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The title for the new Spider-Man film has finally been revealed after the cast teased fans with a number of possibilities.Read more: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales review: a web-slinging wonder brimming with potentialUnveiled in a video posted to social media featuring stars Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, the title of the next instalment in the Marvel franchise has been confirmed as Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The title sticks to the theme established by Holland’s prev

Live-action Halo series shifting from Showtime to Paramount+
Just a few months after resuming production on the long-in-development project, the live-action Halo series is shifting gears as ViacomCBS is moving it from original network Showtime to recently rebranded streaming service Paramount+, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Showtime’s Live-Action Halo Series Finally Resumes Production
“It delivers the visceral excitement of playing the game, along with a much deeper

James Gunn has teased the possibility of a future Harley Quinn project starring Margot Robbie.Read more: Birds Of Prey review: Harley Quinn ditches the Joker in DC’s most violent comic book movie yetRobbie, who last starred as Harley in 2020’s Birds Of Prey, will reprise her role in this year’s The Suicide Squad, which will be the first DC movie directed by James Gunn.
Gunn, known for his work on Marvel‘s Guardians Of The Galaxy films, last year stated that Harl

Solar Opposites Season 2 trailer teases more sci-fi hijinks & BDE
With just a month left until the return of the hit animated series, Hulu has unveiled the full trailer for the second season of Mike McMahan, Justin Roiland and Josh Bycel’s Solar Opposites teasing more of the outlandish sci-fi hijinks that made the freshman outing a laugh riot. The trailer can be viewed below!
RELATED: Hulu Orders New Seasons of Solar Opposites and Crossing SwordsWatch out, humans! We ha

"Playful, erudite, and boundary blurring." Grasshopper Film has revealed an official trailer for an indie docu-drama titled The Inheritance, which originally premiered at both the Toronto and New York Film Festivals last fall. The film marks the first feature from Ephraim Asili - "a filmmaker, artist, educator and DJ whose work focuses on the African diaspora as a cultural force." A young man inherits his grandmother's house and, with the encouragement of his girlfriend, turns it into a Black s

Taraji P. Henson has said she was “gutted” to take home just $40k for her role in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.
Speaking in a new interview, the Empire actor talked about being paid less than her white co-stars in the 2008 Brad Pitt-led movie that earned her an Oscar nomination.
“I felt like what I was asking, at that time of my career, was fair to the ticket sales that I would contribute to this big film,” Henson told the Ladies First With Laura Brown podcast

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The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers trailer and key art debut!
During Disney+’s first TCA today, the service revealed the official trailer and Key Art for The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, the Original Series premiering Friday, March 26. Check out The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers trailer in the player below, along with key art in the gallery!
RELATED: Disney+ Sets June Premiere Date for Marvel Studio’s Loki!
In the 10-episode season set in present day Minnesota,

The CW announces Spring 2021 schedule including Kung Fu reboot
As the month of February comes to a close and the season’s about to begin, The CW has announced its schedule of Spring 2021 premiere dates including new series Kung Fu and The Republic of Sarah as well as the returns of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Dynasty and more.
RELATED: Disney+ Sets Premiere Dates for Mighty Ducks, Turner & Hooch & MoreA warrior’s journey begins. #KungFu

Lucas Brothers teaming with Judd Apatow for autobiographical film
According to Deadline, actor/comedian/writer team Kenny and Keith Lucas -also known as The Lucas Brothers- are teaming up with comedy powerhouse Judd Apatow for a currently untitled autobiographical film project at Universal Pictures. The identical twins will write and star in the movie about their lives in Newark, New Jersey, with Apatow producing via his Apatow Productions. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (Yes Man, The D

"Don't back down!" CMC has released one more official US trailer for the war epic The Eight Hundred, to promote its streaming release this week in the US. It broke box office records in China last summer even in the midst of pandemic lockdowns. The epic war film is set in 1937 and is a jingoistic true story about a group of Chinese soldiers and draft dodgers that put up a four-day defense of a Shanghai warehouse complex, just as Japanese forces are overwhelming China. Another of these intense 3

Disney+ sets premiere dates for Mighty Ducks, Turner & Hooch & more
As part of the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Disney+ unveiled a full roster of premiere dates for some of its upcoming original series, including the Mighty Ducks reboot Game Changers, the Josh Peck-starring Turner & Hooch remake and more.
RELATED: Disney+ Sets June Premiere Date for Marvel Studio’s Loki!
The streaming service also unveiled spring and summer pr

