#Captain Reese Jaeger

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This is the self insert/OC fairy. 🌼🧚‍♀️When you get this in your ask box, please tell us 3 facts about your S/I or OC and pass it around. Let's learn about each other's S/Is/OCs! 🌈🌷 (for Reese Diana Jaeger if that's okay? 👉👈 😗)

Thank you! And of course, it's been so long since I talked about my girl, Reese ❤️

Reese is religious. Her mother was a devout Christian and passed that on to her before she died of cancer pre-Collapse. The silver cross necklace Reese always has on belonged to her mother and she keeps that as a memento of both her and their faith. Reese's beliefs also are what forges an initial bond between she and Joseph, and makes her more willing to throw caution aside and listen to him at first meeting

Reese is the youngest of 5. She has 4 older brothers who were all instrumental to her upbringing and shaping her personality and beliefs, especially post-Collapse when they all entered into a paramilitary organization set on keeping order and stability in the years that followed. Reese's oldest brother, Danny, is almost more her father figure, as their actual dad wilted following their mother's death and he stepped into her paternal role even before the bombs dropped. She is closest with him and wants his approval and acceptance most, even in spite of their differing views on the world and the people in it as she grows into an adult post-Collapse

Reese has a tattoo on her left bicep, an identical one shared with each of her 4 brothers. It's a howling wolf above a five-point star with the Latin words "lupus non timet canem latrantem" under them, meaning "a wolf is not afraid of a barking dog". The wolf is for the Jaeger family and the "pack" they view themselves as, and each point of the star is for one of the siblings. The phrase itself is for how they don't back down and are not intimidated by those around them.

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Full name: Reese Jaeger Age: 30 Gender: Female Sexuality: Bisexual Relationship: Roger Cadoret Occupation: Captain of Security Game: Far Cry New Dawn A short description about your OC:

Reese was only 13 when the Collapse happened and the old world ended. Making it to a bunker with her older brothers, she spent years training and preparing both below and above ground to face the new world order.

Trained to be a soldier, Reese excelled at marksmanship, CQC, maintaining calm under pressure, and thinking on the fly…but had difficulty with authority and often questioned and circumvented orders. Disobeying commands eventually cost her part of her left arm and a close friend, after which she was taken off active duty and put in a permanent training role - until Thomas Rush happened upon her and asked her to join him in his quest to rebuild communities and settlements across America.

Looking to put her talents to use once more, Reese is completely loyal to Rush and travels with him up and down the West Coast, eventually reaching Hope County, MT, where they come afoul of the Highwaymen and seek assistance from the local Resistance to help fight back against them.

A mention to you/your blog or a link to your OC’s tag: Reese can be found at my blog (teamhawkeye) via her character tag and her ship tag

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The 32 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018

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The 32 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018

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2018 looks set to be another huge year for films, with the biggest chapter of Marvel’s decade-long project with the Avengers, new instalments in the world of X-Men and Jurassic World, alongside the return of The Incredibles, Tomb Raider, Deadpool, and even Mary Poppins. And also, another Star Wars story. Here are the 32 most anticipated movies in the new year:

January

1. Mary and the Witch’s Flower Release date: January 18, 2018

After Studio Ghibli shut down following the then-retirement of Hayao Miyazaki, several former employees – led by Oscar-nominated Yoshiaki Nishimura – founded Studio Ponoc, to carry on their love for film-making. This fantasy anime, following a young girl who picks a flower that grants magical powers, is its debut effort.

2. Maze Runner: The Death Cure Release date: January 26, 2018

The YA dystopian trilogy comes to a close with this third and final chapter, where Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) leads the group of escaped Gladers on their most dangerous mission yet: break into the Last City, the deadliest labyrinth of all, which contains answers to the questions they’ve had since the beginning. Wes Ball, who directed both previous instalments in the trilogy, is back as director.

February

3. God Particle Release date: February 2, 2018

The third anthology entry in the Cloverfield universe is centred on a team of astronauts aboard the ISS who end up alone after a scientific experiment involving a particle accelerator makes the Earth disappear. Produced by J.J. Abrams and starring Daniel Brühl, Elizabeth Debicki, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and David Oyelowo, the film follows the astronauts as they fight for their survival.

4. Black Panther Release date: February 16, 2018

The king of Wakanda T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), who first appeared in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, gets his own standalone film – directed by Creed’s Ryan Coogler – where his sovereignty is challenged by two enemies. He must team up with CIA and Wakanda’s special forces to prevent a world war. Black Panther also stars Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis.

Black Panther and Captain Marvel Have Me Excited About Marvel Films Again

5. Annihilation Release date: February 23, 2018

Alex Garland (Ex Machina) adapts the first book in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, where a soldier’s biologist wife (Natalie Portman) volunteers to enter an environmental disaster zone to figure out what happened to her injured husband and his fellow soldiers, who never made it back. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, and Oscar Isaac are also part of the cast.

March

6. A Wrinkle in Time Release date: March 9, 2018

Ava DuVernay becomes the first black woman to direct a live-action film with a budget of over $100 million with this adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s famous book, where a woman works with her younger brother and a classmate to rescue her father (Chris Pine) from a universe-wide evil with help from three astral beings, played by Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling.

A Wrinkle in Time Trailer: Disney’s Cosmic Kids Adventure Looks Beautiful

7. Tomb Raider Release date: March 16, 2018

Alicia Vikander stars as Lara Croft in this reboot of Tomb Raider, based on the 2013 reboot version of the popular game. As she sets out to finish her father’s research on the island he disappeared, she uncovers ancient secrets that will help clear her name. Roar Uthaug (The Wave) directs.

8. Pacific Rim Uprising Release date: March 23, 2018

Set ten years on since the first film, ex-Jaeger pilot Jake Pentecost (John Boyega) – son of Idris Elba’s character from the original – gets a chance to be a hero like his father when the Kaiju return, working with his adopted sister Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi) and their fellow pilots to save humanity from extinction. Spartacus creator Steven S. DeKnight took over from Guillermo del Toro in writing and directing duties.

9. Isle of Dogs Release date: March 23, 2018

Wes Anderson returns after a gap of four years with his next feature, a stop-motion animation set in a dystopian future Japan, where dogs have been quarantined on the remote eponymous island due to a “canine flu”. The film follows five local dogs, voiced by Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, and Bob Balaban, who help a boy looking for his dog and protect him from Japanese authorities.

Scarlett Johansson, Yoko Ono, Greta Gerwig, F. Murray Abraham, Ken Watanabe, Frances McDormand, and Liev Schreiber also have voice roles.

