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Acorn TV offering extended free trial for new subscribers
As viewers around the globe have taken to looking for alternate forms of entertainment to practice social distancing, streaming service Acorn TV, home to British programming for American audiences, is offering new subscribers an extended free trial!
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Available as of now, any new subscribers who sign up on the official site and use the offer code FREE30 wil

Cats has won the most Golden Raspberry Awards – also known as the Razzies – which honour the worst films of the year.Read More: ‘Cats’ review: weird and occasionally wonderful, this feline flick is no catastrophe The lack-lustre film received the awards on Monday (March 16) following the cancellation of the ceremony as the ongoing coronavirus crisis continues.
The film, which was panned by critics upon its release last year, won six awards in total including worst pi

Cats dominates The 2020 Golden Raspberry Awards
After initially cancelling the event earlier this week over the global outbreak concerns, morbidly curious fans were surprised as the Razzie Awards and their “winners” were revealed via YouTube. The notoriously awful Cats adaptation nearly swept the ceremony, losing only Worst Actor to John Travolta in The Fanatic and Worst Actress to Hilary Duff in The Haunting of Sharon Tate, with Francesca Hayward havin

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Mandatory Streamers: Supernatural Returns in a New Time Slot
Welcome to Mandatory Streamers, our column covering the best new streaming content coming your way every week! For the week of March 16, Supernatural has returned after a brief hiatus in a new time slot as Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester’s (Jensen Ackles) fight against God — and for free will — continues. Check out the best shows debuting and returning online this week as

Sony has halted production on Tom Holland’s Uncharted film
The timing for the long-gestating Uncharted film adaptation seemed to have finally been right, with a script, director and stars all attached and ready to go, but amidst growing concerns over the global coronavirus outbreak, Sony has elected to put a pause on production, according to Variety.
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The project is currently in pre-production and was set to beg

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Boys debuts hilarious supercut of every season 1 f-bomb
Just in case you forgot Amazon Prime’s adaptation of the acclaimed Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson graphic novel series The Boys is not your typical superhero venture, the streaming service has taken to the show’s official Twitter with a hilarious supercut of every f-bomb dropped in the first season. The very NSFW video can be viewed below!
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Exclusive The Postcard Killings Clip Featuring Jeffrey Dean Morgan
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive clip for The Postcard Killings, the feature adaptation based on James Patterson and Liza Marklund’s bestselling novel starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead, Supernatural, Watchmen) and Famke Janssen (How to Get Away with Murder, X-Men franchise, When They See Us). You can check out the clip now in the player below and buy the movie here!

Upload trailer previews Amazon Prime’s new sci-fi comedy
Amazon Prime Video has released the official trailer for Greg Daniels’ forthcoming sci-fi comedy series titled Upload, featuring a new way for a person to control their own afterlife in a virtual world. Starring Robbie Amell (Code 8), the series will be available for streaming on May 1. Check out the video in the player below!
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In the Upload film

Call of Duty: Warzone Crossed 15 Million Players Following Launch
After Call of Duty: Warzone, a free-to-play and free-for-everyone massive combat experience, went live last week, the gaming experience has crossed over 15 million players as of last Friday.We crossed 15 million players earlier today, thank you #Warzone fans. #FreeCallofDuty pic.twitter.com/6Xw7MyFk2C
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) March 14, 2020Call of Duty: Warzone delivers an online combat arena featuring two epic modes of

"Are you trying to scare me?" "What do I gain by scaring you?" A captivating dramatic short film to watch - Love is the latest short written and directed by James Gallagher. This originally premiered at festivals last year, and is now available online to watch thanks to SOTW. Love is indeed a film about "fathers, sons, and tennis", but it's also about masculinity. The filmmaker is trying to grapple with the frustration of toxic masculinity – and how it's passed down between generations, h

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMichael Giacchino set to score Jurassic World: Dominion
According to the Film Music Reporter, Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino will be returning as the composer for Universal Pictures’ highly-anticipated third installment to the Jurassic World franchise titled Jurassic World: Dominion. The film’s production is currently on temporary hiatus due to the ongoing global fight against the COVID-19 (formerly named as Coronavirus) pandemic

Idris Elba has revealed that he’s tested positive for Covid-19.
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Posting on Twitter, the Luther actor said there was “no panic” after a test revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus earlier today.
Elba wrote on Twitter: “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my po

