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First Look Teaser for Pixar's 'Win or Lose' Softball Series for Disney+
"Sometimes you have to earn your respect! Tonight is our moment for redemption." Pixar has revealed the first look teaser trailer for their new streaming series called Win or Lose, which has been in development for years. This entirely original animation creation from Pixar Animation Studios finally begins streaming on Disney+ this December. The series follows the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game. Their team is known as the Pickles. 🥒 The series reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of each of the unique characters—the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire—with incredibly funny, very emotional and uniquely animated perspectives. Will Forte voices their coach. The cast also includes Izaac Wang (from Didi!), Ian Chen, Jo Firestone, Milan, & Josh Thomson. This looks great! Going to be so much fun. "Pickles, huddle up!"
Exciting Official Trailer for 'Skeleton Crew' Star Wars Series for Kids
"'Tis dangerous out there in space! Trust no one..." At D23, Disney also unveiled the first look at the official trailer for a brand new Star Wars series called Skeleton Crew, mainly meant for younger kids this time. The new series is created by Jon Watts (of the recent Spider-Man movies) and writer Christopher Ford (of Cop Car, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Chaos Walking). 4 kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. The series follows along as the kids get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy and have to find their way home, meeting unlikely allies and enemies along the way. Their group includes Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), KB (Kyriana Kratter), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith) as the main four, who are joined by: the mysterious and enigmatic Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law) and the droid SM-33 (voiced by Nick Frost), the decrepit first mate of the Onyx Cinder. The series cast also includes Tunde Adebimpe and Kerry Condon. Arriving to watch streaming in December later this year. This looks like a blast!! A proper galactic adventure. I'm so in.
First Teaser for Disney's Live-Action 'Snow White' with Rachel Zegler
"Magic mirror on the wall, who's the fairest one of all...?" Obviously you, Gal Gadot! Disney has revealed a first look trailer for the live-action re-imagining of the classic animated movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. At D23, Disney revealed the teaser trailer for Snow White, directed by Marc Webb, now set to open early 2025. "Disney invites you to return to the story that started it all..." The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. Featuring all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Starring Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot, who portray Snow White & the Evil Queen, respectively. With Andrew Burnap as Jonathan, Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman, Dujonna Gift as Maple, and Martin Klebba as Grumpy. Well this doesn't look interesting at all, so cheesy and glossy, doesn't even seem like a live-action movie. What do you think?
Kathryn Hahn in Marvel Witches Series 'Agatha All Along' Main Trailer
"We don't even know what we're up against!" "Our worst nightmares." At the D23 event, Marvel unveiled their full official trailer for the next MCU series Agatha All Along, a continuation of the Agatha Harkness character from the "WandaVision" series. This is debuting soon in mid-September on Disney+. Harkness breaks out of her containment in Westview, NJ and frees herself from the spell with the help of a goth teen who begs her to take him to the Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. She recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers which have stopped after her escape. Kathryn Hahn reprises her role as Agatha from "WandaVision", with a cast including Aubrey Plaza (as witch Rio Vidal), Joe Locke, Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Debra Jo Rupp, plus Miles Gutierrez-Riley. This almost looks like it's a crossover event with Wicked more than just another MCU series. Tons of witches, tons of dark moody shots, tons of screaming. 🔮 Enjoy.
Barry Jenkins' Animated Prequel 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Full Trailer
"I always wanted a brother!" At D23, Disney revealed their full official trailer for the Mufasa: The Lion King movie, from director Barry Jenkins (of Moonlight & If Beale Street Could Talk). The prequel about the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands, returns to the African savanna where Rafiki tells Kiara about her grandfather. Told with flashbacks, we're introduced to Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost & alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny. This isn't so much The Lion King 2, more of a prequel + sequel combined. With the voices of Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Kani as Rafiki. And Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Thandiwe Newton, Mads Mikkelsen, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, John Kani, with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, and introducing Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, daughter of King Simba & Queen Nala. This trailer is slightly better than the teaser, but it still looks pretty bad. The animation is so obvious & clunky, the voices don't even match up. Oh well...
Full Trailer for Disney Animation's Sequel 'Moana 2' with Auli'i Cravalho
"Now I kinda miss the lava monster" At their big D23 event, Disney unveiled the official trailer for their upcoming sequel – Moana 2, about the Polynesian girl now known as a "Wayfinder". The original Moana musical from Disney Animation Studios opened in late 2016 and became a beloved global hit, ending up as a favorite of many young viewers everywhere. This sequel is the first feature film made by Disney's Vancouver based studio. It was only revealed this was in the works earlier this year, and it's currently ready to debut in theaters in November just in time for Thanksgiving. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. Auli'i Cravalho returns as the voice of Moana, with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui and Alan Tudyk as Hei Hei. This full trailer compliments the teaser setting up this next story, showing how she must go out on yet another journey to connect all the people of the oceans together. 🌊🌺
Hilarious Full Trailer for LEGO 'Rebuild the Galaxy' Star Wars Remix
"Legends aren't made. They're built." Let's brick it up! Disney+ has unveiled an awesome full official trailer for their next fun special titled LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, showrun by the screenwriters behind last year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Episodes will start airing in September in one month from. A nerf-herder discovers an artifact that twists the Star Wars galaxy, swapping the roles of heroes & villains. He embarks on an adventure to restore order and emerge as the savior who reassembles the fractured galaxy. "You're going to see some things that you never thought possible." This is like Marvel's What If, but for Star Wars – including Ewok bounty hunters (in X-Wings!), Geonosian Jedi, and, amazingly, Darth Jar Jar voiced by Ahmed Best, along with a Dark Falcon, and much more. So many crazy things in this footage! The talented voice cast features Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, & Mark Hamill back as Luke Skywalker. This trailer absolutely rocks! I'm glad they're letting loose messing with some totally bonkers ideas, curious to see how this all turns out.
