| | | Dallas Dupree Young Talks Kenny's Path to Leadership in Cobra Kai Season 5 | | por Tudor Leonte Sep 15, 2022 | | Cobra Kai fans saw a different Kenny Payne in Season 5. Netflix released the fifth season of Cobra Kai last Friday, featuring the return of the familiar karate clashes in San Fernando Valley. 15-year-old actor Dallas Dupree Young reprised his role as Kenny after making his debut in Season 4. The new installment sees the evolution of Kenny from a scared kid into a confident teenager, a leader Terry Silver can rely on to carry on Cobra Kai’s legacy. The interview is full of spoilers, do not keep reading or watching if you aren’t up to date the full season yet. 
“Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his “No Mercy” style of karate the only game in town,” reads the synopsis. “With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel LaRusso must call on an old friend for help.” 
Tudor Leonte: How was it to get back on the set for Cobra Kai Season 5? Dallas Dupree Young: Yeah, that feeling of, uh, getting back on the set was ecstatic. It was so electrifying back being back, and everybody was so excited to have that environment with each other. At that point, we hadn’t seen each other in about six, seven months and we were always cracking jokes about, ‘Oh, he grew taller than him!’ All this. ‘He got bigger than him!’ Just have that camaraderie again for Season 5 and then, next thing you know, we tried to make a masterpiece for y’all. I saw it, and, yeah, it is pretty good. I like it. Is there anyone in particular with whom you have bonded on the set? I bonded with so many other characters on the show, but the one who I’ve bonded with the most would have to be Griffin Santopietro [Anthony LaRusso’s actor]. He’s like one of my best buddies on the show. I remember in Season 4, even though we bullied each other in the show, we had moments where we were discussing the scenes off camera, and we were playing video games and just having a good time going to the water park, just enjoying ourselves. Then, going to Season 5, we really established that friendship because we just had more opportunities to talk to each other because COVID was starting to die down. Now that you mentioned that dynamic your character, Kenny, has with Anthony, that bully-victim relationship… We saw that in Season 4, you were the victim. In Season 5 things get a turnaround, and you are now portraying the role of the bully. Can you please tell us a little bit about this transformation? Yeah, the transformation was definitely complex, and it was difficult and unique all in one. I think the best thing about Kenny was that his transformation was perfectly timed from the directors and the writers. I understood what they were looking for in his storyline from Season 4 to Season 5. That gradual change really helped me establish that dynamic and establish who Kenny was at that point in time. So if he was the victim in Season 4, I understood where he was, then the development just affected later on. It’s a special character, and the dynamic was very interesting. We also see that Kenny is actually working harder than many others. In fact, he stays at Cobra Kai and perhaps he’s the hardest worker in the room. What motivates him so much? Young: I think what motivates Kenny is basically his want and his will to be the best competitor out there. From the beginning, he wanted to be the top student in Cobra Kai. You see that gradual change from the beginning of Episode 1 in Season 5 to Episode 10. He wants to be the best fighter out there, and he wants to be a leader in Season 5. Speaking of leaders, Terry Silver sees Kenny as a leader, but do you think that Kenny sees himself as a leader? As you saw on the show at the beginning, he did not feel as though he was the leader. He felt Kyler was the king cobra for a long time. Episode 8 really was a huge turning point for my character, and you saw that transformation of him going from being a follower to a leader. Terry Silver really inspired him to have that leadership role and that leadership mentality. How is it for you to work closely with Thomas Ian Griffith? Working with Thomas Ian Griffith was an incredible experience. He is such an intuitive person, and he understands what it takes to be the best at karate and martial arts acting and school, and everything. He’s so incredible, and he’s such a mentor on and off the stage. I respect Thomas Ian Griffith so much, and I can’t wait to see what he does in the future. Did you guys have the chance to talk and perhaps exchange some words on the set? Yeah, I remember we had a scene that was about to take place, and it was about 30 minutes of rest and relaxation time. We just had decided to have a conversation, and he told me a lot about his family and I told him about my hopes and dreams and what I wanna be and why I act, and everything. We’ve had really impactful conversations that have affected my time on Cobra Kai. Getting back to your character, Kenny, and even to yourself, how much did help you that scene involving former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and getting to actually hit him in the face? Wow! I mean, that was crazy. It was an unbelievable moment because I have grown up