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Production on Mission Impossible: 7 has been halted as coronavirus continues to spread around the world.
The next instalment of the secret agent film franchise began filming in Venice last week (February 20). In that time, more than 230 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Italy, prompting the studio to press pause.
In a statement given to The Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson for Paramount Pictures said: “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our cast and c

Chris Evans in Talks to Play Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors Film
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Evans (Knives Out, Avengers franchise, Defending Jacob) is in talks to play dentist Orin Scrivello in director Greg Berlanti’s musical feature Little Shop of Horrors from Warner Bros. The project is based on the 1960 film that was adapted into a Broadway musical in the 1980s before the musical was then adapted into the cult 1986 film starring Rick Moranis.
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REPORT: Mission: Impossible 7 Filming in Italy Halted
Deadline is reporting that filming on Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible 7 in Venice, Italy has been halted after the local government “put a stop to all public gatherings” after the number of coronavirus cases in Italy rose to a reported 219 cases.
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Production was set to take place in Venice for three weeks before moving on to other

A host of Hollywood stars, victims of Harvey Weinstein and MPs have reacted to the verdict that the disgraced movie mogul has been found guilty of sexual assault.
Weinstein was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault: a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree in New York City.
Ashley Judd, who was one of the first women who came forward to make allegations against Weinstein, was one of the first actresses to react to the verdict, tweeting: “For the women w

Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One Will Upgrade to Xbox Series X for Free
CD Projekt Red has announced that gamers who own the Xbox One version of the highly-anticipated title Cyberpunk 2077 will receive the Xbox Series X upgrade for free when it becomes available. You can check out the Twitter announcement below!Gamers should never be forced to purchase the same game twice or pay for upgrades. Owners of #Cyberpunk2077 for Xbox One will receive the Xbox Series X upgrade for free when available. https:/

Love, Simon series to launch on Hulu instead of Disney+
Deadline brings word that the upcoming Love, Simon sequel series has moved from Disney+ to Hulu and has also received a new title, Love, Victor. The half-hour comedy series is set to launch on the Disney-owned streamer in June for Pride Month. The outlet notes that the 10-episode first season has wrapped production and Hulu has apparently already commissioned a writers’ room to begin exploring stories for a possible Season 2.
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Jason Segel’s Dispatches from Elsewhere series premiere sneak peek
AMC has released a sneak peek at the series premiere of Jason Segel’s drama Dispatches from Elsewhere, featuring Peter (Segel) arriving at the Jejune Institute where things almost instantly get weird. You can check out the sneak peek below and catch the series premiere on March 1!
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DC Universe sets Harley Quinn season 2 premiere date!
While still having a fun time on the big screen, DC Universe has offered a refresher video of the first season of Harley Quinn while also unveiling an April premiere date for the upcoming second season of the R-rated animated series. The recap video can be viewed in the player below!
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The titular crazy beloved villain will be voiced by Big Bang Theory‘s Kal

Parasite to Stream Exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. This April
The Academy Award-winning film Parasite will stream exclusively on Hulu beginning Wednesday, April 8, under a deal with the indie studio Neon, according to Variety. Hulu confirmed the news via their official Twitter account. You can view the post below!The rumors are true. #Parasite is coming to Hulu on April 8. pic.twitter.com/d6I3IJocBv
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This film is one of the finest discoveries at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival. Mogul Mowgli is an outstanding gem of a film, made authentically by genuine artists giving it their all. It's a remarkable relief to come across a film so surprising yet so entirely refreshing and engaging, an unforgettable experience to watch, and I can't help but rave about it when this happens. Mogul Mowgli is one of my favorite surprises at Berlinale this year. A few of my colleagues mentioned it as a film on their

