Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, and Evan Ross in ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’
The new trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 promises President Snow is going to have to pay for what he’s done, and one way or another the war has to end. “We all have one enemy. He corrupts everyone and everything. He turns the best of us against each other. Tonight, turn your weapons to the capitol,” declares Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence). It’s a cruel, bleak world on display in this trailer for the final movie of the Hunger Games franchise, and if you’ve read the books you know not everyone will escape with their lives…
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 was directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, Liam Hemsworth as Gale, Sam Claflin as Finnick, and Donald Sutherland as President Snow. The cast also includes Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Julianne Moore, Willow Shields, and Natalie Dormer.
The Plot:
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 now brings the franchise to its powerful fourth chapter in which Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) now fully realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival — they are for the future.
With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Hemsworth), Finnick (Claflin), and Peeta (Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.
Warner Bros. Pictures has released a few photos, teaser posters, and a teaser trailer, but until today the studio had not confirmed the official synopsis for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. With the Licensing Expo about to kick off in Vegas, Warner Bros has unveiled the plot of the Batman v Superman film coming to theaters in 2016:
“Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.”
A new threat? Could that be Lex Luthor? Given that the film isn’t set to reach theaters until March 25, 2016, we’ll probably have to keep guessing what that threat refers to for many more months.
Directed by Zack Snyder, the cast of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice features Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfre, and Jason Momoa as Aquaman. The cast also includes returning Man of Steel co-stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out season one of TNT’s critically acclaimed action series The Last Ship, you still have time to catch up on the entire first season before the second season arrives on June 21, 2015 at 9pm ET/PT. The Last Ship: The Complete First Season arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on June 9th and includes the 10 episodes from season one along with hours of bonus material including cast interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and commentary tracks. And thanks to TNT, we’re offering an opportunity to win a copy of The Last Ship: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Here’s the scoop on how to enter our The Last Ship contest:
– Send an email to [email protected] with “The Last Ship” in the subject line. One email entry per email address and your email will not be added to any lists.
– You must be 18 years or older to enter and reside in the continental United States.
– The contest runs June 9, 2015 at 7am PT through June 14, 2015 at 9pm PT. Winners will be notified on June 15th.
The Last Ship stars Eric Dane, Rhona Mitra, Adam Baldwin, Travis Van Winkle, Charles Parnell, Christina Elmore, John Pyper Ferguson, and Jocko Sims. Hank Steinberg and Steven Kane co-created the series and serve as executive producers and showrunners. Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, and Jack Bender also executive produce the dramatic series.
The Season Two Plot:
Based on William Brinkley’s popular novel, The Last Ship chronicles a global catastrophe that nearly decimates the world’s population. Because of its positioning, the Navy destroyer U.S.S. Nathan James avoided falling victim to the devastating tragedy. But now, Captain Tom Chandler (Dane) and his crew must confront the reality of their new existence in a world where they may be among the few remaining survivors.
Director Antoine Fuqua’s dramatic film Southpaw has debuted a new trailer along with the film’s final theatrical poster. Southpaw may land Fuqua (Training Day) and Jake Gyllenhaal in the awards race, although a July 24, 2015 release date indicates The Weinstein Company is hoping to reach more than just awards voters.
In addition to Gyllenhaal, the cast includes Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Clare Foley, Miguel Gomez, Victor Ortiz, Rita Ora, Naomie Harris, and Oona Laurence.
The Plot: From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriters Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) and Richard Wenk (The Mechanic), Southpaw tells the riveting story of Billy “The Great” Hope, reigning Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World (Gyllenhaal). Billy Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife (McAdams), an adorable daughter (Laurence) and a lavish lifestyle.
When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend (Jackson) leaves him behind, Hope hits rock bottom and turns to an unlikely savior at a run-down local gym: Tick Willis (Whitaker), a retired fighter and trainer to the city’s toughest amateur boxers. With his future riding on Tick’s guidance and tenacity, Billy enters the hardest battle of his life as he struggles with redemption and to win back the trust of those he loves.
Season three of Showtime’s award-winning drama series Masters of Sex premieres on July 12, 2015 and this new season will be all about the Sexual Revolution. The series, starring Michael Sheen as William Masters and Lizzy Caplan as Virginia Johnson, is showing off a very ’60s-ish poster and a new minute-long teaser trailer for the upcoming third season.
The Masters of Sex Season 3 Plot:
The year is 1966, and Masters of Sex season three finds the famed duo of Masters (Sheen) and Johnson (Caplan) dealing with the glare of the national spotlight as their sex study is finally unveiled. It’s the start of the Sexual Revolution – and Masters and Johnson’s work will have a profound impact on contemporary relationships, especially their own evolving three-way “marriage” with Masters’ wife Libby (Caitlin FitzGerald).
