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Sylvester Stallone and William Shatner have led tributes to veteran actor Brian Dennehy, who has died at the age of 81.
Dennehy starred in a host of Hollywood blockbusters in the 80s including the first Rambo movie First Blood and Ron Howard sci-fi Cocoon.
Taking to Twitter his daughter Elizabeth wrote: “It is with heavy hearts we announce that our father, Brian passed away last night from natural causes, not Covid-related.
“Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and dev

The Shining & Justice League Dark series coming from Bad Robot & HBO!
After teaming up with the production company for the wildly acclaimed Westworld, HBO is continuing its partnership with J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath’s Bad Robot Productions by ordering three new series for the upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, including new adaptations of The Shining and Justice League Dark!
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Crysis Remastered Video Game Confirmed by Developer Crytek
Video game developer Crytek has officially announced that Crysis Remastered will be launching sometime soon on the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox One. You can check out the announcement video below!
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You’ve been asking. You’ve been waiting.Today, that wait is over. It’s coming:
Crysis Remastered on PC, P

CS Interview: Alicia Silverstone on wacky Bad Therapy
ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Golden Globe nominee Alicia Silverstone (Clueless) to chat about her latest film, the upcoming dramedy Bad Therapy in which she stars alongside Rob Corddry (Medical Police) and Michaela Watkins (The Way Back).
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Written by Nancy Doyne and based on her novel Judy Small, the film follows m

E.T. Cinematographer Allen Daviau Dies at Age 77 of COVID-19
ComingSoon.net is heartbroken to bring you the news (via The Playlist) that five-time Oscar nominee Allen Daviau, frequent collaborator of Steven Spielberg including on the iconic E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, has died at the age of 77 due to complications from COVID-19.
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Character Actor Brian Dennehy Dies at Age 81
It is with great sadness that ComingSoon.net (via Variety) must report that much-loved character actor Brian Dennehy has passed away from natural causes at age 81. Dennehy’s daughter broke the news on Twitter earlier today…It is with heavy hearts we announce that our father, Brian passed away last night from natural causes, not Covid-related. Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be mi

The Shadow King: Kasi Lemmons Adapting Maaza Mengiste’s Historical Fiction Novel
Kasi Lemmons (Harriet, Eve’s Bayou) is adapting and directing The Shadow King, according to Deadline, a feature adaptation of Maaza Mengiste’s historical fiction novel about the Ethiopian women soldiers, left out of the historical record, who went to battle against Mussolini’s invading army in 1935 Ethiopia. Atlas Entertainment will produce the adaptation.
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Univeral & Amasia Entertainment Partnering on The Green Hornet and Kato
Deadline brings word that Universal Pictures and Amasia Entertainment are teaming up on the feature The Green Hornet and Kato, currently in development after Universal optioned the rights to the characters.
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The characters were first created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker in 1936. The Green Hornet was one of early radio’s most popular adven

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Lord of the Rings, Avatar: The Last Airbender figures from Diamond Select!
Iconic collectible manufacturer Diamond Select Toys has unveiled two new action figure releases from the acclaimed Peter Jackson adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien novels The Lord of the Rings and the widely-celebrated Nickelodeon animated fantasy series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, which can all be viewed in the gallery below!
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"A friendship that makes you feel whole." Quibi has unveiled an official trailer for Dummy, another one of their "Movies in Chapters" offerings on the new streaming app. Originally written as a TV pilot, the project was then developed into a film script, and eventually chopped up into 10 minute segments for Quibi's app. An aspiring writer discovers her boyfriend has a sex doll. But instead of throwing it out, she befriends the doll (named Barbara) and the two take on the world together. Anna Ke

New The Willoughbys clip features Terry Crews & Maya Rudolph’s characters
Netflix has released a brand new clip from director Kris Pearn’s forthcoming animated film adaptation of The Willoughbys, featuring Terry Crew’s Commander Melanoff and Maya Rudolph’s Nanny as they try to save a baby from the candy crusher machine.Based on the acclaimed book by Newberry Award-winning author Lois Lowry, the film will be available for streaming on April 22. Check out the vide

Kyle Soller, Stellan Skarsgård join Disney+’s Cassian Andor series
Variety has brought word that Disney+’s upcoming Rogue One spin-off series focused on Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor is looking to expand its cast as Kyle Soller (Poldark) and Stellan Skarsgård (Chernobyl) are in final negotiations to join.
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It’s unclear at this time who the two will appear

