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‘The Jungle Book’ Movie Review – Believe the Hype

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Kevin Finnerty
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The Jungle Book Characters
Bagheera, Baloo, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) and Raksha (Photo © 2016 Disney Enterprises, Inc)

“The jungle is no longer safe for you,” says Bagheera (voiced by Ben Kingsley). “But this is my home,” replies Mowgli (Neel Sethi) as he’s being told by his oldest friend that it’s time for him to leave the jungle and go live with his own kind – man – in Disney’s live-action remake of their animated 1967 classic film, The Jungle Book, based on Rudyard Kipling’s novel.

Orphaned when he was barely old enough to walk, the man-cub Mowgli was saved by the black panther named Bagheera who took the young child to live with and be raised by the wolves. Now old enough but still not fast enough to run with the wolves (they beat him every time during “play” hunting), Mowgli only knows life in the jungle. He’s still watched over by Bagheera and is happy as can be being raised by Raksha (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o), his wolf mother. His fun life in the jungle however is at an end because the man-hating tiger Shere Khan (voiced by Idris Elba) has returned and threatens the wolf pack. If they don’t give the man-cub over to him he will end the jungle truce and kill them all. Mowgli doesn’t want any living creature to be hurt because of him so he volunteers to leave the pack. Bagheera tells the wolves and Mowgli that he’ll take him to the man village where he will be safe and protected by his own kind.

So Bagheera and Mowgli set off through the jungle on their greatest adventure not knowing that Shere Khan is already hunting the boy or that a large python snake named Kaa (voiced by Scarlett Johansson) has her own plans for the man-cub, as does the gigantic orangutan named King Louie (voiced by Christopher Walken). And, most importantly, they’re unaware that Mowgli is about to meet his best friend, Baloo the bear (voiced by Bill Murray), who will become a vital ally for Mowgli in his eventual fight with Shere Khan.

Darker in tone than the 1967 animated original film and breathtaking to look at, 2016’s The Jungle Book live-action remake has ground-breaking CGI effects and a wonderful voice cast but a very thin storyline. Ben Kingsley is perfectly cast as the voice of Bagheera the black panther, Mowgli’s protector and teacher as well as surrogate father. He brings just the right demeanor and pathos to the character.


Bill Murray is funnier but not quite as lovable as Phil Harris was as the voice of everyone’s favorite jungle bear, Baloo. Harris brought to life the most memorable and beloved character in the original film giving the bear his own personality and stealing the animated film away from all the other characters. Murray also brings his own likeability and quick wit to the role of the bear but doesn’t steal the film in the same way.

Scarlett Johansson is a great choice to voice the sneaky, creepy, slithering snake Kaa and a big improvement over Sterling Holloway who voiced it in the original, (Seriously? The voice of “Winnie the Pooh” is supposed to be menacing? Didn’t happen). Johansson gives the snake an eerie, falsely sweet-sounding personality that is sure to chill your blood. Christopher Walken is wonderfully over-the-top as the voice of King Louie, the orangutan who wants Mowgli to create for him man’s ultimate weapon: the red flower aka fire.

Newcomer Neel Sethi is a solid choice to portray Mowgli, the young man-cub who’s growing up and has to find a way to survive and beat his first deadly enemy in the jungle. Considering the young actor was playing opposite a green screen most of the time, his performance is quite impressive.

The real stars of the film, however, are the stunning special effects that bring to life the plant life of the jungle and all the animals. It’s truly a groundbreaking achievement in special effects and looks amazing. Everything up on the screen except for Neel Sethi as Mowgli is CGI. CGI has never looked so believable or realistic as it does in The Jungle Book down to the very smallest detail such as the fur of the bear and the tiger, the drops of water on leaves, the rushing river water, the massive elephants with their tusks, and the fur and eyes of the little wolf pups. The Jungle Book has now set the bar incredibly high for CGI-driven films.

With spectacular special effects, a legendary voice cast bringing the characters to life, and some exciting action scenes, the live-action The Jungle Book should most certainly be seen up on the big screen.

