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24 Aug

New Sci-Fi, Horror and Thriller VOD Movie Releases in August 2020

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With what was supposed to be the summer movie season now just another relic of this pandemic-blasted year, and the rest of 2020’s major film releases in a continuing state of flux, it’s important to note that there has still been a fairly steady stream of new films coming out, some in limited theatrical release but others largely available via video on demand and streaming services. With that in mind, and with the customary “opening weekend” a rather fluid and ambiguous term as well, below is a rundown of films we’ve caught in the past month, along with information on…
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19 Aug

The Vow Documentary Series on NXIVM Coming to HBO August 23

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The sex cult that struck at the heart of Smallville will be explored in depth on HBO. Directed by Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer, The Vow is a nine-part documentary series focusing on the world surrounding the controversial self-improvement group NXIVM. The first episode debuts Sunday, Aug. 23 at 10:00 p.m. New episodes will air on the subsequent Sundays. NXIVM was founded in 1998 by Keith Raniere and Nancy Salzman. Within a few years, it grew into an influential, international organization. It had thousands of members, including high-profile followers like Smallville actress Allison Mack and Seagram…
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18 Aug

Tenet to Open Early in Select Cities Starting in August

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Tenet, the several-times-delayed COVID-era cinematic boon for the languishing exhibitor industry, is set to premiere slightly earlier than its currently scheduled September release date—three days earlier, to be precise. With the film’s most recently-set premiere for September 3 now likely to come to fruition, Warner Bros. has announced that Tenet will hold early-access screenings in select U.S. cities on Monday, Aug. 31, Tuesday, Sept. 1 and Wednesday, Sept. 2. The move appears motivated by a desire to support theaters, which have been hemorrhaging ever since the March-launched lockdowns, and are indeed facing an unprecedented existential crisis. As Jeff Goldstein, President,…
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12 Aug

Serial Killer Week Starts August 30 on ID

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Sharks look out. People are far more vicious, especially when it’s hot. ID is inviting audiences to chill out with America’s most prolific and elusive machines on “Serial Killer Week.” Starting Aug. 30, ID will premiere all-new specials every night at 9 p.m. Over the course of five days, ID will air over 12 hours of original programming. The premieres will include revelations about the infamous “Butcher Baker,” the notorious BTK Killer, and video confessions of Samuel Little, who is rumored to have killed 93 women. “We chose these cases not just because of these macabre monsters, or that each…
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06 Aug

Bill & Ted Face the Music VOD Release Moves Up to August

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The planners behind Bill & Ted Face the Music have decided that the film’s recently announced release date for VOD and limited theatrical engagements was too bogus to keep. Thus, in yet another frantic shift (one that’s become quite commonplace in the COVID era), the belated third entry in the film franchise will see its recently-set September date shift to the end of August—that’s this month! Bill & Ted Face the Music is now set to hit VOD and limited international theatrical showings on Friday, August 28. The new premiere is just one week earlier than its previous September 1…
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01 Aug

New DC Movies on HBO Max for August Include Batman Classics and Birds of Prey

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While not the absolute bonanza of live action and animated DC superhero movie content that hit HBO Max in July, there are still some gems arriving on the service in August. And this time, almost all of them are Gotham City based. A number of heavy hitters arrive on August 1st, including the entire Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher Batman movie quadrilogy, and two thirds of the classic Christopher Nolan Dark Knight trilogy. First up is Tim Burton’s 1989 classic, Batman. You’ve all seen it, of course, but we wrote about the long journey this movie had to the screen right here…
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30 Jul

Top New Fantasy Books in August 2020

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It’s summer. Lots of people are staying home. It might be a good time for a book. Here are some of the upcoming books we’re anticipating: Join the Den of Geek Book Club! Top New Fantasy Books August 2020 The Tyrant Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson  Type: Novel Publisher: TorRelease date: Aug. 11  Den of Geek says: The Baru Cormorant series features as its hero a mentally ill accountant with the fate of an empire at its fingers. The third book in the series promises more dark, twisty introspection and grim, creative world-building.  Publisher’s summary: The hunt is over. After fifteen…
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30 Jul

Amazon Prime Video UK: What’s New in August 2020?

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August will be a quiet month on Prime Video UK leading up to the arrival of The Boys season 2 in the first week of September, but there are still a few things to look forward to before Billy Butcher and co. get back to ridding the world of megalomaniacal superheroes and their enablers. Towards the end of August on Prime, Stargirl will be streaming for UK viewers. The DC Universe show has received strong reviews and will be back for a second season eventually. If you’re already a fan of DC’s Doom Patrol, it will make for a sweeter…
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30 Jul

Top New YA Books in August 2020

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The YA genre is still booming, providing romance, adventure, and more for teens and adults alike. Here are some of the YA books from August 2020 we’re most looking forward to… Top New Young Adult Books August 2020 Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From by Jennifer De Leon  Type: NovelPublisher: Simon & SchusterRelease date: Aug. 18 Den of Geek says: This looks like it could be an incisive and hard-hitting book that speaks to the way American Latinx students experience racism and navigate high school social life. It has gained high praise from authors including Celeste Ng.  Publisher’s Summary: Liliana…
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28 Jul

Xbox Live Games with Gold: Free Games for August 2020 Revealed

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As well as offering exclusive discounts and gifting access to multiplayer mayhem, Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold membership club also gives its members a selection of free games every month for the Xbox One and Xbox 360. An Xbox Live membership won’t you back too much money, either: at the moment, the official Microsoft website will sell you a 1-month membership for $9.99, a 3-month membership for $24.99, or a 12-month membership for $59.99. You can also buy a membership through Amazon, where the prices are sometimes a bit cheaper.  In this article, we’ll keep you updated about all the free games…
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28 Jul

