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‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Atlanta’ and More Announce Final Seasons

(L to R) Sadie Sink, Noah Schapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and Caleb McLaughlin in Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things.’

If you’re a TV fan, it has felt a little like “The Night Of The Long Knives” in the last day or so, as several popular shows announced their final seasons.

Fortunately, while disappointing that the likes of ‘Stranger Things’, ‘Atlanta’ and ‘The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel’ will be coming to an end, there’s a feeling that it represents the show’s various creators are all going out on their own terms.

For ‘Stranger Things’ – which, due to its complicated storylines, young cast and pandemic delays has been off screens since Season 3 finished in 2019.

Now, we finally know that Season 4 of the show is headed our way in two parts this year, with the first kicking off on Netflix on May 27 and the second on July 1.

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 begins on on May 27th.

“Seven years ago, we planned out the complete arc for ‘Stranger Things’, said show creators Matt and Ross Duffer. “At the time, we predicted the story would be four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but – as you’ll soon see for yourselves – we are now hurtling towards our finale. Season 4 will be the penultimate season. Season 5 will be the last.”

Yes, that little bombshell at the end of the Season 4 statement comes like a stalking Demogorgon. But if you’re thinking that that’ll be the definitive end of the show then A) you’re clearly not used to how popular, zeitgeisty series like this work and B) there are major hints of something in the works beyond the fifth season in another note… “There are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of ‘Stranger Things’”. Plus, the Duffers mention “new adventures, new mysteries, new unexpected heroes”.

But that’s for (probably) next year. Here’s what we can expect in Season 4… “It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time –and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.”

Season 4 sees Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and some of the other characters relocated to California, but there’s plenty of drama to be found there, while we’re fairly sure it’ll all end up in Hawkins, Indiana where everything began.

(L to R) Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, and Donald Glover in FX and Hulu’s ‘Atlanta.’

And if you thought ‘Stranger Things’ fans had a wait, spare a thought for those who love ‘Atlanta.’ Donald Glover’s story of rappers, friends, weirdos, and partners has been away since the end of Season 2 in 2018. Yes, it’s been nearly four years, but the series returns for Season 3 on March 24 via FX and Hulu.

The new season sees Darius (Lakeith Stanfield), Earn (Glover), Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) and more headed on tour in Europe, with all the misunderstandings and comedy that ensues. Yet even here there was word that Glover is moving on – Seasons 3 and 4 were shot back-to-back and the fourth will arrive in the fall.

“Death is natural,” Glover said during FX’s portion of the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “I feel like when the conditions are right for something, they happen, and when the conditions aren’t right, they don’t happen. I don’t feel any longevity. Because then things start to get weird. The story was always supposed to be what it was. And the story, it really was us. Everybody in that writers’ room, everybody on set. It really was what we were going through and what we talked about. … I think it ends perfectly.”

Rachel Brosnahan in Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

Finally, there’s ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ which has been charting the stand-up aspirations and family frustrations of Rachel Brosnahan’s Miriam “Midge” Maisel. Created by ‘Gilmore Girls’ veteran Amy Sherman-Palladino, the show has run for three seasons on Prime Video, and the fourth starts today.

The company announced that Season 5 will wrap up the story, and that it’s already shooting in New York.

Yet if you’re unhappy to see a favorite show ending, take heart: there is plenty still to watch, and a couple of series have announced new developments.

Kirsten Dunst in FX’s ‘Fargo’ season 2. Photo: Mathias Clamer/FX.

‘Fargo’, created for TV by Noah Hawley, is officially renewed by FX for Season 5, though there is no word on a premiere date yet. We do know it’ll be set in 2019 and offers the tantalizing tagline: “when is a kidnapping not a kidnapping, and what if your wife isn’t yours?” Could it be hinting at hewing closer to the Coen brothers movie that originally inspired it?

Finally, news from the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s TV arm, as ‘Loki’, which we already knew would return for a second season, has directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead on board to film most of its episodes. The duo, who made movies such as ‘Synchronic’ and ‘The Endless’, also worked on Marvel’s upcoming ‘Moon Knight’, which stars Oscar Isaac and debuts on Disney+ on March 30.

