A24’s Y2K trailer feels like a mix of Super Bad and This Is The End set during that weird period when the world wondered what would happen at midnight on December 31st, 1999. Directed by SNL‘s Kyle Mooney, Y2K is coming to theaters on December 6, 2024.
A24 offered this description of Mooney’s comedy: “On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy.”
Samara Weaving must have really enjoyed starring in Ready or Not because in Azrael she’s once again being hunted and on the run, although this time it’s an evil entity that wants her dead instead of rich psycho in-laws. Directed by Cheap Thrills‘ E.L. Katz, Azrael opens in theaters on September 27, 2024.
In addition to Samara Weaving, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Vic Carmen Sonne, Katariina Unt, and Sebastian Bull Sarning.
“In a world in which no one speaks, a mysterious, devout community hunts down a young woman named Azrael (Weaving) who has escaped their imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, she is to be sacrificed to pacify an evil which resides deep within the surrounding wilderness – but Azrael will stop at nothing to ensure her own freedom and survival,” reads IFC Films’ synopsis. “From the seeds of this gritty, relentless parable of sacrifice and salvation, comes an immersive, real-time, action horror tale from the visionary minds of Simon Barrett and E.L. Katz.”
Samara Weaving stars in ‘Azrael’ (Photo Credit: IFC Films Shudder)
Netflix’s first teaser for Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft picks up the story of the video game heroine 25 years after the video game Survivor trilogy (Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider). The streamer’s trailer was accompanied by more details on the series, along with three stills from the animated series.
Hayley Atwell voices Lara Croft, Allen Maldonado voices Zip, and Earl Baylon reprises his role as Jonah from the video games.
“More than 25 years after her first appearance, Lara Croft (voiced by Hayley Atwell) continues to explore ancient mysteries and uncover lost truths across breathtaking and dangerous destinations,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Following the events of the Survivor series, Lara Croft has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures. But she must return home when a dangerous and powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an uncanny personal connection. Her daring pursuit will take her on an adventure around the world and to the depths of forgotten tombs, where she will be forced to confront her true self and decide just what kind of hero she wants to become.”
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft will premiere on October 10, 2024.
Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin) serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Additional executive producers include dj2 Entertainment Founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson, Howard Bliss, Jen Chambers, Timothy I. Stevenson, Tractor Pants’ Jacob Robinson, and Dallas Dickinson and Noah Hughes for Crystal Dynamics. Powerhouse Animation is the animation studio, with Brad Graeber serving as an executive producer.
Apple TV+’s first trailer for K-Pop Idols provides a glimpse behind the scenes at the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to become a K-pop star. The six-episode documentary series will premiere on August 30, 2024.
“In K-Pop Idols, viewers will follow Jessi as she embarks on her first solo tour, CRAVITY as they navigate the pressures of impressing their agency, and BLACKSWAN as they grapple with internal tensions and dramatic shake-ups. The series delves into the personal and professional challenges these artists face—from Jessi’s reflections on life and career to the fierce competition within BLACKSWAN and CRAVITY’s creative evolution,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis.
“As the journey unfolds, audiences will experience the highs and lows of the K-pop world, from international performances and family connections to unexpected news and pivotal career decisions. The series culminates in a powerful exploration of dreams, reality, and the relentless drive to succeed on the global stage—as a K-pop idol.”
Jessi in ‘K-Pop Idols’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Todd Lubin (Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry), Jack Turner (Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields), Elise Chung (Bling Empire), Bradley Cramp (Lord of War), Chris Kasick (Citizen Sleuth), Eric Yujin Kim (Undoing), Jay Peterson (Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry), and Sue Kim (The Speed Cubers) serve as executive producers.
“With K-Pop Idols, our goal was to pull back the curtain on the highly competitive world of K-pop and reveal the human stories behind the stars,” stated executive producer Elise Chung. “This series is a tribute to the relentless passion and perseverance of artists like Jessi, CRAVITY and BLACKSWAN, who are shaping the future of music on a global scale. We’re excited for viewers to experience the challenges, victories and everything in between that comes with chasing a dream as big as becoming a K-pop idol.”
The docuseries is produced for Apple TV+ by Boat Rocker’s Matador Content.
Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed Pachinko season two premieres on August 23, 2024, and in support the streamer has unveiled a clip from the first episode. New episodes of the much-anticipated eight-episode second season will stream on Fridays.
“Based on The New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, Pachinko is a sweeping and deeply moving story of love and survival across four generations, told through the eyes of a remarkable matriarch, Sunja,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “In season two, the parallel stories pick up in Osaka in 1945, where Sunja is forced to make dangerous decisions for her family’s survival during World War II, and in Tokyo in 1989, which finds Solomon exploring new, humble beginnings.”
Apple TV+’s episode one description: “World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family’s survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.”
Lee Minho and Minha Kim in ‘Pachinko’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Created and written by Soo Hugh, season two stars Lee Minho, Yuh-Jung Youn, Minha Kim, Anna Sawai, Jin Ha, Eunchae Jung, Soji Arai, and Sungkyu Kim. Hugh serves as executive producer along with Blue Marble Pictures’ Theresa Kang and Media Res’ Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer. Leanne Welham, Arvin Chen, and Sang-il Lee directed season two episodes.
The first season earned a Critics Choice award for Best Foreign Language and won the Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series award at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards. It also earned a Peabody Award, an American Film Institute Award, and a Gotham Independent Film Award.
Sarah Greene, Eva Birthistle, Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff and Eve Hewson in ‘Bad Sisters’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedic drama Bad Sisters finally has a confirmed premiere date for season two. The series premiered on the streamer in August 2022, and the eight-episode second season has landed on a November 13, 2024 launch date.
The first two episodes will stream on November 13th, followed by new episodes on Wednesdays.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first photo featuring the series’ stars. Bad Sisters creator Sharon Horgan returns as Eva, Anne-Marie Duff is back as Grace, Eva Birthistle reprises her role as Ursula, Sarah Greene is Bibi, and Eve Hewson returns as Becka. Michael Smiley, Saise Quinn, Daryl McCormack, Yasmine Akram, Jonjo O’Neill, Deirdre Mullins, Lorcan Cranitch, Liz Fitzgibbon, and Justine Mitchell also star.
New to the dysfunctional world of the Garvey sisters are Fiona Shaw, Owen McDonnell, Thaddea Graham, Barry Ward, and Peter Claffey.
“Two years after the ‘accidental death’ of ‘Grace’s abusive husband, the close-knit Garvey sisters may have moved on but when past truths resurface, the ladies are thrust back into the spotlight, suspicions are at an all-time high, lies are told, secrets revealed and the sisters are forced to work out who they can trust,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis.
Nominated for four Emmy Awards, the BAFTA winner is executive produced by Bert Hamelnick, Michael Sagol, Dave Finkel, Brett Baer, Malin-Sarah Gozin, and Horgan, Faye Dorn, and Clelia Mountford for Merman. Dearbhla Walsh directs and executive produces.
Bad Sisters season one earned a Peabody Award and was nominated for Critics Choice and WGA awards. It currently sits at a rare 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Neil Brown, Jr. as Ray Perry and David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes in ‘SEAL Team’ episode 4, season 7 (CREDIT: Trae Patton/Paramount+)
Paramount+’s SEAL Team season seven episode three provided more details on Drew’s backstory. Episode four, “Heroes and Criminals,” has the team tasked with destroying a drug factory. Episode four will stream on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Season seven stars David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes, Neil Brown Jr. as Ray Perry, A.J. Buckley as Sonny Quinn, Toni Trucks as Lieutenant Lisa Davis, Raffi Barsoumian as Omar Hamza, and Beau Knapp as Drew Franklin.
“Heroes and Criminals” Plot: BRAVO targets a factory in Myanmar that the DEA has tied to China and fentanyl production. Lieutenant Davis wants the team to pull intel and destroy the plant.
The series follows the lives of the Navy SEALs’ most elite unit as they execute dangerous high-stakes operations to defend their country at a deeply personal cost. In the final season, Jason Hayes (Boreanaz) struggles to balance his warrior’s existence with the responsibilities of single fatherhood. Ray Perry (Brown Jr.), his trusted second in command, questions whether he will be able to leave the battlefield behind as his retirement nears. Dedicated door-kicker Sonny Quinn (Buckley) battles against changing tides as Jason and Ray’s shifting focus means that other teammates must shoulder more responsibility. Both Omar Hamza (Barsoumian) and Drew Franklin (Knapp) find diving into work an effective way to distance themselves from their past traumas.
