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"Oh! I just want to be a good boy." This animated short film isn't for kids. Put them to bed, and then give this a watch. The Wrong End of the Stick is the graduation project of filmmaker Terri Matthews, who studied at The National Film and Television School UK. The film is about a man named Malcom Fletcher, a neurotic, middle-aged teacher lost in a dull marriage with his wife. Facing an identity crisis and breakdown, he begins to explore a deep, hidden sexual desire. Featuring the voices of Ni

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Anthony Michael Hall is Tommy Doyle in Halloween Kills!
Variety is reporting that Anthony Michael Hall (The Breakfast Club, War Machine, The Dark Knight) has joined Jamie Lee Curtis in the horror sequel Halloween Kills from Blumhouse and Universal.
RELATED: Chris Landon Says New Blumhouse Project Has Never Been Done Before
Hall will play Tommy Doyle, who first appeared as a child in the original Halloween movie as one of the kids Laurie Strode (Curtis) was babysitting. The adult

Mortal Kombat movie casts Sonya Blade & Kano!
The roster for the Mortal Kombat movie is growing as House of Lies vet Josh Lawson and The Meg star Jessica McNamee have signed on to star as Sonya Blade and Kano. Wu Assassins‘ Lewis Tan is also in talks to star in an undisclosed role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: Mortal Kombat Movie Finds Its Jax, Mileena, and Raiden
They join a cast that also includes Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero,

Mandatory Streamers: Return to Thra in Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Welcome to Mandatory Streamers, our latest column covering the best new streaming content coming your way every week! For the week of August 26, old and new fans of Jim Henson’s beloved world are returning to Thra this week when Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance launches on the streamer. Check out the best shows debuting and returning online this week as well as the latest ren

It’s time for a change in Mr. Mom series trailer
It’s been about a year since a series adaptation of the 1983 cult classic comedy Mr. Mom was announced and after little details were revealed in the time since. Now, Walmart streaming service VUDU has debuted the first trailer for the adaptation featuring Angie Tribeca star Hayes MacArthur in the titular role. Check it out in the player below!
RELATED: 1980s Classic Mr. Mom is Getting Turned into a Series
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The 10 best movies about kid heroes
Comingsoon.net is thinking back to elementary school days to determine which movies about kid heroes do the very best job of capturing that childhood wonder. Check out our picks in the gallery below!
There’s nothing like a good adventure movie, especially when you’re a kid. Seeing people your age carrying out some of the most daring and risky plans on-screen is enough to inspire a whole summer’s worth of schemes and hi-jinx. There might not

Dickinson teaser trailer: Hailee Steinfeld is Emily Dickinson in Apple TV series
Apple TV has released the official Dickinson teaser trailer for the original half-hour comedy series based on the life of 1800s poet Emily Dickinson, starring Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld (Bumblebee, Pitch Perfect 2, True Grit). You can check out the teaser trailer now in the player below!
RELATED: Apple Eager to Produce Oscar Contenders, Eyeing Six Movie a Year
Dickinson is set during Emily Dickinson’

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Eddie Murphy & more announced to host Saturday Night Live
NBC has announced the guest lineup for the next five episodes of Saturday Night Live, which will feature Eddie Murphy hosting on December 21 following the release of his next project Dolemite is My Name which is set to premiere sometime this fall. This marks his first time hosting the program since 1984
RELATED: Dolemite is My Name Trailer: Eddie Murphy is Back!
Woody Harrelson (Zombieland: Double Tap) will host on Se

American Horror Story 1984 trailer: Meet Mr. Jingles
FX has released the official American Horror Story: 1984 trailer for the new season of the anthology horror series from Emmy winning writer and producer Ryan Murphy, introducing a new villain, Mr. Jingles. You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
RELATED: The Killer Puts the Campers to Sleep in New AHS: 1984 Teaser
Series alums Emma Roberts, Cody Fern, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and John Carroll Lynch are all set to return t

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Only One Can Power The World In The Current War Poster
101 Studios has debuted a new poster for the upcoming historical drama The Current War following the epic battle between Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, and George Westinghouse to power the United States, which can be viewed in the gallery below!
RELATED: Current War Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch Stars as Thomas Edison
Starring Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Avengers: Endgame) as Thomas Edison and Ac

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Sophia Lillis is Gretel in Orion Pictures’ Gretel & Hansel first look photo
Orion Pictures has released a first look photo of Sophia Lillis as Gretel in Gretel & Hansel, the dark reimagining of the classic fairytale. You can check out the full photo now in the gallery below!
RELATED: Momo Viral Hoax Being Adapted Into Horror Film by Orion Pictures
Another twist on the classic Brothers Grimm tale, Gretel and Hansel is set a long time ago in a distant

