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After the official trailer for The Asylum‘s Street Fighters, the mockbuster film is out now. The flick arrives on digital on October 2— just two weeks before Capcom‘s big-budget Street Fighter film hits theaters on October 16.For those unversed, The Asylum specializes in low-budget films that copy the titles and release dates of major Hollywood blockbusters. Street Fighters inevitably serves as a mockbuster to capitalize on Legendary and Paramount&rs

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Universal Pictures may have found a familiar filmmaker to direct the next Jurassic World movie. J.A. Bayona is reportedly in talks to return to the franchise after directing 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.According to reporting from Jeff Sneider via The InSneider, Universal previously considered Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung before turning to Bayona. The Hollywood Reporter’s Borys Kit also reported the same, claiming that the Fallen Kingdom dire

"And that is the legend of the very first peanut butter and jelly sandwich." Pixar has debuted another fun short film to enjoy - this one is titled Fruit & Nut, an experimental short created in their unique Pixar Labs program. The 7-minute short film is a stop-motion short featuring a hippie strawberry and penniless peanut going wild in an obvious Thelma & Louise homage. This is the second stop-motion film ever made by Pixar, following another experimental short called Self recently. Thi

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One of the biggest shows on CBS is back for two more years, bringing back one of the most popular shows on the network for more seasons.
Following the conclusion of its 28th season, the hit CBS reality series Big Brother confirmed the news that two more seasons would be coming. In grand fashion, the news was announced live on the air, with host Julie Chen Moonves announcing the news to loud applause.
The show has been a hit for CBS for some time now, and doesn’t look to

Tom Cruise takes on a satirical black comedy about climate change in Digger.
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, The Revenant), the film follows wealthy oil tycoon Digger Rockwell who accidentally unleashes a global environmental disaster.READ MORE: ‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise’s search for an Oscar continuesAlongside Cruise, who also serves as a producer, the film’s cast includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse P

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Paramount Pictures has made a major change to its plans for the G.I. Joe movie. The studio has found its new Duke, with Bradley Cooper joining the project and Danny McBride set to direct the reboot.According to Deadline, Cooper will play Conrad S. Hauser, better known as Duke, the leader of the G.I. Joe team. While McBride directs, he is also co-writing the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri.The casting news also revealed that McBride’s movie will no longe

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A Stephen King horror adaptation starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson is now available to watch for free. The 2007 film combines supernatural horror with psychological suspense as it follows a writer whose attempt to investigate a notorious hotel room becomes a fight for survival.Directed by Mikael Håfström, 1408 is now available on the Lionsgate Movies YouTube channel. Cusack leads the cast as Mike Enslin, while Jackson plays Gerald Olin, the manager of

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Warner Bros. and Paramount‘s merger into Skydance will likely be closing in the next few days, and will likely see two key CEOs from the companies leaving the company.
According to a new report from Variety, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the co-CEOs of WB, are set to depart the company once it eventually merges with Paramount. The report notes that De Luca and Abdy won’t be part of the management team at Skydance, but it’s unclear if the pa

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Tom Cruise‘s new flick seems to be struggling at the box office despite its star power. According to the latest numbers observed after the film’s Thursday previews, Digger has reportedly been left behind by Amazon MGM Studios’ Verity at the box office.Per Deadline, Cruise’s Digger opened soft everywhere with $1.2 million in previews. Warner Bros.’ $125 million to $160 million+ film’s previews are reportedly lower than the previews of

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Guardians of the Galaxy actor Sean Gunn spoke with ComingSoon‘s Tyler Treese about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Gunn is known for his motion-capture work as Rocket Raccoon and for playing Yondu Udonta’s right-hand man, Kraglin, in the MCU.While there’s no official word on the next entry in the franchise, Gunn says he’s ready to discuss a return if he gets a call. Gunn stated, “If Marvel calls me about playing Kraglin again, I wil

