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Friday, June 30, 2017

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This week in theaters we have Universal's new animated sequel "Despicable Me 3", the thrilling actioner "Baby Driver" from "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" director Edgar Wright, and the R-rated comedy "The House" starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler. Also, Joon-ho Bong's new film "Okja" is opening in select theaters and streaming via Netflix.

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

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Video Game Description: Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced & ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy game collection. Now you can experience Crash Bandicoot like never before in Fur-K. Spin, jump, wump and repeat as you take on the epic challenges and adventures through the three games that started it all, Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot: Warped. Relive all your favorite Crash moments in their fully-remastered HD graphical glory and get ready to put some UMPH in your WUMP!

Genre: Action, Arcade

Publisher: Activision

Developer: Vicarious Visions

Rating: E for Everyone 10 and Older (Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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"Gypsy" is a new drama series created by Lisa Rubin that stars Naomi Watts as a therapist working in New York, who becomes dangerously involved with the people in her patients' lives. The show's first two episodes were directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson ("Fifty Shades of Grey"), who also serves as executive-producer. Billy Crudup, Sophie Cookson, Karl Glusman, Lucy Boynton and Brooke Bloom co-star.

The first season of "Gypsy" has been released today, June 30th, 2017 via Netflix. The show also features a new recording of Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy" performed by Stevie Nicks.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Composer:
Heitor Pereira

Conducted by
Nick Glennie-Smith

Total Time:
54:07

Label:
Back Lot Music

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 30, 2017

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

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Directed by Patrick Shen, the documentary "In Pursuit of Silence" is a contemplative and cinematic experience that explores our relationship with silence, with sound, and the impact of noise on our lives. The film is the first comprehensive look at this topic whose many dimensions lie at the heart of so much of human progress.

"In Pursuit of Silence" has won the Special Jury Prize award at the Dallas International Film Festival and Best Editing for a Feature-Length Documentary at the Ashland Independent Film Festival. It opened in limited release in the U.S. on June 23rd, 2017.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Thursday, June 29, 2017

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Director: Eran Creevy
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Felicity Jones, Anthony Hopkins, Ben Kingsley, Marwan Kenzari, Aleksandar Jovanovic
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: PG-13 for violence, frenetic action, some sexuality, language, and drug material
Purchasing Links: DVD, Blu-ray

Read the review after the jump.

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Video Game Description: EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Genre: Action, Space Shooter

Publisher: ROCKFISH Games

Developer: ROCKFISH Games

Rating: Rated T for Teen (Violence)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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The sci-fi series "Zoo" premieres its third season tonight on CBS at 10p. Based on the novel of the same name written by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, the series follows a group of professionals who are trying to stop an epydemic of violent animal attacks. In the third season, a new threat rises in the form of an army of unstoppable lab-made creatures focused on destroying mankind.

The series stars James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Billy Burke, Gracie Dzienny, Alyssa Diaz, Josh Salatin and Hilary Jardine.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Composer:
Various Artists

Total Time:
62:28

Label:
Lakeshore Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 23, 2017

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

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The Argentinian drama "Paulina" is a remake of the 1960 film "La Patota" (Spanish for "gang"), and it stars Dolores Fonzi as Paulina, a young woman who leaves her privileged life and career prospects behind to work as a teacher within an indigenous community of extreme poverty on Argentina's border with Paraguay and Brazil. One night, she is raped by a gang. In the aftermath of the shocking sexual assault, Paulina's unfathomable actions, and the limits of social justice, are examined unflinchingly.

Co-written and directed by Santiago Mitre ("El Estudiante"), the film also stars Oscar Martínez, Esteban Lamothe, Cristian Salguero and Andrea Quattrocchi. The film won the Critics Week and FIPRESCI prizes at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

"Paulina" opened in select theaters in the U.S. on June 23rd, 2017.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

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The new DVD and Blu-ray releases for the week of June 27, 2017 include the "Power Rangers" reboot, the R-rated comedy reboot "CHIPS", Danny Boyle's sequel "T2: Trainspotting", the horror film "The Belko Experiment" and the creepy thriller "The Autopsy of Jane Doe".

In the television category we have the DVD and Blu-ray release of this year's "Prison Break" event series and the Blu-ray release of the complete series, including the event series. Also out on home video are the first part of "Midsomer Murders" Series 19, and "The Rockford Files" complete series.

Among the oldies-but-goldies out now on Blu-ray we have the 1992 thriller "Trespass" starring Bill Paxton and Ice Cube, the drama "Running on Empty" starring River Pheonix in an Oscar-nominated performance, The "Pink Panther" Film Collection and many more.