James Wan’s Secret Horror Project Lands Jake Abel
Deadline has brought word that James Wan’s upcoming secret horror project, currently labeled Silvercup, has continued its casting expansion with the addition of Percy Jackson and Supernatural alum Jake Abel.
RELATED: George Young to Lead James Wan’s Top-Secret Horror Feature
Abel joins a cast that already includes George Young (Containment) and Annabelle Wallis, who previously worked with Wan on th

"What planet did you come from?" HBO has unveiled a new US teaser trailer for the acclaimed sports doc Diego Maradona, which initially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year (here's the first trailer). The doc film is the latest from acclaimed filmmaker Asif Kapadia, who won the Best Doc Oscar in 2016 for Amy, and should've won an Oscar for his doc film Senna. This time he has crafted a film about the career of celebrated Buenos Aires-born football player Diego Maradona, who pl

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDirector Todd Phillips teases new Joker trailer for Wednesday
Todd Phillips took to Instagram to reveal a bunch of short clips from Warner Bros. Pictures’s highly-anticipated Joker movie, teasing the release of a brand new trailer coming this Wednesday. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, the film is slated to hit theaters on October 4. Check out the clips below!
RELATED: Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Laugh Was Medically Inspired
Director Todd Phillips’ origi

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Lucy in the Sky trailer: Space is the only place where anything makes sense
Fox Searchlight has released a new Lucy in the Sky trailer for Noah Hawley’s (Fargo, Legion) astronaut drama starring Natalie Portman (Thor: Love and Thunder). You can check out the trailer in the player below along with the new poster in the gallery!
RELATED: Natalie Portman-Led Lucy in the Sky Heading to Theaters in October
Lucy in the Sky, which had the original title Pale Blue Dot, follows

6 Things We Want from the Obi-Wan TV Series
With the recent confirmation of the Obi-Wan Disney+ series, we’re taking a look at some things we want to see and learn about the Jedi Master from his very own show. Take a look at our picks in the gallery below!
It goes without saying, the best thing about the Star Wars prequel trilogy was Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi. Over a decade has passed since seeing him on the silver screen as the beloved character. Since Disney’s

"She's tough cooking. Not everyone can handle the ride." Fox Searchlight has debuted a full-length official trailer for Lucy in the Sky, the feature directorial debut of TV filmmaker Noah Hawley (the creator of "Fargo" and "Legion"). Formerly known as Pale Blue Dot, this mesmerizing drama is loosely based on NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak's alleged criminal activities involving her romance with astronaut William Oefelein. In 2007, after completing her mission in space, she drove from Houston to Orla

Mindhunter Season 2 Episode 3 Recap
In the previous episode of Netflix’s Mindhunter, Bill and Holden interviewed Son of Sam, and Nancy learned that a body was found in the house that she was showing. In Mindhunter Season 2 Episode 3, Bill opted to stay home to support Nancy, while Holden went to Atlanta to interview two serial killers.
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After finding that Nancy had been unable to sleep, Bill called Holden to say he was sick. He brought Nancy’s shoes to Det. Spencer, who wa

Exclusive Angel of Mine clip with Noomi Rapace
Lionsgate has provided ComingSoon.net with an exclusive clip from this week’s thriller Angel of Mine, starring Noomi Rapace and Yvonne Strahovski. Check it out in the player below!
In this intense thriller, Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) stars as a woman on the edge who believes the daughter of a neighbor (Strahovski, The Handmaid’s Tale) is actually her own. Luke Evans and Richard Roxburgh co-star.
Kim Farrant (Strangerl

New His Dark Materials Promo Highlights Lyra’s Destiny
HBO and BBC has released a brand new promo trailer for their upcoming fantasy series His Dark Materials, highlighting Lyra Belacqua’s destiny to change the worlds. Based on Philip Pullman’s novel trilogy of the same name, the series is expected to debut later this year. Check out the video in the player below!
The first season of His Dark Materials follows Lyra (Dafne Keen), a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Mandalorian Character Names and Details Revealed
While the first trailer for the Disney series The Mandalorian wowed audiences ahead of its November 12 release date, there was very little dialogue, leaving many to wonder who exactly were these seedy characters in a galaxy far, far way?
Over the weekend, EW got a breakdown of some of the show’s main characters, most of which were featured prominently in the trailer.
Pedro Pascal stars the eponymous Mandalor

BEGIN SLIDESHOWBill & Ted Face the Music Officially Wraps Production
Co-writer Ed Solomon took to Twitter to reveal that production has officially wrapped on Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves’ highly-anticipated threequel Bill & Ted Face the Music. Orion Pictures is scheduled to release the film on August 21, 2020.
RELATED: Matrix 4: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski Will Return!
Bill & Ted Face the Music centers on Bill S. Preston (Winter) and Ted “Theodo

