All Aboard! Full Trailer for ‘Bullet Train’ Action Movie with Brad Pitt

by Alex Billington
March 2, 2022
Source: YouTube

“There’s nothing simple about this job.” Here we go! Sony Pictures has dropped the full trailer for Bullet Train, an action movie set on a Japanese bullet train pulling into theaters this summer. We featured the viral ad teaser last week to build hype. The plot involves five assassins aboard this train who discover their missions all have something in common. An original movie event, Bullet Train is a fun, delirious action-thriller from the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch. Brad Pitt headlines an ensemble cast of eclectic, diverse assassins – all with connected yet conflicting objectives – set against the backdrop of a non-stop ride through modern-day Japan. The big cast also includes Sandra Bullock (“Maria Beetle”), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Tangerine”), Joey King (“Prince”), Zazie Beetz, Logan Lerman, Michael Shannon, Brian Tyree Henry (“Lemon”), Hiroyuki Sanada, Andrew Koji (“Kimura”), Masi Oka and Andrea Muñoz. Might be one of the best trailers of the year. I am SO in for this. Looks incredibly good! All aboard.

Here’s the full official trailer (+ poster) for David Leitch’s Bullet Train, direct from Sony’s YouTube:

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Five assassins find themselves on a Japanese bullet train, realizing that their individual assignments are all interconnected. Bullet Train is directed by American stuntman / filmmaker David Leitch, director of the films John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and Fast Furious Presents: Hobbs Shaw previously; he also works as a stunt coordinator stuntman. The screenplay is written by Zak Olkewicz, adapted from Kôtarô Isaka’s novel. Produced by Antoine Fuqua, David Leitch, and Kelly McCormick. Sony Pictures will release Leitch’s Bullet Train movie in theaters starting July 29th, 2022 this summer. Ready to see more?

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Japanese Teaser for Makoto Shinkai’s New Film ‘Suzume no Tojimari’

by Alex Billington
April 12, 2022
Source: YouTube

Opening our imaginations this November. Toho in Japan has revealed the first 45-second teaser trailer for Suzume no Tojimari, the latest from acclaimed animation filmmaker Makoto Shinkai – best known for his films Your Name and Weathering with You recently. The title roughly translates to Suzume’s Door-Locking or Closing Suzume’s Door, involving mysterious doors that open all over Japan. This is currently set for release in Japan in November, but has no other international dates yet. A modern action adventure road story where a 17-year-old girl named Suzume helps a mysterious young man close doors from the outer side that are releasing disasters all over in Japan. The anime film features character design by Masayoshi Tanaka, art direction by Takumi Tanji, and animation by Kenichi Tsuchiya, but no voice cast has been confirmed yet. This is a lovely first look teaser, with some of Shinkai’s signature shots and style on display. I’m still not entirely sure what she will discover behind this door, but I’m very curious to see more footage.

Here’s the first Japanese teaser (+ posters) for Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume no Tojimari, from YouTube:

“We must think about how to close the many doors we left open. I’ve bestowed that responsibility upon Suzume as she travels across Japan closing various doors. It is my sincere hope that this film leaves its audiences with big smiles and excitement as they walk out of the theater.”
—Makoto Shinkai

Suzume, a 17-year-old girl living in a quiet town in Kyushu meets a young man on the road who says, “I’m looking for a door.” Suzume follows him and finds a door in an abandoned building in the mountains. It was as if it was the only place left standing after the collapse. An old, worn-out door. As if drawn by something, Suzume reaches for the door… Soon, doors begin to open one after another all over Japan. But, as misfortune will come from the other side of the door. The door that opens must be closed, they say. “The stars, the setting sun, and the morning sky. The place where I wandered into… There was a sky where all time seemed to melt together.” Led by the mysterious door, Suzume’s “journey of closing the door” begins. Suzume no Tojimari or すずめの戸締まり, roughly translated as Suzume’s Door Closing, is both written and directed by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Makoto Shinkai, of the films The Place Promised in Our Early Days, 5 Centimeters Per Second, Children Who Chase Lost Voices, The Garden of Words, Your Name, and Weathering with You previously previously. This new film is set to open first in Japan starting November 2022 this fall. No US release has been set – stay tuned. Head to the film’s official website. First impression?

