Mark Walker – OMG Check It Out ! https://omgcheckitout.com Thu, 01 May 2025 06:18:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” Gets the First Full Trailer https://omgcheckitout.com/now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-gets-the-first-full-trailer/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:16:45 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42806 The third film in the Now You See Me franchise is coming our way this summer, and it will introduce us to a brand-new group of young magicians. The first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is here, and it sees the Four Horsemen training a new generation of promising illusionists.

According to Lionsgate’s official logline, the third film in the series will see “The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.”

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t marks the return of Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman, while also introducing us to some compelling new characters. Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt play the trio of young magicians learning the ropes from the Four Horsemen, while the Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike portrays the film’s main villain.

A first look at the Now You See Me: Now You Don’t was unveiled at CinemaCon earlier this month, where Lionsgate‘s Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson confirmed they’re already working on another sequel.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t was filmed in Budapest, Hungary and Antwerp, Belgium, and it will be released in theaters on November 14.

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First Trailer for the Black Comedy “The Roses” is One Star-Studded Affair https://omgcheckitout.com/first-trailer-for-the-black-comedy-the-roses-is-one-star-studded-affair/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:11:49 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42783 Jay Roach’s next film The Roses is coming our way this summer, and it will be one star-studded affair. The first trailer for this black comedy has been released, and its A-list ensemble includes the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, and Allison Janney.

The Roses is loosely based on Warren Adler’s novel The War of the Roses, and here’s what it has in store, according to Searchlight Picture’s official logline:

“Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.”

In addition to Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in the lead roles, the star-studded cast of this project also includes Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon.

Adler’s hit novel was previously adapted into Danny DeVito’s 1989 film The War of the Roses, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Its new reimagining hails from director Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents, Bombshell) and writer Tony McNamara (The Favourite, Poor Things).

The Roses will be released by Searchlight Pictures on August 29.

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“A Minecraft Movie” Shatters Records With Massive $301 Million Opening  https://omgcheckitout.com/a-minecraft-movie-shatters-records-with-massive-301-million-opening/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:54:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42761 Expectations were running high for A Minecraft Movie, and it managed to live up to them after just a few days in the theaters. The long-awaited video game adaptation set several major box office records after scoring a massive $301 million global opening.

Based on the hit video game Minecraft, this hit movie centers on four misfits who find themselves transported into a cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination and must master its many mysteries to find their way back home alongside an expert crafter named Steve.

The cast of this long-awaited adaptation is one star-studded affair, and it includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Rachel House, Jemaine Clement, Jared Hess, and Matt Berry.

Expectations were running high for A Minecraft Movie, given the popularity of the original video game that inspired it, and this adaptation managed to exceed them. The film scored a massive $301 million global opening, setting several domestic records in the process.

A Minecraft Movie earned $157 million domestically, setting the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a movie based on a video game in North America. It also scored the biggest domestic debut of 2025, breaking the record previously held by Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World with $88 million.

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Miley Cyrus Announces New Visual Album “Something Beautiful” https://omgcheckitout.com/miley-cyrus-announces-new-visual-album-something-beautiful/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:19:31 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42743 Miley Cyrus knocked it out of the park with her latest album Endless Summer Vacation, and its follow-up is finally on the way. She announced the release of Something Beautiful, the visual album that explores the theme of healing, set to be released later this spring.

Cyrus announced Something Beautiful by sharing the album cover on social media, which sees her wearing the archival 1997 Thierry Mugler couture. The photo was captured by renowned fashion photographer Glen Luchford,  and the singer described it as “a striking nod to the album’s bold aesthetic and visual storytelling.”

The singer previously revealed that she used Pink Floyd’s seminal record The Wall as her main source of inspiration when making Something Beautiful. She told Harper’s BAZAAR that “it’s a concept album that’s an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music,” while also adding “it was important for [her] that every song has these healing sound properties.”

Something Beautiful will be released by Columbia Records on May 30, and it will feature 13 brand-new songs. Cyrus is planning to release an accompanying visual film in June, described as “a unique visual experience fueled by fantasy”, which will feature archival Thierry Mugler couture, Jean Paul Gaultier, custom Alexander McQueen, and Alaïa.

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Disney Shares First Trailer for “Lilo & Stitch” Live-Action Remake https://omgcheckitout.com/disney-shares-first-trailer-for-lilo-stitch-live-action-remake/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:25:51 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42722 Disney has given us many amazing live-action remakes of their animated classics over the years, and Lilo & Stitch is the next one in line. The first official trailer for this highly anticipated film is finally here, and it centers on a lonely girl who forms a special connection with an adorable alien from another planet.