First Look At The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Revealed In D23 Poster
The official D23 poster for Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series has arrived online (via Lights, Camera, Pod), offering us a glimpse of the titular duo’s new looks. The limited series will begin its production this October and is expected to debut in August of 2020. Check out the full poster below!
John Wick creator Derek Kolstad joined the writing/creative team of Falcon a

Fear the Walking Dead episode 5.12 promo: Ner Tamid
AMC has released the first promo and sneak peek for Fear the Walking Dead’s episode 5.12 titled “Ner Tamid,” highlighting the group’s efforts to find a permanent home while Logan continues to terrorize them. The episode is scheduled to air on September 1. Check out the videos below!
The new episode’s official synopsis reads: “In search of a permanent home for the convoy, Charlie is d

The 10 best instrumental movie scores
Comingsoon.net is learning to read sheet music in an attempt to choose the best movie scores in film history. Check out our selections in the gallery below!
Easily one of the most under-appreciated components of a feature film is its instrumental score. Responsible for setting the tone, the mood, or the feelings the filmmakers wish for the viewer to feel, a movie’s score is one of the most artistic elements of a feature—even in the most corporat

D23 Expo 2019: Inspiring Women Behind Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
D23 Expo 2019 had so many unique opportunities to hear from all the perspectives that go into making your favorite stories come to life. This weekend we heard from women who were involved in the ongoing world building of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Panelists included Catherine Powell (President of Disney Parks Western Region), Kria Theiler (Vice President of Disneyland), Carrie beck (Lucasfilm Live-Action and Peoduction), R

GLOW Season 3 Episode 8 Recap
In the previous episode of Netflix’s GLOW, a studio was interested in making Justine’s movie, and Debbie went out with a rich rancher whom she called Tex. In GLOW Season 3 Episode 8, Ruth questioned her career choices, and Bash and Rhonda had a proposal for Sandy.
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Ruth felt the monotony of performing the same show day after day. GLOW had just completed its 200th. Russell called to tell her that he got a job working in Spain. He thought she was

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The 2019 Fall Movie Preview
With the end of the Summer movie season upon us, it’s time to start the anticipation for all the big movies of the Fall season.Over the next few months some of Hollywood’s biggest films of the year along with the most enticing Oscar contenders are about to open, so ComingSoon.net is bringing you our 2019 Fall Movie Preview, giving you the lowdown on all the comedies, dramas and blockbusters you can look forward to in the coming months

Black Widow D23 poster reveals first look at Natasha’s new suit
The official D23 poster for Marvel Studios’ Black Widow has been released online, featuring Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha in her new suit along with the main cast including David Harbour as The Red Guardian. Created by Marvel Studios’ Director of Visual Development and Concept Artist Andy Park, you can check out the full poster below!
RELATED: D23: First Look at Eternals Costumes, Plus Kit Harington

BEGIN SLIDESHOWJet Trooper from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker revealed
After a huge weekend of Star Wars, and the rest of Disney’s many properties at the D23 Expo this weekend in Anaheim, CA, we’re still getting little reveals about what we can expect with the ninth and final installment of the Skywalker Saga with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker this December.
Over the weekend, the official Star Wars Twitter account posted an image of the Jet Trooper from the upcoming film, a new

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WandaVision Concept Art Reveals Wholesome Home Life
After the D23 Expo this weekend in Anaheim, CA, we have a better idea of what we’re in for with WandaVision, a new limited series that will air exclusively on Disney+. It was revealed during SDCC that the events of the Doctor Strange sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, will lead to the events of Wanda Maximoff’s (Elizabeth Olsen) seemingly idyllic life with her robot husband, Vision (Paul Bettany).

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20+ Screenshots of New Rise of Skywalker Footage
Following the debut of the new Rise of Skywalker footage from the D23 special look this morning, we’ve combed through the video and pulled out screenshots from the video for you to get a closer look! Check them out in the gallery below!
RELATED: Watch the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker D23 Special Look!
Returning cast members for Rise of Skywalker include Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Osc

"A thousand generations live in you now… But this is your fight." At Disney's D23 Expo this year, Lucasfilm revealed a thrilling behind-the-scenes featurette for Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. We're now only 116 days away from opening day, and we've still only seen the teaser trailer. But this "special preview" excites with lots of emotional footage, and even more clues / hints at what's to come in this grand finale. Directed by J.J. Abrams, it continues the storyline sta

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Watch the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker D23 Special Look
At D23 over the weekend, Lucasfilm’s hotly anticipated Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker screened a brand new special look video giving a new look at the characters, creatures and environments of the final film in the Skywalker Saga. Now it has hit the web and you’ll also see new footage, including Dark Side Rey with a double-bladed red lightsaber! Check out the Rise of Skywalker D23 special lo