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BumblebeeOn the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee the Autobot seeks refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town. Charlie, on the brink of turning 18 years old and trying to find her place in the world, soon discovers the battle-scarred and broken Bumblebee. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns that this is no ordinary yellow Volkswagen.Director: Travis KnightProduced by: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark VahradianCast: Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker,Pamela Adlon, Dylan O'Brien, Angela Bassett, Justin Theroux, Peter CullenDistributor: Paramount PicturesRelease Date: December 21, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutesGenre: Action, Adventure, Sci-FiRated PG-13 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shows Mentioned:A Million Little Things (ABC)It has been said that friendship isn't one big thing, it's a million little things. That is certainly true for a group of friends from Boston who bonded under unexpected circumstances. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all of them feel stuck in life. After one of them dies unexpectedly, it's just the wake-up call the others need to finally start living. Along the way, they discover that friends may be the one thing that can save them from themselves.New Amsterdam (NBC)Dr. Max Goodwin is brilliant, charming -- and the new medical director at America's oldest public hospital. While he's set on tearing down the bureaucracy to provide exceptional care, the doctors and staff are not so sure. They've heard this before, and no one else has delivered on those promises. Not taking no for an answer, Max disrupts the status quo and proves he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into this understaffed, underfunded and

Mary Poppins ReturnsThe mysterious Mary Poppins returns to Depression-era London to visit Jane and her brother Michael, now a father of three, and helps them rediscover the joy they knew as children.Director: Rob MarshallProduced by: Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc PlattCast: Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jō, Miyu Sasaki, Kirin KikiDistributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesRelease Date: December 19, 2018Runtime: 2 hour 10 minutesGenre: Comedy, Family, FantasyRated PG    Cold WarSet against the backdrop of the 1950s Cold War in Poland, two people of differing backgrounds and temperaments begin an almost impossible romance.Director:Paweł PawlikowskiProduced by: Tanya Seghatchian, Ewa PuszczynskaCast: Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot, Agata KuleszaDistributor: Kino ŚwiatRelease Date: December 21, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutesGenre: Drama, Music, RomanceRated R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Star is Born Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.Director: Ruben FleischerProduced by: Bradley Cooper, Bill Gerber, Todd Phillips, Lynette Howell TaylorCast: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Sam ElliottDistributor: Warner Bros. PicturesRelease Date: October 5, 2018Runtime: 2 hour 15 minutesGenre: Drama, Music, RomanceRated R  Mission: Impossible – Fallout (DVD Review)Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. Arms dealer John Lark and a group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and

If Beale Street Could TalkIn early 1970s Harlem, daughter and wife-to-be Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny. Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together, but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.Director: Barry JenkinsProduced by: Megan Ellison, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski, Sara Murphy, Barry JenkinsCast: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Dave Franco, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, Emily Rios, Ed Skrein, Finn Wittrock, Brian Tyree Henry, Regina KingDistributor: Annapurna PicturesRelease Date: December 14, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutesGenre: Crime, Drama, RomanceRated R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season PremieresVikings (History)Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young farmer and family man who is frustrated by the policies of Earl Haraldson, his local chieftain who sends his Viking raiders east to the Baltic states and Russia, whose residents are as poor as the Norsemen. Ragnar wants to head west, across the ocean, to discover new civilizations. With assistance from his friend Floki, Ragnar builds a faster, sleeker fleet of boats to help him make it to the Western world. Through the years Ragnar, who claims to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, continues to struggle with Earl until the two face each other in a final battle for supremacy. Following that, Ragnar goes on a search for new lands to conquer.The Last Kingdom (Netflix)As a child, Uhtred witnessed his father being killed and the Saxon army defeated by invading troops. Danish warlord Earl Ragnar captured Uhtred and raised him in a Danish camp alongside fellow captive Brida, a sharp-tongued girl. Years later, Uhtred is a valiant warrior who is de

Currently in Theaters, Released on Wednesday, November 21, 2018Creed IIIn 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo's son and current champ Adonis Creed accepts a challenge from Drago's son -- another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life -- a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Creed and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man.Director: Steven Caple, Jr.Produced by: Sylvester Stallone, Kevin King-Templeton, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler, Udi NediviCast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa ThompsonDistributor: Annapurna Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-MayerRelease Date: November 21, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutesGenre: Drama, SportPG-13Currently in Theaters, Released on Friday, November 16, 2018Instant FamilyWhen Pete and Ellie decide to start

