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Luca Guadagnino’s Sgt. Rock scrapped by DC

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As the world holds its breath awaiting the release of James Gunn’s Superman, DC has decided to scrap another of its planned franchise starters with the news that Luca Guadagnino’s Sgt. Rock has been cancelled.  Intended to star Colin Farrell, who was himself replacing Daniel Craig, Sgt Rock was meant to go before cameras this […]

Sarah Michelle Gellar teases lighter tone and returning characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

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With Hulu working on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer continuation and having cast Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’s Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the next Slayer, original series lead Sarah Michelle Gellar has teased what this new series will feel like compared to the original, as well as other returning stars who may join her for the reunion. Buffy the […]

The Strangers: Chapter 2 trailer continues Renny Harlin’s horror reboot trilogy

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Lionsgate has shared a poster and trailer for The Strangers: Chapter 2, the next instalment in Renny Harlin’s trilogy reboot of the 2008 horror, which sees Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath reprising their roles from 2024’s Chapter 1; take a look here… The Strangers are back – more brutal and relentless than ever. […]

Ransom Canyon renewed for second season on Netflix

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Over two months since its premiere on Netflix, the streaming giant has renewed its latest Western drama Ransom Canyon for a second season. Based on Jodi Thomas’ book series, the series stars Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly and follows the intersecting secrets, love and lives of three ranching families in the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. […]

New trailer for action comedy Guns Up starring Kevin James and Christina Ricci

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Vertical has shared a new trailer and poster for Guns Up, the upcoming action-comedy from writer-director Edward Drake which stars Kevin James as an ex-cop turned mob henchmen who finds himself in a race against time to protect his family after a job goes wrong. Joining Kevin James in the cast are Christina Ricci, Luis […]

Happy Death Day, The Black Phone and Terrifier come to NECA’s Toony Terrors

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NECA has officially unveiled the thirteenth wave of its Toony Terrors collectible horror figures which includes the maniacal Art the Clown from Terrifier, the terrifying child murderer The Grabber from The Black Phone, and the sadistic Babyface Killer from Happy Death Day. The set is available to pre-order now, priced at $44.97; check them out […]

Bookish trailer sees Mark Gatiss as bookshop owner-turned-detective

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Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, The League of Gentlemen) is starring in Bookish, another British mystery drama he is writing. The trailer for the upcoming series sees Gatiss as Gabriel Book, an eccentric bookshop owner who is also a detective helping the police solve various cases of scandalous nature. Watch the trailer below… Set in post-WW2 London, […]

Street Fighter movie casts Callina Liang as Chun-Li

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As Legendary’s Street Fighter film adaptation picks up steam, Deadline reports it has filled a major role. Callina Liang (Presence) will star as Chun-Li, one of the most recognizable characters in the Street Fighter games. Chun-Li was introduced in Street Fighter II as “a skilled martial artist and Interpol officer.” The franchise follows a fighting tournament organized by the evil […]

Things are getting sticky for Alison Brie and Dave Franco in the latest Together teaser trailer

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Neon has released a new teaser for their critically-acclaimed body-horror Together. Written and directed by Michael Shanks, the film stars Alison Brie (Community) and Dave Franco (Bad Neighbours) as a married couple who relocate to the countryside, only to find that a malevolent supernatural force is trying to bring them closer together in unimaginable ways. […]

Cillian Murphy’s Steve to receive theatrical and Netflix release this fall

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Cillian Murphy’s drama Steve has received a theatrical release this fall ahead of its premiere on Netflix. Directed by Tim Mielants (Small Things Like These), the film is based on the novel Shy by Max Porter and sees Murphy as a teacher trying to reach his at-risk students to improve their lives.  Starring alongside Murphy in the film are […]