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‘Roma’ Trailer: Alfonso Cuaron’s Award-Winning Drama Trailer Debuts

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Rebecca Murray
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Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity) should find himself back in the awards arena with his latest film, Roma. Netflix has released the film’s official trailer leading up to Roma‘s limited theatrical release.

Writer/director Alfonso Cuarón’s most personal film to date has been selected as Mexico’s official Foreign Film Oscar submission. During its festival run, Roma took home the coveted Golden Lion at the 2018 Venice Film Festival. Cuarón’s drama was also nominated for the Best International Feature Award at the Adelaide Film Festival and it was nominated for the Best International Independent Film at the British Independent Film Awards. Gotham Awards recognized Yalitza Aparicio with a Breakthrough Actor nomination, and the Toronto International Film Festival nominated Roma in multiple categories.

In addition to first-time actress Yalitza Aparicio, the cast includes Marco Graf as Pepe, Daniela Demesa as Sofi, Marina De Tavira as Sofia, Diego Cortina Autrey as Toño, and Carlos Peralta Jacobson. Produced by Esperanto Filmoj and Participant Media, the behind the scenes team includes production designer Eugenio Caballero and costume designer Anna Terrazas, with Cuarón handling the director of cinematography duties and co-editing Roma with Adam Gough.

Netflix is releasing Roma in limited theaters beginning November 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, New York and Mexico. The film will expand into Toronto, London, and U.S. cities on November 29th. Roma will make its premiere on Netflix on December 14th.

The Plot:

“Roma follows Cleo (Aparicio), a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City. Delivering an artful love letter to the women who raised him, Cuarón draws on his own childhood to create a vivid and emotional portrait of domestic strife and social hierarchy amidst political turmoil of the 1970s.”

Roma Trailer
Marco Graf as Pepe, Daniela Demesa as Sofi, Yalitza Aparicio as Cleo, Marina De Tavira as Sofia, Diego Cortina Autrey as Toño, and Carlos Peralta Jacobson in ‘Roma’ (Photo by Carlos Somonte)




‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Begins Filming and Reveals Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray
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Godzilla vs. Kong

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment officially announced the start of production on Godzilla vs. Kong. The much-anticipated battle between the two massive creatures is expected to open in theaters on May 22, 2019. WB is planning a 2D, 3D, and IMAX release.

The cast of Godzilla vs. Kong includes Alexander Skarsgård (Big Little Lies, The Little Drummer Girl), Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things), Rebecca Hall (Christine, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women), Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta, Widows), Shun Oguri (Gintama), and Eiza González (Baby Driver). Jessica Henwick (Iron Fist), Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street, Manchester by the Sea), and Demián Bichir (The Nun, The Hateful Eight) also star in the action epic.

Adam Wingard (The Guest) is directing the clash of the monsters from a script by Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean). Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, and Brian Rogers are on board as producers. Kenji Okuhira, Yoshimitsu Banno, Jon Jashni, and Thomas Tull are executive producing.

The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Ben Seresin (World War Z, Unstoppable), production designers Owen Patterson (Godzilla, The Matrix trilogy, Captain America: Civil War) and Tom Hammock (The Guest, Blindspotting), editor Josh Schaeffer (Molly’s Game, Kong: Skull Island), costume designer Ann Foley (Altered Carbon), and VFX supervisor John “DJ” DesJardin (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Watchmen).

The Godzilla vs. Kong Plot:

The epic action adventure will pit two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another – the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong – with humanity caught in the balance.

In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity’s fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain and unearths clues to the Titans’ origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.



‘Mary Poppins Returns’ New Video Delves Into Casting Emily Blunt

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Rebecca Murray
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In the new video from Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns the film’s star, Emily Blunt, recalls receiving a message from director Rob Marshall to call him. “He pitched me the idea of doing a sequel to Mary Poppins and he wanted to do it with me, so I was blown away by the whole idea of it,” explains Blunt.

Rob Marshall admits to being a long-time fan of the original film and at first feeling a little anxious about taking on a sequel. “But, then you realize that there were eight books all together,” says Marshall. “There was a real sense that there’s so much more story to be told.”

