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‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Trailer Reveals New Look for Jada Pinkett Smith’s Niobe

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‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Trailer Reveals New Look for Jada Pinkett Smith’s Niobe

Warner Bros. released a new trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, and it reintroduces a familiar character played by Jada Pinkett Smith.

The latest trailer for the film comes after the announcement of The Matrix Awakens, an interactive tech demo from Unreal Engine 5.

In The Matrix Resurrections from Lana Wachowski, Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss reprise their roles as the iconic Neo/Thomas Anderson and Trinity/Tiffany.

Thomas will once again choose to go down the rabbit hole once again to distinguish if his reality is a physical or mental construct. Of course, there’s only one safe way out of the Matrix. This Matrix, however, is stronger and more dangerous than ever. The trailer reveals the return of Pinkett Smith’s Niobe, now much older. She now oversees the welfare of her people, despite a sense of disbelief and suspicion upon Neo’s return.

The Matrix Resurrections cast also includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus, Jessica Henwick as Bugs, Jonathan Groff as Thomas Anderson’s business partner, Neil Patrick Harris as Thomas’ therapist, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas as a young woman with a wisdom that belies her years and an ability to see the truth, no matter how murky the waters.

The Matrix Resurrections opens in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22.

Watch the First Look Teaser for ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’

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Watch the First Look Teaser for ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (alternatively known as the Sorcerer’s Stone), which is based on the 1997 novel of the same name. In the years that followed, audiences were enraptured by the series of novels and subsequent films set in the magical Wizarding World.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts was announced last month, which will reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film. The retrospective special will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time. 

A first look teaser for the special was revealed during Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, a new four-part bracket-style quiz competition celebrating the Wizarding World fandom. Check it out below.

Other Harry Potter alumni that will be participating in the memorable tribute include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, and Evanna Lynch, among others.

The special is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter.

Don’t miss Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts when it premieres on HBO Max on January 1. In the meantime, make sure to check out our series of 20th anniversary Harry Potter articles here.

‘Midnight Mass’ Receives Three Critics Choice Award Nominations

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‘Midnight Mass’ Receives Three Critics Choice Award Nominations

Television nominations for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards were announced today, including three for Netflix’s chilling limited series Midnight Mass, which comes from The Haunting of Hill House‘s Mike Flanagan.

Midnight Mass tells the tale of a small, isolated island community whose existing divisions are amplified by the return of a disgraced young man (Zach Gilford) and the arrival of a charismatic priest (Hamish Linklater). When Father Paul’s appearance on Crockett Island coincides with unexplained and seemingly miraculous events, a renewed religious fervor takes hold of the community — but do these miracles come at a price?

The series also stars Kate Siegel, Rahul Abburi, Crystal Balint, Matt Biedel, Alex Essoe, Annarah Cymone, Annabeth Gish, Rahul Kohli, Kristin Lehman, Robert Longstreet, Igby Rigney, Samantha Sloyan, Henry Thomas, and Michael Trucco.

Nominations for Midnight Mass include:

  • Limited Series
  • Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Hamish Linklater
  • Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Zach Gilford

The winners of the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards will be revealed at the star-studded Critics Choice Awards gala, which will broadcast live on The CW and TBS on Sunday, January 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. ET (delayed PT).

All seven episodes of Midnight Mass are currently streaming on Netflix. Make sure to check out our episodic recaps.

‘Ted Lasso’ Scores Four Critics Choice Award Nominations

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‘Ted Lasso’ Scores Four Critics Choice Award Nominations

Television nominations for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards were announced today, with four rolling in for Apple TV+’s hit comedy series Ted Lasso.

Ted Lasso follows the story of a small-time college football coach from Kansas — portrayed by Jason Sudeikis — hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. However, what Ted lacks in experience, he makes up for with his infectiously positive attitude and endless determination.

Nominations for the series include:

  • Best Comedy Series
  • Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Jason Sudeikis
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Hannah Waddingham
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Brett Goldstein

Apple TV+ received nine nominations in total.

The winners of the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards will be revealed at the star-studded Critics Choice Awards gala, which will broadcast live on The CW and TBS on Sunday, January 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. ET (delayed PT).

Ted Lasso has been storming the awards circuit over the course of two seasons thus far, including 7 wins at the 73rd Emmys this year.

Seasons 1 and 2 of Ted Lasso are now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, and a third season is on the way. In the meantime, catch up on all of our Ted Lasso coverage here, including our review of season 2.

