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Gundala: Explore Indonesia’s First Superhero Film!

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From writer/director Joko Anwar comes an adaptation of Indonesia’s preeminent comic book superhero and his alter ego Sancaka. Well Go USA has released an official US trailer for the Indonesian superhero action movie Gundala.

Gundala follows the story of Sancaka, an orphan who lost his father during a riot, intertwined with Pengkor, an orphan who (also) lost his father during a riot. One got struck by lightning, the other got burned by fire. Starring Abimana Aryasatya as the heroic Gundala, and Bront Palarae as Pengkor, with Tara Basro, Ario Bayu, and Lukman Sardi. This is a badass superhero movie that fits perfectly into the midnight madness crowd that appeases both genre fanatics and arthouse lovers alike.

Check out both the US and International trailer for Gundala below: Continue reading Gundala: Explore Indonesia’s First Superhero Film! →

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Force of Nature: Mel Gibson vs. Old Age, Armed Robbers, and a Hurricane

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Lionsgate has released an official trailer for the action-thriller Force of Nature, from director Michael Polish (Twin Falls Idaho,  Northfork, The Astronaut Farmer), which is being released directly to VOD this summer.

An edge-of-your-seat action-thriller that explodes during a violent Category 5 hurricane. As disgraced cop Cardillo (Emile Hirsch) races to evacuate an entire apartment building, he comes across Dr. Troy (Kate Bosworth) and her retired detective father, Ray (Mel Gibson). When a murderous gang of thieves arrives to rob a wealthy tenant, they must join forces to battle the criminals and escape with their lives before the entire city is deep underwater.

Check out the trailer for Force of Nature below: Continue reading Force of Nature: Mel Gibson vs. Old Age, Armed Robbers, and a Hurricane →

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The Old Guard: Charlize Theron Is Netflix’s New Immortal Ass-Kicker

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Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for the epic action fantasy movie from director Gina Prince-Bythewood, based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Greg Rucka.

Forever is harder than it looks. Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it’s up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate & monetize their power by any means necessary.

Check out the trailer for Netflix’s The Old Guard below: Continue reading The Old Guard: Charlize Theron Is Netflix’s New Immortal Ass-Kicker →

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Antebellum: Janelle Monáe Time Travels To Slavery Era America

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Lionsgate has released three trailers for the horror-thriller Antebellum, starring singer/actress Janelle Monáe so far and we finally have a pretty good idea what the film is about.

While the first two trailers have been vague with just what’s in store for audiences, the most recent third trailer reveals some of the most impressive shots so far. The synopsis only states Monae portrays modern-day author Veronica Henley who “finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality & must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late.”

Check out the latest trailer for Antebellum below: Continue reading Antebellum: Janelle Monáe Time Travels To Slavery Era America →

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Flash Gordon Returns With A New 4K Restoration Re-Release!

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Studiocanal has debuted a new trailer for the 4K re-release (in the UK / Europe) of the camp sci-fi classic Flash Gordon.

Originally premiering in December of 1980, Flash Gordon was directed by English filmmaker Mike Hodges, who made Get Carter, Pulp, and The Terminal Man before making this film. The colorful adventure was Alex Raymond’s famous comic strip and blasted to life in what became a sci-fi cult classic.

When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, New York Jets quarterback Flash Gordon unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet Mongo, where – with assistance from beautiful Dale Arden – he’ll take on Ming the Merciless and rescue humankind.

Check out the 4K restoration trailer of Flash Gordon below: Continue reading Flash Gordon Returns With A New 4K Restoration Re-Release! →