Can a teenager beat the odds and make an improbable dream come true? Jessica Watson was just 16 years old when she attempted a groundbreaking sailing record. Netflix’s “True Spirit” explores the young adventurer’s story and the adults in her life who helped her; namely among them are Watson’s parents, played by Josh Lawson and Anna Paquin.

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In a recent interview, Paquin said she sees “Spirit” as an opportunity to bring quality kid-friendly content to audiences.

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“A Friend of the Family” showrunner and executive producer Nick Antosca is no stranger to the gritty world of true crime, having previously been a writer for the Hulu series “The Act.” Antosca’s latest project comes in the form of a web series based upon the popular 80’s horror franchise “Chucky” and is currently in its second season.

“A Friend of the Family” is based on the tragically true story of the Broberg family.

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Over the last decade, Nick Antosca made his name in the TV world with dark tales based on true crime and tinged with horror. And the list of series he’s worked on is formidable: “Hannibal,” “Channel Zero,” “The Act,” “Brand New Cherry Flavor,” and most recently, Hulu‘s “Candy.” So, what does Antosca have up his sleeve next?

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The streaming wars have seen both ups and downs, with Disney+ and HBO Max making significant strides by adding subscribers in the shadow of Netflix that looms large. Peacock and other budding streaming services are still trying to grow their audience, and that means putting together more exclusive original content to get eyeballs with compelling television shows.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streamer is putting together a new true series called “A Friend of The Family” coming from showrunner Nick Antosca (“The Act”) and has assembled a decent cast for the original Peacock show.

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If you’re a fan of the NFL, you’re probably familiar with the story of quarterback Kurt Warner. And if not, well, you’re in luck because “American Underdog” exists.

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As seen in the trailer for “American Underdog,” the film follows the true story of Kurt Warner, a college football player who was passed up by the NFL and would eventually find himself bagging groceries to support his family.

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Stuck in an uncanny valley somewhere between real life and slick Hollywood gloss, John Carney’s “Modern Love” is back for a second season on Amazon Prime Video. Inspired by The New York Times column of the same name, this season opens itself up beyond New York City, with episodes taking place in upstate New York and as far away as Dublin, Ireland and London, England.

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In a world with new anthology series with star-studded casts coming seemingly every month or so, a show really has to do something special to impress audiences. And while “Modern Love” already released a successful first season, the anthology is going even bigger with the A-list names that are populating the stories being told in Season 2.

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For those that haven’t watched “Modern Love,” the series is pretty straightforward—telling stories about love in all its complicated forms.

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You may not have heard of “Flack,” but it’s worth paying attention to just on its cast alone: Anna Paquin, Sophie Okonedo, Genevieve Angelson, Lydia Wilson, Rebecca Benson, Arinze Kene, Marc Warren and Rufus Jones. Originally on the PopTV network (formerly known as TV Guide Network) and the very reason why you probably haven’t heard about it, the show has moved to Amazon Prime for season two.

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Being a publicist is normally pretty mundane. Yes, you work with famous people and get to interact in situations that most of your friends would be jealous of. But for the most part, it’s securing interviews and guarding the reputation of the project or people you’re hired to help. Well, in the series “Flack,” it’s much more dramatic than just that.

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As seen in the trailer for “Flack,” the series follows a group of intrepid young publicists that will do damn near anything to repair the reputations of their clients.

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As you might imagine, there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to Martin Scorsese’s new crime drama, “The Irishman.” There’s the cast, led by Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. There’s the extensive CGI that went into de-aging the actors. Then there’s the fact that the film serves as some sort of closure between the filmmaker and the crime genre that he’s probably most famous for.

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The last time most of us saw Anna Paquin, she was on “True Blood” fighting supernatural beings. But now, the Oscar-winning actress is making a return to the silver screen with a powerful love story. “Tell It To The Bees” looks to be a courageous romance about overcoming the sharp stings of adversity.

In “Tell It To The Bees,” Paquin plays Jean Markham, a doctor who moves into a small town.

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Fine acting, some lovely moments, and good intentions cannot save the fifties-set melodrama “Tell It to the Bees” from being a major disappointment. And that’s a shame since this 2018 Toronto International Film Festival world premiere is positively bursting with promise. Consider: The leads are Oscar winner Anna Paquin and rising star Holliday Grainger (“Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” “Tulip Fever,” “Cinderella“).

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Watch: New Trailer For Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur' Takes You To A New World Of Adventure

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Watch: Charles Xavier, Magneto, And Iceman In New Clips From 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past — Rogue Cut'

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Watch: Anna Paquin Is Rescued In Clip From 'X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut'

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'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' Extended “Rogue Cut” Coming In 2015 With More Than 10 Minutes Of New Footage

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Simon Kinberg Explains Why Rogue Was Cut From 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' Plus Quicksilver Clip

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Anna Paquin Back In 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past,' 3 Still-Unrevealed Mutant Cameos To Come

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Rogue Cut From 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past'; Baron Von Strucker Rumored For 'The Avengers: Age Of Ultron'

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Exclusive: Anna Paquin Receives A Mysterious Package In Clip From Drug Drama 'Free Ride'

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Lucas Till Returns For 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past,' Peter Dinklage's Role Revealed & More

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'Margaret': Extended Cut Vs. Theatrical Cut - What's Different, New & Changed?

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