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BEGIN SLIDESHOWSam Hargrave, Joe Russo tease Extraction future
After receiving generally positive reviews from critics and garnering the biggest opening viewership for a Netflix original film, it appears writer Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame) and director Sam Hargrave have future plans for the Chris Hemsworth-led actioner Extraction.
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In an interview with Collider, Hargrave discussed possible follow-ups for the film include ideas

Exclusive A Clear Shot trailer starring Mario Van Peebles
Uncork’d Entertainment has exclusively shared with ComingSoon.net the first trailer for the pulse-pounding biographic thriller A Clear Shot starring Mario Van Peebles (Z Nation, New Jack City), which is set to hit DVD and digital platforms this June! The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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CS Soapbox: Why Star Wars Needs Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi is a man that defies description. The kind of artist you can imagine as a child, equipped with a magic marker, running around town, drawing mustaches on anything that even vaguely resembled a face (he probably still does this). The writer/director has become renowned for his inimitable brand of irreverence—something you wouldn’t normally associate with big-budget features. However, Hollywood, or rather Disney, can’t g

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDakota Johson & Tracee Ellis Ross’ The High Note sets digital release
Focus Features has announced that director Nisha Ganatra’s forthcoming music comedy-drama film The High Note is now officially making its debut on VOD. Originally set for a theatrical release this Friday, May 8, the Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross-led film will be available on May 29 on demand for a 48-hour rental period for $19.99. In addition, Ross also took to Instagram to share her

A Quiet Place scribes partnering with Sam Raimi for Sony thriller
After a heated bidding war, Sony Pictures has acquired an untitled sci-fi thriller from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo behind the acclaimed 2018 horror A Quiet Place, who are set to write, direct and produce their original script, according to Variety.
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The plot details are being kept under wraps for the project and will mark the duo’s thir

"Someone or something is plunging humanity into darkness…" Shout Studios has released an official trailer for a Russian sci-fi action thriller titled The Blackout: Invasion Earth, an extension of the original title The Blackout. So what's going on in this? Contact between most towns on Earth has been severed. A small ring-like area in Eastern Europe still has electricity, and maybe even life is being reported from space. What military forces find outside "the Ring" is shocking. There are

MGM acquires Ron Howard-helmed biopic Thirteen Lives
After a weekend of studios looking to pick up Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story)’s upcoming biopic centered on the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, MGM has swooped in and acquired Thirteen Lives, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Penned by Oscar nominee William Nicholson (Gladiator, Everest), the story follows the boys soccer team from Thailand who b

The Twilight Zone Season 2 adds Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Topher Grace & more
It has been almost a year since the first season finale of Jordan Peele’s The Twilight Zone series, and now CBS All Access has announced the additional cast members that will be completing the upcoming second season’s ensemble.  In addition, the new episode details for the sci-fi horror anthology series have also been revealed.
Joining the next installment of The Twilight Zone are Kylie Bunb

Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee may be ending
After 11 acclaimed seasons across both Crackle and Netflix, it appears that the Jerry Seinfeld-hosted/directed/created talk show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee may actually be coming to an end, according to Deadline.
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While speaking on a virtual press conference for his upcoming Netflix special 23 Hours to K

Nicolas Cage to portray Tiger King’s Joe Exotic in scripted series
As if The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent wasn’t already the most Nicolas Cage (Mandy) project he could sign on for, the star has inked a deal to star in a scripted series centered on Joe Exotic, the curious subject of the hit Netflix docuseries Tiger King, according to Variety.
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"This is just an idea – but I heard spinning's a good trick." Fire up this impressive microbudget Star Wars fan film and enjoy. Rogue Seven: A Star Wars Fan Film is a fun short Star Wars film made on a $900 budget by Los Angeles-based filmmaker James Martinez. "With the situation the world is in right now, everyone is looking for an escape, and I believe this film is the perfect escape." Rogue Seven's story follows a thief who must save a group of X-Wing pilots from an Imperial armada and

