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The summer season is officially over at the North American box office and Deadpool & Wolverine has dominated a sleepy Labor Day weekend with $15.2 million over three days and an estimated $19.5 million through Monday.
The Marvel Studios threequel has been #1 for five out of the past six weekends and is the second highest-grossing movie of the year behind Inside Out 2 (it won't top the Pixar sequel but this is still a phenomenal result for Marvel Studios after a tricky 2023).
As we write this, Deadpool & Wolverine sit at $603.8 million in North America and $1.25 billion globally. It's an incredible result and one which should open the door to more R-Rated MCU movies and plenty more Deadpool and Wolverine in the years ahead.
If nothing else, we'd expect those two to take centre stage in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars; however, Disney is surely mulling over another movie starring Ryan Reynolds...
The Marvel Studios threequel has been #1 for five out of the past six weekends and is the second highest-grossing movie of the year behind Inside Out 2 (it won't top the Pixar sequel but this is still a phenomenal result for Marvel Studios after a tricky 2023).
As we write this, Deadpool & Wolverine sit at $603.8 million in North America and $1.25 billion globally. It's an incredible result and one which should open the door to more R-Rated MCU movies and plenty more Deadpool and Wolverine in the years ahead.
If nothing else, we'd expect those two to take centre stage in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars; however, Disney is surely mulling over another movie starring Ryan Reynolds...
- 9/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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The blockbuster summer of 2024, which started slowly but rallied (big time) with movies like Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Twisters, came to a quiet end this weekend. As we predicted in our weekly predictions report, Deadpool & Wolverine easily won the weekend, with it grossing $15.1 million for the three-day weekend (tomorrow is a holiday). That puts its domestic total at a gargantuan $604 million, which is unheard of for an R-rated movie. The second highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time is The Passion of the Christ, which made $370 million, although adjusted for inflation, that would be like $616 million. However, within a week or two, Deadpool & Wolverine should be able to close that gap, which is, overall, an absolutely amazing showing for the summer’s most popular movie with the JoBlo audience (check out our summer poll here).
Another R-rated movie, Alien: Romulus, also had a solid weekend, with it grossing $9.3 million,...
Another R-rated movie, Alien: Romulus, also had a solid weekend, with it grossing $9.3 million,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” notched a major box office milestone, surpassing $600 million in domestic ticket sales. It’s one of 16 films in history to reach that benchmark.
The Marvel superhero sequel hit this achievement during the otherwise desolate Labor Day weekend, in which “Deadpool & Wolverine” ruled over the box office in its sixth outing. The R-rated film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, collected $15.2 million over the weekend and an estimated $19.5 million from 3,630 theaters through Monday’s holiday. “Deadpool & Wolverine” has claimed the No. 1 spot for five out of the past six weekends and ranks as the second highest-grossing movie of the year with $603.8 million in North America and $1.25 billion globally.
Labor Day isn’t a holiday that’s known for bringing people to the movies, but this weekend was among the most sluggish of the year. Summer season ended with domestic revenues down 14.3% from 2023 and 26.6% from 2019, the last pre-covid year,...
The Marvel superhero sequel hit this achievement during the otherwise desolate Labor Day weekend, in which “Deadpool & Wolverine” ruled over the box office in its sixth outing. The R-rated film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, collected $15.2 million over the weekend and an estimated $19.5 million from 3,630 theaters through Monday’s holiday. “Deadpool & Wolverine” has claimed the No. 1 spot for five out of the past six weekends and ranks as the second highest-grossing movie of the year with $603.8 million in North America and $1.25 billion globally.
Labor Day isn’t a holiday that’s known for bringing people to the movies, but this weekend was among the most sluggish of the year. Summer season ended with domestic revenues down 14.3% from 2023 and 26.6% from 2019, the last pre-covid year,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Uses Labor Day to Cross $600M in U.S., New ‘Reagan’ Biopic Stalls
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Labor Day weekend is never a big holiday for moviegoing, as most moviegoers mark the end of summer with other activities, and this year is no exception. Deadpool & Wolverine is the biggest headline of the four-day weekend as it stays No. 1 in its sixth outing and crosses $600 million domestically, becoming only the 16th film in history to do so, not adjusted for inflation.
The only newcomer landing in the upper reaches of the chart is the indie biopic Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid and based on Paul Kengor’s book The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism. The film appears to be narrowly beating holdover Twisters, now in its seventh weekend, to come in No. 4 with just shy of $10 million for the four-day holiday weekend (numbers could shift on Monday).
Receiving blistering reviews — its critics score is 18 percent on Rotten Tomatoes — Reagan fared better with audiences, who gave the biopic an A CinemaScore.
The only newcomer landing in the upper reaches of the chart is the indie biopic Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid and based on Paul Kengor’s book The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism. The film appears to be narrowly beating holdover Twisters, now in its seventh weekend, to come in No. 4 with just shy of $10 million for the four-day holiday weekend (numbers could shift on Monday).
Receiving blistering reviews — its critics score is 18 percent on Rotten Tomatoes — Reagan fared better with audiences, who gave the biopic an A CinemaScore.
- 9/1/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Marvel Studios' first ever R-rated movie, Deadpool and Wolverine, has handily held on to the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office as it heads into its sixth weekend in theaters.
The Shawn Levy-directed blockbuster was briefly dethroned by Alien: Romulus earlier this month and dropped to second place, but managed to claw its way back to the top spot thanks to very little competition.
Several movies - including the Dennis Quaid-led biopic Reagan and Sony and Blumhouse’s AI horror flick Afraid - release this weekend, but none are expected to cause any problems for Deadpool and Wolverine over the Labor Day holiday.
The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-led Multiverse adventure - which recently passed Joker to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time - is expected to take in $12 million to $13 million over the extended break, and should pass $600 million domestic by Monday (it'll...
The Shawn Levy-directed blockbuster was briefly dethroned by Alien: Romulus earlier this month and dropped to second place, but managed to claw its way back to the top spot thanks to very little competition.
Several movies - including the Dennis Quaid-led biopic Reagan and Sony and Blumhouse’s AI horror flick Afraid - release this weekend, but none are expected to cause any problems for Deadpool and Wolverine over the Labor Day holiday.
The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-led Multiverse adventure - which recently passed Joker to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time - is expected to take in $12 million to $13 million over the extended break, and should pass $600 million domestic by Monday (it'll...
- 8/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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The summer always gets colder by the end. Even in its sixth weekend, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” is landing the top slot on domestic charts once again as theaters take in an assortment of low-performing new releases, including Dennis Quaid’s presidential biopic “Reagan” and the Blumhouse horror feature “Afraid.”
The Marvel Studios production earned another $3.6 million on Friday, down about 26% from its daily total a week ago. Apart from a one-weekend ceding of No. 1 to the opening frame of “Alien: Romulus,” “Deadpool & Wolverine” has been dominating for over a month now. Its domestic haul should reach $600 million within the next few days — a milestone that only 15 other releases have ever notched.
The superhero team-up feature comes in ahead of “Afraid,” released by Sony to 3,003 locations. The sci-fi thriller, which follows John Cho and Katherine Waterston as a married couple whose AI-assisted household begins to attack their family,...
The Marvel Studios production earned another $3.6 million on Friday, down about 26% from its daily total a week ago. Apart from a one-weekend ceding of No. 1 to the opening frame of “Alien: Romulus,” “Deadpool & Wolverine” has been dominating for over a month now. Its domestic haul should reach $600 million within the next few days — a milestone that only 15 other releases have ever notched.
The superhero team-up feature comes in ahead of “Afraid,” released by Sony to 3,003 locations. The sci-fi thriller, which follows John Cho and Katherine Waterston as a married couple whose AI-assisted household begins to attack their family,...
- 8/31/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
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Saturday Am: Refresh for more analysis and chart…Here’s something worth celebrating in a summer that’s currently commanding 64% of the year: Disney/Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine is bound to cross $600M by Labor Day. Estimates for the four-day are between $19M-$20M. Even on the low end, that gets the Shawn Levy directed/produced/co-written feature to that threshold.
