The new year is a time to look back at what you have accomplished. However, it’s also a time to look forward to some movies, TV shows and albums that are coming out in 2017.
Movies
According to IMDb and the movies’ trailers, here are just some of the movies coming out this year.
“Fifty Shades Darker” – Feb. 10
While Christian battles his past in this sequel to “Fifty Shades of Grey,” Ana must simultaneously resume their relationship and confront his ex.
“Logan” – March 3
“Logan” is a continuation of the Wolverine and X-Men series. In the future, Logan and Professor Xavier must cope with the loss of the X-Men and defeat Nathaniel Essex while dealing with the loss of Logan’s healing abilities and the advancement of Xavier’s Alzheimer’s. They must also get help from a young girl who is a female clone of Wolverine.
“Beauty and the Beast” – March 17
This film is a live-action remake of the childhood Disney classic and fairytale. “Beauty and the Beast” stars Emma Watson as Belle, a girl who falls in love with a prince cursed to remain a monster.
“Power Rangers” – March 24
This movie is a reboot of a children’s show of the same name in which a group of high school kids gain powers and must use their supernatural abilities to save the world.
“Fast 8” – April 14
“Fast 8” is the eighth installment of the “Fast and Furious” movie series in which Vin Diesel and other cast members go on action-packed and race-filled adventures in the name of family.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” – May 5
Continuing where the first movie left off, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” team travels space to figure out Peter Quill’s true parentage and battle various foes.
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” – May 26
This movie is the fifth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series. When Captain Jack Sparrow’s old nemesis Captain Salazar comes back from the dead to kill all pirates, Sparrow’s only hope is to find and take control of Poseidon’s Trident.
“Wonder Woman” – June 2
Diana, an Amazonian princess, leaves her island sanctuary to stop a war. In the process, she discovers her full powers and becomes the superhero Wonder Woman.
“Cars 3” – June 16
In this continuation of the Disney-Pixar movie “Cars,” Lightning McQueen must set out to prove to a younger generation that he is still the best racecar in the world.
“Transformers: The Last Knight” – June 23
In the fifth installment of the Transformers movie series, Optimus Prime returns to Earth after looking for the Creators.
“Despicable Me 3” – June 30
Gru and his wife Lucy must stop Balthazar Bratt, a star from the 1980s, from achieving world domination.
“Spiderman: Homecoming” – July 7
This movie is a remake of the Spiderman movies, featuring the Spiderman that premiered in “Captain America: Civil War” as he comes to terms with his new identity.
“The Dark Tower” – July 28
“The Dark Tower” is a movie adaptation of Stephen King’s novels of the same name. In the movie and books, a man wanders through the Old West in search of the dark tower in the hopes that it will save the dying world.
“Thor: Ragnarok” – November 3
This is the third installment of the Thor movies and a continuation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plot details are currently unavailable.
“Justice League” – November 17
Bruce Wayne, after restoring his faith in humanity, enlists the help of newfound ally Wonder Woman and others to face a bigger enemy.
“Star Wars Episode VIII” – December 15
After her journey started in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Rey continues her adventures with Finn, Poe, Luke and BB8 in Episode VIII.
“Jumanji” – December 22
“Jumanji” is an adventure movie based on the 1995 fantasy adventure film of the same name. The characters must take on a board game come to life to survive and make it back to the real world.
TV shows
IMDb reported that these TV shows will premiere 2017.
“Sherlock,” BBC – January 2017
After a three-year hiatus, Benedict Cumberbatch’s representation of Sherlock Holmes will return to the TV screen. The final episode will premiere on PBS on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
“A Series of Unfortunate Events,” Netflix – January 13
This series is a TV adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s book series of the same name. In the series, three children will face various trials as they try to decipher the mysteries surrounding their family after their parents die mysteriously.
“Legion,” FOX – February 2017
In this series that takes place in the X-Men cinematic universe, David Haller’s split personalities each have control over a part of his power. He must fight back against insanity when he meets a girl who also appears to have a special power.
“Star Trek: Discovery,” CBS – May 2017
Set on the USS Discovery, this series occurs twenty years before the events covered in the original Star Trek series and stands apart from the current timeline.
“Making History,” FOX – TBA
In this series, friends from different centuries time travel and change history to make each of their lives better.
“American Gods,” STARZ – TBA
Based on a book by the same name, a mysterious man approaches Shadow with intimate knowledge of his shadowy past.
Albums
According to Metacritic and the artists’ individual websites, here are some of the albums coming out in 2017.
Iggy Azalea, “Digital Distortion” – January
Christina Aguilera, “Blonde” – January
Natalie Hemby, “Puxico” – Jan. 13
Train, “A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat” – Jan. 27
Big Sean, “I Decided” – Feb. 3
Nelly Furtado, “The Ride” – March
Fergie, “Double Dutchess” – Spring
Depeche Mode, “Spirit” – Spring
Gorillaz – Spring
John Mayer, “The Search for Everything” – Spring
RaeLynn, “WildHorse” – June 30
Wyclef Jean, “Carnival III: Road to Clefication” – Summer
The new year has the potential to be great. So make sure you go out, enjoy yourself and support your favorite movies, TV shows and artists this year. There’s a lot to look forward to.