(L to R) Wunmi Mosaku, Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Owen Wilson in Disney+’s ‘Loki.’

February 18, 2022
‘Stranger Things 3’ Almost Made Steve and Robin a Couple

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Steve and Robin were this-close to being a romantic match in “Stranger Things 3.”

The Scoops Ahoy dynamic duo builds a strong platonic friendship over the course of the season, and toward the end, Steve (Joe Keery) confesses his romantic feelings for Robin (Maya Hawke). When she comes out as gay, Steve accepts the news gracefully and their friendship continues.

But it seems there were other plans in store for the pair. In the Wall Street Journal, Hawke reveals that the writers originally intended for Steve and Robin to have a romantic ending — and that she and Kerry fought against it.

“Throughout filming, we started to feel like she and Steve shouldn’t get together, and that she’s gay,” Hawke explained. “Even when I go back and watch earlier episodes, it just seems like the most obvious decision ever.”

The creators, the Duffer brothers, were receptive to their idea. And thus, a beautiful, platonic friendship was born and nurtured.

“The Duffer brothers and I, and [producer] Shawn Levy, had a lot of conversations throughout shooting and it wasn’t really until we were shooting episode four and five, I think, that we made the final decision,” Hawke said.

“It was a collaborative conversation, and I’m really, really happy with the way that it went.”

She added that she hopes Robin’s story will help viewers “fall in love with girls who love girls and boys who love boys.”

August 5, 2019
Nielsen Confirms ‘Stranger Things 3’ Really Was a Big Hit

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Yes, all the people watched “Stranger Things 3” over the July 4 holiday weekend.

Netflix claimed the show broke viewership records at the streaming service, tweeting, “40.7 million household accounts have been watching the show since its July 4 global launch — more than any other film or series in its first four days.” But there’s no way to verify Netflix’s data.

Now, Nielsen is stepping in to confirm the boast with its streaming video on demand ratings. The eight episodes of “Stranger Things 3” had average minute audience — the closest thing to linear TV average viewership — of 12.8 million viewers over its first four days of release.

That represents a 21 percent increase over the same time period after the release of Season 2 in October 2017 (10.6 million viewers).

The first episode was watched by 19.17 million viewers in the first four days, and six of the eight episodes passed 10 million viewers over the long weekend. The least-watched episode was number seven, “The Bite.”

Some 824,000 people binged the entire season on the day of the premiere, up from 361,000 for the first day of Season 2 (though that was not a holiday).

Nielsen’s SVOD ratings measure viewing only on TV sets only, so they don’t take into account people who watch on other devices or viewers in other countries.

July 11, 2019
‘Stranger Things’ Cast Who Guest Starred on ‘Law & Order,’ ‘SVU’ and ‘CI’

NBC

You’ve got to start somewhere, and for many of the cast of “Stranger Things,” their early credits included guest star roles on “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.”

Since most of these guest star roles on these crime dramas are, of course, rapists, murderers, or other especially heinous perps, don’t be shocked at who these familiar faces played. Sorry to tell you, both of Eleven’s father figures played some very creepy guys.

Cara Buono, “Law & Order,” “SVU,” “CI” (1996- 2008)

NBC

Before playing Karen Wheeler, Buono had recurring roles on “Third Watch,” “Mad Men,” and “The Sopranos.” She also was a frequent “Law & Order” guest star. In the 1996 episode “Girlfriends,” she played a murderous co-ed running a call girl ring at collage with her rich Daddy. She returned in a radically different role in 1998 as a female prisoner against whom Abbie Carmichael (Angie Harmon) seems to have a personal vendetta. She also costarred in the 2008 “Unorthodox” episode “SVU” as the mother of a young male rape victim. And, she guest starred in a 2002 episode of “Criminal Intent” based on the real-life Jean-Claude Romand case.

Catherine Curtin, “Law & Order,” “CI,” (2000- 2008)

Netflix

Besides playing Dustin Henderson’s mom, Curtin has appeared on “Orange is the New Black,” “Insecure,” and “Homeland.” And she also guest starred in the Season 6 episode of “Criminal Intent” as the acting coach of a murdered girl (whose mother was played by Liza Minnellli). She also guested on episodes of “Law & Order” in 2000 and 2008.

