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Deadline is reporting that actor and Chilean martial artist Marko Zaror (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, Alita: Battle Angel, Invincible) is in talks to join Keanu Reeves in Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4 as a new adversary for the titular character to battle in the upcoming installment that is currently in production.
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Paris Hilton is making her return to television in the unscripted series Cooking with Paris, launching on Netflix on Wednesday, August 4. The series will seemingly serve as a continuation of Hilton’s YouTube show of the same name.
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The official synopsis for the new streaming series reads: “Paris Hilton can cook…kind of. And she’s turning the traditional cooking show upside down. She’s not a tra

"When invoked, she demands the lives of six men." Shudder has unveiled the US trailer for a freaky French horror film titled Kandisha, borrowing a Morrocan folk legend to tell a contemporary tale of revenge and horror. One of the latest films from the French duo behind the cult films Inside and Livid. When Amélie is assaulted by her ex, she remembers the story of Kandisha, a powerful and vengeful demon. Afraid and upset, she summons her. The next day, her ex is dead. The legend is true a

Peter Jackson has explained why Beatles fans are likely to be surprised by his new docuseries Get Back.READ MORE: Paul McCartney – ‘McCartney III: Imagined’ review: Macca shines with a little help from his friendsThe filmmaker opened up in a new interview about what fans can expect from the forthcoming project in which he’s revived hours of footage from 1969.
Discussing the format of Get Back, which focuses more on conversations than music, Jackson said the seri

"The way we leave this world is very important." Janus Films has revealed an official US trailer for an indie drama from Nigeria titled This Is My Desire, also known (originally) as Eyimofe. This premiered at a number of international film festivals last year, including the Berlin, London, Hamburg, and IndieLisboa Film Festivals. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, tragedy and fate intervene as two people try to better the lives of their families. A "heartrending and hopeful portrait of everyday human endur

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly about James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, releasing on August 6, Margot Robbie was surprised to learn about Harley Quinn’s fate in Zack Snyder’s Justice League in which the character is revealed to have died offscreen in Batman’s arms during the Knightmare Timeline sequence capping off the director’s cut.
When told about Quinn’s demise, Robbie responded: “Whaaat? I didn’t know that. [Laughs] Thank you for

"It's like a rumble from the core of the Earth." Neon has unveiled the first official trailer for the mysterious new drama Memoria, the latest film from acclaimed Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, best known for his films Tropical Malady, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, Mekong Hotel among many, many other creative projects. This is premiering in the main competition at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival this week, and Neon already has plans to release it soon. A woman from Scotl

"It's like a rumble from the core of the Earth." Neon has unveiled the first official trailer for the mysterious new drama Memoria, the latest film from acclaimed Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, best known for his films Tropical Malady, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, Mekong Hotel among many, many other creative projects. This is premiering in the main competition at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival this week, and Neon already has plans to release it soon. A woman from Scotl

Jodie Turner-Smith was robbed of her jewellery at the Cannes Film Festival when two robbers broke into her hotel room.READ MORE: Jodie Turner-Smith: “The last three years of my life have been completely mad”The actor was on the Croisette boulevard to celebrate the premiere of her new film After Yang and was robbed of jewellery worth several tens of thousands of euros on Friday (July 9) morning.
According to Variety, Turner-Smith was moved from the Marriott to the Majes

Moss Book II kicked off Sony’s most recent State of Play, which is not only atypical for a virtual reality game, but also odd because it’s technically a PlayStation 4 game, too. It’s even on one of the weaker VR helmets. But even with aging technology, Polyarc is still amped to be working with the hardware for the upcoming sequel to its beloved mouse-led platformer.
Part of this excitement stems from Polyarc’s will to return to Moss’ world to tell more stories

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The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey has shared on Instagram that filming has wrapped on Disney’s live-action feature, along with a heartfelt message about the project, which you can check out below:
 
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Halle Bailey will portray Ariel in the movie with Javier Bardem set to play King Triton,

Netflix has released the official Pray Away trailer for their newest documentary feature which hails from executive producers Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum. The film is scheduled to make its debut on August 3.
The video, which you can check out below, begins with archive footage of commercials and interviews that promoted gay conversion therapy, featuring former leaders of Exodus International. It features new interviews from the survivors of the now-disbanded ex-gay Christian organization movemen

"I've spent a lot of time thinking 'how did I believe that?'" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for a film titled Pray Away, marking the feature directorial debut of award-winning doc filmmaker Kristine Stolakis. It's also executive produced by iconic producers Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum and many others. The doc dives into the horrible and frightening world of conversion therapy, the religious practice of sending people to camps and "therapy" centers to "pray the gay away" (there's been

Starz has officially granted Courtney A. Kemp’s newest Power spinoff series Power Book IIIl: Raising Kanan an early second season renewal, ahead of its debut this coming Sunday, July 18. The upcoming series will actually be serving as a prequel to the main show and will center around Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s titular character, who was killed in a hail of gunfire during the eighth episode of Power’s penultimate season.
“One season isn’t enough to tell

