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‘Dig’: Geraldine Viswanathan Joins Amy Poehler led New Peacock Comedy Series from ‘Parks and Recreation’ Co-Creator!!

Geraldine Viswanathan has joined the cast of Peacock’s upcoming comedy series Dig, marking another major television role for the Marvel star. The series, led by Amy Poehler, will reunite Poehler with Parks and Recreation co-creator  Mike Schur (via Deadline). Geraldine Viswanathan to star alongside Amy Poehler on Peacock’s Dig Adapted from Kate Myers’ novel Excavation, Dig is set at an archaeological excavation site in Greece. … Continue reading ‘Dig’: Geraldine Viswanathan Joins Amy Poehler led New Peacock Comedy Series from ‘Parks and Recreation’ Co-Creator!!

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‘Tehran’ Renewed for Season 4 as New Trailer Teases the Raised Stakes of Season 3!! Check It Out!!

An Apple TV show has been renewed for a fourth season as Hugh Laurie joins the cast of Season 3. Laurie is best known for playing Dr. Gregory House on Fox’s House. He hasn’t appeared in a movie since 2019’s The Personal History of David Copperfield; however, he has since starred in TV shows and miniseries such as Avenue 5, All the Light We Cannot … Continue reading ‘Tehran’ Renewed for Season 4 as New Trailer Teases the Raised Stakes of Season 3!! Check It Out!!

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‘Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions’ Adds James McAvoy, Simon Pegg, Keira Knightley & More!!

Pottermore Publishing and Audible are about to give fans a brand-new way to return to Hogwarts — with a cast list so stacked it looks like a British Film Awards afterparty. Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions will bring more than 200 performers into the fold, with the first installment, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, debuting globally on Audible on November 4, 2025. Each … Continue reading ‘Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions’ Adds James McAvoy, Simon Pegg, Keira Knightley & More!!

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‘Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions’ Adds Daniel Mays, Mark Addy & More!!

Pottermore Publishing and Audible have revealed another round of casting for Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, the latest take on J.K. Rowling’s seven-book saga as fully immersive audio dramas. Announced as part of the global Back to Hogwarts 2025 showcase, the new roster features stars from Star Wars and Game of Thrones, which expands on an already impressive cast. Mark Addy (Game of Thrones) … Continue reading ‘Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions’ Adds Daniel Mays, Mark Addy & More!!

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‘Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions’ Adds Hugh Laurie, Riz Ahmed & More!!

As the world gears up to watch the new — and already highly anticipated — Harry Potter TV series, Pottermore took the opportunity to announce the cast of yet another adaptation of the novel series written by J.K. Rowling. Titled Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, the project brought to life by Pottermore Publishing and Audible rounds up a high-profile cast in order to bring … Continue reading ‘Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions’ Adds Hugh Laurie, Riz Ahmed & More!!

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‘The Wanted Man’: Hugh Laurie to Lead New Apple TV+ Series!!

Hugh Laurie has been announced as the lead of Apple TV+’s new thriller series, The Wanted Man. This will be the House actor’s second collaboration with the streaming giant after working on Season 3 of its thriller drama, Tehran. The Wanted Man will be directed by Jakob Verbruggen, who is known for his work on Dark Matter, London Spy, and more. Apart from Laurie, six … Continue reading ‘The Wanted Man’: Hugh Laurie to Lead New Apple TV+ Series!!

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‘House M.D.’: Complete Series Heading to Hulu!!

Though the television landscape has seen a slew of medical dramas in recent years, there has arguably been nothing like House M.D. since. The Fox show has garnered positive reviews and multiple noteworthy awards due to its distinctive approach to health mysteries and endearing characters, despite their imperfections. Starring Hugh Laurie as the brilliant, self-indulgent, and likable (though flawed) titular character Dr. Gregory House, the … Continue reading ‘House M.D.’: Complete Series Heading to Hulu!!

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‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Trailer Focuses on the High Odds Stacked Against Marie-Laure and Werner!! Check It Out!!

We’re just a month away from the highly expected premiere of All the Light We Cannot See, which means it’s way past time Netflix treated us to another trailer of the upcoming limited series. So it’s no surprise that the streamer decided to drop one today. In case you missed it, the historical drama takes place during World War II and follows two young people … Continue reading ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Trailer Focuses on the High Odds Stacked Against Marie-Laure and Werner!! Check It Out!!

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‘All The Light We Cannot See’: New Video Goes BTS on the WWII Series!! Check It Out!!

We’re still a couple of months away from the premiere of the highly anticipated Netflix miniseries All The Light We Cannot See, but in the coming days we’ll get to find out early reactions to the war drama as it will have an early screening at the Toronto International Film Festival this Sunday. In order to tease the upcoming episodes, Netflix released today a behind-the-scenes … Continue reading ‘All The Light We Cannot See’: New Video Goes BTS on the WWII Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Reveals New Image of Mark Ruffalo!! Check It Out!!