watching Tyron Woodley in all of his UFC fights. That was insane! I mean, it was something that I wasn’t expecting was going to happen when I looked at the script, and then it really came out great on camera. What was the vibe in the room? I interviewed Woodley in the past, I know he’s a cool guy, but how was it during the scene? Of course, during the scene, we’re in character, so it’s very intense and dark. Off the camera, off stage, we were just laughing and having an incredible time. It was definitely an experience I’ll never forget, kicking Tyron Woodley in the face. Unbelievable moment. I’m pretty sure you remember that. Is there any line in particular from Season 5 you’ll remember as well? I just like the line whenever I say to Robbie. I witness him kind of dapping up LaRusso and I’m just like, ‘Really, you’re training my bully. Are you serious?’ I just like that line, I thought that line was really cool, and it made for an interesting dynamic in that situation. It’s also interesting to see the relationship between Kenny and Robbie. Where do you see it going from here? I mean, of course with the ending of Season 5, you see that there is an opportunity for them to rekindle their relationship, but I feel like with all the heartbreak that has happened in Season 5, especially towards the end… you don’t know which side Kenny will go to at this point, because he’s in that dead space. He doesn’t know who he can trust at this moment. I feel like there is a chance in later seasons possibly that they can rekindle their relationship and be the friends and the mentor/mentee that they were. What’s next for Kenny? We see that finale, of course, Terry Silver was defeated, and Kenny is still very fond of Cobra Kai. What’s next for him? I think at this point, Kenny’s gonna have to make that decision if he wants to stick with Cobra Kai. Well, I don’t even know if Cobra Kai is really a thing at the end of Season 5, but he wants to stick with that intense mentality, or he wants to go to a different side, or if he wants to quit karate at all. I feel like his mind is just juggling at this moment. He doesn’t know who to trust, everybody has betrayed him. It is going to be interesting to see where Kenny can go. What about you? What’s next for you? At the moment, I have a movie called 1-800-Hot-Nite that just came out, or it’s about to come out on November 4. It’ll be distributed to different platforms, and you’ll be able to see it online. It’s basically about a kid who has lost his dad to a drug raid. He ends up going on this kind of urban Odyssey with his two best friends and they kind of just run away from their ultimate reality. You see a first kiss happen, you see phone sex happen. You see a lot of the kids go from being kids to adults in the span of 24 hours. We just came from the Deauville Film Festival, and we came from Santa Barbara Film Festival, we’re kind of making our tour right now around film festivals. That’s my number one project at the moment, and I can’t wait for everybody to see that. You are pretty young and you’re showcasing your talents across several genres. Cobra Kai mixes action and drama, but at the moment do you prefer action projects, or would you like to test yourself with even more drama? I would love to test myself with both. I think the best thing about Cobra Kai and 1-800-Hot-Nite is that there are both completely different projects. You get the action and the drama with Cobra Kai, then you get the dramatic-in-comedy with 1-800-Hot-Nite. It’s really good to have that balance and be able to work with the different skills that I have and just explore different avenues of the business. If I had to choose, I would go with action just because action seems really exciting. The post Dallas Dupree Young Talks Kenny’s Path to Leadership in Cobra Kai Season 5 appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Nope 4K, Blu-ray, & Digital Release Date Set, Comes With Bonus Documentary | | por Anthony Nash Sep 14, 2022 | | Following its successful run in theaters, Jordan Peele’s Nope will release digitally on September 20, 2022, with a physical release set for October 25, 2022. RELATED: How Jupe and Gordy Perfectly Represent the Introspective Themes of Nope Nope‘s digital release will come nearly a full month ahead of its physical release. The digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray editions of the film will also come packed with a ton of bonus content, including Shadows: The Making of Nope — a 56-minute documentary that explores some of the film’s unanswered questions, as well as offering a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s production, and a detailed look at how Peele made the film. Other bonus content includes: - Deleted Scenes – Watch five unreleased scenes from Nope
- Gag Reel – A highlight reel of bloopers and outtakes featuring the main cast
- Call Him Jean Jacket – The object of the Haywood siblings’ fascination is an entity known only as “Jean Jacket.” Filmmakers provide insights into the conception, design, and execution of this mysterious organism.
- Mystery Man of Muybridge – A deep dive into The Horse In Motion by Eadweard Muybridge, its relationship to the Haywoods, and how it relates to the larger themes in Nope.
