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 Water Cooler: Army of the Dead, Spiral, Dark Side of the Ring, In the Heights, Profile, Columbo, West Side Story, Those Who Wish Me Dead
On the May 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they've been up to at the Water Cooler. At The Water Cooler: What we've been Doing: […]
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'Space Jam: A New Legacy' Character Posters Reveal The Members of the Goon Squad
Who do we have going up against our beloved Toon Squad in the anticipated sports comedy sequel Space Jam: A New Legacy? Why, the Goon Squad, of course. A group of powered-up virtual avatars of professional basketball stars team up against LeBron James and the Looney Tunes in the long-awaited Space Jam sequel, and we’ve finally got […]
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Amazon Says 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series $465 Million Budget is Because of “Huge World-Building”
Recently, Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV series made headlines when it was revealed that the show was going to cost $465 million for just one season alone. That’s an astronomical price - especially when you remember Amazon initially paid $250 million for the rights alone. On top of that, the streamer is committed to at least five […]
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'Jungle Cruise' is Coming to Theaters and Disney+ Premier Access in July
After being delayed during the coronavirus pandemic last year, Disney is finally bringing the theme park-inspired action adventure Jungle Cruise to theaters. But that’s not the only place you’ll be able to catch the movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Disney has announced that Jungle Cruise will be following in the footsteps of Black […]
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'Friends: The Reunion' Trailer: The Original Cast and Some Bizarre Guest Stars Gather on HBO Max This Month
It’s here, AKA the one where we finally learn the premiere date of the long-awaited Friends reunion special. HBO Max has released a Friends: The Reunion trailer, featuring our favorite Central Perk regulars in silhouette, as they walk toward their old Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, the beloved sitcom’s former home. The unscripted special will premiere on […]
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Cool Stuff: New 'Friends' Apartments LEGO Set is Packed with Tons of Series References
After previously releasing a LEGO set of the famous Friends coffee shop Central Perk, the building brick company is making an even bigger playset inspired by the hit NBC sitcom that practically defined the 1990s. LEGO has announced the forthcoming arrival of a Friends apartment LEGO set, featuring both Rachel and Monica's apartment and Joey […]
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'Stalker' Trailer: An L.A. Rideshare Driver Becomes Obsessed With a Passenger
Stalker, the new movie from Inheritance writer/director Tyler Savage, is the latest entry into the “unhinged rideshare driver” subgenre, joining films like the Joe Keery-led Spree and the Quibi project The Stranger. Fair warning: watching the trailer for this movie might make you think twice about ordering that Uber or Lyft next time you need […]
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'The Sparks Brothers' Trailer: Edgar Wright Re-Introduces Audiences to the Dynamic Pop Rock Duo
The pop duo known as Sparks may have a career that spans over 50 years and 25 albums, but director Edgar Wright will probably be introducing them to a whole new wave of fans with The Sparks Brothers. The filmmaker behind Shaun of the Dead has delivered his first feature film documentary, in which he […]
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'Snake Eyes' Images Reveal Henry Golding as the G.I. Joe Ninja
It’s time again for Hollywood to try to turn G.I. Joe into a film franchise! This time we’re getting Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, a film that focuses on the (usually) silent ninja assassin character. Here, Snake Eyes is played by Henry Golding, and Golding leads a cast that includes Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as Baroness, […]
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'Mission: Impossible 7' Star Henry Czerny Reveals What Kittridge Has Been Doing for the Past 25 Years
Mission: Impossible 7 is already one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2022 if only because of the daring stunts pulled off by franchise star Tom Cruise. But there’s one element that has longtime fans of the franchise very excited, and that’s the return of actor Henry Czerny in the role of Kittridge. You […]
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'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' Trailer: An Old School Trailer Voiceover Throws it Back to the '90s
The Hitman’s Bodyguard was already a throwback to action comedies of the past with a team-up of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson as an unlikely duo constantly at each other’s throats. But when it comes to the upcoming sequel, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, they’re throwing it back to the 1990s even harder with an […]