In addition to Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins, the sequel’s cast includes Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack, Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks, and Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks. Julie Walters plays Ellen, Colin Firth is William Weatherall, Meryl Streep is Topsy, and Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, and Joel Dawson are the Banks’ children.

The original film’s stars, Angela Lansbury and Dick Van Dyke, return to the world created by PL Travers. Angela Lansbury is playing the Balloon Lady and Dick Van Dyke is the retired chairman of the bank, Mr. Dawes, Jr.

David Magee wrote the screenplay and Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, and Marc Platt served as producers. Callum McDougall executive produced. The sequel features original music written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) returns to the Banks’ home in Disney’s original musical, ‘Mary Poppins Returns.’ (Photo Credit: Disney)

The Mary Poppins Returns Plot:

In Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London.




The CW Sets Midseason Return Dates and the ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray
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Roswell, New Mexico
Jeanine Mason as Liz Ortecho and Nathan Parsons as Max Evans in ‘New Mexico, Roswell’ (Photo: Ursula Coyote © 2018 The CW Network)

The CW’s set 2018-2019 midseason return dates for its lineup of primetime shows. With the addition of newcomer Roswell, New Mexico to the schedule, a few of the network’s current shows will be changing up air dates and time slots.

The network also confirmed iZombie, The 100, and Jane the Virgin will be joined by new series In the Dark in the spring. In the Dark will air on Thursdays in Legacies slot after that series finishes its 16 episode first season run.

After Legends of Tomorrow returns from its midseason break in April, it will take over Black Lightning‘s Monday time slot. Jane the Virgin‘s final season will air on Wednesday nights in All American‘s spot after All American completes its first season.


The CW hasn’t set premiere dates for the final season of iZombie or the sixth season of The 100.

The CW’s January 2019 Schedule – Midseason Premiere Dates

    FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019

  • 9:00-10:00pm – CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (Midseason Return)
    TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019

  • 8:00-9:00pm – THE FLASH (Midseason Return)
  • 9:00-10:00pm – ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO (Series Premiere)
    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019

  • 8:00-9:00pm – RIVERDALE (Midseason Return)
  • 9:00-10:00pm – ALL AMERICAN (Midseason Return)
    THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

  • 8:00-9:00pm – SUPERNATURAL (Midseason Return)
  • 9:00-10:00pm – ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO (Encore of Premiere)
    FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

  • 8:00-9:00pm – DYNASTY (Midseason Return)
  • 9:00-10:00pm – CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (Original Episode)
    SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019

  • 8:00-9:00pm – SUPERGIRL (Midseason Return)
  • 9:00-10:00pm – CHARMED (Midseason Return)
    MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019

  • 8:00-9:00pm – ARROW (Midseason Return)
  • 9:00-10:00pm – BLACK LIGHTNING (New Time Period Premiere)
    THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

  • 8:00-9:00pm – SUPERNATURAL (Original Episode)
  • 9:00-10:00pm – LEGACIES (Midseason Return)

Roswell, New Mexico Details:

“In The CW’s new series Roswell, New Mexico, more than maybe anywhere else on Earth, Roswell, New Mexico is ground zero for those who seek proof that aliens exist. Roswell native Liz Ortecho (Jeanine Mason) left it all behind 10 years ago after the death of her beloved older sister Rosa. But after the government cuts funding on her biomedical research, she reluctantly returns to her tourist-trap hometown to move back in with her father. When Liz arrives, she reconnects with Max Evans (Nathan Parsons), her teenage crush, who is now a Roswell police officer.

Their chemistry is instantly electric. But Liz soon discovers a shocking truth: Max is an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life, along with those of his otherworldly sister, Isobel (Lily Cowles), and their friend Michael (Michael Vlamis). As the two grow closer after a decade apart, Liz finds it difficult to keep the truth from her best friend, Maria De Luca (Heather Hemmens), and her trusting high school ex, Dr. Kyle Valenti (Michael Trevino).

