Ahsoka Season 2

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The first trailer for season 2 of Star Wars: Ahsoka has arrived and it looks amazing. In this season, Ahsoka must decide if she is a Jedi... or not. Fortunately, she'll have a little help from some friends from Star Wars Rebels: Hera, Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper, and the ghost of her master, Anakin Skywalker.

Lucasfilm has not released an official synopsis yet, but we do know who the cast will be: 

• Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano
• Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren
• Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger
• Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla
• Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn
• Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker
• Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati
• Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll

Season 2 of Ahsoka arrives on DisneyPlus on January 20, 2027.

VisionQuest

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The first trailer for Marvel's VisionQuest has arrived and it looks fascinating. After the events of WandaVision and Agatha All Along, Vision is a bit lost, wondering what and more importantly who, he is.

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.

VisionQuest arrives on DisneyPlus on October 14th.

Avengers: Doomsday Special Look

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The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday was released at last week's D23 Convention. As with all Avengers movies, this one is looking epic.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

"Avengers: Doomsday" follows beloved heroes from three distinct universes as they’re set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18th.

Percy Jackson Must Face A Titan's Curse

Disney

The teaser trailer for the next season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians looks epic. Percy is back for another quest, but this time, he must rescue Annabeth, whom he relies on more than anyone else.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

If Percy Jackson learned anything after completing two epic quests with Annabeth Chase, it’s that he would be lost without her. So when Annabeth is captured by the forces of Kronos, Percy must embark on a perilous journey to rescue her. He must free a goddess in chains, confront the Titan’s curse, and avoid triggering the fall of Olympus. With Grover by his side, Percy must join some unlikely questmates to confront a prophecy with dire consequences.

Season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians arrives on DisneyPlus on November 20th.

Seasons 1 & 2 are available now.

Everything You've Witched For

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The Owens sisters are returning for more magic and mischief. There are three generations of Owens sisters: the Aunts, Frances and Jet, Sally and Gillian, and Sally's daughters, Kylie and Antonia. All of the Owens women have been impacted by the family curse that dooms any man who dares to love an Owens woman. It seemed the curse had been broken at the end of the first film, but had it? I can't wait to find out! 

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Practical Magic 2.

Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros: 

"Practical Magic 2" returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.

Starring along with Bullock and Kidman in "Practical Magic 2" are Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing.

Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters on September 10th.

Jumanji: Open World

Sony

The first trailer for the final installment of the Jumanji adventures has arrived and it looks hilarious! In Jumanji: Open World, the characters from the game have crossed over into our world, but it seems they're stuck in demo mode.

Here's the official synopsis from Sony:

This Christmas, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are reunited in Jumanji: Open World, the hilarious final installment of the globally beloved action-adventure trilogy. Our heroes have escaped the perilous jungles of Jumanji before, but this time Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world.

Jumanji: Open World arrives in theaters on Christmas Day, December 25th.

Ebenezer Teaser Trailer And Poster

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I love Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge's story of redemption is one I read and watch most every year. This year, there's a new version heading to theaters, with a rather unexpected star: Johnny Depp.

Here's the official synopsis from Paramount: 

This November, Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge. The name you know, the story you don’t. From Ti West, "Ebenezer" also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen.

Ebenezer arrives in theaters on November 13th.

Percy Jackson Season 3

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The first teaser for season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has arrived and it looks just as fantastic as the first two seasons. This season will follow the events of book three of Rick Riordan's book series, "The Titan's Curse".

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

If Percy Jackson learned anything after completing two epic quests with Annabeth Chase, it’s that he would be lost without her. So when Annabeth is captured by the forces of Kronos, Percy must embark on a perilous journey to rescue her. He must free a goddess in chains, confront the Titan’s curse, and avoid triggering the fall of Olympus. With Grover by his side, Percy must join some unlikely questmates to confront a prophecy with dire consequences.

Season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians arrives on DisneyPlus on November 20th.

The first two seasons are available now.

Peter's Journey

Marvel

The final trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived and it is unexpectedly melancholy. This trailer tracks Peter's journey as Spider-Man, including the loss of his friends when he tried to protect them. Is Peter Parker really doomed to save the world alone?

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

 

The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31st.

Avengers: Doomsday

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The first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has arrived. It looks like Thor is in charge now and he is making sure they all understand the importance of coming together as a team.

So far, in typical Marvel fashion, they are keeping the overall story under wraps. But we do know that at least 4 teams will be coming together to fight the latest villain: Doctor Doom. These teams include the Fantastic 4, the Wakandans, the X-Men, and of course, the Avengers.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18th.

Project Hail Mary Review

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Have you seen Project Hail Mary yet? If not, then I highly recommend that you do. I was not sure what to expect when I went to the drive-in to watch this movie, but I ended up loving it. I thought it was going to be just another "it's the end of the world so we're going to send one guy into space to save us" movie. It does have elements of that trope, but it's so much more.