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Walking Dead episode 10.10 promo & sneak peeks: Stalker
Following The Walking Dead‘s mid-tenth season premiere last night, AMC has released the first promo and sneak peaks for the upcoming episode 10.10 titled “Stalker,” featuring Ryan Hurst’s Beta while also highlighting the aftermath of Daryl, Carol, Kelly, Jerry and Aaron’s dangerous escape from the cave. The new episode is set to air on Sunday, March 1. Check out the videos belo

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Skeet Ulrich & Marisol Nichols departing Riverdale
Last year saw the untimely death of Luke Perry (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), leading to his necessary write-off from The CW’s hit teen drama Riverdale, and now the series is seeing the departure of two more parents with Skeet Ulrich (Scream) and Marisol Nichols (Spiral) exiting ahead of the fifth season, according to TV Guide.
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Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of two counts in his sexual assault trial in New York City.
The disgraced film producer’s New York trial began back in January on the same day that he was separately charged with rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles.
The jury of seven men and five women serving in Weinstein’s case at the State Supreme Court in Manhattan, New York returned the guilty verdicts on two counts today (February 24) after five days of deliberations.
Weinstein has been

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New The Walking Dead: World Beyond trailer reveals the team’s mission
AMC has released a brand new trailer for their second and newest TWD spinoff series The Walking Dead: World Beyond, highlighting the two female protagonists’ mission as they cross the country in order to save their father. The series will be making its debut on Sunday, April 12 at 10/9c, right after the season 10 finale of the main series. Check out the video in the player below

"What have you bloody done?" Madman Films has unveiled a teaser trailer for the anticipated Australian action western High Ground, which is premiering at the Berlin Film Festival this month. Set in the 1930s, High Ground is inspired by true events, telling the story of a policeman in Northern Australia and the local aboriginals he attempts to befriend. After a terrible massacre leaves many dead without justice, years later he is forced to return and confront the same aboriginals when they start

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Atypical renewed for a fourth and final season at Netflix
Following Atypical‘s third season premiere last November, Netflix has officially renewed creator Robia Rashid’s critically-acclaimed comedy-drama series for a fourth and final 10-episode season. Starring Keir Gilchrist (It Follows) and Brigette Lundy-Paine (Bill & Ted Face the Music), the series is scheduled to make its return sometime next year.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season

Steve McQueen has revealed that he was told that “a movie with black leads wouldn’t make any money” while he was making the Oscar-winning 12 Years A Slave.
The director’s acclaimed 2012 film, an adaptation of Solomon Northup’s 1853 autobiography, starred Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong’o in leading roles.
The movie went on to gross over $187 million (£144.56 million) internationally at the box office. Nyong’o won Best Supporting Actress and the f

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew A Quiet Place: Part II teaser and featurette: Silence is not enough
Paramount Pictures has released a new featurette for John Krasinski’s highly-anticipated sci-fi horror sequel A Quiet Place: Part II, featuring Krasinski and Emily Blunt as they give a recap of the first film and what the audience should expect to see in the sequel. Also starring Cillian Murphy, you can check out the featurette below along with the new teaser!
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Schitt’s Creek Star Annie Murphy to Star in AMC’s Kevin Can F*** Himself
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Schitt’s Creek breakout star Annie Murphy has landed the lead in AMC’s dark comedy Kevin Can Go F*** Himself. The actress will play a sitcom wife who discovers her pent up rage after she escapes the confines of the show.
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“Annie is an undeniable talent with the ability both to play come

Original Predator Script “Hunter” Getting the Dark Horse Comic Book Treatment
Here’s some fun news: according to SyFy Wire, the original Predator script, written by James E. Thomas and John C. Thomas, and titled Hunter, is getting a five-issue Dark Horse comic adaptation!
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In an alternate universe, Predator, the 1987 sci-fi action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and a stellar supporting cast, was

Ed Helms and Randall Park Team Up for NBC Series True Story
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ed Helms and Randall Park are teaming up for the NBC series True Story, a quasi-comedy series that will feature celebrities recreating unbelievable true stories in “heightened re-enactments.”
“True Story is the perfect combination of heart, humor and ingenuity that has become synonymous with the NBC Alternative brand,” said Meredith Ahr, president of NBC’s Alternative a

