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Escape Room: Tournament of Champions

March 29, 2017

Escape Room: Tournament of Champions is a 2021 psychological horror film directed by Adam Robitel, and written by Will Honley, Maria Melnik, Daniel Tuch, and Oren Uziel. It is the sequel to the box office hit Escape Room that terrified audiences around the world back in early 2019. In the sequel, six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive…and discovering they’ve all played the game before.

The cast includes Taylor Russell and Logan Miller reprising their roles from the first film, alongside new cast members Indya Moore, Holland Roden, Thomas Cocquerel, and Carlito Olivero.

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Escape Room: Tournament of Champions hits theaters July 16th, with an early release at select theaters on July 15th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Ride the Eagle

March 29, 2017

Ride the Eagle is a 2021 comedy drama directed by Trent O'Donnell, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jake Johnson. When Leif’s estranged mother Honey dies, she leaves him a "conditional inheritance." Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate and sometimes dubious to-do list.

The cast includes Jake Johnson, Susan Sarandon, J.K. Simmons, and D'Arcy Carden

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Ride the Eagle received a limited and VOD release on July 30th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Pixie

March 29, 2017

“Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One) and Alec Baldwin (The Departed) star in this action-packed crime story set in Ireland. On a path to avenge her mother’s death, Pixie Hardy (Cooke) attempts a heist that will give her the means to leave her small town life behind. When the plan goes horribly wrong she’s forced to team up with a pair of misfits who are clearly in over their heads. On the run from an organized gang – criminal priests and nuns, led by Father McGrath (Baldwin) – the trio will scheme and swindle anyone they come across in this hilarious and thrilling adventure.”

Director: Barnaby Thompson Writer: Preston Thompson

Starring: Olivia Cooke, Ben Hardy, Daryl McCormack, Colm Meaney, Alec Baldwin

Pixie will hit select theaters and VOD March 5th. Watch the trailer below.

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As We See It

March 29, 2017

As We See It is a 2022 coming-of-age comedy drama series from Jason Katims, the Emmy-Winning creator of Parenthood and Friday Night Lights.

The series follows Jack (Rick Glassman), Harrison (Albert Rutecki), and Violet (Sue Ann Pien), twentysomething roommates on the autism spectrum, as they strive to get and keep jobs, make friends, fall in love, and navigate a world that eludes them. With the help of their families, aide, and sometimes even each other, these roommates experience setbacks and celebrate triumphs on their own unique journeys towards independence and acceptance. Series stars Glassman, Rutecki, and Pien all identify as living on the autism spectrum.

The series also stars Sosie Bacon as their aide Mandy, Chris Pang as Violet’s brother Van, and Joe Mantegna as Jack’s father Lou.

A coming-of-age dramedy with a fresh perspective. As We See It arrives on Prime Video January 21st. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Green Knight

March 29, 2017

Written and directed by the talented David Lowery, the man behind Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (an under-the-radar gem I HIGHLY recommend), A Ghost Story, and The Old Man & the Gun, The Green Knight is a 2021 epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend. It tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.

The Green Knight is set to hit theaters on July 30th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailers below.

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Ted Lasso: Season 2

March 29, 2017

A new season of Ted Lasso returns July 23. It’s more exciting than Higgins at an open mic jazz club. Golden Globe® winner Jason Sudeikis is Ted Lasso, an American football coach hired to manage a British soccer team—despite having no experience. But what he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for with optimism, underdog determination...and biscuits.

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Season 2 of Ted Lasso will be available to stream on Apple TV+ July 23rd. Watch the official trailers below.

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Made for Love

March 29, 2017

“A young woman, on the run after 10 years in a suffocating marriage to a tech billionaire, suddenly realizes that her husband has implanted a revolutionary monitoring device in her brain that allows him to track her every move.”

Starring Cristin Milioti, Ray Romano, Noma Dumezweni, and Billy Magnussen.

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Made for Love is coming to HBO Max April 1st. Watch the trailer below.

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Swan Song

March 29, 2017

Swan Song is an 2021 science fiction drama film written and directed by Benjamin Cleary and produced by Mahershala Ali, Rebecca Bourke and Jonathan King.

Set in the near future, Swan Song is a powerful, emotional journey told through the eyes of Cameron (Mahershala Ali), a loving husband and father diagnosed with a terminal illness who is presented with an alternative solution by his doctor (Glenn Close) to shield his family from grief. As Cam grapples with whether or not to alter his family’s fate, he learns more about life and love than he ever imagined. Swan Song explores how far we will go, and how much we’re willing to sacrifice, to make a happier life for the people we love.

Alongside Ali, the film includes Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close and Adam Beach in supporting roles.

Swan Song is set to be released in select theaters and on Apple TV+ on December 17th. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Tragedy of Macbeth

March 29, 2017

The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2022 historical thriller film written and directed by Joel Coen and based on the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It is the first film directed by one of the Coen brothers without the other's involvement.

A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland. His ambitious wife will do anything to support him in his plans of seizing power.

The film stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand (who also produced the film), Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, and Brendan Gleeson.

The Tragedy of Macbeth had its world premiere at the 2021 New York Film Festival on September 24, 2021. It had a limited theatrical release on December 25th, 2021, by A24, and will be streaming on Apple TV+ from January 14, 2022. Watch the official trailer below.

