What’s Coming To Netflix On December 2018

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December 2018 is set to be another big month for the streaming service throughout the month and into the holiday season, with new movies, tv shows and originals.

One of the months’ highlights is Oscar front-runner “Roma” from director Alfonso Cuarón debuting on December 14, dark comedy “The Lobster starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz on December, and Marvel blockbuster “Avengers: Infinity War” on Christmas Day December 25.

On December 7 comes “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” an adaptation of the Jungle Book directed by Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes).

Also this month is Netflix exclusive “Bird Box” on December 21. An adaptation of the best-selling post apocalyptic novel of the same name, the film stars Sandra Bullock and is directed by Susanne Bier.

There are also a few favorites that are leaving this month, including Disney’s Moana and the Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

Here is the complete list:

12/1/18
8 Mile
Astro Boy
Battle– NETFLIX FILM
Bride of Chucky
Christine
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Crossroads: One Two Jaga– NETFLIX FILM
Friday
Friday After Next
Hellboy
Man vs Wild with Sunny Leone: Season 1
Meet Joe Black
Memories of the Alhambra (Streaming Every Saturday)– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
My Bloody Valentine
Next Friday
Reindeer Games
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Satellite Awards 2018 Nominations

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The International Press Academy (IPA) has announced the nominations for the 23rd annual Satellite Awards, which honors outstanding films, performers, tv shows, home video and interactive media.

IPA is a global media association of domestic and foreign entertainment journalists in print, TV, radio, broadcast, and online outlets; including critics, interviewers, reviewers, bloggers, and photographers.

Winners are set to be handed out on February 17, 2019.

Here is a full list of this year’s Satellite Awards nominations.

Motion Picture, Drama (Major)
Black Panther – Walt Disney
First Man – Universal
Hereditary – A24
If Beale Street Could Talk – Annapurna Pictures
Mary Queen of Scots – Focus Features
Widows – Twentieth Century Fox

Motion Picture (Independent)
BlackKklansman – Focus Features
Eighth Grade – A24
First Reformed – A24
Leave No Trace – Bleecker Street Media
Private Life – Netflix
A Private War – Aviron Pictures

Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical (Major, Independent or International)
Crazy Rich Asians – Warner Bros
The Favourite – Fox Searchlight Pictures
Green Book – Universal Pictures
Mary Poppins Returns – Walt Disney
Nico, 1988 – Magnolia Pictures
A Star is Born – Warner Bros

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Marvel and Riot Games Unveil LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: ASHE: WARMOTHER SPECIAL EDITION #1!

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LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: ASHE: WARMOTHER SPECIAL EDITION #1 digital preorder to go live December 5

Earlier this month, Marvel Entertainment and Riot Games announced a collaboration to bring League of Legends stories to comics and graphic novels. This December, you can explore the world of Runeterra and access exclusive, never-before-seen content with League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother Special Edition #1.

Following the origin story of one of the first League of Legends champions, League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother Special Edition #1 will feature over 20 pages of extras, including artist layouts, inks, colors, character concepts, and a glossary to dive deeper into the action and learn more about the tribes of the Freljord: The Winter’s Claw, the Avarosan, and the Frostguard. League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother Special Edition #1 will also be localized in 20 languages for fans around the world to experience Ashe’s story.

League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother #1 will be released on digital platforms on December 19, with League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother Special Edition #1 on sale on the Marvel Comics App and Digital Comics Shop, Comixology, and Kindle devices. A graphic novel collecting League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother will be released later in May 2019. Get a first look at pages from League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother #1.

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“The Rider”, “First Reformed” Win Big At Gotham Independent Film Awards

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Independent entertainment company A24 was also a big winner of the night, taking home five trophies including for “First Reformed”, “Eight Grade” and “Hereditary”. The 28th Annual 28th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards was held Monday night in New York City, kicking off the awards season.

Toni Colette took home Best Actress for Hereditary, while a special Jury Prize was given to the cast of The Favorite including Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz.

