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Lionsgate’s Cobweb nabs Lizzy Caplan, Antony Starr & Cleopatra Coleman
Just ahead of the film’s production start, Lionsgate’s horror-pic Cobweb has begun building its cast with a roster of impressive talent with Lizzy Caplan (Castle Rock), Antony Starr (The Boys) and Cleopatra Coleman (In the Shadow of the Moon), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Written by Chris Thomas Devlin (Texa

Sarah Snook to lead adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion
After scoring an Emmy nomination for her turn in the hit HBO dramedy Succession, Sarah Snook has found her next film project as the lead star in a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s dramatic novel Persuasion, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Published in 1817, the final fully written novel by Austen follows Anne Elliot who is reunited

Henchmen trailer unveils star-studded animated adventure
It’s been a couple of years since we last heard word about the star-studded animated action pic Henchmen when it received its limited release in Canada and now Vertical Entertainment has debuted the first full trailer for the film as well as an October release date! The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Love and Monsters Trailer Starring Dylan O’Brien & Michael Rooker
In a world of super-vi

CS Video: Jena Malone & Jack Huston Talk Horror Thriller Antebellum
ComingSoon.net had the opportunity to speak with Antebellum co-stars Jena Malone (Hope, The Hunger Games franchise) and Jack Huston (Kill Your Darlings, Fargo) about the upcoming horror thriller. You can check out the interviews in the player below!
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In Antebellum, successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped i

Escape From Extinction Trailer For the Helen Mirren-Narrated Documentary
American Humane, in partnership with MRB Productions, has released the first look trailer for the Dame Helen Mirren-narrated conservation documentary Escape From Extinction. You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
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The very web of life on Earth is being threatened in what scientists are calling a ‘Sixth Mass Extinction.’

September 15 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s September 15 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!
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New Movies on Blu-ray/DVD
TommasoDisoriented by his past misgivings and subsequent, unexpected blows to his self-esteem, Tommaso wades throug

Exclusive Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Clip From Warner Bros.’ Animated Feature
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive clip from Warner Bros.’ Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!, the next feature length installment of the popular Cats & Dogs animated franchise. Available now on Digital and arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on October 13, you can check out the clip in the player below and order your copy here!
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Disney Considering New Black Widow Release Date with Soul Possibly Moving to Disney+
According to Variety, Disney is eyeing a possible new release date for Black Widow, delaying the film from its November 6 opening though a new release date has not yet been announced. Additionally, the studio is exploring release options for Pixar’s Soul, which is currently scheduled to release on November 20 but could possibly move to Disney+.
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"You keep a dead husband inside a box of chocolates?" Vertical Ent. has released the first official trailer for an indie comedy titled Then Came You, from filmmaker Adriana Trigiani with a screenplay written by Kathie Lee Gifford. The romcom film is about a lonely who widow plans a trip around the world with her husband's ashes, to visit the places they loved in the movies. The first stop on the journey changes her life forever as she meets a Scottish man and falls hard for him, but struggles t

"You keep a dead husband inside a box of chocolates?" Vertical Ent. has released the first official trailer for an indie comedy titled Then Came You, from filmmaker Adriana Trigiani with a screenplay written by Kathie Lee Gifford. The romcom film is about a lonely who widow plans a trip around the world with her husband's ashes, to visit the places they loved in the movies. The first stop on the journey changes her life forever as she meets a Scottish man and falls hard for him, but struggles t

Dopesick: Will Poulter joins Michael Keaton in new Hulu miniseries
Following the recent addition of Golden Globe nominee Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart), Deadline brings word that The Maze Runner alum Will Poulter has been tapped for a series regular role in Hulu‘s forthcoming limited series Dopesick. He is set to portray a sales rep character named Billy, who was hired by Purdue Pharma to help launch their new drug OxyContin. Poulter and Dever will be joining previously announced cast mem

