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1259 – Swamp Thing (2019 TV series)

timespace coordinates: 2010’s Marais, Louisiana

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Swamp Thing is an American superhero horror web television series based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The ten-episode series premiered May 31, 2019, on DC Universe. Despite positive reviews, the series was canceled shortly after its first episode aired. (wiki)

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1256 – Hail Satan? (2019 documentary)

Hail Satan? is a 2019 American documentary film about The Satanic Temple, including its origins and grassroots political activism. Directed by Penny Lane, the film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The film shows Satanists working to preserve the separation of church and state against the perceived privilege of the Christian right. (wiki)

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1234 – The Wrestler (2008)

timespace coordinates: 2000’s New JerseyMV5BMTc5MjYyOTg4MF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDc2MzQwMg@@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,674,1000_AL_The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film produced and directed by Darren Aronofsky, written by Robert D. Siegel, and starring Mickey Rourke (plays an aging professional wrestler)Marisa Tomei (as a stripper), and Evan Rachel Wood.

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movies

1232 – Lizzie (2018)

timespace coordinates: Fall RiverMassachusetts, in 1892

lizzie_ver4_xlgLizzie is a 2018 American biographical thriller film directed by Craig William Macneill, written by Bryce Kass, and starring Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart. It is based on the true story of Lizzie Borden, who was accused and acquitted of the axe murders of her father and stepmother. Sevigny also served as a co-producer. (wiki)

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series

1231

The Walking Dead (season 8)

This season adapts material from issues #115–126 of the comic book series “All Out War Part I & II” and introduces notable comic book character Siddiq (Avi Nash). The season continues the story of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his group of survivors in their fight against Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and the Saviors. Rick, along with Maggie (Lauren Cohan), leading The Hilltop, and King Ezekiel (Khary Payton), leader of The Kingdom, unite forces to start a rebellion against the tyrant leader of the Saviors, initiating a war for the freedom of the communities.


The Walking Dead (season 9)

This season adapts material from issues #127–144 of the comic book series and focuses on the aftermath of All Out War. Eighteen months after the defeat of Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) under an alliance of communities spearheaded by Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), the season focuses on the united communities as they face obstacles and dangers both outside and inside their alliance, with the threat of the mysterious Whisperers looming.


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1210 – Predestination (2014)

timespace coordinates: 1945 – 1975 Cleveland / New York City

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Predestination is a 2014 Australian science fiction thriller film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig. The film stars Ethan HawkeSarah Snook, and Noah Taylor, and is based on the short story “—All You Zombies—” by Robert A. Heinlein. (wiki)

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1207 – Stranger Things 3 (2019)

netflix-reveals-stranger-things-season-3-premiere-date__933130_timespace coordinates: It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer’s heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood.. (premise)

The third season of the American science fiction-horror web television series Stranger Things, titled onscreen as Stranger Things 3, premiered on Netflix‘s web streaming service starting on July 4, 2019. The series was created by the Duffer Brothers, who are also executive producers along with Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Iain Paterson

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