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Halle Bailey to star as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid!
Walt Disney Pictures has announced that 19-year-old Grown-ish actress Halle Bailey of the R&B group Chloe x Halle will play the lead role of Ariel in Disney’s Little Mermaid live-action movie adaptation!
“After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance — plus a glorious singing voice — all intrinsic qualit

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CS Video: Writer/Director Ari Aster & Star Jack Reynor talk Midsommar
ComingSoon sat down with Strange Angel star Jack Reynor and writer/director Ari Aster to discuss Aster’s new effort Midsommar, which is getting rave reviews and signalling another hit from the mastermind behind Hereditary, which can be viewed in the player below and tickets can be purchased here!RELATED: Our 9 / 10 review for Midsommar!
Midsommar follows a couple, played by J

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CS Interview: Production Designer Rick Heinrichs on Dumbo
Walt Disney Pictures provided ComingSoon.net with the chance to chat 1:1 with noted production designer Rick Heinrichs (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Captain America: The First Avenger) about working once again with director and longtime collaborator Tim Burton (Dark Shadows, Sleepy Hollow) on the live-action Dumbo, which is now available on Digital HD, Blu-ray, DVD and 4K. Check out the interview below!
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"You're moments away from being a very rich man." Universal has revealed the first official trailer for an indie drama titled Driven, a fictional telling of the tumultuous story of infamous businessman & automaker John DeLorean, played in this film by Lee Pace. This originally premiered at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals last fall, and arrives in a few theaters & VOD next month. Described as a "fast-paced, comedic crime thriller of a bromance gone wrong between John DeLorean, play

"The Bible is a moving target." Abramorama has debuted the official trailer for a new documentary titled American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel, which looks like an inspiring watch despite the sound of it from that title. The doc film takes audiences right into the buckle of Bible belt where a group of defiant ministers, congregations, and community leaders are challenging deeply rooted fundamentalist Christian doctrine in favor of a Gospel of Inclusion. Labeled as "heretics" for their b

Wu-Tang: An American Saga teaser: first look at new biopic series
Hulu has released the official teaser trailer for their upcoming drama series Wu-Tang: An American Saga, revealing our first look at the biopic series which centers on creation of hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. The 10-episode series will be making its debut on September 4, exclusively on Hulu. Check out the video below!
RELATED: Hulu Orders Wu-Tang Clan Scripted Series
Inspired by the books The Wu-Tang Manual and its

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Netflix’s Stranger Things season 3 behind-the-scenes photos released
Netflix has revealed four new Stranger Things Season 3 behind-the-scenes photos ahead of the launch of the third season tomorrow on the streamer. You can check out the photos now in the gallery below!
RELATED: Mandatory Streamers: Stranger Things 3 Kicks Off a Summer of Change
Stranger Things Season 3 once again stars Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Chief Jim Ho

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew The Lion King TV spot features closer look at Timon and Pumbaa
Walt Disney Pictures has released a brand new TV spot for their upcoming live-action adaptation of The Lion King, featuring new footage of Simba’s most trusted sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa, who are voiced by Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, respectively. Check out the video below!
RELATED: The Full Trailer for The Lion King is Here!
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcome

Designated Survivor Season 3 Episode 9 Recap
In the previous episode of Netflix’s Designated Survivor, Marlowe identified Brunton as the person who tried to commission the virus. In Designated Survivor Season 3 Episode 9, the question of Moss’s involvement was at the forefront while Carrie decided it was time.
Voter Suppression
Kirkman couldn’t be involved with Brunton’s arrest as it would seem like a political move. However, Harper met with the FBI director, Vargas, to

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New batch of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood photos revealed!
Sony Pictures has released a new batch of photos for the highly-anticipated Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the ninth cinematic epic from director Quentin Tarantino. Featuring Leonardo DiCarpio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Al Pacino, you check out the full photos in the gallery below.
RELATED: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Trailer: Tarantino Returns!
The massive ensemble cast for the film includes Leonard

