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Six months before its release, the first full trailer forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versehas been released online, and it certainly shows a lot of promise. The development of this animated movie has been kept rather quiet, with the announcement of the title not being released until 5 months ago with the release of the teaser trailer. The new trailer is certainly enough to get anySpider-Manfan excited, including fans of the comics and of the movies....

Get ready for a big, potentially juicy rumor,Star Warsfans. It seems that Hayden Christensen will be making his return to a galaxy far, far away as Anakin Skywalker. While this has yet to be confirmed by anyone at Lucasfilm, it’s said the actor will be playing the part once more in the upcomingObi-Wan Kenobiseries, which is being developed for Disney+. Christensen previously played the part inAttack of the ClonesandRevenge of the Sith....

Last week, AMC released the first footage fromPreacher, with the full trailer debuting during tonight’s episode ofThe Walking Dead. Today, we finally got the trailer for this highly-anticipatedcomic book adaptationduring AMC"s “The Walking DeadMega Sunday” event.Seth Rogenannounced that AMC has issued a full 10 episode season order forPreacher. Based on the twisted and popular ‘90scomic bookfranchise of the same name,Preacher, created by Garth Ennis and Steven Dillon, is the story of Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper) a conflicted Preacher in a small Texas town who is inhabited by a mysterious entity that allows him to develop a highly unconventional power....

It’s been almost a decade sinceHBOaired the final episode ofProject Greenlight Season 3. In that time, its producers and hostsMatt DamonandBen Affleckhave accomplished quite a lot. Which has allowed them even more introspection into theHollywood system. So now is the perfect time for their return. Today, HBO has released the first trailer forProject Greenlight Season 4, along with the news that these new episodes will debut this fall. Yes, all the drama, heartbreak and agony that comes with directing a movie will be back in full force starting September 13....

Few directors working today have such a discernible voice and style asQuentin Tarantino. Whether it’s an extended scene of specifically-framed dialogue or a moment of aestheticized violence, Tarantino has developed an array of filmmaking techniques that have come to be associated with his work. One of the strangest ongoing tendencies of Tarantino’s, however, is his frequent close-up shots of women’s feet. There were essentially zero female characters in his directorial debut,Reservoir Dogs(1992), but had there been just one, it’s likely the director would have zoomed in on her five little piggies at one point or another....

Fret not all ye seekers of homo sapien blood sport. While Universal has cancelledThe Hunt’s release after political pressure from Fox News and Donald Trump, a former subsidiary has no such compunction. Fox Searchlight’sReady or Notis a macabre black comedy about a wealthy family’s wedding night tradition. It swings from devilishly funny to stomach churning violence in a breathlessly paced ninety-six minutes. The film is a satire on the lengths the rich will go to keep their ill-gotten fortunes....

In honor of Valentine’s, Lionsgate decided to use the holiday as an interesting opportunity for some promotion. They let the villain from the movie, Rita Repulsa, take over the officialPower Rangers movietwitter account. While there were some amusing tweets, the best thing that came from the takeover was a brand new image ofElizabeth Banksas Rita Repulsa fromPower Rangers. The keys to the Power RangersTwitteraccount were turned over to Rita Repulsa, or at least, whoever was tweeting as Rita Repulsa, early in the day on Valentine’s Day and the takeover lasted most of the day....

A Nightmare on Elm Streetstar Robert Englund feels he has one more performance as Freddy Krueger in him, but he’s more than happy to pass the razor-clawed glove over to Kevin Bacon. As every horror fan knows, Englund famously portrayed the classic character in sixElm Streetmovies and the crossoverFreddy vs. Jason. Speaking with fans over the weekend at Monster Mania Con in New Jersey, Englund suggested this. “I’m not Freddy anymore, you guys....

Marvel’s next solo superhero movieShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsreleased today worldwide to rave reviews. The much-anticipated film is also expected to register a box office haul of $100 million in its opening weekend, which will be a Labor Day record. This news comes as a relief not just to Disney and Marvel but to the entire film industry, which has been struggling since the Covid-19 pandemic struck last year....

LeBron Jameshas often been compared toMichael Jordan, but it is Michael Jordon who just came out on top In what might be the most important category of all time. According to the movie going public,Michael Jordan’s performance in the 1996 classicSpace Jamis considered to be the best ever big-screen appearance by a sports star in a movie.LeBron Jamesalso made the list forTrainwreck, but he placed fourth. Maybe that will change after he stars inSpace Jam 2?...

The Walt Disney Studios announced today thatStar Wars: The Force Awakenshas set a new all-time domestic debut record with an estimated $238 million. With a five-day international debut of $279 million, the film has taken in $517 million globally. Here’s whatThe Walt Disney StudioschairmanAlan Hornhad to say in a statement about this newbox officerecord, while thanking the fans for not posting spoilers on the Internet. “Our sole focus has been creating a film that delivers that one-of-a-kindStar Warsexperience, and directorJ....

IFC Films has released a new trailer forSummerland. The movie was written and directed by Jessica Swale, the Olivier Award-winning playwright behindNell Gwynn. This represents Swale’s feature debut. Described as an “intensely emotional story of love’s endurance in trying times,” this drama may end up being one of the first new movies to arrive in theaters when they open back up in July. The trailer opens up with a writer struggling to get her story on the page....

Turner Classic Movies will celebrate the life and career of the late, greatWilliam Friedkinwith a two-night event. TCM’s tribute will showcase five films, the first three airing on Thursday, September 14, and the remaining two airing Sunday, November 26. September’s event will featureThe French Connection, To Live and Die in L.A., andThe Boys in the Band; while November’s event kicks off with the TCM premiere ofFriedkin Uncut,a documentary about Friedkin’s life and work, and concludes withThe Exorcist....