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"You can have your story. You can tell your own story however you want." Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for a short documentary film titled The Claudia Kishi Club, premiering on Netflix this week. This 17-min film is about the fictional Claudia Kishi, a main character in the best-selling "Baby-Sitters Club" books, who was one of the only Asian American characters in 80s/90s culture. "As a blossoming artist, [she] was a special role model for aspiring young creators—many of whom

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CS Plays: The Last of Us Part II Walkthrough Video Part 2
Hey gamers! We’re back with the Podcast 426 members Bryce Carlile and Josh Ames with another video charting our gameplay through Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II.
RELATED: CS Plays: The Last of Us Part II Walkthrough Video Part 1
Here’s the thing: this is a really long game. A majority of the gameplay focuses on exploring the vast world; and watching extended cut scenes. In other words, The Last of Us Part II plays

Peter Farrelly’s Greatest Beer Run Ever adds Dylan O’Brien
After last month brought word that Oscar winner Peter Farrelly and Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen (Green Book) would be reuniting for the director’s latest film, Variety is reporting that Dylan O’Brien (Maze Runner) is in talks to join the cast for The Greatest Beer Run Ever.
RELATED: Peter Farrelly Reuniting With Viggo Mortensen for New Film
Word of O’Brien’s potential casting comes on

"I'm determined to get change." After her son, Dontre Hamilton, is shot 14 times and killed by a Milwaukee Police Officer in a popular downtown park, Maria rallies grieving mothers from across the country to join her in a cross country trip to demand justice on behalf of their sons. Mothers For Justice is a short film about Maria Hamilton and the founding of the Mother for Justice United organization. It's a condensed 15-minute short version of filmmaker Erik Ljung's full documentary The Blood

Martin Scorsese will direct a new documentary about David Johansen, the musician best known as frontman of legendary punk band New York Dolls.
Read More: “There’s no end in sight”: what we learned from Martin Scorsese’s new BBC short film about lockdown
Showtime Documentary Films announced today (July 7) that Scorsese will co-direct with Dave Tedeschi, with whom he’s also worked on documentaries such as the Bob Dylan film No Direction Home and The Rolling

"Don't seek success, seek purpose. And let success find you." Cranked Up Films has debuted the first official trailer for an indie comedy titled Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison, that is written and directed by and starring Romany Malco. He plays an ex convict finally out on parole who's set on becoming a world renowned motivational speaker and then "the success story they claimed he'd never be". Malco explains: "My goal with Tijuana Jackson is to redefine success as we know it and teach ot

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: Palm Springs interview with Andy Samberg & Cristin Milioti
ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Golden Globe winner Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Cristin Milioti (Made for Love) to discuss their roles in the upcoming sci-fi comedy Palm Springs. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Palm Springs Trailer Starring Andy Samberg & Cristin Milioti
When carefree Nyles (Andy Samberg) and reluctant maid of honor Sarah

BEGIN SLIDESHOWEric Kripke reveals short film on The Boys’ Billy Butcher in the works
There’s a lot of anticipation surrounding the upcoming second season of Amazon’s The Boys and while there’s a lot of questions regarding how the characters will deal with the events of the season one finale, namely Karl Urban’s Billy Butcher, showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed an exciting new tidbit regarding the team leader.
RELATED: Amazon Unveils Hilarity-Fueled

Oscar-winning short film Hair Love gets series order at HBO Max
HBO has given a 12-episode series order to director Matthew A. Cherry’s newest 2D-animated series titled Young Love, which will be a spinoff sequel of Sony Pictures Animation’s Academy Award-winning short film Hair Love which you can check out below if haven’t had the chance to see it. This project will become a part of Cherry’s first-look deal with Warner Bros. TV which he officially signed last June.
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Exclusive The High Note Deleted Scene Featuring Dakota Johnson
ComingSoon.net is debuting an exclusive The High Note deleted scene featuring the star of the film Dakota Johnson as she rushes around running errands for Grace (Tracee Ellis Ross). You can check out the deleted scene in the player below and order your copy of the movie here!
RELATED: Tracee Ellis Ross Debuts “Love Myself” Music Video From The High Note
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene

BEGIN SLIDESHOWGKIDS acquires Studio Ghibli’s Earwig and the Witch
GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, has announced that it has acquired the North American distribution rights for legendary animation house Studio Ghibli’s latest feature Earwig and the Witch (alternatively titled Aya and the Witch)!
RELATED: Aya and the Witch Photos Preview Studio Ghibli’s First CG Film 
Directed by Goro Miyazaki (F

