MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
8:00-9:00PM SUPERMAN & LOIS (Original Episode)
9:00-10:00PM THE WRANGLERS (Series Premiere)
Fall Series Descriptions, Courtesy of The CW
SCRABBLE is a captivating, fast-paced take on the global board game phenomenon. In each episode, wordsmiths battle it out over a series of addictive word games of skill and strategy to win points and master a giant Scrabble board in the center of the set.
The beloved trivia game TRIVIAL PURSUIT is reimagined in a question-packed entertainment format. Gameplay takes place on a giant version of the iconic Trivial Pursuit game board, as contestants battle it out over a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center. The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.
THE WRANGLERS follows the lives of young staff members working at the Circle Bar Dude ranch in Montana. In this cowboy paradise, guests escape their fast-paced lives and experience the true American West. The staff members of the dude ranch, also known as “wranglers,” work tirelessly to cater to the needs of their demanding clients while also juggling their personal lives and the inherent drama that comes from living and working with a group of attractive and independent cowboys and cowgirls.
The staff has a “work hard, play hard” mentality; these co-eds are responsible professionals by day but retreat back to their 20-something-year-old selves and lose all inhibitions by night. It’s a tricky balance as the wranglers navigate their personal and professional lives at this remote resort nestled in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
Timber Cleghorn in ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo Credit: The History Channel)
Timber, Dub, and William remain in the competition as History’s Alone season 11 episode 11 – the penultimate episode – begins and ends. The three tough survivalists are all struggling with the freezing weather and pesky martens but remain committed to sticking it out despite the brutal conditions.
Episode 11, “Collapse,” begins on Day 65 and takes us through a med check on Day 75.
Timber – Age 35, Salem, Indiana
Day 65, 11:23am – Timber points out a pine martin in a nearby tree, and it responds by growling at him. He heads to the river and is concerned the snow cover is affecting the ice. He needs to be careful with his steps and avoid areas where he can see water. It’s freezing, but the conditions are not great for ice fishing. It’s very slushy and his pants get wet.
He checks his nearby lines as he confesses he’s feeling weary. His bait’s gone, but no fish on the first line he pulls up. The second line still has its bait, so he heads back to his cabin to check out a toe that could have frostbite. He notes that it’s grey but not black, so it has frostnip – the earliest stage of frostbite. Timber warms his toes by the fire and thinks he’s good for now.
Day 68, 1:21pm – After letting loose with a howl, Timber says he hasn’t seen a moose in a while. He thinks Jake must have shot one, unaware that Jake was medically extracted on Day 21. Timber believes William’s is also still in the competition. (He’s right.)
His shelter is complete and snug, but the weather is harsh. He chops more firewood than he needs and stores it in case he’s sick or injured in the future. After he’s finished cutting wood, he declares that he’s done for the day. He’ll spend the afternoon relaxing and drawing on birch bark. While thinking about what he wants to draw, Timber discovers he’s just melted the toe area of his boot. He’ll have to be careful as that area’s now weakened and damaged.
Timber exits his cabin to test his boot and after a few steps, he thinks it’ll be okay. Since he’s up, he checks his fish lines. After chopping the ice from the hole, he screams with happiness as he pulls up a fish. Instead of rationing it, he decides he’ll just eat it. He’s starving and admits he’s been dreaming about stealing food, which is unusual. He draws on the bark with charcoal as the fish cooks.
Day 72, 11:41am – Timber’s spending his day making game pieces for Trial by Fire, which is sort of like Survivor if the contestants died by being tossed in a fire after being voted out.
He heads to the river to set his gillnet under the ice, even though he has no faith in it. The ice is in much better shape today and he uses poles to set the net in place. He believes this is his “40 days and 40 nights in the desert” experience and where he’ll receive the most clarity of vision.
After expending a lot of calories, Timber decides the gillnet setup probably won’t work.
10:11pm – He’s lost all feeling in his right foot and half the feeling in his left. Timber needs to get the circulation going or he’ll be in serious trouble. Frostbite could take him out of the game. When he touches his foot, he can’t feel his fingers.
