Weekly Entertainment Digest – October 19th

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Weekly Entertainment Digest - October 19th

We’re moving towards the holiday season and with that comes a lot of new movies, series and holiday themed giveaways you need to keep your eyes out for!

Be sure to stay up to date with the release schedule here, Halloween options for the family or find out when your favorite Peanuts Holiday Specials will be airing on AppleTV+ for free!

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THE WILD ROBOT | On Digital October Now & 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ December 3rd

The Wild Robot

Continuing to bring families together in theaters, and hailed as “one of the best animated films of the decade” (Roger-Ebert) that is “destined to be a classic” (Collider), DreamWorks Animation’s THE WILD ROBOT arrives exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, October 15, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The “absolutely, impossibly, gobsmackingly gorgeous” (Slash Film) animated feature will also be available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray™ on December 3, 2024. Own THE WILD ROBOT with never-before-seen extras including an alternate opening, recording booth footage with the all-star voice cast, how to draw tutorials, and more, only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere.

An adaptation of Peter Brown’s award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, THE WILD ROBOT is an epic adventure staring Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Us, the Black Panther franchise) as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island, including a clever fox voiced by Pedro Pascal (The Last of UsThe Mandalorian), and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill voiced by Kit Connor (Ready Player OneHeartstopper). THE WILD ROBOT is a powerful story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things.

Directed by three-time Academy Award® nominee Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, The Croods)THE WILD ROBOT features an incredible supporting voice cast alongside Nyong’o, Pascal and Connor, including Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s CreekBeetlejuice Beetlejuice), Bill Nighy (Love ActuallyRango), Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at OnceThe Fall Guy), Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise), Matt Berry (“The IT Crowd”, “What We Do in the Shadows”) and Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2). Showcasing music by Emmy® and Grammy® nominated composer and Oscar® winner Kris Bowers, the film also boasts two original songs by Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter and music sensation Maren Morris.

Preorder your copy of The Wild Robot

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU BUY AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

  • COMMERCIAL FOR ROZZUM – An alternate opening to the film in storyboard form, with introduction by writer/director Chris Sanders.
  • MOMENTS FROM THE MIC – Straight from the recording booth, watch the star-studded cast of The Wild Robot perform some of their most memorable lines!
  • MEET THE CAST– How do you give empathy to the voice of a robot, vulnerability to a fox, and wisdom to an opossum? Meet the talented voice cast and learn more about your favorite characters from The Wild Robot.
  • THE OVERPROTECTIVE MOTHER – A deleted sequence from the film in storyboard form, with an introduction by writer/director Chris Sanders.
  • ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: ANIMATING THE WILD ROBOT – Go behind the scenes to see how filmmakers pushed the boundaries of animation to achieve the uniquely immersive world of The Wild Robot.
  • FEELING ALIVE – Learn how filmmakers and cast enhanced the universally relatable thematic elements of Peter Brown’s original story to deepen its emotional connection to audiences.
  • WILD SOUNDS – Explore the incredible music of The Wild Robot – from Kris Bowers’ enchanting score to Maren Morris’ two new songs.
  • HOW TO DRAW – Follow along with writer/director Chris Sanders as he teaches Lupita Nyong’o how to draw Roz and then learn to draw Fink, Baby Brightbill, and Pinktail with story artist/character designer Genevieve Tsai!
  • FLY YOUR OWN BRIGHTBILL – One of Roz’s primary tasks is to teach Brightbill to fly so he can migrate with the other geese. Here, you’ll learn how to create your very own Brightbill Kite so you can help him fly too!

SMILE 2 | New Featurette – In Theaters Now

Smile 2

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past before her life spirals out of control.

Final Trailer Now Available

ALIEN: ROMULUS | Now Available on Digital

Alien Romulus

The all-new terrifying sci-fi horror thriller, Alien: Romulus, is now available at digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango).