Lilo & Stitch draws inspiration from the 2002 animated film of the same name, and it will chronicle “the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who is engineered to be a force of destruction,” according to its official logline.

The first trailer sees Stitch entering the Earth’s atmosphere after making his great escape and finding a kindred soul in a young girl in Hawaii. Despite her sister’s hesitance, Lilo insists on keeping him, reminding her that “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”

The newcomer Maia Kealoha will play Lilo, while Chris Sanders is returning as the voice of Stitch after voicing the character in the original film. Original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee are also returning, and they’ll be joined by Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance.

Lilo & Stitch will be released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on May 23.

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Selena Gomez Shares Tracklist of Her Joint Album With Benny Blanco https://omgcheckitout.com/selena-gomez-shares-tracklist-of-her-joint-album-with-benny-blanco/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:52:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42706 Selena Gomez is gearing up to join forces with her fiancé Benny Blanco for their first collaborative album, and she shared some exciting news about this record. Gomez posted the full tracklist of I Said I Love You First on social media, ahead of its release later this month.

Gomez and Blanco teased the release of their joint back in February and said it “chronicles their entire story – before they met, falling in love, and looking to what the future holds.” The duo also added that the entire album “came together organically as a direct result of the comfort that they both felt when working together creatively, allowing them to produce art that authentically reflects their experiences.”

I Said I Love You First will be released on March 21, and the couple teased its release by sharing a full tracklist, featuring 14 songs. “Call Me When You Break Up” ft. Gracie Abrams serves as its lead single, and it was released shortly after the album announcement.

I Said I Love You First will also feature the duo’s collaboration “I Can’t Get Enough” ft. Tainy and J. Balvin from 2019. It will be released on March 21, and the tracklist includes such song titles as “Younger And Hotter Than Me”, “Scared of Loving You”, and “You Said You Were Sorry”.

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“The Last of Us” Season 2 Gets April Release Date at HBO https://omgcheckitout.com/the-last-of-us-season-2-gets-april-release-date-at-hbo/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:38:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42685 The Last of Us is one of the most beloved TV shows returning to our small screens this spring, and we finally know when we’ll get to revisit this post-apocalyptic world again. HBO teased the long-awaited Season 2 with three new character posters, while also revealing its April release date.

Based on Naughty Dog’s hit video game of the same name, The Last of Us centers on a hardened survivor Joel, as he tries to smuggle a teenage girl Ellie across a post-apocalyptic United States. Season 2 will reunite us with this duo five years after the events of the first chapter, and see them facing an even more uncertain future in a world infested by zombie-like creatures.

HBO’s new characters posters show Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey facing new challenges as Joel and Ellie, along with Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, who’ll join them as the third main character in Season 2. 

The show’s ensemble cast will also include Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, Jeffrey Wright as Issac, and Catherine O’Hara in a mystery role.

The Last of Us will return to HBO on April 13, and it will feature seven brand-new episodes. The show’s co-creator Craig Mazin previously described them as “high-calorie, dense episodes”, telling Entertainment Weekly “If you consider action and drama and scope to be the things that create an epic nature, each one of these episodes packs quite a wallop. You will not be bored.”

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Kendrick Lamar Rocked Our World With Epic Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show https://omgcheckitout.com/kendrick-lamar-rocked-our-world-with-epic-super-bowl-lix-halftime-show/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:50:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42662 It’s Kendrick Lamar’s world, and we’re just living in it! Just a week after winning five Grammys for “Not Like Us”, the acclaimed rapper delivered a triumphant performance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, bringing several surprise guests on stage.

Most halftime show performances consist of a medley of the artist’s biggest hits, but Lamar opted to go down a different route. His tracklist mostly featured recent hits, including songs from his freshly released album GNX.

Lamar didn’t rely on supporting acts to make his performance pop, but he brought a few guests along. His frequent collaborator SZA joined him for “Luther” and “All the Stars”, Hollywood superstar Samuel L. Jackson made a cameo as Uncle Sam, while tennis legend Serena Williams danced in the background during “Not Like Us”.

“Not Like Us” was definitely the highlight of the night, and solidified Lamar’s victory in his beef with Drake. The entire stadium sang along, while Williams did a crip walk in the background as Lamar performed this diss track, before wrapping up the halftime show with “TV Off”.

As for the Big Game itself, it was a night to remember for the Philadelphia Eagles. They scored an epic 40-22 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 9, while Jalen Hurts was named the Super Bowl MVP.

