A handful of superhero films have had such unforgettable villains that they upstage and even steal the movie from the hero, including The Joker in The Dark Knight, Lex Luthor in Superman, and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. Now adding to that short list is Gorr the God Butcher, wonderfully played by Christian Bale – who looks like a bald, pale demonic ghost – in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder.
As the film begins, the giant rock creature Korg (voiced by writer/director Taika Waititi) brings everyone up to speed on how the mighty space Viking Thor (Chris Hemsworth) got his “God Bod” back into shape after defeating Thanos and has been traveling with the Guardians of the Galaxy engaging in many space battles.
Meanwhile, Thor receives a message from a wounded Sif (Jaimie Alexander) about a new enemy traveling to different realms killing gods. Rumor has it he’s headed to New Asgard. The news means it’s time for Thor to say goodbye to his Guardian pals and head off to New Asgard with Korg.
Thor and Korg arrive in New Asgard, which has become a bustling tourist attraction complete with plays re-enacting Thor and Loki’s battles. Later that night, Gorr shows up wielding the Necrosword – the only weapon capable of killing a god – and commands his black shapeshifting creatures to attack the town.
Thor, Korg, and King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) immediately engage with the monsters and Thor even squares off with a menacing, grinning Gorr who seems very interested in Thor’s mighty ax, Stormbreaker.
Thor gets some unexpected help from his old love Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) who now calls herself Mighty Thor and is carrying his old weapon…the hammer, Mjolnir. The two share a quick, awkward exchange before getting back into the battle. (It seems Thor still carries a torch for Jane.)
The heroes stop the attack on the town but Gorr escapes, kidnapping the children of New Asgard.
Realizing how powerful Gorr is while in possession of the Necrosword, Thor thinks the best plan is to visit the God of Lightning, Zeus (Russell Crowe), and try to get him and other gods to join in the fight to defeat Gorr and save the children.
A colorful and whacky follow-up to Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder is an uneven, jumbled, and even juvenile superhero film that’s saved by a phenomenal performance by Christian Bale as the evil Gorr. It’s not just the look of Bale’s Gorr that’s terrifying (he’s bald, sickly thin, and pale white like a ghost with demonic yellow eyes and razor-sharp teeth), but his body movements and facial expressions that are truly nightmare-inducing. The tragic backstory of his character and what drives him to want to destroy all gods gives the character more depth than most Marvel villains. The best and most powerful scenes are with Gorr and when the character is off the screen, the film goes back to its silly, campy style and humor.
Chris Hemsworth once again portrays Thor, the might Viking warrior who’s still pining for his true love Jane and burying himself in cosmic battles on other worlds to try to fill the void he feels. Hemsworth has made this character his own, so much so that it’s impossible to imagine anyone else portraying him. He has chemistry with everyone in the cast and his comedic timing is impeccable.
Natalie Portman’s back as Jane, the love interest for Thor who’s fighting her own personal and physical battles. Portman eases back into the Marvel Universe as though she never left and rises to the physical challenge of being a warrior on the battlefield. The only downside is the painful and groan-inducing scenes between her and Hemsworth as Jane and Thor try to see if they can restart their romance.
The production and look of the film are very impressive, with the huge sets and use of costumes and colors to bring to life many different realms of the worlds the heroes travel to. As always with Marvel films, the special effects are top-notch.
The biggest problem with the film is its uneven tone and being too campy, which detracts from the more serious and darker scenes with Gorr. It removes any real sense of threat or danger and makes the film seem disjointed.
Still, with strong special effects and a remarkable performance by Christian Bale, Thor: Love and Thunder is a Marvel film worth catching on the big screen.
GRADE: B
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sci-fi violence, action, language, partial nudity, and some suggestive material
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Jessie (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
The History Channel’s Alone season nine episode seven begins with seven survivalists still attempting to thrive in the woods. Most of the shelters are complete or close to it, and food continues to be a struggle for the remaining contestants. However, it’s been illnesses and loneliness that have gotten the best of those who’ve tapped prior to this episode.
Episode seven, “The Birds,” begins on Day 34 and goes through early morning on Day 43. We check in with six contestants – Terry, Jessie, Tom, Adam, Karie Lee, and Teimojin – and lose one more when Terry is forced to tap out because of his declining physical condition. Terry’s departure means both survivalists who killed beavers have left the challenge.
