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Chris Pratt has been officially joined the cast of Thor: Love And Thunder, it has been confirmed.
The actor, who plays Star-Lord in the Guardians Of The Galaxy films, was reported to be joining the Marvel movie’s line-up earlier this year, when co-star Vin Diesel accidentally revealed some of the Guardians would feature in the film.Read more: Marvel Cinematic Universe phase four: everything we know so farThe news of Pratt’s casting in the fourth Thor film was officially confirmed ear

The Plane: Solstice Studios acquires Gerard Butler action pic
A mere 24 hours after Lionsgate dropped the project due to an inability to acquire COVID insurance for the production, the Gerard Butler (Greenland)-led action pic The Plane is gearing up for take off again as Solstice Studios has acquired the rights to the film, according to Deadline.
RELATED: The Plane: Lionsgate Exits Gerard Butler-Led Action Film
Following Lionsgate’s departure from the film, CAA Media Financ

Zack Snyder only filmed four minutes of new Justice League footage
Earlier this year, Zack Snyder got a lot of fans excited when it was announced that he would be re-assembling a few key Justice League cast members to finally finish his version of the film, which is coming to HBO Max next year. At least five actors were called back for reshoots in Los Angeles. However, it turns out their new scenes won’t be adding much to the final runtime.
Snyder recently appeared on Beyond the Trailer (

Hasan Minhaj Joins Apple’s The Morning Show Season 2
Apple TV’s upcoming second season of its Emmy-nominated drama The Morning Show is expanding its all-star cast with the addition of Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show alum Hasan Minhaj for a recurring role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: Cherry: Apple Acquires Russo Brothers’ Tom Holland-Led Drama
Minhaj, who recently saw his award-winning Patriot Act cancelled at Netflix af

"He will transcend this game…" HBO has unveiled the first teaser trailer for an epic biopic documentary titled Tiger, a monumental and definitive look at the life and times of golf legend Tiger Woods. The doc will be released as a two-part "series" premiering together in January 2021 - a look at the life, success and scandals of golfer Tiger Woods. Co-directed by doc filmmakers Matthew Hamachek & Matthew Heineman (of Cartel Land, City of Ghosts, and The Boy from Medellín). "Fe

Brad Pitt-starring Bullet Train rounds out cast with Zazie Beetz
The upcoming action pic Bullet Train led by Brad Pitt (Ad Astra) has officially rounded out its cast with the addition of Emmy nominee Zazie Beetz, marking an Atlanta reunion with recently cast Brian Tyree Henry and Deadpool 2 reunion with director David Leitch, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Brian Tyree Henry Jumps Aboard David Leitch’s Bullet Train
Bullet Train will mark the eighth

BEGIN SLIDESHOWPOLL: Stream or theatrical for Wonder Woman 1984?
Rumors are swirling that Warner Bros. is considering a shortened theatrical release for its highly-anticipated Wonder Woman 1984, followed by an HBO Max debut in January. They are also supposedly considering an alternate plan where they push the film to the crowded Summer 2021 where many of 2020’s other rescheduled blockbusters are. ComingSoon.net is asking our readers to voice their opinion on what kind of release they&

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CS Interview: Saoirse Ronan Talks Docudrama Romance Ammonite
Ammonite is now playing in theaters and, based on critical reactions, already looks like an Oscar contender. To celebrate the film’s release, we spoke with the great Saoirse Ronan, who dropped some interesting insights into the production, her chemistry with Kate Winslet and the challenges of working on the film.
RELATED: Blackbird Trailer Starring Susan Sarandon & Kate Winslet
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Body swap movies have been with us for as long as we can remember. In the original Freaky Friday from 1977, Jodie Foster's character switches places with her mom, played by Barbara Harris. In 18 Again!, it's a grandfather and his grandson. The switch always differs. It can be because of a car accident, magical potion, or a wish cast during the full moon. It can also be a demonic ritual involving a mystical blade – that's what happens in Freaky where a teenage girl switches bodies with a s

