Month: October 2015

Fantasy, Horror, Trailers, TV

Eli Roth & Jason Blum’s Mena Suvari starring demon hunting TV show ‘South of Hell’ has a trailer!! Check it out!!

Eli Roth is getting back to the small-screen horror business — and with Jason Blum, no less. The duo teamed up for the demon-hunting tale South of Hell, and the first-look trailer has hit the airwaves. We all struggle with our own inner demons, but the Hemlock Grove creator takes this to a whole new level. Mena Suvari, American Beauty-turned-Chicago Fire actress, takes the lead … Continue reading Eli Roth & Jason Blum’s Mena Suvari starring demon hunting TV show ‘South of Hell’ has a trailer!! Check it out!!

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Features

Sandra Bullock to lead an all star female cast in an Ocean’s trilogy follow up!!

Who would have thought that Ocean’s Eleven would turn into a franchise? An updated version of the 1960 film of the same title, it was by no means ever a small movie, with names like George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts in the lead roles, all directed by Steven Soderbergh, who was just coming off winning an Academy Award for Traffic. But … Continue reading Sandra Bullock to lead an all star female cast in an Ocean’s trilogy follow up!!

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Comedy, Trailers, Western

Check out the trailer of Adam Sander’s Netflix western comedy ‘The Ridiculous 6’!!

Synopsis – An outlaw who was raised by Native Americans discovers that he has five half-brothers; together the men go on a mission to find their wayward, deadbeat dad. Director – Frank Coraci Starring – Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, Taylor Lautner Check out the trailer: Continue reading Check out the trailer of Adam Sander’s Netflix western comedy ‘The Ridiculous 6’!!

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Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Goosebumps (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. My Take – As a kid growing up in the 90s, the only other stuff you would probably read other than comic books, especially on the persistence of your parents, would have been R.L. … Continue reading Goosebumps (2015) Review!!

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Action, Comedy, Horror, Trailers

Italia Films to release ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ in February 2016 all over U.A.E!!

Sony’s Screen Gems has revealed the new trailer for the literary parody Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which takes a bite out of the Jane Austin legacy. A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial … Continue reading Italia Films to release ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ in February 2016 all over U.A.E!!

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Action, Thriller, Trailers, Western

FRONT ROW FILMED ENTERTAINMENT to release western “Jane Got A Gun” in February 2016 all over U.A.E!! Check out the trailer!!

From the director of smash hits such as “WARRIOR” and “PRIDE & GLORY” comes the action packed JANE GOT A GUN, an unforgettable tale of courage and revenge starring Academy Award Winner NATALIE PORTMAN (Black Swan, Leon, V for Vendetta), JOEL EDGERTON (Warrior, The Gift, The Great Gatsby) and EWAN MCGREGOR (Beauty & The Beast, Star Wars, The Impossible). “Jane Got a Gun” centers on … Continue reading FRONT ROW FILMED ENTERTAINMENT to release western “Jane Got A Gun” in February 2016 all over U.A.E!! Check out the trailer!!

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Box Office

‘Jem & the Holograms’, ‘Paranormal Activity 6’, ‘Kasbah’ & ‘Witch Hunter’ Flop as ‘The Martian’ is Back On Top at the BO!!

At this time yesterday it looked like box office honors might go to either The Martian or Goosebumps. The latter would seem to have the edge on the last weekend before Halloween but, as it turned out, The Martian was destined for a comeback. The Ridley Scott drama claimed an estimated $15.9 million (-25%) and its third first place title. It’s not common for a … Continue reading ‘Jem & the Holograms’, ‘Paranormal Activity 6’, ‘Kasbah’ & ‘Witch Hunter’ Flop as ‘The Martian’ is Back On Top at the BO!!

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Action, Drama, Thriller, Trailers, TV

Check out the trailer of ‘Sherlock: The Abominable Bride’ airing on January 1, 2016!!

Synopsis – Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit) return as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the acclaimed modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic stories. But now our heroes find themselves in 1890s London. Beloved characters Mary Morstan (played by Amanda Abbington), Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) and Mrs. Hudson (Una Stubbs) also turn up at 221b Baker Street. Creators – … Continue reading Check out the trailer of ‘Sherlock: The Abominable Bride’ airing on January 1, 2016!!

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Features, Superhero

Wonder Woman solo film plot line revealed along with ties to Batman v Superman!!

Less than six months away from the debut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we’re starting to get more information on Patty Jenkins’ standalone Wonder Woman movie. Gal Gadot’s starring role as the DC Comics’ character will first be seen on screen in Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated superhero outing, but she’ll then take the reins in her own film on June 23, 2017. So … Continue reading Wonder Woman solo film plot line revealed along with ties to Batman v Superman!!

