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Making Of Featurette on the VFX in ‘Troll 2’ Norway’s Monster Sequel

by jummy84 December 5, 2025

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Making Of Featurette on the VFX in ‘Troll 2’ Norway’s Monster Sequel

by Alex Billington
December 4, 2025
Source: YouTube

“When filming, we had to use our imagination, which our actors embraced perfectly.” Whoa – meet the big guys! Netflix has unveiled a 5 minute promo featurette for the Norway monster movie sequel Troll 2, which is now playing on Netflix right now. We posted the full official trailer a few months ago – this video focuses on the VFX work and the design & creation of the main trolls that will rumble in this sequel. Netflix got the original Norwegian action director, Roar Uthaug, back for this one. Nora, Andreas and Captain Kris leap back into action when a dangerous new troll awakes – and this time they’ll need more help to take it down. With the clock ticking and chaos spreading, they’ll need new allies and ancient secrets to stop the rampage. Starring Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, and Sara Khorami. Producers also state: “It’s always daunting to do a sequel but we truly feel that this time, we’ve created an even better, bigger, funnier, and more adventurous film – if that’s even possible!” This is a very fun video that lets Roar himself speak and explain their decisions and how they made these new Troll characters. Check it out below.

Here’s the VFX breakdown featurette for Roar Uthaug’s epic sequel Troll 2, direct from Netflix’s YouTube:

Troll 2 Featurette

You can rewatch the main official trailer for Roar Uthaug’s Troll 2 sequel right here + the first teaser trailer.

When a dangerous new troll is awakened, unleashing devastation across Norway, beloved adventurers Nora, Andreas, Captain Kris are thrust into their most perilous mission yet. To stop the creature’s ruthless rampage, they must enlist new allies and delve into the country’s ancient history, searching for answers. As the clock ticks and the troll’s path of destruction grows wider, our heroes face impossible odds in their fight to save their homeland from falling into darkness. Troll 2 is once again directed by Norwegian writer / filmmaker Roar Uthaug, director of the films Cold Prey, Magic Silver, Escape, The Wave, Tomb Raider, and the first Troll previously. The screenplay is written by Espen Aukan; story by Roar Uthaug and Espen Aukan. Produced by Kristian Strand Sinkerud and Espen Horn. Made by Motion Blur. Netflix debuts Roar Uthaug’s Troll 2 streaming on Netflix worldwide starting December 1st, 2025 – view it now. Look good?

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December 5, 2025 0 comments

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Mesmerizing Featurette Examines Cinematography in ‘Train Dreams’

by jummy84 November 12, 2025

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Mesmerizing Featurette Examines Cinematography in ‘Train Dreams’

by Alex Billington
November 11, 2025
Source: YouTube

🎥 “A lot of locations required having a small camera so we could fit anywhere. Easy to move around and follow whatever’s happening.” One of the best films of 2025 is now out in theaters around the world. Netflix has debuted the film Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley – it’s in theaters now and will be streaming on Netflix later this month. Train Dreams premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to exceptional reviews (here’s mine). The stunningly beautiful story is a moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century. It follows him throughout a great deal of his life, through trials and tribulations, as he watches the world change right before his eyes. Featuring a score by Bryce Dessner. Train Dreams stars Joel Edgerton as Robert, with Felicity Jones, Nathaniel Arcand, Clifton Collins Jr., John Diehl, Paul Schneider, with Kerry Condon and William H. Macy. This featurette focuses on the very talented cinematographer Adolpho Veloso who collaborated closely with Bentley crafting this, discussing their ideas & techniques to shoot this. He deserves plenty of nominations – it’s a seriously magnificent film.

Here’s the cinematography featurette for Clint Bentley’s film Train Dreams, from Netflix’s YouTube:

Train Dreams Cinematography Featurette

You can view the full official trailer for Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams film right here or first teaser trailer.

“A staggering work of art.” Based on Denis Johnson’s beloved novella, set during the early 20th Century, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (starring Joel Edgerton), a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century. Train Dreams is directed by acclaimed American filmmaker Clint Bentley, director of the film Jockey previously, plus a few shorts, and a produce / writer on the Oscar-nominated film Sing Sing. The screenplay is written by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar (director of Sing Sing), based on the novella of the same name by Denis Johnson. It’s produced by Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, William Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer, Michael Heimler. This initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year (read our review). Netflix will debut Bentley’s Train Dreams in select theaters first on November 7th, 2025, then streaming on Netflix worldwide starting November 21st. Catch it on Netflix. Ready to watch?

