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May 24th, 2012
11:54 am - Great Gatsby, Master, Anchorman: The Legend Continues, Polisse, Little Birds
The Great Gatsby HD480p 51MB HD720p 124MB HD1080p 191MB
First, full trailer for Baz Luhrmann's (Australia, Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet) "distinctive visual interpretation" of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel to be in theatres this Christmas. The movie follows a would-be writer (Tobey Maguire) as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, he lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), and across the bay from his cousin (Carey Mulligan) and her philandering, blue-blooded husband (Joel Edgerton). It is thus that he is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy.
Looks exactly as you would expect. Like a Moulin Rouge sequel. Oh, and did I mention it's in 3D?
The Master 480p 18MB 720p 35MB
I guess Oscar season has officially started since we also have a teaser (more like a hypnotic clip) for the latest movie written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights, Magnolia). It's about a charismatic man (Philip Seymour Hoffman) who returns home to America from World War II and forms a faith-based organization. He is now known as "the Master" and his belief system is catching on. As the group is gaining momentum and adding new converts, a young drifter (Joaquin Phoenix) arrives and becomes the Master's invaluable aid. But over time he finds himself questioning the belief system he has embraced, and his mentor.
It is said that the movie is loosely based on Scientology and its founder L. Ron Hubbard. Having seen only recently another doc about how that cult operates makes me curious but also sceptical about the movie. Especially since Anderson is apparently showing famous scientologists like Tom Cruise the movie beforehand.
Anchorman: The Legend Continues US 480p 14MB US 720p 27MB Intl 360p 4MB Intl 720p 13MB
Two short announcement trailers, one from the US and an international one, for the sequel that will be released some time next year. It will once again be directed by Adam McKay (The Other Guys, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers) and star Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner.
Polisse US 480p 25MB US 720p 51MB UK 480p 15MB UK 720p 24MB
Intense police drama from France that follows the daily lives of a tight-knit team of men and women working in the Child Protection Unit of the Parisian police. It is based on a real child investigation cases and performed by an accomplished ensemble cast of French actors who convey the emotional strain of the unit's work with gritty realism. They not only deal with the stress of their jobs but the inevitable fall-out in their personal lives - breakdowns, divorce and adulterous relations within the force. In between, there are frequent flashes of humour as the team attempts to diffuse daily realities. As the cases, confessions and interrogations pile up, the squad members have only each other as support as they face an uphill battle against both criminals and bureaucracy.
Quotes from reviews are always a bit difficult, but the description that it's "like a whole season of "The Wire" packed into a single film" does a good job getting people's attention. Movie is now in limited release in the US. You can choose between the US and the UK trailer version.
Little Birds 480p 17MB 720p 33MB
Good looking coming of age drama about 15 year-old Lily (Juno Temple) and her best friend Alison (Kay Panabaker) who live on the shores of the Salton Sea among rundown trailers parks, rotting household items, drained pools and decaying streets. What was once an oasis for the wealthy and famous has become a near ghost town, leaving its residents fighting for breath in the deep end. Lily feels eternally claustrophobic and rebellious, living with her manic, single mother (Leslie Mann), clinging to hope for something more exciting than visits with her young and already washed up Aunt (Kate Bosworth).
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May 21st, 2012
10:53 am - Skyfall, Hyde Park on Hudson, Words, Rust and Bone, Beyond the Black Rainbow
Skyfall Edit 2: HD480p 25MB HD720p 44MB HD1080p 67MB
First teaser for the next James Bond movie, to be in theatres this autumn. Official summary so far reads: Bond's (Daniel Craig) loyalty to M (Judi Dench) is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Also part of the cast are Javier Bardem (as the lead villain), Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, Berenice Marlohe, Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw (as Q) and Helen McCrory. Directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road).
Let's hope they used the production delay due to MGM's bankruptcy proceedings to script a tight and gripping story and not just to figure out how to include even more Sony and other product placement. As usual, Sony doesn't care about proper hi-def encodes and premieres the trailer on YouTube. I'll edit the post if better encodes become available.
Edit: Yahoo encodes that offer some marginal quality impovement: 480p 15MB 720p 29MB 1080p 39MB.
Hyde Park on Hudson 480p 27MB 720p 54MB
In June 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Bill Murray) and his wife Eleanor (Olivia Williams) host the King and Queen of England (Samuel West, Olivia Colman) for a weekend at the Roosevelt home at Hyde Park on Hudson, in upstate New York - the first-ever visit of a reigning English monarch to America. With Britain facing imminent war with Germany, the Royals are desperately looking to FDR for support. Seen through the eyes of Daisy (Laura Linney), Franklin's neighbour and intimate, the weekend will produce not only a special relationship between two great nations, but, for Daisy a deeper understanding of the mysteries of love and friendship. Directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Venus, Morning Glory).
While I suspect the success of recent movies involving British royalty played a role greenlighting this production, it nevertheless looks very nice.
The Words 480p 27MB 720p 54MB
Drama about a struggling writer (Bradley Cooper) who aspires to be the next great literary voice. When he discovers a lost manuscript in a weathered attaché case, he realizes he possesses something extraordinary that he desperately wishes he had created. He decides to pass the work off as his own and finally receives the recognition he desperately craves. However, he soon learns that living with his choice will not be as easy as he thought as he faces a moral dilemma that will make him take a hard look at the man he has become. Also part of the cast are Jeremy Irons, Zoe Saldana, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Ben Barnes, John Hannah and J.K. Simmons.
Reviews from Sundance have been very mixed, most of them being more favourable on its its visuals that its words. As a side note, funnily enough, the plot seems to be ... similar to a recent German movie starring Daniel Brühl. Though that one was a comedy.
Rust and Bone - De rouille et d'os 26 MB
Drama from France about a man (Matthias Schoenaerts, from the recent Bullhead) who is put in charge of his young son, who leaves the north of France for Antibes to live with his sister and her husband as a family. His bond with Stephanie (Marion Cotillard), a killer whale trainer at the local Marineland, grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a horrible accident.
While that sounds like a Disney tear-jerker, it's written and directed by Jacques Audiard (A Prophet, The Beat That My Heart Skipped), takes currently part in the official competition in Cannes, and so far has gotten a lot of favourable reviews.
Beyond the Black Rainbow HD480p 41MB HD720p 73MB
For those who like their movies trippy and visually interesting. Set in the strange and oppressive emotional landscape of the year 1983, a Reagan-era fever dream inspired by hazy childhood memories of midnight movies and Saturday morning cartoons. A physician who, working with the government, has created a new program of physical therapy and medicine which is intended to bring people greater happiness and freedom than they've ever enjoyed before. However, one of the test subjects in his new scheme, isn't so impressed - she spends her days in a drug-addled haze while kept in a massive hospital complex against her will.
Movie is now in limited release in the US.
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May 17th, 2012
01:02 pm - Royal Affair, Won't Back Down, Dark Horse, Hit and Run, Frankenstein
A Royal Affair - En kongelig affære 480p 18MB
UK trailer for this romantic costume drama from Denmark based on true events of the early 1770s. Centring on the intriguing love triangle between the ever more insane Christian VII (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard), the man of enlightenment and idealism Struensee (Mads Mikkelsen), and the young but strong queen Caroline Mathilda (Alicia Vikander). The drama is the gripping tale of brave idealists who risk everything in their pursuit of freedom for the people. Above all it is the story of a passionate and forbidden romance that changed an entire nation.
Movie won Silver Bears in Berlin this year for Best Actor (Følsgaard) and Best Script.
Won't Back Down 480p 27MB 720p 54MB
Inspiring drama about two determined mothers from different backgrounds - a postal worker (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and a teacher (Viola Davis) - who will stop at nothing to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. Also part of the cast are Holly Hunter, Oscar Isaac and Bill Nunn. Directed by Daniel Barnz (Beastly).
