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Edgar Wright set to direct Set My Heart To Five for Focus Features
After partnering with the distributor Focus Features for his acclaimed Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy, Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) is reuniting with the studio to direct an adaptation of Simon Stephenson’s debut novel Set My Heart to Five, according to Deadline.
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Yet to be published, the novel takes place in the “all-too

Alamo Drafthouse announces virtual cinema experience
The niche movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is joining the laundry list of cinemas around the world looking to circumvent the pandemic shutdowns with a new virtual cinema experience entitled “Alamo-at-Home,” in which they have partnered with indie distributors Kino Lorber, Film Movement and Magnolia Pictures for digital screenings, according to Slash Film.
RELATED: Kino Marquee Expands To 150 Virtual Theater Screens
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Thanks a Million trailer: Jennifer Lopez gets charitable in Quibi series
Quibi has debuted the first trailer for its upcoming reality drama series Thanks a Million that sees multiple celebrities, including executive producer Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers), extend a charitable hand to important people in their lives. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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The series will follow ten grateful celebrit

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CBS All Access Expands Free Trial to 60 Days
According to Slashfilm, CBS All Access has expanded its free trial to 60 days. The streaming platform had originally set its free trial for a free month after Star Trek: Picard lead Patrick Stewart revealed the news on his Instagram, offering the promo code GIFT to viewers. Now, you can add the promo code ENJOY in the Subscription & Billing area of your account to add another free month.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWCheck out the first 9 minutes of Bad Boys For Life!
To celebrate the online debut of the hit action-comedy threequel, Sony Pictures has unveiled the first nine minutes of Bad Boys For Life that sees Will Smith (King Richard) and Martin Lawrence (The Beach Bum) roaring through the streets of Miami. The clip can be viewed in the player below and the film can be purchased digitally by clicking here!
RELATED: Bad Boys For Life Digital and Blu-ray Details!
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Netflix’s Spenser Confidential Most Viewed Content as Streaming Surges
Deadline brings word that Nielsen has reported a surge of 50% in viewers streaming content in the U.S. (based on minutes spent streaming) which is up for the week of March 16 from the previous year. Additionally, Netflix’s Spenser Confidential, starring Mark Wahlberg, was the most viewed content on streaming for the week of March 16, followed by Netflix’s The Office.
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Christopher Meloni to Reprise Elliot Stabler in SVU Spin-Off!
Deadline is reporting that Christopher Meloni will be reprising his Law & Order: SVU role as Elliot Stabler in a new Dick Wolf crime drama series. NBC has given the project a 13-episode series order, marking the first show under Wolf’s massive new five-year multi-platform deal with Universal Television.
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The spinoff will revolve around the NYPD o

Tessa Thompson​ to lead live reading of play Nora Highland
Following its successful launch, ​Play-PerView, the new live-streaming theater initiative co-founded by producer ​Jeremy Wein​ (NYC PodFest, ​”Kevin McDonald: Alive”)​ and actor and producer ​Mirirai Sithole (Black Mirror: Smithereens, ​”School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play,” “​If Pretty Hurts…”​) that ​delivers unique,

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDC Universe unveils new posters and photos For Stargirl
A little over a month ahead of its debuts on DC Universe and The CW, the streaming service has debuted new images and posters for the next series adaptation of a DC Comics character Stargirl starring Brec Bassinger, which can all be viewed in the gallery below! (Via VitalThrills)
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The series’ also stars Amy Smart (The Butterfly Effect

HBO’s I Know This Much Is True Starring Mark Ruffalo Delayed Until May
HBO’s six-part limited series, I Know This Much Is True, has been delayed and will now debut on Sunday, May 10. The series was originally scheduled to premiere on Monday, April 27. From creator Derek Cianfrance, the limited series adaptation, based on the best-selling novel by Wally Lamb, stars three-time Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight, Foxcatcher, The Kids Are All Right) as Dominick as he struggles to tak

BEGIN SLIDESHOWHulu renews Shrill for third season
After two well-received seasons for the streaming service, the Aidy Bryant-led comedy Shrill has been greenlit for an eight-episode third season at Hulu, according to Variety.
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In season 2, after facing her demons – her mom, her boss and, of course, her troll – Annie starts the season feeling pretty good with boyfriend Ryan by her side. Tha

Star Wars Actor Andrew Jack Dies of Coronavirus at Age 76
ComingSoon.net is saddened to report (via Metro) that Star Wars actor and famed dialect coach Andrew Jack has passed away at age 76 due to complications from coronavirus. He was currently working as a dialect coach on Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which recently put production in London on Hiatus due to to the current COVID-19 epidemic.
The British thesp had worked on over 80 movies since his start in 1982. He is perhaps best known for