Following its digital release, Nope will also get a variety of physical release options, including a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on October 25, 2022. Described as an “expansive horror epic,” Nope is led by Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya, who reunited with Peele following the successful release of 2017’s Get Out. Joining him are Keke Palmer (Hustlers) and Oscar nominee Steven Yeun (Minari) as they portray residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Additional cast includes Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Wrenn Schmidt, Keith David, Donna Mills, Barbie Ferreira, Devon Graye, Eddie Jemison, Oz Perkins, Terry Notary, Andrew Patrick Ralston, and Jennifer Lafleur. RELATED: Wendell & Wild Cast Revealed for Netflix’s Key & Peele-Led Animated Film The film is written and directed by Jordan Peele, who previously earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his directorial feature debut, Get Out. Before the upcoming film, he had also directed 2019’s Us, starring Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke. Nope is a production by Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Pictures, with Peele and Ian Cooper attached as producers. The post Nope 4K, Blu-ray, & Digital Release Date Set, Comes With Bonus Documentary appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Hocus Pocus 2 Clip: The Sanderson Sisters Go Broom Shopping | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | Disney+ has dropped the first Hocus Pocus 2 clip from the long-awaited horror-comedy sequel featuring the return of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the witchy Sanderson sisters. The video features the fan-favorite trio in a Walgreens store as they each find new brooms to fly on. The film will be available for streaming on September 30. RELATED: Wendell & Wild Teaser: Everyone’s Got Demons in Netflix’s Supernatural Animated Film 
Hocus Pocus 2 is a horror-comedy sequel to Disney’s 1993 cult classic, which will be bringing back everyone’s favorite witch sisters: multi-award-winning actress Bette Midler (The First Wives Club) as Winifred Sanderson, four-time Golden Globe winner Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City, And Just Like That) as Sarah Sanderson and Kathy Najimy (Sister Act) as Mary Sanderson. “It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge,” reads the synopsis. “Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.” Additional cast includes Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl), Lilia Buckingham (Dirt), Belisa Escobedo (American Horror Stories), Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Tony Hale (Veep), Sam Richardson (The Tomorrow War), Juju Brener (Vanquish), Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf), Taylor Paige Henderson, and Nina Kitchen. RELATED: Disenchanted Teaser Trailer Released for Disney+ Film Hocus Pocus 2 is directed by Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses, The Proposal) from a screenplay written by Jen D’Angelo (Workaholics). It is produced by Lynn Harris and Steven Haft. Executive producers are Adam Shankman, Ralph Winter, and David Kirschner. Directed by Kenny Ortega, the original film followed the story of a teenage boy who accidentally brings a trio of villainous Salem witches back to life on Halloween night. Although Hocus Pocus wasn’t a critical and commercial success by the time of its release, it still stood the test of time through countless annual airings and has now become a cult classic film. The post Hocus Pocus 2 Clip: The Sanderson Sisters Go Broom Shopping appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | The Curse of Bridge Hollow Trailer: Halloween Comes to Life in Netflix Comedy | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | Netflix has released an official trailer for The Curse of Bridge Hollow, its newest horror comedy starring Marlon Wayans and Stranger Things breakout Priah Ferguson. The film is scheduled to make its debut on October 14. RELATED: The School for Good and Evil Trailer Previews Netflix’s Coming-of-Age Fantasy Film The Curse of Bridge Hollow trailer features Syd as she and her family move into a new town called Bridge Hollow, where residents take Halloween celebrations to the next level. There, Syd accidentally brings the town’s scary decorations to life after unknowingly unleashing an evil spirit. With the help of her friends and realistic father, they must stop the ancient spirit before every day becomes Halloween. Check out The Curse of Bridge Hollow trailer below: 
The film will feature a fairly star-studded cast, with Wayans joining alongside Priah Ferguson, Kelly Rowland, Rob Riggle, John Michael Higgins, Nia Vardalos, Lauren Lapkus, Holly J. Barrett, Myles Vincent Perez, Abi Monterey, and Helen Slayton-Hughes. “A father (Marlon Wayans) and his teenage daughter (Priah Ferguson) are forced to team up and save their town after an ancient and mischievous spirit causes Halloween decorations to come to life and wreak havoc,” reads the official synopsis for the upcoming film. RELATED: Wendell & Wild Teaser: Everyone’s Got Demons in Netflix’s Supernatural Animated Film The Curse of Bridge Hollow is directed by Jeff Wadlow from a script written by Todd Berger and Robert Rugan. It is produced by Wayans, Rick Alvarez, and Nathan Reimann. The post The Curse of Bridge Hollow Trailer: Halloween Comes to Life in Netflix Comedy appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Scream 6: Melissa Barrera Teases 'Mortifying' New Setting | | por Anthony Nash Sep 14, 2022 | | When the untitled upcoming sixth entry in the Scream franchise premieres next year, it will move the franchise out of the creepy confines of Woodsboro and into New York City — a decision that actress Melissa Barrera says will result in more dread. RELATED: Paramount’s Scream 6 Wraps Production in Montreal Speaking to Collider about the upcoming film and its new setting, Barrera said that the setting of New York City is much more “mortifying” than in a place like Woodsboro due to the sheer size of the city combined with how everyone is mostly doing their own thing. “It’s like 20 times more mortifying,” Barrera said. “It’s awful. Because you also see how, in a city like New York City, everyone is kind of doing their own thing, and someone is screaming for help, and no one will come to their help. No one comes to help them, you know, like, everyone’s kind of like, ‘I’m not getting into that.’ So it’s mortifying because you’re chased by Ghostface, but you also see humanity and how that reacts in a situation like that. Anyway, I think I’ve already probably said too much.” The film will star returning cast members of 2022’s Scream , including Melissa Barrera (Vida), Jenna Ortega (The Babysitter: Killer Queen), Mason Gooding (Booksmart), Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers), and Samara Weaving (Ready or Not). They will be joined by franchise newcomers Delmot Mulroney, Henry Czerny, Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda, and Josh Segarra. RELATED: Neve Campbell Explains Reasoning For Leaving Scream 6 Scream 6 will also see the directors of the 2022 film Scream return, with Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett stepping back into the franchise after the success of the fifth film. The next installment will reportedly continue with “the four survivors of the Ghostface killings as they leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.” The post Scream 6: Melissa Barrera Teases ‘Mortifying’ New Setting appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Pearl Review: A Solid Slasher Prequel | | por Jonathan Sim Sep 14, 2022 | | Six months after the release of Ti West’s elderly slasher movie, X, West gives us a prequel centered around the villain of that film. Pearl is a not-so-long-awaited slasher film set in 1918 against the backdrop of World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic. Mia Goth reprises her role as Pearl in her origin story. She’s a young woman trying to be a Hollywood star but she comes into conflict with her devout mother and ailing father. West delivers another shocking slasher, as Pearl is a decently crafted film that goes into a killer’s backstory. West successfully updates his cinematic universe for the times. While X was set in 1979 and looked like it was made in that era of 20th-century slashers, Pearl is set a century in the past. The visual aesthetic matches that step decades prior, with the movie offering a Technicolor style along the lines of The Wizard of Oz. The opening credits and title card are a product of this era, allowing for a jarring contrast from the style of X, which made full use of the ’70s pornographic premise. This movie begins with a Disney-style opening, with deceptively orchestral music that would almost have you believe you’re in for an age-old family film. Everything feels happy and whimsical as we are introduced to our young protagonist, who dreams of getting off her farm and becoming an actress in Hollywood. However, the cute, bright-eyed nature of the film does not last long. You’re not seated for this origin story to see a happy-go-lucky, heartwarming tale. Once the movie takes a dark turn, it commits to it and we get the heart-stopping kills that the film promises. But this movie’s key risk is not focusing on the kills very much. While they’re there, Pearl is much more of a family melodrama that takes a shocking twist. Sometimes, it feels like the viewing experience would be better if you were expecting no kills at all so that once it happens, it becomes a shock. The movie pulls a lot of drama out of Pearl’s relationship with her family. She has a strict, disapproving mother named Ruth (Tandi Wright), with whom she shares a lot of tension as they both have to care for Pearl’s father (Matthew Sunderland). 
The film uses family drama as much as possible while sometimes feeling a bit conventional and familiar in how it tells that story. The family dynamics don’t offer much originality, but they do an excellent job filling in some holes in Pearl’s backstory. There are nods to X, but the film tells its own story and knows how to cater to its audience. This is more of a drama with slasher elements, but that can sometimes hurt the movie, as it’s not as gripping, suspenseful, or exciting as X was due to their differing ambitions. But the selling point here is Mia Goth. She did an excellent job with her dual role as Max and Pearl in X, so much so that I did not know the same person played them. This time, Goth gets free reign as an unhinged killer while nailing her emotional scenes. She delivers a long monologue in one take and her co-writing credit on this film shows her creative influence and passion for bringing this project to life. She is the selling point for this movie, especially in Pearl‘s haunting final shot. Overall, West doesn’t deliver the way he did with X, but he manages to do a lot. This film was written during the production of its predecessor and he already has another movie in this series planned called MaXXXine, set in 1985. However, before we get there, it is worth it for X fans to check out this prequel with a lot of dark ideas — many of which are executed superbly. Between the two movies, this is the one you’ll be less likely to rewatch, but it works as a decent prequel. SCORE: 6/10 As ComingSoon’s review policy explains, a score of 6 equates to “Decent.” It fails to reach its full potential and is a run-of-the-mill experience.
Disclosure: The critic attended a press screening for ComingSoon’s Pearl review. The post Pearl Review: A Solid Slasher Prequel appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Chucky Season 2 Trailer: The Killer Doll Invades a Catholic Boarding School | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | Syfy and USA Network have dropped the official trailer for the upcoming second season of the slasher horror series Chucky, which is scheduled to make its return on Wednesday, October 5. The Chucky Season 2 trailer features Jake, Devon, and Lexy as they’re forced to transfer to a Catholic Boarding School, where they’re expected to be reformed for their “sins.” Meanwhile, Chucky is out for revenge on those who prevented his plan during the last season. The video also gives us a preview of the return of Chucky and Tiffany’s genderfluid children Glen and Glenda. 