10. Ready Player One Release date: March 30, 2018

Steven Spielberg is at the helm of this long-awaited adaptation of Ernest Cline’s novel, which is filled with 80s pop culture references, including to Spielberg’s own works. The director felt he would be vain to include them, and has opted to avoid them. As for the story, Ready Player One is set in near-future dystopian Earth where mostly everyone spends their time in VR in a game called OASIS.

When the founder dies and says ownership will transfer to the first person to find an Easter egg, a race begins that pits the protagonist, Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), and his friends against a large corporation that wants control to monetise the system. Spielberg has called it “his most difficult movie” since Saving Private Ryan.

Ready Player One Trailer: Steven Spielberg’s VR Game-Movie Takes Shape

April

11. The New Mutants Release date: April 13, 2018

The X-Men franchise branches into horror with The New Mutants from director Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars), where five young mutants fight to escape their past sins and save themselves from a facility where they’re being held against their will. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy (Magik), Maisie Williams (Wolfsbane), Charlie Heaton (Cannonball), Henry Zaga (Sunspot), Blu Hunt (Mirage), and Alice Braga (Cecilia Reyes).

12. Avengers: Infinity War Release date: April 27 (India); May 4, 2018 (US)

Easily the most-awaited film of 2018, the third Avengers chapter is a lot more than that. It brings together everyone from past Avengers films, Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange, and Thor: Ragnarok – an ensemble cast that takes four paragraphs to list – to join forces and confront Thanos, who’s on a mission to collect the Infinity Stones. Infinity War, set four years after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, has been described as a “heist film” by director the Russo brothers.

May

13. Solo: A Star Wars Story Release date: May 25, 2018

The next Star Wars film arrives just five months after The Last Jedi, though this one is a standalone adventure set before A New Hope. It follows the adventures of a young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) and his Wookie partner Chewbacca, including meeting Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover). The cast also includes Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany.

Solo had a troubled road during production, with original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller being fired four months into filming, before replacement Ron Howard extended reshoots to fit the demands of Disney and Lucasfilm.

June

14. Deadpool 2 Release date: June 1, 2018

Ryan Reynolds is back as everyone’s favourite bad-mouthed superhero in this sequel, which expands the vigilante roster with Domino (Zazie Beetz) and Cable (Josh Brolin) in addition to the existing ones Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus. Morena Baccarin and T.J. Miller are also back, though David Leitch (John Wick) is in the director’s chair, after Tim Miller left due to creative differences with Reynolds.

15. Ocean’s 8 Release date: June 8, 2018

An all-female soft reboot of Ocean’s 11 focuses on Danny Ocean’s (George Clooney) estranged sister, Debbie (Sandra Bullock), who’s got a mind to pull off the heist of the century at the annual Met Gala, the target being jewellery worn by Anne Hathaway. Her crew consists of Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, and Awkwafina. That’s only seven, so make up your guesses as to who the eighth will be.

Matt Damon will have a cameo role, as will half a dozen celebrities as themselves: Kim Kardashian, Maria Sharapova, Zayn Malik, Katie Holmes, Adriana Lima, and Serena Williams to name a few.

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16. Incredibles 2 Release date: June 15, 2018

Fourteen years on from the original, Brad Bird returns to the film that put him on the map, giving us another dose of the adventures of the Parr family: Elastigirl, Mr. Incredible, Violet, Dash, and of course Jack-Jack. Most of the original voice cast return, including Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone. The new villain will be The Underminer, voiced by John Ratzenberger.

17. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Release date: June 22, 2018

The fourth highest-grossing film of all time gets an inevitable sequel, set four years after the events of the original, with the lives of the remaining dinosaurs roaming freely on the theme park’s island threatened by a volcanic eruption. The former head of the park Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) convinces dinosaur trainer Owen (Chris Pratt) to help mount a rescue mission.

Given it’s a Jurassic movie, of course everything goes horribly wrong. Meanwhile, the two also stumble on a conspiracy that endangers everyone. The film, directed by J.A. Bayona, also has a cameo role for Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Ian Malcolm, who was in two movies of the original trilogy.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Trailer – Everybody Runs, Including Dinosaurs

July

18. Ant-Man and the Wasp Release date: July 6, 2018

Releasing after Infinity War, this sequel to 2015’s Ant-Man is actually set before the events of that film, which is bound to confuse everyone. Here, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly’s titular heroes team up to embark on a new mission from Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). Peyton Reed is back as director, and the film also stars Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Judy Greer, and Laurence Fishburne.

19. Alita: Battle Angel Release date: July 20, 2018

James Cameron is the producer and co-writer for this live-action adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s manga, with Sin City director Robert Rodriguez at the helm, who also co-wrote. Made with a reported budget of $200 million, it stars Rosa Salazar in the lead, who plays the amnesiac cyborg heroine Alita by way of motion capture. Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, and Ed Skrein are also in the film.

20. Mission: Impossible 6 Release date: July 27, 2018

Tom Cruise returns in his most well-known role as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, with Christopher McQuarrie also continuing his writing, co-producing and directing duties. Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Michelle Monaghan, Alec Baldwin and Sean Harris all return from previous M:I movies, alongside newcomers Henry Cavill, Vanessa Kirby, Sian Brooke and Angela Bassett. We don’t know anything about the plot, but expect outrageous stunts – most undertaken by Cruise himself.

August

21. The Predator Release date: August 3, 2018

Shane Black (Iron Man 3) had a supporting role in the 1987 original, and he’s now directing proceedings in this fourth entry that takes place between 1990’s Predator 2 and 2010’s Predators. The ensemble cast includes Boyd Holbrook (Narcos), Olivia Munn, Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight), Keegan-Michael Key, Sterling K. Brown, Jacob Tremblay, Yvonne Strahovski, Alfie Allen, and Thomas Jane.

October

22. Venom Release date: October 5, 2018

Sony kickstarts its own Marvel Universe with Tom Hardy playing the titular anti-hero, who confessed that he’s a huge fan of the character. Though the film will share the world of Spider-Man: Homecoming, which prominently featured Iron Man, Venom won’t have any connection to other Marvel movies. Have fun figuring that out. Sony has brought together an interesting cast though, with Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Woody Harrelson, and Riz Ahmed all attached. Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) directs.

23. First Man Release date: October 12, 2018

Damien Chazelle’s work with La La Land and Whiplash has made him a name to watch, and his next film is his most ambitious yet: a biography of Neil Armstrong and NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on the years 1961-69. Ryan Gosling stars as Armstrong, alongside Claire Foy as his first wife, Corey Stoll as Buzz Aldrin, Kyle Chandler as NASA’s first Chief of Astronaut Office Deke Slayton, and Jason Clarke as Ed White, the first American to walk in space.