Jessie, Age 49, Pagosa Springs, CO
Day 34: Jessie’s still working on her shelter while retrieving water off its roof. She’s got a nice little water cache up there and she’s pleased with how it’s working out.
Jessie claims Hodge Podge Lodge will get done when it’s supposed to get done. She’s been brought up not to quit and is determined to keep going. She believes if she pushes through the suffering, it’ll all be okay.
Jessie finishes a 12’ wall, complete with moss and other insulation.
Night falls and she’s cooking up a bedraggled squirrel that something else chewed on after it was caught in her snare. She reveals its head fell off while she was cleaning it, making her think it might have been a fox that got to it before her.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Adam (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Adam, Age 36, Fayetteville, AR
Day 35: Adam’s chopping wood as a grouse flies overhead. He continues to work but keeps an eye out, finally taking a break to shoot it. “Sometimes dinner wanders into camp while you’re cutting wood,” says Adam, laughing.
Another grouse lands close by and he’s now shot two birds without leaving his front yard. He wonders if he’s the only competitor that’s this lucky at getting grouse.
Adam’s looking forward to seeing the area covered in snow. However, not knowing if his family’s okay worries him a little. Still, he’s determined to stick it out.
After plucking the grouse by the river, he heads back toward camp when something catches his attention. It’s part of a floating dock and his mind fills with possible uses for the item. This is the first time he’s seen anything manmade, and contestants can use whatever they find.
Adam decides the dock won’t float however he’s a carpenter and now he has a bunch of nails and boards. He’s got the skills and imagination to put them to good use.
Adam brings a load of boards back to his shelter.
Day 39: Adam uses the boards to make a bench outside his shelter. He also builds a hefty door to keep out animals and the cold, filling in cracks with moss.
He thinks his shelter’s now in good enough shape to keep him safe.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Tom (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Tom, Age 34, Earlysville, VA
Day 36: It’s dark inside Tom’s shelter as he works on making a lamp with a mushroom. It’s a nifty little item that’s lit by his headlamp and casts a cool glow around the shelter.
Tom’s not quite finished with his shelter, which has one of the best fireplace and stove setups of the season. He needs to get some food but really wants to finish working on the shelter’s sides.
He loves the freedom and the lack of worry that comes with living out in the wilderness. Being outside humbles him, and he knows he’s lucky to be in such a beautiful place.
He sounds a lot like Mister Rogers as he thanks viewers for spending the morning with him.
Tom’s kills thus far: 15 squirrels, 19 trout, five grouse, one rabbit, and one Whiskey Jack. Plus, a zillion bunchberries. He reveals he always cooks and immediately eats whatever he shoots.
Tom takes a walk looking for food and adds a squirrel to his kill count. He’s harvesting more bunchberries when he hears a grouse flutter nearby. It’s on the ground 10’ away when he shoots it, too.
Tom cooks the squirrel over a fire without skinning it first. He uses a piece of wood to scrape off the fur when the skin cracks.
Tom cares about conservation and wants to honor the land and its animals.
Day 40: He made some tea earlier in the day and is determined to get more food since he’s super skinny. His bird snare isn’t working, and he needs to adapt it to the environment.
Missing the beaver messed him up for a week, and he only shot two things during that time.
Tom heads out to hunt and gather lichen (a good source of carbs). When he makes it back to camp, his snare’s triggered because he didn’t have it set exactly right.
Day 42: Tom cuts a tree and counts the rings, figuring out it’s 48 years old. He continues to work on his shelter, which is huge and not quite done. He has a newfound appreciation for food after surviving this many days in Labrador.
Tom’s working on his shelter when he takes a bad tumble. A stump hurt his back right by his kidney and ribs, but he’s able to continue. He hopes walking it off will make him feel better. Unfortunately, it doesn’t.
Tom rates his pain as a seven and decides to get some rest.
Day 43: It’s early in the morning and Tom can’t sleep because he can’t find a comfortable position. “It’s brutal,” he admits.
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Karie (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Karie Lee, Age 57, Sandpoint, ID
Day 37: Karie’s shelter still looks the most primitive of all the contestants. Her traps remain empty and she’s currently at work simmering berries to make fruit leather (like wraps) to help her through the winter. (Fruit leather can last two months.) She cooks the berries down and explains the process as she goes.
Day 41: It’s her mom’s birthday and she holds up a patch of ground and moss that looks like a cake. She sends her mom birthday wishes and tells her she loves her.