RELATED: The Strangers Remake Unveils Lead Cast Including Madelaine Petsch “After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in season one, Chucky now seeks revenge on those he holds responsible: surviving teens Jake, Devon, and Lexy, along with his ex Tiffany, now his sworn enemy,” reads the synopsis. “Meanwhile, can ‘Jevon’ make it as a couple in the face of adversity at their new Catholic school, not to mention a brand-new onslaught of terror from the demon doll?” The Chucky series stars Zackary Arthur, Teo Briones, Bjorgvin Arnarson, and Alyvia Alyn Lind along with Devon Sawa, Lexa Doig, and Barbara Alyn Woods along with franchise vets Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, and Fiona Dourif. RELATED: Hulu’s Hellraiser Photos Unveil First Look at Jamie Clayton as Pinhead Chucky is created and executive produced by franchise creator Don Mancini, who is also serving as the showrunner and director. Executive producers are franchise producer and doll creator David Kirschner and Nick Antosca via his Eat the Cat production label. The post Chucky Season 2 Trailer: The Killer Doll Invades a Catholic Boarding School appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Sega Announces Judgment Ports, 2 New Yakuza Games, & Series Name Change | | por Michael Leri Sep 14, 2022 | | Sony announced a remaster of Like a Dragon: Ishin, a formerly Japan-exclusive entry in the Yakuza series, during its recent State of Play, but Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio had even more in store during its livestream a few hours later. The team revealed that two of its games were coming to PC as well as two brand-new installments in the Yakuza series, which is now referred to as Like a Dragon worldwide, a name it has had in Japan since the beginning. RELATED: Judgment & Lost Judgment Shine on Steam Deck As was rumored because of a premature listing on a ratings board, the acclaimed studio officially revealed that Judgment and its sequel Lost Judgment were coming to PC right after the show. Judgment by itself is $39.99 and Lost Judgment is $59.99, but the latter comes with a story-focused expansion. The two are in a bundle for $98.77. While ports aren’t usually a huge deal, it signals that the Judgment series can move forward since Japanese actor Takuya Kimura’s management was initially against porting these games to PC, given the nefarious things people can do with mods and the real-life character models in the game. 
The core Like a Dragon series is also getting two big new entries. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is the first of these games and this long-winded title is about series star Kiryu and is meant to be more like a traditional action-driven Like a Dragon game, even if it won’t be quite as long as those other titles. It takes place after Yakuza 6 and is coming out on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC in 2023. 
The Man Who Erased His Name looks to be a more modest entry meant to tide players over until Like a Dragon 8, the next full game in the series. After showing some of the game during a studio tour, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio released the first trailer for the game. The brief teaser has Ichiban and Kiryu teaming up and will be a turn-based RPG like Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the last main entry. Kiryu and Ichiban will also have their own parties. However, this game is still quite far off and won’t be out until early 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. RELATED: Best of 2021: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Kept Gamers Busy All Year With Great Titles And while these games will be headed to a variety of platforms, players shouldn’t expect Switch ports. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Head Masayoshi Yokoyama told GameSpot that the “underground feeling” of the Like a Dragon games wouldn’t jive with the softer image of the Switch in Japan. The post Sega Announces Judgment Ports, 2 New Yakuza Games, & Series Name Change appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Shantaram Trailer: Charlie Hunnam Tries to Find Redemption in Bombay | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | Apple TV+ has dropped the official Shantaram trailer for its upcoming series adaptation of Gregory David Roberts’ bestselling novel of the same name. The drama will be available for streaming on October 14 with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through December 16. RELATED: Sinking Spring: Brian Tyree Henry to Lead Apple’s Crime Drama Series The video features Charlie Hunnam as he portrays a fugitive who runs away to Bombay in hopes of starting a new life and finding the redemption he’s seeking for his past mistakes. However, sooner or later, trouble has a way of finding him. Shantaram is co-created, written, and executive produced by Steve Lightfoot, who also serves as showrunner. Joining Hunnam are Shubham Saraf, Elektra Kilbey, Fayssal Bazzi, Luke Pasqualino, Antonia Desplat, Alyy Khan, Sujaya Dasgupta, Vincent Perez, David Field, Alexander Siddig, Gabrielle Scharnitzky, Elham Ehsas, Rachel Kamath, Matthew Joseph, and Shiv Palekar. “The series follows a fugitive named Lin Ford (Hunnam) looking to get lost in vibrant and chaotic 1980s Bombay,” reads the synopsis. “Alone in an unfamiliar city, Lin struggles to avoid the trouble he’s running from in this new place. After falling for an enigmatic and intriguing woman named Karla, Lin must choose between freedom or love and the complications that come with it.” RELATED: Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese Partner for Naval Thriller Film at Apple TV+ Shantaram is executive produced by co-creator Eric Warren Singer, Andrea Barron, Nicole Clemens, Steve Golin, and Justin Kurzel, along with director Bharat Nalluri. It is produced for Apple by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content’s AC Studios. 