Andra Day, star of the new film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, delivered an impressive rendition of Holiday’s classic ‘Strange Fruit’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (February 23).Read more: The United States vs. Billie Holiday review: Andra Day does full justice to a musical geniusPerformed as part of a medley, the virtual performance also saw Day sing the Golden Globe-nominated ‘Tigress & Tweed – a Raphael Saddiq-produced, Holi

Dave Erickson developing series adaptation of Stephen King’s The Jaunt
After six years of attempting to get a film iteration of the Stephen King short story off the ground, The Jaunt is heading in a different direction as Fear the Walking Dead co-creator Dave Erickson has begun development on a series adaptation of the work, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Paramount Taps Edgar Wright to Develop/Direct New Running Man Adaptation
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Fincher, Fassbender & Seven scribe team for The Killer adaptation
After partnering with the streaming platform for the acclaimed thriller series Mindhunter and six Golden Globe-nominated Mank, David Fincher is reuniting with Netflix for a feature adaptation of Alexis Nolent’s graphic novel series The Killer, according to Deadline.
RELATED: David Fincher Opens Up on Concerns of Mindhunter Future
Based on Nolent’s graphic novels that first began in 1998, t

"Are you… real?!" "You don't know everything about me…" Sony Pictures has revealed an official trailer for a romantic comedy called Long Weekend, marking the directorial debut of the producer / writer Stephen Basilone. The basic logline synopsis for this doesn't say much: a down-on-his-luck struggling writer, meets an enigmatic woman who enters his life at the right time. The trailer reveals a bit more - everything takes place around a meteor shower, and both of them seem to be hi

Star Wars: The Bad Batch sets May premiere date at Disney+!
After unveiling the Clone Wars spin-off series at December’s Disney Investor Day, Disney+ has announced that Star Wars: The Bad Batch is set to premiere on the streaming service on May 4, better known to fans as Star Wars Day! In addition to the series premiere, the second episode will air on May 7 and follow a weekly Friday release schedule.
RELATED: The Bad Batch: Ming-Na Wen Reprising Fennec Shand in N

Eddie Murphy has revealed Ryan Coogler pitched him a sequel to Coming to America, starring Michael B. Jordan.
The actor, set to reprise his role as Prince Akeem, told the New York Times there was no initial plan to make a sequel before the Black Panther director shared his idea.Read more: ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ review: Eddie Murphy makes firecracker return in entertaining but predictable biopic“Before he directed Black Panther, I meet with him and he says, ‘

BEGIN SLIDESHOWTom Holland’s Spider-Man 3 reveals official title!
After toying with the internet yesterday with fake titles for the Tom Holland-led project, Marvel Studios took to Twitter to unveil the official title for the third Spider-Man film, No Way Home, with a cheeky video showing Holland chatting with co-stars Zendaya and Jacob Batalon about the fake titles revealed and walking past a board of other titles considered. The announcement video can be viewed below!
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"People can sometimes be very weak. But we hope to see strong people." Film Movement has released a new trailer for the 4K restoration of the beloved Hong Kong film Center Stage, made by filmmaker Stanley Kwan. It originally debuted in 1991, but didn't play at film festivals until 1992 when it showed at the Berlin Film Festival (where Cheung won Best Actress); it didn't even open in the US until 1994. The film is a biopic telling the story of 1930's Chinese actress Lingyu Ruan, played by the ve

Zack Snyder has revealed he is not getting paid for his new cut of Justice League.
The filmmaker, set to release his four-hour version of the superhero movie on HBO Max next month, explained he preferred to maintain creative control.READ MORE: ‘Justice League Dark’ could be TV’s greatest superhero adventure – but don’t get your hopes up“I’m not getting paid,” Snyder told Vanity Fair in a new interview.
“I didn’t

BEGIN SLIDESHOWDisney+ sets June premiere date for Marvel Studio’s Loki!
While fans are gearing up for the arrival of the next Marvel Cinematic Universe series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and finale of WandaVision, Disney+ has announced that its third MCU series Loki will debut on the streaming platform beginning June 11!
RELATED: Owen Wilson Discusses His Mysterious Loki RoleLoki, an Original Series from Marvel Studios, starts streaming June 11 on @Disn

New to Stream: HBO Max March 2021 Highlights
The full lineup for new movie and TV titles coming to HBO Max in March movies and TV titles has been unveiled, along with the titles leaving the streaming service next month, the former of which includes the series debut of new HBO Max original series, Genera+ion, following a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature

New to Netflix March 2021: All movies & shows coming and going
The roster for new movies and TV titles coming to Netflix in March has been announced, along with those set to leave the streaming service next month, including the arrival of the supernatural crime mystery series, The Irregulars centered around a group of teens who work for Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes and the anime series Pacific Rim: The Black.
Next month will also see the world premiere of Amy Poehler&r

NHS medical director Prof Powis has advised caution over Gwyneth Paltrow’s “intuitive fasting” regime to heal from long Covid.
After Paltrow opened up on her website detailing her healing methods, including a “keto and plant-based diet” which involves her fasting until 11:00 every day, Powis said that “serious science” should be applied.Read more: “I’m gonna collect your golden broth”: Can you guess which of these ‘The Goop Lab&rs

Ryan Gosling to lead Duke Johnson’s The Actor
With a dance card already including a Wolf Man adaptation, a stuntman drama and an astronaut drama, Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling is returning to the world of crime noire as he has signed on to star in Duke Johnson’s The Actor, according to Deadline.
RELATED: David Leitch to Helm Stuntman Drama Starring Ryan Gosling for Universal
The film, co-written by Johnson and Stephen Cooney, centers on New York actor Paul Cole who

Charlize Theron has said she would be keen to star in a same-sex reboot of Die Hard, in which she would play the female lead who sets out to save her wife.
The actress spoke out in favour of a fan’s idea of a lesbian take on the Christmas movie, first responding to a tweet by saying “Where do I sign?”Read more: ‘The Old Guard’ review: high-concept action thriller is a new kind of superhero rompThe initial tweet read: “Lesbian Christmas rom coms are all we

Exclusive Sound of Violence clip from SXSW Midnighters slasher
Ahead of the film’s world premiere at next month’s South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) in the Midnighters lineup, ComingSoon.net has received an exclusive clip from the Jasmin Savoy Brown-starring auditory slasher Sound of Violence. The clip can be viewed in the player below!
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Written and directed by previous SXSW alum Alex Noye

"Get ready" for something new! Steamroller Studios has revealed their teaser trailer for an indie animation project called Master, now in the works from animator / filmmaker Jamaal Bradley. He's the same that made the outstanding animated short Substance a few years back, and is now developing this kick ass new project. "The goal is to showcase a powerful young lady who is strong in mind and body using the fantastic elements of animation." The story follows Olivia, a once promising martial arts

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Superman & Lois promo reveals footage from upcoming episodes
Following Superman & Lois‘ series debut last night, The CW has released a brand new promo for their newest Arrowverse series, featuring new footage from upcoming episodes as Clark tries to balance his superhero duties with his family responsibilities. Superman & Lois is scheduled to return on March 2, 2021 with the second episode titled “There’s No Place Like Home.” Check out the v

"He is my love. My first love." Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for an Italian young love romance titled Caught by a Wave (originally known as Sulla Stessa Onda), marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Massimiliano Camaiti. In a sunny summer in Sicily, Sara and Lorenzo meet for the first time. Their young love is born in between the waves but, soon, it will prove stronger than any obstacle. A summer fling in Sicily develops into a heartbreaking love story that forces

City on a Hill Season 2 Trailer Teases March Premiere
Showtime has released the official trailer for the upcoming second season of their crime drama series City on a Hill, featuring Kevin Bacon’s Jackie Rhodes and Aldis Hodge’s Decourcy Ward as they continue their rivalry. The series is scheduled to make its return on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Check out the video in the player below!
Season 2 features the return of corrupt FBI agent Jackie Rohr, who is looking to exploit Boston&r

Batman Returns video shows Michelle Pfeiffer nail that one take whip scene
We’re almost 30 years removed from Batman Returns’ theatrical release way back on June 16, 1992 — for comparison’s sake, Lawrence of Arabia was released 30 years prior to Batman Returns, just in case you didn’t feel old already — but this is the first time we’ve seen this behind-the-scenes clip of Michelle Pfeiffer pulling off an amazing one-take stunt of Catwoman whipping the he

The CW’s Stargirl Season 2 teases summer 2021 return
The CW has released a new brief teaser for the upcoming second season of Stargirl, confirming that the popular superhero series is scheduled to make its highly-anticipated return this coming summer. Starring Brec Bassinger, the new season will feature Jim Gaffigan and Arrowverse alum John Wesley Shipp, who will reprise his role as Jay Garrick which will signal the series’ integration into the Arrowverse following its official move

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCheck out two new TV spots for Godzilla vs. Kong
Warner Bros. and Legendary have unveiled two new TV spots for the upcoming monster bash Godzilla vs. Kong with a few snippets of new footage. Check them out below!Another new #GodzillaVsKong TV spot has been revealed. pic.twitter.com/gnGZVtbWjG
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Spider-Man 3 Cast Reveal New Photos, Tease Fans with Fake Titles
While fans anxiously await the reveal of Spider-Man 3‘s official title, the main cast -namely Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon- unveiled some new photos from the film and had a little fun coming up with titles of their own which they shared via Instagram. Check out the posts below!
 
