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One thing that most Broadway fans agree on is that the plot of the musical Cats is super confusing and people aren’t even sure what the show is about.

When it was announced that the musical would be made into a movie, the news was met with lots of groans. But now the latest trailer for the film has done something that previous marketing materials never did… it explained the plot!

Judi Dench‘s Old Deuteronomy does a voiceover in the new trailer and she basically reveals what is going on in the film: “Tonight is a magical night where I choose the cat that deserves a new life… I judge a cat by its soul.”

“The most deserving cat will be reborn into another life so they can be who they’ve always dreamed of being,” Robbie Fairchild‘s Munkustrap then says.

Here’s the synopsis provided by Universal: “Over the course of a single night, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles make what is known as ‘the Jellicle choice’ and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.”

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It has been a few months since the first Cats trailer went viral for the characters’ appearances. Now, there’s a brand new trailer for the movie!

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical from director Tom Hooper has a star-studded cast including Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, James Corden, Ian McKellen, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo, and more.

The film is set to hit theaters on December 20 of this year.

We recently found out some info about Cats and its award season eligibility.

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Don’t expect to see the cast of the movie Cats at the 2020 Golden Globes because the film is going to miss the eligibility deadline.

Indiewire reports that the movie will not be screened for awards voters until mid-December, which means it will miss the deadlines for several prestigious awards.

The final screening for the Golden Globes voters can be held on December 4. Other awards that the movie will miss including the SAG Awards, which close nominations on December 8, and the National Board of Review Awards, which announce their winners on December 3.

The New York Film Critics have even been told that they should not expect to see the movie before they vote on December 4.

Cats will be released in time for Oscars consideration, but the release date of December 20 won’t give voters that much time to see the film as voting for nominations closes on January 7.

Taylor Swift will be eligible for Best Original Song as she has co-written a new song for the movie with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

READ MORE: ‘Cats’ Movie Cast – See Side-By-Side Photos of Actors & Cats!

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon played sisters on the show Friends and now they’re competing in Friends trivia alongside some legends!

During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show in London this week, the co-stars from The Morning Show answered a Friends pop quiz alongside Julie Andrews while Ian McKellen asked the questions.

While Jen and Reese answered the first few questions, Ian specifically asked the final question to Julie.

“When Ross dated Rachel, why did he feel it was fine to sleep with other women?” he asked.

“I know it! It’s because he said, ‘we were on a break,’” she replied. Correct!

Helen Mirren poses with her The Good Liar co-star Ian McKellen at a photo call for their movie on Wednesday (October 30) at the Corinthia Hotel in London, England.

The legendary actors were joined by director Bill Condon and producer Greg Yolen.

Helen recently made headlines after she called out a talk show host on the UK’s The One Show. One of the hosts commended her for playing “strong, feisty women” on screen, which she didn’t appreciate.

“Well, you know, I have played housekeepers as well, and I’m playing a cleaner in my next film. I hope there’s a bit of variety there,” she said (via Yahoo). “I have to say I don’t like the word ‘feisty.’ I don’t know why. I think it’s because it’s always related to women. They never say ‘feisty man’… Kid, maybe. But I find it slightly insulting, I don’t know why. I want to find another word. See, I was being the boss there, wasn’t I?”

Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren happily embrace each other on the red carpet while attending the world premiere of The Good Liar held at the BFI Southbank on Monday (October 28) in London, England.

The 80-year-old actor and the 74-year-old Oscar winner were joined at the event by their co-stars Russell Tovey, Jim Carter, Spike White, Nell Williams, Stella Stocker, Laurie Davidson and Michael Culkin.

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The film follows a career con artist (Ian) who meets a well-to-do widow (Helen) online. While the widow opens up her home and life to him, he’s surprised to find himself having feelings for her and changing the cut-and-dry swindle that he had planned.

The Good Liar is set to hit theaters on November 15th – Watch the trailer here!

Helen Mirren finds her perfect match in Ian McKellen in the new trailer for The Good Liar.

The upcoming movie follows a career con artist who meets a well-to-do widow online.

While the widow opens up her home and life to him, he’s surprised to find himself having feelings for her and changing the cut-and-dry swindle that he had planned.

“You know it’s very peculiar doing things you’ve never imagined. Secrets between you, God, the devil and the dead. You’re becoming a very good liar,” Helen says in the trailer.

The film also stars Russell Tovey and Jim Carter.

The Good Liar is set to hit theaters on November 15th.

Watch the entire new trailer below…