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Kantemir Balagov set to helm The Last of Us series pilot
Though initially setting Johan Renck to helm the pilot, marking a reunion between the Chernobyl director and creator Craig Mazin, HBO has tapped Kantemir Balagov (Beanpole) to helm the first episode of The Last of Us series adaptation as Renck has exited due to a scheduling conflict, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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John Wick Creator Is Developing Dungeons & Dragons For TV
Clearly, dragons are all the rage right now. Later this year, Paramount will finally roll tape on its long-gestating Dungeons & Dragons film reboot. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, Hasbro and eOne are looking to expand the franchise’s reach to the small screen as well. A new D&D TV series is currently in the works with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad penning the script.
The report doesn’t mentio

Ethan Hawke Tapped as Main Villain in Disney+’s Moon Knight Series!
After expanding the series’ cast with the addition of Ramy star May Calamawy earlier this week, Disney+’s Marvel Cinematic Universe series Moon Knight fronted by Oscar Isaac has found its villain in the form of Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke, though which villain of the hero he will be playing is currently unknown. (Via The Hollywood Reporter)
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"So we did it - actually moved in together… Scary, isn't it?" "Terrifying." Indeed it is… Strain Pictures has debuted this "fun little horror short film" titled Burnt, both written and directed by British actor Danny Morgan. A young couple move into a new home and find a little gift leftover by the previous tenants. But this old toaster isn't the warm welcome they thought it might be. Starring Scott Chambers and Becca Hirani. This is another great simple but clever horror short th

Idris Elba has shared a new end of year freestyle called ‘Gospel 21’ – watch the track’s video below.Read more: Friends Like These: Rising rapper Che Lingo talks life and music with his label boss Idris ElbaSharing news of the new record on Twitter, the talented actor, writer and musician said he penned ‘Gospel 21’ on New Year’s Eve and has only now decided to release it.
“I wrote this on 31 December 2020 and decided to put it out now,” he wr

CS Video: Servant Season 2 interview with Tiger Free & Grint
Ahead of the series’ return on Apple TV+, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Servant stars Nell Tiger Free and Rupert Grint to discuss the second season of the psychological horror hit. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
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Servant follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a ri

The nine most violent HBO shows
ComingSoon.net is changing the channel to figure out which HBO shows are the most violent. Check out our picks in the gallery below!
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Ever since its inception in the early 70s, nearly 50 years ago, the Home Box Office has been a name eponymous with sex, violence, and graphic content. (Of course, they’ve also responsible for putting out great comedies like Curb Your Enthusiasm and even syndica

"There's no one up there… Your mind is just playing tricks on you." Lionsgate has revealed a second trailer for the indie psychological thriller Fear of Rain by filmmaker Castille Landon. A girl with schizophrenia struggles with the terrifying hallucinations as she begins to suspect her neighbor has kidnapped a child. The only person who believes her is Caleb – a boy she isn't even sure exists. The film stars Madison Iseman as Rain Burroughs, hence the title being a play on her nam

CS Video: Servant Season 2 interview with Ambrose & Kebbell
In time for their return to the streaming platform, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with stars Lauren Ambrose and Toby Kebbell to discuss their work on the second season Apple TV+’s Servant. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
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Servant follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift

"Now there's a lady!" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for a 30-minute fun short documentary called What Would Sophia Loren Do?, directed by filmmaker Ross Kauffman. The film introduces us to Nancy "Vincenza" Kulik, an Italian-American mother and grandmother living in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Her life's philosophy has been based around the phrase "What Would Sophia Loren Do?" Nancy has seen her share of life’s challenges, but has always been able to stay joyful and resilient, inspire

"A mere mortal, dare to slay a god?" CMC Pictures in China has revealed an official US trailer for a Chinese film titled A Writer's Odyssey, about an author of a fantasy novel. The film is set for a simultaneous release in February in both China and the US. A Writer's Odyssey tells the story of Kongwen Lu, played by Dong Zijian (from Ash is Purest White), the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager on a quest to end a demon's tyrannical rule. Through a strange twist of fate

