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Monday, July 31, 2017

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The second season of the sci-fi comedy series "People of Earth" premiered on July 24th, 2017 on TBS. Created by David Jenkins, the series follows Ozzie Graham (Wyatt Cenac), a journalist who investigates a support group for people who believe they were abducted by aliens, and ends up uncovering things that make a believer out of him. The new season finds Ozzie trying to get the group back together, while a disgraced FBI agent (Nasim Pedrad) comes to Beacon to find Jonathan Walsh (Michael Cassidy).

The series also stars Luka Jones, Alice Wetterlund, Tracee Chimo, Nancy Lenehan, Brian Huskey, Ken Hall and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

The next episode of "People of Earth" Season 2 airs tonight on TBS.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

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Video Game Description: Unbox: Newbie's Adventure is a 90s style 3D platformer about the ultimate postal service, self-delivering cardboard boxes! Unbox: Newbie's Adventure has giant worlds full of challenges, collectibles and boxy boss battles!

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Prospect Games, Merge Games

Developer: Prospect Games

Rating: E for Everyone (Mild Fantasy Violence)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

Composer:
Patrick Doyle

Conducted by
James Shearman

Total Time:
62:25

Label:
Sony Classical

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
July 28, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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This post contains all the news, trailers, movie clips, DVD/Blu-Ray releases and many more, that you may have missed in the last seven days, arranged in an accessible manner. Just browse and click the article titles you want to read. Read the full article to check out the weekly summary.

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The weekend battle ended with Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" once again conquering the box-office charts, while new arrivals "Atomic Blonde" and "The Emoji Movie" simply couldn't rally enough moviegoers to make a dent.

Find out more about the weekend box office after the jump.

Sunday, July 30, 2017

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"Atomic Blonde" is an action thriller directed by "John Wick" co-helmer David Leitch. Leitch will also direct the upcoming comic book sequel "Deadpool 2".

The film is based on the 2012 graphic novel "The Coldest City", and the story is set in 1989, on the eve of the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Charlize Theron stars as Lorraine Broughton, an undercover MI6 agent who is sent to Berlin to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.

The cast also includes James McAvoy, Sofia Boutella, John Goodman, Toby Jones, Eddie Marsan and Til Schweiger.

"Atomic Blonde" had its world premiere at South by Southwest in March, 2017 and was released in theaters on July 28th. It received generally positive reviews, with most of the praise directed at Theron's badass performance and the film's incredible action sequences.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

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Video Game Description: Theseus is an immersive VR experience that offers a new take on the myth of the Minotaur. Discover the potential of a 3rd person perspective in Virtual Reality: explore a labyrinth filled with danger and excitement, as you face the impossible odds of a fight between man and monster!

You wake up alone, stranded in a hostile and mysterious place. With Ariadne’s voice as your only guide, you explore alleys and chambers, venturing deep into the darkness. In the distance, you can see a pillar of light that beckons you to go forward. Soon, however, you shall discover that you are not alone… The mighty Minotaur is the ruler of this domain, and you are not a welcome visitor!

Enjoy a mix of exploration, story and combat, with a strong cinematic approach to Virtual Reality. Do you have what it takes to unveil the truth that lies at the heart of the Labyrinth?

Genre: Action, Adventure, VR

Publisher: Forge Reply

Developer: Forge Reply

Rating: T for Teen (Violence, Blood)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

Composer:
Various Artists

Total Time:
34:30

Label:
Walt Disney Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
July 21, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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The week of July 28, 2017 features new music album releases from Arcade Fire, Manchester Orchestra, Alice Cooper, Elvis Presley, Joe Nichols, The Isley Brothers & Santana, Vic Mensa, Rings of Saturn, Logan Mize, Cage the Elephant and Passenger.

Find out more about all the new music album releases after the jump.

Saturday, July 29, 2017

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"The Last Tycoon" is a new drama series based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished novel of the same name. Created by "Captain Phillips" and "The Hunger Games" writer Billy Ray, the show is set in the 1930s and it stars Matt Bomer ("White Collar") as Monroe Stahr, Hollywood's first wunderkind studio executive who starts a power struggle with his mentor and current studio head Pat Brady (Kelsey Grammer).

The cast also includes Lily Collins, Dominique McElligott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark O'Brien and Enzo Cilenti.

