Most Awaited TV Shows and Movies of 2017

Each a vast amount of hotly awaited shows and movies which are yet to be released, which we simply cannot wait for. Today we are going to take a look at the year’s most anticipated new entertainment offerings and when exactly you can expect them to hit your screen. Without further ado, let’s see which movies to watch and which TV shows you should be looking out for.

Pirates of the Caribbean

It has been over 4 years since the fourth installment of Disney’s swashbuckling pirate adventure franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean and this year will see the eagerly awaited 5th film. Johnny Depp returns in his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Dead Men Tell No Tales going up against Javier Bardem who plays the man going after Sparrow. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley also return to the fold as William Turner and Elizabeth Swan after both were notable absentees in the the 4th installment. The film is released on May 26th and early indication show that it will be another box office smash hit.

House of Cards: Season 5

Netflix’s own House of Cards is one of the most eagerly awaited TV shows of the year and on May 30th, Kevin Spacey and Robin  Wright will return to our screens as President and First Lady Underwood. If the trailer is anything to go by, season 5 looks set to feature all of the underhand moves, backstabbing, scheming, plotting and shocks that we have become accustomed to throughout the first 4 seasons of the show. In a recent interview, Wright suggested that Donald Trump has “stolen all of our ideas” which should give you an indication of exactly what to expect in the next season of this entertaining political drama.

Game of Thrones: Season 7

The Game of Thrones series has been smashing TV show records ever since its inception and it is a show which has more twists and turns than anyone could prepare themselves for. Season 7 hits screens on July 16th and looks set to be an absolute smash as we watch the rival factions and families seek to earn the right to sit on the iron throne. Expect love, murder, war and treachery in the next season of this exciting medieval fantasy.

Transformers The Last Knight

The upcoming Transformers movie looks set to be one of the darkest of the franchise yet with humans and machines at war with one another and no Optimus Prime to save them. An unlikely alliance is all that can save the world and the key to human’s survival lies in a dark, historic secret. Mark Wahlberg returns as Cade Yeager and so too does Anthony Hopkins in his role as Professor Oxford. Fans of all ages will be highly excited to see the new Transformers movie which hits screens on the 21st of June.

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Best Big Screen Reboots in 2017

The Power Rangers movie will be among the Best Big Screen Reboots in 2017
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Movie fans like David Berkowitz Chicago agree that this is going to be a great year for reboots! Look for some of your favorites from the small screen to make their debuts at the cinema in the coming, and for some great novels to be adapted to reach new audiences. Check out some of our favorites:

Beauty and the Beast

After the success of live action adaptations like The Jungle Book, Alice and Wonderland and Maleficent, this animated classic is redone, starring Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens and The Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston and Ewan McGregor as Lumière.

Alien Covenant

Starring Michael Fassbender Noomi Rapace, Billy Crudup, Katherine Watterston and Danny McBride, this sequel to the prequel reboot of the Alien series, picks up after the events of Prometheus. It follows the story of a new colony ship, the Covenant, which stumbles upon the only survivor of the Prometheus expedition – a synthetic named David (Michael Fassbender).

Power Rangers

This is the third Power Rangers movie, but it is being touted as a reimagining of the originals. The film explores how five teenagers – Zack, Kimberly, Billy, Trini and Jason – are transformed into the Power Rangers, determined to save the world from an alien invasion. The young stars will surely become household names, joined by some favorites, including Bryan Cranston as the Power Rangers’ mentor and Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa, the alien leader.

Smurfs: the Lost Village

Gargamel, Smurfette, Brainy and the other Smurfs set off on a new adventure in this computer animated retake on the comic book series. Starring Demi Lovato, Mandy Patinkin, Joe Manganiello and Rainn Wilson, this story follows the gang off an an adventure through the Forbidden forest in search of a lost village.

War for the Planet of the Apes

Starring Andy Serkis as Caesar, Judy Greer as Cornelia, and Karin Konoval as Maurice, his sequel to the reboot prequel of the original Planet of the Apes films continues to explore the rise of the apes and mankind’s downfall. Following the events of the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the film follows Ape-leader Caesar in his battle with humanity. Starring Andy Serkis as Caesar, Judy Greer as Cornelia, and Karin Konoval as Maurice.

Wonder Woman

Gad Gadot puts on the star-spangled short-shorts after some casting controversy – you are sure to enjoy this reboot of the TV classic about an Amazon princess and warrior determined to stop war in world beyond her island.

The Mummy

Tom Cruise stars in this reboot of the original Mummy trilogy with Brendan Fraser. This entertaining story is said to be completely separate from the original version, based on a new interpretation of the backstory – it revolves around an ancient queen who awakes in the present day looking to settle old scores. Also stars Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella and Russell Crowe.

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