Happy Valentine's Day

This Valentine which you receive,

Believe me, is sincere;

It breathes a hope that happy

You may be for many a year.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Spider-Noir Teaser

All images: Marvel

The first teaser trailer and poster for Spider-Noir has arrived and it looks delightfully dark. The live-action series follows the gritty adventures of Ben Reilly, a private eye and super hero in the 1930s.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

Based on Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man Noir, the “Spider-Noir” live-action series tells the story of Ben Reilly, a private investigator in 1930s New York. Played by Nicolas Cage, the burnt-out private eye is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only super hero.

Cage is joined by Lamorne Morris, portraying journalist Robbie Robertson, Li Jun Li’s Cat Hardy, a nightclub songstress and femme fatale, and Karen Rodriguez, who plays Ben Reilly’s assistant detective, Janet.

Spider-Noir arrives on Amazon Prime Video on May 27th. 

The series will be available both in authentic black & white and true-hue full color.

Young Sherlock

All images: Amazon

I've always loved Sherlock Holmes. The books, the movies, the various series, I've enjoyed them all. The latest incarnation is Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock. It looks quite fun.

Here's the official synopsis:

From Guy Ritchie, witness the legendary origin story of Sherlock Holmes in this irreverent, action-laden mystery that follows the iconic detective’s early adventures. Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man – raw and unfiltered – when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, culminating in an explosive showdown that changes his life forever. Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.

Young Sherlock arrives on Amazon Prime Video on March 4th.

Minions & Monsters

All images: Illumination

The Minions are back for another wild and crazy adventure. This time around, the Minions are taking on 1920s Hollywood, and working on some monster movie making of their own.

Here's the official synopsis from Illumination: 

"Minions & Monsters" is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.

Minions and Monsters arrives in theaters on July 1st.

Hoppers Big Game Spot & Character Posters

All images: Pixar

Pixar's Hoppers looks so funny. The animals Mabel meets are truly wild!

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar: 

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! 

The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. “Hoppers'" all-star ensemble features the voices of Piper Curda (Mabel), Bobby Moynihan (King George)  Jon Hamm (Mayor Jerry), Meryl Streep (Insect Queen), Dave Franco (Titus), Kathy Najimy (Dr. Sam), Eduardo Franco (Loaf), Melissa Villaseñor (Ellen), Ego Nwodim (Fish Queen), Vanessa Bayer (Diane), Sam Richardson (Conner), Aparna Nancherla (Nisha), Nichole Sakura (Reptile Queens), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Bird King), Steve Purcell (Amphibian King), Karen Huie (Grandma Tanaka) and Tom Law (Tom Lizard).

And now it's time to meet the characters of Hoppers.

Hoppers arrives in theaters on March 6th.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Big Game Spot

Lucasfilm

The latest trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu may not provide much in the way of new information, but, if you grew up in the 80s, its hilarious.

Rather nostalgic, isn't it? Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm: 

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu (as himself). 

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters on May 22.

Doris Lessing Quote

Daily Herald

"With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the most democratic of institutions because no one - but no one at all - can tell you what to read and when and how."

- Doris Lessing