24. Mowgli Release date: October 19, 2018

Just over two years on from Disney and Jon Favreau’s take on Rudyard Kipling’s book The Jungle Book, the mo-cap expert Andy Serkis directs his own version of the story, with an ensemble cast to match: Christian Bale as Bagheera, Benedict Cumberbatch as Shere Khan, Cate Blanchett as Kaa, Matthew Rhys as Kipling’s father, and Serkis himself as Baloo. It’ll be interesting to see how the film can separate itself, and not feel like a derivation so soon after Disney’s take.

November

25. X-Men: Dark Phoenix Release date: November 2, 2018

Following on from the disappointing Apocalypse in 2016, long-time X-Men producer Simon Kinberg takes over directing duties for this next adventure for Professor X (James McAvoy) and his fellow heroes, which is set a decade later, in the 1990s. Comic fans will remember the Dark Phoenix saga storyline, where Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) loses control of herself. Here, an alien shapeshifter – played by Jessica Chastain – is seeking to use her.

Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Evan Peters are all back too. Here’s hoping X-Men can get back on track.

26. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Release date: November 16, 2018

J.K. Rowling’s expanded Potterverse moves to Paris with the second chapter in the expected five films, which is centred on the rivalry between Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) and Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), who revealed himself to be hiding in disguise in the first film. Depp’s casting, and Rowling’s defence of his presence has attracted criticism in the wake of the social movement following Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault allegations, but it remains to be seen if that will affect the film’s profits.

Directed by Harry Potter veteran David Yates, The Crimes of Grindelwald will feature the return of Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, and Ezra Miller. Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander (Redmayne) to help stop Grindelwald’s plans.

27. Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Release date: November 21, 2018

The sequel to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph takes place as many years after the events as the gap between the two releases, with Ralph plugged into the Internet after a Wi-Fi router is installed in the arcade. That means online gaming (sort of), with tons of Disney Princesses – Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Snow White, Aurora, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Anna, Elsa, and Moana – all appearing in the animated adventure.

Sarah Silverman will return to voice Ralph’s best friend Vanellope von Schweetz, while Taraji P. Henson voices a trendy algorithm named Yesss. Mario might make an appearance as well.

December

28. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Release date: December 14, 2018

The Lego Movie co-director Phil Lord has written the screenplay for this animated Spider-Man outing that focuses on Miles Morales, who takes over the Spidey mantle after the death of Peter Parker. He’s still in high school, and must juggle homework while fending off crime in the city, including vampiric chief villain Morlun (Liev Schreiber), and his evil uncle Aaron Davis aka Prowler (Mahershala Ali).

29. Aquaman Release date: December 21, 2018

Jason Momoa gets his own standalone adventure as the reluctant king of Atlantis, which is set after the events of Justice League. James Wan (The Conjuring, Furious 7) directs the only DC film in 2018, where Aquaman must keep balance between the surface dwellers polluting the globe, and his people who want to invade their world. Along the way, he also learns more about his past.

The film also has the pressure of bringing order to the DC film universe, which has had just one success amidst the cacophony of disasters around it. Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Temuera Morrison, Dolph Lundgren, and Nicole Kidman also star.

30. Bumblebee: The Movie Release date: December 21, 2018

The Transformers universe expands with a prequel spin-off tale for Bumblebee, who lived in refuge in a junkyard as a yellow Volkswagen Beetle in the late 80s. Hailee Steinfeld (The Edge of Seventeen) plays a teenager who discovers it’s no ordinary car, with John Cena, Pamela Adlon, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., and Rachel Crow starring alongside. This will be Travis Knight’s (Kubo and the Two Strings) live-action directorial debut.

31. Mary Poppins Returns Release date: December 25, 2018

Fifty-four years since the release of the original, Emily Blunt steps into the shoes of Julie Andrews and takes her carpet bag to the Banks family home again, to bring joy back into the lives of three kids after the death of their mother. The sequel takes place 25 years on in 1935, during the era of the Great Depression in the UK. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Pixie Davies, Joel Dawson, Nathanael Saleh, Julie Walters, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep and Angela Lansbury are also involved.

32. Bohemian Rhapsody Release date: December 25, 2018

Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) plays the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in this biopic that focuses on a 15-year period in the band’s famed history, from their formation in 1970 to their Live Aid performance in 1985, six years before Mercury’s death. Bryan Singer served as director from fours months in 2017, before being fired for absence and clashing with cast. Actor turned director Dexter Fletcher is currently busy finishing up filming.

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Winter Movie & TV Preview

Winter is normally a season that is accompanied by long, snowy nights and freezing temperatures that make going outside unbearable; however, for us that call South Florida home, winter means that we can finally enjoy being outside without suffering from heat stroke and wear things other than shorts and flip flops. From blockbuster movies to the most talked about TV shows to festivals and fairs, there is no shortage of things to see and do around South Florida this winter. Here is your definitive guide to what to watch and do this season, so grab your cuddle buddy and get ready to enjoy winter in paradise.

MOVIES:

When the temperature drops, stay inside and watch these must-see, blockbuster movies:

December:

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle

Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose.

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black

Release Date: Dec. 22

Pitch Perfect 3

Fat Amy, along with your favorite Bellas, are back following their win at the world championship. The now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices.

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Ruby Rose, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow

Release Date: Dec. 22

Father Figures

Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road to find him.

Starring: Owen Wilson, Christopher Walken, J.K. Simmons, Ed Helms

Release Date: Dec. 22

The Post

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government.

Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk

Release Date: Dec. 22

Downsizing

When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.

Starring: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig

Release Date: Dec. 22

Crooked House

In Agatha Christie’s most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather’s murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets.

Starring: Christina Hendricks, Gillian Anderson, Honor Kneafsey, Glenn Close

Release Date: Dec. 22

The Greatest Showman

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Starring: Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron

Release Date: Dec. 22

All The Money In The World

This crime thriller is based on the true story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Charlie Plummer, Christopher Plummer

Release Date: Dec. 29

Molly’s Game

The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera

Release Date: Dec. 29

Phantom Thread

Set in 1950’s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Sue Clark

Release Date: Dec. 29

January:

Insidious: The Last Key

Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet – in her own family home.

Starring: Kirk Acevedo, Spencer Locke, Josh Stewart, Lin Shaye

Release Date: Jan. 5

Proud Mary

Taraji P. Henson is Mary, a hitwoman working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary’s life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry.

Starring: Neal McDonough, Taraji P. Henson, Danny Glover, Xander Berkeley

Release Date: Jan. 12

THE FINAL YEAR

“THE FINAL YEAR” is a unique insiders’ account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, “THE FINAL YEAR” offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.

