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"Looking for mutual respect, but you got your foot on my neck!" This extraordinary short film has been a decade in the making. Enough (stylized as enough.) is a short music video doc profiling the life of musician / hip-hop artist Nathan Nzanga. "A dream, a nightmare, a musical. Ten years in the making, welcome to the stormy inner world of one Congolese-American coming of age in the US." Directed by award-winning filmmaker Caleb Slain, the film follows Nzanga's journey from quirky kid born to C

Warner Bros.’ Static Shock film lands Randy McKinnon to script
Nearly six months since the film was first announced to be in development at the studio, Warner Bros. Pictures’ film adaptation of Milestone and DC Comics’ Static Shock is gaining steam as Safety scribe Randy McKinnon has signed on to pen the script for the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: Michael B. Jordan Set to Produce Static Shock Movie at DC & WB
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Paramount’s Paranormal Activity reboot sets lead cast
Just a month after it was announced that the forthcoming reboot of the hit horror franchise would be going straight to recently-rebranded Paramount+, Paramount’s latest Paranormal Activity film has built its cast with the additions of Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert and Henry Ayers-Brown, according to The Wrap.
RELATED: William Eubank & Christopher Landon Team for Paranormal Activity Reboot
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"We will reveal a world that has long been hidden from our eyes." Netflix has released a trailer for a series titled Life in Color with David Attenborough, which is debuting streaming on Earth Day this year. This nature doc is another beautiful exploration of life on Planet Earth, focusing on the many ways animals use colour (the British way to spell it) throughout their lives. It's also an excuse for me to reminded everyone that you MUST WATCH Attenborough's other doc from Netflix: A Life on O

A new survey of UK indie production companies has revealed that streaming organisations like Netflix are far more supportive of their films than broadcasters.
The survey, carried out by Broadcast, revealed that UK broadcasters aren’t footing the extra costs brought in as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Costs are thought to be around 25 percent higher due to increased safety measures such as social distancing, travel, insurance and the time needed to test staff on set.
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"She's nothing like her grandmother… Queen Victoria." Samuel Goldwyn Films has released the US trailer for a Romanian historical epic called Queen Marie, originally known as Queen Marie of Romania. This opened in Romania back in 2019 and has been playing around Europe, but is only now getting a US release on VOD this spring. Devastated by the First World War and plunged into political controversy, Romania's every hope accompanies its queen on her mission to Paris to lobby for internation

BEGIN SLIDESHOWListen to Henry Jackman’s first The Falcon and The Winter Soldier track
Disney+ unveiled the fantastic premier episode for Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier last Friday, and now Hollywood Records and Marvel Music have unleashed the first track from the soundtrack to the action-packed series. The special track can be heard in the player below!
RELATED: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. 2 Clues, Takeaways & Predictions
 
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The child star of Minari, Alan Kim, is joining the sitcom Nora From Queens.
As reported in TV Line, Kim, who received much critical praise for his performance in Minari, will play a key role in season two of the hit show.
The publication reports: “In flashbacks, Kim will guest star as the young version of Nora’s dad Wally (played in the present day by cast member BD Wong).”
Steven Yeun in ‘Minari’ (2020). CREDIT: PLAN B ENTERTAINMENT / Album

BEGIN SLIDESHOWExclusive: Connie Nielsen talks Zack Snyder’s Justice League & WW84!
While chatting with the actress to discuss her work in the Bob Odenkirk-led action thriller Nobody, ComingSoon.net got the chance to look back with Connie Nielsen to the newly-released DC Extended Universe outings Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Wonder Woman 1984! Our exclusive chat can be viewed in the player below!
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Laurence O’Fuarain Will Lead the Cast of The Witcher: Blood Origin
There’s a new addition to the cast of The Witcher: Blood Origin. According to Deadline, Irish actor Laurence O’Fuarain has sign on to play the leading role of Fjall in the upcoming Witcher spinoff. Fjall’s character description says that he is part of “a clan of warriors sworn to protect a King, Fjall carries a deep scar within, the death of a loved one who fell in battle tr

ABC’s Wonder Years pilot lands Don Cheadle to narrate
After rounding out its lead family cast with the additions of Dulé Hill (Psych) and Laura Kariuki (Black Lightning), ABC’s reboot pilot of iconic sitcom The Wonder Years has found its narrator in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier‘s Don Cheadle, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The role of the narrator in the original series was performed by Daniel Stern, best known for his roles in the Home Al