Director Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in the next jaw-dropping installment heralded by critics as “sheer terror” (Brian Truitt, USA Today) and “utterly breathtaking” (Andrew J. Salazar, Discussing Film). Alien: Romulus is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and has already thrilled audiences at the box office, becoming the second highest grossing film in the Alien franchise globally.

Alien: Romulus is the start of a new chapter with a brand-new story unlike any other Alien movie that came before it, featuring all-new creatures and characters that are “tense enough to grab you by the throat” (Owen Gleiberman, Variety). Fans can delve deeper into the Alien franchise with all-new exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott, behind the scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes.

AFLOAT | Exclusively on IndiePix Unlimited Now

Seeking to reunite with her estranged family, Western educated Zeynep (Nihan Aker) and her American husband Stephen (Oscar Pearce) travel from New York City to a small coastal town in Turkey. Together, along with her divorced parents and younger sister, free-spirited Yasemin (Elit Iscan), they embark on a week-long sailing trip meant to be a last chance for Zeynep’s father, Yusuf (Serhat Ünaldi), a dissident journalist being prosecuted by the government, to reconnect with his daughters before prison. Once on open water, with blue skies and wind in their sails, hope springs eternal — yet things may not be as they seem. As they await the result of Yusuf’s appeal, tensions begin to rise, and when a young local man further disrupts the delicate family dynamics the trip takes a very unexpected turn.

Says Unaldi, “Afloat is inspired by personal experiences and set against the socio-political backdrop of contemporary Turkey, telling the timeless story of a broken family trying to reconnect. We filmed most of the story on a 13-meter sailboat along Turkey’s stunning Aegean coast, featuring iconic locations like the ancient Roman ruins of Gemiler Island, the birthplace of St. Nicholas, and the sunken Baths of Cleopatra. It was crucial to me that the three central female characters are complex and strong, narrating their own stories—an important contrast to many portrayals of Muslim women as passive victims. In Afloat, the women unapologetically follow their desires, including their sexual desires, with full agency—a rare depiction in Turkish cinema. Through Yusuf’s character, the film also explores press freedom, subtly challenging the government’s increasingly repressive agenda.”

AFLOAT has already sailed to prestigious film festivals including Sao Paulo, Valencia, Montreal, Buenos Aires, Sofia and Istanbul, and won Best Film and Best Director at New York’s CineFest. Unaldi boldly introduces complex female characters (rarely seen in Turkish films) and asks her father (an amateur actor) to play the pivotal role of Yusuf in the director’s stunning and personal directorial debut.

SCALA!!! | an Audacious 3-Disc BD Set is Available Now

The floors were sticky. The patrons were dodgy. Its legacy is extraordinary: Severin Films today announced the North American Disc Premiere of the award-winning documentary SCALA!!! OR, THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE RISE AND FALL OF THE WORLD’S WILDEST CINEMA AND HOW IT INFLUENCED A MIXED-UP GENERATION OF WEIRDOS AND MISFITS in an unprecedented 3-disc collection with hours of Special Features curated exclusively for this release.

Between the politically volatile years of 1978 to 1993, London’s most infamous repertory movie theater/pleasure dome screened over 4000 mind-warping films that influenced a generation of remarkable writers, musicians, filmmakers, actors, artists and activists. Co-directors Jane Giles and Ali Catterall now reveal the incredible true story of The Scala Cinema featuring rare archival footage, dozens of film clips from Scala favorites and interviews with former Scala audience members, guests and staff that include John WatersBen Wheatley, Jah Wobble, Cathi Unsworth, Mary Harron, Kim Newman, Nick Kent, Isaac Julien, Matt Johnson and more. Two additional discs include the new documentary SPLATTERFEST EXHUMED directed by Jasper Sharp (THE CREEPING GARDEN) about the notorious 1990 all-night horror festival featuring interviews with attendees John McNaughtonBrian Yuzna, Scott Spiegel and more, plus 12 specially curated Scala-screened short films, hours of additional material that include audio commentaries, an archive of Scala schedules, extended interviews, outtakes and animation, plus a replica Scala membership card and much more.

