EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a first English-language trailer for action-superhero movie Major Grom And The Plague Doctor, whose characters are based on the cult Russian comic book series published by Bubble Comics. Filmed in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, the Batman-esque story follows a police officer who confronts a mysterious masked assassin nicknamed ‘The Plague Doctor’
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Fred Willard died from a heart attack … according to his death certificate. According to the doc, obtained by TMZ, the veteran comedic actor’s immediate cause of death is a cardiac arrest. The underlying causes are listed as myelodysplastic syndrome and coronary artery disease. We broke the story … Fred died May 15, and his
4TH UPDATE, 6:45 PM: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced at his news conference on Wednesday night that, barring a setback, the curfews in L.A. would be discontinued after tonight. Earlier in the day, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva characterized Tuesday night as vastly more peaceful than previous nights. Doubtless, that helped officials come to
Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s Enterprise employed sea animals for their navigation department. The U.S.S. Enterprise has always been a progressive workplace environment. In Star Trek‘s original series, Spock spearheaded the path for Vulcans in Starfleet, making a controversial career decision that upset his own father. Under Jean-Luc Picard‘s captaincy, the Enterprise was even more diverse. The
The new lead of the CW’s Batwoman will not be Kate Kane. The show has opted to go with a new character in the title role following the exit of star Ruby Rose, sources confirm to Deadline. The show was expected to go for a new identity of Batwoman, which is a far more elegant
While Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi continued to champion the theatrical window this morning on the chain’s Q1 earnings call, he also told investors and financial analysts that when it comes to smaller and lower-grossing titles, “we’re open to talking with studio partners about alternatives we can consider.” “I don’t want to give the wrong impression,”
Cornerstone Films is launching world sales on UK director Jon Wright’s (Grabbers) creature feature The Little People. Described by Wright as “Gremlins meets Straw Dogs”, the film is based on an original screenplay by Mark Stay (Robot Overlords) and Wright. The feature followers Londoners Maya and Jamie who escape their urban nightmare to the tranquility of
No Ayer Cut is currently in the works to our knowledge, but David Ayer has recently spoken to how “cathartic” it would be for him to put his version of Suicide Squad out into the world – not to mention how “easy to complete” it would reportedly be for the director. Unlike the production of
At midday on Tuesday, L.A. County announced another night of curfew. The City of Angels soon followed by extending its own lockdown order in response to unrest following widespread protests over the killing of George Floyd. Those curfews will last from 6 pm on Tuesday until 6 am on Wednesday. This is the fourth night
Texas child actor Ike Eisenmann was only 13 years old when he shot to stardom after taking on the role of the harmonica playing orphan alien, Tony — who uses his psychic abilities and cunning kid smarts to find his way home — in Disney’s 1975 fantasy film, “Escape to Witch Mountain.” Ike Eisenmann was
The second Call of Duty themed battle royale title, Call of Duty: Warzone provides one of the best, most polished, and fun battle royale experiences on the market. Combining elements of realistic First-Person Shooters with the arcade feel that Call of Duty is known for, you have the perfect battle royale experience. Utilizing the standard battle royale formula with some elements
Launched in November, London/New York book rights outfit International Literary Properties has acquired 12 literary estates from the UK’s Peters, Fraser + Dunlop. The eight figure deal sees ILP acquire the rights formerly held by the agency for the estates of Georges Simenon, Eric Ambler, Margery Allingham, Edmund Crispin, Dennis Wheatley, Robert Bolt, Richard Hull, George
Studios look set to gain the upper hand in skirmishes with exhibition over windowing as trends during the COVID-19 pandemic extend into the future with mid-range films generating the $50-$100 million range the most at risk of dwindling theatrical runs, according to a leading Wall Street analyst. Exhibitors have until now been able to stand
At a press conference held by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Monday, the city’s police chief, Michel Moore, initially sought to place blame on those fomenting violence. “Last night,” said Moore, “just under 700 arrests. Of that, just under 70 were for looting and burglarizing.” Of the incident that sparked the protests, the death
Is 21 Royal worth it? Hell, I don’t know. There are already some great places to eat at Disneyland, and some special experiences that can be had while dining, and while they’re not inexpensive, they’re certainly cheaper than 21 Royal. But then, they’re not 21 Royal. And the exclusivity is part of the appeal. As
