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Netflix has officially dropped the much-anticipated trailer for civil rights-themed biopic RUSTIN. The Colman Domingo and Chris Rock-led biographical drama follows the life events of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. In Netflix's official synopsis, it read, "The architect of 1963's momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten." The biopic is brought to audiences by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C Wolfe and stars Domingo as Rustin. Other giants including Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Ella Baker are ...
George Clooney is adding another film to his directorial roster, seeing his sports-drama film The Boys In The Boat receive an official trailer. The Boys In The Boat will release on Christmas Day, based on Daniel James Brown's 2013 best-selling novel. It focuses on University of Washington athletes in 1936, seeing the rowing team compete for gold at Berlin's Summer Olympics. Inspired by true events, the MGM and Smoke House Pictures production puts high-stakes races into motion and follows struggling families in the Great Depression. British actor Callum Turner gives support by entering the rowing team, which offers part-time work and free shelter. The eight-man squad is coached by Joel Edgerton, seeing the Washington Huskies set time records at national competitions before moving onto glob...
A new trailer for Ridley Scott's Napoleon biopic is here.Starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French ruler, the epic historical drama follows the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte from military leader to Emperor through the lens of his “addictive and volatile relationship” with his wife, Empress Joséphine. The new trailer opens with a tribute to the military commander's strategic mind, seemingly reenacting The Battle of Austerlitz where he ordered 25 of his cannons to bomb the ice on Lake Satschen and send thousands of Russian soldiers plunging into the freezing water. It also teases his marriage with Empress Joséphine, his reign over France and his determination to remain as a ruler regardless of the bloodshed.Joining Phoenix in the cast are Vanessa Kirby as Empress Joséphine, Tahar Rahim as Paul Bar...
The teaser for Netflix's Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only documentary is here.The first of its kind, Headliners Only was filmed during their joint comedy tour in July 2022 and promises to "give audiences a behind the scenes glimpse into the lives of two comedy titans." The pair will touch on "their early lives, struggles, triumphs and their unbreakable brotherhood" while sharing exclusive behind-the-stage footage of their tour.Rashidi Harper directed the documentary and co-produced alongside Hart, Rock, Bryan Smiley, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Malcolm Spellman, Oby M. Okoye and Tami D'Addio. Thai Randolph, Jeff Clanagan, Mike Stein, Dave Becky, Kevin Healey, JC Del Barco and Ty Walker serve as executive producers.Watch the teaser above. Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only premi...
Netflix is raising subscription prices in the aftermath of its Q3 earnings report. The company reported that sign-ups are up for its ad-supported plan and that its on track to grow revenue and expand its operating margin by the end of the year.The streamer also cited difficulties over the past six months due to the WGA strikes. While Netflix reached an agreement with the WGA, negotiations with the actors union, SAG-AFTRA, are still ongoing.Amid this, Netflix announced it’ll be hiking the costs of both its Basic and Premium plans. The Basic plan is no longer available for new subscribers after being discontinued earlier this year, though grandfathered customers have retained their access to it. That plan is being increased from $10 USD monthly to $12 USD.The Premium plan, meanwhile, is bein...
Tyler Perry is officially telling his story. Those who may think they know about Perry's rise to Hollywood from being a homeless playwright to becoming the billionaire media mogul, will be faced with a captivating story for his upcoming Amazon Prime Video documentary, Maxine's Bay: The Tyler Perry Story. Directed by Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, the documentary sets to paint Perry's "tender, intimate portrait," with the title giving a nod to his late mother Willie Maxine Perry, who died in 2009 and was the source of much of Perry's professional inspiration. The trailer details Perry's rule-breaking climb to becoming one of Hollywood's most prolific filmmakers. From discussing his abusive upbringing and his estranged relationship with his father, through to his adulthood and watching his ...
After delivering a concise yet high-energy teaser over the summer, Michael Mann is readying for Ferrari's big-screen release with a longer, even more action-packed glimpse into the world of Enzo Ferrari. Starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, Mann's biopic follows Ferrari's personal life and professional career, exploring both the identity and legacy of the Italian former racer in a way that hasn't been done before."Two objects cannot occupy the same point in space at the same moment in time," Ferrari asserts at the opening of the trailer. "The corner races at you. You have perhaps a crisis of identity – am I a sportsman or a competitor?" Based on Brock Yates’ book Enzo Ferrari: The Man, The Cars, The Races, The Machine, Ferrari boasts a star-studded cast, including Shailene Woodley and Pen...
It has been a long time coming but Best Buy has officially announced that it would end the sales of DVDs and Blu-ray Discs once and for all. This comes after the company stopped selling physicals in 2018 after the introduction and power of streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and more.Much like the music industry, streaming has taken over the entertainment world with platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and more taking over. The long-time electronics retailer revealed last week that it is ending DVD and Blu-ray Discs sales both in-store and online starting in early 2024. The company cites industry changes and adjustments to new media consumption models as the reason. Sales will officially be discontinued in the new year, but will continue to sell physical video games. Overt...
NEON has released the first official trailer for its new psychological-drama, EILEEN. Directed by Lady Macbeth's William Oldroyd, the British talent enlists a thrilling cast, including Thomasin McKenzie, Anne Hathaway, Shea Whigham, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, and Owen Teague.EILEEN is set in the brisk winter of 1964, following a young prison secretary living an ordinary life. Her priorities shift when introduced to a dazzling psychologist (Rebecca) played by Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway. Based on Ottessa Moshfegh's beloved novel, Rebecca enchants Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie) with sinister charm, guiding her into dangerous realms and uncovering dark secrets along the way. She reveals her murderous desires through bloody photographs and hidden weapons. Their bond blossoms on unsettli...
Netflix has unveiled brand new photos of the Fire Nation from its upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action adaptation.The first look images see Daniel Dae Kim take on the role of Fire Lord Ozai, the show's main antagonist, as well as Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as the gentle General/Uncle Iroh, Ken Leung as Commander Zhao and Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula, Lord Ozai's daughter and the sister of Prince Zuko, who is portrayed by Dallas Liu.Set to premiere in 2024, the show will feature eight episodes and is billed as "a live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series" from Nickelodeon. The Last Airbender will see Gordon Cormier take on the main role of Aang, along with Kiawentiio as Katara and Ian Ousley as Sokka:"Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with th...
According to reports, Disney+ is now developing a live-action reboot of the classic '90s animated show Gargoyles. The upcoming series is set to serve as a reboot and chronicles Goliath, "the last of a heroic race of gargoyle warriors who once lived among mankind. Free from a centuries long curse that turned him into stone, Goliath struggles to solve the mystery of his past while watching over modern-day New York City alongside police detective Elisa Maza."The live-action reboot of Gargoyles will be written by It screenwriter Gary Dauberman, who also serves as executive producer and showrunner. Both James Wan and Michael Clear will also function as executive producers under Wan's Atomic Monster production company.Stay tuned for more information regarding Disney+'s live-action reboot of Garg...