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‘The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle’: Robert Downey Jr.’s Film Undergoing Extensive Reshoots!!

Robert Downey Jr.‘s Doctor Dolittle movie has already seen its release date pushed nine months, and now we know why — it was in desperate need of surgery. Universal and producers Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Susan Downey saw an early cut of the big-budget movie and decided to bring in Chris McKay (The Lego Batman Movie) and Jonathan Liebesman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) to … Continue reading ‘The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle’: Robert Downey Jr.’s Film Undergoing Extensive Reshoots!!

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‘The Eternals’: Kumail Nanjiani in Talks to Join Angelina Jolie!!!

It has been a good week to be Kumail Nanjiani. Not only was his new Twilight Zone episode released on CBS All Access, but he was also cast in the Legendary movie Any Person, Living or Dead, and his upcoming films Stuber and The Lovebirds were well-received at CinemaCon. And if that wasn’t enough, here’s the cherry on top — the Silicon Valley star is … Continue reading ‘The Eternals’: Kumail Nanjiani in Talks to Join Angelina Jolie!!!

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‘The Twilight Zone’ Extended Trailer Further Reveals the Twisted Terrors of Jordan Peele’s Series!!! Check It Out!!

There is plenty of excitement brewing around the advent of Jordan Peele‘s revival of the classic anthology series The Twilight Zone, with Peele himself acting as the show’s narrator. Not only has Peele been a box office and critical darling with Get Out and Us, but the trailers for his take on The Twilight Zone also look extremely promising. This new extended trailer from CBS … Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’ Extended Trailer Further Reveals the Twisted Terrors of Jordan Peele’s Series!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Twilight Zone’: New Trailers See Adam Scott and Kumail Nanjiani in Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror Show!! Check It Out!!

With Us breaking not only the box office but audiences’ collective minds, Jordan Peele‘s name has never been buzzier in the horror community; phrases like “the next Hitchcock” are being bandied about, but really we’re just seeing the rise of an extremely original voice in the genre, one who can expertly provide both chills and thrills while still having something to say. So it goes … Continue reading ‘Twilight Zone’: New Trailers See Adam Scott and Kumail Nanjiani in Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror Show!! Check It Out!!

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Stuber’: First Images Reveal Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani’s Buddy Comedy!! Check It Out!!

20th Century Fox has released the first images from their upcoming action-comedy Stuber. The film, directed by Michael Dowse (Goon), stars Dave Bautista as Vic Manning, a reengage cop who also recently just had Lasik surgery so he can’t drive himself anywhere. Enter Stu (Kumail Nanjiani), a hapless Uber driver who takes Vic on as a fare and gets drawn into the cop’s journey through … Continue reading Stuber’: First Images Reveal Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani’s Buddy Comedy!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Twilight Zone’: Seth Rogen Joins the Upcoming Reboot!!

TV Line is reporting that Seth Rogen has become the latest actor to sign up for a trip to the fifth dimension with a role in the upcoming CBS All Access reboot The Twilight Zone. The revival of the classic Rod Serling anthology series is being hosted by Jordan Peele (Get Out), who also executive produces with Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Dark Phoenix). The Twilight Zone … Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’: Seth Rogen Joins the Upcoming Reboot!!

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‘No Glory’: Kumail Nanjiani To Lead Adam McKay Produced Spy Action Comedy!!

Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjiani is attached to play the lead in the action-comedy No Glory, which counts Will Ferrell and Adam McKay among its producers, it was announced Wednesday by Valparaiso Pictures. Sam Bain (Corporate Animals) wrote the script, which is based on an original manuscript co-written by a National Security Operative and author Scott Shephard about the operative’s time in service to the country. It’s a … Continue reading ‘No Glory’: Kumail Nanjiani To Lead Adam McKay Produced Spy Action Comedy!!

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‘The Twilight Zone’: New Trailer Teases New Tales of Terror!! Check It Out!!

CBS All Access has just released the first full trailer for The Twilight Zone. They had a good tease during the Super Bowl, but this trailer is the first one to show clips from the various episodes, which have some impressive talent including Kumail Nanjiani, John Cho, Sanaa Lathan, Adam Scott, Steven Yuen, Jacob Tremblay, Jessica Williams, and many more. I’m incredibly exited for what … Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’: New Trailer Teases New Tales of Terror!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Twilight Zone’: CBS Sets Spring Release Date!!!

A dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity is coming exclusive to CBS All Access this spring. During today’s TCA panel in Pasadena, California, CBS revealed that The Twilight Zone will premiere on Monday, April 1. The anthology series will debut with two episodes, and the following episodes will subsequently launch weekly on Thursdays beginning April 11. As previously announced, Jordan Peele is hosting … Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’: CBS Sets Spring Release Date!!!

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‘Men in Black: International’: New Images Show Off a Galaxy’s Worth of Charisma!! Check It Out!!

Sony Pictures has released a batch of high-definition images from the upcoming Men in Black: International—a reboot of the Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones-starring trilogy—nearly all of which confirm the number one selling point of the film: Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth rock the everloving heck out of a suit and tie, man. An Academy Award for that tailor immediately. Hemsworth and Thompson star as … Continue reading ‘Men in Black: International’: New Images Show Off a Galaxy’s Worth of Charisma!! Check It Out!!

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‘Men in Black: International’: First Trailer Reveals Hemsworth and Thompson in the Reboot!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. Directed – F. Gary Gray Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth Check out the trailer:     Continue reading ‘Men in Black: International’: First Trailer Reveals Hemsworth and Thompson in the Reboot!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Twilight Zone’: Steven Yeun to Star in Episode of Jordan Peele Revival!!

Hot off a win for Best Supporting Actor at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, Burning star Steven Yeun has been tapped to star in an episode of Jordan Peele‘s revival of The Twilight Zone at CBS All Access, Collider has exclusively learned. Sources say that Yeun will play the title character in the series’ fourth episode “The Traveler,” which follows two cops and … Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’: Steven Yeun to Star in Episode of Jordan Peele Revival!!

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‘Men in Black International’: First Image Features Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson with Guns Drawn!! Check It Out!!

A trailer for Men in Black International is likely to arrive very soon, and now we have the first image from the upcoming movie. Details on the plot are still scarce, but as you probably guessed from the title, the Men in Black franchise is going global, which is still kind of funny when you consider that the whole premise of the series is that … Continue reading ‘Men in Black International’: First Image Features Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson with Guns Drawn!! Check It Out!!

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The ‘Men in Black’ Reboot Is Titled ‘Men in Black International’!!!

Up until now, the new Men in Black movie has simply been referred to as “the Men in Black reboot” or “the Men in Black spinoff.” But no longer are we in the dark about how Sony Pictures is presenting this fourth film in the franchise. Collider’s own Steve Weintraub is on the floor at Brazil Comic-Con (or CCXP) where Sony Pictures is due to host a … Continue reading The ‘Men in Black’ Reboot Is Titled ‘Men in Black International’!!!

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‘Men in Black’: Chris Hemsworth Shares Photos as He Wraps Filming!! Check It Out!!

Production on the new Men in Black reboot has come to an end, at least as far as Chris Hemsworth is concerned. The actor took to his Instagram page to announce that he’s completed filming on the new film, although production may be continuing for a bit yet for scenes not involving the Thor: Ragnarok actor. Hemsworth shared a few behind-the-scenes snaps of himself and … Continue reading ‘Men in Black’: Chris Hemsworth Shares Photos as He Wraps Filming!! Check It Out!!

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‘Men in Black’: Chris Hemsworth Shares New Set Photo with Tessa Thompson!! Check It Out!!

The Men in Black reboot is officially way too good-looking. Filming continues in the U.K. on the new film with Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in the lead roles, and Hemsworth has taken to Instagram to share a new image of himself and his co-star in their fancy shirt-and-tie attire. Straight Outta Compton filmmaker F. Gary Gray is at the helm of the film, which … Continue reading ‘Men in Black’: Chris Hemsworth Shares New Set Photo with Tessa Thompson!! Check It Out!!

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‘A Happening of Monumental Proportions’: First Trailer of Judy Greer’s directorial debut is Funny!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – During the course of one day, a group of students at a school in Los Angeles find themselves caught up in a plot of sex, lies and dead bodies. Directed – Judy Greer Starring – Jennifer Garner, Allison Janney, Katie Holmes Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘A Happening of Monumental Proportions’: First Trailer of Judy Greer’s directorial debut is Funny!! Check It Out!!

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The Academy Continues to Diversify by Inviting 928 Members!!!

