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Daniel Radcliffe’s Weird Al Biopic Receives Official Premiere Date
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a forthcoming biopic about the famed musician starring Daniel Radcliffe, will premiere on The Roku Channel on November 4, the streamer announced on Thursday. The premiere date was revealed alongside an official poster for the film, which sees the back of Radcliffe’s Yankovic posing below the Hollywood sign, complete with curly hair, an accordion and a jacket emblazoned with the film’s title. “Mark your calendars,” Yankovic wrote under the poster on Instagram. “The biopic holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like Eat It and Like a Surgeon to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle,” the official synopsis from Roku reads. “Weird: The Al Yankovic ...
Here Is the First Teaser Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’
Universal Pictures has released the first official teaser for Christopher Nolan‘s highly-anticipated upcoming film, Oppenheimer. The biographical thriller drama is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. The film follows the life story of atomic bomb inventor J. Robert Oppenheimer and how his discovery changed the course of the world. The teaser trailer gives audiences a first glimpse of what to expect for Nolan’s next star-studded film, featuring Cillian Murphy as the titular character and man who forever changes the world with his destructive innovation. The brief video shows off black and white footage of Murphy as Oppenheimer. At the beginning of the teaser, Emily Blunt, who plays his wife Katherine, can be heard...
Steven Knight Gives Timeline Update on ‘Peaky Blinders’ Film
In a recent interview with Heart Breakfast, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight gave an update on the film’s progress. The highly-anticipated feature length spin-off film is set to be on track to begin filming in 2023. Knight confirmed that he is almost done writing the film, “Yes, I’m writing it right now. I’m nearly done writing it and we’re going to shoot it…I’m setting up some film and television in Digbeth in Birmingham.” Knight continues to go into details regarding where he hopes to shoot the feature film. He adds, “We’re going to shoot it at the studios in Digbeth and on location in Digbeth in Birmingham.” He explains his reasoning, “Digbeth and Small Heath is where the Peaky Blinders actually roamed. So it’s like Peaky’s coming home basically.” When he was asked if fans will be s...
Watch the Official Trailer for Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe NC-17 Drama ‘Blonde’
Netflix on Thursday shared the official trailer for Andrew Dominik’s Blonde, an upcoming drama film starring Ana de Armas in the role of Marilyn Monroe. Blonde, which is rated NC-17, is based on Joyce Carol Oates’ bestselling novel of the same moniker. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, the film reimagines Marilyn Monroe’s life, exploring both her public and private lives, as well as her childhood, her rise to fame and her various relationships. “I’ve played Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe,” de Armas says in the trailer, which cuts between various scenes of the Hollywood icon, born Norma Jean, grappling with her fame. “I can’t face doing another scene with Marilyn Monroe.” “Marilyn doesn’t exist,” de Armas adds. “When I come out of my dressing room, I’m Norma J...
Netflix’s Upcoming Documentary Covers ‘The Rise and Fall of AND1’
Set to add to its Untold sports documentary series, Netflix has now released the official trailer for Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1. The upcoming documentary chronicles how a graduate school project partnership between Jay Coen Gilbert, Seth Berger, and Tom Austin during their time at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School turned into a major basketball footwear and clothing company. Focussing on famed AND1 Mixtape and accompanying AND1 Mixtape Tour, Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 features interviews with famed AND1 streetballers like “The Professor,” “Hot Sauce,” “The Main Event,” “Shane the Dribbling Machine” and Rafer “Skip 2 My Lou” Alston. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kevin Wilson Jr., the documentary outlines how the brand exploded onto the scene and saw a me...
Sebastian Stan Is Unrecognizable in First Look Image of A24’s ‘A Different Man’
Sebastian Stan took to Instagram to share a first look at his character in the upcoming A24 film A Different Man, and the actor is unrecognizable with all the prosthetics. The Marvel staple presented his character, Edward, and confirmed in the caption that artist Mike Marino — who also did work on Colin Farrell as Penguin in The Batman — transformed him for the role. Stan did not reveal much else, but fans and friends in the comments section were stunned by incredible work A Different Man is written and helmed by Aaron Schimberg, and reportedly follows the story of a man with neurofibromatosis who undergoes facial reconstructive surgery. A play is then written based on his life, and the character of Stan gets obsessed with the actor who portrays him in the play. Joining Stan in the cast ar...
