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When ABC’s The Conners returns for its upcoming fourth season, it’ll premiere with a live episode, according to a new report from Deadline.
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The series is set to return on September 22, 2021, and will return with its second live episode in the history of the series. The report notes that the cast will perform live for both the East and West Coast broadcasts, with surprise guests also planned for the premiere epi

"The artist was paramount." Virgil Films has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film called Live at Mister Kelly's, from filmmaker Ted Bogosian. Some of the biggest names in entertainment share how they got their start after performing at a legendary Chicago nightclub. Mister Kelly's was an iconic venue on Chicago's Rush Street from 1953 to 1975. From around 1956 until its demise, it was a springboard to fame for many entertainers, especially jazz singers and comedians – inclu

Jimmi Simpson and John Noble are joining the cast of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Prodigy, according to a recent report from Deadline.
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The two actors accompany Kate Mulgrew, Brett Gray, Ella Purnell, and Angus Imrie as cast members for the animated series. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios, Star Trek: Prodigy focuses on a crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while na

Mission: Impossible 7 will feature the franchise’s most “dangerous” stunt ever, according to director Christopher McQuarrie.
A featurette for the film debuted at CinemaCon (via The Hollywood Reporter), detailing how Tom Cruise trained for a year to perfect one stunt where he performs a motorbike jump off a cliff into a valley in Norway.
In preparation, Cruise had 500 skydiving sessions and performed 13,000 motorbike jumps. The shot itself was captured on day one of principal ph

BritBox has unveiled its September 2021 lineup, including Season 11 of Vera, starring award-winner Brenda Blethyn (Kate & Koji, Secrets & Lies). The streamer will also be bringing UK-based events, such as The RHS Chelsea Flower Show from September 21-25, and Last Night of the Proms, the annual festival from the Royal Albert Hall.
You can check out the full lineup below!
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The Lion King prequel is officially underway, as Deadline is reporting that Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre are set to star in the upcoming film.
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According to the report, production is already underway on the film, with Moonlight director Barry Jenkins set to dive into the mythology of the iconic characters from the original and beloved Disney film. The report specifically notes that things like Mufasa’s origin story are s

Jason Momoa has confirmed he’s teaming up with Dave Bautista for a buddy cop film.
The actor was asked during an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden about a tweet from Bautista which suggested the pair should join forces for a “Lethal Weapon type” buddy cop movie.
Speaking about the idea, Momoa said: “I’m not even gonna lie to you… I’m not on Twitter, but he literally texted me about four days ago, going ‘We need to do a buddy cop f

Kofi Tecmo announced on Thursday that Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX would release later this year for Nintendo Switch, PC, and iOS devices.
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In celebration of the franchise’s upcoming 25th anniversary, the bundle of both titles brings the extremely popular simulation games to newer consoles on December 9, 2021. In Japan, a Monster Rancher 25th Anniversary Box edition of both games will also be available, wh

It’s not often that real-world events can affect a game’s world, but that is exactly what is happening over at Blizzard. Given the recent turmoil at the company because of the lawsuits, alleged abuse, and firings, Blizzard is renaming the Overwatch hero McCree because of his namesake. Blizzard is even going to avoid naming any of its future characters after real-world people.
Jesse McCree, the cowboy hero that’s been in the online multiplayer game since its launch, was named af

Universal Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for Stephen Chbosky’s forthcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, featuring interviews by the cast including Ben Platt, Amy Adams, and Julianne Moore. The film is slated to hit the theaters on September 24.  
The Dear Evan Hansen featurette, which you can check out below, highlights the comforting meaning and important impact of one of the film’s songs titled &ld

During Wednesday’s Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, developer CyberConnect2 gave players another look at the upcoming Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles.
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In the latest trailer for the upcoming game, players were given their first look at the demon of Mt. Natagumo, Twelve Kizuki (Lower Five) Rui. The primary antagonist in one of Demon Slayer’s arcs, it seems as if Rui is making his way into t

During Wednesday’s Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, developer CyberConnect2 gave players another look at the upcoming Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles.
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In the latest trailer for the upcoming game, players were given their first look at the demon of Mt. Natagumo, Twelve Kizuki (Lower Five) Rui. The primary antagonist in one of Demon Slayer’s arcs, it seems as if Rui is making his way into t

Netflix has released the official Intrusion trailer for Adam Salky’s upcoming drama thriller, starring Freida Pinto (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) and Logan Marshall-Green (Upgrade). The film is scheduled to make its debut on September 22.
The video, which you can check out below, highlights a traumatic home invasion that leads Pinto’s character into trying to find answers about their intruder’s real motives as her suspicions towards her husband and the small town they’

The Xbox Live Games With Gold September 2021 free games have been revealed. Players can soon get ready to grab free games this month, including a classic collection of games.
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This upcoming month, the two modern games include the action role-playing game Warhammer: Chaosbane and Mulaka, a 3D action-adventure game that dives into the history of northern Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes. As for the two games that wi

Nearly a month after Charlize Theron confirmed the development of The Old Guard 2, it looks like the project is indeed moving forward with Deadline bringing word that Netflix and Skydance have enlisted Yelling to the Sky filmmaker Victoria Mahoney to direct the project. She is officially taking over from Gina Prince-Bythewood, who, despite previously expressing her intent to direct the sequel, ultimately opted not to return as the director due to other projects she’s currently developing.

