Tracktown

Director Alexi Pappas, Jeremy Teicher

Genre Drama | Sport

Cast Alexi Pappas, Chase Offerle, Rachel Dratch, Andy Buckley

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 12th, 2017 (Limited)

“A young, talented, and lonely long-distance runner twists her ankle as she prepares for the Olympic Trials and must do something she’s never done before: take a day off.”

Co-directed by Jeremy Teicher and the directorial debut for Alexi Pappas, who also stars in the film, Tracktown is a coming-of-age story about a talented track athlete who is unsure how to navigate life outside of the sport she has dedicated her life to. The full cast includes Alexi Pappas, Chase Offerle, Rachel Dratch, and Andy Buckley. Check out the official trailer below!

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Director Guy Ritchie

Genre Action | Adventure | Drama

Cast Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Annabelle Wallis, Katie McGrath

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 12th, 2017

“Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not.”

From highly respected director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, The Man from U.N.C.L.E), who also co-wrote the script, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is the re-imagining of the famous tale. It has been rumored that this is the first of a planned six film series. I am a huge fan of Charlie Hunnam who played Jax in the hit show Sons of Anarchy and the trailer looks damn good so consider me excited! The full cast includes Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Annabelle Wallis, and Katie McGrath. Check out the exclusive trailers below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword:

• Henry Cavill and Jai Courtney were the other two finalists for the role of King Arthur apart from Charlie Hunnam. The final audition comprised two rounds, the first was a sit-down chat with Guy Ritchie. The second round was a full-fledged audition. Ritchie instantly liked Hunnam after their 90 minute talk and told him, "I really f***ing dig you, bro. I hope you act as well as you talk and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow." Hunnam performed equally well in the audition and won the role.
• Originally Joel Kinnaman was cast as Lancelot and Kit Harington was cast as King Arthur but the movie was delayed because the studio wanted a more well-known cast, and a greatly reduced budget.

Check out the newly released final trailer below!!

Snatched

Director Jonathan Levine

Genre Action | Comedy

Cast Amy Schumer, Ike Barinholtz, Goldie Hawn, Christopher Meloni

Rating R

Release Date May 12th, 2017

“When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results.”

Snatched is an over-the-top comedy directed by Jonathan Levine (Warm Bodies, 50/50). The film stars Amy Schumer, Ike Barinholtz, Goldie Hawn, and Christopher Meloni. 50/50 is one of my favorite films in terms of the perfect balance of humor with a very serious subject matter. I don't expect Snatched to have the same serious subject matter but it looks like it will be entertaining nonetheless. Oh and Goldie Hawn making a comeback?! Sign me up. Check out the official trailer below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Snatched:

• The film marks Goldie Hawn's return to the big screen, fifteen years after she starred in The Banger Sisters (2002).
• The film's studio originally didn't want Goldie Hawn for the film; however, co-star/producer Amy Schumer insisted and even threatened to leave the project if Hawn wasn't cast.
• During breaks in filming, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes performed several "pop-up" shows in Honolulu, with all proceeds going to charity. The shows were announced in the morning and would sell out in a matter of hours.

Check out the exclusive new official trailer below!!

Lowriders

Director Ricardo de Montreuil

Genre Drama

Cast Melissa Benoist, Eva Longoria, Theo Rossi, Demián Bichir

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 12th, 2017

“A young street artist in East Los Angeles is caught between his father’s obsession with lowrider car culture, his ex-felon brother and his need for self-expression.”

From director Ricardo de Montreuil, Lowriders is a drama centered around family and the lowrider car culture. The cast includes Melissa Benoist, Eva Longoria, Theo Rossi, and Demián Bichir. Check out the official trailer below!!

The Wall

Director Doug Liman

Genre Drama | Thriller | War

Cast Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jon Cena, and Laith Nakli

Rating R

Release Date May 12th, 2017

“An American sharpshooter is trapped in a standoff with an Iraqi sniper.”

From accomplished director Doug Liman, the man responsible for Swingers, The Bourne Identity, Fair Game, Edge of Tomorrow, and many more. The Wall is an intense military thriller involving two American snipers under fire by an Iraqi sniper with no where to go. The limited cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, and Laith Nakli. Check out the official trailer below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Wall:

• Nicholas Irving, former US RANGER Sniper and author of The Reaper is a technical advisor on this project. Irving was nicknamed "the reaper" during his tours of duty in Afghanistan

Hounds of Love

Director Ben Young

Genre Crime | Drama | Horror

Cast Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummings, Stephen Curry, Susie Porter

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 12th, 2017 (Limited)

“Vicki Maloney is randomly abducted from a suburban street by a disturbed couple. As she observes the dynamic between her captors she quickly realises she must drive a wedge between them if she is to survive.”

Written and directed by Ben Young, Hounds of Love is a unique indie crime drama that includes powerhouse performances from the cast. The trailer has me intrigued enough to potentially give this one a look when it arrives On-Demand, as the limited release is unlikely to make very many theaters. The cast includes Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummings, Stephen Curry, and Susie Porter. Check out the official trailer below!!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Director James Gunn

Genre Action | Sci-Fi

Cast Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 5th, 2017

“Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.”

“Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.”

Written and directed by James Gunn, who is also responsible for the hit first film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 brings high expectations but looks to include more of what we loved from the first film. I was blindsided by how much I enjoyed Guardians of the Galaxy and I simply cannot wait for this to come out!! The cast includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, and Dave Bautista. Check out the official trailers below.

Check out the newly released Super Bowl spot below!!

Trailer #2 just dropped and it is crazy!! Check it out below!

Chuck

Director Philippe Falardeau

Genre Drama | Sport

Cast Liev Schreiber, Naomi watts, Elisabeth Moss, Ron Perlman

Rating R

Release Date May 5th, 2017 (Limited)

“A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.”

From director Philippe Falardeau, Chuck is a sport drama based on the real-life boxer Rocky Balboa's character is based on. The cast includes Liev Schreiber, Naomi watts, Elisabeth Moss, and Ron Perlman. With a fantastic cast and an amazing story to tell, I am looking forward to this one! Check out the official trailer below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Chuck:

• Chuck Wepner was the real life inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's character Rocky Balboa.
• Was originally called "The Bleeder" but changed due viewers thinking it was a horror film and also other movies with the same name according to Chuck Wepner.