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Award-winning actor Kyle Chandler is set to star alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the upcoming Showtime anthology series Super Pumped.
According to Deadline, Chandler has been cast as Bill Gurley, a Texan venture capitalist who puts his bets his reputation on the success of the ride-share service Uber.
RELATED: Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Play Former Uber CEO in Upcoming Showtime Series
“Kyle Chandler brings deep integrity, authentic presence, and undeniable magnetism to every role he inhabi

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In a highly competitive situation, Peacock has announced a straight-to-series, 10-episode order for the new drama Mrs. Davis, from Tara Hernandez (The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon), and Emmy winner Damon Lindelof (Watchmen, The Leftovers, Lost), produced by Warner Bros. Television.
Though plot details are being kept under wraps, Peacock can confirm that the series is an exploration of f

Sony finally unveiled our first look at Horizon Forbidden West gameplay today ahead of its release later this year. The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 title was the focus of Sony’s latest “State of Play” stream today. Over 14 minutes of gameplay was shown.
RELATED: PlayStation Announces Uncharted 4 PC Version
Forbidden West is the sequel to 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn, which was a critical and commercial success for PlayStation. Developed by Guerrilla Games, whic

Today, it was announced the English dub of Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song (stylized Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-) will be coming to the Funimation streaming service on May 29. Some of the cast and crew have also been revealed.
The Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song English dub hails from Wit Studio, the animation studio responsible for the beloved Attack on Titan anime. Specifically, this adaptation of the anime is a collaborative effort with Aniplex of America, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, and

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has found the date for the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony, according to a new report from Deadline. 
RELATED: 2021 Academy Awards Winners & Nominees | Full Live Results
The 94th Academy Awards will be taking place on March 27, 2022, with nominations set to be revealed on Tuesday, February 8. According to Deadline’s report, the next Oscars will not be retaining the eligibility period that they had for 2021. Instead, the eli

Does anyone know how to cure insomnia? Sometimes it's impossible - and everything just makes it worse. This intriguing, wacky, weird animated short film is a magical journey into the strange realms of insomnia. Room with a Sea View is kooky animated short created by Russian filmmaker Leonid Shmelkov, made while he was at the Estonian Art Academy. I don't even know how to describe it… Herbert arrives in the seaside city on a long work trip, there he falls in love with a very strange, beau

From the mind that brought you the award-winning films Mirai and Wolf Children, Mamoru Hosoda plans to bring another hit with his upcoming Belle anime movie. It was recently announced more actors have been added to the cast.
As revealed on the official Belle website (via Funimation), five more actors will be providing their voices to the upcoming film. This includes Sachio Nakao as Hatanaka, Fuyumi Sakamoto as Okumoto, Yoshimi Iwasaki as Nakai, Ryoko Moriyama as Yoshitani, and Michiko Shimizu a

FX’s comedy series Breeders starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard has been renewed for a third season after wrapping Season 2 on May 17 (via Variety). Season 3 is expected to premiere in 2022.
“Delighted that we’ve got three seasons,” said series showrunner and co-creator Simon Blackwell. “One more and it’s a pizza. This is such a superb team to work with, and it’s a pleasure and a privilege to make the show. I can’t wait to see what terrible

Fans have been anxiously awaiting news regarding Dying Light 2, the second entry in Techland’s zombie apocalypse role-playing game. During a stream today focused on the game, the sequel was shown off even more and given a December 7, 2021 release date. 
MORE: Josh Ruben’s Werewolves Within Trailer: A Whodunnit With Teeth
Now officially known as Dying Light 2 Stay Human, the sequel to the 2015 game has a much more expanded scope, bringing back many of its parkour and RPG ga

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Searchlight Pictures has finally set the new theatrical release date for Wes Anderson’s long-delayed dramedy film The French Dispatch. Originally scheduled for a 2020 release, the star-studded film has now been scheduled to hit theaters on October 22, 2021. The date announcement also came with the release of a new The French Dispatch poster which you can check out below, featuring the statue of liberty waving its hands.
In addition, it has also been confirmed that the

