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Late Bloomers

June 23, 2024

Late Bloomers is a 2023 American coming-of-age comedy drama film, directed by Lisa Steen in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Anna Greenfield. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2023.

Louise, an aimless twenty-something musician who is recently single, is injured when she drunkenly breaks her hip. The subsequent physical therapy sees her associate with people twice her age, and she meets Antonina, a Polish lady who speaks no English, and is hired to be her caretaker.

The cast includes Karen Gillan, Margaret Sophie Stein, Jermaine Fowler, Talia Balsam, and Kevin Nealon.

Late Bloomers is set to debut in theaters June 7th, courtesy of Vertical. Watch the official trailer below.

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die

June 2, 2024

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a 2024 action comedy directed by Adil & Bilall (Bad Boys for Life), from a screenplay by Chris Bremner and based on characters created by George Gallo. The film is produced by Columbia Pictures in association with 2.0 Entertainment, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Westbrook Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is the sequel to Bad Boys for Life (2020) and the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise.

A modern, highly specialized police unit collides with the Bad Boys when a new threat emerges in Miami.

The cast includes Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nuñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, and Joe Pantoliano. 

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is set to debut in theaters June 7th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Watchers

June 2, 2024

The Watchers is a 2024 horror thriller film written and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, and based on the novel by A.M. Shine. The film is produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan and Nimitt Mankad. The executive producers are Jo Homewood and Stephen Dembitzer.

Mina, a 28-year-old artist, gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night.

The cast includes Dakota Fanning (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Ocean’s Eight), Georgina Campbell (Barbarian, Suspicion), Oliver Finnegan (Creeped Out, Outlander) and Olwen Fouere (The Northman, The Tourist). The film is produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan and Nimitt Mankad. The executive producers are Jo Homewood, and Stephen Dembitzer.

The Watchers is set to debut June 7th, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Hit Man

June 2, 2024

Hit Man is a 2024 action comedy from Academy Award-nominated writer/director Richard Linklater, co-written by and also starring Glen Powell. The duo wrote the screenplay based on the 2001 Texas Monthly magazine article of the same name by Skip Hollandsworth. The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5th, 2023.

Inspired by the unbelievable true story, a strait-laced professor (Glen Powell) uncovers his hidden talent as a fake hit man in undercover police stings. He meets his match in a client (Adria Arjona) who steals his heart and ignites a powder keg of deception, delight, and mixed-up identities.

The cast includes Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, and Molly Bernard.

Hit Man is set to debut on Netflix June 7th. Watch the official trailers below.

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I Am Mother

December 3, 2016

Director Grant Sputore

Genre Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Clara Rugaard, Rose Byrne, Hilary Swank, Luke Hawker

Rating Unrated

Release Date June 7th, 2019 (Netflix)

“A teenage girl is raised underground by a kindly robot “Mother” — designed to repopulate the earth following the extinction of humankind. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news.”

The directorial debut for Grant Sputore, I Am Mother tells the story of a teenage girl who is raised underground by a kindly robot "Mother" -- designed to repopulate the earth following the extinction of humankind. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, I Am Mother:

  • This picture's screenplay by Michael Lloyd Green featured on the 2016 Black List which is an annual listing of film industry valued unproduced movie scripts.

  • Debut theatrical feature film of production house 'The Penguin Empire'.

She'll keep you safe. Watch I AM MOTHER on Netflix June 7, 2019. A sci-fi thriller about a teenage girl (Clara Rugaard), who is the first of a new generation of humans to be raised by Mother (Rose Byrne), a robot designed to repopulate the earth after the extinction of humankind.
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The Secret Life of Pets 2

December 2, 2016

Director Chris Renaud

Genre Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Cast Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Lake Bell

Rating PG

Release Date June 7th, 2019

“Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.”