Day 73, 11:11am – The night was miserable, and he thinks his body isn’t allowing circulation to his feet. He hopes the day will be better after he boils his breakfast. Timber can’t keep his feet warm and jokes about having to cut off his toes.
Day 75 – Timber passes his med check.
William Larkham Jr in ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo Credit: The History Channel)
William – Age 49, Happy Valley Goose Bay, Labrador
Day 66, 10:49am – He spots a grouse high up in the tree and manages to snare it. William tosses part of it to the jays, before heading off to check his four hooks and net. The land’s been good to him and he’s happy to co-exist with nature. He uses his ax to clear ice away from the hole around his net as he reveals that his son’s 12th birthday is coming up. It’s always tough for Alone contestants to be away for family birthdays, and he’s been thinking about how to make the day positive. He’ll celebrate it here and then again at home.
William’s caught an inconnu (aka coney) that’s barely in his net. He’s forced to reach in and grab it by the lips to haul it out of the water. William’s dreamed of catching a coney and finally landed one. He’s set 10-day milestones, and this will help him get to Day 75. William remains determined to go until they pull him.
He hardly cooks his food to get more nutrients out of it and eats the coney’s liver raw while still on the ice. Alone notes that raw liver helps with vision, joints, and immune function.
Day 69, 11:23am – On Day 52, William built a fireplace near his shelter, but not close enough to do damage. It’s been keeping him warm during the freezing nights. His plan for the day is to build a lean-to to protect himself and his fireplace from the elements. William chose an exterior fire because interior fires become more dangerous over time. He’s built igloos before with his son, and working on the lean-to reminds him of his family. He promises to make it up to them when he gets home.
Day 74, 11am – He wishes his son William a happy birthday and apologizes for not being there. He lights a larger fire than normal to celebrate his son’s birthday and then cooks up the coney head as a treat.
Day 75 – William passes his med check.
Dub Paetz in ‘Alone’ season 11 (Photo Credit: The History Channel)
Dub – Age 44, Frederic, Michigan
Day 67, 12:52pm – Dub’s shocked by how tired he looks and admits that just before catching his most recent fish, he was done. But the 30-pound pike revived him. He checks his lines and pulls in a fish. His second line is empty, and he doesn’t want to fall behind on food. Dub processes the fish he pulled up and returns to camp to store it away from predators by securing it in his storage bag hanging from a tree limb.
Back at the river, he continues fishing by placing hefty bait on one of his lines. He then spends time jigging another line in a nearby hole, bouncing it off the bottom of the river. Dub watches the stick over his first hole, hoping for movement. He promises not to swear if he catches something.
A fish hits his line a couple of times, and he breaks his promise by swearing while pulling it out of the water. It’s an inconnu good for at least three days of meals. But he’s not done yet and continues to fish. Suddenly, his other line moves, and he carefully pulls in a large pike. Dub’s satisfied with his work and is done fishing for the day.
3:23pm – He processes his catch while proclaiming that he’s back in the game. Everything he planned to do with the money is still in play. He hopes to purchase a campground for his family to run. He adds the new fish to his storage and is happy that now he knows where the fish are biting.
Day 71, 11:01am – Something on top of his shelter woke him up twice, and he discovers a marten has been chewing on the fish he stored there. Fortunately, the food bag he strung up is still fine, although there are tracks under it in the snow.
He walks away and then notices the marten just came back and is dragging his fish away. It’s time to diversify his storage to keep it away from all the critters. The marten is his biggest issue right now, and he uses his other storage bag, made out of his $300 rain jacket, to cover the fish he just retrieved from the thief. He hangs it up as he describes his competitors as tough and stubborn.
Day 73, 12:40pm – We see quick clips of Dub fishing, cleaning his catch, and putting it in storage.
3:45pm – It’s getting dark outside, so he heads into his shelter to trim his mustache and beard. His door’s been falling apart and reinforcing it becomes his top priority.
