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CS Recommends: The Strain Trilogy & More!
Stuck inside? Don’t know what to watch/read/play/listen to? ComingSoon.net has got you covered. In this week’s CS Recommends our staff gives you solid tips on the best media to consume during your downtime, including The Strain Trilogy & more. Check out our picks below!MAX EVRY’S RECOMMEND: Fuzzikins Fuzzi Babies
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Fox renews 9-1-1 & spinoff, Lone Star for new seasons
After ranking as the two highest-rated scripted series for the network, Fox has chosen to greenlight a fourth season of the action procedural 9-1-1 and a second season of its hit spinoff Lone Star led by Rob Lowe (Parks and Recreation) and Liv Tyler (The Leftovers), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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9-1-1 is a fast-paced exploration into the lives an

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMeet Sanaa Lathan’s Catwoman in new Harley Quinn season 2 photos
We’re just over a week into the second season of DC Universe’s acclaimed animated series Harley Quinn and while anticipation has been high for the arrival of Sanaa Lathan’s Catwoman, BlackFilm has brought viewers a set of new photos of the iconic burglar, which can be viewed in the gallery below!
RELATED: Harley Quinn Season 2 Trailer Features Catwoman and Batgirl
The titular c

Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies Celebrates With Four Fridays of Free Flicks
Lionsgate announced today that the studio will honor the communal experience of watching movies in movie theaters and support the people who make those places great with a special program that reminds everyone how much we love going to the cinema. The studio is presenting Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies, a program of four Fridays of free movies streaming live on YouTube.
Beginning this Friday and continuing

Criterion Collection unveils Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits tribute
In honor of the life and work of iconic martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, the Criterion Collection has unveiled the special seven-disc Blu-ray box Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits that comes packed with five of his landmark films including Game of Death and the Way of the Dragon.
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Capturing Lee at the height of his artistry

Boom! Studios strikes first-look deal At Netflix
Streaming giant Boom! Studios has inked a first-look deal with Boom! Studios, the comic book publisher best known for creating franchises Lumberjanes, Something is Killing the Children, Once & Future and Mouse Guard, according to Deadline.
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The first-look deal, which comes nearly three months after the streaming service entered developme

Nicole Kidman-starring horror classic The Others is set to get a “timely” remake.
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The self-isolation film from 2001 strikes a chord with the state of the world at the moment, as many are quarantined due to the ongoing coronavirus.
According to Deadline, the film has been confirmed for a new adaptation that will modernise and reinvent the original plot, courtesy of Sentient Entertainment.
Speaking to Deadline about the new proje

New Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay Details Revealed
According to PSLS, new details about the highly-anticipated video game Ghost of Tsushima have been revealed in the latest issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine. The Sucker Punch title won’t feature waypoints, for example, which will allow gamers to navigate the island of Tsushima more realistically.
An excerpt from the magazine explained: “Again nodding to realism, you explore the island’s lush environments without the help

"Save the past, or change the future…" Bring on the future! This is the kind of ambitious sci-fi vision I love encountering. AI-pocalypse is a stunning, mind-bending new sci-fi short film from filmmaker Lin Sun. The film tells the story of a self-conscious Artificial Intelligence being who goes to the 4th dimension to fix human kind's future. Oh yeah, let's get into it. This is clearly inspired by Cloud Atlas and Sonmi-451's story, with similar storytelling (recalls her story to authorit

New details emerge on Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth
While production may currently be on hold for Joel Coen’s first solo effort, The Tragedy of Macbeth, the director and star Frances McDormand opened up about the A24 adaptation of the classic William Shakespeare tragedy in a recent Instagram Live Q&A. (Via Indiewire)
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In the Q&A, McDormand revealed that one of the most important

What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 featurette teases amazing guest-stars
Ahead of the series’ return this Wednesday, FX has released the first-look featurette for the upcoming second season of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s hit vampire comedy series What We Do in the Shadows, teasing Guillermo’s Van Helsing story arc while also giving us a preview of MCU alum Benedict Wong’s guest appearance. Featuring new footage from the new season, you can check out the

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Disney Reveals Updated Release Schedule for Soul & Raya and The Last Dragon
Walt Disney Studios has revealed an updated release schedule for a few of their upcoming projects, including Soul and Raya and the Last Dragon. Soul, previously dated on June 19, 2020, moves to November 20, 2020; Raya and the Last Dragon, previously dated on November 25, 2020, moves to March 12, 2021; and an Untitled Disney live-action movie previously dated on March 12, 2021, has been removed from t