Brooklyn based actor Rick Gonzalez was in his early twenties when he landed the role of the rushing fraternity brother, Spanish — who helps his greek brothers keep their newly formed frat house while enduring hilarious hazing — in the iconic 2003 party comedy, “Old School.” Rick Gonzalez shared the big screen with an epic
Venice Days (Giornate degli Autori), the independent lineup which runs alongside the Venice Film Festival, has appointed Italian programmer Gaia Furrer as artistic director. Effective immediately, the decision was made by the event’s board of directors. This year’s edition is set to run September 2-12, during the Venice Film Festival. Furrer has served as a
A real-life Spider-Man cleans graffiti after protests in the Twin Cities. Everyone’s favorite neighborhood superhero came to life in a poignant image after one of the many protests rocking the nation. Uncle Ben would likely be proud of the real-life Spidey. With great power comes great responsibility and a need for superheroes, especially during the current crisis rocking
The UK production sector now has a comprehensive set of coronavirus safety protocols, with the British Film Commission (BFC) today publishing its guidelines following wide industry consultation. The 34-page document, titled ‘Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production’, is available to read in full here. Scroll down for a summation. The
The Focus Features musical dramedy The High Note is looking to hit exactly that as it lands on-demand starting today. Directed by Late Night‘s Nisha Ganatra from a script by Flora Greeson, the film was originally set to hit theaters on May 8 but, like many films, the film adapted and shifted to a digital. However, with theaters slowly
Mainly, both Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are in a movie together called Midnight in the Switchgrass, which also stars Emile Hirsch, Bruce Willis and Lukas Haas. The director of that film, Randall Emmett, would not confirm the two are dating, but did say that everyone on the set deeply bonded because they have
EXCLUSIVE: BBC One has set the premiere date for Dancing Ledge Productions’ anticipated three-part miniseries, The Salisbury Poisonings. A dramatization of the 2018 Novichok poisonings that rocked the eponymous city and made global headlines, it will air from June 14-16 at 9PM locally. Rafe Spall, Anne-Marie Duff and MyAnna Buring star. Saul Dibb directs. Fremantle,
Julia Roberts is making a political statement with her face mask — one that’s sure to irk President Trump … on so many levels. The actress stepped out Thursday wearing a face covering with former President Barack Obama‘s face on it. Julia was strolling around the Malibu Country Mart as she did her part to
EXCLUSIVE: Jason Kilar, newly minted CEO of WarnerMedia, sent a company-wide memo Saturday to communicate his feelings about the George Floyd shooting and protests and indicate how the company should respond. The senseless death of Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, punctuated by a gruesome viral video of policemen subduing him
Selling Sunset season 2 is out, and the beef between Mary Fitzgerald and Christine Quinn continues. These two best friends first turned foes when Mary took Chrishell Stause’s side and said that Christine was going “ballistic.” Since that day, these realtors cum reality stars do not see eye to eye to eye. Fast forward to season
EXCLUSIVE: While there is not a Man of Steel sequel in the works, we’re hearing that Henry Cavill is in talks to reprise his Superman role in the Warner Bros DC Universe. We hear Cavill could come back in a couple of different ways, though not in a stand-alone film. But there are plans to put him back
Netflix officially closed their deal to acquire the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and will team with the venue’s nonprofit American Cinematheque. Deadline first broke the news last August of the streamer’s interest in the Sid Grauman built venue. The American Cinematheque organization, established in 1984 will remain a non-profit, with the organization’s curation team
UPDATE, 2:23 PM PT: President Donald Trump told reporters that he talked with the family of George Floyd on Friday and said that he asked the Justice Department to expedite the investigation into his death. “It’s a terrible thing. We all saw what we saw and it’s very hard to even conceive of anything other
It looks a bit like something The Hunger Games’ Effie would wear, or alternatively, a live-action fairy from Sleeping Beauty. It also looks like a designer folded-over hot pink comforter… maybe? During the talk, Jimmy Kimmel invites her over for drumsticks and they bickered over their other neighbors. Too bad her boyfriend, Coldplay’s Chris Martin,
The Venice Film Festival has said they are bound and determined to do their event this year, even in light of the continuing Coronavirus pandemic. Now, the second wheel in the traditional Fall Festival Trifecta that launches awards season, Telluride, has sent an email to all, indicating that they intend to move ahead and hold