From talented director Chris Renaud, the man behind Despicable Me 1 & 2, The Lorax, and the first The Secret Life of Pets, The secret Life of Pets 2 continues the adventures of the little furballs we all consider to be family. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, The Secret Life of Pets 2:

  • On April 2018, it has been confirmed that Patton Oswalt will be replacing Louis C.K. as the new voice of Max. Joel McHale, Jason Lee, Andy Samberg, Ashton Kutcher, Jack Black and Chris Pratt were all considered for taking over Louis C.K. as the new voice of Max.

  • Harrison Ford's first animated film.

The Secret Life Of Pets 2 - The Max Trailer In Theaters Summer 2019 http://www.thesecretlifeofpets.com/ The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016's blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.
The Secret Life Of Pets 2 - The Chloe Trailer In Theaters Summer 2019 http://www.thesecretlifeofpets.com/ The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016's blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.
The Secret Life Of Pets 2 - The Daisy Trailer In Theaters Summer 2019 http://www.thesecretlifeofpets.com/ The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016's blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.
The Secret Life Of Pets 2 - The Gidget Trailer In Theaters Summer 2019 http://www.thesecretlifeofpets.com/ The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016's blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.
The Secret Life Of Pets 2 - The Rooster Trailer In Theaters June 7, 2019 http://www.thesecretlifeofpets.com/ The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016's blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.
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Dark Phoenix

December 2, 2016

Director Simon Kinberg

Genre Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Cast Sophie Turner, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy

Rating PG-13

Release Date June 7th, 2019

“Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.”

The directorial debut for Simon Kinberg, who has an extensive list of producer credits including most of the X-Men films, the FX series Legion, and Deadpool 2, Dark Phoenix tells the story of Jean Gray and her transformation into the Dark Phoenix. In 1992, nearly a decade after the events of X-Men: Apocalypse, the X-Men are national heroes going on increasingly risky missions. When a solar flare hits them during a rescue mission in space, Jean Grey loses control of her abilities and unleashes the Phoenix. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Dark Phoenix:

  • Talented composer Hans Zimmer decided to retire from composing superhero movies after having worked on scores for Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man, but director Simon Kinberg convinced him to work on this film.

  • This is Jessica Chastain's first Marvel film. She previously turned down the roles of Maya Hansen in Iron Man 3 (2013) and Hope Van Dyne in Ant-Man (2015).

In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable.
In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable.
This is the story of one of the X-Men's most beloved characters, Jean Grey, as she evolves into the iconic DARK PHOENIX. During a life-threatening rescue mission in space, Jean is hit by a cosmic force that transforms her into one of the most powerful mutants of all.
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Late Night

December 2, 2016

Director Nisha Ganatra

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Halston Sage, John Lithgow

Rating R

Release Date June 7th, 2019

“A late-night talk show host suspects that she may soon be losing her long-running show.”

From director Nisha Ganatra and writer Mindy Kaling, Late Night tells the story of a late-night talk show host who suspects that she may soon be losing her long-running show. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Late Night:

  • Mindy Kaling wrote the role of Katherine specifically for Emma Thompson

  • Paul Feig was originally going to direct the film, however he dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

After almost 30 years, a groundbreaking talk-show host suspects she may soon be losing her coveted seaton late-night television unless she manages a game-changing transformation in Late Night, the first feature film from Emmy-nominated writer and producer Mindy Kaling. Legendary talk-show host Katherine Newberry (Oscar® winner Emma Thompson) is a pioneer in her field.
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The Last Black Man in San Francisco

December 2, 2016

Director Joe Talbot

Genre Drama

Cast Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover, Tichina Arnold

Rating R

Release Date June 7th, 2019 (Limited)

“A young man searches for home in the changing city that seems to have left him behind.”

Directed and co-written by Joe Talbot, The Last Black Man in San Francisco is a drama that tells the story of a young man as he searches for home in the changing city that seems to have left him behind. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Last Black Man in San Francisco:

  • It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019.

Directed by Joe Talbot and starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, and Danny Glover. Winner of the Sundance Best Director and Special Jury Awards. The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Summer 2019 SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/A24subscribe From writer/director Joe Talbot and starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, and Danny Glover.
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