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I think at the end of every month I'll post all of the movies that I've seen in those 30 or 31 days, with ratings, and you can take or leave what I thought for future recommendations and such.

I watch new movies, old movies, classic movies, forgotten movies, all kinds of movies.

As a preview, this month I watched 'Black Panther' (2018) and 'Fantastic Voyage' (1966). Ratings and more coming at the end of June.

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Steve

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Michael B. Jordan trains for a big fight in first trailer for 'Creed II'
Michael B. Jordan sets out to prove himself once again inside the boxing ring in the first trailer for upcoming sequel, Creed II.

The clip, released Wednesday, features Jordan's Adonis Creed, getting ready for a big match alongside returning stars Tessa Thompson as his love interest Bianca and Sylvester Stallone who once again portrays Rocky Balboa.

Rocky is seen trying to convince Adonis not to get into the ring with his next opponent, Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of Rocky IV antagonist Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) who killed Adonis' father Apollo Creed.

"I don't got a choice," Adonis says. "That's the same thing your father said and he died right here in my hands," Rocky responds.

Creed II is being directed by Steven Caple Jr. who was handpicked by Stallone and Jordan to helm the sequel after Stallone announced he would no longer be directing the project. The film is set to hit theaters on Nov. 21.

"Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can't escape your history," reads the synopsis.


'Killing Eve,' 'The Americans' dominate 2018 TCA Awards nominations
BBC America's Killing Eve and FX's The Americans lead the pack among the nominees for the 2018 Television Critics Association Awards.

Killing Eve earned the most nominations with five including Individual Achievement in Drama for stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, Outstanding New Program, Outstanding Achievement in Drama and Program of the Year.

The Americans, which wrapped up in May after six seasons, follows right behind with four nominations including Individual Achievement in Drama for stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, Outstanding Achievement in Drama and Program of the Year.

Competing against Killing Eve and The Americans for Program of the Year is Atlanta, The Good Place, The Handmaid's Tale and This Is Us.

Darren Criss from The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Elisabeth Moss from the The Handmaid's Tale are also up for Individual Achievement in Drama with Pamela Adlon (Better Things), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Ted Danson (The Good Place), Donald Glover (Atlanta) and Bill Hader (Barry) competing for Individual Achievement in Comedy.

Outstanding Achievement in Drama will also be decided between The Crown, The Good Fight, The Handmaid's Tale and This Is Us with Atlanta, Barry, GLOW, The Good Place, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and One Day at a Time battling it for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy.

The 2018 TCA Awards will be hosted by BET late night star Robin Thede with the event set to take place on Aug. 4 in Beverly Hills. Awards for Career Achievement and Heritage will also be presented.

The Television Critics Association represents over 200 journalists who cover television in the United States and Canada.


LOOSE LIPS:
"He's the best husband ever."
--Meghan Markle, on Prince Harry, during a royal engagement with Queen Elizabeth



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Which 'Bridesmaids' star has exited an Apple comedy series due to her 'Wonder Woman 2' role?


Michael Jackson musical headed to Broadway in 2020
A Broadway musical based on the life of the late great Michael Jackson is in development from The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage.

The untitled project is set to appear on Broadway in 2020 and is being written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage who is known for penning plays Sweat and Ruined.

The score will feature a number of hit songs from Jackson including "Thriller," "Smooth Criminal," "Beat It," and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," among others.

Christopher Wheeldon, known for directing and choreographing An American in Paris and an adaptation of The Nutcracker by Chicago's Joffrey Ballet, will be directing and choreographing the Jackson musical.

Cirque du Soleil has presented two theatrical productions based on Jackson, one of which continues to be shown in Las Vegas.


NBC sets fall premiere dates for 'The Voice,' 'This is Us' and more
NBC announced fall premiere dates for The Voice, This is Us and other series Tuesday.

The Voice, This is Us, Chicago Fire, The Good Place and more will return in September, with new seasons of Superstore, Will & Grace and Law & Order: SVU to premiere in October.

Popular reality competition The Voice will debut its 15th season Sept. 24. Season 15 will feature Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson as coaches.

"You have a date with #TheVoice. See you Monday, September 24 on @nbc," the show confirmed on Twitter.

This is Us will return for a third season Sept. 25. The drama series stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley as members of the Pearson family.

"There's no party like a Pearson party. #ThisIsUs. Season 3. September 25," the show tweeted.

NBC's fall lineup also includes the new series Manifest, New Amsterdam and I Feel Bad. The full premiere date schedule is as follows:

Sept. 24
8 p.m. ETThe Voice
10 p.m. Manifest

Sept. 25
8 p.m. The Voice
9 p.m. This is Us
10 p.m. New Amsterdam

Sept. 26
8 p.m. Chicago Med
9 p.m. Chicago Fire
10 p.m. Chicago P.D.

Sept. 27
8 p.m. The Good Place (one hour)
9 p.m. Law & Order: SVU (two hours)

Sept. 28
10 p.m. Dateline NBC

Oct. 4
8 p.m. Superstore
8:30 p.m. The Good Place
9 p.m. Will & Grace
9:30 p.m. I Feel Bad
10 p.m. Law & Order: SVU

Oct. 12
8 p.m. Blindspot

Oct. 26
9 p.m. Midnight, Texas


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Which 'Bridesmaids' star has exited an Apple comedy series due to her 'Wonder Woman 2' role?

Kristen Wiig has exited an untitled Apple comedy series from Reese Witherspoon as it conflicts with her shooting schedule on superhero sequel Wonder Woman 1984.

The planned half-hour comedy series executive produced by Witherspoon under her Hello Sunshine studio, is based on Curtis Sittenfeld's upcoming short story collection, You Think It, I'll Say It. Collen McGuinness (30 Rock) is serving as creator and showrunner.

The show's production schedule overlapped with Wiig's filming schedule on the Wonder Woman sequel where she is portraying the central villain, Cheetah, noted The Hollywood Reporter.

Apple is still eager to develop the series with the production team now regrouping, Variety reported.

The series would have marked a return to television for Wiig who transitioned over to films after appearing on Saturday Night Live from 2005-2012.

Wonder Woman 1984, from returning director Patty Jenkins and featuring Gal Gadot once again in the title role, is set to arrive in theaters on Nov. 1, 2019.