Happy!

Genre Comedy | Crime | Fantasy

Cast Christopher Meloni, Patton Oswalt

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere December 6th, 2017 10:00 PM EST (SyFy)

“An injured hitman befriends a perky blue horse.”

“Based on the graphic novel of the same name, Nick Sax is a corrupt, intoxicated, ex-cop turned hit man who is adrift in a twilight world of casual murder, soulless sex, and betrayal. After a hit goes wrong, Nick finds a bullet in his side, the cops and the mob on his tail, and a monstrous killer on the loose. But his world is about to be changed forever by a tiny, imaginary, blue-winged horse with a relentlessly positive attitude named Happy. On their journey, they must contend with a laundry list of enemies including angry mobsters, ex-mistresses, ex-wives, and one very bad Santa.”

Check out the official trailer for the new show Happy! below!!

Wonder Wheel

Director Woody Allen

Genre Drama

Cast Jim Belushi Juno Temple, Justin Timberlake, Kate Winslet

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 1st, 2017 (Limited)

“On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife.”

Written and directed by the multi-talented and controversial Woody Allen (Irrational Man, Café Society), Wonder Wheel is a drama set in the 1950s about a middle-aged carousel operator and his extremely difficult wife. The cast includes Jim Belushi Juno Temple, Justin Timberlake, and Kate Winslet. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Wonder Wheel:

• First collaboration between Kate Winslet and Woody Allen; they were previously set to work together on Match Point (2005) before Winslet dropped out.
• The film is scheduled for release on December 1, 2017, Woody Allen's 82nd birthday.
• One of four films released in 2017 with the word 'wonder' in its title, the others being Wonder, Wonder Woman, and Wonderstruck

The Tribes of Palos Verdes

Director Brendan Malloy, Emmett Malloy

Genre Drama

Cast Maika Monroe, Cody Fern, Jennifer Garner, Justin Kirk

Rating R

Release Date December 1st, 2017 (Limited)

“When the situation at her idyllic Palos Verdes home turns volatile, young Medina attempts to surf her way to happiness.”

From directors Brendan and Emmett Malloy (Out Cold), The Tribes of Palos Verdes is a drama about a young woman who turns to surfing to try and escape a home life that took a turn for the worst. The cast includes Maika Monroe, Cody Fern, Jennifer Garner, and Justin Kirk. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Tribes of Palos Verdes:

• Tye Sheridan was cast in the lead role but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

Coco

Director Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina

Genre Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Cast Benjamin Bratt, Gael García Bernal, Renee Victor, Anthony Gonzales

Rating PG

Release Date November 22nd, 2017

“Coco follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who sets off a chain of events relating to a century-old mystery, leading to an extraordinary family reunion.”

From directors Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3) and Adrian Molina, Coco is Pixar's very first animated musical. This is also Pixar's very first animated feature where the lead is a person of color.  The cast of voice actors includes Benjamin Bratt, Gael García Bernal, Renee Victor, and Anthony Gonzales. Check out the official trailers below!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Coco:

• This the first Pixar animated musical film.
• This is Pixar's seventh film to release in November and fifth to release on Thanksgiving.
• Directed by Lee Unkrich, the same director of Best Picture Oscar nominee Toy Story 3 (2010), with Coco (2017) being his second directorial effort.

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Darkest Hour

Director Joe Wright

Genre Biography | Drama | History

Cast Lily James, Gary Oldman, Ben Mendelsohn, Stephen Dillane

Rating PG-13

Release Date November 22nd, 2017

“During the early days of WWII, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds.”

From acclaimed director Joe Wright, the man who brought us Pride & Prejudice, Atonement, and Hannah, Darkest Hour tells the story of Winston Churchill and his pivotal role in the early days of WWII. The cast includes Lily James, Gary Oldman, Ben Mendelsohn, and Stephen Dillane. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, Darkest Hour:

• Veteran actor John Hurt, with 205 acting credits according to his IMDb page, died during the filming. Hurt was supposed to be in the film portraying Neville Chamberlain, but Gary Oldman said in an interview, that because of how sick he was and that he never made it to a reading, Hurt never filmed a scene, as he was being treated for cancer, which later took his life as filming was going on. The film will still be dedicated to Hurt, as it was his final project he was involved with.