GRADE: B+

MPAA Rating: PG for some sequences of scary action and peril

Running Time: 105 minutes

Release Date: April 15, 2016

Directed By: Jon Favreau

Gina Rodriguez Interview: ‘Deepwater Horizon’ and ‘Jane the Virgin’

By
Rebecca Murray
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Gina Rodriguez in Deepwater Horizon
Gina Rodriguez stars as ‘Andrea Fleytas’ in ‘Deepwater Horizon’ (Photo Credit: David Lee)

Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon was interrupted 10 minutes into the screening of Now You See Me 2 after a suspicious item was found and the Coliseum at Caesars Palace had to be evacuated. Fortunately for those who wanted to check out Lionsgate’s slate of upcoming theatrical releases, that portion of the presentation had already taken place. Among the films Lionsgate was in Vegas to promote was the dramatic thriller Deepwater Horizon from director Peter Berg. Based on true events, the cast is led by Mark Wahlberg and includes Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin), Kurt Russell (Bone Tomahawk), Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf), John Malkovich (Crossbones), and Kate Hudson (Rock the Kasbah).

Rodriguez represented the cast during the CinemaCon presentation, saying her character is a strong woman and she’s praying that people who work on oil rigs will “walk away stronger” after watching the film. Rodriguez also participated in a small press conference following Lionsgate’s shortened presentation in which she spoke passionately about working on a film based on true events and the need to get the character right. She also announced a few Jane the Virgin questions before heading off to receive CinemaCon’s Female Star of Tomorrow award during the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony.

Deepwater Horizon opens in theaters on September 30, 2016.

Watch the interview with Gina Rodriguez:

The Plot: On April 20, 2010, the world’s largest man-made disaster occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Peter Berg, this story honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever.




Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron, Adam DeVine Interview: ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’

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Rebecca Murray
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Adam DeVine, Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron CinemaCon 2016
Adam DeVine, Anna Kendrick and Zac Efron at 20th Century Fox’s CinemaCon Presentation (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox/AP Images)
20th Century Fox’s CinemaCon presentation took place on April 14, 2016 with the studio showing off clips and trailers from their slate of upcoming releases. Among the films featured during the presentation was the adult comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates starring Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick, and Adam DeVine. Efron and DeVine play brothers who need to bring respectable women to their sister’s wedding. Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza play the women who sucker Mike and Dave into believing they’re the perfect choices but are actually playing the guys for a free trip to Hawaii.

Efron, Kendrick and DeVine took the stage at CinemaCon to introduce the film, and Kendrick joked that Efron and DeVine look nothing like brothers. DeVine begged to differ, saying when he looks at Zac it’s like looking in the mirror at a more beautiful version of himself. And following the presentation, the threesome took part in a press conference as the winners of CinemaCon’s Comedy Stars of the Year award. Together in front of a small group of press members, Efron and DeVine talked about bonding as brothers by swimming with sharks. Kendrick discussed tackling comedies and the animated movie Trolls and why she doesn’t want a recording contract. And DeVine also revealed what’s in store on Modern Family.

Watch the Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron and Adam DeVine interview:

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Plot: Hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find the perfect dates (Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza) for their sister’s Hawaiian wedding. Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves outsmarted and out-partied by the uncontrollable duo.

Crypt Keeper and ‘Tales from the Crypt’ Live on at TNT

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Rebecca Murray
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M Night Shyamalan
M Night Shyamalan at the San Diego Comic Con (Photo by Richard Chavez)

M. Night Shyamalan’s reimagining of the classic horror series Tales from the Crypt has been given a 10 episode order from TNT. The horror anthology series will once again be hosted by the Crypt Keeper, with the network saying the series’ fan favorite character will be a “newly reinvented” version of the original Crypt Keeper. The series has received an official order and is expected to debut in 2017.

Tales from the Crypt, based on the EC Comics, will be part of a new horror block on TNT. The network also ordered a pilot episode of the seasonal horror anthology series Time of Death (that title might change) from writers Guy Busick (Watch Over Me) and R. Christopher Murphy. M. Night Shyamalan, Mark Stern, and Stuart Ford are executive producing. Creatures from Naegle Ink and written by In the Flesh‘s Dominic Mitchell is also in development.