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Robert De Niro to Star in 'About My Father,' Based on Stand-Up Comic Sebastian Maniscalco's Life
Robert De Niro is set to play standup comic Sebastian Maniscalco‘s dad. De Niro has been tapped to star in About My Father, an upcoming comedy loosely based on Maniscalco’s life, set during a weekend in which Maniscalco clashes with his old-school Italian immigrant dad. Variety reports that De Niro has joined the cast of About My Father as Maniscalco’s dad […]
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'Enola Holmes 2' is Coming to Netflix, With Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and More Returning
Enola Holmes is back on the case at Netflix. Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things, Godzilla vs. Kong) is returning to reprise the titular role in Enola Holmes 2, a follow-up movie that’s heading to the streaming service. Writer Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials), director Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag), and actor Henry Cavill are all coming back as […]
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Film Festivals Are Back: Fantastic Fest 2021 and Sundance 2022 Details Revealed
After an extremely weird year of cancellations, adaptations, and virtual film festivals, things appear to be slowly inching back toward “normal” in the United States in the film fest lineup. Fantastic Fest announced today that this year’s event will be held in person in Austin, Texas, while new Sundance 2022 details reveal that next year’s […]
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Russia and Tom Cruise Are in a New Space Race to Shoot a Movie in Outer Space
It’s the space race for the new age: who will be the first to shoot a movie in outer space? Tom Cruise already put in his bid, but now Russia has announced its intention to shoot a movie this October. The funniest thing is, they both plan to shoot at the International Space Station. Echoes […]
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'Masters of the Universe: Revelation' First Look Photos: Kevin Smith Continues the 1980s Animated Series
This summer, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is making a comeback with a new animated series that picks up where the original 1980s show left off. Clerks and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back director Kevin Smith is behind the latest iteration of the fantasy franchise that launched the iconic toy line, and […]
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Superhero Bits: Beast Boy Coming to 'Fortnite', Shuri is the Favorite to Become 'Black Panther' & More
What are the betting odds on Shuri being the one to take the mantle of Black Panther? Why did MODOK steal a character from a deleted scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2? Ready to play as Beast Boy in Fortnite? Is Kevin Feige considering leaving Marvel for Lucasfilm? How long as Black Widow […]
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King Shark in 'The Suicide Squad' Was Written Specifically With Sylvester Stallone In Mind
We’re all in love with The Suicide Squad‘s King Shark, the dad-bod abomination that bites the heads off people and rips men in half. The character is voiced by Sylvester Stallone, and according to Suicide Squad director James Gunn, that was the plan all along. In a recent interview, Gunn revealed that he’s reached a point where […]
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The Morning Watch: 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Trailer Easter Eggs, VFX Artists React to 'Volcano' & More
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, take a look at nearly six dozen Easter […]
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'Profile' Director Timur Bekmambetov Believes Screenlife is the Future of Cinema [Interview]
It’s fitting interviewing director Timur Bekmambetov over Zoom. Towards the end of the conversation, when the pleasantries and goodbyes were over, something about my reaction to finishing the call made him say “You see!” I didn’t see. Maybe he saw how exhausted I actually was the morning of the interview after I hit pause on the recording […]
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The Quarantine Stream: Pluto TV is a Fantastic, Free Substitute for Cable and Streaming
(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they've been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The App: Pluto TV Where You Can Stream It: Smart TVs, Streaming Devices, Mobile Devices, Desktop Apps, and Web Browsers The Pitch: What if you had the variety of cable and streaming […]
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Watch: the Ultra-Gory First 15 Minutes of 'Army of the Dead' Are Online Right Now
You can now watch the best part of Army of the Dead - the opening 15 minutes. That includes a damn great opening credits scene, something that Zack Snyder seems to specialize in (remember how cool those Watchmen opening credits were? I do). Whatever you might say of his films, the man knows how to stage […]
