Teaser Trailer and Poster for "Whalefall" an Epic and Emotional Survival Thriller

 

20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment released a thrilling first look at “Whalefall.” The epic and emotional survival thriller about one young man’s encounter with a massive sperm whale opens exclusively in theaters October 16.

 

The film, which is directed by Brian Duffield and features a screenplay by Brian Duffield & Daniel Kraus based on the book by Daniel Kraus by the same name, stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, Emily Rudd. The producers are Brian Grazer, Brian Duffield, Jeb Brody, Allan Mandelbaum, with Doug Merrifield, Richard Abate, Will Rowbotham serving as executive producers.

 

Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.

 

Last night, star Austin Abrams and director/co-writer/producer Brian Duffield were at the Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria for a special 4DX preview of the trailer, offering journalists and guests a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.

NEW TRAILER AND POSTER FOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR RIDLEY SCOTT’S “THE DOG STARS”

 

A new trailer and poster for visionary director Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” is here. The film, a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice, opens exclusively in theaters August 28.

 

Based on Peter Heller’s captivating bestseller, “The Dog Stars” features a critically acclaimed ensemble, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce. The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, based upon the novel by Peter Heller, and the producers are Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts, p.g.a., with Lily Brooks-Dalton, Brandon Scott Smith, Peter Heller, Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.

 

The film tells the story of Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist. 

“ICE AGE: BOILING POINT” TEASER TRAILER AND POSTER

 

An all-new teaser trailer and poster are now available for “Ice Age: Boiling Point,” the highly anticipated next chapter in the iconic herd’s prehistoric misadventures.

 

The teaser trailer shows Manny (voice of Ray Romano), Diego (voice of Denis Leary), Sid (voice of John Leguizamo), Buck (voice of Simon Pegg) and Ellie (voice of Queen Latifah) – along with acorn-obsessed Scrat, Crash, Eddie and Baby Scrat – as they blast out of a volcano and straight into a dinosaur-and-lava-filled madcap adventure to visit never-before-seen corners of the treacherous Lost World.

 

“Ice Age: Boiling Point” is directed by John Donkin (“The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild”) and produced by Lori Forte (“Ice Age,” “Ice Age: Collision Course”). The film releases exclusively in theaters February 5, 2027.

4K Digital Review of Fight Club

 

Fight Club is one of those few films that literally demand repeat viewings. There is so much to process and take in. The film has many layers that you can take apart with each new viewing. On the surface the film works as a dark comedy on the grip that consumerism has on Edward Norton's character. Then you take in Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), who is so emptied out by modern life that he needs to reinvent himself as someone worth being. 

It is very interesting how the film almost predicted the effects on mental health caused by consumerism. It also eerily predicted male loneliness by looking at how society literally causes men to feel isolated, alone and insecure.

Still a powerful film about individuality and self-worth that still hits hard nearly 30 years after its release. 

Video:

The streaming 4K video is reference-quality. This is a full restoration and remaster of the original 35mm film. Most of the movie takes place mostly at night and the blacks are inky. Details are razor sharp from skin tones, to cloth and outdoor features such as streets and buildings. Colors are rich and vibrant and pop off the screen. This is the best that Fight Club has looked on any format. 

Audio:

The audio here appears to have been remastered as well. Sadly the dialogue is at a lower volume than the music and the effects. There are a few times it is hard to make out the dialogue.  The rest of the audio mix is flawless and near reference-quality. The score combined with the atmospheric sounds creates an immersive surround environment. 

Bonus Features:

There are no bonus features on the digital version. 

Conclusion:

This cult psychological thriller is stunning on digital but sadly has no bonus material. If you need this to look and sound like never before then this is the version for you.

Fight Club is available now on digital.

*This film was sent by Walt Disney Home Entertainment for the purpose of this review. The review is strictly my own opinion.*