Starring: John Kerry, Barack Obama, Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes

Release Date: Jan. 19

12 Strong

12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, William Fichtner, Elsa Pataky

Release Date: Jan. 19

Den Of Thieves

In this gritty crime saga, follow the lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. and the state’s most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank.

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan Bridges, Pablo Schreiber, Evan Jones

Release Date: Jan. 19

The Leisure Seeker

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Kirsty Mitchell, Janel Moloney

Release Date: Jan. 19

White Boy Rick

The story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew McConaughey, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern

Release Date: Jan. 26

February:

Winchester

Eccentric Winchester firearm heiress believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke, Angus Sampson

Release Date: Feb. 2

Fifty Shades Freed

In the third, and final, installment of the erotic Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, newlyweds Christian and Ana believe they have left behind shadowy figures from their past and fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. However, just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.

Starring: Rita Ora, Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Arielle Kebbel

Release Date: Feb. 9

Black Panther

T’Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king.

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira

Release Date: Feb. 16

Annihilation

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply.

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac

Release Date: Feb. 23

The War With Grandpa

Upset that he has to share the room he loves with his grandfather, Peter decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jane Seymour, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken

Release Date: Feb. 23

March:

Red Sparrow

Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to ‘Sparrow School’ a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Mary-Louise Parker, Ciarán Hinds

Release Date: March 2

Game Night

In this comedy meets crime movie, a group of friends, who meet regularly for game nights, find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery.

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman, Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler

Release Date: March 2

A Wrinkle In Time

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space to find him.

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Levi Miller

Release Date: March 9

Gringo

Gringo, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal.

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Thandie Newton

Release Date: March 9

Tomb Raider

Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Hannah John-Kamen, Walton Goggins, Dominic West

Release Date: March 16

Love, Simon

Everyone deserves a great love story. But for Simon it’s complicated: no-one knows he’s gay and he doesn’t know who the anonymous classmate is that he’s fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, scary and life-changing.

Starring: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel

Release Date: March 16

Pacific Rim Uprising

Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat.

Starring: Tian Jing, Scott Eastwood, John Boyega, Adria Arjona

Release Date: March 23

TV:

No matter if you’re looking to find your new tv addiction or are waiting for the new season of your favorite show, we’ve got you covered. Here are the most talked about premieres and returning favs for you to binge watch all winter long!

New Shows:

Ellen’s Game Of Games

Ellen DeGeneres hosts this six-episode, hourlong game show that will feature expanded versions of the various party games featured during her daytime talk show.

When to Watch: January 2, NBC

9-1-1

From the masterminds behind “Glee,” Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, comes this procedural drama, starring Peter Krause, Connie Britton and Angela Bassett, that explores the high-pressure experiences of police, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations.

When to Watch: January 3, FOX

Grown-ish

Black-ish’s Yara Shahidi gets her very own spinoff, Grown-ish, which finds her freshman college student Zoey Johnson navigating the ins and outs of living away from home — crazy roommate, instant ramen, and all — for the first time. But despite a burgeoning checking account thanks to her parents, Zoey isn’t going to have an easy time when she gets to campus. Ah, the naivety of the youths these days.

When to Watch: January 3, Freeform

The Four: Battle for Stardom

FOX’s new Voice/American Idol competitor attempts to reinvent the singing competition by starting with just four strong contestants. Each week, and there are just six episodes in all, the four must defend their spots on the show against potential upstarts. The celebrity judging panel includes Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, and label executive Charlie Walk, while Fergie serves as host.

When to Watch: Jan. 4, FOX

Will & Grace

Everyone’s favorite foursome is back, and we are loving every minute! Join the party when season 9 returns!

When to Watch: Jan. 4, NBC

75th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Celebrate the very best in TV and Film.

When to Watch: Jan. 7, NBC

Making A Model With Yolanda Hadid

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, Yolanda Hadid brings her expertise to the forefront as she coaches aspiring teen models to succeed on and off the catwalk. As the mother and agent to fashion’s “IT” girls Gigi and Bella, and model son Anwar, Yolanda and her trusted team of experts will put the girls and their “momagers” through an intensive eight week training program, focused on the physical, mental and emotional wellness that it takes to build a sustainable brand.

When to Watch: Jan. 11, Lifetime

24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Hosted by Kristen Bell, the 24th SAG awards honors the best achievements in film and television.

When to Watch: Jan. 21, TBS/TNT

Good Girls

This drama, from executive producer Jenna Bans (“Scandal”), follows what happens when three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet and decide it’s time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local supermarket at gunpoint with a toy gun. The series, described as a mix of “Thelma and Louise” and “Breaking Bad,” stars Retta (“Parks and Recreation”), Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”) and Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”), with the latter replacing Kathleen Rose Perkins, who starred in the pilot.

When to Watch: February 26, NBC

American Idol

Less than a year after ending its 15-season run on Fox, ABC has revived the singing competition series with a new roster of judges. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will join returning host Ryan Seacrest when the reality juggernaut makes its debut after the Oscars.

When to Watch: March 11, ABC

Returning Shows:

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest

America’s favorite TV/radio broadcaster Ryan Seacrest will return to host television’s largest again joined by actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. The show also announced that multiplatinum music superstar Ciara will officially ring in the New Year from the west coast as the new host of the Hollywood Party.

When to Watch: December 31, ABC

Bones

The season premiere of Bones will answer exactly why Zack kidnapped Bones and reveal his full involvement with the Puppeteer murders. There will also be more developments in Hodgins’ quest to be able to use his legs again, though not all of them will be good. The final 12 episodes of the show will see fan-favorite characters continue to return as well as last season’s special guest Betty White.

When to Watch: January 3, FOX

The Blacklist

The task force has more pressing problems to deal with in the return episode: Namely, finding out who has been leaking information to suspected terrorists. The person’s identity will be revealed by the end of the episode, and will have major repercussions going forward. In other news, Aram and Samar get one big step closer to romance.

When to Watch: January 5, NBC

Emerald City

This gritty take on L. Frank Baum’s Oz books finds a 20-year-old Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and a K9 police dog swept off to a fantastical world unlike anything she’s seen before. Vincent D’Onofrio stars as the manipulative Wizard, who has banned magic and rules with an iron fist. Joely Richardson stars as Glinda the Good Witch and Florence Kasumba stars as the Wicked Witch of the East.

