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HBO Debuts New Trailers for WESTWORLD, WATCHMEN, and HIS DARK MATERIALS[teaser]"These violent delights have violent ends."[/teaser] To coincide with the 2019 San Diego Comic Con, HBO has released new trailers for three of their upcoming shows, including Westworld: Season 3, Watchmen, and His Dark Materials. Westworld: Season 3 (Coming in 2020) - Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, this Emmy-winning drama series explores a world in which all human appetites, both noble and depraved, can be indulged. Delving into the human psyche through the eyes of lifelike AI "hosts" in a meticulously crafted park known as Westworld, guests are free to become whoever they’ve always wanted – or whoever they never knew they were. Watchmen (October 2019) - From Damon Lindelof and set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, this drama series embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name while attempting to break new ground of its own. The cast includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Jean Smart, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Hong Chau, Andrew Howard, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, and James Wolk. Watchmen is based on the graphic novel co-created and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and published by DC. His Dark Materials (Fall 2019) - Stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Adapting Philip Pullman’s award-winning trilogy of the same name, which is considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction, the first season follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets Will, a determined and courageous boy. Together, they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living — and the dead — in their hands. HBO is available as a premium channel through a variety of subscription cable and satellite services. In addition, HBO content is also available as a standalone streaming service, called HBO NOW, through the web, several smart TVs, and numerous media players and set-top boxes. A current HBO NOW subscription costs $14.99 per month. Source: HBO (YouTube)Posted Sat Jul 20, 2019 at 04:40 PM PDT by: -
BATMAN BEYOND: THE COMPLETE SERIES (LIMITED EDITION) Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The landmark animated series celebrates its 20th anniversary with its high-definition debut in October! [/teaser] Warner Brothers is set to release Batman Beyond: The Complete Series on Blu-ray in a limited edition set on October 29 (and on digital October 15). The extraordinary Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition package features approximately 1,500 minutes of entertainment spread over four Blu-ray™ discs, plus the two bonus discs of enhanced content. In addition to a newly-remastered Blu-ray presentation of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, there are 15 featurettes on the bonus discs, highlighted by two new inside looks at the beloved television series, led by Nostalgic Tomorrow, a gathering of Batman Beyond production talent and cast led by executive producer Bruce Timm and actors Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle, the voices of Batman and Terry McGinnis, respectively. The bonus discs also spotlight four episodes with audio commentary from Timm and select members of the production team. Collectibles within the stunning packaging include an exclusive chrome Batman Beyond Funko POP, and four beautifully-designed lenticular art cards produced especially for Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition. This ultimate collectors Blu-ray box set will be individually numbered for a Limited Edition release of 50,000. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Batman Beyond premiered on January 10, 1999 to instant ratings and critical success. The series would run for three seasons, covering 52 total episodes and a full-length animated film, Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker. Nominated for nine Emmy Awards, Batman Beyond would ultimately take home two Emmys – including Outstanding Special Class Animated Program in 2001 – as well as three Annie Awards. Of the 52 original Batman Beyond episodes, 41 have been fully-remastered from either their original 35mm film source or the uncommon format “OCND,” the original camera negative digital (a digital scan of original negative). Lines and resolution have been enhanced, and dust and dirt have been removed – however, cell dirt remains to not disturb the original picture. Included in the remastering was the removal of grain, resulting in enhanced colors. The remastering process does cause a slight aspect ratio change (approximately 3% loss of screen image). Due to time-worn irreparable damage, the remaining 11 episodes were “Smart Rezzed” from standard definition Digibeta video. The process provides for significant enhanced resolution and improvement of the original source material in converting from standard to high definition, though it does sacrifice horizontal lines for clearer image and color representation. While still a marked improvement over the original video, viewers will notice a slight difference between the Remastered and the Up-Rezzed final footage. The 11 affected episodes are: “Eyewitness,” “Final Cut,” “The Last Resort,” “Armory,” “Sneak Peek,” “The Eggbaby,” “Zeta,” “Plague,” “April Moon,” “Sentries of the Lost Cosmos” and “Speak No Evil.” The creative team behind the breakthrough animated series was headed by the producing quartet of Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Glen Murakami, alongside executive producer Jean MacCurdy and associate producer Shaun McLaughlin. Shirley Walker composed the award-winning score with the Dynamic Music Partners trio of Lolita Ritmanis, Kristopher Carter and Michael McCuistion, while 8-time Emmy Award winner Andrea Romano guided an impressive collection of actors as casting/dialogue director. Butch Lukic, Dan Riba and Curt Gida directed the majority of episodic animation along with James Tucker, Kyung Won Lim and Yukio Suziki. Primary story editors and writers on the series were Burnett and Dini with Bob Goodman, Rich Fogel, Hilary Bader and Stan Berkowitz. The Batman Beyond cast was spearheaded by Kevin Conroy, the fan favorite voice of The Dark Knight as established in the landmark Batman: The Animated Series. Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, Kim Possible) created the character of Terry McGinnis, Batman’s protégé. Veteran voiceover actresses Cree Sumner (Codename: Kids Next Door, Drawn Together) and Lauren Tom (Friends, The Joy Luck Club, Futurama) were series regulars as Max and Dana Tan, respectively. The guest cast included a healthy collection of film and primetime television stars spanning from Academy Award nominees Paul Winfield, Stockard Channing, William H. Macy, Teri Garr and Michael McKean; Emmy Award winners John Ritter, Wayne Brady, Seth Green, Tim Curry, David Warner and Patton Oswalt; Golden Globe winners Stacy Keach, Amanda Donohoe and Jill Eikenberry; four Grammy Award winners led by Ice-T; and five members of the Hollywood Walk of Fame – Macy and Ritter along with George Takei, Michael Ansara and Mark Hamill. The cast also included legends of the entertainment industry and several young actors heading toward stardom, like Adrienne Barbeau, Kate Jackson, Angie Harmon, Linda Hamilton, Clancy Brown, Gary Cole, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick, Cary Elwes, Olivia Hussey, Kurtwood Smith, Robert Patrick, Ian Ziering, CCH Pounder, Frank Welker, Johnny Galecki, Pauley Perrette, Michael Rosenbaum and Diedrich Bader. All totaled, the Batman Beyond cast featured actors with laurels totaling five Academy Award nominations, 47 Emmy Awards, 206 Emmy nods, four Gold Globe Awards, 45 Golden Globe nominations, three Grammy Awards and nine nominations, and five actors forever enshrined with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Batman Beyond elevated the animated adventures of The Dark Knight to even greater heights, providing an edgier, faster-moving, more contemporary take on crime-fighting in Gotham with an inspiring new character in Terry McGinnis,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has long known the fans’ desire to see this series come to Blu-ray, and we’re excited to finally have the technology to elevate the quality of the original assets to an exquisite high-definition presentation packaged with compelling collectibles in a limited edition set, especially as fans celebrate Batman’s 80th anniversary this year.” Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition Enhanced Content Nostalgic Tomorrow – A Batman Gathering (All-New Featurette) – Many of Batman Beyond’s core production team and actors gather for an enthralling roundtable discussion of the evolution and execution of the animate series. Join producers Bruce Timm and Glenn Murakami, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, director James Tucker, writers Bob Goodman & Stan Berkowitz, and stars Kevin Conroy & Will Friedle as they take a wildly entertaining trip down memory lane. Knight Immortal (All-New Featurette) – A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future. “Tomorrow Knight: The Batman Reborn” (Featurette) – Storytellers explore the rise of Terry McGinnis as Batman and Bruce Wayne’s relationship with the young hero as he mentors a new Dark Knight for modern times. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (Feature-Length Film) – The beloved hit animated film from 2000 is included in the box set – fully remastered for your enjoyment. Audio Commentaries – Enlightening audio commentaries by filmmakers and voice actors for four key episodes: “Rebirth, Part 1”; “Shriek”; “Splicers”; and “The Eggbaby.” Featurettes – A dozen inside looks at the genesis, production and effects of Batman Beyond. Disc 1 Rebirth, Pt. 1 Rebirth, Pt. 2 Black Out Golem Meltdown Heroes Shriek Dead Man's Hand The Winning Edge Spellbound Disappearing Inque A Touch of Curare Ascension Commentary on the episode “Rebirth, Part 1” by producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glenn Murakami and director Curt Geda. Audio Commentary on episode “Shriek” by producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glen Murakami, director Curt Geda and writer Stan Berkowitz “Music of the Knight” – producer Bruce Timm introduces a feature allowing access to key scenes from Batman Beyond, accompanied by the compelling score created for the series. “Inside Batman Beyond – Meet the Creators” – producers Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini discuss the creative process behind Batman Beyond and its inaugural season. Jason Hillhouse moderates. Batman 80th Anniversary Collection trailer Disc 2 Splicers Earth Mover Joyride Lost Soul Hidden Agenda Bloodsport Once Burned Hooked Up Rats! Mind Games Revenant Babel Terry's Friend Dates a Robot Commentary on the episode “Splicers” by producers Bruce Timm and Glen Murakami, storyboard artist James Tucker, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano and Will Friedle, the voice of Terry McGinnis/Batman Disc 3 Eyewitness* Final Cut* The Last Resort* Armory* Sneak Peek* The Eggbaby* Zeta* Plague* April