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"These people are dangerous!" "I warned you…" Lionsgate has just released an official trailer for a "cyber-thriller" set in the high stakes world of blockchain technology titled Crypto, from director John Stalberg Jr. (High School). It didn't take long for someone to make a film involving blockchain, it's the big technology buzzword right now and everyone wants in on it - so why not write a plot involving it. Crypto is about a Wall Street banker who connects a small-town art gallery to a

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The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard photo reunites Reynolds, Jackson & Hayek
The Hitman’s Bodyguard stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Samuel L. Jackson (Captain Marvel), and Salma Hayek (Drunk Parents) have reunited on the set of the sequel, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, in a new behind-the-scenes photo shared by Reynolds on his Instagram. Check out the full bloody new photo below!
 
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Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer reflect on the end of Broad City
Over the weekend at SXSW, the final three episodes of Broad City were screened in for a packed house. Ahead of time, creators/stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer spoke to ComingSoon.net about ending their run after the fifth season, and the growth they’ve done as writers, creators, and themselves.
“We truly were growing up right next to the characters,” Jacobson said, referring to the semi-autobiographical nature

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The band is back in first Jumanji 3 set photo
After welcoming us to the jungle two years ago, Sony is taking audiences back to the jungle for the upcoming third installment in its highly-successful adventure franchise Jumanji, which debuted the first set photo on Twitter highlighting the band of video game avatars reuniting for the next journey.
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Shannon Elizabeth confirmed for Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie franchise, Playing with Beethoven, The Outsider) will be reprising her character of Justice, last seen in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, in the upcoming Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Kevin Smith posted the news with a first look photo on his Instagram, featuring Smith, Elizabeth, and Jason Mewes on set. Check out the post now below!
 
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Amy Adams developing Poisonwood Bible under HBO first-look deal
Deadline brings word that Oscar nominee Amy Adams (Vice, American Hustle, The Fighter) has inked a first-look deal with HBO after launching a new production company, Bond Group Entertainment, with manager Stacy O’Neil. Adams’ first project under the deal, Poisonwood Bible, is currently in development.
RELATED: HBO Miniseries Chernobyl Sets May Premiere Date
Poisonwood Bible is based on the novel by Barbara Kingsolver an

The Dark Knight Trilogy returning to theaters for special anniversary screenings
It’s been almost fifteen years since Christopher Nolan delivered the acclaimed trilogy opener of the classic DC Comics hero, Batman Begins, and in honor of the titular hero’s upcoming 80th anniversary, Warner Bros. has announced a return of Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy to the big screen in five cities for all-day special screenings.
RELATED: The Dark Knight Rises in New Gotham P

Clayne Crawford returning to TV in Hulu’s Into the Dark horror series
Clayne Crawford, who was written out of Fox’s Lethal Weapon last year in the wake of behind-the-scenes on-set controversies that Crawford claimed was “lies” about his alleged behavior, has joined Hulu’s horror anthology series Into the Dark, TVLine has confirmed.
The movie-length episodes of the 12-part series will stream monthly. Each installment will center on a holiday that takes place within

Jessica Chastain to develop The Honeymoon for the big screen
Actress Jessica Chastain was signed on to develop The Honeymoon into a feature film. Variety reports that Chastain’s production company Freckle Films will produce the film will be based on Dinitia Smith’s 2016 historical drama The Honeymoon: A Novel of George Eliot.
The book recounts Eliot’s honeymoon in Venice in June 1880, after her marriage to a much younger man named John Walter Cross. Still recovering from

Charmed Season 1 Episode 14 Recap
In the previous episode of The CW’s Charmed, Galvin resolved to do whatever he could to remove the demon blood from Macy, and Niko worked with witch hunters to ambush Mel and Jada. In Charmed season 1 episode 14, Macy accidentally summoned the characters from a cheesy, supernatural TV show from the 90s.
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Galvin had left to find the Chijiri. Macy seemed to be running out of time. She burned herself without feeling it, which was a manifestation o

History’s in trouble in the latest promo for Legends of Tomorrow
The new promo for next week’s episode of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, titled “Lucha De Apuestas,” finds The ATOM believing that history is in trouble, and Constantine promises to raise hell — literally. You can check out the trailer in the post below!
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow stars Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer/The ATOM, Caity Lotz as Sara Lance/White Canary, Dominic Purcell as Mick Rory/H