When to Watch: January 6, NBC

A Series of Unfortunate Events

The whimsical novel makes its very whimsical television debut in this beautifully bleak adaptation about a trio of orphans who are placed in the care of their scheming relative Count Olaf (a heavily made-up Neil Patrick Harris), who plans to steal their inheritance. Netflix will air 26 episodes in total, with each of the 13 books in the series adapted into two episodes. The first season will consist of eight episodes and cover the first four books. Patrick Warburton, Aasif Mandvi, Joan Cusack and Catherine O’Hare also star.

When to Watch: January 13, Netflix

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

The second season of the American Crime Story anthology from Ryan Murphy explores the July 1997 assassination of Versace (Edgar Ramirez), the famed fashion designer, by Andrew Cunanan (Darren Criss), who was also behind four other slayings before he ultimately killed himself eight days later. The drama boasts an all-star cast that also includes Ricky Martin and Penelope Cruz.

When to Watch: January 17, FX

XXIII Olympic Winter Games

Watch the world’s best athletes compete in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

When to Watch: February 9-25, NBC

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Winter Movie & TV Preview

Winter is normally a season that is accompanied by long, snowy nights and freezing temperatures that make going outside unbearable; however, for us that call South Florida home, winter means that we can finally enjoy being outside without suffering from heat stroke and wear things other than shorts and flip flops. From blockbuster movies to the most talked about TV shows to festivals and fairs, there is no shortage of things to see and do around South Florida this winter. Here is your definitive guide to what to watch and do this season, so grab your cuddle buddy and get ready to enjoy winter in paradise.

MOVIES:

When the temperature drops, stay inside and watch these must-see, blockbuster movies:

December:

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle

Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose.

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black

Release Date: Dec. 22

Pitch Perfect 3

Fat Amy, along with your favorite Bellas, are back following their win at the world championship. The now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices.

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Ruby Rose, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow

Release Date: Dec. 22

Father Figures

Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road to find him.

Starring: Owen Wilson, Christopher Walken, J.K. Simmons, Ed Helms

Release Date: Dec. 22

The Post

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government.

Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk

Release Date: Dec. 22

Downsizing

When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.

Starring: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig

Release Date: Dec. 22

Crooked House

In Agatha Christie’s most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather’s murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets.

Starring: Christina Hendricks, Gillian Anderson, Honor Kneafsey, Glenn Close

Release Date: Dec. 22

The Greatest Showman

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Starring: Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron

Release Date: Dec. 22

All The Money In The World

This crime thriller is based on the true story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Charlie Plummer, Christopher Plummer

Release Date: Dec. 29

Molly’s Game

The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera

Release Date: Dec. 29

Phantom Thread

Set in 1950’s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Sue Clark

Release Date: Dec. 29

January:

Insidious: The Last Key

Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet – in her own family home.

Starring: Kirk Acevedo, Spencer Locke, Josh Stewart, Lin Shaye

Release Date: Jan. 5

Proud Mary

Taraji P. Henson is Mary, a hitwoman working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary’s life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry.

Starring: Neal McDonough, Taraji P. Henson, Danny Glover, Xander Berkeley

Release Date: Jan. 12

THE FINAL YEAR

“THE FINAL YEAR” is a unique insiders’ account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, “THE FINAL YEAR” offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.

Starring: John Kerry, Barack Obama, Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes

Release Date: Jan. 19

12 Strong

12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, William Fichtner, Elsa Pataky

Release Date: Jan. 19

Den Of Thieves

In this gritty crime saga, follow the lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. and the state’s most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank.

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan Bridges, Pablo Schreiber, Evan Jones

Release Date: Jan. 19

The Leisure Seeker

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Kirsty Mitchell, Janel Moloney

Release Date: Jan. 19

White Boy Rick

The story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew McConaughey, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern

Release Date: Jan. 26

February:

Winchester

Eccentric Winchester firearm heiress believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke, Angus Sampson

Release Date: Feb. 2

Fifty Shades Freed

In the third, and final, installment of the erotic Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, newlyweds Christian and Ana believe they have left behind shadowy figures from their past and fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. However, just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.

Starring: Rita Ora, Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Arielle Kebbel

Release Date: Feb. 9

Black Panther

T’Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king.

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira

Release Date: Feb. 16

Annihilation

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply.

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac

Release Date: Feb. 23

The War With Grandpa

Upset that he has to share the room he loves with his grandfather, Peter decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jane Seymour, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken

Release Date: Feb. 23

March:

Red Sparrow

Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to ‘Sparrow School’ a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Mary-Louise Parker, Ciarán Hinds

Release Date: March 2

Game Night

In this comedy meets crime movie, a group of friends, who meet regularly for game nights, find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery.

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman, Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler

Release Date: March 2

A Wrinkle In Time

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space to find him.

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Levi Miller

Release Date: March 9

Gringo

Gringo, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal.

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Thandie Newton

Release Date: March 9

Tomb Raider

Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Hannah John-Kamen, Walton Goggins, Dominic West

Release Date: March 16

Love, Simon

Everyone deserves a great love story. But for Simon it’s complicated: no-one knows he’s gay and he doesn’t know who the anonymous classmate is that he’s fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, scary and life-changing.

Starring: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel

Release Date: March 16

Pacific Rim Uprising

Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat.

Starring: Tian Jing, Scott Eastwood, John Boyega, Adria Arjona

Release Date: March 23

TV:

No matter if you’re looking to find your new tv addiction or are waiting for the new season of your favorite show, we’ve got you covered. Here are the most talked about premieres and returning favs for you to binge watch all winter long!

New Shows:

Ellen’s Game Of Games

Ellen DeGeneres hosts this six-episode, hourlong game show that will feature expanded versions of the various party games featured during her daytime talk show.

When to Watch: January 2, NBC

9-1-1

From the masterminds behind “Glee,” Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, comes this procedural drama, starring Peter Krause, Connie Britton and Angela Bassett, that explores the high-pressure experiences of police, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations.

When to Watch: January 3, FOX

Grown-ish

Black-ish’s Yara Shahidi gets her very own spinoff, Grown-ish, which finds her freshman college student Zoey Johnson navigating the ins and outs of living away from home — crazy roommate, instant ramen, and all — for the first time. But despite a burgeoning checking account thanks to her parents, Zoey isn’t going to have an easy time when she gets to campus. Ah, the naivety of the youths these days.

When to Watch: January 3, Freeform

The Four: Battle for Stardom

FOX’s new Voice/American Idol competitor attempts to reinvent the singing competition by starting with just four strong contestants. Each week, and there are just six episodes in all, the four must defend their spots on the show against potential upstarts. The celebrity judging panel includes Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, and label executive Charlie Walk, while Fergie serves as host.

When to Watch: Jan. 4, FOX

Will & Grace

Everyone’s favorite foursome is back, and we are loving every minute! Join the party when season 9 returns!

