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"Like any other child, I too learned to deal with the physiological characteristics conferred upon me." This is no ordinary short film about a person with an extra long nose. Nosis is a deeply philosophical, existential short film made by German animation filmmaker Vincenz Neuhaus based in Berlin. This is the short film he created and finished in only five months to present as his thesis while studying at the Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf. It first premiered back in 2018, and play

Mandatory Streamers: Matthew Rhys is Perry Mason in HBO’s New Miniseries
Welcome to Mandatory Streamers, our column covering the best new streaming content coming your way every week! For the week of June 15, Matthew Rhys stars as Perry Mason in HBO’s new limited series developed and executive produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. Check out the best shows debuting and returning online this week as well as the latest renewal announcements below

Sky Cinema have added warnings about “outdated attitudes, language and cultural depictions which may cause offence today” to a number of films.
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The move comes in light of the current civil rights movement in the US and across the world, which was sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
The films that now come with the additional warning on Sky Cinema inclu

An abandoned bus popularised by the book and film Into The Wild has been removed as a public safety measure.
The bus, which sat in the wilds of Alaska, was a popular tourist attraction for adventurous travellers, due to its location in an area with unpredictable weather and no phone signal.
Its danger as a tourist attraction has meant many tourists have become trapped or injured there, and the death by starvation of tourist Christopher McCandless at the location in 1992 was the inspiration for I

Alamo Drafthouse Will Require Guests to Wear Masks, AMC Switches Stance
Following AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron’s controversial statements that the theater chain would not require guests to wear masks in an effort to not “be drawn into a political controversy,” Deadline brings word that Aron is reversing course and changing their mask policy.
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“With the full support of our sc

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Cast:
Kevin Bacon as Theo Conroy
Amanda Seyfried as Susanna
Avery Essex as Ella
Geoff Bell as Angus
Written and Directed by David Koepp
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David Koepp may be best known for his work in the field of blockbusters, helping introduce audiences to the majesty of Jurassic Park, the thrills of Mission: Impossible and the webslinging world of Spider-Man, b

Often, when a beauty pageant is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the film Miss Congeniality. Young white women dominate beauty contests around the world. But Miss Black America, Miss Black USA, and other similar competitions have been celebrating Black beauty, culture, and identity for more than half a century. This is where Channing Godfrey Peoples steps in with her first feature, a drama titled Miss Juneteenth. The film first premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this ye

New to Stream: MUBI Unveils July 2020 Film Slate
MUBI, the premiere streaming service for curated films, has revealed its July lineup which continues to showcase exciting new exclusives, rediscovered gems, and carefully curated retrospectives. As part of MUBI’s commitment to showcase more work from Black filmmakers, this month’s slate will present a double bill from the pioneering Black artist Bill Gunn, starting with his 1973 cult classic film Ganja & Hess and followed by

The Sunlit Night trailer starring Jenny Slate & Zach Galifianakis
Quiver Distribution has released the official trailer for director David Wnendt’s upcoming comedy film titled The Sunlit Night, starring Jenny Slate as a struggling artist looking for some inspiration in Norway. Also starring Gillian Anderson and Zach Galifianakis, the film is scheduled to be released on Friday, July 17 in theaters, on digital and on VOD. Check out the video in the player below!
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AMC & IFC Renew Sherman’s Showcase for a Second Season
Vital Thrills brings word that AMC and IFC have renewed the Critics’ Choice Awards-nominated variety series Sherman’s Showcase for a second season. The announcement comes ahead of the show’s one-hour “Black History Month Spectacular” which will premiere today at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on IFC.
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Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer has revealed a third movie in the series is in the works.
The first Mamma Mia! movie was released in 2008, followed by Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again in 2018.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Craymer said the coronavirus pandemic had made it hard to get the ball rolling on a third movie, but the film had already been approved by the studio.
“I was meant to have been getting on with that, in my head, during these months,” she said. “But then I got

Kenya Barris, Pharrell Williams in Talks With Netflix to Develop Juneteenth Musical Feature
According to Deadline, Emmy nominee Kenya Barris (Black-ish, #BlackAF) and singer plus two-time Oscar nominee Pharrell Williams (Hidden Figures, Despicable Me 2) are in talks with Netflix to develop a feature-length musical about Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The trio is reportedly in early stages coming up with a plan for the project.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWAya and the Witch photos preview Studio Ghibli’s first CG film
The first Aya and the Witch photos from Studio Ghibli’s newest animated film and first-ever CG film have been released online through Comic Natalie (via Kotaku), providing us with a new visual animation style which is far different from the acclaimed Japanese animation studio’s hand-drawn animation films. Directed by Goro Miyazaki, the film will debut sometime this winter on Japan’s NH