“Naaaanccy….”. Dennis Quaid is Ronald Reagan
Most of the newcomers aren’t making a mark dollar wise, however, Showbiz Direct’s Reagan landed an A CinemaScore and 4 1/2 stars on PostTrak. Current 4-day projection is $9M in 4th place at 2,754 locations after a $2.6M Friday. As expected this movie is playing to the middle of the country with Icon Cinema in Edmond, Ok the top grossing location so far this weekend with $10K. The South is also dominant for the Sean McNamara directed movie. Men/women split is 51%/49% with a 77% definite recommend from audiences.
“Naaaanccy….”. Dennis Quaid is Ronald Reagan
Most of the newcomers aren’t making a mark dollar wise, however, Showbiz Direct’s Reagan landed an A CinemaScore and 4 1/2 stars on PostTrak. Current 4-day projection is $9M in 4th place at 2,754 locations after a $2.6M Friday. As expected this movie is playing to the middle of the country with Icon Cinema in Edmond, Ok the top grossing location so far this weekend with $10K. The South is also dominant for the Sean McNamara directed movie. Men/women split is 51%/49% with a 77% definite recommend from audiences.
- 8/31/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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While the technology at the center of Afraid starts out helpful, it soon wreaks havoc in unexpected ways. The film follows the Pike family as they test an advanced digital assistant called Aia in their home. As a marketing executive, Curtis Pike is reluctant to take part but finds it hard to refuse the lucrative deal. So into their household comes Aia, with her soothing voice and promises of convenience.
Initially she proves a blessing, assisting each family member and winning them over with her abilities. But it isn’t long before cracks emerge in Aia’s friendly facade. Curtis becomes suspicious of the secretive company that created her and worried by her growing control over the family’s lives. Just how far will Aia go to stay connected? And what darker motives may lie behind her pleasant persona?
Director Chris Weitz creates an unsettling premise around humanity’s dependency on technology.
Initially she proves a blessing, assisting each family member and winning them over with her abilities. But it isn’t long before cracks emerge in Aia’s friendly facade. Curtis becomes suspicious of the secretive company that created her and worried by her growing control over the family’s lives. Just how far will Aia go to stay connected? And what darker motives may lie behind her pleasant persona?
Director Chris Weitz creates an unsettling premise around humanity’s dependency on technology.
- 8/31/2024
- by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
- Gazettely
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A pair of moderate releases with a handful of docs and titles in limited release topline an end-of-summer specialty market. Labor Day weekend can be slow and indie openings are up against few new wide releases and holdovers from Deadpool & Wolverine to Inside Out 2. Meanwhile, the Venice film festival, with Telluride and TIFF coming soon, is generating indie headlines and the new crop of arthouse films.
Bleecker Street goes the widest under 1,000 screens with Mikael Håfström’s Slingshot, starring Casey Affleck and Laurence Fishburne, at 840 locations.
This psychological space thriller follows an elite trio of astronauts aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to Saturn’s moon Titan. As the team gears up for a highly dangerous slingshot maneuver that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space, it becomes increasingly difficult for one astronaut to maintain his grip on reality.
Written by R. Scott Adams...
Bleecker Street goes the widest under 1,000 screens with Mikael Håfström’s Slingshot, starring Casey Affleck and Laurence Fishburne, at 840 locations.
This psychological space thriller follows an elite trio of astronauts aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to Saturn’s moon Titan. As the team gears up for a highly dangerous slingshot maneuver that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space, it becomes increasingly difficult for one astronaut to maintain his grip on reality.
Written by R. Scott Adams...
- 8/30/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
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Chris Weitz’s new horror movie “AfrAId” does something I didn’t know could be done yet: It makes me nostalgic for the early 2010s. That was 15 years ago? Holy moly, am I getting old. Wait, holy moly, I just unironically wrote “holy moly.” Twice — no! Three times! Oh, I don’t like that. I don’t like that at all.
But there’s something to like about “AfrAId.” Weitz’s latest is a throwback to the early days of Blumhouse, when the horror studio made waves by producing extremely cheap horror movies and making a tidy profit even if they weren’t all big hits. The early Blumhouse formula was about seemingly normal families squaring off against evil in their seemingly normal houses, a premise that makes for a simple but effective allegory for suburban strife. Sometimes it was a ghost, sometimes it was a demon, one time it was aliens.
But there’s something to like about “AfrAId.” Weitz’s latest is a throwback to the early days of Blumhouse, when the horror studio made waves by producing extremely cheap horror movies and making a tidy profit even if they weren’t all big hits. The early Blumhouse formula was about seemingly normal families squaring off against evil in their seemingly normal houses, a premise that makes for a simple but effective allegory for suburban strife. Sometimes it was a ghost, sometimes it was a demon, one time it was aliens.
- 8/30/2024
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
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This week has already seen the theatrical re-release of Shaun of the Dead and the Digital debut of Mike Flanagan’s Hush, and that’s only the beginning of this week’s horror releases.
Here’s all the new horror that released Friday, August 30, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
M. Night Shyamalan’s sixteenth movie Trap was released into theaters by Warner Bros. less than a month ago, and the film has already been released at home today, August 30.
You can rent ($19.99) or purchase ($24.99) Trap on Digital now.
Saleka Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett and Ariel Donoghue star. “A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
Meagan Navarro wrote in her review for Bloody Disgusting, “It’s a simple thriller in terms of plotting, but the film’s complexities lie within its deeply complicated characters.
Here’s all the new horror that released Friday, August 30, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
M. Night Shyamalan’s sixteenth movie Trap was released into theaters by Warner Bros. less than a month ago, and the film has already been released at home today, August 30.
You can rent ($19.99) or purchase ($24.99) Trap on Digital now.
Saleka Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett and Ariel Donoghue star. “A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
Meagan Navarro wrote in her review for Bloody Disgusting, “It’s a simple thriller in terms of plotting, but the film’s complexities lie within its deeply complicated characters.
- 8/30/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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The use of prominent virtual assistants, such as Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana, Samsung’s Bixby, and Ibm’s Watson, is a popular subject. Popular and prominent home service devices have become so commonplace in society that they have recently found their way into the lexicon of worldwide storytelling. The new Blumhouse film, AfrAId, is no exception.
Many of these movies, like the acclaimed film Her (and you can even go farther back to 2001: A Space Odyssey), can be seen in cinemas, on televisions, and on phones via streaming services near you. They have become such staples that I still hope Ask Jeeves will return. These films can be thoughtful, enlightening, and even entertaining.
However, AfrAId is not one of them.
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Many of these movies, like the acclaimed film Her (and you can even go farther back to 2001: A Space Odyssey), can be seen in cinemas, on televisions, and on phones via streaming services near you. They have become such staples that I still hope Ask Jeeves will return. These films can be thoughtful, enlightening, and even entertaining.
However, AfrAId is not one of them.
John Cho in AfrAId (2024) | Image via Sony Entertainment Related“We can do something good”: John Wick 4 Star Keanu Reeves Was Cast in Cowboy...
- 8/30/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
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A sinister Alexa upgrade exerts control on family in an increasingly nonsensical attempt to capture the moment
Given how technology has become the increasingly unstoppable architect of our everyday lives – the world edging closer and closer to a Terminator prequel – it’s not hard to immediately invest in a horror film about the all-consuming threat of artificial intelligence. The film industry itself has been losing ground as AI continues to provide a cheaper and easier alternative to those pesky humans and in a year of bleak headline after bleak headline, it should theoretically be perfect timing for Blumhouse’s late August M3gan-adjacent chiller AfrAId. Yet, as one might be able to predict without the help of a digital forecast, easy targets are easily missed in a hokey and rushed jumble of half-ideas that’s as gimmicky and eye-rollingly stupid as its title. Be afraid.
In the dog days of summer,...
