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Gladiator II

November 17, 2024

GLADIATOR II is a 2024 epic historical drama film directed and co-produced by Ridley Scott. Serving as a sequel to Gladiator (2000), the film was written by David Scarpa. It was produced by Scott Free Productions in association with Red Wagon Entertainment for Paramount Pictures.

Several decades after the events of Gladiator (2000), Lucius—the grandson of Rome's former emperor Marcus Aurelius and son of Lucilla—lives with his wife and child in Numidia. Roman soldiers led by general Marcus Acacius invade, forcing Lucius into slavery. Inspired by the story of Maximus, as depicted in the original 2000 film, Lucius resolves to fight as a gladiator while opposing the rule of the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.

The cast includes Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger.

GLADIATOR II is set to debut in theaters November 22nd, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Wicked

November 17, 2024

WICKED is a 2024 musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It is the first of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which in turn was based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire and characters from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

The cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, with Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode (in her film debut), Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, and Peter Dinklage.

WICKED is set to debut in theaters November 22nd, courtesy of Universal Pictures, with Part Two set to debut November 26th, 2025. Watch the official trailers below.

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Based on a True Story: Season 2

November 17, 2024

BASED ON A TRUE STORY is a dark comedy crime drama series created by Craig Rosenberg. The first season premiered June 8th, 2023, on Peacock, and was quickly renewed for a 2nd season.

New parents Ava and Nathan Bartlett are now three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in – is Matt behind the slayings? Is Tory, now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good -- Ava’s TikTok habit and her new friend Drew provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan’s all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt -- until danger comes knocking, literally.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY: SEASON 2 arrives November 21st on Peacock. Watch the official trailer below.

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Interior Chinatown

November 17, 2024

INTERIOR CHINATOWN is a 2024 science fiction comedy crime drama television series created by showrunner Charles Yu based on his novel of the same name. The series is produced by 20th Television.

Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang) is a character actor stuck in background roles of a police procedural he works on. One day he accidentally witnesses a crime, and as he investigates, he starts to uncover family secrets and a Chinatown criminal underground while learning how it feels to be in the spotlight.

The cast includes Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, Sullivan Jones, Lisa Gilroy, Diana Lin, and Archie Kao.

INTERIOR CHINATOWN is set to debut November 19th on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Piano Lesson

November 17, 2024

THE PIANO LESSON is a 2024 drama film directed by Malcolm Washington in his directorial debut, who co-wrote the screenplay with Virgil Williams. It is an adaptation of the 1987 Pulitzer-price winning play by August Wilson. The film premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2024.

A family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother (John David Washington) and sister (Danielle Deadwyler)—one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up—unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy.

The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, Danielle Deadwyler, and Corey Hawkins star in Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut based on the Pulitzer-prize winning August Wilson play.

THE PIANO LESSON made is set to debut in select theaters on November 8th, before a streaming release November 22nd on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Before

November 10, 2024

BEFORE is a 2024 drama psychological thriller series for Apple TV+ from creator Sarah Thorp (The Bounty Hunter). The 10-episode series is executive produced by Billy Crystal, Academy Award winner Eric Roth (Killers of the Flower Moon, Dune) and Thorp.

Eli (Billy Crystal), a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Judith Light), encounters a troubled young boy, Noah (Jacobi Jupe), who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens.

The cast includes Billy Crystal, Judith Light (Transparent), Jacobi Jupe (Peter Pan & Wendy), Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant), Maria Dizzia (Orange Is the New Black) and Ava Lalezarzadeh (In the Garden of Tulips).

BEFORE is set to debut October 25th on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

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Red One

November 10, 2024

RED ONE is a 2024 Christmas action-adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, from an original story by Hiram Garcia. The project is seen as the first of a potential franchise reimagining holiday mythology.

After a shocking abduction from the North Pole, the Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world's most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas.

The cast includes Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Liu, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, J. K. Simmons, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, and Bonnie Hunt.

RED ONE is set to debut in theaters November 15th, courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. Watch the official trailers below.

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A Real Pain

November 10, 2024

A REAL PAIN is a 2024 comedy drama film, written, directed, and produced by Jesse Eisenberg. Emma Stone also serves as a producer under her Fruit Tree banner. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024.

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

The cast includes Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy, and Daniel Oreskes

A REAL PAIN is set to debut in theaters November 15th, courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

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Landman

November 10, 2024

LANDMAN is a 2024 drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, based on the podcast Boomtown hosted by Wallace.

A modern-day tale set within the world of oil rigs in West Texas, where "roughnecks and wildcat billionaires are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.

The cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker 2), Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Andy Garcia (Expendables franchise), and Michael Peña (End of Watch).

LANDMAN is set to debut November 17th on Paramount+. Watch the official trailers below.

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Dune: Prophecy

November 10, 2024

DUNE: PROPHECY is a 2024 science fiction drama series developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker for HBO. The series is a prequel to the film Dune (2021), which was based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The series is produced by Legendary Television, with Schapker serving as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.

Set 10,000 years before the events of DUNE, the series focuses on the origins of the Bene Gesserit, an exclusive and powerful sisterhood who undergo intense physical training and mental conditioning to obtain superhuman abilities; the action in the series taking place some 10,000 years before the events of the film.

The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason, Jodhi May, Josh Heuston, Tabu, and Charithra Chandran.

