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ComingSoon’s 1BR Digital Giveaway Contest!
Stuck inside? We have just the movie for you. Dark Sky Films is teaming with ComingSoon.net to give away 10 copies of their upcoming thriller 1BR, and all CS readers have to do is submit a photograph of themselves looking scared in their apartment or houses (sample photo above)! Submit your photo by this Thursday, April 23 to [email protected]! The best 10 photos will receive the movie FREE on Digital HD, and all photos will be di

CS Interview: Duncan Trussell on The Midnight Gospel
Just in time for the premiere of his latest series on Netflix (and his 4/20 birthday!), ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with The Midnight Gospel co-creator and star Duncan Trussell to discuss the animated cerebral comedy focused on an intergalactic space-caster.
RELATED: The Midnight Gospel Trailer: New Series From Adventure Time Creator
In The Midnight Gospel, traversing trippy worlds inside his multiverse simulator

Exclusive Time Warp Documentary Clip Featuring Pam Grier & Fred Williamson
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive Time Warp documentary clip featuring Pam Grier (Coffy, Jackie Brown) and Fred Williamson (Black Caesar) for director Danny Wolf’s upcoming Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time: Volume 1 Midnight Madness, the first part of a three-part volume exploring the greatest cult classics of all time and the birth of the midnight movie. You can check out the clip in the player bel

Exclusive Disney Insider Promo for Episode 1.04 of the Documentary Series
ComingSoon.net is debuting the exclusive Disney Insider promo for the fourth episode of Disney+’s behind-the-scenes documentary series, with this week’s episode highlighting fashion designer Guo Pei as she shows us how she created looks for Minnie and Mickey. You can check out the promo below and catch the new episode on April 24 on the streamer!
RELATED: Disney+ Titles for May 2020 Revealed!
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"I've never seen it on any of the charts." This short film is a must watch for sci-fi geeks! The Beacon is a stunning, exciting space travel short film made by filmmaker Chris Staehler, who also works in the VFX / previz industry in additional to directing. When Kara Verne goes missing on an interstellar shipping run, her husband Mark sets off to the far reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy in search of answers. This short is so damn good it belongs in Netflix's "Love Death & Robots". Starring D

What’s New to Watch & Read on DC Universe in May
DC Universe has announced its full list of titles hitting the streaming service in May, including Zack Snyder’s 2009 Watchmen movie adaptation starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead, Supernatural), Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley (Little Children, Shutter Island), Golden Globe nominee Patrick Wilson (Fargo, Angels in America), Malin Akerman (Billions, Dollface), Billy Crudup (Almost Famous, The Morning Show), Emmy nominee

POLL RESULTS: What if the Oscars were held tomorrow?
After posing the question of how this year’s Academy Awards may look should the prestige ceremony be held tomorrow given the wide shutdown of the Hollywood industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic, ComingSoon.net has the results of our poll and it appears that Blumhouse’s hit horror remake The Invisible Man would nearly sweep the Oscars. Check out the full list of results below!
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Walmart’s VUDU being acquired by NBCUniversal’s Fandango
Deadline has brought word that Walmart’s digital movie and TV library and streaming service VUDU has officially been acquired by NBCUniversal’s Fandango division.
RELATED: Fox Corporation Acquires Tubi Streaming Service
Originally founded in 2004, VUDU was first acquired by Walmart in 2010 and offers over 10,000 free movie and TV titles through its streaming service without a subscription while also allowing t

"To me, she was a mystery!" Lies and deceit and dark pasts aplenty. Lionsgate has debuted one final trailer for the third film in the Intrigo Anthology, a series of mystery thrillers adapted from novels by Håkan Nesser. This final one is called Intrigo: Samaria, following up Intrigo: Death of an Author and Intrigo: Dear Agnes previously. Years after the murder of Vera, her friend from college, Paula is driven to make a documentary about the case and asks a professor to help. But as the tw

CS Interview: Michael Shannon reflects on Bad Boys II
Long before Michael Shannon (The Shape of Water) became an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, he was frequently seen on screen in smaller, antagonistic performances, including the fan-favorite blockbuster action-comedy Bad Boys II. While chatting with the star for his upcoming crime thriller The Quarry, ComingSoon.net reflected back on his time on the Michael Bay-helmed actioner given the franchise’s return in January with the w