‘The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience’ Coming Soon, Watch the Teaser Now

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‘The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience’ Coming Soon, Watch the Teaser Now

Epic Games released the teaser for The Matrix Awakens, an interactive Unreal Engine 5 tech demo featuring digital versions of Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss.

The teaser acts more as an announcement. However, it shows Reeves (or is it?) asking, “How do we know what is real?” The Matrix Awakens promises “a glimpse into the future of interactive storytelling and entertainment with UE5 in this free, boundary pushing cinematic and real-time tech demo.”

The demo will release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. More will be revealed at The Game Awards on December 9, ahead of The Matrix Resurrections‘ debut releasing in theaters on December 22.

The Matrix Awakens is available for pre-download on both platforms now.

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Television Nominees Announced

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Critics Choice Awards 2021: Television Nominees Announced

The Critics Choice Television Awards nominations were announced today! These awards mark the first of two nomination ceremonies for the Critics Choice Awards, which will unveil its film nominees on December 13. The winners will be announced on a live broadcast on The CW and TBS on January 9, 2022. Check out the full list below!

DRAMA SERIES
Evil (Paramount+)
For All Mankind (Apple TV+)
The Good Fight (Paramount+)
Pose (FX)
Squid Game (Netflix)
Succession (HBO)
This Is Us (NBC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)

ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us (NBC)
Mike Colter – Evil (Paramount+)
Brian Cox – Succession (HBO)
Lee Jung-jae – Squid Game (Netflix)
Billy Porter – Pose (FX)
Jeremy Strong – Succession (HBO)

ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Uzo Aduba – In Treatment (HBO)
Chiara Aurelia – Cruel Summer (Freeform)
Christine Baranski – The Good Fight(Paramount+)
Katja Herbers – Evil (Paramount+)
Melanie Lynskey – Yellowjackets (Showtime)
MJ Rodriguez – Pose (FX)

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Nicholas Braun – Succession (HBO)
Billy Crudup – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Kieran Culkin – Succession (HBO)
Justin Hartley – This Is Us (NBC)
Matthew Macfadyen – Succession (HBO)
Mandy Patinkin – The Good Fight(Paramount+)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Andrea Martin – Evil (Paramount+)
Audra McDonald – The Good Fight(Paramount+)
Christine Lahti – Evil (Paramount+)
J. Smith-Cameron – Succession (HBO)
Sarah Snook – Succession (HBO)
Susan Kelechi Watson – This Is Us (NBC)

COMEDY SERIES
The Great (Hulu)
Hacks (HBO Max)
Insecure (HBO)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
The Other Two (HBO Max)
Reservation Dogs (FX on Hulu)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)

ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Iain Armitage – Young Sheldon (CBS)
Nicholas Hoult – The Great (Hulu)
Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building(Hulu)
Kayvan Novak – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building(Hulu)
Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)

ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Elle Fanning – The Great (Hulu)
Renée Elise Goldsberry – Girls5eva(Peacock)
Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Sandra Oh – The Chair (Netflix)
Issa Rae – Insecure (HBO)
Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO Max)

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Ncuti Gatwa – Sex Education (Netflix)
Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Harvey Guillén – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Brandon Scott Jones – Ghosts (CBS)
Ray Romano – Made for Love (HBO Max)
Bowen Yang – Saturday Night Live (NBC)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks (HBO Max)
Kristin Chenoweth – Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+)
Molly Shannon – The Other Two (HBO Max)
Cecily Strong – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Josie Totah – Saved by the Bell (Peacock)
Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)

LIMITED SERIES
Dopesick (Hulu)
Dr. Death (Peacock)
It’s a Sin (HBO Max)
Maid (Netflix)
Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Midnight Mass (Netflix)
The Underground Railroad (Prime Video)
WandaVision (Disney+)

MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Come From Away (Apple TV+)
List of a Lifetime (Lifetime)
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (Prime Video)
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (Lifetime)
Oslo (HBO)
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas (The Roku Channel)

ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Olly Alexander – It’s a Sin (HBO Max)
Paul Bettany – WandaVision (Disney+)
William Jackson Harper – Love Life (HBO Max)
Joshua Jackson – Dr. Death (Peacock)
Michael Keaton – Dopesick (Hulu)
Hamish Linklater – Midnight Mass (Netflix)

ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Danielle Brooks – Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (Lifetime)
Cynthia Erivo – Genius: Aretha (National Geographic)
Thuso Mbedu – The Underground Railroad(Prime Video)
Elizabeth Olsen – WandaVision (Disney+)
Margaret Qualley – Maid (Netflix)
Kate Winslet – Mare of Easttown (HBO)

