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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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Product Description: Three-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis (There Will Be Blood, My Left Foot, Lincoln) and two-time Academy Award® nominee** Emily Watson (Breaking The Waves) are star-crossed lovers torn between unquestioning loyalty to the ties of tradition and the passion they share in this critically acclaimed film from director Jim Sheridan (The Field, In America). Freed from jail 14 years after getting involved with the Irish Republican Army, Danny Flynn (Day-Lewis) returns home to his Belfast neighborhood, where he opens a gym and reconnects with his lost love, Maggie (Watson). But Danny’s former life in the person of his former IRA compatriots comes back to haunt him.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

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Today we have new trailers for:
  • The upcoming "Sonic The Hedgehog" movie based on the popular SEGA videogame franchise. The film features Ben Schwartz as the voice of the animated protagonist, and it stars James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter and Neal McDonough.
  • The Shakespeare drama "Ophelia", a retelling of the author's "Hamlet" through the eyes of Ophelia, played here by Daisy Ridley. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Lisa Klein and it also stars Naomi Watts, Clive Owen, George MacKay and Tom Felton.
  • The romantic drama "My Days of Mercy" starring Ellen Page, Kate Mara and Elias Koteas.
  • The British horror comedy "Slaughterhouse Rulez" directed by psychedelic rock musician turned filmmaker Crispian Mills ("A Fantastic Fear of Everything"). The film stars Simon Pegg, Michael Sheen, Nick Frost, Finn Cole, Asa Butterfield and Hermione Corfield.
  • The quirky coming-of-age film "Peel" starring Emile Hirsch and Amy Brenneman.
  • The sci-fi film "Perfect" executive produced by Steven Soderbergh ("Magic Mike", "Traffic") and featuring an original score by Flying Lotus.
  • Netflix's new sci-fi drama series "The Society" from executive producer Christopher Keyser ("Party of Five") and filmmaker Marc Webb ("The Amazing Spider-man").

Watch all the new trailers after the jump.

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"Penguins" is Disneynature's fifteenth nature documentary, and it follows an Adélie penguin, on a quest to find a life partner and start a family. The film is directed by Alastair Fothergill ("Bears") and Jeff Wilson, and narrated by Ed Helms ("The Hangover").

"Penguins" was released in thetaers on April 17, 2019, five days before Earth Day.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

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The sixth season of the sci-fi series "The 100" is set to premiere on April 30, 2019 on The CW at 9p. Created by Jason Rothenberg, the series is based on the novel of the same name written by Kass Morgan, and it follows a group of one hundred juvenile delinquents sent back to Earth by humanity's last survivors, in hopes of re-populating the planet, 97 years after a nuclear war destroyed civilization.

The new season finds the surviving 100 waking up after 125 years in cryosleep to a new planet. The cast features Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco, Marie Avgeropoulos, Bob Morley and Henry Ian Cusick. The series has been renewed for a seventh season.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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Video Game Description: FADE TO SILENCE takes players into a frozen, post-apocalyptic world where defying nature's threats and enemies is key. A compelling mix of a puzzling story, a constant strife for resources, balancing short term needs versus your long term goals, and a tense, atmospheric mood makes this game a unique survival adventure.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Survival

Publisher: THQ Nordic

Developer: Black Forest Games

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

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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Product Description: Celebrate the film that defined the 1980s teen comedy with the Sixteen Candles 35th Anniversary Limited Edition! Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) is ready to make the most of her Sweet Sixteen birthday…if only someone would remember it. She's your average teen, enduring creepy freshmen, spoiled siblings, confused parents and the "Big Blonde on Campus" who stands between her and the boy of her dreams. From writer/director John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Weird Science), Sixteen Candles is a warmhearted coming-of-age comedy that helped define a generation.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

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Product Description: Brand New 4K Restoration Supervised by Cinematographer John Mathieson! The silence has been broken... Dark, absorbing and entertaining, this follow-up to The Silence of the Lambs is an audacious success. Screen legend Anthony Hopkins (Nixon) is perverse perfection in his return to the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the sophisticated killer who comes out of hiding to draw FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling (Julianne Moore, Far from Heaven) into a high-stakes battle that will test her strength, cunning... and loyalty. Meanwhile, the good doctor’s only surviving victim plots a particularly nasty revenge. Drenched in baroque terror and hair-raising visuals, Hannibal is as compelling as it is shocking. Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, The Martian) served up this smash-hit thriller from a screenplay by David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross) and Steven Zaillian (Schindler’s List), based on the bestselling novel by Thomas Harris (Red Dragon). Ray Liotta (Unforgettable), Giancarlo Giannini (Seven Beauties) and Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) round out the delectable cast.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

