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Vin Diesel & Universal team for Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots film
After working with the studio for the past 20 years on the hit Fast & Furious and Chronicles of Riddick franchises, Vin Diesel is partnering up with Universal once again to star in and produce a film adaptation of Mattel’s iconic tabletop boxing game Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWMichael Keaton’s Batman confirmed to return for The Flash!
After a month of emotional whirlwinds for fans from re-castings to potential necessitation of more rewrites, the long-awaited Ezra Miller-fronted DC Extended Universe outing The Flash is finally shooting in London, but even more exciting is that The Wrap has confirmed that Michael Keaton will indeed be returning as Batman for the film.
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MTV has unveiled its nominations for the MTV Movie & TV Awards ceremony 2021.READ MORE: The biggest talking points from the Golden Globes 2021 nominationsDisney+ series WandaVision leads the scripted nominations with five nominations including Best Show, Best Performance In A Show and Best Villain.
Netflix series’ Emily In Paris and The Boys closely follow with four nominations each.
Other notable nominations come for Bridgerton,&n

John Cameron Mitchell joins Kate McKinnon in Joe Exotic miniseries
As Amazon is currently at work developing the Nicolas Cage-led drama on the figure after acquiring it from CBS Studios, NBCUniversal’s Joe Exotic miniseries has added Hedwig and the Angry Inch writer/star John Cameron Mitchell as Exotic, who joins previously-cast Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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How about some experimental animation to shake up your day and swirl your brain? Rules of Play is a fascinating animated short film from German animation filmmaker Merlin Flügel. It's only 7 minutes and it takes you on a journey into a strange world of people with no faces. The official synopsis: A group of tired playground visitors meet at night for a last contest. The short seems to be riffing on board games and school games, connecting the monotony of it all to our everyday lives and th

Amazon Prime Video May 2021 movie & TV titles announced!
As the month of April nears a close, Amazon Prime Video has unveiled its full list of film and TV titles coming to the streaming service in May, which includes the debuts of Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad miniseries, David Weil’s ensemble anthology series Solos and A24’s acclaimed psychological horror pic Saint Maud. The full lineup can be viewed below!
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FX’s Dave Season 2 sets return date & guest stars including Kevin Hart
FX has finally set the premiere date for the upcoming second season of their record-breaking sitcom Dave, which sees the return of titular star Dave Burd (a.k.a. rapper Lil Dicky). The series is scheduled to make its return June 16 on FXX with a two-episode premiere, then new episodes available each subsequent week. Episodes will also be available for streaming the following day via FX on Hulu.
In addition, the net

"We'll escape by air." Sony Russia is about to released this new WWII action movie titled V2 Escape from Hell, which is a different English title - since in Russia it's just being released under the title Devyataev, the name of the pilot it's about. It's co-directed by acclaimed Russian filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, known for Wanted and Black Lightning and plenty of other stylish action movies. The film is based on the true story of the Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Devyataev. He was captured

Director Zack Snyder has revealed who was cast as Green Lantern in his cut of DC’s Justice League.READ MORE: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ review: an unflinching update fans can be proud ofSpeaking at the fan-organised  Justice Con event, Snyder revealed that Wayne. T Carr was cast as John Stewart and that he filmed a scene for Justice League which didn’t make the final film. Some concept art of the character, drawn by Jojo Aguilar, was revealed

Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon enters production
After years of attempting to get the film off the ground, Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Killers of the Flower Moon is finally getting underway as the Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) and Apple Original Films has announced that principal photography is officially underway in Oklahoma.
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“We are thrilled to finally start

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Spaceman: Adam Sandler’s Netflix Film Adds Paul Dano & Kunal Nayyar
Following the recent addition of Carey Mulligan, Deadline brings word that Golden Globe-nominated actor Paul Dano and The Big Bang Theory alum Kunal Nayyar have been tapped to join Adam Sandler in Netflix’s upcoming film adaptation of Spaceman. This project marks the reunion between Mulligan and Dano, who previously wo

New to Stream: AMC+ May 2021 lineup revealed!
The schedule for new AMC+ May 2021 movies and TV titles has been released, which you can now view below! This includes the series debuts of several AMC+ original series including the psychological drama titled Too Close starring Emily Watson as a forensic psychiatrist, and the six-part limited series Spy City which will be led by Dominic Cooper. Additionally, subscribers will get early access to new episodes of Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 and&nbs

"My life seems to be veering off somewhere… Do you know how long its been since I've played anything?!" Paramount Pictures has revealed an official trailer for a dramedy titled The Space Between, marking the feature directorial debut of producer Rachel Winter. Kelsey Grammer stars as an aging, gone-mad rock musician named Micky Adams in this "inspiring coming of age story," set during the iconic '90s LA music scene. The story focuses on a young man making his way in the music business wh