Quibi’s Dummy Trailer Starring Anna Kendrick & Donal Logue
Quibi has released the official trailer for the comedy series Dummy, starring Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air, Pitch Perfect trilogy, Into the Woods) and Donal Logue (Gotham, Terriers, Sons of Anarchy). You can check out the trailer below as well as the poster in the gallery!
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Directed by Tricia Brock (The Walking Dead, 30 Rock, Into the Badlands), Dummy fo

"What could go wrong?" As we all know, the answer to that question is: everything. Bendito Machine 6: Carry On is the sixth and final episode in the epic animation project known as "Bendito Machine". Created and directed by Spanish animation filmmaker Jossie Malis (aka "Zumbakamera"), this animated saga first launched in 2006 with Episode I titled "Everything You Need". Now 14 years later, Malis has finally finished and debuted Episode VI online for us to enjoy. The concept of Bendito Machine i

Perry Mason teaser trailer sets premiere date for new HBO series
HBO has released the official teaser trailer for executive producer Robert Downey Jr.’s forthcoming limited series adaptation of Perry Mason, starring Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys as the titular criminal defense lawyer. The teaser also gives us our first look at Emmy winners Tatiana Maslany and John Lithgow’s characters. The miniseries is expected to premiere on Sunday, June 21 at 9PM ET/PT on HBO. Check out the vide

IDW Publishing Unveils Jim Lee’s X-Men Artist’s Edition
IDW Publishing has announced that it will celebrate the dynamic artwork of industry icon Jim Lee with the debut of Jim Lee’s X-Men Artist’s Edition as a part of its multiple Eisner Award-winning line. Set to hit shelves on October 13, the new edition can be pre-ordered here!
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Nearly 30 years ago, Jim Lee joined writer Chris Claremont&

Gangs of London featurette: Go behind the scenes of Gareth Evan’s new action series
Sky Atlantic has released the featurette for The Raid director Gareth Evans’ upcoming crime drama series Gangs of London, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the series’ characters and action scenes. Starring Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror-Hang the DJ) and Michelle Fairley (Games of Thrones), Gangs of London is scheduled to debut on April 23. Check out the video in the playe

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She might only have one movie to her name, but Captain Marvel’s arrival in Avengers: Endgame was one of the most explosive and exciting of the blockbuster finale to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Infinity Saga and now Hot Toys has unveiled a new figure based on the hero’s appearance in the film! Special looks at the figure can be viewed in the gallery below, along with other Hot Toys figures fro

Acorn TV announces May 2020 lineup
Acorn TV has announced its upcoming lineup for the month of May, including the exclusive premieres of the BBC One romantic thriller Gold Digger starring Julia Ormond (Mad Men) and Ben Barnes (Westworld) and the Irish dark dramedy Dead Still starring Michael Smiley (Come to Daddy).
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The full list of May 2020 calendar is as follows:
Monday, May 4, 2020
Gold Digger (Acorn T

Myst: Thor, X-Men: First Class Writer Ashley Edward Miller Penning TV Pilot
Slashfilm brings word that Ashley Edward Miller (Thor, X-Men First Class) will pen the pilot and serve as showrunner for the Myst TV series adaptation. It was reported last year that the classic adventure puzzle video game is being developed into a multiplatform universe for film and television by Village Roadshow Entertainment Group.
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The franch

Netflix is currently worth more than Disney after the streaming platform’s shares hit an all-time high this week.
The company’s market capitalisation of $187.3billion (£163.2billion) leads over Disney’s $186.6billion (£150.1billion) after the media conglomerate’s stock finished down 2.5 per cent yesterday (April 15). It seems investors are expecting Netflix to benefit from the coronavirus crisis with thousands more people staying at home.Read more: Lockdown wa

"I feel like I need to explore my Korean heritage." Freestyle Digital Media has released the official trailer for an indie drama titled Where We Begin, marking the feature directorial debut of Korean-American actor Joshua Kwak. The film tells the story of Jimmy, a Korean American finding his sense of being in Los Angeles through historic architecture and locations, eluding the real search from within. "We explore this journey as he comes to understand how his mother's lax parenting style may ha

Hugh Jackman Talks Turning Down Cats, Gives Blessing on Wolverine Reboots
During an interview with The Daily Beast, Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman revealed that he turned down a role in Cats after Les Misérables director Tom Hooper contacted him during pre-production to discuss roles Jackman might be able to play. The actor reportedly turned down the movie simply because of scheduling issues: “There were a couple of options there based on availability and time, but I just wasn’t