Zack Snyder has revealed who he had in mind to play Batman if Ben Affleck had turned the role down.
Snyder directed 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which saw the iconic character entering his mid-forties, portrayed by Affleck.READ MORE: ‘Army Of The Dead’ review: fear and groaning in zombie-ridden Las VegasIn a new interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Snyder revealed that he half expected Affleck to turn down the role, and as a result had given another actor

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Hulu has found its “Iron Mike” for its upcoming limited series in Moonlight star Trevante Rhodes.
The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Rhodes will also executive produce the limited series called Iron Mike, which is set for eight episodes. The drama, which is being helmed by the I, Tonya team will go into Tyson’s life in and outside the ring. Tyson has previously been critical of the series

"This is what he took up as his crusade. Alvin's protest was on the stage." Neon has revealed an official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled Ailey, about the dancer and choreographer named Alvin Ailey. This premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and also stopped by CPH:DOX, with plans to show at Frameline and the Tribeca Film Festival soon this summer. The doc film is an immersive portrait of dance pioneer Alvin Ailey, told through his own words and with a new

"This is what he took up as his crusade. Alvin's protest was on the stage." Neon has revealed an official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled Ailey, about the dancer and choreographer named Alvin Ailey. This premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and also stopped by CPH:DOX, with plans to show at Frameline and the Tribeca Film Festival soon this summer. The doc film is an immersive portrait of dance pioneer Alvin Ailey, told through his own words and with a new

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Lee Toland Krieger will direct the first two episodes of HBO Max’s upcoming series Green Lantern, according to Deadline. Krieger recently directed the pilot and second episode of The CW’s Superman & Lois and has also directed episodes of Riverdale, You, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Prodigal Son, Deadly Class, and Shadow and Bone, along with the movies December Ends, The Vicious Kind, The Age of Adaline, and Celeste & Jes

Apple TV+ has released the official Physical trailer for their newest comedy-drama series, featuring Golden Globe nominee Rose Byrne as an ’80s housewife who finds power and self-confidence in teaching aerobics. The video features Byrne’s Sheila, who’s on the verge of breaking down due to the pressures and anxieties that came with being underappreciated by her family. After discovering that aerobics is a very helpful stress outlet, she’ll soon realize that there&rsq

Avengers star Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to play Spider-Man villain Kraven The Hunter in a forthcoming Marvel movie.
The actor will take up the title role in the film – also titled Kraven The Hunter – which is set for release in January 2023 from Sony Pictures.
J.C. Chandor is set to direct the new film, which is being sold as the start of a new chapter in Sony’s universe of Marvel characters. Producing the film are Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach, with screenplay from Art Marcum, M

"I give you freedom, and this is what you do with it." 1091 Pictures has released an official trailer for Lust Life Love, a star-crossed love story set in the world of polyamory and sex parties in New York City. How's that for a pitch? The film is directed by Benjamin Feuer & Stephanie Sellars, and stars Stephanie Sellars as Veronica. A polyamorous writer's life turns upside down when she falls in love with a monogamous man. She thought she had it all and was enjoying life until she meets D

"I give you freedom, and this is what you do with it." 1091 Pictures has released an official trailer for Lust Life Love, a star-crossed love story set in the world of polyamory and sex parties in New York City. How's that for a pitch? The film is directed by Benjamin Feuer & Stephanie Sellars, and stars Stephanie Sellars as Veronica. A polyamorous writer's life turns upside down when she falls in love with a monogamous man. She thought she had it all and was enjoying life until she meets D

Rina Sawayama is set to make her debut acting role in John Wick 4, it is being reported.
According to Deadline, the British singer will star alongside Keanu Reeves in the next edition of the franchise, which is due to come to cinemas in 2022 after multiple COVID-related delays.READ MORE: Rina Sawayama tells us about her “Garbage, grunge and pop” inspired second albumJohn Wick 4 is set to be directed by Chad Stahelski, with Shay Hatten and Michael Finch writing the script. The report

