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"I haven't lost hope that you'll return to Brazil…" Amazon has revealed a new US trailer for the acclaimed drama Invisible Life from Brazil, which is a new shortened version for US release - the full title is still The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão. The film won the top Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes Film Festival this year, and is Brazil's submission for the Oscars coming up. This feminist drama set in Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s and the story follows two sister

Mandatory Streamers: Shyamalan’s Servant brings the horror this holiday season
Welcome to Mandatory Streamers, our column covering the best new streaming content coming your way every week! For the week of November 25, M. Night Shyamalan makes his way to Apple TV+ with Servant, a psychological thriller that has already been renewed for a second season the streaming service. Check out the best shows debuting and returning online this week as well as the latest rene

Elizabeth Banks to direct and star in Universal’s Invisible Woman
According to Deadline, Universal Pictures is currently in the process of developing a new film titled Invisible Woman with Elizabeth Banks set to helm and star in the film. This marks the latest collaboration between Banks and the studio, who have worked together on the blockbuster film franchise Pitch Perfect. Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl on the Train) wrote the current draft.
This project also comes three months ah

"I don’t know – I feel the way I feel about it"Scarlett Johansson and Woody Allen
Scarlett Johansson has clarified comments she made about Woody Allen after she defended the director earlier this year despite a series of sex abuse allegations made against him in the past.
At the time Johansson, who has appeared in three of Allen’s films – Match Point, Scoop, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona – defended the director in an interview with The Hollywood Report

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Downton Abbey movie sequel in the works from Carnival Films
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carnival Films chairman Gareth Neame has confirmed that they’re already in the process of developing a possible sequel to the Downton Abbey movie which was a continuation of the award-winning beloved series.
The film had its theatrical release last September and grossed over $180 million worldwide. The movie is available now on Digital and will release on

The saga comes to an end on December 19‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’A new clip has been shared from the forthcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker showing flying Stormtroopers.Read More: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ — what we know so far about the final film in the trilogyThe 30-second scene, which you can view below, shows Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, C3PO and Chewbacca being pursued by a pack of Stormtroopers on bikes before the troops in wh

Lionsgate lands rights to Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi action film Moonfall
Lionsgate has successfully acquired the North American theatrical distribution rights to director Roland Emmerich’s forthcoming epic titled Moonfall, which will be his latest sci-fi action film since directing 2016’s Independence Day: Resurgence. Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2020 with the studio planning to release the film in 2021.
“Roland Emmerich is the un

The Fugitive: Albert Hughes to helm Warner Bros. remake
Deadline is reporting that Albert Hughes (Alpha, The Book of Eli, Dead Presidents) will direct The Fugitive for Warner Bros., a remake of the 1993 action film based on the 1963 television series.
Brian Tucker (Broken City) is penning the script with Erik Feig set to produce.
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The classic film, directed by Andrew Davis, starred Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard

"If you want the real story, you'll need to talk to the mud soldiers." Roadside Attractions has unveiled an official trailer for a war hero movie titled The Last Full Measure, about a USAF Pararescue medic who saved over sixty men during the Vietnam War. Decades after his death, Airman William H. Pitsenbarger, Jr. (also known as "Pits") is awarded the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions on the battlefield. StarringJeremy Irvine as Pits, and an ensemble cast incl

Jedi: Fallen Order becomes fastest-selling digital launch for Star Wars game
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm have announced that the critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is the fastest-selling digital launch for a Star Wars game in its first two weeks. The game is also now EA’s top-selling Star Wars title on PC in its initial launch window.
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“On behalf of

Mamie Gummer joins Patrick J. Adams in NatGeo’s The Right Stuff
According to The Wrap, True Detective alum Mamie Gummer has been tapped for a guest-starring role in National Geographic’s forthcoming drama series The Right Stuff, based on author Tom Wolfe’s 1979 book of the same name. Gummer is set to portray the role of seasoned pilot Jerrie Cobb, who wants to be an astronaut and to also start a female astronaut corps.
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Time for hair and make-up...Jared Leto and Margot Robbie in 'Suicide Squad'Suicide Squad director David Ayer has shared a never seen before photo of stars Jared Leto and Margot Robbie on set for the 2016 film.
The new photo has seen fans of the film begging Warner Bros. to “release the Ayer Cut”, hoping for a new director’s version of the movie.Read more: ‘Birds of Prey’: Five lessons to learn from ‘Suicide Squad’Ayer’s new photo sees Leto and Robb

BEGIN SLIDESHOWHBO sets premiere date for Jude Law’s The New Pope
It’s been three years since The Young Pope scored rave reviews from critics and audiences alike and after plenty of development on the follow-up miniseries, The New Pope, HBO has set a premiere date for the holy drama for January 13 (via The Wrap)!
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The New Pope is written by Paolo Sorrentino with Umberto Contarello and Stefano Bis