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Product Description: Gina Rodriguez stars in Miss Bala as Gloria, a young woman who discovers a strength she never knew she had when her closest friend is kidnapped. As she’s drawn into the dangerous world of cross-border crime, Gloria begins a journey of empowerment that will test her under the most extreme circumstances and force her to undergo a stunning transformation into an extraordinary and relatable hero. A large-scale and thrilling action-adventure.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

Composer:
Leo Birenberg
Zach Robinson

Total Time:
66:11

Label:
Madison Gate Records

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
April 24, 2019

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Artist:
Ezra Collective

Genre:
Jazz

Total Time:
53:31

Record Label:
Enter The Jungle

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
April 26, 2019

Find out more about this album release after the jump.


Monday, April 29, 2019

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Today we have new trailers for:
  • The upcoming "Deadwood" movie, which continues the story of David Milch's hit HBO series of the same name. The cast includes Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Gerald McRaney, Molly Parker, Paula Malcomson, John Hawkes and Anna Gunn.
  • The Netflix comedy "Murder Mystery" starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The film is directed by "Workaholics" co-creator/director Kyle Newacheck from a script by James Vanderbilt ("Zodiac").
  • The suspense thriller "The Intruder" directed by Deon Taylor from a script by David Loughery ("Lakeview Terrace"). The film stars Michael Ealy, Meagan Good and Dennis Quaid.
  • The highly acclaimed comedy "Funny Story" which was a hit at last year's Slamdance Festival. The film is co-written and directed by internet filmmaker Michael Gallagher ("Smiley") and it stars Matthew Glave ("Better Things") and Emily Bett Rickards ("Arrow").
  • The third and final season of Netflix's anthology comedy series "Easy". The ensemble cast includes Zazie Beetz, Sophia Bush, Aya Cash, Michael Chernus, Kiersey Clemons, Dave Franco, John Gallagher Jr., Jake Johnson, Melanie Lynskey, Marc Maron, Kate Micucci, Gugu Mbatha Raw, Elizabeth Reaser and more
  • The second season of Netflix's German sci-fi mystery thriller series "Dark".

Watch all the new trailers after the jump.

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"Little Woods" is a modern western thriller written and directed by Nia DaCosta. The film marks DaCosta's directorial debut. The story follows two sister, played by Lily James and Tessa Thompson, who turn to a life of crime in order to save their mother's house from foreclosure, and better their own lives. The film also stars Luke Kirby, James Badge Dale and Lance Reddick.

"Little Woods" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and received a limited release in theaters on April 19, 2019.

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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The second season of the espionage thriller series "Deep State" has premiered on April 28, 2019 on Epix. Created by Simon Maxwell and Matthew Parkhill, the show stars Mark Strong as Max Easton, an ex-spy whose past comes back to haunt him as he is recruited back into the field. The second season introduces ex-CIA agent Nathan Miller (Walton Goggins) who is drawn into a political crisis in Mali. The cast also includes Karima McAdams, Joe Dempsie, Lyne Renee, Anastasia Griffith and Alistair Pete.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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Anniversary Collection Arcade Classics
Video Game Description: KONAMI starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics!

This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle. Experience these KONAMI classics in all their retro glory, now enhanced with modern features.

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Konami

Developer: Konami

Rating: T for Teen (Blood, Fantasy Violence, Partial Nudity)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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Product Description: Screen legends Charles Laughton (Witness for the Prosecution) and Boris Karloff (Black Sabbath) haunt the dungeons of a medieval château in this horrific adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) story. Laughton, the Sire de Maletroit, is an evil French nobleman, so obsessed with hatred of his own brother (Paul Cavanagh, A Bill of Divorcement) that he imprisons him in the castle dungeon. The Sire also tries to destroy the life of his brother’s daughter (Sally Forrest, Not Wanted) by forcing her to marry a rogue (Richard Stapley, The Girl from Rio), but his plans are upset when they fall in love. Aided by Voltan (Karloff), an abused servant, the lovers attempt to escape, but the Sire imprisons them in a cell with closing walls that may spell violent deaths for the young lovers. Directed by Joseph Pevney (Female on the Beach).