When to Watch: Jan. 4, NBC

75th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Celebrate the very best in TV and Film.

When to Watch: Jan. 7, NBC

Making A Model With Yolanda Hadid

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, Yolanda Hadid brings her expertise to the forefront as she coaches aspiring teen models to succeed on and off the catwalk. As the mother and agent to fashion’s “IT” girls Gigi and Bella, and model son Anwar, Yolanda and her trusted team of experts will put the girls and their “momagers” through an intensive eight week training program, focused on the physical, mental and emotional wellness that it takes to build a sustainable brand.

When to Watch: Jan. 11, Lifetime

24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Hosted by Kristen Bell, the 24th SAG awards honors the best achievements in film and television.

When to Watch: Jan. 21, TBS/TNT

Good Girls

This drama, from executive producer Jenna Bans (“Scandal”), follows what happens when three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet and decide it’s time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local supermarket at gunpoint with a toy gun. The series, described as a mix of “Thelma and Louise” and “Breaking Bad,” stars Retta (“Parks and Recreation”), Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”) and Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”), with the latter replacing Kathleen Rose Perkins, who starred in the pilot.

When to Watch: February 26, NBC

American Idol

Less than a year after ending its 15-season run on Fox, ABC has revived the singing competition series with a new roster of judges. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will join returning host Ryan Seacrest when the reality juggernaut makes its debut after the Oscars.

When to Watch: March 11, ABC

Returning Shows:

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest

America’s favorite TV/radio broadcaster Ryan Seacrest will return to host television’s largest again joined by actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. The show also announced that multiplatinum music superstar Ciara will officially ring in the New Year from the west coast as the new host of the Hollywood Party.

When to Watch: December 31, ABC

Bones

The season premiere of Bones will answer exactly why Zack kidnapped Bones and reveal his full involvement with the Puppeteer murders. There will also be more developments in Hodgins’ quest to be able to use his legs again, though not all of them will be good. The final 12 episodes of the show will see fan-favorite characters continue to return as well as last season’s special guest Betty White.

When to Watch: January 3, FOX

The Blacklist

The task force has more pressing problems to deal with in the return episode: Namely, finding out who has been leaking information to suspected terrorists. The person’s identity will be revealed by the end of the episode, and will have major repercussions going forward. In other news, Aram and Samar get one big step closer to romance.

When to Watch: January 5, NBC

Emerald City

This gritty take on L. Frank Baum’s Oz books finds a 20-year-old Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and a K9 police dog swept off to a fantastical world unlike anything she’s seen before. Vincent D’Onofrio stars as the manipulative Wizard, who has banned magic and rules with an iron fist. Joely Richardson stars as Glinda the Good Witch and Florence Kasumba stars as the Wicked Witch of the East.

When to Watch: January 6, NBC

A Series of Unfortunate Events

The whimsical novel makes its very whimsical television debut in this beautifully bleak adaptation about a trio of orphans who are placed in the care of their scheming relative Count Olaf (a heavily made-up Neil Patrick Harris), who plans to steal their inheritance. Netflix will air 26 episodes in total, with each of the 13 books in the series adapted into two episodes. The first season will consist of eight episodes and cover the first four books. Patrick Warburton, Aasif Mandvi, Joan Cusack and Catherine O’Hare also star.

When to Watch: January 13, Netflix

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

The second season of the American Crime Story anthology from Ryan Murphy explores the July 1997 assassination of Versace (Edgar Ramirez), the famed fashion designer, by Andrew Cunanan (Darren Criss), who was also behind four other slayings before he ultimately killed himself eight days later. The drama boasts an all-star cast that also includes Ricky Martin and Penelope Cruz.

When to Watch: January 17, FX

XXIII Olympic Winter Games

Watch the world’s best athletes compete in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

When to Watch: February 9-25, NBC

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Winter Movie & TV Preview

Winter is normally a season that is accompanied by long, snowy nights and freezing temperatures that make going outside unbearable; however, for us that call South Florida home, winter means that we can finally enjoy being outside without suffering from heat stroke and wear things other than shorts and flip flops. From blockbuster movies to the most talked about TV shows to festivals and fairs, there is no shortage of things to see and do around South Florida this winter. Here is your definitive guide to what to watch and do this season, so grab your cuddle buddy and get ready to enjoy winter in paradise.

MOVIES:

When the temperature drops, stay inside and watch these must-see, blockbuster movies:

December:

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle

Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose.

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black

Release Date: Dec. 22

Pitch Perfect 3

Fat Amy, along with your favorite Bellas, are back following their win at the world championship. The now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices.

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Ruby Rose, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow

Release Date: Dec. 22

Father Figures

Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road to find him.

Starring: Owen Wilson, Christopher Walken, J.K. Simmons, Ed Helms

Release Date: Dec. 22

The Post

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government.

Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk

Release Date: Dec. 22

Downsizing

When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.

Starring: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig

Release Date: Dec. 22

Crooked House

In Agatha Christie’s most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather’s murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets.

Starring: Christina Hendricks, Gillian Anderson, Honor Kneafsey, Glenn Close

Release Date: Dec. 22

The Greatest Showman

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Starring: Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron

Release Date: Dec. 22

All The Money In The World

This crime thriller is based on the true story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Charlie Plummer, Christopher Plummer

Release Date: Dec. 29

Molly’s Game

The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera

Release Date: Dec. 29

Phantom Thread

Set in 1950’s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Sue Clark

Release Date: Dec. 29

January:

Insidious: The Last Key

Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet – in her own family home.

Starring: Kirk Acevedo, Spencer Locke, Josh Stewart, Lin Shaye

Release Date: Jan. 5

Proud Mary

Taraji P. Henson is Mary, a hitwoman working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary’s life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry.

Starring: Neal McDonough, Taraji P. Henson, Danny Glover, Xander Berkeley

Release Date: Jan. 12

THE FINAL YEAR

“THE FINAL YEAR” is a unique insiders’ account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, “THE FINAL YEAR” offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.

Starring: John Kerry, Barack Obama, Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes

Release Date: Jan. 19

12 Strong

12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, William Fichtner, Elsa Pataky

Release Date: Jan. 19

Den Of Thieves

In this gritty crime saga, follow the lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. and the state’s most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank.

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan Bridges, Pablo Schreiber, Evan Jones

Release Date: Jan. 19

The Leisure Seeker

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Kirsty Mitchell, Janel Moloney

Release Date: Jan. 19

White Boy Rick

The story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew McConaughey, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern

Release Date: Jan. 26

February:

Winchester

Eccentric Winchester firearm heiress believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke, Angus Sampson

Release Date: Feb. 2

Fifty Shades Freed

In the third, and final, installment of the erotic Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, newlyweds Christian and Ana believe they have left behind shadowy figures from their past and fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. However, just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.