Voting is now open at Nick.com/sports for the winners of the Kids’ Choice Sports 2015 to be hosted by Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Quarterback Russell Wilson. Among the nominees for this year’s awards are Carmelo Anthony, Drew Brees, Roger Federer, Gabby Douglas, and Andrew Luck. Additional nominees include LeBron James, Ronda Rousey, J.J. Watt, Serena Williams, and Kids’ Choice Sports 2015 host Russell Wilson. And Derek Jeter is set to receive the 2015 Legend Award in recognition of his “unmatched talent, integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field.”
The Kids’ Choice Sports 2015 will take place on July 16th at 8pm ET/PT and will air live on Nickelodeon on the East Coast (taped delayed on the West Coast).
Kids’ Choice Sports 2015 Nominees:
BEST MALE ATHLETE
Aaron Rodgers (NFL, Green Bay Packers)
LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
Lionel Messi (Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentina Men’s National Team)
Mike Trout (MLB, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
Rory McIlroy (PGA and PGA European)
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
Clayton Kershaw (MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers)
BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
Abby Wambach (USWNT)
Alex Morgan (USWNT and NWSL, Portland Thorns FC)
Candace Parker (WNBA, Los Angeles Sparks)
Danica Patrick (NASCAR)
Maria Sharapova (WTA)
Maya Moore (WNBA, Minnesota Lynx)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Stacy Lewis (LPGA)
FAVORITE NEWCOMER
Amy Purdy (Professional Snowboarder)
Andrew Wiggins (NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves)
Joey Logano (NASCAR)
Jordan Spieth (PGA)
Jose Abreu (MLB, Chicago White Sox)
Malcolm Butler (NFL, New England Patriots)
Mikaela Shiffrin (Professional Alpine Ski Racer)
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
HANDS OF GOLD
Andrew McCutchen (MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates)
Carey Price (NHL, Montreal Canadiens)
Dez Bryant (NFL, Dallas Cowboys)
Henrik Lundqvist (NHL, New York Rangers)
Mike Trout (MLB, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
Pekka Rinne (NHL, Nashville Predators)
Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)
CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Abby Wambach (USWNT)
Alexander Ovechkin (NHL, Washington Capitals)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Spanish club Real Madrid C.F. and the Portugal National Team)
DeMarco Murray (NFL, Dallas Cowboys)
Marshawn Lynch (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
Maya Moore (WNBA, Minnesota Lynx)
Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
SICKEST MOVES
Ashley Wagner (US Figure Skating)
Blake Griffin (NBA, Los Angeles Clippers)
Gabriel Medina (Professional Surfer)
Lionel Messi (Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentina Men’s National Team)
Novak Djokovic (ATP)
Ronda Rousey (UFC)
Sidney Crosby (NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins)
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME AWARD
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR)
Danny Davis (Professional Snowboarder)
Kelly Clark (Professional Snowboarder)
Lindsey Vonn (Professional Alpine Ski Racer)
Nyjah Huston (Professional Skateboarder)
Travis Pastrana (Motorsports)
MOST ENTHUSIASTIC PLAYER
Aaron Rodgers (NFL, Green Bay Packers)
Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
Dwight Howard (NBA, Houston Rockets)
Gabby Douglas (US Gymnastics)
J.J. Watt (NFL, Houston Texans)
Novak Djokovic (ATP)
Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)
Serena Williams (WTA)
KING OF SWAG
Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
Carmelo Anthony (NBA, New York Knicks)
Chris Paul (NBA, Los Angeles Clippers)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Spanish club Real Madrid C.F. and the Portugal National Team)
LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
Rickie Fowler (PGA)
Roger Federer (ATP)
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
QUEEN OF SWAG
Alex Morgan (USWNT and NWSL, Portland Thorns FC)
Lolo Jones (US Track and Field and Bobsled)
Maria Sharapova (WTA)
Ronda Rousey (UFC)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Skylar Diggins (WNBA, Tulsa Shock)
BEST CANNON
Andrew Luck (NFL, Indianapolis Colts)
David Ortiz (MLB, Boston Red Sox)
Drew Brees (NFL, New Orleans Saints)
Mike Trout (MLB, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
Peyton Manning (NFL, Denver Broncos)
Rafael Nadal (ATP)
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
Serena Williams (WTA)
BIGGEST POWERHOUSE
Blake Griffin (NBA, Los Angeles Clippers)
David Ortiz (MLB, Boston Red Sox)
J.J. Watt (NFL, Houston Texans)
LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
Marshawn Lynch (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
Prince Fielder (MLB, Texas Rangers)
Ronda Rousey (UFC)
Serena Williams (WTA)
Amadeus Serafini and Willa Fitzgerald in MTV’s ‘Scream’
MTV’s Scream, based on the movie franchise, will premiere on June 30, 2015 at 10pm ET/PT and today the network’s unveiled a new trailer for the horror series. The TV adaptation of the Scream films stars Willa Fitzgerald, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Carlson Young, Amadeus Serafini, John Karna, Connor Weil, Tracy Middendorf, and Jason Wiles.
