A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby

Director John Schultz

Genre Romance

Cast Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Sarah Douglas, Theo Devaney

Rating Unrated

Release Date December 5th, 2019 (Netflix)

“Amber and Richard host royals from a faraway kingdom to renew a sacred truce, but when the priceless treaty disappears, peace is put in jeopardy and an ancient curse threatens their family.”

From director John Schultz (Drive Me Crazy, Like Mike), comes yet another Holiday film to satisfy all of you Christmas fanatics (you know who you are!!). It's Christmastime in Aldovia, and a royal baby is on the way. Amber and Richard host royals from a distant kingdom to renew a sacred truce, but when the treaty vanishes, peace is jeopardized and an ancient curse threatens their family. Check out the official trailer below!!

The Banker

Director George Nolfi

Genre Drama

Cast Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, Samuel L. Jackson

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 6th, 2019 (Limited)

“Story of one of the first African American bankers in the US.”

From director George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau), The Banker is based on a true story and tells the tale of Bernard Garr and Joe Morris, played by Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson. The entrepreneurs developed a bold plan to create a real estate and finance empire during the '50s and '60s, with the aim of helping other African Americans pursue the American dream. The film will hit theaters for a limited release on December 6th to qualify for award consideration and is expected to be available to stream on Apple TV+ at some point January 2020. Check out the official trailer below!!

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Director Céline Sciamma

Genre Drama | History | Romance

Cast Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami, Valeria Golino

Rating Unrated

Release Date December 6th, 2019 (Limited)

“On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.”

Written and directed by France native Céline Sciamma, Portrait of a Lady on Fire takes place on an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century where a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman. Check out the official trailer below!!

Little Joe

Director Jessica Hausner

Genre Drama | Sci-Fi

Cast Emily Beecham, Ben Whishaw, Kerry Fox, Kit Connor

Rating Unrated

Release Date December 6th, 2019 (Limited)

“Alice, a single mother, is a dedicated senior plant breeder at a corporation engaged in developing new species. Against company policy, she takes one home as a gift for her teenage son, Joe.”

From director Jessica Hausner, Little Joe is a sci-fi drama that tells the story of Alice, a single mother, is a dedicated senior plant breeder at a corporation engaged in developing new species. She has engineered a very special crimson flower, remarkable not only for its beauty but also for its therapeutic value: if kept at the ideal temperature, fed properly and spoken to regularly, this plant makes its owner happy. Against company policy, Alice takes one home as a gift for her teenage son, Joe. They christen it 'Little Joe' but as it grows, so too does Alice's suspicion that her new creations may not be as harmless as their nickname suggests. Check out the official trailer below!!

I See You

Director Adam Randall

Genre Horror | Thriller

Cast Helen Hunt, John Tenney, Judah Lewis, Owen Teague

Rating R

Release Date  December 6th, 2019 (Limited)

“Strange occurrences plague a small town detective and his family as he investigates the disappearance of a young boy.”

From director Adam Randall and writer Devon Graye, an actor who played teenage Dexter in the hit Showtime series, I See You is a horror thriller that tells the story of strange occurrences that plague a small town detective and his family as he investigates the disappearance of a young boy. Check out the official trailer below!!

Midnight Family

Director Luke Lorentzen

Genre Documentary | Action | Crime

Cast Juan Ochoa

Rating Unrated

Release Date December 6th, 2019

“In Mexico City’s wealthiest neighborhoods, the Ochoa family runs a private ambulance, competing with other for-profit EMTs for patients in need of urgent help.”

With director Luke Lorentzen behind the camera, Midnight Family is a critically acclaimed documentary that follows the Ochoa family who run a for-profit ambulance in one Mexico City's wealthiest neighborhoods, competing with other unlicensed EMTs for patients in need of urgent care. In this cutthroat industry, they struggle to keep their financial needs from compromising the people in their care. Check out the official trailer below!!

Queen & Slim

Director Melina Matsoukas

Genre Drama

Cast Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Chloë Sevigny, Bokeem Woodbine

Rating R

Release Date November 27th, 2019

“A couple’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.”

From director Melina Matsoukas (Insecure, Master of None), Queen & Slim tells the story of a couple's first date that takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Queen & Slim:

• First feature film to be directed by Melina Matsoukas, who has previously only directed music videos and TV episodes.

City of Lies

Director Brad Furman

Genre Biography | Crime | Drama

Cast Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss, Dayton Callie

Rating R

Release Date TBD

“Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murders of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.”

From director Brad Furman (The Lincoln Lawyer, The Infiltrator), City of Lies tells the story of the complicated investigation into the murders of rap legends Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. The film is based on the non-fiction book from Randall Sullivan. The cast includes Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss, and Dayton Callie. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, City of Lies:

• Both characters Rafael Perez and Frank Lyga, are based on real people with the same name as in the movie - during the 90's, these two policemen were very infamous in Rampart Scandal, on which this film is based.

• Originally titled Labyrinth after the source material written by ex-LAPD officer Russell Poole whom is played by Depp in the movie.