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Director Bharat Nalluri

Genre Biography | Comedy | Drama

Cast Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Callow

Rating PG

Release Date November 22nd, 2017

“The journey that led to Charles Dickens’ creation of “A Christmas Carol,” a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday.”

From director Bharat Nalluri, The Man Who Invented Christmas is a biography comedy drama based on the journey that led Charles Dickens to the creation of The Christmas Carol. The cast includes Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, and Simon Callow. Check out the exclusive trailer below!!

Justice League

Director Zack Snyder

Genre Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Cast Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Ezra Miller

Rating PG-13

Release Date November 17th, 2017

“Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.”

From director Zack Snyder, the man who brought us Dawn of the Dead, 300, Watchmen, Man of Steel, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League is the ultimate culmination of the DC Comics superheroes, bringing together Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, and the list goes on! People were a bit letdown by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but the overwhelming success of Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman (she is AMAZING!) has reignited the excitement and anticipation for DC fans. Did I mention that the trailers look pretty awesome?! The cast includes Ben Affleck, Jared Leto, Gal Gadot, and Henry Cavill. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Justice League:

• This film is being released on the same day the animated series Justice League (2001) first aired sixteen years earlier.
• Laurence Fishburne was asked to reprise his role as Perry White for a cameo, but scheduling conflicts with other projects made him unavailable on the day filming was supposed to take place.
• The film cast includes three Oscar winners: Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, J.K. Simmons; and four Oscar nominees: Amy Adams, Willem Dafoe, Diane Lane and Jesse Eisenberg.

The official trailer is finally here!! Check it out below.

Check out the exclusive new Comic-Con Sneak Peek below!!

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The official Heroes trailer is finally here!! Check it out below!

Wonder

Director Stephen Chbosky

Genre Drama

Cast Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs

Rating PG

Release Date November 17th, 2017

“Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.”

From director Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower), Wonder is a heartwarming story based on the New York Times bestselling novel written by R.J. Palacio. I was able to get my hands on the book and it was AMAZING! Such a great read that brings to light struggles within our society that many people may ignore or be unaware of. I am a huge fan of the casting decisions for this film, especially Jacob Tremblay who is a young actor on the rise! The full cast includes Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, and Daveed Diggs. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Wonder:

• The second film adaptation of a novel in which it is narrated from the perspective of a child played by Jacob Tremblay, the first being Room.
• The second film based off a novel to be directed by Stephen Chbosky. The first was The Perks of a Being a Wallflower.
• The character of Auggie loves Star Wars. Jacob Tremblay in real life is also a huge fan of Star Wars.

The Star

Director Timothy Reckart

Genre Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Cast Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan Michael-Key

Rating PG

Release Date November 17th, 2017

“A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.”

From director Timothy Reckart, his feature-film directorial debut, The Star is an animated family comedy that tells the story of the first Christmas. The voice actors include Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, and Keegan Michael-Key. Check out the official trailer below!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Star:

• Walden Media's first animated film.
• Oprah Winfrey's 4th time Voice Acting, after Charlotte's Web (2006), Bee Movie (2007), and The Princess and the Frog (2009).

The Punisher

Genre Action | Adventure | Crime

Cast Jon Bernthal, Jason R. Moore, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Deborah Ann Woll

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere November 17th, 2017 (Netflix)

“After the murder of his family, Frank Castle becomes a vigilante known as “the Punisher”, who aims to fight crime by any means necessary.”

The Punisher is making his return as a Netflix exclusive and fans are ecstatic!! The lead role was given to Jon Bernthal who has developed quite the cult following as an actor after his strong performance as Shane in AMC's The Walking Dead. The official release date is still TBD at this time and we will update this preview post once we know more. Until then, the official trailer is finally here so check it out below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Punisher:

• The Punisher made his first appearance in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man # 129 in February 1974. He was originally going to be a minor second string character due to his penchant for killing, but due to his popularity, he became a more prominent figure in the larger MCU.
• With the release of this show on Netflix, there will be 8 superheroes resident to New York City. Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Doctor Strange, Captain America, Iron Fist, Spider-Man, and of course, The Punisher.