Dark Horse 480p 26MB 720p 52MB
Comedic family drama that looks rather tame for a movie written and directed by Todd Solondz (Happiness, Life During Wartime, Welcome to the Dollhouse). Which doesn't have to be bad thing.
It's about a thirty-something man (Jordan Gelber) in arrested development who lives with his parents, collects toys, and works in the family business. However, when he meets a thirty-something (Selma Blair) who has moved back in with her folks after a failed literary career, he sets out to shed the "dark horse" status in his family by marrying her. Christopher Walken and Mia Farrow play his parents, Justin Bartha, Aasif Mandvi and Donna Murphy round up the cast.
Hit and Run 480p 32MB 720p 63MB
Action comedy about a former getaway driver (Dax Shepard, who also wrote and co-directed and is engaged to the lead actress) named Charlie Bronson (yeah, that's right) who busts out of the Witness Protection Program to drive his girlfriend (Kristen Bell) to Los Angeles so she can land her dream job. Their road trip grows awkwardly complicated, when they are chased by the feds (led by Tom Arnold), and increasingly dangerous, when his former gang of criminals (led by Bradley Cooper) enter the fray. Also part of the cast are Beau Bridges, Kristin Chenoweth, David Koechner, Michael Rosenbaum and Joy Bryant.
Frankenstein HD480p 12MB HD720p 42MB
Apparently, there will be additional screenings in movie theatres in June or July around the world for the award-winning stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale. It's written by Nick Dear and directed by Danny Boyle and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller who alternate their roles (on different evenings) of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. I assume Naomie Harris will also reprise her role as Frankenstein's bride.
The play will be broadcast live in HD from the National Theatre to cinemas around the world. For more information about dates and venues, visit the National Theatre's website. Linked above is the short, new trailer. Also, a short teaser for last year's screening: HD480p 13MB HD720p 28MB.
I wouldn't mind seeing this one myself.
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May 15th, 2012
01:44 pm - Campaign, Inseparable, Odd Life of Timothy Green, Good Doctor, Amour, Amazing Spider-Man
The Campaign HD480p 56MB HD720p 127MB
Parody of election politics directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Austin Powers, Dinner for Schmucks). When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naive Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis, more or less playing the same character as in Due Date), director of the local Tourism Center. Also part of the cast are Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, John Lithgow, Dan Aykroyd and Brian Cox. There are also two campaign promos of the two candidates: VoteCam HD480p VoteCam HD720p VoteMarty HD480p VoteMarty HD720p.
Looks exactly as you would expect with a pedigree like that. My biggest problem is why I should want to watch a parody about politics when the ongoing election campaign in the US will probably provide enough material to make me laugh. And cry.
Inseparable China 360p 7MB China 720p 23MB Intl 360p 7MB Intl 720p 20MB
From the oddity files, a comedic buddy drama from China that centres on a young man (Daniel Wu) with problems at home and work who is befriended by a mysterious American expat (Kevin Spacey) who tries to cheer him up. So the two start to wear self-made superhero outfits and fight crime. Among their targets, a corrupt Western businessman (Peter Stormare).
Looks quite entertaining. Movie premiered in China last week, but so far it's unclear if there will ever be an official release in Europe or the US. Two trailer versions to choose from.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green HD480p 59MB HD720p 167MB
Second trailer for this family movie from Disney that tells the "inspiring, magical story" of a happily married couple (Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton), who can't wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. They bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Also part of the cast are Ron Livingston, Dianne Wiest, Rosemarie DeWitt and Common. Directed by Peter Hedges (Pieces of April, Dan in Real Life).
The Good Doctor HD480p 30MB HD720p 95MB
Drama about an ambitious but anxious young doctor (Orlando Bloom), eager to impress his superiors and colleagues: the Chief Resident (Rob Morrow), a self-assured fellow intern (Troy Garity) and a no-nonsense nurse (Taraji P. Henson). But things are not going his way and he can't seem to shake off his insecurities. When a 18-year-old patient (Riley Keough) is admitted for a kidney infection, he steps in, getting the much-needed boost of self-esteem he craves. But things take a dark turn as his enthusiasm begins to become an obsession.
I'm afraid, another severe test for fans of Orlando Bloom. If the links don't hold, you can watch the trailer online here. And if you want more, there's also a trailer version from Asia: 360p 12MB 720p 31MB.
Amour 480p 7MB 720p 21MB
It's only in French, but if someone wants to have a first look at the new movie written and directed by Michael Haneke (The White Ribbon, Caché, The Piano Teacher) that will take part in the official competition in Cannes at the end of the month. It's a drama about a couple Georges and Anne (Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva) in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter (Isabelle Huppert), who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has an attack and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.
The Amazing Spider-Man HD480p 74MB HD720p 132MB HD1080p 199MB
Another four-minute preview (with a lot more Lizard) of the "summer's most anticipated film". I don't think anyone from Sony's marketing department can say that publicly with a straight face. If there's a (positive) superlative then I'd say it makes good use of the 3D medium.
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May 10th, 2012
01:16 pm - Gangster Squad, Prometheus, Sleepless Night, High School, Hick
Gangster Squad HD480p 49MB HD720p 112MB
Crime drama set in Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and - if he has his way - every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It's enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders (Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling), who come together to try to tear Cohen's world apart. There will also be Nick Nolte, Emma Stone, Robert Patrick, Michael Peña, Giovanni Ribisi and Anthony Mackie. Interestingly, it's directed by Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, 30 Minutes or Less).
That's an awful lot of guys who pretend to be too cool for school (or whatever the proper expression is these days).
Prometheus 480p 29MB 720p 47MB 480p Creation 17MB 720p Creation 38MB Origins 27MB
Some of the recent files that got released for Ridley Scott's (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator) upcoming sc-fi movie that takes place in the "Alien" universe and that stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Charlize Theron and Idris Elba. I was waiting to see if there will be some proper hi-def encode of the 3-minutes UK trailer, but as far as I can tell that isn't the case. Please beware that the trailer launched a bit of spoiler discussion which may or may not be part of the marketing campaign. Plus, two 3-minutes featurettes, one called "Story" and another one called "Origins". Again, please decide for yourself if you want to see them beforehand. If you can't play the Origins file you can watch it online here.
While I'm starting get annoyed by the marketing campaign about the story, visually there's still a very compelling argument to watch this on a very large movie screen.
Sleepless Night - Nuit blanche 24 MB Online HD
Intense action thriller from France that tells the story of a respected and dedicated police officer (Tomer Sisley) - or so it seems. After he and a colleague are recognised while stealing a massive bag of cocaine from drug dealers employed by local mob boss Marciano, he quickly finds himself trapped in a situation that no parent would envy: his son has been kidnapped with the promise of execution if he doesn't immediately deliver the bag back to its rightful owner. He heads to Marciano's nightclub on the outskirts of Paris to make the swap, but competing interests and misplaced loyalties soon threaten to complicate the exchange.
The plot has a few coincidences but all in all it is a solid addiction to the genre, taking place for the most part at one location and it has some nice twists. US remake rights are already sold.
High School 360p 11MB 720p 36MB
Funny redband trailer for this stoner comedy that probably reveals far too many jokes. Just as school principal (Michael Chiklis, assisted by Colin Hanks) institutes a zero tolerance drug policy and administers a mandatory drug test for all students, soon-to-be valedictorian Henry Burke (Matt Bush) takes a hit of the chronic for the first time. He has two options: fail and lose his college scholarship, or team up with his stoner friend to beat the system. They steal a high powered ganja from law student-turned-drug-dealer Psycho Ed (Adrien Brody) and spike the school's bake sale brownies, getting the whole school completely stoned out of their minds.