4:20pm – It’s only 1 degree as he fetches pine boughs off his roof to finish his door. Dub has undiagnosed ADHD and being bored out here in the wilderness is hard on him. He worries his head won’t remain in the game as he waits for his fish to cook. He assumed the weather would knock people out, but his competitors must be tough as hell. Dub doesn’t think he’ll be the one who caves next, but he’s not sure. He admits he didn’t think it would last this long.
6:32pm – A noise outside forces him to get up and investigate. Whatever it was sounded big, and he takes his bow with him. He’s worried about his food storage and sees a marten in a tree by his food. However, it’s not big enough to have made the noise. His food’s still safely hanging from a tree, but he needs to protect it. He’s got enough stored up to last through Day 80 – if nothing steals it.
Dub was convinced he’d be home by now, and in fact, the average duration of an Alone season is 73 days. He thinks if a med check comes tomorrow, it means he’s won.
Day 75, 12:19pm – His entire existence right now involves staying curled up in his sleeping bag. It sucks, and he wishes for a normal life and instead is in isolation. Beeps alert him to an upcoming med check, and he hopes that means his family is on the way.
Dub passes his med check and is disappointed to learn that he hasn’t won yet. He really believed that would be it, and now he doesn’t know how many more days he’ll be stuck in the wilderness. He sinks to his knees in the snow in frustration.
Of course the Pogues aren’t just going to celebrate a win and be content to lead normal lives. If that were true, there wouldn’t be much to Outer Banks season four. The teaser for the upcoming season warns that they’ve got everything to lose and promises this will be their biggest adventure to date.
“Following last season’s 18-month flash-forward showing Wes Genrette’s proposal for the Pogues to find Blackbeard’s treasure, Season 4 takes us back in time to the lead-up of that moment. After finding the gold at El Dorado, the Pogues return to the OBX and commit to having a ‘normal’ life. They’ve built themselves a new safe haven, officially dubbed Poguelandia 2.0, where they live together and run a fairly successful bait, tackle, and charter tour shop,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.
“But after some financial setbacks, John B, Sarah, Kiara, JJ, Pope, and Cleo take Wes up on his offer, drawn back into the ‘G’ game for a whole new adventure. But before they know it, they’re well in over their heads, with dangerous new enemies hot on their heels racing them to the treasure. Meanwhile, their problems are only growing, and they’re forced to question their past, present, and future – who they really are, has it all been worth it, and how much are they willing to risk?”
Season four stars Chase Stokes as John B., Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Madison Bailey as Kiara, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, and Rudy Pankow as JJ. Carlacia Grant plays Cleo, Drew Starkey is Rafe, Austin North is Topper, Fiona Palomo is Sofia, and J. Anthony Crane is Chandler Groff.
Pollyanna McIntosh plays Dalia, Brianna Brown is Hollis Robinson, Rigo Sanchez is Lightner, Mia Challis is Ruthie, and Cullen Moss is Shoupe. Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke created the series and serve as executive producers.
Season four will arrive in two parts, with five episodes dropping on October 10, 2024. The final five premiere on November 7, 2024.
The 51st Telluride Film Festival announced its lineup just days ahead of the festival’s opening on Friday, August 30, 2024. The festival, which runs through Monday, September 2nd, will include the world premieres of Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night, Edward Berger’s Conclave, and Malcolm Washington’s The Piano Lesson.
This year’s festival includes 60 feature films, shorts, and revival programs.
“This brief weekend of cinematic bliss reminds us every year that movies really are magic,” stated Telluride Film Festival director Julie Huntsinger. “The process of assembling our line-up is both daunting and rewarding, and it never fails to bring the most fantastic sense of satisfaction once we’re finished. Our anticipation matches that of the audience. We’re delighted to now share what we found to be the most exciting, interesting and profound works on film of this year. Our Telluride Film Festival community is remarkable, and we’re so grateful for the passion and enthusiasm they bring. May the community of film lovers continue to grow and find their way to movie theaters everywhere.”
