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Doctor Strange 2 continuing remote pre-production for June start date
Marvel Studios is not taking the current COVID-19 crisis lying down, as Variety reports that their big budget sequel Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been continuing pre-prodcution remotely, with director Sam Raimi presumably leading the way. According to sources the film is still on track to start shooting in June, despite the possibility of set construction, international travel and work with l

Anya Taylor-Joy being considered for George Miller’s Furiosa spin-off
It’s been five years since Mad Max: Fury Road exploded at the box office and Oscars. After years of development and legal issues in the way of a spin-off focused on Charlize Theron’s Furiosa, it appears progress may finally be underway as director George Miller is reportedly eyeing Anya Taylor-Joy (The New Mutants) for a role in the film, according to Variety.
With many studios struggling with deve

Kino Marquee expands to 150 virtual theater screens
After debuting the virtual theater experience to help keep arthouse theaters alive across the country, Kino Marquee has expanded to 150 arthouse theaters to screen the Cannes-prize winning Brazilian theater Bacurau, as well as the festival favorite Sorry We Missed You.
RELATED: Kino Lorber Unveils Art House Digital Theatrical Experience
Alamo Drafthouse and Laemmle Theaters are among the theaters to join the online screening ini

NBC Sets Will & Grace Series Finale Date And Retrospective Special
According to Deadline, the series finale of Will & Grace will air on Thursday, April 23 at 9 p.m. on NBC. A half-hour retrospective special will precede the final episode, which will be hosted by star Eric McCormack.
RELATED: New Amsterdam Pandemic Episode Pulled by NBC
The retrospective will look back at the series and will include reactions from Will & Grace fans and celebrities who will share stories about what th

NEON Acquires Domestic Rights to Nicolas Cage Revenge Thriller Pig
Variety is reporting that NEON has won the domestic rights to the Nicolas Cage revenge thriller Pig from filmmaker Michael Sarnoski in his feature directorial debut.
RELATED: NEON Acquires Worldwide Rights to Amy Seimetz’s She Dies Tomorrow
In the film, Cage stars as a reclusive truffle hunter in Oregon whose prize hunting pig is kidnapped, forcing him to return to old stomping grounds in Portland and confront his past.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWBirds of Prey featurette highlights bringing Ewan McGregor’s Black Mask
With the latest installment in the DC Extended Universe, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) having hit digital platforms early, Warner Bros. and Fandango debuted one of the special featurettes that comes with the digital edition highlighting the efforts in bringing Ewan McGregor’s Black Mask to life. The featurette can be viewed in the player below!

"Frank – you have nothing to worry about." "Frank's gonna fix this." HBO has just revealed the full-length official trailer for Cory Finley's film Bad Education, which was one of the big breakout features from the Toronto Film Festival last fall. The film is a fictionalized version of the true story of the single largest public school embezzlement scandal in history - about schools on Long Island. You can read more about it in this NY Mag article that this film is based on. Hugh Jack

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Netflix’s Tigertail Trailer & Key Art From Writer/Director Alan Yang
Netflix has released the official Tigertail trailer and key art for writer/director Alan Yang’s upcoming drama starring Tzi Ma, Christine Ko, Hayden Szeto, Hong-Chi Lee, and James Saito. You can check out the trailer now in the player below as well as the key art in the gallery!
RELATED: Netflix’s #blackAF Trailer Starring Rashida Jones & Kenya Barris
In this poignant multi-generationa

The Wretched trailer: What is forgotten will never be found
IFC Midnight has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming new horror-thriller The Wretched in which a tourist town is haunted by a malevolent force living in the nearby woods. The terrifying Wretched trailer can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Into the Dark’s Pooka Lives Trailer Starring Felicia Day & Malcolm Barrett
Following his parents’ separation, a rebellious teenage boy, Ben, is sent

Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story Trailer Starring Amanda Peet, Christian Slater
USA Network has released the trailer for Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story, the second installment in the Dirty John anthology series starring Amanda Peet (Brockmire, Togetherness, The Good Wife) and Golden Globe winner Christian Slater (Mr. Robot, Dr. Death, True Romance). The Betty Broderick Story follows Betty (Peet) and the wild downward spiral of her marriage to Dan (Slater) in what Oprah Winfrey deeme