CS Video: Shyamalan on Servant Season 2, Devil & Night Chronicles
ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Oscar nominee M. Night Shyamalan to discuss his work on the second season of Apple TV+’s Servant as well as reflect on the tenth anniversary of the horror pic Devil and the state of his planned Night Chronicles trilogy. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
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Flack Trailer: Anna Paquin is Great at Averting Celebrity Crisis
Amazon Prime Video has released the full trailer for the upcoming U.S. debut of the British comedy-drama series Flack, which takes us behind-the-scenes on how celebrity scandals get managed by publicists. Starring Anna Paquin, the series will be available for streaming on January 22, 2021. Check out the video in the player below!
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Bad Behavior. Great Publicists.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 8 Trailer & Premiere Date Released
HBO’s Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver will return for its eighth season Sunday, February 14 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT). The series airs on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. You can check out the Season 8 trailer now in the player below!
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A satirical, insightful and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S

"Can music change the world?" Oscilliscope Labs has revealed the trailer for Truth to Power, a doc film profiling the political side of the band System of a Down. The Grammy-winning lead singer of System of a Down, Serj Tankian, helps to awaken a political revolution, inspiring Armenia's struggle for democracy through his music and his message. Set to the propulsions of an original soundtrack composed by Serj, his critically acclaimed solo work, as well as the iconic music of System Of A Down,

For All Mankind Season 2 Trailer Prepares for a New Mission
Apple TV+ has released the official trailer for the upcoming second season of For All Mankind, featuring Joel Kinnaman as his character leads a new Moon mission during the Cold War which will dictate the course of history. The series is scheduled to make its return on February 19, 2021. Check out the video in the player below!
RELATED: Samberg, Siara, Hawley & Stiller Unite for Apple Sci-Fi Comedy
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Liam Neeson has said he thinks his time as an action movie star has come to an end.Read more: Cold Pursuit film review: the weirdest Liam Neeson revenge movie yetThe Taken actor has revealed that he’s got a few more action projects in the works, but after that he’s keen to take on less-physical roles as he thinks be might be getting too old for the genre.
“I’m 68 and a half. 69 this year,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “There’s a couple more I’m g

Willy’s Wonderland Trailer Released for Nicolas Cage-Led Horror Thriller
Screen Media Films has released the official Willy’s Wonderland trailer starring Nicolas Cage in the horror film, in theaters, On Demand, and on Digital on February 12 (via Bloody Disgusting). You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
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Willy’s Wonderland (formerly titled as Wally’s Wonderworld) fol

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Eli Goree as Muhammad Ali
Aldis Hodge as Jim Brown
Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke
Joaquina Kalukango as Betty Shabaz
Nicolette Robinson as Barbara Cooke
Beau Bridges as Mr. Carlton
Lance Reddick as Brother Kareem
Michael Imperioli as Angelo Dundee
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"You're here to be a human sacrifice!" Screen Media has debuted a full-length trailer for the wacky action horror film Willy's Wonderland, which we first teased last year. This is the gnarly movie about Nicolas Cage fighting evil furry animatronics. A quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland - which seems to be mocking Chuck E. Cheese. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic animatronics. Fi

Ridley Scott’s upcoming Napoleon film, Kitbag, which stars Joaquin Phoenix, is set to be released via Apple TV+.Read more: Apple TV+: will be any good, then?Kitbag, which Scott will direct and produce, will see Phoenix take on the role of French emperor and military leader Napoleon Bonaparte. The film will track the historical figure’s origins and ruthless rise to power, as well as his often volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
Written by David Scarpa, who previously

Heart of Stone: Netflix Wins Global Rights to Gal Gadot-Led Spy Thriller
Following an intense bidding war against other streamers and studios, Deadline brings word that Netflix has successfully won the worldwide rights to Skydance Media’s upcoming female-led spy thriller film titled Heart of Stone which will be headlined by Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot. This marks writer Greg Rucka and Gadot’s second collaboration with Netflix, who have worked together on Charlize Theron’s