But the big surprise is “The Rider,” the little film that could with no major Hollywood studio names attached and a cast of actors playing versions of themselves, winning Best Feature.

Director Paul Greengrass, actors Willem Dafoe and Rachel Weisz, and producer Jon Kamen all received tribute awards.

Here is the complete list of winners:
Best Feature
The Rider

Best Actor
Ethan Hawke in First Reformed (A24)

Best Actress
Toni Collette in Hereditary (A24)

Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award
Bo Burnham for Eighth Grade (A24)

Breakthrough Series – Long Form
Killing Eve

Breakthrough Series – Short Form
195 Lewis

Breakthrough Actor
Elsie Fisher in Eighth Grade (A24)

Best Screenplay
First Reformed, Paul Schrader (A24)

Best Documentary
Hale County This Morning, This Evening–winner

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“Aquaman” First Reactions Are Out

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Warner Bros’ “Aquaman” film won’t be released until December 21st, but the first reactions to the film have already come out on social media world and it has been very positive. Some of the reactions describe the film as “visual spectacle,” “an absolute blast,” and “undersea Star Wars”.

The James Wan directed film was recently screens to the select members of the press ahead of the release of the film. The full review embargo is set to be lifted on December 11 at 11 am PST.

Here are some of the first reactions to Aquaman:

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From The Director Of Stalingrad Comes “Attraction”

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The internationally successful action blockbuster from the director of ‘Stalingrad’
comes to digital platforms, blu-ray and DVD on December 4, 2018.

ATTRACTION is a big sci-fi action spectacle with state-of-the-art effects and production design, a film that stands alongside such blockbuster favorites as Independence Day, Pacific Rim and District 9. It is the latest film from renowned Russian filmmaker and actor Fedor Bondarchuk (Stalingrad, Dark Planet). He is currently filming a sequel for release in 2019.

Here’s the film’s synopsis:

A sinister unidentified flying object plummeting to Earth changes our view of humanity and life beyond our planet in the thrilling new sci-fi spectacular ATTRACTION. The film will be available across all digital platforms beginning December 4, 2018 along with a blu-ray and DVD release day and date.

Moscow finds itself on the brink of destruction after a mysterious spaceship crash-lands in the center of the city. While the government seeks to find out what the ship’s passengers want and how to protect the local population, the rest of the city residents break into conflicting factions. Some view the aliens as a threat that should be extinguished, while others hope that the visitors are peaceful and offer an opportunity to learn more about the world beyond.

When a young woman finds herself torn between her seemingly normal life and the alluring promise offered by one of the all-too-human extraterrestrials, the fate of the entire world is left hanging in the balance.

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Disney Releases First Trailer For “Lion King” Live-Action Remake

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The King has returned.

Disney dropped the first trailer for “The Lion King,” the much-anticipated live action remake of its beloved 1994 film of the same name.

The teaser features a stunning Serengeti wildlife and the popular image of Rafiki hoisting Simba above the rock, while part of the song Circle of Life plays in the background. The teaser debuted on during a commercial break on the Thanksgiving NFL game.

The film is the latest film transferred from traditional animation to CGI and is directed b Jon Favreau, who previously successfully remake “The Jungle Book” in 2016. That film went on to gross almost $1 billion and Best Achievement in Visual Effects at the 2016 Oscars.

The film will see James Earl Jones reprise his role as Mufasa. It is also set to feature the voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Eichner, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

The original 1994 animated musical fantasy was a global hit, grossing $766 million at the global boxoffice and was later a adapted into a hit Broadway musical.

The upcoming version is said to include popular songs from that 1994 film, including the Oscar-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” which was written by Elton John and Tim Rice.

The Lion King is set for release next summer on July 19, 2019.

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Emmet And Gang Is Back In “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”

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Reuniting the heroes of Bricksburg, Warner Bros. has dropped an amusing new trailer for The Lego Movie 2,” the sequel to 2014’s surprise hit “The Lego Movie”. The team is set to reassemble this coming February 8.

