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‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’ TV Series: Chiwetel Ejiofor To Play A New Alien Who Lands On Earth By Ben Pearson/Feb. 5, 2021 11:30 am EST In 2019, we learned that CBS All Access was developing a TV adaptation of The Man Who Fell to Earth, based on Walter Tevis’s 1963 novel and Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 sci-fi cult classic film version. That streaming service is being rebranded to Paramount+, but the show is still in the works – and it has now found its star....

‘The New York Times At Special Bargain Rates’ Is The Latest Stephen King Story To Get The Adaptation Treatment By Chris Evangelista/Aug. 11, 2021 2:47 pm EST Believe it or not, there are many great Stephen King stories and books that have yet to be adapted into films or TV shows. And yet, producers keep turning to either remakes or King’s B-side material — stuff that fails to pack the punch of his more powerful work....

By Chris Evangelista/March 31, 2021 12:00 pm EST That’s very vague sounding, so here’s the full synopsis of the book to shed more light on the matter: Flynne Fisher lives down a country road, in a rural America where jobs are scarce, unless you count illegal drug manufacture, which she’s trying to avoid. Her brother Burton lives on money from the Veterans Administration, for neurological damage suffered in the Marines’ elite Haptic Recon unit....

‘Wellington Paranormal’ Trailer: The ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Spin-Off Comes To The CW By Chris Evangelista/June 18, 2021 11:39 am EST At last, we losers here in America will have a chance to see Wellington Paranormal, the What We Do In The Shadows spin-off series about a pair of bumbling cops investigating the paranormal. The series has already aired multiple seasons in New Zealand, but it’s finally making its domestic debut on the CW next month....

‘Woodlands Dark And Days Bewitched’ Review: This Definitive History Of Folk Horror Is A Must-Watch For Film Fans [SXSW 2021] By Marisa Mirabal/March 23, 2021 11:00 am EST Folk horror conjures up many images, both old and new. Pagan rituals, witches, and sprawling landscapes all set the stage for stories that tend to get passed down from generation to generation whether through word of mouth, literature, or film. Director Kier-La Janisse crafts a comprehensive collection and thorough analysis of folk horror films that span back to the early 20th century in her impressive SXSW documentary, Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror....

5 Reasons Squid Game Fans Should Watch Hellbound Netflix By Lyvie Scott/Nov. 24, 2021 3:27 pm EST 2021 was quite the year for Korean media. The demand for South Korean shows, music and movies has grown exponentially over the years, with critically-acclaimed films like “Oldboy,” “Parasite,” and “Train to Busan” drawing more allure to the industry than ever before. That appeal only compounded with the viral success of Netflix’s “Squid Game,” which introduced the concept of the k-drama to millions more....

A Hero Trailer and Synopsis Rahim (Amir Jadidi) is in prison because of a debt he was unable to repay. During a two-day leave, he tries to convince his creditor (Mohsen Tanabandeh) to withdraw his complaint against the payment of part of the sum. But things don’t go as planned. A Hero: Release Date, Cast, And More By Jeremy Mathai/Oct. 29, 2021 5:45 pm EST (Welcome to …And More, our no-frills, zero B....

The Eternus Creative Team Walt Disney Pictures Heracles/Hercules has been the subject of countless films, everything from Disney animated features to live-action Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson movies. Now, you’ll be able to read his comic book adventures, with a story co-conceived by Serkis. Though THR credits Serkis and Levitas as the co-creators of “Eternus,” it also notes that Don Handfield and Anastajza K Davis are writing the series. So it seems like this might be one of those things where Serkis has helped come up with the story and will lend his name to the project while handing the actual execution of it off to other creative people....

Another Macbeth This Way Comes, Starring Daniel Craig On Broadway Polk and Co. By Danielle Ryan/Sept. 29, 2021 4:53 pm EST Daniel Craig is following up his final turn as James Bond in “No Time to Die” with a run on Broadway. He’ll be taking on one of Shakespeare’s most famous roles as the title character in a revival of “Macbeth.” The play will see him reteaming with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, who will produce the Broadway run, and Ruth Negga (“Preacher”) will star opposite Craig as Lady Macbeth....

Daily Podcast: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Doctor Strange 2, IATSE, And Blockbuster Warner Bros On the November 15, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Doctor Strange 2, IATSE, and Blockbuster. In The News: Ben: IATSE Deals Ratified, But This Isn’t Cause For Celebration...