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November 12, 2025 0 comments

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‘New Family’ Featurette for ‘Rental Family’ Movie with Brendan Fraser

by jummy84 November 3, 2025

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‘New Family’ Featurette for ‘Rental Family’ Movie with Brendan Fraser

by Alex Billington
November 3, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Every character he meets will start adding a little bit more color into his life.” This looks so delightful. Searchlight Pictures has debuted a new promo featurette for the heartfelt film titled Rental Family, made by the filmmaker known as “Hikari” who also directed episodes of the series “Beef” & the film 37 Seconds. Rental Family already premiered at TIFF a few months ago and opens in theaters later in November this fall. Discover the joy of unexpected connections. A lonely American actor living in Tokyo starts working for a Japanese “rental family” company to play stand-in roles in other people’s lives. Along his journey, he finds surprising connections and unexpected joys within his built-in family. This stars Oscar winner Brendan Fraser, along with Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, & Akira Emoto. This fun promo focuses on explaining the story and the concept it explores – the idea that in Tokyo, Japan you can just rent a person for whatever – to be your friend, your boyfriend, your family member. I’m really looking forward to watching the film. I think this very wholesome, uplifting story is what we could use more of now.

Here’s the “Building a New Family” featurette for Hikari’s film Rental Family, on Searchlight’s YouTube:

Rental Family Featurette

You can rewatch the first official trailer for Hikari’s Rental Family movie right here for even more footage.

Set against modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor (Oscar winner Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find his purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his new clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that soon blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection. Rental Family is directed by the Japanese filmmaker known as Hikari (aka Mitsuyo Miyazaki), director of the film 37 Seconds previously, plus episodes of the series “Beef” from A24. The screenplay is written by Stephen Blahut and Hikari. Produced by Julia Lebedev, Eddie Vaisman, Shin Yamaguchi, and Hikari. This is premiering at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival this fall. Searchlight will then debut Hikari’s Rental Family in select US theaters starting on November 21st, 2025 coming soon this fall. Who’s planning to watch this?

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November 3, 2025 0 comments

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Another Glen Powell Featurette for Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Movie

by jummy84 November 1, 2025

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Another Glen Powell Featurette for Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Movie

by Alex Billington
October 31, 2025
Source: YouTube

“He becomes the most hunted man on the planet… It’s the deadliest game of hide & seek.” Paramount has revealed yet another new promo featurette video for The Running Man, the Edgar Wright action movie exploding into theaters this November – watch the most recent trailer here. I’m pumped to watch! Based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) – it is the second adaptation of the book after the 1980s movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Set in a dystopian future, a game show called “The Running Man” has people chased by murderous Hunters across the world to win money. Ben Richards is willing to go the distance in this ultimate game of life and death… This new 2025 take on the sci-fi story stars Glen Powell as Ben, with Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo. They’ve been releasing so many videos for this movie – I just hope it’s even better than it looks. Bring on the sci-fi action bonanza! I’m ready to watch Glen Powell outrun & outsmart everyone. 🏃

Here’s the “Inside the World” featurette for Edgar Wright’s take on The Running Man, via YouTube:

The Running Man Featurette

You can rewatch the first trailer for Edgar Wright’s The Running Man right here and second trailer here.

Set in an oppressive future where the government controls the media, Ben Richards (starring Glen Powell) volunteers to participate in a deadly game show, which will see him hunted by professional killers over 30 days. Should he survive, he’ll win a cash prize that will help save his sick child and lift his family out of a horrid living situation. The Running Man is directed by acclaimed British genre filmmaker Edgar Wright, director of the films A Fistful of Fingers, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The World’s End, Baby Driver, and Last Night in Soho recently, plus The Sparks Brothers doc. The screenplay is written by Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall (of Scott Pilgrim, Project X, 21 & 22 Jump Street). Based on the 1982 sci-fi novel “The Running Man” from writer Stephen King. Produced by Edgar Wright, Nira Park, Simon Kinberg. Made by Genre Films and Complete Fiction. Paramount will debut Wright’s The Running Man movie in theaters worldwide starting on November 14th, 2025 coming soon. Ready to watch now?

