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‘A Star is Born’ Official Trailer Starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

Scroll down the comment section on YouTube below Warner Bros Pictures’ official A Star is Born trailer and you’ll have a difficult time finding mentions of Bradley Cooper. 99% of the comments are about Lady Gaga, with many of her Little Monsters already claiming she’ll snag an Oscar for her role in this latest remake of A Star is Born.

A Star is Born will feature performances of original songs Lady Gaga wrote with Bradley Cooper and other artists including Lukas Nelson, Jason Isbell, and Mark Ronson. According to Warner Bros Pictures, the songs in the film are all original and were recorded live.

In addition to four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) and Oscar nominee Lady Gaga (“Til It Happens to You” from The Hunting Ground), the cast of the 2018 music-driven drama includes Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, and Sam Elliott.

Bradley Cooper makes his feature film directorial debut with the romantic drama. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth and Will Fetters, and served as a producer. Bill Gerber, Jon Peters, Todd Phillips, and Lynette Howell Taylor also produced the romantic drama, with Ravi Mehta, Basil Iwanyk, Niija Kuykendall, Sue Kroll, Michael Rapino and Heather Parry executive producing.

Cooper’s behind the scenes team includes Oscar-nominated director of photography Matty Libatique (Black Swan), production designer Karen Murphy, three-time Oscar-nominated editor Jay Cassidy (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, Into the Wild), and costume designer Erin Benach.

Warner Bros Pictures has set an October 5, 2018 theatrical release date for the R-rated remake.

The Plot: In this new take on the tragic love story, he plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

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’13 Reasons Why’ Will Return for a Third Season

After ending season two with a cliffhanger, Netflix has officially announced the critically acclaimed – and controversial – series 13 Reasons Why has been renewed for a third season. 13 Reasons Why season two ended with Justin wondering what comes next after a potentially devastating event was thwarted at a high school dance. The scene, which I won’t ruin by describing in detail, certainly set up a possible storyline to explore in the just-announced third season.

The announcement was accompanied by a 30 second video which gave absolutely nothing away, not even who from the main cast will be returning. It was recently revealed that Katherine Langford (‘Hannah Baker’) doesn’t think she’ll be reprising her role in a third season, given the events in the latter half of season two.

In an interview with EW, Langford said, “I guess if I could put Hannah’s life into season 1 and then say it was kind of like being in purgatory for season 2, and then being able to officially say goodbye to her. It definitely felt like time. For me, letting Hannah go was in season 1; season 2 was for Clay to let her go. It was being able to assist Clay on that journey as Hannah and let Clay have his moment to let Hannah go.”

The cast of the first two seasons included Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen, Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley, Justin Prentice as Bryce Walker, Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis, Miles Heizer as Alex Standall, Ross Butler as Zach Dempsey, Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla, Devin Druid as Tyler Down, Tommy Dorfman as Ryan, Kate Walsh as Mrs. Baker, Brian D’Arcy James as Mr. Baker, and Derek Luke as Mr. Porter the guidance counselor.

Per Netflix’s official announcement, production will begin on season three of 13 Reasons Why later this year. Season three will consist of 13 hour-long episodes with Netflix targeting a 2019 premiere.


Series creator Brian Yorkey will be returning as showrunner. Yorkey, Joy Gorman, Mandy Teefey, Kristel Laiblin, Tom McCarthy, Steve Golin and Selena Gomez will once again serve as executive producers.

The Plot of 13 Reasons Why Season 1: 13 Reasons Why season one follows teenager Clay Jensen as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker — his classmate and crush — who tragically committed suicide two weeks earlier.

On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Will Clay be one of them? If he listens, he’ll find out how he made the list. Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, 13 Reasons Why weaves an intricate and heart wrenching story of teenage life that will deeply affect viewers.

Season 2 Description: Season two picks up in the aftermath of Hannah’s death and the start of our characters’ complicated journeys toward healing and recovery. Liberty High prepares to go on trial, but someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth surrounding Hannah’s death concealed. A series of ominous polaroids lead Clay and his classmates to uncover a sickening secret and a conspiracy to cover it up.

