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Netflix’s Unforgiven adds Viola Davis and more!
After landing Oscar winner Sandra Bullock (Bird Box) to star in the lead role in early November, Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of the acclaimed 2009 British drama series Unforgiven has expanded its cast with the additions of Oscar winner Viola Davis (Fences), The Fall‘s Aisling Franciosi and Daredevil‘s Rob Morgan, according to Deadline.
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"If the notes are played with exactly the right pitch, they could conjure and seduce the antichrist." Screen Media has unveiled an official trailer for indie horror-thriller The Sonata, which premiered at numerous genre film festivals last year - including Fantasporto, Fantafestival, and FrightFest. The film stars Australian actress Freya Tingley (from "Hemlock Grove", Jersey Boys) as a young virtuoso violinist who inherits her long lost composer father's old mansion. When she arrives to there,

Disney+ developing Turner & Hooch TV series
As if Disney+’s upcoming library wasn’t already jam-packed with updates on classic properties, the new streaming service has begun early development on a series adaptation of the beloved 1989 Tom Hanks (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood)-starring buddy cop comedy Turner & Hooch, according to Variety.
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The original film followed Hanks’ uptight Cal

"To our boners!" Samuel Goldwyn Films has unveiled an official trailer for an indie sex comedy titled Come As You Are, which first premiered at the SXSW Film Festival earlier this year. It also went on to play at the Traverse City, Calgary, Tallgrass, Philadelphia, and Napa Valley Film Festivals throughout the past year. This film is yet another of the English-language remakes of European films (this one is based on Hasta La Vista). Three young men with disabilities hit the road with a jaded nu

The boss of Lucasfilm has said that future Star Wars films will deviate from the trilogy format, and won’t “fit into a box”.
New film The Rise Of Skywalker, the final film in the current trilogy, is set to be released this week (December 19).Read more: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ — what we know so far about the final film in the trilogyIn a new interview with The Los Angeles Times, Kathleen Kennedy discussed the franchise’s plans for the

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Mandatory Streamers: Cavill makes his Geralt debut in The Witcher
Welcome to Mandatory Streamers, our column covering the best new streaming content coming your way every week! For the week of December 16, Henry Cavill’s The Witcher is finally here as Netflix brings the best-selling fantasy series to life on the small streaming screen. Check out the best shows debuting and returning online this week as well as the latest renewal announcements below

The Dirty Dozen remake lands Suicide Squad’s David Ayer
Talks of a remake of the classic war drama The Dirty Dozen have swept through Hollywood for over a decade and now it appears it’s finally set to get back on track as Warner Bros. has entered talks with Suicide Squad‘s David Ayer to write and direct the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: David Ayer Returns to WWII for Tank Thriller El-Alamein
The original film, released in 1967, foll

Radio Silence and Phil Lord, Chris Miller partner for bear horror comedy
Directing duo Radio Silence wowed audiences this summer with the masterful horror-comedy Ready or Not and it appears they’re ready to return to the genre mesh with the help of Jump Street and Lego Movie masterminds Phil Lord and Chris Miller, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: Phil Lord & Chris Miller Acquire Original Idea from Author Andy Weir
The untitled spec scrip

"Who can think of Miss Smith when Miss Woodhouse in near?" Universal UK has debuted a funny official international trailer for Emma, a new adaptation of the classic Jane Austen comedic book about happiness, love and romance. The novel was adapted once before in 1996 into Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow; and was re-interpreted into films like Clueless and Aisha previously. This time around for this adaptation, Anya Taylor-Joy plays Emma Woodhouse, the precocious young woman who plays matchmaker fo

"Who can think of Miss Smith when Miss Woodhouse in near?" Universal UK has debuted a funny official international trailer for Emma, a new adaptation of the classic Jane Austen comedic book about happiness, love and romance. The novel was adapted once before in 1996 into Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow; and was re-interpreted into films like Clueless and Aisha previously. This time around for this adaptation, Anya Taylor-Joy plays Emma Woodhouse, the precocious young woman who plays matchmaker fo

