The Vast of Night - Available on Amazon Prime Video today

“You are entering a realm between clandestine and forgotten.” So begins the story of one fateful night in 1950s New Mexico. Photographed in soft, inky-dark tones and shot in nearly real time, THE VAST OF NIGHT follows young, winsome switchboard operator Fay (Sierra McCormick) and charismatic radio DJ Everett (Jake Horowitz) as they discover a strange audio frequency that could change their small town and the future forever.

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Set at the dawn of the space-race and replete with uncanny and ironic period details, THE VAST OF NIGHT falls down the rabbit hole of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone and stitches together a narrative scavenger hunt through dropped phone calls, AM radio signals, secret reels of tape forgotten in a library, switchboards, crossed patchlines and an anonymous phone call. The unexpected is explored both in the film’s twisty plot and its bold cinematic style, which includes stealthy long camera movements and even a spookily effective black screen.

http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/the-vast-of-night-available-on-amazon.html

Reality Z - Official Trailer - Netflix Brasil

Netflix's first Brazilian zombie series, Reality Z got an official trailer this Wednesday. Set to premiere on June 10th, Reality Z is adapted and developed for a continuous series format by the award-winning Brazilian director, screenwriter and executive producer Cláudio Torres, based on the acclaimed British horror miniseries Dead Set, created by Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror). A tribute to fans of the genre, the visceral show combines British irony with Brazilian tropicalist anthropophagy, and has the city of Rio de Janeiro as the background for the story.

An ode to horror, humor and pop culture, Reality Z narrates in 10 episodes a zombie apocalypse that imprisons participants and producers of a reality show called Olympus. On one eviction night, the studio becomes a safe haven for those seeking salvation in a city where madness and horror come to reign.

In the video revealed today, it is possible to cross the walls that isolate the reality show participants from the exterior world and get to know the great self-sustaining fortress, now threatened by the zombies outside and by the vile human nature inside. Witness what other survivors are willing to do to take over the Greek-inspired palace. In addition to satire on reality shows, the series delves into what is the most profound aspect in the zombie genre: the human drama.

More at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/reality-z-official-trailer-netflix.html

The Third Special From Jo Koy Is Set To Premiere Globally On Netflix June 12, 2020

For the first time ever, comedian Jo Koy takes Netflix to the Philippines in his new special, Jo Koy: In His Elements. Koy celebrates his heritage by telling jokes about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. Koy uses this opportunity to shine a light on other Filipino-American performers by welcoming to the stage famed breakdancer Ronnie, Grammy-winning producer !llmind, singer/songwriter Iñigo Pascual, and comedians Andrew Lopez, Joey Guila, and Andrew Orolfo. Jo Koy:

In His Elements premieres globally on Netflix on June 12, 2020.

Watch Trailer at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/the-third-special-from-jo-koy-is-set-to.html

The filming of the first Icelandic Netflix series Katla has begun

The filming of the first Icelandic Netflix series Katla has begun. The cast includes Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð, Íris Tanja Flygenring, Ingvar Sigurðsson, Þorsteinn Bachmann, Sólveig Arnarsdóttir, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Baltasar Breki and Björn Thors from Iceland and Aliette Opheim and Valter Skarsgård from Sweden among others. The series is created by the award winning director Baltasar Kormákur (Trapped, Everest) and produced by RVK Studios.

One year after the outbreak of a violent eruption of the subglacial volcano Katla, the peace and tranquility in the small town of Vík has been dramatically disturbed with the eruption still active.  The ice near the volcano has been melting, the area has been evacuated and only a few remaining people manage to provide the necessary community service in the village, which is now only accessible by crossing the Markarfljót river.  The grand area has turned out to be somewhat apocalyptic and Vík is declared a danger zone.   

Mysterious elements, that have been deeply frozen into the glacier from prehistoric times, start to emerge from the melting ice with consequences no one could ever have foreseen

Full details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/the-filming-of-first-icelandic-netflix.html

Sky Sports will show 64 live Premier League games, and make 25 available free to air

The Premier League season will provisionally restart on Wednesday 17th June, and as the UK’s leading football broadcaster, Sky will make 25 games available ‘free-to-air’ for everyone in the UK to enjoy, including Everton v Liverpool on the opening weekend.

With 92 Premier League matches of the current season remaining, Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch 39 exclusive live games with a further 25 available more widely via Sky’s free-to-air ‘Pick’ Channel and simulcast on Sky Sports, allowing the whole nation to be part of the return of live sport.

To celebrate the return of the Premier League, Sky Sports will also launch a host of innovative new features and updates to give fans an even more immersive experience and share the moments live with family and friends on virtual platforms.

Full Details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/sky-sports-will-show-64-live-premier.html

ITV Racing to broadcast 21 races on first weekend as British racing resumes

ITV Racing is planning to resume broadcasting with three days of top class racing from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June showing seven races a day and including three Group Ones, The Coronation Cup and Qipco 2000 and 1000 Guineas.