“I’m really thrilled about the way this horror block is coming together with the addition of Time of Death and Creatures,” said Shyamalan. “That such a beloved property like Tales from the Crypt is launching our evening makes it an even more unique and exciting opportunity. Across the board, the level of talent has been very inspiring.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to be in business with Night and TNT,” said IM Global Television’s Mark Stern. “Their enthusiasm for the pilot script has been obvious from the outset, and their Tales from the Crypt block is the perfect home.”

Details on Time of Death: Time of Death is planned as an anthology of season-long horror tales that unfold in real time – each one taking viewers hour-by-hour through a single “long night of hell.” The first season will follow a murderous psychopath who returns to his Midwestern hometown during the annual county fair to exact revenge on a community he believes destroyed his life. While the first season of Time of Death will pay tribute to the great slasher films of the 1980s, future seasons will be inspired by the traditions of other horror subgenres.

Details on Creatures: Creatures is a sophisticated psychological thriller that tells the disturbing tale of two former best friends who, at 12 years old, tried to cut out their classmate’s heart as a sacrifice to an internet bogeyman they invented called Mr. Gorgi. Fifteen years later, the two young women have been released from a psychiatric institute into their small town in Alaska, but it’s not long before they start to feel the alluring and terrifying presence of Mr. Gorgi once again. Creatures is a story of deep friendship and dark obsession, where a vivid imagination meets the power of suggestion and the seduction of belief.

‘The Americans’ Season 4 Episode 5 Recap: Clark’s Place

By
Roberta Valdez
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Americans Season 4 Episode 5
Frank Langella, Keri Russell, and Matthew Rhys in ‘The Americans’ (Photo by Eric Liebowitz / Copyright 2016, FX Networks)

“Pressure pushing down on me” from Queen/David Bowie’s “Under Pressure,” played in the closing minutes of this episode, perfectly captures what several characters are experiencing in The Americans season four’s fifth episode. Martha and Paige are feeling the “terror of knowing” what they believe is the truth about Clark/Philip in Martha’s case, and her parents in Paige’s case, and are suffering greatly.

“Where were you?” asks a visibly shaken Martha (an excellent Alison Wright) of Clark/Philip. Philip (Matthew Rhys) doesn’t look very well himself after the Glanders scare in the last episode, but of course he doesn’t answer her question. She tells him that she thought that she was having a heart attack after FBI Agent Gaad noticed a discrepancy in the copy machine count (she had been making copies for Clark), and then Agent Aderholt suspiciously asked her out on a date. She was worried and couldn’t reach Clark, who was quarantined with Elizabeth (Keri Russell), William (Dylan Baker), and Gabriel (Frank Langella), after the deadly bacteria Glanders had sickened Gabriel. Martha tells Clark that it was a panic attack for which she was prescribed Valium.

Paige (Holly Taylor) also asks her parents, “Where were you?” after she spent a sleepless night thinking that her actions in confiding to Pastor Tim about them had put them in danger. She tells them that she can’t pretend that everything is okay when in addition to worrying about them she has to make up stories to tell Agent Beeman (Noah Emmerich) about their absence. Paige, by the way, demonstrated an ability to think quickly on her feet with a plausible lie for Stan Beeman. Elizabeth tells her that maybe we told you too much and declines to tell her more. In keeping with the poor parenting Elizabeth and Philip have demonstrated in leaving their children home alone so much, and in divulging information about their true identities to a young teen, they ask Paige to make up with Pastor Tim even though she felt betrayed by him when he shared her confidences with his wife, Alice.


About the poor parenting issues, is it any wonder that Paige sought out a “family” with Pastor Tim and the congregation when her parents are gone so much? Henry also has found a surrogate father in Stan and spends more time at his home than his own. It’s an example of extreme lack of self-awareness when Elizabeth bemoans the fact that Henry is at Stan’s again.

Oleg (Costa Ronin) is back in the United States after attending his brother’s funeral and learning of Nina’s death. Oleg blames his father for his brother’s death and for not helping Nina (Annet Mahendru). Nina’s execution in the last episode while brutal, unexpected, and traumatic for viewers, was a typical means of execution in the Soviet Union and it could be argued that it was more humane than a long imprisonment in a small, windowless cell wondering when death would come.