Vital to mission success is Lieutenant Lisa Davis (Trucks), a no-nonsense officer who ushers the team into a new era of warfare against powerful rivals for supremacy on the world stage. Ripped away from their loved ones at a moment’s notice to be deployed across the globe, Bravo team remains dedicated to their duties. Even in the face of overwhelming odds, they know this is the price to keep the families they left behind safe.
Tyler Grey as Trent Sawyer, A.J. Buckley as Sonny Quinn, David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes, Kerry O’Malley as Agent Miles, Neil Brown, Jr. as Ray Perry, Justin Melnick as Brock Reynolds, and Raffi Barsoumian as Omar in episode 4, season 7 (CREDIT: Michael Moriatis/Paramount+)Neil Brown, Jr. as Ray Perry and David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes in episode 4, season 7 (CREDIT: Trae Patton/Paramount+)A.J. Buckley as Sonny Quinn, Tyler Grey as Trent Sawyer, and David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes in episode 4, season 7 (CREDIT: Trae Patton/Paramount+)Justin Melnick as Brock Reynolds in ‘SEAL Team’ episode 4, season 7 (CREDIT: Michael Moriatis/Paramount+)Raffi Barsoumian as Omar Hamza, Neil Brown, Jr. as Ray Perry, David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes, and Tyler Grey as Trent Sawyer in season 7 episode 4 (CREDIT: Trae Patton/Paramount+)Beau Knapp as Drew Franklin and A.J. Buckley as Sonny Quinn in episode 4, season 7 (CREDIT: Michael Moriatis/Paramount+)
Michaela Coel writes and stars in ‘First Day on Earth’ (Photo Credit: Spencer Hewett / Provided by HBO)
First Day on Earth from writer, executive producer, and actor Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You) will be co-produced by HBO and BBC. Coel’s new drama will have a 10-episode first season, with production expected to begin in 2025.
“I am delighted to be working with VAL, HBO and the BBC again, and to partner with A24; thanks to all of their combined taste, care, and expertise, I feel our show is in great hands,” said Coel. “First Day on Earth is another very personal story for me which I hope will engage viewers from all over the world, and I can’t wait for audiences to go on Henri’s journey with her.”
Who is Henri? HBO offered this synopsis:
“British novelist Henri is stuck. Work has dried up, her relationship is going nowhere. So when she’s offered a job on a film in Ghana, West Africa – her parents’ homeland, where her estranged father lives – she can’t resist the chance to reconnect with him and the country of her heritage.
But when she arrives, neither the job nor her father turn out the way she expected, and soon Henri has to deal with danger and hypocrisy, form new friendships, lose her illusions, and create a new sense of identity – one that might leave her stronger, but could also break her.”
Additional executive producers include BBC’s Jo McClellan, A24’s Piers Wenger, and Jesse Armstrong, Phil Clarke, and Roberto Troni for Various Artists Limited.
“Michaela’s words have the ability to transport the reader like no other. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the conversation that began with I May Destroy You, alongside our close collaborators at VAL, A24, and the BBC. With Henri as our guide, First Day on Earth is as lyrical as it is visceral in its excavation of the idea of home,” stated Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO & Max Comedy Programming.
Executive producers Phil Clarke and Robert Troni released this statement: “We’re delighted and feel extremely lucky that Michaela chose to bring her brilliant new show to us, after the extraordinary experience we had working together on I May Destroy You. Yet again, Michaela delivers a highly original, singular story that explores the relationship between England and Ghana via a second-generation British-Ghanaian woman who takes up the opportunity to return to the homeland of her parents and finds herself encountering a cast of memorable characters and experiences that force her to face some painful home truths. But as ever with Michaela, it is by turns shocking, funny, and unforgettable, and done in her inimitable style.”
Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard and Mike Colter as David Acosta in ‘Evil’ episode 14, season 4 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)
Despite efforts by fans, the cast, and everyone involved with Evil, we’ve reached the final episode without another network or streamer stepping forward and saving the critically acclaimed series. Season four episode 14, the season/series finale, streams on Thursday, August 22, 2024 on Paramount+.
Series co-creator Robert King posted this message on Twitter (sorry, I’m still refusing to call it X): “The last episode of #Evil this Thursday. Thank you for such wonderful fans. It’s been lovely to see such dedication and creativity for a show that addresses issues of good and evil in an often silly manner. We’ve had the times of our life and will miss this freedom.”
Season four stars Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard, Mike Colter as David Acosta, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend, and Christine Lahti as Sheryl. Andrea Martin stars as Sister Andrea, Kurt Fuller is Dr. Boggs, Brooklyn Shuck is Lynn Bouchard, Skylar Gray is Lila Bouchard, Maddy Crocco is Lexis Bouchard, Patrick Brammall is Andy Bouchard, and Dalya Knapp plays Laura Bouchard.
“Fear of the End” Plot: An ominous countdown begins after the Bouchard girls start a new game on their VR goggles. The Entity moves to stop the Sixty, despite Sister Andrea’s warnings. The team receives an offer they never expected. Kristen faces a final threat as Leland takes matters into his own hands.
The Evil Plot, Courtesy of Paramount+
In the new season of Evil, Kristen, David, and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic. Throughout, Leland attempts to lure Kristen into raising a baby antichrist who was conceived with her ovum. David is recruited by the Vatican’s secret service to “remote view” a paranormal ability to see the unseen in order to detect evil. Ben is hit by an ion beam, causing him to see visions of a taunting jinn until he discovers an unusual solution to banish it.
Finally, all three realize they only have a few weeks left to assess cases because the parish has decided to disband the team due to a lack of funds. This culminates in one last confrontation with Leland and the 60 families that make up Evil in the modern world.
Fedor Steer as Demon Stick and Andrea Martin as Sister Andrea in episode 14, season 4 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard in episode 14, season 4 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)Denis O’Hare as Father Giovanni De Vita and Mike Colter as David Acosta in the series finale (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend in episode 14, season 4 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard and Mike Colter as David Acosta in the series finale (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir and Mike Colter as David Acosta in ‘Evil’ episode 14, season 4 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)
#Evil. The last one. Sniff sniff. CBS has been doing a wonderful job of cutting these together. It’s been fun. Four seasons and a sock puppet theatre. pic.twitter.com/PvXUmWbFFC
Kevin Costner in ‘Horizon: An American Saga’ (Photo Credit: Warner Bros Pictures)
Kevin Costner’s Western drama Horizon: An American Saga has set an August 23, 2024 streaming premiere date on Max. The R-rated action film debuted on Premium VOD on July 16th.
“Horizon: An American Saga explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many,” reads the official synopsis. “Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s ambitious cinematic adventure will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends, and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.”
In addition to Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, and Giovanni Ribisi star. The cast also includes Abbey Lee, Will Patton, Jena Malone, Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, and Jeff Fahey. Additionally, Isabelle Fuhrman, Ella Hunt, David O’Hara, Owen Crow Shoe, Tatanka Means, and Tim Guinee slip back into the Wild West. Scott Haze, Tom Payne, Alejandro Edda, James Russo, Jon Beavers, Jaime Campbell Bower, and Michael Anganaro round out the ensemble.
Chapter One of Costner’s self-financed epic opened in theaters on June 24th, and Chapter Two was originally set to follow on August 16th. Unfortunately, after a disastrous box office run, Chapter Two was pulled off Warner Bros’ summer release schedule. A new theatrical release date hasn’t been announced.
Costner’s original plan was to make a four-part Western epic, but his latest excursion into the Western genre only generated an $11 million opening weekend. It went on to gross an estimated $29 million domestically over its theatrical run, and worldwide, its total gross is just $34 million.
Costner and Jon Baird co-wrote the screenplay. Producers include Costner, Howard Kaplan, and Mark Gillard. Danny Peykoff, Robert Scannell, Armyan Bernstein, Charlie Lyons, Barry Berg, and Rod Lake executive produce.