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November 1, 2025 0 comments

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Eagle Making Of Featurette for Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Magical Adventure

by jummy84 October 26, 2025

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Eagle Making Of Featurette for Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Magical Adventure

by Alex Billington
October 26, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Known throughout Wildwood as The General. She embodies power & unshakeable grace.” Laika revealed a fascinating 3-minute making of featurette for their next stop-motion animated movie called Wildwood – now set for release sometime in 2026. We featured the very first teaser for this back in 2024 – they’ve been developing it for years and it’s only now finishing up. The character of Prue was revealed in the first look – Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) and her friend Curtis are drawn into a hidden, magical forest near Portland after Prue’s baby brother Mac is kidnapped by crows, led by a mysterious woman. The voice cast includes Jacob Tremblay as Curtis, Carey Mulligan, Awkwafina, Mahershala Ali, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Jemaine Clement, & Richard E. Grant. This promo focuses on their famous stop-motion studio (based in Portland) figure out how to create the magical Golden Eagle character. They built 2 extraordinary puppets used in filming. “Meet The General, voiced by Angela Bassett, a fierce warrior and leader of the skies. Behind the scenes, the brilliant artists at Laika Studios are hand-crafting a character that soars beyond the screen through breathtaking stop-motion animation.” Can’t wait to see more. I love watching videos of stop-motion animation craft, always astonishing what they make.

Here’s the first look featurette for Travis Knight’s new film Wildwood, direct from Laika’s YouTube:

Wildwood Eagle Featurette

You can rewatch the 2024 promo video for Laika’s Wildwood movie right here for the original reveal.

Step inside Laika’s Wildwood, where a powerful golden eagle commands the skies and magic takes flight. Wildwood – based on Colin Meloy’s illustrated book series – will see Prue McKeel leave behind her home of Portland, Oregon, venturing into Wildwood on a dark quest to save her baby brother, who’s been pilfered by a murder of crows. Wildwood is once again directed by filmmaker Travis Knight, who is also CEO of Laika, and director of the the movies Kubo and the Two Strings and Bumblebee previously. The screenplay is written by Chris Butler (ParaNorman, Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link). Based on the graphic novel series written by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis. Produced by Arianne Sutner and Travis Knight. Made by Laika Entertainment’s animators based in Portland, Oregon. There’s no final release date for Wildwood yet – expected to arrive in early 2026. Stay tuned for updates – head to the film’s official site.

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October 26, 2025 0 comments

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First Look Featurette for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ with Rose Byrne

by jummy84 October 24, 2025

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First Look Featurette for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ with Rose Byrne

by Alex Billington
October 24, 2025
Source: YouTube

“It’s a fever dream about motherhood.” A24 has posted a “first look” making of promo for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, which is already out in theaters now (go see it!). Made by talented up-and-coming filmmaker Mary Bronstein, this film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to rave reviews. With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child’s illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her own therapist. I like the way Bronstein describes how the film is abut the mother as an individual: “It’s not a story about a family. It’s a story about this person.” Starring Rose Byrne as Linda, with Conan O’Brien, Danielle Macdonald, ASAP Rocky, Ivy Wolk, Daniel Zolghadri, and Josh Pais. This promo sheds a bit more light on the intent and ideas within this film. I’m glad it’s showing in theaters now – and I hope more people catch up with it soon. Enjoy.

Here’s the “first look” featurette for Mary Bronstein’s film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, from YouTube:

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Trailer

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Poster

You can rewatch the official trailer for Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You right here for more footage.

Linda (Rose Byrne) is a working mother at her wits’ end. When her ceiling literally comes crashing down on her, she is forced to face yet another crisis, staying in a motel with her young daughter while also navigating how to fix the hole in her ceiling, her child’s illness, a missing patient and a parade of people who seem incapable of helping her. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is written and directed by American actress / writer / filmmaker Mary Bronstein, her second feature film after making Yeast (2008) previously and one other short film. Produced by Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Richie Doyle, Conor Hannon, Sara Murphy, Josh Safdie, Ryan Zacarias. This initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier in the year, and will be screening at TIFF next as a Special Presentation this September. A24 will debut Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You film in select US theaters starting October 10th, 2025 – now out in theaters. Any good?

