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By Ethan Anderton/March 30, 2021 3:30 pm EST Fans have been patiently waiting for the latest big screen adaptation of Mortal Kombat to arrive. Even though it wasn’t one of the films slated for release during the coronavirus pandemic last year, it was bumped back a bit due to COVID-19’s continued impact on movie theaters into 2021. The movie from director Simon McQuoid was slated for release in March 2021 before being pushed to April 16 for a debut in theaters and on HBO Max, but now the movie has been pushed back again....

‘Nightbooks’: Release Date, Cast, Trailer And More By Shania Russell/Aug. 20, 2021 10:18 am 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.) Even in the summer, Netflix found time to have lots of fun with the horror genre with releases like the Fear Street trilogy. But now we’re getting closer to spooky season, so it’s time to really break out the pointy-hatted witches and ominous black cats....

‘Payback’ Trailer: After Six Years In Prison, One Man Is Out For Revenge By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 14, 2021 8:30 am EST Revenge is a dish best served cold, and after spending six years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit, you can bet that dish is going to be freezing in the upcoming revenge thriller Payback. Newcomer Matt Levett plays a young stockbroker named Mike who is making strides at a Wall Street firm that happens to be controlled by the mob....

‘Spaceman’: Carey Mulligan Joins Cast Of Upcoming Adam Sandler Netflix Movie By Chris Evangelista/April 15, 2021 2:30 pm EST Carey Mulligan wants in on that sweet Adam Sandler Netflix action, so she’s joining the cast of the Sandman’s next venture: Spaceman, a film about an astronaut sent to the edge of the galaxy to collect mysterious ancient dust. While Sandler has tended to make incredibly goofy and brainless comedies as part of his big Netflix deal, Spaceman is reportedly more of a sci-fi drama with comedic undertones....

‘Stowaway’ Images And Details: Toni Collette, Anna Kendrick, And Daniel Dae Kim Star In Netflix Space Thriller By Ben Pearson/March 22, 2021 3:00 pm EST When a three-person expedition to Mars discovers that a fourth person is unexpectedly on board their spacecraft, a moral quandary is tossed into an already-dangerous situation and the entire mission becomes an even more intense fight for survival. That’s the gist of Stowaway, a new Netflix sci-fi thriller that stars Toni Collette (Hereditary) as the ship’s captain, Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect) as a medical researcher, Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) as a biologist, and Shamier Anderson (Wynonna Earp) as the title character....

‘Ted Lasso’ Season 2 Gives New Layers To AFC Richmond’s Most Joyful Players [Interviews] By Ben Pearson/Aug. 6, 2021 9:00 am EST In the first season of Ted Lasso, the character of Dani Rojas serves as a delightful, joyful counterbalance to the teeth-gnashing drama between AFC Richmond players Jamie Tartt and Roy Kent. But at the start of season 2, Dani finds himself haunted by an on-field accident that throws him off his game in a major way....

14 Movies Like Good Will Hunting That Will Tug At Your Heartstrings Miramax Films By Chad Collins/Dec. 13, 2021 2:05 pm EST “Good Will Hunting” was one of 1997’s most successful movies, grossing nearly $138 million at the domestic box office against a meager $10 million budget. The story of a mathematical genius (Matt Damon) from South Boston who defers his prosecution by agreeing to see a therapist (Robin Williams), “Good Will Hunting” is a profoundly human, tender, and heartwarming account of one young genius’ coming of age....

By Chris Evangelista/Dec. 13, 2019 8:30 am EST If you were hoping to see Will Poulter slap on some elf ears or a cape, we have some bad news. Deadline says he’s no longer part of the Lord of the Rings TV series cast due to scheduling conflicts. As is the case with almost everything about this show, we have no idea what role Poulter would’ve played. In any case, the show now has to find someone new....

Both Versions Of ‘House On Haunted Hill’ Make For Terrific (And Very Different) Halloween Viewing By Kristen Lopez/Oct. 23, 2019 10:00 am EST (Welcome to Classically Contemporary, a series where we explore the ways in which new releases echo classic Hollywood or how classic Hollywood continues to influence modern filmmaking.)In 1959 director William Castle, horror huckster and impresario, released House on Haunted Hill. A throwback to the old dark house thrillers of the 1930s with a devilish performance by ’50s horror icon, Vincent Price, House on Haunted Hill is the gold standard when it comes to Castle’s work....

Colin In Black & White Trailer: Ava DuVernay’s New Limited Series Comes To Netflix Netflix What do you get when you cross Academy-Award nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay and NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick? A new Netflix series, of course. The pair teamed up to create “Colin in Black & White,” a biographical drama about the early years of Kaepernick’s life. Our first look at the series has arrived in the form of a teaser, where a young Kaepernick (played by Jaden Michael) walks us through the difficulties of his everyday life....

