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Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
HBO Max just dropped a teaser trailer for new Mark Ruffalo crime thriller, ‘Task' — and it looks like a must-watch
HBO Max has just dropped a teaser for 'Task,' a new crime show from Brad Ingelsby, the creator of 'Mare of Easttown.' Frankly, that in of itself should be enough to put 'Task' on your radar. 'Mare of Easttown' was rightly branded as appointment viewing back in 2021, and the HBO streaming service is poised to bring us back to Pennsylvania. This time, it's not a small-town murder investigation, nor is Kate Winslet in the frame; "Task" instead sees MCU star Mark Ruffalo helming an FBI task force and hunting down a violent gang. With Guns N' Roses' 'Patience' setting a somber tone, the 'Task' teaser trailer tees up an intriguing, murky tale. Ruffalo's FBI agent is to helm a new task force (comprised, as he notes, primarily of inexperienced officers) to find and thwart a crew of violent, masked home invaders who've already carried out hits on nine homes. There are snatches of family life, awkward conversations, and a quick taste of some of the action that's coming our way — on-foot chases, shootouts, and a car tumbling down a hill — too. And with that background sketched, we build up to Ruffalo's team sweeping a building, with him on one side of a door… and armed family man/home invasion crew leader (Tom Pelphrey) on the other. Is this teaser setting up a violent end for one of our leads? We'll have to wait and see. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Looking forward to 'Task'? You won't have to wait too much longer to check it out; HBO Max has confirmed that Brad Ingelsby's crime series will debut on HBO and HBO Max in September (an exact release date has not been confirmed at the time of writing), and new episodes will air on a weekly basis. HBO has shared a logline for the series, but it doesn't give much more info away about the show. It reads: 'Set in the working class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey).' In addition to Ruffalo and Pelphrey, we know 'Task' also stars Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. Mireille Enos also has a recurring role in the series. Creator and writer Brad Ingelsby will also serve as 'Task' showrunner, and the series has been directed by Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Need something new to watch while you wait for 'Task' to air? Be sure to check out our round-up of the best shows on HBO Max for tons more streaming recommendations. "Mare of Easttown" fans might also want to keep an eye out for Apple TV Plus' upcoming family thriller 'Echo Valley." The new movie was penned by Brad Ingelsby and stars Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, and Domhnall Gleeson.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Task' Teaser: Mark Ruffalo Leads Hunt for Armed Robbers in New Series From ‘Mare of Easttown' Creator (TV News Roundup)
Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent tasked with solving a series of violent robberies in the new HBO drama series 'Task.' From 'Mare of Easttown' creator Brad Ingelsby, 'Task' dives into the working class suburbs of Philadelphia as Ruffalo's character puts together a crucial Task Force. The cast is rounded out by Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel and Alison Oliver. More from Variety Mark Ruffalo, Guy Pearce, Melissa Barrera and Ralph Fiennes Among 350+ Figures to Sign Letter About Killing of Palestinian Protagonist of Cannes-Bound Doc: 'We Are Ashamed' of Industry 'Passivity' (EXCLUSIVE) Academy Apologizes for Not Naming 'No Other Land' Director Hamdan Ballal Amid Outcry From More Than 800 Voters Bong Joon Ho Knows Mark Ruffalo's 'Mickey 17' Villain Resembles Trump: 'Were We Oracles Predicting the Future?' Ingelsby directed both Kate Winslet and Julianne Nicholson to Emmy wins in 'Mare of Easttown.' 'Task' is directed and executive produced by Jeremiah Zagar and Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Additional executive producers include Ruffalo, Mark Roybal, Paul Lee, David Crockett and Ron Schmidt, while Mark Roybal and Paul Lee executive produce for wiip. Nicole Jordan-Webber and Jeremy Yaches co-executive produce for Public Record. 'Task' will debut this September on HBO with the seven episodes debuting weekly. Watch the first official teaser below. Would you be able to leave modern technology behind? Three American families will have to in the new reality series 'Back to the Frontier,' set to premiere Thursday, July 10 on Magnolia Network and Max. To live as 1880s homesteaders, each family will have to navigate life without electricity or running water throughout the eight episodes. The show is executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines and is one of their 'ambitious large-scale competitions' and 'out-of-the-box social experiments' intended to bring parents and children audiences together, as Variety previously reported. Check out first look images from 'Back to the Frontier' below. Gordon Ramsay's production company, Studio Ramsay Global, is launching the eight-episode documentary series 'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,' which will stream on Apple TV+. Set in the world of international fine dining with locations ranging from Los Angeles, Mexico City to London, the series 'follows the fates of elite chefs at some of the world's most unique and celebrated restaurants to determine if they will win, maintain or lose that precious Star,' according to an official synopsis. 