Universal Pictures Developing Film Based on Madonna Written & Directed By the Artist Herself
Universal Pictures is developing an all-new untitled project based on one of the world’s most influential icons, Madonna. Madonna will direct the project and is co-writing the script with Academy Award winner Diablo Cody (Juno, Tully).
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“I want to convey the incredible journey that life has taken

"Resurrected Dad!" Netflix has released the official trailer for Dick Johnson is Dead, the second doc film made by filmmaker Kirsten Johnson following her feature debut Cameraperson. This premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews, beloved as one of the best docs of the fest. It also won a Special Jury Award for Innovation in Nonfiction Storytelling at Sundance. The documentary is about Kristen Johnson's own father, who is getting older and close to death, as she comes up with inte

Kat Coiro in talks to helm & executive produce Disney+’s She-Hulk
Though still without a star for its titular hero for the time being, Disney+’s She-Hulk series has made another big step forward as Kat Coiro (Marry Me) has entered talks to direct and executive produce the pilot and a handful of episodes, according to Deadline.
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The She-Hulk series was officially announced by Marvel’s chi

Our Flag Means Death: HBO Max Orders Period Comedy Series From Taika Waititi
HBO Max has ordered the period comedy Our Flag Means Death to series. Oscar winner and multi-Emmy Award nominee Taika Waititi (What We Do In The Shadows, Jojo Rabbit) will executive produce the series and direct the pilot.
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Our Flag Means Death is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become

"Listen to your instincts out here, man." Paramount has unveiled the first official trailer for the movie Love and Monsters, formerly known as Monster Problems. This is directed by the South African filmmaker behind Five Fingers for Marseilles previously. Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, he realizes tha

Undone By Blood: AMC & Norman Reedus adapting western comics into series
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has teamed with AMC to develop the series adaptation of AfterShock Comics’ fan-favorite western revenge comic book series titled Undone By Blood or the Shadow of a Wanted Man with Reedus potentially attached for one of the leading roles. This news comes after Deadline reports that the 51-year-old actor has recently signed a two-year first-look development deal with AMC Studios

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The Mandalorian Season 2 trailer: “Wherever I go, he goes”
Disney+ and Lucasfilm have revealed The Mandalorian Season 2 trailer, and now you can pour over every detail with 50 screenshots in the gallery below! ComingSoon.net managing editor Max Evry also whipped up this little video tribute children of the 80’s should appreciate….@Jon_Favreau must have known someone was going to do a #MandalorianSeason2 and “MY BUDDY” mashup. Well,

The Guilty: Jake Gyllenhaal & Antoine Fuqua Reteam for Thriller Film
According to Deadline, Southpaw’s Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler) and Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) are reteaming for a new thriller titled The Guilty, with Gyllenhaal set to star and Fuqua directing. The movie is based on the Danish drama Den Skyldige directed by Gustav Moller.
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The Guilty takes place ov

BEGIN SLIDESHOWPOLL RESULTS: What did you think of the Dune trailer?
After a week of letting fans sit with their thoughts on the trailer for the highly-anticipated second adaptation of Dune from Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049), ComingSoon.net’s poll on what our readers thought of the first look at the sci-fi epic has closed with over 1500 votes and it seems pretty clear viewers are hyped for the project! Check out our results below!
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Cuties director Maïmouna Doucouré has defended her Netflix film amid a potential US government investigation.
The film, which won a directing award at Sundance but has been the subject of controversy since its release on September 9, is still at the centre of debates about the sexualisation of children.
Read more: ‘Cuties’ review: thoughtful coming-of-age drama caught up in controversy
“It’s because I saw so many things and so many issues around me lived by yo

Olivia Wilde hints at Kevin Feige’s involvement in Sony Marvel project
After last month brought the exciting word that Olivia Wilde had signed on to co-write and direct a secret Marvel project for Sony Pictures, the 36-year-old filmmaker has now hinted that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige may have a hand in the film.
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wilde kept her lips sealed as to which character the

