Always Be My Maybe

Director Nahnatchka Khan

Genre Comedy | Romance

Cast Randall Park, Ali Wong, Keanu Reeves, Miya Cech

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 31st, 2019 (Netflix)

“A pair of childhood friends end up falling for each other when they grow up.”

From director Nahnatchka Khan, Always Be My Maybe is a romantic comedy that tells the story of childhood sweethearts who have a falling out and don't speak for 15 years. They reconnect as adults when Sasha runs into Marcus in San Francisco. Although the old sparks are still there, the couple live in different worlds. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Always Be My Maybe:

• Ali Wong began performing while at UCLA as a member of the university's LCC Theatre Company, the largest and longest-running University Asian American theater company, of which Randall Park was a co-founding member during his time at UCLA.

• Keanu Reeves, who is part American Asian (he has Chinese and Hawaiian ancestry on his family's paternal side), filmed all his scenes in 4 days between shooting John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

Aladdin

Director Guy Ritchie

Genre Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Cast Mena Massoud, Will Smith, Billy Magnussen, Naomi Scott

Rating PG

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.”

From talented director Guy Ritchie, who has churned out films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Sherlock Holmes, to name a few, Aladdin is the highly anticipated live-action remake of the 1992 Disney film that has held a special place in many of our childhoods. The Jungle Book did well with the live-action treatment and The Lion King is on the horizon as well so I am definitely excited for the latest version of the carpet riding Aladdin. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Aladdin:

• Sir Patrick Stewart campaigned for the role of Jafar. He had previously turned down the role in Aladdin (1992) and has regretted it ever since.

• Director Guy Ritchie was primarily interested in doing the film because it was the Disney story he was closest to: "My stories are really about street hustlers. That's what I know how to do. And Aladdin is a classic street hustler who makes good."

Booksmart

Director Olivia Wilde

Genre Comedy

Cast Beanie Feldstein, Kaitlyn Dever, Skyler Gisondo, Billie Lourd

Rating R

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.”

Directed by actress Olivia Wilde, Booksmart is a comedy that tells the story of two academic superstars and best friends who on the eve of their high school graduation realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Booksmart:

• The movie premiered at SXSW on Olivia Wilde's 35th birthday.

• Olivia Wilde said that The Breakfast Club, Fast Times At Richmount High, Dazed and Confused, and Clueless were the inspiration for this film.

BrightBurn

Director David Yarovesky

Genre Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi

Cast Elizabeth Banks, Jackson A. Dunn, David Denman, Matt Jones

Rating R

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?”

From director David Yarovesky, Brightburn is a horror drama about a boy from another world who has super powers that crash lands on earth, bit instead of becoming some sort of Super Hero he becomes something much more sinister. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Brightburn:

• Described as a horror take on the Superman origins/mythos.

• The middle school scenes were shot at the now-defunct Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. This is the same location used for both Hawkins Middle and Hawkins High Schools in seasons 1 and 2 of Stranger Things.

See You Yesterday

Director Stefon Bristol

Genre Action | Adventure | Crime

Cast Eden Duncan-Smith, Dante Crichlow, Astro, Marsha Stephanie Blake

Rating TV-MA

Release Date May 17th, 2019 (Netflix)

“Best friends CJ and Sebastian build a pair of time machines and use them in order to save the life of CJ’s brother.”

From director Stefon Bristol and producer Spike Lee, See You Yesterday is an action drama tells the story of best friends CJ and Sebastian who build a pair of time machines and use them in order to save the life of CJ's brother. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, See You Yesterday:

• The film includes a number of references to Back to the Future and even has Michael J. Fox in a small supporting role.

What/If

Genre Thriller

Cast Renée Zellweger, Dave Annable, Juan Castano, Louis Herthum

Rating TV-14

Series Premiere May 24th, 2019 (Netflix)

“An anthology series which tackles a different morality tale, and the ripple effect of a single decision that changes the trajectory of an entire life.”

What/If is an anthology series which tackles a different morality tale, and the ripple effect of a single decision that changes the trajectory of an entire life. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, What/If:

• Renée Zellweger's first main role in a TV Series.

The Perfection

Director Richard Shepard

Genre Drama | Horror | Thriller

Cast Allison Williams, Alaina Huffman, Steven Weber, Logan Browning

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.”