BEGIN SLIDESHOWChris Pratt reportedly joining Thor: Love and Thunder!
Last we saw Marvel’s God of Thunder, he was heading off to space with everyone’s beloved Guardians of the Galaxy and now The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Guardians leader Chris Pratt is heading to Australia for filming on the highly-anticipated Thor: Love and Thunder!
RELATED: Kat Dennings Doesn’t Think She’ll Be Back For Thor: Love and Thunder
Pratt, who is currently gearing up for a

Lilo & Stitch: Jon M. Chu in Talks to Helm Live-Action Remake
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, Willow) is currently in negotiations to direct a live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch for Disney. Mike Van Waes reportedly wrote the current draft of the film and the search for a screenwriter to collaborate with Chu on the project is now underway.
RELATED: Jon M. Chu Tapped to Helm Willow Series With Davis & Howard Returning!
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CS Video: Come Away Interview With Director Brenda Chapman
Ahead of its theatrical and digital debut, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Oscar-winning director Brenda Chapman (Brave) to discuss her live-action directorial debut with the fantasy family drama Come Away. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Come Away Trailer: Angelina Jolie-Led Fantasy Film Sets November Debut
In this imaginative origin story of two of the most beloved characters in lite

Disney+ developing Darkwing Duck series reboot
After bringing the fan-favorite character back to life in their rebooted version of DuckTales, Disney is reportedly eyeing a full reboot of the cult classic Darkwing Duck series for its streaming platform Disney+, according to Variety.
RELATED: Disney+ Sets January Premiere for Wandavision, Unveils New Poster!
Sources report that though no direct order has been given for the project, nor has any writer been tapped for the potent

CS Score Chats with Composer John Debney!
Here’s something you film score fans should absolutely love: to promote the release of Netflix’s Christmas film Jingle Jangle, CS Score got the amazing opportunity to talk with legendary film composer John Debney! This legendary artist has composed some of the greatest scores of the last three decades, including Hocus Pocus, Cutthroat Island, The Passion of the Christ and many others. All told, he has over 215 credits to his name and is set

CS Video: Fortune Feimster & Dulcé Sloan on Chick Fight
ComingSoon.net had the chance to chat with Chick Fight stars Fortune Feimster (Bless the Harts, The Happytime Murders) and Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show, Baby Mama’s Club) about the new action-comedy from Quiver Distribution. You can check out the interview now in the player below and order your copy of the movie here!
RELATED: CS Video: Malin Akerman & Bella Thorne Talk Action Comedy Chick Fight
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Waiting to Exhale Series in the Works From Lee Daniels
Best-selling author Terry McMillan has officially announced that Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels is currently in the process of developing a series adaptation of Waiting to Exhale, based on McMillan’s 1992 classic novel of the same name. Daniels is expected to serve as a producer with Anthony Hemingway (American Crime Story, Treme, Power) signing on to direct.
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"What better way for me to get over my first love than to watch him fall in love with someone else…?" Samuel Goldwyn Films has released an official trailer for a romantic comedy titled Modern Persuasion, made by actors / filmmakers Alex Appel and Jonathan Lisecki. The film is an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1817 novel "Persuasion", updated as a story about Modern Persuasion. A happily single woman focused on her career in New York is forced to deal with the aftermath of feelings about a f