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CS Interview: Jon Watts Talks Spider-Man: Far From Home
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment provided ComingSoon.net with the chance to speak 1:1 with director Jon Watts about returning to direct Spider-Man: Far From Home after the success of Homecoming. Check out the interview below, and check out the movie now playing in theaters!
RELATED: Mysterio Shades Peter in New Spider-Man: Far From Home TV Spot
Spider-Man: Far From Home is in theaters now! Following

Claptrap welcomes you to the world of Pandora in Borderlands 3 trailer
Developer Gearbox Software love leaning into the more outrageous and hilarious aspects of its violence-filled world of Pandora in the Borderlands universe and no character is really more aware or fulfilling of this aspect than the lovable Claptrap himself, who takes the spotlight in the new trailer for the third installment which can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Borderlands 3 Gameplay Trailer Reveal

Legion episode 3.03 promo reveals David’s family history
FX has released the promo for Legion‘s upcoming episode 3.03 titled Chapter 22, featuring David Haller’s determination in finding the truth about his real family history. Directed by John Cameron from a script written by Nathaniel Halpern, the new episode is set to air on July 8. Check out the video in the player below!
RELATED: The Final Chapter Begins in Legion Season 3 Trailer
Based on the Marvel Comics by Chris

J.A. Bayona to direct first two episodes of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series
Deadline is reporting that Juan Antonio (J.A.) Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Orphanage, The Impossible) will direct the first two episodes of Amazon Studios’ The Lord of the Rings TV series.
RELATED: Mckenna Grace and Amazon Team Up to Take a Bite Out of Rabbit Cake
“J.R.R. Tolkien created one of the most extraordinary and inspiring stories of all time, and as a lifelong fan, it is an h

Batman Experience exhibition coming to SDCC for 80th anniversary of caped crusader
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Batman, DC and AT&T have announced The Batman Experience Powered by AT&T, a massive, interactive exhibition that includes the largest-ever collection of Batman-related props, costumes, and vehicles. The immersive pop-up museum and gaming-centric installation will transport fans into the crime-fighting world of the Dark Knight and will be open to the public at the

BBC’s Expectation developing a new TV remake of Anna Karenina
According to Deadline, BBC Studios’ Expectation is in the process of developing a brand new TV adaptation of acclaimed Russian author Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel Anna Karenina. The TV remake will be penned by The Girl writer Gwyneth Hughes.
Anna Karenina is a tragic romance novel which was published in 1878. It follows the story of many major characters that is led by Princess Anna Karenina, who has entered into a sc

New Shaun the Sheep: Farmaggedon trailer features new Kylie Minogue trailer
Aardman Animations has debuted a new fun-filled trailer for the next adventure in its latest hit franchise, Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon, which also features a new track entitled “Lazy” from Kylie Minogue and The Vaccines, which can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Full Trailer For Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon Debuts
The film, written by Mark Burton and John Brown and directed by Will Becher

Terry Crews confirms White Chicks sequel in the works
It’s been fifteen years since the Wayans Bros. fan-favorite comedy hit White Chicks hit theaters and after a decade of originally trying to get the project off the ground, it appears fans may finally get the sequel they’ve been waiting for as star Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) recently revealed one is still in the works!
RELATED: 10 Best Terry Crews Roles
In an interview with Andy Cohen’s “Watch What

The Righteous Gemstones Promo Highlights The Family Legacy
HBO has released a brand new promo for their upcoming comedy series The Righteous Gemstones, highlighting the titular religious family’s crazy lifestyle and legacy. Starring Danny McBride, John Goodman, and Adam Devine, the series is set to make its debut on August 18. Check out the video below!
RELATED: Mrs. Fletcher Teaser: First Look At New HBO Series Starring Kathryn Hahn
The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a

BEGIN SLIDESHOWStar Wars: The Mandalorian Merchandise Is Now Available
The upcoming Disney+ series The Mandalorian won’t premiere until the streaming service launches this November, but this being a Star Wars property, you can already buy some merchandise from the show. According to Making Star Wars, some new t-shirt designs inspired by Jon Favreau’s new series have popped up. They feature both The Mandalorian logo on a variety of shirt styles, as well as an image