The Walking Dead (AMC)Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, this gritty drama portrays life in the months and years that follow a zombie apocalypse. Led by former police officer Rick Grimes, his family and a group of other survivors find themselves constantly on the move in search of a safe and secure home. But the pressure each day to stay alive sends many in the group to the deepest depths of human cruelty, and Rick discovers that the overwhelming fear of the survivors can be more deadly than the zombies walking among them.This Is Us (NBC)Jack and his wife - who is very pregnant with triplets - have just moved into their new home in Pittsburgh. Successful and handsome television actor Kevin is growing increasingly bored with his bachelor lifestyle. Randall - who was abandoned at a fire station by his father as an infant - is a stylish New York-based businessman working to raise two daughters with his wife, Beth. These people are among a group, several of whom share a birthday, of seeming

Escape at Dannemora (Showtime)The small sleepy town of Dannemora is home to the Clinton Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison. Two inmates, Richard Matt and David Sweat become entangled in the life of a married female prison employee in the summer of 2015. Tilly Mitchell, an employee at Clinton Correctional Facility becomes romantically entangled with both convicts and aids in their escape from the facility. Emmy winner Ben Stiller executive produces and directs all episodes.Queen America (Facebook Watch)A pageant coach tries to outrun her troubled, working class past by coaching Oklahoma pageant contestants to victory while struggling with her own demons.Sick Note (Netflix)When Daniel is misdiagnosed with a fatal disease he notices how everyone begins to treat him better. This display of empathy prevents Daniel from telling the truth about his health.Dirty John (Bravo)Debra Newell has a perfect life -- from the outside -- she's successful, beautiful and lives in Newport Beach, one of California's

Ben is BackNineteen-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve. Ben's mom, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe.Director: Peter HedgesWritten by: Joel Coen, Ethan CoenCast: Julia Roberts, Lucas HedgesDistributor: LD Entertainment, Roadside AttractionsRelease Date: December 7, 2018 (Select Theaters)Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutesGenre: DramaRated R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sally4Ever (HBO)Written, directed by and starring Julia Davis (creator of the original British series "Camping"), "Sally4Ever" is an HBO/Sky Atlantic co-production about a love affair that quickly spirals out of control. Mid-level marketing executive Sally, in an attempt to spice up her personal life, sets in motion a series of events that lead her to embarking on a wild affair with Emma and calling it off with long-term, predictable partner David. Unlike Sally, Emma is a free spirit and impulsive. She exudes sexuality and brings excitement to Sally's mundane existence. Yet before Sally knows it, Emma has commandeered her life in every single way.The Kominsky Method (Netflix)He may be in his twilight years, but aging acting coach Sandy Kominsky isn't ready to ride off into the sunset just yet. The once-famous Kominsky and his longtime agent, Norman Newlander, keep each other laughing as they tackle the curveballs that life throws at them while navigating their later years in Los Angeles, a city that values yo

Creed II In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo's son and current champ Adonis Creed accepts a challenge from Drago's son -- another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life -- a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Creed and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man.Director: Steven Caple, Jr.Produced by: Sylvester Stallone, Kevin King-Templeton, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler, Udi NediviCast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa ThompsonDistributor: Annapurna Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-MayerRelease Date: November 21, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutesGenre: Drama, SportPG-13 Robin Hood Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown

ROMA In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.Director: Alfonso CuarónWritten by: Alfonso CuarónCast: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de TaviraDistributor: NetflixRelease Date: November 21, 2018Runtime: 2 hour 15 minutesGenre: DramaRated R  The FavouriteIn the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots.Director: Yorgos LanthimosWritten by: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamaraCast: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe AlwynDistributor: Fox Searchlight PicturesRelease Date: November 23, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutesG

At Eternity’s GateJared is the son of a small-town Baptist pastor who gets outed to his parents at age 19. He's soon faced with an ultimatum -- attend a gay conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends and faith.Director: Julian SchnabelScreenplay: Jean-Claude Carrière, Julian Schnabel, Louise KugelbergCast: Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Mads Mikkelsen, Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Oscar IsaacDistributor: CBS FilmsRelease Date: November 2, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutesGenre: Biography, DramaRated PG-13    Widows A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows -- Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle -- have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to pull off a heist that her husband was planning.Director: Steve McQueenScreenplay: Steve McQueen, Gillian Fl