Love and Monsters trailer starring Dylan O’Brien & Michael Rooker
Paramount Pictures has released the official trailer for Michael Matthews’ upcoming post-apocalyptic film Love and Monsters, featuring Dylan O’Brien’s character as he bravely navigates a monster-filled earth in search of his long-lost girlfriend. Originally scheduled for a theatrical release, the film is now set to debut on digital on Friday, October 16. Check out the video in the player below!
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Exclusive Jay Sebring….Cutting to the Truth Clip From Anthony DiMaria’s New Biography
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive clip from filmmaker Anthony DiMaria’s upcoming biography Jay Sebring….Cutting to the Truth, a film that follows Sebring’s meteoric rise as a cultural icon and his untimely murder at the hands of the Manson family. You can check out the clip now in the player below!
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Derrick Borte signs on to helm teen horror-thriller Black Forest
After driving his road-rage thriller Unhinged to theaters for the first major theatrical release of the summer, director Derrick Borte has found his next project in the form of teen horror-thriller Black Forest, which he will direct and co-write, according to Deadline.
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Co-written by Borte and Daniel Forte, who he previously work

Mega City Smiths: Stop-motion animated comedy gets series order at AMC
According to Deadline, AMC has officially given a series order to Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ forthcoming stop-motion animated comedy-drama series titled Mega City Smiths which centers around repurposed baby dolls. The six-episode season is expected to debut sometime next year.
“Brilliant Creator. Iconic characters. Human, dramatic, hilarious storytelling. Unique visuals unlike anything seen on television — the

Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season 2 teaser previews October return
AMC has released the official trailer for the upcoming second season of their horror documentary series Eli Roth’s History of Horror as the new season explores witches, hell houses, body horror and more. The series is scheduled to make its return on Saturday, October 10. Check out the video in the player below along with Season 2’s talent teaser!
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Filmmaker Christopher Landon Hopes Happy Death Day 3 Will Happen
In a recent interview with Empire, filmmaker Christopher Landon revealed his desire to make a third entry to his Happy Death Day franchise, which kicked off with 2017’s Happy Death Day and continued in 2019’s Happy Death Day 2U. He also explained how the threequel would differ from the previous two entries, which should pique fans’ interest.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Christmas Chronicles 2 teaser sets November release
Netflix has released The Christmas Chronicles 2 teaser for Chris Columbus’ upcoming holiday comedy sequel, providing us our first footage of Kurt Russell’s return as Santa Claus as well as a new look at Goldie Hawn’s Mrs. Claus. The film will be available for streaming on Wednesday, November 25. Check out the video in the player below!It’s time for Mrs. Claus to get her due.
Kurt Russell & @GoldieH

Greenland: STX delays release of Gerard Butler-led disaster film
According to Variety, STXfilms has officially decided to push back the U.S. theatrical release date of Ric Roman Waugh’s forthcoming sci-fi disaster film Greenland. Originally scheduled for a September 25, 2020 release, the Gerard Butler-led film has now been moved to an undisclosed date in the fourth quarter. This marks the fourth time that the film was delayed due to the ongoing pandemic that continues to slow down th

"You expect me to search the galaxy and deliver this creature to a race of enemy sorcerers?" "This is the way." Disney has unveiled the first official trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2, and since we're such big fans of this show, we can't help but feature it anyway despite usually not posting TV series trailers. Plus it's more Star Wars! And with the Skywalker saga over, and new movies not due out for a few years, this is the best we've got. And I'm fine with that! Mando Season 2 stars Pedro

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Falcon and Winter Soldier set photos reveal familiar villain’s return
As production continues for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in Atlanta, Georgia, new behind-the-scenes photos from the set of Disney+’s highly-anticipated MCU series have surfaced online (via Just Jared), confirming the return of Georges St. Pierre’s villain character Batroc the Leaper who was last seen in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Also featuring a new look at Emil