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


Wednesday, June 28, 2017

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The third and final season of the highly acclaimed British crime drama series "Broadchurch" premieres tonight in the U.S. on BBC America at 10p.

Olivia Colman and David Tennant reprise their roles as DS Ellie Miller and DI Alec Hardy as they investigate a rape at a house party, three years after the events of last season.

The cast also includes Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Charlotte Beaumont, Matthew Gravelle, Arthur Darvill and Adam Wilson.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Composer:
tomandandy

Total Time:
72:22

Label:
Lakeshore Records

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 23, 2017

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

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"The Bad Batch" is one of those films that are nearly impossible to categorize. So here goes. Written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour ("A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night"), the film is a post-apocalyptic darkly comedic horror romance (see what I mean ?) that stars Suki Waterhouse as a young woman who is captured by a savage band of cannibals and quickly realizes she'll have to fight for her very existence in this human-eat-human world.

The film also stars Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Diego Luna, Giovanni Ribisi, Jim Carrey and Jayda Fink.

"The Bad Batch" opened in select theaters on June 23rd, 2017 and received mixed reviews. The film was generally criticized for failing to maintain the viewer's interest throughout its overlong running time due to its wildly jumbled narrative tone.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

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Video Game Description: The Valkyria, the embodiment of death, is returning to the battlefield in Valkyria Revolution, and players will have to do-and sacrifice-whatever is necessary to liberate their homeland. With an engaging story full of political intrigue, a battle system that mixes real-time combat and tactical strategy, a gorgeous visual style, and more, the game will immerse players into the frontlines of a desperate war. In the wake of a revolution, Jutland's elite soldiers, the Vanargand, must band together to defeat the Ruzi Empire and stop death itself-the Valkyria. This grizzled anti-Valkyria squad is equipped with advanced mana weaponry and has the powerful ability to wield ragnite spells to combat this terrifying threat. The unit is comprised of soldiers who have a high affinity for ragnite, and even Jutland's own Princess Ophelia has joined the ranks. The princess carries the utmost love for her country and has answered the call of duty to liberate those who are suffering from the Ruzi's tyranny. However, Amleth Gronkjaer, the commanding officer of Vanargand, hides a terrible secret. Is he friend or foe to the country he has sworn to protect?.

Genre: Strategy, Turn-Based

Publisher: Sega

Developer: Media Vision

Rating: T for Teen (Sexual Themes, Violence, Blood, Use of Alcohol, Language)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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Starz premiered the fourth season of the crime drama series "Power" on July 25th, 2017. Created by Courtney Kemp Agboh ("The Good Wife"), the series follows a wealthy club owner's double life as a drug kingpin. The new season finds protagonist James St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) under arrest for a murder he didn't commit.

The cast also includes Naturi Naughton, Lela Loren, Joseph Sikora, 50 Cent, Andy Bean, Rotimi, David Fumero, J.R. Ramirez and Sung Kang.

The next episode of "Power" Season 4 will air on July 2nd.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Composer:
Joseph Trapanese

Total Time:
44:36

Label:
Varese Sarabande

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 23, 2017

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

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"The Big Sick" provides a cross-cultural twist to the usual romantic comedy formula and it stars Zoe Kazan and comedian Kumail Nanjiani as a couple whose relationship is complicated by their cultural differences. The story is based on Nanjiani's own relationship with his now-wife Emily V. Gordon, and they both wrote the film's script.

Directed by Michael Showalter ("Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp") and produced by Judd Apatow ("Trainwreck"), the film also stars Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff and Bo Burnham.

"The Big Sick" opened in select theaters on June 23rd, 2017 and will expand nationwide on July 14th.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Monday, June 26, 2017

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Video Game Description: In a dystopian world that doesn't seem like such a departure from our own future, people are content living under constant surveillance and absolute control. Players take on the part of Randall, a powerful telepath with a touch of schizophrenia.

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: We The Force Studios

Developer: We The Force Studios

Rating: T for Teen (Violence, Blood and Language)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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The second season of the TV series "Preacher" started off with a special premiere last night, June 25th on AMC, and will continue to air Mondays at 9p starting tonight, June 26th.

Developed by Sam Catlin ("Breaking Bad"), Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, the show is based on the comic book series of the same name created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, and it follows a preacher (Dominic Cooper) going through a crisis of faith, who is possessed by an otherworldly entity that gives him The Word of God. The preacher sets off on a road trip to search for God with the help of his girlfriend (Ruth Negga) and an Irish vampire (Joseph Gilgun).