“Once, everything was awesome, now everything is bleak,” Elizabeth Banks’s Lucy / Wyldstyle says in the trailer, looking at the desert horizon. Our hero Emmet Brickowski (Chris Pratt) then shows up, offering coffee. “Coffee, the bitter liquid that provides the only semblance of pleasure left in these dark times,” Wyldstyle replied, still brooding and unbothered.

When Lucy, along with Batman, MetalBeard, Princess Unikitty, and Benny gets abducted by Duplo alien invaders, Emmet stages as a rescue mission and try to restore peace to Bricksburg .

Based on the popular children’s toy, the Lego Movie franchise franchise has also spawned two spinoffs: The Lego Batman Movie (2017) and The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017).

Also released this week is a set of new character posters from the movie. See the beautiful posters below.

Other voices in the film include Will Arnett as Batman, Channing Tatum as Superman, Jonah Hill as Green Lantern, Charlie Day as Benny, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Alison Brie as Unikitty, Nick Offerman as Metal Beard, Stephanie Beatriz as Sweet Mayhem and Arturo Castro as Ice Cream Cone.

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part is set for release on Feb. 8, 2019.

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Marvel and Riot Games Team Up to Publish League of Legends Graphic Novels

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LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: ASHE: WARMOTHER graphic novel to go on sale this May.

Kicking off with League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother – an origin story of one of the first League of Legends champions – players and comic fans alike will explore the world of Runeterra and dive into stories about their favorite characters. League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother issues will be released monthly on digital platforms beginning December 19, followed by a graphic novel published by Marvel and Riot in May 2019.

“Many fans of the Marvel Universe and comics share their interests and passion for storytelling with the gaming community,” said C.B. Cebulski, Editor-in-Chief of Marvel. “League of Legends is one of the most well-known games in the industry, and their unique world and extensive roster of rich characters and are a perfect fit for comic books. We’re excited to partner with Riot and help build the League of Legends Universe for fans and players around the world.”

“We love comics as a way to tell stories because it gives League of Legends fans an opportunity to see the world of Runeterra and not just read about it,” said Greg Street, Head of Creative Development at Riot Games. “We see similarities between the League of Legends Universe and the Marvel Universe, as both of them feature an array of characters with compelling and diverse backgrounds. Marvel’s success at developing a world through comics and creating great stories is industry-defining, and we’re thrilled to be working with them to bring our own stories to life.”

League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother will feature the comics debut of Riot Games writer Odin Austin Shafer, along with stunning artwork by The Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award-nominee Nina Vakueva (HEAVY VINYL). Additional details on future titles and creative teams will be shared at a later date.

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: ASHE: WARMOTHER TPB
Written by Odin Austin Shafer
Art by Nina Vakueva
Letters by Cardinal Rae

The first full-length comic series in the League of Legends universe, delivering an epic journey through the Freljord.

Raised in the savage wilds of the north, Ashe is an Iceborn, a warrior gifted with a magical connection to her frozen homeland–and burdened by her mother’s fanatical expectations. When they set out on a dangerous quest for the truth behind an ancient myth, bonds are broken, secrets come to light, and Runeterra is forever changed. Will young Ashe become the leader her people need? Or is destiny merely an empty dream?

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The Last Kingdom Season 3 Premieres on Netflix

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Today, Netflix debuts all 10 episodes of the third season of The Last Kingdom. The new season will see King Alfred consider his legacy, as his dream of uniting the kingdoms of England is jeopardized by incessant Danish attacks.

Alfred knows that the only man with the power to crush the uprising and secure the Wessex dynasty is the great warrior and hero Uhtred, but when their volatile relationship reaches breaking point, Uhtred must confront the difficult truth: if he deserts Alfred’s cause, everything he has fought for will be forever changed.

Produced by the award-winning Carnival Films, the ten-part season is adapted by BAFTA-nominated and RTS award-winning writer Stephen Butchard, who also serves as executive producer. The executive producers for Carnival Films are Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant. Chrissy Skinns is series producer and Cait Collins is producer.

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