From director Richard Shepard (Dom Hemingway, Girls), The Perfection is a horror thriller that tells the story of troubled musical prodigy Charlotte as she seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, and the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences. Check out the official trailer below!!

Rim of the World

Director McG

Genre Adventure | Sci-Fi

Cast Miya Cech, Benjamin Flores Jr., Jack Gore, Anthony Cavalero

Rating TV-14

Release Date May 24th, 2019 (Netflix)

“Four misfit teenagers join forces to save the world when an alien invasion interrupts their summer camp.”

From director McG (We Are Marshall, Terminator Salvation), Rim of the World tells the story of four misfit teenagers join forces to save the world when an alien invasion interrupts their summer camp. Check out the official trailer below!!

Halston

Director Frédéric Tcheng

Genre Documentary

Cast Liza Minnelli, Marisa Berenson, Joel Schumacher, Naeem Khan

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 24th, 2019 (Limited)

“Prodigiously talented, Halston reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. But everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gamble of his life.”

Written and directed by Frédéric Tcheng, Halston tells the story of extremely talented fashion designer Doc Halston who reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. But everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gamble of his life. Check out the official trailer below!!

Echo In the Canyon

Director Andrew Slater

Genre Documentary | Music

Cast Lou Adler, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys, Beck

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.’s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.”

From director Andrew Slater, Echo In the Canyon is a documentary that takes a look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Echo In the Canyon:

• Short clips from Model Shop (1969) are used throughout to help set the feeling of mid- to late-60's Los Angeles.

Game of Thrones: The Last Watch

Genre Documentary

Cast Alfie Allen, Jacob Anderson, David Benioff, Gwendoline Christie

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere Sunday May 26th, 2019 9:00PM EST (HBO)

“Chronicling the creation of Game of Thrones (2011-2019) final season, its most ambitious and complicated one.”

HBO’s breakout series Game of Thrones is finally over, and as with most film franchises or long-running shows, the ending was not without it’s fair share of drama. This documentary chronicles the creation of the complicated and intense final season of the series. Check out the trailer for Game of Thrones: The Last Watch below!!

The Tomorrow Man

Director Noble Jones

Genre Drama | Romance

Cast John Lithgow, Blythe Danner, Derek Cecil, Katie Aselton

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 22nd, 2019 (Limited)

“Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small. These two people will try to find love.”

Written and directed by Noble Jones, The Tomorrow Man is the story of Ed Hemsler who spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come, and Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. These two people will try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other's stuff. Check out the official trailer below!!

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Director Chad Stahelski

Genre Action | Crime | Thriller

Cast Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Jason Mantzoukas, Ian McShane

Rating R

Release Date  May 17th, 2019

“Super-Assassin John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin’s guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head - he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.”

From director Chad Stahelski, the man who brought us John Wick 1 & 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum brings us even deeper into the world of assassins as John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin's guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head - he is the target of hit men and women everywhere. I have genuinely enjoyed these films with their stylistic approach and amazing stunts so can’t wait for the next chapter. Check out the official trailers below!! (most recent at the bottom)

Ted Takes Fun Facts, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum:

• Keanu Reeves has stated in interviews that he does not want the franchise to be destroyed by sequels and the 'John Wick' series will most likely conclude in chapter 3.

• The title "Parabellum" comes from the Latin phrase: "Si vis pacem, para bellum" which means "If you want peace, prepare for war." It is also an alternate name for the ubiquitous 9mm Beretta handgun cartridge ("9mm Parabellum")

A Dog's Journey

Director Gail Mancuso

Genre Family

Cast Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin

Rating PG

Release Date May 17th, 2019

“A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.”

From director Gail Mancuso (30 Rock, Gilmore Girls, Modern Family), A Dog’s Journey is the follow-up to A Dog’s Purpose and is also based on a book by W. Bruce Cameron, who also wrote the screenplay. This time around Bailey finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, A Dog’s Journey:

• William Bruce Cameron is an American author, columnist, and humorist. Cameron is most famous for his novel A Dog's Purpose, which spent 19 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and is the first book in a two book series that concludes with A Dog's Journey.