CS Interview: Producer Douglas Wick Talks Gladiator
It’s hard to believe that Gladiator turned 20 years old this year — 20 years old! And the film still looks and feels like something that could have been released yesterday. To commemorate Ridley Scott’s classic achievement, we sat down and spoke with Academy-Award winning producer Douglas Wick, who discussed the making of the film, its legacy and where he stands on a potential sequel.
Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, expl

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Diamond Select Previews: Lobo, Doctor Doom, The Mandalorian & More!
It’s a new month of offerings from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd., and there’s plenty to see! Shipping this winter, we’ll get new DC Gallery dioramas, new DC and Star Wars Legends in 3D busts, new Marvel statues, new Star Wars busts and statues, and returning Marvel Select action figures! You can view images of the new offerings in the gallery below!
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Hey there, fellow couch potatoes! After taking a gander at this week’s Top 20 I’ve come to this conclusion: we really need some new releases. Sonic remains in the top spot, again, followed by The Invisible Man, again, followed by Harley Qu — oh, wait! The Hunt? That Universal flick about people murdering each other for sport suddenly jumped from nonexistence to No. 3 overnight?
I’ll take it! I never saw The Hunt, so I have no idea if it even works as B-movie entertainmen

Colin Firth’s The Secret Garden heads straight to VOD
STXfilms and Studiocanal has announced that director Marc Munden’s forthcoming film adaptation of The Secret Garden is officially foregoing its previously scheduled theatrical release and has opted for a digital release instead. Originally set to hit the theaters in April, the film will now be making its debut on Friday, August 7 on PVOD at the suggested retail price of $19.99.Unlock your imagination. #TheSecretGarden will b

Close Enough Trailer for HBO Max’s Surreal Animated Comedy Series
HBO Max has released the official trailer for their upcoming animated comedy series Close Enough, premiering on the streamer on Thursday, July 9. You can check out the trailer in the player below!
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From JG Quintel, creator of the Emmy Award-winning Regular Show comes Close Enough, a surreal animated comedy about a married couple, their five-year-old daughter

Jodie: Tracee Ellis Ross-led Daria spinoff gets series order at Comedy Central
Comedy Central has given a series order to Grace Edwards’ new adult animated spinoff titled Jodie, based on the character from MTV’s classic 90s sitcom Daria with Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross set to voice the titular lead. This marks the black-ish star’s first ever animated project, who has also signed on as an executive producer.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWWarner Bros’ Scoob! getting an early HBO Max release
Ahead of the film’s Blu-ray and DVD release this coming July, HBO Max has announced that Warner Bros.’ latest animated film Scoob! will now be available for streaming on HBO Max starting on Friday, June 26. Click here to pre-order Scoob! on 4K Blu-ray!
“HBO Max is the perfect home for these ‘meddling kids’ and their dog,'” Chief content officer of HBO Max, Kevin Reilly said in a press re

"Maybe one day there will be a time you can create a little magic of your own…" Animation Magazine has revealed an official trailer for a wonderful short film titled To: Gerard, made by DreamWorks Animation. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and it's currently showing at the Annecy Film Festival in-competition. The short is about an aging, quiet man who works at a post office who has dreamed of being a magician all his life. One day, a little girl finds her way inside and

AMC Theatres Unveils Reopening Plans, Won’t Require Guests to Wear Masks
AMC Theatres has unveiled their reopening plans as the chain will begin reopening theaters on July 15 with 450 locations in the U.S. According to Deadline, AMC CEO Adam Aron revealed that they will not be requiring guests to wear masks unless a certain theater location is within a state that has mandated face coverings in order to enter public places, then the theater will follow state regulations.
“We did not

The Martian Scribe Drew Goddard in talks for Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Academy Award nominated-writer Drew Goddard is currently in negotiations to join directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s forthcoming sci-fi film adaptation of Project Hail Mary which will be led Golden Globe winner Ryan Gosling.
It is unclear if Goddard will be penning the script for the film or not. However, if the deal pushes through, he would be developing the st

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Cast:
Nicole Beharie as Turquoise Jones
Kendrick Sampson as Ronnie
Alexis Chikaeze as Kai Jones
Liz Mikel as Betty Ray
Written and Directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples
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The pageant culture in America is a long-standing and diverse area that has been covered in everything from the darkly comedic Little Miss Sunshine to the star-making Miss Congeniality, but rare

The Alienist Season 2 premiere date moves up a week
TNT has officially changed the premiere date for the upcoming second season of The Alienist: Angel of Darkness. Originally scheduled for a July 26 premiere, the Emmy Award-winning period drama series is now expected to make its return a week earlier on July 19 with two episodes airing back-to-back every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The date announcement also came with the released of a new teaser which you can check out below, featuring n

