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The Piano Lesson Trailer: Blood is a Chord That Resonates Through Time

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix released a powerful first trailer for The Piano Lesson, based on the play by August Wilson. The two-minute trailer focuses on the piano, which is the catalyst for the story, while briefly introducing the Charles family.

“A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.”

The cast also includes Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, and Corey Hawkins.

The Piano Lesson
John David Washington as Boy Willie, Samuel L. Jackson as Doaker Charles, Michael Potts as Wining Boy and Ray Fisher as Lymon in ‘The Piano Lesson’ (Photo Cr. David Lee/Netflix © 2024)

Malcolm Washington makes his directorial debut with the drama and co-wrote the screenplay with Virgil Williams. Executive producers include Jennifer Roth, Constanza Romero Wilson, and Katia Washington, with Denzel Washington and Todd Black producing.

“I honor the spirit of August Wilson and the legacy he left behind for all of us. A legacy that thrives in the power of Danielle Deadwyler’s Berniece, the dynamism of John David Washington’s Boy Willie, and the understated brilliance that is Samuel L. Jackson’s Doaker,” stated writer/director Malcolm Washington. “Every family has a history, stories from the past that inform the present; an origin story. Ultimately this story is much bigger than me and my family — it, like the Black American experience, is an interconnected web of stories that span space and time. I hope that when audiences experience our film, they see themselves on the screen and hear the voices of their ancestors calling to them, offering peace and protection.”

The Piano Lesson opens in select theaters on November 8, 2024 before streaming on Netflix on November 22nd.




The Lincoln Lawyer: Mickey Haller’s Toughest Case Yet Unfolds in Season 3

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Rebecca Murray
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The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)

Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer season three release date announcement describes the upcoming season’s main case as Mickey Haller’s most difficult to date. The new 10-episode season premieres on October 17, 2024.

“Mickey Haller, an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln, as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns to lead the cast as Mickey Haller, Becki Newton is back as Lorna Crane, Jazz Raycole stars as Izzy Letts, Angus Sampson reprises his role as Cisco Wojciechowski, Yaya DaCosta returns as Andrea Freemann. Returning recurring guest stars include Neve Campbell as Maggie, Elliott Gould as Legal Siegel, Fiona Rene as Glory Days, Krista Warner as Hayley, and Devon Graye as Julian La Cosse. Michael Irby, Maisie Klompus, Wolé Parks, and Jon Tenney also guest star.

“This season is very exciting,” said series star Garcia-Rulfo to Netflix’s Tudum. “We see Mickey struggling with so many things at the same time — with romance, with the wives, with the cases. You never expect what’s going to happen, who’s going to be bad and who’s going to be guilty.”

Four new cast members join the legal drama for season three:

  • Merrin Dungey (The Resident) stars as Judge Regina Turner, a former public defender who’s younger and more progressive than most judges in the district — but whether that’s a benefit to Mickey or not remains to be seen.
  • Allyn Moriyon makes his television debut as Eddie Rojas, a fitness buff (and former babysitter to Mickey’s daughter, Hayley) who’s in need of a very good lawyer. Luckily, Mickey is able to help, and then offers him the opportunity of a lifetime.
  • John Pirruccello (Barry) plays William Forsythe, a seemingly nonthreatening prosecutor who Mickey’s excited to go up against. Once the trial starts, however, it’s clear that nothing’s as it seems.
  • Philip Anthony-Rodriguez (Grimm) takes on the role of Adam Suarez, the chief deputy district attorney, to whom prosecutor Andrea Freeman (Yaya DaCosta) reports and is a force to reckon with.
Jazz Raycole and Angus Sampson
Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Angus Sampson as Denis “Cisco” Wojciechowski, Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)

The Lincoln Lawyer is based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling The Lincoln Lawyer book series. The third season is adapted from The Gods of Guilt, the fifth book of the series. David E. Kelley created the series and Ted Humphrey developed it for television. Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. Additional executive producers include Kelley, Ross Fineman, Barry Jossen, and Tana Jamieson.

Author Connelly writes and executive produces.

Discussing the first season three photos, co-showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez talked about inserting a flashback into the season. “We decided that a fun (and poignant) way to come into the season would be via a flashback sequence that gave us some insight into how Mickey Haller became Mickey Haller — not just the brilliant criminal defense lawyer, but the husband, the father, and the man that he would come to be,” said Humphrey and Rodriguez.

