Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a 2024 post-apocalyptic action adventure film co-produced and directed by George Miller, who co-wrote it with Nico Lathouris. It serves as both a spin-off and a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), as well as the fifth film in the Mad Max franchise. Several crew members from Fury Road returned for the film, including screenwriter Lathouris, film editor Margaret Sixel, costume designer Jenny Beavan, and composer Tom Holkenborg.

As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and into the hands of a Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. While two Tyrants war for dominance over the Citadel, Furiosa survives many trials as she plots a way back home through the Wasteland.

The cast includes Anya Taylor-Joy as the title character Imperator Furiosa, with Chris Hemsworth, Alyla Browne, and Tom Burke in supporting roles.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is set to debut in theaters May 24th, 2024, courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

Sight

Sight is a 2024 biographical drama film written and directed by Andrew Hyatt. The film is based on Ming Wang's autobiography From Darkness to Sight. Briarcliff Entertainment sold distribution rights for the film to Angel Studios in February 2024.

The true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a poor Chinese immigrant who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Set in 1970s rural China, a young Ming faces persecution and despair at every turn; but with the support of his dedicated family and his own unwavering determination, he finds his way to America, attends Harvard and MIT, and helps develop an innovative technology that restores sight in millions. Taking on the seemingly impossible challenge of helping a blind orphan, the resilient Dr. Wang must reconcile with his own traumatic past and face the harsh reality that the strength of his own will can only go so far.

The cast includes Terry Chen, Greg Kinnear, Danni Wang, Raymond Ma, Bennet Wang, Jayden Zhang. Wai Ching Ho, and Fionnula Flanagan.

Sight is set to debut in theaters May 24th, courtesy of Angel Studios. Watch the official trailer below.

The Garfield Movie

The Garfield Movie is a 2024 animated comedy film based on the Jim Davis comic strip of the same name, produced by Columbia Pictures and Alcon Entertainment (in the latter's first animated film), animated by DNEG Animation, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Directed by Mark Dindal (The Emperor’s New Groove, Chicken Little) from a screenplay written by David Reynolds.

The film stars Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World) as the voice of Garfield, alongside the voices of Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Avengers: Endgame), Nicholas Hoult (The Menu), Cecily Strong (Saturday Night Live), Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), and Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible films).

Development on a new animated Garfield film began in May 2016, with producers and writers already attached to the project. Dindal was announced as the film's director in November 2018, with production beginning in the following month. Despite Viacom acquiring the rights to Garfield in August 2019, the project was still in production, according to Dindal in December 2020. In November 2021, Sony purchased the distribution rights for the film, outside of China, and Pratt was cast as Garfield, while the animation would be provided by DNEG. The rest of the cast joined in 2022, followed by its official title in September 2023.

The Garfield Movie will be theatrically released in the United States on May 24, 2024. Watch the official trailer below.

Atlas

Atlas is a 2024 science fiction thriller film directed by Brad Peyton, and written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. The film is a co-production of Netflix, Safehouse Pictures, ASAP Entertainment, Nuyorican Productions, and Berlanti-Schechter Films. Jennifer Lopez serves as a producer and also stars in the film.

Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. When plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it.

The cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong, and Lana Parrilla.

Atlas is set to debut May 24th only on Netflix. Watch the official trailers below.

Platonic

Platonic is a 2023 comedy series created by Nicholas Stoller, who penned the screenplays for several comedy films including Bros, Night School, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Sex Tape, and Get Him to the Greek.

The series follows a pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes all consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.

The supporting cast includes Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Carla Gallo, and Andrew Lopez.

Platonic is set to debut May 24th on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

Aladdin

Director Guy Ritchie

Genre Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Cast Mena Massoud, Will Smith, Billy Magnussen, Naomi Scott

Rating PG

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.”