When middleschool teacher Ryland Grace wakes up, alone, aboard the spaceship Hail Mary, he has no idea how he got there, or even who he is. As his memory slowly returns, he realizes that he has been sent into space to save our sun from a microscopic organism called an astrophage. He is headed for a planet whose sun does not appear to be affected by the astrophage to hopefully find a solution that saves the Earth.

It's there, in space, that he meets Rocky, an Eridian scientist, who happens to resemble a spider made of stone, sent by his planet to save them from the astrophage. This is where the movie becomes fantastic. Rocky and Grace discover how to communicate and decide to work together to solve the astrophage problem. In the process, they also become best friends. I know it sounds a little trite, but honestly, this is the best buddy movie I've seen in years.

Overall, Project Hail Mary is an incredible story of unexpected friendship and what working together can accomplish.

Project Hail Mary is available now on Amazon Prime Video.

Pompeii: Out Of Time

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Pompeii has fascinated us for centuries. It was lost when an eruption of Mount Vesuvius covered the city in volcanic ash in 79 AD. For years, we thought that everyone living there had died in the city. But what if we were wrong?

Recent excavations have added to our understanding of this ancient city and its people, including those who survived. National Geographic and Tom Hiddleston, best known as Marvel's Loki, are revisiting the story of Pompeii in a new three-part docudrama, Pompeii: Out Of Time.

Here's the official synopsis from National Geographic: 

Host and “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston and “Loki” executive producer Kevin R. Wright reunite for "Pompeii: Out of Time", a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary storytelling that transports audiences to ancient Rome in the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. 

Guided by a team of archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts, he uncovers remarkable evidence — and the stories of real people that challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii and its final hours — not least revealing that many of those caught up in the disaster had the chance to survive. Blending cutting-edge archaeological discoveries, expert analysis and deeply personal storytelling, the series reframes Pompeii not as a story of destruction but as a human drama of resilience, sacrifice and survival, revealing the lives, choices and destinies of those who stood in the shadow of Vesuvius.

Pompeii: Out Of Time debuts on National Geographic on July 22nd at 8/7c.

It arrives on DisneyPlus and Hulu the next day.

"Where You Are" - Moana

Disney

Like the animated version, Disney's live-action Moana has fantastic music. This new version of "Where You Are" is delightful.

Moana arrives in theaters today, July 10th.

Dune: Part Three

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The first full trailer and poster for Dune: Part Three have arrived. This may be the darkest tale of the trilogy. It takes place nearly 20 years after the events of Dune: Part Two, and Paul is struggling with his role as Emperor.

Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros: 

Dune: Part Three is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

The film stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.

Dune: Part Three arrives in theaters on December 18th.

Meet Haymitch

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is the story of Haymitch Abernathy's time in the Hunger Games. This behind-the-scenes featurette shows how filmmakers are bringing Haymitch's journey to life.

Here's the official synopsis from Lionsgate: 

"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20th.

The Owens Sisters Are Back

The first full trailer for Practical Magic 2 has arrived and it looks just as wild and magical as the original. This time around, it's Sally's daughters who must confront the curse of the Owens women.

Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros: 

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, "Practical Magic 2" returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.

Starring along with Bullock and Kidman are Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing.

Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters on September 11th.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer & Poster

Marvel/Sony

A new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived. It looks like Peter Parker has really had it rough since the world forgot him. And now, his mutation is evolving.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel & Sony: 

It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31st. A special Amazon Prime early screening hits theaters on July 29th.

"Along the Way" - Moana

Disney

Lin-Manuel Miranda has written a new song for Disney's live-action Moana. "Along the Way" is performed by Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and two Moanas: the original animated Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) and the new live-action Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia). The result is fantastic.

Moana arrives in theaters on July 10th.

Avatar: Fire and Ash on DisneyPlus

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The wait is nearly over. Avatar: Fire and Ash is headed to DisneyPlus later this month. The Sully family is back for another adventure through the wilds of Pandora.

Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Studios: 

Head back to Pandora for the third chapter of Jake Sully’s story. This time, Jake, Neytiri, and the Sully family live among the Metkayina Clan in the reefs of Pandora while they grieve a devastating loss. As they try to protect another loved one, their journey brings them into contact with the Wind Traders and the Ash People, a Na’vi clan with its own pain, anger, and history. The sequel expands Pandora through a story of family, survival, adventure, and conflict.

Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives on DisneyPlus on June 24th. Avatar and Avatar: The Way Of Water are available now.

Moana

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The final trailer for Disney's live-action Moana has arrived and it looks amazing. With each new trailer, we see a little more of the characters and special effects. Tamatoa looks incredible and sounds incredible as Jemaine Clement is back to voice the giant gold-hoarding crab.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Moana arrives in theaters on July 10th.