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A brand new TV spot for Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated MCU series Loki has been released, featuring new footage of Tom Hiddleston’s return as the God of Mischief. The video features Owen Wilson’s Mobius as he makes it clear to Loki that the timeline is in chaos because of him, while also highlighting the several tasks he must do for the Time Variance Authority. The Disney+ series is set to premiere on Wednesday, June 9, the first MCU series to take up that

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Japanese-British pop superstar Rina Sawayama is set to make her feature film acting debut in Lionsgate’s upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4 in an undisclosed starring role, joining franchise star Keanu Reeves. Chad Stahelski returns to direct the next installment from a screenplay written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch.
RELATED: Lionsgate Acquires George Gershwin-Inspired Fascinating Rhythm
“I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Mark Rylance has officially signed on to join Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film adaptation of Bones & All, based on Camille DeAngelis’ romantic horror novel of the same name. The acclaimed English actor will be joining previously announced lead stars Taylor Russell (Escape Room) and Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, who are currently filming the project in New York.
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AMC+’s June 2021 lineup includes the premiere of the highly-anticipated comedy-drama Kevin Can F**k Himself starring Emmy winner Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek) in a story about a woman who keeps playing a perfect housewife. Then, one day she realizes what she wants: to kill her husband. The month of June on AMC+ will also feature the fan-favorite Peabody and Emmy-winning IFC Original series Portlandia, starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, which will be available for a full se

Chris Hemsworth has shared a post on social media in which he was trolled by his own son.
The actor, who has played Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011, revealed his son had mentioned a very different superhero when asked “the age old question”.READ MORE: Marvel Cinematic Universe phase four: everything we know so farHemsworth posted a photo of himself with long hair, in character as Thor, looking to camera while holding the hand of his son who is wearing a red cape.
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Amazon Studios has acquired the U.S. and Latin American rights to the documentary Val. From directors Leo Scott and Ting Poo, this is the first feature in the slate of documentaries and doc-series being produced by A24, whose nonfiction arm is led by Ben Cotner. Producers include Boardwalk Pictures’ Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Jordan Wynn, TwainMania’s Val Kilmer, Ali Alborzi and Brad Koepenick, Leo Scott of Cartel Films, and Ting

During Sega’s Sonic Central stream, Sonic Prime showrunner Joey Kelly of Man of Action Entertainment discussed new his studio and the upcoming Netflix series.
“Man of Action is a writer’s collective consisting of myself, Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle, and Duncan Rouleau. We created a couple of things you might have heard of. The Ben 10 franchise for Cartoon Network, the heroes and team of Big Hero 6 for Disney, and a bunch of other shows that we’ve worked on

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IFC Films has released the official trailer and poster for director Josh Ruben’s (Scare Me) horror comedy Werewolves Within. The whodunnit genre mashup was written by Mishna Wolff (I’m Down) and will make its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday, June 16, along with a virtual screening on Thursday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. ET at home. Based on Ubisoft’s popular VR game of the same name, Werewolves Within will arrive in theaters on June 25, f

"How long does the community support journalism? Because now people want to get there news for free…" We are proud to exclusively debut the first official trailer for a documentary film titled Storm Lake, from filmmakers Jerry Risius and Beth Levison. The film profiles the tough times and outstanding journalism of a small town newspaper called The Storm Lake Times, based in Storm Lake, Iowa (see Google Maps), near to Sioux City. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Art Cullen and his family

Sega announced three new Sonic games during its Sonic Central stream.
The biggest news was at the end of the stream, which showed a new Sonic Team-developed 3D Sonic game. It was only a short clip of Sonic running through a forest, so there isn’t much in terms of details. However, the game is confirmed for a 2022 release. It will release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.Sonic Team Teaser #Sonic30th pic.twitter.com/crKKPR