The Souvenir

Director Joanna Hogg

Genre Drama | History | Romance

Cast Honor Swinton Byrne, Tilda Swinton, Tom Burke, Richard Ayoade

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 17th, 2019

“A young film student in the early 80s becomes romantically involved with a complicated and untrustworthy man.”

written and directed by Joanna Hogg, The Souvenir is a romantic drama that tells the story of a young film student in the early 80s becomes romantically involved with a complicated and untrustworthy man. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Souvenir:

• Joanna Hogg wrote the script based on her real-life experiences while attending film school in London in the early 80's. All actors read the script except from Honor Swinton Byrne. Director Joanna Hogg gave her instead her diaries from the early 80's, notes, photographs, old scripts and films she wrote and made at that time. She was told to improvise every scene, while the rest of the cast had scripts but were still told to react to her as well as they could. Hogg also gave Tom Burke old letters, recordings and drawings from the man his character is based on.

Trial by Fire

Director Edward Zwick

Genre Biography | Drama

Cast Jack O’Çonnell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jade Pettyjohn

Rating R

Release Date May 17th, 2019 (Limited)

“The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.”

From director Edward Zwick (Love & Other Drugs, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back), Trial by Fire tells the tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed. Check out the official trailer below!!

The Rain

Genre Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Alba August, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Lukas Løkken

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere May 17th, 2019 (Netflix)

“After a brutal virus wipes out most of the population, two young siblings embark on a perilous search for safety.”

“The world as we know it has ended. Six years after a brutal virus carried by the rain wiped out almost all humans in Scandinavia, two Danish siblings emerge from the safety of their bunker to find all remnants of civilization gone. Soon they join a group of young survivors and together set out on a danger-filled quest through abandoned Scandinavia, searching for any sign of life. Set free from their collective past and societal rules the group has the freedom to be who they want to be. In their struggle for survival, they discover that even in a post-apocalyptic world there’s still love, jealousy, coming of age, and many of the problems they thought they’d left behind with the disappearance of the world they once knew.”

Check out the official trailers for the upcoming Netflix series below!!

Catch-22

Genre Comedy | Crime | Drama

Cast Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler, George Clooney, Martin Delaney

Rating Unrated

Series Premiere May 17th, 2019 (Hulu)

“Incomparable artful dodger Yossarian, a U.S. Air Force bombardier in World War II, is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him; if he attempts to avoid his military assignments, he will be in violation of Catch-22.”

A limited series adaptation of the classic Joseph Heller novel, Catch-22 tells the story of incomparable artful dodger Yossarian, a U.S. Air Force bombardier in World War II, is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him; if he attempts to avoid his military assignments, he will be in violation of Catch-22. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Catch-22:

• "Catch-22" was a book (pub 1961) and then a 1970 movie starring Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam (George Clooney's ex father in law, who played the character Kyle Chandler now plays), Richard Benjamin, Orson Welles, Art Garfunkel etc.

All Creatures Here Below

Director Collin Schiffli

Genre Drama

Cast Karen Gillen, David Dastmalchian, Jennifer Morrison, David Koechner

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 17th, 2019 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Desperate for money, Gensan and Ruby impulsively commit a crime which sets in motion a series of dire events. Now on the run, the couple seek refuge in Kansas City, Mo., a place filled with dark secrets that still haunt them.”

From director Collin Schiffli, All Creatures Here Below is a drama that tells the story of Gensan and Ruby who while desperate for money impulsively commit a crime which sets in motion a series of dire events. Now on the run, the couple seek refuge in Kansas City, Mo., a place filled with dark secrets that still haunt them. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, All Creatures Here Blow:

• David Dastmalchian and Karen Gillan have both appeared in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Dastmalchian as Kurt in Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Gillan as Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Avengers: Infinity War.

Chernobyl

Genre Drama | History

Cast Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere May 6th, 2019 (HBO)

“In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world’s worst man-made catastrophes.”

From creator Craig Mazin, the 5-part HBO miniseries brings us back to April 1986, when an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Series Facts, Chernobyl:

• Before his untimely death, master composer Jóhann Jóhannsson was set to score this miniseries.

• The first responders of firefighters, Chernobyl workers, and medical professionals who arrived were poorly equipped with only firefighter's equipment as unprotected from radiation.