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Tom Hardy to lead in Sony’s “Venom” movie

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“Zombieland” director Ruben Fleischer is also set to direct the Spider-man spinoff. Sony Pictures took to Twitter to post the announcement and start of production this fall, with a picture of Hardy himself wearing a Venom shirt.

The English actor was last involved in a comic book movie in 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises,” where he played another supervillain Bane. He recently reunited with that film’s director Christopher Nolan for this July’s “Dunkirk”.

Similarly, this is not the first time that Venom’s character is getting a cinematic treatment. He was the main villain in 2007’s Spider-Man, where he was played by Topher Grace.

In the comics, the character debuted in 1998’s The Amazing Spider-Man #300. Originally conceived as a supervillain, the symbiote sentient alien character has since evolved into an antihero. David S. Goyer originally planned a similar motion picture production before the film rights went to Sony.

According to Exhibitor Relations, Venom is slated for October 5, 2018 release.

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Final Trailer For “War For The Planet Of The Apes”

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It looks like director Matt Reeves has another winner. The final trailer for his’ “War For The Planet Of The Apes” has been released by 20th Century Fox, and it is bold and thrilling. So far, this is the most action-packed trailer of the movie as the studio gears up for it’s release.

The trailer shows humans and apes prepare for a direct confrontation as the ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson) plots to exterminate the apes. “Years from now, your children will ask what you did in the greatest war and you can tell them I fought to protect this world.”

This is Reeves’ second film in the series after “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” which was a critical and commercial hit, grossing more than $700 million globally. Last October, it was reported that the fourth film in the ‘Apes’ series is already in the works.

“War for the Planet of the Apes” arrives in theaters on July 14.

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Ludi Lin Joins James Wan’s Aquaman Cast

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Although James Wan announced two weeks ago that Aquaman has already started shooting, casting for some of the major roles are still underway. According to Deadline, up and comer Ludi Lin is set to play Murk in James Wan’s Aquaman.

This is of course not the first time that Lin played a superhero. Most recently, he was Zack/Black Ranger in the action sci-fi “Power Rangers”. Although Power Rangers was somewhat a minor hit a few months ago, it did debut at the boxoffice above expectations, and gave Lin sufficient of exposure.

In Aquaman, he is joining a star studded cast including Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundren, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, and Jason Momoa who plays the title character.

Murk is a relatively new side character in the universe of Aquaman. He is a military leader for Atlantis’ Men-of-War who serves Aquaman. As such, the extent of his role in the film is still unknown.

Aquaman is set to be released in December 21, 2018.

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First Look At’ Wonderstruck’

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Todd Haynes is not exactly known for making films for all ages, having recently directed provocative R-rated films ‘Carol’, and ‘I’m Not There’. But it’s always great to see inspired artists work outside of their comfort zone.

‘Wonderstruck’ is Haynes’ new movie that is set to debut a week from now at the Cannes Film Festival, which is celebrating it’s 70th anniversary edition, competing for the Palme d’Or in the main competition section.

The movie is set in two time periods, 1927 and 1977. The trailer started in the modern day, in full color, with Ben (Oakes Fegley of ‘Pete’s Dragon’) playing around the American Museum of Natural History, followed by scenes of Rose (Millicent Simmonds) from the past and in black and white.

Scheduled for limited release on October 20, and to be distributed by Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions, the film also stars Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams,

Here’s the official synopsis from the studio’s youtube page:

Based on Brian Selznick’s critically acclaimed novel Ben and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his home and Rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both children set out on quests to find what they are missing that unfold with mesmerizing symmetry.

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Amazon Picks Up 40 SXSW Films

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It seems that online retail giant Amazon went to SXSW and did a shopping spree of it’s own. As reported by Variety today, the e-commerce site acquired streaming rights to 40 feature films that played at SXSW Film Festival.

It is a massive haul considering that $1.9 million will be paid upfront for each film, which includes the 2017 Grand Jury Award winner “Most Beautiful Island”.

The titles were acquired through Film Festival Stars initiative, the same program under which Amazon acquired 15 films from Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, both of which designed to bolster Amazon Video Direct.

Here’s the 40 titles picked up by Amazon:

“Inheritance,” “Assholes,” “Win By Fall,” “Signature Move,” “Like Me,” “Sylvio,” “Satan Said Dance,” “Paa Joe & The Lion,” “A Bad Idea Gone Wrong,” “Maineland,” “The Cloud Forest,” “The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin,” “Bad Lucky Goat,” “Bill Frisell, A Portrait,” “Divine Divas,” “Pornocracy,” “Tormentero,” “Inflame,” “The Secret Life of Lance Letscher,” “I Am Another You,” “Most Beautiful Island,” “A Critically Endangered Species,” “Dara Ju,” “Spettacolo,” “Ramblin’ Freak,” “DRIB,” “Two Pigeons,” “Going to Brazil,” “Daphne,” “Meatball Machine Kodoku,” “The Honor Farm,” “The Light of the Moon,” “Flesh and Blood,” “Fits and Starts,” “La Barracuda,” “MFA,” “California Dreams,” “Easy Living,” “Let There Be Light,” and “Infinity Baby.”

