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• Ridley Scott has considered making ‘Alien: Covenant’ sequel

  04-06-2020 23:47 via nme.com
  
  Ridley Scott has revealed that he’s considered making a third Alien prequel, with the director believing “there’s a lot of mileage” left in the series.
  The filmmaker, 82, helmed the original 1979 Alien film, which was set in the year 2122. Three sequels – Alien, Aliens 3 and Alien Resurrection – followed in 1986, 1992 and 1997 respectively, though Scott did not direct these titles.
  He later returned to the director’s chair for a prequel spin-off made up
  
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• ‘Suicide Squad’ director David Ayer claims Jared Leto was “mistreated” over edit

  04-06-2020 17:29 via nme.com
  
  Suicide Squad director David Ayer says Jared Leto was “mistreated” by the final edit of the film.
  Ayer has regularly shared his disappointment at the final version of the divisive 2016 film, which sees Leto playing the Joker.Read more: ‘The Suicide Squad’ movie: release date, plot details, cast and everything we know so farReplying to a Twitter post campaigning for the 30 Seconds To Mars to get the chance to portray the Joker again, Ayer wrote: “Jared was pretty mis
  
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• Hollywood directors including Jordan Peele want to cast John Boyega: “We got you”

  04-06-2020 16:29 via nme.com
  
  A number of major Hollywood directors have expressed their desire to work with John Boyega after the Star Wars actor’s protest speech yesterday (June 3).
  Addressing the Black Lives Matter protest in London’s Hyde Park, Boyega expressed his worry about getting future roles after his impassioned speech.
  “I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this, but fuck that,” he told the crowd at one of a series of worldwide protests following the death of George
  
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• Coronavirus: Cinema giant AMC says it may go out of business

  04-06-2020 15:56 via nme.com
  
  AMC, the largest cinema chain in the United States, says it may go out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  The chain announced yesterday (June 3) that it expects to record losses of $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2020.Read more: Streaming services have saved cinemas, but now they’re kicking them while they’re downAs The Hollywood Reporter writes, the company have expressed “substantial doubt” over whether it can “continue as a going concern for a reas
  
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• ‘Friends’, ‘Will & Grace’ actress Mary Pat Gleason dies aged 70

  04-06-2020 13:30 via nme.com
  
  Mary Pat Gleason, who was best known for roles in Friends, Sex and the City and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 70.
  The actress’ nephew John Brostrom revealed the news to ET, sharing that Gleason died from uterine cancer. Brostrom said that Gleason beat the cancer in 2015, but suffered a recent recurrence.
  Brostrom revealed that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, family and friends were unable to visit Gleason while she was in hospital, and later at a rehab facility. He revealed th
  
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• Cannes Film Festival announces 2020 shortlist despite event not going ahead this year

  03-06-2020 20:25 via nme.com
  Organisers of this year’s Cannes Film Festival have revealed their shortlist of movies despite the event not officially going ahead in 2020.
  Last month it was confirmed that the festival would not be going forward as a physical event due to the coronavirus pandemic.Read more: We should be at Cannes right now – so here’s 10 of the film festival’s greatest ever moviesA spokesperson for the festival also said at the time: “As of today, a physical edition seems com
  
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• Facebook launches interactive app for fans to comment on live events in real time

  03-06-2020 19:02 via nme.com
  
  Facebook has launched a new app that acts as a second screen for fans to comment on live events and engage with others watching.
  Venue, described as “the companion app to live events”, arrives days after Facebook announced Collab, a short-form music video app that allows users to overlay up to three recordings at a time to create remote musical collaborations.New Facebook NPE app Venue wants to bring live events and user commentary together in one place.
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• Spike Lee calls Donald Trump a “gangster” over protests response

  03-06-2020 18:33 via nme.com
  
  Spike Lee has spoken out against Donald Trump‘s reaction to the protests taking place across the US.
  The US President, who threatened to deploy the military in response to the looting and rioting following the death of George Floyd, was described by the director as “a gangster”, who added “he’s trying to be a dictator” in an interview with the BBC.Read more: Doing the right thing: Spike Lee’s 10 best filmsIn reference to Trump’s photograph pos
  