Also hiding their extraterrestrial origins are Isobel and Michael, with Isobel not even revealing the truth to her husband, Noah Bracken (Karan Oberoi), and Michael keeping his identity hidden beneath a bad-boy exterior of hard living and casual hookups. Meanwhile, Master Sergeant Jesse Manes (Trevor St. John) spearheads a long-standing government conspiracy — unbeknownst to his son, Alex Manes (Tyler Blackburn), who has recently returned from service overseas with emotional and physical injuries. The politics of fear and hatred that run rampant in Roswell threaten to expose Max and his family and could endanger his deepening romance with Liz…as well as their lives.”




‘Station 19’ Season 2 Episode 7 Photos and Preview: “Weather the Storm” Plot and Cast

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Rebecca Murray
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Photos and plot details have arrived for ABC’s Station 19 season two episode seven airing on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 9pm ET/PT. Oliver Bokelberg directed the episode titled “Weather the Storm” from a script by Stacy McKee.

Season two of Station 19 stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Captain Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes, Alberto Frezza as Ryan Tanner, Jay Hayden as Travis Montgomery, Okieriete Onaodowan as Dean Miller, Danielle Savre as Maya Bishop, and Miguel Sandoval as Captain Pruitt Herrera.

Station 19 is executive produced by Stacy McKee, Shonda Rhimes, Paris Barclay, and Betsy Beers. McKee is the season two showrunner and Sons of Anarchy‘s Paris Barclay is the show’s producing director.

The “Weather the Storm” Plot: – As the team gathers for a Friendsgiving celebration at Dean’s, a violent windstorm touches down in Seattle. As the storm picks up speed, creating dangerous fire conditions, the crew must put the festivities on hold and report for duty, leaving some of them in a life-threatening situation.

The Station 19 Plot:

“Station 19 follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. The latest series from the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.

Season two of Station 19 will return with answers to all of our burning questions. With a massive skyscraper fire raging, can Andy (Ortiz) lead her team to safety? Will her former flame Jack (Damon) and teammate Travis (Hayden) survive after an explosion sends them both into jeopardy? And when the dust finally settles, who will win the race for the captain position at Station 19?”

Station 19 Season 2 Episode 7
Grey Damon and Boris Kodjoe in ‘Station 19’ season 2 episode 7 (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
Station 19 Season 2 Episode 7
Danielle Savre and Barrett Doss in season 2 episode 7 (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
Station 19 Season 2 Episode 7
Jason George and Okierete Onaodowan in scene from ‘Station 19’ (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
Station 19 Season 2 Episode 7
Brett Tucker, Jay Hayden and Sterling Sulieman (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
Station 19 Season 2 Episode 7
Jaina Lee Ortiz, Barrett Doss, Grey Damon and Jason George (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)




‘Detective Pikachu’ Trailer: Ryan Reynolds is the Weird Yellow Creature

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Rebecca Murray
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The first trailer’s arrived for POKÉMON Detective Pikachu starring Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu. Yes, you read that right. Ryan Reynolds is voicing Pikachu. The 2019 action adventure film, which marks the first live-action Pokémon movie, also features Justice Smith as Tim, the human who teams up with the weird creature to solve crimes.

Joining Ryan Reynolds (the Deadpool franchise) and Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) are Kathryn Newton (Lady Bird, Big Little Lies) as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) as Lt. Yoshida.

Rob Letterman (Goosebumps, Monsters Vs. Aliens) directed the film and wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel).

Letterman’s behind the scenes team includes Oscar nominated director of photography John Mathieson (The Phantom of the Opera, Gladiator), production designer Nigel Phelps (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Lies), and Oscar-winning editor Mark Sanger (Gravity). Moving Picture Company (Wonder Woman) and Framestore (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) handled the visual effects.

Detective Pikachu is set to open in theaters on Friday, May 10, 2019.

The POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Plot:

The story begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery.

Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.