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Christian Navarro, Miles Heizer, and Dylan Minnette in ’13 Reasons Why’ season 2 (Photo by Beth Dubber/Netflix)




‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Trailer Arrives with Additional Cast Details

The first official full trailer’s arrived for Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse produced by The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street‘s directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. In addition to releasing the lengthy trailer, Sony Pictures Animation confirmed the supporting cast members as well as the characters they’re voicing.

Shameik Moore leads the cast as Miles Morales. Joining him are Jake Johnson as Miles’ reluctant mentor, Peter Parker, and Liev Schreiber who takes on the role of voicing the larger-than-life crime lord, Kingpin. Hailee Steinfeld provides the voice of the spunky, free-spirited Spider-Gwen. Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali lends his voice to the character of Miles’ influential uncle, Aaron. Rounding out the voice cast are Brian Tyree Henry as Miles’ father, Jefferson; Luna Lauren Velez as Miles’ mother, Rio; and Lily Tomlin as Aunt May.

“We are lucky to have such an amazing cast of funny, genuine creative souls to populate the Spider-verse,” said producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord. “They have generous minds and great big hearts. And they have very talented throats. Which is where their delightful voices come from.”

Miller and Lord added, “We can’t wait for the world to see Miles Morales on the big screen. He’s such a fun and exciting new character, and telling his story through a revolutionary visual style makes for a totally fresh cinematic experience that, if we may say so, is freaking amazing.”

The new Spidey film is directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman. Phil Lord wrote the screenplay and Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, and Christina Steinberg serve as producers.

The Plot: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.

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Peter Parker and Miles Morales in Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ (Photo © 2018 SPAI)




‘The Gifted’ Adds ‘Empire’s Grace Byers for Season 2

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Grace Byers joins the cast of ‘The Gifted’ (Photo by Michael Lavine © 2017 Fox Broadcasting Co)

Empire‘s Grace Byers has joined the cast of Fox’s The Gifted for the show’s second season. The one-hour sci-fi drama, which is set in the X-Men world, finished in third among all new dramatic shows of the 2017-2018 primetime season.

The Gifted season two will air on Tuesdays at 8pm ET/PT followed by Lethal Weapon with its new starring lineup of Damon Wayans and Seann William Scott.

Byers joins a cast that includes Stephen Moyer (Shots Fired, True Blood) as Reed Strucker, Amy Acker (Person of Interest) as Caitlin Strucker, Natalie Alyn Lind (Gotham) as Lauren Strucker, and Percy Hynes White (Night at the Museum 3) as Andy Strucker. The cast also includes Sean Teale (Reign) as Eclipse/Marcos Diaz, Jamie Chung (Gotham) as Blink/Clarice Fong aka Clarice Ferguson, Emma Dumont (Aquarius) as Polaris/Lorna Dane, Blair Redford (Satisfaction) as Thunderbird/John Proudstar, and Coby Bell (Burn Notice) as Sentinel Services Agent Jace Turner.

Per Fox’s official announcement, Grace Byers will play Reeva, “a smart, charming, authoritative, elegant, beautiful woman who is ruthless in her efforts to fight for her people. She leads an elite band of followers and has a soft spot for her new recruits, but is still capable of extreme violence in defense of her vision.” Reeva will be teaming up with Polaris, Andy and the Frost Sisters in the Inner Circle.

Season one was executive produced by Matt Nix (Burn Notice), Bryan Singer (the X-Men franchise), Lauren Shuler Donner (X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past), Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past), and Marvel’s Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory . Nix is the series’ showrunner.

The Season One Plot: The Gifted tells the emotional story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their teenage children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family seeks help from an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive.




‘Supergirl’ Season 3 Episode 22 Preview and Photos: “Make It Reign”

The CW’s Supergirl heads toward the season three finale with the penultimate episode airing June 11, 2018. Season three episode 22, titled “Make It Reign,” was directed by Armen V. Kevorkian from a script by Ray Utarnachitt and Cindy Lichtman.