David Harbour, “SVU” (2002)

NBC

Harbour (aka Detective Hopper)’s first acting credit was as a waiter in a 1999 episode of “Law & Order.” But he got to really emote in this “SVU” episode as a pedophile who was obsessed with kidnapping little girls and dressing them up like dolls. It all had to do with a very disturbing childhood and his late mother’s doll collection, which he inherited. In the end, he does the right thing and confesses where his latest victim is so she can be safely returned to her mother (Gloria Reuben). He also guest-starred on two episodes of “Criminal Intent.”

Matthew Modine “SVU” (2005)

NBC

Before he played manipulative Dr. Martin Brenner on the Netflix series, Modine Stabler guest starred as pedophile/murderer Gordon Rickett, who escaped prosecution once before. Now, in this episode that’s almost entirely one long interrogation, Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) takes a few rounds, but nailing this perp has become personal for Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). Stabler’s hunches pay off and they catch Rickett before he can kill his next victim.

Cary Elwes, “SVU” (2007)

NBC

Elwes was a long way from “The Princess Bride” (but not so far from his sleazy mayor on “Stranger Things” Season 3) as a mob lawyer who fears his daughter (Emily VanCamp) might have brutally murdered his wife while high. He blocks Stabler and Benson every step of the way, then is relieved when they prove his daughter is not the culprit.

Sean Astin, “Law & Order” (2008)

NBC

The “Lord of the Rings” alum (aka helpful, sweetly nerdy Bob Newby on “Stranger Things”) guest starred as a radical Christian preacher who urged his young followers to wage holy war on non-believers. Including encouraging one boy to stone his “immoral” mother to death.

Caleb McLaughlin, “SVU” (2013)

NBC

Relax, Lucas Sinclair is not the “born psychopath” of this episode. (That’s Ethan Cutkosky, who went on to play Carl on “Shameless.” In this episode, the title character is Henry, a 10-year-old psychopath who terrorizes his sister, attacks his mother and — gasp! — drowns a dog.) McLaughlin is just a kid full of questions when Det. Amaro (Danny Pino) does a Q&A at an elementary school. In quick succession, he fires off: “Do you ever shoot anybody?” “Is your gun even real?” “Do you wear a bullet proof vest?” before Amaro is called to a crime scene.

July 8, 2019
Netflix Promises to Cut Back on Onscreen Smoking After ‘Stranger Things’ Controversy

Netflix

Netflix is snuffing out the depiction of smoking in its television shows following a report that called out tobacco usage on “Stranger Things.”

A study by The Truth Initiative, a nonprofit public health organization working to eliminate tobacco use, measured the use of tobacco in 13 shows across broadcast, cable and streaming services.

For the second consecutive year, Netflix topped the study’s list with nearly triple the number of tobacco instances (866) compared with the prior year. The study found that 100 percent of the “Stranger Things” episodes it looked at included tobacco.

“Smoking on the small screen has gone from common to nearly unavoidable, as popular programs like ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Orange Is the New Black’ and ‘Modern Family’ increasingly show images of tobacco and portray characters who smoke,” the report concluded.

In response, Netflix is vowing to cut back on depictions of smoking, particularly in shows geared toward younger viewers.

“Netflix strongly supports artistic expression. We also recognize that smoking is harmful and when portrayed positively on screen can adversely influence young people,” the streamer said in a statement.

“Going forward, all new projects that we commission with ratings of TV-14 or below for series or PG-13 or below for films, will be smoking and e-cigarette free — except for reasons of historical or factual accuracy. For new projects with higher ratings, there’ll be no smoking or e-cigarettes unless it’s essential to the creative vision of the artist or because it’s character-defining (historically or culturally important).”

Netflix will also start featuring information about tobacco use in the ratings boxes included with each show.

July 8, 2019
Everything to Watch After Bingeing ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3

Netflix

Now that you’ve binged all of “Stranger Things” Season 3, here’s some movies (and one great mini-series) to keep you in the groove. Queue up these horror movies featuring the cast, films that influenced this season, and relevant movies from 1985. Enjoy!