Elisabeth Moss to star as real-life Texas killer Candy Montgomery in new miniseries
Universal Content Productions has announced that they’re currently in the process of developing a new limited thriller series titled Candy which centers on real-life Texas killer Candy Montgomery with Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress Elisabeth Moss attached to portray the titular role. The project hails from Robin Veith and Nick Antosca, who previously worked together on Hulu’s critically-a

BEGIN SLIDESHOWHasbro unveils new Marvel Legends Series figure!
Hasbro has unveiled a brand new deluxe figure in its Marvel Legends Series as Toxin, the third major symbiote character of the Spider-Man comic line and occasional ally to the webslinger and his frequent villain Venom! The new figure can be viewed in the gallery below!
RELATED: Hasbro Unveils Marvel Legends Deadpool’s Premium Interactive Head
Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this Marvel Legends Series 6-inch-sca

BEGIN SLIDESHOWTom Hanks clarifies Greyhound Apple TV+ comments
After initially expressing heartbreak over his World War II action-thriller skipping a theatrical release in favor of Apple TV+, screenwriter and star Tom Hanks has clarified his statements to the Today Show regarding Greyhound‘s move to a streaming platform in a time when many theaters are still closed across the country. The full interview can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Greyhound: Tom Hanks Heartbroken

Janelle Monáe reveals dream Marvel role
With Fox’s X-Men film series essentially at an end and the rights heading to Marvel Studios, many fans and stars are expressing interest in their dream comic book roles and Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe has revealed she has her eye on playing the part of iconic superheroine Storm.
RELATED: Ryan Reynolds Says He’s Working on Deadpool 3 For Marvel Studios
In an interview with Empire Magazine, the 34-year-old singer-so

Cherry: Joe Russo says Tom Holland-led film is almost done with post-production
In a recent interview with Comic Book, the Russo Brothers gave another update on the current status of their upcoming crime drama film Cherry, revealing that they’re in the final steps of post-production for the Tom Holland-led film. Because of this, they’ve also teased that viewers should expect to see the first trailer in the “very near future.”
“We’re in the scoring p

HBO’s We Are Who We Are Drama Series Debuting This September
Academy Award-nominated Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, I Am Love, Suspiria) brings his unique cinematic style to television for the first time with the eight-episode series We Are Who We Are, debuting this September, exclusively on HBO. You can check out the teaser announcement video below!
RELATED: Friends Reunion: David Schwimmer Reveals Potential Filming Date
A story about two American kids who live on a U.S. military

"Where the hell have you been, Barry?" Rock Salt has released an early promo trailer for a totally insane indie horror comedy titled Fried Barry, made in South Africa by a British filmmaker making his feature directorial debut after numerous music videos. This premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival and is playing at tons of other genre festivals this year. "The movie that breaks all the rules." Fried Barry is a bizarre tale told in a genre-bending onslaught of sex, drugs and violence. A spect

BEGIN SLIDESHOWJurassic World: Dominion director discusses resuming production
This week brought the exciting news that Jurassic World: Dominion, the final installment in the blockbuster franchise’s sequel trilogy, and now co-writer and director Colin Trevorrow has opened up to Empire Magazine about heading to the UK to resume work on the project.
RELATED: The Batman, Jurassic World & More Resuming UK Filming
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Armageddon Time: Focus Features nearing world rights deal for star-studded film
According to Deadline, Focus Features has already entered final negotiations for the worldwide theatrical distribution rights to director James Gray’s upcoming drama film Armageddon Time which is currently boasting a star-studded cast including Academy Award winners Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, and Cate Blanchett along with Golden Golden winner Oscar Isaac. On top of distribution, the outlet notes that the s

James Corden & Ben Winston Ink Multi-Platform Deal With Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon has struck a multiplatform deal with James Corden and Ben Winston, and their production company Fulwell 73, to produce an animated movie and TV series based on the recently released children’s book title, Real Pigeons Fight Crime.
RELATED: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CG Movie Reboot in Development
“We are so delighted to be working with our great friends at Nickelodeon on this wonderful, charming, a

BEGIN SLIDESHOWPatty Jenkins offers new details on Wonder Woman 1984 & future
We’re still three months away from the highly-anticipated Wonder Woman 1984, the follow-up to the fourth installment of the DC Extended Universe, and co-writer and director Patty Jenkins is keeping the hype train rolling by unveiling new details regarding the next film.
RELATED: Patty Jenkins Responds to Latest Wonder Woman 1984 Date Change
In an interview with Empire Magazine, the 48-year-old filmm

"Aren't you ever tired of just being so responsible?" Madman Films from Australia has just released the first official Australian trailer for Baby Done, a fun coming-of-baby comedy made by New Zealand filmmaker Curtis Vowell. It is also executive produced by none other than Taika Waititi! Supporting his own New Zealanders. Wannabe-adventurer Zoe freaks out when she falls pregnant with her long-term boyfriend Tim. As Tim embraces the prospect of fatherhood, Zoe attempts to rush through her dream