Nickelodeon Studios has announced that production on Paramount+’s forthcoming live-action series adaptation of Nickelodeon’s iconic animated series The Fairly OddParents has finally begun in Los Angeles. This announcement also came with the release of the official synopsis and character details, while also confirming the involvement of original voice cast members, Susanne Blakeslee and Daran Norris as they officially return to reprise their respective roles as the fan-favorite fairy

The first reviews for Wes Anderson’s new film The French Dispatch are in – scroll down to read the reactions.READ MORE: Wes Anderson’s new film ‘The French Dispatch’: release date, plot details, cast and everything we know so farThe film, described as a love letter to journalists, premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival today (July 12) ahead of its public release later this year.
Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton, Elisabeth M

ComingSoon.net is debuting the trailer for the upcoming crime thriller The Five Rules of Success, written and directed by Orson Oblowitz from a story by Oblowitz and Christian de Gallegos.
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In The Five Rules of Success, an enterprising ex-convict sets out to rebuild his life with a bulletproof mindset but when society proves to be more treacherous than imagined, he embarks on a ruthless phantasmagoric journey through the

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has shared a new image of himself in costume as Black Adam – check out his post below.
The actor is set to play the DC antihero in the titular Shazam! spinoff film, due to premiere in 2022.READ MORE: ‘Black Adam’ star Quintessa Swindell explains how the DC film differs from the comicsJohnson shared a photo of himself from the set on his Instagram account today (July 12), looking away from the camera.
“This image of Black Adam fro

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According to Deadline, Warner Bros. has successfully acquired the rights to the upcoming film adaptation of AWA’s sci-fi graphic novel series titled Chariot. Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski has officially signed on to helm the project from a screenplay that will be adapted by Julian Meiojas (The Flash). The film will mark AWA Studios’ first project after its most recent launched.
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Margot Robbie has admitted that she doesn’t have any plans to play Harley Quinn again after The Suicide Squad.
The actress is due to reprise her role as the DC villain in the new James Gunn film, having previously portrayed her in 2016’s Suicide Squad and 2020’s Birds of Prey.READ MORE: ‘Birds of Prey’ review: Harley Quinn ditches the Joker in DC’s most violent comic book movie yetHowever, Robbie has admitted that she needs a break from the role, and that she

Lionsgate has announced that Pitch Perfect vet Anna Kendrick has officially signed on for the leading role in Mary Nighy’s forthcoming feature directorial debut titled Alice, Darling, which is being described as a psychological thriller. His House actress Wunmi Mosaku, who is currently appearing in Disney+’s hit MCU series Loki, has also joined the main cast. Production on the project has already begun in Canada.
“Alice, Darling is a subtle, nuanced story about coercion a

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive special features clip from the horror movie Held, featuring writer and star Jill Awbrey discussing what it was like to see the characters who “lived in [her] head for months be brought to life” by the actors onscreen.
From celebrated horror directors Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff (The Gallows), and writer-star Jill Awbrey (Dent), comes the disturbing story of a fractured marriage and what some will do to save it, available tomorrow on Blu-Ray, DVD

Netflix has released the official trailer for their forthcoming action-thriller series titled Hit & Run, which hails from the producers of the acclaimed crime drama The Killing. Starring Lior Raz and Sanaa Lathan, the series is scheduled to make its debut on Friday, August 6. The Hit & Run trailer, which you can check out in the player below, highlights a man’s search for justice as he investigates the truth behind his beloved wife’s suspicious hit and run accident.
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Stunt performers don’t always work their way into starring roles like Stephen Oyoung. Some might know him as Tectonic from Netflix’s ill-fated Jupiter’s Legacy series, while others may recognize his face and voice from 2018’s well-regarded Spider-Man game (pictured above) for his portrayal as Martin Li or, his villainous alias, Mr. Negative. His comic book train is even continuing into 2022 as he’s playing Red Hood in Warner Bros. Mon

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Netflix has released another behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming second season of their hit fantasy drama The Witcher, which is currently slated to return later this year on December 17. The Witcher Season 2 featurette highlights the series’ female leads Anya Chalotra’s Yennefer and Freya Allan’s Ciri as they looked back on each of their character’s journey in the first season. They also tease fans on what’s next for their characters in th

Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe’s deeply personal and universally entertaining coming-of-age film Almost Famous turns 21 in style, arriving for the first time on 4K Ultra HD in a limited-edition Steelbook, as well as in a new limited-edition Blu-ray in the Paramount Presents line on July 13, 2021, from Paramount Home Entertainment (order your copy here). To celebrate, ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive, never-before-seen clip featuring Patrick Fugit’s casting footage.
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Dan Auerbach is to make his directorial debut with a documentary feature film about the life of legendary late New Orleans musician Dr. John.READ MORE: Dr. John, 1941-2019 – A guide for the confusementalisedThe Black Keys frontman, who produced Dr. John’s 2012 album ‘Locked Down’, will helm UNTITLED DR. JOHN, made in partnership with RadicalMedia and Impact Artist Productions. Currently, there is no confirmation of a release date.
The film is descried as being “abou