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Jake Gyllenhaal Lands Lead Role in M. Night Shyamalan’s Next Film https://omgcheckitout.com/jake-gyllenhaal-lands-lead-role-in-m-night-shyamalans-next-film/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:23:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42641 Jake Gyllenhaal has worked with some of Hollywood’s best directors over the years, and he’s gearing up for another epic collaboration. The Oscar-nominated actor landed the lead role in M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, which he developed alongside the romance novelist Nicholas Sparks.

This untitled project has been described as a supernatural romantic thriller, based on an original story co-created by Shyamalan and Sparks. They’re independently writing a screenplay and a novel based on the same concept, but tailored to their respective mediums.

Shyamalan is producing the film through his Blinding Edge Pictures banner, along with his partner Ashwin Rajan. Sparks is also coming on board as a producer, alongside his regular producers Theresa Park and Marc Bienstock.

Blinding Edge Pictures is in talks with Warner Bros. for theatrical release. The studio previously distributed Shyamalan’s black comedy thriller Trap, marking the end of the director’s decade-long partnership with Universal.

Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to lead this promising project, after another pretty eventful year. We’ve recently seen him lead Amazon’s remake of the action classic Road House and the Apple TV+ crime drama Presumed Innocent. He’ll next appear in Guy Ritchie’s thriller In the Grey and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s monster movie The Bride!

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Viola Davis, Idris Elba, & More Join “Children of Blood and Bone” https://omgcheckitout.com/viola-davis-idris-elba-more-join-children-of-blood-and-bone/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:47:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42603 The hit young adult novel Children of Blood and Bone is getting a movie adaptation, and its cast will be an embarrassment of riches. Thuso Mbedu will lead the ensemble cast of this star-studded project, which will also include Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Viola Davis, and Cynthia Erivo.

The adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel will take us to an African fantasy kingdom, where a young woman Zelie must go on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. Zelie and her brother Tzain will join forces with the king’s children Princess Amari and Prince Inan to take a stand against his brutal rule.

Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and Tosin Cole (Supacell) will lead the young cast of this project, and they’ll be joined by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The supporting cast will include Viola Davis (Fences), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).

Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) will be in charge of directing this project, and she can’t wait to share Adeyemi’s tale with the world.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life. Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora. This is where our magic lies,” she said in a statement.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Mark Walker – OMG Check It Out ! https://omgcheckitout.com Thu, 01 May 2025 06:18:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” Gets the First Full Trailer https://omgcheckitout.com/now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-gets-the-first-full-trailer/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:16:45 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42806 The third film in the Now You See Me franchise is coming our way this summer, and it will introduce us to a brand-new group of young magicians. The first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is here, and it sees the Four Horsemen training a new generation of promising illusionists.

According to Lionsgate’s official logline, the third film in the series will see “The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.”

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t marks the return of Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman, while also introducing us to some compelling new characters. Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt play the trio of young magicians learning the ropes from the Four Horsemen, while the Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike portrays the film’s main villain.

A first look at the Now You See Me: Now You Don’t was unveiled at CinemaCon earlier this month, where Lionsgate‘s Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson confirmed they’re already working on another sequel.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t was filmed in Budapest, Hungary and Antwerp, Belgium, and it will be released in theaters on November 14.

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First Trailer for the Black Comedy “The Roses” is One Star-Studded Affair https://omgcheckitout.com/first-trailer-for-the-black-comedy-the-roses-is-one-star-studded-affair/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:11:49 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42783 Jay Roach’s next film The Roses is coming our way this summer, and it will be one star-studded affair. The first trailer for this black comedy has been released, and its A-list ensemble includes the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, and Allison Janney.

The Roses is loosely based on Warren Adler’s novel The War of the Roses, and here’s what it has in store, according to Searchlight Picture’s official logline:

“Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.”

In addition to Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in the lead roles, the star-studded cast of this project also includes Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon.

Adler’s hit novel was previously adapted into Danny DeVito’s 1989 film The War of the Roses, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Its new reimagining hails from director Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents, Bombshell) and writer Tony McNamara (The Favourite, Poor Things).

The Roses will be released by Searchlight Pictures on August 29.

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“A Minecraft Movie” Shatters Records With Massive $301 Million Opening  https://omgcheckitout.com/a-minecraft-movie-shatters-records-with-massive-301-million-opening/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:54:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42761 Expectations were running high for A Minecraft Movie, and it managed to live up to them after just a few days in the theaters. The long-awaited video game adaptation set several major box office records after scoring a massive $301 million global opening.

Based on the hit video game Minecraft, this hit movie centers on four misfits who find themselves transported into a cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination and must master its many mysteries to find their way back home alongside an expert crafter named Steve.