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New Hellboy photos feature closer look at Baba Yaga and Gruagach
Lionsgate has released brand new photos for their upcoming R-rated reboot of Hellboy, featuring our first look at comic book characters such as the legendary witch Baba Yaga and the boar-like fairy creature Gruagach. Starring David Harbour, you can check out the full photos in the gallery below! (via Bloody Disgusting)
The Stranger Things actor stars as the title character, and will be joined by 

BEGIN SLIDESHOWAlan Tudyk will voice Iago in Disney’s Aladdin
Following the release of Aladdin‘s official trailer, The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Wreck-It Ralph‘s Alan Tudyk has signed on to voice Jafar’s parrot sidekick Iago in the live-action remake. Iago was previously voiced by comedian Gilbert Gottfried in the animated film and its sequels.
Tudyk is best known for voicing many animated characters in films like Ice Age as Lenny, Alvin and the Chipmunks:

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Five Feet Apart trailer: When life forces you apart, love grows stronger
Lakeshore Records is set to release the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to CBS Films‘ teen romantic drama Five Feet Apart, and has provided ComingSoon.net with an exclusive track titled “Breathe” composed by Brian Tyler and Breton Vivian. The soundtrack arrives digitally on March 15, the same day as the film starring Riverdale‘s Cole Sprouse and Split‘s

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCharlie Says official trailer reveals the story of the Manson girls
IFC Films has released the official trailer (via Fandango) for director Mary Harron’s upcoming film Charlie Says starring The Crown‘s Matt Smith as infamous cult leader Charles Manson. The video highlights the story of the Manson girls and the aftermath of their vile actions cause by their strong trust and dependency on their cult leader. Check out the video below!
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Winston Duke fails to send the intruders away in new Us clips
Two brand new clips for or Academy Award winner Jordan Peele’s forthcoming social thriller Us have been released, featuring Winston Duke’s Gabe trying to send the intruders away from his property by calling the cops. Check out the video below (via Bloody Disgusting) and look for it to hit theaters on March 22.
Us stars Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther), Winston Duke (Black Panther), Elisa

Greg Berlanti reveals timeline of Batwoman pilot
After making her debut in CW’s Arrowverse, Batwoman will dial back the clock for its pilot episode. Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane first appeared in the 2018 crossover event Elseworlds and creator Greg Berlanti revealed at the INTV conference (via Deadline) that the show’s pilot will be an origin story.
“[The] origin story that we set up predates the crossover,” Berlanti said. &ldq

"We don't talk about our pasts. Our lives started when we met Charlie." IFC Films has released the trailer for Charlie Says, another new film about Hollywood killer Charles Manson. This is the latest film from acclaimed filmmaker Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol, American Psycho, The Notorious Bettie Page), and it premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year. The story focuses on three young women who were sentenced to death in the infamous Manson murder case; when the death penalty was lifte

Netflix announces new anime content including Dragon’s Dogma
Netflix has announced new partnership deals with major Japanese production companies such as Anima, Sublimation, and David Production in order to produce and develop three new original anime series for the streaming service.
“Netflix aims to be the most compelling and attractive home for anime fans, creators and production studios. We are creating an environment where production houses can do their best work, and deliver t

Alison Brie, Dan Stevens to star in The Rental with Dave Franco to direct
According to Deadline, Golden Globe-nominated actress Alison Brie (GLOW) and Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast) have been tapped to star in Dave Franco‘s directorial debut titled The Rental. This marks the fourth collaboration between married couple Brie and Franco, whom have both worked together in The Lego Movie, The Little Hours and The Disaster Artist. In addition, Sheila and Jeremy Allen White have also been ca

Starz App April 2019 movies and TV titles announced
The Starz App has released their upcoming titles that will be available throughout the month of April, including the documentary White Boy, based on the story of 17-year-old Richard Wershe, Jr. who allegedly ran a vicious, sophisticated underground cocaine operation throughout inner-city Detroit. Arrested as a teen and sentenced to life without parole, Wershe remains imprisoned 30 years later and is the subject of the Sony featu