The show will be presented by Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani and they will be joined by expert Jason Weaver. The team will be based at home, as will the direction and production team of the show, using innovative technology and adhering to social distancing guidelines. Richard Hoiles will be based off site in a commentary booth.

The Opening Show will also return on Saturday 6 June on ITV4 9.30-10.30am, presented from home by Oli Bell and joined by Matt Chapman, Jason Weaver and Richard Hoiles.

ITV Racing was last broadcast on ITV4 on Saturday 21 March from Thurles in Ireland.  The Virtual Grand National, shown on ITV on Saturday 4 April was watched by 4.8 million people.

Full schedule listed at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/itv-racing-to-broadcast-21-races-on.html

Poster for Romantic Comedy 'Palm Springs' - Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons.

Poster for Romantic Comedy 'Palm Springs' - Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons. Out on Hulu, July 10th.

When carefree Nyles (Andy Samberg) and reluctant maid of honor Sarah (Cristin Milioti) have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated the next morning when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/poster-for-romantic-comedy-palm-springs.html

Cate Blanchett to star in Eli Roth's Borderlands movie

Lionsgate formally announced Cate Blanchett in the role of Lilith for director Eli Roth's Borderlands film.

"I’m so lucky to have the amazing Cate Blanchett starring in Borderlands," Roth said in a statement. "We had the most incredible collaboration together on The House with a Clock in Its Walls, and I believe there’s nothing she can’t do. From drama to comedy and now action, Cate makes every scene sing. Working with her is truly a director’s dream come true, and I feel so fortunate that I get to do it again on an even bigger scale. Everyone brings their A-game to work with Cate, and I know together we’re going to create another iconic character in her already storied career."

https://ew.com/movies/cate-blanchett-borderlands/

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Sequel in the Works

Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy confirmed on Thursday that they have commenced development on a sequel to the live-action family comedy. The sequel would reteam the filmmakers, with Jeff Fowler directing, and Pat Casey and Josh Miller writing the script.

The movie is still in the development stage so decisions have not been made yet regarding casting or a production start date.

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-sequel-1234619356/

The Departure - Trailer 2 - Starring Jon Briddell - available On Demand June 12

The Doom Patrol’s Jon Briddell stars in The Departure, a story of loyalty and lust, available On Demand June 12.

Also starring Austin Lauer, Olivia Lemmon,  Kendall Chappell and Grant Wright Gunderson, Writer-director Merland Hoxha’s topical, gritty drama fixes on the lengths one man will go to to test his girlfriend’s loyalty.

Let the dinner table conversation fly this June with The Departure, coming 6/12 to digital and available On Demand.

Right before moving in together, Nate and Jessica face an unexpected obstacle when Nate is offered a job promotion that forces him to leave Los Angeles and move to New York for 6 months. This bi-coastal relocation is not the only challenge that this picture-perfect couple will soon face: Nate’s anxiety is intensified as Jessica begins talking more and more about her new coworker named Lucas who always seems to make her laugh. The impending distance between Nate and Jessica only serves to fuel further doubts about her future faithfulness.

Realizing that he can’t leave the city with these worries in the back of his mind, Nate decides to test Jessica’s loyalty by asking his friend John to try and seduce her.

Full details at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/the-departure-trailer-2-starring-jon.html

Castle Pals - Launch Trailer - Out on all consoles this week

If you discovered an old scary castle, would you try to uncover all of it’s secrets? Well, Kylee and Owen plan to!

One night, Kylee and Owen stumbled upon creepy Castle Pookapick and decide to uncover its secrets! Nothing could possibly go wrong, could it?

Play as two different characters! Punch your way through enemies with Kylee and fly above your enemies while avoiding traps as Owen!

Earn optional gold medals by completing levels from start to finish faster than the posted time for each level. Can you collect them all?

Trailer and full details at
http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2020/05/castle-pals-launch-trailer-out-on-all.html

The Ground Beneath My Feet - First look at poster and trailer for LGBT+ psychological thriller - Out June 15th

The award-winning feature, which had its worldwide premiere at Berlin International Film Festival last year, and its UK premiere at the BFI Flare Film Festival, will be released across all major streaming and download platforms from June 15th.

"Lola manages her personal life with the same ruthless efficiency as her job as a business consultant.

But when a tragic event threatens to destroy everything that she has worked for, Lola's dark secrets begin to unravel."


http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/the-ground-beneath-my-feet-first-look.html

Long Lost Family Special: Born Without Trace

Foundlings are people abandoned as babies, often in the first hours and days of their lives. Born without trace, with no identifying information, they have had no way of unlocking the secrets of their past. But in this new ground-breaking documentary series, presented by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell, the team behind Long Lost Family combine the latest DNA technology with painstaking detective work, to enable four foundlings to finally uncover their identities.

