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‘Fantasy Life’ Trailer Teases a Charming New NYC Rom Com Starring Amanda Peet!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After getting laid off, a thirty-something paralegal in New York starts babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for their mother, an actress in a rocky marriage. Directed – Matthew Shear Starring – Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet, Alessandro Nivola Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Fantasy Life’ Trailer Teases a Charming New NYC Rom Com Starring Amanda Peet!! Check It Out!!

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‘Severance’ Season 2 Reveals First Image!! Check It Out!!

It’s been far too long since audiences got their last look at Mark Scout (Adam Scott) and his journey to escape from the evil claws of Lumon Industries but is finally moving forward. Apple TV+ has released a new look at Severance Season 2, featuring Mark holding a bunch of blue balloons in a narrow hallway. More than two years after the release of the … Continue reading ‘Severance’ Season 2 Reveals First Image!! Check It Out!!

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‘Severance’ Season 2 Has Wrapped Filming!!

One of Apple TV‘s biggest hits of the last several years just got one step closer to returning to screens worldwide. Key costumer Carol Deelay shared a photo on her personal Instagram announcing that Severance Season 2 has wrapped production. This news comes less than 24 hours after one of the show’s biggest stars, Tramell Tillman, officially joined the cast of the next Mission: Impossible … Continue reading ‘Severance’ Season 2 Has Wrapped Filming!!

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‘Severance’ Season 2: First BTS Image Confirms Beginning of Filming!! Check It Out!!

Apple TV+ has just revealed the first behind-the-scenes look at the second season of Severance, which is currently in production. The black-and-white photograph features Mark Scout (Adam Scott) running as fast as he can, teasing audiences with what’s to come during the second installment of the science fiction thriller. Two different realities clash in the world of Severance, where people’s memories are divided between the … Continue reading ‘Severance’ Season 2: First BTS Image Confirms Beginning of Filming!! Check It Out!!

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‘Severance’ Season 2 Production Shuts Down Due to Writers Strike!!

It’s the first day of the second week of the WGA’s strike for fair compensation and cracks are finally showing in ongoing productions. While the start of the strike hit the late night shows first, this week saw some ongoing productions shutting down. According to a new report in Deadline, Apple TV‘s Severance has joined the likes of Netflix’s Stranger Things, Max’s Hacks, Showtime’s Billions, … Continue reading ‘Severance’ Season 2 Production Shuts Down Due to Writers Strike!!

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‘Severance’ Season 2 Reportedly Facing Major Delays Amid BTS Drama!!

Things aren’t looking great for the team behind Severance, as Decider initially reported that the showrunners involved in the hit drama series were no longer on speaking terms, due to a fallout that supposedly took place when the first season of the series was about to wrap its production. Marck Friedman and Dan Erickson allegedly didn’t see eye to eye anymore, with the former setting … Continue reading ‘Severance’ Season 2 Reportedly Facing Major Delays Amid BTS Drama!!

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‘Severance’: Gwendoline Christie, John Noble, Bob Balaban and More Join Season 2!!!

Everyone’s ready to clock back into Lumon Industries as principal photography has officially begun on Season 2 of the Emmy-winning workplace drama Severance at Apple TV+. Renewed back in April after making waves with its first season on the streamer, the series boasts Ben Stiller as its director and producer with Dan Erickson creating and writing. No specifics are available on what to expect with … Continue reading ‘Severance’: Gwendoline Christie, John Noble, Bob Balaban and More Join Season 2!!!

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The French Dispatch (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in “The French Dispatch” magazine. My Take – Known for his signature aesthetic and uniquely quirky vibes, filmmaker Wes Anderson, over the course of nine films, has no doubt established a devoted fan following. With … Continue reading The French Dispatch (2021) Review!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Gets an Animated Music Video!! Check It Out!!

With just a month to go before The French Dispatch arrives in theaters, Searchlight Pictures has released a delightfully whimsical music video directed by Wes Anderson. The video features a cover of “Aline,” made popular by French singer Christophe in 1966, sung by Jarvis Cocker as the in-universe singer Tip-Top. In the music video, a brightly illustrated Tip-Top takes us through Anderson’s fictional French town, … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Gets an Animated Music Video!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Teaser Focusing on Bill Murray’s Editor Character!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in “The French Dispatch” magazine. Directed – Wes Anderson Starring – Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Elisabeth Moss Check out the trailer:   via Collider Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Teaser Focusing on Bill Murray’s Editor Character!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

The French Dispatch, the latest movie by director Wes Anderson, has released a new clip for the movie, which gives a look into how the film is going to handle the series of stories that come to life in the title magazine. With many shots that just scream Anderson, this looks to be one of his more interesting films yet. Anderson‘s unique style is clear … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: New Clips Reveal Quirky Short Stories!! Check It Out!!