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Exclusive The Gentlemen Clip Celebrates the 420 Holiday
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive The Gentlemen clip from the bonus features reviewing the film’s extensive marijuana-related vocabulary in celebration of the 420 holiday. The movie is currently available on Digital and is set to hit shelves on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD on April 21 and can be pre-ordered here. You can check out the clip below!
RELATED: The Gentlemen Blu-ray Details Unveiled For April Release!
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Neil Gaiman reveals Netflix’s The Sandman series has been put on hold
It has already been over five months since we last heard an update about Netflix‘s long-awaited series adaptation of Vertigo Comic’s The Sandman, and now creator Neil Gaiman took to Tumblr to answer a fan’s question about the long-in-development series. Like all of Netflix’s current projects right now, the award-winning author has revealed that The Sandman series has also been affected by th

Screen Media acquires Scott Eastwood-starring The Outpost
After losing its South by Southwest premiere last month, the Scott Eastwood (Suicide Squad)-starring war thriller The Outpost has been acquired by Screen Media, with a digital release planned in time for the US Independence Day.
RELATED: Netflix Acquires Melissa McCarthy-Led The Starling
Based on Jake Tapper’s New York Times best-selling non-fiction book, the film follows a tiny unit of US soldiers alone at

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WB Shuffles The Batman Release Date, Plus The Flash & More!
Warner Bros. has announced the following changes and updates to their release schedule: The Many Saints of Newark moves from 09/25/20 to 03/12/21; Reminiscence will be released on 04/16/21 this will be released in IMAX; The Batman moves from 06/25/21 to 10/01/21 this will be released in IMAX; Untitled Elvis film moves from 10/01/21 to 11/05/21; King Richard moves from 11/25/20 to 11/19/21; Untitled Fred Hampton move

CS Recommends: The Boys & Much Much 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 Boys & more. Check out our picks below!MAX EVRY’S RECOMMEND: The Last Bookstore Surprise Book Bundles
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As an avid reader, I was thrilled to get the chance to su

BEGIN SLIDESHOWColin Trevorrow Shares BTS Photo From Jurassic World: Dominion
For those itching for more info on the highly-anticipated third and final installment in the Jurassic Park sequel trilogy, Jurassic World: Dominion, co-writer/director Colin Trevorrow has taken to Twitter to offer an exciting behind-the-scenes photo teasing a snowy new destination for the previously jungle-set franchise!
RELATED: Colin Trevorrow Shares New Jurassic World: Dominion ImageTo all profe

Exclusive To The Stars Clip Featuring Malin Akerman & Tony Hale
ComingSoon.net is debuting an exclusive clip for the drama To The Stars, featuring Malin Akerman (Billions, Watchmen), Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development), and Liana Liberato (Banana Split, If I Stay) as they sit down for a family breakfast. Samuel Goldwyn Films will release the film on Digital on April 24, 2020. You can check out the clip below!
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CS Interview: Haley Joel Osment on Bad Therapy, Future Man & More!
ComingSoon.net got the chance to chat with icon Haley Joel Osment (The Boys) for the upcoming dramedy Bad Therapy in which he stars alongside Rob Corddry (Medical Police), Michaela Watkins (The Way Back) and Alicia Silverstone (Clueless), as well as the now-concluded Hulu sci-fi comedy Future Man and the possibility of his return to Kevin Smith’s True North Trilogy.
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New Penny Dreadful: City of Angels trailer features new footage
Showtime has released a brand new trailer for their upcoming Penny Dreadful spinoff series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, featuring new footage which highlights the intense race war that is brewing between the police force and the Mexican-American community. The series is scheduled to debut on Sunday, April 26. Check out the video in the player below!
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Dougray Scott has revealed he was approached to play the role of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The role was famously portrayed by Viggo Mortensen in the three blockbuster films, who himself replaced original casting Stuart Townsend right before filming began.
However, Scott — who recently starred in Sea Fever — has admitted that he himself was in line for the part when casting was still underway, though the prospect of spending two years in New Zealand put him off.
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Rob Corddry as Bob HowardAlicia Silverstone as Susan HowardMichaela Watkins as Judy SmallAnna Pniowsky as Louise HowardHaley Joel Osment as ReedDavid Paymer as Dr. Edward Kingsley
Written by Nancy DoyneDirected by William Teitler
Summary:
Married couple Bob and Susan Howard decide to see a marriage counselor named Judy Small, who recently relocated close to their home in Los Angeles. When Bob and Susan first meet Judy, she appears competent, intelligent, and trustworthy,

