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Two streets in Paris are stuck in the year 1942 after a film set was deserted due to the city going into lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis.
Adieu Monsieur Haffmann, directed by Fred Cavayé, was wrapping up filming in the area when the measures were enforced, leaving its film crew no choice but to leave Montmartre’s Rue Berthe and Rue Androuet as they were – that is, dressed to reflect Paris under Nazi occupation.
As The Guardian reports, the streets were boarded up in parts

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Score! Reviews The Invisible Man Soundtrack
Welcome film score lovers to the first edition of CS Score!, where we break down all the latest news regarding film scores. This last week saw the release of The Invisible Man by Benjamin Wallifisch, plus, the release of John Williams’ complete score to Ron Howard ‘s 1992 epic Far and Away. Read on!
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A majority of modern film music leaves a bitter aftertaste. Whil

Zack Snyder Opens Up About Wonder Woman’s Origin and His 5 Movie Plan
Although Warner Bros. has shown little inclination towards making the Snyder cut a reality, Justice League director Zack Snyder is still talking about his original vision for the DC films. Via The Hollywood Reporter, Snyder offered his commentary during a live-stream viewing party for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Among the most interesting tidbits was Snyder’s assertion that Wonder Woman almost featured a d

The CW Announces Return Dates For the Arrowverse Shows
Lately, The CW has been a virtual ghost town populated only by reruns thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. But it looks like the network has finally set return dates for its biggest shows, including its Arrowverse programming. Via CBR, The CW will bring its beloved DC series back at the end of next month.
The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow will be the first DC shows to come back on Tuesday, April 21. The following Sunday, April 26, new episodes

When the Streetlights Go On Trailer: Small Town Murder in the Summer of 1995
Quibi has released the official trailer for When the Streetlights Go On, a coming-of-age murder mystery adapted from the Black List script by writers Chris Hutton and Eddie O’Keefe. You can check out the trailer below!
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After the murder of a beautiful young girl rocks a suburban community, the victim’s sister and her high school peer

CS Interview: Tom Pelphrey on joining Ozark season 3
The latest season of the hit Jason Bateman-led Netflix crime drama Ozark has arrived and with it comes the introduction of a slew of new characters, including Tom Pelphrey (Mank) as Laura Linney’s former teaching brother Ben Davis. ComingSoon.net got to chat with the Iron Fist alum to discuss his fish out of water character just in time for the premiere of the third chapter!
RELATED: Netflix Unveils Ozark Season

Nickelodeon unveils first look at new series Ollie’s Pack
With many families looking for a new variety of shows to watch while staying safe at home, Nickelodeon has unveiled the first look at the upcoming series Ollie’s Pack from Cupcake & Dino‘s Pedro Eboli and Rick & Morty‘s Graham Peterson. The trailer for the upcoming comedy, which is set to premiere on April 6, can be viewed in the player below!
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Michael Bay Sets First Look Film & TV Deal with Sony Pictures
Michael Bay’s Bay Films has set a multi-year first-look deal with Sony Pictures to develop film and television projects, according to Deadline. Bay previously collaborated with the studio on his directorial debut Bad Boys, with the latest installment in the franchise, Bad Boys for Life, having been released in theaters earlier this year.
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POLL RESULTS: Which upcoming film would you pay for on VOD?
A week after asking our readers what upcoming film originally slated for a theatrical release they’d be willing to pay for on digital platforms and VOD, the results are in and with over 1000 votes, the one clear winner was a film we nearly got to see two weeks ago. Check out the winners below!
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Which Upcoming Film Would You Pay For on VOD?
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1. A Quiet Place

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Good Fight season 4 trailer: What is memo 618?
CBS All Access have debuted the first trailer for the fourth season of The Good Fight, the acclaimed sequel series to the legal drama The Good Wife, in which the ensemble cast works to get to the bottom of Memo 618 and its disruption of the legal system. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: The Good Fight Renewed For a Fourth Season at CBS All Access
In Season 3, Diane Lockhart (Baranski) tries t

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDwayne Johnson says Hobbs & Shaw sequel in development
After roaring its way to over $760 million at the global box office las summer, it was only a matter of time before Universal gave the greenlight to a sequel to Hobbs & Shaw, the Dwayne Johnson/Jason Statham-led Fast & Furious spin-off and the former has revealed that development is currently underway on the project. (Via Screen Rant)
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French Children Don’t Throw Food: Anne Hathaway to Star in Film Adaptation
A film adaptation based on Pamela Druckerman’s autobiography French Children Don’t Throw Food is in development at StudioCanal with Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables, Rachel Getting Married, Love & Other Drugs) set to star, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The movie, described as Julie & Julia

