Author: Alex Billington

"It's the 90s, times are changing!" Peacock has revealed the main official trailer for their streaming series bringing back the lovable foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted. Created by, co-written, co-showrun, and directed by Seth MacFarlane, who made the original two movies, this Ted is a prequel set in 1993 before the events of the two movies. Everyone in 2012 probably remembers the huge buzz around the original Ted movie, which ended up making $549M worldwide at the box office that year. Now 11 years later they're bringing him back. "[While] it takes place in the 90s but is based on the timeless truth that being sixteen sucks. The three of us were teenagers in the nineties and grew up in and around Boston, where the show takes place. So many of these stories are personal for us," MacFarlane, Corrigan & Walsh said. The series stars Max Burkholder as John (as Mark Wahlberg's character), Scott Grimes (Ralph Garman's character), Alanna Ubach (Alex Borstein's character), Seth MacFarlane back as Ted, Giorgia Whigham. Looks as raunchy as the films. Here's both of the official trailers ...

"Maybe they weren't pool people?" Universal Pictures + Blumhouse have revealed the second official trailer for a scary supernatural thriller titled Night Swim. A haunted swimming pool horror?! Ohh yes. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse Productions, the producers of M3GAN, high dive into the deep end of horror with the new supernatural thriller, Night Swim. Produced by James Wan and Jason Blum, this horror film is a feature length adaptation of the 2014 short film about a woman swimming in her pool at night terrorized by an evil spirit. In this feature version, the story follows a former pro baseball player who ends his career with a degenerative illness and retires to his fancy home with a nice pool. But something is in that pool... Starring Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, and Gavin Warren. This actually looks legitimately scary, with some seriously creepy scenes. The opening with the ghost in the drain in daylight really got me. Here's the second official trailer (+ poster) for Bryce McGuire's Night Swim, direct from YouTube: You can rewatch the first official trailer for McGuire's Night ...

"As long as I'm alive, all of you shall live." Netflix has revealed the trailer for the Brazilian horror comedy called A Vampire in the Family, from Brazilian filmmaker Ale McHaddo. The original Portuguese title translates directly to My Brother-in-Law is a Vampire, which is also exactly what the film is about. When a fainthearted ex-soccer player learns his brother-in-law is a vampire with world domination plans, he must gather his courage and save the day. Fernandinho is a family man, former football player and podcaster who is surprised by the visit of his inconvenient brother-in-law, Gregorio, a lazy bloodsucker who it turns out is literally a vampire. Leandro Hassum stars as Fernandinho, with Romulo Arantes Neto as Greg, plus Monique Alfradique, Edson Celulari, Mel Maia, Maria Flor Franco, Eliezer Motta, Renata Bras and Antônio Fragoso. This looks extremely goofy & extra cheesy, but might still be entertaining to watch. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Ale McHaddo's A Vampire in the Family, direct from YouTube: In this funny Brazilian comedy, Fernandinho (Leandro Hassum), a family man, former soccer player and ...

"I don't understand what this rejection of the world means." Republic Pictures & Paramount have revealed an official trailer for an indie survival thriller called The End We Start From, from filmmaker Mahalia Belo. This premiered at the Toronto & London Film Festivals this fall, with a wide release in the US set for January. A "futuristic fable about a brand-new mother navigating a flooded world" starring Jodie Comer. Adapted from Megan Hunter's prophetic 2017 novel, Mahalia Belo and screenwriter Alice Birch model their film on the author's spare, elliptical prose, keeping the disaster just off-screen and letting their actors wear the pressure and tension of the story on their faces as their world gets a little smaller and a lot scarier. Also starring Joel Fry, Katherine Waterston, Gina McKee, Nina Sosanya, Mark Strong, and Benedict Cumberbatch. This seems like a movie that literally addresses the question of – should I still have a baby even though climate change is going to ruin the world in the future? If that intrigues you, then check it out. Here's the full official trailer for ...

"It's clear to everyone that their closeness is holding him back." Dark Star Pics has revealed the official US trailer for an indie sci-fi creation called Tropic, also known as Tropique, originally from France. (It also goes under the title Things Behind the Stars.) This first premiered at both Fantastic Fest 2022 and also at the Sitges Film Festival more then a year ago, but is only now getting released in theaters in 2023. It already opened in France a few months ago, and arrives in the US (in theaters then on VOD later) in December. As twin brothers and best friends Lázaro and Tristán train together for the Astronaut Academy tests, they find themselves facing a greater challenge. When disaster strikes, the pair must find their place in a world where there is no room for monsters. A mysterious meteor from space crashes down, completely deforming one of the brothers, turning him into a sort of "monster." This thrilling sci-fi has some impressive world building and a fascinating story to follow regarding these brothers dealing with this calamity. Starring ...