Oleg and Stan (who shared a love of Nina) meet in Stan’s car where Oleg tells him of Nina’s death. Oleg, still in mourning for Nina and his brother, is disillusioned with the Soviet Union after his brother, who died fighting for his country in Afghanistan, is given a burial without military honors. Oleg might be susceptible to working with Stan. More of Oleg would be a good thing.

Philip and Elizabeth, concerned about the situation with Martha and with Pastor Tim, meet with their Soviet handler, Gabriel. Philip tells Gabriel that he’s worried that Martha is blown and nothing Gabriel says alleviates Philip’s worry about Martha. Philip genuinely cares for Martha and Elizabeth sees him on the phone with Martha telling her that he loves her. Elizabeth subsequently initiates love-making with Philip.

In a sad tribute to the success with which Elizabeth and Philip are able to deceive, Paige says that her parents “tell me the truth,” and Martha told Agent Aderholdt in last week’s episode that her relationship with Clark/Philip was “the most honest relationship” that she’s been in. Stan tells Philip that he’s a good guy, and Gabriel tells Elizabeth and Philip that they care about people. One of the painful aspects of Elizabeth and Philip’s behavior is that they are taking advantage of Paige and Martha’s love and need to believe in them. That’s why it’s so poignant seeing Paige in bed with her back turned to her parents, and Martha washing down Valium with wine at the end of the show.

Recap: The Americans Season 4 Episode 6

‘Avatar’ Expands to Four Sequels

By
Rebecca Murray
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Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana in 'Avatar'
Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana in ‘Avatar’ (Photo © 20th Century Fox)

20th Century Fox’s presentation at CinemaCon kicked off with Vanilla Ice singing “Ice Ice Baby” with an Ice Age twist and finished up with James Cameron providing Avatar updates. Cameron took the Coliseum stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and revealed the upcoming Avatar film sequels have been expanded from three to four.

Avatar 2 will arrive at Christmas 2018 followed by Avatar 3 Christmas of 2020, Avatar 4 Christmas of 2022, and Avatar 5 Christmas of 2023. Cameron explained to the audience of National Association of Theatre Owners members that Fox has agreed with his decision that there’s too much story to explore to get it done in three sequels. Cameron’s working with four top screenwriters in parallel with top artists and designers to expand the world of Avatar moving forward.


“The art on the walls is in pure imagination far beyond the first film,” said Cameron. The Avatar sequels are, according to the award-winning filmmaker, a true epic saga that will expand the complex world established in the first film. The four sequels are a “truly massive cinematic project” and each will be a stand-alone film but “together will form a complete saga.”

Cameron also threw his support behind theater owners, saying films should initially be screened in theaters and not on iPhones, iPads, or other formats. “Our job as filmmakers is to keep making films that play best on the big screen,” said Cameron.

Filming is Underway on ‘Ghost in the Shell’ with Scarlett Johansson

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Rebecca Murray
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Scarlett Johansson Ghost in the Shell
Scarlett Johansson stars in ‘Ghost in the Shell’ (Photo by Jasin Boland
© MMXVI Paramount Pictures and Storyteller Distribution Co.)
Ghost in the Shell based on the Kodansha Comics manga has begun filming in Wellington, New Zealand with Scarlett Johansson in the starring role of Major. Snow White and the Huntsman‘s Rupert Sanders is directing and the cast includes Beat Takeshi Kitano as Daisuke Aramaki, Juliette Binoche as Dr. Ouelet, Michael Pitt as Kuze, Pilou Asbæk as Batou, Kaori Momoi, Chin Han, Danusia Samal, Lasarus Ratuere, Yutaka Izumihara, and Tuwanda Manyimo.

The Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures production is aiming for a March 31, 2017 theatrical release.


“We are so pleased to be in Wellington to shoot Ghost in the Shell,” said producers Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Michael Costigan and Jeffrey Silver. “The city boasts state-of-the-art production facilities and a rich urban landscape that make it an ideal setting for a sci-fi action film. The crew-base in New Zealand working on the film is first class, and working with Sir Richard Taylor and the team at Weta Workshop is inspirational on every level. The people of New Zealand have been terrific partners in helping us bring this story and its beloved characters to audiences around the world and we are thankful for their continued hospitality.”

