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Ellen Page in Talks to Star in ‘Flatliners’ Remake

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ellen Page is in talks with Sony to star in an upcoming remake of the 1990 film Flatliners, which has The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo director Niels Arden Oplev set to helm with Source Code writer Ben Ripley writing the screenplay.

The 1990 original, which was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt, and Kevin Bacon, follows a group of medical students who begin to explore the realm of near death experiences, hoping for insights. Each has their heart stopped and is revived. They begin having flashes of walking nightmares from their childhood, reflecting sins they committed or had committed against them. The experiences continue to intensify, and they begin to go deeper into the death experience to find a cure.

More as it becomes available

Vin Diesel has Found His ‘Furious 8’ Director

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Vin Diesel took to Facebook to announce that Straight Outta Compton director F. Gary Gray would helm the upcoming action sequel, Furious 8, the next installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. This news comes days after Diesel announced that they are looking to close out the franchise with a final trilogy.

Word of a list of potential Fast 8 helmers was released yesterday and included Straight Outta Compton‘s F. Gary Gray, Now You See Me‘s Louis Leterrier, The Signal‘s Will Eubank and You’re Next and The Guest’s Adam Wingard, but it was Gray that ultimately won out.

Furious 8 is set for an April 14, 2017 release.

New Trailer for Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’ is Here

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Disney’s Pixar has released the new trailer for their upcoming feature The Good Dinosaur and we have it for you below!

The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

The film’s voice cast will also include Jeffrey Wright (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay), Steve Zahn (“Treme”), AJ Buckley (“Murder in the First”), Anna Paquin (“True Blood”), Sam Elliot (“Justified”). Frances McDormand (“Olive Kitteridge”), Marcus Scribner (“black•ish”), and Jack Bright (Monsters University).

The Good Dinosaur arrives in theaters on November 25th

Jessica Jones Takes Flight in the New Teaser Trailer from Netflix

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Netflix and Marvel Entertainment have released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming series “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and we have it for you below!

Krysten Ritter stars as the titular character. After a tragic ending to her short-lived superhero stint, Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.

Ritter is joined by David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker), Carrie-Anne Moss, Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty, and Wil Traval, among others.

“Marvel’s Jessica Jones” is the second of four planned live-action adventure series (“Marvel’s Daredevil”, now available, “Marvel’s Luke Cage” and “Marvel’s Iron Fist”, all leading up to the teaming of the main characters in “Marvel’s The Defenders”) to premiere only on Netflix.

“Marvel’s Jessica Jones” will premiere on Netflix November 20th at 12:01am PT in all territories where Netflix is available.

Trailer for Nicholas Sparks’ ‘The Choice’ is Here

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Lionsgate has released the first trailer for the romantic drama The Choice, based on the best selling novel by author Nicholas Sparks’, and we have it for you below!

The Choice tells the story of Travis Shaw and Gabby Holland, who meet first as neighbors in a small coastal town and end up pursuing a relationship that neither could have foreseen. Spanning a decade and tracing the evolution of a love affair that is ultimately tested by life’s most defining events, this story features a memorable ensemble of friends and family in Sparks’ beloved North Carolina setting, culminating in the question that every couple must ask themselves: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

The movie stars Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Tom Welling, Tom Wilkinson, Alexandra Daddario, and Maggie Grace.

The Choice arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 5, 2016.

 

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Final Trailer for ‘Spectre’ Has Arrived!

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EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sony Pictures Entertainment have released have released the brand new Spectre trailer and we have it for you below!

A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.

Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.

As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.

Spectre hits theaters and IMAX on November 6, 2015.

Lethal Weapon Series Coming to Fox TV

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The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Fox, in partnership with Warner Bros, is developing a television series based on the popular movie franchise Lethal Weapon.

According to the trade:

“the TV version centers on a Texas cop and former Navy SEAL Martin Riggs (originally played by Gibson) who, following the loss of his wife and baby, moves to Los Angeles to start anew. There, he gets partnered with LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh (Glover), who, having recently suffered a “minor” heart attack, must avoid any stress in his life.”