Daily Podcast: Nic Cage As Dracula, A Hacker Version Of Zorro, And More Netflix By Ben Pearson/Dec. 2, 2021 2:39 pm EST On the December 2, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film news editor Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Nicolas Cage as Dracula, Zorro as a hacker, Guillermo del Toro’s desire to make At the Mountains of Madness, the Dunk and Egg prequel series, and more....

A Matter of Choice Walt Disney Pictures While Disney has committed to theatrical-exclusive releases on films like “Shang-Chi” ($430.1 million), “Eternals” ($171.5 million and counting) and the forthcoming animated flick “Encanto,” they may find that the more they commodify these movies as “content” (rather than the communal events they were designed as) the more talent might start shifting to other studios. Witness the firestorm that erupted around Scarlett Johansson’s profit participation in “Black Widow....

Doctor X Is An Insane Pre-Code Technicolor Horror Blast And It’s Streaming Now Warner Bros. Pictures By Max Evry/Oct. 5, 2021 11:11 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Right now, the Turner Classic Movies streaming app Watch TCM is featuring two classic pre-code horror movies made by director Michael Curtiz for Warner Bros. That’s right, the great “Casablanca” helmer dabbled in horror in the early 1930’s when producer Darryl F....

Ghostbusters: Afterlife International Trailer Teases The Legacy Of Egon Spengler And A Familiar Threat Sony Pictures By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 18, 2021 11:03 am EST “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is nearly upon us. It’s been nearly two years since the first trailer for this movie debuted, and thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s been a long road to get the movie into theaters. Come rain or shine, the “Ghostbusters” sequel from director Jason Reitman (“Juno”), son of original franchise director Ivan Reitman, is coming to theaters in November....

Kevin Spacey Joins The Cast Of Horrible Bosses By Russ Fischer/June 27, 2010 8:09 pm EST We’ve been following the developing cast of Horrible Bosses fairly closely. The film, in which three friends make plans to bump off each others’ three awful bosses, could be a great little comedy if things work well. The last big role to cast has been the third of the title’s horrible bosses, and now an appropriate name has agreed to sign on the dotted line: Kevin Spacey....

Letterkenny Season 10: Release Date, Cast, And More Hulu By Ryan Scott/Nov. 25, 2021 5:25 pm EST (Welcome to …And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.) “Letterkenny” is one of those shows that has seemed to build up quite the large audience seemingly overnight. The Canadian comedy originally debuted back in 2016, and its creators have been pumping out seasons steadily ever since, to the tune of roughly two per year....

Movie Review: Kevin Smith’s Zack And Miri Make A Porno By Peter Sciretta/Sept. 8, 2008 3:15 pm EST I have a theory that Kevin Smith’s Zack and Miri Make a Porno is actually just a chronology of Smith’s career so far as a filmmaker. The film starts off much like Clerks, with Seth Rogen trying to wake up for his dreadful job. Minutes later he is walking through the local mall with his roommate and best friend Miri, played by Elizabeth Banks, in a scene that is reminiscent of Mallrats....

Noted Gamer Henry Cavill Would Like To Talk About Starring In A Mass Effect Adaptation EA By Jeremy Mathai/Dec. 13, 2021 12:38 pm EST The year 2021 is winding down and it’s high time to update our pop culture fixtures accordingly. “Jocks versus nerds” is now an old-fashioned, utterly false dichotomy. These days, jocks ARE the nerds. Look no further than Henry Cavill, pride of Britain but an adopted favorite of Americans as well after portraying Superman himself, the arm-reloading villain of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” and the fantasy hero of “The Witcher....

Shazam: Fury of the Gods First Look In the comics, Shazam is also known as Captain Marvel. He made his first appearance in “Whiz Comics” #2, published by Fawcett Comics in 1939, and was originally supposed to be called Captain Thunder. In the world of superhero films, however, the name Captain Marvel was already taken. “Captain Marvel,” the Marvel Studios film starring Brie Larson, hit theaters the month before “Shazam!” back in 2019, just in time for the DC hero’s 80th anniversary....

Succession Season 3 Power Rankings: What’s Below Rock Bottom? The Roys Find Out In Chiantishire HBO By Shania Russell/Dec. 6, 2021 5:08 pm EST (The bid for power has intensified in season 3 of “Succession,” meaning now more than ever, anyone can come out on top. As the war rages on, we’ll be tracking the rise and descent of the Roys, their allies and their never-ending list of enemies.) The title of HBO’s darkly comedic corporate drama makes a promise: at some point or another, Logan Roy (Brian Cox) must name a successor to take his place....