Starring: Rita Ora, Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Arielle Kebbel

Release Date: Feb. 9

Black Panther

T’Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king.

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira

Release Date: Feb. 16

Annihilation

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply.

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac

Release Date: Feb. 23

The War With Grandpa

Upset that he has to share the room he loves with his grandfather, Peter decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jane Seymour, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken

Release Date: Feb. 23

March:

Red Sparrow

Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to ‘Sparrow School’ a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Mary-Louise Parker, Ciarán Hinds

Release Date: March 2

Game Night

In this comedy meets crime movie, a group of friends, who meet regularly for game nights, find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery.

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman, Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler

Release Date: March 2

A Wrinkle In Time

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space to find him.

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Levi Miller

Release Date: March 9

Gringo

Gringo, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal.

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Thandie Newton

Release Date: March 9

Tomb Raider

Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Hannah John-Kamen, Walton Goggins, Dominic West

Release Date: March 16

Love, Simon

Everyone deserves a great love story. But for Simon it’s complicated: no-one knows he’s gay and he doesn’t know who the anonymous classmate is that he’s fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, scary and life-changing.

Starring: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel

Release Date: March 16

Pacific Rim Uprising

Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat.

Starring: Tian Jing, Scott Eastwood, John Boyega, Adria Arjona

Release Date: March 23

TV:

No matter if you’re looking to find your new tv addiction or are waiting for the new season of your favorite show, we’ve got you covered. Here are the most talked about premieres and returning favs for you to binge watch all winter long!

New Shows:

Ellen’s Game Of Games

Ellen DeGeneres hosts this six-episode, hourlong game show that will feature expanded versions of the various party games featured during her daytime talk show.

When to Watch: January 2, NBC

9-1-1

From the masterminds behind “Glee,” Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, comes this procedural drama, starring Peter Krause, Connie Britton and Angela Bassett, that explores the high-pressure experiences of police, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations.

When to Watch: January 3, FOX

Grown-ish

Black-ish’s Yara Shahidi gets her very own spinoff, Grown-ish, which finds her freshman college student Zoey Johnson navigating the ins and outs of living away from home — crazy roommate, instant ramen, and all — for the first time. But despite a burgeoning checking account thanks to her parents, Zoey isn’t going to have an easy time when she gets to campus. Ah, the naivety of the youths these days.

When to Watch: January 3, Freeform

The Four: Battle for Stardom

FOX’s new Voice/American Idol competitor attempts to reinvent the singing competition by starting with just four strong contestants. Each week, and there are just six episodes in all, the four must defend their spots on the show against potential upstarts. The celebrity judging panel includes Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, and label executive Charlie Walk, while Fergie serves as host.

When to Watch: Jan. 4, FOX

Will & Grace

Everyone’s favorite foursome is back, and we are loving every minute! Join the party when season 9 returns!

When to Watch: Jan. 4, NBC

75th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Celebrate the very best in TV and Film.

When to Watch: Jan. 7, NBC

Making A Model With Yolanda Hadid

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, Yolanda Hadid brings her expertise to the forefront as she coaches aspiring teen models to succeed on and off the catwalk. As the mother and agent to fashion’s “IT” girls Gigi and Bella, and model son Anwar, Yolanda and her trusted team of experts will put the girls and their “momagers” through an intensive eight week training program, focused on the physical, mental and emotional wellness that it takes to build a sustainable brand.

When to Watch: Jan. 11, Lifetime

24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Hosted by Kristen Bell, the 24th SAG awards honors the best achievements in film and television.

When to Watch: Jan. 21, TBS/TNT

Good Girls

This drama, from executive producer Jenna Bans (“Scandal”), follows what happens when three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet and decide it’s time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local supermarket at gunpoint with a toy gun. The series, described as a mix of “Thelma and Louise” and “Breaking Bad,” stars Retta (“Parks and Recreation”), Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”) and Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”), with the latter replacing Kathleen Rose Perkins, who starred in the pilot.

When to Watch: February 26, NBC

American Idol

Less than a year after ending its 15-season run on Fox, ABC has revived the singing competition series with a new roster of judges. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will join returning host Ryan Seacrest when the reality juggernaut makes its debut after the Oscars.

When to Watch: March 11, ABC

Returning Shows:

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest

America’s favorite TV/radio broadcaster Ryan Seacrest will return to host television’s largest again joined by actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. The show also announced that multiplatinum music superstar Ciara will officially ring in the New Year from the west coast as the new host of the Hollywood Party.

When to Watch: December 31, ABC

Bones

The season premiere of Bones will answer exactly why Zack kidnapped Bones and reveal his full involvement with the Puppeteer murders. There will also be more developments in Hodgins’ quest to be able to use his legs again, though not all of them will be good. The final 12 episodes of the show will see fan-favorite characters continue to return as well as last season’s special guest Betty White.

When to Watch: January 3, FOX

The Blacklist

The task force has more pressing problems to deal with in the return episode: Namely, finding out who has been leaking information to suspected terrorists. The person’s identity will be revealed by the end of the episode, and will have major repercussions going forward. In other news, Aram and Samar get one big step closer to romance.

When to Watch: January 5, NBC

Emerald City

This gritty take on L. Frank Baum’s Oz books finds a 20-year-old Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and a K9 police dog swept off to a fantastical world unlike anything she’s seen before. Vincent D’Onofrio stars as the manipulative Wizard, who has banned magic and rules with an iron fist. Joely Richardson stars as Glinda the Good Witch and Florence Kasumba stars as the Wicked Witch of the East.

When to Watch: January 6, NBC

A Series of Unfortunate Events

The whimsical novel makes its very whimsical television debut in this beautifully bleak adaptation about a trio of orphans who are placed in the care of their scheming relative Count Olaf (a heavily made-up Neil Patrick Harris), who plans to steal their inheritance. Netflix will air 26 episodes in total, with each of the 13 books in the series adapted into two episodes. The first season will consist of eight episodes and cover the first four books. Patrick Warburton, Aasif Mandvi, Joan Cusack and Catherine O’Hare also star.

When to Watch: January 13, Netflix

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

The second season of the American Crime Story anthology from Ryan Murphy explores the July 1997 assassination of Versace (Edgar Ramirez), the famed fashion designer, by Andrew Cunanan (Darren Criss), who was also behind four other slayings before he ultimately killed himself eight days later. The drama boasts an all-star cast that also includes Ricky Martin and Penelope Cruz.