The show will be written by Matt Miller (“Forever,” “Chuck”), who will executive produce via his Good Session production company. Lin Pictures’ Dan Lin (The LEGO Movie, Suicide Squad) and Jennifer Gwartz are exectuve producing.

The trade goes on to say that, although the original filmmakers will not be involved and won’t be credited on the drama, they have blessed the Lethal Weapon reboot.

More as it becomes available

MacGyver Reboot Heading to CBS?

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The Hollywood Reporter has learned that CBS is planning to reboot ‘MacGyver.” The show will center around a 20-something MacGyver as he gets recruited into a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.

R. Scott Gemmill (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) will write the script and serve as executive producer alongside original series E.P Henry Winkler, who returns in the same capacity. James Wan’s Atomic Monster head of production Michael Clear wouold also be involved as a producer with Wan potentially directing the pilot. No word on casting at this time.

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Christopher Lloyd Returns as Doc Brown in New Teaser for ‘Back to the Future’ 30th Anniversary Blu-ray Set

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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has released a new teaser for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Blu-ray set for the Back to the Future trilogy and they brought back none other than Doc Brown! Yes Christopher Lloyd has reprised his iconic role to sets up a brand-new short coming exclusively to the release titled “Doc Brown Saves the World.” You can preorder this box set now before its October 20th release at many online retailers. The set will include the following:

Special Features
The Future Is Now! The Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy includes all 3 films on DVD and an all-new bonus disc featuring over 2 hours of content.

Disc 1: Back to the Future
Deleted Scenes
Tales from the Future: In the Beginning…
Tales from the Future: Time to Go
Tales from the Future: Keeping Time
Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

Disc 2: Back to the Future Part II
Deleted Scenes
Tales from the Future: Time Flies
The Physics of Back to the Future
Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

Disc 3: Back to the Future Part III
Deleted Scene
Tales from the Future: Third Time’s the Charm
Tales from the Future: The Test of Time
Back to the Future: The Ride
Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

Disc 4: Bonus Disc
The Making of Back to the Future
The Making of Back to the Future Part II
The Making of Back to the Future Part III
Making the Trilogy: Chapter One
Making the Trilogy: Chapter Two
Making the Trilogy: Chapter Three
Michael J. Fox Q&A
Original Makeup Tests
Outtakes
Nuclear Test Site Ending
Storyboard Sequence
Production Design
Storyboarding
Designing the DeLeorean
Designing Time Travel
Hoverboard Test
Evolution of Visual Effects
Designing Hill Valley
Designing the Campaign
Photo Galleries
The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy
Huey Lewis and the News “Power of Love” Music Video
ZZ Top “Doubleback” Music Video
Back to the Future Theatrical Teaser Trailer
Back to the Future Part II Theatrical Trailer
Back to the Future Part III Theatrical Trailer
FAQ’s About the Trilogy
Join TEAM FOX

Disc 5: All-New 2015 Bonus Disc
Doc Brown Saves the World: An all-new short featuring Christopher Lloyd.
OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean: An inside look at the 2012 restoration of the most iconic car in film history.
Looking Back to the Future: A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
Back to the Future: The Animated Series: 2 episodes (“Brothers” and “Mac the Black”) from the 1991 series featuring live action segments with Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown.
And More

Fox Releases The NEW Trailer for the Upcoming “The X-Files” Revival

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During last night’s “Gotham” and “Minority Report,” FOX aired the new trailer for the upcoming revival series of “The X-Files” in two parts and we have them for you below!

Thirteen years after the original series run, the next mind-bending chapter of “The X-Files” is a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producer Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents FOX MULDER and DANA SCULLY. Mitch Pileggi also returns as FBI ASST. DIR. WALTER SKINNER, Mulder and Scully’s boss, who walks a fine line between loyalty to these investigators and accountability to his superiors. This marks the momentous return of the Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning pop culture phenomenon, which remains one of the longest-running sci-fi series in network television history.