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Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A single divorce lawyer takes his three married friends on a vacation to escape their wives. My Take – Honestly I didn’t expect much from this film, from the trailers it looked like a mash of Bollywood films like No Entry (2005) & the very enjoyable Hangover series with a star cast I knew nothing about. Well frankly haven seeing only four Pakistani … Continue reading Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) Review!!

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Comedy, Indian, Romance

Shaandaar (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – In the backdrop of a destination wedding in London, two families try to save their respective empires, unbeknownst to each other. My Take – Touted as Bollywood’s 1st destination wedding film, this film seemed to have everything going for it – Punjabi weddings, foreign locations and a really good star cast, yet its a shame the film fails to deliver! Yes, the film … Continue reading Shaandaar (2015) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Last Witch Hunter (2015) Review!!

Synopsis –The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history. My Take – Its really hard to remember the last time I saw Vin Diesel in a non franchise film (Riddick and the Fast & Furious series). Yea, it was back in 2008 in the awful Babylon A.D. a film which even Diesel … Continue reading The Last Witch Hunter (2015) Review!!

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Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction, Scifi, Trailers

Its Humans, Zombies & Vampires Vs Aliens in the trailer of ‘Freaks of Nature’!! Check it out!!

Synopsis – In the town of Dillford, humans, vampires and zombies were all living in peace – until the alien apocalypse arrived. Now three teenagers-one human, one vampire, and one zombie-have to team up to figure out how to get rid of the visitors. Director – Robbie Pickering Starring – Vanessa Hudgens, Mackenzie Davis, Ed Westwick Check out the trailer: Continue reading Its Humans, Zombies & Vampires Vs Aliens in the trailer of ‘Freaks of Nature’!! Check it out!!

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Features, TV

NBC has ordered a pilot based on the 1999 Sarah Michelle Gellar/Reese Witherspoon classic Cruel Intentions!!

OK, this whole movies-becoming-TV-shows thing is starting to get Cruel. NBC has ordered a pilot script for a follow-up series based on the 1999 Sarah Michelle Gellar/Ryan Phillippe/Reese Witherspoon classic Cruel Intentions. The series would reportedly be set in San Francisco, where Bash Casey — the son of Sebastian Valmont (Phillippe) and Annette Hargrove (Witherspoon) — moves from Kansas to claim his previously unknown legacy … Continue reading NBC has ordered a pilot based on the 1999 Sarah Michelle Gellar/Reese Witherspoon classic Cruel Intentions!!

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Features

Kingsman sequel all set for summer 2017 date!!

Kingsman: The Secret Service grossed $413 million worldwide this spring, or over five times its reported $80 million production budget. That made Kingsman 2 practically a foregone conclusion, and now it’s gotten one step closer to reality. 20th Century Fox has just set a summer 2017 date for the sequel, which will bring back Taron Egerton as young spy Eggsy. As confirmed by Box Office … Continue reading Kingsman sequel all set for summer 2017 date!!

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Comedy, Drama, Romance

Aloha (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and reconnects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watch-dog assigned to him. My Take – Its highly unfortunate that this film has been in news for all the wrong reasons. First the Sony email leak then the apparent racist casting of a white woman … Continue reading Aloha (2015) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Scifi, Trailers

Check out the latest mindblowing trailer of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’!!

Synopsis – A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983). Director – J.J. Abrams Starring – Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher Check out the latest trailer: Continue reading Check out the latest mindblowing trailer of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’!!

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Competition

WIN 10 EXCLUSIVE PASSES TO THE PREMIERE OF BRADLEY COOPER STARRER ‘BURNT’!! For U.A.E Residents only!!!

Italia Film Middle East & Riot Play Films – A Non Profit U.A.E Based Film Making Team are here to give out an 10 exclusive invites (5 pairs) to the premiere of comedy/drama film ‘Burnt’ directed by John Wells, starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Brühl, Uma Thurman & Alicia Vikander. The film releases on October 29th, 2015, 2015 all over U.A.E!!! ‪#‎Burnt‬ ‪#‎BradleyCooper‬ ‪#‎MovieCompetition‬ … Continue reading WIN 10 EXCLUSIVE PASSES TO THE PREMIERE OF BRADLEY COOPER STARRER ‘BURNT’!! For U.A.E Residents only!!!

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Comedy, Drama, Trailers

Italia Films to release Bradley Cooper starrer ‘Burnt’ on October 29th, 2015, 2015 all over U.A.E!!!