Moon* Sentries of the Last Cosmos* Payback Where's Terry? Ace in the Hole Commentary on the episode “The Eggbaby” by producers Bruce Timm & Glen Murakami, director James Tucker, Producer Glen Murakami, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano and Will Friedle, the voice of Terry McGinnis/Batman “Inside Batman Beyond: The Panel” – An in-depth discussion with producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini as season two of Batman Beyond is explored with moderator Jason Hillhouse. Disc 4 King's Ransom Untouchable Inqueling Big Time Out of the Past Speak No Evil* The Call, Pt. 1 The Call, Pt. 2 Betrayal Curse of the Kobra, Pt. 1 Curse of the Kobra, Pt. 2 Countdown Unmasked “Inside Batman Beyond: Season 3” – A fascinating discussion on season three of Batman Beyond with producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini. “Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: Close-Up On...” – producers Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, directors Butch Lukic and James Tucker, and voice actor Will Friedle discuss their favorite moments among final-season episodes. “Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: Out of the Past” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director James Tucker and voice actor Will Friedle sit down together to talk about “The Legend of Batman” musical (which appears in this episode) and other memorable moments. “Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: The Call, Part 1” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director Butch Lukic and voice actor Will Friedle gather to discuss the additional heroes and the exciting action showcased in this episode. “Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: The Call, Part 2” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director Butch Lukic and voice actor Will Friedle talk about the appearance of Starro and Superman in this episode. “Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: Curse of the Kobra, Part 1” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director James Tucker and voice actor Will Friedle reminisce about the personal relationships that highlight the story of this episode. Disc 5 “Nostalgic Tomorrow - A Batman Gathering” (All-New Featurette) – Nostalgia strikes like it’s 1999. Seated at the table are the Batman Beyond Team: producers Bruce Timm & Glen Murakami, actors Kevin Conroy & Will Friedle, director James Tucker, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, and writers Bob Goodman & Stan Berkowitz. Care to join us for a chat? “Knight Immortal” (All-New Featurette) – A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future. “Tomorrow Knight: The Batman Reborn” (All-New Featurette) – Storytellers explore the rise of Terry McGinnis as Batman and Bruce Wayne’s relationship with the young hero as he mentors a new Dark Knight for modern times. “Gotham: City of The Future” – A Close-Up Look at Gotham City Circa 2039, the modernization and the inspirations for its high-tech design and massive scale. “The High-Tech Hero” – Batman Beyond storytellers discuss the evolution of the new Bat Suit and its futuristic design and capabilities. “Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics” (Documentary) – The Story of DC Comics and the rise of the Super Hero mythology as a zeitgeist in American pop culture. Disc 6 "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" – Remastered for Blu-ray, the heralded animated feature film spawned by the Batman Beyond series is included on a separate bonus disc in the box set. *=Due to source material, episode resolution was enhanced (up-rez) instead of remastering. On October 15, Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, FandangoNow, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On October 15, Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles. You can find the latest specs for Batman Beyond: The Complete Series (Limited Edition) linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 29.Posted Fri Jul 19, 2019 at 07:06 AM PDT by: -
Tom Cruise Returns to the Skies in First TOP GUN: MAVERICK Trailer[teaser]The sequel will take flight in Summer 2020.[/teaser] Paramount has released the first trailer for Top Gun: Maverick. The movie serves as a sequel to the 1986 film, Top Gun, and is set to hit theaters on June 26, 2020. Though an official synopsis has not been revealed yet, the movie takes place 34 years after the original film and features Tom Cruise reprising his role as Peter "Maverick" Mitchell, who is now acting as a flight instructor. And joining Cruise, Val Kilmer also returns as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. In addition, Miles Teller will play Bradley Bradshaw, the son of Nick "Goose" Bradshaw (Anthony Edwards) from the first Top Gun. Meanwhile, other new cast members include Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, and Jean Louisa Kelly. Check out the trailer below! Top Gun: Maverick comes from director Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy, Oblivion, Only the Brave) with a script written by Peter Craig, Justin Marks, Christopher McQuarrie, and Eric Warren Singer. Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger all serve as producers. The original Top Gun was released in 1986. The film is directed by Tony Scott and comes from a script written by Jim Cash & Jack Epps Jr. based on a magazine article by Ehud Yonay. In addition to Cruise and Kilmer, the movie stars Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, and Michael Ironside. Here's a synopsis of the first film per IMDB: As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom. Source: Paramount (YouTube)Posted Thu Jul 18, 2019 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Final IT CHAPTER TWO Trailer Teases Terrifying Showdown with Pennywise[teaser]"We can't let it happen again."