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Netflix has debuted a new clip for its upcoming anime series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.The two-minute teaser shows Michael Cera's Scott Pilgrim asking Aubrey Plaza's Julie about the mysterious Ramona Flowers. Julie gives him some information about Ramona, including her job as Netflix DVD delivery girl, but warns Scott to stay away from her. He doesn't heed her warning, naturally, and goes back home to his roommate Wallace (voiced by Kieran Culkin) and orders a DVD from Netflix. Scott patiently sits in front of the door and anticipates the DVD's arrival, and after waiting for literally days, the doorbell rings and he's greeted by none other than Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Ramona.The forthcoming series will see the cast of the beloved 2010 live action film reprising their roles, including Chri...

After nearly no news on the show since its initial unofficial announcement, the first (very concise) look at Netflix's adaptation of the Devil May Cry video game has surfaced at last. With Adi Shankar of Castlevania as Devil May Cry's showrunner and Studio Mir behind the animation, the not-so-revealing teaser does introduce us to demon-hunter Dante, and indeed hints at an action-packed first season.Capcom's Devil May Cry video game was first released in 2001 and has sold around 30 million copies worldwide. Netflix and Capcom are seasoned collaborators, having linked up in the past to reinterpret a slew of Resident Evil projects.“I’m honored that Netflix and Capcom have entrusted me to shepherd the Devil May Cry franchise," Shankar said in a statement. "[Writer] Alex Larsen and I love these...

The Golden Globe Awards will be adding two new categories to the upcoming ceremony: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television.According to Variety, the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award will name a total of eight nominees while Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television will feature six nominees. Nominees in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category should have grossed a minimum of $150 million USD during its release, with $100 million USD of that total coming from the domestic box office. Films on streaming services with a viewership equivalent to the gross minimum will also be eligible. Meanwhile, Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television will consider comedy specials that have aired on either broadcast, cab...

The trailer for the new Apple TV+ documentary series The Enfield Poltergeist is here.The four-episode series will follow the alleged supernatural activities that took place in Enfield, London in 1977, which eventually became the inspiration for The Conjuring 2. The Enfield Poltergeist will utilize the original audio recordings taken in that house by paranormal investigator Maurice Grosse, and will tell the story using a replica of the house on 284 Green Street in Brimsdown, performers reenacting the incidents that were caught on the audio recordings and present-day interviews with those involved."In 1977, the terrifying haunting of an everyday family in Enfield, London, dominated headlines across the United Kingdom and had a tremendous impact on an entire generation of children," the synop...

Actor Chevy Chase further opened up about his departure from Community during a recent appearance on Mark Maron’s WTF podcast.“I honestly felt the show wasn’t funny enough for me, ultimately. I felt a little bit constrained," the 79-year-old explained. “Everybody had their bits, and I thought they were all good. It just wasn’t hard-hitting enough for me.”He also mentioned that he never had a big problem with his character Pierce Hawthorne, who was an old tycoon with a slightly problematic and abrasive personality. “I didn’t mind the character. I just felt that it was… I felt happier being alone. I just didn’t want to be surrounded by that table, every day, with those people," Chase added. "It was too much.”Chase was fired from Community for supposedly using a racial slur during an outburst...

Following previous news confirming the release of SPY x FAMILY’s first feature film, as well as its return for a second installment of TV anime, TOHO Animation has finally shared the first trailer for season two.The promotional trailer offers a glimpse of the events due to take place in the coming installment, while also previewing both the new opening and ending theme songs. “Kurakura” is a lively, upbeat, and vibrant track performed by mysterious Gen Z singer, Ado, and will be serving as the anime’s new opening theme. Meanwhile, the ending theme song “Todome no Ichigeki” (Finishing Blow) boasts a more relaxed tempo with a city-pop kind of mood. The song is both produced and performed by Vaundy and will feature Cory Wong on guitar.SPY x FAMILY season two will premiere on October 7 across ...

Greg Daniels, the original showrunner of the US version of The Office, is reportedly helming a reboot of the beloved series.The original report comes from Matt Belloni via Puck as the WGA strike came to an end. “Greg Daniels is set to do a reboot of The Office, for instance,” the newsletter read, adding, “Disney’s Dana Walden will finally be able to announce the return of her BFF Ryan Murphy from Netflix. A ton of high-profile movie scripts will come in. The industry will chug back to normal.”It remains to be seen whether there's any truth to these rumors, although Daniels previously addressed the possibility of a reboot and shared that he would prefer it to be an "extension" rather than keeping the original characters. "I can't tell whether fans would want more of it, and when I say more ...

The debate regarding the superhero franchise culture in cinema continues to a topic of debate amongst some of the most well known directors in Hollywood. In a recent interview with GQ critically acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese voiced his concerns about the prevalence of blockbuster movies and the impact of comic book films and franchise culture. Scorsese shares why he thinks audiences and the next generation of filmmakers should "fight back" against the franchise culture, cautioning the danger of not doing so. He said, "The danger there is what it's doing to our culture. Because there are going to be generations now that think movies are only those--that's what movies are." GQ suggested that those beliefs are already in circulation. Scorsese appears to agree adding, "Which means that w...

When Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland was dismissed from Adult Swim earlier this year after being charged with domestic violence (charges that were later dropped due to insufficient evidence), the show's future was in limbo — apart from creating the series, Roiland provided the voices for both Rick and Morty. Adult Swim announced that they'd be finding new voice actors so the show could continue, and now those yet-to-be-named voice actors have made their debut in a new trailer for the forthcoming seventh season of Rick and Morty.How do the newcomers sound? Pretty much the same, fans of the series will be relieved to know. In classic Rick and Morty fashion, the trailer is nothing short of spastic. There's robot ghosts, haunted jewelry, plenty of guns and plenty of spaghetti, making ...

Screenwriters may be able to resume projects soon, this time around, with better pay and working conditions. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a tentative deal with entertainment companies and studios.In the coming days, the WGA’s 11,000 members will vote on whether to accept the terms. The deal reportedly meets many of the terms screenwriters have been advocating for, such as an increase in pay and a promise that AI won’t infringe on their compensation, though its exact terms have yet to be made public.Production has been at a standstill throughout the industry since screenwriters began striking nearly five months ago. At 146 days, the strike is one of the longest in WGA history, second to a 1988 strike that lasted 154 days.“We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exc...

The current digital world goes a million miles per minute, constantly evolving with new trends to keep viewers engaged. Innovation is always at the fore, seeing Good Morning Kevin step in with the right foot forward. Created by Pixar veteran Andrew Gordon, he rewrites the social media script with new characters destined for the big screen. Gordon is renowned for animated personalities like Monsters Inc.'s Mike Wazowski, moving forward with Good Morning Kevin. His latest venture embraces social media with an animated bear fighting to create viral content through interactive missions, launched into outer space by Pete Plainer, the CEO of Kadabra. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Good Morning Kevin (@goodmorningkev)Good Morning Kevin's aligns with Gen-Z's social-first mindset, deb...