Pokemon Detective Pikachu Poster



‘God Friended Me’ Season 1 Episode 8 Photos and Cast: “Matthew 621” Preview and Plot

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Rebecca Murray
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God Friended Me Season 1 Episode 8
Violett Beane as Cara Bloom and Brandon Micheal Hall as Miles Finer in ‘God Friended Me’ season 1 episode 8 (Photo: David Giesbrecht © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

CBS’s popular one-hour drama God Friended Me continues season one on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT with an episode titled “Matthew 621.” Season one episode eight was directed by Holly Dale, helming her first episode of the series, from a script by Jessica Granger.

Season one’s cast includes Brandon Micheal Hall as Miles Finer, The Flash‘s Violett Beane as Cara Bloom, Suraj Sharma as Rakesh, Javicia Leslie as Ali Finer, and Joe Morton as Reverend Arthur Finer. Victoria Janicki plays Nia, Kyle Harris is Eli, Erica Gimpel is Trish, and Abby Awe plays Lucy.

The season one episode eight guest stars include Chelsea Spack as Blair, Aaron Staton as Alfie, Jinn S. Kim as Dr. Yokomi, Chris Hoch as Allen, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Marja Lindsey Harmon as Janet, and Mandela Bellamy.

The “Matthew 621” Plot: The “God” account sends Miles the profile of a lawyer who died six months ago, leading him, Cara and Rakesh to dig into the man’s past in order to figure out who exactly they’re supposed to help. Also, Miles asks Nia (Janicki) on a date; Rakesh and Lucy (Awe), his hacker friend, continue searching for the person behind the “God” account; and Ali encourages Arthur to play his saxophone publicly for the first time since his wife died.

The God Friended Me Season One Plot Description:

God Friended Me is about an outspoken atheist whose life is turned upside down when he receives a friend request on social media from “God” and unwittingly becomes an agent of change in the lives and destinies of others around him. Miles Finer is intelligent, hopeful and optimistic, but he doesn’t believe in God. This puts him at odds with his father, Reverend Arthur Finer, a beloved preacher at Harlem’s Trinity Church for 25 years who is stung by his son’s strong rejection of his faith. Miles feels he’s found his purpose in life hosting a podcast where he’s free to speak his mind, but that changes when he receives the ultimate friend request.

After repeated pokes by “God,” Miles’ curiosity takes over, and he accepts the request and follows the signs to Cara Bloom, an online journalist suffering from writer’s block. Brought together by the “God” account, the two find themselves investigating “God’s” friend suggestions and inadvertently helping others in need. Joining them on their journey are Miles’s supportive sister, Ali, a doctoral psych student by day and bartender by night, and his best friend, Rakesh, a sometime hacker who helps Miles and Cara research the enigmatic account. Miles is set on getting to the bottom of what he believes is an elaborate hoax, but in the meantime he’ll play along and, in the process, change his life forever.

God Friended Me Season 1 Episode 8
Victoria Janicki as Nia in season 1 episode 8 (Photo: David Giesbrecht © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
God Friended Me Season 1 Episode 8
Kyle Harris as Elo, Violett Beane as Cara Bloom, Brandon Micheal Hall as Miles Finer, and Victoria Janicki as Nia (Photo: David Giesbrecht © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
God Friended Me Season 1 Episode 8
Kyle Harris as Elo, Violett Beane as Cara Bloom, and Brandon Micheal Hall as Miles Finer (Photo: David Giesbrecht © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
God Friended Me Season 1 Episode 8
Brandon Micheal Hall as Miles Finer, Chelsea Spack and Victoria Janicki as Nia (Photo: David Giesbrecht © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)




People’s Choice Awards 2018 Winners: Avengers, Shadowhunters, and BTS Win Big

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Rebecca Murray
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People's Choice Awards Shadowhunters Winner
The cast of ‘Shadowhunters’ accept “The Show of 2018” Award during the 2018 E! People’s Choice Awards (Photo by Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment)

The winners of The E! People’s Choice Awards were revealed on November 11, 2018 while much of California was threatened by fire. Many of the presenters and winners who took the stage acknowledged the brave work of firefighters and other first responders. The celebs also sent their thoughts and prayers out to everyone affected by the massive fires ravaging the state.

