Category: Movie News
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‘Slap Shot’ Sequels Are 0 for 2
(Welcome to Dtv Descent, a series that explores the weird and wild world of direct-to-video sequels to theatrically released movies. In this edition, we take a look at two belated sequels to a classic goon-filled sports movie from the 70s.) I’m in Canada this week for a film festival, so when it came time to…
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Alexandra Daddario To Star & Executive Produce NY Times Bestseller ‘Can You Keep A Secret?’
Exclusive: The San Andreas and True Detective star is attached to headline and executive produce the feature adaptation of Sophie Kinsella’s New York Times 4 million-copy bestseller Can You Keep a Secret? with Elise Duran directing.Alexandra Daddario will play Emma Corrigan, a girl with a few secrets. On a turbulent plane ride, thinking she’s about…
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Netflix acquires ‘Snowpiercer’, ‘Dirty John’ series
Snowpiercer to air outside Us and China in 2019.Netflix has acquired first-run international rights to ITV Studios’ series version of Snowpiercer and Universal’s true crime series Dirty John.Snowpiercer is set to debut in the Us on cable network TNT and Dirty John on Bravo, with Netflix coming in as co-licensee to give the series their…
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‘The First’ Trailer: Sean Penn Stars In New Sci-Fi Series From The Creator Of ‘House Of Cards’
The last half of 2018 features not one, but two, high-profile projects dealing with the first astronauts to do something spectacular. Of course, we have “The First Man,” which comes from Damien Chazelle and stars Ryan Gosling as real-life astronaut Neil Armstrong, as he becomes the first man on the Moon. But in September, Hulu…
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‘Glass’ Trailer Breakdown: M. Night Shyamalan Reinvents the Superhero Film
Fans have been waiting for a sequel to Unbreakable for 18 years. Now, M. Night Shyamalan is delivering that, and then some. Shyamalan’s Glass serves as both a sequel to Unbreakable and his recent thriller Split, and brings together James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, and Samuel L. Jackson. The Glass trailer dropped during Comic-Con, and it…
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‘Avengers’ Director Joss Whedon Admits He Didn’t Know What To Do With Thanos
If there’s anything negative you can say about the way Marvel Studios has handled the villain Thanos, it’s that they lack consistency.Way back in 2012, when Thanos was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was in a quick tag at the end of “Avengers,” with the villain, just smiling at the screen while sitting…
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“Lucifer” Star Aimee Garcia Joins ‘The Addams Family’
Aimee Garcia, star of the recently canceled and resurrected “Lucifer,” has been cast in the animated reboot of ‘The Addams Family.’Garcia, who played LAPD forensic scientist Ella Lopez throughout seasons two and three of “Lucifer,” will voice the as-yet-unknown character of Denise, according to sources close to the production.As well as “Lucifer,” which was canceled…
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‘Aquaman’ Trailer Breakdown: The DC Film Delivers Goofy Jason Momoa and Goofy CGI Fish
The one-two punch of Aquaman and Shazam! signaled a new era for Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe. No longer will the Dceu be solely dark, gritty, and brooding — here are two male heroes who are bright and, dare I say it, goofy. The Aquaman trailer in particular may have been a little too goofy…
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Tiff Reveals First Slate of 2018 Films, Including ‘Beautiful Boy,’ ‘High Life,’ ‘First Man,’ ‘Widows,’ and Many More
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its first official slate, with titles in its Gala and Special Presentations program, including some of the most anticipated movies of the year. The 2018 edition will premiere much-anticipated titles like the world premiere of Steve McQueen’s female-driven heist film “Widows,” the world premiere of the Timothee Chalamet-starring…
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Toronto Film Festival Lineup Includes ‘A Star Is Born,’ ‘Widows,’ ‘First Man’
“A Star is Born,” “First Man,” and “Widows” are among the awards-season hopefuls that will screen at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, running Sept. 6-16.Other notable films scheduled for the prestigious gathering include “Beautiful Boy,” a drug addiction drama with Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet; “The Front Runner,” with Hugh Jackman as Sen. Gary…