The post Shantaram Trailer: Charlie Hunnam Tries to Find Redemption in Bombay appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Gran Turismo: David Harbour to Star in Video Game Adaptation | | por Anthony Nash Sep 14, 2022 | | The upcoming Gran Turismo film adaptation has found one of its stars, with David Harbour set to star in the upcoming film. RELATED: Gran Turismo Film’s Release Date Confirmed Alongside Plot Synopsis According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harbour will star in the film as a retired driver who helps teach a teenager with aspiring dreams to drive as they enter a series of Nissan competitions en route to becoming an actual professional race car driver — a true story that the film is based on. The report also mentions that Sony Pictures has circled a date for the film, aiming to release the adaptation on August 11, 2023. “As one of PlayStation’s longest standing and most beloved franchises, it’s great to be partnering with Columbia Pictures again to bring Gran Turismo to life in an exciting way,” said PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash in a statement. “We can’t wait for audiences to see Neill’s vision of this inspiring true story of gamer turned professional race car driver.” Originally released in 1997, the Gran Turismo franchise has gone on to become one of the most popular racing video game properties ever, known for its meticulous level of detail and realism. Gran Turismo 7 is the latest game in the franchise, releasing on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in March of this year. The game received high scores from the reviewing press and impressed fans with its attention to detail and its expansive gameplay options. It was criticized for the grind needed to get its vehicles, but Polyphony Digital has slowly been addressing those concerns. MORE: Twisted Metal Series Casts Samoa Joe as Sweet Tooth’s Body Sony’s stable of gaming properties is making headway in Hollywood as part of a renewed push for video game adaptions on TV and the big screen. Uncharted hit theaters earlier this year and, despite some tepid reviews, made over $400 million at the box office. Sony is also adapting The Last of Us, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Twisted Metal into TV series. The post Gran Turismo: David Harbour to Star in Video Game Adaptation appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Confess, Fletch Interview: Lorenza Izzo and Annie Mumolo Talk Favorite Moments | | por Tudor Leonte Sep 14, 2022 | | One is an Italian slur, the other is a pretentious expression. Ahead of the Confess, Fletch release, ComingSoon spoke with actresses Lorenza Izzo and Annie Mumolo about their work on the movie. Izzo talked about her Italian accent before Mumolo addressed the qualities of the character she portrayed, and more. Confess, Fletch will debut in theatres, on digital and on-demand starting September 16. “In this delightful comedy romp, Jon Hamm stars as the roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch, who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection,” reads the synopsis. “The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of suspects is the culprit — from the eccentric art dealer and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor and Fletch’s Italian girlfriend. Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganized.” 
Tudor Leonte: Lorenza, I love your Italian accent because it feels so authentic. What’s your best memory from Rome? Lorenza Izzo: Oh, everything! Coming from you, it means a lot, I can hear. Rome is my favorite city in the world. I love going there! The first time I went, it was like probably five years ago, I was a grown adult. The first time I went, so I was mind blown. I love history, I’ve always been fascinated by Roman history. I cry every time I go there, Piazza del Popolo is like my favorite, Piazza Navona. We got to shoot in front of the Coliseum. Anytime I get to dive or delve into an Italian character, it’s always a very happy endeavor. Annie, Eve is a pretty peculiar character considering how she lives. Would you be so kind to tell us what’s her best quality and what it is that you love about her? Annie Mumolo: What I love about Eve is her free spirit, her freedom. She doesn’t really care what people around her think, part of that might be the… marijuana. She’s kind of stoned. Yeah, but I just loved the free spirit that she is. That’s very fun to play because, when you’re doing that, you also sort of feel that way. That was my favorite thing about her. Lorenza, considering how popular the first Fletch movies are, what was the biggest challenge in acting the Fletch reboot? Izzo: Interestingly enough, I wasn’t worried about that. I think because the producers and John, who’s also the producer of this movie and Greg Mottola director, the whole point was that it should be based on Gregory Mcdonald’s second book, that’s called Confess, Fletch. For me, it was more about diving into the universe of the novels and the nerve was more so serving the last movie, it was serving the story. I think that was quite freeing. I still had the nerves of like, just jumping into a whole that could be a big series, but it was more about building this new take on Fletch and building this world around our new Fletch and having fun with it and making it grounded and real in all the crazy and over the top situations that he finds himself in. Annie, a big part of the story involves the media. Now, how important is the role media play in suspect murder cases like the one we saw involving Fletch? Mumolo: It seems incredibly influential in swaying public opinion. I’ve watched certain trials, I’ve been glued to certain trials. I suppose the media has an incredible amount of power over public opinion over. It can be unfair, but also… Izzo: It can solve a case really quickly as well. This one is for both of you. Do you have a line you’ll remember? Izzo: Oh my God. So yeah, but I can’t say it here. It’s an Italian line. Please. Izzo: Vaffanculo! [Laughs] Oh, it was my favorite. I could tell it for so many times. Also, one of my favorites is how Marcia Gay Harden says, ‘Flash, Flash.’ Mumolo: Gosh, yeah she’s so funny. I think Lucy Punch is so good in everything she does. Izzo: Remember what she said? Mumolo: There was a word that she said, and Fletch asked her what it meant and then she didn’t know what it meant. Izzo: Bespoke! Mumolo: Bespoke. She said bespoke. [Laughs]. Oh my God. The post Confess, Fletch Interview: Lorenza Izzo and Annie Mumolo Talk Favorite Moments appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Ramy Season 3 Trailer Sets Premiere Date for Hulu Return | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | Hulu has finally released the official Ramy Season 3 trailer for the upcoming return of the acclaimed comedy starring Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef. It will be available for streaming on September 30 with ten new episodes. The video highlights Ramy’s struggle with his faith as other members of the Hassan family also deal with their own personal problems. It also gives us a preview of supermodel Bella Hadid’s acting debut role. 