Tourism New Zealand’s Chief Executive Kevin Bowler said, “Tourism New Zealand is thrilled to be working with Paramount Pictures for the first time on Ghost in the Shell. Film tourism is an important element in Tourism New Zealand’s work to inspire people to visit New Zealand and we look forward to this new opportunity to showcase New Zealand to the rest of the world.”

The behind the scenes crew includes cinematographer Jess Hall, editor Neil Smith, production designer, and costume designers Kurt Swanson and Bart Mueller.

The Plot: Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, Ghost in the Shell follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.

CinemaCon Universal Pictures Recap: Benedict Cumberbatch is the Grinch

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Rebecca Murray
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Benedict Cumberbatch Voice The Grinch
Benedict Cumberbatch voices The Grinch in ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (Photo
Credit: Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures)

Warner Bros, Paramount, and Sony flew in dozens of actors for their presentations at the 2016 CinemaCon, however Universal Pictures took the opposite approach. Producers and directors were on hand to discuss their films and Kevin Hart put in an appearance to plug his hybrid action film/stand-up performance, What Now?, but the studio opted for a less star-studded approach and instead focused on a few films from their upcoming slate, debuting never-before-seen trailers as well as lengthier clips.

Universal Chairman Donna Langley said the studio’s offerings at CinemaCon reflected some but not all of their slate, and the only talk regarding the next Jurassic Park film was a very brief mention that it will arrive in 2018. Prior to the presentation there had been speculation that a few details would emerge regarding the next installment in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise, but nothing was revealed.

Duncan Jones was the first of the filmmakers to take the stage with a new video from Warcraft. Jones said Warcraft‘s a story about heroes that come in all shapes and sizes. It’s unique, and Jones said he can’t believe it’s finally so close to being released in theaters after he’s been working on it for three and a half years. The new video featured more of the eagles, more of Vikings‘ Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, and some intense action/fight scenes.

Director Tate Taylor represented The Girl on the Train and introduced the first trailer for the much-anticipated dramatic film. Taylor said every so often a book comes along that pulls you in and you can’t put it down, and Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train was one of those books. Taylor, who also directed the film adaptation of The Help, said the book has everything you want to see in a film: sex, infidelity, deception, obsession, more sex, and murder. “Even on the page it was very cinematic,” explained Taylor. Taylor believes his film’s star, Emily Blunt, is one of the most talented actresses of our time and said she was willing to “go to the depths” for this character. “You’ll be riveted when you see what she’s done,” said Taylor. The first trailer was then revealed and as a fan of the book I can say I was incredibly impressed. The acting and the atmosphere were perfect and even the voice over which I’m usually not fond of, worked. The trailer demonstrated Taylor and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson (Men, Women & Children) have made a film faithful to the source material and it’s possible – if what was shown in the trailer holds up throughout the film – that Emily Blunt could be busy come awards season.


Next up was Frank Marshall with Jason Bourne. Marshall said it’s taken almost 10 years to find the right story for the main character, and they finally discovered it about two years ago. The new film brings back all the things that are familiar “but with a fresh, new take.” Marshall talked about shutting down Vegas streets during filming and said the resulting action scene is the best Bourne chase sequence ever. The footage showed Matt Damon crashing through windows and basically beating the crap out of all comers and it featured some fierce hand-to-hand fight scenes.

Michael Buffer then did his “let’s get ready to rumble” bit but with a twist, introducing the 165 pound contender Kevin Hart who paraded through the Coliseum in Caesars Palace in Vegas accompanied by dancing girls. Hart is incredibly proud of his upcoming film, What Now?, and wanted to go bigger and better than a regular stand-up comedy film, combining an action film with footage from one of the stops on his 156 shows tour. The sneak peek he provided was full of celebrity cameos and a full-on fight scene.

