The Fanatic

Director Fred Durst

Genre Thriller

Cast John Travolta, Devon Sawa, Ana Golja, Jacob Grodnik

Rating R

Release Date August 30th, 2019

“A rabid film fan stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star’s life.”

Directed by Limp Bizkit lead singer Fred Durst, The Fanatic is a thriller that tells the story of a rabid film fan who stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star's life. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Director Facts, Fred Durst:

• Formerly a tattoo artist, Durst spent two years living on the streets.

• Has an ongoing artistic feud with Nine Inch Nails frontman and Nothing Records' head producer, Trent Reznor.

Bennett's War

Director Alex Ranarivelo

Genre Sport

Cast Michael Roark, Trace Adkins, Ali Afshar, Allison Paige

Rating PG-13

Release Date August 30th, 2019 (Limited)

“After surviving an IED explosion in combat overseas, a young soldier with the Army Motorcycle Unit is medically discharged with a broken back and leg. Against all odds he trains to make an impossible comeback as a motocross racer in order to support his family.”

Written and directed by Alex Ranarivelo, Bennett’s War tells the story of Marshall Bennett (Michael Roark) a a young soldier with the Army Motorcycle Unit who survives an IED explosion in combat overseas, and is medically discharged with a broken back and leg and sent back to the U.S. When he gets home to his family farm, he discovers that his dad, Cal Bennett, is behind on the mortgage and may lose the farm. Against all odds, Marshall Bennett pledges to help his family by the only means he knows how, as a motocross racer. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Bennett’s War:

• Writer/director Alex Ranarivelo chose the number 32 as Marshall's number as a tribute to one of his favorite cars, the Mark IV Volkswagen R32.

Itsy Bitsy

Director Micah Gallo

Genre Drama | Horror | Thriller

Cast Bruce Davison, Denise Crosby, Elizabeth Roberts, Arman Darbo

Rating Unrated

Release Date August 30th, 2019 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Based on the centuries old poem, a family moves into a secluded mansion where they soon find themselves being targeted by an entity taking the form of a giant spider.”

The directorial debut for Micah Gallo, best known for his special effects work on horror films like Hatchet 1, 2, & 3 and Frozen (not the Disney version), Itsy Bitsy is based on the centuries old poem and tells the story of a family who moves into a secluded mansion where they soon find themselves being targeted by an entity taking the form of a giant spider. Check out the official trailer below!!

Angel Has Fallen

Director Ric Roman Waugh

Genre Action

Cast Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Piper Perabo, Jada Pinkett Smith

Rating R

Release Date  August 23rd, 2019

“Secret Service Agent Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat.”

From director Ric Roman Waugh (Snitch, Shot Caller, Angel Has Fallen is the follow-up to London Has Fallen and finds secret Service Agent Mike Banning framed for the attempted assassination of the President and he must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Angel Has Fallen:

• Morgan Freeman took over the role of the President of the United States from Aaron Eckhart, who didn't return for this film.

• Gerard Butler stated that this film will be darker and more character driven than either of its previous installments, even going so far as to compare it to "Logan" (2017). He also expressed hope that this will be the final installment in the "Olympus has Fallen" trilogy.

Brittany Runs A Marathon

Director Paul Downs Colaizzo

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Jillian Bell, Jennifer Dundas, Patch Darragh, Alice Lee

Rating R

Release Date August 23rd, 2019

“A woman living in New York takes control of her life- one block at a time.”

From director Paul Downs Colaizzo, who also wrote the screenplay, Brittany Runs A Marathon is based on a actual events and tells the story of a hard-partying woman who receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, she soon takes up running to help her prepare for her ultimate goal of competing in the New York City Marathon. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Brittany Runs A Marathon:

• The directorial debut for Paul Downs Colaizzo.

• The film won an Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

13 Reasons Why: Season 3

Genre Drama | Mystery

Cast Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro, Derek Luke

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere August 23rd, 2019 (Netflix)

“Follows teenager Clay Jensen, in his quest to uncover the story behind his classmate and crush, Hannah, and her decision to end her life.”

As a pleasant surprise to many, the hit Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why is returning for a 3rd season and will focus on a shocking major character death and who may be responsible. Personally I love the show, it is simply extremely addicting and will suck you in episode after episode - and let me just say that the trailer for season 3 gave me chills. Check it out for yourself below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, 13 Reasons Why:

• Christian Navarro (Tony) had to learn to drive and get his license before filming started to be able to drive the red Ford Mustang seen in the series.

• On the "Thirteen Reasons Why" book website, you can listen to the entire series of recorded tapes. They're quite eerie, but they play out in an interesting (and spoiler-filled!) way.

• Originally supposed to be a movie. But in order to fit Hannah's whole story, it was turned into a T.V. series.

Tone-Deaf

Director Richard Bates Jr.

Genre Comedy | Horror | Thriller

Cast Amanda Crew, Robert Patrick, Hayley Marie Norman, Johnny Pemberton

Rating R

Release Date August 23rd, 2019 (Limited & On-Demand)

“After a string of bad relationships and work failures, Olive leaves for a weekend in the country, only to discover the shocking dark underbelly of rural America.”

From writer and director Richard Bates Jr., Tone-Deaf is a horror comedy that tells the story of a woman who goes to the countryside to spend a quiet weekend after losing her job and having her last complicated relationship implode. She rents a country house to an old-fashioned widower, who struggles to hide his pyschopatic tendencies. Check out the official trailer below!!

Good Boys

Director Gene Stupnitsky

Genre Comedy

Cast Jacob Tremblay, Will Forte, Keith L. Williamson, Brady Noon

Rating R

Release Date August 16th, 2019

“Three sixth grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party.”

Directed and co-written by Gene Stupnitsky (The Office), Good Boys is a R-rated comedy from the producers of Superbad, Neighbors, and Sausage Party that tells the story of three sixth grade boys who ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs while being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party. Check out the official UNRATED trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Good Boys:

• Jacob Tremblay and Millie Davis previously worked together in Wonder (2017).

• Gene Stupnitsky’s directorial debut.

• Produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Nathan Kahane, and Joe Drake