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"Now matter how far you run, you can never escape yourself…" Whoa there! Signature Ent. has released an official trailer for an epic new colonial historic thriller titled Edge of the World, a jungle crusade movie from filmmaker Michael Haussman. The film takes us on the true "adventures" of Sir James Brooke, who defied the British Empire to rule a jungle kingdom in 1840s Borneo, embarked on a lifelong crusade to end piracy, slavery and head-hunting, and partly inspired both the Rudyard K

"It's not the money, it's the thrill of winning." Freestyle Digital Media has released an official trailer for an indie documentary called Classic, when originally premiered in 2019 at the Denver Film Festival. A century-old tradition in the small town of Nenana, Alaska (see Google Maps), is the "Ice Classic". Anyone stands to win over $300,000 as long they can guess, to the minute, when the river ice melts by submitting their best guess for time/date. This heartwarming doc considers the contes

Dame Helen Mirren is set to play a villain in the upcoming Shazam! sequel.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods will see Mirren take on the role of Hespera, a daughter of Atlas, in the upcoming DC sequel.
Zachary Levi will reprise his role of Shazam in the film, whilst Rachel Zelger also confirmed her role in the film back in February.
According to Deadline, the film will “continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word ‘SHAZAM!’ is struck by the

"You think he's got an opinion, ’bout all of this?" Gravitas Ventures has released an official trailer for an indie dark comedy thriller titled Murder Bury Win, which first premiered at the Austin Film Festival last fall. Murder Bury Win, the feature directorial debut of actor / filmmaker Michael Lovan, is a dark comedic thriller about three friends that want to strike it big in the indie board game industry with their own game - "Murder Bury Win". The objective of their game being how to

The screenplay for the BAFTA-nominated film Rocks is now available to read online.READ MORE: ‘Rocks’ review: an exuberant teenage story about decidedly grown-up issuesRocks follows the story of an east London teenage girl whose life changes forever after her mum walks out, leaving her to look after herself and her young brother alone.
The film – which handpicked its cast of unknown female leads from secondary schools around London – won best British independent film

New Bewitched movie in the works at Sony Pictures
49 years after ABC’s Bewitched wrapped up its 8-season run in 1972, Deadline brings word that Sony Pictures is in the process of developing a new film based on Sol Saks’ classic 60s sitcom. This comes after Marvel Studios’ WandaVision famously used Bewitched as one of its episodes’ many inspirations. The project also marks the second time that the studio will be adapting the story to the big screen, with th

CS Soapbox: MCU Chronology is a Crucial Part of the Success
Marvel has done an impeccable job crafting the one and — as of now — only successful cinematic universe (okay, maybe The Conjuring). Other studios have tried and failed to create their own intertwined franchises over the years, but none have unlocked the secret to the MCU’s sustained success.
So, what gives? What is Marvel doing differently than the others? Here’s one theory: a heavy focus on chronology, or an e

"We're killing machines - it's what we do!" Lionsgate has released a trailer for an action thriller titled The Virtuoso, produced and directed by filmmaker Nick Stagliano. A lonesome stranger must track down and kill a rogue hitman to satisfy an outstanding debt. But the only information he's been given is a time and location where to find his quarry - 5pm at a rustic diner in the dying town. No name, description, nothing. When the assassin arrives in there are several possible targets, includi

The 10 most unconventional modes of transportation in film
ComingSoon.net is about to set off on a journey to find the most unconventional modes of transportation in film history. Check out our selections in the gallery below!
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Boats, planes, trains, automobiles—we’ve all seen plenty of films that revolve around these modes of transportation. Heck, remember Premium Rush, that Joseph Gordon-Levitt movie about a delivery boy racing through N

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Kominsky Method final season first-look photos & release date revealed!
Netflix has finally announced the release date for the upcoming third and final season of Chuck Lorre’s acclaimed comedy-drama series The Kominsky Method. The series is scheduled to make its return on Friday, May 28 which will not feature Alan Arkin’s Norman Newlander after the Oscar winner had decided to exit the series last year. The date announcement also came with the released of

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Trailer for Dolby Cinema Re-Release
Edgar Wright and Dolby Cinema just announced that a never-before-seen version of Universal Pictures’ 2010 hit cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World will be coming to theaters on April 30. The film has been reimagined in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and will play exclusively at Dolby Cinema locations in the U.S. for one week only. Check out the trailer in the player below!
Click here to purchase Scott Pilgrim vs. the World!

