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Elle Fanning joins Francis and The Godfather as Ali MacGraw
Nearly a month after adding Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) to its ensemble roster, Barry Levinson’s Francis and the Godfather has expanded its cast with the addition of Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning (The Great), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: Elisabeth Moss Joins Isaac & Gyllenhaal in Making of The Godfather Film
The film, which has shifted from being titled as Francis

Cocaine Bear: Elizabeth Banks to Direct Universal’s Thriller with Lord Miller Producing
Elizabeth Banks is set to direct the upcoming movie Cocaine Bear for Universal Pictures. Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Last Man on Earth, The Lego Movie) will produce for Lord Miller along with Banks and Max Handelman, who will produce via their Brownstone Productions banner. The project is being described as a character-driven thriller inspired by

BEGIN SLIDESHOWMondo unveils new line of Marvel Mecha toy figures with Spider-Man!
After three years of development, Mondo is proud to officially unveil the first figure in their Marvel Mecha line Spider-Man Mecha, inspired by the label’s love for manga and Japanese mecha designs from the ’80s and ’90s and has also created a limited-edition symbiote version of the figure, both of which can be viewed in the gallery below!
RELATED: Mondo Announces Slate of DC Film & TV S

City of Lies Teaser Trailer Starring Johnny Depp & Forest Whitaker
Saban Films has released the official City of Lies teaser trailer starring Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker. The biographical crime drama is based on the book LAbyrinth by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Randall Sullivan. The movie follows the investigation into the murder of iconic rap artist Christopher Wallace, aka the Notorious B.I.G. You can check out the teaser now in the player below along with the poster!
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Lady Gaga has shared the first photo on set from Ridley Scott’s forthcoming House Of Gucci. 
Gaga will portray Patrizia Reggiani, the ex-wife of Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci, who was killed in a 1995 hit she orchestrated.
The MGM film will follow the true story of Reggiani, who in 1998 was convicted of orchestrating Gucci’s assassination after discovering that he’d been unfaithful. Despite originally receiving a 29-year prison sentence, Reggiani served 18 years before being r

"He is a God among nerds!" An early festival promo trailer has just debuted for the indie documentary film Clerk, from filmmaker Malcolm Ingram. While his story has been told many times before (they even made a feature film about him), Clerk is the definitive documentary about the life and career and films of Kevin Smith. The film takes us all the way back to his early days in New Jersey and his debut Clerks at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival. " Leading to a career as a filmmaker, podcaster, st

Eli Roth’s Borderlands casts Florian Munteanu as Krieg
After casting Ariana Greenblatt (Love and Monsters) as the character’s ward Tiny Tim, the roster for Eli Roth’s Borderlands adaptation is continuing to expand as Creed II star and former heavyweight boxer Florian Munteanu has signed on to star as Krieg.
RELATED: Ariana Greenblatt to Play Tiny Tina in Eli Roth’s Borderlands
“Florian brings real humanity and multiple layers to a character

"I'm a starving artist…" Blue Fox Ent. has released an official trailer for Sugar Daddy, which is the most blatantly obvious title for a film that is about, you guessed it, a "sugar daddy" relationship. This premiered at the Whistler Film Festival last fall, and also played at the virtual Portland Film Festival this month. Kelly McCormack (from "Letterkenny", A Simple Favor) stars as Darren, a talented young musician struggling to make ends meet. She decides to try out a "sugar daddy pai

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March 9 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s March 9 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
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Martial arts legend Jackie Chan leaps into action as CEO of a security company protecting a wealthy businessman and his family from the world’s deadliest merce

"Protect the package!" Saban Films has unveiled an official trailer for a crime action thriller titled Night of the Sicario, formerly known as Blindsided. They're trying to capitalize on the "Sicario" franchise name, although this has absolutely no connection to those. Natasha Henstridge stars as Taylor, who's forced to hide & protect the young daughter of a Colombian woman in witness protection because she will testify against a powerful drug cartel in Federal Court, while ruthless sicario