In addition, Severin will be releasing first-time-ever standalone Blu-ray discs of two Scala-screened favorites: Ray Dennis Steckler’s immortal 1964 monster musical THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES WHO STOPPED LIVING AND BECAME MIXED-UP ZOMBIES and the classic Al Adamson biker double-feature of SATAN’S SADISTS and ANGELS’ WILD WOMEN.

LEGO® MARVEL AVENGERS: MISSION DEMOLITION | Now Streaming on Disney+

“LEGO® Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition,” the all-new animated special and the tenth entry in the popular signature branded storytelling series, is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. In the new special from Marvel Studios and the LEGO Group, a young, aspiring hero and superhero fan inadvertently unleashes a powerful new villain looking to rid the world of The Avengers. The trailer and key art for LEGO® Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition” are available now.

Iron Man and The Avengers are always there to save the day, but fighting villains can get messy. That’s where Damage Control comes in: to clean things up! But on a day unlike any other, a powerful new villain hatches a plan to destroy The Avengers, and the world’s only hope is now the most unlikely of heroes: a clumsy young worker from Damage Control named Dennis, who has a penchant for destroying everything he touches. Can Dennis become the hero he dreams of being and save Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? LEGO® Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition” features the voices of Will Friedle, Kevin Smith, John Stamos, Roger Craig Smith, Ogie Banks, Laura Bailey, Tiffani Thiessen, and Fred Tatasciore. Ken Cunningham is the director, and the writer is Eugene Son. The story is by Eugene Son and Harrison Wilcox, and Jason Cosler, Eugene Son, Harrison Wilcox, Jill Wilfert, and Keith Malone are executive producers. Stephen L Grover is supervising producer with Dan Langlois serving as producer.

CARVED | Premieres on Hulu October 21st

When a heartbroken teenage playwright, her younger brother, and a disparate group of survivors become trapped in a historical reenactment village on Halloween night, they must band together to survive a relentless assault by a sentient and vengeful pumpkin.

BEYOND: UFOS AND THE UNKNOWN | premieres on MGM+ October 27th

Following revelations in 2017 of a secret government program studying UFOs buried deep within the Pentagon, many scientists, academics, and government officials stopped wondering whether UFOs were real and started asking: “what are they?” This journey led them far beyond machines in the sky, taking them down a rabbit hole of alien encounters, near-death experiences, remote viewing, and other seemingly unrelated paranormal phenomena. Using the most sophisticated techniques and searching for only credible evidence, they discovered frightening, perplexing, and eye-opening realities buried just beneath the surface of everyday life. The answers they brought back promise not only to rewrite our conception of UFOs, but to change everything we thought we knew about human consciousness, the afterlife, and our place in the universe.   

MEGAN THEE STALLION: IN HER WORDS | on Prime Video October 31st

Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words offers unprecedented access to the multi-faceted woman behind the persona. Follow the Houston native’s journey on the road to stardom as she tenaciously navigates fame, grief, pressure and success. The documentary unpacks Megan’s most vulnerable moments in a powerful way that allows fans to meet the real Megan Pete.

Amazon MGM Studios Presents a TIME Studios and Roc Nation Production in Association with Nneka Productions.

APPLE TV+ ANNOUNCES NEW MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DOCUMENTARY EVENT | Streaming November 1st

Apple TV+ announced the first all-access docuseries exploring the dramatic, high-stakes world of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) World Series and each teams’ battle to capture the most storied trophy in American sports, a World Series Championship. The new three-part documentary event offers a never-before-seen view, while highlighting all of the most powerful moments of the 2024 World Series. With exclusive access to behind-the-scenes coverage including interviews with players, coaches, fans, journalists and family members, the series takes fans through the unforgettable milestones on each teams’ journey.