With just two episodes left to go, we can hope season three episode 22 will rebound from the disaster that was episode 21. Supergirl, Mon-El, and Lena – after attempting to take Reign out the entire season – were easily able to separate Reign from Sam in the opening moments of the episode. Episode 21 also mishandled the gun control issue, found Mon-El intruding on Kara’s me-time to make things all about him, and then pretty much reunited the couple (even though Mon-El’s still technically married). Another bone to pick: why didn’t Lena put two and two together and figure out that Kara and Supergirl were gone at exactly the same time?

The season three cast includes Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, David Harewood as J’onn J’onzz, Jeremy Jordan as Winn Schott, Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor, Chris Wood as Mon-El of Daxam, and Odette Annable as Samantha Arias/Reign. The series is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robert Rovner, and Jessica Queller.

The “Make it Reign” Plot: SUPERGIRL PREPARES FOR BATTLE – Supergirl (Benoist) learns the true depth of Serena’s (guest star Anjali Jay) nefarious plans for Earth. Supergirl, Mon-El (Wood) and Alura (guest star Erica Durance) must devise a plan to stop her before Serena gets to Earth. J’onn (Harewood) prepares to say goodbye to his father (guest star Carl Lumby).

Supergirl Season 3 Episode 22 Preview
Chyler Leigh as Alex in ‘Supergirl’ season 3 episode 22 (Photo: Shane Harvey © 2018 The CW Network)
Supergirl Season 3 Episode 22 Preview
Erica Durance as Alura Zor-El in season 3 episode 22 titled “Make It Reign” (Photo: Diyah Pera © 2018 The CW Network)
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Chyler Leigh as Alex (Photo: Diyah Pera © 2018 The CW Network)
Supergirl Season 3 Episode 22 Preview
Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl in season 3 episode 22 (Photo: Shane Harvey © 2018 The CW Network)
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Chris Wood as Mon-El in ‘Supergirl’ season 3 episode 22 (Photo: Shane Harvey © 2018 The CW Network)
Supergirl Season 3 Episode 22 Preview
Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl (Photo: Shane Harvey © 2018 The CW Network)




CMA Fest Taps Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini to Return as Hosts

CMA Fest Hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini to host the 2018 CMA Fest (Photo by Ed Herrera / ABC)

Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini are confirmed to return as hosts of the 2018 CMA Fest set to air on Wednesday, August 8th at 8pm ET/PT. This year’s fan festival marks Rhett and Ballerini’s second year pairing up to handle hosting duties for the three-hour special airing on ABC.

The 2018 CMA Fest marks the 15th year the music festival’s being televised.

“This year’s CMA Fest is our biggest yet, with many artists debuting full festival sets on the Nissan Stadium stage,” stated Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re thrilled once again to broadcast CMA Fest and bring the festival to millions of Country Music fans not only here in the U.S. but all around the world.”

“Thomas and Kelsea are the embodiment of the summer fun that is CMA Fest, and we are so excited they’ll be back for year two,” added Rob Mills, ABC Entertainment Senior Vice President, Alternative Series, Specials & Late-Night Programming.


The Country music-driven special will be shot during the CMA Fest which will take place in Nashville from June 7 through June 10. Dozens of artists are scheduled to entertain Country fans on the 11 stages set up in downtown Nashville during the event. Proceeds from the festival go toward assisting the CMA Foundation with their “mission of enriching and sustaining music education programs. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has invested over $21 million in 85 programs across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and community outreach organizations.”

Among the artists set to perform at this month’s festival are Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack, and Brett Young.




First Look: ‘Operation Finale’ Trailer Debuts Starring Oscar Isaac

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures just released the official full trailer for the dramatic film, Operation Finale. Based on the new trailer, it appears Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures is ready to get into the year-end awards game with Operation Finale, a gritty thriller based on an incredible true story.

The cast is led by Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi) and Sir Ben Kingsley (Backstabbing for Beginners). Lior Raz (Fauda), Melanie Laurent (Now You See Me), Nick Kroll (The House), Joe Alwyn (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk), Haley Lu Richardson (The Edge of Seventeen), Michael Aronov (The Blacklist), Ohad Knoller (A Tale of Love and Darkness), Greg Hill, Torben Liebrecht (X Company), Mike Hernandez (American Crime), Greta Scacchi (The Terror), and Pêpê Rapazote (Narcos) also star in Operation Finale.

