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‘Bad Major’: Jason Isaacs to Star in New WWII Comedy From ‘Death of Stalin’ Writer!!

Jason Isaacs has always been a versatile presence on-screen, from the fantastical wizarding world of Harry Potter to the devilish drama of The White Lotus. In 2017, however, he got to show off his sharp yet subtle comedic chops in the darkly comedic political satire, The Death of Stalin. As the leader of the Red Army, Georgy Zhurkov, he was a bumbling contender for the … Continue reading ‘Bad Major’: Jason Isaacs to Star in New WWII Comedy From ‘Death of Stalin’ Writer!!

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‘Gladiator II’: New Trailer Promises a Bloody Sequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Directed – Ridley Scott Starring – Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’: New Trailer Promises a Bloody Sequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator 3’: Ridley Scott Already Has Plans for Another Installment!!

For a man approaching his 90s, Ridley Scott can’t be accused of resting on his laurels. 24 years after his Oscar-winning masterpiece Gladiator was released, Scott is heading back to Rome again for Gladiator II, with Paul Mescal front and centre in a movie that is set to shoot him into superstardom. However, Scott‘s already got big plans to continue the story beyond this installment, … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 3’: Ridley Scott Already Has Plans for Another Installment!!

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‘Gladiator II’ Reveals New Brutal Images!! Check It Out!!

Paramount Pictures is preparing to send audiences into the Colosseum with Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning action flick Gladiator. Ahead of the film springing to life this November, Empire Magazine has released two new images of the project, which show off new looks at two of Gladiator II’s A-list stars, Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, while also giving some more … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Reveals New Brutal Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator II’: New Featurette Sees Denzel Washington Enter the Colosseum!! Check It Out!!

Among the highly anticipated movies this year is Paul Mescal’s Gladiator 2, the movie is a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator and takes fans back to the Roman empire to be entertained. The feature has been long in making as Scott searched for the right story and talent and given the initial trailer of the feature he has found the right mix. The historical drama … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’: New Featurette Sees Denzel Washington Enter the Colosseum!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator II’ Trailer Promises an Epic Historical Sequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Directed – Ridley Scott Starring – Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer Promises an Epic Historical Sequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator II’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

Fans, be prepared to be entertained as Riddley Scott’s epic historical drama Gladiator II has unveiled its first poster. The feature has been in the making for nearly two decades as the celebrated director searched for the right story and talent, and with the right mix in place and Paul Mescal leading the feature, we’re not far away from re-entering the arena. The new poster … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator 2’ Reveals First Images!! Check It Out!!

Vanity Fair has just released the first-look images at Gladiator II, the epic sequel from Ridley Scott to his 2000 Oscar-winning film featuring Russell Crowe and the photos look as if Scott hasn’t missed a beat. The highlights of the images has to be a stunning shot of Paul Mescal‘s Lucius on the attack against Pedro Pascal’s fallen Roman general Acacius, a man whom Scott … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’ Reveals First Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator 2’ Moves Up Release Date Nov 15, 2024!!

In what will most likely become a game of cinematic musical chairs, Ridley Scott‘s Gladiator II has moved up its release date from November 22 to November 15. The sequel brings in Paul Mescal as the new lead, playing the adult version of Lucius, the young nephew of Commodus (portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in the original film). Mescal, who rose to fame following his role … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’ Moves Up Release Date Nov 15, 2024!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: New Set Video Teases a Thrilling City Siege Battle!! Check It Out!!

A new video from the set of Gladiator 2 posted on Instagram by Morocco’s Minister of Culture, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, teases the highly anticipated sequel will feature a thrilling city siege battle. The movie is currently shooting in Morroco, which might imply how the upcoming film is connected to the historical expansion of the Roman Empire towards North Africa. The first Gladiator movie tells the … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: New Set Video Teases a Thrilling City Siege Battle!! Check It Out!!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Trailer Reveals the New Mystery!! Check It Out!!

The angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley are almost back, and we finally have our biggest look yet at the angel-demon duo. After teasing viewers with the poster and opening sequence, Prime Video released the first trailer for Good Omens Season 2. The trailer catches viewers back up with the pair responsible for stopping the end of the world. Unfortunately, their reprieve from life-altering events … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Trailer Reveals the New Mystery!! Check It Out!!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Reveals Opening Sequence!! Check It Out!!

Heaven and Hell’s ineffable duo is back at it again this summer, as Prime Video‘s Good Omens returns in just a couple of months. The surprise but highly-anticipated second season will once again follow the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley as they readjust to life on Earth. It will extend the original story from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. While we still have a … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Reveals Opening Sequence!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott’s Sequel Adds ‘Moon Knight’s May Calamawy and More!!

Paramount‘s highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s box office phenomenon Gladiator has already assembled an impressive cast, and Deadline has reported that the project is rounding out its call sheet with Fred Hechinger, May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah, and Matt Lucas. While details remain slim for the majority of these players, Deadline reported that Hechinger is in talks to portray Emperor Geta. … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott’s Sequel Adds ‘Moon Knight’s May Calamawy and More!!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 2: Hilarious Hillywood Parody Confirms July 28 Release Date!! Check It Out!!

Prime Video and The Hillywood Show partnered up to announce the release date for Season 2 of Good Omens, the critically acclaimed TV adaptation of the best-selling novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The news comes on the 33rd anniversary of the publishing of Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch. In Good Omens, angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and demon … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’ Season 2: Hilarious Hillywood Parody Confirms July 28 Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Adds Ty Tennant and Peter Davison!!

The second season of Good Omens is turning into something of a family reunion for the Tennant family as two of the gang are joining star David Tennant in the fantasy show. The series, which is based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, was hugely popular upon its original release as it followed the representatives of Heaven and Hell as they tried to stop the arrival … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Adds Ty Tennant and Peter Davison!!

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‘James and Lucia’: Rupert Friend and Evanna Lynch Join the James Joyce Biopic!!

Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, The Death of Stalin) and Evanna Lynch (the Harry Potter franchise) have been cast in James and Lucia, a biopic about the relationship between legendary writer James Joyce and his dancer daughter, according to Deadline. Notably, this will be the second time Lynch has portrayed Lucia Joyce, after the 2019 short Lucia Joyce: Full Capacity. Per IMDB, Friend and Lynch … Continue reading ‘James and Lucia’: Rupert Friend and Evanna Lynch Join the James Joyce Biopic!!

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‘Moss and Freud’: ‘Willow’ Star Ellie Bamber to Play Model Kate Moss in Upcoming Film!!

Last year it was announced that a film about the partnership and collaboration between supermodel Kate Moss and painter Lucian Freud was in development. Now, the films two stars have also been named: Willow star Ellie Bamber and BAFTA winner Derek Jacobi will star in the title roles of Moss & Freud from writer and director James Lucas. Kate & Moss will tell a dramatized … Continue reading ‘Moss and Freud’: ‘Willow’ Star Ellie Bamber to Play Model Kate Moss in Upcoming Film!!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Sets Summer 2023 Release Window!!

Looks like the battle against Armageddon isn’t over quite yet: Prime Video has announced that season two of Good Omens, the hit series based on Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett‘s novel of the same name, will hit the streaming service sometime in the summer of 2023. The news came out of the show’s NYCC panel, and while extensive details about the upcoming season have not … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Sets Summer 2023 Release Window!!

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‘The Sandman’: Netflix Series to Get a Bonus Episode!!

If you binge-watched fantasy series The Sandman and are eager for more episodes… Well, Netflix is happy to help! The streamer hasn’t officially renewed the series for Season 2 yet, but they just revealed that a special bonus episode will soon become available for you to stream. The episode will cover a separate arc from the Sandman comic book series, but much like the main … Continue reading ‘The Sandman’: Netflix Series to Get a Bonus Episode!!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Wraps Filming!!