"Hop on board and follow Antoine through his dreamy journey in the American landscapes..." Every once in a while we come across a mesmermzing music video that is a must watch. Enjoy this fresh animated video made for the French pop bland called Please and their track "Kind of Morning". The animation plays like a short film, hence why we're featuring it. The video tells a rather sweet story about a dock worker named Antoine who ends up on a voyage to America in search of a peaceful farm. It doesn't go the way he's hoping, and that's part of the lesson he learns along the way. The video is created by an animation group in France called Collectif 99°, a collective of talented animators & filmmakers; it's directed by three of them – Clara Franciosi, Salomé Hammann, and Valentine Vendroux. There is something funky yet endearing about this Antoine dude, the character design & also his story, and it's fun to watch him make his way around America. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this being available ...

"The world's caught up." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a thrilling sports doc series called Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team, an "all-access" inside look at the famous team as they head to the World Cup. The series is a co-production with Time Studios and Words + Pictures in association with FIFA (so it's pretty much more marketing for everyone involved). The series will capture all of the personal and team preparation on the road to the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Throughout their tournament run, audiences will learn how this team stands on the shoulders of those who played before them, and how they continue to break the glass ceiling for equality in sports for women of the future. The series follows the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup journey in 2023 - featuring veteran champions including Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan, 18-year-old rising star Alyssa Thompson as well as U.S. Women’s World Cup Team first timers Savannah DeMelo, Lynn Williams, & Kristie Mewis. It looks like an invigorating, intense, fascinating look at what it takes ...

"Why did you follow me home from the party?" Ketchup Entertainment (yes their real name) has unveiled the official trailer for an intimate drama titled Memory, the latest film (this one is in English set in NYC) by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco (of After Lucia, April's Daughter, New Order, Sundown). This premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival as one of the final debuts, and it ended up winning Best Actor there. It also played at the AFI, London, San Sebastián, Chicago, and Zurich Film Festivals. Jessica Chastain stars as Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life. Everything changes when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past. Peter Sarsgaard co-stars, joined by Merritt Wever, Elsie Fisher, Brooke Timber, with Jessica Harper, and Josh Charles. Reviews are mostly positive, saying "Chastain & Sarsgaard are extraordinary as two broken souls who find kindness and empathy." Take a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Michel Franco's Memory, ...

"I wonder who lived here before us?" Quiver Distribution has released an official trailer for an indie horror thriller titled Angel Baby, marking the directorial debut of actor / filmmaker Douglas Tait. It's set to open in December this fall - available on VOD right away. Val, a loving wife, and her husband Justin move to a remote cabin to heal from the sudden death of their unborn twins and get a fresh start. Soon she senses an evil presence. After her best friend comes to check on her, secrets begin to unravel. A mysterious neighbor comes searching for the truth, and with the help of the owner of the local bar she gains the strength she needs to face what is tormenting her peace. This all sounds strange. Starring Isabel Cueva, Rebecca De Mornay, Daniel Roebuck, Douglas Tait, Dan Thiel, Whitney Anderson, & Chris Browning. This looks pretty bland and forgettable, but if you're into these kind of haunted cabin stories check it out below. Here's the first official trailer for Douglas Tait's Angel Baby, direct from Quiver's YouTube: A loving ...

"Where did the money come from?" Another official trailer has arrived for the Hong Kong film called The Goldfinger, which is exactly what is listed (in English) in the title card of this trailer. The film is also going under the title Once Upon a Time in Hong-Kong, written and directed by the filmmaker Felix Chong (Lady Cop & Papa Crook, Overheard 1 - 3, Once a Gangster). Set in the 1980s, the film is based on the story of Carrian Group, a Hong Kong corporation which rose rapidly before collapsing shortly afterwards due to a corruption scandal. Acclaimed actors Tony Leung & Andy Lau reunite after the seminal Infernal Affairs years ago. When a stock market crash causes the sudden collapse of a multi-billion-dollar company, an ICAC investigator (Lau) uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving the company’s founder (Leung) and becomes entangled in a long-running investigation. The film's cast also includes Simon Yam, Charlene Choi, Tai-Bo, Alex Fong, Philip Keung, Kar Lok Chin, & Nick Ford. It looks like HK's The Wolf of Wall Street, with similar lavishness and sly ...