Netflix announces new Hannah Gadsby comedy special
After landing rave reviews from critics with the 2018 special Nanette, including winning a Primetime Emmy and Peabody Award, comic Hannah Gadsby is teaming up with Netflix again for a new comedy special entitled Douglas and took to Twitter to unveil the premiere date! The teaser can be viewed below!
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"I thought it was just a bookstore… with a circus theme." Ha! Of course, it was much more than just that… Netflix has released an official trailer for a documentary called Circus of Books, about the iconic Circus of Books "bookstore" in Los Angeles (now closed down for good). This originally premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, and it also played at the Frameline43 San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival. For over 35 years, the gay porn shop "Circus of Books" gave Los Ange

"I thought it was just a bookstore… with a circus theme." Ha! Of course, it was much more than just that… Netflix has released an official trailer for a documentary called Circus of Books, about the iconic Circus of Books "bookstore" in Los Angeles (now closed down for good). This originally premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, and it also played at the Frameline43 San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival. For over 35 years, the gay porn shop "Circus of Books" gave Los Ange

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge clip & viewing party revealed
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has unveiled a new clip from the upcoming animated feature Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge showing Liu Kang questioning the recruits Raiden has gathered, as well as a set of new photos. The studio has also announced a pair of special online events with cast and special panelists for the film. The clip can be viewed in the player below, with the ph

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDwayne Johnson confirms Black Adam’s production delay
During a recent Instagram live, Dwayne Johnson was asked by BroBible for an update on the status of his long-in development Black Adam film. Originally set to begin its production in July, Johnson has officially confirmed that filming on his highly-anticipated DC film has unfortunately been delayed to the late summer. However, it is still unclear if the production delay would also affect its scheduled December 2021

"Kinda have the feeling we're being followed…" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for a mystery thriller titled Dangerous Lies, marking the feature directorial debut of a veteran TV filmmaker named Michael Scott. When a wealthy elderly man dies and unexpectedly leaves his estate to his new caregiver, she's drawn into a web of deception and murder. If she's going to survive, she'll have to question everyone's motives — even the people she loves. It seems as if viewers can neve

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Exclusive Villain Trailer & Poster Starring Craig Fairbrass & George Russo
ComingSoon.net is debuting the exclusive trailer and poster for Saban Films’ upcoming crime thriller Villain, starring Craig Fairbrass (Avengement, Cliffhanger), George Russo (My Name is Lenny), Izuka Hoyle (Mary Queen of Scots), Mark Monero (Sid and Nancy), and Robert Glenister (Doctor Who). You can check out the trailer below as well as the poster in the gallery!
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Trolls World Tour opens to biggest digital debut of all time!
Universal Pictures released Trolls World Tour in the home over the weekend, as well as 21 drive-in theaters that remain open North America, and the animated sequel became the biggest debut of a digital title of all time (grab your copy here)!
A few early highlights include:
–Trolls World Tour is the biggest opening day and opening weekend ever for a digital title while generating approximately 10x that of U

Guardians of the Galaxy star Michael Rooker has ruled-out a return to the franchise as Yondu — though would be interested in playing another Marvel character.
The actor’s character was killed off at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, sacrificing himself to save Peter Quill (Chris Pratt).
However, Rooker has expressed no desire to come back to the role in any form, telling Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum: “No way, I’m dead. I’m dead. My character is dead.

Kanopy extends credit-free streaming, announces Anime Day celebration
Kanopy, the premium, free-to-the-user entertainment streaming platform, has curated special collections of films to celebrate Anime Day! The list of titles on the streaming service includes Oscar winners, foreign language films, documentaries, and more. These films are available for free to library cardholders at partnered universities and public libraries nationwide.
The showcase will include a list of award-winning and insp

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCharlie Manx returns in NOS4A2 Season 2 teaser
AMC has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming second season of their supernatural series NOS4A2, giving us a preview of Charlie Manx’s return as he sets his revenge on Vic McQueen. Based on Joe Hill’s novel of the same name, the series is led by Zachary Quinto and Ashleigh Cummings. Check out the video in the player below!Time to turn that frown upside down. #NOS4A2 returns June 1st on @AMC_TV and @BBCAMERICA