This two-part series features the incredible true story of a man who was left in a car on the outskirts of Belfast, and a woman left the other side of the Irish border in a telephone box in Dundalk. Also, a woman found at just two hours old in a ladies public toilet in Warminster and a man found in a corned beef box outside a railway tavern in Greenhithe. All four are searching for answers to the most fundamental questions: when’s my birthday; where do I come from; who are my parents and who am I?

http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/long-lost-family-special-born-without.html

Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow

Series overview
Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow sees the brilliant Alan Carr at the helm of five of the nation’s all-time favourite gameshows.

The series will see contestants hoping to win either big-cash rewards or top-of-the-range prizes. Alongside the entertaining, hilarious and nail-biting contests that viewers know and love, each episode will climax with an all-new epic endgame, bringing these iconic shows bang up to date.

From Play Your Cards Right and The Price is Right, to Take Your Pick, Strike it Lucky and Bullseye, players will be taking on each show for the chance to win some truly epic prizes.

Full details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/alan-carrs-epic-gameshow.html

Madagasikara : The Real Madagascar - Poster and Trailer

In 2009, fed up with increased poverty and widespread corruption, Madagascar's citizens took to the streets in protest. After the president was forced to resign, the international community terminated most foreign assistance to this chronically impoverished island nation. Over 60% of the country's revenues were immediately wiped out, resulting in the dramatic curtailment of education, health care, sanitation and access to food.
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MADAGASIKARA is the story of three resilient women (Lin, Tina and Deborah) fighting for the survival of their families and the education of their children against the overwhelming forces of domestic political instability, international political hypocrisy and the crushing poverty caused by both.

Watch Trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/madagasikara-real-madagascar-poster-and.html

Jamie Kennedy: Stoopid Smart - Official Trailer

Actor-comedian Jamie Kennedy’s new stand-up comedy special Jamie Kennedy: Stoopid Smart will premiere exclusively on the #1 free streaming app Tubi TV on Monday, May 25, 2020.

Loved by audiences for his ‘90s classics Kickin’ It Old School and Malibu’s Most Wanted, Jamie Kennedy takes center stage in this one-hour installment directed by Kurt Kubicek. Stoopid Smart features Kennedy’s hilarious jokes about life as an unmarried man, being recognized in an Olive Garden, Alexander Graham Bell’s thoughts on sexting, and America’s most bizarre college majors.

The comedy special was filmed in Orange County’s REC ROOM when Kennedy embarked on a nationwide headlining stand-up tour.

Watch Trailer at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/jamie-kennedy-stoopid-smart-official.html

In The Footsteps of Killers with Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson

Channel 4 will be returning to the scene of the crime with Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson in a new series from Alaska TV that looks at several unsolved murders.

The series will be shot like a drama, with each episode seeing Silent Witness star Fox and criminologist Wilson (Interview With A Murderer) reopen a cold case.

In The Footsteps of Killers will use the latest in forensic science and criminological research to shed new light on these troubling cases, looking for new leads the original investigation may have missed. Travelling to the locations of the crime, Emilia and David will interview the witnesses, suspects and friends and family of the victims, and attempt to build a picture of what exactly happened.

The series is currently in pre-production remotely and filming is planned to start in the Summer. Production will be adhering to the most up to date Government guidelines on social distancing, personal safety and filming restrictions.

More details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/in-footsteps-of-killers-with-emilia-fox.html

Blue Peter teams up with McLaren to launch ‘Supercar of the Future’ Competition

A lucky Blue Peter viewer has the chance to win a ride in a McLaren supercar driven by Top Gear’s famous racing driver, The Stig.

Blue Peter is teaming up with McLaren, one of the leading car creators in the world, to launch a unique competition asking young viewers to design their ‘Supercar of the Future’.

Once restrictions are lifted by the UK government, the winner will have the opportunity to meet with McLaren’s leading designers and engineers and see their winning design brought to life as a 3D scale model, to be unveiled on Blue Peter. They will also win an incredible ride in a McLaren supercar with one of the most famous drivers in the world, The Stig from Top Gear.

The prize also includes a VIP tour of the world-famous McLaren Technology Centre and McLaren Production Centre to see how real supercars are made. The winner will also be awarded the coveted orange Blue Peter competition badge.

Full details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/blue-peter-teams-up-with-mclaren-to.html

In The Long Run set to return to Sky One on 22 July

In The Long Run will make a welcome return to Sky One and streaming service NOW TV for a 3rd series, transporting us back to 1980s East London – the decade of shell-suits and turtlenecks. All episodes of the third instalment will be available to watch from 22 July.

Creator and executive producer Idris Elba is back on our screens as Walter Easmon, alongside wife Agnes (Madeline Appiah), younger brother Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola) and making her debut this series, Walter’s mum (Ellen Thomas). Bill Bailey returns as Bagpipes with wife Kirsty (Kellie Shirley), work colleague Rajesh (Neil D’Souza) and Kobna (Sammy Kamara) back on the decks.

Idris Elba said: “Nothing beats a funny story from someone who was there! I can’t wait for viewers to see series three.”