Given how technology has become the increasingly unstoppable architect of our everyday lives – the world edging closer and closer to a Terminator prequel – it’s not hard to immediately invest in a horror film about the all-consuming threat of artificial intelligence. The film industry itself has been losing ground as AI continues to provide a cheaper and easier alternative to those pesky humans and in a year of bleak headline after bleak headline, it should theoretically be perfect timing for Blumhouse’s late August M3gan-adjacent chiller AfrAId. Yet, as one might be able to predict without the help of a digital forecast, easy targets are easily missed in a hokey and rushed jumble of half-ideas that’s as gimmicky and eye-rollingly stupid as its title. Be afraid.
In the dog days of summer,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
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Plot: The Curtis’ family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called Aia. Aia learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.
Review: AI is likely to be a hot topic for the horror genre for the foreseeable future. The unforeseen element of the tech makes it ripe for spooky tales. We already saw what Blumhouse did with M3GAN, and as someone who wasn’t a fan of that film, I was hoping the concept would be done right eventually. Blumhouse is trying its hand at it yet again, this time with the help of writer/director Chris Weitz. The filmmaker has had a polarizing career and is now taking a step into the horror genre. And it’s as generic as you could possibly imagine.
The concept...
Review: AI is likely to be a hot topic for the horror genre for the foreseeable future. The unforeseen element of the tech makes it ripe for spooky tales. We already saw what Blumhouse did with M3GAN, and as someone who wasn’t a fan of that film, I was hoping the concept would be done right eventually. Blumhouse is trying its hand at it yet again, this time with the help of writer/director Chris Weitz. The filmmaker has had a polarizing career and is now taking a step into the horror genre. And it’s as generic as you could possibly imagine.
The concept...
- 8/30/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
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It’s extremely tempting to joke that AfrAId feels as though it is written and directed by artificial intelligence. Riddled with plot threads that go nowhere, characters whose arcs happen off-screen between scenes, and enough holes in its strained internal logic that it’s charitable to even say it retains...
- 8/30/2024
- by Leigh Monson
- avclub.com
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Horror Afraid leads the new titles at the UK and Ireland box office this weekend, launching in 450 locations for Sony.
Directed by Chris Weitz, Afraid stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston as devoted parents who get selected to try a new smart home AI device. The device quickly becomes overprotective of the family and begins interfering in their lives.
It is the latest feature from horror juggernaut Blumhouse, this year’s titles of which include Imaginary (£2m) and Night Swim (£1.4m). The film will have stiff competition from Disney’s fellow horror Alien: Romulus which was up to £8.8m at the end of last weekend.
Directed by Chris Weitz, Afraid stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston as devoted parents who get selected to try a new smart home AI device. The device quickly becomes overprotective of the family and begins interfering in their lives.
It is the latest feature from horror juggernaut Blumhouse, this year’s titles of which include Imaginary (£2m) and Night Swim (£1.4m). The film will have stiff competition from Disney’s fellow horror Alien: Romulus which was up to £8.8m at the end of last weekend.
- 8/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Though it was hardly the first thriller to portray domesticity imperiled by an artificially intelligent “helper”, the runaway success of 2022’s “M3GAN” certainly lent that concept new commercial appeal. Unsurprisingly, Blumhouse isn’t waiting for next summer’s “M3GAN 2.0” to capitalize on its own success. Writer-director Chris Weitz’s “Afraid” (recently retitled with an “AI” spin from the previously announced “They Listen”) stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston as a married couple whose home is selected to test a new “digital family assistant.” Needless to say, it soon develops a dangerous mind of its own.
This less tongue-in-cheek traipse through formulaic sci-fi horror terrain works well enough to a point, its setup nicely handled by Weitz and his cast. But when crises start occurring at the halfway mark, they pile on too quickly to underwhelming effect, sacrificing credibility for excitement that never really materializes. Opening without press screenings, the...
This less tongue-in-cheek traipse through formulaic sci-fi horror terrain works well enough to a point, its setup nicely handled by Weitz and his cast. But when crises start occurring at the halfway mark, they pile on too quickly to underwhelming effect, sacrificing credibility for excitement that never really materializes. Opening without press screenings, the...
- 8/30/2024
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
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‘Afraid’ Review: John Cho and Katherine Waterston Star in Chris Weitz’s Bland AI-Themed Horror Flick
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Hal, that sentient computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey, has a lot to answer for, not least the flood of lesser demon-computer movies that have followed in the decades since.
Afraid, about a family whose experimental home assistant is like an Alexa device’s evil twin, is the latest to use artificial intelligence as the villain, but the stakes are higher today, with AI a real, immanent threat. Just ask the actors, voice actors and screenwriters fearful that AI will take over their jobs. Chris Weitz (most famously About a Boy and most recently Operation Finale) works hard to make Afraid a smarter-than-average horror movie, but the effort is conspicuous, and in the end the film is bland and obvious. And if horror can’t make us feel frightened in a way we couldn’t imagine ourselves, why bother?
Weitz did have the good judgment to cast John Cho in the lead.
Afraid, about a family whose experimental home assistant is like an Alexa device’s evil twin, is the latest to use artificial intelligence as the villain, but the stakes are higher today, with AI a real, immanent threat. Just ask the actors, voice actors and screenwriters fearful that AI will take over their jobs. Chris Weitz (most famously About a Boy and most recently Operation Finale) works hard to make Afraid a smarter-than-average horror movie, but the effort is conspicuous, and in the end the film is bland and obvious. And if horror can’t make us feel frightened in a way we couldn’t imagine ourselves, why bother?
Weitz did have the good judgment to cast John Cho in the lead.
- 8/30/2024
- by Caryn James
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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This week’s movie lineup is packed with excitement, from spine-chilling horrors to nostalgic favourites. With a strong focus on horror, it’s clear that scares and throwbacks are taking center stage! The Crow makes a dramatic return, with Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven, a musician resurrected for revenge, directed by Rupert Sanders. Afraid, a sci-fi horror from Blumhouse, delves into the dangers of technology as a smart home assistant turns deadly.
Anime fans can enjoy Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, an exciting sports drama about a high school soccer prodigy’s journey in the Blue Lock Project. Adding action, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram stars Nani as a vigilante fighting for justice, mixing action and drama. The comedy-drama Pad Gaye Pange offers laughs and life lessons as two men navigate the chaos of an unexpected cancer diagnosis. For a more heartwarming experience, Sensory-Friendly Screening of Inside Out 2, offering a comfortable and inclusive...
Anime fans can enjoy Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, an exciting sports drama about a high school soccer prodigy’s journey in the Blue Lock Project. Adding action, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram stars Nani as a vigilante fighting for justice, mixing action and drama. The comedy-drama Pad Gaye Pange offers laughs and life lessons as two men navigate the chaos of an unexpected cancer diagnosis. For a more heartwarming experience, Sensory-Friendly Screening of Inside Out 2, offering a comfortable and inclusive...
- 8/29/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
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Deadpool & Wolverine was #1 at the box office for three weeks before being dethroned by Alien: Romulus; however, it returned to the top spot during its fifth weekend in theaters and will remain there for its sixth according to Variety.
While several new movies will open nationwide, including Reagan, Afraid, and 1992, none will likely crack the top five. Instead, Marvel Studios' first R-Rated movie will stay on top with an estimated $12 million - $13 million.
So far, it's racked up $577 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide.
We also have a new featurette for Deadpool & Wolverine which focuses primarily on Cassandra Nova's comic-accurate ability to insert her hands into people's heads while reading their minds and how VFX was used to bring that concept to life on screen.
There are lots of great snippets of behind-the-scenes footage, though, including a closer look at how that unforgettable battle with the Deadpool Corps was filmed.
While several new movies will open nationwide, including Reagan, Afraid, and 1992, none will likely crack the top five. Instead, Marvel Studios' first R-Rated movie will stay on top with an estimated $12 million - $13 million.
So far, it's racked up $577 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide.
