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‘The Bond’ Docuseries Trailer: Roos, Goats, and More Adorable Animals

The Bond Series

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.”





AMC Announces Walking Dead, Interview with the Vampire Comic-Con Plans

The Walking Dead Season 11 at Comic Con
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.

Tales of the Walking Dead
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.




‘Luck’ Trailer: Meet the World’s Unluckiest Person

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.

Luck Animated Film
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.




‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ Trailer Explores the Brand’s Dark Side

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
Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons poster (Courtesy of Hulu)
Victoria's Secret Angels and Demons
Models pose in front of a fiery background in ‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ (Courtesy of Hulu)
Victoria's Secret Angels and Demons
Victoria’s Secret brand’s longtime CEO, the larger-than-life, enigmatic billionaire Les Wexner (Courtesy of Hulu)
Victoria's Secret Angels and Demons
Model in ‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ (Courtesy of Hulu)




Prime Video at Comic-Con: Lord of the Rings, Paper Girls, Wheel of Time Shorts

The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power

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

Prime Video Comic Con 2022

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)




‘The Resort’ SD Comic-Con Plans Include a Panel and World Premiere

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.”

The Resort Season 1
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.




‘Primal’ Season 2 Trailer: Genndy Tartakovsky Promises an Epic New Season

Creator and executive producer Genndy Tartakovsky promises season two of his Emmy Award-winning series Primal is “hard core, epic badassery,” and the just-released trailer appears to confirm he’s telling the truth. The much-anticipated second season launches Thursday, July 21, 2022 on Adult Swim and will be available on HBO Max the following day.

During the winter Television Critics Association’s press tour, Tartakovsky admitted he was shocked about how quickly the series caught on. “The response was fantastic,” said Tartakovsky. “[…]They weren’t just responding to the violence and the action, but they were responding to the characters and the emotionality of everything. I think that’s what we were kind of after.”

Tartakovsky continued: “Season two is bigger, grander, surprising, and it’s pushing — you know, when we first started to break down the second season, I wasn’t happy and I threw everything away. And we came up with something more unconventional at times. Almost experimental at times. I didn’t say almost, but incredibly different, but almost — but, at the same time, the same as what we’ve done. So I’m super excited. I cannot wait for this to start to air, and I think it’s going to be very, very memorable.”

Season one earned five Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Animated Program. It currently ranks in the top 10 among all Adult Swim series on HBO Max.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’s behind-the-scenes team includes art director Scott Wills (The Ren & Stimpy Show), composers Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Joanne Higginbottom (Samurai Jack), and sound effects designer Joel Valentine (Big City Greens).

Primal Season 2

Adult Swim provided the following plot description:

“Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal follows the tale of Spear (Aaron LaPlante), a caveman at the dawn of evolution, as he forms an unlikely friendship with Fang, a nearly extinct dinosaur. In the second season, Spear and Fang journey to a new world to rescue Mira (Laëtitia Eïdo) from her captors, only to find a place filled with savage brutality.

Filled with suspense, heartbreak, excitement, love and fear, all with almost no dialogue, the series is a painting come to life, relying solely on music and graphic imagery to tell the story of two unlikely allies as they navigate through a treacherous world. After bonding over unfortunate tragedies, they seem to become each other’s only hope of survival.”




‘Wedding Season’ Trailer: Fake Dating Leads to Actual Romance

The world’s gone mad, right, which means there’s no better time for a lighthearted romantic comedy. Netflix hopes to brighten your days – or at least a couple of hours – with Wedding Season which just unveiled a new trailer.

Pallavi Sharda and Suraj Sharma star as a couple of single adults who decide to team up to fake out their parents during wedding season. The cast also includes Arianna Afsar, Sean Kleier, Veena Sood, Manoj Sood, Sonia Dhillon Tully, Damian Thompson, Ruth Goodwin, Ronica Sajnani, Julius Cho, and Rizwan Manji.

Tom Dey (Failure to Launch) directs from a screenplay by Shiwani Srivastava. Swati Shetty, Tony Hernandez, John Hodges produce, and Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Jake Fuller, Matt Code, Ryan M. Murphy, and John Rhodes executive produce.

Wedding Season premieres on Netflix on August 4, 2022.

Wedding Season Poster

The Plot: “After breaking off her engagement, leaving a successful banking career behind in the city, and moving to New Jersey for a fresh start, Asha (Sharda) couldn’t feel more alive. Her mother, on the other hand, thinks that her oldest daughter is about to miss a lifetime of happiness if she doesn’t take her focus away from her new startup job and place it on finding a husband instead. Taking matters into her own hands, Asha’s mother creates an online dating profile in order to set Asha up with a “perfect” match.

Enter Ravi (Sharma) — or rather Ravi’s parents — who have the exact same idea for their son. Asha and Ravi’s reluctant first date is a bust, and they quickly discover that each is in a seemingly different place in their life right now. After realizing her mother is relentless and will not give up, Asha proposes a plan to Ravi that would be a win-win for both: a pretend relationship to be each other’s date to get through the upcoming wedding season.