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• Watch John Boyega address Black Lives Matter protest in London’s Hyde Park

  03-06-2020 16:19 via nme.com
  
  John Boyega has addressed a Black Lives Matter protest that is currently taking place in central London — you can watch footage of his speech below.
  Today’s event (June 3) has been organised as part of a day of action against discrimination following widespread protests in the US and across the world over the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis last week (May 25). Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaugh
  
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• ‘Just Mercy’ now free to stream in the US to teach audiences about “systemic racism”

  03-06-2020 15:06 via nme.com
  
  Destin Daniel Cretton’s true-story drama Just Mercy has been made available to stream for free in the US in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
  The film tells the true story of defence attorney Bryan Stevenson, a Harvard law graduate who went to Alabama to defend Walter ‘Johnny D.’ McMillian after he was wrongly convicted of murder in 1986.
  Read more: Just Mercy review: Michael B. Jordan’s stirring legal drama packs a powerful, emotional punch 
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• George Clooney calls racism America’s pandemic: “It infects all of us”

  03-06-2020 13:23 via nme.com
  
  George Clooney has written a letter condemning America’s stance on racism, calling it the country’s pandemic and urging citizens to vote Donald Trump out of office this November.
  Writing for The Daily Beast, Clooney was responding to the death of George Floyd last week (May 25). Floyd, who was African-American, was killed when a white police officer appeared to kneel on his neck as he lay on the ground during an arrest. Former police officer Derek Chauvin has since been sacked a
  
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• John Boyega applauded for shutting down racist trolls on Twitter

  03-06-2020 12:08 via nme.com
  
  John Boyega has been praised by fans for responding to racist attacks on his Twitter account.
  Last week, the Star Wars actor spoke out against the death of George Floyd in the US with anti-racist tweets on the matter, tweeting “I really fucking hate racists” on May 27.
  George Floyd died from asphyxiation on last Monday (May 25) in Minneapolis, after a white police officer kneeled on his neck following an arrest, for almost nine minutes.
  One Twitter user responded to Boyega&rsquo
  
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• Kill Them All Movie Gets The Rise of Skywalker Alum Victoria Mahoney to Direct

  03-06-2020 02:10 via movieweb.com
  
  Paramount Pictures has tapped Victoria Mahoney to direct Kill Them All based on the comic by Kyle Starks.
  
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• Original Alien Chestburster Scene Fascinated and Confounded Director Stanley Kubrick

  03-06-2020 01:41 via movieweb.com
  
  Alien director Ridley Scott reveals that Stanley Kubrick called him wanting to know how his team pulled off the iconic Chestburster scene.
  
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• New Ghostbusters TV Commercial Outtakes Go Behind-the-Scenes with Original Cast

  03-06-2020 01:15 via movieweb.com
  
  A behind-the-scenes video reveals some outtakes from the filming of the Ghostbusters commercial in the original movie.
  
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• Tenet Shoot Left Robert Pattinson Confused and Unsure of What Really Happened

  03-06-2020 00:57 via movieweb.com
  
  Tenet star Robert Pattinson was as confused by the movie as audiences likely will be.
  
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• Superman's Showdown with Black Adam Comes to Life in Latest BossLogic Art

  02-06-2020 23:58 via movieweb.com
  
  This piece of fan art depicts what things could look like should Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam ever meet Henry Cavill's Man of Steel.
  
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• Avengers Vs. Justice League in Epic Marvel & DC Comics Crossover Art

  02-06-2020 23:39 via movieweb.com
  
  Artist Stephen Byrne has shared art for a theoretical Avengers vs. Justice League crossover event.
  
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• Why Godzilla Became a Hero Instead of the Villain Explained by Original Effects Director

  02-06-2020 22:22 via movieweb.com
  
  There is a good reason why Godzilla took on the role of a good guy instead of being the heavy in this Kaiju franchise.
  