"Listen to mommy!" IFC Midnight has debuted an official trailer for a frightening indie horror thriller titled The Wretched, which is arriving on VOD at the start of May in just a few more weeks. This premiered at Fantasia and FrightFest last year, and played at a bunch of other fests including Monsterfest Melbourne and Toronto After Dark. Chilling and suspenseful, The Wretched offers a "modern update to the retro young hero’s mission like that of The Goonies," and promises to make all vi

"I've heard you're interested in going to America. Is that true?" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for a film called Tigertail, an impressive passion project marking the feature directorial debut of Taiwanese-American writer / producer / filmmaker Alan Yang. The multi-generational drama is about a Taiwanese factory worker who leaves behind his homeland to seek opportunity in America, where he struggles to find connection while balancing family and newfound responsibilities. "Spanning co

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMGM pushes Aretha Franklin biopic Respect for awards season release
With many studios currently re-arranging their release schedules due to unfortunate circumstances, MGM has decided to push back the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect starring Jennifer Hudson from its October 9 date to a Christmas debut in time for awards season, according to Deadline. The film began shooting in November and is shifting due to positive early buzz. It will be released domestica

Bad Education Trailer Starring Hugh Jackman & Allison Janney
HBO has released the official Bad Education trailer for director Cory Finley’s upcoming comedy-drama film starring Golden Globe winner Hugh Jackman (The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables) and Academy Award winner Allison Janney (I, Tonya). You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
RELATED: The Fight Continues in The Plot Against America Episode 3 Promo
Inspired by true events, Bad Education&

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CS Soapbox: 5 Reasons to Keep Cheering for Saul Goodman
[spoiler warning for those of you who haven’t watched this week’s episode]After watching this week’s brilliant episode of AMC’s Better Call Saul, titled “Wexler v. Goodman,” I was left feeling like Kim Wexler after that electrifying conference room scene — shocked, angry, sad, and ultimately conflicted. You see, I am still rooting for Saul Goodman, despite his sleazy manner and over

Cassian Andor series to bring back unused Star Wars characters, creators
A month after star Diego Luna (Narcos: Mexico) revealed some details on the highly-anticipated Disney+ series focusing on his Rogue One character Cassian Andor and now franchise visual effects artist Neal Scanlan has opened up about his work on the series, including the possibilities to bring back characters and creatures unused or sidelined in the films.
RELATED: Diego Luna Reveals New Details for Disney+&r

New Predator: Hunting Grounds Gameplay Released for Trial Weekend
Two new Predator: Hunting Grounds gameplay videos have been released ahead of the game’s scheduled trial weekend running March 27 through March 29, where you can squad-up with friends as part of a Fireteam and take on dangerous missions before the Predator finds you — or become the Predator and hunt your prey. You can check out both videos below and click here for some trial weekend tips!
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National Geographic’s Genius: Aretha adds four to cast, unveils first look
Just in time to celebrate what would have been Aretha Franklin’s 78th birthday, National Geographic has unveiled the first look at Genius: Aretha, the third installment in the acclaimed anthology biopic series, as well as announcing four new stars joining the roster. (Via Deadline)
RELATED: Genius: Aretha Teaser Features Cynthia Erivo as the Queen of Soul
The cast is expanding with the additions of

Alejandro Iñárritu finds next directorial project
It’s been five years since audiences were last graced with the keen eye of eight-time Oscar winner Alejandro Iñárritu (The Revenant) on the big screen and now it appears that 56-year-old writer/director has begun working on an unknown new feature, according to The Film Stage.
RELATED: Alfonso Cuarón Signs Overall TV Deal with Apple
The director was recently seen scouting locations and doing came

New Amsterdam Pandemic Episode Pulled by NBC
According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has pulled an episode of medical drama New Amsterdam that centered around a fictional flu pandemic due to the real-life coronavirus pandemic. The episode was originally scheduled to air on April 7, but NBC will now air reruns of the series on March 31 and April 7 before the season finale on April 14.
In a statement, NBC said: “New Amsterdam has an episode that was written some time ago that focuses on a