Mudbound

Director Dee Rees

Genre Drama

Cast Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan, Jonathan Banks, Jason Mitchell

Rating R

Release Date November 17th, 2017 (Netflix Streaming & Limited Theaters)

“Two men return home from World War II to work on a farm in rural Mississippi, where they struggle to deal with racism and adjusting to life after war.”

Co-written and directed by Dee Rees (Pariah, Bessie), Mudbound is the story two men who return home from war to work on a farm in rural Mississippi, and find themselves knee deep in  a new struggle due to racism. The cast includes Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan, Jonathan Banks (Mike from Breaking Bad), and Jason Mitchell. Check out the official new trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Mudbound:

• The film was premiered at The Sundance Film Festival 2017 where it received a standing ovation.
• Second film with Garrett Hedlund and Carey Mulligan playing alongside each other, the first was Inside Llewyn Davis (2013).

Roman J Israel, Esq.

Director Dan Gilroy

Genre Crime | Drama

Cast Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Shelley Hennig, Carmen Ejogo

Rating Unrated

Release Date November 3rd, 2017

“Denzel Washington stars as Roman Israel, a driven, idealistic defense attorney who, through a tumultuous series of events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action.”

Written and directed by Dan Gilroy, who previously wrote and directed Nightcrawler and also penned the scripts for The Bourne Legacy and Kong: Skull Island, Roman J Israel, Esq. is a crime drama about a defense attorney who finds himself in a very serious situation that requires immediate action. The stellar cast includes Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Shelley Hennig, and Carmen Ejogo. Check out the newly released official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Roman J Israel, Esq.

• Second movie from director Dan Gilroy. The first being "Nightcrawler" (2014). 

Sweet Virginia

Director Jamie M. Dagg

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Jon Bernthal, Imogen Poots, Christopher Abbott, Rosemarie DeWitt

Rating R

Release Date November 17th, 2017 (Now streaming on Hulu)

“A former rodeo champ befriends a young man with a propensity for violence.”

From director Jamie M. Dagg, Sweet Virginia is an indie drama with a star-studded cast about a former rodeo champ who finds himself protecting his small town from a very violent man after they form an unlikely relationship. The cast includes Jon Bernthal, Imogen Poots, Christopher Abbott, and Rosemarie DeWitt. Check out the official trailer below!!

Now streaming on Hulu.

Ted Take Fun Facts, Sweet Virginia:

• The China Brothers original spec script for Sweet Virginia was high on the Black List in 2012 - an annual list of the best screenplays in Hollywood yet to be produced.

I Love You, Daddy

Director Louis C.K.

Genre Comedy

Cast Pamela Adlon, George Aloi, Rose Byrne, Louis C.K.

Rating R

Release Date November 17th, 2017 (Limited)

“When a successful television writer’s daughter becomes the interest of an aging filmmaker with an appalling past, he becomes worried on how to handle the situation.”

Directed and co-written by star comedian Louis C.K., I Love You, Daddy is a comedy about a television writer struggling with the fact that an aging director with a checkered past has taken an interest in his daughter. The cast includes Pamela Adlon, George Aloi, Rose Byrne, and Louis C.K. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, I Love You, Daddy:

• This movie was filmed entirely in secret. Louis C.K. said the reason the film was a secret was because he didn't ask anyone for any funding. It was completely self-funded.
• Shot on 35mm film in black and white.
• Inspired by the films of Woody Allen, particularly Manhattan (1979)

Mayhem

Director Joe Lynch

Genre Action | Horror

Cast Steven Yeun, Samara Weaving, Steven Brand, Caroline Chikezie

Rating R

Release Date November 10th, 2017 (Limited)

“A virus spreads through an office complex causing white collar workers to act out their worst impulse”

From director Joe Lynch, Mayhem is a horror thriller/comedy which seems to resemble The Belko Experiment with a twist. The cast includes Steven Yeun (everybody's favorite Walking Dead character Glenn), Samara Weaving, Steven Brand, and Caroline Chikezie. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Mayhem:

• Dallas Roberts and Steven Yeun both starred in The Walking Dead as Milton Mamett and Glenn Rhee.

