This Week’s Trailers – Sly Stallone as a Super Hero Plus ‘Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle’
There have been a bunch of pop culture news, announcements, and new movie and TV trailers this week. Let’s catch up, shall we?
Pop Culture News
- HBOMax Pulls 30+ series – mostly animated
- See Dawn of the Dead in 3D this Halloween
- There’s a Ferris Bueller’s Day Off sequel in the works for some dumb reason
- Listen to The Rings of Power score for free
- New Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse poster
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New Movie & TV Trailers
Samaritan – Amazon August 26
“In the film, thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, Granite City’s super-powered vigilante, Samaritan, was reported dead after a fiery warehouse battle with his rival, Nemesis. Most believe Samaritan perished in the fire, but some in the city, like Sam, have hope that he is still alive. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.”
Out This Fall
The Woman King– Theaters September 16
“The remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen,” reads the synopsis. “Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.”
Interview With the Vampire Season 1 – AMC October 2
“A modern, unforgettable retelling of Anne Rice’s best-selling novel, Interview With The Vampire. “
A Friend of the Family – Peacock October 6th
“A Friend of the Family is based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family “friend.” The Brobergs — devoted to their faith, family, and community — were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them. This is the story of how their lives were permanently altered — and how they survived.”
Festival Debuts
The Legacy of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Premieres at Fantastic Fest
“A feature-length documentary that explores the legacy of Tobe Hooper’s infamous horror classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.”
Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle – Premieres at Fantastic Fest
“A flock of sea eagles attack the coastal town of Santa Cruz, California. Why did the birds attack? Who will survive?.”
