver Kassman — Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov. The Moogai / Australia (Director & Screenwriter: Jon Bell, Producers: Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, Mitchell Stanley) — A young Aboriginal couple bring home their second baby. What should be a joyous time takes a sinister turn as the mother starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby. Cast: Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt, Tessa Rose, Jahdeana Mary, Clarence Ryan, Bella Heathcote. Your Monster / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Caroline Lindy, Producers: Kayla Foster, Shannon Reilly, Melanie Donkers, Kira Carstensen) — After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet. Cast: Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Meghann Fahy, Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster. Spotlight: The Spotlight program is a tribute to the cinema we love, presenting films that have played throughout the world. àma Gloria / France (Director & Screenwriter: Marie Amachoukeli, Producer: Bénédicte Couvreur) — Six-year-old Cléo loves her nanny, Gloria, more than anything. When Gloria must return to Cape Verde to care for her own children, the two must make the most of their last summer together. Cast: Louise Mauroy-Panzani, Ilça Moreno Zego, Abnara Gomes Varela, Fredy Gomes Tavares, Arnaud Rebotini, Domingos Borges Almeida. Hit Man / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer: Richard Linklater, Producer and Screenwriter: Glen Powell, Producers: Mike Blizzard, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan) — A strait-laced professor discovers his hidden talent as a fake hit man. He meets his match in a client who steals his heart and ignites a powder keg of deception, delight, and mixed-up identities. Inspired by an unbelievable true story. Cast: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao. How to Have Sex / U.K. (Director & Screenwriter: Molly Manning Walker, Producers: Ivana MacKinnon, Emily Leo, Konstantinos Kontovrakis) — Three British teenage girls go on a rite-of-passage holiday, drinking, clubbing, and hooking up in what should be the best summer of their lives. As they dance their way across the sun-drenched streets of Malia, they find themselves navigating the complexities of sex, consent, and self-discovery. Cast: Mia McKenna-Bruce, Samuel Bottomley, Shaun Thomas, Lara Peake, Enva Lewis, Laura Ambler. The Mother of All Lies / Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar (Director & Producer: Asmae El Moudir) — On a handmade set re-creating her Casablanca neighborhood, a young Moroccan filmmaker enlists family and friends to help unearth the troubling lies built into her childhood. Family Matinee: Geared towards our youngest independent-film fans, this section of the Festival is programmed for children & adolescents. Out of My Mind / U.S.A. (Director: Amber Sealey, Screenwriter: Daniel Stiepleman, Producers: Peter Saraf, Robert Kessel, Dan Angel, Michael B. Clark) — Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonverbal wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy. With the help of some assistive technology and her devoted, exuberant allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it. Cast: Phoebe-Rae Taylor, Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, Judith Light. 10 Lives / U.K. (Director & Screenwriter: Christopher Jenkins, Screenwriters: Ken Cinnamon, Karen Wengrod, Producers: Guy Collins, Sean Feeney, Yann Zenou, Adrian Politowski, Martin Metz) — A spoiled cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative journey. Cast: Mo Gilligan, Simone Ashley, Sophie Okonedo, Dylan Llewellyn, Zayn Malik, Bill Nighy. New Frontier Films: New Frontier champions artists practicing at the crossroads of film, art, performance, and new media tech. This year, the section focuses on the powerful rise of AI, the role of artists on the rapidly changing landscape of technologies, and empowering narrative agency and sustainable creative practice through design. Being (the Digital Griot) (Lead Artist: Rashaad Newsome) — In this innovative participatory artistic experience, Being, an artificial intelligence digital griot, asks viewers to engage in unifying & challenging discussions. It features a soundscape and movement informed by a dataset from Black communities, theorists, poets, and activists, including bell hooks, Paulo Freire, Dazié Grego-Sykes, and Cornel West. Eno (Director: Gary Hustwit) — The visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music; and releasing over 40 solo and collaboration albums in total — reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that's different every time it's shown. Special Screenings: The Greatest Night in Pop / U.K., U.S.A. (Director: Bao Nguyen, Producers: Julia Nottingham, Lionel Richie, Bruce Eskowitz, Larry Klein, Harriet Sternberg, George Hencken) — In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most star-studded recording session in history. This is the untold story of the legendary global pop song “We Are the World” — which very nearly didn’t happen. War Game / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Jesse Moss, Director: Tony Gerber, Producers: Todd Lubin, Jack Turner, Mark DiCristofaro, Jessica Grimshaw, Nick Shumaker) — A bipartisan group of U.S. defense, intelligence, and elected policymakers spanning five presidential administrations all participate in an unscripted role-play exercise in which they confront a political coup backed by rogue members of the U.S. military, in the wake of a contested presidential election. Robert Redford, President and Founder of Sundance Institute, comments on this year of Sundance films: "From the first edition in 1985, Sundance Film Festival has aimed to provide a space to gather, celebrate, and engage with risk-taking artists that are committed to bringing their independent visions to audiences — the Festival remains true to that goal to this day. It continues to evolve, but its legacy of showcasing bold work that starts necessary conversations continues with the 2024 program." Joana Vicente, Sundance Institute's CEO, on the selection: "The Institute takes great pride in the role the Festival plays in advancing our mission to support artists creating audacious work,. This year is especially significant as we look back on our history of showcasing stories that surprise and delight, spark empathy and reflection, and honor our shared humanity. We're all thrilled for this opportunity to celebrate the power of storytelling as we gather in January to introduce captivating works from acclaimed filmmakers and discover more new voices." Let's go. Sundance is one of my top festivals, and I'm excited to get a glimpse at all the films playing. This year looks as intriguing as always, with plenty of fresh discoveries and some unique premieres. Bring on another year of Sundance. Sundance 2024 runs from January 18th to January 28th, 2024. Visit Sundance.org for more. When you think of filmmakers working today in terms of teams, one of the easiest ways to separate them is by their public statements about Marvel films. (Yes, this is reductive, but it’s sadly quite true.) There are folks like Martin Scorsese who famously called out Marvel and franchise filmmaking in general as detrimental to the art of cinema. And often, we put Christopher Nolan in that group as well, considering he is someone who is old-school in his methodology (shooting on film, practical effects, etc…) and philosophy. But in actuality, as revealed in a recent New York Times interview, Christopher Nolan has nothing bad to say about Marvel. In fact, he considers Marvel Studios as a savior of the industry after COVID. READ MORE: Robert Downey Jr. Says He Met For Scarecrow In ‘Batman Begins’ But Christopher Nolan Wasn’t Into Him ADVERTISEMENT The NYT interview features Christopher Nolan and one of his “Oppenheimer” stars, Robert Downey, Jr., talking about their Oscar-nominated feature. And as has been the case quite a bit in awards season, the questions come around to how Downey, Jr. and Nolan met. More specifically, how they came about working together. We already know they met before “Batman Begins,” as RDJ was considered for a role in the film. But it took more than a decade for them to finally make the time to work together. And according to Nolan, it was all thanks to Downey, Jr.’s role as Iron Man. As a matter of fact, the whole industry should thank Marvel Studios for casting him. “No, the truth is, I think Jon Favreau casting Robert as Tony Stark is one of the most significant and consequential casting decisions in Hollywood history,” said Nolan. “It wound up defining our industry. Coming out of Covid, you say, ‘Thank God for Marvel movies.’ And it’s one of those where, in retrospect, everybody thinks it was obvious. But he took an enormous risk casting [Downey, Jr.] in that role.” READ MORE: ‘Dune: Part Two’: Christopher Nolan Compares Sequel To ‘Empire Strikes Back’ We all know the story of Robert Downey, Jr. landing the role of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, for the first “Iron Man” movie. Favreau was really into the idea of bringing him in, but Marvel was concerned about the actor’s previous controversies (including jail time). However, Favreau won out, and RDJ would go on to lead the biggest franchise in the history of cinema. Now, Nolan believes that casting decision changed the film industry forever, and he believes Marvel Studios is responsible for saving the industry after COVID nearly destroyed theatrical releasing. So, it would appear that Nolan is Team Marvel. And while it’s unlikely he’ll ever direct anything for the studio, it’s clear the filmmaker has an appreciation for the work the studio has done for the industry that he loves.

FRESH KILLS Trailer (2024) Emily Bader, Jennifer Esposito FRESH KILLS Trailer (2024) Emily Bader, Jennifer Esposito, Drama Movie © 2024 - Quiver Distribution "I'm trying to protect you!!" Quiver Distribution has debuted the official trailer for an emotional, intense family drama titled Fresh Kills, which is the feature directorial debut for New Yorker actress Jennifer Esposito. Esposito writes, directs, and stars in the film - a modern mafia story following the story of the loyal women of an organized crime family that dominated some of the boroughs of New York City in the late 20th century. The film is about a young woman named Rose Larusso, who learns her father is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose’s growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother Francine, her sister Connie, and her aunt Christine. Fresh Kills stars Emily Bader as Rose, Odessa A'zion, Jennifer Esposito, Domenick Lombardozzi, Nicholas Cirillo, and Annabella Sciorra. This played at a few film festivals last year and will be opening in select US theaters this June. A very powerful trailer! This is actually seems like it might be worth a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Jennifer Esposito's film Fresh Kills, direct from YouTube: Fresh Kills Posters In her debut as a writer-director, actress Jennifer Esposito (Blue Bloods, Summer Of Sam, Crash) brings late 1980s Staten Island to vivid life through the lens of Rose Larusso (Emily Bader), an inquisitive young girl who discovers that her father (Domenick Lombardozzi) is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose’s growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother Francine (Esposito), her sister Connie (Odessa A'zion), and her aunt Christine (Annabella Sciorra). Fresh Kills is written and directed by Italian-American actress / filmmaker Jennifer Esposito, making her feature directorial debut after only just some producing work previously. Produced by Christine Crokos, Jennifer Esposito, Leslie Ann Owen, and Samantha Sprecher. Quiver Distr. will release Esposito's Fresh Kills film in select US theaters starting on June 14th, 2024 this summer. Look any good? Quiver Distribution revealed the official trailer for Fresh Kills, the indie drama film directed by and starring Jennifer Esposito, along with Emily Bader, Odessa A’zion, Domenick Lombardozzi, and Annabella Sciorra. The drama follows the women of the Larusso crime family as they navigate mob life in 1980’s New York City Release Date Directed by Jennifer Esposito, marking her directorial debut, Fresh Kills world premiered at Tribeca Festival and opens in theaters on June 14. Synopsis In her debut as a writer-director, actress Jennifer Esposito (Blue Bloods, Summer Of Sam, Crash) brings late 1980s Staten Island to vivid life through the lens of Rose Larusso (Emily Bader), an inquisitive young girl who discovers that her father (Domenick Lombardozzi) is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose’s growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother Francine (Esposito), her sister Connie (Odessa A’zion), and her aunt Christine (Annabella Sciorra). Reviews The Film Stage review gave the film a grade of C+, writing, “While not reaching The Sopranos‘ level of tragedy and nuance, Fresh Kills feels very much of its universe, bursting with authenticity even if its rapid pace, compressing many of the events, gives a disjointed feel until the final act. This is the kind of family where talking about feelings is discouraged, yet this film plays a bit cold compared to the vulnerability expressed in David Chase’s series. The third act, set largely in 1997, starts paying off as walls continue to close in.” Variety review called the film an ‘effective drama’, writing, “Despite the title, “Fresh Kills” is an organized crime tale whose body count and violence remains largely offscreen. What grips us is the fear that those things might at any moment invade the domestic lives depicted, and the resulting tension that suffuses everyday doings. The denial Rose has lived in — naively asking wised-up Connie “Is Dad an honest man?” — eventually collapses in the worst way possible. Even then, however, the emphasis isn’t on dirty deeds done, but the compromises these women make (knowingly or otherwise) to accommodate them. They married into being, or were born as, accessories.” Official Trailer Watch the official trailer for Fresh Kills. Family ties are tested in Jennifer Esposito's directorial debut, Fresh Kills, as Rose must choose between loyalty and freedom. Intense and family-oriented, the film's trailer will appeal to fans of The Sopranos and Goodfellas. Jennifer Esposito's successful transition from actress to filmmaker is showcased in the crime thriller, set to premiere on June 14. No matter how well you may get along with one another, family can be tough. Whether it’s harshly differing viewpoints or just small spats, there’s no one out there who has a perfect relationship with their blood relatives. Such can be said twofold for the leading character of Jennifer Esposito’s (Crash) directorial debut, Fresh Kills, as teenager, Rose Larusso (Emily Bader, My Lady Jane), finds herself questioning the world she grew up in. Collider’s thrilled to exclusively debut the trailer for the Quiver Distribution film, which arrives on June 14. Caught between the bond to her own flesh and blood and a life outside the crime-ridden underbelly of 1980s Staten Island, the trailer forces Rose to make an impossible decision - betray the ones she loves and live for herself, or betray herself and live for her family. Intense, family-oriented, and overflowing with Staten Island accents, the trailer for Fresh Kills will be right up the alley for fans of similarly themed titles like The Sopranos and Goodfellas. The Larusso family is captained by its patriarch, Joe (Domenick Lombardozzi, Boardwalk Empire), a hothead and the leader of an organized crime syndicate. Joe’s wife, Francine (Esposito), and her daughter, Connie (Odessa A’zion) have always rolled with the punches (both figuratively and literally), accepting that they live the high life because of the sometimes illegal dealings that Joe’s involved with. But, as she journeys through her teenage years, the family's youngest daughter, Rose (Bader), has a difficult time accepting that her father isn’t the “honest man” she wants him to be and weighs the possibility of cutting all ties. The film also stars Anabella Sciorra (The Sopranos), Nicholas Cirillo (Outer Banks), and David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty). Jennifer Esposito’s First Foray Into Filmmaking The poster for Jennifer Esposito's Fresh Kills Esposito has had an incredibly fruitful career in front of the camera, through both big-screen roles in films like Summer of Sam and Crash as well as on TV, in titles including Spin City, Blue Bloods, and The Boys. All those years spent working as an actress in the entertainment biz led Espositio to pursue a path in filmmaking, which she’s successfully done with