Trap
Warner Bros has officially welcomed back M. Night Shyamalan with his psychological horror film titled “Trap” (Vietnamese title: Bẫy). “Trap” is the latest installment from director M. Night Shyamalan, known for his successful works such as “The Sixth Sense,” “Split,” and “The Visit.” The film is set to premiere on August 2, 2024.
The film “Trap” revolves around the story of Cooper, a notorious serial killer known as “The Butcher,” who, along with his daughter, attends a concert by pop star Lady Raven. This event turns into a trap set by the police to capture him.
M. Night Shyamalan’s return has generated significant anticipation among audiences. From the film’s trailer, the ambiance in “Trap” is distinctly unique, capturing the essence of a concert while intertwining the latest trends in entertainment.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
“Harold And The Purple Crayon” (Vietnamese title: Harold Và Cây Bút Phép Thuật) is set to be a captivating live-action film that merges the realms of animation and reality. In this film, Harold, along with his two friends, uses a magical purple crayon to draw his way into an imaginative world, exploring the wonders of life that he had never known before. With cleverness, resourcefulness, and creativity, Harold and his friends embark on a whimsical adventure, facing unexpected situations along the way.
“Harold And The Purple Crayon” marks the first live-action adaptation directed by Carlos Saldanha, who is well-known for animated films like “Ice Age,” “Robots,” “Rio,” and “Ferdinand.” He has been nominated for the Oscars twice with “Gone Nutty” (2003) and “Ferdinand” (2018). The cast includes talented actors such as Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, and Zooey Deschanel.
“Harold And The Purple Crayon” is scheduled for release on August 2, 2024.
It Ends With Us
Based on the best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover, “It Ends With Us” centers on the complicated romance between Lily Bloom (portrayed by Blake Lively) and two men, Ryle Kincaid and Atlas Corrigan (played by Justin Baldoni and Brandon Sklenar, respectively).
Lily meets Ryle, a neurosurgeon living in Boston, after graduating from college, and the two decide to get married. However, their relationship begins to unravel when Lily discovers that they are both heading toward a tragedy reminiscent of her childhood experiences. Meanwhile, Atlas, Lily’s first love, reappears, complicating her emotional journey. Faced with difficult choices, Lily must determine how to secure her future happiness.
The film features a talented cast including Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Amy Morton, and Jenny Slate. “It Ends With Us” is set to premiere on August 9, 2024.
Borderlands
Lionsgate has released the first trailer for the film adaptation of the popular video game “Borderlands.” This film is an action-adventure based on the iconic video game series. It will integrate core elements from the game to create an engaging narrative that has been adapted for the big screen.
The story follows Lilith, a woman living outside the law, who travels to Pandora in search of the missing daughter of Atlas, the infamous overlord. Along the way, Lilith recruits a group of fighters to battle against monstrous extraterrestrial threats and dangerous criminals.
The cast includes Haley Bennett, Gina Gershon, Cheyenne Jackson, Steven Boyer, Charles Babalola, Olivier Richters, Janina Gavankar, Benjamin Byron Davis, Ryann Redmond, and Bobby Lee.
“Borderlands” is scheduled to premiere on August 9, 2024.
Alien: Romulus
The next installment in the “Alien” franchise, titled “Alien: Romulus,” is being helmed by director Fede Álvarez and produced by Ridley Scott. This will be the ninth film in the iconic series that first debuted in 1979, profoundly impacting the film industry.
The teaser for “Alien: Romulus” opens with scenes of dark, elongated spaceship corridors, evoking the classic atmosphere of the “Alien” series, which is renowned for its chilling and suspenseful settings.
The film follows a group of young explorers trapped on a derelict spaceship, where they must confront a terrifying alien threat. “Alien: Romulus” will feature a cast including Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
“Alien: Romulus” is scheduled for release on August 16, 2024.
