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No Man's Land

March 20, 2017

IFC Films

Director: Conor Allyn

Starring: Frank Grillo, Andie MacDowell, George Lopez, Jorge A. Jimenez & Esmeralda Pimentel

A modern Western inspired by the real-life “no man’s land” areas along the Texas-Mexico border. While out on a father-son border patrol, Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy. When his father tries taking the blame, Jackson flees south on horseback, becoming a gringo “illegal alien” in Mexico.

Pursued from either side by Texas Rangers and Mexican federales, he journeys across Mexico to seek forgiveness from the dead boy’s father only to fall in love with the land he was taught to hate.

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No Man’s Land hits theaters and VOD January 22nd, 2021. Watch the official trailer below.

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Brothers by Blood

March 20, 2017

“A tale of family, friendships and betrayal in the violent world of the Philadelphia mob.”

Directed by: Jérémie Guez

Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Joel Kinnaman, Maika Monroe, Paul Schneider and Ryan Phillipe.

Brothers by Blood will hit theaters on January 22nd, 2021. Watch the official trailer below.

Vertical Entertainment.

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Supernova

March 20, 2017

‘Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci), partners of twenty years, are travelling across England in their old campervan visiting friends, family and places from their past. Following a life-changing diagnosis, their time together has become more important than ever until secret plans test their love like never before.’

Supernova will be available On-Demand and limited release January 29th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Herself

March 20, 2017

Single-mother Sandra (Clare Dunne) escapes her abusive partner with her two young children, only to find herself trapped in temporary living situation. After months of struggling, she draws inspiration from one of her daughter’s bedtime stories and grabs hold of the idea of self-building an affordable home.

Wil the help of an architect, a generous friend, and a building contractor, will Sandra be able to rebuild her life from the ground up?

Watch the trailer for Herself below. Available to stream on Prime Video January 8th.

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Shadow in the Cloud

March 20, 2017

“In the throes of World War II, Captain Maude Garrett Chloë Grace Moretz) joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. Caught off guard by the presence of a woman on a military flight, the crew tests Maude’s every move. Just as her quick wit is winning them over, strange happenings and holes in her backstory incite paranoia surrounding her true mission.”

Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Beulah Koale, Taylor John Smith

Director: Roseanne Liang

Shadow in the Cloud will be available limited release & On-Demand January 1st. Watch the official trailer below.

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Dear Basketball - A Kobe Bryant Film

March 20, 2017

Director Glen Keane

Genre Animation | Short | Biography

Cast Kobe Bryant (Narrator)

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 23rd, 2017

“An animated telling of Kobe Bryant’s poem ‘Dear Basketball’.”
“This OSCAR and EMMY Award-winning short film brings Kobe Bryant’s renowned retirement poem to life as stunning, hand-drawn animation. The film embodies Kobe’s love, passion, and gratitude for the game and celebrates the importance of dreaming big, hard work, and perseverance. Directed and animated by OSCAR-winning Disney legend Glen Keane, and scored by iconic, OSCAR-winning composer John Williams.”

Check the full-version of Kobe Bryan’s animated short film Dear Basketball below!! Also below is Bryant’s Oscar acceptance speech.

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Outside the Wire

March 20, 2017

“When disgraced drone pilot, Lt. Harp is sent into a deadly militarized zone after disobeying orders, he finds himself working for Capt. Leo, an android officer tasked with locating a doomsday device before insurgents do.“

Outside the Wire, directed by Mikael Håfström, stars Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris (Snowfall), Pilou Asbæk, Emily Beecham, and Michael Kelly. Idris, the star of the FX crime drama series Snowfall, is making quite the name for himself and starring alongside a big name like Mackie is proof of that.

Outside the Wire will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix January 15th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Search Party: Season 4

March 20, 2017

In the new season, Dory (Alia Shawkat) is held prisoner by her psychotic stalker Chip (Cole Escola), who is determined to make Dory believe that they are best friends. Meanwhile, Portia (Meredith Hagner) is starring in a film about the trial, although not as herself; Elliott (John Early) has switched party lines to become a far-right conservative talk show host; and Drew (John Reynolds) is trying to escape his dark past by working as a costumed cast member in a theme park.

As the friends begin to connect the dots that Dory might not be touring Europe as her faked social media posts suggest, they must decide whether or not to put their traumatic pasts behind them and once again become a search party – but this time, for Dory.

Season 4 of Search Party premieres on HBO Max on January 14th, 2021. Watch the official trailer below.

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Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer

March 20, 2017

The limited docu-series Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer tells the true story of how one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was hunted down and brought to justice.

Streaming on Netflix January 13th. Watch the official trailer below.

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I'm Your Woman

March 19, 2017

Rachel Brosnahan, most recently known as the lead in the Prime Original series 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is a talented actress making waves all across Hollywood. Now she is teaming up with Prime Video once again as the lead in the upcoming crime drama I’m Your Woman.

Co-written and directed by Julia Hart, the film co-stars Bill Heck, Arinzé Kene, Marsha Stephanie Blank, and Frankie Faison.

Set in the 1970’s, Jean is a new mother whose husband Eddie, a professional thief, betrays his partners, which forces Jean and their baby to flee their home. Jean is put in the care of a handler named Cal, who takes the pair to his country home where Cal, his wife Terry, and father Art try to prepare Jean for the turmoil bound to follow.

I’m Your Woman will release exclusively on Prime Video December 11th. Watch the latest trailer below.

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Monster Hunter

March 19, 2017

“When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported to a new world, they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers. Feature film based on the video game by Capcom.”

Written and directed by the talented Paul W.S. Anderson (Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil, Death Race), and based on the Kaname Fujioka Capcom videogame, Monster Hunter looks to be a movie that begs to be seen in theaters, more specifically IMAX.