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Murray Bartlett – The White Lotus (HBO)
Zach Gilford – Midnight Mass (Netflix)
William Jackson Harper – The Underground Railroad (Prime Video)
Evan Peters – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
Christian Slater – Dr. Death (Peacock)
Courtney B. Vance – Genius: Aretha(National Geographic)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus (HBO)
Kaitlyn Dever – Dopesick (Hulu)
Kathryn Hahn – WandaVision (Disney+)
Melissa McCarthy – Nine Perfect Strangers(Hulu)
Julianne Nicholson – Mare of Easttown(HBO)
Jean Smart – Mare of Easttown (HBO)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERIES
Acapulco (Apple TV+)
Call My Agent! (Netflix)
Lupin (Netflix)
Money Heist (Netflix)
Narcos: Mexico (Netflix)
Squid Game (Netflix)

ANIMATED SERIES
Big Mouth (Netflix)
Bluey (Disney+)
Bob’s Burgers (Fox)
The Great North (Fox)
Q-Force (Netflix)
What If…? (Disney+)

TALK SHOW
The Amber Ruffin Show (Peacock)
Desus & Mero (Showtime)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(Bravo)

COMEDY SPECIAL
Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)
Good Timing with Jo Firestone (Peacock)
James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 (Vimeo)
Joyelle Nicole Johnson: Love Joy (Peacock)
Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (Netflix)
Trixie Mattel: One Night Only (YouTube)

‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Renewed for Season 8, Kim Dickens Returning

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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Renewed for Season 8, Kim Dickens Returning

AMC announced that Fear the Walking Dead will return for season 8. Not only that, a fan-favorite character is returning to the TWD Universe!

Kim Dickens’ Madison Clark will make her long-awaited return after last appearing in season 4 of the series when many thought they’d never see her again. Dickens will return in the second half of season 7, which returns April 17 on AMC. She will then appear as a series regular throughout the freshly announced eighth season.

The beginning of Fear the Walking Dead season 7 saw the survivors of the nuclear explosion relearning how to live. Now, months have passed since the explosion and the only person thriving successfully is Victor Strand (Colman Domingo).

” … Having built a fiefdom, he callously selects who will have a chance at life. The other members of the group have suffered immensely, but out of that, has come a fierce determination to live, even if it means taking Strand’s Tower by force and continuing the search for Padre, a mythical place no one is sure really exists. Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey,) now the reluctant leader to Teddy’s former followers, is plagued by a mysterious illness and the repercussions of her past actions. Morgan (Lennie James,) trying to maintain hope that he will be reunited with his family, knows Alicia is key to their survival. With Alicia declaring war, Strand’s paranoia and personal vendettas grow, and with that, new threats emerge from all sides.”

For AMC+ subscribers, new episodes of Fear the Walking Dead will be available one week early starting April 10.

Tom Holland To Portray Fred Astaire in Upcoming Biopic

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Tom Holland To Portray Fred Astaire in Upcoming Biopic

If classic movie musicals are you favorite movies, your time has come! Sony is making a biopic about legendary dancer and film star Fred Astaire with Tom Holland taking the starring role.

The 25-year-old Spider-Man star will be swapping his super-suit for a pair of dancing shoes in the Oscar-nominated producer Amy Pascal lead film. Those will be big shoes to fill though, as Astaire has been recognized as one of the greatest popular music dancer of all time.

Starring in over 30 film musicals, as well as Broadway and West End productions, Astaire’s career spanned seven-decades. However, he is most often remembered for his iconic moments with Ginger Rodgers, who starring along side him in films like Top Hat and The Gay Divorcee.

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News that Holland will be filling this role should not come as a surprise, given that he began his career in the title role of Billy Elliot the Musical on the West End. Not to mention his iconic performance of “Singin’ In The Rain”/”Umbrella” from Lip Sync Battle where he proved that his dance skills are nothing to laugh about.

While work on the film is just getting rolling, you can catch Holland in his new film Spider-Man: No Way Home in theaters December 17. Be sure to stay tuned for updates on this project as it moves forward.

‘9-1-1: Lone Star’: A Winter Storm Hits Texas in New Season 3 Preview

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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’: A Winter Storm Hits Texas in New Season 3 Preview

Ahead of the winter finale of 9-1-1 tonight, FOX has released a new preview for season 3 of 9-1-1: Lone Star! Check it out below!

The preview shows more of the winter storm that will hit Texas, definitely mirroring the real-life winter storm that hit the Lone Star State earlier this year. The disbanded 126 are trying to figure out how to go about their jobs not together, and it also looks like Grace’s pregnancy is nearing full term.