Synopsis – Chef Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) had it all – and lost it. The former enfant terrible of the Paris restaurant scene had earned two Michelin stars and only ever cared about the thrill of creating explosions of taste. To land his own kitchen and that third elusive star though, Jones will need to leave his bad habits behind and get the best of … Continue reading Italia Films to release Bradley Cooper starrer ‘Burnt’ on October 29th, 2015, 2015 all over U.A.E!!!

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Horror, Thriller

Knock Knock (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse. My Take – Those who have been watching movies for a while now should know who writer/ producer/ director/ … Continue reading Knock Knock (2015) Review!!

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Horror, Thriller, Trailers

Check out the trailer of the new horror film ‘The Boy’ starring The Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan!!

Synopsis – An American nanny is shocked that her new English family’s boy is actually a life-sized doll. After violating a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is really alive. Director – William Brent Bell Starring – Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, Ben Robson Check out the trailer: Continue reading Check out the trailer of the new horror film ‘The Boy’ starring The Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan!!

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Box Office

Goosebumps & Bridge of Spies open well while Crimson Peak flops at the BO!!

Following its win over The Martian on Friday, Sony’s Goosebumps remained the number one box office draw in its first weekend in theaters. The PG-rated adaptation of R.L. Stine’s best-selling book series took in an estimated $23.5 million from 3,501 locations – slightly below expectations but good enough to keep The Martian in second. Ahead of this weekend’s opening, projections for Goosebumps fell between $25 … Continue reading Goosebumps & Bridge of Spies open well while Crimson Peak flops at the BO!!

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Comedy, Indian, Romance, Trailers

Empire Movies to release ‘Shaandaar’ on October 22 across UAE!! Check out the new song ‘Raitaa Phail Gaya’ video!!

Synopsis – India’s 1st destination wedding film. Director – Vikas Bahl Starring – Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kumud Pant Check out the video of the song ‘Raitaa Phail Gaya’ : Check out the ‘Making of Alia’ Video: Check out the locations of Shaandaar: Continue reading Empire Movies to release ‘Shaandaar’ on October 22 across UAE!! Check out the new song ‘Raitaa Phail Gaya’ video!!

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Drama, Thriller

The Gift (2015) Review!!!

Synopsis – A young married couple’s lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husband’s past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years. My Take – Advertised as yet another version of Fatal Attraction, which this film clearly is not! This directorial debut by Joel Edgerton (Zero Dark Thirty, Warrior, Black Mass) is more … Continue reading The Gift (2015) Review!!!

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Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Crimson Peak (2015) Review!!!

Synopsis – In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds…and remembers. My Take – At first, let me get one thing out of the way, this is not a horror … Continue reading Crimson Peak (2015) Review!!!

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Features

New Line Cinema announces sequel to The Conjuring spinoff ‘Annabelle’!!

New Line is moving forward with a sequel to last year’s horror hit “Annabelle” with Gary Dauberman returning to write a script. “Annabelle,” directed by John R. Leonetti with Peter Safaran and James Wan producing, generated over $250 million in worldwide grosses on a $6.5 million budget as a spin-off from Wan’s 2013 hit “The Conjuring.” The film was based on a possessed doll named … Continue reading New Line Cinema announces sequel to The Conjuring spinoff ‘Annabelle’!!

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Comedy, Indian, Romance

Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – After falling in love, three roommates experience changes in their lives. My Take – Back in 2011, a film starring a bunch of unknown faces portraying men being victims of love (seriously at time we are!) made a special impression on the audience. It showed a side of women never seen before in Bollywood, as a result the film turned out to be … Continue reading Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015) Review!!

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Features

Bruce Willis to return in a Die Hard prequel & not a sequel?

He’s been harder, had a vengeance, lived free and endured a not-so-good day as part of the Die Hard series. But could Bruce Willis have at least one more Die Hard sequel in him? Fox certainly hopes so. Deadline is reporting that the studio is “making a deal” with Live Free or Die Hard director Len Wiseman to return to the series and craft a … Continue reading Bruce Willis to return in a Die Hard prequel & not a sequel?

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Features, Superhero

Fantastic Four rumored to be back at Marvel!!

UPDATE: The Marvel deal for Fantastic Four might also include the rights to Galactus, Silver Surfer and Dr Doom too… Having asked for some clarification from our source, we understand that the deal Marvel have made with Fox – which will see Fantastic Four returned to the Marvel fold in exchange for the X-Men TV rights – also includes the rights to villains Galactus and … Continue reading Fantastic Four rumored to be back at Marvel!!

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Features, Superhero

Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk almost confirmed to join Chris Hemsworth in Thor 3: Raganarok!!!