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'Mortal Kombat' Honest Trailer: It's Really Just a Pre-Game to When Mortal Kombat Actually Starts
Look, maybe it’s time we just stop expecting video game movies to be good. After nearly 30 years of turning them into movies, we don’t have a lot to show for it, and this year’s latest entry is no exception. Mortal Kombat take a more serious approach to the fighting game, courtesy of director Simon […]
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'Dune' Will be “One of the Most Beautiful Films That People Have Ever Seen,” Says Dave Bautista
In a better dimension, we would’ve seen director Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune by now. But the COVID-19 pandemic ran roughshod over an entire year of movie release schedules, so the science fiction epic’s December 18, 2020 release date became an October 1, 2021 release date. It will also debut day-and-date on HBO Max, because this is the […]
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Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Series Recruits 'The Witcher' Director Charlotte Brändström
Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings series has found another director to offer up their axe. Swedish-French filmmaker Charlotte Brändström, who has directed episodes of The Witcher and Outlander, has boarded the show as the latest director, joining the likes of J.A. Bayona and Wayne Che Yip. Amazon Studios announced that Charlotte Brändström has joined the creative team of the upcoming The Lord […]
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'The Woman in the Window' Review: Not Even Amy Adams Can Save This Goofy, Derivative Thriller
It’s been a long time since I’ve watched a new movie that could qualify for the “so bad it’s good” designation, but The Woman in the Window comes pretty darn close. Already infamous for being long-delayed (it was supposed to open in theaters in 2019) and for its extensive reshoots, the Joe Wright-directed adaptation of the […]
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'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and 'Free Guy' Get a 45 Day Theatrical Window
During today’s investor call, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek announced that two of the company’s upcoming movies, 20th Century Studios’ action comedy Free Guy and Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will receive a 45 day exclusive theatrical window. Disney is taking a similar approach to Paramount in this regard: […]
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'Knives Out 2' Cast Gets Even Better By Adding Kathryn Hahn
Just when you think the Knives Out 2 cast couldn’t get any cooler, director Rian Johnson goes ahead and makes it even better by adding Kathryn Hahn. Hot off her scene-stealing work in WandaVision (though to be fair, she’s been doing scene-stealing work for years now), Hahn will join Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, and Edward Norton. […]
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Dave Bautista Thinks Marvel “Dropped the Ball” on Drax's Backstory
With Guardians of the Galaxy, Dave Bautista‘s Drax the Destroyer became one of the standout characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mean, menacing, but with a natural flair for comedy, Bautista made the instant leap from WWE star to rising Hollywood star, without having to suffer the indignity of making a few critical stinkers that many […]
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The Quarantine Stream: 'Warrior' is a Kick-Ass Series About People Kicking Ass
(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Series: Warrior Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max The Pitch: Based on ideas from the legendary Bruce Lee, Warrior is kind of like Deadwood meets Peaky Blinders with martial arts. Why It’s Essential Quarantine Viewing: Warrior is one of those […]
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Dave Bautista Thinks Marvel Should Reboot Drax With a New Actor for His Own Solo Movie
Dave Bautista is on a roll. The former wrestler has carved out a niche in the film industry - if you need a soulful, funny performer who also looks like he can crush your skull with a single hand, he’s your man. And while he’ll soon be matching wits with Daniel Craig in Knives Out […]
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Daily Podcast: Fantastic Four Casting Rumors, Apple is Hungry for Oscars, Regina King's New Movie, and More
On the May 12, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including a new Regina King movie, Fantastic Four rumors, Edge of Tomorrow 2, and Apple's potential awards play. Opening Banter: In […]
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'Wish Dragon' Trailer: It's 'Aladdin,' But With a Magical Dragon Played by John Cho
Do you want to see John Cho doing his best Robin Williams? Well, the new Sony Animation movie Wish Dragon is granting your…wish. Cho voices the titular wish-granting magical dragon, Long, who is unleashed from an ancient teapot by a working-class college student (Jimmy Wong), sending the two of them on a hijinks-filled adventure through contemporary Shanghai. Netflix, […]