RELATED: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 Release Date & Time Ramy is written, directed, and executive produced by Youssef, who is also a co-creator with Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch. It follows a first-generation Egyptian-American who is on a spiritual journey in his politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood. “It continues to bring a new perspective to the screen as it explores the challenges of what it’s like to be caught between a religious community who believes life is a moral test, and a millennial generation that doubts an afterlife even exists,” reads the synopsis. “In the third season, his family is forced to confront having lived a life dedicated to worldly concerns — and in some cases, lies — while Ramy all but abandons his spiritual journey, instead dedicating himself to him and his uncle’s diamond business.” Joining Youssef in the series are Mohammed Amer (Crashing), Hiam Abbass (Blade Runner 2049), Amr Waked (Lucy), May Calamawy (The Long Road Home), Dave Merheje (We Are Disorderly), Laith Nakli (24: Legacy) and Steve Way. Season 2 also featured Oscar winner Mahershala Ali in a guest-starring role as Sheikh Ali. RELATED: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 to End Hulu Series, Creator Issues Statement The series is executive produced by Katcher, Welch, Adel Kamal, Christopher Storer, Tyson Bidner, Amir Sulaiman, Kate Thulin, and Jerrod Carmichael with A24 producing. Ramy Seasons 1 & 2 are now available for streaming on Hulu. The first season earned Youssef a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. The post Ramy Season 3 Trailer Sets Premiere Date for Hulu Return appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Scrooge & Marley Trailer Previews 10th Anniversary Release of Gay Holiday Comedy | | por Anthony Nash Sep 14, 2022 | | In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the LGBTQ holiday comedy Scrooge & Marley will be released on digital for the first time, as well as on DVD. MORE: Don’t Worry Darling Clip & Poster Preview an Awkward, Tense Dinner The news comes from Dark Star Pictures, who are set to release the film digitally for the first time. Scrooge & Marley will also be receiving a special 10th Anniversary DVD release. “Returning to the 1970s days of his teen years by the saucy Ghost of Christmas Past (Ronnie Kroell),” reads the official synopsis for the film. “Scrooge bitterly recalls being kicked out of his home at the holidays for being gay, meeting the young rogue Jacob Marley, the fabulous disco impresario Fezziwig (Bruce Vilanch), and the luckless love of his life, Bill, whose love Scrooge eventually destroys in his pursuit of wealth. The jolly Ghost of Christmas Present (Megan Cavanagh) next whisks Scrooge on a joyous, music-filled tour of current holiday sights, including a visit to a lively party hosted by Scrooge’s niece Freda (Rusty Schwimmer) and her expectant partner Mary.” Check out the Scrooge & Marley trailer below: 
MORE: Halloween Ends TV Spot & Images Preview Michael Myers’ Final Chapter Starring David Pevsner, Tim Kazurinsky, Rusty Schwimmer, Bruce Vilanch, Megan Cavanagh, Ronnie Kroell, and David Moretti, Scrooge & Marley is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ iconic 1843 novella A Christmas Carol that reimagines the story by turning Scrooge into a successful piano bar owner who despises people and makes life miserable for everyone in the gay community that he resides in. Originally released in 2012, the film was partially crowdfunded through an Indiegogo campaign and was released to limited theaters. Following its premiere, the film received generally mixed reviews, with many praising its “campy” style and attention to care to a niche audience. The post Scrooge & Marley Trailer Previews 10th Anniversary Release of Gay Holiday Comedy appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | The Strangers Remake Unveils Lead Cast Including Madelaine Petsch | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | According to Deadline, Lionsgate is currently producing a remake of the hit 2008 psychological horror film The Strangers. Riverdale star Madeline Petsch, Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf), and Gabriel Basso (Hillbilly Elegy) have been cast for leading roles in the upcoming home invasion remake, which has just started its production in Slovakia. RELATED: Hellraiser: Doug Bradley Reveals Reaction to Jamie Clayton’s Pinhead The story revolves around Petsch’s unnamed character, who will go on a cross-country road trip with her longtime boyfriend (Gutierrez) to begin a new life in the Pacific Northwest. “When their car breaks down in Venus, Oregon, they’re forced to spend the night in a secluded Airbnb, where they are terrorized from dusk till dawn by three masked strangers,” reads the synopsis. The Strangers remake is being directed by Renny Harlin, who’s also set to helm two more planned sequels. It is co-written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland. “My mother instilled the love of movies in me through the world of Hitchcock and other masters of suspense and horror,” Harlin said in a statement. “My breakthrough to Hollywood happened with the success of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4. It is only fitting that I get to return to my favorite genre with the incredibly well-written trilogy of The Strangers. The characters and the storyline are all grounded in reality and offer me an endless tapestry of haunting visuals