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi promises ‘bigger, bolder’ sequel
In a recent interview with EW (via Comic Book Movie), when asked about Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated Thor: Love and Thunder, director Taika Waititi has revealed the tone and direction he’s planning to do for the upcoming sequel. He confirmed that Love and Thunder will be much “bigger, bolder, and brighter” than Thor: Ragnarok, teasing that the audience should expect to se

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Disney unveils Onward character posters ahead of new trailer
Disney and Pixar have an early Christmas present for audiences as they have unveiled new character posters for their upcoming fantasy adventure Onward a day ahead of a new trailer, while also announcing an expansion of its cast with the additions of Ali Wong (Always Be My Maybe), Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim) and Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth). The posters can be viewed in the gallery below!
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Starz App January 2020 movies and TV titles announced
The full list of January 2020 movies and TV titles that will be available for streaming on the Starz App has been released, which you can now view below along with the titles that are set to leave from the streaming service next month. This includes the arrival of the newest episodes for Starz‘s crime drama series Power beginning January 5, starring Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, and Sikora.
Next month will also

Quentin Tarantino “steering away” from Star Trek project
Fans of the Star Trek universe might already be excited from last month’s announcement that the rebooted series will continue with the hiring of Noah Hawley (Legion), but now a bit of disappointing news has arrived as Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) has revealed he is veering away from his R-rated entry into the sci-fi franchise (via Birth.Movies.Death.).
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Kumail Nanjiani shares his Marvel’s Eternals transformation
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen a lot of comedic stars undergo major physical transformations for their roles and now Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) has taken to Instagram to share his work on buffing up for the highly-anticipated The Eternals, which can be viewed below!
RELATED: The Eternals: Kevin Feige Reveals First Details on New MCU Film
 
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Quentin Tarantino may not be making an R-rated Star Trek movie after all.
The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director has been attached to a new movie in the long-running space franchise for a while, after previously being reported to have successfully pitched a version to Paramount.
However, in a new interview, Tarantino spoke about his plan to only make 10 films – having recently released his ninth, Hollywood – suggesting his next (and thus final) one won’t be Star Trek.

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Disney unveils first look at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
After announcing a March 2020 opening earlier this month for the upcoming ride, Disney has unveiled a behind-the-scenes look at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway that is set to open in spring at Florida’s Walt Disney World, which can be viewed in the player below!
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New Emma trailer highlights the matchmaker’s love triangle
Universal Pictures has released the official trailer for their upcoming film adaptation of Jane Austen’s acclaimed 1815 comedy Emma, featuring a new look at the titular matchmaker as she gets caught up in a love triangle. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, you can check out the video in the player below!
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Watchmen may not return for season 2, says Damon Lindelof
HBO’s adaptation of Watchmen has been a major hit for the premium cabler, with strong word-of-mouth helping with its ratings and seeing rave reviews from critics. While many are hoping to see a second season of the series, showrunner/developer Damon Lindelof says he would “need to have a really cool idea and justification for doing it,” and that he “can’t say that there will definit

Netflix has provoked a big of a backlash from some over a Christmas special that depicts Jesus as being gay.
The First Temptation of Christ, which has been made by Brazilian YouTube comedy group Porta dos Fundos, implies that Jesus is in a relationship with his male friend Orlando.
“Jesus, who’s hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family,” the official Netflix description reads. “A Christmas special so wrong, it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos

Netflix’s Don’t F**k This Up trailer: First look at new Kevin Hart docuseries
Netflix has released the official trailer for their newest documentary series titled Don’t F**k This Up which centers on comedic actor Kevin Hart including the controversies he faced over the past year. The six-part docuseries will be available for streaming on December 27, exclusively on Netflix. Check out the video in the player below!
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Gal Gadot explains lack of weapons in Wonder Woman 1984
Fans were treated last week to the first full trailer for the highly-anticipated Wonder Woman 1984 and while the titular Amazonian warrior used her iconic golden lasso to defeat a number of enemies, her sword and shield were notably missing, and star Gal Gadot has offered up an explanation for their absence. (via CinemaBlend).
RELATED: Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer: Gal Gadot is Back in Action!
While promoting th