She checks her traps, hoping to get something on her mom’s birthday. Her mom’s quiet and shy, and Karie’s the exact opposite.
She retrieves a squirrel from one of her traps, grateful to have it for birthday dinner. It’s delicious and she thinks they should sell squirrels in stores.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Teimojin (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Teimojin, Age 31, Montreal, CAN
Day 40: Teimojin tosses a rock up and down, and like magic, it turns into Canadian flag underwear. Contestants can’t bring flags, but they can bring two pairs of underwear.
It’s time to find some food and he spots a squirrel running in a relatively clear spot. His first shot misses and so does his second. The third time is the charm, and he kills his first squirrel of the competition.
Teimojin heads to the beach to clean the squirrel and reflects on how much he wants to push himself to help the people he loves at home. He recalls riding in his mom’s car and telling her he wanted to be Indiana Jones or a pirate. She told him no matter what he decides, if he’s happy with it, she’ll be proud of him. He can always count on his mom to be there for him, and he calls her powerful, courageous, and kind. However, life has beat her down and it’s because her health declined that he wanted to be a doctor.
“It’s time for me to stop trying to be a good doctor. I need to try to be a better son,” says an emotional Teimojin. He hopes this journey inspires his mom; that would be worth more than the money.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Terry (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Terry, Age 31, Homer, AK
Day 34: We’re treated to an out-of-tune song about Terry’s time in Labrador via a music video that took him more than two hours to shoot. Was it worth the calories expended? Maybe, just because it broke up his day a little.
Terry’s still harvesting meat from the beaver and takes care to make sure it’s safe to eat. He’s consumed most of the beaver in the last 10 days but he’s still down 49 pounds from the first day of the competition.
He finally takes all the meat off the hide and works on drying it out in his smoker.
Day 34: Terry picks out the crispy, meaty bits of beaver while stirring them in with the fat. He thinks he’s losing a pound a day and is happy to have rendered fat but knows he has to consume it in moderation. It’s not the way to sustain himself long-term.
Day 39: Terry sees a species of bird he doesn’t recognize. A banner tells us it’s a pine grosbeak, a species nicknamed “mope” because it moves slowly. It’s a pretty bird but small and not one worthy of an arrow.
Terry heads to the river to fish for a while and is really feeling the hunger at this point. He’s still thankful to be out there, but his stamina is low, and he gets lightheaded if he stands up too fast.
He only fishes for a short while and then sits to settle his stomach. He thinks he might be suffering from dehydration.
Despite how he feels, Terry believes it’s a true privilege to be out in the wilderness.
Day 42: Terry has a huge fire in his shelter and since it’s hot, he takes off his many layers of clothing to look at his ribs. He’s nothing but skin and bones and is shocked he can get his hand around his bicep.
He survived a plane crash and fell through the ice while fishing, and he doesn’t think what he’s going through now is nearly that hard.
The medical team pays a visit, and Terry admits he gets lightheaded and has had a little nausea. It’s painful when they push on his stomach. After a brief consultation, the medical team is worried because he’s showing a dramatic physical decline. They need to pull him.
Terry’s sad because he still had much more to experience and learn. He apologizes to hunters and fishers because he doesn’t feel he represented them. But he admits he hit his limit. He thinks he should have foraged more and hunted earlier. However, he wouldn’t change anything because this has been the experience of a lifetime.
Terry is leaving Labrador with the knowledge that everything you need is right in front of you. He’s going to live every day to the fullest and pursue his passions.
Living with a Serial Killer season 2 (Photo Courtesy of Oxygen True Crime)
Living with a Serial Killer returns to Oxygen True Crime’s primetime lineup with eight new episodes kicking off on July 9, 2022. The series, which had a short run in 2021, focuses on friends and relatives of serial killers who had no idea they were interacting with a murderer.
Season two episodes will air on Saturdays at 9pm ET/PT. The new season spotlights killers including Northern England’s Crossbow Cannibal, Canada’s Elizabeth Wettlaufer, and Houston’s Tourniquet Killer.
“Living with a Serial Killer examines the turmoil and devastation that follows after discovering the person you share your life or home with is a vicious murderer. Those closest to the killers – sisters, daughters, sons, ex-girlfriends and best friends – share how unbeknownst to them, their loved ones were hiding horrendously evil secrets and carrying out incomprehensible crimes.”