"Michael - this is the beginning for you." It's time to get revenge! Vertical Entertainment has released an official trailer for Payback, a mob vengeance thriller marking the feature directorial debut of NY producer / filmmaker Joseph Mensch. A young stockbroker at a Mob-controlled Wall Street firm gets betrayed and sent to prison for six years. When he gets out, he seeks revenge. Matt Levett stars as Mike Markovich in the film. And the full cast also includes Anna Baryshnikov, Toby Leonard Moo

Katherine Heigl & Sarah Chalke are Inseparable in Firefly Lane Trailer
Netflix has released the first Firefly Lane trailer for their upcoming series adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s 2013 novel of the same name, featuring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke as inseparable best friends going through the ups and downs of a 30-year long friendship. The series will be available for streaming on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Check out the video in the player below!
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CS Video: One Night in Miami interviews with director & stars!
Following its acclaimed select theatrical debut and ahead of its premiere on Amazon Prime Video, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with One Night in Miami director Regina King and stars Leslie Odom Jr., Aldis Hodge and Eli Goree to discuss the historical drama. Our interviews can be viewed in the player below!
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"They are asking for trouble with that behavior!" Brainstorm Media has released an official trailer for an indie thriller titled The Sinners, formerly known as The Color Rose, marking the feature directorial debut of actress Courtney Paige. This originally premiered at the Mammoth Film Festival last year, and arrives on VOD early next month. The Sinners is a thrilling murder mystery about seven girls from a religious town that start a cult where they embody the seven deadly sins. They realize t

High Maintenance Cancelled After Four Seasons at HBO
HBO has officially decided not to give creators Katja Blicfeld and Ben Sinclair’s comedy-drama anthology High Maintenance a fifth season renewal. This cancellation comes after less than a year since the series concluded its 9-episode fourth season in April.
“Co-creators Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair have decided to take a break from producing High Maintenance to pursue other projects,” HBO representative said in

Netflix’s The Crew Trailer Starring Kevin James as a NASCAR Crew Chief
Netflix has released the official trailer for The Crew, an upcoming comedy series starring Kevin James as a NASCAR crew chief. You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
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The series stars James as the leader of the fictional Bobby Spencer Racing team. When the team’s old-school owner, Bobby Spencer himself (Bruce

The CW Not Moving Forward with Superman & Batwoman Crossover
Last year The CW was developing another Arrowverse crossover event for 2021 between Superman & Lois and Batwoman. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, it looks like the network has changed their mind, with TVLine bringing word that the planned 2021 crossover has officially been cancelled.
“We’re not really able to cross over because physically, we can’t cross crews due to the fear of exposure to COVID,&rdquo

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWandaVision Featurette: Behind-the-Scenes Look at First Two Episodes
Marvel Studios has released the first WandaVision featurette for Disney+‘s first MCU series, providing us with a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the first two episodes which are both now available for streaming. Also featuring some new footage from the series’ remaining seven episodes with each one set to premiere every Friday, you can check out the video in the player below!
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CS Soapbox: Avengers: Age of Ultron is the Most Important MCU Movie
On May 1, 2015 Marvel Studios unleashed Avengers: Age of Ultron, the sequel to their mammoth 2012 blockbuster Marvel’s The Avengers and a culmination of their Phase 2 film slate. Led by returning sextet Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson & Jeremy Renner, and helmed by returning writer/director Joss Whedon, the project had a budget projected above

Warner Bros. Unveils First Images From New Mortal Kombat Adaptation!
While fans eagerly await for the theatrical and streaming debut of the latest adaptation of the beloved Midway Games fighting franchise, Warner Bros. has finally unveiled the first images from the new Mortal Kombat film! The first-look photos can be viewed at the link below!It’s time for #MortalKombat! Director Simon McQuoid previews the blood, gore, and, for the first time, fatalities that are on the way. http