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Universal Pictures has released the official Old trailer for Oscar-nominated filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan’s newest horror thriller film, starring Gael García Bernal, Thomasin McKenzie, Vicky Krieps, and Alex Wolff. The video features a family of four as their vacation in paradise turns into a complete nightmare when they find themselves trapped on a beach where they mysteriously get older and older by the second.The film is scheduled to arrive in thea

Shudder has released its June 2021 movie and TV lineup including the premieres of exclusive and original titles such as the horror-thriller Caveat, George A. Romero’s The Amusement Park, and Cody Calahan’s comedy-horror Vicious Fun. Next month will also bring the Shudder Original Films Superdeep and An Unquiet Grave.
The streamer’s featured collection for June is Queer Horror, available on June 2. Celebrate Pride with a curated collection of must-see LGBTQ+ horror, featuring f

"I don't have the power to change my past, I do have the power to change the perception of it." Vertical Entertainment has released an official trailer for an engaging true story crime thriller titled Lanksy, also going under the title A Righteous Man for its UK release. The film stars Harvey Keitel as a notorious mobster named Meyer Lansky. When the aging Meyer Lansky is investigated one last time by the Feds who suspect he has stashed away millions of dollars over half a century, the retired

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ComingSoon is excited to debut a new track from composer Chris Roe’s After Love soundtrack, which releases on May 28 via Thirty Six Minutes.
After Love, which is the feature debut from BAFTA-nominated Director Aleem Khan, is set in the port town of Dover. The film follows a suddenly widowed woman that discovers her late husband had a secret just 21 miles across the English Channel in Calais. The film was listed as part of the Cannes Crit

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Apple TV+ has released the behind-the-scenes featurette for their upcoming limited series adaptation of Lisey’s Story, which is scheduled to make its debut on June 4. The video features writer and executive producer Stephen King as he opens up about his personal connection to the romantic horror story, confirming that it has always been his favorite novel. It also features interviews by EP J.J. Abrams and director Pablo Larraín along with the main cast as they

"What's happening to us…?" Universal has debuted the first full official trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's movie Old, filmed last year during the pandemic. We featured the first look TV spot during the Super Bowl a few months ago, and thankfully this trailer doesn't reveal too much. Adapted from the graphic novel titled "Sandcastle" by Pierre Oscar Lévy & Frederik Peeters. The film takes place entirely on a secluded tropical beach. A family on a tropical holiday discover that t

"Nobody touches my engine but me." Disney has unveiled a third trailer for their smashing new Jungle Cruise movie, an "adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle" voyage from director Jaume Collet-Serra (Unknown, Non-Stop, The Shallows, The Commuter). This was supposed to open in theaters last July, but was delayed due to the pandemic shut downs. Now it will open in theaters AND on Disney+ at the same time starting this July. Lily travels from London to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank's questionable s

Netflix has finally released the first teaser for the highly-anticipated fourth season of Cobra Kai, confirming that another Karate Kid character will officially be joining lead stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka in the new season. The video teases the return of Thomas Ian Griffith’s Terry Silver as he reunites with friend John Kreese to help him run Cobra Kai through his extreme training methods. The character first appeared in 1989’s The Karate Kid Part III, where he had also h

Vanessa Redgrave will not appear in The Man Who Drew God, which will feature a comeback cameo performance from Kevin Spacey.
The Italian film will be directed by Redgrave’s husband Franco Nero, and will see Spacey return to acting for the first time since several allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him.
Spacey is set to play a sex abuse investigator in the new film from Nero, who will also star in the film.
Last week, claims were made that Redgrave would also star in th

After fans were treated to a brand new image from Sony Pictures’ long-awaited Uncharted movie earlier this week, the first footage of the long-in-development film adaptation of Naughty Dog’s hit video game series has finally been revealed in Sony’s new promotional video that highlights each division of the company. Although it’s only a brief snippet of the upcoming film, it still provides us with a new look at Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg’s chemistry as Nathan Dra