Denny’s Is Promoting The Matrix So You Can See How Deep The Breakfast Menu Rabbit Hole Goes Warner Bros. By Joshua Meyer/Nov. 30, 2021 10:19 am EST Outside the Matrix, the only food is a protein gruel that the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar likened to “runny eggs” or, less flatteringly, “a bowl of snot.” If you prefer your eggs fluffy and scrambled, then get ready to head back into the Matrix … by way of Denny’s....

Guardians Of The Galaxy Video Game Trailer: We Are Groot- Er, Marvel’s Latest Next-Gen Game Marvel By Ryan Scott/Sept. 9, 2021 5:40 pm EST Today’s PlayStation Showcase did not disappoint. Particularly for Marvel fans. We got a surprise announcement for a “Wolverine” game. Venom is going to be in “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” And, oh yes, we got a new look at the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy” game from the folks at Eidos-Montréal....

Hawkeye Clips: Clint Barton Deals With The Tracksuit Mafia And An Unusual New BFF Disney+ By Shania Russell/Nov. 23, 2021 1:43 pm EST Hours away from its Disney+ debut, “Hawkeye” is still teasing out the season with sneak peek clips and special featurettes. And who are we to complain! Any glimpse of Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop in all her arrow-wielding glory is a net win for MCU fans. So far we’ve seen her at Clint Barton’s (Jeremy Renner) side — not kicking criminal butt like you might expect, but sitting down for a friendly chat with her parents....

How ‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Director Kari Skogland Found New Ways To Shoot Superhero Action [Interview] By Jacob Hall/March 15, 2021 10:00 am EST Even if you don’t know her name, chances are strong you’ve seen the work of director Kari Skogland. Specifically, if you’ve been keeping up with high profile peak TV over the past decade, you’ve seen her output. Skogland has directed episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Walking Dead, The Americans, Boardwalk Empire, House of Cards, and so much more....

Kevin Smith Talks About That ‘Fan-Funding’ Idea For Red State By Russ Fischer/Feb. 8, 2010 3:57 pm EST Last week some quotes came out of a Cop Out roundtable interview where Kevin Smith talked about the notion of accepting money donated from fans to finance his movie Red State. Smith said that he would match donations based on the plan that had been considered so far (a point I think a lot of people missed) to bulk up the financing....

The Queen’s Gambit Mondo Vinyl Soundtrack Mondo As you can see, the “Queen’s Gambit” vinyl soundtrack from Mondo is housed inside a 3D optical illusion die-cut jacket with two bespoke die-cut inner sleeves to hold the 2xLP discs. With artwork by Alan Hynes, this is a perfectly trippy presentation. The good news is that even though this is a Mondo release, it’s not an extremely limited edition, so you shouldn’t have any problem picking it up when it goes on sale for $35 on Wednesday, September 22 at the Mondo online shop....

Movie Review: Visioneers Starring Zach Galifianakis (Man Vs. Office Culture Continues) By Hunter Stephenson/July 3, 2009 9:30 am EST Thirty minutes into Visioneers—a high concept indie dramedy that is, well, brand new to the public—I was consumed by the thought that I, most likely, will never see the movie for sale in a really choice record store. (Don’t worry, this movie review will not serve as a wistful rant on the music industry courtesy of a wannabe Nick Hornby or Chuck Klosterman....

New ‘Exorcist’ Trilogy In The Works, Starring Leslie Odom Jr. With Ellen Burstyn Returning [Updated] By Ben Pearson/July 26, 2021 10:52 am EST Update: Universal has sent over an official press release, which includes a few clarifications. Read our original article with the updates pointed out below. A brand new Exorcist trilogy is in the works at Universal. Recent Oscar nominee Leslie Odom Jr. (One Night in Miami) will star, and Ellen Burstyn, who earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1973’s original Exorcist, is returning to the franchise after skipping the subsequent sequels and prequels....

Newcomer Gabriel LaBelle To Play Young Steven Spielberg In The Film Based On Spielberg’s Life By Hoai-Tran Bui/May 26, 2021 2:00 pm EST Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film based on his own childhood, has found its young Spielberg. Relative newcomer Gabriel LaBelle is in talks to play Spielberg as a teenager in the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s coming-of-age movie inspired by his formative years growing up in Arizona. Deadline broke the news that Gabriel LaBelle is in negotiations for the role of young Steven Spielberg in the film based on the legendary filmmaker’s childhood, which will be directed and co-written by Spielberg himself....

Peacemaker & Vigilante Featurette The featurette has Cena, Gunn, and Stroma breaking down the relationship between Peacemaker and Vigilante on the series, as well as footage that shows the pair joyfully blowing up various items (like stuffed animals and broken ovens) out in the woods. Their relationship looks to be a complicated one. As Stroma notes, Peacemaker seems to regard his self-appointed buddy as one would an “annoying younger brother,” yet (as Cena points out) they’re both willing to do “atrocious” things in the name of justice....