Amazon Prime Video New Releases: August 2020

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There are slow months for streaming services and then there are “choose a decade-old Chris Nolan movie as a header image” slow months for streaming services. Amazon Prime’s August 2020 clearly falls into the latter camp. That’s not to say that there aren’t some interesting options arriving this month. August 1 has a few intriguing movies including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Inception, Rain Man, and even Spider-Man 3. But there aren’t many Amazon originals to speak of. Chemical Hearts, starring Lili Reinhart (Riverdale) premieres on August 20. Then on August 28, subscribers can get a sneak peek at Amazon’s…
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27 Jul

Tenet to Open in Select U.S. Cities in September, Europe in August

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Less than a week after the CEO of the National Theatre Owners Association warned Hollywood studios that if they wait a year to release new movies, “we won’t be there,” Warner Bros. makes it clear it’s siding with cinemas in 2020. Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is now poised to open in movie theaters around the world at the end of next month. For real. On Monday WB announced Tenet is officially slated to open in more than 70 countries overseas, beginning on Aug. 26. Additionally, the movie will open in “select U.S. cities” on Sept. 2, ahead of Labor Day weekend,…
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27 Jul

PlayStation Plus: Free Games for August 2020 Revealed

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PlayStation Plus is Sony’s membership club for those of us who use the PS4, PS3, and/or PS Vita consoles. Sony’s current pricing structure offers 1-month membership at $9.99, 3-month membership at $24.99, and 12-month membership at $59.99. You can also buy PS Plus memberships through places like Amazon. And what do you get for your money? Well, one of the main draws of PS Plus is that it connects you with a handful of free games every month. Also, certain games only allow members of PS Plus to access online multiplayer modes. There are loads of other perks, as well, including discounts…
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25 Jul

Tenet Eying European Release at End of August

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The latest delay of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is a real blow to movie theater owners the world over. Previously scheduled to release on July 17 and then July 31, the film finally abandoned its Aug. 12 date earlier this week. Even so, many (including us) noted that Warner Bros. chairman Toby Emmerich’s language left the possibility for a staggered international release wide open, saying the studio would not treat Tenet like “a traditional global day-and-date release.” It appears they mean it, as per a new report from Variety which confirms the studio is currently speaking with cinema owners in the…
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22 Jul

New on Netflix: August 2020 Releases

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Netflix‘s new releases for August 2020 should be a hell of a good time. How else are we supposed to describe the month that features the long-awaited arrival of Lucifer season 5? Yes, ol’ Lucy finally returns on August 21 for what is now the penultimate season of the show. While Lucifer is the main highlight of Netflix’s original offerings on August, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some other intriguing options to stream. The Rain season 3 arrives on August 6, Wizards: Tales of Arcadia on August 7, and Teenage Bounty Hunters on August 14. That’s not even to mention…
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21 Jul

Birds of Prey Comes to Streaming on HBO Max in August

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You better start perfecting your eggs and bacon breakfast sandwich, because Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn is getting ready for its streaming close-up. Indeed, as part of an onslaught of Batman movies headed to HBO Max in August, WarnerMedia announced that the Margot Robbie led anti-superhero flick will be streaming free for subscribers on Saturday, Aug. 15. The news means HBO subscribers who missed Harley and her friends make Gotham’s most overly defense dude bros’ lives hell will get their chance to revel in the carnage in a matter of weeks. Further the film…
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20 Jul

HBO Max New Releases: August 2020

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It’s August 2020 and that can only mean one thing: HBO Max is about to enter Lovecraft Country. Over the years HBO (and by the transitive property its new HBO Max streaming offshoot) has grown accustomed to debuting a buzzworthy new TV show or limited series every couple of months. For August 2020 that will almost certainly be Southern Gothic horror series Lovecraft Country. The J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele-produced thriller arrives on August 14 on HBO and HBO Max. Other strong HBO Max originals arriving in August include the documentary Class Action Park (release date TBD), Seth Rogen-starring comedy…
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17 Jul

Live Theater and Music Venues to Open in England in August

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The play’s the thing—that will be available for some musical fans in London and throughout England come August. Indeed, the UK government announced Friday afternoon that indoor performing arts and concert venues can open their doors at a reduced capacity on Aug. 1. The news was made official on Twitter by Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport. He also released on a statement that said the following: “The U.K.’s performing arts sector is renowned across the world and I am pleased that we are making real progress in getting its doors reopened to the public…
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17 Jul

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Will Miss its August Premiere

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will have to wait until a later time to assemble on streamer Disney+ than previously thought. The list of programming set to premiere on Disney+ in August has been released, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was notably absent; a fact that, as sources confirm to outlets such as EW and TV Line, indicates that the Marvel series is off the slate for that month. The reason, of course, is (what else?) complications from the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted the show’s Prague production back in March—well before the more widespread shutdowns. If there’s…
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17 Jul

Hulu New Releases: August 2020

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If you were concerned about there being a content drought in August due to the coronavirus pandemic shutting down Hollywood, you were…absolutely right in those concerns. For its new releases in August 2020, Hulu is following Apple, Disney, and even Peacock’s lead in taking things nice and slowly. The vast majority of the notable offerings here are of the library variety. Hulu adds classic movies like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Rain Man, and Top Gun on August 1. Those go along with the very much still-holds-up Casino Royale on August 31. Hulu also has room for some…
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