We also have a new featurette for Deadpool & Wolverine which focuses primarily on Cassandra Nova's comic-accurate ability to insert her hands into people's heads while reading their minds and how VFX was used to bring that concept to life on screen.
There are lots of great snippets of behind-the-scenes footage, though, including a closer look at how that unforgettable battle with the Deadpool Corps was filmed.
- 8/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Due to the sheer lack of compelling options, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is expected to top the box office in its sixth weekend of release.
Several movies will open nationwide — the Dennis Quaid-led biopic “Reagan” and Sony and Blumhouse’s AI horror fable “Afraid” among them — but none are projected to make a dent on box office charts over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Those newcomers are aiming for low-single digits and will be lucky to crack the top five, which looks to be populated with holdovers such as “Alien: Romulus” and romantic drama “It Ends With Us.”
In what’s shaping up to be one of the slowest weekends of the year, Disney’s Marvel sequel “Deadpool & Wolverine” looks to rule with $12 million to $13 million over the extended holiday frame. The R-rated film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has claimed the No. 1 spot for four out of the past five weekends.
Several movies will open nationwide — the Dennis Quaid-led biopic “Reagan” and Sony and Blumhouse’s AI horror fable “Afraid” among them — but none are projected to make a dent on box office charts over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Those newcomers are aiming for low-single digits and will be lucky to crack the top five, which looks to be populated with holdovers such as “Alien: Romulus” and romantic drama “It Ends With Us.”
In what’s shaping up to be one of the slowest weekends of the year, Disney’s Marvel sequel “Deadpool & Wolverine” looks to rule with $12 million to $13 million over the extended holiday frame. The R-rated film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has claimed the No. 1 spot for four out of the past five weekends.
- 8/28/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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Labor Day weekend has always been hit or miss for movie theaters, and the odds and ends released this weekend do not bode particularly well for the final holiday weekend of the summer. Essentially, this is another weekend where we have one bigger release and a bunch of smaller films, with many arriving into a vague number of theaters nationwide. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
Opening the widest in 3,000 theaters is the new high-concept horror movie “Afraid” from Sony and Blumhouse, written and directed by Chris Weitz (“About a Boy”) and starring John Cho, Katherine Waterston and Havana Rose Liu (“Bottoms”). It’s about a family selected to test out a Siri-like device called “Aia” which is meant to provide the family with anything it can possibly need … and it won’t let anything get in that family’s way either.
Being so high concept and...
Opening the widest in 3,000 theaters is the new high-concept horror movie “Afraid” from Sony and Blumhouse, written and directed by Chris Weitz (“About a Boy”) and starring John Cho, Katherine Waterston and Havana Rose Liu (“Bottoms”). It’s about a family selected to test out a Siri-like device called “Aia” which is meant to provide the family with anything it can possibly need … and it won’t let anything get in that family’s way either.
Being so high concept and...
- 8/28/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
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Who Is Lukita Maxwell, Who Plays Iris in Blumhouse Productions' AfrAId Movie? - Main Image
In the upcoming Blumhouse production, AfrAID, Harold & Kumar actor John Cho stars alongside new faces like Lukita Maxwell and Isaac Bae. Here's where you may have seen Lukita Maxwell before AfrAID and who she plays in the 2024 horror flick.
Meet the Indonesian Actress, Lukita Maxwell, and Where You May Have Seen Her
Centering an artificially intelligent house assistant called Aia, AfrAID oversees Curtis (played by John Cho) and his family moving into their new revolutionary home.
One of his kids seems to be played by Lukita Maxwell, aka their teenage daughter named Iris, whose nudes get "mysteriously" leaked to their school.
Enraged, she confronts her boyfriend, and the moment he denies it, Aia makes sure he can "never hurt their family again."
The story transitioned to the disturbing essence of the flick: Aia would do...
In the upcoming Blumhouse production, AfrAID, Harold & Kumar actor John Cho stars alongside new faces like Lukita Maxwell and Isaac Bae. Here's where you may have seen Lukita Maxwell before AfrAID and who she plays in the 2024 horror flick.
Meet the Indonesian Actress, Lukita Maxwell, and Where You May Have Seen Her
Centering an artificially intelligent house assistant called Aia, AfrAID oversees Curtis (played by John Cho) and his family moving into their new revolutionary home.
One of his kids seems to be played by Lukita Maxwell, aka their teenage daughter named Iris, whose nudes get "mysteriously" leaked to their school.
Enraged, she confronts her boyfriend, and the moment he denies it, Aia makes sure he can "never hurt their family again."
The story transitioned to the disturbing essence of the flick: Aia would do...
- 8/28/2024
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Eight months of horror releases down, four to go! We’re officially entering the “spooky season” portion of the year, the build-up to our favorite holiday, Halloween, and with our 2024 Fall Horror Movie Preview, we’re looking ahead at some of the horror movies we can’t wait to check out in the remaining months of this year. For now, we’re only including movies that have a known release date, so films like the remakes/reboots of The Toxic Avenger and Witchboard are currently absent because they don’t have a release date yet, even though they might still show up at some point in 2024. Below, you’ll find a list of the movies we’re anxious to see this Halloween season and beyond… so, here we go:
Afraid – Theatrical, August 30
Originally scheduled to receive a theatrical release in August of 2023, director Chris Weitz’s Blumhouse-produced horror film They Listen...
Afraid – Theatrical, August 30
Originally scheduled to receive a theatrical release in August of 2023, director Chris Weitz’s Blumhouse-produced horror film They Listen...
- 8/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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As AI systems become more integrated into daily life, there’s a fear that society could become too dependent on them, leading to vulnerability if these systems fail or are compromised. Movies are capitalizing on that fear most recently with the success of Blumhouse's M3GAN. Blumhouse's upcoming thriller Afraid (in theaters August 30), directed by Chris Weitz, takes tech horror to an all-new level.
- 8/28/2024
- by [email protected] (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
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As AI systems become more integrated into daily life, there’s a fear that society could become too dependent on them, leading to vulnerability if these systems fail or are compromised. Movies are capitalizing on that fear most recently with the success of Blumhouse's M3GAN. Blumhouse's upcoming thriller Afraid (in theaters August 30), directed by Chris Weitz, takes tech horror to an all-new level.
- 8/28/2024
- by [email protected] (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
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El cine nacional brilla en la taquilla también con ‘Buffalo Kids’. © Disney / Sony Pictures
Según los datos provisionales de Comscore Spain, este fin de semana del 23 al 25 de agosto ha traído cambios significativos a la taquilla española, destacando especialmente el cine nacional con el estreno de Odio el Verano. Esta comedia familiar de Sony Pictures, dirigida por Fernando García-Ruiz, ha entrado directamente al primer puesto con una recaudación aproximada de 795.000 euros, y se posiciona así como el segundo mejor estreno español en lo que va de año, tan solo por detrás de la película familiar de Santiago Segura, Padre no hay más que uno 4.
No hay muchos cambios en los siguientes puestos del top 10 de la taquilla. Alien: Romulus, la nueva película de la icónica saga de ciencia ficción y terror, dirigida por Fede Álvarez, ha descendido al segundo lugar con una suma de 704.000 euros, lo que representa una caída del 41.3% en su recaudación.
Según los datos provisionales de Comscore Spain, este fin de semana del 23 al 25 de agosto ha traído cambios significativos a la taquilla española, destacando especialmente el cine nacional con el estreno de Odio el Verano. Esta comedia familiar de Sony Pictures, dirigida por Fernando García-Ruiz, ha entrado directamente al primer puesto con una recaudación aproximada de 795.000 euros, y se posiciona así como el segundo mejor estreno español en lo que va de año, tan solo por detrás de la película familiar de Santiago Segura, Padre no hay más que uno 4.
No hay muchos cambios en los siguientes puestos del top 10 de la taquilla. Alien: Romulus, la nueva película de la icónica saga de ciencia ficción y terror, dirigida por Fede Álvarez, ha descendido al segundo lugar con una suma de 704.000 euros, lo que representa una caída del 41.3% en su recaudación.