DUNE: PROPHECY is set to debut November 17th on Max. Watch the official trailer below.

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Don't Move

November 10, 2024

DON’T MOVE is a 2024 horror thriller film directed by Brian Netto and Adam Schindler, from a screenplay by T.J. Cimfel and David White, and produced by horror legend Sam Raimi.

A woman alone in the forests of Big Sur must escape a serial killer with just 20 minutes left before her body completely shuts down.

The cast includes Kelsey Asbille, Finn Whitrock, Daniel Francis, and Dylan Beam.

DON’T MOVE is set to debut October 25th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Day of the Jackal

November 10, 2024

THE DAY OF THE JACKAL is a 2024 British drama thriller series and is adaptation of the Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name, which was also made into a film in 1973.

The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.

The cast includes Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, Khalid Abdalla, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O'Neill, and Sule Rimi.

THE DAY OF THE JACKAL is set to debut November 7th on Peacock. Watch the official trailer below.

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Your Monster

November 10, 2024

YOUR MONSTER is a 2024 romantic comedy-horror film written and directed by Caroline Lindy, based on her 2019 short film of the same name. The film premiered in the Midnight section at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024.

After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actor Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming Monster living in her closet.

The cast includes Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster, and Meghann Fahy.

YOUR MONSTER is set to debut in theaters October 25th, courtesy of Vertical Entertainment. Watch he official trailer below.

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Heretic

November 3, 2024

HERETIC is a 2024 horror thriller film written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo behind the screenplays for A Quiet Place 1 & 2, as well as The Boogeyman.

When two Mormon missionaries attempt to convert a man, it turns out to be far more dangerous than they could have anticipated.

The cast includes Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East.

HERETIC is set to debut in theaters November 8th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailers below.

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

November 3, 2024

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is a 2024 Christmas comedy drama film directed by Dallas Jenkins, from a screenplay by Ryan Swanson, Platte Clark, and Darin McDaniel. The film is based on the 1972 novel by Barbara Robinson.

The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.

The cast includes Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Lauren Graham.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is set to debut in theaters November 8th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailers below.

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Elevation

November 3, 2024

ELEVATION is a 2024 post-apocalyptic action thriller film directed by George Nolfi and written by Kenny Ryan and Jacob Roman. It stars Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, Maddie Hasson, and Tony Goldwyn.

A single father and two women must venture from the safety of their home to face monstrous creatures in order to save the life of a child.

The cast includes Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, Maddie Hasson, Tony Goldwyn, and Danny Boyd Jr.

ELEVATION is set to debut in theaters November 8th, courtesy of Vertical Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Here

October 27, 2024

HERE is a 2024 drama film from legendary director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump), based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Eric Roth. The film is described as playing out much like a novel, and is actually based on the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name by Richard McGuire. Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in a tale of love, loss, laughter and life, all of which happen right Here.

An original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form.

The cast includes Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, and Michelle Dockery.

HERE is set to debut in theaters November 1ST, courtesy of Sony Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Absolution

October 27, 2024

ABSOLUTION is a 2024 crime drama film directed by Hans Petter Moland, from a screenplay by Tony Gayton. Producers on the film include Roger Birnbaum, Michael Besman, Warren Goz, and Eric Gold.

An aging ex-boxer (Liam Neeson) working as muscle for a Boston crime boss (Ron Perlman) receives an upsetting diagnosis. Despite a faltering memory, he attempts to rectify the sins of his past and reconnect with his estranged children. He is determined to leave a positive legacy for his grandson, but the criminal underworld isn’t done with him and won't loosen their grip willingly.

The cast includes Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Yolanda Ross, Frankie Shaw, and Daniel Diemer.

ABSOLUTION arrives in theaters November 1st, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Hitpig

October 27, 2024

HITPIG is a 2024 animated comedy film directed by Cinzia Angelini and David Feiss. The film comes from an original story by Berkeley Breathed, rooted from his 2008 children's book Pete & Pickles. Breathed also wrote the screenplay alongside Dave Rosenbaum and Tyler Werrin. Produced by Aniventure and animated by Cinesite, the film features the voices of Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, Anitta, RuPaul, Hannah Gadsby and Charlie Adler.

In a cyberpunk land, Hitpig sets out to capture a dancing elephant named Pickles, but the two of them actually end up finding themselves on an immersive journey to a circus in Las Vegas. However Hitpig soon realizes that no amount of money is worth losing his newfound friend.

HITPIG is set to debut November 1st, courtesy of Viva Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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Lost on a Mountain in Maine

October 27, 2024

LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE is a 2024 family adventure drama film directed by Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger, from a screenplay by Joseph B. Egan, Donn Fendler, and Luke Paradise. The film based on the best-selling book of the same name. Sylvester Stallone serves as a producer on the film.

The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who becomes separated from his family by a fast moving storm atop a treacherous mountain. For nine days Donn fights to stay alive as he attempts to survive the unforgiving wilderness of northern Maine without food, proper clothing, or the knowledge of how bad his situation really is. His disappearance sparks a massive search effort that captures national headlines and attracts hundreds of volunteers, including his own father who fears he may never see his son again.

The cast includes Luke David Blumm, Paul Sparks, Caitlin FitzGerald, Ethan Slater, and Griffin Wallace Henkel.

LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE arrives in theaters November 1st, courtesy of Blue Fox Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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