Fans of Thor, Hulk, and “otherworldly” adventures, get ready to be happy. The last time we saw ol’ Bruce Banner/Hulk, he was flying off into the sunset in a Quinjet, which supposedly crashed in the ocean somewhere with no sign of the man or beast to be seen. This left a big question mark as to when or where the Hulk would reappear in the … Continue reading Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk almost confirmed to join Chris Hemsworth in Thor 3: Raganarok!!!

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Features

Warner Bros & Legendary officially announce GODZILLA VS. KING KONG for 2020 as part of shared cinematic universe!!

Following Legendary’s and Warner Bros. Pictures’ 2014 success with the global reinvention of the Godzilla franchise, the companies have come together to create an epic, new shared cinematic franchise. All-powerful monsters become towering heroes for a new generation, revealing a mythology that brings together Godzilla and Legendary’s King Kong in an ecosystem of other giant super-species, both classic and new. Monarch, the human organization that … Continue reading Warner Bros & Legendary officially announce GODZILLA VS. KING KONG for 2020 as part of shared cinematic universe!!

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Features, Superhero, TV

Fox announces two X-Men TV series – Hellfire & Legion!!

Plans for two different X-Men TV series have been revealed today by Marvel. FX Networks has ordered a pilot titled Legion, while FOX is in development on an action-adventure series, tentatively titled Hellfire. The first new X-Men TV series, Legion, will tell the story of David Haller. Since he was a teenager, David has struggled with mental illness. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in … Continue reading Fox announces two X-Men TV series – Hellfire & Legion!!

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Drama, Thriller

Mr. Holmes (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his life, and grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman. My Take – Let me clear this up first, this film is not the kind of Sherlock Holmes adaption you would expect to see! It has no witty banter of Benedict Cumberbatch‘s portrayal on the BBC One series, or the slow mo action … Continue reading Mr. Holmes (2015) Review!!

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Action, Superhero, Thriller, Trailers

Check out the 1st teaser of the DCU animation – Batman: Bad Blood!!

Synopsis – Bruce Wayne is missing. Alfred covers for him while Nightwing and Robin patrol Gotham City in his stead. And a new player, Batwoman, investigates Batman’s disappearance. Director – Jay Oliva Starring (voices of) – Stuart Allan, Morena Baccarin, Gaius Charles Check out the 1st teaser: Continue reading Check out the 1st teaser of the DCU animation – Batman: Bad Blood!!

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Box Office

The Martian has another weekend win while Pan bombs at the BO!!

It was a weekend of highs and lows, with the lows coming from the more-disappointing-than-expected opening weekend for Warner Bros’ Pan. The Peter Pan origin story directed by Joe Wright was struggling to gain a foothold well before its opening weekend and opened even worse than even the most dire predictions expected. At the high end of the box office, however, The Martian enjoyed a … Continue reading The Martian has another weekend win while Pan bombs at the BO!!

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Comedy, Drama

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl, finds his outlook forever altered after befriending a classmate who has just been diagnosed with cancer. My Take – Based on the novel by Jesse Andrews, its easy to dismiss this film as wanna be of 2014’s The Fault in Our Stars (which is a … Continue reading Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) Review!!

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Comedy, Horror

The Final Girls (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom’s most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film’s maniacal killer. My Take – Often the combination of horror & comedy can lead to a disaster, but without a doubt, if done right the film could … Continue reading The Final Girls (2015) Review!!

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Comedy, Drama, Trailers

Italia Films to release Bradley Cooper starrer ‘Burnt’ on October 29th all over U.A.E!!

Synopsis – Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars. Director – John Wells Starring – Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Omar Sy Check out some stills: Check out the trailer: Continue reading Italia Films to release Bradley Cooper starrer ‘Burnt’ on October 29th all over U.A.E!!

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Action, Indian, Thriller

Jazbaa (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A criminal lawyer must race against time to free her abducted daughter with the help of a corrupt policeman. My Take – So the ‘once upon a time’ top most leading lady of Bollywood aka Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is making a comeback into movies after a hiatus of five years! Her last release was unfairly panned brilliant 2010 drama Guzaarish (one of the … Continue reading Jazbaa (2015) Review!!

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Action, Horror, Trailers

Jane Austen’s classic tale gets a new twist with Zombies!! Watch the 1st trailer!!

Synopsis – Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies. Director – Burr Steers Starring – Lily James, Lena Headey, Matt Smith Check out the trailer: Continue reading Jane Austen’s classic tale gets a new twist with Zombies!! Watch the 1st trailer!!

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