The Blackout: Invasion Earth trailer: Aliens hiding in plain sight
After becoming a smash hit in Europe, Shout! Studios is bringing the sci-fi action blockbuster The Blackout: Invasion Earth to North America on Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms, and has debuted the trailer for the dubbed version of the film, which can be viewed in the player below!
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Someone or something is plunging humanity into darkness

New to stream: Magnolia Selects’ May 2020 lineup
As the month of May has begun, Magnolia Selects has unveiled its full list of titles set to debut on the streaming service this month, including the acclaimed dramedy Drinking Buddies starring Jake Johnson (Tag), Olivia Wilde (Booksmart), Ron Livingston (A Million Little Things) and Anna Kendrick (Dummy).
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I’ll Be Gone In the Dark trailer: New HBO docuseries takes on The Golden State Killer
HBO has released the official trailer for Oscar nominee Liz Garbus’ upcoming six-part documentary series titled I’ll Be Gone In the Dark, offering us our first preview at the late Michelle McNamara’s thorough investigation into searching for the identity of one of America’s most notorious serial killers dubbed as “The Golden State Killer.” Based on McNamara’s bes

BEGIN SLIDESHOWRick and Morty get chased by breakfast in new ad video
Following Rick and Morty‘s Super Bowl Pringles ad, Adult Swim has released a new video, featuring the titular duo as they star in yet another meta commercial for Wendy’s as they get chased by the new breakfast menu. The The fan-favorite adult animated series will be returning on May 10 with episode 4.07 titled “Promortyus.” Check out the video in the player below!
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AMC extends Friday Night In with the Morgans with four new episodes
After becoming a hit for the network in the two weeks since its debut, AMC has chosen to extend the episode count for the video-chat-based talk show Friday Night In with the Morgans hosted by The Walking Dead‘s Jeffrey Dean Morgan and his wife Hilarie Burton Morgan (Lethal Weapon)!
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The guests for this week’s episode

Netflix announces Too Hot to Handle reunion episode
After garnering a large fan following with its April debut, Netflix has taken to Twitter to reveal that reality dating game show Too Hot to Handle is coming back this Friday for a special at-home reunion episode filled with cast interviews and more!
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A Too Hot To Handle reunion episode premieres this Friday and f

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDiamond Select Toys, Gentle Giant reveal Holo Darth Maul bust!
Though reception to Solo: A Star Wars Story was generally mixed from fans, the cameo appearance from Ray Park’s Darth Maul was generally seen as a highlight and now Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. have revealed a new bust for the holographic version of the Sith lord, which can be viewed in the gallery below!
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Taika Waititi has been confirmed to direct and co-write a new Star Wars film.
The as-yet-untitled feature is the first major Star Wars film announcement since The Rise of Skywalker, and comes as fans celebrate ‘Star Wars Day’ — or May the Fourth — today (May 4).
The new film will be the Oscar-winner’s latest foray into the galaxy far, far away after directing and starring in The Mandalorian on Disney+. It comes after he was previously touted to direct a new Star War

Becoming trailer: Netflix’s inside look at Michelle Obama
Netflix has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming documentary Becoming which will take viewers behind the scenes of the life of Former First Lady Michelle Obama. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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Taika Waititi to co-write/direct new Star Wars film!
After rumors began circling earlier this year that the Jojo Rabbit Oscar-winning filmmaker was being eyed to helm a new Star Wars film, it’s been announced that Taika Waititi is officially set to co-write and direct a new feature for the hit sci-fi adventure franchise!
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Waititi is set to co-write the screenplay with Academy Award nominee Krysty Wilson

What?! We're breaking our no-TV rules to feature this trailer for a documentary series called The Beach, made by Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton (of Samson and Delilah, Sweet Country). Not only because it looks awesome, better than you can even imagine, but also because it's made by and about a very talented filmmaker (whose films you should be watching). After all of his success, Thornton has "reached a crossroad in his life and something has to change. He has chosen to try giving up lif