Despite the fires affecting Southern California communities including Malibu, Thousand Oaks, and Calabasas, the show went on. Among this year’s multiple award winners were Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Shadowhunters. Shadowhunters‘ wins are bittersweet as Freeform announced the series will not be renewed for season four.

The E! People’s Choice Awards Winners:

    THE MOVIE OF 2018
    Avengers: Infinity War

    THE COMEDY MOVIE OF 2018
    The Spy Who Dumped Me

    THE ACTION MOVIE OF 2018
    Avengers: Infinity War

    THE DRAMA MOVIE OF 2018
    Fifty Shades Freed

    THE FAMILY MOVIE OF 2018
    Incredibles 2

    THE DRAMA MOVIE STAR OF 2018
    Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades Freed

    THE MALE MOVIE STAR OF 2018
    Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther

    THE FEMALE MOVIE STAR OF 2018
    Scarlett Johansson, Avengers: Infinity War

    THE COMEDY MOVIE STAR OF 2018
    Melissa McCarthy, Life of the Party

    THE ACTION MOVIE STAR OF 2018
    Danai Gurira, Black Panther

    THE SHOW OF 2018
    Shadowhunters

    THE DRAMA SHOW OF 2018
    Riverdale

    THE COMEDY SHOW OF 2018
    Orange Is The New Black

    THE REVIVAL SHOW OF 2018
    Dynasty

    THE REALITY SHOW OF 2018
    Keeping Up with the Kardashians

    THE COMPETITION SHOW OF 2018
    The Voice

    THE MALE TV STAR OF 2018
    Harry Shum Jr., Shadowhunters

    THE FEMALE TV STAR OF 2018
    Katherine McNamara, Shadowhunters

    THE DRAMA TV STAR OF 2018
    Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    THE COMEDY TV STAR OF 2018
    Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

    THE DAYTIME TALK SHOW OF 2018
    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    THE NIGHTTIME TALK SHOW OF 2018
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    THE COMPETITION CONTESTANT OF 2018
    Maddie Poppe, American Idol

    THE REALITY TV STAR OF 2018
    Khloe Kardashian, Keeping Up with the Kardashians

    THE BINGEWORTHY SHOW OF 2018
    Shadowhunters

    THE SCI-FI/FANTASY SHOW OF 2018
    Wynonna Earp

    THE MALE ARTIST OF 2018
    Shawn Mendes

    THE FEMALE ARTIST OF 2018
    Nicki Minaj

    THE GROUP OF 2018
    BTS

    THE SONG OF 2018
    BTS: Idol

    THE ALBUM OF 2018
    Nicki Minaj: Queen

    THE COUNTRY ARTIST OF 2018
    Blake Shelton

    THE LATIN ARTIST OF 2018
    CNCO

    THE MUSIC VIDEO OF 2018
    BTS: Idol

    THE CONCERT TOUR OF 2018
    Taylor Swift: Reputation

    THE SOCIAL STAR OF 2018
    Shane Dawson

    THE BEAUTY INFLUENCER OF 2018
    James Charles

    THE SOCIAL CELEBRITY OF 2018
    BTS

    THE ANIMAL STAR OF 2018
    Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund

    THE COMEDY ACT OF 2018
    Kevin Hart

    THE STYLE STAR OF 2018
    Harry Styles

    THE GAME CHANGER OF 2018
    Serena Williams

    THE POP PODCAST OF 2018
    Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad

    THE MOST HYPE WORTHY CANADIAN OF 2018
    Tessa Virture & Scott Moir

    L’INFLUENCEUR POP CULTURE FRANÇAIS DE 2018
    Lufy

    HONORARY ICON AWARD RECIPIENTS:

    THE PEOPLE’S ICON OF 2018
    Melissa McCarthy

    THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION OF 2018
    Bryan Stevenson, social activist and founder of Equal Justice Initiative

    THE FASHION ICON OF 2018
    Victoria Beckham




‘Toy Story 4’ Releases a Teaser Trailer, Poster, and Photo of Woody and His Friends

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Rebecca Murray
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Toy Story fans woke up November 12, 2018 to the debut of the first official teaser trailer, Woody character poster, and photo from Toy Story 4. The blockbuster animated franchise continues with the original voice cast reprising their roles and Veep‘s Tony Hale joining the ensemble as a new character named Forky.