(We’re taking it for granted you already know the movies that shaped the first two seasons, including “E.T.” and “The Goonies,” by heart.)

“The Lost Boys” (1987)

Warner Bros.

Bad Billy (Dacre Montgomery) and his curly mullet? Has got to be inspired by Jason Patric‘s look in this ’80s classic. He even has the lone earring! And like Billy, Jason’s character Michael goes through some… changes. Add in a group of kids saving the day, a carnival setting, and a great mix of humor and horror and this is the perfect post-“Stranger Things” watch.

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” (1982)

Universal Pictures

Steve (Joe Keery) working at an ice cream parlor with a ridiculous uniform? The teens of “Ridgemont High,” including Judge Reinhold and Jennifer Jason Leigh, suffered that embarrassment in this landmark (and very R-rated) movie that’s very much in the Season 3 DNA. Also, reminder that “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” has a hilarious scene where gremlins invade an ice cream shop.

“Fletch” (1985)

Universal

One of the more unlikely inspirations for this season: A Chevy Chase comedy! Producer Shawn Levy told Variety, “The Duffers are so specific each year with the movies. And ‘Fletch’ is one movie we get to play around and have some fun with this season, which you wouldn’t expect from ‘Stranger Things’ and you wouldn’t expect from the Spielberg universe and you certainly wouldn’t expect from a darker season.’” In “Fletch,” Chase plays an investigative reporter who goes undercover in a variety of get-ups (including pretending to be a doctor) to get the story, as does Nancy (Natalia Dyer) in her quest for the truth.

“Silver Bullet” (1985)

Paramount Pictures

This Stephen King adaptation stars Corey Haim as a kid in a souped-up wheelchair/bike known as the “Silver Bullet.” He happens to witness a werewolf attack at night, then starts tracking the creature who lives among them during the day. He’s aided by Gary Busey — that’s right, father of new cast member Jake Busey.

“Fight Night” (1985)

Columbia Pictures

The 2011 remake (starring Colin Farrell, David Tennant and Anton Yelchin) was surprisingly great, but we’ll always love this ’80s horror flick where a teenager (William Ragsdale) rightly suspects that his suave new neighbor is a vampire. He enlists the help of horror movie icon Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall) who is, naturally, skeptical that vampires actually exist. Oh, they do!

“Explorers” (1985)

Paramount

Three boys build a spaceship and meet aliens in this film from “Gremlins” director Joe Dante. It marked the acting debuts of Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix. Also relevant because Ethan’s daughter (with Uma Thurman) Maya Hawke is a big part of “Stranger Things” Season 3 and even stands in front of an “Explorers” poster at one point.

“The Bride” (1985)

Columbia Pictures

What was Cary Elwes (who plays Hawkins’ smarmy mayor) doing in 1985? Costarring in this admittedly subpar horror take on “The Bride of Frankenstein.” He’s the dashing captain who captures The Bride (Jennifer Beals)’s heart. Her jealous creator, Dr. Frankenstein (a suitably Gothic Sting) isn’t happy about that, of course. Elwes would go on to star in a much more famous “Bride” movie, of course, “The Princess Bride.”

“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019)

Warner Bros.

Facing down huge, ugly monsters capable of wrecking entire towns? Yeah, Millie Bobby Brown‘s done that.

“It” (2017)

New Line

We prefer Finn Wolfhard‘s good-hearted Mike in “Stranger Things” to his gutter-minded Richie in this standout Stephen King adaptation. But would this Netflix series exist with the Losers’ Club? Arguably not. And we raise the question: The Mindflayer vs. Pennywise, who would win?

“Velvet Buzzsaw” (2019)

Netflix

Natalia Dyer (Nancy) gets to scream and scream again in this campy horror movie set in the art world.

“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992)

Columbia Pictures

You surely remember that before she was Joyce Byers, Winona Ryder was Dracula (Gary Oldman)’s intended in this Francis Ford Coppola favorite. But perhaps you forgot that Cary Elwes had a pivotal role as one of Lucy (Sadie Frost)’s suitors …. the one who has to drive the final stake in. Ouch. (Plus: Bonus Keanu for your Keanu-ssance!)

