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Disney+’s Ms. Marvel Lands Bad Boys for Life Filmmakers & More!
As the streaming platform’s She-Hulk series has found its star and pilot director, Disney+’s Ms. Marvel has also taken a big leap forward with the signing of Bad Boys for Life‘s Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Meera Menon to direct, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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"You… are not human." What the?!! This is so badass!! A Japanese filmmaker and VFX artist named Junya Okabe has finally released his homemade short film ZVP online for everyone to watch. The official title is just ZVP, but this is actually Zatoichi vs Predator - but since it's fan-made and all for fun, he can't call it that due to IP rights. In feudal Japan, blind Swordsman Zatoichi comes to the aid of a noblewoman carrying a secret treasure, and must fight cyborg ninjas and a powerful a

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: Co-writer/director Antonio Campos on The Devil All The Time
ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with co-writer and director Antonio Campos (Christine, The Sinner) to discuss his work bringing the Southern gothic crime drama The Devil All The Time to life, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
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"We need to go… Now." Gravitas + Kamikaze Dogfight have released an official trailer for an indie horror film titled Chop Chop, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Rony Patel. The film is hitting VOD next month just before Halloween, for anyone interested. Chaos ensues when a serial killer psychopath targets a loving young couple who might be harboring a secret of their own. An innocent night at home is ruined when he shows up, but there might be more to the lovers than me

CS Interview: Zach Wechter Talks Quibi’s Wireless
To celebrate the release of Quibi’s thriller Wireless, series director Zach Wechter sat down with ComingSoon.net to discuss everything from the difficulties presented by the show’s premise to the nature of technology and cell phones in general. Read!
RELATED: Wireless Trailer: Tye Sheridan Stars in Quibi’s New Survival Series
In Wireless, on a sparsely traveled road deep in the Colorado mountains, college student And

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: The Devil All The Time cast talk Netflix crime drama
ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with stars Bill Skarsgård (Castle Rock), Harry Melling (His Dark Materials) and Pokey LaFarge to discuss their work in the Netflix crime drama The Devil All The Time, which is now available to stream on Netflix! Our interviews can be viewed in the player below!
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New to Stream: MUBI’s October 2020 film slate
MUBI, the premier streaming service for curated films, has revealed its October lineup, including new retrospectives, tributes and exclusive premieres, the month seeing the exclusive online premiere of South Terminal, which reflects on the long civil war that racked his native Algeria throughout the 1990s.
RELATED: New to Stream: Acorn TV’s October 2020 Lineup
October will also mark the beginning of an ongoi

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Score: Die Hard: 30th Anniversary Edition & Harley Quinn Composer Jefferson Friedman
Yippee kay yay, soundtrack lovers! Today we’ve got an amazing batch of material for you to check out. First, a look at the soundtrack to the PBS docuseries And She Could Be Next, featuring the single “Believe” by Sa-Roc. Then, we’ll take a look at La-La Land Records’ 30th Anniversary Remastered Limited Edition of Michael Kamen’s classic Die Hard, whi

BEGIN SLIDESHOWHot Toys reveals Lando & Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back figures!
In celebration of the iconic sci-fi adventure’s 40th anniversary, Hot Toys has unveiled new figures of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back‘s Lando Calrissian and Boba Fett that are set to hit shelves in early 2022. The figures can be viewed in the gallery below!
RELATED: The Clone Wars’ Ahsoka & Clone Trooper Figures Unveiled by Hot Toys!
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Lee Isaac Chung tapped to write/direct live-action Your Name
After initially having Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man) set to direct the live-action adaptation of Your Name, Paramount Pictures, Bad Robot Productions and Toho have shifted gears and tapped Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) to rewrite and direct the new take on Makoto Shinkai’s acclaimed anime, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Lulu Wang to Helm English Adaptation of Like Father, Like Son
Chung, who first found acclaim with his 20

UniFrance has criticised the “violent reaction” to Cuties, a film its director argues “sounds the alarm” about sexualising pre-pubescent girls instead of exploiting ideas for art.
In a memo sent out to the French industry today (September 18), the state-backed group, which supports and promotes French cinema worldwide, said it “offers its full support” to director Maïmouna Doucouré and the film’s producers.Read more: Cuties review – tho

New Cyberpunk 2077 footage takes you on a tour of Night City
Coming from the latest episode of Night City Wire, CD Projekt Red has released two new featurettes for their highly-anticipated RPG video game Cyberpunk 2077, with the first one providing us a new look at the game’s world as well as never-before-seen locations in Night City. As for the second video, it serves as an introduction to the gangs that rule the city which consists of Maelstrom, Valentinos, 6th Street, Vo

CS Plays: Marvel’s Avengers Multiplayer Walkthrough Video
ComingSoon.net has done a new CS Plays walkthrough video for Crystal Dynamics’ new Marvel’s Avengers game, which you can check out in the player below!
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Marvel’s Avengers is an entertaining enough experience for casual gamers looking to burn a few weekend hours. Sure, there are a number o