Fresh Kills. Adding more credits to her name for the production, Esposito also penned and produced the crime thriller, with Leslie Ann Owen, Christine Crokos, and Samantha Sprecher joining her in the latter. Adding their names as executive producers are Jason Weinberg and Christos V. Konstantakopoulos. Check out the brand-new poster above and exclusive first look at the trailer for Fresh Kills below before watching it on June 14, 2024. ‘Fresh Kills’ Review: Jennifer Esposito’s Debut Depicts Mob Life From the Wives’ and Daughters’ POV The veteran actor’s writing-directing debut is an effective drama about the women characters usually left on the margins of organized crime tales. By Dennis Harvey Plus Icon Fresh Kills Mob narratives seldom place women front and center, unless it’s in a flat-out comedy (“Married to the Mob,” recent “Mafia Mamma”) or campy TV movies like “Mafia Princess” and “Bella Mafia.” No stranger to the genre as an actress, Jennifer Esposito attempts to balance that ledger with her debut as writer-director, “Fresh Kills.” This solid drama centers on a family not unlike “The Sopranos,” but with its patriarch mostly pushed to the background. The focus here is on wives and daughters, who must turn a blind eye to criminal doings from which they both benefit and suffer the consequences. Originally a Tribeca premiere, “Fresh Kills” has been traveling the festival circuit and should prove a viable item for streaming platforms and broadcasters. After a framing sequence that fast-forwards to a later moment of crisis, we meet the Larussos in 1987 as they’re moving on up to a “better life” from their old Brooklyn one, taking over a fairly palatial Staten Island address. This upward mobility doesn’t do much to quell the volatile marital chemistry between Joe (Domenick Lombardozzi) and Francine (Esposito), or fundamentally change their two children, with Rose remaining the “quiet one” while Connie is her brash opposite. Popular on Variety 00:00 34:53 As the two girls become young women played by Emily Bader and Odessa A’Zion, those characteristics only deepen — Rose’s passivity makes her easily pushed around by everyone, in particular her hotheaded sibling. “You are part of this family whether you like it or not,” she is told, and any whiff that she may not like it incites furious lectures from “Con” about family loyalty, sometimes accompanied by a physical threat. When Rose hints she might want something more than engagement to neighbor Bobby (David Iacono), or managing the bakery her father bought to keep Connie and troubled cousin Allie (Nick Cirillo) “out of trouble,” she’s given an angry earful of “Ya think ya bettah than us?!?” Even the mother who treats her as a confidante doesn’t want her getting any notions of independence. These characters don’t really evolve, or get revealed as more complex than they first appear; Esposito’s screenplay has authenticity but not a lot of depth or surprise. Still, her relatively narrow focus is well-served by performances and direction that fill it out with lived-in assurance. Despite the title, “Fresh Kills” is an organized crime tale whose body count and violence remains largely offscreen. What grips us is the fear that those things might at any moment invade the domestic lives depicted, and the resulting tension that suffuses everyday doings. The denial Rose has lived in — naively asking wised-up Connie “Is Dad an honest man?” — eventually collapses in the worst way possible. Even then, however, the emphasis isn’t on dirty deeds done, but the compromises these women make (knowingly or otherwise) to accommodate them. They married into being, or were born as, accessories. In the showier of the two lead roles, A’Zion convinces with a scary volatility that makes Connie roughly equivalent to James Caan’s “Godfather” part, or De Niro’s in “Mean Streets”: the explosive live wire whose recklessness seems to invite doom, though her fate isn’t quite as anticipated. Bader carries the film ably enough, even if Rose could have used a little more elaborating of the intelligence we’re meant to assume she possesses (like more than her one big idea being to try out for a job on Sally Jessy Raphael’s TV show.) She gets an accusatory climactic speech that feels a bit forced, as does one just prior for the always welcome Annabella Sciorra, who’s otherwise underutilized as a supportive aunt. Esposito herself is fine as the simultaneously dissatisfied and resigned Francine, though the suggestion of real mental instability in one early sequence goes unexplored. Lombardozzi and the other male cast members are effective, however few glimpses are given into their money laundering, murders and whatnot. Professional rather than particularly distinctive in its stylistic aspects, the production makes its most assertive aesthetic impression via production designer T.V. Alexander’s garish decor (Francine fancies herself talented in that regard), plus the big hair and loud fashions of the late-’80s/early-’90s era. The film could have had more fun with vintage cuts on the soundtrack, settling for some rather weak covers of Radiohead and others. But overall it evokes a highly specific milieu with finesse, eschewing cultural caricature. Read More About: Fresh Kills, Jennifer Esposito, Red Sea Film Festival ‘Fresh Kills’ Review: Jennifer Esposito’s Debut Depicts Mob Life From the Wives’ and Daughters’ POV Reviewed online, Dec. 8, 2023. In Tribeca, Red Sea, Palm Springs film festivals. Running time: 119 MIN. Production: A Fresh Kills Prods. production. (World sales: The Exchange, Los Angeles.) Producers: Leslie Ann Owen, Jennifer Esposito, Christine Crokos, Samantha Sprecher. Executive producers: Jesper Vesterstroem, Jason Weinberg, Christopher Tricarico, Harsh Padia, Purvi Padia, Ali Sabet, Deborah Raymond, Freddy Raymond, Michael Bassick, Michael Laundon, Pierre Romain. Co-producer: Todd Sandler. Crew: Director, writer: Jennifer Esposito. Camera: Ben Hardwicke. Editor: Todd Sandler. Music: Theodosia Roussos. With: Emily Bader, Odessa A’Zion, Jennifer Esposito, Domenick Lombardozzi, Nick Cirillo, Annabella Sciorra, Stelio Savante, Callie Thorne, David Iacono, Franco Maicas, Luciana VanDette.

FIREBRAND Trailer (2024) Alicia Vikander, Jude Law FIREBRAND Trailer (2024) Alicia Vikander, Jude Law © 2024 - Roadside Alicia Vikander is unleashing all the fire and the fury as Queen Katherine opposite Jude Law‘s King Henry VIII. The two star in “Firebrand,” which debuted at Cannes 2023 and marked director Karim Aïnouz‘s English-language debut film. During war-torn Tudor England, Katherine Parr (Vikander) reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII (Law). Katherine hopes that her fate is different from her predecessors, the queens who were either vanquished, beheaded, or died of non-murder causes. After their union, Henry appoints Katherine as Regent, the nation’s ruler during his absence when he departs to fight overseas. Yet that power makes Katherine a target as Henry’s courtiers begin suspecting that she’s sympathetic to radical Protestant beliefs. Once Henry returns to England, his courtiers convince him to convict a series of Katherine’s confidantes with treason and burn them at the stake. Related Stories 'Black Dog' ‘Black Dog’ Review: The 2008 Olympics Cast Shadows Over a Lost Soul and His Lost Dog in Guan Hu’s Desert Noir My Sunshine ‘My Sunshine’ Review: Hiroshi Okuyama’s Lilting, Lovely Coming-of-Ager Skates at the Edge of Darkness Eddie Marsan, Sam Riley, Simon Russell Beale, and Erin Doherty co-star. Law said during a Cannes 2023 press conference that he wanted to smell like “puss, blood, fecal matter, and sweat” to fully embody the lore of King Henry VIII. “I read these several interesting accounts that at this period, you could smell Henry three rooms away because his leg was rotten so badly. He hid it with rose oil,” Law said. “So I just thought it would have a great impact if I smelled awful. I went to this brilliant perfumier. She makes wonderful scents. But she also makes awful scents. And she somehow managed to come up with this extraordinary variety of his puss, blood, fecal matter, and sweat.” He added, “Initially I used it very subtly. I just sort of thought I would use it myself and that that would have an impact. When [director] Karim got ahold of it, it became a spray fest.” “Firebrand” is written by sisters Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth, with additional writing by Rosanne Flynn. The film is produced by Gabrielle Tana and Carolyn Marks Blackwood. Director Aïnouz returns to Cannes this year with erotic thriller “Motel Destino” which will screen in competition at the festival. “Motel Destino” is Aïnouz’s sixth Cannes premiere, with his 2019 feature “Invisible Life” winning the Un Certain Regard award. “Firebrand” premieres June 14 in theaters. Check out the trailer below. "Do you believe in Hell? I think we're both bound for it." Roadside Attractions has revealed the first official trailer for Firebrand, the latest from Brazilian filmmaker Karim Aïnouz. This first premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival last year, which is why they're debuting the trailer now just before Cannes 2024 kicks off soon. In a rotten, blood soaked island kingdom, there once was a queen by the name of Katherine Parr. The sixth wife of the vengeful King Henry VIII - and the only one to survive. This true story is about Queen Katherine Parr & Henry VIII's marriage. Adapted from the novel "Queen's Gambit" by Elizabeth Fremantle. With the hope for a future free of tyranny at risk, will Katherine submit to the inevitable for the sake of King and country? Alicia Vikander stars as Katherine Parr, Jude Law as Henry VIII, plus Eddie Marsan, Amr Waked, Sam Riley, Ruby Bentall, Bryony Hannah, and Erin Doherty. This one got pretty bad reviews out of Cannes last year, it is not worth sitting through unless you're really into this kidn of history. Here's the official US trailer (+ new French poster) for Karim Aïnouz's Firebrand, direct from YouTube: Firebrand Poster Firebrand Poster In blood-soaked Tudor England, twice married, accomplished, educated Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII (Jude Law). Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given that her predecessors are either vanquished, beheaded, or dead. When Henry appoints her as Regent, the nation's ruler during his absence when he departs to fight overseas, he lays a dangerous path. Henry's courtiers, suspecting she's sympathetic to radical Protestant beliefs that have taken root in the kingdom and are a threat to their power, scheme against her and cast doubts upon her fidelity to the increasingly ailing and paranoid King. Once Henry returns to England, his courtiers convince him to turn his fury on the nation's radicals, including her childhood friend Anne Askew, who becomes one of the scores of people convicted of treason and burned at the stake. Horrified & privately grieving, Katherine finds herself under ever-increasing scrutiny and suspicion. Knowing even a whisper of scandal might lead to her downfall, Katherine unleashes her own scheme to fight for survival. Firebrand is directed by the acclaimed Brazilian artist / filmmaker Karim Aïnouz, director of the films Madame Satã, Love for Sale, Futuro Beach, O Sol na Cabeça, and Invisible Life previously, plus many other short films and documentaries. The screenplay is written by Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth; adapted from the novel "Queen's Gambit" by Elizabeth Fremantle. Produced by Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Gabrielle Tana. This first premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in the Main Competition. Roadside Attractions will debut Aïnouz's Firebrand in select US theater starting on June 14th, 2024 this summer. Catherine Parr, Henry VIII's final wife, navigates courtly intrigue and danger in the upcoming film, Firebrand. The historical thriller stars Jude Law as the tyrannical King Henry VIII, and he's unrecognizable as a balding, portly, angry man. Alicia Vikander takes on the role of Catherine Parr in Firebrand, which hits theaters June 14, 2024. Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. Catherine Parr (Alicia Vikander) was the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII, and the wife who survived him. Firebrand tells the often-overlooked story of the woman who outlived the King of England (here played by Jude Law), managing to successfully navigate courtly intrigue in 16th-century England, and the ever-present dangers involved. Alicia Vikander plays the queen and wife for Henry's final four years of life, while Law disappears between the larger-than-life layers that made Henry so recognizable at the end of his days. Based on the 2013 novel by Elizabeth Freemantle, entitled Queen's Gambit, the film focuses on the final years of the couple's short marriage. This was the time when Parr was under constant threat from the courtiers that surrounded her, and the ever-paranoid King whom she had little choice but to marry. The title was changed to Firebrand in order to avoid confusion with the successful Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, which debuted in 2020 and starred Anya Taylor-Joy. Firebrand temp movie poster 2023 Firebrand NOT YET RATED Drama History Thriller Firebrand is a historical thriller that follows Katherine Parr, King Henry VIII's sixth wife, who finds herself in grave danger when her husband returns from an evangelical campaign of carnage and conquest. With her childhood friend accused of treason and executed, Parr fights for survival against a king that continues to veer down the path of a tyrant. Release Date June 14, 2024 Director Karim Ainouz Cast Alicia Vikander , Jude Law , Sam Riley , Eddie Marsan , Simon Russell Beale , Erin Doherty Runtime 2h Studio(s) Brouhaha Entertainment , Magnolia Mae Films Having seen her predecessors all fall from grace at the whims of Henry and those whispering in his ears, Catherine (also sometimes spelled Katherine) understands the constant danger she is in. When Henry names her regent to rule in his place while he is overseas fighting in the ever-constant wars with continental powers, the courtiers around Catherine become convinced she is a firebrand who supports the Protestant cause, which they see as a threat to their power. Upon his return, they convince Harry to turn his growing fury and paranoia on those they see as radicals, including one of Catherine's childhood friends. When her friend becomes one of scores of religious radicals burned at the stake by the King, the wife must fight for her life. Jude Law in The Talented Mr. Ripley, Road to Perdition, and Cold Mountain RELATED Jude Law's 10 Greatest Movie and TV Show Performances, Ranked Jude Law is one of those actors that always improves the movies and TV series he's in. Here are his 10 best performances ever, ranked. A Threat to the Queen In a rotten, blood-soaked island kingdom, there once was a queen by the name of Katherine Parr. She was the sixth wife of the vengeful King Henry VIII. So begins the trailer for Firebrand, which promises a new and suspenseful look at the story people think they already know. Instead of taking the usual refined look back at royal history that so often graces screens in historical epics, Firebrand attempts to capture the true horror behind life in 16th-century England. The populous is at the whim of a rash and ruthless king, whose constantly changing moods threaten everyone around him. The film takes the tone of a psychological horror, addressing the people who inhabit this world and their constant fear in a new and dark light. As with any other fictional retelling of a true story, Firebrand takes liberties with the story to create more suspense. Yet the film strives to capture the spirit of the period, and the dangers involved with spreading the heretical Protestant teachings that Henry made legal with his break from the Catholic Church, but still feared would cost him his power. Firebrand premieres in theaters June 14, 2024, from Vertical. May 8 (UPI) -- Roadside Attractions is teasing the new film Firebrand. The studio shared a trailer and first-look photos for the movie Wednesday featuring Alicia Vikander and Jude Law. ADVERTISEMENT Firebrand is based on the novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle. The film adaptation is written by Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth and directed by Karim Aïnouz. Law and Vikander star as English monarch King Henry VIII and his sixth and final wife, Katherine Parr. "In blood-soaked Tudor England, twice married, accomplished and educated Katherine Parr (Vikander) reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII (Law). Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given that her predecessors are either vanquished, beheaded, or dead," an official synopsis reads. The trailer shows Katherine clash with Henry after she comes under suspicion for being sympathetic to radical Protestant beliefs. "Knowing that even a whisper of scandal might lead to her downfall, Katherine must unleash her own scheme to fight for survival." Eddie Marsan, Sam Riley, Amr Waked, Patsy Ferran and Erin Doherty also star. ADVERTISEMENT Firebrand premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. The film opens in theaters June 14. The Firebrand trailer showcases the conflict between Katherine Parr and Henry VIII over her radicalism. The film features Alicia Vikander and Jude Law as lead stars in a historical drama set in Tudor England. Reviews for Firebrand are mixed, highlighting Vikander and Law's performances but criticizing its historical accuracy. Henry VIII's suspicions of Katherine Parr's radicalism wedge royal conflict in the Firebrand trailer. Based on Elizabeth Fremantle's 2013 novel Queen's Gambit, with a script by Henrietta and Jessica Ashworth, Firebrand is helmed by the Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz in his first effort in the English language. The film focuses on Katherine Parr (played by Alicia Vikander), the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII (played by Jude Law). The Firebrand cast also includes Eddie Marsan, Ruby Bentall, Sam Riley, Amr Waked, Erin Doherty, and Simon Russell Beale. Today, RoadsideFlix released the first official Firebrand trailer. Watch it below: The trailer follows Katherine Parr as she reluctantly agrees to marry Henry VIII. Soon enough, the new Queen's radicalism quickly wedges a royal conflict between her and the King. What To Know About Firebrand Story, Cast, & Critical Reception Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr in Firebrand Set in the "rotten, blood-soaked" kingdom of Tudor England, the Firebrand trailer teases the conflict between Queen Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of the "vengeful" King Henry VIII. Katherine reluctantly consenting to marry Henry carries great personal risk considering that his five previous wives – Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, and Catherine Howard – were either divorced, beheaded, or died. When Henry appoints her as regent during his absence, Katherine is suspected of sympathizing with radical Protestant beliefs. Upon Henry's return, Katherine must navigate increasingly treacherous waters, knowing that any hint of scandal could seal her fate. Firebrand marks the latest historical drama for its lead stars – Vikander and Law. The Swedish actress, who won an Academy Award for The Danish Girl, has also starred as Queen Caroline Matilda in A Royal Affair. The English actor – best known for his roles in Sherlock Holmes, Fantastic Beasts, and the MCU – also appeared in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword as Vortigern. Vikander and Law also both previously starred in the historical romantic drama Anna Karenina. Jude Law with cuts on his face and a camera in Road to Perdition RELATED Jude Law's 10 Best Movies, Ranked Nearing veteran status while showcasing his incredible range and talent, Jude Law remains a powerful force on screen as seen in many notable films. Due to its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, the first Firebrand reviews were published nearly one year ago. Overall, the reviews are decidedly mixed, earning Firebrand a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Mainly, critics disapprove of how Firebrand deviates from historical accuracy, but because of its dull execution, has very little to show for it. However, as highlighted by the trailer, there has been much praise for the two lead stars, with Screen Rant's Patrice Witherspoon praising Vikander's "powerhouse performance" and Law as "sensational." Firebrand releases in theaters on June 14. Roadside Attractions has released a trailer for the upcoming period film Firebrand, which stars Jude Law as King Henry VIII and Alicia Vikander as his sixth wife Katherine Parr. The movie is based on a true story and it looks like it tells quite an intense story as Katherine challenges the King. The synopsis reads: “In blood-soaked Tudor England, twice married, accomplished, and educated Katherine Parr (Vikander), reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII (Law). “Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given that her predecessors are either vanquished, beheaded, or dead. When Henry appoints her as Regent, the nation’s ruler during his absence when he departs to fight overseas, he lays a dangerous path for her. “Henry’s courtiers, suspecting she’s sympathetic to radical Protestant beliefs that have taken root in the kingdom and are a threat to their power, scheme against her and cast doubts upon her fidelity to the increasingly ailing and paranoid King. “Once Henry returns to England, his courtiers convince him to turn his fury on the nation’s radicals, including Katherine’s childhood friend Anne Askew, who becomes one of the scores of people convicted of treason and burned at the stake. “Horrified and privately grieving, Katherine finds herself under ever-increasing scrutiny and suspicion. Knowing that even a whisper of scandal might lead to her downfall, Katherine must unleash her own scheme to fight for survival.” Firebrand was directed by Karim Aïnouz and it arrives in theaters on June 14th. The Firebrand trailer emphasizes the clash between patriarchy and feminism in history. Katherine Parr stands up to Henry VIII, putting herself in danger for her rights. Director Karim Aïnouz aims to promote understanding of women's historical struggles with his new film. Historical movie fans have certainly waited enough for this, but now we can finally say it: the Firebrand trailer is here. First announced all the way back in 2021, the movie stars Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore) and Alicia Vikander (Irma Vep) as one of the most infamous couples in history: Henry VIII and his sixth and last wife, Katherine Parr. The movie had some early screenings last year at film festivals, but now it is set to open in theaters on June 14. The trailer for Firebrand makes it clear that the story is very much a clash between two elements of human history: The patriarchy, whose members are used to getting what they want without meeting any resistance; and feminism — or any movement that challenges the status quo. You don't need to know much about history to know that Henry VIII reserved a less than dignified fate for all of his wives and, in the case of Firebrand, Katherine was the one to have to speak up and fight for her own rights. Of course, this doesn't come cheap. The trailer also reveals that Katherine pretty quickly put a target on her own back after her attitude made it clear that she wouldn't tolerate the same kind of abuse that Henry's previous wives did. Additionally, we can't take for granted another aspect revealed by the trailer: the stunning costume designs that we love to see in these productions seem to almost have a life of their own. If the movie ends up among the 2025 Oscar nominees in this category, no one will be able to say they're surprised. 'Firebrand' Director Spells Out The Movie's Message: "Tyrants Need to Go" Firebrand is directed by Brazilian filmmaker Karim Aïnouz (Futuro Beach), and this marks the director's first English-language project. Back at the film's early premiere at Cannes, the director made it pretty clear that even though there are historical inaccuracies in the movie, the point of the story is to "promote an understanding of the violence women have endured over centuries." Additionally, Firebrand doesn't ignore that people in positions of power tend to abuse it, and it also takes a shot at modern and past abusive leaders. The director was pretty final with his statements on the interviews: "Patriarchy needs to stop, and tyrants need to go.”Aside from Law and Vikander, Firebrand also stars Simon Russell Beale (House of the Dragon), Patsy Ferran (Living), Erin Doherty (The Crown), Sam Riley (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil) and Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan). Firebrand is set to premiere in theaters on June 14. You can watch the trailer above. Firebrand Film Poster Firebrand History Drama Follows Queen Catherine Parr and Henry VIII's marriage. Release Date June 14, 2024 Director Karim Ainouz Cast Jude Law , Alicia Vikander , Eddie Marsan , Erin Doherty Runtime 120 minutes Writers Henrietta Ashworth , Jessica Ashworth , Rosanne Flynn , Elizabeth Fremantle Alicia Vikander's new movie Firebrand centres around King Henry VIII's sixth wife Katherine Parr – the one who survived beheading and divorce. It looks to be a dark yet empowering take, focusing on a female figure we may not have seen much of in the history books. And Jude Law will star as the scoundrel of a King. Directed by Karim Aïnouz, the film is adapted from historical fiction book The Queen’s Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle, and has been reported to have taken some creative liberties, but the message is clear – that stories of women's struggles throughout history need to be told. After all, Katherine Parr campaigned for women's education and helped pave the way for her stepdaughter Elizabeth to become Queen. Here's what we know so far about Firebrand, and how it tells the story of Katherine Parr. Larry D. Horricks/Brouhaha Entertainment Firebrand plot The film's plot synopsis reads: "In Tudor England, Katherine Parr reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII. Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given her predecessors are either vanquished, beheaded or dead. “Perceived as a threat by Henry's courtiers, they start to cast doubts about her fidelity and turn the increasingly paranoid king against her.” It will tell a huge part of Tudor history from a woman's perspective, and what it was like to be a female Royal at that time – including the dangers. Larry D. Horricks/Brouhaha Entertainment Firebrand release date It will hit cinemas on 14 June. Firebrand cast Alongside Alicia Vikander and Jude Law, we will see The Crown's Erin Doherty, who plays Anne Askew, a controversial preacher who campaigns for change to the King's regime. Eddie Marsan (Back To Black), Sam Riley and Ruby Bentall will also star. Firebrand trailer Watch below. It's dark and twisted, with a lot to say about the struggle for female empowerment during the Tudor period. Most Popular LIFESTYLE 15 easy ways to add more protein to your day BY AUDREY BRUNO HAIR The hair trends that are going to dominate summer 2024 BY ELLE TURNER FASHION You’re about to see these 7 trainer trends everywhere BY JAKE SMITH What have the team behind Firebrand said about the film? Firebrand's director Karim Aïnouz has spoken out about his excitement to tell a story of an underrepresented woman in history like Katherine. “I could not be more excited to be bringing Firebrand to the screen and telling the story of Katherine Parr — a ferociously brilliant, enlightened, and emancipated woman who I am deeply inspired by — a woman who has been largely disregarded, or certainly under-represented, in English history,” he said (via Deadline). “Much is known about Henry VIII’s tyrannical reign; indeed, much is known about the King himself and about those who perished at his hands, but my focus here is on a woman who not only managed to survive him, but also to thrive and succeed on her own terms.” Roadside Attractions revealed the official trailer for Firebrand, the historical drama film starring Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII played by Jude Law. Also starring in the movie are Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, Sam Riley are Erin Doherty. Release Date Directed by Karim Aïnouz, Firebrand world premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, and opens only in theaters on June 14th, 2024 Synopsis In blood-soaked Tudor England, twice married, accomplished, and educated Katherine Parr (Vikander), reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII (Law). Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given that her predecessors are either vanquished, beheaded, or dead. When Henry appoints her as Regent, the nation’s ruler during his absence when he departs to fight overseas, he lays a dangerous path for her. Henry’s courtiers, suspecting she’s sympathetic to radical Protestant beliefs that have taken root in the kingdom and are a threat to their power, scheme against her and cast doubts upon her fidelity to the increasingly ailing and paranoid King. Once Henry returns to England, his courtiers convince him to turn his fury on the nation’s radicals, including Katherine’s childhood friend Anne Askew, who becomes one of the scores of people convicted of treason and burned at the stake. Horrified and privately grieving, Katherine finds herself under ever-increasing scrutiny and suspicion. Knowing that even a whisper of scandal might lead to her downfall, Katherine must unleash her own scheme to fight for survival. Reviews Deadline review gave high marks to film and the performances of Vikander along with Law, writing, “Far more accessible to those who might not be drawn to this kind of costumer, Firebrand is what its title suggests and is consistently engrossing. It also is a fine showcase again for the talents of Vikander, who has found in Katherine Parr a strong role model, and in a time of rising autocratic control something contemporary audiences might find relatable. Law is truly becoming the consummate character actor of his generation, and playing King Henry VIII just cements that status. He looks like he is having a blast, and steals every scene he is in.” Official Trailer Watch the official trailer for Firebrand Hot Cannes title “Firebrand,” a period drama about Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII, has sold out internationally ahead of its world premiere on Sunday. Sources tell Variety that the film has sold into STXInternational for the U.K. and to Sony Pictures for most other overseas markets. FilmNation has sold remaining international markets to independent international distributors. In the U.K., Variety understands that Prime Video is in the process of buying the film from STX. This could mean that STX is handling a theatrical release, while Prime Video takes the film for streaming, or that the streamer will also handle theatrical in the territory. Sources indicate that Prime Video is also picking up streaming rights in a number of other international markets. “Firebrand” is being shopped internationally by FilmNation while CAA is handling domestic sales. The film is still available for the U.S. and American buyers are expected to see the movie at Sunday’s eagerly anticipated premiere. Popular on Variety Directed by celebrated Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz, “Firebrand” is one of the most anticipated movies at Cannes this year thanks to its A-list cast and fresh take on the well-known historical figure of Henry VIII. The movie stars Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander as the final queen consort of the House of Tudor opposite Jude Law, who’s virtually unrecognizable as the King of England. Jessica Ashworth and Henrietta Ashworth adapted the screenplay from the 2013 novel “Queen’s Gambit” by Elizabeth Fremantle. (The film title was changed to avoid confusion with Netflix’s hit chess series “The Queen’s Gambit,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy.) The film takes place in blood-soaked Tudor England as Parr is named Regent while the tyrannical Henry is fighting overseas. When the increasingly ailing and paranoid king returns, he turns his fury on the radicals and charges his wife’s childhood friend with treason and burns her at the stake. Horrified and grieving but forced to deny it, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival, terrified that she will end up beheaded like Henry’s prior wives. Several other famous historical figures appear in the film, including Thomas Seymour (played by Sam Riley), Edward Seymour (Eddie Marsan), Stephen Gardiner (Simon Russell Beale) and Anne Askew (Erin Doherty). Aïnouz has previously attended the festival with his 2002 feature debut “Madame Satã” and 2011’s drama “O Abismo Prateado.” “Firebrand” is screening in competition at Cannes along with Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City,” Todd Haynes’ romantic drama “May December” and Ken Loach’s “The Old Oak.” Out of competition, Martin Scorsese is bringing “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and James Mangold is premiering “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” This year’s festival runs from May 16-27. Prime Video declined to comment for this story.