Netflix is dropping a documentary about the last ever Blockbuster video store later this month.
Entitled The Last Blockbuster, the film features interviews with fans, employees and business people, as well as a nostalgic look back at the store.
It also focuses on the only remaining Blockbuster left in the world in Bend, Oregon.
A statement on the official Facebook page for the documentary reads: “A lot of people know that Blockbuster had the chance to buy Netflix early on and they passed o

"You need a woman who loves you as you lover her." Janus Films has announced a new re-release later this month of four of French filmmaker Eric Rohmer's classic love story features. Tales of the Four Seasons is a quadrilogy of four comedies, originally released in the 1990s in France. Each of the four films has been restored and updated in 2K. "A philosophical love story for each season of the year!" Rohmer's four films include: A Tale of Springtime (1990), A Tale of Winter (1992), A Tale of Su

CS Video: Long Weekend Filmmaker & Star Stephen Basilone on New Rom-Com
ComingSoon.net had the opportunity to speak with Long Weekend writer, director, and star Stephen Basilone about the upcoming romantic comedy, serving as Basilone’s feature directorial debut. Basilone talks about the inspiration behind the project, saying he wanted to capture the experience when two people meet while navigating the difficulties in life. The filmmaker, who also stars as Jeremy in the movie, wan

Spielberg developing & directing semi-autobiopic, Williams in talks to star
While still awaiting the release of his big-screen adaptation of the hit musical West Side Story, Steven Spielberg is eyeing his next project in the form of a semi-autobiographical drama in which he will co-write and direct at his film studio Amblin Partners, according to Deadline.
RELATED: The Talisman: Spielberg & Duffer Bros. Adapting Stephen King’s Novel Into a Series
The film, which Spielber

Annie Murphy Joins Netflix’s Russian Doll Season 2 as Production Begins
TVLine is reporting that Emmy winner Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek) has joined Netflix’s comedy-drama Russian Doll for its upcoming second season. Details on Murphy’s character have not yet been released. Production on the second season began last week, according to the outlet. The first season premiered on the streamer in February 2019 and was renewed for Season 2 in June 2019.
Murphy starred as

"The unsolved murder of two young men… Have any suspects?" Saban Films has released another official trailer for City of Lies, an investigative crime thriller from director Brad Furman (of The Lincoln Lawyer, Runner Runner, The Infiltrator). The film is about how the murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious BIG spark an investigation, following an LAPD detective who has spent two decades trying to solve his biggest case without much luck. Not to mention lots of corruption. Johnny Depp stars

The CW’s Powerpuff Girls pilot finds titular trio cast
Just a month after landing a pilot order at the network, The CW’s live-action sequel series to The Powerpuff Girls has found its titular stars as Chloe Bennet (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Dove Cameron (Descendants) and Yana Perrault (Jagged Little Pill), according to Variety.
RELATED: The CW Orders Pilot for Live-Action Powerpuff Girls Sequel Series
The pilot, which acts as a reunion between Bennet and Cameron after

Them Teaser Released for Lena Waithe & Little Marvin’s Horror Anthology Series
Amazon Prime Video has released the official teaser for the upcoming horror anthology series Them. The series comes from breakout creator Little Marvin and executive producer Lena Waithe (Master of None, Queen & Slim, The Chi). Them, premiering on Friday, April 9, exclusively on Prime Video, is a limited anthology series that explores terror in America. You can check out the teaser now in the player bel

"Sometimes there are no answers and solutions to things, but that's okay." Bohemia Media has released an official trailer for an indie documentary film titled A Space in Time, which is opening in the UK this May - there's still no US release set. From co-directors Riccardo Servini & Nick Taussig, this is a candid, lyrical, intimate portrait of a family’s struggle to transcend a fatal muscle wasting disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which in turn becomes an unlikely celebration of

National Geographic has revealed an official trailer for a new documentary special event called Secrets of the Whales, which is being presented as a four-part miniseries streaming on Disney+ starting Earth Day this April. Featuring the expansive knowledge & skill of acclaimed National Geo Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry, the series ventures deep into the world of whales to witness the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures to reveal life and love from thei

