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"Wait - don't look at your phone!" Rock Salt Releasing has unveiled a new US trailer for an indie animated dark comedy from Argentina called Lava, the latest from filmmaker Ayar Blasco. This originally premiered back in 2019, but is only now getting a US release with a new English-language voice cast. Both versions will be out in the US in March. The near-future sci-fi follows Débora, a "lonely and ineffectual tattoo artist," and her friends as they try to stop and apocalypse. The film i

Jodie Comer to Play Josephine in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon Bonaparte Film Kitbag
Jodie Comer has joined Ridley Scott’s (The Martian, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down) biopic epic Kitbag to play Napoleon Bonaparte’s beloved Josephine in the upcoming feature from Apple Studios, according to Deadline. The Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy-winning Killing Eve star recently worked on Scott’s drama The Last Duel, expected to release on October 15, 2021. Directed by the Os

Aliens: Fireteam Announcement Trailer Introduces New Survival Shooter Game
The announcement trailer for Aliens: Fireteam has been released, introducing the next-gen, cooperative third-person survival shooter inspired by the Alien franchise. Set in the Alien universe, the game drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the Xenomorph threat. The title is coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Steam in summer 2021.
Additionally, the Alie

Sharp Stick: Lena Dunham Wraps Production on Secret Movie
According to Variety, production on Golden Globe winner Lena Dunham’s newly announced feature titled Sharp Stick has officially been completed. The film was reportedly shot secretly over the past months in Los Angeles with a crew led by mostly female department heads. This secret project marks Dunham’s first feature film as a writer-director after over ten years since her acclaimed comedy-drama film Tiny Furniture in 2010. Fu

Quavo has opened up about working with Robert De Niro on the new film Wash Me In The River.Read more: Band vs Band – Migos x Lil YachtyThe Randall Emmett-directed action-thriller follows a recovering opioid addict who seeks revenge on the dealers responsible for selling the drugs that resulted in his fiancé’s death.
Speaking to Billboard, the Migos rapper talked about his role in the film and what it was like starring alongside a legendary actor like De Niro.
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Sandkings: Gore Verbinski to Helm Netflix Adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Novelette
A feature adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Sandkings is in the works at Netflix with Oscar winner Gore Verbinski (Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean, A Cure for Wellness) set to direct the project. The adaptation is based on Martin’s 1979 novelette of the same name. The story was originally published in the sci-fi magazine Omni in August 1979 and won the Hugo and Nebula awards. It was later p

Kathy Bates Joins Lionsgate’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Adaptation
Oscar winner Kathy Bates has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret in the key role of Margaret’s grandmother Sylvia, bringing to life a beloved character from Judy Blume’s classic novel. Bates has been nominated for four Oscars, most recently for her performance in Richard Jewell. She previously won the award for Best Actress for her role in Misery. Bat

"It's just words! It doesn't mean anything!" Gravitas has released a new official US trailer for an indie dark comedy from the UK called Say Your Prayers, the second feature directed by Harry Michell (also of Chubby Funny previously). This opened in the UK last fall, and arrives in the US this spring to watch. Two orphaned brothers turned radical Christian hitmen venture to rural Ilkley (north of Manchester - see Google Maps) under the instruction of Father Enoch. Their mission: assassinate the

Iconic Horror Film Silent Night, Deadly Night Slated for 2022 Reboot
Orwo Studios and Black Hanger Studios (Jeepers Creepers: Reborn) announced today that they have acquired the remake rights to the seminal slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night. The original film’s producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead of Wonderwheel Entertainment will join Orwo in bringing an exciting new vision of this cult classic to modern movie audiences in 2022. The project was brought to Orwo by producer A

Superman & Lois Renewed for a Second Season at The CW
The CW has officially renewed its hit new series Superman & Lois for a second season (via TVLine). The quick renewal comes after the show, starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch, premiered its pilot episode on February 23. Superman & Lois debuted to 1.75 million total viewers and gave the network its largest audience in the Tuesday timeslot in two years. The premiere was also The CW’s “second-largest seaso

FX on Hulu 2021 Promo: First Look at American Horror Stories, The Old Man & More
A brand new promo teaser for FX on Hulu’s upcoming shows that are set to premiere this year has been released, providing us with our first look at four new shows including Ryan Murphy’s upcoming anthology horror drama, American Horror Stories. It also included FX’s upcoming thriller series The Old Man, featuring Jeff Bridges in his TV series debut as a former intelligence officer named Da

Zack Snyder has revealed that his long-awaited cut of Justice League will end on a “massive cliffhanger”.Read more: Zack Snyder’s Justice League is finally on the way – but does it have to take itself so seriously?The director was originally working on the 2017 DC movie but stepped down during the post-production stages after the death of his daughter. Joss Whedon took over from Snyder afterwards.
After fans, cast members and crew petitioned for Snyder’s original ve