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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller and Neve Campbell as Maggie in episode 1 of season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Jazz Raycole as Izzy
Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Devon Graye and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Devon Graye as Julian La Cosse and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2024)
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, and Angus Sampson as Denis “Cisco” Wojciechowski in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Yaya DaCosta and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Yaya DaCosta as Andrea Freemann and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)




‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’ Trailer Rips Back the Curtain on Heavy Metal Bands

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Rebecca Murray
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Paramount+’s official Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal trailer teases the documentary series is a backstage pass to the “greatest stories never told.” The three-part docuseries will premiere on Paramount+ on September 17, 2024.

“Based on the New York Times best-selling book Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion by esteemed rock journalists Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, the series delivers a fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music’s most iconic eras,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day.”

Jeff Tremaine (jackass, The Dirt) directed and serves as an executive producer along with Shanna Newton for Gorilla Flicks; Eric Wattenberg, Scott Lonker and Will Nothacker for Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios; Erik Olsen; and Bruce Gillmer and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios. The docuseries is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Gorilla Flicks, and Spoke Studios.

“I’m honored to be part of this docuseries, named after the hit Poison song ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time,'” said Bret Michaels. “I’m excited for viewers to take a fresh look at the fans and bands, highs and lows, and to celebrate the music and good times of the ’80s and beyond. I hope the audience enjoys it as much as I did, and I can’t wait for them to have insight into some of those notoriously crazy moments!”

In addition to Bret Michaels, the documentary series features interviews with Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave “Snake” Sabo, Riki Rachtman, Corey Taylor, and Steve-O.

Nothin' But a Good Time Poster
Poster for ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal’ (Photo Credit: Paramount+)




‘The Wonderland Massacre’ Trailer: Michael Connelly Dives Into the Quadruple Murder

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Rebecca Murray
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Bestselling author Michael Connelly (The Lincoln Lawyer, Bosch) guides viewers through the true story that inspired Boogie Nights in MGM+’s The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood. The four-part true crime documentary series premieres on September 8, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.

Connolly stars in the docuseries, based on his Audible podcast, with Alison Ellwood directing.

“In this MGM+ Original series, best-selling crime novelist Michael Connelly takes us on a wild journey into the twisted story of the massacre at Wonderland Avenue on July 1, 1981 – one of Hollywood’s most famous murder cases that has fascinated people for more than 40 years. This case symbolized an era in Los Angeles – involving sex, drugs, rock n’ roll… and murder,” reads MGM+’s synopsis. “In noir-style, verité interviews, Connelly seeks key details about this gruesome quadruple murder with the original detectives, prosecutors, and undercover cops he’d come to know as a young crime beat reporter for The Los Angeles Times. As the investigation unfolds, weaving in rare archival footage and photos, a colorful cast of characters emerges – famous porn star John Holmes, drug dealers and kingpins, mafiosos, televangelists and multiple celebrities, including Liberace and his boyfriend, enigma Scott Thorson.

In a game of cat-and-mouse, Connelly tries to pin down the facts of Thorson’s many larger-than-life and stranger-than-fiction stories. After four decades, Thorson’s interview may be the last to help distinguish between the crime and the truth. But do we believe him?”

Connelly, Ellwood, Jen Casey, Nick Gilhool, Rick Jackson, and IPC’s Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman executive produce. The docuseries is produced by Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) in association with Miziker Entertainment, Hieronymus Pictures, and One Traveler.

THE WONDERLAND MASSACRE & THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD EPISODES

Episode 1: The Heat of a Cold Case – September 8, 2024
Crime novelist Michael Connelly revisits one of the most famous murder cases in the history of Los Angeles – the 1981 massacre at Wonderland Avenue – which involved a colorful cast of characters, including a legendary porn star and a drug kingpin.

Episode 2: The Man Who Knew Too Much – September 15, 2024
A key witness in the case, Scott Thorson, shares what he overheard the night of the murders, as well as the details of his extraordinary life with Liberace, Hollywood elite, and the drug underworld of 1980s Los Angeles.

Episode 3: Up in Smoke – September 22, 2024
Scott Thorson tells of building a drug empire in Hollywood in the 1980s, while the crack epidemic in Los Angeles explodes – all before being discovered as the missing puzzle piece to the Wonderland case almost a decade after the murders.

Episode 4: The Last Man Standing – September 29, 2024
In 1990, Scott Thorson testifies against the alleged mastermind behind the massacre at Wonderland. The trial doesn’t go as planned, and Thorson enters witness protection. What ensues is a stranger-than-fiction series of events… if we believe him.

The Wonderland Massacre Poster
Poster for MGM+’s ‘The Wonderland Massacre & & The Secret History of Hollywood’




‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Preview: Teaser, Cast and Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix has set a September 19, 2024 premiere date for the second Monsters installment, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The first season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series focused on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer (played by Evan Peters), and season two examines the case of the brothers who claimed they murdered their parents, Kitty and Jose, after years of abuse.

