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Jodie Comer as Kathy and Austin Butler as Benny
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On June 16 , 1978 , Grease was released .
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IN THEATERS Go on a wild ride with The Bikeriders
You ’ ll get lost in this 1960s drama that follows a Midwestern motorcycle club as it evolves . During a chance meeting at a local bar , strong-willed Kathy is drawn to reckless Benny , the newest member of the Vandals , led by the enigmatic Johnny ( Tom Hardy ). Over the years , the club begins to change from a gathering place for local outsiders to have a good time into a more sinister group involved in organized crime and violence , forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club . In theaters June 21 .
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Crack the case with My Life Is Murder
Put on your sleuthing cap for eight new mysteries in season four of the crime series . Alexa Crowe is the investigator trying to solve puzzling cases ranging from homicidal hairdressers to wicked widows . This time , she ’ s bringing along her friends and family to help : her brother , Will , café owner Reuben , Detective Harry , her cranky cat , Chowder , and tech expert Madison , who will be using her impressive skills on Alexa ’ s investigations . Can the team reveal secrets that help solve the crimes ? Find out June 17 .
Lucy Lawless stars as Alexa Crowe
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Get your groove on with Disco : Soundtrack of a Revolution
Take a trip back to the 1970s with this docuseries that captures the story of disco : its rise , its fall and its legacy . From its beginnings in the basement bars in New York City to the top of the world music charts , the series offers a powerful look back at the disco era through remarkable footage , legendary songs and memories shared by the original musicians , promoters and innovators . Premieres June 18 .
1 The lead role of Danny Zuko was offered to Henry Winkler .
2 Many cast members were older than their characters — Stockard Channing was 33 , but playing 17-year-old Rizzo .
3 The film was based on a musical that made it to Broadway in 1972 .
5 Director Randal Kleiser would check for crow ’ s-feet on those auditioning for the high school-aged characters to determine if they looked too old .
4 Olivia Newton-John was hesitant to bring to life Sandy ’ s bad-girl transformation .
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