The cast of this long-awaited adaptation is one star-studded affair, and it includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Rachel House, Jemaine Clement, Jared Hess, and Matt Berry.

Expectations were running high for A Minecraft Movie, given the popularity of the original video game that inspired it, and this adaptation managed to exceed them. The film scored a massive $301 million global opening, setting several domestic records in the process.

A Minecraft Movie earned $157 million domestically, setting the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a movie based on a video game in North America. It also scored the biggest domestic debut of 2025, breaking the record previously held by Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World with $88 million.

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Miley Cyrus Announces New Visual Album “Something Beautiful” https://omgcheckitout.com/miley-cyrus-announces-new-visual-album-something-beautiful/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:19:31 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42743 Miley Cyrus knocked it out of the park with her latest album Endless Summer Vacation, and its follow-up is finally on the way. She announced the release of Something Beautiful, the visual album that explores the theme of healing, set to be released later this spring.

Cyrus announced Something Beautiful by sharing the album cover on social media, which sees her wearing the archival 1997 Thierry Mugler couture. The photo was captured by renowned fashion photographer Glen Luchford,  and the singer described it as “a striking nod to the album’s bold aesthetic and visual storytelling.”

The singer previously revealed that she used Pink Floyd’s seminal record The Wall as her main source of inspiration when making Something Beautiful. She told Harper’s BAZAAR that “it’s a concept album that’s an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music,” while also adding “it was important for [her] that every song has these healing sound properties.”

Something Beautiful will be released by Columbia Records on May 30, and it will feature 13 brand-new songs. Cyrus is planning to release an accompanying visual film in June, described as “a unique visual experience fueled by fantasy”, which will feature archival Thierry Mugler couture, Jean Paul Gaultier, custom Alexander McQueen, and Alaïa.

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Disney Shares First Trailer for “Lilo & Stitch” Live-Action Remake https://omgcheckitout.com/disney-shares-first-trailer-for-lilo-stitch-live-action-remake/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:25:51 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42722 Disney has given us many amazing live-action remakes of their animated classics over the years, and Lilo & Stitch is the next one in line. The first official trailer for this highly anticipated film is finally here, and it centers on a lonely girl who forms a special connection with an adorable alien from another planet.

Lilo & Stitch draws inspiration from the 2002 animated film of the same name, and it will chronicle “the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who is engineered to be a force of destruction,” according to its official logline.

The first trailer sees Stitch entering the Earth’s atmosphere after making his great escape and finding a kindred soul in a young girl in Hawaii. Despite her sister’s hesitance, Lilo insists on keeping him, reminding her that “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”

The newcomer Maia Kealoha will play Lilo, while Chris Sanders is returning as the voice of Stitch after voicing the character in the original film. Original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee are also returning, and they’ll be joined by Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance.

Lilo & Stitch will be released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on May 23.

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Selena Gomez Shares Tracklist of Her Joint Album With Benny Blanco https://omgcheckitout.com/selena-gomez-shares-tracklist-of-her-joint-album-with-benny-blanco/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:52:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42706 Selena Gomez is gearing up to join forces with her fiancé Benny Blanco for their first collaborative album, and she shared some exciting news about this record. Gomez posted the full tracklist of I Said I Love You First on social media, ahead of its release later this month.

Gomez and Blanco teased the release of their joint back in February and said it “chronicles their entire story – before they met, falling in love, and looking to what the future holds.” The duo also added that the entire album “came together organically as a direct result of the comfort that they both felt when working together creatively, allowing them to produce art that authentically reflects their experiences.”

I Said I Love You First will be released on March 21, and the couple teased its release by sharing a full tracklist, featuring 14 songs. “Call Me When You Break Up” ft. Gracie Abrams serves as its lead single, and it was released shortly after the album announcement.

I Said I Love You First will also feature the duo’s collaboration “I Can’t Get Enough” ft. Tainy and J. Balvin from 2019. It will be released on March 21, and the tracklist includes such song titles as “Younger And Hotter Than Me”, “Scared of Loving You”, and “You Said You Were Sorry”.

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“The Last of Us” Season 2 Gets April Release Date at HBO https://omgcheckitout.com/the-last-of-us-season-2-gets-april-release-date-at-hbo/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:38:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42685 The Last of Us is one of the most beloved TV shows returning to our small screens this spring, and we finally know when we’ll get to revisit this post-apocalyptic world again. HBO teased the long-awaited Season 2 with three new character posters, while also revealing its April release date.

