From new trailers for upcoming movies to official posters, here’s what kept the world of cinema and web buzzing today.
Small Things Like These
Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for Small Things Like These led by Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy. The film first premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in February, earning Emily Watson the Silver Bear award for Best Supporting Performance for her role in the movie.
In the trailer, the Peaky Blinders actor plays Furlong, a man who finds out about disturbing abuses taking place in a nearby convent. As the trailer unfolds, it becomes clear that more sinister secrets lie hidden within the convent, leaving Furlong deeply unsettled. He is warned to stay silent about what he has discovered, but the question remains: can he stay quiet and live with the truth?
Mickey 17
The first trailer for Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi thriller Mickey 17 dropped on Wednesday. The film stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, an employee who must repeatedly die for his employer, only to be revived for each new mission. However, the plot takes an unexpected twist when Mickey stumbles upon his clone. With an ominous voice announcing that all clones will be eliminated, both Mickey and his clone will have to compete against each other to make it out alive.
Adapted from Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey 7, the movie boasts an ensemble cast featuring Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Produced by Oscar winners Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, the film is scheduled for a global release, with US theatres set to screen it on January 31.
Conclave
Focus Features has revealed the official poster for Conclave, which is set to hit theatres on October 25. Directed by Edward Berger, the film stars Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci.
The story of the film revolves around Cardinal Lawrence (played by Fiennes), who is responsible for overseeing the papal election following the sudden death of a beloved Pope. As the Catholic Church’s highest-ranking officials convene in the Vatican to select a new leader, Lawrence becomes entangled in a web of conspiracies, uncovering a secret that could destabilise the very core of the Church.
Here
The upcoming film Here reunites Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis with actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, marking their first collaboration since 1994’s Academy Award-winning Forrest Gump. Joining them in the cast are Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, and Michelle Dockery. Themovie delves into the interwoven narratives of several families and the unique place they all call home, spanning across multiple generations.
Here will premiere at the American Film Institute Festival on October 25, with a theatrical release in India on November 8. Directed by Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth, the film is produced by Hanks through his Playtone banner, alongside Zemeckis’ ImageMovers, TriStar Pictures, and Miramax.
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama
The anime film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is set to release theatrically in India in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu. The teaser and poster have been unveiled by Excel Entertainment. Originally co-produced by Japan and India in 1993, the film is based on the Indian epic Ramayana.
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama follows Prince Rama, an incarnation of the god Vishnu, on his quest to rescue his wife, Sita, who has been abducted by Ravana. The English version features voiceovers by Bryan Cranston and James Earl Jones, while the Hindi version includes voices by Arun Govil and Amrish Puri.