Netflix acquires Melissa McCarthy-led The Starling
After amassing much interest amongst studios through its script and a four-minute promo reel, the Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)-starring drama The Starling from director Ted Melfi (Hidden Figures) has been acquired by Netflix in a reported $20 million deal, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Kevin Kline & Timothy Olyphant Join The Starling
The comedy, which landed on the Black List, was scripted by Matt Harris

Venice Film Festival still moving forward with no Cannes collaboration
According to Variety, the upcoming 77th Venice Film Festival will still be moving forward with there planned events in September 2-12 despite the world’s ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in many conventions and festivals getting canceled or delayed including Cannes Film Festival.
Venice Biennale’s president Robert Cicutto also addressed the possibility of collaborating with Cannes as he

CS Interview: Director Justin Kurzel on True History of the Kelly Gang
ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Australian director Justin Kurzel (Assassin’s Creed) to discuss his latest project, an adaptation of the Peter Carey historical fiction novel True History of the Kelly Gang starring George MacKay (1917) as the titular Aussie outlaw.
RELATED: Exclusive: True History of the Kelly Gang Vinyl Soundtrack Album
Based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Car

The Stranger Featurette: The Cast Go Behind The Quibi Story
Quibi has debuted a new featurette from the thriller The Stranger featuring stars Dane DeHaan (Lisey’s Story) and Maika Monroe (Honey Boy) taking viewers behind the story of the streaming service’s new series. The featurette can be viewed in the gallery below!
RELATED: Maika Monroe Runs Away from Dane DeHaan in The Stranger Trailer 
In The Stranger series, an unassuming young rideshare driver is thrown i

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Interview: Michael Shannon on crime thriller The Quarry
ComingSoon.net got the chance to chat with two-time Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Knives Out) to discuss his latest film, the upcoming neo-noir crime thriller The Quarry in which he stars alongside Shea Whigham (Joker). The Scott Teems-helmed film is available now on digital platforms and VOD. You can grab your copy here!
RELATED: The Quarry Trailer Starring Shea Whigham & Michael Shannon
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David Lynch has weighed-in on the upcoming Dune remake, revealing he has “no interest” in the movie.
Read more: In defence of David Lynch’s ‘Dune’
The director infamously adapted the Frank Herbert novel into a 1984 movie, which became a critical and box office failure.
However, when asked about Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming version starring Timothée Chalamet and Oscar Isaac, Lynch admitted it brought back the “heartache” of making his version.

Insecure Episode 4.03 promo teaser: Lowkey Thankful
HBO has released the first promo for Insecure’s upcoming episode 4.03 titled “Lowkey Thankful,” teasing an awkward Friendsgiving at Condola’s as Lawrence tries his best to fit in with her friends. Directed by Mark Sadlek from a script written by Phil Augusta Jackson, the new episode is set to air on April 26. Check out the video in the player below!
RELATED: Netflix Acquires Kumail Nanjiani-Issa Rae Comedy The

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Hollywood Trailer Released for Ryan Murphy’s New Netflix Limited Series
Netflix has released the official Hollywood trailer for award-winning creator Ryan Murphy’s new limited series, described as Murphy’s love letter to the Golden Age of Tinseltown. The seven-episode series will be available to stream on May 1. You can check out the trailer below!
RELATED: Netflix Reveals The Lovebirds Premiere Date & New Trailer!
Hollywood will follow the story of a

PETA Pens Open Letter to Taika Waititi on ‘Fat Thor’ in Love and Thunder
As fans continue to wonder whether Thor’s weight gain seen in Avengers: Endgame will be included in the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder movie, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent along their own solution as to how director Taika Waititi could address the God of Thunder’s new build, according to IndieWire).
Waititi previously said that Thor’s physical appearance in