John David Washington as Boy Willie and Skylar Smith as Maretha in ‘The Piano Lesson’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
51st Telluride Film Festival Lineup
Feature Films and Episodic Works
• ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (d. Payal Kapadia, France-India-Netherlands-Luxembourg, 2024)
• ANORA (d. Sean Baker, U.S., 2024)
• APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS (d. Petra Costa, Brazil-U.S.-Denmark, 2024)
• BETTER MAN (d. Michael Gracey, Australia, 2024)
• BIRD (d. Andrea Arnold, U.K., 2024)
• BLINK (d. Daniel Roher, Edmund Stenson, U.S.-Canada, 2024)
• CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID! (d. Matt Tyrnauer, U.S., 2024)
• CONCLAVE (d. Edward Berger, U.K., 2024)
• DISCLAIMER (d. Alfonso Cuarón, U.K.-U.S., 2024)
• DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT (d. Embeth Davidtz, South Africa, 2024)
• EMILIA PÉREZ (d. Jacques Audiard, France, 2024)
• IN WAVES AND WAR (d. Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk, U.S., 2024)
• JEAN COCTEAU (d. Lisa Immordino Vreeland, U.S., 2024)
• LEONARDO DA VINCI (d. Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon, U.S., 2024)
• MARIA (d. Pablo Larraín, Germany-Italy-U.S.-Hungary-France-Greece, 2024)
• MARTHA (d. R.J. Cutler, U.S., 2024)
• MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (d. Adam Elliot, Australia, 2024)
• MISERICORDIA (d. Alain Guiraudie, France-Spain-Portugal, 2024)
• NICKEL BOYS (d. RaMell Ross, U.S., 2024)
• NO OTHER LAND (d. Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Hamdan Ballal, Rachel Szor, Palestine-Norway, 2024)
• ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO (d. Kevin Macdonald, U.K., 2024)
• PIECE BY PIECE (d. Morgan Neville, U.S., 2024)
• SANTOSH (d. Sandhya Suri, U.K.-Germany-France, 2024)
• SATURDAY NIGHT (d. Jason Reitman, U.S., 2024)
• SEPARATED (d. Errol Morris, U.S., 2024)
• SEPTEMBER 5 (d. Tim Fehlbaum, Germany, 2024)
• SOCIAL STUDIES (d. Lauren Greenfield, U.S., 2024)
• THE END (d. Joshua Oppenheimer, Ireland-Germany-Italy-Sweden-Denmark-U.K., 2024)
• THE FRIEND (d. David Siegel, Scott McGehee, U.S., 2024)
• THE OUTRUN (d. Nora Fingscheidt, U.K.-Germany, 2024)
• THE PIANO LESSON (d. Malcolm Washington, U.S., 2024)
• THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (d. Mohammad Rasoulof, Germany-France-Iran, 2024)
• THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT (d. Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk, Pedro Kos, U.S., 2024)
• WILL & HARPER (d. Josh Greenbaum, U.S., 2024)
• ZURAWSKI V TEXAS (d. Maisie Crow, Abbie Perrault, U.S., 2024)
Short Films Screening in the Main Program
• A SWIM LESSON (d. Rashida Jones, Will McCormack, U.S., 2024)
• ALOK (d. Alex Hedison, U.S., 2024)
• THE TURNAROUND (d. Kyle Thrash, Ben Proudfoot, U.S., 2024)
Overlooked Films
• ARCH OF TRIUMPH (d. Lewis Milestone, U.S., 1948)
• BARRY LYNDON (d. Stanley Kubrick, U.K.-U.S., 1975)
• DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (d. David Lean, U.K.-Italy-U.S., 1965)
• GRAND HOTEL (d. Edmund Goulding, U.S., 1932)
• MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (d. John Ford, U.S., 1946)
Backlot Selection
• A SUDDEN GLIMPSE TO DEEPER THINGS (d. Mark Cousins, U.K., 2024)
• ¡CASA BONITA MI AMOR! (d. Arthur Bradford, U.S., 2024)
• CHAIN REACTIONS (d. Alexandre O. Philippe, U.S., 2024)
• HER NAME WAS MOVIOLA (d. Howard Berry, U.K., 2024)
• MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER (d. David Hinton, U.K., 2024)
• NOBU (d. Matt Tyrnauer, U.S., 2024)
• RIEFENSTAHL (d. Andres Veiel, Germany, 2024)
• THE EASY KIND (d. Katy Chevigny, U.S., 2024)
• THE HEXAGONAL HIVE AND A MOUSE IN A MAZE (d. Tilda Swinton, Bartek Dziadosz, U.K., 2024)
• THE SWALLOW (d. Tadhg O’Sullivan, Ireland, 2024)
Universal Pictures is returning to the world of dinosaurs (or, as the studio’s accountants refer to them, prehistoric cash cows) with the fourth installment in the Jurassic World franchise. The new addition to the blockbuster action-adventure series is now officially titled Jurassic World Rebirth.