GHOSTLIGHT Trailer (2024) Tara Mallen, Drama Movie GHOSTLIGHT Trailer (2024) Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen, Drama Movie © 2024 - IFC Films "The lines are the easy part. The hard part is the emotional journey." IFC Films has revealed the trailer for Ghostlight, an acclaimed indie drama that first premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. I caught it there and I have to say - this really is a gem, it surprised & moved me in many unexpected ways. Co-directors Alex Thompson & Kelly O'Sullivan's previous film, Saint Frances, received widespread praise on the regional festival circuit & national stage, including noms from the Indie Spirit Awards and The Gotham Awards. This is their latest film creation. When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production of Romeo & Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. Stars newcomer Keith Kupferer as Dan, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen, & Dolly De Leon. This might not be an easy one to convince anyone to watch, but I do highly recommend it. Here's the first official trailer for Thompson & O'Sullivan's Ghostlight, direct from IFC's YouTube: Ghostlight Poster When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife & daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. Ghostlight is co-directed by filmmakers Alex Thompson (director of the films Saint Frances and Rounding) & Kelly O'Sullivan, co-directing their first feature film together after a few other short films previously. The screenplay is written by Kelly O'Sullivan. Produced by Alex Thompson, Chelsea Krant, Pierce Cravens, Ian Keiser, Eddie Linker, Alex Wilson. This initially premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. IFC Films debuts Thompson & O'Sullivan's Ghostlight in select US theaters starting June 14th, 2024 this summer. Curious? There are plenty of films and TV shows telling stories about the power of art to save people’s lives. But you don’t often see one of these stories shine the light on a middle-aged construction worker. That’s exactly what happens in the new film, “Ghostlight.” READ MORE: ‘Ghostlight’ Review: A Family Finds Solace In Community Theater [Sundance] ADVERTISEMENT In the trailer for “Ghostlight,” we get to see how the film focuses on Dan, a construction worker who is having issues with his teen daughter. While he tries to navigate the waters of being a father to a disgruntled teen, Dan finds himself drawn to a local theater troupe, as they prepare for a production of “Romeo and Juliet.” From there, we see Dan grow as he takes on a role in the film, which helps him reconnect with his daughter. The drama stars Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, and Dolly De Leon. “Ghostlight” is directed by Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan, with the latter penning the script. We saw the film when it debuted at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. In our review, we said, “In ‘Ghostlight,’ [Thompson and O’Sullivan] have crafted a little indie gem that comes together almost perfectly.” “Ghostlight” arrives in select theaters on June 14. You can watch the trailer below. Here’s the synopsis: When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. Plot: What's the story about? When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. All Eyes on Independents In-Person and Online Ticket Packages and Passes Currently On Sale; Individual Ticket Sales Begin January 11 PARK CITY, UTAH, December 6, 2023 — Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the 82 films, eight episodic titles, and a New Frontier interactive experience selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival will take place January 18–28, 2024, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, with a selection of titles available online nationwide from January 25–28, 2024. This year marks the 40th edition of the Festival, bringing together audiences in Utah and beyond to celebrate Sundance’s rich history of supporting engaging new stories and groundbreaking independent artists. In-Person Ticket Packages and Passes and Online Ticket Packages and Passes are currently on sale and single film tickets go on sale January 11 at 10 a.m. MT. To kick things off, the Festival will begin at noon MT on January 18 with premieres in Park City, showcasing the range of offerings in this year’s lineup across categories. Adding to the festivities, on the evening of January 18, the Institute will host the Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by Chase Sapphire®. The fundraiser will benefit the year round artist support work of the Sundance Institute. Films will debut in Park City starting January 18, with additional showings in Park City and Salt Lake City over the course of the Festival. Select titles also become available online beginning January 25, including all Competition titles (U.S. Dramatic, U.S. Documentary, World Cinema Dramatic, World Cinema Documentary, and NEXT), as well as additional selections from the feature, episodic, and shorts programs. Audiences can experience the curated online selection exclusively via festival.sundance.org. The online program, as noted below per listing, will allow fans of independent storytelling across the country to enjoy a sampling of the Festival lineup from wherever they are. The short film selections and 40th edition programming for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival will be announced on December 12. “From the first edition in 1985, Sundance Film Festival has aimed to provide a space to gather, celebrate, and engage with risk-taking artists that are committed to bringing their independent visions to audiences — the Festival remains true to that goal to this day,” said Robert Redford, Sundance Institute Founder and President. “It continues to evolve, but its legacy of showcasing bold work that starts necessary conversations continues with the 2024 program.” “The Institute takes great pride in the role the Festival plays in advancing our mission to support artists creating audacious work,” said Joana Vicente, Sundance Institute CEO. “This year is especially significant as we look back on our history of showcasing stories that surprise and delight, spark empathy and reflection, and honor our shared humanity. We’re all thrilled for this opportunity to celebrate the power of storytelling as we gather in January to introduce captivating works from acclaimed filmmakers and discover more new voices.” “Sundance’s passion and power shines through its programming. Curation is Sundance’s secret sauce and we’re energized by the range of films, stories, and artists we’ve watched and selected from around the world,” said Eugene Hernandez, Director, Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming. “This Festival has had a vital history of first impressions: introductions to new talent, new friends, new worlds — our commitment to our artists and our audiences is fundamental to our work. Our programming team, lead by Kim Yutani, has curated 11 days of exciting new voices and stories for the many audiences we serve whether they’re joining us in Utah or experiencing the Festival offerings from afar. Sundance 2024 will be a special year for discovery and community.” “While we don’t set out to program the Festival with a defined theme in mind, it became apparent this year that our slate’s biggest strength is how it showcases the vitality of independent storytelling,” said Kim Yutani, Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming. “Our program is tightly curated and covers a broad cross section of form, perspective, and genre that we’re looking forward to sharing with audiences. These titles are inventive and they beautifully represent the kind of groundbreaking work we’ve sought to amplify at Sundance throughout our history.” The full slate of works announced today includes 82 feature-length films representing 24 countries. The 2024 program is composed of 40 of 101 (40%) feature film directors who are first-time feature filmmakers, and 11 of the feature films and projects announced today were supported by Sundance Institute in development through direct granting or residency labs. World premieres make up 85, or 94%, of the Festival’s 90 feature films and episodic programs announced today. Also announced today is the winner of the 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize, an annual award given to an artist with the most outstanding depiction of science and technology in a feature film. This year the prize has gone to Love Me, screening in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. The Sundance Film Festival is an artist program of the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit that has impacted thousands of artists every year plus thousands more through its public programming. Proceeds earned through Festival ticket sales go to uplifting and developing emerging artists on a year-round basis through focused labs, direct grants, fellowships, residencies, and more. These films were selected from a record number of 17,435 submissions from 153 countries or territories, including 4,410 feature-length films. Of these feature film submissions, 1,679 were from the U.S., and 2,741 were international. The eight episodic projects were selected from 573 submissions and there were 385 New Frontier submissions. Director demographics are available in an editor’s note below. U.S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION The U.S. Dramatic Competition offers Festivalgoers a first look at the world premieres of groundbreaking new voices in American independent film. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Fair Play, Nanny, CODA, Passing, Minari, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, The Farewell, Clemency, Eighth Grade, and Sorry to Bother You. Between the Temples / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Nathan Silver, Screenwriter: C. Mason Wells, Producers: Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Nate Kamiya, Adam Kersh, Taylor Hess) — A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher reenters his life as his new adult bat mitzvah student. Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly de Leon, Caroline Aaron, Robert Smigel, Madeline Weinstein. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Dìdi (弟弟) / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Sean Wang, Producers: Carlos López Estrada, Josh Peters, Valerie Bush) — In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom. Cast: Izaac Wang, Joan Chen, Shirley Chen, Chang Li Hua. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Exhibiting Forgiveness / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Titus Kaphar, Producers: Stephanie Allain, Derek Cianfrance, Jamie Patricof, Sean Cotton) — Utilizing his paintings to find freedom from his past, a Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving. Cast: André Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Good One / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: India Donaldson, Producers: Diana Irvine, Graham Mason, Wilson Cameron) — On a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam contends with the competing egos of her father and his oldest friend. Cast: Lily Collias, James Le Gros, Danny McCarthy. World Premiere. Available online for Public. In The Summers / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Alessandra Lacorazza, Producers: Alexander Dinelaris, Rob Quadrino, Fernando Rodriguez-Vila, Lynette Coll, Sergio Lira, Cristóbal Güell) — On a journey that spans the formative years of their lives, two sisters navigate their loving but volatile father during their yearly summer visits to his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Cast: René Pérez Joglar, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel, Leslie Grace, Emma Ramos, Sharlene Cruz. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Love Me / U.S.A. (Directors and Screenwriters: Sam Zuchero, Andy Zuchero, Producers: Kevin Rowe, Luca Borghese, Ben Howe, Shivani Rawat, Julie Goldstein) — Long after humanity’s extinction, a buoy and a satellite meet online and fall in love. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Ponyboi / U.S.A. (Director: Esteban Arango, Screenwriter: River Gallo, Producers:​ Mark Ankner, ​River Gallo, ​Adel “Future” Nur, ​Trevor Wall) — Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past. Cast: River Gallo, Dylan O’Brien, Victoria Pedretti, Murray Bartlett, Indya Moore. World Premiere. Available online for Public. A Real Pain / U.S.A., Poland (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Jesse Eisenberg, Producers: Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Emma Stone, Jennifer Semler, Ewa Puszczyńska) — Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Stress Positions / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Theda Hammel, Producers: Brad Becker-Parton, John Early, Stephanie Roush, Allie Jane Compton, Greg Nobile) — Terry Goon is keeping strict quarantine in his ex-husband’s Brooklyn brownstone while caring for his nephew — a 19-year-old model from Morocco named Bahlul — bedridden in a full leg cast after an electric scooter accident. Unfortunately for Terry, everyone in his life wants to meet the model. Cast: John Early, Qaher Harhash, Theda Hammel, Amy Zimmer, Faheem Ali, John Roberts. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Suncoast / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Laura Chinn, Producers: Jeremy Plager, Francesca Silvestri, Kevin Chinoy, Oly Obst) — A teenager who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time. Inspired by a semi-autobiographical story. Cast: Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Nico Parker. World Premiere. Available online for Public. U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION The U.S. Documentary Competition offers Festivalgoers a first look at world premieres of nonfiction American films illuminating the ideas, people, and events that shape the present day. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, Navalny, Fire of Love, Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Boys State, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, APOLLO 11, Knock Down the House, One Child Nation, American Factory, Three Identical Strangers, and On Her Shoulders. As We Speak / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: J.M. Harper, Producers: Sam Widdoes, Peter Cambor, Sam Bisbee) — Bronx rap artist Kschimemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Daughters / U.S.A. (Directors: Angela Patton, Natalie Rae, Producers: Lisa Mazzotta, Justin Benoliel, Mindy Goldberg, Sam Bisbee, Kathryn Everett, Laura Choi Raycroft) — Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C., jail. World Premiere. Available online for Public. EVERY LITTLE THING / Australia (Director: Sally Aitken, Producers: Bettina Dalton, Oli Harbottle, Anna Godas) — Amid the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness. World Premiere. Available online for Public. FRIDA / U.S.A., Mexico (Director: Carla Gutiérrez, Producers: Katia Maguire, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Loren Hammonds, Alexandra Johnes) — An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Gaucho Gaucho / U.S.A., Argentina (Directors and Producers: Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, Producers: Cameron O’Reilly, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Matthew Perniciaro) — A celebration of a community of Argentine cowboys and cowgirls, known as Gauchos, living beyond the boundaries of the modern world. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Love Machina / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Peter Sillen, Producer: Brendan Doyle) — Futurists Martine and Bina Rothblatt commission an advanced humanoid AI named Bina48 to transfer Bina’s consciousness from a human to a robot in an attempt to continue their once-in-a-galaxy love affair for the rest of time. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Porcelain War / U.S.A., Ukraine (Director and Screenwriter: Brendan Bellomo, Director: Slava Leontyev, Producers and Screenwriters: Aniela Sidorska, Paula DuPré Pesmen, Producers: Camilla Mazzaferro, Olivia Ahnemann) — Under roaring fighter jets and missile strikes, Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey choose to stay behind and fight, contending with the soldiers they have become. Defiantly finding beauty amid destruction, they show that although it’s easy to make people afraid, it’s hard to destroy their passion for living. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Skywalkers: A Love Story / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Jeff Zimbalist, Producers: Maria Bukhonina, Tamir Ardon, Chris Smith, Nick Spicer) — To save their career and relationship, a daredevil couple journey across the globe to climb the world’s last super skyscraper and perform a bold acrobatic stunt on the spire. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Sugarcane / U.S.A., Canada (Director: Julian Brave NoiseCat, Director and Producer: Emily Kassie, Producer: Kellen Quinn) — An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Union / U.S.A. (Directors: Stephen Maing, Brett Story, Producers: Samantha Curley, Mars Verrone) — The Amazon Labor Union (ALU) — a group of current and former Amazon workers in New York City’s Staten Island — takes on one of the world’s largest and most powerful companies in the fight to unionize. World Premiere. Available online for Public. WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC COMPETITION These narrative feature films from emerging talent around the world offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Scrapper, Mami Wata, Brian and Charles, Hive, Luzzu, The Souvenir, The Guilty, Monos, Yardie, The Nile Hilton Incident, and Second Mother. Brief History of a Family / China, France, Denmark, Qatar (Director and Screenwriter: Jianjie Lin, Producers: Ying Lou, Yue Zheng, Yiwen Wang) — A middle-class family’s fate becomes intertwined with their only son’s enigmatic new friend in post one-child policy China, putting unspoken secrets, unmet expectations, and untended emotions under the microscope. Cast: Feng Zu, Keyu Guo, Xilun Sun, Muran Lin. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Girls Will Be Girls / India, France, Norway (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Shuchi Talati, Producers: Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne) — In a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, 16-year-old Mira discovers desire and romance. But her sexual, rebellious awakening is disrupted by her mother who never got to come of age herself. Cast: Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiron. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Handling the Undead / Norway (Director and Screenwriter: Thea Hvistendahl, Screenwriter: John Ajvide Lindqvist, Producers: Kristin Emblem, Guri Neby) — On a hot summer day in Oslo, the newly dead awaken. Three families faced with loss try to figure out what this resurrection means and if their loved ones really are back. Based on the book by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Cast: Renate Reinsve, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bahar Pars. World Premiere. Available online for Public. In the Land of Brothers / Iran, France, Netherlands (Directors, Screenwriters, and Producers: Raha Amirfazli, Alireza Ghasemi, Producers: Adrien Barrouillet, Frank Hoeve, Charles Meresse, Emma Binet, Arya Ghamavian) — Three members of an extended Afghan family start their lives over in Iran as refugees, unaware they face a decades-long struggle ahead to be “at home.” Cast: Hamideh Jafari, Bashir Nikzad, Mohammad Hosseini. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Layla / U.K. (Director and Screenwriter: Amrou Al-Kadhi, Producer: Savannah James-Bayly) — When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themself in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are. Cast: Bilal Hasna, Louis Greatorex, Safiyya Ingar, Darkwah, Terique Jarrett, Sarah Agha. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Malu / Brazil (Director and Screenwriter: Pedro Freire, Producers: Tatiana Leite, Sabrina Garcia, Leo Ribeiro, Roberto Berliner) — Malu — a mercurial, unemployed actress living with her conservative mother in a precarious house in a Rio de Janeiro slum — tries to deal with her strained relationship with her own adult daughter while surviving on memories of her glorious artistic past. Cast: Yara de Novaes, Carol Duarte, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Átila Bee. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Reinas / Switzerland, Peru, Spain (Director and Screenwriter: Klaudia Reynicke, Screenwriter and Producer: Diego Vega, Producers: Britta Rindelaub, Thomas Reichlin, Daniel Vega, Valérie Delpierre) — Surrounded by social and political chaos in Lima during the summer of 1992, Lucia, Aurora, and their mother, Elena, plan to leave and seek opportunities in the United States. Their farewell involves reconnecting with their estranged father, Carlos, adding turbulence to the regrets, hopes, and fears of their emotional departure. Cast: Abril Gjurinovic, Luana Vega, Jimena Lindo, Gonzalo Molina, Susi Sánchez. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Sebastian / U.K., Finland, Belgium (Director and Screenwriter: Mikko Mäkelä, Producer: James Watson) — Max, a 25-year-old aspiring writer living in London, begins a double life as a sex worker in order to research his debut novel. Cast: Ruaridh Mollica, Hiftu Quasem, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Jonathan Hyde, Leanne Best, Lara Rossi. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Sujo / Mexico, U.S.A., France (Directors, Screenwriters, and Producers: Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez, Producers: Diana Arcega, Jewerl Keats Ross, Virginie Devesa, Jean-Baptiste Bailly-Maitre) — When a cartel gunman is killed, he leaves behind Sujo, his beloved 4-year-old son. The shadow of violence surrounds Sujo during each stage of his life in the isolated Mexican countryside. As he grows into a man, Sujo finds that fulfilling his father’s destiny may be inescapable. Cast: Juan Jesús Varela, Yadira Pérez, Alexis Varela, Sandra Lorenzano, Jairo Hernández, Kevin Aguilar. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Veni Vidi Vici / Austria (Director and Screenwriter: Daniel Hoesl, Director: Julia Niemann, Producer: Ulrich Seidl) — The Maynards and their children lead an almost perfect billionaire family life. Amon is a passionate hunter, but doesn’t shoot animals, as the family’s wealth allows them to live totally free from consequences. Cast: Laurence Rupp, Ursina Lardi, Olivia Goschler. World Premiere. Available online for Public. WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION These nonfiction feature films from emerging talent around the world showcase some of the most courageous and extraordinary filmmaking today. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include The Eternal Memory, 20 Days in Mariupol, All That Breathes, Flee, Honeyland, Sea of Shadows, Shirkers, This Is Home, Last Men in Aleppo, and Hooligan Sparrow. Agent of Happiness / Bhutan, Hungary (Director and Producer: Arun Bhattarai, Director: Dorottya Zurbó, Producers: Noémi Veronika Szakonyi, Máté Artur Vincze) — Amber is one of the many agents working for the Bhutanese government to measure people’s happiness levels among the remote Himalayan mountains. But will he find his own along the way? World Premiere. Available online for Public. The Battle for Laikipia / Kenya, U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Daphne Matziaraki, Director: Peter Murimi, Producer: Toni Kamau) — Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conservation haven. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Black Box Diaries / Japan, U.S.A., U.K. (Director and Producer: Shiori Ito, Producers: Eric Nyari, Hanna Aqvilin) — Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s outdated judicial and societal systems. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Eternal You / Germany, U.S.A. (Directors: Hans Block, Moritz Riesewieck, Producers: Christian Beetz, Georg Tschurtschenthaler) — Startups are using AI to create avatars that allow relatives to talk with their loved ones after they have died. An exploration of a profound human desire and the consequences of turning the dream of immortality into a product. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Ibelin / Norway (Director: Benjamin Ree, Producer: Ingvil Giske) — Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life, when they started receiving messages from online friends around the world. World Premiere. Available online for Public. IGUALADA / Colombia, U.S.A., Mexico (Director: Juan Mejía Botero, Producers: Juan E. Yepes, Daniela Alatorre, Sonia Serna) — In one of Latin America’s most unequal countries, Francia Márquez, a Black Colombian rural activist, challenges the status quo with a presidential campaign that reappropriates the derogatory term “Igualada” — someone who acts as if they deserve rights that supposedly don’t correspond to them — and inspires a nation to dream. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Never Look Away / New Zealand (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Lucy Lawless, Screenwriters and Producers: Matthew Metcalfe, Tom Blackwell) — New Zealand–born groundbreaking CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth risks it all to show the reality of war from inside the conflict, staring down danger and confronting those who perpetuate it. World Premiere. Available online for Public. A New Kind of Wilderness / Norway (Director: Silje Evensmo Jacobsen, Producer: Mari Bakke Riise) — In a forest in Norway, a family lives an isolated lifestyle in an attempt to be wild and free, but a tragic event changes everything, and they are forced to adjust to modern society. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Nocturnes / India, U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Anirban Dutta, Director: Anupama Srinivasan) — In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas, moths are whispering something to us. In the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on this secret universe. World Premiere. Available online for Public. Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat / Belgium, France, Netherlands (Director and Screenwriter: Johan Grimonprez, Producers: Daan Milius, Rémi Grellety) — In 1960, United Nations: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe denouncing America’s color bar, while the U.S. dispatches jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the Congo to deflect attention from its first African post-colonial coup. World Premiere. Available online for Public. NEXT Pure, bold works distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling populate this program. Unfettered creativity promises that the films in this section will shape the greater next wave in American cinema. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include KOKOMO CITY, A Love Song, RIOTSVILLE, USA, The Infiltrators, Searching, Skate Kitchen, A Ghost Story, and Tangerine. NEXT is presented by Adobe. Desire Lines / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Jules Rosskam, Screenwriter: Nate Gualtieri, Producers: André Pérez, Amy E. Powell, Brittani Ward) — Past and present collide when an Iranian American trans man time-travels through an LGBTQ+ archive on a dizzying and erotic quest to unravel his own sexual desires. Cast: Theo Germaine, Aden Hakimi. World Premiere. Documentary. Available online for Public. Kneecap / Ireland, U.K. (Director and Screenwriter: Rich Peppiatt, Producers: Jack Tarling, Trevor Birney) — There are 80,000 native Irish speakers in Ireland. 6,000 live in the North of Ireland. Three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This anarchic Belfast trio becomes the unlikely figurehead of a civil rights movement to save the mother tongue. Cast: Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Michael Fassbender, Josie Walker, Simone Kirby). World Premiere. Fiction. Available online for Public. Little Death / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Jack Begert, Screenwriter: Dani Goffstein, Producers: Darren Aronofsky, Andy S. Cohen, Dylan Golden, Brendan Naylor, Sam Canter, Noor Alfallah) — A middle-aged filmmaker on the verge of a breakthrough. Two kids in search of a lost backpack. A small dog a long way from home. Cast: David Schwimmer, Gaby Hoffmann, Dominic Fike, Talia Ryder, Jena Malone, Sante Bentivoglio. World Premiere. Fiction. Available online for Public. REALM OF SATAN / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Scott Cummings, Producers: Caitlin Mae Burke, Pacho Velez, Molly Gandour) — An experiential portrait depicting Satanists in both the everyday and in the extraordinary as they fight to preserve their lifestyle: magic, mystery, and misanthropy. Cast: Peter Gilmore, Peggy Nadramia, Blanche Barton. World Premiere. Documentary. Available online for Public. Seeking Mavis Beacon / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Jazmin Renée Jones, Producer: Guetty Felin) — Launched in the late ’80s, educational software Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the program’s Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY investigators search for the unsung cultural icon, while questioning notions of digital security, AI, and Black representation in the digital realm. World Premiere. Documentary. Available online for Public. Tendaberry / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Haley Elizabeth Anderson, Producers: Carlos Zozaya, Matthew Petock, Zachary Shedd, Hannah Dweck, Theodore Schaefer, Daniel Patrick Carbone) — When her boyfriend goes back to Ukraine to be with his ailing father, 23-year-old Dakota anxiously navigates her precarious new reality, surviving on her own in New York City. Cast: Kota Johan, Yuri Pleskun. World Premiere. Fiction. Available online for Public. PREMIERES This showcase of world premieres presents highly anticipated films on a variety of subjects, in both fiction and nonfiction. Fiction films that have screened in Premieres include Past Lives, Passages, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Promising Young Woman, Kajillionaire,The Report, Late Night, and The Big Sick. Past documentary films include Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, Invisible Beauty, The Dissident, Lucy and Desi, On the Record, and Miss Americana. The American Society of Magical Negroes / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Kobi Libii, Producers: Julia Lebedev, Eddie Vaisman, Angel Lopez) — A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier. Cast: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Rupert Friend, Nicole Byer. World Premiere. Fiction. And So It Begins / U.S.A., Philippines (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Ramona S. Diaz) — Amidst the traditional pomp and circumstance of Filipino elections, a quirky people’s movement rises to defend the nation against deepening threats to truth and democracy. In a collective act of joy as a form of resistance, hope flickers against the backdrop of increasing autocracy. World Premiere. Documentary. Available online for Public. DEVO / U.K., U.S.A. (Director: Chris Smith, Producers: Chris Holmes, Anita Greenspan, Danny Gabai) — Born in response to the Kent State massacre, new wave band Devo took their concept of “de-evolution” from cult following to near–rock star status with groundbreaking 1980 hit “Whip It” while preaching an urgent social commentary. World Premiere. Documentary. A Different Man / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Aaron Schimberg, Producers: Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell, Gabriel Mayers) — Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson. World Premiere. Fiction. Freaky Tales / U.S.A. (Directors, Screenwriters, and Producers: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, Producers: Poppy Hanks, Jelani Johnson) — In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town’s underdogs in four interconnected tales: Teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score. Basically another day in the Bay. Cast: Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Normani Kordei Hamilton, Dominique Thorne, Ben Mendelsohn, Ji-Young Yoo. World Premiere. Fiction. Ghostlight / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Kelly O’Sullivan, Director and Producer: Alex Thompson, Producers: Pierce Cravens, Chelsea Krant, Ian Keiser, Eddie Linker, Alex Wilson) — When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life. Cast: Keith Kupferer, Dolly de Leon, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen. World Premiere. Fiction. Girls State / U.S.A. (Directors and Producers: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss) — Teenage girls from wildly different backgrounds across Missouri navigate a week-long immersive experiment in American democracy, build a government from the ground up, and reimagine what it means to govern. World Premiere. Documentary. Look Into My Eyes / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Lana Wilson, Producer: Kyle Martin) — A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing. World Premiere. Documentary. Luther: Never Too Much / U.S.A. (Director: Dawn Porter, Producers: Trish D Chetty, Ged Doherty, Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner, Leah Smith) — Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history. World Premiere. Documentary. My Old Ass / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Megan Park, Producers: Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Steven Rales) — The summer before college, bright-yet-irreverent Elliott comes face-to-face with her older self during a mushroom trip. The encounter spurs a funny and heartfelt journey of self-discovery and first love as Elliott prepares to leave her childhood home. Cast: Maisy Stella, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks, Aubrey Plaza. World Premiere. Fiction. The Outrun / U.K., Germany (Director and Screenwriter: Nora Fingscheidt, Screenwriter: Amy Liptrot, Producers: Sarah Brocklehurst, Dominic Norris, Jack Lowden, Saoirse Ronan) — After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands — where she grew up — hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot. Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Dillane, Saskia Reeves. World Premiere. Fiction. Power / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Yance Ford, Producers: Sweta Vohra, Jess Devaney, Netsanet Negussie) — Driven to maintain social order, policing in the United States has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, American policing embodies one word: power. World Premiere. Documentary. Presence / U.S.A. (Director: Steven Soderbergh, Screenwriter: David Koepp, Producers: Julie M. Anderson, Ken Meyer) — A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone. Cast: Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Julia Fox, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland. World Premiere. Fiction. Rob Peace / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Producers: Andrea Calderwood, Antoine Fuqua, Kat Samick, Rebecca Hobbs, Jeffrey Soros, Alex Kurtzman) — Robert Peace grew up in an impoverished section of Newark and later graduated from Yale with degrees in molecular biophysics and biochemistry while on scholarship. Peace led a dual life in academia and research while also earning six figures selling marijuana. Based on Jeff Hobbs’ bestselling biography. Cast: Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Camila Cabello, Michael Kelly, Mare Winningham. World Premiere. Fiction. Available online for Public. Sasquatch Sunset / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: David Zellner, Director and Producer: Nathan Zellner, Producers: Lars Knudsen, Tyler Campellone, George Rush, Jesse Eisenberg) — A year in the life of a singular family. Cast: Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, Nathan Zellner. World Premiere. Fiction. Sue Bird: In The Clutch / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Sarah Dowland, Producers: Emily Singer Chapman, Svetlana Zill) — In her 21-year professional career, WNBA basketball legend Sue Bird has won five Olympic gold medals and become the most successful point guard to ever play the game. Alongside her fiancée, U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Sue confronts her next challenge: retiring from the only life she’s ever known. World Premiere. Documentary. