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Father Stu

April 10, 2022

Father Stu is a 2022 biographical drama film written and directed by Rosalind Ross, in her directorial debut. The film is based on the inspirational true story of Stuart Long.

After surviving a motorcycle accident, a former boxer and longtime agnostic starts to wonder if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.

The cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, and Winter Ave Zoli.

Father Stu is set to debut in theaters on April 13th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

April 10, 2022

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is a 2022 fantasy film directed by David Yates, from a screenplay by J. K. Rowling and Steve Kloves. It is the sequel to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), the third installment in the Fantastic Beasts film series, and the eleventh overall in the Wizarding World franchise. Two more Fantastic Beasts films are in development.

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.

The cast includes Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston and Mads Mikkelsen.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is set to hit theaters on April 15th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Better Call Saul: The Final Season

April 10, 2022

Better Call Saul is a crime drama television series created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. It is a spin-off, prequel, and a sequel to Gilligan's previous series, Breaking Bad. Set primarily in the early to middle part of the 2000s in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series develops Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), an earnest lawyer and former con artist, into an egocentric criminal defense attorney known as Saul Goodman.

Also shown is the moral decline of retired police officer Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), who becomes closely affiliated with the Juarez drug cartel to support his granddaughter and her widowed mother. Jimmy and Mike's interactions remain sporadic until their respective storylines fully converge. The show premiered on AMC on February 8th, 2015, airing five seasons to date.

Other cast members include Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian, Michael Mando, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael McKean, Tony Dalton, Kerry Condon, Mark Margolis, and Jeremiah Bitsui.

The sixth and final season of Better Call Saul, consisting of 13 episodes, is set to premiere on April 18th on AMC. Watch the official trailer below.

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Outer Range

April 10, 2022

Outer Range is a 2022 mystery thriller streaming television series created by Brian Watkins for Amazon Prime Video. The series is described as Yellowstone meets Supernatural.

Royal Abbott, a Wyoming rancher, becomes involved in a supernatural mystery following the arrival of Autumn, a drifter with a connection to Abbott's ranch.

The cast includes Josh Brolin, Lili Taylor, Tamara Podemski, Tom Pelphrey, and Imogen Poots.

Outer Range is set to premiere on April 15th, only on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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Ambulance

April 3, 2022

Ambulance is a 2022 action thriller directed and produced by Michael Bay. Written by Chris Fedak, the film is based on the 2005 Danish film of the same name by Laurits Munch-Petersen.

Will Sharp is a war veteran who desperately needs $231,000 for his wife's surgery. He reaches out to Danny, his adoptive brother and a life-long criminal who talks him into taking part in a $32 million bank heist. The robbery goes wrong when the two shoot an LAPD officer. The pair are soon on the run in an ambulance with an EMT and the dying officer as their hostages.

The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González, and Devan Long.

The project was first announced in August 2015, before undergoing several changes at director before bringing on Michael Bay. Principal photography with cinematographer Roberto De Angelis began in January 2021, in Los Angeles, and concluded that March.

Ambulance is set to hit theaters on April 8th, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

April 3, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a 2022 adventure comedy film based on the video game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog, published by Sega. It is the sequel to last years Sonic the Hedgehog (our full review here). The film is directed by Jeff Fowler, and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington.

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

The cast includes James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey. 

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is scheduled for theatrical release on April 8th 2022, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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All the Old Knives

April 3, 2022

All the Old Knives is a 2022 spy thriller film directed by Janus Metz Pedersen, from a screenplay by Olen Steinhauer. It is based on the novel of the same name by Steinhauer.

When the CIA discovers one of its agents leaked information that cost more than 100 people their lives, veteran operative Henry Pelham is assigned to root out the mole with his former lover and colleague Celia Harrison.

The cast includes Chris Pine, Thandiwe Newton, Jonathan Pryce, and Laurence Fishburne.

All the Old Knives will release in limited theaters and will be available to stream on Prime Video April 8th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Tokyo Vice

April 3, 2022

Tokyo Vice is a 2022 crime drama series based on Jake Adelstein's non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat.

Jake Adelstein, an American journalist, plugs into the Tokyo Vice police squad and descends into the neon underbelly of Tokyo.

The cast includes Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Keller, and Shô Kasamatsu.

Tokyo Vice is set to premiere April 7th on HBO Max. Watch the official trailer below.

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Cow

April 3, 2022

Cow is a 2021 British documentary film by Andrea Arnold, revolving around the life of a cow. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8th, 2021.

Chronicling the daily life of a dairy cow in an attempt to move humans closer to them. Hoping to see both their beauty and the challenge of their lives. Hoping to understand one dairy cow's reality and acknowledging her great service.

Cow is set for a limited release in select theaters and VOD on April 8th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Infinite Storm

April 3, 2022

Infinite Storm is a 2022 survival drama film directed by Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert, from a screenplay by Josh Rollins, based on the article High Places: Footprints in the Snow Lead to an Emotional Rescue by Ty Gagne.

As an experienced climber ascends Mt. Washington, she turns back before she reaches the summit as a huge blizzard approaches. But on her way down, she encounters a lone, stranded man, and takes it upon herself to get them both down the mountain before nightfall arrives and they succumb to the storm. Based on a true story.

The cast includes Naomi Watts, Sophie Okonedo, Billy Howle, Denis O’Hare and Parker Sawyers.

Infinite Storm is set to be released in theaters on March 25th, courtesy of Bleecker Street. Watch the official trailer below.