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Fear Street Part Two: 1978

March 29, 2017

“Shadyside, 1978. School's out for summer and the activities at Camp Nightwing are about to begin. But when another Shadysider is possessed with the urge to kill, the fun in the sun becomes a gruesome fight for survival.”

Fear Street Part One: 1978 is set to hit Netflix on July 9th. Watch the official trailer below.

Watch the Fear Street Trilogy only on Netflix this July.

Fear Street Part One: 1994 - July 2nd

Fear Street Part Two: 1978 - July 9th

Fear Street Part Three: 1666 - July 16th

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Encanto

March 29, 2017

Encanto is a 2021 computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The 60th film produced by the studio, it is directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, co-directed by Charise Castro Smith, and produced by Clark Spencer and Yvett Merino, with original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Set in a fantasy version of Colombia, it tells the story of Mirabel Madrigal, a young Colombian woman dealing with the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers, who must go on a journey to save her family and their house when their magic is in danger of disappearing.

The film stars the voices of Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, María Cecilia Botero, Diane Guerrero, Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda, and Wilmer Valderrama.

Encanto premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on November 3rd, 2021, and is scheduled to be released theatrically November 24th. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Irregulars

March 29, 2017

“Meet The Irregulars: Bea, Jessie, Billy, Spike and Leo. Join this ragtag gang as they uncover the demonic and mysterious depths of Victorian London alongside the sinister Dr Watson and his enigmatic business partner, Sherlock Holmes. “

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The Netflix exclusive series The Irregulars will be available to stream March 26th. Check out the official trailer below.

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Fear Street: Part Three - 1666

March 29, 2017

The trilogy ends at the beginning - Shadyside 1666.

The origins of Sarah Fier’s curse are finally revealed as history comes full circle on a night that changes the lives of Shadysiders forever.

Fear Street: Part Three - 1666 is set to hit Netflix on July 16th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

March 29, 2017

“Every legend has an origin story. Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.”

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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix March 1st. Watch the official trailer below.

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Somebody Somewhere

March 29, 2017

Somebody Somewhere is a 2022 comedy television series starring Bridget Everett, and created by Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen.

Sam is a true Kansan on the surface, but, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mold. Grappling with loss and acceptance, she discovers herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up.

Somebody Somewhere will be available to stream on HBO Max January 16th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Lansky

March 29, 2017

From director Eytan Rockaway, Lansky is a 2021 crime drama based on the polarizing true story of career gangster Meyer Lansky.

David Stone, a renowned but down-on-his-luck writer, desperately needs a break. His luck changes when he receives a surprise call from Meyer Lansky, the Jewish Godfather of organized crime. The retired gangster spins a dizzying tale, revealing the untold truth about his life as the notorious boss of Murder Inc. and the National Crime Syndicate. For decades, authorities have been trying to locate Lansky’s alleged fortune, hundreds of millions gone. This is their last chance to capture the aging gangster before he dies; but Lansky, as always, is one step ahead of the FBI, sending them on a wild chase, evading and outsmarting them at every turn.

The cast includes Harvey Keitel, Sam Worthington, Annasophia Robb, Minka Kelly, John Magaro, and Jackie Cruz.

Lansky will be available limited release and VOD on June 25th. Watch the official trailer below.

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tick, tick...Boom!

March 29, 2017

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his feature directorial debut with tick, tick…BOOM!, an adaptation of the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The film follows Jon (Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield), a young theater composer who’s waiting tables at a New York City diner in 1990 while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical. With the clock ticking, Jon is at a crossroads and faces the question everyone must reckon with: What are we meant to do with the time we have?

Starring Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesús, Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry, MJ Rodriguez, Emmy Award winner Bradley Whitford, Tariq Trotter, with Emmy and Tony Award winner Judith Light, and Vanessa Hudgens.

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tick, tick...BOOM! will hit select theaters in November and will be available to stream on Netflix November 19th. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Ice Road

March 29, 2017

The Ice Road is a 2021 action thriller written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh (Jumanji, The Punisher). It tells the story of a down-on-his-luck ice road trucker who joins a mission across treacherous terrain to deliver rescue equipment in an effort to save a team of miners trapped underground.

The cast includes Liam Neeson, Laurence Fishburne, Benjamin Walker, Amber Midthunder, Marcus Thomas, Holt McCallany, Martin Sensmeier, Matt McCoy, and Matt Salinger.

The Ice Road will be streaming exclusively on Netflix June 25th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Succession: Season 3

March 29, 2017

Succession is a drama television series created by Jesse Armstrong, it premiered on June 3rd, 2018, on HBO. The series centers on the Roy family, the dysfunctional owners of Waystar RoyCo, a global media and entertainment conglomerate, who are fighting for control of the company amid uncertainty about the health of the family's patriarch, Logan Roy.

The cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and Alan Ruck.

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Season 3 of Succession is set to premiere October 17th on HBO. Watch the official trailer below.

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Being the Ricardos

March 29, 2017

Being the Ricardos is a 2021 biographical drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, with Amazon acquiring the rights to the film in August of 2017.

A revealing glimpse of the couple's complex romantic and professional relationship, the film takes audiences into the writers' room, onto the soundstage and behind closed doors with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz during one critical production week of their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy.

The cast includes Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem as Ball and Arnaz, while J. K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg also star.

Being the Ricardos is scheduled to receive a limited theatrical release by Amazon Studios exclusively in the United States on December 10th, 2021, prior to streaming globally on Prime Video on December 21st. Watch the official trailer below.

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