The title announcement was accompanied by two photos from the film featuring two-time Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit), Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers), and two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali (Green Book, Moonlight). The studio also confirmed that the first film set after the end of the Jurassic World trilogy is targeting a July 2025 theatrical release.
Universal offers this description of Rebirth: “Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.
Academy Award nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.”
Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali plays Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader. Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis, and Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland) is Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs. The Lincoln Lawyer‘s Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family. The cast also includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez), Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF), and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).
Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) directs from a script by Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley serve as producers, with Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart, and Jim Spencer executive producing.
Jurassic World, the sequel to the Jurassic Park franchise, opened in theaters in 2015 and starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Pratt and Howard reprised their roles for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in 2018 and Jurassic World Dominion in 2022.
Poster for ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ (Photo Credit: Disney Channel)
The Disney Channel has landed on an October 29, 2024 premiere date for the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The Wizards sequel focuses on Justin Russo, played by David Henrie, and fans can expect Selena Gomez to pop in as Alex Russo for the first episode.
“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo,” reads Disney+’s synopsis. “When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.”
Joining David Henrie for the family-friendly follow-up are Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, and Max Matenko as Milo Russo. Taylor Cora plays Winter and Mimi Gianopulos stars as Giada Russo.
Disney Channel’s premiere date announcement included the news that Raven-Symoné (Raven’s Home) and Danielle Fishel (Girl Meets World) are directing episodes of the first season. The announcement also included a new teaser poster for season one.
Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas write and executive produce. Additional executive producers include Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Selena Gomez, and David Henrie. Executive producer Andy Fickman directed the first episode and will direct additional episodes.
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5 part 2 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)
Paramount Network’s unveiled the first five official photos from the long-awaited second half of Yellowstone season five. The photos give nothing away, although they do confirm that at least these Duttons (and Dutton adjacents) have survived and are back for Yellowstone season five episode nine.
Season five part one wrapped up with episode eight, “A Knife and No Coin,” on January 1, 2023. Part two premieres on November 10, 2024. Paramount Network is hosting a Yellowstone marathon over Labor Day weekend, with all five seasons airing beginning Friday, August 30th at 7pm PT/10pm ET through Monday, September 2nd.
Season five stars Kevin Costner as John Dutton, Luke Grimes as Kayce, Kelly Reilly as Beth, Wes Bentley as Jamie, and Cole Hauser as Rip. Kelsey Asbille stars as Monica, Brecken Merrill is Tate, Jefferson White plays Jimmy, Forrie Smith is Lloyd, Denim Richards is Colby, Ian Bohen is Ryan, Finn Little is Carter, Ryan Bingham is Walker, and Gil Birmingham is Thomas Rainwater.
“Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States,” reads Paramount Network’s synopsis. “Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.”
Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water) and John Linson co-created the series and serve as executive producers along with Art Linson, Kevin Costner, David C. Glasser, Bob Yari, Stephen Kay, Michael Friedman, Christina Voros, and Keith Cox.