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Eddie Murphy is returning to the world of television in a major way, and will star in his first-ever scripted series.
According to a recent report from Deadline, Murphy is set to star in the upcoming series The Chairman, from Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, that’s in the works at Peacock. The series is a major first for Murphy, as it’ll be the first time he’s ever starred in a scripted TV show in his illustrious career.
Of course, Murphy is no stranger t

"To us." "My Lore." "Your Harry." Screen has debuted the first official trailer for a charming indie film from Germany titled Love, After All, which is premiering at the Zurich Film Festival underway now. Made by German director Andreas Dresen (of Cloud 9, Gundermann, From Hilde With Love), the film is titled Alte Liebe (Old Love) in German and will open in Germany this October. A couple married for 40 years have grown distant. When their young granddaughter visits and their adult daughter annou

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Paul Thomas Anderson has a new movie coming out soon after his latest hit, One Battle After Another. While the movie is a bit of a departure, it’s drawing rave reviews, as most of his projects do.
Paul Thomas Anderson is known for a number of hits across his career. Now, he’s ready to tackle the world of music for a moment. Anderson directed the upcoming concert film Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall, a 75-minute film.Winter’s live album is set to rel

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With Fast & Furious heading to television, the Vin Diesel franchise will explore new stories within that universe. Diesel should look to Star Wars as inspiration for the new series.Universal‘s street racing franchise will take a stab at the small screen, as Peacock has greenlit a Fast & Furious TV show. Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman will serve as writers and co-showrunners, while Diesel will be attached as an executive producer. The series is targeting a 20

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Marvel fans can now have a closer look at Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday. Hot Toys has unveiled a new 1/6-scale collectible based on his character, Steve Rogers, ahead of his appearance in the upcoming movie.The 12.2-inch figure shows Rogers wearing a charcoal brown jacket, black T-shirt, and olive brown pants. The design gives him a civilian appearance rather than the traditional Captain America uniform. The figure also includes a wedding ring on a

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Ryan Murphy and Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is officially out now. For those looking for more content around the infamous case, a horror movie centered on it is out now.
Breaking Glass Pictures’ The Lizzie Borden Game, a movie that puts a supernatural twist on the story of Borden, is available to watch now. Unlike the Netflix series, which chronicles the real-life story of Borden, The Lizzie Borden Game is set in modern-day, and

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Beware Boiúna stars Kiana Madeira and Jessica Rothe spoke with ComingSoon’s Tyler Treese about the new giant snake movie. The duo discussed filming in the Amazon rainforest, its visual effects, and one of the film’s most memorable scenes. Beware Boiúna is out in theaters starting today.“Deep in the Amazon, a medical mission spirals into a fight for survival when Boiúna, a colossalancient predator, awakens to reclaim her domain

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Hollywood’s Fast & Furious franchise is moving to television. Peacock has ordered a live-action series set in the movie universe, giving the action franchise its first scripted television adaptation.According to Deadline, the untitled series is being produced by Universal Television and is targeting a 2028 premiere. The timing puts the show in the same year as Fast Forever, the final film in the franchise, which is scheduled for March 17, 2028.As per the rep

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Fans of gritty sports dramas can now watch one of the genre’s more entertaining films starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams for free. Lionsgate has announced that it is streaming Antoine Fuqua’s 2015 film Southpaw for free on YouTube. Interested viewers can watch the film on the studio’s official YouTube channel.Following its release, Southpaw holds a 59% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, its audience score reveals that viewers we

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ComingSoon is excited to team with Paramount Home Entertainment for a wonderful Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie giveaway. One lucky winner will get a digital code for the movie and a bunch of great merch, while two runner-ups will get codes for the Paw Patrol 3-Movie Collection. Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie is available to buy or rent on Digital now.The lucky Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie grand prize winner will get the following items:
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Digita

