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On April 16, Prime Video hosted a special screening of “#1 Happy Family USA,” an upcoming Prime Video adult animated series, at the Metrograph.
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The new series is a perfect storm of compelling performances, provocative storytelling, and cultural resonance.
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Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo discuss their latest hit, ROLE PLAY, on Amazon Prime Video with The Knockturnal‘s Kinsey Schofield. Watch Kaley discover that David is royalty in real life! Plus, find out their latest dog count and how Kaley kept her pregnancy a secret on set!
Secrets don’t make friends but they sure make good action movies!
Prime Video’s ROLE PLAY starring Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) and David Oyelowo (Selma) will have you lunging out of your seat and hiding under your blanket! This action-packed comedy revolves around a wholesome married couple looking to spice things up. What is so action-packed about THAT you might ask? Oh, probably just Emma’s (Kaley) secret life as a cold-blooded assassin! Poor David’s character (Dave. Conveniently.) is left oblivious as he packs the tedious PB&J and carts the kids off to school. But all hell breaks loose when the couple decides to have a weekend to themselves and Emma is recognized by the bad guys! They say all is fair in love and war… but what happens with the two collide?
The chemistry between Cuoco and Oyelowo is authentic and outstanding. These are two individuals who clearly enjoy and respect each other on and off screen. In fact, the two got along so well that journalists would have to pause for their laughter to end between hits. You felt like you were walking into an inside joke and so badly wanted to be included in the fun. You feel the same FOMO watching the pair on the big screen. “Why are these two not my neighbors? I want to BBQ at their house!”
This stellar film features several familiar faces including Bill Nighy (Love Actually… THE Love Actually!), Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman), and Stephanie Levi-John of The Spanish Princess. If you love action movies that keep you on the edge of your seat… if you love looking at David Oyelowo (I mean, he’s precious.) or anything starring puppy-loving Kaley Cuoco (5 dogs.) then this is the movie for you.
Prime Video’s ROLE PLAY is available to stream on January 12, 2024. Subscription required.
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Prime Video has introduced the gripping eight-part TV series adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel Shelter. Originally published in 2011, this suspenseful thriller was acquired by Amazon Studios in 2021. The show is part of a trilogy featuring the central character Mickey, and it is co-produced by MGM International Television Productions and Amazon Studios. Harlan Coben assumes the role of Executive Producer.
Jaden Michael, who portrayed a young Colin Kaepernick in Netflix’s Colin in Black & White, is joined by an ensemble cast including Abby Corrigan, playing his goth friend Ema; Adrian Greensmith, also known as Spoon; Constance Zimmer as his aunt Shira Bolitar; Tovah Feldshuh portraying Bat Lady; Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell, the cheer captain; and Brian Altemus as Rachel’s boyfriend Troy Taylor. Samantha Bugliaro, a newcomer in the acting scene, portrays Ashley, a character who goes missing and assumes the role of a potential love interest for Mickey.
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In the series opener, which premiered at a special screening in Nine Orchard’s, we follow Mickey Bolitar’s journey. Played by Jaden Michael, Mickey grapples with the sudden loss of his father in a car accident. He relocates to a quaint town in Kasselton, New Jersey, to live with his aunt Shira. The initial scenes glimpse his father’s death before the tragic incident, including a mysterious phone call to his sister Shira. His chilling reminder to look after Mickey hints at forthcoming events, casting doubt and suspicion on what lies ahead. Throughout the pilot episode, recurring symbols like the butterfly with menacing eyes and the haunting background song create an eerie atmosphere, signaling that things might not be as they appear.
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The darkness looming over the town is mirrored in Mickey’s past, hinting that his father’s untimely death may not have been a coincidence. The presence of the Bat Lady adds to the local lore, her significance woven intricately into the story’s fabric. As Mickey navigates through the twists and turns, the concept of darkness takes on a multi-faceted meaning—both as a physical reality and as a metaphor for the obscured truths that underlie the town’s history. As secrets are revealed and the past is brought to light, Shelter takes viewers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of a community haunted by its own secrets, local legends, and the unknown.
Shelter premieres on Prime Video on August 18th, with new episodes every Thursday, with the season finale airing on September 21.
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