The King's Daughter

The King's Daughter (previously titled The Moon and the Sun) is a 2022 action adventure fantasy film directed by Sean McNamara from a screenplay by Barry Berman and James Schamus. It is based on the 1997 novel The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre. The film was partly filmed in the Palace of Versailles, which included a huge dance sequence filmed inside the Hall of Mirrors. Filming concluded back in 2014, and it is just finally getting released in 2022.

King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

The film stars Pierce Brosnan as King Louis XIV, Kaya Scodelario as Marie-Josèphe, and Benjamin Walker as Yves De La Croix.

The King's Daughter is scheduled to be released only in theaters on January 21st, 2022, by Gravitas Ventures. Watch the official trailer below.

The Protege

The Protégé is a 2021 action thriller directed by Martin Campbell, and written by Richard Wenk.

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world’s most skilled contract killer. But when Moody – the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival – is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves even tighter.

The full cast includes Michael Keaton, Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, David Rintoul, Ori Pfeffer, Ray Fearon, Caroline Loncq, and Robert Patrick.

The Protégé is scheduled to be released on August 20th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

Golden Globes 2021: Winners and Losers

Alright so the 2021 Golden Globes, or at least a zoom version, came and went, so did it go as you expected? I have to say, I was impressed with some of the selections that took home the gold this year but the show was fairly predictable.

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• Nomadland grabbing best motion picture in the drama category, as well as Chloé Zhao taking home best director for a motion picture, was absolutely glorious.

• Jason Sudeikis winning best performance for an actor in a TV series for the fantastic Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso was well deserved.

• Mark Ruffalo got the award in the limited series category for HBO’s I Know This Much is True, a very good but extremely depressing series.

• Rosamund Pike took home the gold for best actress in a musical or comedy for her incredible performance in the Netflix film I Care a Lot.

• Borat Subsequent Moviefilm took home best motion picture in the musical or comedy category which certainly ruffled some feathers which I get, I mean the Borat films work but to say they are award-winning is a bit of a stretch. Although Sia’s Music was a contender in that category as well, so we could have done worse.

BUT… the snub for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is an absolute travesty, and we should all write a very strongly worded email about it.

Check out the full list of winners (and losers) below and let us know what you think of the results on the comments:

Best Motion Picture — Drama

• "Nomadland" — Winner

• "The Father"

• "Mank"

• "Promising Young Woman"

• "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

• "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" — Winner

• "Hamilton"

• "Music"

• "Palm Springs"

• The Prom

Best Director — Motion Picture

• Chloé Zhao, "Nomadland" — Winner

• Emerald Fennell, "Promising Young Woman"

• David Fincher, "Mank"

• Regina King, "One Night in Miami..."

• Aaron Sorkin, "The Trial of the Chicago 7

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama

• Andra Day, "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday — Winner

• Viola Davis, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"

• Vanessa Kirby, "Pieces of a Woman"

• Frances McDormand, "Nomadland"

• Carey Mulligan, "Promising Young Woman"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

• Chadwick Boseman, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" — Winner

• Riz Ahmed, "Sound of Metal"

• Anthony Hopkins, "The Father"

• Gary Oldman, "Mank"

• Tahar Rahim, "The Mauritanian"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

• Rosamund Pike, "I Care a Lot" — Winner

• Maria Bakalova, "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"

• Kate Hudson, "Music"

• Michelle Pfeiffer, "French Exit"

• Anya Taylor-Joy, "Emma."

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

• Sacha Baron Cohen, "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" — Winner

• James Corden, "The Prom"

• Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton"

• Dev Patel, "The Personal History of David Copperfield"

• Andy Samberg, "Palm Springs"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

• Jodie Foster, "The Mauritanian" — Winner

• Glenn Close, "Hillbilly Elegy"

• Olivia Coleman, "The Father"

• Amanda Seyfried, "Mank"

• Helena Zengel, "News of the World"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

• Daniel Kaluuya, "Judas and the Black Messiah" — Winner

• Jared Leto, "The Little Things"

• Bill Murray, "On the Rocks"

• Leslie Odom, Jr., "One Night in Miami..."

