Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA is a 2024 action crime drama film written and directed by Christian Gudegast. It is a direct sequel to the 2018 film Den of Thieves (our full review here).

Sheriff Big Nick O'Brien (Gerard Butler) continues his relentless pursuit for Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), who manages to escape to Europe and is scheming yet another heist.

The cast includes Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Jordan Bridges, Swen Temmel, Elvin Ahmad, Yasen Zates Atour, and Salvatore Esposito.

DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA is set to debut in theaters January 10, 2025, courtesy of Lionsgate Films. Watch the official trailers below.

Criminal Record

Criminal Record is a 2024 British crime drama series created by Paul Rutman.

In the heart of London, an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives -- a young woman in the early stages of her career and a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy -- into a fight to correct an old miscarriage of justice.

The cast includes Cush Jumbo, Peter Capaldi, Stephen Campbell Moore, Aysha Kala, Cathy Tyson, and Zoë Wanamaker.

Criminal Record is set to debut January 10th on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

Echo

Echo is an upcoming American television miniseries created by Marion Dayre for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is intended to be the tenth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise, and is a spin-off from the series Hawkeye (2021). It sees Maya Lopez return to her hometown where she must come to terms with her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and embrace her family and community. Dayre serves as head writer for the series with Sydney Freeland leading the directing team. The series is also produced by 20th Television.

Alaqua Cox reprises her role as Maya Lopez / Echo from Hawkeye, with Vincent D'Onofrio, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Graham Greene, Cody Lightning, Charlie Cox, Devery Jacobs, and Zahn McClarnon also starring. Development of the spin-off began by March 2021, with Etan and Emily Cohen attached as head writers, and Alaqua Cox confirmed to be returning. The series was formally announced in November 2021, when Dayre was revealed to be serving as head writer, with Freeland set to direct by March 2022. Filming occurred from late April to late August 2022, taking place in the Atlanta metropolitan area including Atlanta, Peachtree City, Social Circle, and Grantville, Georgia. In May, Marvel revealed further cast members and that Catriona McKenzie would also direct for the series.

Echo will be released in its entirety on Disney+ on January 10, 2024 as part of Phase Five of the MCU. Watch the official trailer below.

Tiger

“The Rise. The Fall. The Return.”

Tiger, a new two-part documentary, takes a look at the life, success and scandals of golf legend Tiger Woods.

The documentary premieres January 10th & 17th on HBO Max. Watch the official trailer below.

1917

Director Sam Mendes

Genre Drama | War

Cast Richard Madden, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay

Rating R

Release Date January 10th, 2020

“Two British soldiers experience one harrowing day while fighting in World War I in 1917.”

Directed and co-written by Sam Mendes, the man who brought us American Beauty, Jarhead, and Skyfall, 1917 is a war drama that tells the story of two young British soldiers during the First World War, who are given an impossible mission: deliver a message, deep in enemy territory, that will stop their own men, and Blake's own brother, walking straight into a deadly trap. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, 1917:

• Sections of the film were shot in and around Low Force, on the River Tees, Teesdale in June 2019. The production staff had to install signs warning walkers in the area not be alarmed by the bodies strewn around the site as they were prosthetic.

• 2020 Golden Globe Winner for Best Motion Picture and Best Director.

Just Mercy

Director Destin Daniel Cretton

Genre Drama

Cast Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson, Jamie Foxx, Rafe Spall

Rating PG-13

Release Date January 10th, 2020

“Just Mercy shadows world-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson as he recounts his experiences and details the case of a condemned death row prisoner whom he fought to free.”

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who also wrote the screenplay, Just Mercy is a a powerful and thought-provoking true-story that follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan might have had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, Just Mercy:

• Based on the book "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson.

• This is Brie Larson and Destin Daniel Creston's third collaboration together after The Glass Castle (2017) and Short Term 12 (2013).

Like a Boss

Director Miguel Arteta

Genre Drama

Cast Rose Byrne, Tiffany Haddish, Salma Hayek, Billy Porter

Rating R

Release Date January 10th, 2020

“Two female friends with very different ideals decide to start a beauty company together. One is more practical, while the other wants to earn her fortune and live a lavish lifestyle.”

From director Miguel Arteta, the man behind The Good Girl, Youth in Revolt, and Beatriz at Dinner, Like a Boss tells the story of two female friends with very different ideals who decide to start a beauty company together. One is more practical, while the other wants to earn her fortune and live a lavish lifestyle. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Like a Boss:

• Salma Hayek previously worked with director Miguel Arteta in Beatriz at Dinner (2017).

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

Genre Crime | Drama | Mystery

Cast Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, Brían F. O’Byrne, Tate Ellington

Rating Unrated

Series Premiere Friday January 10th, 2020 8:00 PM EST (NBC)

“A retired forensic criminologist teams up with an ambitious young detective to help capture some of the most dangerous criminals in America.”

“Lincoln Rhyme” follows the titular former NYPD detective and forensic genius, played by Russell Hornsby, who was at the top of his game until a serious accident at the hands of a notorious serial killer forces him out of the field. Check out the official trailer below!!

Underwater

Director William Eubank

Genre Action | Drama | Horror

Cast Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, T.J. Miller, Jessica Henwick

Rating PG-13

Release Date January 10th, 2020

“Mysterious creatures terrorize crew members aboard a research station located seven miles below the surface of the ocean.”

From director William Eubank (The Signal), Underwater is a horror thriller that tells the story of a crew of underwater researchers who must scramble to safety after an earthquake devastates their subterranean laboratory. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Underwater:

• Shooting took place in the spring of 2017 but due to the Disney purchase of 20th Century Fox, the release date was pushed to January 2020. By the time it is releases it will be almost 3 years since it was filmed.

• Actress Kristen Stewart shaved her head for this role.

The Informer

Director Andrea Di Stefano

Genre Crime | Drama

Cast Joel Kinnaman, Ana de Armas, Rosamund Pike, Clive Owen

Rating Unrated

Release Date January 10th, 2020 (Limited)

“An ex-convict working undercover intentionally gets himself incarcerated again in order to infiltrate the mob at a maximum security prison.”

From director Andrea Di Stefano, The Informer is a crime thriller that tells the story of an ex-convict working undercover who intentionally gets himself incarcerated again in order to infiltrate the mob at a maximum security prison. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Informer:

• This is Joel Kinnaman & Common's 3rd feature film collaboration, after Run All Night & Suicide Squad (although they don't share any scenes in that film).