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

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Product Description: In the 18th century during Handel's time, no man was more famous or more celebrated than the castrato, Farinelli. The incredible, true story of the world famous opera singer - who was castrated during childhood in order to preserve his voice - comes to life in this Oscar-nominated drama of high notes and even higher passions.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

Composer:
Chris Roe

Total Time:
29:22

Label:
Plaza Mayor Company

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
April 19, 2019

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Composer:
Christopher Lennertz
Glenn Slater

Total Time:
46:04

Label:
Atlantic Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
April 26, 2019

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Artist:
Catfish and the Bottlemen

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Total Time:
35:08

Record Label:
Island Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
April 26, 2019

Find out more about this album release after the jump.


Sunday, April 28, 2019

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The latest Marvel installment, "Avengers: Endgame" cleaned up at the box-office this weekend, breaking records and causing major drops for most films in the Top 10. 

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

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"The Red Line" is a new drama series created by Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss and produced by Greg Berlanti ("The Flash") and Ava DuVernay ("Selma"). The show follows three Chicago families as they journey toward hope and healing after an unarmed African American doctor is shot by a white cop. The cast includes Noah Wyle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Noel Fisher, Aliyah Royale, Michael Patrick Thornton and Vinny Chhibber.

"The Thin Red Line" premiered on April 18, 2019 on CBS and received mixed reviews from critics.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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Video Game Description: In this brand new Ugly Dolls adventure, Uglyville is under siege by a troupe of malfunctioning robots who accidentally travel to the town from Perfection and are overcome by the odd architecture & quirky angles. Gamers will play as heroes Moxy or Ox as they band together with their Ugly Dolls friends to send these mayhem-causing robots’ home.

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Outright Games

Developer: Well Played

Rating: E for Everyone (Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence)

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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Product Description: Ray Dolezal (Willem Dafoe), a small-town sheriff, assumes the identity of a dead man in order to solve a murder. He quickly becomes involved in a complex scheme involving betrayal, international intrigue, and a half-million dollars in cash.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

Composer:
Alan Silvestri

Total Time:
116:34

Label:
Hollywood Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
April 26, 2019

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

Artist:
P!nk

Genre:
Pop

Total Time:
47:01

Record Label:
RCA Records Label

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
April 26, 2019

Find out more about this album release after the jump.


Saturday, April 27, 2019

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The second and final season of the western drama series "The Son" is scheduled to premiere on April 27, 2019 on AMC at 9p. Created by Brian McGreevy, Philipp Meyer and Lee Shipman, the series is a multi-generational epic telling of the story of America's birth as a superpower through the bloody rise and fall of one Texas oil empire. The cast features Pierce Brosnan, Henry Garrett, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Jess Weixler, Paola Nunez, Sydney Lucas and Elizabeth Frances.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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Imperator: Rome
Video Game Description: Imperator: Rome is the newest grand strategy title from Paradox Development Studio. Set in the tumultuous centuries from Alexander’s Successor Empires in the East to the foundation of the Roman Empire.

Genre: Strategy, Simulation

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Developer: Paradox Development Studio

Rating: PEGI 12

Find out more about this video game after the jump.

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Product Description: Tito is a shy 10-year-old boy who lives with his mother. When an unusual epidemic starts to spread, making people sick whenever they get scared, Tito quickly discovers that the cure is somehow related to his missing father's research on bird song. He embarks on a journey with his friends to find the antidote. Tito's search becomes a quest to find his missing father and save the world from the epidemic.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

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Product Description: Neurotic, self-obsessed Robert Cole (Albert Brooks) is a successful film editor who splits up with his on-off girlfriend (Kathryn Harrold), only to try and win her back when he finds he can't live without her. Considered by many to be one of America's greatest comic talents, and sought out by filmmakers including Martin Scorsese, Judd Apatow, Steven Soderbergh and Nicolas Winding Refn, actor-writer-director Brooks created what is perhaps his most caustic and excruciatingly honest film in Modern Romance.