From talented director Guy Ritchie, who has churned out films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Sherlock Holmes, to name a few, Aladdin is the highly anticipated live-action remake of the 1992 Disney film that has held a special place in many of our childhoods. The Jungle Book did well with the live-action treatment and The Lion King is on the horizon as well so I am definitely excited for the latest version of the carpet riding Aladdin. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Aladdin:

• Sir Patrick Stewart campaigned for the role of Jafar. He had previously turned down the role in Aladdin (1992) and has regretted it ever since.

• Director Guy Ritchie was primarily interested in doing the film because it was the Disney story he was closest to: "My stories are really about street hustlers. That's what I know how to do. And Aladdin is a classic street hustler who makes good."

Booksmart

Director Olivia Wilde

Genre Comedy

Cast Beanie Feldstein, Kaitlyn Dever, Skyler Gisondo, Billie Lourd

Rating R

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.”

Directed by actress Olivia Wilde, Booksmart is a comedy that tells the story of two academic superstars and best friends who on the eve of their high school graduation realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Booksmart:

• The movie premiered at SXSW on Olivia Wilde's 35th birthday.

• Olivia Wilde said that The Breakfast Club, Fast Times At Richmount High, Dazed and Confused, and Clueless were the inspiration for this film.

BrightBurn

Director David Yarovesky

Genre Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi

Cast Elizabeth Banks, Jackson A. Dunn, David Denman, Matt Jones

Rating R

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?”

From director David Yarovesky, Brightburn is a horror drama about a boy from another world who has super powers that crash lands on earth, bit instead of becoming some sort of Super Hero he becomes something much more sinister. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Brightburn:

• Described as a horror take on the Superman origins/mythos.

• The middle school scenes were shot at the now-defunct Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. This is the same location used for both Hawkins Middle and Hawkins High Schools in seasons 1 and 2 of Stranger Things.

What/If

Genre Thriller

Cast Renée Zellweger, Dave Annable, Juan Castano, Louis Herthum

Rating TV-14

Series Premiere May 24th, 2019 (Netflix)

“An anthology series which tackles a different morality tale, and the ripple effect of a single decision that changes the trajectory of an entire life.”

What/If is an anthology series which tackles a different morality tale, and the ripple effect of a single decision that changes the trajectory of an entire life. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, What/If:

• Renée Zellweger's first main role in a TV Series.

The Perfection

Director Richard Shepard

Genre Drama | Horror | Thriller

Cast Allison Williams, Alaina Huffman, Steven Weber, Logan Browning

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.”

From director Richard Shepard (Dom Hemingway, Girls), The Perfection is a horror thriller that tells the story of troubled musical prodigy Charlotte as she seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, and the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences. Check out the official trailer below!!

Rim of the World

Director McG

Genre Adventure | Sci-Fi

Cast Miya Cech, Benjamin Flores Jr., Jack Gore, Anthony Cavalero

Rating TV-14

Release Date May 24th, 2019 (Netflix)

“Four misfit teenagers join forces to save the world when an alien invasion interrupts their summer camp.”

From director McG (We Are Marshall, Terminator Salvation), Rim of the World tells the story of four misfit teenagers join forces to save the world when an alien invasion interrupts their summer camp. Check out the official trailer below!!

Halston

Director Frédéric Tcheng

Genre Documentary

Cast Liza Minnelli, Marisa Berenson, Joel Schumacher, Naeem Khan

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 24th, 2019 (Limited)

“Prodigiously talented, Halston reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. But everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gamble of his life.”

Written and directed by Frédéric Tcheng, Halston tells the story of extremely talented fashion designer Doc Halston who reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. But everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gamble of his life. Check out the official trailer below!!

Echo In the Canyon

Director Andrew Slater

Genre Documentary | Music

Cast Lou Adler, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys, Beck

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 24th, 2019

“A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.’s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.”

From director Andrew Slater, Echo In the Canyon is a documentary that takes a look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Echo In the Canyon:

• Short clips from Model Shop (1969) are used throughout to help set the feeling of mid- to late-60's Los Angeles.