'As a chef, the pursuit for perfection is everything, and you cannot underestimate the unbelievable drive and ambition, the determination and sacrifice, these chefs are going through day in and day out, chasing the dream of acknowledgment from The Michelin Guide,' Ramsay said in a statement. 'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars' is executive produced by Ramsay, Lisa Edwards and Morgan Roberts. A release date has yet to be announced. Howard Swartz is joining Pioneer Productions as Chief Executive Officer, beginning work in the company's London headquarters. In his new role, Swartz will focus on expanding Pioneer's slate of factual content across many different genres, including feature docs, limited series and docuseries, with the goal of reaching younger audiences. 'Pioneer Productions has always stood for intelligent, ambitious, and entertaining factual content,' Swartz said in a statement. 'In the midst of this global television transformation, I'm looking forward to building a slate that honors the company's DNA while creating space for fresh voices, new topics, and formats that can entertain and inform audiences across broadcast, streaming, digital and whatever platform might come next.' Swartz brings his prior experience at Warner Bros. Discovery, where he oversaw programming for Shark Week and launched limited docuseries for Discovery like the Emmy-nominated 'Serengeti' and Emmy-nominated feature documentary 'January 6th.' Swartz left the company in 2023 to serve as EVP of production and development at Stephen David Entertainment. 'Storage Wars' is returning with more auctions and action with a premiere date set for Saturday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The bidders are once again on the hunt for abandoned storage units to decide what they can make profitable. The official synopsis for this ten-episode season reads: 'Join the bidding frenzy as Dan and Laura Dotson take their place leading the auction as buyers compete to grab the best locker of the day. Brandi Passante, Dave Hester, Kenny Crossley, Ivy Calvin and his sons, Rene and Casey Nezhoda, Lisa Delarios, and Dusty Riach all return as buyers with one ultimate goal – to have their bid be the one to secure the win.' 'Storage Wars' is produced for A&E by Original Productions. Executive producers for Original Productions are Jeff Hasler, Brian Lovett, Jeff Bumgarner and Roman Mykytyn, while Franklin Cumberbatch and Sean Gottlieb executive produce for A&E. Bloomberg's business and sports podcast 'The Deal' has officially returned for Season 3, with guests this season including Mellody Hobson, Susie Wolff and Josh Harris. Hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, 'The Deal' interviews major corporate titans, sports champions and entrepreneurs every week to get their insights on making deals and navigating their various industries. Previous guests include Magic Johnson, Serena Williams and Billie Jean King. This season of 'The Deal' airs Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on Bloomberg Television and 8 p.m. on Bloomberg Originals, before streaming on all podcast platforms Thursday. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avengers 5 & 6 Rumored to Bring Back Mark Ruffalo's Hulk
A new industry rumor speculates that Mark Ruffalo will return as Bruce Banner / Hulk in Avengers: Doomsday and will also appear in Avengers: Secret Wars. Notably, the character last appeared on the big screen in the mid-credits scene of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2022). Ruffalo's last live-action appearance as the MCU Hulk was in the 2022 Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. He also voiced variants of the character in several episodes of What If…? Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus claimed in a recent post on X (previously Twitter) that Ruffalo would appear as Hulk in Avengers 5 and 6. 'Yes. Mark Ruffalo is in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars,' Perez shared while responding to a fellow user's query on whether the Poor Things actor would be in the next Avengers movie. In late March 2025, Marvel Studios announced the cast of Doomsday, but Ruffalo, whose Hulk has been part of the MCU Avengers since the team's inception, was not among those listed. In April 2025, MCU boss Kevin Feige hinted at the 2025 CinemaCon that the Doomsday cast was not yet complete, teasing that more members could be announced in the future. Ruffalo debuted as Bruce Banner / Hulk in the MCU in The Avengers (2012) and has been one of the most consistent parts of the franchise since then, even though he never appeared in a solo project based around his character. Previously, the Hulk was portrayed on the big screen by Eric Bana in Ang Lee's Hulk (2003) and Edward Norton in Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk (2008). Notably, the Russo Brothers are directing Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The former will come out on May 1, 2026, and the latter on May 7, 2027. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype. The post Avengers 5 & 6 Rumored to Bring Back Mark Ruffalo's Hulk appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Now You See Me 3 Trailer: Why Was Mark Ruffalo Missing?