Full details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/in-long-run-set-to-return-to-sky-one-on.html

Interview with Author Jeff Oliver

Jeff Oliver was born in Baltimore Maryland on April 6th, 1982. Starting his writing career early at just 11 years old, his mind has always collected thoughts and transferred them to paper. There are thoughts about troubled childhood, thoughts of love and imagination never elude his pen. A poet by passion and a father of seven beautiful children his dedication to his craft is second to none. He resides in New York with the love of his life, Jennie. She is his muse. Madness lives in his mind sparking unimaginable works of art that will never be fully understood or explained. His words are real and provoke insanity through an imaginary portal of nightmares and dreams. A writer of intense emotions. Jeff has written a collection of poetry that was published last year by Creative Talents Unleashed titled Strange Sounds. His first fully published collection of poetry, full of monsters and beasts, love songs and total insanity.

As he evolves from poetry, he has now completed his very first unique hard-hitting novel. He is ready to take on this literary world with every emotion that resides in his soul. ”Madness illustrates what insanity demonstrates, while chaos illuminates what Hell creates”. An example of Jeff’s many styles of writing. Jeff wants to reach audiences of the broken and deranged, the misfits and the caged. He would like to reach the people that society seems to leave in waste. ”The mistakes”, the strange and the hated. The ones that people tend to forget. Jeff will never fit in just like the audience he seeks, he just wants the world to know that it’s okay to bleed.

Read Interview at
http://www.mastersofhorror.co.uk/2020/05/interview-with-jeff-oliver-by-david.html

REVIEW: Concept Destruction - On Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam

Review By Jon Donnis:
I was sent a review copy of Concept Destruction by Ratalaika Games S.L.
And I was rather excited to receive it after I had seen the trailer. The first thing I thought was that we finally had a successor to a game I loved over 25 years ago on PS1 called Destruction Derby.

If you are old enough to remember that classic, much like me you are probably baffled as to why we never got a remake. Well now you don't need one as we have Concept Destruction. The idea is basically the same, you drive around in a car, you have multiple opponents and the winner is the last car standing. But with this game made by Thinice Games, the cars are made out of cardboard, and you play on a table top. It's a nice twist on the genre which as far as I can recall is completely unique.

http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2020/05/review-concept-destruction-on-nintendo.html

Interview with Jorgy Cruz - Director of Funny Pains

Jorgy Cruz’s “Funny Pains” follows stand-up comedian Wendi Starling, whose career, working process and life are closely examined in the film, as she navigates one of the entertainment’s toughest, most competitive professions - all during the height of the #MeToo movement, feminism, and the infiltration of stand-up comedy by the politically correct. Above all else, the film delves into serious issues of sexual assault and mental health, with Starling revealing her not-so-private personal traumas.

Tell us when and how you came upon the idea for the film, sir? 
I kinda didn't, it just happened. I went to a bar my wife used to work at in midtown Manhattan and she told me about a comedy show they were having on a Saturday night and she was in charge of the event. I did not want to go, but she convinced me to attend. I was sitting at the bar chatting with my wife while comics did their thing and then all of the sudden this woman shows up looking like she hasn't slept in a while, she says hi and orders a glass of water. She seemed exhausted, and I asked her "are you ok?", to what she replied, "I went hard yesterday, I'm dying". Right there and then a comic named Manny Rondon introduces Wendi Starling to the stage, she put down the water and said "I'll be right back", Wendi hit the stage and she was full of energy, big smile and totally killed with a material so raw, so unique and personal that I was completely hypnotized and convinced I was in the presence of a special artist. Once her set was done she went downstairs to smoke a cigarette and out of the blue, I asked her if I could meet with her with a camera and shoot for a day. That day turned into years.

Full interview at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/interview-with-jorgy-cruz-director-of.html

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Strikes with New Parkour Trailer

24Entertainment today unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming multiplayer combat game, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. Announced in December at The Game Awards 2019, this new trailer reveals exciting characters and their weapons, with an additional glimpse of new maps.

We have seen characters Viper Ning, Takeda Nobutada, Tenkai before, but this new trailer shows new, unseen before character, Mehlika. Each character has their own unique power, see video for Mehlika’s sneaky attack from using her power of invisibility.

Each character has their own unique , which enhances gameplay and gives players a different feel for each character they choose.  In this video, the action takes place in beautifully detailed maps. Enjoy the scenery, but watch out as the action as friends become foe in an epic battle to the death.

Watch at
http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2020/05/naraka-bladepoint-strikes-with-new.html

Mafia: Trilogy - Official Teaser | PS4

The newly announced Definitive Editions of Mafia, Mafia II, and Mafia III invite you to live the life of a gangster across three distinct eras of organized crime in America. You can own them all as part of Mafia: Trilogy, which is available for purchase now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, and will be coming to the Epic Games Store at a later date. Stadia versions of Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition are also planned.