"The Last Tycoon" was originally developed for HBO, but when that network passed on the project, Amazon picked it up, shot a pilot and streamed it last summer. The series' complete first season was released on July 28th, 2017 and is now streaming via Amazon.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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Video Game Description: Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

Genre: Action, RPG

Publisher: Supergiant Games

Developer: Supergiant Games

Rating: E for Everyone 10 and Older (Fantasy Violence, Tobacco Reference, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

Composer:
Various Artists

Total Time:
70:03

Label:
Back Lot Music

Purchasing Links:
CD, iTunes

Release Date
July 21, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

Friday, July 28, 2017

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This week in theaters we have the action thriller "Atomic Blonde" starring Charlize Theron and the animated film "The Emoji Movie", which was mauled by critics. In limited release, two new releases might be worth checking out, the documentary sequel "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" (they're really making sequels to anything and everything these days) and the dramedy "Brigsby Bear".

Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.

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Video Game Description: Sundered is a horrifying fight for survival and sanity, a hand­-drawn epic from the ​creators of ​​Jotun. It is a replayable metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers. You play Eshe, a wanderer in a ruined world, trapped in ever-­changing caverns filled with hordes of terrifying enemies. Harness the power of corrupted relics to defeat gigantic bosses, at the cost of your humanity. Resist or embrace.

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Thunder Lotus Games

Developer: Thunder Lotus Games

Rating: T for Teen (Violence, Blood)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

Composer:
Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL)

Total Time:
66:43

Label:
Sony Masterworks

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3

Release Date
July 28, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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"Dunkirk" is a World War II action drama written, co-produced and directed by Christopher Nolan ("The Dark Knight", "Interstellar"). The film chronicles the dramatic rescue of Belgium, British and French soldiers, who found themselves surrounded and trapped by the German army in the French city of Dunkirk.

The film features an ensemble cast that includes Fionn Whitehead, Kenneth Branagh, Harry Styles, James D'Arcy, Aneurin Barnard, Tom Glynn-Carney, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy, with a voice cameo by Michael Caine. The film is scored by Nolan's frequent collaborator Hans Zimmer.

"Dunkirk" held its world premiere on July 13th, 2017 in London, and was released in theaters on July 21st. It received almost universal acclaim from critics who praised the direction, writing, cast, action sequences, its intensity, the cinematography, score, and well, pretty much everything about it. High hopes for this one come Oscar time.


Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

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The new DVD and Blu-ray releases for the week of July 25th, 2017 include the cyberpunk remake "Ghost in the Shell" starring Scarlett Johansson, the drama "Gifted" starring Chris Evans, the animated film "The Boss Baby" and the thriller "Black Butterfly" starring Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Also out now on home video are the first season of the fantasy series "Emerald City" and the final season of HBO's comedy show "Girls".

Among the classic films released on Blu-ray, we have the 1954 mystery drama "Night People" starring Gregory Peck, the biopic "Silkwood" starring Meryl Streep, the 1985 comedy "Lost in America" starring Albert Brooks and the "Warlock Collection" featuring all three films from the horror series.

Check out all the new movies and TV shows released on DVD and Blu-ray after the jump.


Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Composed and Conducted by:
Alexandre Desplat

Performed by
L'Orchestre National de France

Total Time:
100:10

Label:
Europacorp

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
July 20, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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"Somwehere Between" is a new 10-episode television series based on the Korean TV series "God's Gift: 14 Days". The show star Paula Patton ("Warcraft") as a news producer who learns that her 8-year-old daughter will be murdered, and has only one chance to understand what's happening and stop the killer

The series was written by Stephen Tolking, who also serves as executive producer, and co-stars Devon Sawa, J.R. Bourne, Serge Houde and Aria Birch.

"Somwehere Between" premiered on ABC on July 24th, 2017, followed by a second episode on July 25th. The next episode is scheduled to air on August 1st.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

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The third season of the HBO dramedy series "Ballers" premiered on July 23rd, 2017. Dwayne Johnson returns as retired NFL player turned financial manager Spencer Strasmore who deals with both new and current clients in this new season. Steve Guttenberg has joined the series in a recurring role as a real estate mogul and casino magnate.

Created by "Prisoners" and "Lone Survivor" producer Stephen Levinson, the show also stars John David Washington, Rob Corddry, Omar Benson Miller, Jazmyn Simon, Troy Garity, Donovan W. Carter and London Brown.

The next episode of "Ballers" Season 3 will air on July 30th.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Monday, July 24, 2017

Composer:
Clint Mansell

Total Time:
32:49

Label:
Lakeshore Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
December 2, 2016

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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This post contains all the news, trailers, movie clips, DVD/Blu-Ray releases and many more, that you may have missed in the last seven days, arranged in an accessible manner. Just browse and click the article titles you want to read. Read the full article to check out the weekly summary.