Villanelle sends Eve a message in Killing Eve episode 3.03 promo
BBC America has released the first promo and sneak peek for Killing Eve‘s upcoming episode 3.03 titled “Meeting Have Biscuits,” teasing the first interaction between Eve and Villanelle since their “break-up” in Rome. The new episode is set to air on Sunday, April 26. Check out the videos below!
RELATED: Killing Eve Renewed for Season 4 Ahead of Season 3 Premiere
Based on the novell

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNetflix reveals The Lovebirds premiere date & new trailer!
Netflix has finally revealed the new release date for director Michael Showalter’s forthcoming romantic comedy The Lovebirds after a month since the streaming service had acquired the film from Paramount Pictures. Starring Oscar nominee Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) and two-time Golden Globe nominee Issa Rae (Insecure), the film will now be available for streaming on Friday, May 22. The date announcement also c

"All my friends are dying, and it's all my fault…" Rock Salt Releasing has unveiled an official trailer for an indie cult drama titled The Color Rose, marking the directorial debut of Canadian filmmaker Courtney Paige - who also co-stars in the film. Seven girls decide to start a cult where each of them must embody one of the seven deadly sins. They realize there's more to their religious town after they go missing one by one. Described as "a compelling and haunting tale with eerie twist

Quentin Tarantino Discusses Grindhouse’s Poor Box Office Haul
It’s been more than a decade since Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez teamed up for the action bonanza Grindhouse, a compilation of films designed to invoke those old B-movies of yesteryear. While the concept was awesome in and of itself, audiences mostly stuck their noses up at the project resulting in a disappointing box office haul. Quentin Tarantino decided to drop by Empire to share his thoughts about the failed

BEGIN SLIDESHOWBlow Your Mind with New Images from Christopher Nolan’s Tenet
Almost every film this summer has shifted its release date to a much later time, but Christopher Nolan’s anticipated Tenet remains slated to hit theaters at its original time on July 17 — though this could change very quickly depending on our current situation goes. As such, Warner Bros. continues to market the film as planned and has released a batch of new images you can check out in the gallery bel

Pierce Brosnan has revealed that Quentin Tarantino once pitched him an idea for a James Bond movie while they were both very drunk.
Brosnan played 007 between 1995 and 2002, though revealed that the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director once sat him down to reveal his own idea after the actor had made his final movie for the franchise, Die Another Day.
“It was after Kill Bill Vol. 2, and he wanted to meet me, so I went up to Hollywood one day from the beach, and I met him at the Four Seas

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Batman: Matt Reeves opens up about his new take on the franchise
During a recent interview with The Daily Beast, The Batman director Matt Reeves has opened up about his different and more personal approach for Warner Bros.’ highly-anticipated DC film. He revealed that his connection and love for the beloved character was the main reason why he was drawn to the project and why he was able to envision something different for the long-running franchise.
“The way I lo

Run episode 3 promo: Domnhall Gleeson & Meritt Wever decide their next move
HBO has released the promo for Run’s upcoming third episode titled “f*ck,” featuring Domnhall Gleeson and Meritt Wever‘s characters as they get haunted by their lives they’ve hastily left behind. Directed by Kate Dennis from a script by David Iserson, the new episode is set to air on April 26. Check out the video in the player below!
The episode’s official synopsis reads: “R

James Gunn Teases The Suicide Squad & Guardians Vol. 3
After James Gunn’s confirmation that The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 are still on track for their respective 2021 and 2022 releases, the director took to Instagram to host another Q&A session with his fans where he went on to answer questions about his upcoming DC and MCU films. When asked about The Suicide Squad‘s timeline within the DCEU, Gunn has revealed that Warner Bros.’ highly-

"Afer all these years, after everything we've done…!" Saddle up, folks! Well Go USA has revealed an official trailer for a western action thriller titled A Soldier's Revenge, the latest feature from veteran producer / filmmaker Michael Feifer. Formerly known as Soldier's Heart, the film is about a Civil War soldier-turned-bounty-hunter living out his days on whiskey. Two kids show up and request his help to find their missing mother, so Frank must finally face his past in order to take d