• The film's two stars, Steven Yeun and Samara Weaving, were both in Netflix original movies, Yeun in Okja and Weaving in The Babysitter.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Director Martin McDonagh

Genre Crime

Cast Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Peter Dinklage

Rating R

Release Date November 10th, 2017 (Limited)

“In this darkly comic drama, a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder, when they fail to catch the culprit.”

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a controversial crime thriller with a star studded cast. The trailer looks pretty damn good and has sort of a Fargo feel to it, can't wait! The cast includes Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, and Peter Dinklage. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri:

• The town where the movie is filmed is actually a small mountain town in western North Carolina called Sylva.

• In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Woody Harrelson described this as "Super Troopers (2001) meets Seven Psychopaths (2012)"

• The hospital and doctor's office scenes were filmed at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC. The restaurant scene was filmed at J. Arthur's restaurant in Maggie Valley, NC.

Murder on the Orient Express

Director Kenneth Branagh

Genre Crime | Drama | Mystery

Cast Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench

Rating PG-13

Release Date November 10th, 2017

“A lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into the thrilling mystery of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone’s a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.”

Directed by Kenneth Branagh (Thor, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Cinderella), Murder on the Orient Express is the retelling of a classic "whodunit" murder mystery set aboard a lavish train. It is based on the novel of the same name written by the late Agatha Christie, originally published on January 1st, 1934. The impressive cast includes Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Josh Gad, Willem Dafoe, and Judi Dench. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Murder on the Orient Express:

• Angelina Jolie was originally attached to the project in the role of Mrs. Hubbard, but dropped out. Charlize Theron was also courted for the role, but, in the end, Michelle Pfeiffer was cast.
• Fox head Stacey Snider broke off negotiations with Angelina Jolie after several months due to her insistence on significant script changes on what was a relatively small part.
• The film's cast includes two Oscar winners: Judi Dench and Penélope Cruz; and four Oscar nominees: Kenneth Branagh, Willem Dafoe, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Johnny Depp.

Daddy's Home 2

Director Sean Anders

Genre Comedy

Cast Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Mel Gibson, John Lithgow

Rating PG-13

Release Date November 10th, 2017

“Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays.”

Directed and co-written by Sean Anders (That's My Boy, Horrible Bosses 2, Daddy's Home), Daddy's Home 2 is the sequel to the 2015 comedy that was surprisingly successful at the box office. The returning cast includes Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell, and new additions include Mel Gibson and John Lithgow. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Daddy's Home 2:

• Mel Gibson plays Mark Wahlberg's father. In reality, Gibson is only 15 years older than Wahlberg.
• This will be the second time John Lithgow plays a character's father with the last name Whitaker after Jerome Whitaker (Barney's father) on How I met Your Mother.

Thelma

Director Joachim Trier

Genre Romance | Sci-Fi

Cast Eili Harboe, Okay Kaya, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Henrik Rafaelsen

Rating Unrated

Release Date November 10th, 2017 (Limited)

“A woman begins to fall in love, only to discover that she has fantastic powers.”

Co-written and directed by Joachim Trier (Reprise, Louder Than Bombs), Thelma is a unique sci-fi love story about a woman who discovers that she possesses amazing powers. The cast includes Eili Harboe, Okay Kaya, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, and Henrik Rafaelsen. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Thelma:

• Norway's submission for the Foreign Language Film Award of the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

Thumper

Director Jordan Ross

Genre Crime | Drama | Thriller

Cast Eliza Taylor, Pablo Schreiber, Lena Headey, Ben Feldman

Rating Unrated

Release Date November 10th, 2017 (Limited)

“Teens in a low income neighborhood are lured into working for a violent and dangerous drug dealer. When a new girl harboring a dark secret arrives in town, their relationship jeopardizes everything.”

Written and directed by Jordan Ross, Thumper is a crime drama about a group of teens in a low income neighborhood who get mixed up with a very dangerous drug dealer. The cast includes Eliza Taylor, Pablo Schreiber, Lena Headey, and Ben Feldman. Check out the official trailer below!!