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F9: The Fast Saga
Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high performance driver they've ever encountered, Dom's forsaken brother (John Cena). Lost of your favorite stars are back in this high driving thriller.
 

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Mythic Quest (Apple TV+)
Meet the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. But in a workplace focused on building worlds, molding heroes, and creating legends, the most hard fought battles don’t occur in the game, they happen in the office. The series follows a fictional video game studio that produces Mythic Quest, a popular MMORPG, run by the game's creator Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney). At the start of the series, the studio is about to release a major expansion pack to the game, titled Raven's Banquet. The game's creative director is Ian Grimm, who argues with lead engineer Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao), head of monetization Brad Bakshi (Danny Pudi), and head writer C.W. Longbottom (F. Murray Abraham).
 

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Nobody
Emmy winner Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) stars as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, taking life's indignities on the chin and never pushing back. A nobody. When two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son is disappointed in him and his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen, Wonder Woman), seems to pull only further away. The aftermath of the incident strikes a match to Hutch's long simmering rage, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must save his family from a dangerous adversary, and ensure that he will never be underestimated as a nobody again.
 

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In a competitive situation, Netflix has given a 10 episode straight to series order to a half hour workplace comedy inspired by the front office of the Los Angeles Lakers. The project hails from Mindy Kaling, former star and executive producer of one of the all-time great workplace comedy series, The Office.

Up and coming Australian actor Sam Rechner has landed a significant role in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film. Rechner (Ruby’s Choice) will play a high school classmate of the young, aspiring filmmaker at the center of the story. He joins an A-list cast that already includes Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Julia Butters, and Gabriel Labelle.

Surprisingly, for actress Rose Byrne, the hardest part of playing a woman embracing ‘80s aerobics culture in the new Apple TV+ dramedy Physical wasn’t learning the moves popularized in Jane Fonda’s workout videos. Nor was it trying to keep a straight face as she watched herself in spandex-style leotards and leg warmers. It was actually tapping into the can-do attitude that elevates motivators to get people off the couch and break a sweat in the first place.

The fourth and final installment in the Hotel Transylvania franchise, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, will now debut during a far spookier month. Previously dated for July 23, the Sony Pictures Animation film will now release on Oct. 1, kicking off the Halloween season. The movie will see Drac (Brian Hull) and the rest of the monsters embark on a brand-new adventure full of twists and turns. When a new invention created by Van Helsing (Jim Gaffigan) transforms all the monsters into humans and Johnny (Andy Samberg) into a monster, they must work together to switch back before the change becomes permanent.

Marvel Entertainment chief creative officer Kevin Feige discussed the Scarlett Johansson led Black Widow, which will premiere in theaters and on Disney+ on July 9, and the possibility of other Marvel Cinematic Universe characters getting their own prequel films and spin-offs during a recent press conference.

A Marvin Gaye biopic has been in the works for years, and a drama of the legendary soul singer’s life is finally coming to the screen. Warner Bros. is looking to make a new film covering the life and tragic death of the beloved singer. The studio has enlisted help from director Allen Hughes to helm What’s Going On. The latest incarnation is based on a script from playwright poet Marcus Gardley, who is behind the studios’ musical version of The Color Purple.

Director Peter Jackson’s new The Beatles documentary will debut over U.S. Thanksgiving weekend exclusively on streaming site Disney+. The six hour epic, which features never-before seen footage of the Fab Four, will air as three two hour episodes over three days, beginning Nov. 25.

Fast and Furious franchise lead Vin Diesel seems open to the idea of being part of future films. He mentioned a desire to make solo movies centered around his character, Dom Toretto, that could be simply spinoffs or prequels with a younger actor.

Fox has cancelled the Denis Leary fronted family sitcom The Moodys after two seasons. A network source confirms that the series will not be back for a third season.

Patrick Dempsey played Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy for a decade, winning praise from fans and broad mainstream fame by starring in the hit ABC drama. But one plaudit always eluded the show’s male lead: an Emmy nomination for his performance as the wildly successful surgeon. Now, thanks to his unexpected return to the show, that could all change.

Mark Hamill celebrated the announcement that his space sister Carrie Fisher would finally be bestowed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The late actress is among 38 honorees who will have their names forever enshrined along the popular Los Angeles landmark, including Francis Ford Coppola, Macaulay Culkin, Willem Dafoe, Salma Hayek, James Hong, Helen Hunt, Michael B. Jordan, Regina King, Ray Liotta and Ewan McGregor.