Season 2 Episode Guide:
Saturday, July 9th @ 9pm ET/PT – “Anthony Shore”
For decades, Houston police search for a serial killer preying on young women until a local man’s DNA finally reveals the culprit. Upon his arrest, the killer’s sister and daughter learn his true identity as the Tourniquet Killer.
Saturday, July 16th @ 9pm ET/PT – “Stephen Griffiths”
From 2009-10, the self-proclaimed Crossbow Cannibal terrorizes the community of Bradford in Northern England. His ex-girlfriend reveals the mental and physical abuse she endured for years at the hands of one of the UK’s most heinous serial killers.
Saturday, July 23rd @ 9pm ET/PT– “Timothy Boczkowski”
When a church-going family man’s second wife is found dead in their hot tub, police look back at the suspicious drowning death of his first wife. After years of believing in his father, his youngest son finally learns the horrifying murderous truth.
Saturday, July 30th @ 9pm ET/PT – “Levi Bellfield”
A serial killer stalks and viciously attacks young women in the suburbs of London while evading British police. When the killer’s ex-girlfriend reports him for abuse, little does she know just how pivotal her testimony will be in bringing justice.
Saturday, August 6th @ 9pm ET/PT – “Shawn Grate”
A rescue mission of an abducted woman turns macabre when two dead women are found in the house. During the interrogation, the killer reveals the location of more bodies. His half-sister opens up about a dysfunctional childhood that shaped a serial killer.
Saturday, August 13th @ 9pm ET/PT – “Elizabeth Wettlaufer”
A Canadian nurse walks into a rehabilitation center and confesses to murdering several of her patients. Her childhood best friend reveals their lifelong common bond and the terrifying confession she made to him.
Saturday, August 20th @ 9pm ET/PT – “Edward Wayne Edwards”
After getting away with murder for over three decades, one of the FBI’s most wanted shocks investigators when he readily admits to five murders. His son discloses a family life on the run and his attempts to step out of an evil father’s shadow.
Saturday, August 27th @ 9pm ET/PT – “Anthony Sowell”
East Cleveland is shattered when the bodies of 11 murdered women are found in a literal house of horrors. As the crimes become public, the killer’s sister faces death threats and reminders of a childhood spent with a young man turned monster.
Three-time Emmy Award winner Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us) and Regina Hall (Nine Perfect Strangers) star as the leaders of a mega-church who suffer a huge setback and then fight to rebound to their former glory in Focus Features’ Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. The trailer for the satirical comedy set in the world of religion introduces the Southern Baptist mega-church leaders as they go from the top of the heap to struggling to scrape together a congregation.
The film’s based on the 2018 short by twin sisters Adamma and Adanne Ebo. “Our Southern Baptist upbringing was a huge influence in making the film, but that was coupled with our parents’ insistence that we questioned everything,” said Adamma Ebo in an interview with Variety. “Despite our mom, in particular, being really steeped in the church, she’s also a scientist, so she’s like, ‘Question everything.’ And that’s what we started to do from a very young age.”
Adamma Ebo wrote and directed the feature, with Adanne Ebo producing. Additional producers include Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Kaluuya, Rowan Riley, Amandla Crichlow, Kara Durrett, Jessamine Burgum, and Matthew Cooper.
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. will open in theaters and on Peacock on Friday, September 2, 2022.
The Plot: Regina Hall stars as Trinitie Childs – the proud first lady of a Southern Baptist mega-church, who together with her husband Pastor Lee-Curtis Childs (Sterling K. Brown), once served a congregation in the tens of thousands. But after a scandal forces their church to temporarily close, Trinitie and Lee-Curtis must reopen their church and rebuild their congregation to make the biggest comeback that commodified religion has ever seen.
discovery+’s new four-part documentary series The Bond focuses on the special relationship between humans and animals. The series spotlights four extraordinary animal/human friendships, including that of a woman with cancer who shares a unique relationship with a dolphin. The docuseries also shines the spotlight on an animal rescuer who’s dedicated her life to helping kangaroos in need.
The Bond also features Frankie the well-traveled goat and his humans. Frankie’s traveled more than 60,000 miles with her owner, driving across the United States in an Airstream and stopping in all sorts of touristy locations including the Grand Canyon and Hollywood.
Don Argott and Sheena Joyce directed the series and Team Downey’s Robert Downey Jr, Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford executive produced. Additional executive producers include Glen Zipper, Sean Stuart, and Discovery Channel’s Howard Swartz.