Hard to understand why it took the movie two years to find a distributor since it certainly doesn't look worse than so many of the similar films the big studios regularly produce.
Hick 480p 27MB 720p 54MB
Chloë Grace Moretz continues to act in movies she isn't allowed to watch. Here she's in a drama with some dark comedic elements in which she plays a small town teenager who escapes en route to Las Vegas, leaving behind her alcoholic and abusive parents. Armed with her smarts, a pistol, and pocket money, she hitchhikes her way west. Along the way, she crosses paths with an unstable rebel (Eddie Redmayne) with questionable motives and a cocaine snorting drifter (Blake Lively) on the run. Rory Culkin, Juliette Lewis, Ray McKinnon and Alec Baldwin also make appearances. Directed by Derick Martini (Lymelife).
Cast may make it interesting, but the movie got pretty much universally panned after its premiere in Toronto.
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May 9th, 2012
11:13 am - Argo, Ruby Sparks, Killer Joe, Expendables 2, Angels' Share
Argo HD480p 52MB HD720p 137MB
Political thriller based on true events that chronicles a life-or-death covert operation which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA "exfiltration" specialist (Ben Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies. Also part of the cast are Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman and Victor Garber. Affleck also directed (Gone Baby Gone, The Town).
Looks good.
Ruby Sparks HD480p 31MB HD720p 99MB
Very amusing looking comedy about a young novelist (Paul Dano) who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing - as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby (Zoe Kazan, who also wrote the script), in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person. Also part of the cast are Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening, Steve Coogan, Elliott Gould, Chris Messina and Deborah Ann Wol. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine).
If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
Killer Joe HD480p 37MB HD720p 108MB
Very darkly comedic and violent (it's unfortunately rated NC-17) crime thriller directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist, Bug). When 22-year-old Chris (Emile Hirsch) finds himself in debt to a drug lord, he hires a hit man to dispatch his mother, whose $50,000 life insurance policy benefits his sister Dottie (Juno Temple). Chris finds Joe Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a creepy, crazy Dallas cop who moonlights as a contract killer. When Chris can't pay Joe upfront, Joe sets his sight on Dottie as collateral for the job. The contract killer and his hostage develop an unusual bond. Thomas Hayden Church and Gina Gershon play the parents.
The violence is apparently pretty rough towards the end but I like how McConaughey increasingly becomes a reason to watch a movie. If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
The Expendables 2 540p with Stallone intro 44MB 720p 51MB
Full trailer for the sequel of the action movie equivalent of Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. An excerpt from the generic plot summary reads: the Expendables are enlisted to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney (Sylvester Stallone) and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, they are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Cast members include Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Jean Claude Van Damme, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Liam Hemsworth plus Bruce Willis. Directed this time by Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Con Air, The General's Daughter).
Depending on your preferences, dialogue and its delivery is either cringeworthy bad, or just about right for a movie like this.
The Angels' Share 450p 28MB 720p 25MB
UK Trailer for the latest movie from Ken Loach (My Name Is Joe, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Ae Fond Kiss...) that will take part in the official competition in Cannes at the end of the month. It's a bitter sweet comedic drama that follows Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend and hold his newborn son for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that he will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance. While serving a community service order, he meets three guys who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to drink might change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world.
It's not Happy-Go-Lucky but it looks quite light and upbeat for a Loach movie.
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May 6th, 2012
12:54 pm - Cosmopolis, Beasts of the Southern Wild, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Watch, Free Samples
Cosmopolis 360p 10MB HD720p 139MB France 17MB
Two very different full trailer versions for the latest movie written and directed by David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, The Fly, Crash) that will take part in the official competition in Cannes at the end of the month. It is based on a novel by Don DeLillo and follows a New Economy multimillionaire (Robert Pattinson) on a 24-hour odyssey across Manhattan. Also part of the cast are Samantha Morton, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Durand, Jay Baruchel, Juliette Binoche and Mathieu Amalric.
Looks a lot more like the older Cronenberg movies, violent and surreal.
Beasts of the Southern Wild 480p 21MB 720p 42MB
In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood. Buoyed by her childish optimism and extraordinary imagination, she believes that the natural world is in balance with the universe until a fierce storm changes her reality. Desperate to repair the structure of her world in order to save her ailing father and sinking home, this tiny hero must learn to survive unstoppable catastrophes of epic proportions.
This is the winner of the Drama competition this year in Sundance. It is one of those movies where everyone went into the screening expecting nothing much and came out being enchanted by the poetic magic of the images and story.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation HD480p 46MB HD720p 83MB
Second trailer for another sequel based on toys. This time the G.I. Joe team faces off against Zartan (Arnold Vosloo), his accomplices, and the world leaders he has under his influence. From the first movie Channing Tatum, Byung-hun Lee, Vosloo and Jonathan Pryce return, notable cast additions are Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Adrianne Palicki and Ray Stevenson. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Step Up 3D - hilarious credentials!).
If it weren't for the fact that this movie based on toys for kids looks like it was directly financed by the defence industry this could actually be some good, stupid fun. Willis still looks like he stopped by from a different movie universe.
The Watch 480p 38MB 720p 50MB
Full redband trailer for this sci-fi comedy formerly known as Neighborhood Watch. It's about a suburban "neighborhood watch" group (Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade) that serves as a front for dads to get some male-bonding time away from their families. The group finds itself in over its head when it uncovers a plot to destroy the world. Rosemarie DeWitt, Will Forte, Doug Jones and Billy Crudup are also part of the cast. Directed by Akiva Schaffer (Hot Rod, Saturday Night Live Digital Shorts).
Trailer makes it look like as if it mainly consists of the four guys "bonding" and improvising about male genitals and fluids. Which becomes a bit tedious.
Free Samples 480p 26MB 720p 52MB
Indie, comedic drama about an aimless twentysomething (Jess Weixler) who after a rough night at the bar has an even rougher morning when her best friend asks her to cover her all-day shift doling out free samples from an ice cream truck. Her fiancé is "distant" to say the least, and her decision to take a semester off from Stanford Law is feeling more and more permanent every day. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when her hangover is met with a quirky cast of quirky dessert-seeking Angelenos, all of whom get more sass than they bargained for. Among the people stopping by are Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Ritter, Whitney Able and Tippi Hedren.
Trailer doesn't look too bad for a movie like that, but it got some rather mixed reviews at its recent screening at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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May 4th, 2012
11:08 am - Lawless, Amazing Spider-Man, Hope Springs, End of Watch, Five-Year Engagement
Lawless HD480p 44MB HD720p 100MB
Trailer for the latest movie from John Hillcoat (The Proposition, The Road) that has a very impressive cast and that's based on the novel "The Wettest County in the World". It's a period gangster drama based on the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers: bootlegging siblings (Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke) who made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia. The loyalty of three brothers is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation's most notorious crime wave. Also part of the cast are Jessica Chastain, Guy Pearce, Gary Oldman and Mia Wasikowska. Screenplay adapted by Nick Cave, who also once again co-wrote the music with Warren Ellis.
If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
The Amazing Spider-Man HD480p 42MB HD720p 100MB HD1080p 169MB
I thought we were already done with trailers for this superhero franchise, but here's another action-packed one for the reboot of the series that will focus on a teenage Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) grappling with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man. Emma Stone will play Gwen Stacy, Rhys Ifans and Irrfan Khan will be villains, Martin Sheen and Sally Field will play Peter's uncle and aunt, Campbell Scott and Embeth Davidtz his parents. Denis Leary, C. Thomas Howell and Stan Lee are also part of the cast. Directed by Marc Webb ((500) Days of Summer).
If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here, where you also can find variations in different languages.