[/teaser] Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have released the final trailer for It Chapter Two, offering an expanded look at the upcoming movie's plot and creepy scares. The film serves as the follow-up to the 2017 film, It, and is set to hit theaters on September 6, 2019. Because every 27 years evil revisits the town of Derry, Maine, It Chapter Two brings the characters—who've long since gone their separate ways—back together as adults, nearly three decades after the events of the first film. Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, Mama) stars as Beverly, James McAvoy (Split, Glass) as Bill, Bill Hader (Barry, The Skeleton Twins) as Richie, Isaiah Mustafa (Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments) as Mike, Jay Ryan (Mary Kills People) as Ben, James Ransone (The Wire) as Eddie, and Andy Bean (Allegiant, Power) as Stanley. Reprising their roles as the original members of the Losers Club are Jaeden Martell as Bill, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley, Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie, Finn Wolfhard as Richie, Sophia Lillis as Beverly, Chosen Jacobs as Mike, and Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben. Bill Skarsgård returns in the seminal role of Pennywise. Check out the final trailer below! It Chapter Two is directed by Andy Muschietti, who also helmed the first chapter, and is written by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle: Creation). Barbara Muschietti, Dan Lin and Roy Lee all serve as producer. In addition, Marty Ewing, Seth Grahame-Smith, and David Katzenberg are on board as executive producers. Other crew members include director of photography Checco Varese (The 33), production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (The Shape of Water), editor Jason Ballantine (It, Mad Max: Fury Road), costume designer Luis Sequeira (The Shape of Water, Mama), and composer Benjamin Wallfisch (Shazam!, Blade Runner 2049, It). Source: Warner Bros. (YouTube)Posted Thu Jul 18, 2019 at 10:55 AM PDT by: -
Giveaway: Win a $25 HBO NOW Subscription Gift Card[teaser]Thanks to the kind folks over at HBO, we have two $25 HBO NOW gift cards available to giveaway![/teaser] The gift cards can be used to pre-pay for a new subscription to the HBO NOW streaming service. HBO NOW is available through a variety of media players, smart TVs, and mobile devices, as well via the web for a monthly fee of $14.99. The platform offers standalone streaming access to HBO's entire on-demand lineup of movies and shows without the need for a separate cable or satellite subscription. Though the service does not offer a traditional live feed, most new programming is available to stream at the same time that it premieres on HBO's cable broadcast. TO ENTER Simply leave a comment on this page to enter for a chance to win one $25 gift card. THE GIVEAWAY ENTRY PERIOD ENDS Tuesday, July 23 @ 9:00 AM PDT. TWO WINNERS Will be selected at RANDOM, notified in the comments below, and given 24 hours to message us with their preferred shipping information. After 24 hours, we'll move onto the next random winner, and so on. OFFICIAL RULES By entering or participating in this giveaway, participants agree to be bound by High-Def Digest's Official Rules, which you can read in full HERE. Unfortunately, this giveaway is only open legal residents of the United States. Good luck!Posted Tue Jul 16, 2019 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Ralph Fiennes Suits Up in First Teaser for THE KING'S MAN[teaser]The origin of the spy organization will be revealed in February.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has released the first teaser trailer for The King's Man. The film servers as a prequel to the studio's previously released Kingsman films, and is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2020. As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King's Man. Check out the teaser trailer below! The movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, Djimon Hounsou, and Charles Dance. Director Matthew Vaughn is once again on board to helm this new prequel installment. The script comes from Vaughn, Jane Goldman, and Karl Gajdusek, and based on the comic book "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. In addition, Matthew Vaughn also serves as a producer, along with David Reid and Adam Bohling. Previous entries in the Kingsman film franchise include 2014's Kingsman: The Secret Service and 2017's Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Both movies star Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, and Mark Strong. Since this new film is a prequel, however, characters from previous movies are not expected to make an appearance. Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle are both now available on Blu-ray (Secret Service, Golden Circle) and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Secret Service, Golden Circle). Source: 20th Century Fox (YouTube)Posted Mon Jul 15, 2019 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Angelina Jolie Battles Michelle Pfeiffer in New MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL Trailer[teaser]Angelina Jolie returns as the title character in Disney's upcoming sequel.