• Sacha Baron Cohen, "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

Best Motion Picture — Animated

• "Soul" — Winner

• "The Croods: A New Age"

• "Onward"

• "Over the Moon"

• "Wolfwalkers"

Best Motion Picture — Foreign Language

• "Minari" — Winner

• "La Llorna"

• "Another Round"

• "The Life Ahead"

• "Two of Us"

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture

• Aaron Sorkin, "The Trial of the Chicago 7" — Winner

• Emerald Fennell, "Promising Young Woman"

• Jack Fincher, "Mank"

• Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller, "The Father"

• Chloé Zhao, "Nomadland"

Best Original Song — Motion Picture

• "Io Sì (Seen)," Diane Warren, Laura Pausini, Niccolò Agliardi - "The Life Ahead" — Winner

• "Fight for You," H.E.R., Dernst Emile II, Tiara Thomas - "Judas and the Black Messiah"

• "Hear My Voice," Daniel Pemberton, Celeste Waite - "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

• "Speak Now," Leslie Odom, Jr., Sam Ashworth - "One Night in Miami..."

• "Tigress & Tweed," Raphael Saadiq, Andra Day - "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday"

Best Original Score — Motion Picture

• Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste, "Soul" — Winner

• Alexander Desplat, "The Midnight Sky"

• Ludwig Göransson, "Tenet"

• James Newton Howard, "News of the World"

• Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, "Mank"

Best Television Series — Drama

• "The Crown" — Winner

• Lovecraft Country"

• "The Mandalorian"

• "Ozark"

• "Ratched"

Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy

• "Schitt's Creek" — Winner

• "Emily in Paris"

• "The Flight Attendant"

• "The Great"

• "Ted Lasso"

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• "The Queen's Gambit" — Winner

• "Normal People"

• "Small Axe"

• "The Undoing"

• "Unorthodox"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama

• Emma Corrin, "The Crown" — Winner

• Olivia Coleman, "The Crown"

• Jodie Comer, "Killing Eve"

• Laura Linney, "Ozark"

• Sarah Paulson, "Ratched"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama

• Josh O'Connor, "The Crown" — Winner

• Jason Bateman, "Ozark"

• Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul"

• Al Pacino, "Hunters"

• Matthew Rhys, "Perry Mason"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

• Catherine O'Hara, "Schitt's Creek" — Winner

• Lily Collins, "Emily in Paris"

• Kaley Cuoco, "The Flight Attendant"

• Elle Fanning, "The Great"

• Jane Levy, "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

• Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso" — Winner

• Don Cheadle, "Black Monday"

• Nicholas Hoult, "The Great"

• Eugene Levy, "Schitt's Creek"

• Ramy Youssef, "Ramy"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role

• Gillian Anderson, "The Crown" — Winner

• Helena Bonham Carter, "The Crown"

• Julia Garner, "Ozark"

• Annie Murphy, "Schitt's Creek"

• Cynthia Nixon, "Ratched"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role

• John Boyega, "Small Axe" — Winner

• Brendan Gleeson, "The Comey Rule"

• Daniel Levy, "Schitt's Creek"

• Jim Parsons, "Hollywood"

• Donald Sutherland, "The Undoing"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• Anya Taylor-Joy, "The Queen's Gambit" — Winner

• Cate Blanchett, "Mrs. America"

• Daisy Edgar-Jones, "Normal People"

• Shira Haas, "Unorthodox"

• Nicole Kidman, "The Undoing"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• Mark Ruffalo, "I Know This Much is True" — Winner

• Bryan Cranston, "Your Honor"

• Jeff Daniels, "The Comey Rule"

• Hugh Grant, "The Undoing"

• Ethan Hawke, "The Good Lord Bird"

Godzilla vs. Kong

“The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another - the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong - with humanity caught in the balance.”

Godzilla vs. Kong stars Alexander Skarsgård (“Big Little Lies,” “The Little Drummer Girl”), Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”), Rebecca Hall (“Christine,” “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Joker,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”), and Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool 2).

Godzilla vs. Kong will hit theaters & IMAX and will also be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max March 31st, 2021. Watch the official trailer below.