The fourth film, which was originally announced back in November 2014, is directed by Josh Cooley (Riley’s First Date?). Jonas Rivera (Inside Out, Up) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer of Inside Out) are on board as producers.

“Like most people, I assumed that Toy Story 3 was the end of the story,” stated director Josh Cooley. “And it was the end of Woody’s story with Andy. But just like in life, every ending is a new beginning. Woody now being in a new room, with new toys, and a new kid, was something we have never seen before. The questions of what that would be like became the beginning of an entertaining story worth exploring.”


Cooley described the introduction of Forky, a new character that’s actually a spork-turned-craft-project. “The world of Toy Story is built upon the idea that everything in the world has a purpose,” explained Cooley. “A toy’s purpose is to be there for its child. But what about toys that are made out of other objects? Forky is a toy that Bonnie made out of a disposable spork, so he’s facing a crisis. He wants to fulfill his purpose as a spork, but now has a new toy purpose thrust upon him.”

Tony Hale immediately sprang to mind when Forky was conceived, according to Cooley. “When we thought up this character, Tony was the first actor that came to mind and I’m thrilled he accepted. Tony’s performance as Forky is a comedy salad of confidence, confusion, and empathy… served by hilarious spork,” said Cooley.

In addition to Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Tony Hale, Toy Story 4‘s cast includes Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Jeff Pidgeon, and Blake Clark.

Toy Story 4 is set to open in theaters on June 21, 2019.

The Toy Story 4 Plot:

“Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called “Forky” to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.”

Toy Story 4
Woody, Buzz, and Jessie from ‘Toy Story 4’ (Photo © 2018 Disney•Pixar)
Toy Story 4 Poster
Poster of Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, in Disney Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4.’




Box Office Report: ‘The Grinch’ Gives Universal an Early Christmas Present

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Rebecca Murray
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The Grinch Tops the Box Office
A scene from Universal and Illumination’s ‘The Grinch.’

Benedict Cumberbatch lends his distinctive voice to Dr. Seuss’ weird green creature who hates Christmas in this weekend’s top performer at the box office. The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday tale, grossed $66 million over its opening weekend. The classic story was also brought to life on the screen in back in 2000, with Ron Howard directing and Jim Carrey starring. That live-action version grossed $55 million during its first weekend and rang up $345 million worldwide before exiting theaters.

The PG animated The Grinch reigns supreme at the box office and should have a lengthy stay among the top 10 heading into the holiday season as there aren’t any other Christmas movies planned for release. However, it’ll be giving up its spot on the top of the chart on November 16th when Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald begins its theatrical run.

The November 9-11, 2018 weekend’s other new releases – Overlord and The Girl in the Spider’s Web – were no match for the musical biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. Audiences continue to embrace the story of Freddie Mercury and Queen, driving it to a decent second weekend box office take of $30.8 million.

Box Office Top 10: November 9-11, 2018

  1. The Grinch – $66,000,000
  2. Bohemian Rhapsody – $30,850,000
  3. Overlord – $10,100,000
  4. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – $9,565,000
  5. The Girl in the Spider’s Web – $8,015,000
  6. A Star is Born – $8,010,000
  7. Nobody’s Fool – $6,540,000
  8. Venom – $4,850,000
  9. Halloween – $3,840,000
  10. The Hate U Give – $2,070,000

The Grinch Plot:

The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Who-ville when he runs out of food.

Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas. To do so, he decides he will pose as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, even going so far as to trap a lackadaisical misfit reindeer to pull his sleigh.

Meanwhile, down in Who-ville, Cindy-Lou Who—a young girl overflowing with holiday cheer—plots with her gang of friends to trap Santa Claus as he makes his Christmas Eve rounds so that she can thank him for help for her overworked single mother. As Christmas approaches, however, her good-natured scheme threatens to collide with the Grinch’s more nefarious one. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal of finally meeting Santa Claus? Will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all?




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