"Preacher" Season 2 has been expanded from the first season's 10 episodes to 13. New additions to the cast include Noah Taylor, Pip Torrens, Julie Ann Emery, Malcolm Barrett, Justin Prentice and Ronald Guttman.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Composer:
Pharrell Williams
Various Artists

Total Time:
51:14

Label:
Columbia Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 23, 2017

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

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Based on the novel of the same name written by Thomas Cullinan, the period drama "The Beguiled" is set at a girls' school in Virginia during the Civil War, where a wounded soldier (Colin Farrell) is taken in by the young women living there sheltered from the outside world. The house is taken over by sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.

Written and directed by Sofia Coppola ("Lost in Translation"), the film also stars Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, Oona Laurence, Angourie Rice, Addison Riecke and Emma Howard.

"The Beguiled" opened in select theaters on June 23rd, 2017 and will expand nationwide on June 30th. It received mostly positive reviews from critics. Coppola received praise for adding more depth to the source material, and the cast was equally praised for their strong performances. The film won the Best Director award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and Coppola became only the second woman to do so after 56 years.

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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"Transformers: The Last Knight" had no trouble securing the top spot at the box-office over the weekend, but its glory has faded somewhat. Meanwhile "Cars 3" and "Wonder Woman" continue to perform well in a neck and neck race.

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

Sunday, June 25, 2017

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Video Game Description: Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Genre: Action

Publisher: Housemarque

Developer: Housemarque

Rating: T for Teen (Violence,
Blood)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

Composer:
Steve Jablonsky

Conducted by
James Sale, Nick Glennie-Smith

Total Time:
129:12

Label:
La-La Land Records

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 23, 2017

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

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"GLOW" is a new Netflix dramedy series that focuses on the personal and proffesional lives of a group of women who perform for a wrestling organization in 1980s Los Angeles.

The title GLOW is actually an acronym for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, a women's proffesional wrestling promotion originally created by David McLane that premiered on television in 1986 and continued in various forms after it stopped airing. The performers were usually actresses, models, dancers and stunt women looking for a job in show business. The show features a fictionalized version of G.L.O.W.

The series was created by Liz Flahive ("Nurse Jackie", producer/writer) and Carly Mensch ("Orange is the New Black", producer/writer) and it stars Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Ellen Wong, Sydelle Noel, Britney Young, Britt Baron, Sunita Mani, Marianna Palka, Kia Stevens, Jackie Tohn, Kate Nash and Marc Maron.

The first season of "GLOW" consists of 10 episodes and was released on June 23rd, 2017 via Netflix. The show received positive reviews from critics that praised its writing, cast and production design.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

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The week of June 23, 2017 features new music album releases from Imagine Dragons, Vince Staples, Prince, DJ Khaled, Radiohead, Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas, Ex Eye, Allen Ginsberg, 311, Algiers, Stokley, Jeff Tweedy and more.

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

Saturday, June 24, 2017

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"Transformers: The Last Knight" is the fifth installment in the long-running partnership between Paramount and Hasbro. Michael Bay once again directs, but he has announced that this will be his last film in the franchise he directs. Mark Wahlberg also returns as Cade Yeager from "Age of Extinction" and he is joined by franchise veterans Josh Duhamel and John Turturro, and newcomers Laura Haddock, Isabela Moner, Jerrod Carmichael and Anthony Hopkins.

The voice cast includes Peter Cullen, Erik Aadahl, Ken Watanabe, Omar Sy, Jim Carter, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Frank Welker, Reno Wilson, John DiMaggio and Mark Ryan.

"Transformers: The Last Knight" opened in theaters on June 21st, 2017 and was universally panned by critics. The complaints regarded the usual suspects found in most Bay movies: brash mix of action and comedy, chaotic editing, confusing plot, the objectification of women and machismo. The visual-effects, however, were well-regarded.

The film is also having trouble at the box-office, grossing an all-time franchise low of $15.7 million on its first day, which lowers initial projections of a $70-75 million opening weekend down to $60-65 million.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Friday, June 23, 2017

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This week, Michael Bay's latest Transformers movie, "Transformers: The Last Knight" explodes into theaters. It's also the only new wide release, so if you want to escape the giant robots, some new limited releases might pique your interest. Among those, we have Sofia Coppola's Cannes winner "The Beguiled", the romantic comedy "The Big Sick" and the dystopian romance with a cannibalistic twist "The Bad Batch".

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

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Video Game Description: Take a deep breath... Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of you memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The clock is ticking... And this is just a part of the treatment.

Genre: Action

Publisher: Bandai Namco

Developer: The Farm 51

Rating: M for Mature (Sexual Themes, Violence, Strong Language, Blood, Drug and Alcohol Reference)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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The third season of the comedy series "Playing House" premieres tonight on USA Network at 11p. The new season will also be available in its entirety via VOD beginning tomorrow June 24th.