CS Interview: Bonnie Aarons on Latest Horror Role in Jakob’s Wife
Just in time for the South by Southwest hit to finally come to wide audiences in select theaters and digitally, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with horror genre icon Bonnie Aarons (The Nun) to discuss her latest role in the world of terror in Travis Stevens’ Jakob’s Wife, in which she stars alongside fellow genre vets Barbara Crampton (Beyond the Gates) and Larry Fessenden (Depraved).
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That Damn Michael Che teaser previews new HBO Max comedy series
HBO Max has released the first teaser for Saturday Night Live star Michael Che’s upcoming comedy series titled That Damn Michael Che, featuring the comedian as he shares his unique perspective on controversial topics. The video gives us a preview of the sketches that will be featured in the new series, as well as its guest-stars including SNL‘s Cecily Strong and Colin Quinn. The series is scheduled to premiere on Thursd

"A tender love poem from son to mother." An official trailer has debuted for an indie documentary titled Duty Free, made by filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis telling his own story about his relationship with this mother. This first premiered at DOC NYC last year, and it will open in select theaters starting this May in the US - with a nationwide rollout planned. After a 75 year-old immigrant mother named Rebecca Danigelis gets fired from her job, her son takes her on a bucket-list adventure to reclai

Musical film Annette, which is written by Sparks brothers Ron and Russell Mael, and stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, is set to open the Cannes Film Festival.
Directed by Holy Motors‘ Leos Carax, the film sees the Star Wars actor play a standup comedian opposite Oscar-winner Cotillard’s internationally famous singer.READ MORE: Sparks tell us about working with Adam Driver and “coming from a different realm of pop”The official synopsis reveals that is “the stor

Marvel in talks with Olivia Colman for Disney+’s Secret Invasion
On the heels of casting One Night in Miami star Kingsley Ben-Adir as the series’ villain and just in time for production to get underway, Marvel has entered talks with Oscar and Golden Globe winner Olivia Colman (The Crown) to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ series Secret Invasion, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Love Death + Robots Volume 2 trailer: Netflix’s NSFW animated series sets May return
Netflix has finally released the official trailer for the upcoming second season of Tim Miller and David Fincher’s NSFW animated anthology series Love Death + Robots, which is scheduled to make its return on May 14, two years after the first season had made its debut. The video provides us a preview of different stories involving naked giants, Christmas demons and robots gone wild that will be

Furiosa: Mad Max prequel prepares for June production start in Australia
In a recent press conference in New South Wales, Australia, Mad Max director George Miller officially announced production plans for Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road spinoff titled Furiosa. The prequel is set to start shooting in Australia this coming summer in June. According to state premier Glady Berejiklian, the project will become the “biggest film ever to be made in Australia,&

Chris Evans has responded to Lizzo after she decided to send him a message on Instagram while drunk.
Over the weekend, the singer revealed on her TikTok account that she slid into the Marvel star’s DMs, sending a series of emojis that suggested she was ‘shooting her shot’.
Lip syncing to audio, she joked: “Honestly it hurts me to the core, because damn papa, he a rare breed, no comparing.”
She captioned the post: “Don’t drink and DM, kids…. for le

BEGIN SLIDESHOWEzra Miller’s long-awaited The Flash movie finally begins production
According to Deadline, production on Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly-anticipated solo The Flash film has officially begun in London. Andy Muschietti (It) is directing the project with sister Barbara Muschietti serving as a producer through their recently formed production company Double Dream. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 4, 2022.
The production start comes after over six yea

"It's like a kind of door opens up out there… I figure it leads to some other world…" OH YES! Netflix has dropped the first official trailer for Love Death + Robots: Volume 2, the second collection of animated sci-fi short films created by Blur Studios and Tim Miller / David Fincher. The first volume with 18 shorts arrived in March of 2019 and they're all amazing. The NSFW animated anthology returns with a vengeance. Naked giants, Christmas demons, and robots-gone-wild… Con

Marvel has released the first trailer for the anticipated new superhero movie Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings.READ MORE: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ episode five recap: meet the new Captain AmericaThe new adventure sees Simu Liu take on the role of the titular Master of Kung Fu, confronting a past that he thought he left behind, with the film set to be the first MCU outing to centre on an Asian superhero.
In the action-packed clip, Shang-Chi seems to be living a nor

"I've known Tennessee a long time… Our friendship has had its ups & downs…" Dogwoof has unveiled an official trailer for the indie documentary Truman & Tennessee, in full known as Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation. The work, lives and personal journeys of these two iconic American artists coalesce with creative combustion in this innovative dual–portrait documentary film. "I don't want realism. I want magic!" This is a story of two of the greatest writ

Annette Trailer: Adam Driver & Marion Cotillard star in musical drama film
The official trailer for French filmmaker Leos Carax’s English directorial debut film titled Annette has been released, starring Oscar nominee Adam Driver and Oscar winner Marion Cotillard. The video features our first look at Driver and Cotillard’s characters, providing us a glimpse of the different stages of their relationship from the beginning of their romance to their married life as well as the life