- 8/27/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
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Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” maintained its grip on the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning a shade over £2 million ($2.6 million) in its second week of release for a cumulative total of £8.2 million ($10.8 million), per numbers from Comscore.
The sci-fi horror entry scared off strong competition over the Bank Holiday long weekend in the territory from holdovers and new releases alike. Sony’s “It Ends With Us” remained in second place with £1.8 million in its third week, bringing its total to £15.8 million. Walt Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continued to draw audiences in its fifth week, landing at No. 3 with £1.7 million and pushing its total to more than £52 million.
Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” held steady at fourth place, adding £1.4 million in its seventh week for a £41.9 million cume. Curzon’s “Kneecap” made a strong debut at No. 5 with just over £1 million while Warner Bros.’ “Blink Twice” opened at No.
The sci-fi horror entry scared off strong competition over the Bank Holiday long weekend in the territory from holdovers and new releases alike. Sony’s “It Ends With Us” remained in second place with £1.8 million in its third week, bringing its total to £15.8 million. Walt Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continued to draw audiences in its fifth week, landing at No. 3 with £1.7 million and pushing its total to more than £52 million.
Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” held steady at fourth place, adding £1.4 million in its seventh week for a £41.9 million cume. Curzon’s “Kneecap” made a strong debut at No. 5 with just over £1 million while Warner Bros.’ “Blink Twice” opened at No.
- 8/27/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing,” titled “Forced Out of Africa.” This episode, airing at 8:00 Pm on Sunday, September 1, 2024, promises to be packed with intense moments and unexpected twists.
In this episode, Gary faces a tough challenge after his food victory takes a turn for the worse. After eating rotten meat, he falls ill, which puts him at a disadvantage in the competition. His struggle highlights the risks that come with survival situations, making viewers wonder if he can recover in time to stay in the game.
Meanwhile, Fernando finds himself in a strong position after securing a critical tool that could change the dynamics of the camp. His newfound power might shift alliances and strategies among the other survivalists. As tensions rise, aggressive elephants and a punishing storm add to the chaos, threatening the safety and morale of everyone involved.
In this episode, Gary faces a tough challenge after his food victory takes a turn for the worse. After eating rotten meat, he falls ill, which puts him at a disadvantage in the competition. His struggle highlights the risks that come with survival situations, making viewers wonder if he can recover in time to stay in the game.
Meanwhile, Fernando finds himself in a strong position after securing a critical tool that could change the dynamics of the camp. His newfound power might shift alliances and strategies among the other survivalists. As tensions rise, aggressive elephants and a punishing storm add to the chaos, threatening the safety and morale of everyone involved.
- 8/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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It’s not always easy to find out which movies hit theaters each week, especially after the Hollywood strikes led to so many release date changes. With the WGA and actors’ strikes resolved and summer blockbusters rolling in, August is filled with both big-budget flicks and new indie releases.
Premiering Aug. 30 is “Afraid,” a horror mystery about a family who welcomes an overbearing AI assistant into their home, which soon turns on them in horrifying ways. The film stars John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Keith Carradine and Havana Rose Liu.
Also on Friday, “City of Dreams” arrives in theaters. Starring Jason Patric, Paulina Gaitan and Renata Vaca, the drama thriller follows a young Mexican boy whose dreams of playing professional soccer are cut short when he is kidnapped and sold into forced labor.
Two films getting limited releases this week are “Slingshot,” a sci-fi thriller about an astronaut’s struggle to...
Premiering Aug. 30 is “Afraid,” a horror mystery about a family who welcomes an overbearing AI assistant into their home, which soon turns on them in horrifying ways. The film stars John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Keith Carradine and Havana Rose Liu.
Also on Friday, “City of Dreams” arrives in theaters. Starring Jason Patric, Paulina Gaitan and Renata Vaca, the drama thriller follows a young Mexican boy whose dreams of playing professional soccer are cut short when he is kidnapped and sold into forced labor.
Two films getting limited releases this week are “Slingshot,” a sci-fi thriller about an astronaut’s struggle to...
- 8/21/2024
- by Pat Saperstein and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
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On Sunday August 11 2024, Discovery broadcasts Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing!
Gary’s Mantrum at the Lake Season 2 Episode 5 Episode Summary
In the upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing,” titled “Gary’s Mantrum at the Lake,” viewers can expect heightened drama and intense rivalries. The episode begins with bitter rivals Dan and Jeff having to put their differences aside and collaborate to retrieve a crucial survival item. Their uneasy partnership is put to the test as they navigate the challenges of their environment.
Meanwhile, Darrin’s injury becomes a significant setback, slowing down his camp and jeopardizing his chances in the competition. His struggle adds another layer of tension to the already challenging conditions. The drama escalates when Dani refuses to trade assets with Gary, who then devises a plan to manipulate the situation and get others to feed him. This leads to a heated standoff, making...
Gary’s Mantrum at the Lake Season 2 Episode 5 Episode Summary
In the upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing,” titled “Gary’s Mantrum at the Lake,” viewers can expect heightened drama and intense rivalries. The episode begins with bitter rivals Dan and Jeff having to put their differences aside and collaborate to retrieve a crucial survival item. Their uneasy partnership is put to the test as they navigate the challenges of their environment.
Meanwhile, Darrin’s injury becomes a significant setback, slowing down his camp and jeopardizing his chances in the competition. His struggle adds another layer of tension to the already challenging conditions. The drama escalates when Dani refuses to trade assets with Gary, who then devises a plan to manipulate the situation and get others to feed him. This leads to a heated standoff, making...
- 8/11/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
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Halloween is still three months away, but you can already get a proper scare – with another Alien movie, an evil artificial intelligence, and a remake of the 1994 cult classic.
1. The Crow
Release Date: August 23
Young Eric Draven and his girlfriend were killed by criminals. But Eric rose from the dead – invulnerable and very angry. Now he will kill, and his revenge will be terrible.
The viewers are hungry for new stories and tired of remakes, but both The Crow movies are adaptations of the same comic book, so another creator is entitled to a new interpretation. And while no one can compete with Brandon Lee as Eric, the sinister Bill Skarsgard (who played the clown from It) is one of the few who has a chance to at least come close.
But where the new The Crow will most likely lose out to the original 1994 film is in style. Director...
1. The Crow
Release Date: August 23
Young Eric Draven and his girlfriend were killed by criminals. But Eric rose from the dead – invulnerable and very angry. Now he will kill, and his revenge will be terrible.
The viewers are hungry for new stories and tired of remakes, but both The Crow movies are adaptations of the same comic book, so another creator is entitled to a new interpretation. And while no one can compete with Brandon Lee as Eric, the sinister Bill Skarsgard (who played the clown from It) is one of the few who has a chance to at least come close.
But where the new The Crow will most likely lose out to the original 1994 film is in style. Director...
- 8/10/2024
- by [email protected] (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
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Exclusive: The Disney+ and Hulu Korean spy drama Tempest has added John Cho (Star Trek), Christopher Gorham (The Lincoln Lawyer), Alicia Hannah-Kim (Cobra Kai) and Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai) to its cast, Deadline has learned. They join the previously announced leads Gianna Jun and Gang Dongwon.
Disney+ and Hulu tease “assassinations, political games, conspiracies and spies will collide” in 2025 when Tempest premieres in the United States. Production is currently underway in Seoul.
From writer Chung Seokyung, Tempest follows Seo Munju (Gianna Jun), a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, and Sanho (Gang Dongwon), an international special agent shrouded in a veil of secrets, as they race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.
Details regarding who Cho, Gorham, Hannah-Kim and Bertrand will portray are under wraps.
Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by Korean martial arts director Heo Myunghaeng (The Outlaws 4). The series is produced by Imaginus, Showrunners, Studio AA and Action School.