To The Stars trailer: The beginning of a strong, unlikely friendship
Samuel Goldwyn Films has debuted the first trailer for To The Stars, the coming-of-age drama following an unlikely friendship in ’60s Oklahoma led by Moonrise Kingdom‘s Kara Hayward and Light As a Feather‘s Liana Liberato. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Outer Banks Trailer: A Murder Mystery Leads to a Treasure Hunt
Written by Shannon Bradley-Colleary and direc

When things start getting frightening, there's nothing better than having a dog by your side to scare away the evil. Oscar's Bell is a new dialogue-free horror short film made by UK-based filmmaker Chris Cronin (also of the short films Balcony, Unkillable, and Sophie's Fortune). Paul Bullion (from "Peaky Blinders") stars as Duncan, who heads out on his weekly camping trip into the wilderness with his dog Oscar. However, when Duncan looks out into the woods, something else looks back. Also co-st

When things start getting frightening, there's nothing better than having a dog by your side to scare away the evil. Oscar's Bell is a new dialogue-free horror short film made by UK-based filmmaker Chris Cronin (also of the short films Balcony, Unkillable, and Sophie's Fortune). Paul Bullion (from "Peaky Blinders") stars as Duncan, who heads out on his weekly camping trip into the wilderness with his dog Oscar. However, when Duncan looks out into the woods, something else looks back. Also co-st

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Launches on PS4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, a complete enhancement of the critically-acclaimed single-player experience, is available for purchase now, first on PlayStation 4 on the PlayStation Network, with other platforms available for pre-purchase to play on April 30. The title includes the full campaign with stunning high-definition visuals. You can check out the official trailer for the game below!
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"It's a scary, daunting prospect… You just worry for your child." 1091 Media has debuted an official trailer for a documentary titled Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth, which will be available to watch on VOD in June this year. Director Jeanie Finlay charts a transgender man's path to parenthood after he decides to carry his child himself. The pregnancy prompts an unexpected and profound reckoning with conventions of masculinity, self-definition and biology. The title is a reference to se

Normal People trailer: A forbidden romance, an irresistible desire
Hulu has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming series adaptation of Sally Rooney’s New York Times Bestselling Novel Normal People, a modern-day Irish-set romantic tale in the same vein as William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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Adapted by Rooney, Alice Birch and Mark O’Rowe

Outer Banks trailer: A murder mystery leads to a treasure hunt
Netflix has debuted the first trailer for its upcoming young adult series Outer Banks from Caprica co-executive producer Jonas Pate, Moonlight consulting producer Josh Pate and novelist Shannon Burke following a group of teens who stumble upon a murder mystery and treasure hunt. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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Dwayne Johnson Reveals Production on Black Adam Could Be Delayed
During a live Q&A session with fans, Dwayne Johnson shared that production on Black Adam is scheduled to begin this summer in July (via Joblo). Obviously, with the current pandemic, those plans could change should production be shut down or delayed.
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“I’m very excited about Black Adam by the way, I’ve been training very, very hard for that r

What’s coming and leaving Showtime in April!
With the month of March coming to a close and audiences looking for new content to watch while remaining safely at home, Showtime has announced a full calendar of exciting titles coming to the network and its streaming app in April, as well as the titles leaving the same month. (Via The Hollywood Reporter)
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The full list of titles arriving on Showtime in April includes:April 1
The 6

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First 8 Minutes of Sonic the Hedgehog and Deleted Scene Are Now Online
Today is the day for Sonic fans as Sonic The Hedgehog is finally available on the digital market and you can pick up your copy here! In order to celebrate the official release, Paramount has debuted some interesting features from the movie. First, a deleted scene from the movie has made it to the web. The scene features a clean look at the old design of the iconic character before it underwent the r

Atari announces RPG twist on classic franchise PONG Quest
Looking to rival the success of former-owned publisher Namco’s Pac-Man World franchise, Atari has unveiled their role-playing game twist on an iconic franchise with PONG Quest, a new take on the classic tennis game with a story mode, online play and collectibles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The virtual table tennis game gets a humorous RPG rei

"I can train you to be a true groomer." Whoaaaaa what is this?! An official trailer has arrived online for a film titled She's Allergic To Cats, a strange, experimental, fever dream love story that has been lost since 2016. This originally premiered back in 2016 at the Fantasia Film Festival (read the story about that wild premiere) but hasn't shown up anywhere since. Until now. It's getting a VOD release (on iTunes/Amazon) next month, almost four years after its initial debut. The film is abou

Greg Nicotero Shares Look at Spider Puppet for Creepshow Season 2
With Shudder’s Creepshow currently delayed, like many other movie and television projects, special effects legend and showrunner Greg Nicotero has shared a glimpse at one of the puppets that was in development before production was shut down. You can check out the spidery animatronic in Nicotero’s post below!
 