Orlando Jones & Mousa Kraish not returning for American Gods season 3
After facing enough turmoil behind the scenes going into the second season, the third season of American Gods was running smoothly with the assembly of an ensemble cast and production already underway, but now it’s hit a snag as fan-favorite Orlando Jones and Mousa Kraish are not set to return to the series, according to Slashfilm.
RELATED: Game of Thrones’ Iwan Rheon Joins American Gods Season 3
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HBO’s Watchmen season 1 out on Digital today!
HBO has announced that Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is bringing Watchmen: Season 1 to Digital today for $34.99 in HD and $24.99 on SD. The Digital edition will include all nine one-hour episodes of the season as well as new bonus content. Watchmen: The Complete First Season will also be released on Blu-ray and on DVD in 2020.
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The special features for the first season include:
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Star Trek: Picard gets an early season 2 renewal at CBS All Access
According to Deadline, CBS All Access has officially renewed its upcoming Star Trek spin-off series Star Trek: Picard for a 10-episode second season and will reportedly have a budget of more than $20.4 million. The renewal comes ahead of the series’ highly-anticipated debut next month which will feature the return of Sir Patrick Stewart as the iconic titular character.
Picard will have its U.S. debut o

A brand new trailer for Top Gun: Maverick has dropped, giving fans a new look at the anticipated action sequel.
In the new clip, Tom Cruise’s Maverick is teased as “one of the finest pilots this programme has ever produced” to a group of new recruits.
“I have to admit I wasn’t expecting an invitation back,” he later tells one of his seniors, before he is told he is there under “orders”. Fans also get a showcase of a dogfight and much more action.Al

Star Wars Battlefront II: The Rise of Skywalker official trailer
EA Star Wars has released the official Star Wars Battlefront II: The Rise of Skywalker trailer for the game’s Celebration Edition that will feature a complete collection of customizable content from its in-game purchases as well as content from the upcoming Rise of Skywalker. You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
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Immerse yourself in the finale of the Skywalker

New Avenue 5 Promo: Josh Gad invites you to a luxury space experience
HBO has released a new promo teaser for their upcoming space comedy series Avenue 5, featuring Josh Gad’s Herman Judd as he promotes space tourism and invites you to his titular luxury cruise ship. Created by Veep‘s Armando Iannucci, the series will be making its debut on Thursday, January 19, 2020. Also starring Hugh Laurie and Zach Woods, you can check out the video in the player below!
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Doctor Who season 12 sneak peek teases the team’s next mission
BBC America has released a sneak peek clip from the upcoming twelfth season of their hit long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who, giving us a closer look at the thirteenth doctor’s next mission as she and her team tries to save the entire planet. Starring Jodie Whittaker, the series will be making its return on New Year’s Day at 8 PM on BBC America. Check out the video in the player below!
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Joe meets his match in Netflix’s You season 2 trailer
Netflix has released the official You Season 2 trailer for the upcoming second season of its psychological thriller series starring Penn Badgley. You can check out the trailer now in the player below, and catch the second season premiere on December 26!
RELATED: You Season 2 Teaser Reveals Penn Badgley’s New Identity
Season 2 stars returning cast members Penn Badgley and Ambyr Childers, with a new cast includ

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The Rise of Skywalker TV spots and clip tease Rey’s true origin
Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Pictures have released three new TV spots for director J.J. Abrams’ highly-anticipated epic conclusion Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, teasing the true story of Rey’s origin. Also featuring a bit of new footage, you can check out the TV Spots below along with an extended clip of Rey using a Jedi mind trick to control two Stormtroopers.
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HBO promo reel teases upcoming new shows for 2020
HBO has released a brand new promo reel for their highly-anticipated shows that are set to premiere in 2020, including a highlight of the upcoming third season premiere of their award-winning sci-fi drama Westworld. Check out the video below!
The video also offers us a preview of the network’s new 2020 shows such as the new limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s The Outsider starring Ben Mendelsohn and Jason Bateman; Nicole