John Mulaney’s Sack Lunch Bunch heading to Comedy Central
John Mulaney’s musical comedy special Sack Lunch Bunch was one of the biggest surprise hits upon its December debut on Netflix last year and now fans can look forward to seeing more as Comedy Central has inked a deal with the Emmy-winning comedian for two new specials, including the upcoming holiday season!
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWGreyhound: Tom Hanks heartbroken over film’s Apple TV+ release
Last May, it was announced that Sony Pictures’ war drama Greyhound would officially be foregoing its previously planned theatrical release and instead opted for a digital premiere on Apple TV+. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Oscar winner Tom Hanks addressed his film’s move to streaming by expressing his grief over it because he had been working on the project for nearly a decade.
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Thandie Newton has spoken of her experience working with Tom Cruise on Mission Impossible 2, saying she was “so scared” of the actor, and calling him “a very dominant individual”.
The actress played Nyah Nordoff-Hall in the 2000 film, and when asked whether she had been offered a role in any subsequent Mission Impossible films, Newton said, “Oh, I was never asked.”
She explained in an interview with Vulture: “I was so scared of Tom. He was a ve

Stump the Editor Episode 3: Baron Vaughn!
Welcome to the latest episode of ComingSoon.net’s podcast, Stump the Editor! This week actor and comedian Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie, Mystery Science Theater 3000) drops by to duel with CS editor Max Evry for movie trivia domination! Vaughn appeared on the show to promote his directorial debut in Shudder’s horror anthology film Scare Package, as well as he and Open Mike Eagle’s new Funny or Die talk show Call & Response.

"We teach people how to love." Brainstorm Media has released the first official trailer for The Cuban, a heartwarming indie drama from Canadian-Italian filmmaker Sergio Navarretta. This first premiered at the Whistler Film Festival last year, and it also played at the Sonoma Film Festival earlier this year. Ana Golja plays a naïve pre-med student who lands her first job working in a nursing home. An unexpected friendship with Luis, an elderly Cuban musician there, reignites her love of mus

Netflix’s The Last Kingdom Renewed for a Fifth Season
According to Variety, Netflix has renewed The Last Kingdom for a 10-episode fifth season! The renewal news comes less than three months since Season 4 launched on the streamer on April 26. You can check out a video of the cast learning about the exciting announcement below!
 
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Lin-Manuel Miranda has responded to criticisms of whitewashing in Hamilton and has acknowledged them as “valid”.
Quote-tweeting the initial criticism, which pointed to the way “hamilton the play and the movie were given to us in two different worlds & our willingness to interrogate things in this way feels like a clear sign of change”, Miranda began by saying, “All the criticisms are valid.”Read more: ‘Hamilton’ review: Lin-Manuel Mir

Valley of the Gods trailer starring John Malkovich & Josh Hartnett
Well Go USA has released the official trailer for Lech Majewski’s sci-fi drama film titled Valley of the Gods, featuring John Malkovich as the world’s richest man who will soon face something much bigger than after he continues to disrespect the sacred Navajo lands. Also starring Josh Hartnett, the film is set to debut on August 11 on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD. Check out the video in the player below!
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Exclusive Dirt Music Clip Featuring Garrett Hedlund & Kelly Macdonald
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive Dirt Music clip starring Kelly Macdonald (Trainspotting, Boardwalk Empire) and Garrett Hedlund (Mudbound) in the upcoming romance drama. You can check out the clip now in the player below!
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Based on the critically acclaimed novel by iconic Australian writer Tim Winton, the film stars Macdon

"Gentlemen - I'm here to help with your history report." Studiocanal UK has released an official trailer for the brand new 4K restoration of the 80s comedy time travel classic Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Yes, we're getting a sequel this year finally - Bill & Ted Face the Music - but while we wait for them to figure when this will open, we can revisit the original movie in the best quality yet. Starring Keanu Reeves as Ted Theodore Logan, and Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston Esquire,

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Away Teaser: Hilary Swank Stars in New Netflix Series
Netflix has released the first teaser for creator Andrew Hinderaker’s sci-fi drama series titled Away, providing us with our first look at two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank’s Emma Green, who is an American astronaut sent on a mission to Mars. Executive produced by The Batman director Matt Reeves and Swank, the 10-episode series adaptation will be available for streaming on Friday, September 4. Check out the video

CS Interview: Toya Turner Talks Netflix’s Warrior Nun
Warrior Nun, now streaming on Netflix, is definitely worth checking out thanks to a solid cast and a kick-ass storyline that delves deep into religious mythology and the battle between Heaven and Hell. To promote the new series, one of the show’s main stars, Toya Turner, who plays the appropriately named Shotgun Mary, spoke with ComingSoon.net about her character and her hopes for a second season.
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"I used to dance in this room like 15 years ago!" Signature Entertainment in the UK has released the first official trailer for an indie comedy called I Used to Go Here, from filmmaker Kris Rey (Empire Builder, Unexpected). This premiered at the SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, and is arriving on VOD in the fall. Her engagement is called off, her first book isn't doing so well, and all her friends are having babies. Kate Conklin is in a real rut when out of nowhere she gets a call from her

"I used to dance in this room like 15 years ago!" Signature Entertainment in the UK has released the first official trailer for an indie comedy called I Used to Go Here, from filmmaker Kris Rey (Empire Builder, Unexpected). This premiered at the SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, and is arriving on VOD in the fall. Her engagement is called off, her first book isn't doing so well, and all her friends are having babies. Kate Conklin is in a real rut when out of nowhere she gets a call from her

The Vigil trailer previews a Jewish supernatural horror film
The official trailer for Vertigo Releasing’s forthcoming supernatural horror film titled The Vigil has been released, featuring Yakov as he gets enlisted for an overnight shomer which is a Jewish tradition where someone watches the body of a recently deceased community member. Last year, Blumhouse acquired the North American distribution rights for the film but the studio hasn’t yet announced a release date. However,

Our Favorite Scores From Ennio Morricone
How do you write about a legend? Ennio Morricone was one of the most influential film composers of all time. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, The Mission, The Thing, The Untouchables, Days of Heaven — Masterpieces, all of them. Each crafted with a unique style, sound, and beauty, unlike any other soundtrack. Such scores defined my youth.
Sadly, Morricone passed away on Monday in Rome at age 91. His legend will continue thanks to his master

"What is it to have all that power?" Well Go USA has released an official trailer for a strange indie feature titled Valley of the Gods, made by a Polish filmmaker named Lech Majewski. This first premiered at the Gdynia Polish Film Festival last year, and it screened at the Warsaw and Camerimage Film Festivals also in Poland. The film entwines Navajo lore with a reclusive trillionaire and his would-be biographer, creating a fascinating, mysterious and idiosyncratic vision of America. With three

Friends Reunion: David Schwimmer reveals potential filming date
Following the confirmation of the long-awaited Friends reunion on HBO Max, fans immediately rejoiced about being able to see their six titular leads after a long time. However, they would have to wait much longer than it was originally planned because the upcoming special’s scheduled filming in March was temporarily delayed due to the pandemic.
In a recent interview with AP which you can check out below, David Schwimmer has f

BEGIN SLIDESHOWJuly 7 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s July 7 Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD column! We’ve highlighted this week’s releases in detailed write-ups of different titles below! Click each highlighted title to purchase through Amazon!
New Movies on Blu-ray/DVD
Trolls World TourIn an adventure that will take them well beyond what they’ve known before, Queen Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) discover that they are but

Dominic West has spoken of his experience being homeless for one night in London.
The actor, best known for his roles in The Wire and The Affair, spoke of the impact of his short time without a home.Read more: When Actors From ‘The Wire’ Turn Their Hand To Music, The Results Are Always Sheeeeeit“I haven’t experienced being stateless politically, but I’ve been without money – I’ve been homeless for a night in London and without money,” West explaine

Janelle Monáe has said she wants to play X-Men character Storm in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Discussing the development of the Black Panther sequel, Monáe mentioned her dream to play Storm – who, as it stands, hasn’t been introduced into the current phase of the MCU.Read more: ‘Homecoming’ season two review: Janelle Monáe picks up where Julia Roberts left off“I definitely have thrown it out there,” Mon&aacut

Halle Berry has issued an apology for considering a role as a transgender man in an upcoming film.
The actress explained on Instagram Live over the weekend that she was in discussions for the role. “I’m thinking of [playing] a character where the woman is a trans character, so she’s a woman that transitioned into a man,” she said.
“I want to experience that world, understand that world. I want to deep dive in that in the way I did Bruised,” she added, referrin

Snowpiercer Season 1 Episode 8 Recap: These Are His Revolutions
In the eighth episode of TNT’s Snowpiercer, Revolution has finally come. As Layton leads the lower classes forward in armed rebellion, Melanie’s house of cards collapses.
Calling the ShotsRuth serves as the introductory narrator in this episode, commenting about how generous and wonderful Mr. Wilford is, and that he is the only reason they’re alive. She doesn’t understand why other passengers challenge