CS Video: Malin Akerman & Bella Thorne Talk Action Comedy Chick Fight
ComingSoon.net had the chance to speak with Chick Fight stars Malin Akerman (Watchmen, Dollface, Billions) and Bella Thorne (The Babysitter, Girl, Infamous) about the new action-comedy film from Quiver Distribution. You can check out the interview now in the player below and order your copy of the movie here!
RELATED: Chick Fight Trailer: Malin Akerman Battles Bella Thorne in a Fight Club
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Spyglass Media Group Orders Latinx-Focused Short Circuit Remake
A remake of the hit family sci-fi comedy Short Circuit has been in the works for nearly a decade now and after seeing a number of directors behind the project, a new iteration is at the works at Spyglass Media Group that will give the film a Latinx focus, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Disney+’s Short Circuit Trailer: Explore the Depths of Your Imagination 
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CS Video: Writer/Directors Ian & Eshom Nelms on dark comedy Fatman
Ahead of the film’s select theatrical and digital debut, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with writing/directing duo The Nelms Brothers, Ian and Eshom, to discuss their latest project, the darkly humorous action holiday film Fatman starring Mel Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge) as a gun-toting Santa Claus. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Fatman Review: A Deliciously Dark & Br

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Exclusive I Spit on Your Grave Clips For the New 3-Disc Collector’s Edition
ComingSoon.net has three exclusive clips for the new I Spit on Your Grave three-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray box set from Ronin Flix. You can check out the clips below along with the box art in the gallery, and pre-order your copy of the Collector’s Edition by clicking here!
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Black Panther 2: Marvel Studios Exec VP Refutes Rumors of Using Digital Double for Chadwick Boseman
Following the unexpected passing of acclaimed actor Chadwick Boseman after a four-year-long brave battle with colon cancer, many rumors have been circulating online regarding Marvel Studios’ potential plans for Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther sequel. One of the many speculations is that the studio was reportedly looking to create a digital life-like double of the late actor to appear in

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: ‘The Heiress’
After a bumpy flying and bug-filled second episode, the second season of Disney+’s hit Star Wars spinoff series The Mandalorian has returned with its third episode, “The Heiress,” seeing the titular bounty hunter continuing his journey of delivering The Frog Lady to her husband in exchange for information on the location of a Mandalorian covert.
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Jericho Goes Missing in Apple TV+’s Servant Season 2 Teaser
Apple TV+ has released the official teaser for the upcoming second season of M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological horror series Servant, giving us a preview of intriguing events following the first season’s finale where Dorothy finally makes the realization about her baby. The series is scheduled to make its return on Friday, January 15. Check out the video in the player below!
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Sacramento: Michael Cera, Maya Erskine & Michael Angarano to Star in Road Trip Movie
According to Deadline, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World star Michael Cera has officially signed on along with actors and newly-engaged couple Maya Erskine (PEN15) and Michael Angarano (Sky High) for the leading roles in the upcoming road trip movie titled Sacramento. Production is expected to start early next year.
RELATED: Maya Hawke & Camila Mendes to Star in Netflix’s Dark Comedy Strangers
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Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard, Riley Keough & More Join Antoine Fuqua’s The Guilty
Ethan Hawke (Training Day), Peter Sarsgaard (Shattered Glass), and Riley Keough (Mad Max: Fury Road) have joined Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler, Southpaw) in The Guilty, the upcoming thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), according to Deadline. The movie is based on the Danish drama Den Skyldige directed by Gustav Moller.
RELATED: The Guilty: Jake Gyllenhaal & Antoine Fuqua

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Big Mouth Season 4 Trailer: There’s a New Monster in Town
Netflix has released the official Big Mouth Season 4 trailer teasing that there’s a new monster in town ahead of the season’s launch on December 4. You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
RELATED: Ayo Edebiri Replacing Jenny Slate as Missy for Netflix’s Big Mouth
Focusing on pleasantries of growing up, Big Mouth is a half-hour edgy adult animated comedy from real-life best

Eloise: Linda Woolverton to Pen Live-Action Movie Adaptation of Kay Thompson’s Books
MRC has announced that Linda Woolverton is set to adapt a live-action Eloise movie based on the book series written by Kay Thompson (Maleficent, Beauty and the Beast, Spellbound), according to Vital Thrills. MRC has already secured the film, television, live stage, and related ancillary rights for the children’s books illustrated by Hilary Knight.
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"Ike was very serious about his music, and rehearsed and practiced every day." Kino Lorber has debuted an official trailer for a music documentary titled The Changin' Times of Ike White, profiling the life and times and songs of Ike White. This premiered at the Camden Film Festival and IDFA last year, and it also played at DOC NYC last fall. Ike White was a musical prodigy serving life in prison since age 19. His luck changed when he had the opportunity to record in prison the album called Chan

