Geekery: Trailerpalooza – Too Much Entertainment News Round Up
It’s that time again – I’ve got more news than I have posts in a week. Get a first look at Katee Sackhoff’s new Netflix series, and CBS’ Picard. As well as Marvel, Evil Dead, and Bill & Ted.
News first…
- Bill and Ted Face the Music has begun filming
- David Fincher is directing a Herman Mankiewicz biopic for Netflix
- Falcon & Winter Solider has added the co-creator of John Wick to its team
- Zack Snyder is working on a Norse mythology show for Netflix
- Sam Raimi may be returning to the Evil Dead universe
- Picard has a dog…
Another Life – arrives on Netflix July 25
When a mysterious alien Artifact lands on Earth, Commander Niko Breckinridgehas to lead humanity’s first interstellar mission to its planet of origin, while her husband tries to make first contact with the artifact back on earth. Another Life explores the miracle of life, how precious life is in a universe mostly empty of it, and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love. Stars Katee Sackhoff and Justin Chatwin.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold – in theaters August 9
Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure ever – High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, a mysterious jungle inhabitant, and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold. Directed by James Bobin ;stars Isabela Moner, Jeffrey Wahlberg, Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria, and Michael Peña.
Freaks – in theaters August 23rd
Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat – or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what’s really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truth isn’t so simple, the danger is very real. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein; stars Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Grace Park, Amanda Crew and Lexy Kolker.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – in theaters October 18th
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. Directed by Joachim Rønning; stars Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer, Elle Fanning, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Lupin III: The First – in theaters in Japan December 6th
The internationally wanted thief, his right-hand man is Daisuke Jigen, and the crew are back on screen in 3D CG that looks pretty decent. Not a lot has been revealed about the plot or when it will get a released in the west. The character is popular enough for it – so I’m expecting there will be a digital/disc release at some point.
