Spooky “Suspiria” Trailer Unveiled

By Creative Media Times

Amazon Studios

We finally have a first look at Luca Guadagnino has in store for his “Suspiria” reboot as Amazon Studios debuts its first trailer.

The film is Guadagnino’s remake of the eponymous 1977 Italian horror classic starring Jessica Harper and directed by Dario Argento. Harper is back the new film in a secondary role.

Dakota Johnson will play Harper’s role as a student who travels to Europe to perfect her dancing in a renowned dance academy, while Swinton will play Madame Blanc, the vice-directress of the academy.

Last April, the film cause quite a stir at CinemaCon in Last Vegas after Amazon teased an intense and grizzly scene from the film which surprised the audience. “We wanted to immerse the audience in a world that was given no way out,” says Guadagnino.

The film is a clear departure from his previous film “Call Me by Your Name” received accolades and widespread acclaim. Also interesting to note: Thom Yorke, Radiohead singer and songwriter composed the film’s score.

“Suspiria” is due out on November 2. Here is the film’s official synopsis:

A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director (Tilda Swinton), an ambitious young dancer (Dakota Johnson), and a grieving psychotherapist (Lutz Ebersdorf). Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.

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MS. MARVEL #31 Celebrates 50 Issues of Kamala Khan

Writer and comedian Hasan Minhaj joins all-star creator lineup with G. Willow Wilson, Rainbow Rowell, Saladin Ahmed & more

This June marks 50 issues of Kamala Khan, and in MS. MARVEL #31, we’re celebrating…slumber party style! As MS. MARVEL #31 brings Kamala, Zoe, Nakia and Mike together for a best friends sleepover, Marvel is also bringing along some very special friends to commemorate this landmark issue.

Marvel is also excited to announce that in addition to rising stars and award-winning creators such as G. Willow Wilson, Hugo Award nominee Saladin Ahmed (Black Bolt) and New York Times bestseller Rainbow Rowell (Runaways), MS. MARVEL #31’s all-star roster of talent will include Daily Show correspondent and Peabody Award-winning comedy writer Hasan Minhaj.

Named one of the most influential American Muslims in the media, Minhaj has made waves as an actor, writer, and activist. He was the featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents Dinner, and his critically-acclaimed one-man show, Homecoming King, is currently streaming on Netflix. Later this summer, he’ll be seen in the upcoming comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me.

Along with this stellar line-up of writing talent, Marvel is excited to announce that series regular artist Nico Leon will be joined on MS. MARVEL #31 by celebrated artists Bob Quinn, Gusatvo Duarte, and Elmo Bondoc.

“This issue is a truly a one-of-a kind celebration! In honor of all the different kinds of fans Ms. Marvel has, we thought it fitting to make this a jam session of rockstar talent from across the comics and entertainment industry,” said editor Sana Amanat. “It’s a special story with all the heart and humor we’ve come to love with Kamala Khan. We’re thrilled we made it to 50 issues. Here’s to the next 50!”

Will Kamala be able to save Jersey City AND her party? It’s an epic adventure in a very special landmark issue of MS. MARVEL, coming to comic shops this June

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Disney Princesses In New “Wreck-It Ralph 2”

By Creative Media Times

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Disney Princesses make a special appearance in the latest trailer for “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2,” the sequel to the 2012 animated comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios.

The new film picks up six years later, with Ralph and Vanellope going into an adventure on the internet, to find a part to save Vanellope’s game Sugar Rush.

The highlight of the trailer comes in the end where Vanellope, revealed in the first film to be a princess herself, encounters famed Disney princesses and argues with them that she is one too.

John C. Reilly returns as the voice of the titular character, a gigantic but soft-hearted man and villain of the fictional arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr. The original was a bit hit for Walt Disney Pictures, grossing $471.2 million worldwide in 2012.

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 features the voices of Sarah Silverman as Vanellope von Schweetz, Jack McBrayer as Fix-It Felix, Jr., Jane Lynch as Sergeant Calhoun and Taraji P. Henson as Yesss.

The film is set for release on November 21, 201.

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Villains Are The Stars In “LEGO DC Super-Villains” Trailer

By Creative Media Times

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Game have released a trailer for its new Lego game “LEGO DC Super-Villains,” which is set to release October 16 on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC and Xbox One, confirming rumors that has been around for a few months now about the existence of the game.

Here, game players can create customizable super villain, who will be the main character to team-up with iconic super-villains Harley Quinn, The Joker, Poison Ivy and Lex Luthor among others in order to “foil the evil plans the incognito strangers have in store.”

As players progress in the game, players can upgrade the character with more powers and abilities to their custom villain.

Recently, Warner Bros. Games and TT Games have teased the game, after posting a tweet the says “chaos is coming.” It certain looks like action packed, hilarious and fun game to look forward to.