Roar: Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo & More to Star in Apple’s New Anthology Series
According to Variety, Apple TV+ has officially given a series order to a brand new anthology series titled Roar which will be based on Cecilia Ahern’s book of short stories. The project hails from Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch as part of their overall deal with the streamer. Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, and Emmy winner Merritt Wever have signed on to star in the

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New Zack Snyder’s Justice League Key Art Plus Fan Sweepstakes Announced
HBO Max has revealed new key art and consumer programs for the Max Original film Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The movie will be made available worldwide in all markets day and date with the U.S. HBO Max exclusive debut on Thursday, March 18 (with the exception of China, France, and Japan, where the release dates are TBD). In addition, HBO Max announced a partnership with Footaction as well as Th

"Only reason you're here is ’cause I spared you." FS.net is honored to exclusively premiere the first official trailer for an indie thriller titled Downeast, the latest feature from actor / filmmaker Joe Raffa. The film is premiering at the 2021 Garden State Film Festival later this month, and this trailer is being released early to build up some buzz. Written and directed by Raffa, Downeast is a story of love, loss, and redemption diving into the often ignored seedy underbelly of Maine.

Voyagers Teaser Spotlights Madness & Paranoia in Neil Burger’s Sci-Fi Thriller
Lionsgate has released the official teaser for the sci-fi thriller Voyagers, written and directed by Neil Burger (Limitless, The Illusionist). In the teaser, a crew of astronauts on a multi-generational mission descends into paranoia and madness, not knowing what is real or not. Tye Sheridan’s character questions whether this is our true nature as we watch the crew onboard the spaceship eventuall

"That's a stolen car!" "Maybe we can get somebody to help us fix it?" File under: "wait, this isn't out yet??" Nope! Orion Pictures never released this movie due to the pandemic shutdown last year, despite originally being scheduled to open in 2019. Instead, Netflix has picked it up and will be releasing it streaming starting this March almost two years late. From one of the guys that brought you Jackass and Bad Grandpa, this hidden camera comedy follows two best friends as they go out on a cro

"You will not leave the house again." Magnolia Pictures has revealed an official trailer for the creepy stuck-in-a-home thriller Held, an intriguing thriller from a screenplay written by Jill Awbrey who also co-stars in the film. This originally premiered at Frightfest last year, and arrives on VOD in April coming up this spring. A couple's ailing marriage is put to the test when they are held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen "Voice" that commands their every move. While the

New Bad Trip Trailer Sets Netflix Release Date For Prank Comedy Film
Netflix has released a brand new Bad Trip trailer for their forthcoming hidden-camera prank comedy film, featuring Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery, and Tiffany Haddish. The video gives us a preview of some of the film’s craziest pranks on real people. This includes: breaking into a police car, getting stuck inside a portable toilet, crashing a car, and hanging a person over the ledge of a roof. The streamer acquired the globa

The Little Mermaid: Jessica Alexander Joins Disney’s New Live-Action Film
According to Deadline, Jessica Alexander has been cast for an undisclosed role in Disney’s upcoming live-action film adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The highly-anticipated film is currently in production in London and the studio hasn’t yet announced its official release date. Filming was previously delayed early last year due to the ongoing pandemic.
This project will mark Alexander’s first major

The Girl Before: Gugu Mbatha-Raw & David Oyelowo to Star in HBO Max’s New Miniseries
HBO Max and BBC One has officially announced their new partnership with the development of a brand new limited series adaptation of The Girl Before, based on JP Delaney’s global bestselling novel of the same name. The Morning Show actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo have signed on for the leading roles with Emmy nominated-filmmaker Lisa Brühlmann attached to

"What does it feel like to feel something?" Lionsgate has finally revealed the first teaser trailer for a new sci-fi space adventure movie called Voyagers, the latest from director Neil Burger (Limitless, The Illusionist). This was originally set for last year, but has been delayed and is now set to open in April this spring. A crew of astronauts on a multi-generational mission descend into paranoia and madness, not knowing what is real or not. The ensemble features Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp

Exclusive Fatale clip explores thriller’s stylish approach to shooting
As the film comes to shelves on Blu-ray and DVD, ComingSoon.net has received an exclusive clip from Lionsgate for the tantalizing thriller Fatale exploring Oscar-nominated cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s approach to shooting the film. Our exclusive clip can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Fatale Review: A Well-Acted & Fairly Unique Twist On Well-Worn Formula
In Fatale, After a wil