POLL: What if the Oscars Were Held Tomorrow?
The coronavirus pandemic has put a major damper on the film industry in the two months it has swept around the globe, with numerous films being delayed indefinitely or to a much later date. With all of these delays, ComingSoon.net is asking our readers what they feel like the four major Oscar categories could look like if the awards ceremony was held tomorrow, with only films being released as of now in this calendar year in consideration. Be sure to

Middlesex: Paramount TV adapting Jeffrey Eugenides’ novel into series
According to Variety, Paramount Television Studios is in the process of developing a series adaptation of author Jeffrey Eugenides’ best-selling coming-of-age novel titled Middlesex with Sam Taylor-Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey, A Million Little Pieces) attached to direct. This project marks the second time that the novel will be developed into series as HBO previously attempted to make the series adaptation back

Another glimpse at a Tribeca Film Festival premiere. HCT Media has debuted an official trailer for an indie dark comedy horror thriller titled 12 Hour Shift, which was due to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this year until the fest was cancelled. The film is the second feature directed by the talented actress Brea Grant, following Best Friends Forever, and it's also written by Brea. Nurse Mandy is just trying to make it through her double shift at the hospital alive, but her nasty drug ad

Netflix Currently Worth More Than Disney After Stock Hits All-Time High
Variety is reporting that streaming giant Netflix is worth more than Disney after Netflix’s shares hit an all-time high on Wednesday. Netflix has a current market capitalization of $187.3 billion, putting it just above Disney’s $186.6 billion. Netflix’s stock, extending its three-day rally, closed up 3.2%, to $426.75 per share.
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Never Have I Ever trailer: New Netflix series inspired by Mindy Kaling’s childhood
Netflix has released the first Never Have I Ever trailer for Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher’s forthcoming coming-of-age comedy series, featuring an Indian-American teenage girl as she deals with the pressures of high school by rebranding herself while trying to score some steamy teen romance. Set to debut on April 27, you can check out the video in the player below!
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Ron Howard Developing Chef José Andrés Doc With National Geographic
Director and Oscar winners Ron Howard (Frost/Nixon, A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) and Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind) along with National Geographic Documentary Films are collaborating once more on a new untitled documentary about world-renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project will focus on Andrés’ work with his nonprofit World Cent

Locked Together: Audible Launches Podcast With Simon Pegg & Nick Frost And More
According to Deadline, Audible today launched a free podcast called Locked Together, featuring comedic duos such as Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, who have appeared in a few movies together including Shaun of the Dead, Paul, and Hot Fuzz, as they discuss how they’re handling the lockdown and share moments of levity from the last few weeks spent shut indoors.
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Peacock Debuts Saved By the Bell Teaser & More!
Peacock has released the first official teasers for their upcoming original films and shows including the Saved by the Bell revival; Demi Moore’s sci-fi dystopian series Brave New World; Steve Franks’s Psych movie titled Psych 2: Lassie Comes Home; Soleil Moon Frye’s Punky Brewster sequel sitcom; Glen Howerton’s comedy series A.P. Bio; BBC’s The Capture; the Madagascar spinoff prequel series titled Madagascar A Li

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Westworld 3.06 Photos: Decoherence
HBO has released new photos for the Westworld 3.06 episode titled “Decoherence,” featuring Ed Harris, Thandie Newton, Michael Ealy, Tessa Thompson, and Vincent Cassel. You can check out the photos now in the gallery below!
Directed by Jennifer Getzinger from a script co-written by Suzanne Wrubel and Lisa Joy, the new episode is scheduled to air this Sunday on April 19.
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Mark Ruffalo has revealed he tried to talk The Avengers (2012) director Joss Whedon out of casting him as The Hulk.
The actor, who has portrayed the raging green giant in every Avengers movie since the first MCU installment, said he was worried he was too inexperienced to work with the motion-capture aspect required for his character.Read more: Marvel Cinematic Universe phase four – everything we know so far“I did try to talk them out of casting me, Ruffalo told Variety in a new

BEGIN SLIDESHOWValley Girl trailer: Jessica Rothe stars in MGM’s musical remake
Orion Pictures has finally revealed the official trailer for director Rachel Lee Goldenberg’s upcoming comedy musical remake of Valley Girl, starring Happy Death Day’s Jessica Rothe and Josh Whitehouse. Originally set to be released in theaters over a year ago on June 2018, the film is now scheduled to make its debut on Digital on Friday, May 8. Check out the video in the player below along with th