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Interview: Kurt Sutter Talks Doug Liman’s Chaos Walking Adaptation
Chaos Walking is now playing in theaters and to commemorate the event we sat down with Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy), who makes a rare acting appearance in the film alongside Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley. Sutter discussed everything from working with Doug Liman to dealing with the film’s special FX. Check out the interview below!
RELATED: Lionsgate Unveils New Chaos Walking Clip as Tickets Go On Sale

Steven Yeun has said he “wasn’t surprised” to learn that his new film Minari was snubbed in the 2021 Golden Globes’ best picture category.READ MORE: Why do the Golden Globes always get it so wrong?The actor, who is known for his roles in The Walking Dead and Sorry To Bother You, said in a new interview that the slight wasn’t completely unexpected.
Despite Minari being a prairie film made by a Colorado-born director that takes place in the American South, the film wa

The Equalizer Renewed for a Second Season at CBS
Queen Latifah is here to stay as CBS has renewed The Equalizer for Season 2. The crime drama reimagining of the classic series is only four episodes into its first season, airing new episodes every Sunday night, though the series is currently on hiatus until Episode 5 airs on March 28. After four episodes, the CBS original series is television’s #1 scripted series averaging 14.6 million viewers.
“The Equalizer has proven more than equ

BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Zack Snyder’s Justice League teaser puts emotional spotlight on Cyborg
A day after the highly-anticipated DC Extended Universe blockbuster leaked on HBO Max for a short time, a new teaser for Zack Snyder’s Justice League has been unveiled offering an emotional spotlight on Ray Fisher’s Cyborg. The teaser can be viewed below!
RELATED: Zack Snyder’s Justice League Leaked on HBO Max Early“I’m not broken, and I’m not alone.&

Netflix’s Lost Ollie sets ensemble cast including Groff, Rodriguez & more!
After announcing development on the live-action/CGI hybrid series late last year, Netflix has set an ensemble cast for Lost Ollie that is set to include Jonathan Groff (Frozen II), Gina Rodriguez (Carmen Sandiego), Mary J. Blige (Trolls World Tour) and more.
RELATED: Shadecraft: Netflix Developing Series Adaptation From Lucifer’s Joe HendersonLOST OLLIE – a heartwarming story about a

Eddie Murphy has revealed he went on an acting hiatus after winning the Razzies ‘Worst Actor of the Decade’ award in 2010.READ MORE: Comic genius – Eddie Murphy’s 10 best filmsThe Golden Raspberry Awards – nicknamed the Razzies – is an annual parody awards show ceremony that honours the worst in cinema. Murphy was crowned the worst actor winner after a string of poorly received movies in the late ’00s, from Norbit (2007) to Meet Dave (2008).
Now, during

"All you know is excess… and devouring and more, and more!" A festival promo teaser trailer has debuted for an eerie, mysterious eco horror fantasy film titled Gaia from South African filmmaker Jaco Bouwer. This is premiering this month in the Midnighters category at the SXSW Film Festival. In the depths of an ancient forest, something has been growing. Something older than humanity itself, and perhaps greater too. When a park ranger discovers a strange man and his son living wild, she s

"He can dive into my river. We'll keep it classy." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for an indie romantic comedy titled Just Say Yes from The Netherlands, made by filmmakers Appie Boudellah & Aram van de Rest. The incurable romantic Lotte, played by Spanish-Dutch model / actor Yolanthe Cabau, finds her life upended when her plans for a picture-perfect wedding unravel when the groom decides to cancel last minute -- just as her self-absorbed sister gets engaged. She reconnects with he

Kurt Sutter sets feature directorial debut, The Beast, at Netflix
After making his feature acting debut in the Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley-fronted sci-fi blockbuster Chaos Walking, Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter has set his feature directorial debut at Netflix with the horror-thriller The Beast.
RELATED: Netflix Acquires Global Rights to Christian Bale-Led The Pale Blue EyeTHIS BEAST, the feature directorial debut from SONS OF ANARCHY’s Kurt Sutter (@sutteri

Tracy Morgan is playing Louis Armstrong in a self-financed biopic about the late jazz legend’s life.READ MORE: Jermaine Fowler – “I would love a Coming 2 America and Black Panther crossover”That’s according to Jermaine Fowler, who in promoting his new film Coming 2 America told NME that is co-star is currently working on the biopic.
When asked if he thinks Morgan is an under appreciated actor owning to his “whackier” roles, Fowler responded: “I do.