Searchlight Pictures has released two new clips for Wes Anderson‘s highly anticipated and upcoming feature The French Dispatch. Set in the outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city, The French Dispatch brings to life a collection of stories that were published in “The French Dispatch.” The new clips reveal two of the stories in this collection and give hardcore Anderson fans … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: New Clips Reveal Quirky Short Stories!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

Wes Anderson‘s films are always filled with an impressive cast, but his long-awaited film, The French Dispatch, is probably his most impressive yet. Like many other movies, The French Dispatch has been delayed due to the pandemic, but it premiered with high praise at Cannes Film Festival last month, and it’ll officially release in theaters on October 22. The film follows three different storylines as … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Chair’ Trailer Teases the New Netflix Comedy Series!! Check It Out!!

Coming off the high of Killing Eve, Golden Globe-winner Sandra Oh is going back to college. Netflix has released the first full trailer for their upcoming comedy series The Chair, starring Oh as a college English professor suddenly forced into being chair of her department. Set at the fictional Pembroke University, The Chair follows Ji-Yoon Kim (Oh) as she faces a unique set of challenges, … Continue reading ‘The Chair’ Trailer Teases the New Netflix Comedy Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!

Wes Anderson‘s highly anticipated The French Dispatch had its Cannes premiere yesterday, and there is already lots of buzz around the starry production. Searchlight Pictures has released a clip to continue hype around the film, especially as reviews come soaring in from all around the world. Originally scheduled to premiere at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, Anderson fans will be thrilled to hear that the … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Gets a First Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Chair’: First Teaser Unveils Premiere Date of the Netflix Series!! Check It Out!!

Class is now in session for Netflix’s The Chair, starring and executive produced by Sandra Oh. On Wednesday the streamer unveiled the premiere date and a brief teaser for its upcoming half-hour dramedy series. Set to premiere August 20, The Chair follows Ji-Yoon (Oh), the Chair of the English department at a small university. The series comes from hails from writer, executive producer and showrunner … Continue reading ‘The Chair’: First Teaser Unveils Premiere Date of the Netflix Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: New Poster Confirms October 22 Release of Wes Anderson’s Next!!

Fresh off the news that it will debut at Cannes this summer, The French Dispatch has gotten a new poster and a release date. The long-awaited tenth feature film from writer and director Wes Anderson will be in theaters on October 22 and it also has a new poster to welcome the news. The film’s October release confirms what had previously been guessed, that Searchlight … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: New Poster Confirms October 22 Release of Wes Anderson’s Next!!

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‘The French Dispatch’ to Make its Debut at this Year’s Cannes Film Festival!!

After a tough year for Hollywood and moviegoers alike, one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2020 is finally moving ahead with its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival: Wes Anderson’s tenth feature film, The French Dispatch. Variety has reported that the film will receive its world premiere in Cannes, confirming rumors that it would return after already confirming its participation in last year’s … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ to Make its Debut at this Year’s Cannes Film Festival!!

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‘The Chair’: Netflix Sets August 27 as Premiere Date for Dramedy from ‘Game of Thrones’ EPs!!

The Chair, Netflix’s upcoming dramedy starring Sandra Oh, has officially been given a release date. The six-episode series is executive produced by Game of Thrones showrunners and executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and will premiere on August 27. Oh stars as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, the newly minted chair of her prestigious university’s English department. She is joined by her colleagues who are played by … Continue reading ‘The Chair’: Netflix Sets August 27 as Premiere Date for Dramedy from ‘Game of Thrones’ EPs!!

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‘The Politician’ Season 2 Trailer Teases a New Election Cycle!! Check It Out!!

There is more than one important election happening in the Year 2020 but, alas, the only one I can muster any energy to invest in with spontaneously combusting is the one in The Politician Season 2. On Monday, Netflix released the first trailer for the upcoming second season of Ryan Murphy‘s wickedly soapy series starring Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Judith Light, and Bette Midler. Come for the preview of what looks … Continue reading ‘The Politician’ Season 2 Trailer Teases a New Election Cycle!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: Alexandre Desplat Confirms as Wes Anderson’s Biggest Film!!

Wes Anderson is a fastidious filmmaker. We all know this. It’s hard not to watch one of his confectionary creations, full of symmetrical images, controlled performances, and impeccable production design and come away with any other conclusion. But I would not call the auteur a maker of “epic movies.” Until now. Because the composer of his latest film The French Dispatch, maestro Alexandre Desplat, just revealed to IndieWire … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Alexandre Desplat Confirms as Wes Anderson’s Biggest Film!!