Check out the other teaser for the ice storm here and make sure to watch the season 3 premiere of 9-1-1: Lone Star on Monday, January 3 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on FOX!

‘Dexter: New Blood’: How [SPOILER]’s Return Marks a Pivotal Shift in Episode 5 “Runaway”

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‘Dexter: New Blood’: How [SPOILER]’s Return Marks a Pivotal Shift in Episode 5 “Runaway”

This week, we reached the halfway point in Dexter: New Blood, and things are beginning to really ramp up. The show’s fifth episode saw some major information click into place for Angela, thanks to a face we know all too well. While we already know this will cause problems for Dexter, join us as we take a look at where we may be heading in the back half of the season.

Warning: Spoilers beyond this point.

The Return of a Friendly Face

So, who was this mysterious, familiar face unwittingly stirring up trouble? Miami Metro’s very own Captain Angel Batista. (Yes, he’s the CAPTAIN now. It’s what he deserves.) When we last saw Batista, he was Miami Metro Homicide’s lieutenant, stepping in after Deb left.

This episode, Batista travelled up to New York to present during a law enforcement conference about missing persons. Angela and Molly attend his talk, where he discusses the Bay Harbor Butcher and how finding a common thread among the victims help them catch who they thought (and still think) was BHB. After, Angela finds Batista and tells him about the missing girls. It’s then that she gains some key information. And Batista is none the wiser about how he’s just created a massive shift in the life of “Jim Lindsay.” (Who would’ve thought Miami Metro would still be a thorn in Dexter’s life all these years later?)

Pieces of the Jim Lindsay Puzzle

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First, Batista tells Angela to trust her instincts. He remembers the Trinity Killer case, and how another detective’s instinct help crack it. The detective, of course, was Debra Morgan. Angela thinks Deb could be useful, until Batista breaks the news that she died, along with her brother. For a moment, Angela remains unaware about how huge this information is. Then, Batista tells her Deb’s brother left behind a young son. It takes him a second, but he remembers the son’s name is Harrison. Angela doesn’t respond, but we see through her facial expression that she’s beginning to piece something together, even if she’s not quite sure what.

When Angela returns home, Audrey solidifies that seed of suspicion Batista planted. Audrey tells Angela something weird Harrison said at the party: Jim Lindsay’s real name isn’t Jim Lindsay. This prompts Angela to head to the station and do some digging. Soon enough, she finds Dexter Morgan’s obituary, which conveniently includes a photo.

Where This Leaves Us

Thanks to Batista, the show has reached a major turning point. What does this mean moving forward? Based on the episode 6 promo, we know that Angela will confront Dexter about his fabricated identity. Dexter being Dexter, he’ll surely find a way to omit as much information as possible regarding the specifics of why he left Miami. But he knows, and we know, Angela is an excellent cop. She’s not Chief of Police for nothing. So, Dexter will inevitably have to come clean about some things. He made sure Dexter Morgan died, but it will be difficult to explain away an obituary. We’ve already seen how understanding Angela can be. How far will that compassion extend? How much more digging into Dexter’s Miami life will she do, and what will she uncover?

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There’s still the mystery of Matt Caldwell. Now that both Angela and Molly know he wasn’t really in New York, they must figure out 1) why Kurt would lie, and 2) what really happened to Matt. At some point, one or both will connect the dots back to Dexter (and Kurt likely will, too). Though Molly and Angela’s alliance began with the missing girls, Molly still came to Iron Lake for Matt. Her newfound acquaintance with Angela provides the perfect excuse to also help with Matt’s case. Both women are intelligent and passionate about their work. It’s only a matter of time until they learn the full truth. Molly also has a notable line this episode about being right next to a serial killer and not knowing. Will that begin to hit Angela as she puzzles over her investigations?

Speaking of Molly, while there’s still no firm evidence supporting it, I still believe she knows more about Dexter than she’s letting on. Molly hosts a successful true crime podcast. As such, she must have a wide range of knowledge to bring her listeners reliable information. We know three of her podcast episodes revolve around Trinity, the Bay Harbor Butcher, and Brian Moser (aka the Ice Truck Killer and Dexter’s brother). It can’t be a coincidence she discusses three cases that all directly involved Dexter. At the very least, Dexter’s name must have come up in her research for the Trinity episode. If (and most likely when) Angela tells her what Batista said, will Molly reveal more of her cards?

Dexter: New Blood airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on Showtime. Keep up with our weekly recaps here, and the rest of our coverage here.

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