Here’s what the synopsis says:

In Lego DC Super-Villains, the Justice League has disappeared, leaving Earth’s protection to a newcomer group of heroes from a parallel universe, proclaiming themselves as the ‘Justice Syndicate’. Renowned DC Super-Villains from the ‘Legion Of Doom’ discover Earth’s newest heroes may not be the heroes they claim to be. With each player’s completely customizable Super-Villain character in command, this team of misfit lawbreakers must join forces to discover and foil the evil plans the incognito strangers have in store.

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Tom Cruise Announces Production of “Top Gun: Maverick”

By Creative Media Times

Paramount Pictures

It may have been a long road to production, but the sequel to the hugely successful 80s film is finally happening, the film’s star Tom Cruise himself announced on Twitter. “#Day1” the tweet says, officially confirming the start of “Top Gun: Maverick” production.

“Feel The Need,” it says on the picture of Maverick in fighter jet gear, looking back at a jet and holding a helmet. That caption is taken from one of the original film’s famous tagline “I feel the need, the need for speed.”

The actor revealed the title last year during an interview with Access Hollywood. “I don’t need a number, you don’t need a number,” Cruise said. Indeed, it is a perfectly fitting title, as it is one of his most recognizable film characters.

“Maverick” of course is Cruise’s character nickname in the 1986 film where he played LT Pete Mitchell, a reckless young naval aviator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. The global success of the original film made Cruise a bonafide star. After grossing $356m worldwide against a modest $15 million budget, it was the highest grossing film that year.

From there, Cruise went on to be come one the biggest stars in Hollywood, with successive blockbuster hits including a long the highly successful Mission Impossible franchise, the latest installment of which is set for release this summer.

The film is set to be directed by Joseph Kosinski. The director previously collaborated with Cruise on “Oblivion” and also directed “Only the Brave” and “Tron: Legacy.”

“Top Gun: Maverick” is set to fly on July 12, 2019.

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Jennifer Garner Returns To Action Genre In “Peppermint” Trailer

By Creative MediaTimes

STXfilms

Jennifer Garner is a mom turned ass-kicking vigilante in the debut trailer for action thriller “Peppermint” from STXfilms.

“Corrupt judges. Dirty cops. What do I want? I want justice,” says Garner’s character Riley North in the trailer.

“Peppermint” looks like the long-overdue return to form for Garner, who played CIA officer Sydney Bristow in the ABC action thriller Alias, which was created by Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J. J. Abrams. Alias successfully aired from 2001 to 2006 and turned Garner into a star.

Garner looks in full action-mode here, and could easily give Liam Neeson a run for his money. Speaking of, “Peppermint” is directed by Pierre Morel, who helmed “Taken” which turned Neeson into a bona fire action star.

Also in the film are John Gallagher, John Ortiz, and Method Man. STX and Lakeshore Entertainment is set to release Peppermint on Sept. 7.

Here is the film’s official synopsis for:

“PEPPERMINT is an action thriller which tells the story of young mother Riley North (Garner) who awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerilla. Channeling her frustration into personal motivation, she spends years in hiding honing her mind, body and spirit to become an unstoppable force – eluding the underworld, the LAPD and the FBI- as she methodically delivers her personal brand of justice.”

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Marvel Returns to BookCon and BookExpo at NYC’s Javits Center

This week, Marvel returns to New York’s Javits Center for Book Expo and BookCon 2018, spotlighting how Marvel continues to branch out and bridge the divide between comics culture and book buyers, librarians, and book fans of all ages.

On Sunday, June 3rd, join Marvel writers Rainbow Rowell (Runaways), Charles Soule (Daredevil, Hunt for Wolverine), and Brandon T. Snider (Grow Up, Ant-Man!) along with Earth’s Mightiest Show Host & author Lorraine Cink, as they discuss bringing their prose skills to Marvel’s graphic fiction, bringing Marvel characters into the prose world, and the exciting universal appeal of Marvel’s new wave of graphic novels.

The panel will take place from 12:30pm-1:15pm on the Main Stage. In addition, don’t miss your chance to stop by the Baker & Taylor Booth (#1321/1421) at BookExpo for your chance to pick up Marvel promotional items on Thursday and Friday, along with Marvel’s book catalog on Friday from 9am-1pm while supplies last.

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Troye Sivan Announces North American Tour

By Creative Media Times

Universal Australia

Troye Sivan has announced his headlining North American tour dubbed “The Bloom Tour” which will kick off on September 21 in Irvin, Texas and will run until November 8th in Vancouver. He is also set to have stops in cities such as Detroit, Chicago, Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, among others.

The tour is in support of his sophomore album, which is due on August 31st, called “Bloom,” which is said to be “darker” and “more danceable” than Sivan’s previous work. “It’s from a really personal place, and I’m super proud of it,” Sivan said who made an appearance on the Today Show Monday morning.

The 22-year old made the announcement on Twitter himself, along with the complete list of vanue and pre-sale tickets info availability from June 5 via his app. “Every ticket also comes with a physical Bloom album,” the artist posted.

The general public ticket sale begins Friday, June 8, starting at 9:00 AM PT. Go to LiveNation.com and TroyeSivan.com.