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‘The Politician’ Season 2 Gets First Images!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released the first The Politician Season 2 images, offering a first look at the new season of the Ryan Murphy original series. The first season of the Netflix dramedy followed a precocious high school student named Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) with aspirations of one day becoming President of the United States. That initial season found Payton treating his high school president race with … Continue reading ‘The Politician’ Season 2 Gets First Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Politician’: Season 2 Set for Summer Premiere, But Season 3 Is Years Away!!

Super producer Ryan Murphy recently sat down with Collider’s Steve Weintraub to talk about his new Netflix limited series Hollywood and the many different projects in which he’s involved, both already on the air and in development. The conversation turned to Murphy’s Netflix series The Politician, and he gave an update on the status of Season 2 as well as where we can expect the … Continue reading ‘The Politician’: Season 2 Set for Summer Premiere, But Season 3 Is Years Away!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Sees Release Date Delay!!

Disney has delayed the release of Wes Anderson‘s The French Dispatch, which moves from July 24 to October 16, putting right in the heart of awards season — if there is one this year. The film features Anderson alums such as two-time Oscar winner Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Anjelica Huston, Edward Norton, Willem Dafoe, Bob Balaban, Tony … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Sees Release Date Delay!!

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‘The French Dispatch’ Trailer Reveals Wes Anderson’s Next!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in “The French Dispatch” magazine. Directed – Wes Anderson Starring – Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Elisabeth Moss Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Trailer Reveals Wes Anderson’s Next!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: New Images Reveal Wes Anderson’s Next!! Check It Out!!

Fox Searchlight has released some new images for Wes Anderson‘s The French Dispatch ahead of the trailer premiere on Wednesday, February 12. Anderson’s film features lots of his regular day players, including Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, and Frances McDormand. Per Fox Searchlight, The French Dispatch “brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th century French city.” The … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: New Images Reveal Wes Anderson’s Next!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Lands R-Rating!!

Wes Anderson‘s new movie, The French Dispatch, received a rating from the MPA (that’s right, they dropped the extra “A”) ahead of its trailer release tomorrow. The film is rated “R” for “graphic nudity, some sexual references and language.” Plot details are scarce, but the film “brings to life a collection of stories from the fictional issue of an American magazine published in a fictional … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Wes Anderson’s Next Lands R-Rating!!

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‘The Politician’: Upcoming Ryan Murphy Series gets Three New Posters!! Check It Out!!

With less than two weeks to go until The Politician arrives on Netflix, three new posters have been released for Ryan Murphy’s upcoming comedy series which you can check out below: Payton Hobart (Ben Platt), a wealthy student from Santa Barbara, California, has known since age seven that he’s going to be President of the United States. But first he’ll have to navigate the most … Continue reading ‘The Politician’: Upcoming Ryan Murphy Series gets Three New Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Politician’ Trailer Reveals Ryan Murphy’s First Netflix Series!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming original series The Politician, and it’s a humdinger. The show is the first Netflix series from Ryan Murphy, who signed a massive overall deal with the streaming service to create new film and television content, ending his long-running tenure with Fox. While Murphy’s ongoing Fox-owned series like American Horror Story and American Crime Story will continue, Netflix … Continue reading ‘The Politician’ Trailer Reveals Ryan Murphy’s First Netflix Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Politician’: First Images Reveal Ryan Murphy’s Netflix Series!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released the first batch of images from The Politician, the hour-long semi-musical satire from uber-producer Ryan Murphy. The series, which the streaming network already picked up for two seasons, stars Tony-winner Ben Platt in his first TV regular role as Payton Hobart, a highly ambitious, extremely wealthy Santa Barbarian navigating the pitfall-laden political landscape of Saint Sebastian High School. Murphy seems to be flexing … Continue reading ‘The Politician’: First Images Reveal Ryan Murphy’s Netflix Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘The French Dispatch’: Henry Winkler Joins Wes Anderson’s Star-Studded Ensemble!!!

What a difference a year makes! Last January, if you’d asked me about Henry Winkler, I would’ve described him as the washed-up guy who played The Fonz on Happy Days and went on to co-star in a few Adam Sandler movies and play the principal in Scream. Sure, he was a scene-stealer on Arrested Development and Parks and Recreation too, but the point was, I … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’: Henry Winkler Joins Wes Anderson’s Star-Studded Ensemble!!!

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Isle of Dogs (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his lost dog. My Take – The world of cinema is filled with many prolific directors and visionaries, but there are only a few who stand out mainly due to their distinctive style which are immediately recognizable in their films, director Wes Anderson is one of them. This multiple Oscar-nominated … Continue reading Isle of Dogs (2018) Review!!!