New images have just been released from the upcoming Netflix series All the Light We Cannot See, giving us a new peek into the highly anticipated adaptation of the 2014 best-selling Anthony Doerr novel of the same name. The series is set to premiere on Netflix on November 2, 2023. The new image, which was initially released by Empire Online, features Mark Ruffalo and Nell … Continue reading ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Reveals New Image of Mark Ruffalo!! Check It Out!!

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‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Teaser Teases the Connection Amidst WWII!! Check It Out!!

With the TUDUM festivities well underway, Netflix is giving audiences a look at one of their most anticipated titles set to land over the next year – All the Light We Cannot See. A goosebump-inducing teaser takes the pages of Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and adapts it to small screen form. Over four parts, the series will follow an unlikely friendship between a blind … Continue reading ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Teaser Teases the Connection Amidst WWII!! Check It Out!!

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‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Teaser Takes Us Back to Nazi-Occupied France!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has unveiled the first teaser for All the Light We Cannot See, a limited series adaptation of Anthony Doerr‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from Stranger Things director and producer Shawn Levy. The short four-episode series stars newcomer Aria Mia Loberti in the lead role as Marie-Laure, a young blind French girl who, along with her father, escapes Nazi-occupied France with a priceless diamond and finds … Continue reading ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Teaser Takes Us Back to Nazi-Occupied France!! Check It Out!!

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‘Avenue 5’ Cancelled After Two Seasons!!

Every vacation has its end. HBO has announced they have canceled the comedy series Avenue 5 after two seasons. The series was created by Veep’s Armando Iannucci and starred Hugh Laurie (House), Josh Gad (Frozen), Lenora Crichlow (Black Mirror), Zach Woods (Silicon Valley), Rebecca Front (The Thick Of It), Suzy Nakamura (Dr. Ken) and more, as the crew and passengers of Avenue 5, a space … Continue reading ‘Avenue 5’ Cancelled After Two Seasons!!

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‘Tehran’ Season 3 Adds Hugh Laurie!!

Apple TV+ has announced the hit Israeli espionage thriller Tehran will be back for a third season with huge backups, as Hugh Laurie was added to the cast. The series stars Niv Sultan as an agent of Mossad, Israel’s secret police. Tehran tells the story of Tamar (Sultan), a Mossad agent tasked with infiltrating a nuclear facility in the titular city, the capital of Iran. … Continue reading ‘Tehran’ Season 3 Adds Hugh Laurie!!

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The Amazing Maurice (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – This story follows Maurice, a goofy streetwise cat, who has the perfect money-making scam. He finds a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe and has his very own horde of rats, who are strangely literate. My Take – Though English author Terry Pratchett passed away in 2015, his Discworld series of fantasy novels, which began in 1983, continue to remain immensely popular, with numerous … Continue reading The Amazing Maurice (2022) Review!!

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‘The Amazing Maurice’ Trailer Brings Terry Pratchett’s Story to Animated Life!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – This story follows Maurice, a goofy streetwise cat, who has the perfect money-making scam. He finds a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe and has his very own horde of rats, who are strangely literate. Directed – Toby Genkel, Florian Westermann Starring (voices of) – Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, David Thewlis Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Amazing Maurice’ Trailer Brings Terry Pratchett’s Story to Animated Life!! Check It Out!!

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‘Avenue 5’ to End With Season 2; Cast Released from Contracts!!

Avenue 5‘s second voyage may indeed be the last for HBO‘s space-faring comedy. An exclusive report from Deadline reveals the show may be ending after Season 2 airs, which is reportedly coming sometime this fall. Additionally, the cast of Armando Iannucci‘s series has been released from their contracts to pursue other jobs around the industry, leaving this vessel without a crew. The end of Avenue … Continue reading ‘Avenue 5’ to End With Season 2; Cast Released from Contracts!!

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‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ Trailer Teases Hugh Laurie’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

If you’ve recently watched Death on the Nile and are longing for Hollywood’s next Agatha Christie adaptation, you won’t have to wait long. Collider is excited to premiere the trailer for BritBox‘s newest limited series, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, based on the Christie novel of the same name and following two amateur detectives who get in way over their heads when they come across … Continue reading ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ Trailer Teases Hugh Laurie’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

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‘All The Light We Cannot See’ Adds Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, and Nell Sutton Join the Netflix Adaptation!!

Last month, it was announced that Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie would be starring in Netflix’s adaptation of All The Light We Cannot See. Now, it seems the cast has grown by three as Louis Hofmann (Dark), Lars Eidinger (Persian Lessons), and Nell Sutton are joining the Netflix limited series which will be based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestselling novel of the same name. … Continue reading ‘All The Light We Cannot See’ Adds Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, and Nell Sutton Join the Netflix Adaptation!!