Hope Springs HD480p 45MB HD720p 81MB
Comedy about a devoted couple (Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones), but decades of marriage have left her wanting to spice things up and reconnect with her husband. When she hears of a renowned couple's specialist (Steve Carell) in the small town of Great Hope Springs, she attempts to persuade her sceptical husband, a steadfast man of routine, to get on a plane for a week of marriage therapy. Directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada, Marley & Me, The Big Year).
Great cast, but looks a bit ... pedestrian. On the plus side, it isn't directed by Nancy Meyers.
End of Watch 480p 26MB 720p 52MB
Crime drama about two Los Angeles police officers (Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña) who patrol the city's meanest streets of south central Los Angeles. The action unfolds entirely through footage from the handheld HD cameras of the police officers, gang members, surveillance cameras, and citizens caught in the line of fire to create a riveting portrait of the city's most dangerous corners, the cops who risk their lives there every day, and the price they and their families are forced to pay. Also part of the cast are Anna Kendrick, Frank Gillo and America Ferrera. Written and directed by David Ayer (Street Kings, Harsh Times).
Despite the gimmick of allegedly using handheld cameras, movie looks exactly the same as the director's previous movies, as well as those he wrote the scripts for, like Training Day and Dark Blue. Which doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing.
The Five-Year Engagement 480p 20MB 720p 33MB
A bit late since the movie is already out in the US (and where apparently not a lot of people want to see it), but the release in the rest of the world is still ahead and I wanted to post this amusing redband trailer version for this romantic comedy, that looks at what happens when an engaged couple (Jason Segel, Emily Blunt) keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. Also part of the cast are Chris Pratt, Alison Brie, Rhys Ifans, Mindy Kaling and Mimi Kennedy. Directed by Nicholas Stoller (Get Him to the Greek, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and again co-written by Stoller and Segel, co-produced by Judd Apatow.
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May 2nd, 2012
11:44 am - Dark Knight Rises, This Is 40, Peace Love & Misunderstanding, Brave, Bonsái
The Dark Knight Rises HD480p 46MB HD720p 104MB HD1080p 176MB
Things start to pile up when you don't check trailer sites for two weeks, so let's get straight to it. Here we have what I suppose will be the final, quiet but powerful, trailer for the last Batman movie directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, The Prestige, Memento). Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman return. Tom Hardy plays the villain Bane, Anne Hathaway is Catwoman, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard join from Inception.
Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent's crimes.
Glad to hear that someone convinced Nolan that this isn't a mumblecore movie. Though I wish they had found a middle ground when it comes to Bane's voice.
This Is 40 HD480p 33MB HD720p 77MB
First trailer for the latest R-rated comedy written and directed by Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People). It's sort of related to Knocked Up since it expands on the characters of Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann), the long-married couple from that movie. Maybe think of it as the Prometheus of the comedy genre. Sort of. Also part of the cast will probably be Jason Segel, Megan Fox, John Lithgow, Melissa McCarthy, Charlene Yi, Albert Brooks, Chris O'Dowd and Lena Dunham.
Gets you right into the Christmas spirit. If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding 480p 27MB 720p 54MB
Comedic relationship drama in which an uptight Manhattan lawyer (Catherine Keener) is driving her teenage son and adult daughter (Elizabeth Olsen) to visit their grandmother Grace (Jane Fonda) they have never met and she hasn't spoken to her in twenty years. Grace is the epitome of the term "hippie": she stages protests and hootenannies in the town square, smokes (and sells) a lot of dope, and howls at the moon once a month with her goddess-worshipping girlfriends. But what's meant to be a weekend getaway turns into a summer adventure of romance, music, family secrets, and self-discovery. Also part of the cast are Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Chace Crawford, Rosanna Arquette and Kyle MacLachlan. Directed by Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Double Jeopardy, Paradise Road).
Looks a bit ... pedestrian.
Brave HD480p 44MB HD720p 76MB HD1080p 129MB
I presume also the last trailer for the upcoming first non-sequel Pixar movie in a while. Set in the Highlands of Scotland it's a tale about courageous Merida (Kelly Macdonald) who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts. She's a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, she defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane). Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish.
It's all very nice, and I assume it's just a marketing thing but I wish the trailer was once again a little less cheery Disney and more story-telling Pixar. Also, two one minute character featurettes about the triplets and Merida: HD480p Triplets HD720p Triplets HD480p Merida HD720p Merida.
Bonsái HD480p 31MB HD720p 56MB
Very nice looking, quiet but funny relationship movie from Chile. Two students, Julio and Emilia, fall in love while studying literature. Years later, he meets a writer who needs someone to transcribe a novel. When he does not secure the job, he decides to produce a manuscript similar to the one he saw during his job interview. The story that unfolds tells of when Emilia and he first met with a dash of fiction here and there.
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April 19th, 2012
11:28 am - Magic Mike, Virginia, Your Sister's Sister, Hysteria, Prometheus, Amazing Spider-Man
Public Service Announcement: Service in this blog will be interrupted for about a week or two due to an upcoming short trip to Lanzarote. One of the Canary Islands that are part of Spain, but are located close to the Northwestern coast of Africa.
Magic Mike HD480p 44MB HD720p 105MB
Steven Soderbergh (Haywire, Ocean's Eleven, Contagion) continues his string of low-profile movies with this comedic drama set in the world of male strippers, inspired by a true story. The film follows Mike (Channing Tatum) as he takes a young dancer (Alex Pettyfer) under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money. Also part of the cast are Matthew McConaughey, Olivia Munn, Matthew Bomer and Cody Horn.
Ladies, please, try to stay calm. If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
Virginia HD480p 31MB HD720p 89MB
Comedic drama about a beautiful yet unhinged single mother (a blonde Jennifer Connelly) who struggles to raise her son (Harrison Gilbertson) while dreaming of escaping her small Southern boardwalk town. Her long time affair with the very married, Mormon Sheriff Richard Tipton (Ed Harris) is thrown into question when he decides to run for public office. Things are further complicated when her son begins a romantic relationship with Tipton's daughter (Emma Roberts). Also part of the cast are Amy Madigan, Toby Jones and Carrie Preston. Written and directed by Dustin Lance Black (writer of Milk).
From what I read in festival reviews I think the trailer makes it look a little more dynamic and funnier than the movie actually is, but the cast certainly makes it worth a look. If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
Your Sister's Sister 480p 26MB 720p 53MB
Comedic relationship drama about a guy named Jack (Mark Duplass) who's still reeling from his brother's death a year earlier. His close friend Iris (Emily Blunt), who happens to also be the ex of Jack's brother, ships him off to her family's remote vacation home so he can be alone to get himself back together. He unexpectedly finds Iris' sister Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt) there for similar purposes, and the two quickly get to know each other over an evening of tequila. When Iris arrives unannounced the next morning, it sets off a chain reaction of revelations and shifting dynamics. Written and directed by Lynn Shelton (Humpday).
Looks nice.
Hysteria 480p 19MB 720p 39MB
US trailer for this cheeky romantic comedy about the invention of the vibrator. Victorian London is brought to life in vivid colour as a young doctor (Hugh Dancy) struggles to establish himself while confronting the gutsy daughter (Maggie Gyllenhaal) of his boss (Jonathan Pryce). The two doctors are treating cases of hysteria, a condition said to be characterized at the time by a woman's irritability, anger or unexplained tears. The young doctor and his best friend (Rupert Everett) experiment with a new electrical device for treatment for the ailment. Also part of the cast are Ashley Jensen, Gemma Jones and Felicity Jones.
The movie is a bit outdated.
Prometheus 480p 27MB 720p 53MB
A 2 1/2 minute viral promo in which Michael Fassbender as David tells us about the advantages of a robot like himself.