“The X-Files” debuts with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT), following the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, and continuing with its time period premiere on Monday, Jan. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). The upcoming event series will encompass a mixture of stand-alone episodes and those that further the original show’s seminal mythology. In the opening episode, Mulder and Scully take on a case of a possible alien abductee.

The all-new episodes will feature appearances by guest stars, including Joel McHale (“Community”), Robbie Amell (“The Flash”), Lauren Ambrose (“Dig,” “Six Feet Under”), Annabeth Gish (“The Bridge”), Annet Mahendru (“The Americans”), Rhys Darby (“Flight of the Conchords”), Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and William B. Davis, who reprises his role as “Cigarette Smoking Man.” Three of the episodes are written and directed by Chris Carter, with the remaining new episodes written and directed by original series veterans Glen Morgan, Darin Morgan and James Wong.

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New Trailer for ‘The Revenant’ Has Arrived

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New Regency and 20th Century Fox have debuted a new trailer for the upcoming film, The Revenant and we have it for you below!

Inspired by true events, The Revenant is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man’s epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. The Revenant is directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker, Academy Award® winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, Babel).

The Revenant will be released in theaters on December 25, 2015 (limited) and January 8, 2016 (wide)

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New ‘Men in Black’ Trilogy Coming Without Original Cast

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The Hollywood Reporter caught up with producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald while on their press tour for He Named Me Malala and they were asked about the future of the Men in Black franchise and this is what they had to say:

“We’re in the middle of it. It’s very active.” Parkes revealed and when asked if Will Smith would be involved he confirmed that he will not be.

“It will be reinvented as a trilogy,” MacDonald added.

There was word a few months back that Sony was interested in crossing over the 21 Jump Street and Men in Black franchises but that seems to have been put aside for now.

More as it becomes available

Fox TV is Developing a Reboot of “The A-Team”

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Deadline is reporting that 20th Century Fox TV is looking to develop a reboot of Stephen J. Cannell’s classic 1980s action series “The A Team”, or as they are calling it, a “new contemporary take.” Fast & Furious producer Chris Morgan will executive produce the remake series with Tawnia McKiernan, the daughter of original series creator Stephen J. Cannell. Albert Kim (“Sleepy Hollow,” “Nikita”) is writing the script for the new show.

The outlet states that the show will take liberties with the source material and will include both male and female members of the new A Team. The team will be members of American Special Forces who are framed by a covert black ops group for a crime they didn’t commit. While trying to clear their name, the team will help those in need along the way.

The show is being described as “a fun episodic mission-of-the-week show that mixes big action-adventure sequences with compelling characters, inventive cons and lots of humor.”

No cast or premiere date is available at this time. Check back for more updates

Meet The Cast of “Ash vs Evil Dead” in this New Featurette

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Starz has released a “Meet the Cast” featurette for the upcoming “Ash vs Evil Dead” series and you can view it below!

Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons -personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its “Evil” grip.

Along with Campbell, the show stars Lucy Lawless (“Salem,” “Spartacus”) as Ruby, a mysterious figure who believes Ash is the cause of the Evil outbreaks, Ray Santiago (“Touch,” Meet the Fockers) as Pablo Simon Bolivar, an idealistic immigrant who becomes Ash’s loyal sidekick, Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) as Kelly Maxwell, a moody wild child trying to outrun her past, and Jill Marie Jones (“Sleepy Hollow”) as Amanda Fisher, a disgraced Michigan State Trooper set to find our anti-hero Ash and prove his responsibility in the grisly murder of her partner.

Director Sam Raimi is directing the first episode. “Ash Vs. Evil Dead” was written by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi (Darkman, Army of Darkness, Drag Me to Hell) and Tom Spezialy (“Chuck,” “Reaper,” “Desperate Housewives”). Sam Raimi will also serve as executive producer, along with Rob Tapert (Evil Dead, “Spartacus,” Xena: Warrior Princess”) and Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”). Ivan Raimi will Co-Executive Produce and Aaron Lam (“Spartacus”) will serve as producer.

Ash vs Evil Dead  premieres Saturday, October 31st at 9:00pm ET/PT exclusively on Starz.