John Boyega & Gavin Hood team for The Test adaptation
As we await to see his turns in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe and Naked Singularity, John Boyega has found his next project in the form of an adaptation of Silvain Neuvel’s The Test, which is set to be directed by Gavin Hood (Eye in the Sky), according to Deadline.
RELATED: There Be Monsters: John Boyega & Darren Criss to Star in Sci-Fi Podcast
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Harvey Weinstein has been stripped of his CBE by the Queen after being convicted of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree.
The movie mogul was sentenced to 23 years in prison in March during a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court.
Weinstein was given the honorary CBE in 2004 in recognition of his contributions to the British film industry but has now had the title taken away from him.
A notice in The Gazette – the official public record for the UK – re

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Cast:
Janelle Monáe as Veronica Henley / Eden
Eric Lange as Him
Jena Malone as Elizabeth
Jack Huston as Captain Jasper
Kiersey Clemons as Julia
Gabourey Sidibe as Dawn
Marque Richardson as Nick
Tongayi Chirisa as Eli
Robert Aramayo as Daniel
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The 10 Best Video Game Stories
Gaming has evolved exponentially over the years. What started as a button-smashing pastime has turned into an interactive, cinematic, and sometimes, emotionally gripping experience as we actively participate in what often feels like a novel or blockbuster movie. While there are still those who approach the medium strictly for gameplay and graphics, many of us now game for the stories; from linear Naughty Dog games to character-driven sandboxes and RPGs built aroun

Alongside big names Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland and Riley Keough, one of the brightest talents in the darkly gothic tale of doom and gloom that is Netflix’s new Antonio Campos-directed thriller The Devil All The Time is movie newcomer Pokey LaFarge.
You might already know LaFarge from his music; an old timey sound that spans eight solo albums celebrating traditional American music – from jazz and ragtime to hillbilly country and western swing – or his guest spots on Jack Whi

The Opening Act Trailer: You have to start at the bottom to reach the top
RLJE Films has debuted the first trailer for the star-studded indie comedy The Opening Act led by Jimmy O. Yang (Fantasy Island) and Cedric the Entertainer (First Reformed) that shows in the stand-up comedy game, you have to start at the bottom to reach the top. The trailer can be viewed in the player below!
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See Season 2: Jason Momoa-led series resuming production in October
After six months since all major TV productions have been forced to shut down due to the ongoing pandemic, Deadline brings word that filming on the upcoming second season of Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama series See has now been scheduled to resume on Wednesday, October 14 at Cinespace Film Studios in Toronto. The Jason Momoa-led series is expected to complete its Season 2 production by next year in March.
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2020 Beyond Fest slate revealed including Freaky, Bad Hair & more!
Beyond Fest, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, has revealed its complete slate of 2020 programming over seven nights of double-bill features including the world premieres of Christopher Landon’s Freaky, the West Coast premiere of Justin Simien’s Bad Hair and more!
RELATED: Freaky Trailer: Kathryn Newton Swaps Bodies With a Serial Killer
Following a sold-out Summer residence w

Harley Quinn renewed for a third season at HBO Max
Three months after the Harley Quinn series concluded its 13-episode second season last June, HBO Max has decided to renew Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey’s popular adult-animated series for a third season. In a recent interview with Comic Book, Halpern and Schumacker have confirmed that the series might make its return in late 2021.
“That would be the earliest I could see,” Halpern. “I mean, maybe not,

Production on The Batman has resumed following Robert Pattinson’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis.Read more: ‘The Batman’ movie: release date, plot details, cast and everything we know so farFilming was brought to a standstill on September 3, after Warner Bros. confirmed an individual on set had contracted the virus – with Vanity Fair then confirming it was Pattinson.
“Following a hiatus for COVID 19 quarantine precautions, filming has now resumed on The

BEGIN SLIDESHOWPOLL: Which Non-DCEU Movie Characters Should Be in The Flash?
After DC confirmed that Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck will officially be reprising their respective versions of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Andy Muschietti’s The Flash, DC fans are still reeling with excitement because of casting possibilities that the Ezra Miller-led film could tap into. ComingSoon.net is asking our readers to vote on which non-DCEU movie characters should also make an appearance in the upcoming 2022

Hotel Transylvania 4 still set for 2021 debut with Selena Gomez to return
It has been a while since we last heard an update about Sony Pictures’ newest animated sequel Hotel Transylvania 4, and now Variety brings word that the Adam Sandler-led film is still on track for its August 6, 2021 release with Selena Gomez officially returning to reprise her role as Mavis. On top of leading the film, Gomez has now been set as an executive producer on the project.
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"All I could do is keep my mouth shut." 1091 Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary titled The Phenomenon, a film about UFOs and the supposed government activity keeping them secret. Earlier this year, the Pentagon released previously-classified footage of a three incidents of unidentified flying objects without any explanation, stoking the conspiracy fires in a big way. This explosive documentary is the most revealing and credible examination of the long-standing global co