BEGIN SLIDESHOWFreaky: Jason Blum Teases Horror Comedy’s VOD Release
Blumhouse founder and producer Jason Blum has confirmed in a now deleted tweet (via Bloody Disgusting) that Christopher Landon’s latest horror comedy film Freaky is expected to arrive on VOD in 17 days following its theatrical release today. The Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn-led film is now showing in theaters and drive-ins!
RELATED: Freaky Review: A Bloody & Hilarious, If Mildly Underwhelming, Ride
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWWill Wonder Woman 1984 jump to HBO Max in January?
While Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins recently shot down rumors that Warner Bros. Pictures are considering a direct-to-streaming release for the long-delayed DC sequel, that may not be far from the truth. According to a new report in Variety, Warners may be considering a shortened theatrical window for WW84, maintaining the current December 25 theatrical bow but then debuting the film on HBO Max in early January. The

Home Alone director Chris Columbus has called Ryan Reynolds’ proposed reboot “an insult to the art of cinema”.
Reflecting on the 1990 festive film for an oral history to mark its 30th anniversary, Columbus said he was disappointed by the Deadpool actor’s proposed R-rated remake, called Stoned Alone.Read more: Kevin McCallister’s 25 cruellest Home Alone traps“The reboots are just silly to me,” Columbus told the Independent. “When I re

"This is a film to take a bath in – it's stripped to its essential elements, without any interference." Neon has released a new official US trailer for the festival hit Gunda, an experimental documentary film made by filmmaker Viktor Kosakovskiy. This premiered at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year and has stopped by numerous other fests including most recently the Montclair and New York Film Festivals. Gunda is an adorable B&W dialogue-less feature that focuses mainly on

Friends Reunion: Matthew Perry Confirms Filming Has Been Rescheduled to 2021
It has been months since we’ve last heard a new update on the long-awaited Friends reunion, and now Matthew Perry took to Twitter to confirm that filming on the HBO Max special has been officially pushed back to March 2021, which is exactly a year later than it was originally intended. Due to the ongoing pandemic, filming for the reunion has been very uncertain because of the project’s need for a live studi

BEGIN SLIDESHOWChaos Walking Poster Teases Daisy Ridley & Tom Holland-Led Sci-Fi Film
More than two years since reshoots for Chaos Walking had been completed, Lionsgate has finally released the first official poster for Doug Liman’s long-delayed sci-fi film, featuring Star Wars alum Daisy Ridle as Viola Eade and MCU star Tom Holland as Tom Hewlitt. Check out the full Chaos Walking poster in the gallery below!
RELATED: Tom Holland Shares Spider-Man 3 Behind-the-Scenes Set Photo
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Aquaman 2: Amber Heard Finally Addresses Exit Rumors
In response to Johnny Depp’s controversial exit from Fantastic Beasts 3, many fans of the 57-year-old actor have rallied behind him to make a petition for the removal of Amber Heard from James Wan’s highly-anticipated Aquaman 2. Because of this, rumors have been circulating online about Heard’s potential departure from the DC sequel.
In a recent interview with EW, the 34-year-old actress has finally broken her silence about

"Honestly, this whole thing comes as a complete shock to me." What did they do at summer camp?! RLJE Films has released the official trailer for a thriller called Always and Forever, the latest film from the director of You Got Served - Chris Stokes. This looks a bit like I Know What You Did Last Summer, but more of a suspenseful thriller than horror. After a tragedy reunites Nicole with her childhood friends, they each find themselves in danger, targets of a deranged stalker. Nicole knows this