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‘Isle of Dogs’: New Video Digs into the Gorgeous Animation Behind Wes Anderson’s Movie!!! Check It Out!!

Fox Searchlight has released a new Isle of Dogs featurette. This one focuses on the hard work of the animators to bring the stop-motion to life. In Wes Anderson’s upcoming film, a young boy lands on an island of dogs in order to find his missing pet. The animation far exceeds what Anderson and the animators achieved with Fantastic Mr. Fox, and this video does … Continue reading ‘Isle of Dogs’: New Video Digs into the Gorgeous Animation Behind Wes Anderson’s Movie!!! Check It Out!!

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The New Poster for Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ Is a Very Good!!! Check It Out!!

The official new poster for Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated new film Isle of Dogs has arrived, and it’s absolutely fantastic. The film marks Anderson’s return to the stop-motion medium following his Oscar-nominated 2009 effort Fantastic Mr. Fox and takes place in a near-future Japan where, after an outbreak of dog attacks, all dogs have been banished to live on a garbage-filled island—the titular Isle of … Continue reading The New Poster for Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ Is a Very Good!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Isle of Dogs’: First Trailer Reveals Wes Anderson’s Stop-Motion Animated Feature!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his dog. Directed – Wes Anderson Starring (voices of) – Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Liev Schreiber Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Isle of Dogs’: First Trailer Reveals Wes Anderson’s Stop-Motion Animated Feature!! Check It Out!!

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‘Isle of Dogs’ Trailer Teaser Previews Wes Anderson’s New Stop-Motion Animated Feature!!! Check It Out!!

Fox Searchlight has unveiled a frustratingly short trailer teaser for Wes Anderson‘s upcoming stop-motion animated feature Isle of Dogs. This film marks Anderson’s return to the medium following his twice Oscar-nominated 2009 effort Fantastic Mr. Fox. There’s really not much to say about this trailer teaser since it doesn’t really preview much of anything beyond the Japanese setting in the background, but hey, it’s Wes Anderson’s new stop-motion animated … Continue reading ‘Isle of Dogs’ Trailer Teaser Previews Wes Anderson’s New Stop-Motion Animated Feature!!! Check It Out!!

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First ‘Isle of Dogs’ Poster Provides New Clues to Wes Anderson’s Stop-Motion Film!!! Check It Out!!

David Lynch may have won the game of casting a huge number of celebrities in his Twin Peaks revival at a whopping 217, but Wes Anderson is doing pretty well himself when it comes to his upcoming film Isle of Dogs. Anderson’s films have often been stocked with great talent (with the most high-profile collection of stars probably being The Royal Tenenbaums), and so this is … Continue reading First ‘Isle of Dogs’ Poster Provides New Clues to Wes Anderson’s Stop-Motion Film!!! Check It Out!!

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Wes Anderson Reveals Title, Full Cast, and First Footage for New Stop-Motion Animated Film!!! Check It Out!!

In the wake of his largest success to date with The Grand Budapest Hotel, filmmaker Wes Anderson has been characteristically mum about his next project while simultaneously making his next project. It’s no secret that Anderson is currently in production on a new stop-motion animated film—his next directorial effort—and that it revolves around dogs. But that’s been about it as far as details go…until today. … Continue reading Wes Anderson Reveals Title, Full Cast, and First Footage for New Stop-Motion Animated Film!!! Check It Out!!

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Wes Anderson Confirms His Stop-Motion Animated Dog Movie Is In Production!!

It’s been about two years since The Grand Budapest Hotel came out and that’s becoming an issue. My patience for filmmakers taking their time is usually quite high – it comes with being a Terrence Malick fan and most years, there’s plenty of good and great movies to see to keep your attention off such matters. When it comes to directors like Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Jia Zhang-ke, and P.T. Anderson, amongst … Continue reading Wes Anderson Confirms His Stop-Motion Animated Dog Movie Is In Production!!

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‘Mascots’ Teaser Reveals Christopher Guest’s Netflix Original Film!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has unveiled a first look at the brand new comedy from filmmaker Christopher Guest, and boy does it look tremendous. Mascots is Guest’s first original feature since 2006’s Oscar buzz-centric For Your Consideration, and yes, it’s another mockumentary in the vein of Best in Show and A Mighty Wind. The film reunites Guest with his regular troupe of actors, including Jane Lynch, Fred Willard, … Continue reading ‘Mascots’ Teaser Reveals Christopher Guest’s Netflix Original Film!! Check It Out!!

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