DC Universe Infinite: DC’s Digital Comic Book Service Rebranded
Calling all comic book fans to Explore the Multiverse! DC today announced the evolution of DC Universe into DC Universe Infinite, a premium digital comic book service set to launch on January 21, 2021. With access to more than 24,000 comic books at launch, DC Universe Infinite subscribers will also encounter digital-first comics, member access to DC fan events, as well as a steady stream of recently released comics six months

A new drama about The Smiths has confirmed release plans.
Shoplifters of the World, an upcoming film inspired by true events, focuses on four friends in the 1980s who are devastated about the sudden split of the band.Read more: A beginner’s guide to The SmithsPlot-wise, the story will take place over one night as four friends intersect with a local radio station which is hijacked by a Smiths fan.
The film is set to star Joe Manganiello, Ellar Coltrane, Helena Howard and Elena Kampouri

Scream 5 set to begin production later this month
According to Variety, production on Spyglass Media and Paramount Pictures’ upcoming fifth installment of the Scream films is finally set to begin later this month. In addition, French-Arab singer and model Sonia Ammar has been tapped to join the growing cast of Scream 5, making this her first high-profile Hollywood gig as an actress. She along with other young franchise newcomers will be joining returning cast members David

Watched at home: Top 20 Streaming Films for the Week of September 11
Welcome back, couch potatoes! We’ve got a pretty exciting Top 20 for you this week, courtesy of The Digital Entertainment Group, that sees quite the shakeup — well, from No. 6 on down.
RELATED: September 15 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
The Top 5 remained unscathed, with Yellowstone dominating the Top 3 spots for the umpteenth week in a row, followed by The King of Staten Island and The Tax Collector,

McKenna Grace joins The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 as filming resumes
According to Deadline, Annabelle Comes Home star McKenna Grace has signed on for a recurring role in the upcoming fourth season of Hulu’s award-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale. In addition to this casting news, the streamer has reportedly greenlit the resumption of production on Season 4 in Toronto following its temporary shutdown back in March.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWFlorence Pugh Pumps the Brakes On Future Black Widow Films
In a recent interview with Total Film, Florence Pugh discussed her role in the upcoming Black Widow and also pumped the brakes on those rumors of her taking over the mantle from Scarlett Johansson.
“If you get asked to be in a Marvel film,” Pugh said. “And it was so thrilling and fun and exciting to be in, then of course, your head goes: ‘Oh my God. If this is what it’s like, then what el

Connected: Sony delays release of Lord-Miller’s new animated film
According to Deadline, Sony Pictures has officially decided to push back the theatrical release of Oscar-winning producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s newest sci-fi comedy animated film Connected. Originally scheduled for an October 23, 2020 release, Abbi Jacobson and Danny McBride-led film has now been moved to an undisclosed date later this year. The previous release date would have pitted the film against 20th&nbs

"The world is never as you expect." That's the truth, even when we don't want it to be. Originally selected as a 2020 Cannes Film Festival premiere (before that fest was cancelled this year), Thomas Vinterberg's latest film is instead premiering at the 2020 Toronto Film Festival this fall. Another Round brings Vinterberg back home to Denmark and reteams him with exceptionally talented Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen to tell a story about drinking alcohol. Druk is the film's original Danish title, e

"She's very weird." 1091 Pics has released a trailer for an indie dark comedy titled The Planters, which first premiered at the Raindance Film Festival last year. This "film fest favorite" was entirely shot without a crew, made by and starring Cali natives Alexandra Kotcheff & Hannah Leder. Awkward telemarketer Martha Plant (Kotcheff) lives a lonely existence burying treasure and eating split pea soup. When she takes in a vagrant with multiple personalities (Leder), she discovers having thr

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt have acted together for the first time since 2001, in a virtual table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High.Read more: Brad Pitt’s BAFTAs 2020 message proves he should be named Hollywood’s king of comedy alreadyThe reading, which was announced last month, was organised in support of charities core and Reform Alliance, providing relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aniston and Pitt played the roles of Linda Hamilton and Linda Barret

Samuel L. Jackson has spoken of the last time he saw Chadwick Boseman and said the pair were planning on working together.Read more: Chadwick Boseman – 1976-2020: a real-life superhero who gave hope to manyThe Marvel actor, who spent time with Boseman at the world premiere of Captain Marvel told The Tamron Hall Show how much of an impact the Black Panther actor’s death had left on him.
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Harry Styles is reportedly being lined up to star alongside Lily James in an adaptation of Bethan Roberts’ LGBTQ+ novel My Policeman.
The film, which has been snapped up by Amazon Studios, is set to be directed by Michael Grandage, with Oscar-nominated scribe Ron Nyswaner adapting Roberts’ 2012 book for the big screen.
While Styles’ involvement is yet to be officially confirmed, Collider reports he will play a policeman called Tom, the love interest of James’ charact