Just look at the past few years of Academy Award nominees and you can see things are getting better. Yes, there are still some snubs and some films that sneak in for easy nominations, but for the most part, movies like The Shape of Water and Moonlight, films that ten years ago wouldn’t have even broken in, can come away with Best Picture wins. That’s … Continue reading The Academy Continues to Diversify by Inviting 928 Members!!!

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Apple Orders ‘Little America’ Immigrant Anthology Series From ‘The Big Sick’ Writers!!!

Apple has given a series order to an immigrant anthology series from creators Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, the Academy Award-nominated screenwriters behind “The Big Sick,” and TV producer and writer Lee Eisenberg, a person with knowledge of the deal tells TheWrap. Apple has ordered eight episodes of “Little America,” inspired by the true stories featured in Epic Magazine, which will go beyond the … Continue reading Apple Orders ‘Little America’ Immigrant Anthology Series From ‘The Big Sick’ Writers!!!

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‘Men in Black’: Kumail Nanjiani Joins Reboot as a Wisecracking Alien!!!

With Sony’s Men in Black reboot moving full steam ahead in advance of its May 2019 release date, That Hashtag Show is reporting that Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, The Big Sick) is in final talks to join the project as a wisecracking alien character. F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton, The Fate of the Furious) is directing the new Men in Black, which will reunite … Continue reading ‘Men in Black’: Kumail Nanjiani Joins Reboot as a Wisecracking Alien!!!

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‘Silicon Valley’ Might Go Beyond The Planned Season 6 End!!!

Silicon Valley wrapped its fifth season last night, and given where Pied Piper could be heading, it’s possible that the show could grow beyond the original plan to only be six seasons. EW spoke with co-showrunner Alec Berg about the latest developments on the series and how it might change their game plan. Right now, Berg isn’t committing to a Season 7, but he says … Continue reading ‘Silicon Valley’ Might Go Beyond The Planned Season 6 End!!!

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Robert Downey Jr. Reveals the All-Star Cast Joining Him in ‘The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle’!!! Check It Out!!

About a year since the news that Robert Downey Jr. would be starring in Universal Pictures’ The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle, and just about a year out from the film’s release, we now know just who will be starring alongside RDJ. It’s a stellar cast, though Downey Jr. appears to have the only human role with every other major name playing members of the gifted doctor’s animal … Continue reading Robert Downey Jr. Reveals the All-Star Cast Joining Him in ‘The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle’!!! Check It Out!!

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Amy Adams, Kumail Nanjiani, and Mark Ruffalo Join ‘The True American’!!!

A long-gestating project based on a true story is finally coming to fruition. The True American first hit our radar in 2014, when Annapurna Pictures won the rights to the Anand Giridharadas’ nonfiction book of the same name and attached Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow to take the helm with Tom Hardy starring. But when Bigelow solidified Detroit as … Continue reading Amy Adams, Kumail Nanjiani, and Mark Ruffalo Join ‘The True American’!!!

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Kumail Nanjiani to Star Opposite Dave Bautista in Action Comedy ‘Stuber’!!!

Kumail Nanjiani, who was nominated for a best original screenplay Oscar for his romantic comedy The Big Sick, will star opposite Dave Bautista in Stuber, an action comedy from Fox. Michael Dowse, who helmed the hockey movie Goon, is directing the feature that is being produced by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. Nanjiani will play a mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu that picks up … Continue reading Kumail Nanjiani to Star Opposite Dave Bautista in Action Comedy ‘Stuber’!!!

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‘Silicon Valley’ Season 5 Trailer and Poster Reveal Continued Connectivity Issues!! Check It Out!!

The cast of characters of HBO’s Silicon Valley are back for more technobabble and awkward interactions in the Golden Globes-nominated series’ fifth season. As the newly revealed trailer and key art show, the Pied Piper gang is still having some issues connecting, whether it’s with each other, their new tech team, or with other humans in general. Oh and it looks like they’ll have some four-legged … Continue reading ‘Silicon Valley’ Season 5 Trailer and Poster Reveal Continued Connectivity Issues!! Check It Out!!

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‘Big Sick’ Writers Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon Sign on for Apple Anthology Series!!!

One of the best things about The Big Sick is about how Kumail Nanjiani tells his immigrant story as an adult. He’s someone who has assimilated into America, but also has parents with a strong connection to their home country, and he’s a bit torn between the two. He, along with co-writer/wife Emily V. Gordon, took that story and found a way to make it … Continue reading ‘Big Sick’ Writers Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon Sign on for Apple Anthology Series!!!