3D Clouds is working on a video game based upon DreamWorks and Universal’s popular Fast & Furious Spy Racers series, which airs on Netflix. Called Rise of SH1FT3R, the racing game features five locales and online multiplayer. Outright Games will publish the game in November for $39.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Google Stadia, and PC.
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R will have tracks based in Los Angeles, Rio

Showtime has released another teaser for their upcoming Dexter revival, featuring a new look at Michael C. Hall’s return as the titular serial killer, who has now assumed a new identity as Jim Lindsay. The video teases how Dexter has adjusted well to his new life while highlighting that everyone in town is friends with him, including high school students. However, toward the end of the clip, it also teases that fans should expect that the character still has his dark side within him. The

"We need to move this nation forward… That will lead into a brighter, better future." Insight Films has released the first official trailer for a documentary film titled Sing, Freetown, from doc filmmaker Clive Patterson. This is premiering at the Sheffield DocFest coming up in a few weeks, then it opens in the cinema in the UK later in June. The doc film follows an Emmy winning investigative journalist from Sierra Leone, named Sorious Samura, who's grown tired telling negative stories a

 The second official Jungle Cruise trailer has dropped, which gives viewers a great look at what the film will offer when it releases in U.S. theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 30, 2021. Inspired by the famous Disneyland theme park ride, the film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez, and Jack Whitehall. Jesse Plemons and Paul Giamatti round out the cast.
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Dragon Quest fans will have a lot to look forward to as Square Enix announced six Dragon Quest games during its 35th anniversary special including the next core role-playing game in the beloved series.
The biggest announcement was a new mainline entry called Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. Series creator Yuji Horii says the game will be more adult-focused and that players will be making decisions that impact progression. Combat changes are also being made and a worldwide simulta

Evil Dead Rise – the new instalment in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise – has been confirmed for a theatrical release via Studio Canal in the UK and on streaming in the US via HBO Max.READ MORE: The 25 scariest horror films of all timeThe film was confirmed in 2019 under the tentative name of Evil Dead Now, with Lee Cronin (The Hole in The Ground) handpicked to direct by Raimi. It was officially announced yesterday (May 26) that Evil Dead Rise is in development at New Line Cinem

Evil Dead Rise – the new installment in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise – has been confirmed for release via Canal+ in the UK and HBO Max in the US.READ MORE: The 25 scariest horror films of all timeThe film was confirmed in 2019 under the tentative name of Evil Dead Now, with Lee Cronin (The Hole in The Ground) handpicked to direct by Raimi. It was officially announced yesterday (May 26) that Evil Dead Rise is in development at New Line Cinema. No release date has been confirm

Evil Dead Rise – the new installment in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise – has been confirmed for release on streaming platforms, including Canal+ in the UK and HBO Max in the US.READ MORE: The 25 scariest horror films of all timeThe film was confirmed in 2019 under the tentative name of Evil Dead Now, with Lee Cronin (The Hole in The Ground) handpicked to direct by Raimi. It was officially announced yesterday (May 26) that Evil Dead Rise is in development at New Line Cinema. No

Howard University in Washington, D.C. will rename its recently re-established fine arts school the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts in honour of its late alumnus.READ MORE: Chadwick Boseman’s most iconic rolesBoseman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Directing from Howard University in 2000. While studying, he led a protest against the university administration’s plans to merge the college into the greater College of Arts and Sciences.
The actor went on to receive an honor

Given the sheer number of “retro-inspired” titles that are dropping on a seemingly almost daily basis on current-generation platforms, it takes something a little bit special to stand out from the crowd. A couple of well-known characters standing front and center is a start. A series of locations and callbacks to several movies in which those characters have featured is a further bonus. Fortunately enough, Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl – Arcade Edition has both those things g