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDangerous Lies trailer & key art: Some gifts come with a price
Netflix has debuted the first trailer, key art and first-look photos for the upcoming mystery thriller Dangerous Lies, previously titled Windfall, starring Camila Mendes (Riverdale) as a woman who learns that some gifts come with a price. The trailer can be viewed in the player below, with the first-look photos in the gallery beneath!
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Insecure episode 4.02 promo teaser: Lowkey distant
HBO has released the first promo for Insecure’s upcoming episode 4.02 titled “Lowkey Distant,” featuring Issa and Condola as they try their best not to become awkward with each other. Directed by Thembi Banks from a script written by Amy Aniobi, the new episode is set to air on April 19. Check out the video in the player below!
The next episode’s official synopsis reads: “When Issa (Issa Rae) and Condola (Christina

Quibi Surpassed One Million Downloads in First Week
Variety brings word that the mobile-only quick bite streaming service Quibi surpassed one million downloads within its first week, with 1.15 million downloads and installations as of Sunday, April 12. Quibi is currently offering a 90-day free trial.
“Quibi was likely hoping for a better launch…. the coronavirus has definitely had an impact,” said Adam Blacker, VP of insights and global alliances for research firm Apptopia. &

A first look at Timothée Chalamet in the upcoming Dune remake has been revealed.
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The Call Me By Your Name star takes on the role of young royal Paul Atreides in the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 sci-fi novel.
In the first picture from Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve’s anticipated movie (via Vanity Fair), Chalamet is seen clad in black on home planet Caladan as tr

HBO’s Run promo: What to expect in the weeks ahead
Following the series debut of Run last night, HBO has revealed the promo reel for the remaining six episodes of executive producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s new rom-com thriller series, teasing the real reason why Domhnall Gleeson’s Billy suddenly decided to leave his life behind. The video also teases upcoming appearance of Waller-Bridge’s character. Directed by Kate Dennis from a script written by creator Vicky Jones

A great battle ensues in new Penny Dreadful: City of Angels teaser
Showtime has released a brand new teaser for their upcoming Penny Dreadful spinoff series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, featuring Daniel Zovatto’s Detective Tiago Vega as he gets caught up between an impending battle between the police force and his family. 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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Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Completed Six Weeks Pre-Production Before Shut Down
According to ComicBookMovie.com, special effects supervisor Neal Scanlan revealed that about six weeks of pre-production on the Cassian Andor Disney+ series had been completed before shut down. Scanlan also shared that before production on projects came to a halt due to the pandemic, they were prepping to start work on a couple of other shows as well.
“Originally, we were hoping to move into a few TV series,

Exclusive Rhythm Section Clip Gives Inside Look at Exciting Car Stunt
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip for Reed Morano’s espionage thriller The Rhythm Section, starring Blake Lively. Arriving on Digital tomorrow, April 14, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack on April 28 from Paramount Home Entertainment, you can check out the clip below and order your copy of the movie here!
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The Digital and Blu-ray releases boa

All Of Us Are Dead: New South Korean zombie drama gets series order at Netflix
According to Deadline, Netflix has officially given a series order to a brand new South Korean zombie drama titled All Of Us Are Dead, based on Joo Dong-Geun’s 2009 horror webtoon series titled Now at our School. This announcement comes after a month since the second season of Netflix’s Kingdom had its successful premiere.
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All Of Us Are D

BEGIN SLIDESHOWAshley Eckstein Reveals Her 5 Favorite Ahsoka Moments!
Clone Wars actress Ashley Eckstein was kind enough to speak with ComingSoon.net about everyone’s favorite rebellious Jedi, Ahsoka Tano in an interview which you can read here while promoting her new Golden Book I Am A Padawan, which you can purchase by clicking here. The actress also revealed to us her Top 5 favorite Ahsoka moments, which you can check out below!
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Jesse Eisenberg on why he hasn’t supported the Snyder Cut
The Justice League Snyder Cut is one of those amazing kinda-true myths that refuses to die. Most everyone involved has thrown their support to the alternate version, including Ben Affleck, Jason Mamoa and Gal Gadot, but one person who hasn’t been as vocal is Lex Luthor himself, Jesse Eisenberg. In a recent interview with Toronto Sun, the Zombieland: Double Tap star finally discussed his feelings on the matter and his response

Killing Eve episode 3.02 promo previews Villanelle’s next disguise
Following Killing Eve’s highly-anticipated return last night, BBC America has released the first promo for the upcoming episode 3.02 titled “Take Five,” highlighting the aftermath of Kenny’s death as we get introduced to a new character in the form of Carolyn’s daughter, Gemma Whelan’s Geraldine. The new episode is set to air on Sunday, April 19. Check out the video in the player along w