Cho can next be seen in the upcoming sci-fi horror film Afraid opposite Katherine Waterston which opens on August 30. He is best known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek (2009) and its two sequels Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016) and Harold Lee in the Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg hit comedy Harold & Kumar franchise led by Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). His recent credits include HBO’s The Sympathizer, The Afterparty for Apple TV+, Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop and Fox’s The Exorcist for TV. His film credits include Don’t Make Me Go (2022), The Grudge (2019) and The Graduates, which he also executive produced.
The Tempest reunites Cho and Gorham, who starred in the ABC series Ugly Betty.
Gorham most recently starred in Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer. Before that, he had series regular roles in Netflix’s Insatiable, USA’s Covert Affairs and The WB’s Popular. He is best known for his portrayal of Henry Grubstick in Ugly Betty opposite America Ferrera.
Hannah-Kim most recently starred as Sensei Kim Da-eun in seasons 5 and 6 of Cobra Kai, a continuation of The Karate Kid story starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Hannah-Kim co-starred in the drama series alongside Bertrand. Cobra Kai was No. 1 on TV globally in its debut week on Netflix with nearly 15M views. Since then, its viewership doubled its viewership for Season 6A. Before that, she recurred in Max’s Minx.
Bertrand is currently starring in Netflix’s Cobra Kai as Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz, a role he’s portrayed across the show’s six seasons. His prior credits include lead roles in Max’s Batwheels, Disney Channel’s The Swap and for Nickelodeon, Jinxed and Marvin Marvin.
Disney+ and Hulu tease “assassinations, political games, conspiracies and spies will collide” in 2025 when Tempest premieres in the United States. Production is currently underway in Seoul.
From writer Chung Seokyung, Tempest follows Seo Munju (Gianna Jun), a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, and Sanho (Gang Dongwon), an international special agent shrouded in a veil of secrets, as they race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.
Details regarding who Cho, Gorham, Hannah-Kim and Bertrand will portray are under wraps.
Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by Korean martial arts director Heo Myunghaeng (The Outlaws 4). The series is produced by Imaginus, Showrunners, Studio AA and Action School.
Cho can next be seen in the upcoming sci-fi horror film Afraid opposite Katherine Waterston which opens on August 30. He is best known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek (2009) and its two sequels Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016) and Harold Lee in the Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg hit comedy Harold & Kumar franchise led by Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). His recent credits include HBO’s The Sympathizer, The Afterparty for Apple TV+, Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop and Fox’s The Exorcist for TV. His film credits include Don’t Make Me Go (2022), The Grudge (2019) and The Graduates, which he also executive produced.
The Tempest reunites Cho and Gorham, who starred in the ABC series Ugly Betty.
Gorham most recently starred in Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer. Before that, he had series regular roles in Netflix’s Insatiable, USA’s Covert Affairs and The WB’s Popular. He is best known for his portrayal of Henry Grubstick in Ugly Betty opposite America Ferrera.
Hannah-Kim most recently starred as Sensei Kim Da-eun in seasons 5 and 6 of Cobra Kai, a continuation of The Karate Kid story starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Hannah-Kim co-starred in the drama series alongside Bertrand. Cobra Kai was No. 1 on TV globally in its debut week on Netflix with nearly 15M views. Since then, its viewership doubled its viewership for Season 6A. Before that, she recurred in Max’s Minx.
Bertrand is currently starring in Netflix’s Cobra Kai as Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz, a role he’s portrayed across the show’s six seasons. His prior credits include lead roles in Max’s Batwheels, Disney Channel’s The Swap and for Nickelodeon, Jinxed and Marvin Marvin.
- 8/8/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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On Sunday August 4 2024, Discovery broadcasts Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing!
Emergency Evacuations Season 2 Episode 4 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing,” titled “Emergency Evacuations,” the survivalists face unexpected challenges that test their limits. The episode promises intense moments as territorial baboons launch a nocturnal attack, forcing the competitors to leave their boma behind. This sudden turn of events adds a layer of urgency and danger to their already tough situation.
As the survivalists regroup, they must quickly adapt to their new surroundings. One of the key tasks involves crafting a four-pronged spear to catch catfish. This skill is vital for their survival, and viewers can expect to see the competitors using their creativity and resourcefulness to make this essential tool. The struggle to secure food adds tension to the episode, highlighting the challenges of survival in the wild.
The heatwave in Africa intensifies the situation further.
Emergency Evacuations Season 2 Episode 4 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing,” titled “Emergency Evacuations,” the survivalists face unexpected challenges that test their limits. The episode promises intense moments as territorial baboons launch a nocturnal attack, forcing the competitors to leave their boma behind. This sudden turn of events adds a layer of urgency and danger to their already tough situation.
As the survivalists regroup, they must quickly adapt to their new surroundings. One of the key tasks involves crafting a four-pronged spear to catch catfish. This skill is vital for their survival, and viewers can expect to see the competitors using their creativity and resourcefulness to make this essential tool. The struggle to secure food adds tension to the episode, highlighting the challenges of survival in the wild.
The heatwave in Africa intensifies the situation further.
- 8/4/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
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MrBeast is back in the news again, and it isn’t for good things this time. Shortly after he released a collaborator following abuse claims, he is now facing some allegations of his own. For him, it is all about his upcoming Beast Games reality TV show coming to Amazon for unsafe filming conditions.
Here is what you need to know about the allegations against MrBeast and his new show.
MrBeast Accused Of Unsafe Working Conditions On Beast Games
Beast Games is a new reality show that MrBeast made for Amazon that is supposed to push contestants to the limit. However, it turns out that the limits did not come with proper medical support. There was a release reform signed before people appeared on the show, which is concerning.
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According to the release form, the contestants had to sign a form that read, “I understand that such activities may cause me death,...
Here is what you need to know about the allegations against MrBeast and his new show.
MrBeast Accused Of Unsafe Working Conditions On Beast Games
Beast Games is a new reality show that MrBeast made for Amazon that is supposed to push contestants to the limit. However, it turns out that the limits did not come with proper medical support. There was a release reform signed before people appeared on the show, which is concerning.
MrBeast on YouTube
According to the release form, the contestants had to sign a form that read, “I understand that such activities may cause me death,...
- 8/3/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
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July box office beat all expectations with just under $1.2 billion. And it’s possible that August could provide a sequel: June and July titles may provide half or more of the August total, even though the month will see 10 new wide studio releases and several notables from leading independent distributors.
Our July projection was $1 billion with the potential for more. It had 2023’s close to $1.4 billion in comparison, but with fewer new films (ongoing delays related to last year’s strikes), competing with “Barbie”/”Oppenheimer,” and no sign of a sleeper like last year’s “Sound of Freedom,” $1 billion seemed reasonable.
Instead, four films grossed about $900 million during the month, led by “Despicable Me 4” (Universal) with just shy of $300 million after 30 days, just ahead of the new “Deadpool” (which will be over $280 million). “Twisters” (Universal) will add close to $170 million, with “Inside Out 2” (Disney) adding about $145 million to its June haul.
Our July projection was $1 billion with the potential for more. It had 2023’s close to $1.4 billion in comparison, but with fewer new films (ongoing delays related to last year’s strikes), competing with “Barbie”/”Oppenheimer,” and no sign of a sleeper like last year’s “Sound of Freedom,” $1 billion seemed reasonable.
Instead, four films grossed about $900 million during the month, led by “Despicable Me 4” (Universal) with just shy of $300 million after 30 days, just ahead of the new “Deadpool” (which will be over $280 million). “Twisters” (Universal) will add close to $170 million, with “Inside Out 2” (Disney) adding about $145 million to its June haul.
- 8/2/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
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Prime Video’s The Boys is setting the standards high when it comes to R-rated superhero franchises, and with its ever-increasing popularity, there’s a demand to see more of it – and this is why Jensen Ackles returns to the show in a new spinoff entitled Vought Rising.
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The actor will be leading the show with costar Aya Cash, reprising their roles as Soldier Boy and Stormfront. Surely, this is going to be another fun-filled, ultraviolent story that will keep the audience at the edge of their seats.