The Boys Season 3 Adds Katia Winter as Little Nina
Between The Seven, their corporate overlords at Vought, and a few new supes making their series debut, it seems as though Billy Butcher and his team will already have plenty to deal with when The Boys returns to Amazon Prime for its third season. Regardless, the producers are adding another threat to the mix, and it’s one that fans of the comic should recognize. According to Deadline, Katia Winter has joined the show’s cast as Littl

Paramount taps Angel Manuel Soto to helm new Transformers movie
On the heels of landing the highly-coveted director’s chair of Warner Bros. and DC’s Blue Beetle feature project, Angel Manuel Soto is continuing to add new exciting projects to his dance card as Paramount has tapped him to helm a new Transformers film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
RELATED: WB Taps Angel Manuel Soto to Helm DC’s Blue Beetle Film
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A new Ghost of Tsushima film based on the popular video game is in development.READ MORE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum review — a brutal, blood-soaked sequelAs reported in Deadline, the film, which will be based on the hugely successful action adventure game of the same name, will be directed by John Wick director, Chad Stahelski.
Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz’s production company, 87Eleven Entertainment, will produce the film.
Since its release last summ

CS Soapbox: Who is Starro and what is he doing in The Suicide Squad?
Holy smokes! By now most have seen the trailer for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad and will likely have a few questions: first, what’s with the d*ck jokes? Second, why is Idris Elba so damn cool in everything he does? Third, and perhaps most importantly, what the hell is that giant starfish-kaiju thing?
We have no answers for the first two questions, except to say Gunn has a particular style of humor that happily bo

"Because the only way to have fun is to stick your neck out and bite the other team's head off…!" Gravitas Ventures has released an official trailer for an indie drama titled Giants Being Lonely, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Grear Patterson. This originally premiered at the 2019 Venice Film Festival a few years back, and it also played at the Santa Barbara Film Festival earlier this year. A pair of players on a successful high school baseball team, the Giants, come

CS Collectibles: The Joker, Harley Quinn, Deathstroke and More!
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of CS Collectibles, ComingSoon.net’s newest weekly column that brings you the best in premium collectibles! Find out all the latest on statues, figures, posters, cards, eBay deals, Amazon deals & much more below!
NewsWhether in sea or on land, the Trident Of Atlan helps Aquaman fight for justice.https://t.co/ixE4xpcNv9#SideshowCollectibles #Aquaman #DCComics pic.twitter.com/B7vO6mk8

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: Nobody interview with co-star Connie Nielsen
Just in time for the Bob Odenkirk-led action thriller, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with co-star Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman 1984) to discuss Ilya Naishuller’s Nobody, which is now in theaters! Our interview can be viewed in the player below!
RELATED: Nobody Review: The Better Call Saul-John Wick Action Mashup We All Need
Nobody stars two-time Emmy winner Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, an under

Sharon Stone has called cancel culture “the stupidest thing I have ever seen happen” in a new interview.
The actress shared her thoughts on the movement while promoting her new book The Beauty of Living Twice in a new interview on SiriusXM’s Just Jenny.
“I think cancel culture is the stupidest thing I have ever seen happen,” Stone told host Jenny Hutt. “I think when people say things that they feel and mean, and it’s offensive to you, it’s a brilli

BEGIN SLIDESHOWExclusive Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar clip explores writing process
As the acclaimed comedy hits digital platforms, Lionsgate has provided ComingSoon.net with an exclusive clip from Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar featuring co-writers and co-stars Kristen Wiig (Wonder Woman 1984) and Annie Mumolo (Mapleworth Murders) reflecting on the writing process for the film. The exclusive clip can be viewed in the player below!
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Promising Young Woman star Carey Mulligan has said her new film unpicks the “normalised” behaviour of predatory men.
The actress, who plays Cassie in writer-director Emerald Fennell’s debut, opened up about the film’s themes in regard to her character seeking revenge on “nice guys” taking advantage of women.READ MORE: Oscars 2021 nominations – see the full list“We’ve all grown up watching this story told through a different lens, we&rsqu