“The Frighteners” (1996)

Universal Pictures

In Peter Jackson‘s underrated horror comedy, Jake Busey costars as the deranged ghost of Johnny Bartlett, a mass murderer who continues killing in the afterlife. He now haunts psychic Frank (Michael J. Fox), who’s got to stay one step ahead of the phantom psycho.

“Power Rangers” (2017)

Lionsgate

If you would prefer to see Dacre Montgomery as a good guy, here’s the movie for you. He plays Jason Scott, star quarterback who ends up in detention for a prank gone wrong. (So he’s kind of equal parts bad boy Bender and jock Andrew from another great 1985 movie, “The Breakfast Club.”) He and four other teens are chosen to be the new Power Rangers. It’s a straight-up (and fairly good) teen drama until the mighty morphin’ part kicks in. Then he has to deliver lines like, “You circle the Krispy Kreme and make sure it’s safe.”

“Dawn of the Dead” (1978)

United Film Distribution Company

Supernatural showdown in a mall? George Romero‘s second zombie movie pits ordinary citizens against the walking undead in this biting satire of capitalist society. Plus, enjoy all those long-gone department stores. In the first episode, the kids also sneak into a screening of Romero’s “Day of the Dead.” (Which, yes, was playing in 1985. Just probably not in a small town like Hawkins.)

“Attack the Block” (2011)

Sony

London kids (including future “Star Wars” star John Boyega) team up to defend their neighborhood from aliens in this terrific sci-fi film from future “Ant-Man” writer Joe Cornish.

“Good Omens” (2019)

Amazon

In addition to a chummy angel and demon, a witch, a psychic, and a fledgling Witchfinder, a group of kids on bikes are instrumental in saving the world from Armageddon in this wildly enjoyable Amazon series, based on the novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

July 4, 2019
‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Is ‘Epic, Majestic, and Extremely Moving,’ Says David Harbour

Netflix

The countdown to “Stranger Things” Season 3 is down to mere hours, and based on recent comments from the show’s stars, every single one will be worth it.

Several cast members spoke to EW to promote the upcoming season, and as usual, David Harbour (Chief Jim Hopper) spilled some intriguing tidbits. Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers) was there to keep him from one of his notorious spoiler slip-ups, but he still teased that Season 3 is “epic, majestic, and extremely moving.”

The actor noted that it’s all those things “because of all the surprises, the things that [he] didn’t see coming, and all the curveballs that come at you.” Furthermore, he hinted that one of those big surprises come at the very end of the season. “Shattering” things happen, he shared before being shushed by Ryder.

Other “Stranger Things” stars joined Harbour in teasing a big ending. When Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), and Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven/Jane Hopper) spoke to EW, they all hinted at a huge ending as well. Alas, they couldn’t say more than that.

Fans can start binge-watching “Stranger Things” Season 3 when it hits Netflix on July 4 to see what all the fuss is about.

[via: EW]

July 3, 2019
What’s New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: July 1-7

Warner Bros.

At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix, we’ve got you covered.

NEW VIDEO ON DIGITAL, DEMAND, AND STREAMING

‘Shazam’ (July 2)

Think “Big” but with superpowers. This joke-filled superhero flick centers on a 14-year-old teen boy who inherits an adult superhero body and powers. When he shouts the word “Shazam!,” Billy (Asher Angel) turns into a buff superhero (Zachary Levi). With the help of best friend Freddy (Jack Dylan Grazer), they have a lot of fun figuring out his new abilities. Oh, and of course use Billy’s adult appearance to score beer. Available on Digital HD July 2.

‘Breakthrough’ (July 2)

This uplifting faith-based drama stars Chrissy Metz of “This Is Us” as a mother whose adopted son John falls through an icy lake. All hope seems lost as John lies lifeless, but Joyce’s unwavering belief inspires her community to pray for his recovery. Available on Digital HD July 2.