Chris Weitz directed the film from a script by first-time feature film writer Matthew Orton. Weitz’ directing credits include The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Golden Compass, About a Boy, and Down to Earth.

Automatik’s Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger, Inspire Entertainment’s Jason Spier, and the film’s star Oscar Isaac served as producers. Matt Charman and Ron Schmidt executive produced.

MGM has set a September 14, 2018 theatrical release date.

The Plot: This thrilling true story follows the 1960 covert mission of legendary Mossad agent Peter Malkin as he infiltrates Argentina and captures Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi officer who masterminded the transportation logistics that brought millions of innocent Jews to their deaths in concentration camps.

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Mélanie Laurent as Hanna Regev, Oscar Isaac as Peter Malkin, Nick Kroll as Rafi Eitan, Michael Aronov as Zvi Aharoni, and Greg Hill as Moshe Tabor star in ‘Operation Finale’ (Photo Credit: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures)




‘Shadowhunters’ Stars React to the Show’s Cancellation

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Emeraude Toubia, Matthew Daddario, Harry Shum Jr,, Katherine McNamara and Alberto Rosende in ‘Shadowhunters’ season 3 episode 7 (Freeform/John Medland)

Freeform officially confirmed Shadowhunters will not be returning for a fourth season and issued a statement about their plans for the series’ finale. The network still plans to air the second half of season three and has added a special two-hour finale to the end of the season’s run in order to wrap up storylines.

The second half of season three consists of 12 new episodes and will air in the spring of 2019. The network’s given this upcoming final half of season two a new title: Shadowhunters: The Final Hunt.

“We are very proud of Shadowhunters, a series that broke new ground in the genre world and became a fan favorite. However, along with our partners at Constantin, we reached the very difficult decision not to renew the show for a fourth season. But, as big supporters and fans ourselves, Freeform insisted on and championed the filming of a special two-part finale that would give devoted fans a proper ending. The twelve episodes will air in spring of 2019. We want to thank our talented creators, producers, cast and crew along with our colleagues at Constantin for their hard work and dedication and to Cassie Clare for her incredible book series. We look forward to the final chapter of this breakthrough drama,” read a statement from Freeform.


Shadowhunters season three stars Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, Dominic Sherwood as Jace Wayland, Alberto Rosende as Simon Lewis, Emeraude Toubia as Isabelle Lightwood, Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood, Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway, Alisha Wainwright as Maia Roberts, and Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane. Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, McG, Matt Hastings, Mary Viola, Martin Moszkowicz and Robert Kulzer served as executive producers.

Addressing the cancellation news on Twitter, series star Katherine McNamara tweeted:

McNamara added, “Don’t forget, angels, our journey is not over yet. We still have 12 episodes to go and more story to tell. We’ll share BTS photos, live tweet, and much more. Thank you for your love and support! Together we’ll make this memorable. x”

Dominic Sherwood also posted his thoughts on Twitter: “All good things come to an end. It has been my privelidge to be a part of this world. @ShadowhuntersTV team have been so close to my heart for 3 years. You. The fans. Make us happy and strong and proud. Thank you. For everything. We say goodbye with a heavy heart but our heads held high. We love you. Forever and always. Xx”

Matthew Daddario wrote a series of tweets to discuss the ending of the series and the support of fans. “It has been an absolutely wonderful experience getting to be part of Shadowhunters for the past three years. After all of it, I hope I have fulfilled my promise of being the best Alec Lightwood you could ask for. Look out for the great work this crew will be doing out of Toronto in the future, and look out for the great work from @FreeformTV, @Kat_McNamara, @DomSherwood1, @arosende, @EmeraudeToubia, @HarryShumJr, @isaiahmustafa, @mattdirector, @WainwrightAE, @DavidLCastro_, @alanvansprang, @willtudor1 and obviously whoever I’m leaving out because typing in these names of amazing actors is overwhelming. And don’t forget! There are more episodes to look forward to on @FreeformTV! There will be many more #shadowhunterschat full of my… sane and organized commentary… and, I’m certain, a fantastic finale!