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Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" made a strong impression in its opening weekend, particularly for a non-franchise World War II movie, and the R-rated comedy "Girls Trip" proved a worthy adversary. Luc Besson's sci-fi epic "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", however, proved to be a huge disappointment.

Find out more about the weekend box office after the jump.

Sunday, July 23, 2017

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The week of July 21, 2017 features new music album releases from Sara Evans, Parmalee, Straight No Chaser, Foster the People, Nicole Atkins, Avey Tare, Ramones, In This Moment, Billy Ocean and Ann Hallenberg.

Find out more about all the new music album releases after the jump.

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This week in theaters we have Christopher Nolan's epic war movie "Dunkirk", Luc Besson's epic sci-fi adventure "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" and the epic R-rated comedy "Girls Trip". Also, it might be worth checking out another R-rated comedy in limited release, Gillian Robespierre' "Landline".

Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Composer:
Hans Zimmer

Conducted by
Gavin Greenaway
Benjamin Wallfisch

Total Time:
59:41

Label:
WaterTower Music

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
July 21, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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"Ozark" is a new crime drama series created by "The Accountant" writer Bill Dubuque, that stars Jason Bateman as a financial advisor who secretly relocates his family from Chicago to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri in order to escape a drug lord (Esai Morales) after a money-laundering scheme he was involved in goes wrong.

The series also stars Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Julia Garner, McKinley Belcher III and Michael Mosley. Bateman directed the season's first two and last episodes.

"Ozark" received mostly positive reviews, with Bateman's performance being highlighted by many critics. The entire first season was released via Netflix on July 21st, 2017.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Friday, July 21, 2017

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The new DVD and Blu-ray releases for the week of July 18, 2017 include the reboot "Kong: Skull Island", the historical drama "The Promise", the action thriller "Free Fire", the animated film "Resident Evil: Vendetta", the indie mystery drama "Buster's Mal Heart" and the horror comedy "Another Evil".

The new home video releases also include new seasons for the TV shows "The 100", "The Expanse" and "Grantchester".

We also have some new classic film releases: "The Last of the Finest", "No Man's Land", "Stormy Monday" and the Criterion Collection edition of Andrei Tarkovsky's "Stalker".

Check out all the new movies and TV shows released on DVD and Blu-ray after the jump.


Thursday, July 20, 2017

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The drama "Blind" stars Alec Baldwin as a novelist who was blinded in a car crash that also claimed the life of his wife. He rediscovers his passion for both life and writing when he becomes involved in an affair with the neglected wife (Demi Moore) of an indicted businessman (Dylan McDermott).

The film is the directorial debut of producer Michael Mailer ("The Ledge"), and it also stars Viva Bianca, Eden Epstein, James McCaffrey and Renée Willett.

"Blind" was released in select theaters on July 14, 2017 and received mostly negative reviews from critics, who praised Baldwin and Moore's performances, but complained about the hackneyed story and weak direction.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

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The second season of the action series "Shooter" has premiered on July 18th, 2017 on the USA Network. The new 10-episode season pits elite sniper Bob Lee Swagger (Ryan Phillippe) against someone from his past.

Created by John Hlavin ("Underworld: Awakening") based on the 2007 film of the same name and the novel "Point of Impact" by Stephen Hunter, the series also stars Shantel VanSanten, Omar Epps, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Josh Stewart and Eddie McClintock.

The next episode of "Shooter" Season 2 will air on July 25th.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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The British dramedy series "Loaded" first aired on Channel 4 on May 8th, 2017, followed by its U.S. debut on AMC on July 17th. The series is based on the Israeli show "Mesudarim" created by Assaf Harel and Muli Segev.

The series follows four friends, played by Jim Howick, Samuel Anderson, Jonny Sweet and Nick Helm, who become multi-millionaires when they sell their video game company, only to discover new challenges brought on by their new wealth and working for the parent company that bought them out. Mary McCormack, Anne Lafon-Delpit, Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Lolly Adefope also star.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

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"To the Bone" is a drama written and directed by "I Am Number Four" and "Fright Night" writer Marti Noxon based on her own battle with anorexia. The film stars Lily Collins as a 20 year old college dropout who is struggling with the eating disorder. She enters a group home run by an unconventional doctor (Keanu Reeves), who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life. Leslie Bibb, Kathryn Prescott, Liana Liberato, Carrie Preston, Lili Taylor and Alex Sharp also star.