Adult Swim acquires YOLO: Crystal Fantasy
Adult Swim is expanding its animation slate as it has acquired the comedy series YOLO: Crystal Fantasy, according to Variety.
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Created by Michael Cusack, the quarter-hour series follows two Australian party girls, Sarah and Rachel, as they are on the hunt for fun times, new experiences, positive vibes and optimistic horoscopes in the bizarre town of Wollongong, with Sara

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Extraction Poster Featuring Chris Hemsworth in Netflix Action Thriller
A new Extraction poster has been released for the upcoming Russo Brothers-produced action thriller film starring MCU star Chris Hemsworth as fearless black market mercenary Tyler Rake. Directed by Atomic Blonde stunt coordinator Sam Hargrave, the movie will arrive on Netflix on April 24. You can check out the full poster now in the gallery below!
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Locke & Key Renewed for a Second Season at Netflix
Variety brings word that Netflix has renewed the series adaption Locke & Key for a second season. The series is based on the comic book franchise of the same name by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. The first season available now to stream on Netflix.
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In Locke & Key, after their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Loc

HBO delays production on Succession, Barry seasons
Amidst global pandemic concerns, HBO has chosen to delay production on the upcoming third seasons of Emmy-winning dramedies Succession and Barry in an effort to keep crews “safe and healthy,” according to Collider.
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The network released a statement reading:
“We are looking forward to resuming preproduction when it is safe and healthy for everyone workin

BEGIN SLIDESHOWBrahms: The Boy II heading to digital platforms early!
With many studios looking to take advantage of audiences being home in a safety effort, STX Films and Lakeshore Entertainment have announced that Brahms: The Boy II will be heading to digital platforms early and for the lower price of $9.99 and can be pre-ordered here!
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Unaware of the terrifying history of Heelshire Mansion, a young family mov

Impractical Jokers: The Movie debuting on digital early!
Just five weeks after its theatrical debut, Warner Bros. has announced that pranksters can look forward to Impractical Jokers: The Movie hitting digital platforms in time for April Fool’s Day! (Via VitalThrills)
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The film, co-written by stars James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano and director Chris Henc

John Krasinski Launches Some Good News, Reunites with Steve Carell
Actor and filmmaker John Krasinski launched a new YouTube series titled Some Good News featuring positive and uplifting stories shared by fans worldwide. In the first edition of Some Good News, Krasinski shared what inspired him to start the new web show and also reunited virtually with his Office co-star Steve Carell. You can check out the video below!
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Final Fantasy VII Remake launching early in Europe!
Amidst global pandemic concerns, Square Enix has announced that it will be shipping copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake early to Europe and Australia to ensure fans receive the game on time for its April 10 launch date amidst postal delays, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: Square Enix Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Look at Final Fantasy VII Remake
In addition to shipping early overseas, the company is set to ship copies o

Starz unveils April movie collections including April Fools Fun!
With Starz looking to keep viewers entertained with a variety of new and timeless movies as audiences are looking to stay safe at home, they have announced a group of movie collections in April for viewing or downloading through the Starz app, including April Fools Fun, Celebrity Binges and more, which can be viewed below!
In addition to the film collections, the network is offering the first full season of acclaimed dramedy 

"Keep your head up, keep your heart open." Humans crave connection. We need to talk, and hear from each other, converse, and interact. How do you do that if you're a filmmaker with no friends, stuck at home? Let's ask Benjamin Berman: "I made a new film! The first film made completely in quarantine??? Possibly. Get yourself a little human connection and check out The Follow-Up." Berman made a doc film that premiered last year called The Amazing Johnathan Documentary, and this is kind of / sort

Netflix’s The Platform has been much discussed across the internet since it dropped earlier this month.
The thriller is set in a prison system called ‘the pit’ in which the only source of food is moved downwards through floors each day.
The Platform focuses on inmate Goreng (Iván Massagué) who tries to make sense of his new environment as he teams-up with a fellow inmate to try and send a message to those running the system.
‘The Platform’ is stre

BEGIN SLIDESHOWFantasy Island Blu-ray details unveiled, including Unrated Edition!
Sony Pictures has unveiled the details for the upcoming Blu-ray and digital releases of Fantasy Island, the horror re-imagining of the iconic series from the indie mega-producer Blumhouse, which hits shelves on May 12 with deleted scenes and an unrated edition. You can pre-order your copy here!
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Apple TV+’s Trying Trailer Starring Rafe Spall, Esther Smith & Imelda Staunton
Apple TV+ has launched the official trailer for Trying, the streamer’s first UK comedy series starring Rafe Spall (The Big Short, The War of the Worlds, Just Mercy), BAFTA nominee Esther Smith (Funny Valentines, Cuckoo, Black Mirror), and Oscar nominee Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake, the Harry Potter franchise, Pride). You can check out the trailer now below!
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National Geographic Delays Genius: Aretha Premiere Date
Deadline is reporting that National Geographic has delayed the Genius: Aretha premiere date for the limited series centering on legendary singer Aretha Franklin starring Cynthia Erivo. The series was originally scheduled to debut on May 25, but due to production delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the premiere has been pushed back to a to-be-announced date.
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"You might wanna take a few steps back." Get a load of this! The Archivist is a "spaghetti western meets dystopian sci-fi" throwback made by filmmaker Eric Hand, and we have an official trailer for it that looks awesome. In the year 2070, Caulder Benson is a government archivist officer charged by an increasingly invasive and restrictive government to destroy all elements and remnants of his society's self-indulgent and avaricious past. Featuring "strong influences from Sergio Leone, Roger Corm