Series PremiereClique (Pop)Holly and Georgia are two childhood best friends who go to the same university together. They are having a great time, but when Georgia is drawn into an elite clique of popular young women and begins to change, Holly must save their friendship. Season PremierePatriot (Amazon)Following the complicated life of an intelligence officer John Tavner, whose latest assignment is to prevent Iran from going nuclear, which requires him to forgo all safety nets and assume a perilous non-official cover. Season FinalesThe Deuce (HBO)Created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, who also collaborated on HBO's "The Wire" and "Treme," the semifictional drama series "The Deuce" tells of the germination of the sex-trade industry in the heart of New York's Times Square. It's the early 1970s, and the porn business begins a shift from organized crime-backed parlors to a legitimate, culturally accepted enterprise. A cast of barkeeps, prostitutes, pimps, police and nightlife seekers centers around

The Ballad of Buster ScruggsSix chapters each present a different story from the wild frontier. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs tells the story of a sharp-shooting songster. In Near Algodones, a wannabe bank robber gets his due and then some. Meal Ticket is a gothic tale about two weary travelling performers. All Gold Canyon is a story about a prospector mining for gold, while a woman finds an unexpected promise of love, along with a dose of life’s cruel irony, on a wagon train across the prairies in The Gal Who Got Rattled. Finally, ghostly laughs haunt The Mortal Remains as a Lady rains judgment upon a motley crew of strangers undertaking a final carriage ride.Director: Joel Coen, Ethan CoenWritten by: Joel Coen, Ethan CoenCast: Liam Neeson, James Franco, Tim Blake NelsonDistributor: NetflixRelease Date: November 8, 2018 (Select Theaters), November 16, 2018 (Netflix and its expanded theatrical run)Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutesGenre: Comedy , Drama , MusicalRated R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out in

Series PremieresTell Me a Story (CBS All Access)Beloved fairy tales interweave to create a subversive tale of love, loss, greed, revenge and murder set in New York.Homecoming (Amazon)A caseworker at a facility that helps soldiers transition back to civilian life leaves to start a new life, living with her mother and working as a small-town waitress.Season PremieresHouse of Cards (Netflix)U.S. Rep. Francis Underwood of South Carolina starts out as a ruthless politician seeking revenge in this Netflix original production. Promised the post of Secretary of State in exchange for his support, his efforts help to ensure the election of Garrett Walker to the presidency. But Walker changes his mind before the inauguration, telling Underwood he's too valuable in Congress. Outwardly, Underwood accepts his marching orders, but secretly he and his wife, an environmental activist, make a pact to destroy Walker and his allies. Based on the U.K. miniseries of the same name, the U.S. version offers a look behind the scenes a

Boy ErasedJared is the son of a small-town Baptist pastor who gets outed to his parents at age 19. He's soon faced with an ultimatum -- attend a gay conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends and faith.Director: Joel EdgertonScreenplay: Joel EdgertonCast: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton, Joe Alwyn, Xavier Dolan, Troye Sivan, Cherry Jones, Flea, Russell CroweDistributor: Focus FeaturesRelease Date: November 2, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutesGenre: Biography, DramaRated R   ProspectThis is the first feature film distributed by Gunpowder & Sky's sic-fi label DUST.A man and his teenage daughter encounter nonstop danger while searching for valuable gems on an alien moon.Director: Chris Caldwell, Zeek EarlScreenplay: Chris Caldwell, Zeek EarlCast: Sophie Thatcher, Jay Duplass, Pedro PascalDistributor: DUST (under Gunpowder and Sky)Release Date: November 2, 2018Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutesGenre: Sci-fiRated R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

SERIES PREMIERESThe Woman in White (PBS)The lives of two half-sisters and their drawing master get caught up in a deadly conspiracy revolving around a mentally ill woman dressed all in white.Bodyguard(Netflix)A heroic but volatile war veteran works as a Specialist Protection Officer for London's Metropolitan Police Service. When he is assigned to protect the ambitious and powerful home secretary, he finds himself torn between his duty and his beliefs.Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)As her 16th birthday nears, Sabrina must choose between the witch world of her family and the human world of her friends; based on the "Archie" comic. SEASON PREMIEREDeutschland 86 (Sundance)Martin Rauch is recruited by the HVA to infiltrate the West Germany army. As a rookie spy his decisions constantly put his cover at risk and force his agency to take extreme measures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.