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Dazzling and Strange: Thom Yorke Ponders Love and Angst on Anima

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Over 20 years since the release of the seminal album, OK Computer, Radiohead singer, Thom Yorke still maintains his creative peak. In tandem with his newest solo record, Anima, the singer has partnered with director, Paul Thomas Anderson to produce a short film to accompany the record. The result is a sleek, modern, and quintessentially Thom Yorke experience, starring the musician in his own dystopian world of angst and anxiety.

Available exclusively on Netflix, the film, also titled Anima gives viewers a glimpse into Yorke’s mind and showcases three songs from the record. The feature has no dialogue and is almost reminiscent of a silent film.

The first shots start in the grey-washed interiors of a subway. Passengers nod in and out of a trance-like sleep, and we see Yorke doing the same thing. It’s a surrealist scene as one by one the passengers awaken to life. Yorke stirs awake and makes eye contact with his muse across the car, played by his real-life partner, Dajana Rocione.

The ensemble exits the train and begin a stylish and artistic dance performance. Yorke’s ghoulish falsetto fits perfectly in place with the scene; dreamlike and mystifying. Human forms rive and abstract into odd shapes around Yorke as he searches for the girl he lost on the train.
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Trailer For Star-Studded Mystery “Knives Out” Released

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The trailer for Rian Johnson’s upcoming classic whodunit story has been released, and it feature plenty of familiar faces.

The stellar ensemble includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Lakeith Stanfield, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Katherine Langford, Michael Shannon, and Christopher Plummer.

It looks like the film has all the elements of an intriguing murder mystery: someone is dead in the family, in this case renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), and everyone’s a suspect.

So far, everything about the film looks promising: the story is intriguing, the editing is snappy and like most of Johnson’s filmography, the cinematography looks slick.

Lionsgate is set to release Knives Out on November 27, 2019.

Here’s what we have about the Knives Out so far:

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.

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Disney’s Live-Action Little Mermaid Film Now Has Its Ariel

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Disney has found its lead for its upcoming Little Mermaid live action film, as singer Halle Bailey has just been cast as Ariel,” Walt Disney Studios announced Wednesday.

“After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance — plus a glorious singing voice — all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role,” director Rob Marshall said in a statement.

“Dream come true…” Halle tweeted with an illustration of a black version of Ariel.

Other characters currently in talks for the movie are star Awkwafina (“Crazy Rich Asians”) as Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay (“Wonder”) as Flounder and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.

The film comes after the latest in a string of live-action reboots from Disney. The studio has so far has had mixed results: though Dumbo, release last March was met with muted critical and boxoffice results, this summer’s Aladdin has been a certified boxoffice hit.

The studio is also set to release Lion King this month, followed by Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in October.

The Little Mermaid release date is yet to be announced.

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“Jumanji: The Next Level” Official Trailer Debuts

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Photo: Hiram Garcia, Jumanji: The Next Level (Sony Pictures)

The Rock and the gang are back in the upcoming fantasy adventure comedy, and it comes with plenty of surprises.

The official trailer for “Jumanji: The Next Level,” dropped this week, and it brings back Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black, with Awkwafina, Danny Glover, and Danny DeVito joining in all the fun.

The trailer sees Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain) and Martha (Morgan Turner) returning into the game to rescue Spencer (Alex Wolff) who seem to have disappeared into the game, only to find Spencer’s grandfather, Eddie (DeVito) and his friend Milo (Glover) also sucked into the game but in Johnson and Hart’s avatars respectively. But Spencer is nowhere to be found.

Confused yet? Watch the trailer below and see all the fun body-swapping for yourself. The trailer looks hilarious and still have all the fun adventures that made the original a surprise blockbuster.

“Jumanji: The Next Level” is a sequel to the hugely successful 2017 film “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” which grossed $962.1 million worldwide. And from the looks of it, the next film will be another massive hit.

Director Jake Kasdan also returns to helm. “Jumanji: The Next Level” is set to hit theaters Dec. 13, 2019.

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First Look At Geralt And Cast Of Netflix’s “The Witcher”

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As Netflix gears up for the release of its highly anticipated fantasy drama TV series, “The Witcher,” the streaming service has now release a series of cool new images showing its characters.

Here we got a first look at a badass Geralt of Rivia, played by Henry Cavill, Yennefer, played by Anya Cholatra, and Ciri played by Freya Allan.

Also released is the series’ first poster and the first look at the series logo.”The Worst Monsters Are The Ones We Create,” it says.

“The Witcher” is based on a book series by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.

Geralt is the titular Witcher in the short stories, novels and video games which takes place in medieval fantasy setting. He is one of the last witchers, a trained monster slayer for hire to slay deadly monstrous beasts.

Cavill recently played a CIA assassin in this summer’s blockbuster hit Mission: Impossible – Fallout starting Tom Cruise. He also portrayed Superman in WB/DC Comics’, Batman v Superman and Justice League.