Lovecraft Country star Jonathan Majors has joined Ant-Man 3, and will be playing the villain in the upcoming sequel.
The role, which is still being kept under wraps, will see Major star opposite Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Read more: ‘Lovecraft Country’ review: resplendent fantasy horror gets tangled up in its own weirdnessThere are rumours that Majors could be playing Kang the Conquerer, a time-travelling super villain,

"I'm not infected, I was shot! You were there!" Tempest Studios has released a trailer for Monochrome: The Chromism, marking the first narrative feature from Texas-based filmmaker Kodi Zene. The film is set in a dystopian "black and white world", where color (known as "hues") has become Earth's most valuable resource. Traded and sold like currency, the outcast people known as "Hues", are hunted down after turning color in a black and white world. Josh Bangle stars as Isaac Ward, one of the firs

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The Mandalorian Season 2 trailer: “Wherever I go, he goes”
Disney+ and Lucasfilm have revealed the The Mandalorian Season 2 trailer, featuring our first look at the new worlds the title warrior and The Child will visit, and teases the re-emergence of the Jedi! Check out the trailer in the player below!
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Recent revelations of the second season of The Mandalorian have revealed that th

"They were furious with us!" "I did not expect the US Congress to get involved." A video game war! CBS All Access has released an official trailer for a documentary titled Console Wars, from filmmakers Blake J. Harris & Jonah Tulis. This was set to premiere at this year's SXSW Film Festival, and will next launch on the CBS streaming service later this month. In 1990, SEGA, a fledgling arcade company assembled a team of misfits to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintend

ViacomCBS announces CBS All Access’ new name for early 2021
After five years since CBS All Access had made its debut, ViacomCBS has officially announced that the streaming service will be sporting a new name called Paramount+ as part of its relaunch and global expansion efforts that was previously confirmed by ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish. This re-branding is expected to take effect in early next year.
“Paramount is an iconic and storied brand beloved by consumers all over the world, an

Jason Momoa has criticised Warner Bros regarding an investigation into cast and crew relations on the set of Justice League.
The Aquaman actor spoke out in support of his Justice League co-star Ray Fisher, who made allegations of “abusive” and “unprofessional” behaviour from director Joss Whedon alongside producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg on set.
Momoa shared his support for Fisher on Instagram, posting the hashtag #IStandWithRayFisher last week, and has n

"Oh you've got a sense of humor, I like that." Paramount UK has released an official UK trailer for the crime comedy Pixie, the latest film from St Trinian's director / producer Barnaby Thompson. The name seems to possibly be a play on the manic pixie dream girl stereotype, offering a character that uses that kind of charm but is actually just another gangster. To avenge her mother's death, Pixie masterminds a heist but must flee across Ireland from gangsters, take on the patriarchy, and choose

Liam Neeson says he’s proud to have been a part of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
The actor spoke of his role in the often reviled 1999 film from the prequel trilogy, widely considered to be a failure among Star Wars fans.Read more: Star Wars movie order: a definitive viewing chronology for the galaxy far, far away“I like the film,” Neeson began in an interview with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM radio show. “I’m proud of it and proud to have been a part

Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane has defended author JK Rowling in an ongoing debate about transgender rights.
The actor, who played Hagrid in Rowling’s franchise, spoke out in defence of comments Rowling made on social media, in which she first said: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those pe

Exclusive: Amy Seimetz reveals dream Stephen King adaptation
In her 17 years of working, Amy Seimetz has proven to be a formidable force both in front of and behind the camera, including the 2019 adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, and while chatting with the star for the thriller The Secrets We Keep, ComingSoon.net found out her dream project in King’s bibliography!
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In looking at her recent work a

"We're not going to wait for a break, we have to make our break." Gravitas has released an official trailer for an inspiring documentary titled Fly Like a Girl, which first premiered at the Hot Springs International Women's Film Festival last year. After playing on the festival circuit for a year, the film is finally arriving on VOD this fall. A young girl aspires to change the face of aviation. Fly Like A Girl is more than just a film. It's a movement of young girls and women relentlessly purs