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'The Forever Purge' Trailer: The Final 'Purge' Movie is Unleashed This Summer
The Purge film franchise is coming to an end (for now) with The Forever Purge. This fifth and final entry is set after the Purge has been abolished - but that’s not going to stop a group of people from staging their own Purge. After all, if it did, there wouldn’t be much of a movie. Franchise […]
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Superhero Bits: 'Ms. Marvel' Completes Shooting, 'Loki' Watch Parties, 'Thor' Flashback Photo & More
Will you participate in Loki watch parties leading up to the show’s premiere? How would Anthony Mackie like New Orleans to celebrate the new Captain America? Want to see then-unknown Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston preparing to shoot Thor? Who has James Gunn‘s favorite costume in The Suicide Squad? What are the biggest differences between […]
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'Knives Out 2' Cast Continues to Grow, Adds Janelle Monae
The Knives Out 2 cast is growing seemingly daily, and each new bit of casting is more exciting than the next. So far, Edward Norton and Dave Bautista have joined the Rian Johnson-directed sequel that brings back Daniel Craig‘s master sleuth Benoit Blanc. Now, Janelle Monae has come on board as well. Like the previous two casting announcements, we […]
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Now Scream This: 10 Streaming Horror Movies With Crazy Plot Twists
(Welcome to Now Scream This, a column where horror experts Chris Evangelista and Matt Donato tell you what scary, spooky, and spine-tingling movies are streaming and where you can watch them.) Matt: With the impending continuation of the Saw franchise only days away, Chris and I are highlighting twists and murderous mysteries within horror's imprisonment. You'll […]
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Regina King Will Direct 'Bitter Root,' a Comic Book Movie About Monster Hunters During the Harlem Renaissance
Regina King has found her next project. Fresh off her acclaimed directorial debut One Night in Miami, King has been tapped as the director for Bitter Root, Legendary’s feature adaptation of the Image Comics graphic novel series about on a family of monster hunters living during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. Deadline reports that Legendary has tapped […]
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Star Wars Celebration 2022 Moves Up Its Dates From August to May
Star Wars Celebration is returning, slightly earlier than expected. While we’ll still have to wait a whole year for the Star Wars fan festival to return to Anaheim, California, Star Wars Celebration 2022 has moved up its dates, from August 2022 to May 2022. Like many other events last year, Star Wars Celebration canceled its 2020 event due to […]
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'Blindspotting' TV Series Trailer Expands the Movie's Narrative, Keeps the Same Style and Energy
Blindspotting was one of the acclaimed premieres to come out of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Featuring Hamilton star Daveed Diggs in the lead role, the film dealt with some heavy themes, including systemic racism and police brutality, but it did it with some sharp satirical humor and hip-hop musical sequences. The film had a style […]
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Broadway is Coming Back This September, With 'Hamilton,' 'Wicked,' Disney's 'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin' Raising the Curtain
The neon lights are turning back on, on Broadway. Broadway is reopening this September with a string of mega-hits including The Lion King, Hamilton, and Wicked to bring audiences back into the theaters that have lay empty for the past year-plus. Broadway has been closed since last March, when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced theaters on the […]
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'Spiral: From the Book of Saw' Review: There's Plenty of Gore Here, But Not Much Else
Serial killer Jigsaw is long dead but his lust for Rube Goldberg-like torture devices lives on in Spiral: From the Book of Saw, the ninth installment in the seemingly never-ending Saw series. But in many respects, Spiral feels like a sequel in name only. Hell, take that Book of Saw subtitle away and you have less of a Saw movie […]
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Adult Swim Orders Movies for 'The Venture Bros.', 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force', and 'Metalocalypse'
Adult Swim is bringing back three of their beloved animated series as TV movies. The Venture Bros., which was recently brought to an end after kicking around for 17 years and 7 seasons, is getting a movie to keep the show alive. Joining The Venture Bros. will be TV movies for Adult Swim favorites Aqua […]
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