Skateboarding series Betty renewed for a second season at HBO
HBO has officially renewed creator Crystal Moselle’s upcoming coming-of-series Betty for a second season. This renewal comes after the female-led skateboarding series had debuted its first season finale earlier this month.
“It’s been a joy to ride through the streets of NYC with the inspiring women of BETTY, and we’re grateful to them and to Crystal for sharing their stories and friendships with us,” Exe

A live-action Animorphs movie, based on the children’s book series by writers Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant, is officially in the works.
Scholastic is partnering with producer Erik Feig for the first feature film based on the sci-fi series by Applegate, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Animorphs follows five teens — Jake, Marco, Cassie, Rachel, and Tobias — who have the ability to morph into any animal they touch.
They use their powers to fight a secret alien invasi

Free Comic Book Day Will Now Be Free Comic Book Summer
For the last 18 years, indie comic stores have used Free Comic Book Day to bring in new patrons. The rise of COVID-19 cast a shadow over this year’s event, which was supposed to take place on May 2. But now that stores are beginning to re-open, Diamond Comic Distributors has shared plans to salvage the festivities. Via The Hollywood Reporter, Free Comic Book Day will now be held over the course of several weeks, from July 15 to Septem

Do you see the tree? The Primal Group has released an official trailer for an indie "psychodrama" meets sci-fi film called Parallax, that is debuting next month despite not hitting any festivals before then. This is a rather strange and peculiar looking film. Naomi Prentice stars as a young artist named Naomi who wakes up in a life that she doesn't recognize, spending her time asleep haunted by nightmares of drowning in a black abysmal void.As she tries to figure out the truth, she begins to qu

Star Wars: Squadrons Official Gameplay Trailer Released!
During yesterday’s EA Play Live 2020 stream, EA unveiled the Star Wars: Squadrons official gameplay trailer for the title that takes place after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. You can check out the trailer below and pre-order your copy of the game here!
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Fight alongside your squadron and master the art of starfighter combat to tip the scales in monumental

Lord of the Rings’ and The Hobbit Trilogy’s Ian Holm Passes Away at 88
Today is a sad day for the fans of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as Ian Holm has passed away at the age of 88. In Peter Jackson’s two trilogies the British actor portrayed Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit who is the protagonist of a series of adventures that end with the rediscovery of the Ring of Power. The actor’s agent informed The Guardian about his death in a press release, a

"It's amazing to be your apprentice." Quiver Distribution has unveiled the official trailer for The Sunlit Night, which originally premiered at last year's Sundance Film Festival to some of the worst reviews of the entire festival. Set between New York City and the far north of Norway, The Sunlit Night follows American painter Frances and émigré Yasha as an unlikely pair who find each other in the Arctic circle. Frances has arrived to jumpstart her career while Yasha has come to b

Actor Ian Holm has died aged 88.
The Lord Of The Rings actor passed away in hospital, his agent confirmed.
“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” his agent told the Guardian.
They added: “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding that his illness was Parkinson’s related. They described him as “charming, kind and ferociously talented” and that they would “will mi

Rebel Wilson has claimed she was paid “a lot of money” by Hollywood executives to stay to “stay bigger.”
The actress, who shot to fame playing Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect, has now revealed that she is finally prioritising her health and has now shed 18kg this year.READ MORE: Here’s why the male characters were cut from Pitch Perfect 3The Cats star also said she suffered emotionally after staying overweight for the sake of her movie career.
Having enlisted the help of p

Jamie Foxx has spoken about his ongoing journey to playing Mike Tyson in a new biopic about the boxer.
It has been six years since the casting was announced and now the Oscar-winning star has reassured worried fans by revealing the film about the former heavyweight champion boxer is still on its way.
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Speaking on Instagram Live with Hollywood producer Mark Birnbaum, Foxx said: “It’s a de

US cinema chain AMC Theatres has said customers won’t be required to wear face masks when it reopens this summer.
In a new interview with with Variety, President Adam Aron said the move was an attempt to avoid “political controversy”.
He said: “We thought it might be counterproductive if we forced mask wearing on those people who believe strongly that it is not necessary.”
AMC, which is the largest cinema chain in the world, is instead encouraging the use of ma

A zero-budget movie made has topped the US box office after a stunt paid off.
Unsubscribe, a 29-minute horror movie shot entirely on video-conferencing app Zoom, made $25,488 (£20,510) in ticket sales on one day, securing the US box office top spot above films The Wretched and Becky.Read more: All the films and TV shows suspended due to coronavirusThat’s thanks to filmmakers Eric Tabach and Christian Nilsson, who told BBC News how they managed to get their film to number one on June