The Bond will premiere on discovery+ on July 14, 2022.
discovery+ offered the following description of the four-part documentary series:
“The Bond tells the remarkable, moving, and surprising stories of fascinating characters from all walks of life who have formed deep bonds with creatures from across the animal kingdom. These bonds change the lives of both human and animal, and each episode will illustrate just how much we have to offer each other.
Spanning the globe, the four-part series takes an intimate look at the unique bond between animals and humans, spotlighting these relationships in its purest forms.”
Norman Reedus, Ross Marquand, Lauren Cohan, and Seth Gilliam in ‘The Walking Dead’ (Photo Credit: Jace Downs/AMC)
AMC Networks is sending off The Walking Dead with one final appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con. The granddaddy of zombie TV shows will host a panel on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 1:30pm in Hall H – the largest hall at the SDCC.
The episodic anthology series Tales of the Walking Dead will also have a presence at this year’s in-person SDCC. The show’s panel will take place immediately before The Walking Dead panel in Hall H at 12:30pm. And AMC’s going to build up the hype surrounding the television series adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire with a panel on Saturday, July 23 at 2pm PT. Plus, Shudder’s four-part Queer for Fear docuseries is confirmed to host a panel on Friday, July 22 at 4:45pm PT.
In addition to panels, AMC Network invites Comic-Con attendees to have fun and join the world of The Walking Dead with “The Walking Dead Fan Celebration” taking place on Friday, July 22nd.
The 2022 San Diego Comic-Con kicks off on Wednesday, July 20th and runs through Sunday, July 24th.
Terry Crews as Joe and Olivia Munn as Evie in ‘Tales of the Walking Dead’ (Photo Credit: Curtis Bonds Baker/AMC)
AMC Networks 2022 San Diego Comic-Con Panels:
Tales of the Walking Dead panel on Friday, July 22 at 12:30 PM PT, Hall H
The panel will introduce fans to this new episodic anthology consisting of six original one-hour standalone episodes focused on both new and established characters within the walker apocalypse. The stakes are high in each story, pushing new, indelible characters with relentless, life-threatening choices and situations as we get to see the apocalypse through different eyes, discovering more worlds, mythos, and mysteries of the Walking Dead.
Moderated by Chris Hardwick (Talking Dead), the panel will feature Chief Content Officer of The Walking Dead Universe, Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Channing Powell, Director and Executive Producer Michael Satrazemis, and cast members Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Samantha Morton (The Walking Dead), and Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick) with additional cast pending.
The Walking Dead Season 11C panel on Friday, July 22 at 1:30 PM PT, Hall H
Chris Hardwick moderates the final panel for the hit series ahead of its last eight episodes this fall. This must-watch panel will feature Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Angela Kang, Executive Producer, Director and Special Effects Makeup Supervisor Greg Nicotero and cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Christian Serratos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Seth Gilliam, Josh McDermitt, Michael James Shaw, Cailey Fleming and Lauren Ridloff as they answer fan questions, share behind-the-scenes stories about filming the final season, and reveal the highly anticipated trailer for season 11.
In the upcoming final episodes of The Walking Dead, threats lurk around every corner, dead and alive, as each group continues to get caught in uncontrollable situations. The looming pressure is cresting towards a day of reckoning for all. Will the sum of their individual journeys cumulate into one, or divide them forever?
Queer for Fear panel on Friday, July 22 at 4:45PM PT, Room 6A
Join a discussion for the upcoming Shudder Original four-part documentary series about the history of Queer people in the thriller/horror genre, featuring Executive Producers Bryan Fuller and Steak House, interviewee and filmmaker Kimberly Peirce and interviewee and podcaster Renée “Nay” Bever.
From its literary origins with authors Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Oscar Wilde to the pansy craze of the 1920s that inspired Universal Monsters and Hitchcock, through the “lavender scare” alien invasion films of the mid-20th century, and the AIDS-obsessed bloodletting of 80s vampire films, Queer for Fear explores the role the LGBTQ+ community played in front of and behind the camera. Through this rainbow lens, we will re-examine genre stories not as violent, murderous narratives but as tales of survival that resonate thematically with queer audiences everywhere.
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire panel on Saturday, July 23 at 2PM PT, Ballroom 20
The highly anticipated first series in AMC Networks’ Anne Rice collection makes its Comic-Con panel debut with Executive Producer Mark Johnson, Creator, Writer and Showrunner Rolin Jones, cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Bailey Bass and Eric Bogosian and Production Designer Mara LePere Schloop discussing this new iteration of Anne Rice’s revolutionary and bestselling novel, stepping into the role of these iconic characters, bringing the world of early 1900s New Orleans to life and debuting a first official series trailer.