Adult Swim Announces ‘Rick and Morty’ Season Six Premiere Date
Adult Swim has officially unveiled the premiere date of Rick and Morty season six. The new season of the two-time Emmy-winning comedy series is set to premiere globally on September 4, 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. While plot details were not revealed, a press release confirmed that it will “[p]ick up where we left them, worse for wear and down on their luck. Will they manage to bounce back for more adventures? Or will they get swept up in an ocean of piss! Who knows?! Piss! Family! Intrigue! A bunch of dinosaurs! More piss!” “It’s hard to overstate the impact of Rick and Morty. More than a hit show, it is truly a global phenomenon,” said Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim and Cartoon Network. “As we prepare to launch this soon-to-be iconic season, we will be giving fans a unique way to be part...
Keanu Reeves Expresses Interest in Playing Batman
To promote his upcoming appearance in DC League of Super Pets, Keanu Reeves recently sat down with Extra to discuss voicing Batman, the owner of Ace the Bat-Hound played by Kevin Hart. In the interview, Reeves detailed his excitement about voicing one of his favorite comic book characters and revealing his interest in playing Batman on the big screen. “It’s always been a…it’s been a dream,” said the veteran actor before touching on the current adaptation of the character. “Pattinson’s got Batman right now, and he’s doing awesome. Maybe down the road. Maybe when they need an older Batman.” Reeves then shared how excited he was to be included in DC League of Super Pets, But even that — just to be a part of a project that [Dwayne] Johnson and Kevin Hart are a part of is awesome, and I got to ...
Netflix Drops Official Teaser for Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’
Netflix has officially released the first teaser for famed director Guillermo del Toro‘s upcoming stop-motion Pinocchio film. In this iteration, del Toro “reinvents Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of the wooden marionette who is magically brought to life in order to mend the heart of a grieving woodcarver.” The film follows Pinocchio’s adventures as he navigates Benito Mussolini’s fascist ruling in 1930s Italy. The voice cast features a star-studded group that brings together Ewan McGregor as Cricket and Gergory Mann as the titular role. Others include David Bradley, Tilda Swinton, Finn Wolfhard, Christoph Waltz, Ron Perlman, Cate Blanchett, Tim Blake Nelson, Burn Gorman and more. The stop-motion film was first announced in 2018. The film is set to release in select theaters in November and o...
Look Behind-the-Scenes of the Live-Action ‘Knights of the Zodiac’
Toei and Sony Pictures have shared behind-the-scenes footage for the upcoming live-action Knights of the Zodiac. Based on the manga Saint Seiya created by Masami Kurumada in 1986, the footage was revealed for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con. “Five young warriors are recruited to be Knights of the Zodiac, an elite cosmic force dedicated to protecting the Greek goddess Athena and the planet Earth,” the movie’s description reads. The footage offers an inside look into how the film is being made ahead of its 2023 premiere. Actors rehearse martial arts scenes, perform stunts in the desert and sit atop motorcycles. Knights of the Zodiac stars Mackenyu, Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Diego Tinoco and Mark Dacascos. Animator Tomasz Baginski is directing. Toei producer Yoshi Ikezaw...
Watch the Official Trailer for Brett Morgen’s David Bowie Film ‘Moonage Daydream’
Following the debut of a short teaser in May, NEON has dropped off the official trailer for director Brett Morgen‘s Moonage Daydream, a forthcoming film chronicling the life and genius of the late David Bowie. “Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Brett Morgen’s feature-length experiential cinematic odyssey explores David Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey,” the official description reads. “The film is guided by David Bowie’s own narration.” The film, which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, marks the first movie project to be officially sanctioned by the late musician’s estate. Morgen, whose previous works include Jane, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck and The Kid Stays in the Picture, also wrote a...
Mero Speaks on End of ‘Desus & Mero’: “Everybody Grows”
The Kid Mero has addressed the end of the favorite Desus & Mero show, stating that he and Desus Nice just want to start doing different things apart. In a recent interview with WFAN, Mero told host Keith McPherson that what happened is “just natural progression,” continuing, “It’s like we said on the podcast, ‘It’s Hollywood, baby.’ You develop strengths and things that you want to explore and do. And then things just happen naturally. It’s like Spike Jonze said on the ‘Viceland’ show, ‘Everything is finite.’ What’s the corny cliche? Don’t be sad that it’s gone. Be happy that you experienced it.” He further explained that their split was bound to happen as they’ve been known as “Desus and Mero” for such a long time. “Everybody grows,” he said. “I’m sure D’s got his things that he wants...