CS Interviews: Cast & creator talk Amazon’s Invincible adaptation
Ahead of the animated series’ debut on the streaming platform, ComingSoon.net got to partake in special roundtable interviews with Invincible creator Robert Kirkman and stars Steven Yeun (Minari), J.K. Simmons (Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Zazie Beetz (Atlanta) and Gillian Jacobs (Come Play) to discuss the superhero drama.
RELATED: Amazon Drops a New Trailer For the Invincible Animated Serie

Let them fight…! And then become best friends…! The moment I got this email, I knew I had to feature this book somehow. It's just the most adorable, cutest, funniest movie tie-in I've seen and I totally love it and I want everyone to get copies of it. So here we are! It's time for a contest! FirstShowing is proud to giveaway three copies of the new Godzilla vs. Kong tie-in kids book titled Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight: (But They Always Make Up). Yes, this is real, an

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. 2 clues, takeaways & predictions
Following last week’s jaw-dropping premiere ending in which the world was introduced to new Captain America, John Walker, Disney+’s latest Marvel Cinematic Universe series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has returned and we finally get to see the titular duo team up for hilarious and explosive storytelling. Let’s dive into what we learned and where we think the rest of the series will head.

"It's not a legend." Vertical Ent. has released the first official trailer for a horror film titled The Resort, the second feature from filmmaker Taylor Chien (after Cornered previously). This hasn't played at any fests but will be out to watch at the end of April this spring. For her birthday, Lex's three closest friends decide to take her on a surprise trip to a supposedly haunted island resort. When the four friends arrive in Hawaii to investigate the reports of a haunting at an abandoned re

Zack Snyder’s Justice League composer Thomas Holkenborg has detailed his “emotional and unpleasant” departure from Joss Whedon’s 2017 film.
The composer, who was originally on board to write the music for the 2017 cut before Snyder was replaced by Whedon, has told NME about his experience leaving the project.READ MORE: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’: how Junkie XL wrote the blockbuster’s super-sized score“The way that Zack had to leave the pr

CS Video: Henry Zebrowski & Holden McNeely on LPN Deep Dives: Dune
Spotify provided ComingSoon.net with the chance to get deep with the hosts of the hilarious new podcast Deep Dives: Dune! Brought to you by Last Podcast Network, Deep Dives: Dune is a new 12 part deep dive into the sandy world of Frank Herbert’s Sci Fi classic Dune (and it’s subsequent sequels). Navigated by the one and only God Emperor himself Henry Zebrowski (Last Podcast on The Left, Adult Swim), and his enigm

The first trailer for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad has just been released – check it out below.
The new film will act as a “soft reboot” of Suicide Squad, the 2016 film which was directed by David Ayer.READ MORE: Suicide Squad: David Ayer on bad reviews, fan support and why baddies are bestMargot Robbie, Taika Waititi, Idris Elba, Pete Davidson, Viola Davis, and John Cena are set to star in the film, which is due for release on August 6.
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"Who knows why madmen do what they do?" Warner Bros has revealed the first official red band trailer for James Gunn's new The Suicide Squad movie, a standalone sequel to the original Suicide Squad from 2017. Introducing a big batch of new characters. Holy smokes this looks awesome!! This ensemble anti-hero DC action comedy boasts one hell of an explosive ensemble cast, bringing back Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller. With a whole bunch of other exceptional talent:

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Suicide Squad Trailer & Character Posters: They’re Dying to Save The World
James Gunn promised yesterday and he’s delivered today as the first trailer and brand-new character posters for the next chapter in the DC Extended Universe The Suicide Squad has arrived giving audiences the first major look at the standalone sequel! The trailer can be viewed in the player below and the new character posters in the gallery below it!
RELATED: James Gunn Un

Scarlett Johansson has reflected on a history of controversies, saying she’s “made a career out of it”.
The actress, who attracted backlash over whitewashing for her role in Ghost in the Shell and her decision to play a transgender character, commented on the incidents that have marked her career.READ MORE: ‘Black Widow’: release date, plot and everything we know so far“I’m going to have opinions about things, because that’s just who I am