The centerpiece of Mafia: Trilogy, Mafia: Definitive Edition, is a complete overhaul of the original game that was released to widespread critical acclaim in 2002, and improves on the beloved classic in every way imaginable. Rebuilt from the ground up by Hangar 13, it’s a faithful but expanded 4K- and HDR-ready remake that not only makes dramatic improvements to the original’s visuals and gameplay, but also builds upon its award-winning narrative and adds new features like motorcycles and collectibles to the 1930s city of Lost Heaven. Mafia: Definitive Edition will debut on August 28, 2020 and is now available for pre-order on its own and as part of Mafia: Trilogy.

Watch Trailer at
http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2020/05/mafia-trilogy-official-teaser-ps4.html

Force of Nature - Official Trailer (2020) Starring Mel Gibson, Kate Bosworth & Emile Hirsch

A gang of thieves plan a heist during a hurricane and encounter trouble when a cop tries to force everyone in the building to evacuate.

Released June 30, 2020

Cast
Kate Bosworth as Troy
Emile Hirsch as Cardillo
Mel Gibson as Ray
Stephanie Cayo as Jess
David Zayas as John the Baptist
Jasper Polish as Jasmine
William Catlett as Griffin
Swen Temmel as Hodges
Tyler Jon Olson as Dillon

Watch Trailer
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/force-of-nature-official-trailer-2020.html

SnowRunner - Accolades Trailer - Xbox One

SnowRunner launched April 28 to brilliant reviews from the press and players. See what the hype is all about in today’s Accolades Trailer!

Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience!

SnowRunner puts you in the driver's seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer extreme open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever. Drive 40 vehicles from brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, and Freightliner as you leave your mark on an untamed open world.

Overcome mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes while taking on perilous contracts and missions. Expand and customize your fleet with many upgrades and accessories including an exhaust snorkel for heavy waters or chain tired to battle the snow.

Ride solo or with other players in 4-player co-operative!.

Images and Trailer at
http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2020/05/snowrunner-accolades-trailer.html

The High Note - Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) - Rent at Home May 29 - Stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Dakota Johnson and Ice Cube

Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie (Dakota Johnson) is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager (Ice Cube) presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.

Cast: 
Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ice Cube, Zoe Chao, Eddie Izzard, Bill Pullman & Diplo

Rent on your local On Demand service from 29th May

Watch Trailer and see exclusive images from the film at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/the-high-note-official-trailer.html

Fast and Fierce: Death Race - Starring Michael DeVorzon, DMX & Paulina Nguyen arrives on digital May 19

Jack Tyson is a young man partaking in an illegal Mexico to California car race when a desperate woman, fleeing from her abusive gangster boyfriend who is financing the tournament, jumps into his car pleading for his help and who has an incriminating USB drive that could send her thug boyfriend, among others, to prison.

Michael DeVorzon, DMX, Paulina Nguyen,  Becca Buckalew and Gigi Gustin star in a Jared Cohn film.

Fast and Fierce : Death Race arrives on digital May 19 from The Asylum.

Watch Trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/fast-and-fierce-death-race-starring.html

Payback (2020) - Poster and Trailer

After skirting death, debt collectors French (Scott Adkins, Avengement, Doctor Strange) and Sue (Louis Mandylor, Rambo: Last Blood, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) get back to doing what they do best - cracking skulls and breaking bones - as they chase down the various lowlifes who owe money to their boss, Tommy (Vladimir Kulich, The Equalizer, Vikings).

They're summoned to Las Vegas to collect from a dirty casino owner, who happens to be a vicious ex-lover of Sue's. Meanwhile, a notorious drug kingpin is on the warpath to kill French and Sue to avenge his brother’s death. Facing danger from all angles, the pair has no other choice but to fight their way out of an explosively dangerous situation

Boasting intense action, sharp dialogue and laced with dark humour, Payback is helmed by Jesse V. Johnson, the acclaimed director of Triple Threat and Avengement.

Pre-Order on iTunes - Released 8 Jun 2020

Watch Trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/payback-2020-poster-and-trailer.html

Interview with Victoria Vertuga

How hard is it out there for an actor to snag jobs? Via her new series Disgraced (available on YouTube and Amazon Prime), Victoria Vertuga explains…


For those that haven’t seen the series, what is it and where can they find it?

DisGraced is about an actress who got what she thought was her big break as the lead in the third installment of an action franchise, but it was a huge flop and she became persona non grata. Our series takes place five years later as she's attempting to claw her way back up. It's a dark, cringey, uncomfortable comedy and a satire of the entertainment industry.

You can find it on YouTube and Amazon prime. 
Youtube.com/c/DisGracedTheSeries


And are we seeing the REAL you in Disgraced? 

Yes and no! It was obviously inspired by real events that I experienced as an actress working in this industry, and Grace definitely is a piece of who I am, but we're also different in many ways as well.

Read the full interview at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/interview-with-victoria-vertuga.html

BIG BROTHER’S BEST EVER EPISODES TO LAND ON E4, CELEBRATING 20 YEARS SINCE LAUNCH

BB Icons Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal will help choose and dissect classic episodes of the original ‘lockdown show’

British public – this is Big Brother, please do not swear when we tell you that classic episodes of the original ‘lockdown show’ will be landing on E4 this summer, as a big old celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary.