First Trailer for Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut 'Woman of the Hour'
"We're gonna have a great time together, Cheryl." VVS Films in Canada has unveiled the first trailer for an indie thriller film titled Woman of the Hour, which is the feature directorial debut of Anna Kendrick. This premiered at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival last year, and still doesn't even have a US release set yet. Strangely a year later and no announcement. VVS will debut this in Canada and it has a release set in a few other countries, but that's it so far. Based on a true story, Rodney Alcala was a killer in the midst of a killing spree when he brazenly took part in, and won a date on, the popular TV game show "The Dating Game." Kendrick also stars in this as Cheryl Bradshaw, the woman who appears on the show that night. TIFF says the film explores the idea that "when you’re confronted by the rage of men, the only way to make it out alive is to play the game." This stars Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Tony Hale, Kathryn Gallagher, and Kelley Jakle. This looks damn good, offering a uniquely original and very cinematic take on this story.
Mental Health Survival Drama 'Continue' Trailer with Nadine Crocker
"Whereever you go, I go." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie mental health drama titled Continue, marking the feature directorial debut of the American actress Nadine Crocker. Even though that title sounds like it might be something sci-fi, this is pure drama through and through. Written & directed by & starring Nadine Crocker, she finished this film and premiered it back in 2022 at Cinequest that year, it's just only now finally getting released. A girl suffering from depression is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her father's footsteps, but failing in her suicide attempt. She finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible. All to find out some decisions can't be undone. You only get one life. Starring Nadine Crocker and Shiloh Fernandez, with Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram, Anthony Caravella, Kat Foster, Jay Seals, Dale Dickey, Emily Deschanel, and Allison Paige. A powerful story about striving for survival.
Behind the Best Horror Scares - 'Horror's Greatest' Doc Series Trailer
"When you're adapting Stephen King, the story is the most important thing." Shudder has revealed a quick trailer for a documentary series called Horror's Greatest debuting starting at the end of the month. With new episodes dropping weekly. A deep dive into horror! Embark on a thrilling journey through the genre's best with insights from the masterminds behind your favorite scares. This follow-up series to Shudder's The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time features a comprehensive look at all sides of the horror movie genre. The series will feature interviews with genre greats including David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil), Joe Hill (Locke & Key, NOS4A2), Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child's Play), Jenn Wexler (The Sacrifice Game, The Ranger), Dewayne Perkins (The Blackening), Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Destroy All Neighbors), Gigi Saul Guerrero (Satanic Hispanics, El Gigante), Alex Winter (Destroy All Neighbors), Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island), Tananarive Due (Horror Noire), Swanthula & Dracmorda Boulet (Boulet Brothers Dragula) and others. This looks like a great horror season watch.
Watch: Hilariously Gross Comedy Short 'Pink Eye' from Jacob Motz
"It's not a big deal." Or is it?! Ewww. There's a hilarious new comedy short going around called Pink Eye, created by the filmmaker Jacob Motz. It's a story of what happens when someone in control loses control - because they're having a bad day with a bad case of Pink Eye. Thanks to our friends at Short of the Week, it's now available online to watch. An alpha female spirals when trying to navigate her challenging calendar while infected by a disgusting case of Pink Eye. Starring Jesse Burgum as Shell, along with Zach Gilford, June Christopher, Jadah Marie, and Constance Parng. Motz explains his inspiration for this short: "I had just read a fantastic short story by Nikolai Gogol called 'The Nose,' which is really absurd satire, and love the way that story poked fun at human nature (about an aristocrat who wakes up one day to discover his nose is missing). I loved an extreme unexpected incident like that to instigate a spiral for a character." 😉
› Posted on August 9 in Horror, Short Film, To Watch | Comments
Cosmic Sci-Fi Film 'The Paragon' Trailer - Made on Shoestring Budget
"You will find the paragon for me!" Doppelgänger Releasing has unveiled an official trailer for a film called The Paragon, made by New Zealand filmmaker Michael Duignan. This wacky lo-fi sci-fi thriller originally premiered at the 2023 New Zealand Film Festival last year, and is getting a theatrical debut in the US this fall. It was shot over 13 days in Auckland, New Zealand on a budget of around $15,000 in US dollars. That's a considerably tiny budget! Yet this still looks pretty damn good. The victim of a hit and run learns how to be psychic so he can find the car that hit him and take revenge on the driver. Everything converges towards the singularity in Michael Duignan's feature film debut, a "hilarious rift in space-time." Starring Benedict Wall, Florence Noble, Jessica Grace Smith, & Jonny Brugh. Reviews say it "gives its all, embracing its DIY nature to deliver a light and breezy sci-fi comedy, and what it lacks [from the] budget it more than compensates for in low-key charm." If you're into this kind of spunky, clever DIY filmmaking - check it out.
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