Samuel Goldwyn Films has released the official trailer for the upcoming crime drama thriller Snakehead, starring Shuya Chang (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny) and Sung Kang (The Fast and Furious franchise, Power). The movie will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month and will be released in theaters, on Digital, and On Demand on October 29, 2021, courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films and Roadside Attractions.
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"I am dog, and this makes me – squirrel!" Disney+ has revealed the first official trailer for a new series of short films titled Dug Days, one of the newest Pixar Animation Studios short form offerings coming to Disney+. They recently released the Monsters at Work TV series, a direct sequel to Monsters Inc, and this series is next. Dug Days follows everyone's favorite animted Golden Retriever - Dug from Pixar's Up. The series will focus on Dug and Carl as they reside in Suburbia. Voice ac

NEON and Topic Studios have released the teaser trailer for the Princess Diana drama Spencer, which is set to release on November 5 in theaters. The drama stars Kristen Stewart as Diana. The video features a minute of footage that gives a good look at what to expect.
Check out the Spencer teaser trailer below:

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“The marriage of Princess Diana (Stewart) and Prince Charles (Jack Fart

Focus Features has finally revealed the official title for Julian Fellowes’ upcoming follow-up to 2019’s Downton Abbey movie, which is currently set to arrive in theaters next spring on March 18, 2022. The Michelle Dockery-led sequel will now be titled Downton Abbey: A New Era.A new era begins. The entire Downton cast is back for #DowntonAbbey: A New Era, with Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West joining. See the film only in theaters March 18, 202

"Everyone is keeping secrets…" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for another intriguing home invasion suspense thriller called Intrusion, which looks a lot like so many of these other home invasion thrillers over the last few years. When a husband and wife move to a small town, a home invasion leaves the wife traumatized and suspicious that those around her might not be who they seem. Freida Pinto and Logan Marshall-Green star as the husband and wife who move into a very slick mod

Netflix has finally set the release date for the highly-anticipated second season of Rachel Shukert’s popular teen dramedy The Baby-Sitters Club, based on the iconic children’s novels. The series is scheduled to make its return on Monday, October 11, with eight new episodes.
“In Season 2, we really get to see a maturation of the club, and of the girls,” Shukert said in a statement. “There are two new members, they’re all a year older and have mo

"They know everything." "They don't…" Neon has revealed the first look teaser trailer for Spencer, another highly anticipated film premiering at the 2021 Venice Film Festival kicking off next week. This is Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain's latest English-language feature, following his award-winning film Jackie with Natalie Portman. He went back to Chile to make Ema inbetween these two films, and this time returns to tell the story of another famous wife - Princess Diana. Kristen Stewart

Christopher Alender’s horror film The Old Ways is currently streaming on Netflix, and by all accounts, it’s a stunning success with a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
One of the film’s key traits is Ben Lovett’s creepy, atmospheric score, and if you need proof, have a listen to this exclusive track from the score titled “Vas a Ver” ahead of its August 27 digital release.
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"Phil is a whistler, and a good one. His fingers move like spiders' legs. A severe, pale-eyed rancher, he inspires fear and awe." Netflix has unveiled the first look teaser trailer for Jane Campion's latest film The Power of the Dog, a gritty western romance set in Australia. This is world premiering at the 2021 Venice Film Festival next week, stopping by all the other major fall fests: the Telluride, Toronto, and New York Film Festivals as well. They spent months filming this in harsh conditio

James Corden has said that Tom Cruise wanted to land his helicopter in the talk show host’s garden during a film shoot.
Cruise has been working on Mission: Impossible 7, and recently sent a text to Corden trying to call in the favour.READ MORE: ‘Mission: Impossible’ – Rogue Nation – Film Review“This summer, me and Tom Cruise were texting about meeting up in London,” Corden said on a recent episode of his ongoing series The Late Late Show.
“He sent

Apple TV+ has officially given a series order to the upcoming adaptation of The Changeling, based on Victor LaVelle’s 2017 fantasy horror novel of the same name. Atlanta star LaKeith Stanfield has signed on for the leading role and will also be executive producing the project.
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The Changeling series is being described as a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous o

Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for Oscar-winning filmmaker Jane Campion’s forthcoming film adaptation of Thomas Savage’s 1967 cult novel The Power of the Dog. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch and will have its world premiere next week at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival, which will then be followed by a limited theatrical release on November 17.  It is scheduled to make its Netflix debut on December 1.
The Power of the Dog teaser, which you can check