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• Robert Pattinson Got The Batman News While Arriving on Tenet Set for the First Time

  02-06-2020 21:09 via movieweb.com
  
  The Batman star Robert Pattinson found out he'd won the role on his first day filming Tenet.
  
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• Michael B. Jordan's Just Mercy Is Available as a Free Digital Rental

  02-06-2020 20:46 via movieweb.com
  
  Warner Bros. has made Destin Daniel Cretton's Just Mercy available to rent for free on digital platforms in June.
  
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• Mallrats 2 Was Almost Die Hard in a Mall

  02-06-2020 20:32 via movieweb.com
  
  Kevin Smith has revealed his initial Die Hard inspired plans for the Mallrats sequel.
  
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• Watch Dirty Work Streaming for Free on YouTube

  02-06-2020 19:57 via movieweb.com
  
  Featuring Chris Farley's final movie performance, Bob Saget's 1998 comedy Dirty Work starring Norm McDonald can be streamed for free on YouTube.
  
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• The New Mutants Director Thinks a Trilogy Is Still Possible

  02-06-2020 19:25 via movieweb.com
  
  Josh Boone is happy with The New Mutants and is hopeful it can be successful enough to open the door for sequels.
  
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• Safety Guidelines for Resuming Production Released by Hollywood Studios and Unions

  02-06-2020 18:34 via movieweb.com
  
  A 22-page document reveals how studios intend to get production up and running again following the shutdown.
  
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• Spider-Man: Homecoming Star Was Convinced Zendaya Had Stolen Her Role

  02-06-2020 18:18 via movieweb.com
  
  Laura Harrier thought she'd lost the role of Liz Toomes to Zendaya prior to shooting Spider-Man: Homecoming opposite Tom Hardy.
  
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• Mission: Impossible 7 Plans to Resume Filming in September with Tom Cruise

  02-06-2020 17:36 via movieweb.com
  
  The seventh Mission: Impossible movie will hopefully be able to start filming again in a few months.
  
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• Becky Review: It's Home Alone Run Through a Meat Grinder

  02-06-2020 17:19 via movieweb.com
  
  Kevin James is unrecognizable as a Neo-Nazi murderer in the violent and gruesome Becky.
  
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• U.S. Box Office Expected to Plunge 50% in 2020 Due to Theater Closures

  02-06-2020 04:29 via movieweb.com
  
  New research suggests the box office is going to take a large hit this year as theaters remain closed around the country.
  
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• The Batman Concept Art Shows Early Batmobile Design

  02-06-2020 04:13 via movieweb.com
  
  Robert Pattinson's Batmobile kept a lot of the same design ideas from the original concept art models.
  
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• Will Frozen 3 Happen? Josh Gad Has Some Positive Thoughts on Olaf's Return

  02-06-2020 03:49 via movieweb.com
  
  Olaf actor Josh Gad expresses his excitement for Frozen 3 but doesn't know when or if it will officially happen.
  
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• Emma Stone as Spider-Gwen? This Fan Art Will Leave You Wanting a Live-Action Movie

  02-06-2020 03:15 via movieweb.com
  
  Some new fan art turns Emma Stone into the live-action version Spider-Gwen and it's almost too perfect.
  
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• A Clear Shot Review: Mario Van Peebles Takes on Historic U.S. Hostage Rescue

  02-06-2020 02:51 via movieweb.com
  
  Mario and Mandela Van Peebles shine in A Clear Shot, based on the largest hostage rescue operation in U.S. history.
  
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• Shaq Wants to Box Johnny Knoxville in Jackass 4

  02-06-2020 02:34 via movieweb.com
  
  After Shaq said he wants to box Johnny Knoxville in Jackass 4, Steve-O promised the former Laker he'd get him in the movie.
  
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• Jay and Silent Bob Have Been Cut from Kevin Smith's Moose Jaws Script

  02-06-2020 02:19 via movieweb.com
  
  Kevin Smith is currently giving Moose Jaws a rewrite that will remove Jay and Silent Bob from the story entirely.
  
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• 40% of Movie Theaters in China May Never Open Again

  02-06-2020 00:53 via movieweb.com
  
  New data suggests thousands of movie theaters in China will not be able to weather the current economic storm.
  