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‘All the Light We Cannot See’: Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie Join Netflix Adaptation!!

Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie‘s next project will take them back to World War II. The actors will appear in Netflix‘s upcoming limited series All the Light We Cannot See, based on the 2014 novel by Anthony Doerr. The four-episode series will focus on Marie-Laure (Aria Mia Loberti), a blind teenager whos path collides with Werner, a German soldier, as they both try to survive … Continue reading ‘All the Light We Cannot See’: Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie Join Netflix Adaptation!!

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‘The Amazing Maurice’: First Image Teases the Upcoming Animated Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

The time is coming once again to venture into the distinct humor and world of the late author Terry Pratchet. The Amazing Maurice, an animated film set to premiere in 2022, is the adaptation of one of the author’s best-selling children’s novels, and it is part of his Discworld series – a massive shared universe that has all kinds of crazy and funny stories. In … Continue reading ‘The Amazing Maurice’: First Image Teases the Upcoming Animated Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

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‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’: Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent Join the Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

Jim Broadbent and Emma Thompson have boarded Hugh Laurie’s three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? for BritBox. The acting icons will make special appearances as British aristocrats Lord and Lady Marcham. They join a cast led by Will Poulter, who plays the “honest and amiable” Bobby Jones, who witnesses a man’s death with Lucy Boynton’s Frankie, “Lord and Lady Marcham’s daughter, … Continue reading ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’: Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent Join the Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

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‘The Amazing Maurice’: David Tennant Joins Voice Cast of the Terry Pratchett Adaptation!!

Former Doctor Who star David Tennant has joined the voice cast of The Amazing Maurice, an upcoming film adaptation of a best-selling children’s book by Terry Pratchett. This is the second project inspired by Pratchett‘s works to star Tennant, after he played the part of the demon Crowley on Amazon’s Good Omens. The Amazing Maurice also stars Hugh Laurie (House) and Emilia Clarke (Game of … Continue reading ‘The Amazing Maurice’: David Tennant Joins Voice Cast of the Terry Pratchett Adaptation!!

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‘The Amazing Maurice’: Terry Pratchett Animated Adaptation Adds Star Studded Voice Cast!!

Golden Globe-winning actor Hugh Laurie (“House”) and “Game of Thrones” actor Emilia Clarke will be part of the voice cast for animated feature “The Amazing Maurice.” The voice cast also includes David Thewlis (“Wonder Woman”), Himesh Patel (“Yesterday”), Gemma Arterton (“Vita & Virginia”) and Hugh Bonneville (“Downton Abbey”). Toby Genkel (“Two by Two: Overboard!”) and Florian Westermann (“Little Dodo”) will co-direct. The film will be … Continue reading ‘The Amazing Maurice’: Terry Pratchett Animated Adaptation Adds Star Studded Voice Cast!!

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‘Roadkill’ Trailer Sees Hugh Laurie as a Shady Politician!! Check It Out!!

There could be no better person to play a shady politician hiding behind a veneer of irrepressible charm in the new Masterpiece on PBS Roadkill than Hugh Laurie. The legendary Brit steps into the shoes of a politician whose personal life is slowly threatening to tear down his carefully-crafted public one in the forthcoming thriller. With recent hot streaks on shows like HBO’s Avenue 5 and Hulu’s Catch 22, … Continue reading ‘Roadkill’ Trailer Sees Hugh Laurie as a Shady Politician!! Check It Out!!

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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – A modern take on Charles Dickens’s classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles. My Take – I am not sure if it is just me, but considering the gloomy time we live in, I was in no rush to seek out yet another Charles Dickens screen adaption. With his stories mainly focusing on the hardships of … Continue reading The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020) Review!!

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‘Avenue 5’: Funnier New Trailer Announces Release Date!! Check It Out!!

From the looks of the newest trailer for HBO’s Avenue 5, it feels like HBO might have another must-see comedy hit on their hands. The series will arrive on HBO in 2020 and comes from Veep creator Armando Iannucci. Avenue 5 stars Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Lenora Crichlow, Suzy Nakamura, and Nikki Amuka-Bird and is set in the future where a spaceship cruise experiences a technical difficulty and nobody knows how to best solve … Continue reading ‘Avenue 5’: Funnier New Trailer Announces Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘Avenue 5’ Trailer Reveals HBO’s Space Tourism Comedy!! Check It Out!!

If you’re been looking for something to pull you out of your “Veepis over” funk or you’re a fan of Hugh Laurie or you’re just looking for a good laugh, then HBO’s Avenue 5 has you covered. The first official teaser trailer for Avenue 5 has been released and with it comes a new comedic vision from Veep series creator Armando Iannucci. Avenue 5 takes it name from the title of a cruise ship-like spaceship … Continue reading ‘Avenue 5’ Trailer Reveals HBO’s Space Tourism Comedy!! Check It Out!!