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MCU’s Josh Brolin ‘Itching’ to Play Cable Again
According to ComicBook.com, Josh Brolin has expressed interest in playing Cable again, despite his villainous Thanos and the Deadpool character now both existing in the MCU thanks to Disney and Marvel owning the rights to the X-Men characters.
RELATED: Ryan Reynolds Says He’s Working on Deadpool 3 for Marvel Studios
Comic creator Rob Liefeld revealed the news, telling the outlet: “Josh wants to be Cabl

Fans have discovered that Quentin Tarantino has been writing his own movie reviews online.
The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director is one of the biggest directors in the world, though it seems he has found some time to critique some other movies too.
Tarantino owns the New Beverley Cinema in Los Angeles, and its official website has been posting some of his reviews for some vintage movies over the past few weeks (via Reddit).
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Among them a

"All I want to know, is if that's the truth?" Cine Maldito in Spain has unveiled an official trailer for the indie drama titled Guest of Honour, the latest feature made by Egyptian-Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan. This originally premiered at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals last fall, and played at numerous other festivals last year. It was originally set to open in April in Europe, but will likely be held until cinemas start re-opening. The film follows a father and daughter in Canada, as

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld Season 3 Episode 3 Recap
In the previous episode of HBO’s Westworld, Serac recruited Maeve to help him find Dolores, and Bernard gave Stubbs a new directive to protect him. In Westworld Season 3 Episode 3, Caleb’s encounter with Dolores led to an awakening, and the host posing as Charlotte struggled with her identity.
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Caleb called an ambulance for Dolores, but as they struggled to treat her, a police car pulled them over. Through an alert

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThere is some justice after all in Westworld Episode 3.04 promo
HBO has debuted a new promo for the next episode of Westworld Season 3. In the latest episode, Dolores has learned at her own expense that the real world is as violent as Delos’s theme park. But Dolores is fighting this “haunt or be haunted” world by setting people free and telling them the truth. And it worked with Caleb, who joined her crusade after discovering that Rehoboam is shaping t

"They know that this is addicting, they know it's problematic, and they didn't care." Dark Star Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for Screened Out, a new documentary by filmmaker Jon Hyatt, coming to all of your screens of all sizes this May. The film is one of many addressing tech addiction in the modern age. Join filmmaker Jon Hyatt and his family on a journey through the life changing effects of screen addiction, how the tech industry hooked global consumers, and its grea

CS Interview: Director Peter Segal on Tommy Boy’s 25th anniversary
It’s been 25 years since the cult classic road comedy Tommy Boy starring former Saturday Night Live performers Chris Farley and David Spade hit theaters and to celebrate its quarter-century anniversary, ComingSoon.net got to have a chat with director Peter Segal (My Spy) to reflect on the highs and lows that came from making the now iconic film. Check out the interview below!
To celebrate the 25th

BEGIN SLIDESHOWHere’s how you make that amazing Birds of Prey egg sandwich
If you walked out of Birds of Prey with horrible thoughts about all the things you would do to get a taste of that delicious-looking egg sandwich, then this is definitely news for you. Thanks to Variety, we now have a full-on tutorial from Sal himself, or actor Bruno Oliver, who delivers the goods in a quick video that you can watch below! Click here to purchase Birds of Prey on Digital HD!
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Batman: John Turturro talks playing Carmine Falcone
While we wait for The Batman to re-commence production, actor John Turturro recently sat down with The Inquirer and revealed a little bit about his role as Gotham City mob boss Carmine Falcone.
“I’m playing the bad guy,” he said. “I loved Batman growing up, but I’m really a Zorro fan [Laughs]. So there’s no Batman without Zorro. When I was 5 years old, I thought I was Zorro with a sword. I

Spike Lee has shared the script for an unmade Jackie Robinson biopic that would have starred Denzel Washington as the trailblazing baseball player.
The director dropped the 1996 screenplay for fans online amid self-isolation over the coronavirus pandemic, explaining he had a lot of time to think over previous projects while at home.
Appearing in an Instagram video, Lee said: “Hello everyone, hope you are safe at home. We’ve all had a lot of time to think about stuff, life, what happe