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“Mission: Impossible” Sequels To Be Filmed Back-To-Back

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Two new “Mission: Impossible” films are said to be in the works, with Henry Cavill and Alec Baldwin potentially returning.

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Paramount Pictures

There has been plenty of “Mission: Impossible” related news this week, and with good reason. The last installment Mission: Impossible – Fallout which was released this summer was the biggest installment yet in the hugely popular film series,grossing nearly $800 million and was very well received by critics.

Christopher McQuarrie is set to undertake two more additional Mission: Impossible films, which will be shot back-to-back, and with tentative release dates of summer 2021 and summer 2022,” Variety reports.

Series lead Tom Cruise is also set to return as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, this week Cruise
teased a cryptic video on Twitter, which McQuarrie himself shared on his own account. “Mission Accepted,” the director posted. McQuarrie is a frequent Cruise collaborator. In addition to directing and writing the last twoImpossible films, he also directed another Cruise starrer Jack Reacher.

Per Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision, Henry Cavill and Alec Baldwin are also being considered to return. Cavill played John Walker in Fallout, while Alec Baldwin joined the cast in 2014 for both Fallout and Rogue Nation.

Henry Cavill will next be seen as Geralt in Netflix’s fantasy series The Witcher, which is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series of the same name. Baldwin is in this year’s awards contender BlacKkKlansman and will next be seen in the upcoming comedy Before You Know It.

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Production Warps On New Dark Shadows Doc – Ian McShane Narrates

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MPI Media Group today announced it has completed production on the highly anticipated
MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS, a comprehensive celebration of the legendary Gothic daytime series Dark Shadows and its visionary creator, Dan Curtis.

The feature documentary, which was shot in New York, LA and London, includes interviews with key actors and filmmakers involved in the undyingly popular story of vampire Barnabas Collins and all the eerie goings-on at the gloomy Maine mansion Collinwood. The documentary was directed by David Gregory(Lost Soul, Godfathers of Mondo)and is set to be released this spring.

Narrated by Ian McShane (Deadwood), MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS offers insights from Curtis himself in addition to Oscar-winning writer-producer Alan Ball (True Blood), screenwriter William F. Nolan (Trilogy of Terror), author Herman Wouk (The Winds Of War), veteran actors Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost), Barbara Steele (Black Sunday)and Ben Cross (Chariots of Fire), Dark Shadows stars Jonathan Frid, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, John Karlen, Nancy Barrett, Jerry Lacy, Roger Davis, Marie Wallace, Chris Pennock and James Storm, plus other colleagues and family members.
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Intense New “John Wick 3” Trailer Released

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Lionsgate

Keanu is back, this time on a horse in the streets of New York in the latest trailer for “John Wick 3: Parabellum,” the third and final installment in the hugely successful John Wick film series which started in 2014.

The trailer is a stirring combo of non-stop action set to Andy Williams’ version of the classic song “The Impossible Dream (The Quest).” The film picks up where the Chapter 2’s cliffhanger ending left off: legendary hitman Wick is still on the run, expelled from from every Continental service after the assassination of another hitman and now with $14 million bounty on his head, everyone’s after him.

Chad Stahelski is back in the director’s chair alongside series screenwriter Derek Kolstad. Also back are

Also back are Ian McShane as Winston, the owner of the Continental Hotel and Laurence Fishburne as underground crime lord The Bowery King. Joining the cast this time around are Anjelica Huston as The Director and protector of John Wick as well as Halle Berry playing another assassin and John Wick’s pal Sofia.

Now slated for a summer release, the series has truly evolved into a summer tentpole from its humble beginnings. In 2014, the first Wick film was a surprise boxoffice hit, grossing $88 million worldwide on a $29 million budget, while the first sequel released nearly two years ago grossed $171.5 million. Critical response to both films were also positive.

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is set to arrive in theaters May 17.

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“Alita: Battle Angel” New Character Posters Revealed

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20th Century Fox has released fresh new character posters for its upcoming cyberpunk action film “Alita: Battle Angel” and they’re glorious.

The film is directed by Robert Rodriguez (“Sin City”) which he produced with James Cameron (“Avatar”), the film is set in the future and features Rosa Salazar as the titular Anita, a disembodied “core” found in the scrapyard and awakens with no memory about herself and the new world.

The film feature an all-star cast including Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein and Jackie Earle Haley.

Alita: Battle Angel is set to be released on February 14, 2019

Here is the film’s official synopsis:

When Alita (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo (Keean Johnson) offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past – she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, her family and the world she’s grown to love.

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“Level 16” Release Date Plus Trailer And Poster Debut

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Level 16 will be in theaters and on VOD on March 1, 2019.
In the thematically rich fantasy Level 16, teen-aged Vivien (Emmy-nominated actress Katie Douglas) and Sophia’s (Celina Martin) are locked away in a sterile top secret facility where they’re taught the finer points of “feminine virtues” by Miss Brixil (Sara Canning), a Stepford-like headmistress, and left to question what fate awaits them when they age out of the institution.

Wedding of-the-moment concerns (think The Handmaid’s Tale) to throwback aesthetics (think Joss Whedon’s criminally under-appreciated Dollhouse by way of Argento employing a desaturated palette), writer/director Danishka Esterhazy (Black Field, H&G) crafts a sinister allegory that packs a wicked feminist punch.

Film Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Vivien is trapped in The Vestalis Academy, a prison-like boarding school, keeping to herself and sticking her neck out for no one. Until she is reunited with Sophia — the former friend who betrayed her. Together the girls embark on a dangerous search to uncover the horrifying truth behind their imprisonment. Soon running for their lives, the girls must save themselves or die trying.