The Amazing Spider-Man 16 MB
Japanese Trailer version for the upcoming re-launch of this superhero franchise with some new footage.
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April 13th, 2012
11:25 am - Looper, Magic of Belle Isle, Sweeney, Death of a Superhero, Somewhere Tonight, Lockout
Looper HD480p 32MB HD720p 71MB HD1080p 125MB
First trailer for this futuristic action thriller in which time travel will be invented but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a "looper" - a hired gun, like Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) - is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to "close the loop," sending back Joe's future self (Bruce Willis) for assassination. Also part of the cast are Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Jeff Daniels and Piper Perabo. Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Brick, Brothers Bloom).
Very interesting concept though I hope they will come up with a good reason why Blunt has been made a blonde. And if the movie won't be good, we can always watch 12 Monkeys again. If the links don't hold you can watch it online here.
The Magic of Belle Isle HD480p 34MB HD720p 106MB
Feel-good movie about a famous Western novelist (Morgan Freeman) whose struggle with alcoholism has sapped his passion for writing. He takes a lakeside cabin for the summer in picturesque Belle Isle, and befriends the family next door - an attractive single mom (Virginia Madsen) and her young daughters - who help him find inspiration again. Also part of the cast are Fred Willard, Kenan Thompson and Kevin Pollak. Directed by Rob Reiner (The Bucket List, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally...)
Looks like a good role for Freeman. If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
The Sweeney 540p 22MB 720p 29MB
First, short trailer from the UK for the upcoming big screen adaptation of a classic 1970s hard-hitting British cop drama. It stars Ray Winstone as a no-nonsense policeman Jack Regan. The original series is apparently credited with revolutionising the TV cop show genre, portraying the detectives as tough roustabouts who liked a drink and some fisticuffs as much as the criminals they were chasing.
To be honest, to me the trailer looks like it's still more for a TV show episode than a movie. But the cast, which also includes Damian Lewis, Hayley Atwell and Steven Mackintosh, may make it worth a look.
Death of a Superhero 360p 7MB 720p 31MB
More lively trailer version from Europe that also shows more of the interwoven animated/drawn parts of the movie for this youth drama with comedic elements that got very good reviews from festivals. It's about a teenager (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) with extraordinary talents, wild daydreams, and a bright future as an artist of fantastical graphic novels. But when he discovers that a very real enemy is trying to kill him, an unorthodox psychologist (Andy Serkis) tries to help him find the light in an otherwise dark world. Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon (Perrier's Bounty, A Film with Me in It).
I actually can't play the larger file, but that may have to do with the outdated software I use.
Somewhere Tonight 14 MB
Low-key relationship movie about a middle-aged man (John Turturro) and an agoraphobic woman (Katherine Borowitz, Turturro's real-life wife) who at first glance don't have much in common except perhaps their stereotypical, unhappy lives. Of course, they also suffer from unsatisfied desires, but after somewhat improbably hooking up over an adult chat phone line, their relationship might quench those urges. Both characters have problems with social interaction, and they can sometimes behave abnormally, but the film shows their folly as beautiful and undeserving of censure.
After Interview (with Steve Buscemi and Sienna Miller) and Blind Date (with Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson) the last part of a trilogy inspired by two-handers originally directed by Dutchman Theo van Gogh who got killed in 2004.
Lockout 480p 23MB 720p 50MB
The first 4 1/2 minutes of the sci-fi action thriller starring Guy Pearce that can be seen as a ... homage to Escape from New York
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April 7th, 2012
12:04 pm - Savages, Safety Not Guaranteed, Lola Versus, High School, Trishna
Savages 480p 27MB 720p 54MB 1080p 71MB
First trailer for this action thriller directed by Oliver Stone (JFK, World Trade Center, Natural Born Killers). Two "entrepreneurs" (Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch) - one of them a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, the other a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary - run a lucrative business growing some of best marijuana ever developed together with their beautiful friend (Blake Lively). Things get messy when the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. But the merciless head of the cartel (Salma Hayek) and her brutal enforcer (Benicio Del Toro) underestimate the unbreakable bond of the trio, as the three friends reluctantly search the slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent (John Travolta) for a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel.
I'm afraid many of the lead actors aren't able to make this look convincing enough for me, including Hayek.
Safety Not Guaranteed 480p 27MB 720p 53MB
Comedic, romantic drama that looks very entertaining. A young magazine intern (Aubrey Plaza) is recruited to help a staff writer (Jake M. Johnson) with a story about a bizarre young man who has advertised for a time-travelling partner. The two and a fellow intern travel to a small town to get information on the paranoid but strangely compelling young man (Mark Duplass). But she feels torn, underhanded and disloyal when she begins to have genuine feelings for her subject, who is clearly smitten by her as well.
I hope I'll get a chance to see it.
Lola Versus HD480p 27MB HD720p 81MB
Comedic drama about a 29-year-old woman (Greta Gerwig) who got dumped by her long-time boyfriend (Joel Kinnaman) just three weeks before their wedding. With the help of her close friends (Hamish Linklater, Zoe Lister-Jones), she embarks on a series of desperate encounters in an attempt to find her place in the world as a single woman approaching 30.
Doesn't look as natural as I would like it to be, but still nice. If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
High School HD480p 45MB HD720p 102MB
It's been two years since I first posted a teaser for his stoner comedy but it looks like it will finally get a theatrical release in the US in June. Just as school principal (Michael Chiklis, assisted by Colin Hanks) institutes a zero tolerance drug policy and administers a mandatory drug test for all students, soon-to-be valedictorian Henry Burke (Matt Bush) takes a hit of the chronic for the first time. He has two options: fail and lose his college scholarship, or team up with his stoner friend to beat the system. They steal a high powered ganja from law student-turned-drug-dealer Psycho Ed (Adrien Brody) and spike the school's bake sale brownies, getting the whole school completely stoned out of their minds.
There are various redband trailer versions available that, taken together, probably show too much of the movie, so I'll just post the old redband teaser again with a voice-over narration of Brody. If the links to the trailer don't hold, you can watch it online here.
Trishna 480p 24MB 720p 48MB
US trailer version for the latest movie from Michael Winterbottom (A Mighty Heart, Code 46, 24 Hour Party People) which is his take on Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles". The story is adapted against a contemporary Indian backdrop. Trishna (Freida Pinto) meets a wealthy young British businessman (Riz Ahmed) who has come to India to work in his father's hotel business. After an accident destroys her father's Jeep, she goes to work for Jay, and they fall in love. But despite their feelings for each other, they cannot escape the conflicting pressures of a rural society which is changing rapidly through industrialisation, urbanisation and, above all, education.
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April 5th, 2012
12:55 pm - Take This Waltz, To Rome with Love, Ted, Rock of Ages, Sound of My Voice
Take This Waltz 480p 26MB 720p 52MB
Nice looking relationship movie written and directed by Sarah Polley (Away from Her). When Margot (Michelle Williams) meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), their chemistry is intense and immediate. But Margot suppresses her sudden attraction; she is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a cookbook writer. When Margot learns that Daniel lives across the street from them, the certainty about her domestic life shatters. She and Daniel steal moments throughout the steaming Toronto summer, their eroticism heightened by their restraint. I think I better stop the official summary right there and will only mention that Sarah Silverman plays Lou's sister.
To Rome with Love 480p 21MB 720p 43MB
Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Match Point) continues his tour through Europe, this time stopping in Rome for his latest mix of relationship stories about a number of people in Italy - some American, some Italian, some residents, some visitors - and the romances and adventures and predicaments they get into. They are played by Alec Baldwin, Roberto Benigni, Penélope Cruz, Judy Davis, Jesse Eisenberg, Greta Gerwig, Ellen Page, as well as Allen himself.