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October 24, 2025 0 comments

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Fun Fully LEGO Version of Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good’ Featurette

by jummy84 October 23, 2025

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Fun Fully LEGO Version of Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good’ Featurette

by Alex Billington
October 23, 2025
Source: YouTube

“We have more action, more flying, more reveals, more drama.” More Witches & Wizards! Universal has revealed a fun LEGO recreation of the recent featurette for Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good, opening in theaters everywhere in November. This behind-the-scenes look complements the first trailer a few months back. For Good is the second chapter of this immersive, cultural celebration. “It’s really about them trying to get back together in some way, even if the fates don’t allow that.” As an angry mob rises up against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their strong friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba Thropp, a young woman with green skin who becomes the Wicked Witch. Ariana Grande co-stars as Glinda, with Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, plus Jeff Goldblum as the iconic Wizard of Oz. With Sharon D. Clarke as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear. This is a shot-for-shot remake of the featurette from August, including all the behind-the-scenes, on set footage with Chu being redone in LEGO, too. Which is the most amusing part about it. Enjoy.

Here’s the fun LEGO version of the featurette for Jon M. Chu’s sequel Wicked: For Good, from YouTube:

You can also rewatch the first trailer for Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good sequel right here for more footage.

Wicked: For Good Featurette

“You’re the only friend I ever had…” The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden in the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. However, under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is then deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to all of Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard.

Wicked: For Good, also known as Wicked: Part Two, is also directed by talented American filmmaker Jon M. Chu, director of the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, The LXD, Step Up 3D, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jem and the Holograms, Now You See Me 2, Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights, and the first Wicked movie. The screenplay is written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It’s adapted from Holzman & Stephen Schwartz’s stage musical Wicked, which is based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Produced by Marc Platt and David Stone (of the Broadway musical). Universal Pictures will debut Chu’s sequel Wicked: For Good in theaters everywhere starting November 21st, 2025 just before Thanksgiving this fall. Excited to watch this finale?

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October 23, 2025 0 comments

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Exciting Featurette for ‘Tron: Ares’ – Taking Tron Into the Real World

by jummy84 September 6, 2025

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Exciting Featurette for ‘Tron: Ares’ – Taking Tron Into the Real World

by Alex Billington
September 4, 2025
Source: YouTube

“We shut down Vancouver for six weeks of live shooting – these amazing Light Cycle sequences.” Bring it on! Disney has revealed a new making of featurette for Tron: Ares, the epic sequel to 2010’s Tron: Legacy continuing the story about A.I. programs taking over. From Norwegian director Joachim Rønning, this sci-fi tech movie follows highly sophisticated Program Ares, who’s sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first real encounter with A.I. beings. Greta Lee plays Eve Kim, the human lead in this – who’s a tech genius, analytical & observant. She’s one of the world’s best programmers: reclusive, anti social, and an important renegade in stopping the rogue programs. Tron: Ares stars Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges back as the OG Kevin Flynn. This opens in theaters early October in about one month from now. They’re ramping up the marketing – another new poster included below and more trailers / videos on the way as we count down the time to opening day.

Here’s the “Tron in the Real World” featurette for Rønning’s sci-fi sequel Tron: Ares, from YouTube:

Tron: Ares Featurette

Tron: Ares Poster

You can also watch the teaser trailer for Joachim Rønning’s Tron: Ares here and main official trailer here.

Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated program, Ares (starring Jared Leto), who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. The highly anticipated sequel to the sci-fi classics Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010). Tron: Ares, also known as Tron 3, is directed by Norwegian writer / filmmaker Joachim Rønning, director of the movies Bandidas, Max Manus: Man of War, Kon-Tiki, then he moved to Disney & made Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and last year’s Young Woman and the Sea previously. The screenplay is written by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne. Based on the original characters created by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird for the original Tron (1982). Produced by Sean Bailey, Jared Leto, Steven Lisberger, Emma Ludbrook, Jeffrey Silver, and Justin Springer. Disney will release Rønning’s Tron: Ares movies in theaters worldwide starting on October 10th, 2025 this fall. Who’s excited for more Tron?