"It's just me and you." Orion has debuted the first official trailer for a new updated musical remake of the 80s comedy Valley Girl, this time directed by filmmaker Rachel Lee Goldenberg. Set to a new wave '80s soundtrack, a pair of young lovers from different sides of the city defy their parents and their friends to stay together. Julie, a free-spirited girl from the valley, meets Randy, a Sunset Strip punk rocker, who challenges everything the Valley and Julie stand for. Jessica Rothe (from t

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCapone trailer sets release date for Tom Hardy’s new film
Following yesterday’s report that Vertical Entertainment has acquired the U.S. rights to Josh Trank’s long-in development film Capone, the official trailer for the upcoming Al Capone biopic crime drama has been released, featuring Oscar nominee Tom Hardy as America’s most notorious gangster. The film is expected to make its long-awaited debut on VOD on May 12 with an on-demand 48-hour rental. H

BEGIN SLIDESHOWJoseph Kosinski Says Top Gun: Maverick Will Be Finished On Schedule
Audiences have to wait a frustratingly long eight months to see Top Gun: Maverick, which was originally scheduled to open in June but was pushed back for… well, you know why. That doesn’t mean director Joseph Kosinski and his crew have rested on their laurels. In fact, Kosinski himself explained to ComicBook.com that while the release date has been delayed, his team has worked hard to ensure the

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Kristen Stewart as Norah Price
Vincent Cassel as Lucien
T.J. Miller as Paul Abel, the jokester of the group
Jessica Henwick as Emily Haversham
John Gallagher Jr. as Liam Smith
Mamoudou Athie as Rodrigo Nagenda
Gunner Wright as Lee Miller
Directed by William Eubank
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"The only thing that really matters… is how a man treats his family." Vertical has unveiled the first official trailer for Capone, formerly known as Fonzo, the new Al Capone project from filmmaker Josh Trank (of Chronicle and Fantastic Four). The film finds and follows Alphonse Capone after 10 years in prison, at age 47, when he starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past. Tom Hardy stars as Capone, struggling with harrowing memories. "As he spends his fina

"Taking care of me is the only thing you've ever been good at." Quiver Distribution has released an official trailer for an indie dark comedy meets cancer drama titled Tammy's Always Dying, the latest film from filmmaker Amy Jo Johnson (The Space Between). This originally premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last year, and is heading straight to VOD in early May for anyone interested. Based on a script by Joanne Sarazen, Felicity Huffman plays Tammy, a charismatic, yet endlessly self-destruct

"Who do you think you are, some kind of animal?" Saban Films has debuted the official US trailer for an indie crime drama titled Villain, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Philip Barantini. The story follows a former criminal just released from prison and his attempts to help his family by reconnecting with his daughter and clearing his brother's debt. Despite his efforts, he is drawn back into a criminal way of life, with devastating consequences. As as always when criminals g

A spin-off film centred on The Walking Dead‘s Daryl Dixon is in development, according to reports.
Sources close to We Got This Covered have said AMC is working on a movie about their series’ much loved crossbow-wielding character. The sources said it has not been green-lit but is in discussion.Read more: The Walking Dead spin-off – release date, cast and everything we know so farThe publication added that the film would likely be set after season 11 or 12 of The Walking Dead,

Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro have encouraged people to donate to a coronavirus emergency food campaign for the chance to star in their next movie.
With production halted on the Martin Scorsese-directed film Killers of the Flower Moon, the two Oscar winners have now joined forces to urge people to contribute to the All In Challenge – and in turn be entered into the draw for a walk-on role.Read more: Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ – release dat

The music and score from the Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke is set to be released on vinyl for the first time.
The beloved 1997 animated fantasy film is considered a key work in the Ghibli canon, and its English language version features the voices of Claire Danes, Billy Crudup and Minnie Driver.
Read more: Every Studio Ghibli film ranked in order of greatness
Composer Joe Hisaishi’s music and film score for Princess Mononoke is now set to be released on vinyl for the first time

The first trailer for Capone, the upcoming Al Capone biopic which stars Tom Hardy in the title role, has been released — check out the dramatic clip below.
The movie was first announced back in 2018, with the Mad Max and Peaky Blinders star looking almost unrecognisable after being pictured wearing ageing make-up on set in a behind-the-scenes photo that was shared later that year.
The first trailer for Capone, which is written and directed by the Fantastic Four filmmaker Josh Trank, has no

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Interview: Ben Schwartz on Sonic the Hedgehog success, possible future
Sonic the Hedgehog has raced into the hearts of audiences and critics alike since it hit theaters in February and just in time for the digital release, ComingSoon.net ran just fast enough to catch up with star Ben Schwartz again to discuss the film’s success and the possible future of the franchise.
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The film was