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story / U.K., U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Ian Bonhôte, Director and Screenwriter: Peter Ettedgui, Producers: Lizzie Gillett, Robert Ford) — Never-before-seen home movies and extraordinary personal archives reveal how Christopher Reeve went from unknown actor to iconic movie star as the ultimate screen superhero. He learned the true meaning of heroism as an activist after suffering a tragic accident that left him quadriplegic and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. World Premiere. Documentary. Salt Lake Opening Film Thelma / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Josh Margolin, Producers: Zoë Worth, Chris Kaye, Nicholas Weinstock, Benjamin Simpson, Karl Spoerri, Viviana Vezzani) — When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Cast: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Malcolm McDowell. World Premiere. Fiction. Available online for Public. Will & Harper / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Josh Greenbaum, Producers: Rafael Marmor, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Christopher Leggett) — When Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman, the two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship in an intimate portrait of friendship, transition, and America. World Premiere. Documentary. Winner / U.S.A., Canada (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Susanna Fogel, Screenwriter: Kerry Howley, Producers: Amanda Phillips, Shivani Rawat, Julie Goldstein, Scott Budnick, Ameet Shukla) — Reality Winner is a brilliant young misfit from a Texas border town who finds her morals challenged while serving as an NSA contractor. A sarcastic, gun-lovin, vegan, yogi, and CrossFit fanatic, Reality is an unconventional whistleblower who ends up being prosecuted for exposing Russia’s hacking of the 2016 election. Cast: Emilia Jones, Connie Britton, Zach Galifianakis, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez. World Premiere. Fiction. MIDNIGHT From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide awake and on the edge of your seat. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Infinity Pool, Talk to Me, FRESH, Hereditary, Mandy, Relic, Assassination Nation, and The Babadook. I Saw the TV Glow / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Jane Schoenbrun, Producers: Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Sam Intili, Sarah Winshall) — Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack. Cast: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Fred Durst, Danielle Deadwyler. World Premiere. Fiction. In A Violent Nature / Canada (Director and Screenwriter: Chris Nash, Producers: Peter Kuplowsky, Shannon Hanmer) — The enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness. Cast: Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Lauren Taylor. World Premiere. Fiction. It’s What’s Inside / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Greg Jardin, Producers: William Rosenfeld, Kate Andrews, Jason Baum, 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, Gavin Leatherwood, Reina Hardesty, Nina Bloomgarden. World Premiere. Fiction. Kidnapping Inc. / Haiti, France, Canada (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Bruno Mourral, Screenwriter and Producer: Gilbert Jr. Mirambeau, Screenwriter: Jasmuel Andri, Producers: Samuel Chauvin, Yanick Letourneau, Gaëthan Chancy) — Tasked with what appears to be a simple abduction for hire, two hapless kidnappers find out that it’s anything but and end up in the middle of a political conspiracy. Cast: Jasmuel Andri, Rolaphton Mercure, Anabel Lopez, Ashley Laraque, Gessica Geneus, Patrick Joseph. World Premiere. Fiction. Krazy House / Netherlands (Directors and Screenwriters: Steffen Haars, Flip van der Kuil, Producer: Maarten Swart) — When Russian workers in Bernie’s house turn out to be wanted criminals, Bernie has to man up and save his ’90s sitcom family. Cast: Nick Frost, Alicia Silverstone, Jan Bijvoet, Gaite Jansen, Walt Klink, Kevin Connolly. World Premiere. Fiction. Love Lies Bleeding / U.S.A., U.K. (Director and Screenwriter: Rose Glass, Producers: Andrea Cornwell, Oliver Kassman — Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov. World Premiere. Fiction. The Moogai / Australia (Director and Screenwriter: Jon Bell, Producers: Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, Mitchell Stanley) — A young Aboriginal couple bring home their second baby. What should be a joyous time takes a sinister turn as the mother starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby. Cast: Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt, Tessa Rose, Jahdeana Mary, Clarence Ryan, Bella Heathcote. World Premiere. Fiction. Your Monster / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Caroline Lindy, Producers: Kayla Foster, Shannon Reilly, Melanie Donkers, Kira Carstensen) — After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet. Cast: Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Meghann Fahy, Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster. World Premiere. Fiction. EPISODIC Our Episodic section was created specifically for bold stories told in multiple episodes, with an emphasis on independent perspectives and innovative storytelling. Past projects that have premiered within this category include Willie Nelson and Family, OJ: Made in America, Wild Wild Country, The Jinx, Bring on the Dancing Horses, Work in Progress, State of the Union, Gentefied, Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, and Quarter Life Poetry. Better Angels: The Gospel According To Tammy Faye / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Dana Adam Shapiro, Executive Producers: Elton John, David Furnish, Danny Gabai, Alexander Moore, Hellen Rollins, Peter Rollins, Screenwriter: Helen Rollins) — As told by her family, friends, and enemies, the meteoric rise, scandalous fall, and unlikely resurrection of Tammy Faye, the “First Lady of the Electric Church,” poses an increasingly relevant question: How did we get the story so wrong? World Premiere. Documentary. Four-part limited series, screening parts one and two. Conbody VS Everybody / U.S.A. (Director and Executive Producer: Debra Granik, Executive Producers: Anne Rosellini, Victoria Stewart, Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Joslyn Barnes, Jonathan Scheuer) — Taking place over eight years, Coss Marte builds ConBody, a gym inspired by workouts he developed while in prison. Committed to employing trainers who were formerly incarcerated, Coss creates a community fighting to break the cycle of recidivism while navigating society’s many obstacles to reentry. World Premiere. Documentary. Six-part limited series, screening two episodes. Available online for Public. God Save Texas / U.S.A. — Three directors offer their unique and personal perspectives on their home state of Texas, creating vivid portraits of a state that mirrors the United States’ past, present, and future. Inspired by the book God Save Texas: A Journey Into the Soul of the Lone Star State by Lawrence Wright. World Premiere. Documentary. Anthology series. God Save Texas: Hometown Prison (Director and Executive Producer: Richard Linklater, Executive Producers: Lawrence Wright, Alex Gibney, Peter Berg, Michael Lombardo, Elizabeth Rogers) — Huntsville, Texas sits at the heart of an expansive prison industrial complex. Yet, for many residents, these prisons exist in another realm, disconnected from their lives. Richard Linklater revisits his hometown to explore its diverse inhabitants, painting a vibrant portrait that encapsulates the criminal justice system of Texas. God Save Texas: The Price of Oil (Director: Alex Stapleton, Executive Producers: Lawrence Wright, Alex Gibney, Richard Linklater, Peter Berg, Michael Lombardo, Stacey Offman) – As the world’s energy capital, Houston is a city that manufactures both its prominence and demise. Alex Stapleton explores the industry’s impact on her family, who arrived as enslaved people in the 1830’s, built thriving communities, and now must cope with the human costs of Texas’ biggest money-maker. God Save Texas: La Frontera (Director: Iliana Sosa, Executive Producers: Lawrence Wright, Alex Gibney, Richard Linklater, Peter Berg, Michael Lombardo, Richard Perello) — Iliana Sosa examines how “nepantla,” an embrace of in-betweenness, characterizes relations to both her Mexican heritage and her hometown of El Paso, Texas. An exploration revealing how the city’s humanity and unique hybridity catalyzed unity, nurturing healing in the aftermath of a devastating mass shooting in 2019. LOLLA: THE STORY OF LOLLAPALOOZA / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Michael John Warren, Producers: James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazarte, Brian Levy, Mat Whittington, Daniel Gibbs) — In the summer of ’91, the Lollapalooza music festival was born. What started as a farewell tour for the band Jane’s Addiction rose from the underground to launch a cultural movement and change music forever. World Premiere. Documentary. Three-part limited series, screening parts one and two. Available online for Public. The Synanon Fix / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Rory Kennedy, Producer and Screenwriter: Mark Bailey, Producers: Alexandra Korba, Keven McAlester, Screenwriter: Jeff Swimmer) — Exploring the rise and fall of the Synanon organization — through the eyes of the members who lived it — from its early days as a groundbreaking drug rehabilitation program to its later descent into what many consider a cult. World Premiere. Documentary. Four-part series, screening parts one and two. Episodic Pilot Showcase: Me/We / U.S.A. (Director and Executive Producer: Nzingha Stewart, Executive Producers and Screenwriters: Rob McElhenney, Keyonna Taylor, Executive Producers: Jackie Cohn, Nick Frenkel, Jermaine Johnson) — Amaria “Yaya” Jones, an argumentative teenager with a passion for dance, must plead her case to her overprotective brother in hopes of winning his blessing to walk to school with her first crush. Yaya’s story is a celebration of life. Cast: Camryn Jones, Victor Musoni, Anji White, Travis Wolfe Jr., Nadirah Bost, Mike Sampson. World Premiere. Fiction. La Mesías / Spain (Directors, Screenwriters, and Executive Producers: Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi, Executive Producers: Domingo Corral, Susana Herreras, Fran Araújo) — Siblings Enric and Irene have a dark childhood, unbearable memories, and a toxic relationship with their mother. They live outside their family sect and are now far from the reach of their mother, yet not completely free. Cast: Roger Casamajor, Macarena García, Lofla Dueñas, Carmen Machi, Ana Rujas, Albert Pla, Amaia, Biel Rossell, Cecilia Roth. International Premiere. Fiction. Penelope / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Executive Producer: Mel Eslyn, Screenwriter and Executive Producer: Mark Duplass, Executive Producers: Jay Duplass, Shuli Harel) — Feeling out of place in modern society, a 16-year-old is drawn into the unknown wilderness, where she begins forming a new life for herself. Cast: Megan Stott, Austin Abrams. World Premiere. Fiction. SPOTLIGHT The Spotlight program is a tribute to the cinema we love, presenting films that have played throughout the world. Films that have played in this category in recent years include Joyland, The Worst Person in the World, The Biggest Little Farm, Birds of Passage, The Rider, Ida, and The Lobster. Spotlight is presented by Audible. àma Gloria / France (Director and Screenwriter: Marie Amachoukeli, Producer: Bénédicte Couvreur) — Six-year-old Cléo loves her nanny, Gloria, more than anything. When Gloria must return to Cape Verde to care for her own children, the two must make the most of their last summer together. Cast: Louise Mauroy-Panzani, Ilça Moreno Zego, Abnara Gomes Varela, Fredy Gomes Tavares, Arnaud Rebotini, Domingos Borges Almeida. U.S. Premiere. Fiction. Hit Man / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Richard Linklater, Producer and Screenwriter: Glen Powell, Producers: Mike Blizzard, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan) — A strait-laced professor discovers his hidden talent as a fake hit man. He meets his match in a client who steals his heart and ignites a powder keg of deception, delight, and mixed-up identities. Inspired by an unbelievable true story. Cast: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao. Fiction. How to Have Sex / U.K. (Director and Screenwriter: Molly Manning Walker, Producers: Ivana MacKinnon, Emily Leo, Konstantinos Kontovrakis) — Three British teenage girls go on a rite-of-passage holiday, drinking, clubbing, and hooking up in what should be the best summer of their lives. As they dance their way across the sun-drenched streets of Malia, they find themselves navigating the complexities of sex, consent, and self-discovery. Cast: Mia McKenna-Bruce, Samuel Bottomley, Shaun Thomas, Lara Peake, Enva Lewis, Laura Ambler. U.S. Premiere. Fiction. The Mother of All Lies / Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar (Director and Producer: Asmae El Moudir) — On a handmade set re-creating her Casablanca neighborhood, a young Moroccan filmmaker enlists family and friends to help unearth the troubling lies built into her childhood. Documentary. Available online for Public. FAMILY MATINEE Geared towards our youngest independent-film fans, this section of the Festival is programmed for children and adolescents. Films that have played in this category in recent years include Blueback, The Elephant Queen, Science Fair, My Life as a Zucchini, The Eagle Huntress, and Shaun the Sheep. Out of My Mind / U.S.A. (Director: Amber Sealey, Screenwriter: Daniel Stiepleman, Producers: Peter Saraf, Robert Kessel, Dan Angel, Michael B. Clark) — Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonverbal wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy. With the help of some assistive technology and her devoted, exuberant allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it. Cast: Phoebe-Rae Taylor, Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, Judith Light. World Premiere. Fiction. 10 Lives / U.K. (Director and Screenwriter: Christopher Jenkins, Screenwriters: Karen Wengrod, Ken Cinnamon, Producers: Guy Collins, Sean Feeney, Yann Zenou, Adrian Politowski, Martin Metz) — A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative journey. Cast: Mo Gilligan, Simone Ashley, Sophie Okonedo, Dylan Llewellyn, Zayn Malik, Bill Nighy. World Premiere. Fiction. SPECIAL SCREENINGS One-of-a-kind moments highlight new independent works that add to the unique Festival experience. War Game / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Jesse Moss, Director: Tony Gerber, Producers: Todd Lubin, Jack Turner, Mark DiCristofaro, Jessica Grimshaw, Nick Shumaker) — A bipartisan group of U.S. defense, intelligence, and elected policymakers spanning five presidential administrations participate in an unscripted role-play exercise in which they confront a political coup backed by rogue members of the U.S. military, in the wake of a contested presidential election. World Premiere. Documentary. NEW FRONTIER New Frontier champions artists practicing at the crossroads of film, art, performance, and new media technology. This year, the section focuses on the powerful rise of AI, the role of artists on the rapidly changing landscape of technologies, and empowering narrative agency and sustainable creative practice through design. Being (the Digital Griot) / U.S.A. (Lead Artist: Rashaad Newsome) — In this innovative participatory experience, Being, an artificial intelligence digital griot, asks the audience to engage in unifying and challenging discussions. It features a soundscape and movement informed by a dataset from Black communities, theorists, poets, and activists, including bell hooks, Paulo Freire, Dazié Grego-Sykes, and Cornel West. Eno / U.S.A., U.K. (Director and Producer: Gary Hustwit, Producer: Jessica Edwards) — Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music; and releasing over 40 solo and collaboration albums — reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. World Premiere. 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The Young Wife _ Official Trailer _ Paramount Movies THE YOUNG WIFE Trailer (2024) Kiersey Clemons © 2024 - Paramount "Will you love him like we love him?" "Will you actually make time for us?" Republic Pictures / Paramount Movies has revealed the trailer for an indie film titled The Young Wife, the second feature film made by filmmaker Tayarisha Poe, after Selah and the Spades from Sundance 2019. This new one premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival last year, and it will finally be out on VOD at the end of this month to watch. On her wedding day, all that stands between a young woman named Celestina and marital bliss with her soon-to-be husband (played by the singer / songwriter Leon Bridges) is surviving the chaos and expectations of family and friends, each intensifying her spiraling panic. It's a story about marriage and all that comes with it, good and bad. Starring Kiersey Clemons as Celestina, with Kelly Marie Tran & Michaela Watkins. Reviews are mixed, though they do say that "The Young Wife can be a chaotic experience, but Poe has the skills to carry us through the noise and toward the future." If you're curious about this anyway, have a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Tayarisha Poe's film The Young Wife, direct from YouTube: The Young Wife Poster The story of a young woman named Celestina (Kiersey Clemons) grappling with the meaning of love in the face of an uncertain world, The Young Wife is a sunny day panic attack and a wholly new take on the wedding film following her over the course of her "non-wedding" day. All that stands between this young woman and marital bliss with her soon-to-be husband is surviving the chaos & expectations of family & friends, each intensifying her spiraling panic. The Young Wife is written and directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Tayarisha Poe, making her second feature film after directing Selah and the Spades previously, as well as a few other shorts and series. Produced by Anne Carey and Tayarisha Poe. This initially premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival last year, but it didn't show anywhere else. Republic Pictures will debut Poe's The Young Wife direct-to-VOD to watch starting May 31st, 2024 this summer. Anyone interested? Is anyone really ready to get married, let alone commit? Tayarisha Poe’s new film, “The Young Wife,” asks and answers the age-old question and more, with Kiersey Clemons starring as a young woman whose “non-wedding” to her elusive partner (Leon Bridges) brings out all the pressures of a traditional union. The chaos and expectations of family and friends heighten the not-quite-bride’s spiraling panic, and all seems poised to unravel just before the party meant to celebrate their love. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Judith Light, Kelly Marie Tran, Aya Cash, and Michaela Watkins co-star. Poe writes and directs her follow-up to 2019 Sundance debut “Selah and the Spades.” Related Stories 'The Other Way Around' ‘The Other Way Around’ Review: A Fun, Feisty, Anti-Romantic Comedy That Hollywood Should Learn from 'The Kingdom' ‘The Kingdom’ Review: Intense Coming-of-Age Crime Saga Sends a Father and Daughter on the Run “The Young Wife” premiered at SXSW 2023, where it was picked up by distributor Republic Pictures, a Paramount Pictures label. “I’m excited to share the work of our wonderful cast and crew,” Poe told IndieWire. “For me this is a story of color and chaos, tension and release — an antidote to a plague of loneliness, a tonic for being alive. so, simply put, it’s a wedding.” Poe began writing the film in 2019 but after the pandemic hit, reoriented the feature to be set in the future since traditional weddings began to be virtual experiences. The production design by Rocio Gimenez and costumes by Laura Cristina Ortiz emphasize the slight futuristic feel of the feature. In his review out of the festival, IndieWire’s Ryan Lattanzio wrote that the feature “evokes the beginning of Lars von Trier’s ‘Melancholia,’ a movie whose first half appears to have influenced Poe here as another bustling wedding day where a bride (or in “The Young Wife”s’ case a bride-adjacent) has a breakdown amid a cascading series of crises. Set 10 years in the future and imbued with an ineffably otherworldly glow that almost makes you feel like you’ve been planted on another planet, ‘The Young Wife’ is a heady soup of a wedding day ensemble dramedy, and one with plenty of spiky characters and admirable visuals to pluck from.” Lattanzio especially applauded lead actress Clemons’ performance as being “a ray of warmth and wonder, a clear center of gravity amid a constantly shuffling ensemble of people” of the feature. “The Young Wife” premieres on digital on Friday, May 31. Check out the film’s trailer below. Zach Braff and Vanessa Hudgens have a certain je ne sais quoi in their new movie. French Girl stars the two actors in a tricky love triangle with costar Evelyne Brochu in the titular role. PEOPLE has the exclusive first trailer for the “heartwarming romantic comedy,” per an official synopsis. Braff, 48, plays Gordon, a “hopeless romantic” who “finds his proposal plans are thrown into chaos when his girlfriend Sophie is swept away to Quebec by a job offer.” But it’s not just any job offer, as the trailer soon reveals. The “sophisticated celebrity chef” offering employment is the headstrong Ruby, played by Hudgens, who also happens to be a former flame of Gordon’s girlfriend. Vanessa Hudgens Shares Why She Loves Meditation and Yoga: 'Nothing Better When You're In Your Flow' (Exclusive) See Zach Braff and Vanessa Hudgens in an Awkward Love Triangle in French Girl Trailer COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION GROUP “Determined to keep their love alive, Gordon leaves Brooklyn for her hometown, only to find himself hilariously out of his depth in attempting to charm her hard-to-impress, French-speaking family,” adds the synopsis. French Girl Poster COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION GROUP The trailer offers glimpses of Gordon’s attempt to assimilate into the customs of Québec City, Canada, and his would-be in-laws. He’s also clearly threatened by Ruby, who can be seen hosting soirées, hunting game and, at one point, belting graveside at a funeral. See Zach Braff and Vanessa Hudgens in an Awkward Love Triangle in French Girl Trailer COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION GROUP Playing Braff’s onscreen father is William Fichtner, egging him on to put a ring on it. “Pop the question before she switches teams again!” he advises upon learning of Sophie’s former girlfriend. Written and directed by filmmaking duo James A. Woods and Nicolas Wright, French Girl also stars Luc Picard, Antoine Olivier Pilon, Isabelle Vincent, Charlotte Aubin and Muriel Dutil. See Zach Braff and Vanessa Hudgens in an Awkward Love Triangle in French Girl Trailer COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION GROUP Zach Braff Addresses Criticism of 'Garden State' Almost 20 Years After Its Release In a joint statement to PEOPLE, Woods and Wright say the film “is our love letter to the place we were born and raised, the beautiful Canadian province of Quebec." When the filmmaking team met, they add, “we were amazed by the similarities of our parents’ stories; English men who fell head over heels with French Canadian women and moved to La Belle Province to start their families. We were inspired to frame that story as a throwback romantic comedy that would celebrate the culture clash" between the U.S. and Canada. See Zach Braff and Vanessa Hudgens in an Awkward Love Triangle in French Girl Trailer COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION GROUP “Quebec City, the province’s picturesque capital, became the perfect setting for our love story; enchanting landscapes, rich history, delicious food and more importantly, a wonderful people that revere family and tradition. This backdrop, coupled with the fast paced, ego-driven culinary world, infuses French Girl with the energy of a modern-day fairy tale.” Following its premiere at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, French Girl is in theaters March 15. Paramount+ provides a range of original series, like Yellowstone, and family-friendly content, with new episodes being added regularly, making it a mix of old and new. Classic horror like The Hellraiser movies and modern series like Evil join Paramount+ this month. Underrated rom-coms like What's Your Number and modern classics like Boogie Nights get the chance to find a new audience on streaming. Paramount+ has plenty of new TV shows and movies coming in April 2024, including docuseries and family favorites. Paramount+ launched in March 2021 as a rebranding of the CBS All Access streaming platform, with the goal of expanding its offerings and reach. Thanks to the re-merger between CBS and Viacom in 2019, Paramount+ also has access to Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and MTV libraries. That usually means that library content is more exciting for subscribers than new content because they can binge existing series. Unlike some of its competitors, Paramount+ has not put an emphasis on original movie programming except in the case of children’s films. However, the streaming service does have a popular lineup of exclusive original series, including the multiple-timeline and decade-spanning Yellowstone franchise. In April 2024, however, the big gains for Paramount+ were the additions of the final season of Star Trek: Discovery and the new Sonic spin-off series Knuckles. Those were two of the most-watched shows for the platform around the world. May 2024 sees more new content for Paramount+. For more on the movies and TV shows coming to other streaming platforms, check out what's new on Netflix and new on Disney+. A collage image of some of the best movies to stream on Paramount+ in March 2024 RELATED The 30 Best Movies On Paramount+ Right Now (May 2024) Paramount+ is arguably better known for its original TV shows, but its movie selection shouldn't be overlooked, with a great selection to choose from. Everything Coming To Paramount+ In May Arrival Date Title Genre Notes May 1 All About the Benjamins (2002) Action, Comedy May 1 Annihilation (2018) Sci-Fi, Drama May 1 Baywatch (2017) Comedy, Action Baywatch (1989) is available on Prime Video May 1 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) Crime, Thriller May 1 Behind the Music (2021) Docuseries Season 2 premiere May 1 Big Jake (1971) Western May 1 Big Night (1996) Drama May 1 Boogie Nights (1997) Drama May 1 Charles: The New King (2023) Docuseries May 1 Clockstoppers (2002) Sci-Fi, Adventure May 1 Crawl (2019) Horror May 1 Days of Heaven (1978) Drama, Romance May 1 Double Jeopardy (1999) Drama, Crime May 1 Ella Enchanted (2004) Fantasy, Family May 1 Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) Comedy May 1 Faster (2010) Crime, Drama May 1 Fences (2016) Drama May 1 Fire In The Sky (1993) Drama, Fantasy May 1 Flight Of The Intruder (1991) Action, Thriller May 1 Four Brothers (2005) Crime, Drama May 1 Ghost (1990) Drama, Romance May 1 Harriet The Spy (1996) Family, Mystery May 1 Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth (1992) Horror Hellraiser (1987) is available on Tubi and Shudder May 1 Hellraiser IV: Bloodline (1996) Horror Hellraiser II (1988) is available on Tubi and Shudder May 1 Hellraiser V: Inferno (2000) Horror Hellraiser (2022) is available on Hulu May 1 Hellraiser VI: Hellseeker (2002) Horror May 1 Hellraiser VII: Deader (2005) Horror May 1 Hellraiser VIII: Hellworld (2005) Horror May 1 Imagine That (2009) Comedy, Family May 1 In the Cut (2003) Mystery, Thriller May 1 Indecent Proposal (1993) Drama May 1 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) Action, Drama Jack Reacher (2012) is also on Paramount+ May 1 Joy Ride (2001) Horror May 1 No Country for Old Men (2007) Crime, Drama May 1 Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) Western May 1 PAW Patrol (2013) Animation, Family Season 9 is added to Paramount+ May 1 PAW Patrol: Dino Rescue (2013) Animation, Family A season 7 special May 1 PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights (2013) Animation, Family A season 8 special May 1 Point Break (1991) Crime, Drama May 1 Rocketman (2019) Biopic, Musical May 1 Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) Comedy May 1 Serpico (1973) Crime, Drama May 1 Shane (1953) Western May 1 Sliver (1993) Thriller May 1 Terms of Endearment (1993) Drama May 1 The Accused (1988) Drama May 1 The Back-up Plan (2010) Comedy, Romance May 1 The Golden Child (1986) Action, Comedy May 1 The Guilt Trip (2012) Comedy May 1 The Haunting (1999) Horror May 1 The Joy Luck Club (1993) Drama May 1 The Longest Yard (1974) Comedy May 1 The Mechanic (2011) Crime, Thriller May 1 The Mightiest (2022) Docuseries Season 1 joins Paramount+ May 1 The Prince Of Tides (1991) Drama, Romance May 1 The Terminal (2004) Drama May 1 True Grit (1969) Western May 1 True Grit (2010) Western May 1 Vantage Point (2008) Action, Drama May 1 Virtuosity (1995) Sci-Fi, Action May 1 What's Your Number? (2011) Comedy, Romance May 1 Zoolander 2 (2016) Comedy May 7 Kiss The Future (2023) Documentary Paramount+ original May 8 Teen Mom: The Next Chapter (2022) Docuseries Season 1 joins Paramount+ May 10 The Chi (2018) Drama New episodes of Season 6 are added May 14 Pillowcase Murders (2024) Docuseries Paramount+ premiere May 15 The Boss Baby 2: Family Business (2021) Family, Comedy May 15 Love & Hip Hop: Miami (2018) Reality TV Season 5 joins Paramount+ May 17 Mourning in Lod (2023) Documentary May 17 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) Reality TV, Competition Season 9 premieres May 17 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (2012) Reality TV Season 6 joins Paramount+ May 21 LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza (2024) Documentary Paramount+ original May 22 Aerial Adventures (2023) Docuseries Season 1 joins Paramount+ May 23 Evil (2019) Drama, Horror Final season premiere May 29 CMT Giants (2022) Docuseries, Music May 29 CMT Storytellers (2022) Music Seasons 1 and 2 join Paramount+ May 29 CMT Summer Camp (2022) Music May 29 CMT Summer Sessions (2023) Music Season 2 joins Paramount+ May 30 Pyramid Game (2024) K-drama, Thriller All Month New Episodes Of CBS Series Various Added to Paramount+ the day after air Paramount+ shows - Lawmen Bass Reeves, The Curse, The Good Fight, Tulsa King, Frasier, 1883 RELATED The 30 Best TV Shows On Paramount+ (May 2024) Paramount+ has come a long way from its humble beginnings as CBS All Access - as the stellar lineup of the 30 best shows on Paramount+ proves. The Best Movies And Shows Coming To Paramount+ This Month Annihilation (2018) - May 1 Annihilation wasn’t a huge hit with audiences when it landed in theaters, but critics found it fascinating and thought-provoking. The sci-fi journey crossed genres to demonstrate a story of loss, acceptance, and even horror. Featuring a primarily female cast, the movie was anchored by the huge talents of Natalie Portman, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The movie follows a group made of scientists and soldiers who travel through a mysterious “shimmer” into a pocket of the world where the rules of nature as they’ve been established simply do not apply. With some gorgeous visual effects and a harrowing journey, the movie really does keep the audience invested in just what is going on. Annihilation leaves more questions than answers, but that’s part of what makes the movie so good. Boogie Nights (1997) - May 1 It’s rare for a movie centered on the world of adult films to be a widespread hit with audiences and critics, but that’s exactly what happened with Boogie Nights. The drama is considered a modern-day classic. The story follows a producer who wants to make his adult films more than seedy videos sold at the back of a store. He wants to turn his projects into art, and thinks he’s found a way to do that with a promising young star. Unfortunately, fame and ego mean that a rise to the top of the industry is also accompanied by a fall. The movie saw Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, and Mark Wahlberg nominated for several awards when it premiered. Reynolds won a Golden Globe for his role. Crawl (2019) - May 1 Creature features are usually seen as cheesy horror movies... that's not the case with Crawl. Creature features are usually seen as cheesy horror movies. Audiences might enjoy them, but they aren’t always well-crafted movies, and they tend to get a reputation as being lesser projects compared to other horror. That’s not the case with Crawl. Crawl got a nomination from the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards and the Hollywood Critics Association for Best Wide Release and Best Horror of the Year, respectively. The movie sees former Skins star Kaya Scodelario as a young woman searching for her father during a Category 5 hurricane in Florida. Unfortunately, her attempt to save her father gets interrupted when she’s trapped in a house with rising floodwaters and alligators. With earnest performances and actors who appear to be up for anything, the movie is both a fun and emotional ride. Hellraiser Movies (1992-2005) - May 1 When it comes to horror movie franchises, it’s true that most fans will develop a fondness for the first movie in a franchise and believe that the quality dips with each successive sequel, prequel, remake, or reboot. That can be true, and it’s certainly true that not all of the Hellraiser movies are on equal footing, but the great thing about this collection being added to Paramount+ is that it’s nearly complete. The first two movies and the 2022 reboot are not available on Paramount+, but most of the movies in between them are. That means fans who have only seen the new movie, or only seen the first movie, can get a better picture of the lore of the Hellraiser franchise with the six movies available to binge here. Hellraiser and Hellraiser II are both available to stream on multiple platforms, like Shudder, Tubi, and PlutoTV. Rocketman (2019) - May 1 Rocketman is very loosely based on the journey of Elton John’s music career. Upon initial release, some critics disliked that the movie doesn’t play by strict biopic rules, but it is a musical fantasy instead. The movie tells Elton John’s story with embellishments, high-flying musical performances, and a whole lot of heart. The music, acting, and costumes are a highlight of the movie, providing for a very entertaining package. Taron Egerton found himself nominated for a slew of awards after the movie’s release and he won a Golden Globe for his work. Elton John also won a Golden Globe and Academy Award for the new song he penned for the movie alongside Bernie Taupin, “I’m Gonna Love Me Again.” What’s Your Number (2011) - May 1 What’s Your Number brings up the double standards for dating What’s Your Number is one of the most underrated R-rated rom-coms of the 21st century. It frequently gets glossed over in rom-com discussions in favor of PG-13 movies because that lower rating can appeal to a wider audience. The movie boasts a stellar comedic cast led by Anna Faris and Chris Evans though and deserves to be seen by as many rom-com fans as possible. In the movie, Farris is a single woman who reads a magazine article about women finding “the one” before sleeping with a certain number of people. She becomes convinced she’s already met the love of her life and let them get away because her number is higher than what’s considered normal. Evans is her neighbor who helps her locate all the men she’s been with in exchange for using her apartment to escape his one-night stands. What’s Your Number brings up the double standards for dating among men and women and aims to create a sex-positive story. Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Anthony Mackie, and Martin Freeman all appeared in What’s Your Number and went on to play major characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Evil (2019) - May 23 Originally airing on CBS, Evil was moved to Paramount+ when ratings for the show declined. It’s worked much better on streaming where the show isn’t as confined by TV standards and audiences are able to watch the series at their own pace. The series follows an eclectic group from very different backgrounds as they investigate claims of supernatural occurrences reported to the Catholic church. While the show is primarily a drama, it has elements of mystery and even crime procedurals as well as horror, allowing different episodes to cross genre lines in service of whatever story is being told for that week’s hour. Starring Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, and and Katja Herbers, the series makes for a fascinating, but sometimes dark, watch. Season 4 is the final season of Evil. Additional content is available to those Paramount+ subscribers who have the Showtime add-on as well. Television shows from Paramount-owned networks continue airing new episodes in May. Once they do, new episodes of the shows will also be available to stream on Paramount+ the day after they air, making May 2024 an even busier month than April for the streamer. Paramount also adds live sporting and news coverage regularly. The content available depends on the playing schedules. Annihilation R WHERE TO WATCH *Availability in US Stream Rent Buy Not available Alex Garland's Annihilation is based on the novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. It follows a group of explorers - comprised of biology professor Lena (Natalie Portman), psychologist Dr. Ventress (Jennifer Jason Leigh), physicist Josie Radek (Tessa Thompson), geomorphologist Cassie Sheppard (Tuva Nvotny), and paramedic Anya Thorensen (Gina Rodriguez) - as they enter "the Shimmer", a quarantined zone of mutated plants and animals caused by an unknown extra-terrestrial phenomenon. Lena agrees to enter the Shimmer in search of her husband, Kane (Oscar Isaac), who was sent in as part of a special forces operation. Release Date February 22, 2018 Writers Alex Garland , Jeff VanderMeer Cast Sonoya Mizuno , Kola Bokinni , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Gina Rodriguez , Cosmo Jarvis , Oscar Isaac , Tessa Thompson , Tuva Novotny , Natalie Portman , David Gyasi Runtime 2hours Director Alex Garland Boogie Nights R WHERE TO WATCH *Availability in US Stream Rent Buy Not available Boogie Nights is a comedy/drama that follows a young high-school dropout named Eddie Adams in the '70s who stumbles into the porn industry after a fortuitous meeting with a filmmaker. The film chronicles his career and life, illuminating the problematic stigmas and troubles facing the sector heading into the 1980s. Release Date October 7, 1997 Writers Paul Thomas Anderson Cast John C. Reilly , Don Cheadle , Julianne Moore , Heather Graham , Mark Wahlberg , William H. Macy , burt reynolds , Philip Seymour Hoffman Runtime 155 minutes Director Paul Thomas Anderson Crawl R WHERE TO WATCH *Availability in US Stream Rent Buy Not available Crawl is a horror thriller set during a Florida Hurricane. It follows a young woman named Haley who refuses to heed the mandatory evacuation order to search for her father, who went missing at the beginning of the storm. When Haley finds her father seriously injured, they discover the hurricane is the least of their problems. Suddenly, their home is besieged by a group of massive alligators looking for their next meal. Release Date July 11, 2019 Writers Alexandre Aja , Michael Rasmussen , Shawn Rasmussen Cast George Somner , Morfydd Clark , Anson Boon , Jose Palma , Ross Anderson , Colin McFarlane , Barry Pepper , Ami Metcalf , Kaya Scodelario , Annamaria Serda Runtime 87 minutes Director Alexandre Aja Rocketman R WHERE TO WATCH *Availability in US Stream Rent Buy Not available A biopic about legendary British rockstar Elton John, Rocketman is a somewhat romanticized chronicle of John's life, from his childhood and turbulent homelife to his first foray into music and how stardom effected him. The film is centered around John's journey to sobriety, with the narrative framed by John telling his life story in an AA meeting during his time in rehab. Taron Egerton stars as John, with a cast that includes Richard Madden, Jamie Bell, and Bryce Dallas Howard. Release Date May 31, 2019 Writers Lee Hall Cast Bryce Dallas Howard , Tate Donovan , Jamie Bell , Gemma Jones , Charlie Rowe , Stephen Graham , Jess Radomska , Taron Egerton , Richard Madden Runtime 121 Minutes Director Dexter Fletcher Evil WHERE TO WATCH *Availability in US Stream Rent Buy Not available Evil is a Paramount+ original that focuses on a priest, clinical psychologist, and a contractor who investigate strange events such as demonic possession as they trace the origins of evil. Created by Michelle King and Robert King, the series tackles the line between science and religion while the team tries to determine if there are any scientific explanations for the supernatural events they experience. Release Date September 26, 2019 Writers Michelle King Cast Mike Colter , Brooklyn Shuck , Katja Herbers , Dalya Knapp , Marti Matulis , Maddy Crocco , Kurt Fuller , Michael Emerson , Skylar Gray , Aasif Mandvi , Christine Lahti Seasons 4 Showrunner Michelle King

THE FAMOUS FIVE Trailer (2024) Nicolas Winding Refn THE FAMOUS FIVE Trailer (2024) Nicolas Winding Refn © 2024 - Hulu So what’s Nicolas Winding Refn been up to lately, besides advocating for WGA and SAG guild members to “burn it all down”? He’s hard at work in the UK shooting his next TV series after “Copenhagen Cowboy.” And it’s a strange project for Refn to do, to say the least. The Danish director is adapting Enid Blyton‘s “The Famous Book” children’s book series for the BBC. NWF making a show for kids? That’s about the last thing one would expect from the enfant terrible. READ MORE: ‘The Famous Five’: Nicolas Winding Refn Working As Creator & Producer On Upcoming Children’s TV Series But according to World Of Reel, Refn couldn’t be more excited about the series. “All my life I’ve fought vigorously to remain a child with a lust for adventure,” Refn said in a statement about the show. “By reimagining the “Famous Five,” I am preserving that notion by bringing these iconic stories to life for a progressive new audience, instilling the undefinable allure and enchantment of childhood for current and future generations to come.” For those unfamiliar with Blyton’s novels and short stories, the book series follows four kids and their trusted canine on treacherous and action-packed adventures around the Cornish coast. All told, there are 21 novels and a handful of short stories Blyton’s series, so one surmises Refn doesn’t plan on adapting them all. BCC ordered the show for three 90-minute episodes. And in another intriguing bit of news, The Guardian reports that “The Famous Five” sees “Game Of Thrones” actor Jack Gleeson return to acting after nine years away. The Irish actor retired from the screen and stage after finishing his lauded performance as Joffrey Baratheon on the HBO series. Gleeson also has an upcoming role in the Irish thriller “In The Land Of Saints And Sinners,” with Liam Neeson and Kerry Condon. Other cast for “The Famous Five” includes Diana Babnicova, Elliott Rose, Kit Rakusen, Flora Jacoby Richardson, and Kip, a Bearded Collie Cross, playing Timmy the Dog. Also starring in the BBC series: Ann Akinjirin, James Lance, and Diana Quick. A good chunk of filming for the series has already been completed, with episode one director and executive Tim Kirkby happy with the proceedings. “Our brilliant young cast are mind-blowingly talented and, along with Kip (playing Timmy), they are already bringing these gorgeous characters to life in a fresh and modern way,” he said in a statement. “Together with the brilliant Jack, Ann, James, and Diana we can’t wait to bring these glorious, action-filled, epic, family adventures to the screen.” BBC co-produces “The Famous Five” with the German studio ZDF. Refn serves as executive producer on the series with Kirkby and Matthew Read. While no one expected Refn to follow up “Copenhagen Cowboy” with TV adaptation of a kids’ book series, it’s exciting that the Danish director is still working. Let’s see if his style comes through at all in a project that assuredly won’t have ample opportunities for neon lighting and ultra violence. Casting for the beloved “Famous Five” stories of Enid Blyton, which are being reimagined for the BBC and ZDF by Nicolas Winding Refn, has been revealed. Diaana Babnicova is playing the role of George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne, playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage. Making up the fifth member of the “Famous Five” is Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross playing Timmy the dog. The cast also includes Jack Gleeson (“Game of Thrones”), Ann Akinjirin (“Moon Knight”), James Lance (“Ted Lasso”) and Diana Quick (“Father Brown”). The 3 x 90′ series is based on the 21 “Famous Five” novels and short stories Blyton wrote between 1942 and 1963. The series follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger and astounding secrets. It is created for television and executive produced by Winding Refn (byNWR) and Matthew Read (Moonage Pictures), in co-production with ZDF in Germany. Popular on Variety The first episode is directed by Tim Kirkby (“Fleabag”), Asim Abbasi (“Churails”) will direct the second episode and Bill Eagles (“Beautiful Creatures”) will direct the third episode. BBC Studios, who have a minority stake in Moonage, will oversee international distribution and has presold the series to France’s TF1. Filming is currently underway across the southwest of the U.K. TRADE DEAL ITV and U.K. producers’ body Pact have revealed a new terms of trade deal designed for the streaming era. Under the new terms, producers continue to own the underlying IP to their ideas, while benefiting from a more favorable net position, streamlined processes and enhanced tariffs – particularly for independent producers new to ITV. The terms are also designed to help maximize exposure for producers’ programs by giving ITV the flexibility to improve their availability and discoverability across ITV1 and ITVX, including premiering on ITVX without the need to negotiate rights separately, show by show. The new terms will allow ITV to enhance ITVX with flexible windowing, improved series stacking and increased box set availability – delivering all previous series of a title on ITVX and allowing viewers to catch up from the beginning in its entirety before a new series starts. The new terms apply to programs with an intended transmission on ITV1. COMMITTEES Anna Higgs, managing director of Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, has been re-elected as chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee, having held the position of chair for the previous two years, and deputy chair two years prior. Higgs will serve alongside Emily Stillman, senior VP at Warner Bros. Studio Leavesden, who has been newly elected deputy chair. Hilary Rosen, director of commissioning at UKTV, has been newly elected as chair of BAFTA’s Television Committee. Christine Healy, COO of Keshet Productions U.K., has been newly elected deputy chair. As previously announced, Sara Putt was appointed by the board as chair of BAFTA in June. Tara Saunders continues as chair of the Games Committee, alongside deputy chair Des Gayle. THAILAND IN MEXICO Thai auteur Apichatpong Weerasethakul will deliver a masterclass at the Cineteca Nacional de México on July 29. The masterclass will be followed by a screening of Weerasethakul’s “Memoria,” after which he will participate in a Q&A. After the public events, Weerasethakul will begin a lab (Aug. 2-11) with 50 emerging talents from 25 different countries, who will develop a short film each under a methodology created by Abbas Kiarostami, adapted by Werner Herzog and now revisited by the Thai auteur. The methodology will be implemented in an environment designed by the PlayLab Films team. AWARD The Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 28 – Oct. 10) will honor the German composer Volker Bertelmann, Oscar winner for “All Quiet on the Western Front,” with its career achievement award. He will receive the award on Sept. 30 during the 11th International Film Music Competition at which he is this year’s jury president. COUNCIL Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, co-founder of U.K. Black Pride and Tunde Banjoko, founder of Making The Leap and the U.K. Social Mobility Awards, have joined the Sky Diversity Advisory Council. Announced in January 2021, the council consists of diversity and inclusion leaders who advise Sky’s leadership on the development and implementation of inclusion initiatives impacting corporate governance, workforce, and supplier diversity. STREAMING Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video‘s hit, International Emmy nominated Indian series “Made in Heaven” will premiere Aug. 10. Set against the canvas of lavish Indian weddings, the seven-episode series features returning cast Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Vijay Raaz with the new additions of Mona Singh, Ishwak Singh and Trinetra Haldar. It is directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Media & Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby. RELEASE Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap will present the theatrical release of Splendid Films’ U.S.-India-U.K. film “Goldfish,” which premiered at Busan in 2022. The film will be released theatrically in India and the U.S. on Aug. 25. Set in London and directed by Pushan Kripalani, the film follows Anamika (Kalki Koechlin), the child of a mixed marriage, who returns home to her estranged mother Sadhana (Deepti Naval) because she is suffering from the onset of dementia. Anamika returns to a neighbourhood she barely remembers, to a woman who sometimes doesn’t remember her. SAUDI MENTORSHIP Pioneering Saudi director Haifaa Al Mansour (“Wadjda,” “The Perfect Candidate”) and U.K. production company Vertigo Films (“Monsters”) have joined Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla program to mentor emerging female Saudi filmmakers. The program, called AlUla Creates, was unveiled during the Cannes Film Festival where it was announced that Katie Holmes is also involved. Vertigo, Al Mansour and Holmes will jointly select and support three emerging Saudi female filmmakers. Submissions for the program are open until August 31. The BBC has released a first-look photo for the upcoming adaptation of The Famous Five, which is coming from Drive director Nicholas Winding Refn. This will be a three-film TV adaptation of Enid Blyton’s super popular adventure book series and the plan is to develop them as 90-minute features. This sounds like it’s going to be a very fun project! I’m digging the vibes from the image above. The Famous Five follows “Julian, Dick, Anne, George and their dog Timmy – daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger and astounding secrets in an odyssey that evokes the power of camaraderie between young heroes.” The cast for the series was also announced and that cast includes Diaana Babnicova as George, Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage. Joining the five are Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones) as Wentworth, Ann Akinjirin (Moon Knight) as Fanny, James Lance (Ted Lasso) as Quentin and Diana Quick (Father Brown) as Mrs. Wentworth. There are 21 books in the children’s novel series, and Refn, who will create and executive produce the films, said in a statement: “All my life I’ve fought vigorously to remain a child with a lust for adventure. By reimagining The Famous Five, I am preserving that notion by bringing these iconic stories to life for a progressive new audience, instilling the undefinable allure and enchantment of childhood for current and future generations to come.” BBC Children’s Director Patricia Hidalgo added: “These stories are loved around the world and bringing families together is a key part of our strategy so we hope it introduces a new generation of viewers to these wonderful adventures.” Tim Kirkby is a director and executive producer on the project. The first film is written by Matthew Read, The second movie is written by Priya K Dosanjh, with the third one being written by Matthew Bouch and Matthew Read. When you think of films and TV series by filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn, you think of dark, gritty stories. These are stories where anyone can die at any moment and the lines between good and bad are awfully blurry. What you probably don’t imagine from the filmmaker is a TV series aimed at children about fun adventures. Well, it appears that’s what Refn is working on next with “The Famous Five.” READ MORE: Nicolas Winding Refn Says His Spy Script With Famed ‘Bond’ Writers Is The “Endeavor Of His Soul” & “Grand Finale Of His Life” According to THR, Nicolas Winding Refn is serving as creator and producer of a new TV series, “The Famous Five,” which is being made for the BBC and German public broadcaster ZDF. “The Famous Five” is based on the classic children’s novel series by author Enid Blyton. Each story follows four children, Julian, Dick, Anne, and George, and their dog Timmy as they find themselves caught up in various adventures. There are 21 novels written by Blyton about the group of children, released between 1942 and 1963. “All my life I’ve fought vigorously to remain a child with a lust for adventure,” Refn said. “By reimagining ‘The Famous Five,’ I am preserving that notion by bringing these iconic stories to life for a progressive new audience, instilling the undefinable allure and enchantment of childhood for current and future generations to come.” READ MORE: Nicolas Winding Refn Calls Hollywood “A System Falling Apart Desperately” That Needs To Reinvent Itself Refn, of course, is probably best known for his film work on features such as “Drive,” “The Neon Demon,” and “Only God Forgives.” Most recently, he’s been working in TV, with series like “Too Old to Die Young” and his most recent project, “The Copenhagen Cowboy.” The new series is co-written by Matthew Read, Priya K Dosanjh, and Matthew Bouch. Tim Kirkby is directing the series. The filmmaker is probably best known for directing Mike Myer’s comedy series, “The Pentaverate,” as well as films such as “Last Looks” and “Action Point.” It’s unclear when we might see “The Famous Five” on TV. However, production is said to be underway now, so it looks like the series is coming sooner rather than later.