Through countless invitations, dances and dresses in the next three months, Asha and Ravi slowly come to find that they might have more in common than they think. Maybe their parents were onto something after all.”




‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Comic-Con Plans Include a Q&A and Tavern Experience

Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will have a big presence at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con including a panel in Hall H. In fact, the D&D panel has the honor of being the first panel hosted in Hall H – the largest hall – during 2022 SDCC.

In addition to the Hall H panel, Paramount Pictures and eOne’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will host a special “Tavern Experience” (details below) and hand out collectible movie posters.

The D&D panel will take place on Thursday, July 21st at 12pm PT. Cast and filmmakers are expected to participate, with further info announced closer to the event.

Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head, and Hugh Grant star in the 2023 feature film. Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley direct from a screenplay by Goldstein, Daley, and Michael Gilio.

This year’s in-person San Diego Comic-Con kicks off on Wednesday, July 20th with Preview Night. The huge event, which takes over the San Diego Convention Center and much of San Diego’s downtown, will wrap up on Sunday, July 24th.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES TAVERN EXPERIENCE

During San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Paramount Pictures, in partnership with eOne, will bring the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons to life with their one-of-a-kind Tavern Experience. Patrons can visit the Tavern for a peek inside the world of Paramount and eOne’s new movie DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES, in theaters March 3, 2023.

Inside, visitors will find a 20-minute, immersive experience for unique photo ops, exclusive takeaways, and a chance to sip on Dragon Brew while interacting with your favorite Dungeons & Dragons creatures and characters, plus a few surprise moments you won’t want to miss!

Boss Logic-created custom artwork will be printed as limited-edition takeaways for those who go through the Tavern Experience in San Diego!

Quincy’s Tavern led the recipe direction for the tavern’s Dragon Brew (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) that will be served to guests during the experience!

WHEN: Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Island Avenue, the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES Tavern Experience will be open to the public at the following times:

Thursday, July 21: 12pm – 10pm PT
Friday, July 22: 10am – 8pm PT
Saturday, July 23: 10am – 8pm PT

To reserve your spot, keep a lookout on the film’s social channels for when the RSVP site launches soon. There will also be a stand-by line on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge for admission and the experience is open to the public for all ages.




Duffer Brothers Announce ‘Stranger Things’ Spinoff and Stage Play

Duffer Bros Announce Stranger Things Spinoff
Writer/Director/Exec. Producer Ross Duffer and Writer/Director/Exec. Producer Matt Duffer seen at ‘Stranger Things’ Netflix FYSee event (Photo by Eric Charbonneau / Invision for Netflix / AP Images)

Netflix and Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers (Matt and Ross) announced the creation of a new production company as well as plans for a Stranger Things spinoff and Stranger Things stage play. The Duffer Brothers’ new company, Upside Down Pictures, will be run by Hilary Leavitt (Ozark).

“I remember the first movie I saw in the theater, the first VHS tape I got for Christmas, the first international one-sheet I bid for on eBay because it was cooler than the domestic. And the first time I met Matt and Ross. All of these seminal moments have led to this ridiculously cool opportunity to build a company with the Duffer Brothers where we produce movies and television because we love movies and television,” said Hilary Leavitt. “This love is at the core of Upside Down Pictures, where we’re able to collaborate with other artists on projects across the full spectrum of genre. We all love what we do and are excited to do more and more.”

The aim of Upside Down Pictures is “to create the kind of stories that inspired the Duffers growing up – stories that take place at that beautiful crossroads where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, where big spectacle co-exists with intimate character work, where heart wins out over cynicism,” according to the Duffer siblings.

“It didn’t take long into our first meeting with Hilary, where we bonded over films like Jaws, Home Alone, and Speed, to know we had found a kindred spirit. Hilary’s passion for storytelling is perhaps matched only by her passion for the storytellers themselves, for whom she is fiercely protective. No wonder so many writers and directors are drawn to working with her. She is a rare talent indeed, and we feel extremely grateful to have her at our side as we build Upside Down Pictures,” stated Matt and Ross Duffer.

The new production company will be involved in both film and television projects. The official announcement also included details on what’s in the works for The Duffer Brothers and Netflix:

  • A new stage play set within the world and mythology of Stranger Things, produced by prolific and multi-award-winning producers Sonia Friedman, Stephen Daldry (The Crown, Billy Elliot, The Reader), and Netflix. Daldry will also direct. 21 Laps serves as Associate Producer.
  • A live-action Stranger Things spin-off series based on an original idea by The Duffer Brothers, with Upside Down and 21 Laps producing.
  • An all-new live-action television adaptation of the renowned Japanese manga and anime series Death Note.
  • An original series from creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews (Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance).
  • A series adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub‘s The Talisman alongside Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and Paramount Television to be created by Curtis Gwinn.

The Duffer Brothers’ fourth season of Stranger Things has snagged the top spot on Netflix’s all-time most popular English TV list with 1.15 billion hours viewed in just 28 days. Stranger Things season four had the biggest premiere weekend of the streaming service’s history, with 286.79 million hours viewed.




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