Ted HD480p 39MB HD720p 112MB
The greenband trailer version for the directorial movie debut of "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane. It's a live action/CG-animated comedy, that tells the story of a grown man (Mark Wahlberg, possibly the greatest actor of his generation) who must deal with the cherished teddy bear (voiced by MacFarlane) who came to life as the result of a childhood wish and has refused to leave his side ever since. Movie reunites Wahlberg with Mila Kunis. Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale, Patrick Warburton, Jessica Stroup and Laura Vandervoort round up the cast.
Has some "cleaned" versions of the scenes from the hilarious redband trailer I posted in the previous entry, but also some funny new material. If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
Rock of Ages HD480p 53MB HD720p 121MB
Second trailer for the big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical that tells the story of small town girl Sherrie (Julianne Hough) and city boy Drew (Diego Boneta), who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more. Also part of the cast are Tom Cruise, Paul Giamatti, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Ackerman, Bryan Cranston and Russell Brand. Directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Bedtime Stories, Bringing Down the House).
Rock music in musical form just doesn't do it for me. But kudos to Tom Cruise for taking his shirt off and revealing how short he actually is.
Sound of My Voice HD480p 45MB HD720p 81MB First 13min 173MB
Looks like I was too early with my recent judgement that there won't be a trailer for this intriguing looking indie, mystery thriller. It's about a couple and documentary filmmaking team (Christopher Denham, Nicole Vicius) who infiltrate a mysterious group led by an enigmatic young woman named Maggie (Brit Marling) who claims to be from the future. Intent on exposing her as a charlatan and freeing the followers from her grip, the two start to question their objective and each other as they unravel the secrets of Maggie's underworld.
And, as mentioned before, you can also watch the first thirteen minutes of the movie at the official website, or download it from the link above.
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April 2nd, 2012
11:39 am - Total Recall, Ted, Jesus Henry Christ, Source, Where Do We Go Now?
Total Recall HD480p 53MB HD720p 102MB HD1080p 178MB
First trailer for the upcoming action thriller remake based on a short story by Philip K. Dick directed by Len Wiseman (Live Free or Die Hard, Underworld). Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he's got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life - real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, he becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police - controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston), the leader of the free world - he teams up with a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy) and stop Cohaagen. There's also John Cho.
If the links don't hold, you can watch it online here.
Ted 360p 13MB 720p 45MB
Redband (deservedly so) trailer for the directorial movie debut for "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane. It's a live action/CG-animated comedy, that tells the story of a grown man (Mark Wahlberg) who must deal with the cherished teddy bear (voiced by MacFarlane) who came to life as the result of a childhood wish and has refused to leave his side ever since. Movie reunites Wahlberg with Mila Kunis. Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale, Patrick Warburton, Jessica Stroup and Laura Vandervoort round up the cast.
Very funny, a match made in heaven. I guess that's how it may look like if Calvin and Hobbes ever grow up.
Jesus Henry Christ HD480p 41MB HD720p 73MB
Comedic drama about a precocious 10-year-old who was conceived in a petri dish who writes rabble-rousing manifestos on the nature of truth ... at age 10. This boy-genius misfit's world turns upside down when, to the dismay of the doting single mother (Toni Collette) who raised him, he embarks on a search for his biological father (Michael Sheen). Directed by Dennis Lee (Fireflies in the Garden), based on his own short film.
Looks nice, but available reviews from festivals are surprisingly mixed. Apparently, some thought the movie tries a bit too hard to be indie cute and quirky. But the lead actors should make it still worth a look.
The Source - La source des femmes 480p 21MB 720p 33MB
UK trailer for a lighthearted, comedic drama in Arabic. Set in a small village somewhere between North Africa and the Middle East. For as long as anyone can remember, the women of the community have fetched water from a mountaintop spring in the blazing sun. Leila (Leïla Bekhti), a young new bride, urges the other women to go on love strike: no more sex until the men run water to the village. Hafsia Herzi, Sabrina Ouazani, Saleh Bakri and Hiam Abbass are also part of the cast. Directed by Radu Mihaileanu (The Concert, Train of Life).
Where Do We Go Now? - Et maintenant, on va où? HD480p 39MB HD720p 70MB
US trailer for a lighthearted, comedic drama in Arabic. Set in a remote village where the church and the mosque stand side by side, the movie follows the antics of the town's women to keep their blowhard men from starting a religious war. Women heartsick over sons, husbands and fathers lost to previous flare-ups unite to distract their men with clever ruses, from faking a miracle to hiring a troop of Ukrainian strippers.
Directed by Nadine Labaki (Caramel) who also plays a lead role. Movie was the Lebanon's official Oscar entry.
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March 30th, 2012
11:27 am - Intouchables, Giant Mechanical Man, People Like Us, Hotel Transylvania, Wrath of the Titans
The Intouchables 30 MB Online HD
US trailer for this very entertaining comedic drama from France based on a true story about a wealthy, physically disabled risk taker (François Cluzet), the picture of established French nobility, who lost his wife in an accident and whose world is turned upside down when he hires a young, good-humoured, black Muslim ex-con (Omar Sy, who won the Best Actor César for his performance) as his caretaker.
Movie was a surprise hit in France where it became the second most popular movie of all time. It has been similarly successful in Germany where it has become the highest grossing French release ever and so far is leading the box office for the year. US remake rights are already sold.
The Giant Mechanical Man 480p 26MB 720p 51MB
Offbeat romantic, comedic drama about two thirty-something outsiders - a misunderstood street performer (Chris Messina) and the soft spoken zoo worker (Jenna Fischer) who falls for him. Malin Akerman plays her well-meaning sister who pushes her towards dating a pompous motivational speaker (Topher Grace, with a wig, I suppose).
Looks okay for this kind of movie.
People Like Us HD480p 49MB HD720p 88MB
Family drama inspired by true events about a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman (Chris Pine), whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, he's called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, he uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister (Elizabeth Banks) whom he never knew about. As their relationship develops, he's forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about this family and re-examine his own life choices in the process. Olivia Wilde, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau are also part of the cast.
I can't say that the trailer really makes me want to see the movie.
Hotel Transylvania 10 MB
Teaser trailer from the UK for this animated tale concerning a hotel where monsters such as Dracula (Adam Sandler), Quasimodo (David Spade), Frankenstein (Kevin James), and his bride (Fran Drescher), along with a host of others, head to relax from a world full of humans. When a young man (Andy Samberg) stumbles onto the resort and falls for Dracula's teenage daughter (Selena Gomez), comedy hijinks ensue. Further voices will come from Cee Lo Green, Steve Buscemi and Molly Shannon. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky who was so far involved making episodes from animated series like "Samurai Jack ", "Star Wars: Clone Wars" and "The Powerpuff Girls".
So far I don't find it very funny, maybe it will get better with a full trailer. It's another example of the current Hollywood trend of either making variations of familiar stories (like all the upcoming fairy tale movies) or throwing together established but unrelated characters as they do here or in Rise of the Guardians from the previous entry, in order to lessen the financial risk.
Wrath of the Titans Chimera HD480p Chimera HD720p Makhai HD480p Makhai HD720p Minotaur HD480p Minotaur HD720p Cyclops HD480p Cyclops HD720p Kronus HD480p Kronus HD720p
Five featurettes, each between 90 and 120 seconds long about the various (Hollywood versions of) characters based on elements of Greek mythology from the sequel. It mainly showcases the special effects which I admit look quite impressive. Also, a ten minute featurette in which the main participants talk about the movie. If you watch all of them there might not be much left of the movie that you haven't already seen. 10min Feat 87MB.