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‘Catch-22’: New Trailer Shows Hulu and George Clooney’s Take on the Satirical Classic!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released a new trailer for its limited series Catch-22, executive produced and directed by George Clooney. It’s an adaptation of Joseph Heller’s classic satirical novel, which most of us had to read in high school. I remember loving it at the time, but not remembering much about it now — helpfully (or far too obviously) Hulu makes sure the catch is explained immediately … Continue reading ‘Catch-22’: New Trailer Shows Hulu and George Clooney’s Take on the Satirical Classic!! Check It Out!!

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‘Catch-22’: First Trailer Reveals George Clooney’s Hulu Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released the first Catch-22 trailer for the upcoming limited series adaptation of Joseph Heller’s seminal novel. The six-episode series hails from director and executive producer George Clooney, who also has a supporting role in the cast (he originally took a lead role, but recast himself with Kyle Chandler so he had more time to focus on directing the episodes). Girls alum Christopher Abbott … Continue reading ‘Catch-22’: First Trailer Reveals George Clooney’s Hulu Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘Catch-22′: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Hulu Series!! Check It Out!!

Hulu has released the first set of images for its adaptation of Joseph Heller‘s excellent satirical novel, Catch-22. The 6-episode limited series will be directed by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Ellen Kuras (each doing 2 episodes), all of whom are also producing. Luke Davies and David Michôd are co-writers and executive producers. It’s been a long time since I read Catch-22, which is typically required … Continue reading ‘Catch-22′: First Images Reveal George Clooney’s Hulu Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘Holmes and Watson’: First Image From The Upcoming Comedy Reveals Will Ferrell And John C. Reilly!! Check It Out!!!

Talladega Nights and Step Brothers stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly reunite this December for a comedic spin on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with Holmes and Watson, and thanks to Entertainment Weekly we’ve got our first look at Ferrell’s Sherlock Holmes and Reilly’s Dr. John Watson. The film is directed by Etan Cohen (Get Hard) and features a cast that also includes … Continue reading ‘Holmes and Watson’: First Image From The Upcoming Comedy Reveals Will Ferrell And John C. Reilly!! Check It Out!!!

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Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie Join Dev Patel in ‘David Copperfield’ Retelling!!!

Armando Iannucci’s new retelling of Charles Dickens’ “The Personal History of David Copperfield” is rounding out its cast. Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie,”Dunkirk” breakout Aneurin Barnard, Ben Whishaw, Morfydd Clark, Anthony Welsh, and Rosalind Eleazar have all joined Dev Patel, who will play the title character. FilmNation could not be reached for comment. The project will offer a modern take on Dickens’ title character as he navigates a … Continue reading Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie Join Dev Patel in ‘David Copperfield’ Retelling!!!

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Hugh Laurie Joins George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ Hulu Limited Series!!!

Hugh Laurie, coming off a two-season starring turn on Hulu’s Chance, is reuniting with the streaming platform for a co-starring role in Catch-22, Hulu’s high-profile limited series co-starring and directed by George Clooney. Written by Luke Davies and David Michôd based on the seminal Joseph Heller novel, Catch-22 hails from Anonymous Content and Paramount Television.  Set in Italy during World War II, Catch-22 is the story of the incomparable, artful dodger Yossarian (Christopher Abbott), … Continue reading Hugh Laurie Joins George Clooney’s ‘Catch-22’ Hulu Limited Series!!!

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The Night Manager (2016) TV Miniseries Review!!

Synopsis – A night manager of an Egyptian hotel is recruited by intelligence agents to infiltrate an international arms dealer’s network. Episodes – S01E01 to S01E06 My Take – Being a huge fan of the spy genre, I had to check out BBC‘s most expensive productions ever, which apparently cost in a cool £18million for the six episodes. Most importantly while, producers and studio execs … Continue reading The Night Manager (2016) TV Miniseries Review!!

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Check out the trailer of upcoming spy miniseries ‘The Night Manager’ starring Hugh Laurie & Tom Hiddleston!!

AMC has released the first The Night Manager trailer. For those who are unfamiliar, The Night Manager stars Tom Hiddleston as a British soldier, Jonathan Pine, “a self-exiled creature of the night; a sailor with no destination,” who is recruited by intelligence office Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) to catch international businessman Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) in the act when it comes to his involvement with … Continue reading Check out the trailer of upcoming spy miniseries ‘The Night Manager’ starring Hugh Laurie & Tom Hiddleston!!

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Tomorrowland (2015) Trailer 2 – One of the best things I have seen in a while!!

Synopsis – From Disney comes two-time Oscar winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure Tomorrowland, starring Academy Award winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as … Continue reading Tomorrowland (2015) Trailer 2 – One of the best things I have seen in a while!!

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