The South African-born Australian singer, songwriter, actor has already released single from the album, including “My My My!” in January followed by “The Good Side” shortly after. The title track “Bloom” was released earlier this month. Sivan last toured in 2016 with the “Suburbia Tour” featuring Dua Lipa as opening act.

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Film Review: Chloé Zhao’s “The Rider”

By Armando Inquig

armando inquig

Sony Pictures Classics

Written, produced, and directed by Chloé Zhao, “The Rider” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2017. There, it won the Art Cinema Award, the top prize at the festival’s Directors’ Fortnight—a section where Zhao’s debut feature film, “Songs My Brothers Taught Me,” was screened and well-received in 2015.

Since its premiere, “The Rider” has garnered near-universal acclaim, enjoyed successful runs at both Telluride and Sundance in January, and secured nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards for best feature, director, editing, and cinematography. The film boasts a 97% rating on the film review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus lauding “writer-director Chloé Zhao’s use of untrained actors to convey the movie’s fact-based story.”

Drawing inspiration from its actors’ real-life experiences, this docu-fiction chronicles the journey of a young Native-American cowboy and professional horse trainer, Brady Blackburn (portrayed by real-life rider Brady Jandreau). The story delves into his physical and emotional challenges after a devastating rodeo accident leaves him with a steel plate in his head, his perseverance despite medical advice to never ride again, and his quest for a new purpose in life.

Casting Brady, a non-professional actor in the lead role, was undoubtedly a gamble. Yet it proved fruitful: critics praised his portrayal, noting its reflection of his personal experiences and how it lent the film authenticity.

So moved by Brady’s story, Zhao also enlisted his family for the film. His real father and sister, Tim and Lilly, play fictionalized versions of themselves. The film also features his friends, including former bull rider Lane Scott, who was paralyzed in a car accident in 2013.

With the story told from Brady’s viewpoint as a sidelined rodeo rider, audiences sense his life’s trials and emotional turmoil. Yet, the film retains an undertone of hope.

Early in the film, we witness visible staples embedded in his skull. But Brady persists. In his hometown, where he’s somewhat a celebrity, he’s given encouragement to chase his dreams. Audiences root for his comeback in both his career and life.

One poignant moment shows Brady training a horse. Here, he’s truly in his element, gradually winning the horse’s trust. Their bond is evident, fostering viewer optimism, regardless of impending tragedies.

In a heartrending sequence, a horse named Apollo got caught in barbed wire, severely injuring his leg. This forces Brady’s father to euthanize him. Reflecting on this, Brady tells his sister, “I got hurt like Apollo did, but I’m a person, so I got to live.”

Director Zhao says in promoting the film: “Through Brady’s journey, both on and off screen, I hope to explore our culture of masculinity and to offer a more nuanced version of the classic American cowboy. I also want to offer an authentic portrait of the rough, honest and beautiful American heartland that I deeply love and respect.”

Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, the film’s cast includes Brady Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lane Scott, and Cat Clifford. “The Rider” is now screening in select theaters across the US.

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“Florence + The Machine” Set To Tour North America This Summer

By Creative Media Times

English indie rock band Florence & The Machine is set to go on a 23 city North American tour commencing on August 5 in Montreal, Canada, with stops in Denver, CO at Grandoozy Festival and New York’s Barclays Center and concludes on October 20 in Minneapolis, Minn. The tour is the band’s first in North America in three years.

Opening acts varies on different dates and includes Grizzly Bear, Lizzo, Perfume Genius, St. Vincent, Billie Eilish, Kamasi Washington, or Beth Ditto.

The trek is in support of their fourth studio album “High as Hope” which is set to be released on Jun 29 by Republic Records and Virgin EMI Records.

The album is their follow up to the three-track EP “Songs from Final Fantasy XV” (2016) and “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015) which debuted on top of the Billboard 200 Album chart. Recently, the band has released the singles “Sky Full of Song” and “Hunger” from the album.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday. Here is the tour’s full list of dates:
Aug. 5 — Montreal, QC at Osheaga
Aug. 9 — Lake Tahoe, NV at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Aug. 11 — San Francisco, CA at Outside Lands
Sept. 8 — Vancouver, BC at Skookum Festival
Sept. 10 — Seattle, WA at KeyArena
Sept. 11 — Portland, OR at Moda Center
Sept. 14 — Salt Lake City, UT at Maverik Center
Sept. 15 — Denver, CO at Grandoozy Festival
Sept. 22 — Las Vegas, NV at Life Is Beautiful
Sept. 23 — San Diego, CA at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University
Sept. 25 — Los Angeles, CA at Hollywood Bowl
Sept. 29 — Dallas, TX at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sept. 30 — Houston, TX at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Oct. 2 — Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 3 — Charlotte, NC at Spectrum Center
Oct. 5 — Washington, D.C. at The Anthem
Oct. 9 — New York, NY at Barclays Center
Oct. 12 — Boston, MA at TD Garden
Oct. 13 — Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena
Oct. 14 — Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center
Oct. 16 — Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre
Oct. 19 — Chicago, IL at United Center
Oct. 20 — Minneapolis, MN at Target Center

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