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCity on a Hill adds Emma Myles to its cast
According to The Wrap, Orange is the New Black actress Emma Myles has joined the cast of Showtime’s City on a Hill in a recurring role as Kelly Kinicki’s widow, Babsie. The character deals with grief when Jackie (Kevin Bacon) and Decourcy (Aldis Hodge) “re-open the investigation on Kelly’s disappearance,” per the report.
Myles has also appeared in Odd Mom Out, King of Knives, Child of Grace, Girl Most Likely

BEGIN SLIDESHOWFast & Furious 9: Finn Cole, Anna Sawai and Vinnie Bennett join the chase
According to Deadline, Fast & Furious 9 has added three more to the mix — Finn Cole, Anna Sawai and Vinnie Bennett. No information was revealed about their characters, but the trio will join the ever-expanding cast that recently announced the return of Jordana Brewster as series stalwart Mia.
RELATED: Andy Muschietti in Talks to Direct The Flash Movie
Cole is best known for his work on TNT

Designated Survivor Season 3 Episode 8 Recap
In the previous episode of Netflix’s Designated Survivor, Hannah died at the hands of a bioweapons engineer. In Designated Survivor Season 3 Episode 8, Kirkman worked to find and neutralize Momberg, while news broke about the FlagKind collusion.
Pandora’s Box
Momberg made his way from Boston to Mississippi. He showed up at a university lab where a colleague of Eli’s recognized him. She called Eli and used her Smart Dust to help trac

Every Spider-Man movie ranked
Comingsoon.net has been bitten by something radioactive and is suddenly feeling powerful enough to rank every Spider-Man movie so far. Check out our ranking in the gallery below!
The X-Men franchise came to a close after nearly 20 years in 2019 with the release of Dark Phoenix. Now, with the release of The New Mutants in 2020, the X-Men are far from gone, but it’s still wild to think about the staying power of the mutant movies. The same goes for Batman, who

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNo way! Bill & Ted return In behind-the-scenes photos
It’s happening! The Wild Stallyns have (somewhat) officially returned via behind-the-scenes photos of the anticipated Bill & Ted Face the Music, which shows William “Bill” S. Preston Esq. (Alex winter) and Theodore “Ted” Logan (Keanu Reeves, sporting a clean shaven face) hanging out in an ordinary telephone booth … or is it? Check out the images below!… pic.twitter.com/002tQSK

"Get ready for a close encounter of the herd kind." Studiocanal has released a third official UK trailer for A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, the latest comedy sequel from stop-motion studio Aardman Animations. This third trailer follows the first teaser trailer last year, and the other full-length UK trailer from earlier this year. It's a sequel to the surprisingly successful first Shaun the Sheep, originally released in 2015. When an intergalactic visitor – an impish and adorable a

"My father had a compulsion to court disaster…" Netflix has debuted an official trailer for a comedy short, mockumentary special titled Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein, starring actor David Harbour from Hellboy and"Stranger Things". In the film, Harbour delves into the enigmatic history of his legendary acting family, as he examines his father's legacy and role in a made-for-TV play called – of course – "Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein". With app

July 2 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s July 2 Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD column! As you can see, we’ve added a video player at the top highlighting this week’s releases, and you can find more detailed write-ups of different titles below! Click each highlighted title to purchase through Amazon!
New Movies on Blu-ray/DVD
The PublicOn the coldest night of the year, a Cincinnati librarian is caught between a group of homeless patrons staging a sit-in

The Mysteries Of Harris Burdick from Jumanji creator in the works at Fox
Deadline reports that The Mysteries Of Harris Burdick, another trippy picture book by Jumanji author Chris Van Allsburg, is headed to the big screen after screen rights were acquired by Fox/Disney.
The book, originally published in 1984, depicts a series of images with a simple accompanying caption. Fourteen images in total, the book is often used as a creative writing prompt in classrooms, giving the studio plenty of