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Matilda actress Mara Wilson has written an essay voicing her support for Britney Spears and the dangers of being a child star.
Wilson, who played the titular prodigy in the 1996 film, wrote a piece in the New York Times responding to new documentary Framing Britney Spears and empathising with the singer.Read more: ‘Framing Britney Spears’ review: heartbreakingly human story that still lacks a happy endingCommenting on scenes of the film in which Spears is interrogated on he

Matilda actress Mara Wilson has written an essay voicing her support for Britney Spears and the dangers of being a child star.
Wilson, who played the titular prodigy in the 1996 film, wrote a piece in the New York Times responding to new documentary Framing Britney Spears and empathising with the singer.Read more: ‘Framing Britney Spears’ review: heartbreakingly human story that still lacks a happy endingCommenting on scenes of the film in which Spears is interrogated on he

Creation Stories actors James McClelland and Leo Harvey-Elledge have said playing Noel and Liam Gallagher is “a gift for an actor”.
The pair are starring in the new biopic about Creation Records boss Alan McGee, who also managed Oasis.Read more: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Alan McGee“It’s quite a big ask because they are that big a name,” McClelland, who plays Noel, told the BBC. “But at the same time, they’re so well do

HBO has said that it has no plans to remove Woody Allen’s films from the HBO Max library, despite producing an entire mini-series about the sexual assault allegations that have previously been levelled against the director.
The first episode of Allen v. Farrow, which aired last weekend, shows Allen’s adoptive daughter Dylan and his ex-partner Mia Farrow address the claims of abuse Dylan first made in 1992. 35-year-old Dylan alleges that Allen sexually abused her in 1992 when she

Content warning: the following story contains descriptions of sexual assault.
French actor Gérard Depardieu has been charged with the alleged rape and sexual assault of an actor in her 20s in 2018.
As The Guardian reports, an initial investigation was launched following the allegations several years ago. The case was closed in 2019, with authorities citing a lack of evidence, but was reopened last summer with criminal charges filed in December.
The unnamed accuser claimed Depardieu raped

The cast of Spider-Man have teased fans with multiple titles for the upcoming third movie as they shared a new glimpse at the upcoming Marvel movie.
Tom Holland, who portrays the titular hero, seemingly confirmed the name on Instagram when he shared a title card that read “Spider-Man Phone Home”.
But Zendaya, who plays MJ, then sparked confusion after sharing her own title card which claimed that the sequel to 2019’s Far From Home was called Home Slice.
While the pair shar

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February 23 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s February 23 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! 
New Movies on Blu-ray/DVD
The Croods: A New AgeIn search of a new home, the Croods encounter the more sophisticated Betterman family. A new threat forces the two families to set aside their di

"Just send one of your teeth down the drain…" This is definitely one monster I do not ever want to meet… Milk Teeth is an award-winning 13-minute horror short film from Colombian-American filmmaker Felipe Vargas, who is making his way in the industry establishing himself with excellent shorts. This picked up a few awards at a few genre film festivals last year, and is now available to watch online. If you like monsters and stories set in orphanages, don't miss this one. An orphana

"Rough justice… That's what this administration wants." STX has released one more final trailer for The Mauritanian, the true story legal thriller filmmaker Kevin Macdonald about a prisoner in Guantanamo Bay. Based on the book "Guantanamo Diary" by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the film tells the story of a detainee at the US military's Gitmo detention center who is held without charges for over a decade. He hopes for help from a new defense attorney. Their controversial advocacy, with new evide

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CS Set Visit: Director Adam Wingard on Godzilla vs. Kong!
Back in March 2019 ComingSoon.net took a trip to Village Roadshow Studios in idyllic Queensland, Australia to visit the set of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary’s Godzilla vs. Kong! The fourth entry in their MonsterVerse series follows in the footsteps of previous entries Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), each of which had a unique filmmaker at the