Ranked: The 12 Best Kathryn Hahn Roles Before WandaVision
ComingSoon.net has ranked Kathryn Hahn’s best roles prior to (finally) getting the widespread recognition she deserved all along in WandaVision. Check out our selections below!
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As amazing as Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany have been in WandaVision, the series’ true standout is Kathryn Hahn. Her performance as the titular pair’s “nosy neig

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Walking Dead final season adds Michael James Shaw as Mercer
According to Deadline, the upcoming eleventh and final season of The Walking Dead will be introducing another fan-favorite character from the comics with the official addition of Michael James Shaw. The Constantine actor has been tapped to portray the role of Mercer, who is known by The Walking Dead comic book fans as a badass character with a strong presence. In the comics Mercer was first introduced as a leader of t

Robbie Williams will be reimagined as a CGI monkey in the forthcoming biopic Better Man, according to reports.READ MORE: Better Man – eight classic stories the Robbie Williams biopic should includeDeadline understands that the biopic, which is being helmed by The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey, will show Williams as a CGI animal rather than being depicted by an IRL actor.
In a separate interview with the outlet published a week prior (February 22), Gracey did not reveal anything

New Thor: Love and Thunder set photos reveal another all-star Asgardian play
SPOILERS BEWARE! As production continues on Thor: Love and Thunder in Australia, a new batch of behind-the-scenes photos and video from the set of Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated fourth Thor installment have surfaced online (via Daily Mail). The set photos provide us our first glimpse at Matt Damon, Sam Neill and Luke Hemsworth as they reprise their guest-starring roles from Thor: Ragnarok. Check out the full

Eddie Murphy said he wouldn’t subject Megan Thee Stallion to “my old ass playing my guitar” for a potential collaboration.READ MORE: Comic genius – Eddie Murphy’s 10 best filmsThe comedian and actor, who is also known for his 1985 hit ‘Party All The Time’, said in a new interview that he’s too old to entertain ideas of collaborating with younger stars such as Megan.
Speaking on The Tamron Hall Show last week, the actor, who is promoting his new fil

Ant-Man 3: Rapper T.I. Will Not Return For Quantumania
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Grammy-winning rapper and actor Clifford Harris -famously known as T.I.- is officially not reprising his role as Dave in Marvel Studios’ upcoming third Ant-Man installment Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania. This news comes after the musician along with his wife Tiny were recently accused of a number of criminal charges including sexual abuse, kidnapping, assault, harassments and more. The accusations w

POLL RESULTS: What is the Best Saturday Morning Cartoon of All Time?
Well, this is quite shocking! After polling nearly 3,000 readers, we have the results for the Best Saturday Morning Cartoon of All Time. And while we missed a few — sorry G.I. Joe and Transformers — the choices were still diverse enough to offer some fairly stiff competition. Check out the results below!
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Game of Thrones’ Indira Varma joins Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series
The highly anticipated Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi just added another star to its roster in the form of Game of Thrones and Luther actress Indira Varma. According to Deadline, the actress joins Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in the Star Wars prequel, though details about her character were obviously kept under wraps.
Varma is well known for her small screen roles in shows such as Rome, Carnival Row and ABC’s For Li

"Whoever's the boss makes the rules." Shout Factory has debuted a new US trailer for the upcoming release of the Chinese action movie The Rookies, which originally opened in China way back in 2019. Set partially in Hungary, the action thriller also co-stars Milla Jovovich in addition to a mostly Chinese cast. Extreme sport lover Zhou Feng got himself wrapped up in international illegal trade by accident. So he had to follow an international special agent Bruce to Budapest. Together with a crapp

Andra Day has revealed that she was angered by crew members on the set of The United States vs. Billie Holiday who applauded her singing performance.READ MORE: The United States vs. Billie Holiday review – Andra Day does full justice to a musical geniusThe singer and actress told NME in a new interview that ‘Strange Fruit’, the protest song that her character, jazz legend Billie Holiday, was targeted for by the US government in the 1940s, is “ugly” and thus should n

T.I. will not return to the Ant-Man franchise following accusations of sexual assault levelled at him, which he has denied.
Earlier this week it was reported that a lawyer representing 11 alleged sexual assault victims of the rapper/actor, his wife or members of their entourage has been approaching law enforcement authorities seeking a criminal investigation.
The New York Times reports that four women have accused T.I (real name Clifford Harris) and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, of

Will Smith has said that he’s still considering running for political office in the near future.
The musician and actor has previously voiced his openness towards entering into politics, telling CBS Sunday Morning back in 2015 that he was feeling compelled to run for office to counter former US President Donald Trump‘s controversial 2016 campaign – although no such move into politics from Smith followed.
Speaking in a new interview with the Pod Save America podcast, Smith again