Big Brother: Best Shows Ever Show, will allow E4 audiences to get their reality fix for the summer revisiting some of the juiciest, most memorable Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother episodes. Big Brother Icons Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal will introduce each show reflecting on some of their favourite moments and reliving the drama.

http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/big-brothers-best-ever-episodes-to-land.html

UNHINGED Official Trailer (2020) Starring Russell Crowe

Unhinged is an upcoming American thriller film starring Russell Crowe, Jimmi Simpson, Gabriel Bateman and Caren Pistorius.

It is directed by Derrick Borte and written by Carl Ellsworth.

It is scheduled to be theatrically released by Solstice Studios on July 1, 2020.

A single mother begins to be stalked and tormented by a stranger following a road rage confrontation at a red light.

http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/unhinged-official-trailer-2020-starring.html

Interview with Adam Green Ahead of Horror Channel’s UK TV premiere Victor Crowley

Ahead of Horror Channel’s UK TV premiere of Adam Green’s VICTOR CROWLEY, the great director shares his personal tragedies, George Romero’s inspirational words, the importance of genre comedy and hints that the Bayou Butcher may rise again…


Adam, you’re back on the UK’s Horror Channel this Friday night with your latest ‘Hatchet’ instalment VICTOR CROWLEY. Excited?

I’m always thrilled to hear that another one of my films will be playing on the UK’s Horror Channel! It’s crazy to think that the US hasn’t had a horror specific television channel in 6 years now, only horror themed subscription platforms like SHUDDER. Then again- look at the real life horror we’re dealing with here as far as our current President goes. Clearly our country has made far worse decisions than doing away with our horror television network.

Full interview at
http://www.mastersofhorror.co.uk/2020/05/interview-with-adam-green-ahead-of.html

Interview with Horror Author Eleanor Merry

When did you first become interested in writing?

In high school. I liked to write a lot which was a mix of loving books and putting pen to paper, as well as some good ol’ teen angst in the mix. There was some pretty terrible poetry involved that I hope never sees the light of day.


How did you get involved in fantasy/horror?

I’ve been into horror since I was a kid which was largely inspired by my dad. He would stay up watching late-night horror movies and I would sneak out to watch with him. Pretty sure I saw some pretty non-age appropriate things, but it fascinated rather than scared me. As I got older my tolerance and interest only grew.


Tell us about your first publisher. 

As of the time of this interview, I am self-published and love it! When I decided to start writing with the intent to publish, I did a lot of research

Read full interview at
http://www.mastersofhorror.co.uk/2020/05/interview-with-eleanor-merry-by-david.html

Screened Out - Poster and Trailer for new documentary released 1st June

The Movie Partnership will be releasing Screened Out (cert PG) on digital download from 1st June. This eye opening feature length documentary about screen time shares groundbreaking insights and studies from eleven world class experts.

Filmmaker Jon Hyatt and his family set out on a journey through the life changing effects of screen addiction, how the tech industry hooked global consumers, and its greater impact on our lives. From smartphones, portable tablets and social media, the tech industry has designed fun immersive technologies that have changed the way we communicate and interact with each other but are these devices good for us? Are we too dependent? What keeps us hooked and how is it impacting our children and the world as a whole?

Lockdown has seen a nationwide surge in social media use as people struggle to stay connected. In a recent interview with CNN, Hyatt said, "This is a time when we're all celebrating bad behaviours." He continued, "What we found out after talking to the experts here (US) and in South Korea is that these social media and gaming companies have made us addicted by design. The more we use them the more addicted we get. At a time like this when we're all stuck in our homes, we're all sitting ducks for tech companies."

http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/screened-out-poster-and-trailer-for-new.html

The Twilight Zone! Season Two to Premiere on CBS All Access Thursday, June 25

Beginning Thursday, June 25, travel through another dimension when season two of THE TWILIGHT ZONE launches exclusively on CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service. All 10 episodes of the original anthology series will drop at once, the service announced today. The series' official trailer and key art was also revealed today in celebration of National Twilight Zone Day.

Executive producers Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg's modern re-imagining of the classic TV series continues the legacy of socially conscious storytelling. The series' second season uses introspection and self-exploration to usher viewers into a dimension filled with endless possibilities.

Full details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/the-twilight-zone-season-two-to.html

Tomer Sisley takes the lead in BALTHAZAR hit French crime drama

Acclaimed actor director and comedian Tomer Sisley (Messiah, The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch) takes the titular lead in BALTHAZAR, one of France’s highest rated dramas in 2018, reaching some six million plus viewers on TF1. Now Series 1 of this critically acclaimed, gripping drama will make its UK Premiere on Acorn TV on Monday, May 25.