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: WandaVision interview with director Matt Shakman
Ahead of its premiere on the streaming platform, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with director Matt Shakman (Game of Thrones, The Boys) to discuss his work helming the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Disney+ series WandaVision. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
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Matilda: Emma Thompson & Alisha Weir to Star in Netflix’s Musical Film
Following the recent casting of Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey, Netflix has confirmed the main cast of their upcoming musical film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel Matilda with newcomer Alisha Weir officially taking on the titular iconic role. Oscar winner Emma Thompson (Nanny McPhee) has also signed on to portray the role of Crunchem Hall Primary School’s evil

Exclusive Dino Ranch Clip From New Disney Junior Animated Series
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive clip from the new preschool animated series Dino Ranch, bringing kids to a magical world where Dinos roam and celebrate teamwork and friendship. Debuting on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW on January 18, you can check out the clip for the new series now in the player below!
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The animated series, produced by Industrial Brothers and B

Watched at Home: Top Streaming Films for the Week of January 9
Hey there fellow Couch Potatoes! As expected, Christopher Nolan’s Tenet fended off lackluster competition to remain on top in the DEG’s Watched at Home List, though Honest Thief (No. 2), The War with Grandpa (No. 3) and Love and Monsters (No. 4) are nipping at its heels.
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There was only one new entry, the supernatural thriller Parallel, but otherwise the list rema

BEGIN SLIDESHOWChloe Zhao’s Nomadland Set to Debut on Hulu Next Month
Searchlight Pictures has announced that director Chloe Zhao’s forthcoming drama film Nomadland has officially been set for a simultaneous theatrical and digital release. Starring Oscar-winning actress Frances McDormand, the film will be arriving on Friday, February 19 on Hulu as well as in select theaters and drive-ins. In addition, the studio has also scored an early exclusive IMAX run in select locations, startin

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Avatar Sequel Concept Art Features a New Pandora Location
Producer Jon Landau took to Instagram to reveal a brand new concept art for James Cameron’s long-in development Avatar sequels. Created by concept artist Jonathan Back, the illustration provides us with our first look at the Metkayina Village, one of the new stunning locations in Pandora that fans will get to explore in the upcoming films. Check out the full concept art below, and check out previous looks at the f

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe biggest clues, predictions & takeaways from WandaVision episodes 1&2
The wait is finally over and the first Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series, WandaVision, has arrived! With its first two premiere episodes, the story has already established quite the mystery for the remaining seven episodes in the weeks ahead. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest clues, what we can take away from them and what we predict for the characters moving forward!
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: Kathryn Hahn talks joining the MCU with WandaVision
Just in time for its premiere on Disney+, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Emmy nominee Kathryn Hahn (Central Park) to discuss her joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the franchise’s first sitcom, WandaVision. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
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WandaVision will follow the story of Elizabeth Olsen and Paul

Chris Evans has responded to rumours that he’s in talks to reprise his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It was reported yesterday (January 14) that a deal is currently in the works, which would see Evans return as Steve Rogers/Captain America in a new Marvel project.READ MORE: Avengers: Endgame review: is it the best comic book movie ever?Marvel didn’t provide a comment on what the new project could look like, although signs pointed towards Captain

Untitled David O. Russell project adds nine to ensemble roster
As if he didn’t already have a star-studded cast for his upcoming project, Oscar-nominated writer/director David O. Russell (American Hustle) has continued to expand his ensemble roster with the addition of nine new stars, according to Deadline.
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The mystery project, which is currently in production in California, will now also star Oscar win

"It's just too gray… I'm sitting here and I'm just thinking, when are we going to see Mars?" This lovely, poetic animated short film is worth a watch to bring a smile to your face. The Moon's Not That Great is about an astronaut who embarks on a voyage to the Moon. When she returns, she discovers that everyone on Earth is over the Moon, and only cares about Mars instead. Featuring the voices of Gabby Capili, Jake Sheppard, Claire Epting, Kristin Wetenkamp, Noah Malone, Caleb Fietsam, Sam