Fans noticed that Mark Ruffalo, who was supposed to reprise his role as Dylan Rhodes, didn't appear in the latest trailer of Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the third installment in the heist franchise marks the return of thieving magicians. While the over 2-minute clip showcased the major cast members, Ruffalo's absence from it has raised questions. So, why was the MCU star missing from the Now You See Me 3 trailer? Here are the details. No, Ruffalo doesn't appear in the Now You See Me 3 trailer. Ruffalo's Dylan Rhodes is a key character in the heist franchise, who was kept hidden in the trailer, and it might be for narrative purposes. The movie focuses on the Four Horsemen — Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel 'Danny' Atlas, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder, Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves, and Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney — set to conduct another dangerous and greatest heist. However, this time, they are joined by newcomers in this mission. Ahead of the trailer release, a glimpse of the third installment was provided earlier this month at CinemaCon. At the time, Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson addressed what fans could expect from the upcoming release. He said, 'We can't wait for audiences to discover what [Fleischer's] done with the third film, and thrilled he'll be making even more magic with us.' (via Variety) Yes, Ruffalo is confirmed to return in Now You See Me: Now You Don't. The MCU actor might be missing from the trailer, but since his return has already been confirmed, he'll likely show up in the movie directly. At the end of the second installment, Dylan and the Horsemen escape the law. He then visits Greenwich Observatory and meets Allen, Li, and Bu Bu. There, he learns that their leader, Thaddeus, and his father, Lionel, were partners in magic. After sorting things out among them, Thaddeus passes on his mantle to Dylan. Meanwhile, the Horsemen are guided to an entrance to find out more about the Eye. The post Now You See Me 3 Trailer: Why Was Mark Ruffalo Missing? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mark Ruffalo missing from Now You See Me 3 trailer despite confirmed return
The first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't — the third entry in the hit magician-heist series — has stirred curiosity among fans due to the absence of Mark Ruffalo. Despite being a key figure in the franchise as FBI agent-turned-magician Dylan Rhodes, Ruffalo is nowhere to be seen in the newly released footage. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the upcoming film reunites audiences with the Four Horsemen — Jesse Eisenberg (Danny Atlas), Dave Franco (Jack Wilder), Isla Fisher (Henley Reeves), and Woody Harrelson (Merritt McKinney) — as they prepare for their most daring heist yet. The trailer also introduces new cast members, but noticeably omits Ruffalo's character, prompting speculation about his role. While Ruffalo does not appear in the trailer, his return has already been confirmed according to Variety. At the end of Now You See Me 2, Dylan and the Horsemen manage to escape the authorities. Dylan then visits the Greenwich Observatory, where he discovers the deeper roots of the Eye organization and accepts a new leadership role passed on by Thaddeus Bradley. Earlier this month at CinemaCon, Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson previewed the film, saying, 'We can't wait for audiences to discover what [Fleischer's] done with the third film, and [we're] thrilled he'll be making even more magic with us'