Zack Snyder's Justice League

“In Zack Snyder’s Justice League, determined to ensure Superman’s (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) aligns forces with Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions. The task proves more difficult than Bruce imagined, as each of the recruits must face the demons of their own pasts to transcend that which has held them back, allowing them to come together, finally forming an unprecedented league of heroes. Now united, Batman (Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and The Flash (Ezra Miller) may be too late to save the planet from Steppenwolf, DeSaad, and Darkseid and their dreadful intentions.”

— HBO Max

Watch the brand new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League below. Available to stream on HBO Max March 18th.

The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog is a 2021 western drama written and directed by Jane Campion, based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. Campion, a New Zealand native which is where filming took place, was the second female to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Director category for her film, The Piano (1993). The Power of the Dog had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 2nd, 2021, where it was very well received.

In early 20th-century Montana, a sadistic ranch owner launches a campaign against a young widow when she unexpectedly marries his brother and comes to live on the ranch.

The cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie, Genevieve Lemon, Keith Carradine, and Frances Conroy.

The Power of the Dog is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 17th for awards consideration, prior to a streaming release on Netflix on December 1st. Watch the official trailer below.

Mayor of Kingstown

Mayor of Kingstown is a 2021 Paramount+ Original crime thriller television series, created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. Sheridan knows his way around a compelling crime thriller, having brought us the series Yellowstone, as well as films Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River.

The series tells the story of The McLusky family - power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. The series tackles themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality.

The cast includes Jeremy Renner, Kyle Chandler, Diane Wiest, and Aiden Gillen.

Mayor of Kingstown is set to premiere on the Paramount+ streaming service November 14th. Watch the official trailers below.

Infinite

Infinite is a 2021 sci-fi action thriller from director Antoine Fuqua. Ian Shorr adapted the screenplay and Todd Stein wrote the screen story, based on the 2009 novel The Reincarnationist Papers, from author D. Eric Maikranz.

It tells the story of Evan McCauley, a man with skills he has never learned and memories of places he has never visited which haunt his daily life. Self-medicated and on the brink of a mental breakdown, Evan is sought by a secret group that call themselves “Infinites,” revealing to him that his memories may be real—but they are from multiple past lives.

The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Liz Carr, Toby Jones, and Dylan O'Brien.

Infinite will be available to stream June 10th exclusively on Paramount+. Watch the official trailer below.

Loki

“Loki, the God of Mischief, steps out of his brother's shadow to embark on an adventure that takes place after the events of "Avengers: Endgame."

Starring Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Sasha Lane, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

The Disney+ Original Series Loki premieres June 9th. Watch the official trailer below.

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

“John Clark, a Navy SEAL, goes on a path to avenge his wife's murder only to find himself inside of a larger conspiracy.”

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse stars Michael B. Jordan, and is directed by Stefano Sollima. The film is written by Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water, Wind River) and Will Staples. It is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy, and is a spin-off of the Jack Ryan film series.

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse will be available to stream on Prime Video April 30th. Watch the official trailers below including the new final trailer.

Army of the Dead

“Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.”

Directed and co-written by Zack Snyder, Army of the Dead is a high-octane action horror that will absolutely require a giant bowl of popcorn and the volume cranked up. Two trailers have dropped so far, and it looks GLORIOUS! Can’t wait to check it out.

The cast includes Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana de la Reguera, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Raúl Castillo, Michael Cassidy, and Garret Dillahunt.

Army of the Dead will be available exclusively on Netflix May 21st but will also hit select theaters. Watch the official new trailer below.

Eternals

Eternals is a 2021 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Chloé Zhao, who wrote the screenplay with Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, and Kaz Firpo.

In the film, the Eternals, an immortal alien race, emerge from hiding after thousands of years to protect Earth from their evil counterparts, the Deviants.

The cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie.

Eternals is scheduled to hit theaters on November 5th, as part of Phase Four of the MCU. Watch the official final trailer below.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a 2021 supernatural comedy directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gil Kenan. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989), and the fourth film overall in the Ghostbusters franchise. Set thirty years after the events of the second film, a single mother and her two children move to a small town in Oklahoma, where they discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and their grandfather's secret legacy.

The film stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd, while Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts reprise their roles from the original films.