Demolition Man 2 reportedly in the works, says Stallone
Though considered a classic for its time, the Sylvester Stallone-led sci-fi actioner Demolition Man was never one fans were clamoring for a sequel to in the star’s filmography but now it appears that Warner Bros. is developing a follow-up.
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In an Instagram Live Q&A with fans, Stallone responded to a fan’s question about whether or no

Midnight Sun: Stephenie Meyer sets release date for new Twilight novel
Nearly 15 years since Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling vampire novel Twilight was first published in October 2005, the author has officially announced the new release date for the latest installment to the Twilight novel series titled Midnight Sun, which will be set during the events of the first book and will be told from Edward Cullen’s perspective. Set to finally make its launched on August 4, 2020, the book&rsq

Ryan Reynolds Shares New Behind-the-Scenes Photo of Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
Ryan Reynolds took to Twitter to wish his Red Notice co-star a happy birthday and unveiled a behind-the-scenes image of the duo filming on set. It doesn’t reveal much, but at this point any movie news is good movie news. You can check out the full tweet below!
“Today is @therock’s birthday,” Reynolds wrote. “There’ll be a lot of well wishes for him. He deserves it. This year, we

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDave Filoni Clarifies George Lucas’ Involvement in The Clone Wars
In a recent article with Entertainment Weekly, Star Wars: The Clone Wars show runner Dave Filoni explained George Lucas’ role in the final season after recent outlets suggested he was heavily involved in the production.
“That’s largely been taken out of context in people’s enthusiasm,” he explained. “George and I still talk, and I’ll ask him some things. But he&r

BEGIN SLIDESHOWTom Hardy Shows Off His Scarface in New Capone Poster
Vertical Entertainment has released a brand new poster for Josh Trank’s upcoming Capone, starring Tom Hardy as the titular gangster. You can check out the poster in the gallery below!
The film is expected to make its long-awaited debut on VOD on May 12 with an on-demand 48-hour rental. However, depending on the currently global situation, Vertical Entertainment and Redbox Entertainment are still planning to release the f

Get ready to dive into the abyss! While this trailer isn't brand new (it first debuted a few months ago), it's still worth featuring anyway - because there's no dialogue and it's all visuals. And because people may still be catching up with the remarkable HBO series "Chernobyl" (like me! holy shit it's good!), and wondering if there's a Russian version. Well, here it is! Sort of. Chernobyl: Abyss is the "first large-scale Russian film" about the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster in 1986. It has

CBS Pulls the Plug on David E. Kelly’s Lincoln Lawyer
According to Deadline, CBS has decided not to go through with David E. Kelley’s planned TV adaptation of Michael Connelly’s bestseller, The Lincoln Lawyer. The news comes as a shock, as the series had a massive series production commitment. The trade states: “no force majeure has not been invoked yet but the two sides are yet to get into the nitty-gritty of settling the big series penalty.”
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Ralph Fiennes looks set to play Miss Trunchbull in the upcoming movie adaptation of Matilda: the Musical.
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The Harry Potter actor is attached to star as the iconic Roald Dahl villain, according to Deadline, who has traditionally been played by a man in the stage version.
Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer is also attached to star in the movie, taking on the role of Miss Honey, while Emma Stone is reportedly in talks to join too.
The

BEGIN SLIDESHOWGo behind the scenes of Westworld Season 3 finale in new featurette
HBO has released the featurette for Westworld‘s episode 3.08 titled “Crisis Theory”, providing us with the behind-the-scenes look at last night’s mind-boggling third season finale. The video features interviews by the creative team and some of the main cast as they talked about the episode highlights including: the process of creating the chaotic riot scene; and Bernard’s emotional i

James Wan to produce time travel movie Hunting Season
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aquaman director James Wan is currently in the process of developing a film adaptation of Hunting Season, based on author Frank M. Robinson’s sci-fi time travel novelette of the same name. Wan will be serving as a producer through his Atomic Monster banner with John Wick scribe Derek Kolstad attached to write the screenplay.
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Anthony Daniels Recalls His Audition for C-3PO for Star Wars Day
The big Star Wars Day extravaganza is finally here. Today, all is about the stories that took place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. One of the first Star Wars-related content came from actor Anthony Daniels, who took to Instagram to read an extract from his book, I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story. The British actor — who is the only actor to have starred in every Star Wars movie

