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This Is Us: Season 2

May 30, 2016

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley

Rating TV-14

Season Premiere September 26th, 2017 9:00 PM EST (NBC)

“Follows a unique ensemble, as their paths cross and their life stories interwine, from sharing the same birthday, to so much more than anyone would expect.”

The critically acclaimed NBC drama This Is Us broke out last year with it's debut season, stunning audiences with a unique blend of comedy and dramatic real-life situations. The cast is absolutely stellar, and I can honestly say this is one of if not my overall favorite new show simply because of how rare it is for a T.V. show to display this much genuine heart. The cast includes Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley and Chrissy Metz. Check out a sneak peek for Season 2 below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, This Is Us:

  • Mandy Moore, the youngest actor in the main cast, won her role after an audition suggested by writer Dan Fogelman, whom she knew from working on Tangled (2010).
  • Almost completely broke when she landed the role of Kate on the series, Chrissy Metz only had 81 cents in her bank account when she auditioned.
  • Jack, played by Milo Ventimiglia, is the only main character to appear in every episode in the first season.
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Lucky

May 30, 2016

Director John Carroll Lynch

Genre Drama

Cast Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Tom Skerritt 

Rating Unrated

Release Date September 29th, 2017 (Limited)

“The spiritual journey of a ninety-year-old atheist.”

The directorial debut for actor John Carroll Lynch, Lucky is a sort of coming-of-age story for a 90-year old atheist, and the film has received high praise from critics thus far.. The cast includes Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, and Tom Skerritt. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Lucky:

  • The film reunites Harry Dean Stanton and Tom Skerritt after 38 years since they appeared in Alien (1979).
  • The film was shot in eighteen days.
  • Director John Carroll Lynch and Beth Grant previously acted in Jackie (2016).
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Gerald's Game

May 30, 2016

Director Mike Flanagan

Genre Horror | Thriller

Cast Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel

Rating Unrated

Release Date September 29th, 2017 (Netflix)

“While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame.”

From director Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush), Gerald's Game is a Netflix exclusive Stephen King adaptation that is already causing quite a stir. Flanagan is a master behind the camera so I am looking forward to this! The cast includes Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Henry Thomas, and Kate Siegel. Check out the exclusive trailer below!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Gerald's Game:

  • Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.
  • This will be the fourth collaboration between husband and wife Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan, since Oculus (2013), Hush (2016) and Ouija: Origin of Evil. They were married in 2016.
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Til Death Do Us Part

May 30, 2016

Director Chris Stokes

Genre Thriller

Cast Taye Diggs, Annie Ilonzeh, Malik Yoba, Stephen Bishop

Rating PG-13

Release Date September 29th, 2017

“Michael and Madison Roland had planned to spend the rest of their lives together, until one day Michael’s controlling ways turned their perfect marriage.”

Directed by Chris Stokes (You Got Served, No Vacancy), Til Death Do Us Part is a thriller about a perfect marriage that takes a dark turn. The cast includes Taye Diggs, Annie Ilonzeh, Malik Yoba, and Stephen Bishop. Check out the official trailer below!!

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Super Dark Times

May 30, 2016

Director Kevin Phillips

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Owen Campbell, Charlie Tahan, Elizabeth Cappuccino, Max Talisman

Rating Unrated

Release Date September 29th, 2017 (Limited)

“A harrowing but meticulously observed look at teenage lives in the era prior to the Columbine High School massacre.”

From director Kevin Phillips, his directorial debut, Super Dark Times is a stunning indie thriller that studies the lives of a group of teenagers prior to the tragic Columbine High School shooting massacre. IndieWire calls it a cross between Stand by Me and Donnie Darko. The cast includes Owen Campbell, Charlie Tahan, Elizabeth Cappuccino, and Max Talisman. Check out the exclusive new trailer below!!

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Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

May 30, 2016

Director Peter Landesman

Genre Biography | Drama | History

Cast Liam Neeson, Maika Monroe, Diane Lane, Ike Barinholtz

Rating PG-13

Release Date September 29th, 2017

“The story of Mark Felt, who under the name “Deep Throat” helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974.”

Co-written and directed by Peter Landesman (Parkland, Concussion), Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House is based on the book about the 1974 Watergate scandal, written by Mark Felt. The cast includes Liam Neeson, Maika Monroe, Diane Lane, and Ike Barinholtz. Check out the newly released official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House:

  • Previously titled as "Felt" and "The Silent Man."
  • Jason Bateman was going to play Charlie Bean but left to work on Ozark (2017) before Josh Lucas took over the role.
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Literally, Right Before Aaron

May 30, 2016

Director Ryan Eggold

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Cobie Smulders, Lea Thompson, Kristen Schaal, Justin Long

Rating Unrated

Release Date September 29th, 2017 (Limited)

“A young man attends the wedding of his ex-girlfriend.”

The directorial debut for Ryan Eggold, who also penned the script, Literally, Right Before Aaron is a comedy drama based on a short film Eggold also wrote and directed in 2011. The cast includes Cobie Smulders, Lea Thompson, Kristen Schaal, and Justin Long. Check out the exclusive trailer below!!

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Kingsman: The Golden Circle

May 29, 2016

Director Matthew Vaughn

Genre Action | Adventure | Comedy

Cast Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Julianne Moore, Channing Tatum

Rating R

Release Date September 22nd, 2017

“When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, the Kingsman’s journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US. These two elite secret organizations must band together to defeat a common enemy.”

From director Matthew Vaughn, the man who brought us Kickass, X-Men: First Class, and Kingsman: The Service, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is the follow-up to the hit 2014 film. I loved the first film and really enjoyed the blend of action and comedy and awesome stunts, so I can't wait to check this one out. The cast includes Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, and Mark Strong. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Kingsman: The Golden Circle:

  • The film's cast includes five Oscar winners: Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges, Colin Firth, and Elton John.
  • All the Statesmen are named after alcoholic beverages.
  • Loosely based on comic book series published by Marvel under their Icon Comics imprint.

The official trailer #2 has arrived, and it is AWESOME!! Check it out below!!

It's almost here!! Check out the exclusive final trailer below!

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