The CEO of WarnerMedia has criticised the “unacceptable” behaviour of some fans following their reactions to Zack Snyder’s Justice League cut.READ MORE: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ review: an unflinching update fans can be proud ofThe DC film, a four-hour remake of 2017’s Justice League, was released on March 18 after a long campaign by fans to get Snyder’s original version of the film released.
The director was working

"I actually like our life!" Vertical Entertainment has released the official trailer for We Broke Up, a cute new romantic comedy from filmmaker Jeff Rosenberg (Relative Obscurity, OJ: The Musical). This film is arriving in April this spring for all who wish to enjoy some sweet romcom charm. Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper co-star as Lori and Doug, a longtime couple break up just days before Lori's little sister Bea's wedding. In order to not disrupt the fun, the couple decides to pretend th

Disney+ greenlights Latina-led National Treasure TV series
According to Deadline, Disney+ has officially given a 10-episode series order to Jerry Bruckheimer’s upcoming National Treasure series, which will be a reimagining of the Nicolas Cage-led film franchise. The project will now be led by a 20-year-old Latina named Jess Morales. In addition, Queen of Katwe director Mira Nair has signed on to helm the series from a script written by original film writers Marianne and Cormac Wibberley.

BEGIN SLIDESHOWBen Wheatley’s new horror In the Earth posters tease tomorrow’s trailer
Ahead of the full trailer release tomorrow, NEON has released the first set of posters for director Ben Wheatley’s upcoming pandemic horror film In the Earth. Each poster features an eerie and weird image of a cast member including Hayley Squires’ unnamed character having worms coming out of her mouth. The film had its world premiere earlier this year at the 2021 Sundance Film Fes

Exclusive: Guy Pearce Talks Memento 20th Anniversary!
It’s weird to think that 20 years have passed since Christopher Nolan’s mind-blowing crime thriller Memento hit the big screen. Even now, it remains a fascinating thriller thanks to its unique style — the story begins at the end and works backwards — strong cast, consisting of Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano, and Nolan’s exceptional screenplay, which he based on a short story written by his

Greg Nicotero & Robert Rodriguez remaking Creature From the Black Lagoon?
In an interview with Comic Book, The Walking Dead and Creepshow producer Greg Nicotero claims that he and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez (Alita: Battle Angel, Planet Terror) have been toying with remaking Universal Pictures’ classic monster film The Creature From the Black Lagoon.
“I think for any creature/monster kid, ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ is the quintessential monster movie,” Nic

"Sounds like someone wants to get… funky." Dolby has debuted a brand new 10th anniversary re-release trailer for Edgar Wright's badass comic book movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. It originally opened in August of 2010 after premiering at Comic-Con at an unforgettable surprise event. "Get ready, Scott Pilgrim fans! We have news that’s more wicked than the League of Evil Exes: on April 30th, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World returns to theaters exclusively in Dolby Cinema!" Edgar Wright

New to Netflix April 2021: All movies & shows coming and going
The list for the new Netflix April 2021 movies and TV titles has been released (via Vital Thrills), which you can now view below along with the titles that are set to leave from the streaming service next month. This includes series debuts of new Netflix originals: Shadow and Bone, the series adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s fantasy novel trilogy; and Jamie Foxx’s return to sitcom Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! whi

"It's scary when centuries of your survival have been based on not being seen." LevelFilm from Canada has released an official trailer for an indie music history documentary film called No Ordinary Man, made by acclaimed filmmakers Aisling Chin-Yee & Chase Joynt. This initially premiered at TIFF last year and opens in Canada in April, though still no US release is set yet. No Ordinary Man is an in-depth look at the life of musician & trans culture icon Billy Tipton. Complicated, beautif

BEGIN SLIDESHOWBig Shot trailer: John Stamos stars in Disney+’s sports dramedy series
Disney+ has released the official trailer for their upcoming sports-themed comedy drama series titled Big Shot, starring Full House alum John Stamos. The video features Stamos’ Marvyn Korn as he gets demoted from being a renowned college basketball coach to becoming a disgraced high-school basketball coach. However, his road to redemption won’t be easy as it seems, because he’ll so

"We do not speak about things in that house…" Shudder has unveiled an official trailer for The Banishing, a freaky new haunted house horror film from genre filmmaker Chris Smith (Creep, Severance, Triangle). This originally premiered at FrightFest and Sitges Film Festivals last year, and will stream on Shudder this April. The Banishing tells the story of the most haunted house in England. In the 1930s, a young reverend, his wife and daughter move into a manor with a horrifying secret. Wh

BEGIN SLIDESHOWStowaway trailer: Anna Kendrick & Toni Collette star in Netflix’s space thriller film
Netflix has released the official Stowaway trailer for their upcoming sci-fi survival thriller film, starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, Shamier Anderson and Oscar nominee Toni Collette. The video features a three-man crew as they embark on a space mission to Mars. However, things don’t go as smoothly as they prepared for when they discover a stranger has accidentally boarded