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMaeve & Dolores are survivors in Westworld episode 3.06 promo
HBO has released the first promo for Westworld‘s upcoming episode 3.06 titled “Decoherence,” teasing the upcoming confrontation between Maeve and Dolores as they argue about power. Directed by Jennifer Getzinger from a script co-written by Suzanne Wrubel and Lisa Joy, the new episode is scheduled to air on April 19. Check out the video in the player below!
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWDaisy Ridley responds to negative reaction to The Rise of Skywalker
Daisy Ridley endured the complete Star Wars fan lifecycle during her time making the recent trilogy. What started as a fun experience quickly went south once people got a whiff of The Rise of Skywalker, a film that left many people disappointed and subsequently eager to lash out on social media. Ridley has finally opened up about the negative reaction via an interview with Men’s Health. Purchase your d

The Letter for the King Season 1 Episode 1 and Episode 2 Recap
Netflix’s newest fantasy show, The Letter for the King, follows a young squire who must deliver a secret and important message to the King of Unauwen. In The Letter for the King Season 1 Episode 1, Tiuri, the adopted son of a knight, faced the trials but gained a new mission, and in The Letter for the King Season 1 Episode 2, his fellow squires and the Red Riders hunted Tiuri down as he rode to Unauwen.
The Prophecy and the Le

BEGIN SLIDESHOWSophie Turner Would “Kill” to Play Jean Grey Again
Despite the apparent insanity on the Dark Phoenix set that led to its complete and utter demise at the box office and amongst critics, Sophie Turner told Variety she would “kill” to return in a future installment. You can check out the interview in the video below.
“I don’t even know what the deal is, whether Disney wants to continue on the X-Men journey,” the actress said. “I

Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker open to playing a new MCU character
In a recent interview with Smallville alum Michael Rosenbaum, when asked about the possibility of Yondu’s resurrection in future MCU films, Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead, The Suicide Squad) was quick to turn down the idea of reprising his iconic Guardians of the Galaxy character. He explained that Yondu’s farewell was already one of the best sendoffs in the MCU and he doesn’t really want to s

"I want something more from you… I want more. Give me more." Vimeo has debuted an official trailer for a compelling sci-fi short film titled A Helical, the first official short film made by Irish filmmaker Marcus McMahon. This 30 minute short will be available to watch from Vimeo in May, but in the meantime, this 60 second trailer is quite an enticing tease. This mesmerizing, abstract film features an experimental narrative: "A lone traveller, from another dimension, arrives on a mysteri

Exclusive: Haley Joel Osment looks back on A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Before becoming a modern indie genre star, Haley Joel Osment (Future Man) was one of the most sought-after child stars in the ’90s after his breakout performance in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense and one of his most notable, and quickly more relevant, projects from the time was the 2001 sci-fi epic A.I. Artificial Intelligence. While talking with the 32-year-old star for his supporting turn

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld Season 3 Episode 5 Recap
In the previous episode of HBO’s Westworld, we learned that Dolores had made copies of herself, and she and Cal successfully kidnapped Liam Dempsey, Jr. In Westworld Season 3 Episode 5, Dolores carried out her plan to start the revolution, while we discovered Serac’s backstory with Liam’s father.
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Dolores and Caleb took Liam through downtown Los Angeles and kept moving to avoid Serac’s people. Liam administered a par

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First Dune photo features Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides!
Warner Bros. (via Vanity Fair) has released the first image from Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming remake of Dune, featuring Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name) as Paul Atreides on the planet Caladan. More reveals are expected tomorrow! Check out the full photo in the gallery below!
“The immediately appealing thing about Paul was the fact that in a story of such detail and

Daisy Ridley has addressed the backlash to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, admitting she did not find it “nice”.
The latest movie in the franchise received a very divisive reception, scoring 52% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes while also becoming the worst-reviewed live-action film in the saga.
However, speaking about how the backlash affected her, the Rey actress said on DragCast that the experience was “tricky” and “upsetting”.
“It’s changed fi

Chris Evans nearly turned down his star-making role of Captain America because of fears of “losing anonymity.”
The Marvel actor first played the part of Steve Rogers in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger, and appeared to end his run in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
However, the actor’s mother Lisa Capuano Evans has revealed in a new interview with Esquire that her son initially said no to the part.
“His biggest fear was losing his anonymity,” she expl

The Suicide Squad & Guardians Vol. 3 Still Keeping Their Release Dates
While many films are suffering from production and release setbacks due to the global pandemic, writer/director James Gunn has confirmed via his Twitter account that the highly-anticipated The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 are still on track to meet their respective release dates.
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