The show continues to follow the lives of childhood best friends Maggie Caruso (Lennon Parham) and Emma Crawford (Jessica St. Clair), only this time, it's Maggie's turn to come to Emma's rescue as their friendship faces its biggest challenge yet.

The show also stars Keegan-Michael Key, Zach Woods and Brad Morris.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Composer:
Various Artists

Total Time:
102:15

Label:
Columbia Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
June 23, 2017

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

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Directed by Aisling Walsh ("Fingersmith") from a script by Sherry White ("Rookie Blue"), the biopic "Maudie" tells the story of artist Maud Lewis (Sally Hawkins), a fragile yet determined woman suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, who overcame the difficulties of her life and became a famous folk painter.

The film also stars Ethan Hawke, Kari Matchett, Zachary Bennett, Billy MacLellan and Gabrielle Rose.

"Maudie" opened in only four theaters in the U.S. on June 16th, and grossed a decent $49,842 in its first three days. It received generally positive reviews from critics, particularly for Hawkins and Hawke's performances.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

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The horror series "The Mist" is a new adaptation of the novella written by Stephen King, which was previusly made into the 2007 film written and directed by Frank Darabont.

Created by Danish writer/director Christian Torpe ("Silent Heart"), the show is set in a small town that is suddenly engulfed in an eerie mist, which is not only extremely creepy, but also comes packed with a wide array of deadly threats. In the midst of all the chaos, a family struggles to survive and maintain their morality and sanity as society breaks down around them.

The cast features Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, Frances Conroy, Russell Posner, Gus Birney, Okezie Morro, Danica Curcic, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Holly Deveaux, Bill Carr and Luke Cosgrove.

"The Mist" premieres on Spike tonight at 10p.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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Video Game Description: Join the Resistance and continue your FINAL FANTASY XIV adventure in the next expansion to the critically acclaimed online RPG that features an increased Level Cap (60-70), new jobs, new dungeons/raids, new areas to explore & so much more!

Genre: RPG, Massively Multiplayer

Publisher: Square Enix

Developer: Square Enix

Rating: T for Teen (Sexual Themes, Violence, Blood, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Language)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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The medical drama series "The Night Shift" is back for a fourth season that premieres tonight on NBC at 10p. The show was created by "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" screenwriters Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and it follows the night shift team of doctors and nurses who work at San Antonio Memorial's emergency room.

The cast features Eoin Macken, Jill Flint, Brendan Fehr, Robert Bailey Jr., JR Lemon, Alma Sisneros, Scott Wolf, Merle Dandridge and Tanaya Beatty. The new season will add Mark Consuelos as a recurring guest star.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

Composer:
Mark Isham

Total Time:
49:22

Label:
Lakeshore Records

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 2, 2017

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

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"The Book of Henry" is a drama directed by Colin Trevorrow ("Jurassic World") from a script by Gregg Hurwitz ("V"). The film tells the story of a single mother (Naomi Watts ) of two, whose 11-year old genius son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher) dies of a brain tumor. With instructions left by Henry within a carefully crafted notebook, she sets out to rescue a young girl living next door from the hands of her abusive stepfather.

The cast also includes Jacob Tremblay, Maddie Ziegler, Dean Norris, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan and Lee Pace.

"The Book of Henry" opened in select theaters on June 16th, 2017 and received generally negative reviews. While the performances were praised, the film was considered too outlandish to be credible and too inconsistent to efficiently handle the many genres and tones it tries to juggle.

Even as a limited release, the film performed well in its opening weekend at the box-office, grossing $1.4 million from 579 theaters, which is considered quite a solid start.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

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Video Game Description: The 2017 edition of the official MotoGP videogame brings all the adrenaline and need for speed of the new motorbike world champion with it. The title will include all the 2017 riders, teams and tracks; the new rules and the Red Bull Rookies Cup championship. This edition will reach 60 FPS for the first time, guaranteeing unprecedented performance and extreme enjoyability for the end user. All this will be made possible thanks to the Milestone developers' experience and skills, developed over 20 years of dedicated work to racing. More

Genre: Racing, Simulation, Sports

Publisher: Milestone S.r.l.

Developer: Milestone S.r.l.

Rating: E for Everyone

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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The sitcom "Wrecked" premiered the first two episodes of its second season on June 20th, 2017 on TBS. The show follows a group of plane crash survivors who struggle to stay alive and get along on a deserted island. The new season introduces pirates into the mix, led by The Barracuda (Ebonee Noel).

Created by Jordan Shipley and Justin Shipley, the series stars Asif Ali, Zach Cregger, Rhys Darby, Brooke Dillman, Ginger Gonzaga, Will Greenberg, Jessica Lowe, Ally Maki and Brian Sacca.

The next episode of "Wrecked" Season 2 will air on June 27th.

Find out more about the series after the jump.