Based on Naughty Dog’s hit video game of the same name, The Last of Us centers on a hardened survivor Joel, as he tries to smuggle a teenage girl Ellie across a post-apocalyptic United States. Season 2 will reunite us with this duo five years after the events of the first chapter, and see them facing an even more uncertain future in a world infested by zombie-like creatures.

HBO’s new characters posters show Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey facing new challenges as Joel and Ellie, along with Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, who’ll join them as the third main character in Season 2. 

The show’s ensemble cast will also include Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, Jeffrey Wright as Issac, and Catherine O’Hara in a mystery role.

The Last of Us will return to HBO on April 13, and it will feature seven brand-new episodes. The show’s co-creator Craig Mazin previously described them as “high-calorie, dense episodes”, telling Entertainment Weekly “If you consider action and drama and scope to be the things that create an epic nature, each one of these episodes packs quite a wallop. You will not be bored.”

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Kendrick Lamar Rocked Our World With Epic Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show https://omgcheckitout.com/kendrick-lamar-rocked-our-world-with-epic-super-bowl-lix-halftime-show/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:50:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42662 It’s Kendrick Lamar’s world, and we’re just living in it! Just a week after winning five Grammys for “Not Like Us”, the acclaimed rapper delivered a triumphant performance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, bringing several surprise guests on stage.

Most halftime show performances consist of a medley of the artist’s biggest hits, but Lamar opted to go down a different route. His tracklist mostly featured recent hits, including songs from his freshly released album GNX.

Lamar didn’t rely on supporting acts to make his performance pop, but he brought a few guests along. His frequent collaborator SZA joined him for “Luther” and “All the Stars”, Hollywood superstar Samuel L. Jackson made a cameo as Uncle Sam, while tennis legend Serena Williams danced in the background during “Not Like Us”.

“Not Like Us” was definitely the highlight of the night, and solidified Lamar’s victory in his beef with Drake. The entire stadium sang along, while Williams did a crip walk in the background as Lamar performed this diss track, before wrapping up the halftime show with “TV Off”.

As for the Big Game itself, it was a night to remember for the Philadelphia Eagles. They scored an epic 40-22 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 9, while Jalen Hurts was named the Super Bowl MVP.

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Jake Gyllenhaal Lands Lead Role in M. Night Shyamalan’s Next Film https://omgcheckitout.com/jake-gyllenhaal-lands-lead-role-in-m-night-shyamalans-next-film/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:23:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42641 Jake Gyllenhaal has worked with some of Hollywood’s best directors over the years, and he’s gearing up for another epic collaboration. The Oscar-nominated actor landed the lead role in M. Night Shyamalan’s next film, which he developed alongside the romance novelist Nicholas Sparks.

This untitled project has been described as a supernatural romantic thriller, based on an original story co-created by Shyamalan and Sparks. They’re independently writing a screenplay and a novel based on the same concept, but tailored to their respective mediums.

Shyamalan is producing the film through his Blinding Edge Pictures banner, along with his partner Ashwin Rajan. Sparks is also coming on board as a producer, alongside his regular producers Theresa Park and Marc Bienstock.

Blinding Edge Pictures is in talks with Warner Bros. for theatrical release. The studio previously distributed Shyamalan’s black comedy thriller Trap, marking the end of the director’s decade-long partnership with Universal.

Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to lead this promising project, after another pretty eventful year. We’ve recently seen him lead Amazon’s remake of the action classic Road House and the Apple TV+ crime drama Presumed Innocent. He’ll next appear in Guy Ritchie’s thriller In the Grey and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s monster movie The Bride!

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Viola Davis, Idris Elba, & More Join “Children of Blood and Bone” https://omgcheckitout.com/viola-davis-idris-elba-more-join-children-of-blood-and-bone/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:47:00 +0000 https://omgcheckitout.com/?p=42603 The hit young adult novel Children of Blood and Bone is getting a movie adaptation, and its cast will be an embarrassment of riches. Thuso Mbedu will lead the ensemble cast of this star-studded project, which will also include Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Viola Davis, and Cynthia Erivo.

The adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel will take us to an African fantasy kingdom, where a young woman Zelie must go on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. Zelie and her brother Tzain will join forces with the king’s children Princess Amari and Prince Inan to take a stand against his brutal rule.

Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and Tosin Cole (Supacell) will lead the young cast of this project, and they’ll be joined by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The supporting cast will include Viola Davis (Fences), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).

Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) will be in charge of directing this project, and she can’t wait to share Adeyemi’s tale with the world.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life. Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora. This is where our magic lies,” she said in a statement.

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