‘Peterloo’ (July 3)

Amazon presents director Mike Leigh’s latest historical drama, about the infamous 1819 massacre that took place in Manchester, England. After the end of the Napoleonic Wars, England’s economy was suffering and the people were starving due to terrible laws passed by the 1 percenters in Parliament. That led to public demonstrations that were peaceful until British cavalry charged into St. Peter’s Field with their sabres drawn against 80,000 people. Available on Amazon July 3.

NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY

‘The Best of Enemies’ (July 2)

Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell star in this true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader. Set in 1971 Durham, North Carolina, residents continue to clash over the 1954 Supreme Court decision to desegregate their schools. At a series of town meetings, co-chairs Atwater and Ellis have very different views — but also find more in common than they thought.

The movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on July 2 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus content includes making-of featurettes.

‘The Public’ (July 2)

A star-studded cast including Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater, and Jena Malone take on this harrowing tale from writer/director Emilio Estevez. An unusually bitter Arctic blast turns a public library into a homeless shelter when patrons stage an “Occupy” sit-in. What begins as an act of civil disobedience becomes a stand-off with police and the media.

The movie arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD on July 2.

NEW ON NETFLIX

‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 (July 4)

School is out, supernatural scares are here for the summer. In Season 3, i’s 1985, several months after the events of Season 2. Tweens Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Max (Sadie Sink) and Will (Noah Schnapp) are playing pranks, enjoying the sunny outdoors, and visiting the new Starcourt mall. But as is usually the case in Hawkins, Indiana, sinister threats lurk underneath the surface.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcnHOQ-cHa0&feature=youtu.be

For more, see what else is new on Netflix in July 2019.

TV WORTH WATCHING

‘Divorce’ Season 3 Premiere, HBO (July 1, 10 p.m.)

Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Robert (Thomas Haden Church) continue to encounter surprises that spin their post-divorce lives in unexpected directions. As Robert prepares to marry Jackie (Becki Newton), Frances deals with her new boyfriend Henry’s (James Lesure) issues with her ex.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVaIZ0cLM_s&feature=youtu.be

July 1, 2019
Netflix Bringing ‘Stranger Things’ Carnival to Santa Monica Pier Ahead of Season 3

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Hawkins, Indiana, may not be a real place, but Netflix is bringing it to fans nonetheless.

With “Stranger Things” returning in early July, Netflix is hosting a big pre-Season 3 event. The streamer has plans to turn the Santa Monica Pier deck parking lot into Hawkins on June 29 and 30, the Los Angeles Times reports. Fans will be able to take part in a “Stranger Things” beach experience, visit the Hawkins Bike Shop, enjoy a “Fun Fair” with themed music, food, and games, and more.

The official Season 3 trailer offers glimpses of Hawkins’ carnival, so it’s a fitting treat for fans. The pier’s Pacific Wheel will even temporarily be turned into the Hawkins Wheel. Netflix teased “in-show elements,” and we can only imagine what those might be.

Of course, a lot of fans won’t be able to get to Santa Monica, California, to enjoy the “Stranger Things” event. If that’s you, don’t worry, because the show’s premiere date is coming up fast. Season 3 hits Netflix on July 4.

[via: Los Angeles Times]

June 27, 2019
New ‘Stranger Things’ Trailer Teases Season 3’s Terrifying Ride

Netflix

“What if he never left? What if we locked him out here with us?”

The “he” and “him” in question is the terrifying, world destruction-bent monster of “Stranger Things.” In Netflix’s new trailer for Season 3, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) is adamant that she closed the door to the Upside Down’s other dimension. But Will (Noah Schnapp) senses the monster is still with them — and he’s looking for a new host.

That host seems to be Billy (Dacre Montgomery), who ominously promises to “end everyone.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcnHOQ-cHa0&feature=youtu.be

Also returning for Season 3 are Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Cara Buono and Priah Ferguson.

Joining the cast this season are Cary Elwes as Hawkins’ mayor; Jake Busey as a local reporter; and Maya Hawke as an employee at the new Starcourt Mall’s ice cream shop.

“Stranger Things” Season 3 premieres July 4 on Netflix.

June 21, 2019