Treasure Island

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A new version of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is headed to MGM+. The six-part series puts on a new spin on the tale of young Jim Hawkins and the pirate Long John Silver and their quest for Captain Flint's gold.

Here's the official synopsis from MGM+:

A high-stakes reinvention of the classic, Treasure Island follows teenager Jim Hawkins and his formidable mother Bess as they’re pulled into a deadly race for the treasure of the infamous Captain Flint. Battling for control are Long John Silver—a ruthless survivor who is just as charming as he is cunning —and Aaron Graham, a revolutionary spy seeking to use the gold to upend colonial power. Set in 1788 across storm-battered Cornwall, treacherous seas, and a jungle island soaked in secrets, this is Treasure Island reimagined as a thrilling, immersive, and character-driven epic.

The first episode of Treasure Island arrives on MGM+ on October 11th.

New episodes will debut each Sunday.

Marvel's VisionQuest

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Two new trailers for Marvel's VisionQuest have arrived. This show builds on the events of WandaVision and Agatha All Along.

In it, Vision appears to be a bit lost, wondering who, or what, he is and where he fits in.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

When VisionQuest begins, Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron's influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.

VisionQuest stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, with Emily Hampshire, and James D’Arcy.

The first two episodes of VisionQuest arrives on DisneyPlus on October 14th. 

Additional episodes will debut each Wednesday.

J.R.R. Tolkien Quote

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"But I have the autumn wanderlust upon me, and would fain be off with a knapsack on my back and no particular destination, other than a series of quiet inns."

- J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter No. 81

Dolly Parton Day

September 25th is the perfect day to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She was a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She was known as much for her over-the-top personality and look as for her kind and caring heart.

The Dollywood Foundation also named today "Give Like Dolly Day" to "encourage the world to make a difference in a child's life." Dolly founded the Imagination Library in 1995 in honor of her father, who could neither read nor write. She began giving books to children near her hometown in Tennessee, but eventually spread the program across the US as well as to Canada, the UK, Australia, and Ireland. If you'd like to know more about the program and how you can help, just visit this link to Dolly's official website.

Avengers: Endgame Encore

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Avengers: Endgame is returning to theaters this Friday. The movie marked the end of the Infinity Saga and the beginning of the Multiverse Saga. Now you can experience it again on the big screen and get an exclusive first look at Avengers: Doomsday.

Avengers: Endgame Encore arrives in theaters on September 25th.

Coven Academy

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The first trailer for Disney's Coven Academy has arrived and it looks intriguing. Briar has been sent to a school for witches in New Orleans, but I'm not sure she knows she's a witch. Now she'll need to learn to control her powers and work with the other students to fight evil. 

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

"Coven Academy" follows three teenage witches and their charming warlock peers as they face deadly secrets, dangerous power and forbidden love while ancient forces threaten their city.

Coven Academy debuts on Freeform on October 1. New episodes will air each Thursday.

Episodes arrive on DisneyPlus and Hulu the next day.

Bitzer On The Run

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This clip from Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is hilarious. Poor Bitzer never can catch a break.

Here's the official synopsis from Aardman Animation: 

"Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns MAD SCIENTIST to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control... With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is in theaters now.