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Rumble

April 3, 2022

From director Hamish Grieve and co-written by Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder, Men In Black 3), Rumble is a animated comedy that takes place in a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, telling the story of teenage Winnie who seeks to follow in her father's footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.

The cast includes Ben Schwartz, Will Arnett, Geraldine Viswanathan, Terry Crews

Rumble will be available to stream on Paramount+ on December 15th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Morbius

March 27, 2022

Morbius is a 2022 superhero film directed by Daniel Espinosa, and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Morbius, the living vampire. It is produced by Colombia Pictures in association with Marvel, and is intended to be the third film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. After announcing plans for a new shared universe of films inspired by Spider-Man characters beginning with Venom (2018), Sony began developing a film based on Morbius.

Biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.

The cast includes Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, alongside Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.

Morbius is set to debut in theaters on April 1st. Watch the official trailers below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Morbius:

  • The character of Morbius can also be glimpsed in the bonus features of the Blade (1998) DVD, in a deleted ending.

  • The New York scenes were actually filmed in Manchesters Northern Quater, UK. All city lights, signs and license plates etc were changed to match those you'd find in New York.

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Moon Knight

March 27, 2022

Moon Knight is a 2022 live-action series from Marvel that officially launches the 2022 slate for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character was created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, and first appeared in Werewolf by Night #32 (August 1975).

A former U.S. marine, struggling with dissociative identity disorder, is granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life.

The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, Gaspard Ulliel, and May Calamawy.

Moon Knight is set to premiere March 30th only on Disney+. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Bubble

March 27, 2022

The Bubble is a 2022 meta comedy film directed by Judd Apatow, from a screenplay by Apatow and Pam Brady.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of actors travel to a closed film set in England to film the sixth installment of a dinosaur-themed blockbuster franchise for Netflix.

Starring Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, and Peter Serafinowicz.

The Bubble is scheduled to be released on Netflix on April 1st. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Outlaws

March 27, 2022

The Outlaws is a crime thriller comedy television series created and directed by Stephen Merchant, who also stars in the series, with Elgin James serving as co-creator. Merchant said in an interview that his inspiration came from the fact that his mother previously had a job overseeing community service work. The series has already been renewed for a second season.

Seven bickering lawbreakers forced together on community service discover a bag of cash, but they're not the only ones after it.

The cast includes Stephen Merchant, Christopher Walken, Rhianne Barreto, Darren Boyd, Gamba Cole, Jessica Gunning, and Clare Perkins.

The Outlaws is set to premiere on Prime Video April 1st. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Girl from Plainville

March 27, 2022

The Girl from Plainville is an 2022 drama miniseries based on true events created by Liz Hannah and Patrick Macmanus. A portion of the series made its debut at SXSW on March 12, 2022.

The true story of Michelle Carter's "texting-suicide" case, exploring her relationship with Conrad Roy III and the events leading up to his death, and, later, her conviction of involuntary manslaughter.

The cast includes Elle Fanning, Colton Ryan, Chloë Sevigny, Cara Buono, and Kai Lennox.

The Girl from Plainville is set to premiere on Hulu March 29th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Slow Horses

March 27, 2022

Slow Horses is a 2022 spy thriller series produced for Apple by See-Saw Films and adapted for television by Will Smith (“Veep”). The series is based on the book of the same name by author Mick Herron. James Hawes directs all six episodes and executive produces.

Slow Horses follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 – Slough House. Oldman stars as Jackson Lamb, the brilliant but irascible leader of the spies who end up in Slough House due to their career-ending mistakes.

The cast includes Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman, Academy Award nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (“Darkest Hour”), Academy Award nominee Jonathan Pryce (“The Two Popes”), BAFTA Scotland Award winner Jack Lowden (“Dunkirk”), and Olivia Cooke (“Sound of Metal”).

Slow Horses is set to hit Apple TV+ on April 1st. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Contractor

March 27, 2022

The Contractor (formerly known as Violence of Action) is a 2022 action thriller film from director Tarik Saleh, making his English language film debut, with J.P. Davis writing the screenplay.

Special Forces Sergeant James Harper is involuntarily discharged from the Army and cut-off from his pension. In debt, out of options and desperate to provide for his family, Harper contracts with a private underground military force. When the very first assignment goes awry, the elite soldier finds himself hunted and on the run, caught in a dangerous conspiracy and fighting to stay alive long enough to get home and uncover the true motives of those who betrayed him.

STX Entertainment originally held the rights to the film, but sold it to Paramount+ and Showtime for $20 million, similar to how they handled things with the comedy Queenpins. Like Queenpins, The Contractor will get a limited theatrical release alongside a VOD release, and will debut on Paramount+ and Showtime later in the year.

The cast includes Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Eddie Marsan, Florian Munteanu, and Kiefer Sutherland.

The Contractor is scheduled to be released on April 1st, by Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Lost City

March 20, 2022

The Lost City is a 2022 adventure comedy film directed by Aaron and Adam Nee, who co-wrote the screenplay with Oren Uziel and Dana Fox, from a story by Seth Gordon.

A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.

The film stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum in the lead roles, with Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Brad Pitt in supporting roles. Originally Ryan Reynolds was intended to play Tatum’s role as a reunion for the comedy The Proposal, but they were unable to reach a deal leading to Tatum getting the role.

The Lost City is set to debut in theaters on March 25th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Everything Everywhere All at Once

March 20, 2022

Everything Everywhere All at Once is a 2022 science fiction action comedy film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as Daniels. It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11th, 2022.

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led.

The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Everything Everywhere All at Once is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 25th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

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