Jensen Ackles Returns In The Boys Spinoff Vought Rising
During the San Diego Comic-Con event, actor Jensen Ackles formally announced the upcoming spinoff project from The Boys team. Entitled Vought Rising, the prequel show will take place in the 1950s and show how Vought International was established in America.
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The actor will be leading the show with costar Aya Cash, reprising their roles as Soldier Boy and Stormfront. Surely, this is going to be another fun-filled, ultraviolent story that will keep the audience at the edge of their seats.
Jensen Ackles Returns In The Boys Spinoff Vought Rising
During the San Diego Comic-Con event, actor Jensen Ackles formally announced the upcoming spinoff project from The Boys team. Entitled Vought Rising, the prequel show will take place in the 1950s and show how Vought International was established in America.
Related“We should all be afraid...
- 8/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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It’s almost August, which means two things: It’s the last month of the summer movie season, and we’re into the traditional “Dog Days of Summer” when studios often dump a lot of crap in hopes that moviegoers, at least those not taking their last-minute vacations, might go see them. Oddly, this month we also have a number of original films with just two franchise reboots, and a couple movies based on popular books and one video game. Read on for Gold Derby’s August 2024 box office preview.
“Alien: Romulus” (20th Century – Aug. 16)
Uruguyan filmmaker Fede Alvarez (“Don’t Breathe”) is the latest director to take over this long-running horror sci-fi franchise that began all the way back in 1979 with Ridley Scott‘s “Alien.” Scott is still involved as a producer after directing “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant” in 2012 and 2017, respectively, the former being the highest-grossing movie in the franchise with $402.4 million worldwide.
“Alien: Romulus” (20th Century – Aug. 16)
Uruguyan filmmaker Fede Alvarez (“Don’t Breathe”) is the latest director to take over this long-running horror sci-fi franchise that began all the way back in 1979 with Ridley Scott‘s “Alien.” Scott is still involved as a producer after directing “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant” in 2012 and 2017, respectively, the former being the highest-grossing movie in the franchise with $402.4 million worldwide.
- 7/30/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
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In this challenging episode, survivalists deal with elephant poop and test their bushcraft skills in a bird trap challenge. Airing on Discovery on Sunday, July 21, 2024, the participants push their limits as they endure the harsh conditions of South Africa’s Oribi Gorge. Dan and Ky make a strategic trade to gain an advantage in […]
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- 7/20/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
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Formerly titled They Listen, Blumhouse’s upcoming horror movie Afraid tackles the threat of AI later this summer, and the official MPA rating for the film has arrived this week.
Like many other Blumhouse horror movies before it, Afraid is rated “PG-13” for “Sexual material, some strong violence, some strong language, and thematic material.”
John Cho (Searching) and Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant) star in Afraid from Sony, Blumhouse, and Depth of Field. The film releases in theaters on August 30.
In Afraid, “Curtis (Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called Aia. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, Aia seems able to do it all.
“She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing — and no one...
Like many other Blumhouse horror movies before it, Afraid is rated “PG-13” for “Sexual material, some strong violence, some strong language, and thematic material.”
John Cho (Searching) and Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant) star in Afraid from Sony, Blumhouse, and Depth of Field. The film releases in theaters on August 30.
In Afraid, “Curtis (Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called Aia. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, Aia seems able to do it all.
“She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing — and no one...
- 7/17/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Matt Wright is making waves on Naked and Afraid, but there is more to know about him than what has been revealed on screen.
Starting in 2013, Naked and Afraid highlights pairs of survivalists whose first interaction is with both naked. They are challenged to survive in the wilderness for three weeks, and each person is allowed one item to help them in their quest.
Longtime survivalist Matt Wright, who has made a living from surviving harsh conditions, is featured in Season 17.
Read full article on The Direct.
Starting in 2013, Naked and Afraid highlights pairs of survivalists whose first interaction is with both naked. They are challenged to survive in the wilderness for three weeks, and each person is allowed one item to help them in their quest.
Longtime survivalist Matt Wright, who has made a living from surviving harsh conditions, is featured in Season 17.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 7/17/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
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The horror house that Blum built (aka Blumhouse) has been doubling down on its tech-horror in the wake of the overwhelming success of "M3GAN." Not only is a sequel film, "M3GAN 2.0," expected to arrive in 2025 but there are also plans for a technological erotic thriller called "SOULM8TE" that's described as a "M3GAN" spin-off about an AI lovebot. But before either of those films hit theaters, Blumhouse has another AI nightmare up its sleeve: Chris Weitz's "AfrAId."
The film centers on a man named Curtis (John Cho) whose family is chosen to test out a brand-new home equipped with a state-of-the-art digital family assistant known as "Aia." This full-service smart home utilizes sensors and cameras to learn the family's behaviors, schedules, wants, and needs — utilizing AI to anticipate further assistance they might require. She can order organic foods from the grocery store, read bedtime stories to the youngest child,...
The film centers on a man named Curtis (John Cho) whose family is chosen to test out a brand-new home equipped with a state-of-the-art digital family assistant known as "Aia." This full-service smart home utilizes sensors and cameras to learn the family's behaviors, schedules, wants, and needs — utilizing AI to anticipate further assistance they might require. She can order organic foods from the grocery store, read bedtime stories to the youngest child,...
- 7/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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Un asistente digital que anticipa tus necesidades… © Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures ha publicado el primer tráiler y el póster de su nueva película de terror y ciencia ficción “Afraid”, traducida en España como “Diabólica”, de Blumhouse.
En “Diabólica”, Curtis (Cho) y su familia son seleccionados para probar un nuevo y revolucionario dispositivo doméstico: un asistente familiar digital llamado Aia. Una vez que la unidad y todos sus sensores y cámaras están instalados en su casa, Aia parece capaz de hacerlo todo. Aprende los comportamientos de la familia y empieza a anticiparse a sus necesidades. Y puede asegurarse de que nada – ni nadie – se interponga en el camino de su familia.
“Diabólica” está escrita y dirigida por Chris Weitz (“La Brújula Dorada”) y protagonizada por John Cho (“Searching…”), Katherine Waterston (“Slow Horses”), Riki Lindhome (“Navidad en Candy Cane Lane”), Havana Rose Liu (“Bottoms”) y David Dastmalchian (“Oppenheimer”).
“Diabólica” se estrena en cines el 30 de agosto.
Sony Pictures ha publicado el primer tráiler y el póster de su nueva película de terror y ciencia ficción “Afraid”, traducida en España como “Diabólica”, de Blumhouse.
En “Diabólica”, Curtis (Cho) y su familia son seleccionados para probar un nuevo y revolucionario dispositivo doméstico: un asistente familiar digital llamado Aia. Una vez que la unidad y todos sus sensores y cámaras están instalados en su casa, Aia parece capaz de hacerlo todo. Aprende los comportamientos de la familia y empieza a anticiparse a sus necesidades. Y puede asegurarse de que nada – ni nadie – se interponga en el camino de su familia.
“Diabólica” está escrita y dirigida por Chris Weitz (“La Brújula Dorada”) y protagonizada por John Cho (“Searching…”), Katherine Waterston (“Slow Horses”), Riki Lindhome (“Navidad en Candy Cane Lane”), Havana Rose Liu (“Bottoms”) y David Dastmalchian (“Oppenheimer”).
“Diabólica” se estrena en cines el 30 de agosto.
- 7/7/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
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Blumhouse Productions and Sony have unveiled the trailer for Afraid, a thrilling new film that delves into the dark side of artificial intelligence in the home. Directed by Chris Weitz, Afraid stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston, and is set to hit theatres on August 30.
The film follows Curtis (John Cho), a marketing executive, and his family, who are chosen to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called Aia. Unlike existing smart home devices, Aia is equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, allowing it to learn the family’s behaviours and anticipate their needs. However, as Aia integrates more deeply into their lives, its protective measures turn increasingly sinister.