We have a full final season you should all watch that will make you cry, laugh and feel entirely and absolutely emotionally and professionally satiated for eternity… Also pictures of birds! What more could you want! Thanks to you all for your amazing support. I can’t thank you enough for the ride. #akucinta…”




‘The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part’ Teaser Trailer: Aliens Wreak Havoc on Our LEGO Heroes

A voice-over by Lucy (Elizabeth Banks) opens The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part‘s official teaser trailer. “A lifetime has passed since the horrific events of Taco Tuesday. Our lives descended into chaos. This new life has toughened and hardened us all,” she says as we’re introduced to this new world that looks similar to Mad Max’s.

However, Emmet (Chris Pratt) remains his happy-go-lucky self. He starts the day with coffee and greets cyborgs and sewer babies as he walks through destroyed streets. When Lucy warns him to stop pretending everything is awesome (tell me you don’t automatically sing those three words whenever you read them!), Emmet assures her he has cultivated a hard side. He briefly demonstrates his version of a hard side before being distracted by a shooting star. Unfortunately, it turns out the shooting star’s an alien invader who captures Lucy, and others, forcing Emmet into action once again.

Also reprising their roles from the first film are Will Arnett as LEGO BatmanTM, Nick Offerman as Metal Beard, and Alison Brie as Unikitty. Newcomers to the LEGO franchise include Tiffany Haddish as Queen Watevra Wa-Nabi, Stephanie Beatriz as Sweet Mayhem, and Arturo Castro as Ice Cream Cone.


The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part was directed by Mike Mitchell (Shrek Ever After, Trolls). Original The LEGO Movie directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller produced the sequel along with Dan Lin and Roy Lee.

The sequel is set to open in theaters on Friday, February 8, 2019 in 2D and 3D.

The Plot: The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part, reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.

The battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.

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Returning characters Lucy (Elizabeth Banks) and Emmet (Chris Pratt) in a scene from the animated adventure sequel ‘The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part’ (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)




‘Bumblebee’ Teaser Trailer and Poster Offer a Fresh Look at the Popular Character

Paramount’s unveiled the first teaser trailer and poster for the Transformers prequel/spinoff, Bumblebee. The sci-fi action film focuses on the transforming yellow Volkswagen Beetle and is set in the 1980s.

This Transformers is the first of Paramount’s blockbuster franchise that isn’t directed by Michael Bay. Instead, Laika Entertainment CEO Travis Knight (director of Kubo and the Two Strings) took the helm for his first live-action film. The prequel is also the first of the series to be set in the ’80s and has a different sort of playful feel to it than most Transformers movies, other than the original film.

Hailee Steinfeld (Edge of Seventeen), Pamela Adlon (Better Things), John Cena (Trainwreck), Stephen Schneider (Broad City), Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Jason Drucker (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul), John Ortiz (The Cloverfield Paradox), Kenneth Choi (American Crime Story), Ricardo Hoyos (DeGrassi: Next Class), Abby Quinn (The Sisterhood of the Night), Rachel Crow (Deidra & Laney Rob a Train), and Grace Dzienny (Zoo) star in the 2018 action movie inspired by the Hasbro toys.


Michael Bay and Lorenzo di Bonaventura produced Bumblebee, with Steven Spielberg, Brian Goldner, Chris Brigham, and Mark Vahradian executive producing. Paramount Pictures has set a December 21, 2018 theatrical release date.

The Transformers franchise launched in 2007 with Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox in starring roles. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen followed in 2009 and Transformers: Dark of the Moon was released in 2011. Arriving in 2014, Transformers: Age of Extinction found Mark Wahlberg taking over the starring role from LaBeouf. Wahlberg returned to star in 2017’s Transformers: The Last Knight.

The Plot: On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.

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Poster for the sci-fi action film, ‘Bumblebee.’ (Poster Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)




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