The studio’s animated slate was highlighted next with Illumination Entertainment’s Chris Meledandri revealing the short film “Mower Minions” will screen before The Secret Life of Pets. The new short, which was screened at CinemaCon, has the minions taking on landscaping jobs in order to buy a blender for making smoothies. Of course, their landscaping abilities leave a lot to be desired. And for those into Corgis, one is featured in the short! Meledandri said the voice cast of The Secret Life of Pets are all pet lovers and that helped inform their characters. The first 10 minutes of the animated animal film was then screened followed by a special trailer focusing on Kevin Hart’s character, Snowball.

Despicable Me 3 will arrive on June 30, 2017 and the story will be about the sibling rivalry between Gru and his long-lost twin brother who is the polar opposite of Gru. Steve Carell will voice both characters. Joining the cast as the main new villain is South Park‘s Trey Parker as the voice of Balthazar Bratt. Balthazar Bratt is described as a deranged former child star of the ’80s whose TV series was canceled when he hit puberty. Parker has never lent his voice to a character outside the world of South Park, and Despicable Me 3 also marks the first time he’s being directed by someone else.

And the biggest news to come out of Universal’s presentation is that Benedict Cumberbatch will be providing the voice of The Grinch in the upcoming animated film How the Grinch Stole Christmas which is scheduled to hit theaters on November 10, 2017.

‘Game of Thrones’ New Season 6 Videos

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Rebecca Murray
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HBO’s offering a behind the scenes look at the visual effects in season six of the award-winning dramatic, Game of Thrones, with a special five-minute video. The network’s also unveiled a three-minute video titled ‘Journey to Spain’ featuring interviews with the cast and crew discussing the benefits of actually filming in Spain. The production went to five different locations in Spain rather than shooting on sound stages, with the cast talking about how important it was to shoot in different climates and how there was never a shortage of extras willing to be a part of the show.

New clips have also arrived from season six, which is set to premiere on April 24, 2016. Clip #1 features Lena Headey as Cersei and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jamie discussing dead bodies and the various stages of decomposition as they prepare to bury their daughter. Clip #2 involves Sophie Turner as Sansa and Alfie Allen as Theon racing through the snow to escape from Winterfell.

The cast of season six also includes Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Diana Rigg, Natalie Dormer, Maisie Williams, John Bradley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Conleth Hill, Jonathan Pryce, and Gwendoline Christie. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss created the series and serve as executive producers.

‘The Night Manager’ New Trailer Offers More of Tom Hiddleston

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Rebecca Murray
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Night Manager Cast
Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine, Tom Hollander as Major Corkoran, Elizabeth Debicki as Jed Marshall, Olivia Colman as Angela Burr, and Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper in ‘The Night Manager’ (Photo Credit: Mitch Jenkins/The Ink Factory/AMC)

AMC’s set to premiere the mini-series The Night Manager on April 19, 2016 at 10pm ET/PT and today a new trailer’s arrived for the series. The Night Manager‘s based on John le Carré’s novel (AMC’s labeling it a “contemporary adaptation”) and stars Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Hugh Laurie, Tom Hollander, and Elizabeth Debicki. The book has sold more than 1 million copies in just North America and has been translated into 20+ languages, with the mini-series marking the first adaptation of any le Carré book in more than 20 years.


Oscar winner Susanne Bier directed from a script by David Farr. Bier, Farr, author le Carré, Simon Cornwell, Stephen Cornwell, and Stephen Garrett executive produced the six-part mini-series.

The Night Manager Plot: The Night Manager will bring together love, loss and revenge in a complex story of modern criminality. The series follows former British soldier Jonathan Pine (Hiddleston) who is recruited by intelligence operative Angela Burr (Colman) to infiltrate the inner circle of international businessman Richard Onslow Roper (Laurie) and detonate the unholy alliance he has ministered between the intelligence community and the secret arms trade. To get to the heart of Roper’s vast empire, Pine must withstand the suspicious interrogations of his venal chief of staff Major Corkoran (Hollander) and the allure of Roper’s beautiful girlfriend Jed (Debicki). In his quest to do the right thing, Pine must first become a criminal himself.

Episode 1: A hotel night manager receives a plea for help from an elegant guest. His actions draw him into the terrifying world of the worst man in the world.

Watch The Night Manager new trailer:

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