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After Wrapping ‘Uncharted’, Tom Holland Teases the Start of ‘Spider-Man 3’ Filming

After Wrapping ‘Uncharted’, Tom Holland Teases the Start of ‘Spider-Man 3’ Filming
It was always going to be a tight squeeze for actor Tom Holland to fit in both the Uncharted movie and Spider-Man 3, but we didn’t exactly know it’d be this tight of a squeeze. Last week, the young actor revealed the first look at his heroic character Nathan Drake in the long-developing Uncharted video game adaptation. That project started filming earlier this year, was shut down due to Covid-19, and then picked back up again in July and actually wrapped production (at least as far as Holland’s work is concerned) last week. But …
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‘No Time to Die’ Won’t Go Straight to Streaming, But Conversations With Netflix and Apple Did Happen

‘No Time to Die’ Won’t Go Straight to Streaming, But Conversations With Netflix and Apple Did Happen
No Time to Die may be the one major studio film hardest hit by coronavirus (Covid-19) delays. The latest James Bond flick was set to open in theaters right on the cusp of the March Covid-19 lockdowns, with MGM making the decision to delay the film to November 2020. Then the pandemic wore on, and delays […]

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‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Says He Had “Full Freedom” To Kill Any Character

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Says He Had “Full Freedom” To Kill Any Character
Warner Bros.’ upcoming superhero film, “The Suicide Squad,” might share a confusingly similar title to the 2017 film, “Suicide Squad,” but that’s where the similarities end. James Gunn’s take on the idea of a group of villains forced to go on missions that will almost certainly end in their death is sure to be different than what David Ayer worked on just a few years ago.

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Piotr Domalewski to Direct Afghan War Film ‘Betrayed,’ Producer of Oscar Nominated ‘Corpus Christi,’ Leszek Bodzak, on Board (Exclusive)

Piotr Domalewski to Direct Afghan War Film ‘Betrayed,’ Producer of Oscar Nominated ‘Corpus Christi,’ Leszek Bodzak, on Board (Exclusive)
Polish director Piotr Domalewski, whose film “I Never Cry” screens this week in El Gouna Film Festival’s Out of Competition section, is facing a growing controversy surrounding his next project. It centers on the Nangar Khel incident, when Polish soldiers fired mortar shells into a wedding party in an Afghan village in 2007, killing six civilians. It became known as “the event that changed the Polish army.” “Some monstrous online discussion has already started,” Domalewski says.

The film is an adaptation of the book “Betrayed” by journalist Edyta Żemła, which investigated where the blame lay for the incident, and itself had an explosive effect, mostly because of Żemła’s claim that “in Nangar Khel, it wasn’t the soldiers who tarnished the honor of the Polish army, but the politicians.” Żemła will act as a consultant on the film, which has the working title “Nangar Khel – Zdradzeni” (“Nangar Khel – Betrayed
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William Blinn, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Creator and ‘Purple Rain’ Writer, Dies at 83

William Blinn, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Creator and ‘Purple Rain’ Writer, Dies at 83
William Blinn, a longtime writer responsible for “Purple Rain” and “Starsky & Hutch,” died on Thursday. He was 83.

Blinn passed away due to natural causes at an assisted living facility in Burbank, his daughter, Anneliese Johnson, told multiple media outlets.

Blinn enjoyed a four-decade career where, along with penning the script for the Prince-starring film, he also served as a writer for TV productions including “Roots,” “Bonanza” and “Fame.” In the 1970s, Blinn adapted Chicago Bears’ running back Gale Sayers’ autobiography, “I Am Third” into the ABC TV film, “Brian’s Song.” Based on the relationship between Sayers and his Bears teammate, Brian Piccolo, it is the fourth most-watched made-for-tv film. “Brian’s Song” earned Blinn one of his two Emmy awards.

In 1975, Blinn created “Starsky & Hutch,” which ran for 93 episodes over four seasons on ABC. It was originally presented as a 70-minute “movie of the week” before being turned into a TV show.
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James Bond Film ‘No Time to Die’ Explored $600 Million Sale to Streaming Services

James Bond Film ‘No Time to Die’ Explored $600 Million Sale to Streaming Services
Apple, Netflix and other streaming services explored the possibility of acquiring “No Time to Die,” the upcoming James Bond movie that was originally slated to debut last April. The film’s release has been postponed multiple times, with the Daniel Craig vehicle moving back to November before being pushed into 2021 as the number of coronavirus cases kept growing.

MGM, the studio behind the film, reportedly lost between $30 million to $50 million due to the delays, insiders said. Bloomberg first reported the discussions, which have been the topic du jour in Hollywood this week. Other studios, such as Paramount and Sony, have raked in tens of millions by selling movies like “Greyhound,” “Coming 2 America” and “Without Remorse” to streaming services while the exhibition sector continues to struggle during the pandemic.