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Even though filming for CREEPSHOW season 2 is delayed, I wanted

Criterion Collection & Janus Films establish art house relief fund
With many theaters facing shutdowns around the world amidst pandemic concerns, art houses are at the most risk of permanent closures, but Janus Films and Criterion Collection have partnered up to establish The Art-House America Campaign relief fund to help support over 150 independent theaters across the states.
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The campaign was kick-started with an initial do

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Netflix’s Resident Evil Series in Limbo, Monster Hunter Movie Completed
During an interview with Deadline, Constantin Film boss Martin Moszkowicz revealed that Netflix’s Resident Evil series is currently in limbo as the series was meant to start in June but they are now in discussions with the streamer over when to schedule the series. Meanwhile, the Milla Jovovich-led Monster Hunter movie adaptation has been completed.
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Russell Crowe has recorded a video message for St Helens residents on behalf of Johnny Vegas, offering delivery services and support for those self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.
The actor sent out the PSA earlier today (March 31) from his home in Australia communicating his friend’s initiative for UK residents.Read more: Coronavirus: wholesome movies to watch while self-isolating – and where to stream them“This is a message on behalf of my good mate Johnny Veg

Russell Crowe has recorded a video message for St Helens residents on behalf of Johnny Vegas, offering delivery services and support for those self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.
The actor sent out the PSA earlier today (March 31) from his home in Australia communicating his friend’s initiative for UK residents.Read more: Coronavirus: wholesome movies to watch while self-isolating – and where to stream them“This is a message on behalf of my good mate Johnny Veg

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RUMOR: Jamie Lee Curtis to Appear in The Mandalorian Season 2?
There’s a rumor spreading from MakingStarWars.net that Jamie Lee Curtis was spotted on The Mandalorian Season 2 set and could be making an appearance on the Disney+ live-action Star Wars series. No sources have confirmed the rumor, but the site has shared that Curtis was either “there for a set visit” or could possibly “have a role in the series” due to their reporting of her being

BEGIN SLIDESHOWRick and Morty anime short goes full Lone Wolf & Cub!
While we wait patiently for the remaining 5 episodes of Adult Swim’s animated smash Rick and Morty to premiere sometime this year (fingers crossed), the network has given fans a special treat to tide them over. A five-minute Rick and Morty anime parody has debuted, offering a takeoff on the classic manga/film series Lone Wolf & Cub, which you can check out in the player below!
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Avengers cinematographer tapped for Spider-Man 3
According to the website Discussing Film, Academy-Award nominated cinematographer Seamus McGarvey has been tapped to shoot the next Spider-Man film for Marvel. McGarvey previously worked on Josh Whedon’s Avengers, as well as Godzilla, Bad Times at the El Royale, Fifty Shades of Grey, The Accountant, and Nocturnal Animals, among others.
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"I don't care if people like me." The first official trailer has debuted for a small town indie drama titled To the Stars, which initially premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It also won the Festival Director's Award at the Cinetopia Film Festival last year. Originally in B&W, now being shown in color, the film is a "coming-of-age tale, a story about finding power and comfort in one’s own skin" set in 1960s Oklahoma. Under small town scrutiny, a withdrawn farmer's daughter f

Director Kevin Smith has shared which My Chemical Romance song he would turn into a movie.
The cult director opened up in a recent episode of his podcast Fatman Beyond which he co-hosts with Marc Bernardin.
In the new episode titled ‘Live From The Quarantina,’ they talked about how the coronavirus pandemic is changing the world and the entertainment industry.
Following a question from a listener about what song he would re-create for the big screen, Smith said: “‘Welcome

Iggy Pop and Josh Homme are screening their American Valhalla documentary online in a bid to make sure people stay at home during the coronavirus crisis. Check it out below.
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American Valhalla tells the story of the collaboration between the two American rock mavericks, along with Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age) and drummer Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys), that resulted in the creat

BEGIN SLIDESHOWSony delays Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Morbius & 3 other films
Another studio is biting the proverbial coronavirus dust as Sony has announced it will be delaying the release of five major tentpole films including the highly-anticipated Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the second installment in the Sony Marvel Universe Morbius, the Peter Rabbit sequel and the long-delayed Uncharted, according to Variety.
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Netflix Cancels October Faction and V Wars After One Season
After scoring low reviews from critics and failing to find a place in audiences’ hearts, Netflix has chosen to axe the supernatural horror dramas October Faction and V Wars after only one season each, according to Deadline.
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Based on the novel and graphic novel series of the same name from IDW Publishing, the Ian Somerhalder-led V Wars&nb