NBCUniversal Moves to Make Current Movies Available at Home
NBCUniversal has announced that Universal Pictures will make its movies available in the home on the same day as their global theatrical releases, as current circumstances have made it more challenging to view films.
Beginning with DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour (opening April 10 in the U.S.) the company will also make movies that are currently in theatrical release available on-demand starting as early as Friday, March

3 Indie Pics Starring Oscar Isaac, Andrea Riseborough & Megan Fox All Halted
Deadline is reporting that indie projects The Card Counter, Geechee, and Midnight in the Switchgrass have all halted production amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Written and directed by Paul Schrader, The Card Counter has postponed its shoot in Biloxi, Mississippi, five days ahead of wrapping production. The movie stars Oscar Isaac, Willem Dafoe, Tye Sheridan, and Tiffany Haddish. The drama follows William

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe legend comes to life in Artemis Fowl featurette
Walt Disney Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for director Kenneth Branagh’s long-awaited adaptation of Artemis Fowl, featuring interviews by Eoin Colfer and Branagh as they talked about the process of bringing the iconic titular character to life. Based on Colfer’s young adult book series of the same name, the film is scheduled to hit theaters on May 29. Check out the video in the player

Warner Bros. shuts down The Matrix 4 production
After dodging the bullets for nearly two weeks, The Matrix 4 has bit the coronavirus shutdown dust as Warner Bros. has elected to halt production on the highly-anticipated franchise revival amidst concerns of the global virus outbreak, according to Variety.
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Production on the film had moved from San Francisco to Berlin and was planning to shoot this

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Crown to continue filming amidst Coronavirus concerns
While numerous productions are shutting down or being delayed all around the world amidst coronavirus concerns, including Netflix’s own The Witcher, Left Bank Pictures and the streaming service is keeping production rolling on the fourth season of the royal drama The Crown, according to Deadline.
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Captain America actor Chris Evans has hit out at Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more: All the films and TV shows suspended due to Coronavirus
The US President – who has been strongly criticised over his response to the crisis – took part in a press briefing yesterday (March 15) in which he told Americans to “relax”.
“We’re all going to be great – we’re going to be so good,” he also told the nation, though walk

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNetflix unveils Ozark season 2 recap trailer ahead of season 3 premiere
Netflix has debuted an official season 2 recap trailer for the acclaimed Jason Bateman (The Outsider)-led crime drama Ozark, catching audiences up on the previous chapter in the saga of the financial planner breaking bad in the Missouri region before the third season premiere next week. The recap can be viewed in the player below!
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The Midnight Gospel teaser previews Netflix’s new animated series
Netflix has released the first teaser for Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward’s adult animated series titled The Midnight Gospel, giving us our first introduction at Ward’s newest weird world where it follows a space-caster named Clancy. The 8-episode first season is scheduled to make its debut on April 20. Check out the video in the player below!
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New What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Teaser Released
FX has released a new teaser for What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 for the half-hour vampire comedy series returning this April. You can check out the new promo now in the player below!
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What We Do in the Shadows is based on the 2014 vampire mockumentary film of the same name which follows a group of vampires (Taika Waititi, Clement, Jonathan Brugh

Behind You trailer: Don’t always trust what you see in the mirror
Vertical Entertainment has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming horror film Behind You which warns audiences to be careful what your eyes show you in a mirror. The creepy Behind You trailer for the demonic film can be viewed in the player below!
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Written and directed by Andrew Mecham and Matthew Whedon in their feature debuts, Behind You follows two

"The way he looks at people. It's like… he understands. He looks into your soul, and understands." Dogs, man, they're the best. I love dogs. I mean – I LOVE dogs. My favorite animal. Always the cuddliest. Always the cutest. Always your best friend. Always. We Don't Deserve Dogs is a new documentary film made by cinematographer / director Matthew Salleh; produced by Rose Tucker. It was set to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival this year, though it deserves to go well beyond just tha

BEGIN SLIDESHOWHot Toys unveils Batman: Arkham Knight Armory figures!
In the Batman: Arkham Knight video game, Gotham City is under a terrifying threat as Scarecrow returns to unite the super criminals of Gotham and destroy Batman forever. To take down these dangerous villains, Batman is donning an upgraded Batsuit with new gadgets to save the city he is sworn to protect. Today, Hot Toys has announced a collection of figures from the various suits in the Batman Armory, including Batma