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Jennifer Lawrence is teaming up with No Hard Feelings director Gene Stupnitsky yet again, this time for yet another dive into the romantic comedy genre.
According to a new report from Deadline, Stupnitsky is in talks to direct the upcoming One Month Mark, a rom-com that Lawrence has already been attached to star in and produce. The movie sees the pair reuniting soon after their successful run in the genre, in what Apple Original Films is hoping will be another big h

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Disney Entertainment and Netflix have reached a new content licensing agreement that will bring several Disney television series and movies to Netflix. The deal includes Disney+ originals, ABC shows, and films from Pixar and 20th Century Studios.According to Variety, the agreement is nonexclusive and will give Netflix access to a selection of Disney-owned programming. The first major release is Percy Jackson and the Olympians, with its first two seasons arriving globally on

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Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother star John Cho spoke with ComingSoon’s Tyler Treese about the intense action film that blends faith with spectacle. Cho discussed his unique character, playing an intimidating villain, and filming the action sequences. The film is now playing in theaters nationwide.“From writer-director Bassam Tariq, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother stars Mahershala Ali as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance wor

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The Warner Bros. and Paramount merger is set to close in the coming days, and now we know where the future of the DCU will be headed.
According to a new report from Deadline, both James Gunn and Peter Safran, who act as the co-heads of DC Studios, will remain on board the company soon to be known as Skydance. The report mentions that both Gunn and Safran had met with Skydance co-CEO David Ellison about their future, and it seems to have gone well.
Currently, the DCU is e

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A fan-favorite Marvel villain is joining the cast of Universal Pictures’ upcoming Miami Vice ’85. The actor will appear alongside Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Joseph Kosinski’s new take on the classic crime series.According to Deadline, Walton Goggins will play a henchman working for the cartel boss played by John Leguizamo. The role was reportedly one Kosinski wanted Goggins for, but the actor’s schedule for Fallout had to be wo

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Fans of Netflix’s The Watcher got some great news recently, as the show has finally been updated with new information about a second season, four years after the show premiered.
According to a new report from Variety, The Watcher Season 2 is officially underway. The new season of the show will begin production this year in New York. The news comes as the first major update in nearly four years.
The series, which was created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, originally

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Bradley Cooper is currently undergoing a career transformation. Cooper has been searching for that illustrious Oscar. Now, he’s smartly moving more toward Ryan Gosling‘s Hollywood formula.Cooper’s next major move will be an action blockbuster. Cooper has signed on to headline Paramount’s live-action G.I. Joe movie, which is directed by Danny McBride. Cooper will play Duke, the leader of the military unit and a beloved character from the ’8

"We can't leave you like this!" Dark Sky Films has revealed an official trailer for a horror comedy film titled Flush, a totally bonkers French genre film about a dude stuck inside of a toilet. Yes – it is disgusting and gnarly and totally hilarious. Why not? The horror genre gets even weirder and more creative than ever each year. Remember that scene in Trainspotting? Just imagine that but even worse for an entire film. A middle-aged cocaine addict gets stuck in a club bathroom after stea

"We can't leave you like this!" Dark Sky Films has revealed an official trailer for a horror comedy film titled Flush, a totally bonkers French genre film about a dude stuck inside of a toilet. Yes – it is disgusting and gnarly and totally hilarious. Why not? The horror genre gets even weirder and more creative than ever each year. Remember that scene in Trainspotting? Just imagine that but even worse for an entire film. A middle-aged cocaine addict gets stuck in a club bathroom after stea

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Kenneth Branagh and X-Men star Boyd Holbrook are back on the big screen. The film is the 2006-based-article-adapted drama Atonement. Written and directed by Reed Van Dyk, the war drama was released today.Atonement is a harrowing true war story, based on the true story of a former US Marine seeking to reconcile with survivors of a family that his unit attacked in Iraq. The movie stars Holbrook (who starred as Donald Pierce in the X-Men movie Logan) as Lou D’Alessan