Rick and Morty Season 4 Episode 5 Recap
In the previous episode of Cartoon Network’s Rick and Morty, Morty’s dragon cheated on him with Rick. In Rick and Morty Season 4 Episode 5, Morty messed with a planet of snakes when he tried to make up for killing their space snake.
Flat Tire
While out in space, Rick’s ship got a flat tire. Instead of staying in the ship like Rick told him to, Morty went out while Rick changed the tire. A space snake bit him, and he killed it. Rick scann

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Watchmen Season 1 Episode 9 Recap
In the previous episode of HBO’s Watchmen, the Seventh Kavalry successfully zapped Dr. Manhattan away. In the Season 1 finale of Watchmen, Sen. Keene prepared to absorb Dr. Manhattan’s powers, while Lady Trieu executed her plan.
Escape from Europa
We saw the original Bian, Lady Trieu’s mother, as she broke into Adrian Veidt’s safe where he stored his semen samples. She was a cleaning lady, and he was busy making the video

"Good morning aviators! This is your captain speaking. Today's exercise is dog fighting." Paramount has debuted the second official trailer for Top Gun: Maverick, following the exhilarating teaser trailer from earlier this year. And wow wow wow - this looks better than ever! That cockpit footage!! Holy smokes. I'm all in! Bring on the return of Maverick. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminat

Charlie’s Angels star Kristen Stewart has addressed its failure at the box office, admitting she is “really proud” of the film.
The reboot opened to only $8.6 million at the US box office, and has so far only made just under $56 million globally.
Addressing the underwhelming response to the film, Stewart told The Playlist (via Comic Book): “Well, to be honest with you, I think if I had made a movie that wasn’t good and one that I wasn’t proud of and a lot of p

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New Top Gun: Maverick trailer takes action to new heights
Paramount has released the new trailer for the anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick, featuring the return of Tom Cruise’s eponymous flying ace. Check out the Top Gun: Maverick trailer below!
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Top Gun: Maverick is said to be set in a world of drone technology and fifth-generation fighters along with exploring the end of the era of dogfighting. Maveric

Ringo Starr has given the thumbs up to Yesterday, the recent Beatles movie directed by Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis.
Speaking from the red carpet of the Global Citizen Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, Ringo appeared to not remember about the film, but gave his seal of approval after being reminded by his Bond actress wife Barbara Bach.
“Oh yeah – I loved it,” Ringo explained.
“I mean, what a great concept. You know?” he added.The movie, which hit cinemas in June,

J.J. Abrams has said he’s disappointed that the original versions of the Star Wars trilogy won’t be released again.
At the time the prequel trilogy, George Lucas released special editions of the original Star Wars films with added CGI effects in a move that upset many fans.
Now, Abrams has revealed that the original cuts of the films won’t be released again, something he is disappointed about.
Speaking to NowThis, Abrams said: “I have asked a

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Jumanji: The Next Level unseats Frozen II at the box office
After spending three straight weekends freezing out the competition and dominating the #1 spot, Frozen II has officially been unseated by Sony Pictures’ Jumanji: The Next Level. The highly-anticipated sequel opened with a domestic total of $60.1 million over the weekend for a worldwide cume of $213 million worldwide. To compare, the movie’s predecessor, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, debuted with a domestic

CS Scene of the Week: Lyra leads the resistance in His Dark Materials
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s CS Scene of the Week column where we dive into the best scenes and performances television has to offer. For the week of December 2 to December 8, Lyra (Dafne Keen) completed the first part of her mission by saving Roger (Lewin Lloyd) and freeing the other kidnapped children with the help of Lee (Lin-Manuel Miranda), Iorek (Joe Tandberg), the Gyptians, and even the witch Serafina (R

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New Top Gun: Maverick Poster Releases Ahead of Tomorrow’s Trailer
Paramount has released a new poster for the anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick that shows everyone’s favorite flying ace hunkered up next to what appears to be a P-51 Mustang. The poster comes courtesy of Tom Cruise’s own Twitter feed, and also included a trailer tease: “Feel the need. Trailer tomorrow.” Check out the poster in the gallery below!
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