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Soapbox: Should Other Films Follow Trolls World Tour to VOD?
Trolls World Tour landed on VOD to a thunderous welcome. Audiences opened their wallets for the colorful DreamWorks sequel to the tune of a $50 million opening weekend gross, according to estimators who estimate this sorta thing. The successful launch reopens a hotly debated discussion: should studios release movies directly to VOD thereby skipping the theatrical release?
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld episode 3.07 promo teases Caleb’s mysterious past
HBO has released the first promo for Westworld‘s upcoming episode 3.07 titled Passed Pawned,” teasing a Caleb-centric episode as the mysterious past of Aaron Paul’s character gets further explored. Directed by Helen Shaver from a script co-written by Gina Atwater, the penultimate episode is scheduled to air on April 26. Check out the video in the player below!
The episode’s synopsis rea

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
In the previous episode of HBO’s Westworld, Dolores sent out the Incite profiles, and we learned the history of Rehoboam’s development. In Westworld Season 3 Episode 6, we checked in on Maeve, William, and the Charlotte Hale host amid the chaos brought on by the Incite profiles.
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Serac brought Maeve to a utopia-like simulation to motivate her into doing a better job next time and then threatened her. She woke again in the W

New to Stream: MUBI unveils May 2020 film slate
Premiere streaming service for curated independent films, MUBI, has unveiled its film slate for May, which is packed with recent festival hits and rediscovered classics that will be exclusively available to stream on the service. MUBI has also partnered with New York’s Museum of the Moving Image to present part of the ninth edition of First Look, the museum’s acclaimed festival of innovative new international cinema, with exclusive pre

STX Entertainment Merging With India’s Eros International
Deadline has brought word that the movie studio STX Entertainment and India’s Eros International have signed a deal to merge into a new, publicly traded media company with projects across film, TV, streaming and other entertainment areas.
RELATED: STX Films Acquires Margaret Qualley-Led A Head Full of Ghosts
The new entity will be entitled Eros STX Global Corporation and is being described as a “revamped” cap

"I will teach you to fight! I will teach you to disappear! I will teach you to use your power!" National Geographic has released an official trailer for a riveting short documentary called Akashinga: The Brave Ones, which is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and EarthXFilm Festival – both taking place online later this month. Executive produced by James Cameron and directed by Maria Wilhelm, Akashinga: The Brave Ones tells the story of the Akashinga, the all-female anti-poachin

"Your mission – is to steal it." Disney has released one more official trailer for the long-awaited Artemis Fowl movie, an epic adaptation of the fantasy book series by Eoin Colfer. This trailer confirms that the movie will be available streaming on Disney+ on June 12th, skipping theaters entirely (due to the pandemic shutdown). The story follows a 12-year-old mastermind named Artemis Fowl, who discovers a world below ground of armed and dangerous--and extremely high-tech--fairies. He kid

Sean Penn has been spotted being tested for COVID-19 in Los Angeles at a testing site set up by his non-profit organisation.
The Oscar-winning actor set up the free Malibu testing site with organisation CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), which is helping in the crisis.
Penn was seen leaning back in a chair while being swabbed by a staff member wearing protective equipment (via Daily Mail).
CORE was originally set up as a non-profit disaster relief organisation following the 2010 Haiti ear

Keira Knightley has shown off her talent for playing her teeth as part of a live stream event to aid the fight against COVID-19.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actress took part in the Hope From Home event for World Health Day earlier this month, unveiling her “one and only party trick”.
“I was thinking of something entertaining to do and I couldn’t think of anything,” she said. “So I’m going to play my teeth, which is my one and only party trick.&rdq

Josh Brolin has issued an apology after posting a picture on social media not adhering to social distancing guidelines.
The Marvel actor recently shared a since-deleted picture of himself with his wife and kids visiting father James Brolin and stepmother Barbra Streisand.
However, he received some criticism from fans for leaving his home given the current restrictions, and has now shared a new video on Instagram to apologise.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Josh Brolin (@joshbrolin) o