New series set in Orphan Black universe in development at AMC
A new series set in the Orphan Black universe is currently in development at AMC, Variety has confirmed. Temple Street Productions will return to produce the new series.
RELATED: AMC’s NOS4A2 Official Teaser Reveals First Footage
The outlet notes that the new series is not acting as a spinoff or a reboot of the original. The show will be a completely new story that happens to be set in the same world. Producers are currently se

The Talisman: Mike Barker to direct Stephen King adaptation
Collider is reporting that Mike Barker (The Handmaid’s Tale, Fargo, Outlander) will be directing The Talisman feature film adaptation based on Stephen King and Peter Straub’s 1984 bestselling fantasy novel.
RELATED: Jessica Chastain Says IT: Chapter Two Has Bloodiest Scene in History
The Talisman follows Jack Sawyer, a young boy in possession of a powerful talisman that can save his mother’s life, who is forced to go

Official Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trailer Released
Warner Bros. Animation and Nickelodeon have released the first trailer for Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as the ninja turtle brothers make their first appearance in Gotham City and collide with Gotham’s Dark Knight. Eventually, both parties will team up in order to fight Shredder and the Foot Clan. Check it out below!
Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will follow the turtles meeting Batman for the

Netflix ‘doubling down’ on interactive series after Bandersnatch
Following their interactive Black Mirror movie Bandersnatch, Netflix is set to “double down” on interactive series and movies for the streaming service.
Speaking at  FICCI-Frames convention (via Variety), VP of product Todd Yellin said: “It’s a huge hit here in India, it’s a huge hit around the world, and we realized, wow, interactive storytelling is something we want to bet more

"All I want is for people to understand the human implications." Some may known him as Bill S. Preston, Esq. Others may known him as the director of the acclaimed technology documentaries Downloaded, Deep Web, The Panama Papers, and Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain. His name is Alex Winter (you can follow him on Twitter @Winter), and he's an actor, a writer, a filmmaker, a producer, a journalist, and much more. I have become a big fan of Winter's documentaries over the years, he's one of

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Netflix’s On My Block season 2 premiere photos released
Netflix has released new On My Block Season 2 premiere photos ahead of the series return on March 29. Check out the photos now in the gallery below!
RELATED: Netflix’s On My Block Season 2 Sets Premiere Date With New Clip
On My Block is a coming-of-age comedy about four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain, and the newness of high school they experience along the wa

Marvel Studios producing What If TV series adaptation for Disney+
Slashfilm is reporting that Marvel Studios is set to produce a What If TV series adaptation for Disney+. Based on the popular comic book series of the same name, Kevin Feige will oversee the animated series which will not be canon in the MCU.
RELATED: Disney Villains TV Series in Development at Disney+
What If is an animated anthology series that will explore how the Marvel Cinematic Universe might have unfolded if key moments in

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Black Lightning season 2 finale promo: The omega
The CW has released the first promo for Black Lightning upcoming episode 2.16 and season finale, titled “The Book of Secrets Chapter Two: The Omega,” featuring our titular hero teaming with his daughters Thunder and Lightning as they fight against Tobias. The last episode is scheduled to air on March 18. Check out the the video below!
RELATED: The CW Orders Batwoman Pilot!
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Castle in the Ground lands Alex Wolff and Imogen Poots
The upcoming crime drama Castle in the Ground just added actors Alex Wolff (Hereditary) and Imogen Poots (Popstar), per The Hollywood Reporter. The film hails from writer/director Joey Klein (The Other Half, The Vow).
The movie centers on a teenager who, while dealing with the untimely death of his mother, befriends his charismatic but troubled next-door neighbor. Soon, he becomes embroiled in a world of addiction and violence, which c

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Arrow episode 7.16 promo: A hero’s legacy is born
The CW has released the first promo for Arrow episode 7.16 titled “Star City 2040,” highlighting the birth of Oliver and Felicity’s daughter Mia Smoak. The new episode is scheduled to air on March 18. Check out the video below!
The episode is directed by James Bamford with Beth Schwartz and Oscar Balderrama co-writing the script. It is officially described as follows:
“FLASH FORWARD

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew details revealed for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Following last month’s announcement of the upcoming Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Universal Orlando has released a new video, featuring Harry Potter film franchise alum Tom Felton revealing new details about the newest attraction coming to the theme park. The ride will be part of Universal’s popular and immersive The Wizarding Wo