The film stars one of Anderson’s favorite actresses to work with, Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil: Afterlife), as well as Tony Jaam, T.I., Meagan Good, and Ron Perlman.

This trailer is INTENSE, and as a fan of Anderson and Jovovich, I will absolutely be checking this out day one in the IMAX theater. with a bag of hot and delicious popcorn.

Monster Hunter is set to release on December 18th. Check out the official official trailer below.

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Greenland

March 19, 2017

Director Ric Roman Waugh

Genre Action | Thriller

Cast Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Scott Glenn, David Denman

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 18th, 2020 (Limited & On-Demand)

“A family struggles for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster.”
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From director Ric Roman Waugh (Snitch, Shot Caller, Angel Has Fallen), Greenland is an action thriller that tells the story of a family as they struggle for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Greenland:

  • Chris Evans was initially attached to play the lead role with Neill Blomkamp directing. Both dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

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Safety

March 19, 2017

The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

Directed by Reginald Hudlin (House Party), Safety is an inspirational drama inspired by a true story.

Safety will be available to stream on Disney+ on December 11th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Wander Darkly

March 19, 2017

“A traumatic accident leaves a couple, Adrienne (Sienna Miller) and Matteo (Diego Luna), in a surreal state of being that takes them on a disorienting journey through the duality of their shared moments. By reliving fond recollections from the beginning of their romance while also navigating the overwhelming truths of their present, they must rediscover the love that truly binds them together.

Writer-director Tara Miele offers a profound new perspective on the delicate nature of relationships with this emotionally moving story about a couple who must reflect on their past in order to face their uncertain future.” - Lionsgate

Wander Darkly is now available On-Demand. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Midnight Sky

March 19, 2017

“This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney), a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully (Felicity Jones) and her fellow astronauts from returning home to Earth, where a mysterious global catastrophe has taken place.”

George Clooney directs the adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s acclaimed novel ‘Good Morning, Midnight’, co-starring David Oyelowo, Kyle Chandler, Demián Bichir, and Tiffany Boone.

The Midnight Sky will be available to stream on Netflix December 23rd. Watch the official trailer below.

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News of the World

March 19, 2017

Director Paul Greengrass (United 93, Jason Bourne) and Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, who worked on Captain Phillips (2013) together, return for the western drama ‘News of the World’. It is based on the novel of the same name from author Paulette Jiles.

The film tells the story of a widowed Civil War veteran who agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home.

This is the first American feature film for German child actress Helena Zengel, who was discovered at the Berlin International Film Festival premiere of the German motion picture, System Crasher.

News of the World is set to hit theaters this Christmas. Watch the new trailer below.

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Cyberpunk 2077

March 18, 2017

Developer CD Projekt, CD Projekt RED

Genre Action | Adventure | Crime

Rating M

Formats PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Next Gen TBD)

Release Date December 10th, 2020

“In Night City, a mercenary known as V navigates a dystopian society in which the line between humanity and technology becomes blurred.”
“In 2077, America is in pieces. Megacorps control life in all its aspects from the top floors of their sky-high fortresses. Down below, drug-pushing gangs, dirty-tech hustlers, and slingers of illicit braindances run the streets. The world in between is where decadence, sex, and pop culture mix with violent crime, extreme poverty, and the unattainable promise of the American Dream. In a world where you have no future, what matters is that you control who you are. To survive and protect your independence, you modify your body with advanced cyberware and take jobs others would never dare. You choose to live free, bound by no systems or controls-the only rules you obey are your own. Because you’re a Cyberpunk. In Cyberpunk 2077 you play as V-a hired gun on the rise and you just got your first serious contract. In a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners, and corporate lifehackers, today you take your first step towards becoming an urban legend.”

From developers CD Projekt and CD Projekt RED, Cyberpunk 2077 is an action crime videogame that takes place in Night City, and follows a mercenary known as V navigates a dystopian society in which the line between humanity and technology becomes blurred. Check out the official launch trailer below!!

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Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

March 18, 2017

This year, get into the Christmas spirit with Mariah Carey and her guests from around the world.

“The queen of Christmas takes us on a magical journey to save Christmas after a tough year. With friends like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Misty Copeland, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Haddish, and Mykal-Michelle Harris, this is a performance only Mariah could put on and is sure to raise Christmas spirits.”

Watch the trailer for Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special below. Now streaming on on Apple TV+.

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Uncle Frank

March 18, 2017

Director Alan Ball

Genre Drama

Cast Sophia Lillis, Paul Bettany, Peter Macdissi, Steve Zahn

Rating R

Release Date November 25th, 2020 (Amazon Prime)

“In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina, for the family patriarch’s funeral, they’re unexpectedly joined by Frank’s lover, Walid.”

Written and directed by Alan Ball, Uncle Frank is a family drama set in 1973 that tells the story of a teenage girl who leaves her rural Southern hometown to study at New York University where her beloved Uncle Frank is a revered literature professor. She soon discovers that Frank is gay, and living with his longtime partner Walid "Wally" Nadeem -- an arrangement that he has kept secret for years. After the sudden death of Frank's father -- Beth's grandfather -- Frank is forced to reluctantly return home for the funeral with Beth in tow, and to finally face a long-buried trauma that he has spent his entire adult life running away from.

Uncle Frank will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime November 25th. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Flight Attendant

March 17, 2017

Making a name for herself on the hit series The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco is set to star yet again, but this time in a new drama series from HBO Max.

The Flight Attendant is a story about how easily a life can change in the span of one night. A flight attendant, played by Cuoco, wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man – and no idea what happened. The dark comedic thriller is based on the novel of the same name by New York Times best-selling author Chris Bohjalian.

The Flight Attendant is set to hit the HBO Max streaming service on November 26th. Watch the new trailer below.

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