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‘Eight Stories, One Roar’ – First Trailer for ‘Roar’ Series About Women

by Alex Billington
March 24, 2022
Source: YouTube

“What’s the reason for returning your husband?” Apple has unveiled an official trailer for new streaming series called Roar, a narrative series coming to Apple TV+ this April. Featuring an all-star cast, this genre-bending anthology series weaves together eight darkly comedic feminist fables that each take unexpected approaches to topics including gender roles, autonomy, and identity. Roar stars Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Issa Rae, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart, and Kara Hayward. “How they emerge from their respective journeys speaks to the resiliency that exists within themselves, and with all women.” The description is a bit vague because each of the eight episodes will tell a different story, each unique, about women and “what it means to be a woman today.” The trailer introduces each of them and the stories – it looks way better than it sounds. Give the trailer a watch to get a better idea.

Here’s the first official trailer (+ poster) for Apple TV+’s series Roar, direct from YouTube:

Based on the book by best-selling author Cecelia Ahern and led by a star-studded cast of female talent in front of and behind the camera, Roar explores female experiences that many women have but rarely talk about. Through these 8 stories, each episode uses magical realism and delivers an insightful, poignant, and sometimes hilarious portrait of what it means to be a woman today. Featuring a unique blend of magical realism, familiar domestic and professional scenarios, and futuristic worlds, these eight stories mirror the dilemmas of ordinary women in accessible yet surprising ways. How they emerge from their respective journeys speaks to the resiliency that exists within themselves, and with all women. Roar is a series created by writers Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch. Based on the book by Cecelia Ahern. The series is executive produced by Cecelia Ahern, Jodi Matterson, Liz Flahive, Allie Goss, Steve Hutensky, Nicole Kidman, Carly Mensch, Bruna Papandrea, Theresa Park, and Per Saari. Apple will debut the “insightful” new Roar series streaming on Apple TV+ starting April 15th, 2022 coming soon this spring. Who’s interested?

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New US Trailer for Peculiar Italian Adventure ‘The Tale of King Crab’

by Alex Billington
March 24, 2022
Source: YouTube

“A man who kills, where does he go?” Oscilloscope Labs has revealed an official US trailer for a peculiar, fascinating little Italian film called The Tale of King Crab. This one originally premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, and it also stopped by the Karlovy Vary, New York, and Vienna Film Festivals last year. When this begins, elderly hunters are reminiscing about the local tale of Luciano. Luciano lived as a wandering drunkard in a remote village. Spiteful actions ensue between him and the prince of the region over passage through an ancient gateway. Fueled by passions and jealousy, these actions result in a horrible misdeed. Now an unfortunate criminal, Luciano is exiled to the distant Tierra del Fuego where, with the help of ruthless gold-diggers, he searches for a mythical treasure, paving his way towards redemption. However, in these lands, only greed and insanity can prevail. Starring Gabriele Silli, Maria Alexandra Lungu, Ercole Colnago, and Bruno di Giovanni. This looks like something lost in time. I’ve been hearing many good things about the film since last year – definitely need to check it out soon.

Here’s the official US trailer (+ poster) for Rigo de Righi Zoppis’ The Tale of King Crab, from YouTube:

Luciano is a wandering outcast in a remote, late 19th-century Italian village. His life becomes undone by alcohol, forbidden love, and a bitter conflict with the prince of the region over the right of passage through an ancient gateway. When the quarrel escalates, Luciano is exiled to the distant Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego where, with the help of ruthless gold-diggers, he searches for a mythical treasure, paving his way toward redemption. However, in these barren lands, only greed and insanity can prevail. The Tale of King Crab, originally known as Re Granchio in Italian, is co-directed by filmmakers Alessio Rigo de Righi Matteo Zoppis, both directors of the doc film Il solengo previously, as well as numerous other short films. The screenplay is also by Alessio Rigo de Righi Matteo Zoppis, from a story by Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis and Tommaso Bertani and Carlo Lavagna. The film initially premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival playing in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar. Oscope Labs will debut The Tale of King Crab in select US theaters starting on April 15th, 2022. For more info, visit their official site. Interested?

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