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September 6, 2025 0 comments

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New VistaVision Featurette for PTA’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Movie

by jummy84 September 4, 2025

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New VistaVision Featurette for PTA’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Movie

by Alex Billington
September 3, 2025
Source: YouTube

“You’re going to wonder ‘why does it look like that?’ And the answer is: because of this beautiful, beautiful format.” Warner Bros has debuted a new promo featurette for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another movie – his action thriller about revolutionaries. This is hitting theaters nationwide in September in only a few more weeks. This exciting new PTA movie is about a father trying to find his daughter who has been arrested (rewatch the first official trailer). When their evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years, a band of ex-revolutionaries reunite again to rescue the daughter of one of their own. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, plus Regina Hall, Sean Penn, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor, Wood Harris, Benicio del Toro as “Sensei”, Shayna McHayle, and Chase Infiniti as his daughter. This quick video focuses on the VistaVision format that they filmed this in – a special 35mm film format originally invented in the 1950s (more info here). The Brutalist was also shot on VistaVision, then upgraded for projection onto 70mm film last year. The same with this movie! PTA’s big new exiting One Battle After Another is landing in theaters soon with special screenings on film in select cities (tickets here). This should be a great time! Watch below.

Here’s the VistaVision featurette for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, via YouTube:

You can rewatch the first teaser for PTA’s One Battle After Another right here and second full trailer here.

Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s postmodern 1990 novel Vineland. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own’s daughter. One Battle After Another, formerly known as The Battle of Baktan Cross or Desert Highway or BC Project, is written and directed by the acclaimed American filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, director of the films Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood, The Master, Inherent Vice, Phantom Thread, and Licorice Pizza previously, as well as a few shorts, music videos, and other projects. Produced by Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, and Paul Thomas Anderson. This might premiere at a film festival coming up this summer, but nothing has been announced yet. Warner Bros will debut PTA’s One Battle After Another in theaters nationwide starting September 26th, 2025 coming up soon. Who’s down to watch this movie?

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September 4, 2025 0 comments

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Funny Legacy Featurette for ‘Spinal Tap’ Looking Back at the Classic

by jummy84 September 3, 2025

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Funny Legacy Featurette for ‘Spinal Tap’ Looking Back at the Classic

by Alex Billington
September 2, 2025
Source: YouTube

“It’s incredibly profound, and it’s really stupid.” Bleecker Street has unveiled a very funny 5-minute rock doc featurette in promotion of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the long-awaited, heavy metal legacy sequel, epic reuniting of unforgettable British rock band Spinal Tap. It’s a proper continuation of the 1984 mockumentary classic that is still just as ridiculously funny today – now 41 years later. In this follow-up, the iconic metal band reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert. “The thing that you guys had as kids, is that still there?” The entire ~~cast~~ rock band is back for more mayhem, as they reunite and deal with all their grudges from the past. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is once again directed by Rob Reiner, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer reprising their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap. Reiner returns as documentarian Martin “Marty” DiBergi, with cameos from music legends Elton John, Paul McCartney, as well as Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and many others. This video features people like Ben Stiller, Conan O’Brien, Questlove & others discussing how great the OG Spinal Tap movie is and what makes it a timeless all-timer classic. The comedy, the band, the absurdity of it all. Still hilarious 4 decades later… 🎸 Rewatch the original before the sequel arrives soon.

Here’s the Legacy Featurette for Rob Reiner’s rock doc Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, via YouTube:

Spinal Tap II Featurette

You can rewatch the official trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues right here for some actual footage.

This Is Spinal Tap was released to critical acclaim in 1984 and went on to become a cult classic. In 2002, it was deemed “culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress, and was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry. Conceived by rockers Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer, Spinal Tap II follows England’s loudest and most punctual band, as they reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one final concert. On the 40th anniversary of the original film, the sequel to the legendary rock mockumentary that put the film company on a run of success. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is once again directed by iconic American filmmaker Rob Reiner, director of many classics like Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, The Story of Us, plus docs the original This Is Spinal Tap, I Am Your Child, and Albert Brooks: Defending My Life most recently. The screenplay is by Christopher Guest & Michael McKean & Rob Reiner & Harry Shearer. Produced by Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner and Matthew George; financed by Castle Rock Entertainment. Bleecker Street opens Reiner’s Spinal Tap II sequel in theaters nationwide on September 12th, 2025 coming up this fall. Ready to rock again?

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September 3, 2025 0 comments