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Movie Trailer Madness! Cats and the new Top Gun!

It’s trailer season! The big Hollywood studios are rolling out their previews for what we’re in for in the coming year, and… well…. things are…. interesting.

Check out the trailer for the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Cats. It features an all-star cast of movie greats and musicians including Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, and Jennifer Hudson. But… you should check see how they look for yourself.

How do you feel? Excited? Creeped out? If you’re feeling less than awesome, here’s a little palate cleanser. Tom Cruise is back as Maverick!

It only took 34 years to make a sequel!

 

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