Director Wayne Che Yip joins Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV series
Amazon Studios today announced that British Chinese director Wayne Che Yip has joined the creative team of its Amazon Original The Lord of the Rings television series as a director and co-executive producer.
RELATED: Tom Budge Departs Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings Series
Yip joins the international ensemble cast, currently filming in New Zealand, to direct four episodes. He continues the work of Spanish filmmake

The 10 Best Films Set in Paris
ComingSoon.net is flying across the pond and taking the Eurostar to Paris in order to select the very best films set in the glorious capital of France. Check out our picks in the gallery below!
RELATED: 10 Scenes in Justice League 2017 We’re Shocked Zack Snyder Shot
Paris. The city of lights. The city of love. The city of… all kinds of stuff. Bread. Urinals in the streets. The Eiffel Tower (did you know that the Eiffel Tower at night is copyright

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of truth." HBO has revealed a trailer for a compelling new doc series called Exterminate All the Brutes, arriving next month. "Conquest, slavery and the fabrication of 'Whiteness'… The past has a future we never expect." Exterminate All the Brutes is a four-part HBO hybrid docu series from filmmaker Raoul Peck (of I Am Not Your Negro) that challenges how history is being written. It disrupts formal and artistic film conventions by weaving together rich doc

Monster: Evan Peters to lead Ryan Murphy’s Jeffrey Dahmer miniseries for Netflix
Coming off his MCU debut in Disney+’s WandaVision, it looks like Evan Peters has found his next major TV project with long-time collaborator Ryan Murphy in the form of a brand new limited series. According to Deadline, the 34-year-old actor has officially signed on for the leading role in Netflix’s upcoming Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, centering around the horrors committed by the titul

Warner Bros. is set to scrap their same-day release strategy in 2022.
The film distributor had previously said they would be releasing all 2021 titles simultaneously on HBO Max and in cinemas, but have now confirmed this will no longer be the case from 2022 onwards.READ MORE: ‘Dune’: release date, plot details, cast and everything we know so farA multi-year deal has been struck with Regal Cinemas, owned by Cineworld, per Collider, to give the chain a 45-day exclusivity window to

"There is no way for all of us to survive…" Netflix has revealed the official trailer for a sci-fi thriller titled Stowaway, an intriguing concept similar to Gravity or Europa Report or Ad Astra. The latest film from Arctic director Joe Penna. On a mission to Mars, an unintended stowaway accidentally causes damage to the spaceship's life support systems. Facing dwindling resources and a potentially fatal outcome, the crew is forced to make an impossible decision. The cast includes Anna K

BEGIN SLIDESHOWSnyder Cut draws 1.8M households in its first five minutes of release!
According to Samba TV (per Deadline), the long awaited (and very good) Zack Snyder’s Justice League drew an impressive 1.8M HBO Max households during its first five minutes of release over its opening weekend. Comparatively, Wonder Woman 1984 managed 2.2M U.S. households back in December, but the figure still remains a huge win for Snyder’s film and HBO Max.
Samba TV, which polls terrestrial smart

The Goldbergs actor George Segal has died at the age of 87, his family has confirmed.
Segal was best known for his comedy role in The Goldbergs, as well as Who Was Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
“The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery,” the actor’s widow Sonia Segal said in a statement obtained by the Guardian.
Tributes for Segal have poured in on social media, with The Goldbergs creator Ada

The hosts for this year’s BAFTA awards have just been announced for the revamped ceremony across two nights.
Clara Amfo is set to host the EE BAFTA Film Awards Opening Night, which will are on April 10 on BBC Two. The event will see Amfo joined by a panel of guests exploring the nominated films with behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the titles vying for awards this year.READ MORE: BAFTAs 2021 nominations: see the full listAmfo will interview other BAFTA presenters on April 11 live

Black Widow is set to be released simultaneously on Disney+ and in cinemas, the streaming giant has confirmed.
The forthcoming Marvel film, a standalone prequel about Scarlett Johansson’s titular character, was originally due for release last year but was delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.READ MORE: ‘Black Widow’: release date, plot and everything we know so farDisney’s media and entertainment distribution chairman Kareem Daniel announced yesterday that 

Holy gore hell. It's only March, and we already have at least two incredibly unique, extremely strange mind-fuck animated films that are definitely not for kids. Dash Shaw's Cryptozoo premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival in January, and The Spine of Night just premiered at the SXSW Film Festival this month. (And let's not forget about that wacky puppet horror Frank & Zed from the Nightstream Film Festival last year.) These films are yet another reminder that animation is a medium, n