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Cult Favorite ‘Possession’ Getting A 4K Re-Release In October By Eric Vespe/Aug. 8, 2021 10:52 am EST The 1981 film Possession has become something of a cult phenomenon in recent times due to it resting comfortably in the rare overlap in the cinephile Venn diagram between artsy-fartsy/Criterion snobs and horror hounds. Now, in honor of the film’s 40th anniversary, it will be getting the 4K treatment with a remastered theatrical re-release that will premiere at Fantastic Fest 2021 next month before heading to theaters in October....

Daily Podcast: Interview: The Green Knight Writer/Director David Lowery And Star Dev Patel By Ben Pearson/July 27, 2021 1:13 pm EST On the July 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to introduce her interview with The Green Knight writer/director David Lowery and star Dev Patel. Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: David Lowery and Dev Patel on Making History, and Humanizing the Fantasy, in ‘The Green Knight’ [Interview] Also mentioned: ‘The Green Knight’ Review: A Mesmerizing, Sexy Epic That Feels Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm....

Daily Podcast: Worst Best Picture Winner, Captain America 4, Another Round Remake, Scorsese/Schrader Reunion, And More By Ben Pearson/April 27, 2021 1:15 pm EST On the April 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Captain America 4, a remake of Another Round, The Continental, and a new project from Martin Scorsese and Paul Schrader....

David Chase Thought Of James Gandolfini’s Son As Young Tony Soprano “Right Away” By Chris Evangelista/Aug. 19, 2021 2:41 pm EST Grab your gabagool and put on your pinky ring, we’re headed back to the world of The Sopranos with the upcoming movie The Many Saints of Newark. The film is a prequel that takes place in the late ’60s and follows younger versions of several Sopranos characters – including a young Tony Soprano....

Dug Days Trailer: The Disney+ Series Has Just Met You And It Loves You Disney+ By Jeremy Mathai/Aug. 26, 2021 12:55 pm EST Not a single person with a soul walked away from the 2009 Pixar movie “Up” without falling head over heels for Dug, the lovable talking dog with a penchant for squirrel animosity and jokes (“It is funny because the squirrel gets dead!”). I feel like every other day happens to be some national celebration of a fringe topic, but today happens to be International Dog Day, and so Disney has released new holiday-appropriate footage and artwork for “Dug Days....

Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Says His Interpretation Critiques The ‘White Savior’ Narrative Warner Bros. By Jeremy Mathai/Sept. 3, 2021 3:50 pm EST It almost feels like the hype for “Dune” couldn’t possibly get any higher, particularly after reviews across the board (including /Film’s) have been positively glowing. It would seem that director Denis Villeneuve has put to rest any concerns that he might not be able to bring the unwieldy, yet wildly influential story from the mind of Frank Herbert to life — especially when many others have tried before and failed....

Here’s Where You Can Stream Or Rent Every Batman Movie By Danielle Ryan/Aug. 13, 2021 6:28 am EST (Welcome to Where to Watch, which provides a clear and simple answer to the question, “Hey, where can I watch this thing?” In this edition: the Batman franchise.) It’s tough to argue the lasting cultural impact of the Batman franchise. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, debuting in Detective Comics in 1939....

How ‘Loki’ Expands On The Rules Of Time Travel From ‘Avengers Endgame’ By Ethan Anderton/June 14, 2021 8:07 am EST Avengers: Endgame introduced time travel into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it required a whole exposition-filled conversation for fans who may have been expecting it to work as they’ve seen in other franchises like Back to the Future and Star Trek. Now Loki has come along and made things even more complicated by expanding on those rules....

Jumanji 4: Everything We Know So Far Sony Pictures By Ryan Scott/Oct. 5, 2021 1:19 pm EST It’s been nearly two years since “Jumanji: The Next Level” hit theaters, the second entry in Sony’s revamped version of the action/adventure franchise. Between that and 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” the studio managed to carve out an unexpected franchise with the crowd-pleasing revamp. But what of “Jumanji 4?” The next sequel was undoubtedly set up, though it seems like we’re no closer to actually seeing The Rock’s Dr....

Nash Bridges: Release Date, Cast, And More USA Network By Jeremy Mathai/Oct. 15, 2021 4:49 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.) Who says Hollywood is running out of ideas? “Nash Bridges” started out as an unassuming police procedural series on CBS during the late ’90s and early 2000s....

New ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ Set Photo Shows Off Battle-Damaged Suit By Jeremy Mathai/July 8, 2021 7:28 am EST 2019’s Shazam!, directed by David F. Sandberg, gave a whole new meaning to the idea that superheroes are for kids. Premised on the concept of a young Billy Batson (Asher Angel) receiving the power of the Old Gods whenever he says the word “Shazam” and transforming into Zachary Levi’s Shazam, the DCEU origin movie tapped into the power fantasies of superhero-loving kids everywhere....

Paramount Animation News: ‘Rumble’ Delayed To 2022, Trevor Noah Making New Animated Movie By Chris Evangelista/Jan. 28, 2021 2:30 pm EST When you woke up this morning, I’m sure the first thing you said to yourself was: “What’s new in the world of Paramount Animation?” Well, I heard your question, reader, and I’m here with some answers. First, Rumble, an animated flick that was supposed to open this May has now been moved to 2022....

Party Down Is Partying Again In A Starz Revival Series Without Lizzy Caplan Starz By Kaylee Dugan/Nov. 17, 2021 1:26 pm EST “Party Down” is party back … And I’m very sorry I typed that out and then someone published this piece and now you’re reading it, but once that phrase burrowed into my head I couldn’t not type it, so here we are. I mean, you read the headline, “Party Down,” the delightfully misanthropic sitcom about caterers in LA trying to break into the biz is coming back to Starz for a third season!...

Russia Just Launched A Film Crew To Make The First Movie In Space Disney By Jeremy Mathai/Oct. 5, 2021 2:54 pm EST For those following along, there’s about three different running storylines to keep track of in this rapidly developing space race of sorts. One has to do with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ battle of egos, which resulted in the news that actor William Shatner would be living up to his most well-known role and hitching a ride into space on board Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket....

The Best Scene In ‘The Exorcist III’ Makes A Strong Case For Jump Scares By Meagan Navarro/March 11, 2020 10:00 am EST (Welcome to Scariest Scene Ever, a column dedicated to the most pulse-pounding moments in horror. In this edition: An iconic scene from The Exorcist III single handily proves the merit of the jump scare.)The jump scare gets a bad rap. One of horror’s most oft-used tools is the equivalent of a cinematic magic trick, an artform of misdirection to create an abrupt fear response....

The Daily Stream: Nothing Is As It Seems In The Documentary ‘Misha And The Wolves’ By Chris Evangelista/Aug. 11, 2021 11:46 am EST (Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)The Movie: Misha and the WolvesWhere You Can Stream It: NetflixThe Pitch: A Belgian immigrant named Misha Defonseca tells her harrowing story: when she was a child during World War II, her parents were arrested by the Nazis, and Misha was taken in by a Catholic family....

The Karate Kid Stage Musical To Wax On In A Pre-Broadway Run In 2022 Columbia Pictures By Vanessa Armstrong/Aug. 26, 2021 1:19 pm EST Are you a fan of “The Karate Kid” who’s sad that the original three movies will be leaving Netflix next month? Are you extra sad because we also have to wait until December for the next season of “Cobra Kai?” The good news is I have more “Karate Kid” news for you....

The Lost Symbol Trailer: Peacock’s New Streaming Series Is Ripped From The Pages Of Dan Brown Peacock By Joshua Meyer/Aug. 27, 2021 8:58 am EST From the mind of Dan Brown to the streaming feathers of Peacock, comes a new TV series that will follow the adventures of the young Robert Langdon, the character played by Tom Hanks across three major motion pictures. In “The Lost Symbol,” Ashley Zuckerman from Netflix’s “Fear Street” movie trilogy steps in to fill the role of the famous mystery-solver....

The Matrix Resurrections Plot Details And Images Promise A Movie That ‘Throws Down The Matrix Gauntlet Again’ Warner Bros. By Jeremy Mathai/Nov. 30, 2021 5:56 pm EST Party like it’s 1999 all over again. In 2021 alone, we’ve received a “Space Jam” sequel, a “Friends” reunion, a prequel to “The Sopranos,” and now we’re collectively looking forward to yet another “Matrix” sequel … which is, apparently, not just another sequel. It’s still hard to believe that Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lana Wachowski are all returning to their familiar roles in this very familiar, yet no less groundbreaking world of “The Matrix....

This Week In Trailers: My Darling Supermarket, Night Of The Kings, Meltdown, The Head, Amend: The Fight For America By Christopher Stipp/Feb. 9, 2021 7:30 am EST Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: What better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising?...