After a number of delays related to the pandemic, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is set to hit theaters November 19th, 2021 (3D and IMAX in select theaters). Watch the official trailers below.

The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrections is an 2021 sci-fi action film produced, co-written, and directed by Lana Wachowski, the writer behind The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), and Cloud Atlas (2012). It is the fourth installment in The Matrix film series. Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett Smith reprise their roles from previous films in the series, where they are joined by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Christina Ricci.

The Matrix Resurrections is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures theatrically on December 22nd. It will also be streaming on HBO Max for a month after release. Watch the official trailers below.

Antlers

Director Scott Cooper

Genre Fantasy | Horror

Cast Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene

Rating R

Release Date October 29th, 2021

“A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, become entwined with a young student harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.”

From director Scott Cooper, the man who brought us Crazy Heart, Out of the Furnace, Black Mass, and most recently Hostiles, Antlers is a horror film that tells the story of a small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, who become entwined with a young student harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Antlers:

• Based on the short story The Quiet Boy written by Nick Antosca.

• This will be the third time for Jesse Plemons playing the role of a sheriff, he previously played a sheriff in American Made and Game Night.

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy is a 2021 live-action/animated sports comedy directed by Malcolm D. Lee, serving as a standalone sequel to Space Jam (1996). From producer Ryan Coogler, the film picks up where the classic 1996 film left off and paves the way for a new generation. NBA star LeBron James, playing a fictionalized version of himself, teams up with the Looney Tunes to win a basketball game against digitized champions to rescue his son from Al-G Rhythm, a rogue AI program.

The cast includes LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Sonequa Martin-Green, and a ridiculous amount of cameos from current NBA stars.

Space Jam: A New Legacy is set to hit theaters and HBO Max on July 16th. Watch the official trailers below.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog is a 2021 live-action/CGI family adventure comedy directed by Walt Becker. It is based on the children's book series of the same name by Norman Bridwell. When middle-schooler Emily meets a magical animal rescuer who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment.

The film stars Jack Whitehall, Darby Camp, Tony Hale, Sienna Guillory, Russell Wong, and John Cleese, with David Alan Grier as the voice of Clifford.

Clifford the Big Red Dog is set to hit theaters and Paramount+ November 10th, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Free Guy

From director Shawn Levy (Date Night, The Internship), Free Guy is a 2021 action comedy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Joe Keery, and Taika Waititi.

Free Guy tells the story of a bank teller who discovers that he's actually an NPC inside a brutal, open world video game. I am a huge fan of Ryan Reynolds and Taika Waititi, but after the first trailer I wasn’t sure about this movie. Well after watching the most recent trailers, my thoughts have changed and I cannot wait for this!

After 3 delays due to COVID-19, Free Guy is finally set to hit theaters August 13th. Watch the official trailers below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Free Guy:

• Ryan Reynolds & Taika Waititi previously co-starred together in Green Lantern (2011).

• Filmed in Boston, MA from May 2019 - July 2019.

The Night House

From director David Bruckner, the guy behind horror films V/H/S, Southbound, and The Ritual, The Night House is a 2021 psychological horror thriller, based on an original screenplay by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski.

Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep it together – but then nightmares come. Disturbing visions of a presence in the house calling to her, beckoning her with a ghostly allure. Against the advice of her friends, she begins digging into her husband’s belongings, yearning for answers. What she finds are secrets both strange and disturbing – a mystery she’s determined to unravel.

The film stars Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg (Barry, Elementary), Vondie Curtis Hall, Evan Jonigkeit, and Stacy Martin.

The Night House is set to hit theaters August 20th. Watch the official trailer below.

Jungle Cruise

From director Jaume Collet-Serra (Non-Stop, Run All Night), Jungle Cruise is a 2021 fantasy adventure film based on Disneyland's theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles, but with a supernatural element.

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Édgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti.

Jungle Cruise is scheduled to be released July 30th in theaters and through Disney+ with Premier Access. Watch the official trailers below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Jungle Cruise:

• Dwayne Johnson's fourth Disney film after The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), and Moana (2016).

• The movie is said to be in the vein of The African Queen (1951), and Dwayne Johnson's character is inspired by Indiana Jones.