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The Quarry Trailer Starring Shea Whigham & Michael Shannon
Lionsgate has released the official trailer for The Quarry, the upcoming crime thriller starring Shea Whigham (Joker, Boardwalk Empire) and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon (The Shape of Water, Nocturnal Animals). You can check out the trailer now in the player below as well as the official key art in the gallery!
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWWatch the Just Sing music video from Trolls World Tour soundtrack!
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have officially released the full music video for the new single titled “Just Sing” from the soundtrack of their upcoming animated musical film Trolls World Tour.  Performed by Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson and more, the new song was written and produced by Timberlake and Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson. You

Movie Theaters in Los Angeles & New York Ordered Closed
New York mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti have both ordered movie theaters, restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, small theater houses, and concert venues to be closed temporarily due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (via Vital Thrills). Take-out and delivery are still being allowed.
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De Blasio issued the following statement:

Details on new Final Destination movie emerge
It’s been over a year since horror fans last got any word on the revival of the Final Destination franchise, with Saw writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan signing on last January to pen the next installment. Now creator Jeffrey Reddick and producer Craig Perry have revealed details on the new film. (Via JoBlo)
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Reddick feels that describing the n

Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared a bizarre video encouraging people to avoid public spaces amid the coronavirus pandemic, accompanied by his pony and donkey.
Taking to Twitter, the Terminator actor is seen sitting at a table in his home with his pony Whiskey and donkey Lulu amid directives in California to close bars and clubs, as well as restaurants to stop dine-in service, and for those over 65 to stay at home (via Los Angeles Times).
Captioning the clip, the former California governor wrote:

The Handmaid’s Tale, Peaky Blinders and more shut down productions
Last week, a number of TV shows and projects suspended their productions in line with global efforts to prevent the number of COVID-19 (formerly named as Coronavirus) cases from further increasing. Now, Deadline is reporting that four more TV shows have also temporarily shut down their productions including Hulu’s critically-acclaimed drama series The Handmaid’s Tale which has been filming its fourth

Misbehaviour: Shout! Studios Acquires Drama Starring Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
According to Deadline, Shout! Studios has landed the North American distribution rights to the beauty pageant drama Misbehaviour, starring Keira Knightley (The Imitation Game, Pride & Prejudice) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (The Morning Show, Belle).
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Misbehaviour is based on a true story set in 1970 when the Miss World competition took place

Sony’s Cinderella Musical Shuts Down UK Shoot for Two Weeks
Deadline is reporting that Sony’s Cinderella musical has shut down production in the UK with a planned two-week hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The musical film remake of Cinderella is said to be a modern re-imagining of the classic fairytale of the orphaned girl with an evil step-mother featuring a musical bent. Kay

BEGIN SLIDESHOW10 things we learned from The Skywalker Legacy
With the early arrival of the digital edition of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the upcoming release of the Blu-ray and 4K UHD copies, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to watch the making-of documentary The Skywalker Legacy and we’ve learned a surprising number of details from the conclusion to the four decades-long Skywalker Saga. Check out 10 of the things we learned below! Purchase your

"Mirror, mirror, open wide…" Vertical Ent. has debuted the first official trailer for an indie horror thriller titled Behind You, marking the directorial debut of first-time filmmakers Andrew Mecham and Matthew Whedon. Two young sisters, sent to live with their estranged aunt, find that all the mirrors in her house are covered or hidden. When one of the sisters comes across a creepy mirror in the basement, she unknowingly releases a malicious demon that had haunted her mother and aunt ye

Arnold Schwarzenegger Lends Voice to Upcoming Predator Game
During the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, The Arnold Fans had the chance to speak with Schwarzenegger himself, who revealed that he had recently been asked to lend his voice to an upcoming Predator video game.
When asked if he watches his own movies when they air on TV, the actor said: “The other day Predator came on, and I said to my girlfriend, ‘Let’s watch the beginning.’ And we ended up watching t