Amazon in talks for Jurnee Smollett action vehicle Fuel
Fresh off working together on HBO’s acclaimed adaptation of Lovecraft Country, star Jurnee Smollett and executive producer Misha Green are reuniting for an action vehicle Fuel with Amazon Studios currently in talks to acquire the pitch in a heated bidding war, according to Deadline.
RELATED: Lovecraft Country’s Misha Green Tapped to Write/Direct Tomb Raider Sequel
The film, which is being penned by Kat Wood (Dipl

BEGIN SLIDESHOWComing 2 America first streaming movie to hit No. 1 during pandemic
Amazon has not released any numbers on behalf of Coming 2 America, the comedy sequel to the 1988 blockbuster, Coming to America. Instead, the studio, which paid $125 million for the sequel in October, is pointing to The Digital Entertainment Group/Screen Engine/ASI’s VOD weekend rankings where the Eddie Murphy comedy (according to Deadline) debuted at No. 1 over the likes of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on th

BEGIN SLIDESHOWHot Toys unveils amazing new WandaVision figures!
Here’s one for all you collectors out there! Hot Toys has unveiled two amazing new 1/6 scale figures inspired by the Disney+ hit series WandaVision. The first is the Scarlett Witch herself, Wanda Maximoff, adorned in that powerful new costume seen in the show’s final episode. The second is Vision, featuring the astonishing likeness of the character as seen on the show. Check them out below!
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The nominations for the 74th BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) were revealed today (March 9). See below for the full list.
Best British Film contenders include Promising Young Woman and Rocks, while Hollywood films from Nomadland to The Trial Of The Chicago 7 received nods.
Among the nominated directors are Shannon Murphy (Babyteeth), Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and Lee Isaac Chung (Minari).
Riz Ahmed is nominated for the Leading Actor gong (Sound Of Metal) while the late Chadwick Bose

The nominations for the 74th BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) are due to be revealed today (March 9) at 2pm GMT. Follow the announcements in the stream below and check back here for the full list as it’s unveiled.
Best British Film contenders are expected to include Promising Young Woman and Ammonite, while Hollywood films from Nomadland to The Trial Of The Chicago 7 look to get nods too.The awards, which precede the separate TV awards ceremony on June 6, will be held at London’s

A number of HBO Max subscribers were able to watch Zack Snyder’s Justice League 10 days before its release thanks to a service error.READ MORE: Zack Snyder’s Justice League is finally on the way – but does it have to take itself so seriously?Yesterday (March 8) Twitter user Doug Bass revealed that when he went to play Tom & Jerry, the new CGI/live-action hybrid film from director Tim Story, Snyder’s anticipated cut showed instead.
As noted by The Hollywood R

Rick Ross has secured a spot in cinema history, with the rapper revealing that his real-life home in Georgia served as the Zamundan palace in the recently-released Coming 2 America.READ MORE: ‘Coming 2 America’ review: long-awaited sequel can’t dethrone the originalSpeaking to Variety, the rapper said that he was very happy his 45,000 square-foot mansion in Fayetteville could serve as the set to the sequel of 1988’s Coming To America, which happens to be one of

BEGIN SLIDESHOWZack Snyder’s Justice League leaked on HBO Max early
In a moment sure to please some fans while devastating those who weren’t quick enough to take advantage of it, HBO Max hit a bit of a speed bump Monday night when the highly-anticipated Zack Snyder’s Justice League debuted on the streaming service just over a week ahead of its scheduled debut.
RELATED: Zack Snyder’s Justice League TV Spot Reveals New Footage of Joker & Darkseid
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