“We do not comment on rumors. The film is not for sale. The film’s release has been postponed until April
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‘Marvel’s Avengers’: Everything We Know About the Next Update

‘Marvel’s Avengers’: Everything We Know About the Next Update
Marvel's Avengers is a big-name title with lots of talent behind the scenes, plenty to enjoy while stepping into the shoes of your favorite superheroes, and more than enough gear to keep fans grinding at the highest levels. And yet the playerbase has taken a nosedive in the weeks following release. What happened? Some bugs affecting the main gameplay, progression, and multiplayer had a lot to do with it, but mainly players just gravitated elsewhere to other games rather than replaying the same battles and missions again and again. Crystal Dynamics is aware of the fanbase feedback and …
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‘Selena: The Series’ Trailer: Christian Serratos Takes On The Title Role In Netflix’s Show About The Music Icon

‘Selena: The Series’ Trailer: Christian Serratos Takes On The Title Role In Netflix’s  Show About The Music Icon
If you had cable during the late-‘90s/early-‘00s, you’re probably well aware of the story of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, thanks in no small part to the feature film, “Selena,” that was played constantly on TV. Well, now Netflix hopes to capture the hearts of a new generation of fans with the new series based on the tragic story of Selena.

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As seen in the trailer, “Selena: The Series” tells the story of unlikely Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla, as she is thrust into the spotlight by her parents, along with her sister and brother as members of her backing band.

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‘Selena: The Series’ Trailer: Netflix Takes on the Life Story of the Tejano Superstar

‘Selena: The Series’ Trailer: Netflix Takes on the Life Story of the Tejano Superstar
Netflix has been very deliberate in their roll-out plans for their upcoming series based around the life of the late Tejano superstar Selena. It was last November that the streaming service gave us a brief teaser for the show, giving us our first glimpse at “Walking Dead” actress Christian Serratos, who is set to play Selena.

But since then there’s been little movement until last week when another teaser, actually showing Serratos performing, hit the internet. Now, the first official trailer is here and it’ll make you want to dance.

This is the first attempt at a series documenting the life of the Tejano singer who was poised for an English-language crossover before her untimely death at the age of 23. In 1997 director Gregory Nava helmed the first biopic on the singer, “Selena,” starring Jennifer Lopez. Despite criticisms the movie received at the time for casting Puerto Rican actress
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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Wraps Production as ‘Spider-Man 3’ Begins Shooting

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Wraps Production as ‘Spider-Man 3’ Begins Shooting
Production on movies and TV is far more challenging than it was at the beginning of 2020, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic continuing to wreak havoc around the world (especially in the United States). But Marvel Studios keeps making moves to get their upcoming projects ready for release. As Shang-Chi and the Legend of the […]

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‘Hocus Pocus 2’: Bette Midler Confirms the Original Cast Will Return

‘Hocus Pocus 2’: Bette Midler Confirms the Original Cast Will Return
Back in March, we reported that Hairspray director Adam Shankman was on board to direct Hocus Pocus 2 for Disney+. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy were expected to return as the witches for the sequel, but nothing had been confirmed. For those who never saw the 1993 family comedy, the nostalgic fave stars the trio of actresses as witches who were executed in 17th century Salem and have returned to achieve immortal life. Speaking to Fox 5’s Good Day New York [via Et Canada], Midler confirms that she, Parker, and Najimy will return to play Winifred, …
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Family Films Dominate As ‘Mulan’ Leads The List Of Top PVOD Films During The Pandemic

Family Films Dominate As ‘Mulan’ Leads The List Of Top PVOD Films During The Pandemic
The big question that keeps theater owners and studio executives up at night is simple, yet monumental for the industry—Are people willing to skip the theatrical experience and pay a premium to watch new films in the comfort of their own homes? If yes, that means theaters are in serious trouble (which we’re already seeing with Covid and the rise of streaming services). If no, then studios will have to figure out how to make a profit on a blockbuster film in a time when people aren’t going to movie theaters very much and people have grown accustomed to enjoying Netflix on their couch.

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Nicole Kidman: ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Stories Are Being Worked On and ‘Just Need to Solidify’

Nicole Kidman: ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Stories Are Being Worked On and ‘Just Need to Solidify’
Big Little Lies” Season 3 is now being developed by author Liane Moriarty, at least according to Nicole Kidman. During an interview on iHeart Radio’s “Jam Nation” podcast to promote her new HBO limited series “The Undoing,” the Oscar-winning actress said Moriarty is “working on a book” that will serve as the treatment for “Big Little Lies” Season 3. The author did the same thing for the show’s second season after the first run of episodes covered all the plot from her book of the same name.

“There’s a story being concocted,” Kidman added. “Our group of women all want to do it. It’s more the kernel of ideas that just need to be solidified.”

Kidman revealed earlier this month in an interview with Marie Claire that the cast and crew of “Big Little Lies” were looking forward to working together again on a new season. The actress said,
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‘Crip Camp,’ ‘Gunda,’ ‘Mr. Soul’ Top Critics Choice Documentary Nominations

‘Crip Camp,’ ‘Gunda,’ ‘Mr. Soul’ Top Critics Choice Documentary Nominations
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” “Gunda” and “Mr. Soul” lead the fifth annual Critics Choice Association’s documentary nominations, with five apiece. Among the eclectic list of nominees are Taylor Swift, Greta Thunberg, veteran filmmaker Werner Herzog and longtime disability advocate Judith Heumann, as well as docs about such notables as John Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee and Frank Zappa.