BEGIN SLIDESHOWStar Trek: Picard’s Patrick Stewart breaks down season finale shocker (spoilers)
The day has finally arrived for the first season finale of Star Trek: Picard, CBS All Access’ sequel series to The Next Generation, and it delivered quite the shocker for fans and showrunner Michael Chabon, executive producer Akiva Goldsman and star Patrick Stewart have opened up to The Hollywood Reporter on their decision making.
Warning: Major Spoilers Lie Ahead for Star

Jared Leto has started a new quarantine film club for fans who are self-isolating amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The Jared Leto Cinema Club launched this week with a showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and tonight (March 26), Leto will host a viewing party for new Netflix hit Tiger King.Read more: Coronavirus: bingeable TV box-sets to keep you busy during isolationThe new series sees Leto live-tweeting a classic film or show with the hashtag #JaredLetoCinemaClub.
Tonight he takes on

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Danai Gurira Shares Heartfelt Farewell Letter to the TWDFamily
Spoilers ahead for those who are not caught up on the current season of The Walking Dead, whose recent episode served as the final one for Danai Gurira’s Michonne in the series. After watching the fan-favorite character take off on a journey to find The Brave Man (aka Rick Grimes, who Michonne learned might be alive), Gurira posted a heartwarming farewell letter to her character, the cast and crew, and the fans

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Bill Burr Reprising Mayfield Character in The Mandalorian Season 2
Deadline is reporting that Bill Burr will be returning as Imperial sharpshooter-turned-mercenary Mayfield in Season 2 of The Mandalorian. In the first season, Mayfield worked with Mando on a job before ultimately betraying him. Gina Carano and Carl Weathers will also be reprising their roles in the second season, which is set to launch this October.
RELATED: The Terminator’s Michael Biehn Joins The Mandalor

Guardians Of The Galaxy director James Gunn is using toilet paper with Michael Rooker’s face on it while in self-isolation.
While everyone is panic buying rolls from supermarkets, Gunn has decided instead to use his own special method.Read more: Very bored, extremely weird and incredibly extra: music’s great and good are smashing self-isolation“I bought a bunch of these rolls of toilet paper as a joke when Rooker came over for Christmas a couple years ago,” Gunn wrote on

BEGIN SLIDESHOWPoster for original The Invisible Man sells for over $180,000 at auction
While the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ iconic sci-fi novel is scoring rave reviews from critics and audiences with its early digital debut, a rare poster for the 1933 version of The Invisible Man was put up for auction Saturday night and sold for $182,400! The poster can be viewed below!
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Disney+ Celebrates Earth Month With New Disneynature Films
In recognition of Earth Month, Disney+’s Disneynature film Elephant, narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, will premiere on April 3 alongside previously announced Dolphin Reef, with narration by Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman. Following its theatrical release last year, the Disneynature film Penguins will also make it’s Disney+ debut on April 3. You can check out the trailer for Elephant and Dolphin Reef

Into the Dark’s Pooka Lives Trailer Starring Felicia Day & Malcolm Barrett
Hulu has debuted the official trailer for Into the Dark’s April installment Pooka Lives, the sequel to the fan-favorite Pooka! You can check out the trailer now in the player below and watch Pooka Lives when it launches on April 3!
RELATED: Hulu’s Solar Opposites Teaser From the Co-Creator of Rick and Morty
In Pooka Lives, a group of thirty-something friends from high-school create their own Creepyp

Check out Sean Astin’s audition video for The Goonies
Here’s something fun. Sean Astin has taken to Instagram (via ScreenRant) to share his audition video for the 1985 Richard Donner classic The Goonies — and no, it’s not just for kicks. The actor is using the post to seek donations for the American Cross. You can view the Instagram post below.
RELATED: Elton John To Host Coronavirus Relief Effort Special With Guest Artists“Never before seen footage!!! My Goon

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMatt Reeves confirms The Batman’s production has shut down
In case you were wondering, The Batman has indeed suspended production amidst the coronavirus situation. And as proof on the matter, director Matt Reeves took to social media to verify the situation with a brief message on Twitter. You can check out the tweet below.
“Yes, we have shut down till it is safe for us all to resume,” the director wrote. “Everyone safe for the moment, thank you for a