The series has Wes Craven, Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Marianne Maddalena, Cathy Konrad, Bob Weinstein, and Harvey Weinstein on board as executive producers. Jill Blotevogel (Ravenswood) and Jaime Paglia (Arrow) are the showrunners, and Blotevogel, Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin wrote the script for the pilot.
The Plot:
“When Nina, a gorgeous entitled teen at Lakewood High School, is murdered in an apparent crime of passion, it exposes the inner workings of the town’s complex social hierarchy. After Audrey, a young artistic loner, is “outed” via cyberbullying, she has to find a way to hold her head up high with the help of Noah, her nerdy, hyper-intelligent best friend, and a renewed relationship with Emma, her former “bestie” from elementary school.
In the meantime, Emma’s mom, Maggie (the town’s medical examiner) works with the town’s sheriff, Clark, to solve the murder and determine if it’s connected to a crime spree from the town’s dark past — a murder spree committed by a previous generation’s “bullying victim” Brandon James.”
Matt Damon stars in 20th Century Fox’s ‘The Martian’
20th Century Fox just released the first global trailer for the sci-fi action film The Martian based on the bestselling book by Andy Weir. Directed by Ridley Scott from a script by Drew Goddard, The Martian finds Matt Damon playing an astronaut who gets left behind on Mars. The cast also includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
The Martian arrives in theaters in November 2015.
The Plot:
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
Brad Pitt at the ‘Fury’ press conference during the 58th BFI London Film Festival (Photo by Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images for BFI)
Netflix and Plan B have announced they’re working on War Machine with Brad Pitt set to star as well as produce the satirical comedy. The original film was adapted for the screen by David Michôd (Animal Kingdom) based on the book by Michael Hasting. Michôd also directing the film which will begin shooting in August 2015. Netflix is aiming for a theatrical release as well as a release on their streaming service in 2016.
Commenting on Netflix’s involvement, Pitt said, “We are so excited to be a part of the inspiring commitment by Netflix to produce cutting-edge content and to deliver it to a global audience.” Writer/director Michôd added, “I’m humbled to be making a big, bold movie about the whole sprawling, complex, cumbersome and crazy machinery of modern war and the many lives it touches.”
“War Machine is a rip-roaring, behind-the-facade tale of modern war decision-makers, from the corridors of power to the distant regions of America’s ambitions,“ stated Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “Brad and David are a perfect team to make this timely, compelling and entertaining film.”
The Plot:
Inspired by the best-selling book The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan by the late Michael Hastings, War Machine concerns a four star, “rock star” general whose lethal reputation and impeccable track record vaults him to command the American war in Afghanistan. Determined to win the “impossible” war once and for all with a radical new approach, the general and his motley staff of commanders and press advisers race across the globe navigating delicate international alliances and troop requests, the charged battlefield of Washington politics, the voracious appetite of the media, and the day-to-day management of the war itself – all the while struggling to stay connected to the lives of men and women out in the field.
Hosts Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming perform onstage at the 2015 Tony Awards (Photo by Theo Wargo / Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
The biggest stars of Broadway came together on June 7, 2015 for the 69th Annual Tony Awards held at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall. This year’s awards extravaganza was hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming who kept the audience entertained with jokes and musical numbers, but the evening was really all about Fun Home and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Fun Home took home the Best Musical award as well as four other wins, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time also earned five Tonys including Best Play.
The 2015 Tony Awards Winners:
BEST PLAY – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
BEST MUSICAL – Fun Home
BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY – Skylight
BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL – The King and I
BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL – Lisa Kron for Fun Home
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR THE THEATRE – Fun Home
Music: Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics: Lisa Kron
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE IN A PLAY – Alex Sharp for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE IN A PLAY – Helen Mirren for The Audience
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE IN A MUSICAL – Michael Cerveris for Fun Home
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE IN A MUSICAL – Kelli O’Hara for The King and I
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE IN A PLAY – Richard McCabe for The Audience
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE IN A PLAY – Annaleigh Ashford for You Can’t Take It with You
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE IN A MUSICAL – Christian Borle for Something Rotten!
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE IN A MUSICAL – Ruthie Ann Miles for The King and I
BEST SCENIC DESIGN OF A PLAY – Bunny Christie and Finn Ross for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
BEST SCENIC DESIGN OF A MUSICAL – Bob Crowley and 59 Productions for An American in Paris
BEST COSTUME DESIGN OF A PLAY – Christopher Oram for Wolf Hall Parts One & Two
BEST COSTUME DESIGN OF A MUSICAL – Catherine Zuber for The King and I
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF A PLAY – Paule Constable for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF A MUSICAL – Natasha Katz for An American in Paris
BEST DIRECTION OF A PLAY – Marianne Elliott for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL – Sam Gold for Fun Home
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY – Christopher Wheeldon for An American in Paris
BEST ORCHESTRATIONS – Christopher Austin, Don Sebesky, Bill Elliott for An American in Paris
SPECIAL TONY AWARD® FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE THEATRE – Tommy Tune