Drawing comparisons to The Mentalist and Bones, this must-see drama, set in Paris, follows the handsome, intelligent and quick-witted forensic pathologist Raphaël Balthazar, who can make the dead speak like no one else.

Assisting on disturbing, violent murder investigations, Balthazar works in his own irreverent way, defying convention, which causes problems for the new, no-nonsense police commander Hélène Bach (Hélène de Fougerolles, Le Secret d’Elise, VA Savoir), who must collaborate with him on some of the most complicated cases the force have to handle.

Using his superlative skills alongside the most advanced technology, Balthazar must help uncover evidence that the police can’t glean from a crime scene. Determined to uncover the truth at any cost, he speaks to the dead during the autopsies and they in turn respond to him.

More details at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/tomer-sisley-messiah-takes-lead-in.html

To The Stars - Coming of Age drama starring Kara Hayward & Liana Liberato

Available on Digital Download from 1st June

Synopsis
An acclaimed and uplifting coming-of-age story from the producers of IT FOLLOWS and MIDNIGHT SPECIAL. In a god-fearing small town in 1960s Oklahoma, reclusive teen Iris (Kara Hayward – MOONRISE KINGDOM) endures a cruel mother and daily doses of bullying from her classmates.

That is until Maggie (Liana Liberato – IF I STAY) arrived, the charismatic and enigmatic new girl that helps her to come out of her shell.

But when the truth about Maggie begins to unravel the community is thrown into a state of panic, leaving Maggie to take drastic measures and inciting Iris to stand up for her friend and herself. Also starring Malin Akerman, Tony Hale, Adelaide Clemons and Shea Whigham.

Watch the trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/to-stars-coming-of-age-drama-starring.html

The Candy Witch - Trailer - From writer-director Rebecca J.Matthews

Sweet dreams… forever!

Two ghost hunters are called upon a distressed family who claim they are being tormented by an evil spirit known in their local town as The Candy Witch. 

But as the mystery of her curse is uncovered, surprising and sinister turns are discovered around The Candy Witch's identity. 

Their hardest case yet, can they solve this evil curse before more people are killed by the demonic spirit?

From writer-director Rebecca J.Matthews (Pet Graveyard), and starring Kate Lush, Abi Casson Thompson, Heather Jackson and Richard D Myers, The Candy Witch serves up sweet death June 9 on DVD and Digital from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Watch the trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/the-candy-witch-trailer-from-writer.html

First Poster& Trailer for Hammer - Starring Will Patton, Mark O'Brien, Dayle McLeod

A father faces a personal crisis when he discovers his estranged son fleeing a botched drug deal. The two men embark on a violent odyssey that grapples with themes of fatherhood, family and fate.

Cast
Will Patton - Stephen Davis
Mark O'Brien - Chris Davis
Dayle McLeod - Lori
Lara Jean Chorostecki - Debbie
Ben Cotton - Adams
Connor Price - Jeremy
Curtis Caravaggio - Samson

Watch Trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/first-poster-for-hammer-starring-will.html

Avatar Sequels Cost $1 Billion to Make

While it has been over a decade since the first Avatar film, production on the four sequels is finally getting closer to wrapping up. With this news comes an idea of just how much these films will cost when all is said and done.

Avatar was a technical marvel at the time of its release in 2009, utilizing 3D technology to immerse viewers in the world of Pandora. While the film may have lacked in other areas, the effects employed were impressive. This led to it being the highest-grossing film of all time, until Avengers: Endgame stole that title last year.

https://gamerant.com/avatar-sequels-1-billion/

Comedian Jerry Stiller, Seinfeld Star And Father Of Ben Stiller, Dies Aged 92

Comedian and Seinfeld star Jerry Stiller has passed away at the age of 92.

His son, Ben Stiller, shared the news on Twitter, telling his followers his father had sadly passed away.

He wrote: ‘I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.’

I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020

https://www.unilad.co.uk/celebrity/comedian-jerry-stiller-seinfield-star-and-father-of-ben-stiller-dies-aged-92/

Sky News announces release of eye-opening documentary The Plastic Nile

Sky News has announced the release date of an exclusive documentary – The Plastic Nile – presented by award-winning Special Correspondent Alex Crawford. The documentary is one of the first to air on Sky Documentaries on 1st June at 9pm.

The Plastic Nile follows Crawford through Africa as she leads an investigation into the issues of plastic pollution from the river’s source of Lake Victoria, north to the mouth of the Nile in Egypt. As the team examines the knock-on effect of single-use plastic for the millions of people and wildlife that rely on the river for their survival, the revelations are more disturbing than anyone could have imagined.

From exposing the harm caused to food chains, to shining a light on the illegal black-market plastic bag trade in Kenya, this documentary reveals how human habits are destroying one of the world’s largest, oldest and most important waterways.

http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/sky-news-announces-release-of-eye.html

Spirit of the North - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch

Awaken… begin a quiet journey of discovery and companionship after rousing the slumbering Spirit of the North.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. The story takes root from various pieces of Nordic folklore.