"How long have you been waiting?" Mubi in the UK has released the first UK trailer for an acclaimed indie titled Limbo, the latest from filmmaker Ben Sharrock (of Pikadero previously). This was selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, but premiered later at the Toronto & London & Zurich Film Festival in the fall last year. Nominated for Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut at the 2021 BAFTA Film Awards, Sharrock's Limbo is a "wry, funny and poignant cross-cultural satire th

The 7 most tragic musician biopics
ComingSoon.net has decided to check out some of the best musician biopics from the past. Check out our picks in the gallery below!
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All too often, a musician’s life can consist of tragedy after tragedy. It’s impossible to tell if these sorts of horrible happenings are drawn to stardom or if these creative types are simply equal parts lucky and unlucky, but one thing remains fact: that there are p

"You're in danger! They're coming for you!" GKids has posted another US trailer with English dubbing for the French animated film April and The Extraordinary World, known as Avril et le monde truqué. This originally premiered at the 2015 Annecy Film Festival and already opened in 2016, so we're a few years behind on this. But that doesn't matter. It's always nice to catch up with lovely films from around the world! From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated Persepolis and the mind

Disenchanted: James Marsden & Idina Menzel to return for Disney+ sequel
In a recent interview with JLGB Virtual, Oscar-winning composter Alan Menken has revealed a new major update for Disney+’s long-in-development Enchanted sequel titled Disenchanted. Menken, who composed the first film’s Oscar-nominated song “That’s How You Know,”  has confirmed that James Marsden and Idina Menzel are officially reuniting with Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey to repris

"Daddy - where do you think mommy is now?" Briarcliff Entertainment has released an official trailer for a creepy new puppet clown horror titled Separation, from director William Brent Bell of the two The Boy and Brahms: The Boy II films previously. Get ready for more spring horror. The film is about an eight-year-old girl, played by Violet McGraw, who is lonely living among the feuds between her mother and father. When her mother is killed in an accident, things start to take a dark turn in th

BEGIN SLIDESHOWCaptain Marvel 2 & Ant-Man 3 reportedly set to start filming
Following the most recent shift in Marvel Studios’ 2021 film schedule with the delays of Black Widow and Shang-Chi, it looks like this new setback didn’t affect the studio’s current plans as they continue to forge ahead with preparations for the impending production starts of Captain Marvel 2 and Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. According to the Film & Television Industry Alliance

Zack Snyder has addressed Henry Cavill’s infamous CGI moustache removal in Justice League.
The filmmaker commented on the early Justice League reshoots, in which Cavill had a moustache for another role on Mission: Impossible – Fallout which he wasn’t allowed to shave off.READ MORE: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ review: an unflinching update fans can be proud of“I’ve only seen it in memes, you know, it was funny, because you kno

BEGIN SLIDESHOWWatched at Home: Top Streaming Films for the Week of March 20
Hey there, fellow couch potatoes! The Croods: A New Age and Monster Hunter once again stayed atop this week’s DEG Watched at Home Top 20 list, but there’s a new title knocking on the door — Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman 1984, which claimed the No. 3 spot in its debut week. Considering all the hype surrounding Zack Snyder’s Justice League, one might assume Diana will eventually slice and dice

Hereditary star Milly Shapiro has responded to negative comments she received about her physical appearance in the film.
The actress, who played Charlie Graham in Ari Aster’s 2018 horror, took to TikTok to make a tongue-in-cheek video about the criticism directed towards her.READ MORE: Hereditary – baffled by the must-see horror film of 2018? Here are the big questions answered“Being in a movie and playing a character where they purposely made you look your worst and then

BEGIN SLIDESHOWJames Gunn unveils new poster for The Suicide Squad ahead of trailer!
With only a few months left until the arrival of James Gunn’s highly-anticipated DC Extended Universe standalone sequel, the filmmaker took to Twitter to unveil the new poster from the forthcoming The Suicide Squad while also announcing a trailer is set to premiere tomorrow! The new trailer can be viewed below!
RELATED: James Gunn May Have Another DC Project After Suicide Squad & Peacem

"Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times!" The fight for democracy captured on camera. Do Not Split 不割席 is an excellent short documentary by filmmaker Anders Hammer, who was on the streets in Hong Kong filming the protests in 2019. After premiering at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, the film earned a Best Documentary Short nomination at this year's Academy Awards. Congrats! In 2019 Hong Kong was rocked by the largest protests since Britain handed back the area to China