The project is produced in partnership with MLB and award-winning Imagine Documentaries (Apple’s “The Dynasty: New England Patriots” and “The Super Models”), R.J. Cutler’s acclaimed This Machine, a part of Sony Pictures Television (Apple’s “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry,” “Dear…,” “Martha,” “Elton John: Never Too Late”) and five-time World Series Champion, executive producer Derek Jeter, alongside his production company, Cap 2 Productions. The series, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler, is currently in production. Executive producers are Derek Jeter, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, R.J. Cutler, Nick Trotta, Justin Wilkes, Sara Bernstein, Marc Gilbar, Mark Blatty, Trevor Smith and Justin Yungfleisch.

Apple TV+ just completed its third season as the exclusive home of “Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader streaming exclusively to Apple TV+ subscribers every Friday night throughout the MLB Regular Season. Baseball fans in 60 countries and territories enjoy a custom production of these two marquee weekly matchups with no local broadcast restrictions.

The currently untitled Major League Baseball docuseries joins Apple’s expanding offering of non-fiction programming featuring the biggest stories in sports including “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” a new documentary event series about the New England Patriots, from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries; “Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend,” the first official and definitive account of Messi’s sensational career with the Argentina national team and his five FIFA World Cup appearances, including his 2022 win; “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” the remarkable coming-of-age story of one of the most influential, dynamic and unexpected players in the history of basketball, Stephen Curry; and, the currently untitled film on the groundbreaking life and career of seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton; among many others.

MLB has long-chronicled World Series championships through the official World Series films, dating back to 1943, when the U.S. State Department commissioned Major League Baseball to produce a recap of the World Series for troops overseas. MLB’s multi-platform media and licensing projects, produced under the League’s MLB Studios Label, span film, television and digital distribution, including diverse and pioneering programming that taps an expansive media archive to cover historical and cultural subjects.

DOC OF CHUCKY | Streaming on Shudder November 1st

The ultimate account of the Child’s Play film franchise and Chucky, a horror villain for the ages. With contributions from cast, crew, critics, historians, and experts, as well as clips, photographs, archival documents, behind-the-scenes footage, and more, experience the making-of story that proves you can’t keep a good guy down in a series of films that have created an icon.

ACROSS THE RIVER AND INTO THE TREES | Exclusively On Demand November 1st

As WWII ends, Col. Cantwell, a witty war hero, confronts terminal illness. Seeking solace in Venice, he commandeers a driver for a final trip. Amid unraveling plans, a chance encounter with a countess offers hope and redemption against the backdrop of war. Hemingway’s themes of love, youth, and age resonate in Across the River and Into the Trees.

BEYOND THE WASTELAND | on Digital November 5th

Deep in a secluded forest, Marko lives in isolation under the watchful eye of his overprotective father, who is determined to keep his young son safe from the Evil Ones. Deeply lonely, and increasingly curious about the outside world, Marko yearns to uncover the secrets of life beyond the forest and begins venturing further from home. But after a cruel turn of events grants his wish sooner than he ever imagined, Marko is forced to flee and embark on a grim journey filled with unknown dangers and a glimpse into a world forever changed.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER | Tickets Now on Sale – In Theaters November 8th

The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring Lauren Graham. Screenplay by Ryan Swanson and Platte F. Clark & Darin McDaniel.

BANGKOK DOG | on Digital November 12th

After intercepting a shipment of drugs from Thailand and discovering five dead bodies amidst the illicit cargo, special agent Andrew Kang (D.Y. Sao) arrests the international drug cartel’s Los Angeles-based operative (Brian Le) and impersonates him to go deep undercover in the Bangkok criminal underworld. But as he works to gain the trust of higher-ups in the gang’s inner circle, the line between cop and criminal becomes increasingly blurred, leaving him—and his agency—to wonder whether he’s gotten in too deep to ever make it out alive.