The R-Patz-starring movie comes out in 2021Danny DeVito has responded to Colin Farrell playing his old role of The Penguin' in the upcoming 'Batman' filmDanny DeVito, the original portrayor of The Penguin from Tim Burton’s 1992 film Batman Returns, has responded to Colin Farrell being cast in the role for the upcoming The Batman.
The Robert Pattinson-starring film is set to hit cinemas in 2021.Read more: ‘The Batman’ movie: release date, plot details, cast and everyth

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Last month, it was revealed that director J.J. Abrams’ upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker would be the longest episode in the Star Wars film franchise with a reported runtime of 155 minutes. However, in a recent interview with EWLive on SiriusXM 109, Abrams has dismissed the previous reports by confirming that the official runtime for the highly-anticipated epic conclusion will be

BEGIN SLIDESHOWPOLL RESULTS: Who is the best Disney princess?
As Frozen II has set the record for the highest-opening for an animated film of all time at the box office, ComingSoon.net asked its readers to vote on who is the greatest Disney princess of them all. With over 3000 votes, the results are in, check out who won below!
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Who is the best Disney princess?
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#1. Belle (Beauty and the Beast) (17%, 539 votes)
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DC Updates: Batman villain spinoffs, J.J. Abrams’ Superman & more!
DC Films got a tough start out the gate with rocky receptions and lackluster box office returns but after the last few hits, they’ve caught their stride and are already looking to the future with plans to craft spin-offs to the upcoming The Batman, finally getting cameras rolling on The Flash and meetings with J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) and Michael B. Jordan (Creed) for a new Su

Unlock your imagination with The Secret Garden poster
Studiocanal has unveiled a new poster for their upcoming film adaptation The Secret Garden, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic fantasy novel of the same name. Starring Oscar winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) and Dixie Egerickx (The Little Stranger), the film will hit theaters in Spring 2020. Check out the poster below!
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Set in England, The Se

"You decide if the games outweigh the obvious risks." IFC Films has debuted an official trailer for an indie drama titled Three Christs, based on a true story from the late 1950s. This film originally premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2017, but has been awaiting release ever since - finally opening in January for those still interested. Three Christs tells the story of an experiment that first began in 1959 at Michigan's Ypsilanti State Hospital, where Dr. Alan Stone treated three paran

BEGIN SLIDESHOWFantasy Island international trailer features Michael Rooker
Sony Pictures has released an international trailer for the upcoming horror thriller Fantasy Island, and it features the first appearance of Michael Rooker’s mysterious character. Check out the trailer in the player below!
The synopsis for Fantasy Island teases a murder mystery challenge which reads as follows: “The Enigmatic Mr. Roarke (played by Michael Peña) makes the secret dreams of his

"That didn’t say anything to me"Ana de ArmasAna de Armas has revealed that she almost turned down her role in new film Knives Out, owing to the original bio she received for her character.
The actor plays Marta Cabrera in the film, a Latina immigrant who acts as a carer for a mystery novel writer, the head of a wealthy family.Read more: ‘Knives Out’ review: Rian Johnson returns to fold with thrilling, expertly-crafted whodunitDe Armas has now revealed that her initial impr

Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah trailer for new Netflix special released
Netflix has released the official trailer for their upcoming hour-long comedy special titled Black Mitzvah, starring Girls’ Trip star Tiffany Haddish in her first Netflix stand-up special which will be available for streaming on Haddish’s birthday, December 3. Check out the Black Mitzvah trailer below!
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In Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah,

"How far are you prepared to go?" Lionsgate has released the first teaser trailer for a new crime-thriller trilogy called Intrigo from Sweden based on a series of novels. Following in the footsteps of The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo series, three sort-of-interconnected films have already been made back-to-back-to-back and will be released consecutively next year. The first film, titled Intrigo: Death of an Author, is set to be released in January in the US. Being called "one of the most unique st

Production begins on Fear the Walking Dead season 6
Comic Book brings word that production has officially begun on the upcoming sixth season of AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead with the main cast led by Lennie James and Alycia Debnam-Carey returning as Morgan and Alicia Clark for the next season. The series is scheduled to make its return in the summer of 2020.
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In season 5, the group’s mission is clear: locate survivors

The actor is currently starring in the new 'His Dark Materials' TV showJames McAvoy at the His Dark Materials panel and Q&A during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention CenterJames McAvoy has revealed that he’s missed out on multiple Hollywood roles because of his height.
The star, who’s currently in the TV adaptation of His Dark Materials, has repeatedly been told he’s “too short” for certain roles.Read more: First look: ‘His Dark Materials