“While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole – that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their parents,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story dives into the historic case that took the world by storm, paved the way for audiences’ modern-day fascination with true crime, and in return asks those audiences: Who are the real monsters?”

Murphy and Brennan executive produce along with Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, David McMillan, Louise Shore, and Carl Franklin

Netflix’s Tudum released the following cast and character descriptions:

  • Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny star as parents Jose and Kitty Menendez, with newcomers Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch portraying brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez.
  • Nathan Lane joins the cast as investigative journalist Dominick Dunne, who covered the trials for Vanity Fair.
  • Ari Graynor will play Leslie Abramson, one of the most prominent Los Angeles defense attorneys in the ’80s and ’90s who becomes lead counsel for Erik Menendez.
  • Leslie Grossman (American Horror Story) will play Judalon Smyth, a former patient and mistress of Erik Menendez’s therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, who found herself entangled in the Menendez case — and who ultimately played a key role in Lyle and Erik’s arrests.
  • Dallas Roberts will play Dr. Jerome Oziel, the self-protective and not-entirely-by-the-book therapist who Erik Menendez sees after the murder of his parents.
  • Jason Butler Harner will play Les Zoeller, the Beverly Hills PD detective in charge of the Menendez murders case. A to-the-point, logical man in search of the truth.
  • Enrique Murciano will play Carlos Baralt, an Americanized Cuban immigrant, professor, and lawyer. He’s the uncle of Lyle and Erik, brother-in-law to Jose Menendez, and the executor of the Menendez will.
  • Michael Gladis will play Tim Rutten, Drew Powell is Detective Tom Linehan, Charlie Hall plays Craig Cignarelli, and Gil Ozeri plays Dr. William Vicary. Jeff Perry is on board as Peter Hoffman, Tessa Auberjonois is Dr. Laurel Oziel, Tanner Stine is Perry Berman, Larry Clarke is Brian Andersen, Jade Pettyjohn is Jamie Pisarcik, and Marlene Forte plays Marta Cano.
  • First Look at Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

‘Hamnet’ with Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley Goes to Focus Features

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Rebecca Murray
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Hamnet Book Cover
‘Hamnet’ book cover (Photo courtesy of Hachette UK)

Focus Features has added Hamnet to its theatrical release slate. Two-time Oscar winner Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) adapted the novel with author Maggie O’Farrell and directs.

From publisher Hachette UK’s site: “On a summer’s day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Why is nobody at home? Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London. Neither parent knows that one of the children will not survive the week.

Hamnet is a novel inspired by the son of a famous playwright. It is a story of the bond between twins, and of a marriage pushed to the brink by grief. It is also the story of a kestrel and its mistress, and a glovemaker’s son who flouts convention in pursuit of the woman he loves. Above all, it is a tender and unforgettable reimagining of a boy whose life has been all but forgotten but whose name was given to one of the most celebrated plays ever written.”

The cast includes Academy Award nominees Jessie Buckley (Women Talking), Paul Mescal (All of Us Strangers), and Emily Watson (Breaking The Waves, Hilary and Jackie). Joe Alwyn (The Favourite) also stars.

Focus Features will release the film in the United States, with Universal Pictures International distributing it internationally. Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes, and Steven Spielberg serve as producers. Kristie Macosko Krieger, Nic Gonda, and Laurie Borg executive produce. Hamnet‘s produced by Amblin Partners, Hera Pictures, and Neal Street Productions, in association with Book of Shadows.

Released in March 2020, Maggie O’Farrell’s earned a National Book Critics Circle Award as well as The Women’s Prize for Fiction.

‘Y2K’ Trailer: Bow Down to Our Electronic Overlords

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Rebecca Murray
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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.

The comedy’s cast includes Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, and The Kid Laroi. Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker, and Fred Durst also star.

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.”

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Poster for ‘Y2K’ (Photo Credit: A24)

‘Azrael’ Trailer: Samara Weaving Faces Silent Terror

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Rebecca Murray
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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.”

Azrael starring Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving stars in ‘Azrael’ (Photo Credit: IFC Films Shudder)

‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Drops an Action-Packed Animated Teaser

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Rebecca Murray
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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.

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Hayley Atwell as Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ (Photo Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 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.

Hayley Atwell Voices Lara Croft
Hayley Atwell as Lara Croft (Photo Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2024)
Zoe Boyle and Hayley Atwell
Zoe Boyle as Camilla Roth and Hayley Atwell as Lara Croft (Photo Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2024)




‘K-Pop Idols’ Reveals the Realities of Stardom in the High-Stakes World of K-Pop

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Rebecca Murray
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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 Apple TV+'s documentary event
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.




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