LA PALISIADA | Premieres Exclusively on Film Movement Plus on November 15th

A tale of and two gunshots and several deaths – literal and metaphorical – told in a unique Eastern European neo-noir style, LA PALISIADA examines the wide-ranging ramifications of the murder of a police officer in Ukraine in 1996. Not only was this a few months before the country signed up to the European Convention on Human Rights banning the death penalty, but having become independent in 1991 Ukraine was at that time still languishing in a kind of stagnant post-Soviet continuum; a state of affairs that casts a long shadow throughout the film, and beyond.

The plot revolves around forensic psychiatrist Oleksandr and his friend, detective Ilhar Sabitov, who battle their own complex relationships with one another and with the widow of the murdered police officer, as well as post-Soviet bureaucracy, politics and demons from the past. In so doing, they unwittingly sow the seeds of new problems for the future – our present.

Submitted as Ukraine’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Oscars, the film’s unique visual style was created using a range of celluloid and digital techniques, including a retro video camera, the last surviving cassettes for which were ordered from various places around the world. Its non-linear narrative structure pull us into the murky, complex world of post-Soviet Ukraine – a world that now has renewed urgency and relevance in the light of the war currently raging there.

A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS | Arrives November 8th in Theaters and Digital + November 19th

Just in time for cozy holiday viewing, the heartwarming new film A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS, starring Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Wilmer Valderrama and Lucy DeVito, will be coming to select theaters and all major digital platforms on November 8th and on DVD November 19th from Notorious Pictures and Riverstone Pictures in association with WME Independent, distributed by Shout! Studios.

Directed by Peter Chelsom (The Space Between UsSerendipity), this highly anticipated holiday film stars Danny DeVito (It’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaMatilda), Andie MacDowell (The Way HomeFour Weddings and a Funeral), Wilmer Valderrama (That ‘70s ShowEncanto), Lucy DeVito (The Secret Art of Human FlightLittle Demon), Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, The Snowman), José Zúñiga (PhysicalTwilight), Valeria Cavalli (Mario, Maria e MarioDouble Team) with Mario de la Rosa (Money HeistThe Night Manager), Francesco Salvi (The Game Changer10th & Wolf), Denis Conway (BrooklynBodkin) and introduces Antonella Rose.

A delightful family movie that takes place in the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomite Mountain range in Italy, A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS follows an American couple (Lucy DeVito and Valderrama) taking their daughter Claire (Rose) to her grandfather Lawrence’s (DeVito) grand hotel in Italy to tell her they’re breaking up. Claire insists on celebrating Christmas in August to bring the family together, leading to unexpected complications. Claire’s other grandparents (MacDowell and José Zúñiga) arrive to join the festivities, bringing secrets and adding further intricacy. A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS captures the essence of love, family, traditions, and takes viewers on a journey full of laughs and emotions that will tug at their heartstrings.

SILO: SEASON 2 | premiering on Apple TV+ November 15th

Apple TV+ revealed the trailer for the second season of “Silo,” the global hit, world-building, global hit drama based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels. Created by Emmy-nominated screenwriter Graham Yost, who also serves as showrunner, and starring and executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson, the 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Friday, November 15 on Apple TV+ with the first episode, followed by one new episode every Friday through January 17, 2025.

“Silo” is the story of the last ten thousand people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built and those who try to find out face fatal consequences. Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer who seeks answers about a loved one’s murder and tumbles onto a mystery that goes far deeper than she could have ever imagined, leading her to discover that if the lies don’t kill you, the truth will.

In addition to Ferguson, “Silo” season two stars new addition Steve Zahn, alongside returning stars Tim Robbins, Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Clare Perkins, Billy Postlethwaite, Rick Gomez, Caitlin Zoz, Tanya Moodie and Iain Glen. 

“Silo” is produced for Apple TV+ by Apple Studios. The series is executive produced by Yost, Michael Dinner, Nina Jack, Joanna Thapa, Ferguson, Morten Tyldum, Howey, Fred Golan, Rémi Aubuchon and AMC Studios.