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March 28th, 2012
10:04 pm - Rise of the Guardians, Dictator, Samaritan, Bully, Dark Tide
Rise of the Guardians HD480p 60MB HD720p 100MB HD1080p 181MB
First trailer for this epic and magical animated adventure that tells the story of Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin, I think), the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), the Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher), the Sandman, and Jack Frost (Chris Pine) - legendary characters with previously unknown extraordinary abilities. When an evil spirit known as Pitch (Jude Law) lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children everywhere.
Hard to believe, but Christmas is already getting closer.
The Dictator HD480p 46MB HD720p 83MB
Full trailer for the latest collaboration of Sacha Baron Cohen and director Larry Charles (Borat, Brüno) that indicates that there will be something resembling a plot after all. This time they tell the heroic story of dictator Admiral General Alladeen (Cohen), the Supreme Leader of the Republic of Wadiya, who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. During his trip to New York he gets shaved (by John C. Reilly) and thrown out on the streets where he gets help from a woman (Anna Faris). Ben Kingsley and Megan Fox are also part of the cast.
The trailer has become the most popular trailer in North Korea ever, with over 7 views during the first three hours of its release. According to Wadiya's website.
The Samaritan 480p 25MB 720p 50MB
After twenty-five years in prison, Foley (Samuel L. Jackson) is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion: The son of his former partner, has an ingenious plan and he wants him in. The harder he tries to escape his past, the tighter he is ensnared in a web of secrets, until it becomes all too clear that some wrongs can never be made right. Tom Wilkinson and Gil Bellows are also part of the cast.
Hard to say if it will be above average, but it has Samuel L. in it.
Bully HD480p 41MB HD720p 74MB
Character-driven documentary that follows five kids and families over the course of a school year. Stories include two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. With an intimate glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias and principals' offices, the film offers insight into the often cruel world of the lives of bullied children.
As most of you have probably heard, because the MPAA doesn't live in the real world it made it very difficult for the key target audience to see this doc by giving it an R rating (Weinstein now decided to release it unrated). Maybe they should've added a subplot about 24 teenagers killing each other on live television.
Dark Tide 23 MB Online HD
Action drama about a shark expert (Halle Berry) whose business has been failing since a shark attack killed a fellow diver under her command. Once dubbed "the shark whisperer," she's haunted by the memory of the attack and unable to get back into the water. With bills piling up and the bank about to foreclose on her boat, her ex-boyfriend (Olivier Martinez) presents her with a lucrative opportunity: lead a thrill-seeking millionaire businessman on a dangerous shark dive ... outside the cage. Directed by John Stockwell (Into the Blue, Blue Crush, Crazy/Beautiful).
This will certainly not revive Berry's career, but at least she found another husband during the shooting of the movie.
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March 27th, 2012
11:04 am - Turn Me On Dammit, Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn 2, Death of a Superhero, Take Me Home, Host, Avengers
Turn Me On, Dammit! - Få meg på, for faen 22 MB Online HD
Coming-of-age comedic drama from Norway that covers similar territory as many US counterparts but is much more pleasant to watch. 15-year-old Alma is consumed by her out-of-control hormones and fantasies that range from sweetly romantic images of Artur, the boyfriend she yearns for, to down-and-dirty daydreams about practically everybody she lays eyes on. Alma and her best friend Sara live in an insufferably boring little town in the hinterlands of Norway called Skoddeheimen, a place they loathe so much that every time their school bus passes the sign that names it, they routinely flip it off. After Alma has a stimulating yet awkward encounter with Artur, she makes the mistake of telling her incredulous friends, who ostracize her at school, until Sara can't even be seen with her.
Music-only trailer hides the fact that there will be subtitles that may turn the audience off, but it does so without changing the tone of the movie.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 HD480p 13MB HD720p 25MB HD1080p 38MB
40 second announcement teaser that doesn't show us much, for the final movie of the series based on the books by Stephenie Meyer that will "illuminate the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions". After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi. Like the first part it will again be directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Kinsey, Gods and Monsters).
Let's hope Robert Pattison will use the last promo tour to finally tell us what he really thinks about the franchise.
Death of a Superhero 32 MB
Youth drama with comedic elements that got very good reviews from festivals about a teenager (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) with extraordinary talents, wild daydreams, and a bright future as an artist of fantastical graphic novels. But when he discovers that a very real enemy is trying to kill him, an unorthodox psychologist (Andy Serkis) tries to help him find the light in an otherwise dark world. Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon (Perrier's Bounty, A Film with Me in It).
Take Me Home 33 MB Online HD
Little, indie road trip movie that looks quite nice. A man can't get a job and gets thrown out by his landlord. With no job prospects and no place to sleep, he must turn to his recurring last resort: driving his illegal taxicab around the streets of New York. A woman isn't having a good day, either. First she comes home to find her husband flirting with his new secretary, then discovers her estranged father has suffered a heart attack in California. In a frenzy, she runs out into the night and hails what she assumes to be a cab. So starts their journey across America that will become the adventure, and misadventure, of their lifetimes.
Movie is now in limited release in the US.
The Host 480p 14MB 720p 29MB
Announcement teaser that doesn't tell us much, for the movie based on the other best-seller from Stephenie Meyer that will only be in theatres in a year from now. It's a sci-fi thriller that tells the story about the survival of love and the human spirit in a time of war. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact. Most of humanity has succumbed. The good news is, it has a promising cast that includes Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt and Frances Fisher. And it will be adapted and directed by a specialist for these kind of movies, Andrew Niccol (Lord of War, Gattaca, In Time).
The Avengers 21 MB
For the completionists, a recent full trailer from Japan that contains some more new footage.
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March 22nd, 2012
10:49 am - Snow White and the Huntsman, Prometheus, Cosmopolis, L!fe Happens, Madagascar 3
Snow White and the Huntsman HD480p 46MB HD720p 115MB HD1080p 196MB 5min 480p 53MB 5min 720p 105MB 5min 1080p 140MB
Hi-def versions of the full trailer, plus a 5-minute preview for this epic looking action-adventure in which Snow White (Kristen Stewart) is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Charlize Theron) out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) dispatched to kill her. Also part of the large cast are Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins, Toby Jones, Eddie Marsan, Lily Cole and Nick Frost.
If the links to the trailer don't hold, you can watch it online here. There were also a couple of featurettes recently. I thought most were unremarkable with the exception of a four minute clip about the costume design of multiple Oscar winner Colleen Atwood: 360p 21MB 720p 65MB.
Prometheus UK 360p 8MB UK 720p 29MB UK 1080p 53MB US HD480p 44MB US HD720p 104MB US HD1080p 174MB
A much differently cut UK trailer, plus for those who missed the edit of the previous post, downloadable hi-def versions of the US trailer for this sci-fi movie that marks Ridley Scott's (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator) return to the future. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers (Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba and Patrick Wilson) on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life's ultimate mystery.
If the links to the US trailer don't hold, you can watch it online here. Also, some better versions of the short Imax/Wondercon trailer: 720p 25MB 1080p 28MB.
Cosmopolis 6MB 720p 11MB
Short announcement teaser from France (that would be considered "redband" in the US) for the latest movie written and directed by David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, The Fly, Crash) based on a novel by Don DeLillo. It follows a New Economy multimillionaire (Robert Pattinson) on a 24-hour odyssey across Manhattan. Also part of the cast are Samantha Morton, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Durand, Jay Baruchel, Juliette Binoche and Mathieu Amalric.
Looks like there will a bit more "action" than in his previous movie.
L!fe Happens HD480p 40MB HD720p 99MB
Comedy centred on three young women - Kim (Krysten Ritter, also co-wrote the script), Deena (Kate Bosworth) and Laura (Rachel Bilson) - who all live under the same roof in Los Angeles. When one of Kim's one-night-stands results in an unexpected pregnancy, things take a sudden turn for the trio. With the help of her girlfriends, she must cope with single motherhood as she jumps back into the dating scene amid the fear that toting around a tot can be a dating 'buzz-kill.' Also part of the cast are Geoff Stults, Justin Kirk, Jason Biggs and Kristen Johnston.
