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BEGIN SLIDESHOWCS Video: Godzilla vs Kong’s Adam Wingard Talks Mechagodzilla!
Warner Bros. and Legendary provided ComingSoon.net with the chance to sit down 1:1 with Adam Wingard, director of the smash MonsterVerse crossover Godzilla vs. Kong! In this segment, we ask Wingard to talk about how the previous iterations of Mechagodzilla influenced his version in the new film. Check out what Wingard had to say in the player below!
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Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway moves up
Originally slated for July 2, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway now shifts up to an earlier release date of June 18. With cinemas opening up again, this move makes a play for summer vacation families eager to go back to the theaters.
The first film, Peter Rabbit, opened in 2018 and went on to take in $351M worldwide.
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In Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, the lovable bunny is back. Bea

A 10th Saw film is reportedly in development, ahead of the release of the ninth in the franchise next month.
According to Bloody Disgusting, a new film is in the early stages of active development, although no details about production companies have been revealed yet.READ MORE: The 25 scariest horror films of all timeSpiral: From the Book of Saw is due to be released in cinemas in the UK on May 17. The film stars Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson and Max Minghella.
In the film Rock, Jackson and

Rosie Perez has said “it hurts” to not have been invited back to the Oscars once, despite being nominated in 1994.
The actress was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Fearless, going up against Anna Paquin in The Piano.READ MORE: ‘Birds of Prey’ review: Harley Quinn ditches the Joker in DC’s most violent comic book movie yetSpeaking to Variety about Latinx representation in the film industry Perez said she had never been

Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick & Mission: Impossible sequels delayed
Paramount Pictures has officially decided to shift the release dates for their three highly-anticipated projects starring Tom Cruise, with the long-awaited Top Gun: Maverick seeing its sixth delay from Independence Day weekend to November as well as the Mission: Impossible sequels both being delayed a year.
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Paramount shuffles release dates for Jackass, Snake Eyes & more!
As theaters slowly begin to open around the globe and studios revisit their theatrical schedule, Paramount Pictures has announced a major shuffle in its lineup of upcoming films, including a bump up for the G.I. Joe spin-off prequel Snake Eyes, delays for the new Jackass, Top Gun and Mission: Impossible sequels and first dates for a number of other films!
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Josie and The Pussycats cast reunites for 20th Anniversary
Universal’s cult early aughts classic Josie and the Pussycats, inspired by the Archie comics and Hanna-Barbera cartoon of the same name, turns 20 today and to celebrate, stars Rachael Leigh Cook (Love, Guaranteed), Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian) and Tara Reid (Sharknado) reunited virtually to look back on the film’s legacy! The cast reunion can be viewed in the player below!
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Universal bumps up The Forever Purge release a week
After the studio delayed The Forever Purge a whole year from July 2020 to 2021, Universal Pictures is bringing the hit horror-thriller franchise back to fans a little sooner as the studio has bumped its release up from July 9 to July 2, just in time for Independence Day weekend.
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Though the new release date sees the film escape the competition of Marvel’s Black

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been cast in Indiana Jones 5.
The Fleabag writer and star will be joining the film alongside Harrison Ford as a co-lead character. Her specific role has not yet been revealed.READ MORE: Here’s to ‘Fleabag’ – a searing examination of grief and love, and the comedy show of this decade“I’m thrilled to be starting a new adventure, collaborating with a dream team of all-time great filmmakers,” said director James Mangold, wh

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Thomas Ian Nicholas … Ethan (as Thomas Nicholas)Mickey Rourke … KadenPenelope Ann Miller … NicoleLou Diamond Phillips … Dr. CruzSean Astin … FrankieKelly Arjen … MiaMatt Ryan … JakeAndrew Keegan … Jan
Written and directed by Brian Metcalf
Low-budget thrillers carry a certain charm. Sure, the technical aspects may not be up to par with most modern-day productions; and, yeah, the acting never rises beyond B-movie standards,

Justin Timberlake to star in Apple’s Confessions of a Dangerous Mind series
Coming off the critical success of Fisher Stevens’ drama film Palmer, Justin Timberlake has found his next collaboration with Apple TV+ in the form of a brand new drama series based on Chuck Barris’ 1984 memoir Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Deadline reports that Apple has successfully acquired the script at an auction and is planning to develop the project into an hour-long drama series.
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New Hotel Transylvania short Monster Pets released online!
In Monster Pets, Drac’s lovable monster-sized puppy Tinkles has more energy than ever and just wants to play ball! Unfortunately, Drac is too busy juggling his duties at the hotel, so he is determined to find a monster pet companion for his huge furry friend. After a series of mismatches, Drac’s plan goes awry when Tinkles chooses a very unlikely companion. Check out the brand new Hotel Transylvania short in the player below

Finding The Real Magic Mike competition show announced for HBO Max
HBO Max is diving into the Warner Bros. vault to expand its unscripted content as the streaming platform has ordered the new reality competition The Real Magic Mike to series, with film star Channing Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh attached to executive produce and is expected to debut later this year.
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Adam Samberg has told NME his theory behind the ambiguous ending to hit time-travel comedy Palm Springs, out on Amazon Prime Video in the UK today.READ MORE: ‘Palm Springs’ review: ‘Groundhog Day’ in the California DesertDirected by Max Barbakow and written by Andy Siara, Palm Springs follows carefree Nyles (Samberg) and reluctant maid of honour Sarah (Christin Milioti) who have a chance encounter at a wedding. Things then get complicated as they are unable to escape the

Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins cast for Indiana Jones 5!
As the film gears up for production in a few months, the cast for the long-awaited fifth and final installment in the Harrison Ford-led Indiana Jones franchise has expanded with the addition of three-time Emmy winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve)!
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Eli Goree to star in Westworld creators’ Amazon series The Peripheral
Coming off of the Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated historical drama, One Night in Miami star Eli Goree has found his next big project as one of the leading role in Amazon’s series adaptation of The Peripheral from Westworld creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, according to Deadline.
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Goree is set to po

CS Score interviews The Clone Wars composer Kevin Kiner!
Hey there, film score lovers! You’re probably thinking, ‘What?! Two CS Scores in less than a week?’ Well, that’s because we’ve got a couple of awesome pieces for you to check out, including and awesome interview with The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch composer Kevin Kiner, who received an Emmy nomination for his work on the final episode of Clone Wars, titled “Victory and Death.”
We also speak with

Exclusive: Bruce Dern reflects on Family Plot’s 45th anniversary
Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Bruce Dern has a number of iconic titles on his filmography across his 60-plus-year career and while chatting with the star for the indie dramedy Last Call, ComingSoon.net looked back to the past with Dern to reflect on Alfred Hitchcock’s comedic thriller Family Plot for its 45th anniversary!
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine final season begins production
Melissa Fumero took to Instagram to share a new behind-the-scenes photo from the set of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, confirming that production on the upcoming eighth and final season of the hit NBC sitcom has finally begun. Unlike previous seasons, the final season will only be airing ten episodes which are scheduled to premiere sometime this year. Featuring Fumero, Terry Crews and Andre Braugher, you can check out the full set photo below!
 
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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. 4: Clues, Takeaways & Predictions
After delivering an exciting cliffhanger for fans last week with the return of Dora Milaje member Ayo, Disney+’s latest Marvel Cinematic Universe series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is back with its fourth episode and the stakes are getting higher for the titular duo as the clock is ticking for them to bring Karli and the Flag Smashers down.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWNew Hawkeye set photos feature closer look at Alaqua Cox’s Echo
A new batch of behind-the-scenes photos from the Atlanta set of Disney+’s Hawkeye have surfaced online (via Just Jared) as production continues for the highly-anticipated MCU series. The photos provided us with our first look at MCU newcomer Alaqua Cox’s portrayal of Maya Lopez -a.k.a Echo- as she rocks a leather biker jacket while riding a motorcycle. Check out the full photos below!See t

Disney+’s She-Hulk adds Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry
As Marvel Studios continues to prepare for the impending production start of She-Hulk, Deadline brings word that Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry has been tapped to star opposite Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany in Disney+’s highly-anticipated MCU series. Specific details about her character are still being kept under wraps, but she is set to portray the role of Amelia. The Tony-winning actress

First Look: Avengers Campus at the Disneyland Resort opens June 4
The highly anticipated Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure is set to open with WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure on June 4. Actor Tom Holland appears in the attraction as Peter Parker, guiding visitors on a family-friendly ride packed with state-of-the-art tech. For the first time, guests will be able to be a part of the action through interactive elements on board with Spider-Man himself.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWNewcomer Bodhi Sabongui lands key role in Black Adam movie
Following the recent addition of James Cusati-Moyer, The Hollywood Reporter brings word that newcomer Bodhi Sabongui has officially joined the ensemble cast of Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly-anticipated DC film Black Adam. Further details about the 13-year-old actor’s character are being kept under wraps, but he is expected to play a key role in the Dwayne Johnson-led movie. Production is scheduled to begi

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho has spoken out against anti-Asian violence in the US.
It comes after a number of recent attacks in the country, including the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia on March 16 where eight people were killed.READ MORE: Join the Bong Hive: a guide to ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho’s filmsSpeaking about the violence to Deadline, he said: “As someone who is a part of mankind, as a person, it’s quite fearful to watch the hate crimes agains

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier release Zemo dancing extended cut
After the quick frames of Zemo dancing from last week’s The Falcon and The Winter Solider went viral, Marvel Studios has released an extended cut of the scene. Who would have thought that the very man who only wanted to tear the Avengers apart would also want to let loose on the dancefloor?
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After a Twitter account called @

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania release date revealed by Sony!
Sony Pictures has officially set the title and a July 23 release date for its upcoming animated sequel Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, the fourth and final film in the popular Adam Sandler-led franchise that has grossed a combined $1.3 billion worldwide. Plot details for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania are still under wraps.
Transformania was originally scheduled for release in December, but was moved up to Aug

Up to 46 per cent of Americans have admitted that they would consider voting Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for President in 2024.READ MORE: In praise of The Rock: why Dwayne Johnson is the hero we all needA new poll by Pipslay that surveyed what Americans thought about various celebrities hypothetically running for office found that the Jumanji star was by far the most popular name on the list.
Other celebs that proved popular included Angelina Jolie, with 30 per cent, Oprah Winfrey with

Morrissey has given his seal of approval to a new film based around the music of The Smiths.
Shoplifters of the World is focused on a bunch of friends who are huge fans of the Manchester group – though when the band break up in 1987, one of the characters holds up a radio station and demands they play Smiths songs.
The film’s trailer went viral last month in the wake of the film’s US release, with many of the group’s fans reacting in horror.
“Someone appea