Netflix’s #blackAF trailer starring Rashida Jones & Kenya Barris
Netflix has revealed the #blackAF trailer for the new comedy series (originally titled “Black Excellence”) from Kenya Barris, the creator of black-ish. Barris and Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation) star as a fictional couple in the mockumentary series arriving on Netflix April 17. Check out the trailer below!
RELATED: Black Excellence Series: Kenya Barris to Write & Star Opposite Rashida Jones

"It's time for rock 'n roll made by men!" "Middle-aged men…" Gravitas Ventures has debuted a trailer for an indie rock 'n roll comedy called The Incoherents, marking the feature directorial debut of illustrator / filmmaker Jared Barel. The film stars & is written by Jeff Auer, who plays a bored, 40-something paralegal who hasn’t let go of his dream of rock stardom. It dawns on him that reunions of The Pixies, Soundgarden and other indie rock bands from the 90's could inspire hi

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The Call of the Wild & Downhill come to Digital HD early!
The Walt Disney Studios announced today that 20th Century Studios’ The Call Of The Wild and Searchlight Pictures’ Downhill will be available to buy digitally and on Movies Anywhere beginning March 27 in the U.S. Click here to pre-order Call of the Wild, and then click here to pre-order Downhill!
RELATED: CS Interview: Chris Sanders on The Call of the Wild
Both films debuted in theaters in February. Wi

"There's a monster in my room." Uncork'd Ent. has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror anthology feature titled Evil Little Things, the latest from indie horror filmmaker Matt Green (Digging Up Graves, A Zombie Invasion, No Sin Unpunished). Described as a "deliciously wicked new horror anthology in the tradition of Creepshow", about freaky little toys and/or dolls that come to life and torment people. There is a leprechaun seeking revenge, a doll who goes after her owner, and a clow

Lawyers for Bill Cosby are set to file a petition to seek the convicted actor’s early release from prison as the coronavirus crisis continues to escalate.
Cosby, 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.
As IB Times report, the plea to have Cosby leave prison and be placed under house arrest instead comes after a correctional officer at the SCI Phoenix in Montgomery Co

Woody Allen says that Timothée Chalamet only publicly “denounced” him in order to enhance his chances of winning an Oscar.
Allen directed Chalamet in 2018 film A Rainy Day In New York, and ahead of its release, Chalamet posted on Instagram that he regretted his decision to work with the director following accusations that Allen abused his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, and didn’t want to “profit” off the film.
“I am learning that a good role isn’t

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld Episode 3.03 photos featuring Aaron Paul
HBO has released a brand new set of photos from the upcoming Westworld Episode 3.03. Next week the show will follow once again Dolores’s adventures in the real world. The synopsis of “The Absence of Field” reads as follows: “If you don’t like what you see in the mirror, don’t blame the mirror.” You can check out the new Westworld Episode 3.03 photos in t

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Cast:
Ben Affleck as Jack Cunningham
Al Madrigal as Dan
Michaela Watkins as Beth
Janina Gavankar as Angela
Glynn Turman as Doc
Todd Stashwick as Kurt
Hayes MacArthur as Eric
Directed by Gavin O’Connor
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The Way Back Review:
Alcoholism is one of the toughest internal struggles a person can go through in their life and cinema has tried time and again to believably depict this battle over the years, with few succ

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMarch 24 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s March 24 Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD column! We’ve highlighted this week’s releases in detailed write-ups of different titles below! Click each highlighted title to purchase through Amazon!
New Movies on Blu-ray/DVD
1917Director Sam Mendes brings his singular vision to this World War I epic. Two British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a timely message to stop a deadly attack.

A24 pulls Saint Maud from scheduled release
A few weeks ahead of the highly-anticipated psychological horror’s wide release, A24 has chosen to indefinitely delay the theatrical debut of Saint Maud amidst global theater shutdowns, according to Bloody Disgusting.
RELATED: Saint Maud Trailer: A Transformative Horror Experience
Saint Maud is written and directed by Rose Glass in her feature directorial debut with Andrea Cornwell and Oliver Kassman serving as producers and