Interview’s first season consists of 7 episodes and is an emotionally charged, character-driven series that follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Reid) and Claudia (Bass)’s epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality.
The Walking Dead Fan Celebration
Located at the Hilton Gaslamp Hotel (4th Avenue and L Street, across from the Convention Center), “The Walking Dead Fan Celebration” is an in-world activation hosted by AMC Networks on Friday, July 22 at 7:30pm PT, reuniting Comic-Con and TWD fans to relive some of the most iconic moments and characters from the past eleven seasons.
Fans will be treated to a variety of exclusive experiences, designed specifically for San Diego Comic-Con, including an impressive collection of series set pieces, props and artifacts from all seasons, showcasing the series’ artistry and craft, and offering fans the chance to capture photos and videos amongst their favorite elements from the series. Custom video content will also highlight memorable TWD moments, and include special messages from cast and crew, honoring this ground-breaking television series.
AMC will distribute custom-designed TWD enamel pins, representing iconic images from the show’s eleven seasons, plus one bonus design pin commemorating the “The Walking Dead Fan Celebration.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from four custom-designed screen-printed t-shirts honoring the series, available exclusively that evening; transform themselves into the undead after visiting a Walking Dead-inspired walker make-up station; enjoy the Commonwealth’s “Taste of Tradition” ice cream flavors, along with themed beverages and food; and participate in a Commonwealth-inspired lottery for additional giveaways.
A woman with the world’s worst luck stumbles upon a lucky penny, loses it, and lands in the actual world of Luck in Apple Original Films’ Luck. The new trailer for the animated comedy shows Sam flushing the penny and then following it into a weird land that humans aren’t supposed to be aware exists.
The animated comedy’s voice cast includes Simon Pegg as Bob the Cat, Jane Fonda as The Dragon, Whoopi Goldberg as The Captain, Eva Noblezada as Sam, John Ratzenberger as Rootie, and Adelynn Spoon as Hazel. Flula Borg voices Jeff, a very mustaschy unicorn hallo; Lil Rel Howery voices Marvin, the positive shop keeper; and Colin O’Donoghue voices the lovable leprechaun, Gerry, in the family-friendly comedy.
Emmy Award-winner Peggy Holmes (The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning) directs from a screenplay by Kiel Murray (Raya and the Last Dragon). Skydance Animation’s John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and David Eisenmann produce.
Apple TV+ has set an August 5, 2022 premiere date.
The Dragon (voiced by Jane Fonda), Bob (voiced by Simon Pegg), and Sam Greenfield (voiced by Eva Noblezada) in ‘Luck’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)
The Plot: From Apple Original Films comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
Hulu’s original documentary series Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons explores the man behind the brand, billionaire Lex Wexner. The new trailer lays out how Wexner avoided the spotlight while adding to his profit margin, and teases details on Wexner’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Matt Tyrnauer (Where’s My Roy Cohn?, Studio 54) directed the docuseries and executive produces along with his Altimeter Films partner Corey Reeser. Elizabeth Rogers, Jenny Ewig, and Film 45’s Peter Berg, Matt Goldberg, and Brandon Carroll also executive produce.
Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons premieres on Hulu on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Huly’s official synopsis:
“Investigated with journalistic rigor by director Matt Tyrnauer, this documentary tells the searing and provocative story of the Victoria’s Secret brand and its longtime CEO, the larger-than-life, enigmatic billionaire Les Wexner. The underworld of fashion, the billionaire class, and Jeffrey Epstein are all revealed to be inextricably intertwined with the fall of this legendary brand.”
Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons poster (Courtesy of Hulu)Models pose in front of a fiery background in ‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ (Courtesy of Hulu)Victoria’s Secret brand’s longtime CEO, the larger-than-life, enigmatic billionaire Les Wexner (Courtesy of Hulu)Model in ‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ (Courtesy of Hulu)
Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Paper Girls, and The Wheel of Time: Origins are heading to the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. The streaming service will host panels for the three new series, and the series premiere of Paper Girls will screen on Friday, July 22nd.
The San Diego Comic-Con returns to take over downtown San Diego and the San Diego Convention Center beginning on Wednesday, July 20th and wrapping up on Sunday, July 24th.