Theater List (as of Jan. 15)
New York City – Nitehawk in Brooklyn
Yonkers, NY – Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers
Los Angeles – Laemmle Music Hall
Houston, TX – Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra
Austin, TX – Alamo Drafthouse Mueller
Kansas City, MO – Screenland
Colombus, OH – Gateway
Phoenix, AZ – FilmBar

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High School Student Cast As Maria In “West Side Story” Remake

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Rachel Zegler courtesy of YouTube

Steven Spielberg has found the female lead for his upcoming remake of the classic romantic musical tragedy “West Side Story”. Her name is Rachel Zegler, a 17 year old student from New Jersey.

Rachel was selected for the sought-after role from 30,000 Latino actors who submitted video auditions.

She recently caught the internet’s attention after a video of her went viral which shows her singing Lady Gaga’s recent hit “Shallow’ from another hit musical “A Star Is Born.” She’s also uploaded videos on her YouTube channel which shows her singing original songs and covers of popular hits.

The remake is set to be directed by Steven Spielberg. She will be joining previously announced actor Ansel Elgort who will play the male lead.

The original 1961 “West Side Story” film as inspired by a Romeo and Juliet Broadway musical of the same name from 1957 which tells the story of Maria, a Puerto Rican girl who falls in love with a white New Yorker Tony.

The film was a critical and boxoffice hit, winning 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture. In 1997, the film was chosen for preservation on the National Film Registry.

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First Trailer To “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Shows Spidey In Europe

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Sony Pictures Releasing

If you had seen last year’s “Avengers: Infinity War”, and chances are you all have, you might be wondering what has happened to Peter Parker after Thanos’s deadly snap wiped out nearly everyone in the universe.

Though there is no official confirmation as of yet whether the upcoming film featuring our friendly neighborhood web-slinger takes place before or after the events of this year’s Infinity War sequel, Avengers Endgame, we can at least confirm that he is back and he is on a trip in Europe with his friends.

Holland reprises Peter Parker / Spider-Man role as well as Marisa Tomei as Aunt May and Zendaya as MJ alongside Samuel L Jackson’s Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders’ Maria Hill. Jake Gyllenhaal also joins this time as supervillain Quentin Beck aka Mysterio.

Also back is director/writer Jon Watts, who also wrote and directed the original Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).

Spider-Man: Far From Home is set for release on July 5, 2019.

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“Infinity War”, “Ready Player One” Lead Noms In Visual Effects Society Awards

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Universal

Visual Effects Society has released their list of nominations for the 17th Annual VES Awards and “Avengers: Infinity War” has received the most nominations, leading the pack with six noms.

The “Incredibles 2” meanwhile, emerged as the main contender in the animated categories with five of its town. On the broadcast categories, Netflix’s “Lost in Space” led the list with six nominations.

The VES Awards is a “yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation worldwide in film, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on-the-keys artists who bring this work to life.”

The winners are set to be revealed on Feb. 5. Here is the full list of nominees for 17th Annual VES Awards.

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
Avengers: Infinity War
Christopher Robin
Ready Player One
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Welcome to Marwen

Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
12 Strong
Bird Box
Bohemian Rhapsody
First Man
Outlaw King

Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Incredibles 2
Isle of Dogs
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode
Altered Carbon; Out of the Past
Krypton; The Phantom Zone
Lost in Space; Danger, Will Robinson
The Terror; Go For Broke
Westworld; The Passenger
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“Eastern Promises” Sequel Is Coming?

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Focus Features

While Viggo Mortensen is on the headlines recently for his big awards contender film “Green Book,” another one of his critically acclaimed films from a decade ago is getting some attention.

In a recent interview with Collider, English screenwriter Steve Knight offered some insight on “Eastern Promises,” and a potential sequel and it could even commence shooting this year.

“It is like fishing, where you leave it out there,” says Knight. “And it’s been out there for a while. It went through permutations in the sense of, how do you follow Viggo? We’ve been through that and we’ve moved on and now we’re in a position where I will say ‘watch this space,’ we’re close to getting into production.”

Knight wrote the screenplay for Promises, which earned Mortensen a best actor nomination at the academy awards. The film tells a story of a Russian-British midwife Anna (played by Naomi Watts) in a dark maria world with Mortensen playing a fearsome Russian gangster. Remember that fight scene in a steam room? Of course you do.

Knight recently directed and wrote neo-noir thriller “film Serenity” starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. The film is set for release on January 25, 2019 by Aviron Pictures.

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“The Big Break” Makes It Online World Premiere Jan 17

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Special Effects, Visual Effects and Stunt Teams from Lethal Weapon, Blade Runner 2049, Hereditary and Cloverfield Injects High Concept ’90s Blockbuster Movie Adrenaline to the Production

Vice Media

ICE Media, the world’s leading global youth media brand, today announced the world premiere of THE BIG BREAK, a 15-minute high octane mini-movie written and directed by Gil Freston (Paladar) and starring David Arquette (Scream) on VICE.com beginning Thursday, January 17, 2018.

In this biting satire of the entertainment industry, a struggling actor, a delusional director, a two-faced talent agent, and a Gen-X cop collide when they realize that they and everyone around them are spinning a web of lies. When friends and aspiring actors, Will and Jon meet for lunch at a prototypical health restaurant in West Hollywood, their meeting spirals into a deadly altercation with a spin class instructor that escalates into a shootout with the police.

The duo battle their way across Los Angeles with the media and social media influencers capturing their every move and arrive at their talent agency where they take their agent hostage. In a blockbuster finale atop Runyon Canyon, the aspiring power players realize that ultimate survival in Hollywood often comes at the high price for fame and…their egos.

The Big Break Trailer (60 Secs) from Gil Freston on Vimeo.

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