Fresh Prince Reunion trailer brings Will Smith back to Bel-Air!
In an exclusive announcement on his social handles this morning, Will Smith released the trailer for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion from Westbrook Media and revealed that the special will debut on HBO Max on Thursday, November 19. Check out the Fresh Prince reunion trailer below!
RELATED: Will Smith Producing Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Drama Based on Fan Film
In the unscripted special, Smith is joined by series regulars Taty

Justice League Cinematographer Fabian Wagner Teases Big Reveal
We’re sneaking up on the third anniversary of the theatrical release of Justice League, which means we can expect something to happen, right? Well, according to the film’s cinematographer, Fabian Wagner, we might actually get a pretty big bomb. The man teased as much by posting a photo on his Instagram account of Zack Snyder (who is currently hard at work filming new scenes of his cut of Justice League) holding

Mickey Mouse has been listed to appear in court in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Disney character, along with Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse, was named as a defendant in a Crown Court report published by the HM Courts and Tribunals Service, set to appear on Thursday (November 12).Read more: Here’s every key release date in Disney’s mammoth movie schedule from 2019 to 2027“Is it someone’s last day?!” one person tweeted, sharing screenshots from The Crown Court at Stoke on Trent

Watched at Home: Top 20 Streaming Films for the Week of November 5
Welcome back to another edition of Watched at Home, folks (via The Digital Entertainment Group)! This week saw the decline of Halloween flicks and the rise of holiday fare as couch potatoes all over prepare for the Christmas season. And why not? There are a billion Christmas flicks out there and some pretty good Thanksgiving entries as well. Though, if Planes, Trains and Automobiles doesn’t make the Top 20 at some poi

Kate Mara has said she had a “horrible experience” filming the Fantastic Four reboot.
The actress, who played Susan Storm in Josh Trank’s 2015 film, has broken her silence on her experience in a new interview.Read more: Fantastic Four – film review“I had a horrible experience on Fantastic Four,” Mara told Emmys. “I’ve never talked about it before. I married one of my costars [Jamie Bell], so I don’t regret doing that movie at all . But d

Christopher Nolan has said he has received calls from his fellow filmmakers in the past about the often “inaudible” sound mix in his films.
Following criticism regarding his new film Tenet that dialogue was often difficult to understand, the director has now reflected on the release of Interstellar, during which, he revealed, several filmmakers complained to him.Read more: Dreams within dreams: Christopher Nolan’s 10 best films“We got a lot of complaints,” Nola

Amber Heard has criticised the “paid rumours and paid campaigns” to remove her from Aquaman 2.
The actress, who played warrior Mera in James Wan’s 2018 DC film, has been subject to speculation regarding her return to the sequel, which is yet to be greenlit.Read more: Aquaman – stars Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson and director James Wan on the Superman of the sea“Paid rumours and paid campaigns on social media don’t dictate [casting decisions] because

Oneohtrix Point Never has collaborated with the Safdies once again, with the filmmakers directing OPN’s new video for ‘Lost But Never Alone’.
The experimental electronic producer – real name Daniel Lopatin – worked with Josh and Benny Safdie on their last two films, 2017’s Good Time and last year’s Uncut Gems. Lopatin composed the scores for both, earning critical acclaim for his contributions.
The surreal visual accompaniment for ‘Lost But Never A

Gondry, Penhall & Amazon team for As She Climbed Across the Table
After helming a good portion of the short-lived but acclaimed Jim Carrey-starring Kidding at Showtime, Michel Gondry is getting back behind the camera in the film world for an adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s As She Climbed Across the Table at Amazon Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Well, that was awkward. Everyone knows this uncomfortable feeling. When something strange happens in public and you feel really, really awkward and just want to run away and hide. Awkward is a fun animated short film made by the very talented Ukrainian animator Nata Metlukh - it's only 3 minutes of amusing awkward animation goodness. The short presents a day full of socially awkward moments. It's made entirely by Nata, with music and sound by Daruma Audio. I dig her style and the creativity in