"I trained you… so the most dangerous people in the world couldn't kill you. Son… it's time for you to take your place by my side." Marvel Studios has debuted a teaser trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the first Marvel movie featuring an Asian superhero character. This is one of those "who are you?" trailers introducing the character to the world. Simu Liu plays Shang-Chi, a skilled martial artist who was trained to be an assassin by the Ten Rings organization

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First Shang-Chi trailer & poster reveals Simu Liu’s Master of Kung-Fu!
Marvel Studios has revealed the first trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, along with a debut poster featuring our first look at star Simu Liu (Kim’s Convenience) in costume. Check out the Shang-Chi trailer in the player below, along with the poster in the gallery!
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWDownton Abbey 2 sets release date and new cast members
Focus Features has announced that production on Julian Fellowes’ upcoming Downton Abbey sequel has finally begun with the original principal cast, including Michelle Dockery and Dame Maggie Smith, all set to once again reprise their iconic roles from the beloved period drama series. The studio has also confirmed that Downton Abbey 2 will be making its debut in theaters on December 22, 2021, just in time for Christmas.
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Cecile Roque & Manuela Roque in It’s Not A Burden ©2021 Greenie Films
Exclusive Trailer: It’s Not A Burden provides a humorous and sad look at caring for elderly parents
While our parents bring us into the world and raise us into adulthood, it’s often the child’s duty to care for their parents later in life. This is the subject of a new documentary from Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner (Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson) called 

"Is nothing sacred to you?!" UGC Distribution in France has released the first official trailer for Annette, the new Leos Carax film that has also just been announced as the Opening Night Film at this year's Cannes Film Festival (taking place in July instead of May). This film was also part of last year's selection before the festival was cancelled, and has been held over to debut this year instead. Annette is a magnificent, glorious musical set in Hollywood. Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard st

Rian Johnson has spoken with Dave Filoni about directing an episode of The Mandalorian
In a recent interview with USA Today’s Sariah Wilson, critically acclaimed director Rian Johnson, who helmed Star Wars: The Last Jedi, made it known that he would love to return to that galaxy far, far away. However, rather than a film, Johnson would love to direct an episode of hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian. In fact, he’s already spoken to co-executive producer Dave Filoni about

Zack Snyder and Chris Terrio reveal alternate titles for Batman v Superman
An entire month has already passed since the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, but that hasn’t stopped the prolific director and his screenwriter, Chris Terrio, from dropping some interesting nuggets about the tumultuous production of the DC Extended Universe. Case in point, in a recent interview during Justice Con over the weekend, Snyder confirmed that Warner Bros. indeed chose Batman v Superman: Daw

Manhattan star Mariel Hemingway has suggested that the Woody Allen film would “100 per cent” not be released today.
The 1979 romantic comedy follows a twice-divorced 42-year-old comedy writer (Allen) as he dates a 17-year-old girl (Hemingway), and was recently re-evaluated in HBO documentary Allen v. Farrow.
However, in a new discussion with Anne Heche and Heather Duffy on the Better Together with Anne & Heather podcast, the actress admitted that the film could not come out today

Godzilla vs. Kong remains king of our domestic box office update
Godzilla vs. Kong topped the box office for a third consecutive weekend, hauling in $7.7M (-44%) for an $80M domestic total. Per Deadline, the film continues to rake in gargantuan business overseas as well where it added $12.2M to bring its worldwide total to a colossal (by pandemic standards) $390M, $177M of which comes from China.
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Godzilla vs. Kong remains king of our domestic box office update
Godzilla vs. Kong topped the box office for a third consecutive weekend, hauling in $7.7M (-44%) for an $80M domestic total. Per Deadline, the film continues to rake in gargantuan business overseas as well where it added $12.2M to bring its worldwide total to a colossal (by pandemic standards) $390M, $177M of which comes from China.
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Jim Caviezel, who played the role of Jesus in The Passion Of The Christ, has promoted a false QAnon conspiracy theory claiming that children are being drained of their blood.
The actor appeared at the Clay Clark’s Health and Freedom Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday (April 16), which includes a line-up of far-right conspiracy theorists.
Speaking on his new film Sound of Freedom, in which he plays a former Department of Homeland Security agent who quits his job to rescue children from

A new poll has found more Texans would vote for actor Matthew McConaughey than the current incumbent in a race for governor.
In a survey of 1,126 adults – conducted earlier this month by the University of Texas in Tyler – 45 per cent of respondents said they would vote for McConaughey, compared to the 33 per cent who said they would stick with Greg Abbott, the Republican incumbent. The remaining 22 per cent said they would vote for someone else.
McConaughey has not formally entered t