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New Red Band “Baywatch” Trailer Is Hilarious

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Paramount Pictures dropped the latest trailer for “Baywatch” and looks more like a spoof than a reboot of the classic TV series. Extremely good-looking people are still there running in slow motion, except this time with an extra surface of rude and super lewd R-rated comedy.

It is also more action-packed than previous trailers of the move we have seen previously, which suggests the studio is finally rolling out is promo blitz two weeks before the film’s release. If luck is on Paramount’s side, this could be this year’s surprise hit “21 jump street” or the start of a franchise ala “Hangover”, both of which attracted frat guys and sorority girls into the summer’s multiplexes.

It helps that the film is directed by Seth Gordon, the man who turned modestly budgeted Horrible Bosses and Identity Thief into certified $100 million hits, and stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, who both attract sizable following.

Also starring, Priyanka Chopra, Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach, Jon Bass, Hannibal Buress, and Rob Huebel, Baywatch is scheduled for release on May 25.

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‘Artemis’, Andy Weir’s follow-up to ‘The Martian’

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Fans of Andy Weir’s “The Martian” should be happy to know that, not only will his follow up “Artemis” be released later this year, but the movie rights was already picked up by Fox, as Deadline reports.

Artemis novel is scheduled to be released on Nov.14, in North America and is already available for pre-order Amazon. This was announced by Crown Publishing on its website, which also included description of the novel as follows:

An adrenaline-charged crime caper that features smart, detailed world-building based on real science and the charm that makes Weir’s writing so irresistible, Artemis introduces a protagonist every bit as memorable as The Martian’s Mark Watney: Jasmine Bashara, aka Jazz. Jazz is just another too-smart, directionless twentysomething, chafing at the constraints of her small town and dreaming of a better life. Except the small town happens to be named Artemis—and it’s the first and only city on the moon.

Weir’s debut novel “The Martian”, which follows the survival efforts of Mark Watney after he becomes stranded alone on Mars, was a huge breakthrough for the novelist. The book received generally positive reviews and sold 3 million copies.

But it wasn’t until Twentieth Century Fox optioned the rights to the film that the novel attracted broader recognition. Directed by Ridley Scott, that film starred Matt Damon, made more than $600 million at the boxoffice, and received seven academy award nominations.

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“Blade Runner 2049” First Trailer Is Here

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Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for is hotly anticipated “Blade Runner 2049”. The neo-noir sci-fi stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, and directed by Denis Villeneuve who recently directed 2016’s “Arrival”. This being a sequel to 1982’s Ridley Scott classic “Blade Runner”, Harrison Ford is reprising his Rick Deckard character who disappeared 30 years ago.

The intense two minutes trailer debuted Monday at a live event with the two stars and the director. “The first film made me question what it meant to be a human being,” Gosling said of the original film.

Though the trailer did not reveal much of the film’s plot beyond what the studio has already released so far, it is effective nonetheless, evoking many of the original’s grit and beautiful cinematography that is part of it’s appeal.

The film also stars Jared Leto, Sylvia Hoeks, Carla Juri, Barkhad Abdi, and Dave Bautista, and is due for release on October 6.

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“Hellboy” Reboot In The Works

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A new “Hellboy” is currently in development, but this time, without director Guillermo del Toro, who directed the first two movies. According to Variety, Neil Marshall of “Game of Thrones” is attached to take over directing duties, while “David Harbour” is in talks to star.

This news might not be a complete surprise to some. In an interview with Screen Rant last year, Ron Perlman, who originally played the character, admitted that making Hellboy 3 is unlikely to happen, or at least not with him on it.

The first ‘Hellboy’ came out in 2004 to minor boxoffice success but developed a strong cult following. The success of Del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth” a couple of years later provided the director enough influence to push forward the production of a sequel in 2008, “Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, which was a slight financial improvement.

‘Hellboy’ is based on the graphic novels of the same name by writer/artist Mike Mignola who also broke the news in his facebook site. In the film, the character is a well-meaning demon superhero brought into this world by Nazis who want to unleash the “Seven Gods of Chaos” but raised to became a superhero to do battle with supernatural enemies.

David Harbour is the current lead character Police Chief Jim Hopper in the Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’ which recently won TV Show of the Year at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Big Winners At MTV Movie & TV Awards:

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With a new brand name comes new categories added this year, including including best host, best reality competition, tearjerker, next generation, trending, best musical moment and best American story.

But it was the first category of the night that drew lots of attention. “Billions” star Asia Kate Dillon presented the first gender-less “best actor in a movie,” which went to “Beauty and the Beast” star Emma Watson. The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles. The category is the first in history of putting both male and female actors competing in the same category.

Stranger Things won two prize, one for Show of the Year, and another for star Millie Bobby Brown, who was named best actor in a show.

The cast of Fast & Furious was also honored with the MTV Generation Awards, and Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster were there to accept the award for their highly successful franchise. “In 2002, I was standing on this stage and MTV had given Paul Walker and I an award for Best Duo, and now 15 years later, I’m with my whole family and you’re giving us the Generation Award,” Diesel said.

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