"You start to lose who you are." Kino Lorber is releasing this documentary this month for everyone to view. Kim Novak's Vertigo is one of the latest doc creations from cinema filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe, who has been making endless docs about movie history. This focuses not only on Hitchcock's iconic classic Vertigo (1958), but it's mainly about the life and success and truth of the iconic actress Kim Novak. In Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo, actress Kim Novak created one of th

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Netflix is bringing a widely popular TV show for another season. The streamer has renewed the new comedy for Season 2 just eight days after its first season premiered on September 24.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the renewal of A Different World follows a strong debut for the 10-episode series. Created by Felicia Pride, the show continues the story of Hillman College, the fictional historically Black college at the center of the original NBC sitcom.The new series follows

"This IS a story about money and greed!" It always is. 📽️ XYZ Films debuted the full offiical trailer for the documentary film titled Capturing Bigfoot, a definitive & revelatory new film about the myth of Bigfoot. An investigative re-examination of the iconic video footage of Sasquatch walking by in a forest. Out to watch later this month. On October 20th, 1967, Roger Patterson captured 59 seconds of film showing a creature walking through the Northern California woods—

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When director Jeremy Garelick sneaked his 13-year-old son into the world’s biggest hip-hop festival against his wife’s wishes and promptly lost him in the massive crowd, he didn’t just panic; he found the blueprint for a feature film. That real-life parenting disaster reaches the big screen today with the release of Rolling Loud: The Movie.
The film primarily features Owen Wilson and Travis Scott in the lead roles. Written, directed, and prod

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The combined company created after the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has an official name. David Ellison announced that the new company will be called Skydance when the merger closes next week.Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s chairman and CEO, revealed the name in a companywide message and video on Friday, October 2, per Variety. The announcement comes days before the expected October 6 closing of the $110 billion transaction. A feder

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A popular Guardians of the Galaxy star has finally addressed his viral comment about Rocket Raccoon‘s future in the MCU. During his recent appearance on Brandon Davis’ podcast, the actor shared a shocking update on the character.In an exclusive interview with ComingSoon‘s Tyler Treese, Sean Gunn shed light on his comment where he considered himself “retired” as Rocket Raccoon.Gunn responded, “I made that comment about retirin

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One of Kristen Stewart‘s early horror movies can be streamed at no extra cost. The Messengers, the 2007 supernatural horror movie produced by Sam Raimi, is now available on ad-supported streaming services including Tubi, Pluto TV, and YouTube.Directed by Danny and Oxide Pang, The Messengers follows a Chicago family that moves to an isolated sunflower farm in North Dakota. The movie stars Stewart as 16-year-old Jess Solomon, who soon discovers that the

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ComingSoon can exclusively reveal the trailer for Marrow, an upcoming horror movie featuring Michael Ironside. Directed by Mitch McLeod of Silhouette fame, the film will also feature Halloween star Danielle Harris. Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the film.Marrow is based on a series of real-life police files regarding stalking in a small town in Texas. Its story follows Jamie Foster, a former vlogger who wants

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The Phantom Menace and the Star Wars prequels have a mixed legacy. On one hand, the film introduced podracing to the world. On the other hand, it introduced Jar Jar Binks to our nightmares. The good ultimately outlasts the bad, which is why I’m glad that we now have a gorgeous-looking racing game called Star Wars: Galactic Racer available on consoles and PC rather than a triple-A Jar Jar video game.Developed by Fuse Games, Galactic Racer focuses on the Outer Ri

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There is only a little time left for subscribers to stream Ethan Hawke‘s acclaimed thriller First Reformed before it leaves Netflix. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is Certified Fresh at 94% with critics and holds a 68% score on the Popcornmeter from audiences. The 2017 psychological drama follows a grieving small-town pastor in upstate New York who begins to question his values after counseling a radical environmental activist.This Ethan Hawke-led accl

"We cannot tell your mom about this." Saban Films has revealed the main official trailer for The Holiday Hitman, a British action comedy film from filmmaker Bradley Stryker. This hunk of holiday junk is being dumped on VOD in November during the holiday season. Alas, this looks as bad as The Asylum ripping off Violent Night and Nobody, churning out an instant forgettable, entirely worthless action copycat. Hitman Hank Carter is trying to save his marriage with the perfect family Christmas, unfor