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The Mandalorian’s VFX Team Says Season 2 Won’t Be Delayed
Add The Mandalorian to the list of TV shows and movies soldiering on with post-production despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While many other high-profile projects had to shut down completely, the digital artists behind the first live-action Star Wars series are continuing to put the finishing touches on the show’s upcoming second season. And more importantly, they insist that the new episodes wil

BEGIN SLIDESHOWBatwoman episode 19 promo reveals first look at Hush
The CW has released the first promo for Batwoman‘s upcoming episode 19 titled “A Secret Kept From All the Rest,” featuring Gabriel Mann’s Tommy Elliot as he finally transforms into the iconic DC villain Hush. The penultimate episode is scheduled to air on May 10. Starring Ruby Rose and Rachel Skarsten, you can check out the video in the player below.
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Ralph Fiennes attached to star in Netflix’s Matilda film
According to Deadline, two-time Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter films, The English Patient) has signed on to portray the role of Crunchem Hall Primary School’s evil headmistress Miss Trunchbull in Netflix’s newest film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel Matilda. The film will also be based on the popular UK and Broadway musical stage play titled Matilda The Musical which als

"The energy that's out there is much better than what we see." Netflix has released an official trailer for a feature documentary titled Becoming, a profile of the former First Lady, Michelle Obama. The film will be available to watch on Netflix this week, just in time to kick off the summer season (of movies at home). Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others as she tours with her new book "Becoming" (which is already

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Extraction Draws Biggest Opening for Netflix
Make way for the new champ! Extraction is set to become Netflix’s biggest film premiere to date, knocking off previous champ, Michael Bay’s 6 Underground. Star Chris Hemsworth shared the good news via Twitter and stated that a projected 90 million households had tuned in to the violent (but awesome) action thriller. Check out the full tweet below!
“Tyler Rake is kicking ass. Extraction is well on its way to becoming

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWestworld Season 3 Episode 8 Recap
In the previous episode of HBO’s Westworld, Dolores activated an EMP that shut down Solomon, Maeve, and herself. In Westworld Season 3 Episode 8, the season finale, Caleb made his way through the riots to Incite, while Bernard visited someone important to his past.
Leader of the Revolution
Caleb had retrieved Dolores’s pearl and installed it into a new Dolores host body. She reiterated the need for him to be a leader for the humans.

Vader Immortal Coming to PlayStation VR This Summer
In celebration of ‘May the Fourth,’ an honorary Star Wars holiday, ILMxLAB revealed that Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series is coming to PlayStation VR this Summer. The three episodes will be available together as one individual purchase, bringing the complete VR trilogy together for players and fans.
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“We are very excited to be partnering

"You're burning! Be careful!" KimStim has released an official US trailer for an experiential animated film titled The Wolf House, the English version of the original Spanish name - La Casa Lobo. The 75-minute film is animated using the paint / repaint stop-motion technique with various real-world objects and rooms worked right into the visuals. The story is very strange - it's about Maria, a young woman who takes refuge in a tiny house in southern Chile after escaping from a German colony. "Us

Tom Hanks has surprised students at a virtual graduation ceremony with an inspiring message.
The actor, who himself recently contracted coronavirus alongside wife Rita Wilson, sent a special video message for students at Wright State University, who could not graduate in person due to current coronavirus restrictions.
“You are the chosen ones because of a fate unimagined when you began your Wright State adventures,” he said. “You started in the olden times, in a world back befo

Anne Hathaway has revealed she turned-up to her audition for Catwoman thinking she was going for the part of Harley Quinn.
The Oscar-winning actress played the role of the DC character in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, though admitted she wasn’t told what part she was going for beforehand.
“I came in and I had this lovely Vivienne Westwood kind of beautiful-but-mad tailoring top with stripes going everywhere,” Hathaway told BBC Radio 1. “And I wore these flat Joker-e