‘The Angry Birds Movie’ Trailer Has Smashed onto the Internet

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Rovio and Sony Pictures have released the first trailer for their upcoming video game adapation The Angry Birds Movie and we have it for you below!

Jason Sudeikis (Horrible Bosses) stars as Red, a bird with a temper problem.  Josh Gad, in his first animated role since the global smash hit Frozen, plays speedy Chuck, and Danny McBride (This is the End portrays the volatile Bomb. Bill Hader (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs) has joined the pork side, Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids) plays Matilda, and Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) plays the legendary Mighty Eagle.

In the supporting roles, Keegan-Michael Key (“Comedy Central’s Key & Peele”), Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live”), Tony Hale (“Veep”, “Arrested Development”), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors), Hannibal Buress (Neighbors), Cristela Alonzo (ABC’s upcoming “Cristela”), Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Danielle Brooks (“Orange is the New Black”), Grammy nominee and Latin music sensation Romeo Santos, and YouTube stars Smosh (Ian Andrew Hecox and Anthony Padilla), who have over 30 million YouTube subscribers, will bring an extra kick to this angry flock.

The Angry Birds Movie will fly into theaters on July 1, 2016.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens New Facebook 360 Experience is Here

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Today Facebook is excited to announce that they’re rolling out 360-degree videos in News Feed.There are a number of publishers sharing new 360 videos on Facebook today, including Star Wars, Discovery, GoPro, LeBron James & Uninterrupted, NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and Vice. This means publishers can now upload 360 video to Facebook and starting today, people around the world will be able to discover and experience 360 videos in News Feed. Disney and Lucasfilm are proud to debut an exclusive 360 experience from the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens that brings fans inside the beloved universe.

 

Speed across the Jakku desert from Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this immersive 360 experience created exclusively for Facebook.

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For more information on the Facebook 360 Experience: http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2015/09/introducing-360-video-on-facebook/

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is in theaters December 18, 2015!

New Featurette for ‘The Martian’ Wants You to Show Your Support for Astronaut Mark Watney and Help Bring Him Home

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20th Century Fox has released a new featurette for the upcoming movie The Martian featuring people sending positive messages to stranded astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon).

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return.

Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, The Martian features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

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An the Winner of the Battle of The Actors is…..

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Untitled-1Congrats to Kevin Spacey and Liz for winning the 1st Annual Battle of the Actors Challenge! Kevin beat Robert Downey Jr and Julia Roberts to take the crown!

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New Trailer for Vin Diesel’s ‘The Last Witch Hunter’ and NYCC Appearance Announced!

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Lionsgate has released the new trailer for Vin Diesel’s The Last Witch Hunter and we have it for you below!

The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process.  In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race. 

The cast includes Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Julie Engelbrecht and Michael Caine.

The Last Witch Hunter  is coming to New York Comic-Con! Join Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie and director Breck Eisner, in the Main Hall on October 10, 2015 at 3:15pm for a Q&A and a sneak peek at the film before it hits theaters October 23.

 

 

New Trailer for ‘Point Break’ Remake is Online

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Warner Bros has released the new trailer for the upcoming Point Break remake and we have it for you below!

In Alcon Entertainment’s fast-paced, high-adrenaline action thriller, a young FBI agent, Johnny Utah (Luke Bracey), infiltrates a cunning team of thrill-seeking elite athletes – led by the charismatic Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez). The athletes are suspected of carrying out a spate of crimes in extremely unusual ways.

Deep undercover, and with his life in imminent danger, Utah strives to prove they are the architects of this string of inconceivable crimes.

The film is replete with the most daring athleticism ever seen in a motion picture. These action adventure feats are performed by elite athletes representing the world’s best in class in big-wave surfing, wingsuit flying, sheer-face snowboarding, free rock climbing, and high-speed motorcycling.

Point Break also stars Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies), Delroy Lindo (Gone in Sixty Seconds), and Ray Winstone (Noah), under the direction of Ericson Core (Invincible).

Point Break is scheduled for release in 3D and 2D in select theaters on December 25, 2015.