A Fast & Furious TV series has been greenlit at streaming service Peacock ahead of the final movie, Fast Forever.
The original The Fast & The Furious movie was released in 2001 and starred Vin Diesel as a street racing criminal opposite Paul Walker as an FBI officer sent to investigate his crimes. It spawned nine sequels and a handful of spin-offs with the final movie, Fast Forever, currently due to release on March 17, 2028.
Earlier this year, Diesel said a number of Fast & Furious

Halle Berry has been accused of physically abusing her 12-year-old son Maceo by ex-husband Olivier Martinez.
People has reported that yesterday (Thursday October 1), a Los Angeles County judge granted Martinez’s request for a temporary restraining order that covered both himself and Maceo.
The filing claims that Berry caused Martinez “emotional and mental distress due to physical abuse” of Maceo during an incident where Berry allegedly “grabbed Maceo by the neck” wh

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Sydney Sweeney’s R-rated romantic comedy Anyone But You is heading to a new streaming platform. The 2023 film follows two people whose initial attraction takes an unexpected turn before bringing them together again at a wedding in Australia.Sydney Sweeney’s R-rated movie is coming to HBO MaxSydney Sweeney’s romantic comedy movie Anyone But You is coming to a new streaming home. According to WBD Press, the film will arrive on HBO Max on Octo

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All American just aired its emotional series finale, and Netflix already has a date locked in for Season 8’s streaming debut. The final season’s arrival on the platform comes with major character reveals and a surprise returning cast member.All American Season 8 is coming to Netflix this OctoberThe final season of The CW’s football drama All American arrives on Netflix in October 2026, according to What’s on Netflix. The listing co

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All four of Jennifer Lawrence’s Hunger Games movies will soon be moving to a new streaming home after they leave Netflix. The films follow Katniss Everdeen from the Capitol’s deadly competition to the rebellion against Panem’s ruling government. They will soon be available to stream on a different platform.Hulu will stream four Jennifer Lawrence hits, including The Hunger Games, in OctoberHulu is adding all four of Jennifer Lawrence’s Hunger Games

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One of Peter Dinklage‘s biggest fantasy hits just found a new streaming home ahead of a major franchise shakeup. Get the full breakdown on when it arrives, where it’s leaving, and what comes next for the series.Peter Dinklage’s biggest fantasy movie with Rachel Zegler hits Hulu this monthHulu’s October 2026 schedule confirms The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes arrives on the platform on October 14. The 2023 dystopian preque

The Celebrity Traitors season two kicked off last night (Thursday October 1) and Richard E. Grant has already been branded a “legend” after a chaotic first episode.READ MORE: Why ‘The Traitors’ is easier if you play video gamesHosted by Claudia Winkleman, the reality series brings 21 celebrities to a castle in the Scottish highlands where they can win up to £100,000 for their chosen charities. A majority of the players are “faithful” who must work togeth

The Celebrity Traitors season two kicked off last night (Thursday October 1) and Richard E. Grant has already been branded a legend after a chaotic first episode.READ MORE: Why ‘The Traitors’ is easier if you play video gamesHosted by Claudia Winkleman, the reality series brings 21 celebrities to a castle in the Scottish highlands where they can win up to £100,000 for their chosen charities. A majority of the players are “faithful” who must work together to increase

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Two of Brendan Fraser’s most popular films are set to make their way to a new streaming platform. The Mummy and The Mummy Returns are scheduled to begin streaming on Peacock soon. The move comes ahead of the franchise’s upcoming fourth chapter.The Mummy and The Mummy Returns are coming to PeacockBrendan Fraser’s hit movies The Mummy and The Mummy Returns are heading to a new streaming home ahead of the franchise’s upcoming fourth film. Acc