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Walking Dead episode 10.13 promo Teases Michonne’s last episode
AMC has released the first promo and sneak peek for The Walking Dead‘s upcoming episode 10.13 titled “What We Become,” teasing the final episode of Danai Gurira’s Michonne. The sneak peek also gives us an alternate storyline where Michonne decided not to save Andrea from the walkers. The new episode is set to air on Sunday, March 22. Check out the videos below!
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Fantastic Beasts 3, King Richard & Sylvester Stallone’s Samaritan going into production hiatus
Despite previous reports that Warner Bros. Pictures was planning to move ahead with the production of its major film projects amidst the ongoing COVID-19 (formerly named as Coronavirus) global outbreak, it was reported last Saturday that the studio has ultimately decided to suspend the production on their highly-anticipated DC film The Batman for at least two weeks. Now, Deadline has al

BEGIN SLIDESHOWLord of the Rings & The Witcher Season 2 halting production for two weeks
Three weeks after The Witcher began its second season production, Deadline is bringing word that Netflix has decided to follow suit with other studios and streamers as they officially halt the production of their Henry Cavill-led fantasy series for the duration of two weeks.
In addition, the outlet is also reporting that Amazon has suspended the production for their highly-anticipated series adapta

"We dance in the streets… because we don't have anywhere else to go now." This looks so dope! A festival promo trailer is available for a musical documentary titled Dark City Beneath the Beat, made by a local musician / singer known as "TT The Artist". The music doc re-imagines the narrative of Baltimore, a city rising above social and economic turmoil to develop a vibrant and close-knit community for the arts through its homegrown sound, Baltimore club music. Hell yeah, bring on the tun

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld Season 3 Episode 1 Recap
After nearly two years, HBO’s Westworld is back for its third season. At the end of the previous season, Dolores made it out of Westworld with five pearls, while Delos recovered the bodies of some important hosts. In Westworld Season 3 Episode 1, Dolores learned about Incite’s data collection and crossed paths with Caleb Nichols.
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In China, a major investor in Delos, Gerald, monitored the stock’s performance followi

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld Season 3 promo: What to expect in the weeks ahead
Following the return of Westworld last night, HBO has revealed a promo reel for the remaining seven episodes of the latest season of the acclaimed sci-fi series, teasing the identities of the other hosts that got out into the real world as Dolores’ plans slowly unfold. The series returns on March 22 with episode 3.02 titled “The Winter Line.” Check out the video in the player below along with a behind-t

"How often do you have these dinners?" Historia Films has debuted an official promo trailer for an indie horror film titled The Dinner Party, the latest horror creation from Mississippi native filmmaker / actor Miles Doleac (The Historian, The Hollow, Hallowed Ground). A budding playwright and his wife attend a dinner party hosted by wealthy, cultural elites, who've promised to bankroll his latest play to Broadway, but, in fact, have darker designs in mind for the couple. Sounds a bit too much

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Check out Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story photos!
20th Century Fox (via Vanity Fair) has revealed stunning new photos from director Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake. Check out the new West Side Story photos in the gallery below!“This story is not only a product of its time, but that time has returned, and it’s returned with a kind of social fury,” Spielberg said. “I really wanted to tell that Puerto Rican, Nuyorican experience of b

The BFI has cancelled the 2020 Flare Film Festival in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The LGBTIQ+ festival was due to start this week on March 18 and run until the 29th, though the BFI confirmed in a statement today (March 16) that it will now no longer go ahead.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that, because of the scale and complexity of running a large international film festival with filmmakers due to travel from across the world, the BFI has taken the very difficul

James Bond actress Olga Kurylenko has revealed she has tested positive for coronavirus.
The French star, who starred as Camille Montes in 2008’s Quantum of Solace, revealed on her Instagram that she is self-isolating after being confirmed to have the virus.
“Locked up at home after having tested positive for Coronavirus,” she wrote on a picture looking out of a window. “I’ve actually been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care o

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Onward and downward as weekend box office slows to a crawl
In its second weekend Pixar’s animated flick Onward led the weakest cumulative weekend box office results since 1995 due to fears of the COVID-19 virus, with many movie theaters either closing or at diminished capacity. With all new wide releases postponed until April 10 at the earliest, and many North American cities now shuttering theaters, restaurants, bars, and other large gathering places entirely in an effort

Amazing Stories Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
Apple TV+’s Amazing Stories is an anthology series brought to us by Stephen Spielberg. In Amazing Stories Season 1 Episode 1, Sam Taylor discovered a portal to 1919 during a storm.
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Jake and Sam Taylor arrived at a rundown house in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jake’s business was restoring old homes, and Sam worked for him. While working on the house, they found an old tin box with a photograph of a woman in a bridal dress and veil and old matchbo