Check the Trailer for Netflix’s Transformers: War for Cybertron!
Netflix has released the first trailer for Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege, the first in a planned trilogy from the streaming platform featuring everyone’s favorite intergalactic robots. The series boasts a new animation look and style that presents the shape-shifting robots as you’ve never seen them before. Though, we’re not sure how long you’ll have to wait to see this as no release date

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Westworld Season 3 secret trailers highlight Dolores and Caleb
Last week, Westworld fans have discovered that HBO has secretly released a new trailer that was hidden within the show’s Incite Inc. website, and now two more secret trailers have been successfully revealed for the upcoming third season of the network’s critically-acclaimed sci-fi series. The videos give highlight to the relationship between Evan Rachel Wood’s Dolores and new cast member Aaron Pa

Netflix nearing world rights deal for serial killer film The Good Nurse
It has been over a year since we first heard about the upcoming film adaptation of Charles Graeber’s true crime biographical novel The Good Nurse in 2018, and now Deadline brings word that Netflix is already in the final negotiations to acquire the world rights to Danish director Tobias Lindholm’s first English-language feature. The deal is reportedly in the range of $25 million which will be one of the biggest

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New Mulan TV Spot Highlights Titular Hero’s Training
Walt Disney Pictures has released a brand new TV spot for director Niki Caro’s highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of Mulan, featuring new dialogue and some new footage which highlights the titular warrior’s time at the training camp. Starring Liu Yifei and Donnie Yen, you can check out the video in the player below!
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New Penny Dreadful: City of Angels promo teases a battle of races
Showtime has released another teaser for their upcoming Penny Dreadful spinoff series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, highlighting the impending battle of the races as tensions and conflicts continue to rise. Starring Game of Thrones alum Natalie, the series is scheduled to debut on Sunday, April 26. Check out the video in the player below!
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"Where are you from again?" The Match Factory has debuted the first official promo trailer for the indie drama Exile, also titled just Exil. This is a German film produced and made in Germany, but it's directed by a Kosovan filmmaker named Visar Morina. The film just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and is playing at the Berlin Film Festival now, seeking international distribution at the market. The sweltering (literally) drama is about a Kosovan man who now works as a chemical engineer

Ben Affleck has renewed his support for the release of the Zack Snyder director’s cut of Justice League.
The 2017 DC Comics film was hit by tragedy during post-production following the death of Snyder’s daughter Autumn in March 2017. The Avengers director Joss Whedon took over directing duties from Snyder for the rest of post-production.
A fan campaign to get Snyder’s original cut of Justice League released has been bubbling away since, with Affleck — who played Batman /

James Corden, actor, TV host and star of the feline-based flop Cats, has spoken about his experience shooting the widely-ridiculed musical, claiming he doesn’t “regret” his part in the film despite its poor performance critically and commercially.
Cats hit cinema screens in December after its design drew criticism on social media when the trailer launched in July 2019. The controversial CGI-heavy movie would go on to lose $100m at the box office and was mauled by critics.
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Chris Pratt has revealed that “everybody” will return for Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World 3, which is scheduled for release sometime next year.
According to Pratt, the production is “bringing everybody back” for the third and final instalment of the Jurassic World saga. “I can’t tell you anything, but I can tell you it’s going to blow your mind. It’ll be the biggest and best yet,” Pratt told Variety on the red carpet at the premiere of

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Sonic the Hedgehog Tops Box Office for Second-Straight Weekend
Paramount Pictures’ Sonic the Hedgehog celebrated a second-straight weekend topping the box office after pulling in $26.3 million domestically over the weekend. The movie’s domestic cume of $106.6 million rose the global box office total to $203.1 million.
Disney’s 20th Century Studios The Call of the Wild opened with $24.8 million domestically while bringing in $15.4 million globally and landing in