Mark Ruffalo dreams to make Hulk vs. Wolverine movie
The Marvel Cinematic Universe might have seen its ultimate peak and the departure of a few characters with this year’s Avengers: Endgame, but it’s not going anywhere any time soon and star Mark Ruffalo is hoping to finally get his solo Hulk movie in the form of Hulk vs. Wolverine. (Via CBR)
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At Tokyo Comic-Con, Ruffalo revealed he sat

"We're going on a quest!" Disney has revealed another official international trailer for Pixar's Onward, their next original project that's both written and directed by Dan Scanlon (of Monsters University). This new Pixar movie arrives in theaters March, coming up in just a few months, their first of two original movies out next year (Soul being the other). Onward is set in a "suburban fantasy world" and follows these two elf brothers who could not be more unalike. Tom Holland voices Ian Lightf

Julia Louis-Dreyfus-Will Ferrell Comedy Downhill Set to Open On Valentine’s Day
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming Fox Searchlight production Downhill, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell, has landed a Valentine’s Day 2020 theatrical release date in case anyone is in the mood for a little black comedy to go with their box of chocolates. It will have a lot of competition on February 14 with the simultaneous openings of tentpole movie Sonic the Hedgehog a

His Dark Materials episode 5 promo: The Lost Boy
HBO has released the first promo for His Dark Materials’ upcoming Episode 5 titled “The Lost Boy,” featuring the Gypsies asking for the witches’ help in their fight against The Majesterium. The new episode will air on December 1 on BBC and on December 2 on HBO. Check out the video in the player below!
Directed by Otto Bathurst from a script written by Jack Thorne, the new episode’s official synopsis reads: “The

His Dark Materials Season 1 Episode 4 Recap
In the previous episode of HBO’s His Dark Materials, Lyra left with the Gyptians has they headed to the North. In His Dark Materials Season 1 Episode 4, Lyra and the Gyptians arrived in Trollesund and met with the Witch Consul, and Lee Scoresby searched for an armored bear, Iorick Byrnison.
The Witch Consul
Farder Coram wished to see the Witch Consul, Dr. Martin Lanselius. His former love, Serafina Pekkala, was a witch, queen of the Lake Enara c

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Mandalorian tops Stranger Things as the #1 streaming TV show!
If you’ve missed out on the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, clearly you are in the minority as Business Insider reports that the Star Wars spinoff has dethroned Stranger Things as the #1 streaming show in the United States.
Per the report, The Mandalorian amassed over 100 million demand expressions from November 17 to November 23, according to Parrott Analytics, easily topping Stranger Things, which accumulat

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Onward trailer: Discover the power within you
A brand new trailer for Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar’s newest animated fantasy film Onward has arrived online, highlighting Ian and Barley’s magical adventure into understanding the magic staff that their father had left them. Featuring new footage, you can check out the new Onward trailer in the player below!
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Set in a suburban fanta

"You can't pin the actions of one group of people on a whole film, that's ridiculous"Yizzy has called Vue Cinemas "disgusting" for banning 'Blue Story'.Yizzy has called Vue Cinemas “disgusting” for banning Rapman’s film Blue Story from its cinemas.
The chain pulled any further screenings of the movie from its 91 cinemas after a fight broke out on Saturday (November 23) at a Vue cinema in Birmingham while the film was being shown.
A second cinema chain, Showcase, also initially

A 100-person brawl at a showing of the film in Birmingham led to it being banned in all Showcase and Vue cinemasRapman and the cast of 'Blue Story'Blue Story has been reinstated at Showcase cinemas across the country after being banned following a recent brawl at a Birmingham cinema.
On Saturday night (November 23), a major police incident transpired at the Birmingham Star City complex, which was believed to have been sparked by a riot in the Vue cinema.Read more: Micheal War

"They’re not going to hear me say that I have remorse."Bill CosbyBill Cosby has said he has “no remorse” and continued to protest his innocence in his first interview since being jailed for sexual assault.
The shamed comedian, who has been accused of sexual assault by more than 60 women, was jailed in 2018 for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home 15 years ago.
But in a new interview, Cosby says that he will continue to protest his innocence when he

"Whoever wins this race… I shall grant them a wish." Signature Ent. UK has debuted an official trailer for the indie action thriller Samurai Marathon, also known as Samurai Marathon 1855. Inspired by a real-life race that is still held annually in Japan, Samurai Marathon is an epic thriller from the team behind 13 Assassins and The Last Emperor. It's actually directed by a British filmmaker named Bernard Rose, best known for directing Candyman and Immortal Beloved. Set in the late feudal

Godzilla vs. Kong Pushed Back to November 2020
Monster movie fanatics have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Godzilla vs. Kong, but it sounds like they’ll have to wait a bit longer to see the two famous kaiju wreak havoc at the multiplex. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. and Legendary have decided to postpone the film’s release date. The studios have moved the upcoming sequel from March 13, 2020 to November 20, 2020.
This news shouldn’t come as a surprise.