That’s a wrap for the celestial second season of Good Omens. Director and co-showrunner Douglas Mackinnon took to Twitter to announce a picture wrap on season two of the hit Prime Video series on March 1, sharing a quick snap of the shoot’s soundstage doors, emblazoned with a quote from the show’s first season: “Get thee behind me, foul fiend…after you.” Captioned with, “That’s a … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Wraps Filming!!

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‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Announces More Cast!!

Amazon and the BBC have announced more cast members joining season two of Good Omens, the critically acclaimed TV adaptation of the best-selling novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. According to Deadline, Benedict Cumberbatch will not be returning to the heavenly comedy as the voice of Satan, nor will Frances McDormand, who voiced God in the first season, but the cast will now be … Continue reading ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Announces More Cast!!

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‘Say Your Prayers’ Trailer Teases the Dark Comedy!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Two orphaned brothers turned radical Christian hitmen venture to rural Ilkley under the instruction of Father Enoch). Their mission: assassinate Professor John Huxley, famed atheist writer. Directed – Harry Michell Starring – Will Barton, Harry Melling, Tom Brooke Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Say Your Prayers’ Trailer Teases the Dark Comedy!! Check It Out!!

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‘Come Away’ Trailer Reveals the ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Prequel Story!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A prequel to the stories of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. Directed – Brenda Chapman Starring – Angelina Jolie, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Caine Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Come Away’ Trailer Reveals the ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Prequel Story!! Check It Out!!

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Tolkien (2019) Review!!!

Synopsis – The formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. My Take – I think we can all agree that director Peter Jackson‘s adaption of the epic fantasy adventure trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, set quite a high standard for blockbuster film-making. Filled with immense characters, an … Continue reading Tolkien (2019) Review!!!

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‘Tolkien’: J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Doesn’t Endorse the Upcoming Biopic!!

This coming Friday sees the release of Tolkien, a biopic exploring the early years of legendary fantasy J.R.R. Tolkien and starring Nicholas Hoult in the title role as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings creator. Ahead of the movie’s arrival, the Tolkien Estate has released a statement to make it clear that the film is in no way endorsed by the state, or … Continue reading ‘Tolkien’: J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Doesn’t Endorse the Upcoming Biopic!!

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‘Tolkien’: J.R.R. Tolkein Can Get It in New Trailer for Biopic!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Directed – Dome Karukoski Starring – Lily Collins, Nicholas Hoult, Mimi Keene Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Tolkien’: J.R.R. Tolkein Can Get It in New Trailer for Biopic!! Check It Out!!

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‘Tolkien’: First Trailer Plays Up the Fantasy Aspect and the Horrors of War!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Directed – Dome Karukoski Starring – Lily Collins, Nicholas Hoult, Mimi Keene Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Tolkien’: First Trailer Plays Up the Fantasy Aspect and the Horrors of War!! Check It Out!!

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‘Tolkien’: First Images Reveals Nicholas Hoult As The Famous Author!! Check It Out!!

While the J.R.R. Tolkien biopic, aptly named Tolkien, aims to give fans of the author and his work some insight into his formative years and inspiration for his writing, it’s also a good excuse to let Nicholas Hoult play “Young Hot Tolkien.” We got our first look at the biographical drama today thanks to Hoult’s Instagram account, which shared the first images of the cast … Continue reading ‘Tolkien’: First Images Reveals Nicholas Hoult As The Famous Author!! Check It Out!!

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‘Tolkien’ Biopic: Cast, Release Date, and Synopsis Revealed!! Check It Out!!

If you remember back in Fall 2013, and you have a better memory than I do if you do, we reported that a J.R.R. Tolkien biopic was in the works. It was tentatively titled Tolkien then, a title that it keeps as Fox Searchlight has unveiled the cast, release date, and official synopsis. It was previously reported that the picture would examine the Hobbit and The Lord … Continue reading ‘Tolkien’ Biopic: Cast, Release Date, and Synopsis Revealed!! Check It Out!!