Find out more about this DVD/Blu-ray release after the jump.

Composer:
Various Artists

Total Time:
46:42

Label:
Columbia Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
April 26, 2019

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Artist:
Aldous Harding

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Total Time:
40:32

Record Label:
4AD

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
April 26, 2019

Find out more about this album release after the jump.


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New releases this week are pretty slim, but how could it be any different when you have the Marvel behemoth "Avengers: Endgame" exploding into theaters. The 22nd installment in the MCU, and a bookend to a generation of Marvel superheroes that originated 11 years ago, "Endgame" continues from where "Infinity War" left off and it looks like both critics and moviegoers got what they wanted out of it. A powerful, emotional and thrilling blockbuster that is poised for box-office records.

"Avengers: Endgame" is looking at a Friday debut of over $140 million, as the film has already grossed $60 million from Thursday night previews. The studio is expecting a $300 million three-day opening. Last year, "Infinity War" opened with $106.3 million in its first day, finished its first weekend with $257.6 million, and went on to gross $678.8 million in its entire domestic run. Not to mention a whopping $2 billion worldwide total.

New limited releases this week include the modern Western "Little Woods" starring Lily James and Tessa Thompson, and the documentary "Carmine Street Guitars".

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

Friday, April 26, 2019

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Today we have new trailers for:
  • The turn-based squad tactics game with deck-building titled "Warhammer Underworlds: Online", based on the popular fantasy board game.
  • The anniversary update for "Sea of Thieves", which adds new activities for the multiplayer game, including fishing, harpooning, a new Arena PvP mode, and new story-driven quests. The trailer showcases one of these "Tall Tales" quests, titled "Shores of Gold".
  • The medieval multiplayer melee "Mordhau", which promises massive 64-player battles.
  • "Shakedown: Hawaii", the follow-up to the retro-styled top-down action game "Retro City Rampage".

Watch all the new video game trailers after the jump.

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"Chambers" is a supernatural horror series created by Leah Rachel that follows the story of a teenager (Sivan Alyra Rose) who after receiving a heart transplant is haunted by unexplained visions and later decides to unravel the horrifying circumstances and conspiracy that led to the donor's mysterious death. The cast also includes Uma Thurman, Tony Goldwyn, Nicholas Galitzine and Kyanna Simone Simpson.

"Chambers" premiered on April 26, 2019 on Netflix.

Find out more about the series after the jump.

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"Avengers: Endgame" is the 22nd installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a sequel to "Avengers: Infinity War", and the culmination of a story arc developed across all 21 previous film in the series. The Russo brothers return to direct the latest highly anticipated chapter in the Marvel saga, which finds the surviving members of the Avengers and their allies working to undo the damage caused by Thanos in "Infinity War".

The incredible ensemble cast features Bradley Cooper, Brie Larson, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Dave Bautista, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen, Evangeline Lilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hayley Atwell, Jeremy Renner, Jon Favreau, Josh Brolin, Karen Gillan, Katherine Langford, Letitia Wright, Linda Cardellini, Mark Ruffalo, Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Pom Klementieff, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Terry Notary, Tessa Thompson, Tilda Swinton, Tom Holland and Winston Duke.

"Avengers: Endgame" opened in theaters on April 26, 2019 and received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Find out more about the movie after the jump.

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Video Game Description: Set in the beautiful, volcanic scarred high-desert of the Pacific Northwest, Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game in which you assume the role of Deacon St. John, a Drifter and bounty hunter who would rather risk the dangers of the broken road than live in one of the “safe” wilderness encampments. The game takes place two years following a global pandemic which has wiped out just about everyone, but transformed millions of others into what survivors call Freakers – mindless, feral creatures, more animal than human but very much alive and rapidly evolving. Made up of hundreds of individual Freakers, Hordes eat, move and attack together, seemingly as one. Some Hordes roam the highways at night, while others, like the one in the demo, have found a food source that keeps it in a single location. Skills learned in his prior life as an outlaw biker have given Deacon a slight edge in the seemingly never-ending fight to stay alive. But will it be enough?

Genre: Action, Open-World

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Developer: Sony Bend

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

Find out more about this video game after the jump.