The trailer teases the unsettling transformation of Aia from a helpful assistant to a domineering presence. Initially, Curtis and his wife (Katherine Waterston) are enamoured with Aia’s capabilities, which include managing household tasks and ensuring their children’s chores are completed.
The film follows Curtis (John Cho), a marketing executive, and his family, who are chosen to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called Aia. Unlike existing smart home devices, Aia is equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, allowing it to learn the family’s behaviours and anticipate their needs. However, as Aia integrates more deeply into their lives, its protective measures turn increasingly sinister.
The trailer teases the unsettling transformation of Aia from a helpful assistant to a domineering presence. Initially, Curtis and his wife (Katherine Waterston) are enamoured with Aia’s capabilities, which include managing household tasks and ensuring their children’s chores are completed.
- 7/5/2024
- by Oliver Mitchell
- Love Horror
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Sony Pictures has debuted the brand new trailer for Afraid, an upcoming sci-fi horror film from Academy Award-nominated writer/director Chris Weitz (Operation Finale; About a Boy; American Pie) that introduces a whole new kind of terror to the world with Aia, who is basically a Siri-like family assistant that takes her job way, way too seriously.
The film's synopsis reveals, "Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called Aia. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, Aia seems able to do it all. She learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way."
The cast features John Cho (Star Trek; Searching; Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle...
The film's synopsis reveals, "Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called Aia. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, Aia seems able to do it all. She learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way."
The cast features John Cho (Star Trek; Searching; Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle...
- 7/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Horror movies often overuse jump scares and other cliches in an attempt to scare the audience but that does not seem to be working anymore. People don’t want to see the same old thing every time and thus, we are glad that studios like Blumhouse are taking things to the next level with their new film, Afraid.
A still from Afraid (2024) | Blumhouse Productions
Afraid follows the story of a family who are testing out a new home device – the Aia. Once the Aia is installed, it doesn’t take long for it to take a sinister turn. The security system will do everything to make sure that its family is safe and that nothing hurts them, no matter what it takes.
Blumhouse’s New Horror Film Shows AI Turning Evil
John Cho and Katherine Waterston in Afraid | Blumhouse Productions
Produced by Columbia Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, Afraid is all...
A still from Afraid (2024) | Blumhouse Productions
Afraid follows the story of a family who are testing out a new home device – the Aia. Once the Aia is installed, it doesn’t take long for it to take a sinister turn. The security system will do everything to make sure that its family is safe and that nothing hurts them, no matter what it takes.
Blumhouse’s New Horror Film Shows AI Turning Evil
John Cho and Katherine Waterston in Afraid | Blumhouse Productions
Produced by Columbia Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, Afraid is all...
- 7/4/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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Afraid Trailer(Photo Credit –YouTube)
We know how technology can be frightening sometimes, as depicted in the Black Mirror series on Netflix. Numerous other movies and shows have also showcased the dark side of technology. With the rise of AI usage, the potential for fear grows even more intense. This fear is precisely what is captured in the newly released Afraid Trailer. The film stars John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Havara Rose Liu, Lukita Maxwell, David Dastmalchian, and Keith Carradine.
In the Afraid trailer, Curtis brings home a new device called ‘Aia’, a digital assistant designed to help people, especially families, with everything from groceries to looking after the kids. While Aia sounds intriguing and helpful, the trailer hints at the terrifying consequences of an AI that goes to extreme lengths to assist its users.
The trailer shows Curtis and his family experiencing the dark side of Aia’s constant vigilance.
We know how technology can be frightening sometimes, as depicted in the Black Mirror series on Netflix. Numerous other movies and shows have also showcased the dark side of technology. With the rise of AI usage, the potential for fear grows even more intense. This fear is precisely what is captured in the newly released Afraid Trailer. The film stars John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Havara Rose Liu, Lukita Maxwell, David Dastmalchian, and Keith Carradine.
In the Afraid trailer, Curtis brings home a new device called ‘Aia’, a digital assistant designed to help people, especially families, with everything from groceries to looking after the kids. While Aia sounds intriguing and helpful, the trailer hints at the terrifying consequences of an AI that goes to extreme lengths to assist its users.
The trailer shows Curtis and his family experiencing the dark side of Aia’s constant vigilance.
- 7/4/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
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It’s John Cho versus technology again in Afraid. Here’s the trailer for Blumhouse’s latest high-tech horror flick.
John Cho is no stranger to grappling with technology in high-stakes scenarios. Cho was the star of 2018’s Searching, one of the most successful film’s in the screenlife format. That film took place within the confines of a laptop screen, and throughout its runtime we saw Cho play a terrified parent grappling with his missing daughter’s laptop as he raced against time to uncover its hidden secrets and find out where she was. The film spawned a sequel (that Cho was not part of) called Missing, which released last year.
Having taken on the might of a Macbook, Cho is returning to duel with technology once again, this time in Afraid. Blumhouse Productions and Sony Pictures have released the trailer for the film, which sees Cho and his...
John Cho is no stranger to grappling with technology in high-stakes scenarios. Cho was the star of 2018’s Searching, one of the most successful film’s in the screenlife format. That film took place within the confines of a laptop screen, and throughout its runtime we saw Cho play a terrified parent grappling with his missing daughter’s laptop as he raced against time to uncover its hidden secrets and find out where she was. The film spawned a sequel (that Cho was not part of) called Missing, which released last year.
Having taken on the might of a Macbook, Cho is returning to duel with technology once again, this time in Afraid. Blumhouse Productions and Sony Pictures have released the trailer for the film, which sees Cho and his...
- 7/4/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
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Have you ever thought about how you can’t spell ‘afraid’ without AI? Because writer-director Chris Weitz certainly has. His new technophobe triggering thriller Afraid — formerly titled They Listen — sees John Cho and Katherine Waterston star as a married couple whose lives are turned upside down when they sign their family up to trial a (quite literally) killer new home AI assistant. Check out the sinister first trailer for the Blumhouse movie below;
Don't mind us, we're just quietly yeeting every one of our smart devices into the sea after that — yikes! Right from the get-go, there's sketchy vibes surrounding Aia, the smart home assistant Curtis (Cho) and his family receive here. “I’m not crazy about having them everywhere,” says Curtis’ wife (Waterston) as little eyes are mounted around her home. And so she shouldn't be. In this first look at the film, the soft-spoken Aia very quickly cranks...
Don't mind us, we're just quietly yeeting every one of our smart devices into the sea after that — yikes! Right from the get-go, there's sketchy vibes surrounding Aia, the smart home assistant Curtis (Cho) and his family receive here. “I’m not crazy about having them everywhere,” says Curtis’ wife (Waterston) as little eyes are mounted around her home. And so she shouldn't be. In this first look at the film, the soft-spoken Aia very quickly cranks...
- 7/4/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
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What if your Amazon Alexa or Siri had evil intentions? Given the accelerated evolution of artificial intelligence, that's not even a radical thought anymore. It's a concept that has been toyed with in countless horror and science fiction films throughout the decades. The latest to tackle destructive AI is the upcoming Blumhouse and Colombia Pictures film Afraid, formerly titled They Listen.
When Curtis (John Cho) and his family are specially selected to test out a new digital assistant named Aia, they're in for a treat—at first. Aia uses cameras and special censors throughout the house to monitor Curtis, his wife, and their children.
Slowly, Aia starts to learn everything about her new family, including their likes, dislikes, and secrets. Aia takes it upon herself to act like "another mom," and she won't let anyone or anything harm her family. One moment in the newly released trailer teases Aia getting...
When Curtis (John Cho) and his family are specially selected to test out a new digital assistant named Aia, they're in for a treat—at first. Aia uses cameras and special censors throughout the house to monitor Curtis, his wife, and their children.
Slowly, Aia starts to learn everything about her new family, including their likes, dislikes, and secrets. Aia takes it upon herself to act like "another mom," and she won't let anyone or anything harm her family. One moment in the newly released trailer teases Aia getting...
- 7/3/2024
- by Mads Lennon
- 1428 Elm
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