When to Watch: January 17, FX

XXIII Olympic Winter Games

Watch the world’s best athletes compete in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

When to Watch: February 9-25, NBC

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2017/12/21/winter-movie-tv-preview/

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🎵 reese and thomas UWUUUU

How We Operate - Gomez

Reese and Rush are a "will they, won't they" story. They're closer to each other than anyone else, but they don't always see eye to eye and butt heads quite a lot. There's a line neither of them seem ready to cross over at the same time and they subsequently try to create distance between one another to save face. But there's nowhere Rush goes that Reese won't follow. And Rush is always looking for Reese to be the one by his side for whatever task or fight lies ahead. As much as they try to play at being just friends - just a leader and their subordinate doing their jobs - they can't really escape the truth that they can't exist without the other being far away

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IV the emperor for Reese!

⚜️ IV - The Emperor : Building and imposing structure or order, taking command, applying/enforcing laws, enforcing tradition.

The Emperor could actually be a big descriptor for Reese's story arc in New Dawn. She becomes a leader in both the Sanctuary and New Eden communities, eventually taking charge in the back half of the game when things start to get a little dicey. She's someone who has big ideas and plans, but only so often takes charge, often to the chagrin of those higher in command because of her recklessness and disregard for prior orders, so any major moves she makes in the first half of the story tends to be at the behest of Anna, Kim, etc. or by choosing to go charging off half-cocked, like rescuing Rush on her own, without care for what others think of the dangers and consequences. A big part of her problem is both her overinflated ego paired with old and present guilt over the result of her actions or inactions, so taking up a full leadership role is something she struggles to do or willingly accept.

The confrontation with the Twins over Rush at the old fertilizer plant shakes her resolve momentarily, but she comes back from it stronger and with more purpose. It's the final push she needs to truly mature into a leader and she begins to take the place Joseph intended for her in New Eden as their "shepherd", protecting them from the Twins and Ethan, while still being able to show mercy and compassion to her enemies where once it seemed unthinkable. She decides in the end to stay in Hope County and help bring the communities together, finally establishing roots and accepting the responsibility that comes from being in command.

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Why do Kate, Reese, Anna and Vesper have survivors guilt?

sorry that this is all very heavy and depressing, but that's how some backstories go:

Kate had to watch her father sacrifice himself in front of her, and was unable to help or save him, separated by a wall of glass. She was forced to flee the scene from Enclave forces moving in and lethal, rising radiation levels, so she never even got to hold him one last time or get to bury his body. She carries that guilt heavily, feeling if she hadn't been delayed so long in reaching him, she might have been able to save him.

Reese's partner died in the same explosion that cost her her arm. They were defying orders by staying behind to evacuate and rescue as many civilians as they could and she blames herself for leading the charge and him following, even if she ultimately knows it was his choice to make and they saved dozens of people

Anna's parents were gunned down in front of her - her father died in her arms - while she was left alive and alone. It was an event that traumatized her for life and she always feels guilt that her father was shielding her and might have lived if he hadn't been so adamant about protecting her

Vesper feels guilt for not being able to do enough to save her lover/emperor/father of her child, Martin, from sacrificing himself to save all of Tamriel from Daedric forces. They were too late to relight the dragonfires and Vesper always blames herself for not moving fast enough to prevent the loss of the love of her life

almost all of them were powerless to do anything more in the situations that caused them survivor’s guilt, but it still weighs on them all to some degree even years later

[teamhawkeye]

Anna Bishop (FC5) | Reese Jaeger (FCND)

Vesper (TES IV) | Lyra (TES V)

Kate Antilles (FO3) | Jem (FO:NV)

Deckard Grant (FO4) | Atlas Foster (CP2077)

Brody Stark (CP2077) | Hudson Stark (CP2077)

saw some people making OCs with this picrew, so i thought i’d try it out for myself too

tagging: anyone who wants to give it a spin!

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Anna Bishop | Reese Jaeger

Vesper | Lyra

Seba Bael | Brody Stark

haven’t done one of these in a while and decided to make some gals with this picrew!

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Anna Bishop | Reese Jaeger

Kate Antilles | Jem

Deckard Grant | Hudson Stark

Brody Stark | Atlas Foster

Vesper | Lyra

made my OCs with this picrew!

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Anna Bishop (FC5) | Reese Jaeger (FCND)

Kate Antilles (FO3) | Deckard Grant (FO4)

Jem (FONV) | Brody Stark (CP2077)

Hudson Stark (CP2077) | Atlas Foster (CP2077)

Vesper (TES IV) | Lyra (TES V)

saw this picrew going around and wanted to make some OCs in it!

i’ll tag @krenee1drful @madssweeny @playstationmademe @shellibisshe @nathanielhowes @ravusnfleuret @glitchtraps @starsandskies @minilev @refinedstorage @radiojamming @kerryseurodyne @simonxriley @lisa-garland-sp @fadedjacket @red-nightskies @paulielombardos and anyone else wanting to play!

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Anna Bishop (FC5) | Reese Jaeger (FCND)

Vesper (TES IV) | Lyra (TES V)

Kate Antilles (FO3) | Deckard Grant (FO4)

Jem (FONV) | Atlas Foster (CP2077)

Brody Stark (CP2077) | Hudson Stark (CP2077)

thanks to @risenlucifer for the tag! ❤️ here are some of my kids made with this picrew!

tagging @foofygoldfish @starsandskies @playstationmademe @simonxriley @krenee1drful @refinedstorage @minilev @thosetwistedtales @redroci and anyone else wanting to join in!

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Anna Bishop | Reese Jaeger

Brody Stark | Atlas Foster

i was tagged by @jackiesarch @simonxriley @geronimo-11 and @p0lkadotdotdot (thank you!) to use this picrew and make some OCs

i know this one has been making the rounds, so sorry if you get double tagged - i’m tagging @starsandskies @nathanielhowes @refinedstorage @krenee1drful @raleighsamsn @cobb-vanthss @prometheas @jmcolt @ravusnfleuret and @chyrstis and anyone else who wants to play!

[teamhawkeye]

Anna Bishop (FC5) | Reese Jaeger (FCND)

Vesper (TES IV) | Lyra (TES V)

Kate Antilles (FO3) | Deckard Grant (FO4)

Brody Stark (CP2077) | Atlas Foster (CP2077)

i got a little bored earlier and found this picrew to mess around in and make some of my OCs!

tagging @starsandskies @cobb-vanthss @krenee1drful @jackiesarch @jackalopestride @playstationmademe @simonxriley @fadedjacket @red-nightskies @reyesvidals @madssweeny @roses-and-radiation and anyone else who would like to play!