The game is unique in that it purposefully has no dialog or narrative. Players must breathe in their surroundings to solve various puzzles and speculate the meaning of a lost ancient civilization.

Play as an ordinary red fox who’s story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox. As you journey over the mountains and under red-stained skies, you’ll discover more about your companion and land left in ruin.

Watch Trailer at
http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2020/05/spirit-of-north-launch-trailer-nintendo.html

The King of Staten Island – Official Trailer

This summer, Judd Apatow directs Saturday Night Live breakout Pete Davidson in a bracing comedy about love, loss and laughter on Staten Island.

Scott (Davidson) has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He’s now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach.

As his ambitious younger sister (Maude Apatow, HBO’s Euphoria) heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother (Oscar® winner Marisa Tomei) and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys—Oscar (Ricky Velez, Master of None), Igor (Moises Arias, Five Feet Apart) and Richie (Lou Wilson, TV’s The Guest Book)—and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey (Bel Powley, Apple TV+’s The Morning Show).

Watch Trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/the-king-of-staten-island-official.html

Those Who Remain sees digital release on May 28th

Psychological adventure-thriller coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam PC with retail-exclusive Deluxe Edition coming Summer 2020

 Watford, UK – MAY 7, 2020 – Award-winning publisher, Wired Productions, and up-and-coming independent studio, Camel 101, today announced that the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Steam® for Windows PC version of their first-person psychological-thriller, Those Who Remain, is confirmed for digital release on May 28th, with a retail-exclusive Deluxe Edition set to launch globally later in the summer, alongside a Nintendo Switch™ edition.

Those Who Remain will be available in Standard and a retail-exclusive Deluxe Edition for PS4 and PC, which will include a digital download of the beautifully illustrated comic prequel story ‘Those Who Remain: Lights Out’.

Get a glimpse of the unique atmospheric horror awaiting players in Those Who Remain by checking out the new ‘Welcome to Dormont’ trailer at
http://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2020/05/those-who-remain-sees-digital-release.html

‘Yesterday’ Net Profit Statement Shows It’s The Same Old Song On Hollywood Accounting

When the Danny Boyle-directed fable Yesterday was released last June, it was viewed as a bright spot for counter-programming at a moment when Toy Story 4 owned the box office leading into Spider-Man: Far From Home.

The Universal/Working Title film, which grossed over $153.7M worldwide, did well enough to make it onto a list of Deadline’s 2019 outliers, smaller films with outsized profits, in our recent movie revenue tournament, estimated to earn $45M in net profit. It’s a different story, however, when it comes to collecting net points on films like these.

Deadline was slipped a net profit participant sheet on Yesterday, and according to that document, the Beatles-themed romance movie is still in the red by as much as $88 million.

https://deadline.com/2020/05/yesterday-net-profit-statement-loss-universal-beatles-danny-boyle-1202925277/

Never Rarely Sometimes Always - Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) - Download and Keep May 13

An intimate portrayal of two teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania. 

Faced with an unintended pregnancy and a lack of local support, Autumn and her cousin Skylar embark on a brave, fraught journey across state lines to New York City.

Directed by Eliza Hittman.

Starring Sidney Flanigan, Talia Ryder, Théodore Pellerin, Ryan Eggold, and Sharon Van Etten.

Download at https://amzn.to/2W9dOMY

Watch Trailer at
http://www.beentothemovies.com/2020/05/never-rarely-sometimes-always-official.html

First teaser released for Brave New World, a Sky original coming in 2020 to Sky One and NOW TV

Starring Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd and Demi Moore

Based on Aldous Huxley’s groundbreaking 1932 novel, Brave New World imagines a utopian society that has achieved peace and stability through the prohibition of monogamy, privacy, money, family, and history itself. The series features an all-star cast including Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story), Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey), Harry Lloyd (Game of Thrones) and Demi Moore (Ghost).

As citizens of New London, Bernard Marx (Harry Lloyd) and Lenina Crowne (Jessica Brown Findlay) have only ever known a rigid social order, a perfect pharmaceutical called Soma, and a culture of instant gratification and ubiquitous sex. Curious to explore life beyond the strictures of their society, the two New Worlders embark on a vacation to the Savage Lands, where they become embroiled in a harrowing and violent rebellion. Bernard and Lenina are rescued by John the Savage (Alden Ehrenreich), who escapes with them back to New London. John’s arrival in the New World soon threatens to disrupt its utopian harmony, leaving Bernard and Lenina to grapple with the repercussions. The three become entwined in a fraught relationship that awakens them to the dangers of their own conditioning.

Watch trailer at
http://www.jonn.co.uk/2020/05/first-teaser-released-for-brave-new.html

Space Force - Official Teaser - Netflix

Steve Carell, welcome to Space Force.

From the crew that brought you The Office, Space Force is coming soon to Netflix.
A four-star general begrudgingly teams up with an eccentric scientist to get the U.S. military's newest agency — Space Force — ready for lift-off.