The Ted Bundy drama No Man of God is out on August 27 in theaters and VOD. Directed by Amber Sealey, the film stars Elijah Wood as FBI analyst Bill Hagmaier and Luke Kirby as the notorious serial killer.
“In 1980, Ted Bundy was sentenced to death by electrocution. In the years that followed, he agreed to disclose the details of his crimes, but only to one man,” says the official synopsis. “During the early days of the agency’s criminal profiling unit, FBI analyst Bill Hag

Lilly Wachowski, best known for her directing work on the original Matrix trilogy, has opened up about why she hasn’t returned as director for the latest sequel.
Matrix 4 will be released on December 22 under the recently confirmed title The Matrix: Resurrections. Wachowski’s sibling Lana has helmed the film, while Lilly has turned her attention to showrunning comedy series Work In Progress.READ MORE: The Matrix 4: release date, trailers, cast and everything we know so farA

Lilly Wachowski, best known for her directing work on the original Matrix trilogy, has opened up about why she hasn’t returned as director for the latest sequel.
Matrix 4 will be released on December 22 under the recently confirmed title The Matrix: Resurrections. Wachowski’s sibling Lana has helmed the film, while Lilly has turned her attention to showrunning comedy series Work In Progress.READ MORE: The Matrix 4: release date, trailers, cast and everything we know so farA

20th Century Studios has dropped a brand new red band trailer for Matthew Vaughn’s long-delayed action prequel The King’s Man, starring Ralph Fiennes, and Gemma Arterton. The film has been delayed several times now, with its first initial date previously due two years ago. Currently, it is slated to finally arrive in theaters on December 22, 2021.
The King’s Man red band trailer, which you can check out below along with the new poster, features new footage that continues to hig

"While governments wait for orders, our people take action." We've been waiting more than a year for this movie to finally be released! 20th Century has debuted one final red band trailer for The King's Man, the next prequel in Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman series. This is now set for release in December later in 2021, after many many delays over the last year and plans to open it before. (Technically this is the fifth trailer so far, the last one arrived earlier this summer.) Discover the origins

"I don't want dancers that love to dance, I want dancers that need to dance." Kino Lorber + Zeitgeist Films have debuted an official trailer for an indie documentary film called In Balanchine's Classroom, from filmmaker Connie Hochman, a former ballet dancer. This is arriving in select US theaters in September for anyone interested in learning more about this iconic choreographer. In Balanchine's Classroom takes us back to the glory years of George Balanchine's New York City Ballet through the

"You've got talent. There's a power in you… Don't mislead the youth." Screen Daily has released a festival promo trailer for a Hungarian indie drama titled Erasing Frank, marking the feature directorial debut of Hungarian filmmaker / novelist Gábor Fabricius. This is premiering in the Venice Critics' Week sidebar during the upcoming 2021 Venice Film Festival in the next few weeks, hence the trailer to build some buzz. It's set in 1983, behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest, starring

Former porn star Ron Jeremy has been indicted on more than 30 sexual assault counts involving 21 alleged victims over the last two decades.
68-year-old Jeremy pleaded not guilty to all charges, which included 12 counts of forcible rape, seven counts of forcible oral copulation, and six counts of sexual battery by restraint, The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office announced in a press release Wednesday (August 25).
“Far too often, survivors of sexual assault suffer in isolat

During Wednesday’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, a new Jumanji video game was announced called Jumanji: The Curse Returns.
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The upcoming game aims to faithfully recreate the experience of playing the iconic board game from the 1995 film. In the brief teaser trailer, players can be seen facing off against the likes of alligators, giant mosquitos, and much more.
You can check out the debut trailer for Jumanji: The Curse Returns belo

"There's gotta be someplace without Greasers or Socs, with just people." Studiocanal and Warner Bros have unveiled a brand new trailer for the 4K restoration of Francis Ford Coppola's coming-of-age classic The Outsiders, which originally opened in theaters in 1983. This came just four years after Apocalypse Now, and nine years after finishing The Godfather: Part II. Based on the 1967 best-selling young-adult novel by S. E. Hinton, The Outsiders is considered the first "Brat Pack" movie, as it s

The trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home was one of the most anticipated trailers of the year, and after dropping the teaser this week, Sony has confirmation of that.
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According to a recent report from Deadline, the trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home totaled an all-time viewership record of 355.5 million global views in its first 24 hours, demolishing the record that the previous holder, Avengers: Endgame, had when it

Sloclap’s highly anticipated martial arts video game Sifu now has a release date after being revealed earlier this year. It’ll be coming out on February 22, 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC through the Epic Games Store for $39.99. The Deluxe Edition will be $49.99.
The release date was at the end of the new Gamescom trailer where it quickly went through a handful of different locales and showed the protagonist kicking all sorts of ass. Host Geoff Keighley said that he pl