Recognized with four nominations each are “Athlete A,” “Dick Johnson Is Dead,” “My Octopus Teacher” and “Totally Under Control.”

In terms of distributors, Netflix led with 31 nominations, followed by Neon with 14 and Magnolia Pictures with nine. Showtime had six, while HBO, Amazon, National Geographic, PBS Independent Lens and Shoes in the Bed Productions earned five each.

It’s the fifth annual documentary honors for the group, honoring projects released in theaters, on TV and on major digital platforms, as determined by the voting of Cca members. Winners will be announced at a presentation on Nov.
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‘Crip Camp,’ ‘Gunda,’ and ‘Mr. Soul!’ Lead Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations

‘Crip Camp,’ ‘Gunda,’ and ‘Mr. Soul!’ Lead Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
In a year packed with superb documentaries, the Critics Choice Association Documentary Awards nominations, which honor the best non-fiction achievements of 2020, will help other awards groups to winnow down the list of must-sees. “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” (Netflix), “Gunda” (Neon), and “Mr. Soul!” lead this year’s nominations with five each. Netflix leads the field with 31 nominations, followed by Neon with 14 and Magnolia Pictures with nine.

“The Documentary Branch faced its greatest task yet considering the quantity and quality of nonfiction cinema released this year,” said Christopher Campbell, President of the Critics Choice Association Documentary Branch, in an official statement. “Ultimately, these nominees represent the best of the best of a remarkably fruitful moment for documentary filmmaking.”

Winners will be announced on November 16, 2020.

The Sundance debut “Crip Camp” is nominated for Best Documentary Feature, and also earned nods for James Lebrecht and Nicole Newnham for Best Director, along with Best Editing,
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Exclusive: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Soundtrack Gets a Mondo Limited Edition Vinyl Release With Art by Tim Burton

Exclusive: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Soundtrack Gets a Mondo Limited Edition Vinyl Release With Art by Tim Burton
What’s this? What’s this? Christmas has come early for The Nightmare Before Christmas fans, who now have the chance to buy Danny Elfman‘s wonderful soundtrack for the 1993 stop-motion animated classic as a limited edition vinyl release. Mondo is releasing a limited edition The Nightmare Before Christmas Vinyl, which features art by director Tim Burton himself. /Film is exclusively […]

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Director Nia DaCosta Cites ‘The Fly’ & ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ As Her ‘Candyman’ Influences

Director Nia DaCosta Cites ‘The Fly’ & ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ As Her ‘Candyman’ Influences
Nia DaCosta is one of the most exciting new filmmakers working today. Not only is she coming up under Jordan Peele, who has given her his ringing endorsement as he handed over the reins to the new “Candyman” film, but she’s also recently signed on to helm “Captain Marvel 2,” which is going to give her the chance to helm a billion-dollar franchise film.

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Spain’s Six-Month State of Emergency Batters Beleaguered Box Office – Global Bulletin

Spain’s Six-Month State of Emergency Batters Beleaguered Box Office – Global Bulletin
In today’s Global Bulletin, Spain’s six-month state of emergency threatens already suffering cinemas, All 4 scores a pack of prestigious short films, ViacomCBS International Studios launches a dedicated kids’ content label, and Love Nature lands in the Nordics.

State Of Emergency

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Sunday that the country is heading back into a nationwide state of emergency for the next six months as new Covid-19 cases continue to skyrocket. The government will take the next two weeks to coordinate with regional governments on exactly what form the state of emergency will take, but an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew has been imposed nationwide, with regional governments allowed to move the confinement period one hour in either direction.

The new national curfew looks set to dent Spain’s already meagre box office revenues in 2020. “The regulation will destroy the possibility of normal third-session screenings of over two hours,
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China to Release First Pakistani Film in 40 Years As Beijing Eyes Closer Diplomatic Ties

China to Release First Pakistani Film in 40 Years As Beijing Eyes Closer Diplomatic Ties
A Pakistani film will hit Chinese cinemas for the first time in more than 40 years this November, as Beijing seeks to bolster relations with Pakistan at a time when its connections to India are at a nadir.

The military action-romance film “Parwaaz Hai Junoon” will screen in wide release from Nov. 13. Access to what has this month become the world’s largest film market is an attractive prospect for Pakistan, whose struggling film industry has grown anemic since its pipeline of popular Indian films was banned last year due to tensions over Kashmir.

The premiere date was announced the day after Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian lauded Pakistan for its stance on Xinjiang, a region in northwest China where Beijing is holding more than a million ethnic Uyghurs in camps as part of a campaign that critics have deemed a genocide. The Pakistani prime minister’s advisor on national security,
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‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Had Freedom to Kill Anyone, Praises One Aspect of David Ayer’s Movie

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Had Freedom to Kill Anyone, Praises One Aspect of David Ayer’s Movie
One of the best sneak peeks that came out of DC FanDome back in August was our first look at James Gunn‘s anticipated The Suicide Squad. Not only does the movie look wild as hell, but it has an incredible ensemble cast at the center of it that includes the return of Margot Robbie as […]

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