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‘Silicon Valley’ Trailer Boots up the New Internet for Season 5!!! Check It Out!!

HBO has released the first Silicon Valley Season 5 trailer, and it’s remarkable that the show is still this sharp. Perhaps that comes from having well-defined characters played by outstanding comic actors, but it’s still pretty impressive when you consider that every season of Silicon Valley is pretty much the same in terms of plot arcs. And yet it’s the coloring of those arcs and … Continue reading ‘Silicon Valley’ Trailer Boots up the New Internet for Season 5!!! Check It Out!!

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The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – Shunned by everyone for being the son of an evil warlord, a teenager seeks to defeat him with the help of his fellow ninjas. My Take – Back in 2014, who would have thought, a film starring colorful plastic interlocking blocks, smaller stylized parts and anthropomorphic mini- figures would turn out to become such a success story. Earning about $469.2 million at the … Continue reading The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) Review!!!

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The Big Sick (2017) Review!!

Synopsis – Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gordon fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family’s expectations, and his true feelings. My Take – I think by now we all know how romantic comedies work – a guy and a girl meet & start … Continue reading The Big Sick (2017) Review!!

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‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’: New Trailer Flips out Like a Ninja!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Six young ninjas Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya are tasked with defending their island home, called Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors, using their skills and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy: high school. Directed – Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan Starring (voices of) – Olivia Munn, … Continue reading ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’: New Trailer Flips out Like a Ninja!! Check It Out!!

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‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Character Posters Reveal the Ensemble!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. has released a series of “elemental” character posters from the upcoming animated film The LEGO Ninjago Movie. The film is a spinoff of sorts from The LEGO Movie following this spring’s The LEGO Batman Movie, as it takes place in the same universe as those films and follows the same general rules, but tells a new story with new characters. This film is … Continue reading ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Character Posters Reveal the Ensemble!! Check It Out!!

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Awards Season Gets a Summer Start With Strong Contenders Like ‘War For the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘The Big Sick’!!!

Summer may seem far from award season prime time, but this was a busy week for awards watchers. Distributors and Oscar campaigners are already pushing out new movies and positioning them for slots on the awards calendar. How they did ranged from impressive to fairly dreadful. Here’s a look at how it shook out. 1.  “The War for the Planet of the Apes” (Fox, July … Continue reading Awards Season Gets a Summer Start With Strong Contenders Like ‘War For the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘The Big Sick’!!!

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First ‘Silicon Valley’ Season 4 Trailer Finds Richard Trying to Build a New Internet!!! Check It Out!!

HBO has released the first trailer for Silicon Valley Season 4. The acclaimed comedy series hails from Mike Judge and is a scathing look at the tech world of Silicon Valley, tracking the rise and fall (and rise and fall) of a young new startup. Last season found Pied Piper in a precarious position as they realized that their video chat app was actually far … Continue reading First ‘Silicon Valley’ Season 4 Trailer Finds Richard Trying to Build a New Internet!!! Check It Out!!

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First Trailer for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Reveals the Next Spinoff!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Six young ninjas Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya are tasked with defending their island home, called Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors, using their skills and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy: high school. Directed – Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan Starring (voices of) – Olivia Munn, … Continue reading First Trailer for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Reveals the Next Spinoff!!! Check It Out!!

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First Trailer Teaser for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Expands the LEGO Universe!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer teaser for The LEGO Ninjago Movie, with the full trailer coming online tomorrow. The latest addition to the The LEGO Movie universe follows Lloyd, a Green Ninja who must team up with other ninjas to defeat Garmadon, the Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. This teaser doesn’t really show much by way of footage, though … Continue reading First Trailer Teaser for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Expands the LEGO Universe!! Check It Out!!

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‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Cast Includes Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, and More!!

After The LEGO Movie hit theaters to rave reviews and beaucoup bucks at the box office in 2014, Warner Bros. made plans to continue its LEGO film franchise with a number of spin-offs. There’s The LEGO Batman Movie making its way into theaters on February 10, 2017 and The LEGO Movie Sequel due out two years later on February 8, 2019; in between those films is the Ninjago … Continue reading ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ Cast Includes Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, and More!!

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