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Tomb Raider (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared. My Take – It’s been a while since I held a video game console in my hands, but hey that doesn’t mean I won’t be excited for the next video game adaption to come to screen. … Continue reading Tomb Raider (2018) Review!!!

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Alicia Vikander Is In Full Action Mode in 25+ New ‘Tomb Raider’ Images!! Check It Out!!

Lara Croft is headed back to theaters, and she looks more rough-and-tumble than ever in a new batch of images. Oscar-winning Danish Girl actress Alicia Vikander stars as the iconic video game character, reimagined in keeping with the 2013 video game reboot. A 21-year-old bike courier in East London, Croft refuses to follow in her father’s entrepreneurial footsteps, leaving behind her old life in search of the mythical island where … Continue reading Alicia Vikander Is In Full Action Mode in 25+ New ‘Tomb Raider’ Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Tomb Raider’ Clip Shows Lara Croft Has the Worst Luck!!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. has released a Tomb Raider clip that shows the upcoming film is definitely taking its tone from the 2013 reboot of the video game series. The new movie (which is also a reboot, leaving the Angelina Jolie films behind) follows a young Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) as she travels to a hidden island in search of answers behind her father’s disappearance. Once there, … Continue reading ‘Tomb Raider’ Clip Shows Lara Croft Has the Worst Luck!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Tomb Raider’ TV Spots Send a Dangerous Woman on an Adventure!!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros.’ Tomb Raider reboot has already sold me on checking out what looks like a fun, adventurous movie with a strong (in all forms of the word) female protagonist, embodied in Alicia Vikander‘s Lara Croft. I’m in. But while the studio’s marketing for the film must continually remind audiences that, yes, the movie is due in theaters in less than two months, they’re fast approaching the limit of … Continue reading ‘Tomb Raider’ TV Spots Send a Dangerous Woman on an Adventure!!! Check It Out!!

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Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. My Take – I came into the screening of this Kenneth Branagh directed adaption having virtually no familiarity with the storyline of the … Continue reading Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Review!!!

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‘Murder on the Orient Express’: New Trailer Has Hercule Poirot Trying to Find a Killer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Murder on the Orient Express’: New Trailer Has Hercule Poirot Trying to Find a Killer!! Check It Out!!

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First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Trailer Reveals Star-Studded Murder Mystery!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz Check out the trailer: Continue reading First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Trailer Reveals Star-Studded Murder Mystery!!! Check It Out!!!

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Stratton (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – A British Special Boat Service commando tracks down an international terrorist cell. My Take – Spy films are always going to be an important staple of the action thriller genre, and why not, as evident from the recent outings of cultural action icons such as James Bond, Jason Bourne and to some extend Jack Ryan, which despite mixed reception, have been financial successes, … Continue reading Stratton (2017) Review!!!

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First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Images Reveal Daisy Ridley, Josh Gad, Johnny Depp, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

The first images from the upcoming Murder on the Orient Express have landed online, and it’s a star-studded affair. The 20th Century Fox film is an adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie mystery directed by Kenneth Branagh, and the Thor and Cinderella director assembled one hell of a cast to bring it to life. In these first images we see Branagh as Hercule Poirot, Johnny … Continue reading First ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Images Reveal Daisy Ridley, Josh Gad, Johnny Depp, and More!!! Check It Out!!!

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Johnny Depp in Talks for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ along with Daisy Ridley and More!!

It is no longer the heady days of the late 2000s, early 10s. In those days, Johnny Depp was a box office superstar and his movies routinely grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. The last time Depp was in a film that grossed over $100 million, it was a bit part in Into the Woods. The last time he led a film that grossed over $100 million, it … Continue reading Johnny Depp in Talks for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ along with Daisy Ridley and More!!

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