Netflix’s A Christmas Prince gets a third installment
The Netflix film series A Christmas Prince is about to become a trilogy, and maybe a new holiday tradition. The big announcement was made on Twitter, with an official Netflix account posting an ultrasound image to break the news. The third film, which is set to come out around the holidays, will be titled A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby.Some personal news… pic.twitter.com/LXjzFc6U9D
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Check out the newest Shazam! exclusive sneak peek
Sure, Billy Batson may have been granted superpowers by a mysterious wizard, but it’s not like they came with an instruction manual. In the latest clip from Shazam!, Billy Batson has to figure out what, exactly, his superpowers are — and how to use them. You can check out the clip in the post below!
RELATED: The First Shazam! Reactions are Calling it Another Win for DC
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The Disney and Fox merger is expected to close next week
On November 6, 2017 the story broke that The Walt Disney Company was in early talks to purchase parts of 21st Century Fox, the parent company of the 20th Century Fox movie studio as well as other TV and media assets. Now it looks like that deal is nearly complete, as Disney CEO Bob Iger said (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he expects “the acquisition to become effective at 12:02 a.m. Eastern Time on March 20.” 

"It was such a revelation that I could surrender myself to him." Grasshopper Film has debuted an official US trailer for a documentary titled Buddy, the latest film made by renowned Dutch-Peruvian filmmaker Heddy Honigmann. The film is a poignant and carefully composed portrait of six service dogs and their owners. "Fascinating, multi-talented, indispensable dogs and their loving masters." Heddy spends time with six disabled (or elderly) individuals, many of them from the Netherlands, and shows

Michael Ealy & Mark Webber take a trip to Stumptown
Michael Ealy (Secrets and Lies) and Mark Webber (Green Room) are joining Cobie Smulders in ABC’s dramatic pilot Stumptown, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Cobie Smulders to star in ABC pilot Stumptown
The series will follow Dex Parios (Smulders), a strong and assertive P.I. who solves the messes of others whilst neglecting her own troubled life.
According to the trade, Ealy will play a Portland Police Department detective n

The Passage Season 1 Finale Recap
In the previous episode of The Passage, Lawrence freed all of the infected vampires in the Project Noah building and Amy turned into a vampire/human hybrid. What does this final installment have in store? Let’s find out as we recap the The Passage season 1 finale ‘Stay in the Light; Last Lesson’!
Elevator BluesBrad called Richards and asked for help freeing getting the humans to the main level. Jonas tried to convince everyone to explode the b

"Do you trust me?" And here we go. Disney has finally revealed the first full-length official trailer for their upcoming live-action take on Aladdin, directed by British filmmaker Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., King Arthur). This new Aladdin stars Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud as the "street urchin" Aladdin, who falls for the princess Jasmine, played by Naomi Scott. In addition, Will Smith plays the genie and he definitely is blue and wacky and weird and everythin

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The new Aladdin trailer is here!
After many teasers and TV spots, Walt Disney Pictures have released the full trailer for Aladdin, the next live-action remake of a classic Disney cartoon. Check out the new Aladdin trailer in the player below!
RELATED: Check Out Blue Will Smith in New Aladdin Teaser!
Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (Ali, Men in Black) stars as the Genie in the new film alongside Mena Massoud (Amazon’s Jack Ryan) as Aladdin, the hapless

Watch the Deleted Musical Number from Vice
The long-spoke-aout musical number in Adam McKay’s Academy-Award nominated Vice has finally made its way online, via The Hollywood Reporter. You can check it out in the player below!
The elaborate musical sequence was choreographed by Hamilton chreographer Brittany Howard. While the sequence, in which Dick Cheney (played by Christian Bale) gets a lesson on Washington politics from Donald Rumsfeld (Steve Carell), works quite well, director Adam Mc

Jesse Eisenberg Takes Up Karate in The Art of Self Defense Trailer
After a somewhat elongated absence from the big screen, at least by Hollywood standards, Jesse Eisenberg, last seen by most filmgoers in that post-credit Justice League scene, has popped up in the trailer for the dark comedy The Art of Self Defense. You can check out the trailer (via The Hollywood Reporter) in the player below.
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