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• Thor Gets a Striking New Look in Ragnarok Concept Art

  01-06-2020 23:09 via movieweb.com
  
  Artist Andy Park has shared new concept art from Thor: Ragnarok revealing alternate looks for the God of Thunder.
  
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• Ron Kurz Dies, Friday the 13th Part 2 Writer Was 79

  01-06-2020 22:18 via movieweb.com
  
  Friday the 13th Part 2 and King Frat screenwriter Ron Kurz has passed away from heart failure at the age of 79.
  
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• James Cameron Goes Into 14-Day Quarantine Ahead of Avatar 2 Shoot Resuming

  01-06-2020 22:06 via movieweb.com
  
  Production on Avatar 2 is getting ready to restart, though it's still going to be a few weeks before everything can begin.
  
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• Paul Dano “really surprised” with Matt Reeves’ script for ‘The Batman’

  01-06-2020 22:05 via nme.com
  
  Paul Dano has opened up about playing The Riddler in The Batman, talked about the film’s delay, and praised Matt Reeves’ script.
  The actor is one of the latest cast members to share their reactions to the movie following his of co-stars Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell who have also spoken out in the past few weeks.Read more: All the films and TV shows suspended due to coronavirusIn an interview with The Playlist, Dano said the script surprised him and that it could be “reall
  
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• Birds of Prey Rumor Involving Black Mask's Obscene Photos Are Fake News Says Director

  01-06-2020 21:47 via movieweb.com
  
  Ewan McGregor's Black Mask is one of the best parts of Cathy Yan's Birds of Prey, but there were definitely no obscene photos from the villain.
  
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• Is Grand Admiral Thrawn Finally Coming to a Live-Action Star Wars Project?

  01-06-2020 21:16 via movieweb.com
  
  A new report suggests that Thrawn is being brought to life in live-action in the Star Wars universe.
  
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• The Wretched Just Made Box Office History Thanks to Drive-In Movie Theaters

  01-06-2020 20:34 via movieweb.com
  
  IFC's new horror movie The Wretched has tied a record held by massive blockbusters such as Black Panther and Titanic.
  
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• David Thewlis Talks Challenging Avatar 2 Shoot and His New Na'vi Character

  01-06-2020 20:16 via movieweb.com
  
  Harry Potter star David Thewlis will play a 'blue thing' in Avatar 2.
  
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• Watch The Lord of the Rings Cast and Crew Reunion with Host Josh Gad

  01-06-2020 19:39 via movieweb.com
  
  Lord of the Rings reunion party reveals Gandalf's most famous line did not come from the books.
  
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• Arrow Star Michael Jai White Wants to Take on Green Lantern Next

  01-06-2020 19:19 via movieweb.com
  
  Michael Jai White would love to join the DC cinematic universe and has a particular role in mind.
  
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• ‘Birds of Prey’ director denies “dick pic” storyline rumour

  01-06-2020 18:54 via nme.com
  
  Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan has denied a rumour that parts of the movie were reshot to take out a “dick pic” storyline for Ewan McGregor’s villain Black Mask.
  The DC movie sees Harley Quinn face off against the baddie, also known as Roman Sinois. However, according to journalist Grace Randolph, there was a storyline removed revolving around a picture of his penis on a statue.
  Read more: 7 reasons to watch Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Har
  
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• John Wick 4 May Use Cut Action Scenes from John Wick 3: Parabellum

  01-06-2020 18:45 via movieweb.com
  
  Director Chad Stahelski may be able to use leftover action scenes in [John Wick 4.
  
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• Saitama Vs. Genos in Epic One Punch Man Live-Action Fan-Made Trailer

  01-06-2020 18:33 via movieweb.com
  
  A new fan-made One Punch Man trailer teases live-action take on the popular anime.
  
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• Bruce Lee 30 for 30: Be Water Trailer Brings the Martial Arts Legend to ESPN

  01-06-2020 18:11 via movieweb.com
  
  A new trailer for the latest ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, Be Water, has now been released.
  
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