“The Witcher” is expected to premiere this year on Netflix.

Here’s the series’ synopsis from Netflix:
“Based on the best-selling fantasy series of books, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.”
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New Action-Packed “Charlie’s Angels” Trailer Revealed

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The trailer for Elizabeth Banks’s upcoming action comedy Charlie’s Angels was just released, featuring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska in roles of savvy crime-fighting trio.

There’s plenty of glam and action in the trailer, and lots of outfits. Along with the fast paced action, we see our leads in various disguises and costume changes.

“We’re gonna need some wigs, toys, clothes,” says Banks.

Naomi Scott is certainly riding high this year with the recent, somewhat unexpected success of “Aladdin” this summer.

Banks wrote, produced and directed the film. Along with Djimon Hounsou and Patrick Stewart, she is also one of the multiple mentors of the women named “Bosley”.

A reboot of the 1970s TV series, as well as the 2000 and 2003 feature movie versions, the film features songs by Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey and Miley Cyrus. Sam laflin, Noah Centineo and Luis Gerardo Méndez also co-star.

Sony Pictures Releasing is set to release “Charlie’s Angels” on November 15, 2019.

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TBS Brings Snowpiercer to Comic-Con International with an All-Star Panel and Exclusive First Look at the Series Premiere

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BS, a division of WarnerMedia Entertainment, is bringing its highly anticipated sci-fi thriller Snowpiercer to San Diego for Comic-Con® International 2019.

On Saturday, July 20, TBS will present a panel featuring stars Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Lena Hall, Steven Ogg and executive producer and showrunner Graeme Manson in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront. The session will include an exclusive first look at the series premiere, which will debut in Spring of 2020 on TBS.

Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation based on the acclaimed movie of the same name. The series was renewed for season two prior to the season one premiere.

Panelists include stars Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Lena Hall, Steven Ogg and executive producer and showrunner Graeme Manson. The moderator will be Entertainment Weekly’s Clark Collis
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Epic First Trailer For WWII Action Drama “Midway” Released

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Roland Emmerich is back in familiar territory in “Midway”, the director’s upcoming war drama set for release later this year. Lionsgate released the film’s teaser trailer today and it looks very promising.

Midway tells the story of US Navy sailors and aviators who fought during World War II’s Battle of Midway, focusing on June 1942’s naval battle in the Pacific theater months after the the assault on US forces at the Pearl Harbor.

The trailer ticks all of Emmerich’s formula boxes that made Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow such boxoffice hits; its looks grand-scale with plenty of action and explosions and sweeping cinematography.

The film is also stacked with big names, including Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans, Mandy Moore, Patrick Wilson, Aaron Eckhart, Alexander Ludwig, Nick Jonas, Dennis Quaid, and many more.

“Midway” is set for release on November 8, 2019.

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Director Taika Waititi To Tackle Flash Gordon

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Taika Waititi, director of Thor: Ragnarok, has signed on to an animated adaptation of Flash Gordon, Deadline reported.

The source has said that Waiti will direct and write the film, though his camp says “it’s too early to gauge exactly what his role would be.”

A Flash Gordon live action film reboot has been in development for years in Fox, at some point both Matthew Vaughn and Julius Avery were attached to helm. But with the recent merger of Disney and Fox, it appears the effort is going in a new direction.

Waititi is currently working in the post-production of an upcoming film “Jojo Rabbit,” an adaptation of the novel by Christine Leunens, Caging Skies which is set for release this October.

Waititi has previous stated how the superhero film Flash Gordon has influenced Thor: Ragnarok. The former was released in 1980 and starred Sam J. Jones as the title character and directed by Mike Hodges.

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Sony Confirms Tom Hardy’s Return For Venom Sequel

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Director Ruben Fleischer, Riz Ahmed, and Tom Hardy – Photo: AI Photo Imaging

“I can say that Tom Hardy will be back, magnificently playing that character as no-one else can,” one of Venom film’s producers Amy Pascal told Fandango last week regarding Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock aka Venom.

Hardy of starred in the 2018 film, based on the Marvel character of the same name. Though the film wasn’t a hit with critics, it was a surprise at the boxoffice, grossing $855 million worldwide making the sequel somewhat inevitable.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that the sequel was in development, though Hardy’s involvement at that time was not confirmed.

Venom’s character is a sentient alien symbiote which needs a human host to survive, eventually giving the host enhanced powers. Eddie Brock is the investigative journalist who comes in contact and bonded with the alien and become Venom, who is both vengeful and a hero to those he deems innocent.

Directed by Ruben Fleischer, “Venom” is one of 2018’s biggest success stories.

Though its logical for the film to be directed by the man who made is so highly successful, it has not been announced whether Fleischer will be returning to helm. He is said to being production on a Zombieland sequel, which ironically also stars Harrelson.

Venom 2 is supposedly set for release on October 2, 2020.

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