I think it would've looked slighty more believable if not all three lead actresses looked like as if they just stepped out of a glossy magazine. Especially considering that this is a relatively small indie production. If the links don't hold you can watch it online here.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted HD480p 59MB HD720p 98MB
Full trailer for the third instalment of the series. Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still trying to get home to their beloved Big Apple. This time their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a flying travelling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style. All characters and voices will return, new to the voice-cast will be Frances McDormand. Once again directed by Eric Darnell, but, as mentioned before, the screenplay is written by Noah Baumbach.
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March 18th, 2012
11:56 am - Prometheus, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Sound of My Voice, Angel & Tony, What to Expect When
Prometheus 360p 8MB 720p 25MB 1080p 46MB
Full trailer (not to be confused with the teaser for the trailer, or an announcement video for the trailer) for this sci-fi movie that marks Ridley Scott's (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator) return to the future. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers (Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba and Patrick Wilson) on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life's ultimate mystery.
Still looks very intriguing and surely is meant to be seen on a very large movie theatre screen. And not on YouTube where for some inexplicable reason this trailer premiered. I'll edit the post once downloadable hi-def versions become available. Also, the short, different IMAX trailer.
Edit: Hi-def versions are now available. Online at Apple, and if the links hold, downloadable here: HD480p 44MB HD720p 104MB HD1080p 174MB.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 540p 28MB 720p 37MB
Full trailer for the fantasy action movie based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith (who also brought us "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies") directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch, Day Watch and co-produced by Tim Burton. It explores the secret life of one of the greatest US presidents, and the untold story that shaped a nation. Summary available so far reads: President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers. Cast members include Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Rufus Sewell and Martin Csokas.
There's also a short featurette in which the makers wax poetic about the movie and that has some different footage.
Sound of My Voice HD480p 32MB HD720p 57MB First 13min 173MB
Two minute clip that serves as the trailer for this intriguing looking indie, mystery thriller about a couple and documentary filmmaking team (Christopher Denham, Nicole Vicius) who infiltrate a mysterious group led by an enigmatic young woman named Maggie (Brit Marling) who claims to be from the future. Intent on exposing her as a charlatan and freeing the followers from her grip, the two start to question their objective and each other as they unravel the secrets of Maggie's underworld.
You can also watch the first thirteen minutes of the movie at the official website, or download it from the link above.
Angel & Tony 480p 16MB 720p 26MB
UK trailer for this very nice, quiet, romantic drama from France about two lost souls in search of human connection. Angel (Clotilde Hesme) is a young woman falling apart. She arrives at the seaside town of Normandy fiercely determined to reconnect with her young son, yet also scared she's unfit to take care of him. Tony (Grégory Gadebois) is a fisherman who lives with his widowed mother, trapped in emotional solitude. The two meet via a personal ad; Angel is forthright and rough, and her attempts to seduce him are met with surprise: Tony literally can't believe his luck. The two form a fractured relationship, but will the secret that Angel harbours threaten their future?
Both Lead Actors won the Most Promising César this year for their performances.
What to Expect When You're Expecting 480p 20MB 720p 40MB
A second trailer for this ensemble romantic comedy based on the book by Heidi Murkoff that follows the relationships of seven couples as they experience the thrills, terrors, surprises, aches, and pains of preparing to embark on life's biggest journey: parenthood. Cast members include Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kendrick, Brooklyn Decker, Chris Rock, Chase Crawford and Joe Manganiello. Directed by Kirk Jones (Everybody's Fine, Nanny McPhee, Waking Ned Devine).
Does consist of almost entirely new footage compared to the first trailer though it's doesn't necessarily look any funnier.
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March 16th, 2012
10:54 am - Dark Shadows, On the Road, A Happy Event, Kid with a Bike, 21 Jump Street
Dark Shadows HD480p 52MB HD720p 33MB HD1080p 201MB
Full trailer for the other Tim Burton (Sleepy Hollow, Sleepy Hollow, Edward Scissorhands) movie that will come out this year. It's a gothic-horror comedy based on a the cult TV series that surprisingly isn't The Addams Family. In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has become rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, she dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive.
Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harbouring their own dark secrets. Matriarch Elizabeth (Michelle Pfeiffer) has called upon live-in psychiatrist (Helena Bonham Carter) to help with her family troubles. Also residing in the manor is her ne'er-do-well brother (Jonny Lee Miller) and her rebellious teenage daughter (Chloë Moretz). The mystery extends beyond the family, to caretaker (Jackie Earle Haley) and a nanny (Bella Heathcote).
This could be a lot of fun if they don't start to hold back. As you can see by its file size, the official studio encode screwed up the bitrate of the 720p encode. You can alternatively watch it online here.
Edit: The HD720p 133MB file of the international version.
On the Road 480p 10MB 720p 20MB
Trailer for the big screen adaptation of the Beat novel from Jack Kerouac directed by Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries, Central Station, Dark Water). Just after his father's death an aspiring New York writer (Sam Riley) meets a devastatingly charming ex-con (Garrett Hedlund), married to the very liberated and seductive Marylou (Kristen Stewart). The two guys bond instantly. Determined not to get locked in to a constricted life, the two friends cut their ties and take to the road with Marylou. Thirsting for liberty, the three young people head off in search of the world, of other encounters, and of themselves. Also part of the cast are Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen, Terrence Howard, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge, Alice Braga and Elizabeth Moss.
A Happy Event - Un heureux événement 480p 17MB 720p 28MB
Comedic drama from France about a young graduate student (Louise Bourgoin) who is madly in love with her boyfriend and deep into writing her thesis when she learns she is pregnant. Reeling from the initial shock, she alternates between excitement and trepidation. Amidst a flurry of congratulations, she tries in vain to conform to the image of the happy expectant mother, but is instead exasperated by the tedious yogic breathing classes, and finds herself complaining to her girlfriend about her suffering sex life. Once her baby is born, everything becomes alarmingly real. She's faced with a helpless little being who needs everything from her. But despite the support of those around her, including that of her devoted partner, she struggles to connect with her child.
Looks at the same time more serious and more fun than all the recent Hollywood movies about motherhood.
The Kid with a Bike - Le gamin au vélo US 480p 25MB US 720p 50MB UK 480p 17MB UK 720p 27MB
Trailer for the latest awards winning social drama written and directed by Belgian brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne (Lorna's Silence, The Child, Rosetta). It delves into the emotional life of troubled 11-year-old Cyril. When his father (Jérémie Renier) abandons him, he obsessively tries to find his bicycle - after all, his father must have cared about him enough not to sell that off, he reasons. Almost by accident, he becomes the ward of a kind hairdresser (Cécile De France), a woman who seems surprised to find herself so determined to help him. With his wild, unpredictable behaviour and his disastrous search for father figures, Cyril risks losing her though she refuses to give up without a fight.
You can choose between the US and the UK trailer version. Now in limited release in the US.
21 Jump Street 540p 74MB 720p 98MB
Almost five minutes long redband-trailer for this action comedy based on the former TV series. Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) are more than ready to leave their adolescent problems behind. Joining the police force and the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover in a local high school. As they trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, they risk their lives to investigate a violent and dangerous drug ring. But they find that high school is nothing like they left it just a few years earlier and neither expects that they will have to confront the terror and anxiety of being a teenager again and all the issues they thought they had left behind. Also part of the cast are Ice Cube, Brie Larson, Rob Riggle and Ellie Kemper, and apparently Johnny Depp will also make an appearance. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs).
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