BREAD & ROSES | will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on November 22nd

Apple Original Films’ “Bread & Roses” offers a powerful window into the seismic impact on women’s rights and livelihoods after Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021. The documentary film follows three women, in real time, as they fight to recover their autonomy. Director Sahra Mani captures the spirit and resilience of Afghan women through a raw depiction of their harrowing plight. 

“Bread & Roses,” an Eyan Foundation presentation in association with Extracurricular, is produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Justine Ciarrocchi with Sahra Mani, alongside executive producers Malala Yousafzai and Farhad Khosravi. Mani directs the film.

HEAVIER TRIP | In Theaters & On Digital November 29th

The world’s most ferocious death metal band, Impaled Rektum, is back and ready to unleash hell!

Shackled by fate and locked up in a Norwegian prison, the band discovers their lead guitarist’s family reindeer slaughterhouse faces a financial storm. Turo, Lotvonen, Xytraxm and Oula hatch a daring escape plan to help. Desperate for the money, and the chance to perform at the ultimate battleground for metal warriors, Impaled Rektum takes a journey through northern Europe to the legendary Wacken music festival. But hot on their trail is a vengeful prison guard, thirsting for revenge, and a sketchy record label executive, weaving lies that could shatter their dreams and worse, compromise the integrity of the band. Amidst the chaos, the band must forge a bond stronger than the darkest riffs – forging alliances with the most unexpected compatriots, including an epic cameo from the Japanese Kawaii-metal band, Baby Metal. Only the raw power of metal can determine their fate! Prepare for a relentless odyssey of sound, fury, and the unbreakable spirit of true heavy metal in this sequel to cult classic HEAVY TRIP.

BEATLES ’64 | An All-New Documentary to Stream on Disney+ November 29th

Disney+ announced that Beatles 64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.  

On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Showcaptivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles 64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame. 

The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles. 

Beatles 64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers.

Coinciding with the film’s Disney+ release, seven American Beatles albums have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes for global release on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists, these mono albums have been out of print on vinyl since 1995. Meet The Beatles!The Beatles’ Second AlbumA Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track); Something NewThe Beatles’ Story (2LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles are available now for preorder in a new vinyl box set titled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, with six of the titles also available individually.

WOLF MAN | Watch the New Trailer – In Theaters January 17th

What if someone you loved became something else? 

From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor ThingsIt Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; OzarkInventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; HullraisersComa).

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without. 

The film co-stars Sam Jaeger (The Handmaid’s Tale), Ben Prendergast (The Sojourn Audio Drama) and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man), with newcomer Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly (Shortland Street) and Milo Cawthorne (Shortland Street). 

Wolf Man is directed by Whannell and written by Whannell & Corbett Tuck. Whannell’s previous films with Blumhouse include The Invisible ManUpgrade and Insidious: Chapter 3

The film is produced by Blumhouse founder and CEO Jason Blum p.g.a., and Ryan Gosling (The Fall GuyLost River) and is executive produced by Leigh Whannell, Beatriz Sequeira, Mel Turner and Ken Kao. Universal Pictures and Blumhouse present a Gosling/Waypoint Entertainment production, in association with Cloak & Co: Wolf Man

THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 2 | Teaser Trailer – In Theaters 2025

The chilling next chapter of The Strangers franchise.

HUGH JACKMAN AND KATE HUDSON TO STAR IN ‘SONG GUN BLUE’ FOR FOCUS FEATURES

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson will star in Craig Brewer’s upcoming musical drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, for Focus Features. Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi round out the star-studded cast alongside Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley. John Davis and John Fox are producing the film for Davis Entertainment along with Craig Brewer.

Writer/Director: Craig Brewer

Executive Producer: Erika Hampson, Greg Kohs

Focus developed the project and holds worldwide rights on the film. Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution for the studio. Logline: Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

SONG SUNG BLUE is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by director Greg Kohs. 

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