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Disney has released a full trailer for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, showcasing more of the film's plot and action. The movie serves as a sequel to the studio's 2014 Sleeping Beauty inspired live-action movie, Maleficent, and is set to hit theaters on October 18, 2019. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after Maleficent, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora. The film continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within. Check out the official trailer below! The film features the return of stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent and Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora. In addition, Michelle Pfeiffer joins the cast as Queen Ingrith. Joachim Rønning serves as director, working from a story by Linda Woolverton and a screenplay by Linda Woolverton and Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster. The movie is produced by Joe Roth, Angelina Jolie, and Duncan Henderson. Meanwhile, Matt Smith, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Michael Vieira serving are all on board as executive producers. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil joins a series of recent live-action adaptations based on classic Disney animated films, including Cinderella, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Aladdin, and The Lion King. Likewise, a new version of Mulan from director Niki Caro is set for release in 2020 and a new version of The Little Mermaid is in the works from director Rob Marshall. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Mon Jul 8, 2019 at 09:45 AM PDT by: -
A Warrior Is Born in First Teaser for Disney's MULAN[teaser]The legendary warrior will return to theaters in Spring 2020.[/teaser] Disney has released the first teaser trailer for Mulan. The film serves as a live-action remake of the studio's 1998 animated film, and is set to premiere on March 27, 2020. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father. Check out the teaser trailer below! Yifei Liu stars as Mulan, and is joined by Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan, Yoson An as Cheng Honghui, Gong Li as Xianniang, and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro (Whale Rider, The Zookeeper's Wife, North Country) with a script written by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem "The Ballad of Mulan." Disney's original animated version of Mulan premiered in 1998 and stars the vocal talents of Ming-Na Wen as Mulan, Eddie Murphy as Mushu, and BD Wong as Shang. This new remake is the latest in a series of recent live-action and realistic CG adaptations based on classic Disney animated films, including Maleficent, Cinderella, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Aladdin, and The Lion King. Likewise, a new version of The Little Mermaid is also in the works. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Sun Jul 7, 2019 at 12:55 PM PDT by: -
New Featurette Offers Behind the Scenes Look at Disney's THE LION KING[teaser]The king will return to theaters later this month.[/teaser] In anticipation for the film's July 19 premiere, Disney has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette focused on The Lion King. The upcoming movie serves as a photorealistic CG remake of the studio's 1994 animated classic of the same name. Titled, "The King Returns," the new featurette includes interview snippets with director Jon Favreau and various cast members, including Donald Glover, Keegan-Michael Key, Alfre Woodard, John Oliver, Seth Rogen, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Likewise, we also get some behind-the-scenes clips of the recording process, including a brief look at Beyoncé and James Earl Jones in the booth. Check out the featurette below! From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau's all-new The Lion King journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari, Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Billy Eichner as Timon, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, and John Oliver as Zazu. The film is the latest in a series of recent live-action and realistic CG adaptations based on classic Disney animated films, including Maleficent, Cinderella, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, and Aladdin. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Tue Jul 2, 2019 at 02:40 PM PDT by: -
Daniel Craig Is on the Case in First Trailer for Rian Johnson's Murder Mystery KNIVES OUT[teaser]The latest film from the director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi will hit theaters in November.[/teaser] Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Rian Johnson's Knives Out. The star-studded whodunit is set to premiere on November 27, 2019. Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in Knives Out, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, Knives Out is a witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end. Check out the trailer below! In addition to writing and directing, Johnson also serves as one of the film's producers, along with Ram Bergman and co-producers Leopold Hughes and Nikos Karamigios. Meanwhile, Tom Karnowski is on board as an executive producer. Beyond Knives Out, Rian Johnson is also developing a new trilogy of Star Wars movies for Disney and Lucasfilm. Though full details on the new trilogy have not been announced yet, the films will tell a story separate from the episodic Skywalker saga, allowing Johnson to spotlight new characters and locations not yet seen in the Star Wars franchise. Johnson is currently set to write and direct the first installment, and Ram Bergman is attached to produce. Source: LionsgatePosted Tue Jul 2, 2019 at 09:30 AM PDT by:
