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"The trick is: you just show up and you give life your best shot." Screen Media Films has released an official US trailer for an indie drama titled Blackbird, the latest film by award-winning South African filmmaker Roger Michell (of Notting Hill, Changing Lanes, Venus, Hyde Park on Hudson, My Cousin Rachel). This premiered at the Toronto, London, and San Sebastián Film Festivals last fall, and is arriving on VOD next month. Blackbird is an English-language remake of the 2014 Danish film

"America is like a dysfunctional couple on the way to divorce court." An official trailer is available for an indie documentary titled Stars and Strife, another film about America's current problems and explosion of hate. From filmmaker David Smick, Stars and Strife is a documentary about how an epidemic of hatred has left America helpless in the face of crisis—and how a return to empathy can save us. Executive produced by Academy Award-winner Barry Levinson. The film features interviews

David Lynch has shared a new edition of his off-the-wall weather reports, taking time to thank the USA’s postal workers.
Back in May, the director revived his much-loved series, in which he dramatically and wistfully describes the weather, after more than a decade away.
Since then, he has continued the series, while also touching on social issues, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, which he addressed in a June weather report.
Now, in the latest instalment of the series, posted today

Snoot Entertainment, Campo Santo developing Firewatch film adaptation
Campo Santo’s Firewatch was a surprise hit upon its 2016 release and after initially being set at Good Universe, the video game developer is partnering with Snoot Entertainment to develop a film adaptation of the title, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The game, first released on Mac, PC and PlayStation 4 in early 2016, is set

CS Interview: Scott Adkins Talks Legacy of Lies
Scott Adkins has starred in action greats such as Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, Boyka: Undisputed, Savage Dog, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Triple Threat, and each film sees the actor push his physical limits to deliver a bloody, violent, and thrilling bit of pop culture entertainment. With his recent film, Legacy of Lies, Adkins delves into the world of espionage; and to commemorate this recent endeavor, ComingSoon.net reached out to the actor to discuss

"We need to be certain!" Bleecker Street has unveiled an official trailer for a thriller titled The Secrets We Keep, from filmmaker Yuval Adler. Set in post-WWII America, a woman rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her. This is definitely an American plot, but it's also made by an Israeli filmmaker, which means it's more about that question of - what do you do if you think this

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CS Interview: David Arquette on comedic thriller Spree
ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with actor David Arquette (Scream, 12 Hour Shift) to discuss his role in the Joe Keery-starring comedic thriller Spree, in which he stars as the father to a social media fame-hungry madman. Click here to rent or purchase the film!
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Looking back at his introduction to the project, Arquette explained how he had g

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The CW fall schedule: Supernatural sets final episodes for October
The CW has released the official schedule for their upcoming fall lineup, highlighting the return of their long-running drama series Supernatural for the fifteenth and final season’s remaining seven episodes. The series finale will be preceded by a retrospective special, “Supernatural: The Long Road Home.” The lineup also includes the premiere dates for the broadcast debuts of DC Universe&r

"BIG VFX SHOT with BWAAA" The best movie-themed video going around the internet this past weekend is this one - How To Make A Blockbuster Movie Trailer. It's a comedy video made by the duo known as "Auralnauts" (check their YouTube) and it mocks modern movie trailers by showing exactly how they're structured and what they sound like. And it couldn't be more accurate. Really, truly. This is how every single blockbuster movie trailer plays these days! There's even some amusing dialogue that they

Coastal Elites trailer previews HBO’s timely comedy film
HBO has released the official trailer for Emmy winner Jay Roach’s forthcoming remote comedy film Coastal Elites, featuring the all-star cast led by Bette Midler and Sarah Paulson as their characters try to grapple with effects of the new normal brought upon by the ongoing pandemic. The film is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Check out the video in the player below!
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: The One and Only Ivan interview with director Thea Sharrock
Ahead of the film’s debut on Disney+ later this week, ComingSoon.net got the chance to chat with director Thea Sharrock to discuss the film adaptation of Katherine Applegate’s acclaimed children’s novel The One and Only Ivan. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Disney+’s The One and Only Ivan Gets New Clip & Character Posters
An adaptation of the award-

CD Projekt Red & McFarlane Toys partner for The Witcher figures!
CD Projekt Red and McFarlane Toys are partnering up to introduce a new action figure of Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which is set to be a part of its Fall 2020 lineup and will be available for pre-order in mid-October! Check out the figure below!
RELATED: The Witcher Season 2 Resumes Production in the UKHere’s a first look at a 12-inch Geralt figure from McFarlane Toys! It features The White W

The Secrets We Keep Trailer & Poster Starring Noomi Rapace & Joel Kinnaman
Bleecker Street has released the trailer and poster for the upcoming thriller The Secrets We Keep, starring BAFTA nominee Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Prometheus) and Joel Kinnaman (The Killing, Altered Carbon, For All Mankind). You can check out the trailer in the player below as well as the full poster!
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The Psychedelic Furs‘ frontman has revealed that John Hughes “got the wrong end of the stick” about his band’s 1981 single, which inspired a 1986 rom-com of the same name.
Richard Butler said that the US filmmaker took the meaning literally, and centred his Molly Ringwald-starring “brat pack” film Pretty In Pink on a beautiful girl in a pink dress. But Butler was using a metaphor for describing a naked, wayward girl.
“God rest his soul,” Butler tol

Will Smith & Kevin Hart to star in Planes, Trains & Automobiles remake
It has already been 33 years since the successful theatrical release of John Hughes’ Planes, Trains & Automobiles, and now Deadline brings word that Paramount Pictures is officially in the process of developing a remake of the 1987 classic road trip comedy film with blockbuster stars Will Smith and Kevin Hart signing on for the leading roles.
Pick up a copy of the original film here!
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Vida’s Melissa Barrera lands key role in Scream reboot
After landing Courteney Cox to return for the highly-anticipated slasher reboot, the fifth film in the Scream franchise has expanded its cast with the addition of Vida star Melissa Barrera for the an unknown key role in the film, according to Deadline.
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Arquette became the first actor from the original franchise to sign on for the fifth film in the series,

"I was dead! How am I standing here?!" Saban Films has released the first official trailer for Death of Me, yet another new film from horror filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman. He just released St. Agatha last year, and already finished the new Saw reboot Spiral (watch the trailer) but since that has been delayed until next summer, they're releasing this one before it. Death of Me has a pretty cool concept: a couple on holiday in Thailand wake up without any memory of the night before. There's foota

Amandla Stenberg joins Universal’s Dear Evan Hansen
Universal Pictures is looking to expand its cast for the long-awaited film adaptation of Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen as Deadline has brought word that The Hate U Give breakout Amandla Stenberg has joined the musical dramedy alongside Booksmart‘s Kaitlyn Dever.
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The 21-year-old star is set to play Alana, a high school senior whose c

Mike Flanagan’s Midnight Mass begins production!
After announcing in March that his latest partnership with Netflix, Midnight Mass, would delay production due to the global pandemic, Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) has taken to Twitter to reveal that production has begun on the new series!
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Netflix debuts first trailer for new comedy series The Duchess
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming comedy series The Duchess starring, created and executive produced by United Kingdom-based comic Katherine Ryan that also reveals a September premiere date. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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Created by and starring Ryan in her scripted series debut, Th

BEGIN SLIDESHOWJensen Ackles cast as a superhero in The Boys Season 3
Ahead of the September 4 premiere of The Boys Season 2, Supernatural star Jensen Ackles took to Instagram to reveal that he has officially signed on for a superhero role in the forthcoming third season of the hit Amazon Prime series. Season 3 will reunite Ackles with showrunner Eric Kripke after working together in CW’s Supernatural series which is set to conclude its 15-season run this coming fall. The 42-year

Wil Wheaton to narrate Ready Player Two audiobook
With just a few months left until the highly-anticipated sequel hits shelves, Ernest Cline’s Ready Player Two has landed Star Trek: The Next Generation alum Wil Wheaton to narrate the audiobook format, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Ready Player Two marks the second of Cline’s bibliography in which Wheaton has narrated, having previously

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Mulan TV Spot: There is no courage without fear
Walt Disney Studios has released a brand new TV spot for Niki Caro’s live-action film adaptation of Mulan, providing us with some new footage that highlights our titular hero’s difficult training and epic fight scenes. The film will be available for streaming on Friday, September 4, exclusively to Disney+ subscribers with premiere access for a fee of $30. Check out the video in the player below!
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Sucker Punch Productions unveils Ghost of Tsushima: Legends!
Sucker Punch Productions has unveiled a first-look trailer at the forthcoming Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, a free co-op multiplayer expansion of the action-adventure title set to debut later this fall. The announcement trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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Inspired by Japanese folk tales and mythology, Legends offers players the option to choose fro

Earth to Ned trailer introduces Disney+’s alien talk show host
Disney+ has released the official trailer for the Jim Henson Co.’s upcoming unscripted new puppet show titled Earth to Ned, introducing us to the blue-skinned alien named Ned as he talks to numerous celebrity guests including Star Wars alums Billy Dee Williams and Gina Carano as well as High School Musical: The Musical: The Series stars Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo. The half-hour comedic talk show is scheduled

The Personal History of David Copperfield clip features Dev Patel & Hugh Laurie
Searchlight Pictures has released a new clip from director Armando Iannucci’s upcoming comedy-drama film The Personal History of David Copperfield, featuring Dev Patel’s David Copperfield as he helps Hugh Laurie’s Mr. Dick have a remarkable day. Originally scheduled for May 8, 2020 release, the film’s U.S. theatrical released has now been pushed back to August 28, 2020. Check out the

"The hero is the agent of change." Without any Comic-Cons this year, the New York Comic-Con has decided to host virtual panels online instead. One of the best offerings so far is this fascinating one-hour-long Q&A conversation with filmmaker George Miller. Film journalist Josh Horowitz connected with Miller virtually using Zoom to talk with him about all kinds of different things - with a focus on celebrating five years since Max Mad: Fury Road. "Heath Ledger as Max? Did Furiosa become a ty

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Exclusive Spreads for Break An Egg! The Broadway Cookbook
ComingSoon.net has three exclusive spreads from the upcoming cookbook Break An Egg! The Broadway Cookbook, which will help you celebrate your love of Broadway with this quirky collection of recipes inspired by your favorite musicals. The cookbook from Insight Editions is set to hit shelves on September 1. You can pre-order your copy here and check out the exclusive spreads in the gallery below!
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Studio Ghibli‘s planned Wembley Arena shows, which were due to take place this September, have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert is due to celebrate 35 years of the acclaimed Japanese animation studio and the composer’s work with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.
Hisaishi’s music includes the soundtracks to My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Ponyo, and as part of the concert the BBC Concert Orchestra and Crouch End Festival C

James Wan says Aquaman 2 will feature some horror elements
Ahead of the highly-anticipated launch of Warner Bros.’ DC FanDome this Saturday, August 22, DC Comics took to Twitter to share an excerpt from the Aquaman panel, featuring director James Wan as he answers a fan question about the upcoming sequel. When asked if Wan would also be bringing in some of his famous horror elements in Aquaman 2, he confirmed that fans should definitely expect this and that it would be a little bit simila

"The fight over voting rights is ultimately about power." Amazon has released the first official trailer for a powerful new documentary titled All In: The Fight For Democracy, made by acclaimed filmmakers Lisa Cortes & Liz Garbus. This vitally important documentary takes a look at the history, and current activism against voter suppression; partisan barriers to voting that most people don't even realize is a threat to their basic rights as citizens of the United States. One of many doc film

Enola Holmes teaser sets release date for Netflix’s Millie Bobby Brown-led film
Netflix has released the first teaser for director Harry Bradbeer’s upcoming film adaptation of Enola Holmes, giving us our first introduction to Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown as she portrays the titular young detective. The star-studded film will be available for streaming on Wednesday, September 23. Check out the video in the player below!alone loshme reeebtpms wnettyrhitd  pic.twit

A new Google Chrome browser extension has been unveiled that allows Netflix users to read a film’s screenplay while watching.
The third-party ScreenplaySubs function, which is currently only usable on a certain number of films, was created by user Egan Bisma.
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The extension can be downloaded and fans can choose from a list of films to click through, before selecting the toggle function while the title is playing on Netflix.

Lovecraft Country promo: What to expect in the weeks ahead
Following the series debut of Lovecraft Country last night, HBO has released a promo reel for the remaining nine episodes of Misha Green and Jordan Peele’s new horror drama series, teasing the upcoming creatures that Atticus, Letitia, and George must face in Ardham as Atticus fights for his birthright. The second episode titled “Whitey’s on the Moon” is set to air on Sunday, August 23. Check out the video in

"Is there something you want to confess?" RLJE Films has debuted a full trailer for an indie psychological thriller titled Confessional, made by filmmaker Brad T. Gottfred (Orgies and the Meaning of Life). This originally premiered at the Chattanooga Film Festival last year, and is already streaming on Shudder if you want to catch it now. After two seemingly unconnected deaths at a college on the same night, seven students receive invitations to a confessional booth hidden on campus. Uh oh&hell

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Exclusive Irresistible Clip Featuring Chris Cooper in Jon Stewart’s New Comedy
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive Irresistible clip from Jon Stewart’s new political comedy-drama. The clip features Chris Cooper, who stars alongside Steve Carell and Rose Byrne in the film, and a slightly unhelpful campaign aide. Universal Pictures will release the film digitally tomorrow. You can pre-order your copy here and check out the clip in the player below!
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"Careful what you're saying. Backstabbing isn't in the Legion's honor code." Janus Films has revealed a new re-release trailer for an acclaimed French drama titled Beau Travail, one of the early films made by filmmaker Claire Denis. It first premiered in 1999 at both the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals in the fall, then played at the Sundance Film Festival the next year. This film focuses on an ex-Foreign Legion officer as he recalls his once glorious life, leading troops in Djibouti. Criteri

Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 1 Recap: Sundown
Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams have teamed up on HBO’s Lovecraft Country, a horror series blending the reality of 1950s Jim Crow America and the supernatural terror of H.P. Lovecraft. The show follows Atticus “Tic” Freeman on a road trip with his friend Letitia Lewis and Uncle George. In Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 1, Tic set out toward Massachusetts with Leti and George, who was writing a travel guidebook for African Am

BEGIN SLIDESHOWTenet tickets to go on sale this Friday for advance screenings
According to IndieWire, Warner Bros. Pictures has sent a lengthy email to exhibitors regarding the highly-anticipated theatrical release of Christopher Nolan’s latest sci-fi feature Tenet. In the contract obtained by the outlet, the upcoming film will be having a 3-day limited advance screenings on Monday, August 31 which is three days earlier from its scheduled theatrical wide release on September 3. Tickets for

The Crown: Elizabeth Debicki cast as Princess Diana for final two seasons
Following the recent addition of Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce as Prince Phillip, Netflix has added another big name to the final ensemble cast of The Crown with Widows star Elizabeth Debicki officially signing for the role of Princess Diana in the award-winning series’ final two seasons. The long-awaited debut of the People’s Princess will arrive in the upcoming fifth season with newcomer Emma Corrin set first

"Cue convenient thunder & lightning." Shudder has revealed a teaser trailer for an indie horror comedy film titled Scare Me, marking the feature directorial debut of actor / writer Josh Ruben. This first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year in the Midnight category, and it's a clever take on mumblecore, stuck-in-a-cabin, meta horror storytelling. It's about two horror writers, who end up battling in a cabin over who's horror stories are better. During a power outage, tw

Captain Marvel star Ben Mendelsohn has revealed that his character Talos was originally meant to die around halfway through the film.
The actor portrayed the misunderstood Skrull leader in the 2019 Marvel blockbuster – as well as a Spider-Man: Far From Home post-credits scene – and quickly became a fan favourite in the process.
However, speaking to NME, Mendelsohn admitted that the writers planned to kill off Talos in the movie’s original script.
“That truly exceeded my e