Prime Video’s 2022 San Diego Comic-Con Panels:
The Wheel of Time: Origins
About: The Wheel of Time: Origins is the animated digital short companion series to hit fantasy epic The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. The Wheel of Time: Origins brings fans deeper into the lore of The Wheel of Time and its vast history and subjects. Join the creative team and a surprise guest behind The Wheel of Time: Origins as they treat fans to a deep dive conversation into the making of this beloved companion series, along with an exclusive special video presentation that promises to deliver some Comic-Con magic to attendees.
When: Thursday, July 21 at 4:15 p.m. PDT
Where: Room 6A
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
About: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness.
Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
When: Friday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. PDT
Where: Hall H
Paper Girls
About: From Amazon Studios, Legendary Television, and Plan B comes Paper Girls, a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure series based on the best-selling graphic novels by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. Join the cast, creators, and executive producers as they reveal an in-depth look at what to expect when this series drops on Prime Video on July 29. Paper Girls is a high-stakes personal journey following four paper girls—Erin, Mac, Tiffany, and KJ—who are out on their delivery route in the early morning hours after Halloween 1988 when they become caught in the crossfire between warring time-travelers, changing the course of their lives forever.
Transported into the future, these girls must figure out a way to get back home to the past, a journey that will bring them face-to-face with the grown-up versions of themselves and the Old Watch, a militant faction of time-travelers who have outlawed time travel so that they can remain in power. In order to survive, the girls will need to overcome their differences and learn to trust each other, and themselves.
When: Friday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m. PDT
Where: Ballroom 20
Paper Girls Special Fan Screening
Join the cast and creators of Paper Girls for a red-carpet screening to celebrate the series’ upcoming July 29 premiere on Prime Video. The rooftop event will include ‘80s-themed food and beverages, exclusive poster giveaways, and special photo moments.
When: Friday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. PDT
Where: Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero, Manchester Grand Hyatt
Entertainment Weekly Party Sponsored by Prime Video:
Entertainment Weekly’s annual bash returns to San Diego in celebration of Comic-Con 2022. This year’s party will feature themed activities from presenting sponsor Prime Video, featuring The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Paper Girls, and music from DJ Michelle Pesce. Admission to the party is by invitation only.
When: Saturday, July 23 at 9:00 p.m. PDT
Where: FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel (207 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101)
Peacock and UCP’s upcoming mystery thriller The Resort will be hosting a San Diego Comic-Con panel in support of the series’ debut on July 28, 2022. San Diego Comic-Con attendees will have an opportunity to see the show’s first episode and take part in a Q&A with series creator Andy Siara and The Resort‘s stars William Jackson Harper (The Good Place), Cristin Milioti (Made for Love), Luis Gerardo Méndez (Narcos: Mexico), and Nina Bloomgarden (Hot Pink).
Season one also stars Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation), Skyler Gisondo (The Righteous Gemstones), and Gabriela Cartol (La Camarista).
The SDCC panel will take place on Saturday, July 23rd at 5:30pm in Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel’s Indigo Ballroom, next door to the San Diego Convention Center.
Peacock offered up the following synopsis of the eight-episode season:
“From award-winning producers Andy Siara (Palm Springs) and Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), The Resort is a multi-generational, coming-of-age love story disguised as a fast-paced mystery about the disappointment of time. An anniversary trip puts a marriage to the test when the couple finds themselves embroiled in one of the Mayan Riviera’s most bizarre unsolved mysteries that took place fifteen years prior.”
Cristin Milioti as Emma and William Jackson Harper as Noah in ‘The Resort’ (Photo by: Peacock)
Cast and Characters:
Nick Offerman plays Murray Thompson, Violet’s father.
William Jackson Harper plays Noah, also a teacher, but unlike Emma, Noah seems perfectly content floating through the mundane reality of his existence.
Cristin Milioti plays Emma, a high school teacher at a plateau in her monotonous marriage with Noah. They’re celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary when they’re pulled into this mystery together.
Skyler Gisondo plays Sam. Sam is on vacation with his parents and girlfriend in 2007 at the Oceana Vista Resort.
Luis Gerardo Méndez plays Baltasar Frías, the head of security at the Oceana Vista Resort in 2007.
Nina Bloomgarden plays Violet Thompson, who is vacationing with her father and his girlfriend at the Oceana Visa Resort.
Gabriela Cartol plays Luna, the concierge at Emma and Noah’s resort.
