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UPI
4 hours ago
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- UPI
Watch: 'Invasion' gets Season 3 teaser, Aug. premiere date
July 2 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ is previewing Season 3 of Invasion, its sci-fi series starring Golshifteh Farahani, Shamier Anderson and Shioli Kutsuna. The streamer released a trailer for the upcoming season, which premieres with a single episode Aug. 22. In the preview released Wednesday, viewers hear a voice declare that "humanity's time is over." The clip concludes with an apparent alien's clicking noise. Invasion follows the aftermath of an alien invasion in different parts of the world, and Season 3 will see the characters meet one another as they "work as a team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien mothership," and hopefully save the human race, an official synopsis states. The series was created by Simon Kinberg (The Martian) and David Weil (Hunters), and also stars India Brown, Shane Zaza, Enver Gjokaj and Erika Alexander.
a day ago
- Entertainment
Glen Powell enters a dangerous TV competition show in 'The Running Man': See official trailer
Glen Powell is on the run in the official trailer for "The Running Man." Paramount Pictures released the trailer for the dystopian action-comedy film on Tuesday. The movie, which was directed by Edgar Wright, follows a man who enters a deadly TV competition show. Watch the full trailer here. Based on the novel by Stephen King, "The Running Man" is set in a society in the near-future. The movie centers around a popular TV show whose contestants have to survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Each and every one of their moves are broadcast to the public while every day of survival brings a bigger cash reward. "Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort," according to the film's official synopsis. "But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall." Along with Powell and Brolin, the film stars Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones and William H. Macy. A previous film adaptation of King's novel starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was released in 1987.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Running Man Trailer: Glen Powell Stars in Sci-Fi Movie
The first official trailer is here, previewing director Edgar Wright's remake of the iconic 1987 film. 'In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall,' says the synopsis. The trailer highlights Wright's remake, which is led by Glen Powell. In it, he's participating in a real-life survival reality program, trying to win money while being hunted down by a team of elite hitmen. The Running Man is set to be released in United States theaters on November 21, 2025. Check out the trailer below (watch other trailers): The Running Man remake will be led by star Glen Powell, with other cast members including Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Katy O'Brian, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Sean Hayes, and more. The Running Man, which is based on a novel by Stephen King, takes place in a dystopian America in 2025. The story revolves around a man named Ben Richards who competes in a deadly reality show to win enough money to help heal his daughter. Powell is playing Richards, while Brolin is believed to be playing the person behind the reality show. A 1987 adaptation of the novel was directed by Paul Michael Glaser, and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, and Richard Dawson. The script for the movie was co-written by Wright — known for making movies such as 2004's Shaun of the Dead, 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 2017's Baby Driver, and more — and Michael Bacall. Wright produces the movie alongside Nira Park and Simon Kinberg. Originally reported by Anthony Nash at ComingSoon.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Split on Glen Powell Replacing Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running Man Trailer
The first trailer for has fans split over Glen Powell replacing Arnold Schwarzenegger. Edgar Wright's The Running Man will be released in United States theaters this fall. The film stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, while the cast also includes Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and Colman Domingo. The film is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The book was previously adapted into a 1987 movie directed by Paul Michael Glaser that starred Schwarzenegger as Richards. Click here to watch the trailer for The Running Man. The first trailer for The Running Man has fans split over whether or not Powell is worthy of replacing Schwarzenegger in the film. While Powell has made a name for himself by starring in projects like 2023's Hit Man and 2024's Twisters, some aren't convinced he's up to the task. Others, however, are approaching the new Running Man movie with optimism and are excited to see what Powell does in the role. The synopsis for Wright's The Running Man reads, 'In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.' The Running Man hits United States theaters on November 7, 2025, from Paramount Pictures. The 1987 version of The Running Man is currently streaming on Paramount+.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Running Man': Glen Powell steps into Arnold Schwarzenegger role in first footage
Glen Powell is running back to the big screen. The "Twisters" star, 36, steps into the role previously played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the first trailer for "The Running Man," a new adaptation of the 1982 Stephen King novel. Powell stars as Ben Richards, a man who enters a televised competition show where contestants are hunted by professional assassins. The trailer shows Ben, who is caring for his sick daughter, being recruited for the show by its producer, played by Josh Brolin. Colman Domingo also appears in the footage as the show's charismatic host. Edgar Wright, whose previous films include "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," directs "The Running Man." His signature directing style, including fast-paced editing and the use of quick zooms, is on display in the footage. King's "Running Man" novel was previously adapted into a 1987 movie starring Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards and featuring Richard Dawson as the game show host character. Powell told People magazine in April that Schwarzenegger "gave us his blessing" for the new film. Glen Powell debuts 'maniacal' first footage from 'The Running Man' Watch 'The Running Man' trailer The trailer, released on July 1, is an action-packed look at Powell's character fleeing for his life, jumping away from explosions and looking directly into a camera to exclaim, "Stop filming me!" Watch it here. What is 'The Running Man' about? "In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television — a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward," the plot synopsis reads. "Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall." Glen Powell talks Netflix's 'Hit Man,' his dog Brisket and 'freedom' of moving to Texas Is 'The Running Man' a remake? Wright has described the new "Running Man" as a more faithful adaptation of the original novel, rather than a remake of the 1987 movie. "The real story of the book has never been told as written," he said during a presentation at CinemaCon in April. "It's one of those movies that give audiences someone to cheer for." The director elaborated in an interview with Fandango, "I love the original 80s (movie), but it's a very loose adaptation of Stephen King's book, and I was a fan of the book." 'The Running Man' cast "The Running Man" stars Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin. 'The Running Man' release date "The Running Man" is set to hit theaters on Nov. 7, 2025. Contributing: Brian Truitt