Cole Hauser in season 5 part 2 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)Kelsey Asbille as Monica, Breckin Merrill as Tate and Luke Grimes as Kayce in season 5 part 2 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)Wes Bentley as Jamie in season 5 part 2 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater and Mo Brings Plenty as Mo in season 5 part 2 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)
A talented dancer with big dreams finds herself stuck in a nightmare in Apartment 7A, a prequel to the classic horror story Rosemary’s Baby. The official trailer shows Terry (Ozark‘s Julia Garner) going from hopeful to horrified as she discovers none of her neighbors actually have her best interests in mind when they offer her help.
Dianne Wiest (Mayor of Kingstown), Kevin McNally (the Pirates of the Caribbean films), and Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) also star. The supporting cast includes Marli Siu (Everything I Know About Love), Andrew Buchan (All the Money in the World), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Wonka).
“An ambitious young dancer Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner) dreams of fame and fortune in New York City, but, after suffering a devastating injury, an older, wealthy couple (Diane Wiest and Kevin McNally) welcomes her into their home in the luxury apartment building the Bramford,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “When fellow resident and influential Broadway producer (Jim Sturgess) offers her another chance at fame, it seems that all her dreams are finally coming true. However, after an evening she can’t fully remember, disturbing circumstances soon have her second-guessing the sacrifices she’s willing to make for her career as she realizes that something evil is living not only in Apartment 7A, but in the Bramford itself.”
Natalie Erika James (Relic) directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Christian White and Skylar James. John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger, Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller serve as producers. Executive producers include Vicki Dee Rock and Alexa Ginsburg. The Rosemary’s Baby prequel is a Platinum Dunes/Sunday Night Production in association with Paramount Pictures.
Apartment 7A will premiere at the 2024 Fantastic Fest before streaming on Paramount+ beginning September 27, 2024.
Filmmaker Tyler Perry was inspired to tell the story of the heroic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only Women’s Army Corps unit of color, in The Six Triple Eight after meeting a former member of the group. The first teaser introduces the women of the 6888th Battalion, led by Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams.
The film also stars Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, and Jeanté Godlock. Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey also star.
Kerry Washington stars as Captain Charity Adams in ‘The Six Triple Eight’ (Photo Cr. Bob Mahoney / Perry Well Films 2 / Courtesy of Netflix)
“The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism – and grueling working conditions – they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.”
Perry wrote and directed the drama, based Kevin M. Hymel’s “Fighting A Two-Front War” article in the WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media. Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, and Carlota Espinosa served as producers. Kerry Washington and Peter Guber executive produced.
The Six Triple Eight will open in select theaters on December 6, 2024, followed by a release on Netflix on December 20th.
Sarah Jeffrey as Dolores Washington, Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King, Pepi Sonuga as Elaine White and Shanice Shantay as Johnnie Mae (Photo Cr. Bob Mahoney / Perry Well Films 2 / Courtesy of Netflix)
Shudder’s diving back into the V/H/S horror anthology series with V/H/S/Beyond, the seventh installment of the popular franchise. The first teaser features bizarre creatures, a plane falling from the sky, and lots of freaked-out people.
The newest installment in the found footage franchise includes “six new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape,” per Shudder. Jordan Downey and Kevin Stewart co-wrote “Stork,” with Downey directing. Christian Long and Justin Long wrote and directed “Fur Babies.” The “Live and Let Dive” segment comes from director Justin Martinez with Ben Turner writing the screenplay.
Virat Pal and Evan Dickson co-wrote “Dream Girl,” with Pal directing. And Mike Flanagan (Fall of the House of Usher, The Haunting of Hill House) wrote “Stowaway” and Kate Siegel directed. The seven installment also includes a special presentation by Cursed Films‘ Jay Cheel.
V/H/S/Beyond will have its world premiere at the 2024 Fantastic Fest before streaming on Shudder on October 4, 2024.