"To the Bone" premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. The film was released worldwide via Netflix and in select theaters on July 14th, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, with most of the praise aimed at Collins' stunning performance.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Monday, July 17, 2017

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Video Game Description: Save the Ninja Clan is a platformer for casual players as well as speed runners. There are two ways to play this game: play through the normal story mode or find secrets/"bugs" in the game to annoy the Game Manager watching.

Genre: Action, Platformer

Publisher: Sometimes You

Developer: Willz

Rating: T for Teen (Violence, Blood)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

Composer:
tomandandy

Total Time:
42:03

Label:
Lakeshore Records

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
July 14, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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The fourth and final season of the horror series "The Strain" has premiered on July 16th, 2017. The new season finds humanity ravaged by a nuclear war, and as a consequence, the strigoi are now free to roam the world in the daytime.

Created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan based on their own book series, the show stars Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Natalie Brown, Miguel Gomez, Cas Anvar, Rupert Penry-Jones and Ruta Gedmintas

The next episode of "The Strain" Season 4 will air July 23rd on FX.

Find out more about the series after the jump.


From John R. Leonetti, the director of "Annabelle", the horror film "Wish Upon" tells the story of a teenager (Joey King) who receives a mysterious music box as a gift from her father, only to discover that the box can make her every wish come true. What she also discovers is that there's a horrible price to pay for each new wish.

The film also stars Ki Hong Lee, Sydney Park, Shannon Purser, Ryan Phillippe and Sherilyn Fenn.

"Wish Upon" opened in theaters on July 14th, 2017 and received mostly negative reviews from critics, who considered the film a forgettable and cliched horror film. It also performed poorly at the box-office, opening in seventh place with just $5.6 million.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

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This post contains all the news, trailers, movie clips, DVD/Blu-Ray releases and many more, that you may have missed in the last seven days, arranged in an accessible manner. Just browse and click the article titles you want to read. Read the full article to check out the weekly summary.

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Newcomer "War for the Planet of the Apes" had no trouble taking down "Spider-Man: Homecoming" at the box-office, but its opening weekend wasn't as spectacular as anticipated. Meanwhile, the new horror film "Wish Upon" had a pretty terrible first weekend.

Find out more about the weekend box office after the jump.

Sunday, July 16, 2017

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Hunting Simulator Game Cover
Video Game Description: Live the adventure of the hunt, from Alberta to Texas, France, Colorado or Scotland. Play single or multiplayer, choose your hunting gear and firearms of choice, including Browning® and Winchester® models, and master tracking 37 different animal species each with realistic behaviours.

Genre: Adventure, Simulation

Publisher: Bigben Interactive

Developer: Neopica

Rating: T for Teen (Blood, Violence)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

Composer:
Lisa Gerrard
James Orr

Conducted by
Peter Illenyi

Total Time:
77:23

Label:
Varese Sarabande

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 30, 2017

Find more about the soundtrack (previews, track list) after the jump.

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The seventh and penultimate season of "Game of Thrones" premieres tonight on HBO at 9p. The new season will consist of only seven episodes, and the premiere was not shown to critics in advance, so reviews will arrive after the episode airs.

Like the previous season, Season 7 will consist of original material not found in George R.R. Martin's books, but it will also include material that Martin intends to include in his future novels in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.

The very large ensemble cast features series veterans Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner, Aidan Gillen, Carice van Houten, Gwendoline Christie and Maisie Williams. The season's newcomers include Jim Broadbent and Tom Hopper. There have also been reports of cameo appearances by British indie pop band Bastille and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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The week of July 14, 2017 features new music album releases from Waxahatchee, Dusty Springfield, Daley, Boris, The Vamps, Silverstein, Kirstin, Oh Wonder, Coldplay and Diana Damrau.

Find out more about all the new music album releases after the jump.

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"Friends from College" is a new comedy series directed in its entirety and produced by Nicholas Stoller ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall", "Neighbors") that follows a group of one-time college friends who are now in their 40s and struggle with balancing adult life with the nostalgia of their past. Stoller co-created the series with his wife Francesca Delbanco, who also serves as executive-producer and writer, and it stars Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Savage, Cobie Smulders, Nat Faxon, Annie Parisse and Jae Suh Park.

The first season of "Friends from College" consists of eight episodes and they are all available now via Netflix. The show premiered on July 14th, 2017.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Saturday, July 15, 2017

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Video Game Description: Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to go to work… as a professional cleaner for the mob. Vacuum up blood, remove bodies and hide evidence in this stylish 70's themed 2D stealth/action game.

Genre: Action

Publisher: Curve Digital

Developer: iFun4All S.A.

Rating: M for Mature (Violence, Strong Language, Drug Reference, Blood)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.