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In celebration of Shark Week, a brand new 30-second TV spot for James Gunn’s highly-anticipated The Suicide Squad has been released featuring some new footage of King Shark, voiced by Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone. The Suicide Squad TV spot, which you can check out in the player below, teases King Shark’s role in the titular team including his friendship with Daniela Melchior’s Ratcatcher 2, who says that he has very kind eyes.When you’re Kin

The widow of James Gandolfini has opened up about his son Michael playing Tony Soprano in the upcoming Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints of Newark.
The upcoming spin-off movie will follow the younger years of the iconic mob boss from the HBO series, with the epic trailer debuting last month.READ MORE: “A definitive work of American popular culture” – why The Sopranos’ legacy lives onMichael’s stepmother Deborah Lin has now admitted that his father “wo

"What was the meaning of that event, is really the important question…" An official trailer has debuted for a provocative and damning documentary film titled The Outsider. This hasn't played at any festivals and it seems many Americans are afraid of what it confronts. Michael Shulan was a struggling novelist & owner of a storefront in NYC. The attacks on the World Trade Center changed his life forever. He turned his space into a famous photo exhibit called "Here in New York: A Democr

Owen Wilson has discussed what to expect from director Wes Anderson’s new film The French Dispatch, describing it as “so original and unique.”
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The 52-year-old actor, who is currently starring as Mobius in Marvel’s Loki, joins forces with Wes Anderson for the seventh time on the upcoming flick, following writing and acting credits across Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Lif

"You raised me… to be suspicious of the world." The Match Factory has released an early promo trailer for a riveting time-jumping, generation-spanning film called Evolution - premiering at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival this month. This is the latest work from Hungarian filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó working with screenwriter Kata Wéber - they both collaborated on Pieces of a Woman most recently and this is their ambitious follow-up to that film. In Evolution, the duo off

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During the final week of production for Warner Bros. Pictures’ Black Adam, lead star Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram to share a brand new behind-the-scenes photo from the Atlanta set of the highly-anticipated DC film. The new Black Adam set photo, which you can check out below, provides us our first glimpse at Johnson in the anti-hero’s iconic black suit.
The blockbuster actor went on to describe his suit as “not your typical DC or Marvel padded muscle suit,&r

Besides being the fairground of luxury and class, the Cannes Film Festival is also perceived as a place where it is safe to show outrageous works that break free from social boundaries. In that regard, Paul Verhoeven’s Benedetta is that kind of movie that perfectly fits the “it’s a Cannes film” label. Following the commercial success of Elle, Verhoeven helms his second French movie. Unlike his first foray, Verhoeven fails to provide meaning to his controversial

Lea Seydoux has tested positive for COVID-19, putting her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in doubt.
The No Time to Die actress is due to appear in four films at the festival, which is already underway, including Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch and Arnaud Desplechin’s Deception.
Seydoux is double vaccinated and asymptomatic, though organisers have put strict measures in place during the in-person festival.
The news comes as Cannes has reported an average of three COVID-19 ca

David Harbour has opened up about losing weight for his role in Black Widow, admitting that wife Lily Allen had “mixed feelings” about it.
The actor takes on the part of Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian in the new Marvel film, with flashback scenes requiring him to change shape.READ MORE: ‘Black Widow’ review: Marvel’s cinematic web ensnares a new generationSpeaking to The New York Times about the impact his regime had on his relationship, Harbour recalled: “It&r

Marvel’s Black Widow has smashed US box office records in the pandemic era, earning $80million in cinemas and $60million on Disney+.READ MORE: What the Black Widow post-credits scene means for the MCUStarring Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, Black Widow is the first film in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe to be released since the pandemic began in March last year. It was released in UK cinemas on July 7 and on Disney+ two days later, where subscribers can rent the film for an additi

Stars from across the music and entertainment world are paying tribute to Gareth Southgate’s England team after they lost the final of Euro 2020 to Italy on penalties last night (July 11).
The team’s appearance in the final, held at Wembley Stadium in London, was their first time being in a major tournament final in 55 years.
Ahead of the match, England striker Harry Kane revealed that Tom Cruise was among the celebrity well-wishers ahead of the team’s momentous final, whi

Iggy Pop will lend his voice to a documentary focused on the discovery and exhibition of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun.
The documentary, Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition, was produced by Nexo Digital and Italian cultural agency Laboratoriorosso. It follows the tomb’s discovery in 1922 and the subsequent touring exhibition, King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, which launched in Los Angeles in 2019. The film was expected to be released last year, but the pandemic has delayed its arrival