in bringing these movies alive.” RELATED: Paramount’s Scream 6 Wraps Production in Montreal Producers are Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Charlie Dombeck, Alastair Birlingham, Frame Film SK, Johanna Harlin, Juan Garcia Peredo, and Alberto Burgueno. It is executive produced by Andrei Boncea, Dorothy Canton, and Roy Lee. The post The Strangers Remake Unveils Lead Cast Including Madelaine Petsch appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | | | The CW's Gotham Knights Series Begins Production | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | Executive producer Natalie Abrams took to Twitter to confirm that production on The CW’s next DC superhero teen series, Gotham Knights, has officially begun. This comes four months after the network gave the project an official series order. It is currently slated for a 2023 broadcast debut. RELATED: The Winchesters Trailer Previews First Look at Supernatural Prequel Gotham Knights will bring together the offspring of several of Batman’s biggest foes as a crime-fighting force operating in a city without its biggest protector. The CW has cast Fallon Smythe as Bluebird, Tyler DiChiara as her brother Cullen Row, Olivia Rose Keegan as Duela Dent, Navia Robinson as Carrie Kelley, Oscar Morgan as Turner Hayes, Misha Collins as Harvey Dent, and Anna Lore as Stephanie Brown. “In the wake of Bruce Wayne’s murder, his rebellious adopted son forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader,” reads the synopsis. “And as the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names. But in a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it’s ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected of places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviors known as the Gotham Knights.” RELATED: David Ramsey to Star in Standalone John Diggle Series Justice U Based on the DC Comics characters created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the live-action series is written and executive produced by Batwoman writers Natalie Abrams (Supergirl, All American) and Chad Fiveash, as well as James Stoteraux (The Vampire Diaries, Gotham). The series is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Executive producers include Fiveash, Stoteraux, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David Madden, with Abrams co-executive producing. The post The CW’s Gotham Knights Series Begins Production appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Thunderbolts: Sam Rockwell Open to Reprising Justin Hammer in MCU | | por Maggie Dela Paz Sep 14, 2022 | | It has been over a decade since Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have last seen Iron Man 2 villain Justin Hammer on the screen. Because of his hilarious scenes, the character remains a fan favorite whom fans have been eagerly waiting to return. Now, in a recent interview with The Playlist, Oscar winner Sam Rockwell was asked about his potential return in the upcoming Thunderbolts film. He revealed that he’s definitely open to reprising Justin Hammer, especially when the newly-announced anti-hero film sounds like a cool project to him. “Yeah, definitely,” Rockwell said. “I would be into that. [Thunderbolts] sounds cool…[Hammer’s] fun, he’s a real Lex Luthor.” RELATED: Marvel Releases First Secret Invasion Trailer During the Marvel Studios’ recent panel at D23, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige finally unveiled the cast for the upcoming Thunderbolts film, which will be a team consisting of mostly supervillains and antiheroes. It includes Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah Jon-Kamen), US Agent (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kerleynko), Yelena Belova/Black Widow (Florence Pugh), and The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). The film will be directed by Jake Schreier, whose history as a director isn’t extremely extensive, having only worked on 2012’s Robot & Frank, 2015’s Paper Towns, and 2021 filmed version of Chance the Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring World Tour. RELATED: Captain America 4 Gets Official Title, Logo, and Release Date The film is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 26, 2024, as part of Phase 5. The post Thunderbolts: Sam Rockwell Open to Reprising Justin Hammer in MCU appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Netflix Reveals Tudum 2022 Lineup for Upcoming Global Event | | por Anthony Nash Sep 14, 2022 | | Netflix is getting ready for its Tudum virtual fan event to return, as the streamer has released a new trailer for the event ahead of its September 24, 2022 return. RELATED: The Witcher Season 3 Wraps Production, Henry Cavill Pens Message Similar to last year’s event, this year’s Tudum will feature a ton of new information regarding some of the biggest and best projects Netflix has planned for the future. This includes new footage, trailers, and interviews with some of Netflix’s biggest stars and creators. Check out the trailer for Netflix’s Tudum 2022 event below: 
While it’s unknown exactly what will appear at the event, Netflix has promised appearances from a variety of its biggest shows, including Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Shadow and Bone, Squid Game, Stranger Things, and The Witcher. Films will also be a big part of the show, with Enola Holmes 2, Extraction 2, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Heart of Stone, and more all teased to appear in one way or another. RELATED: The Redeem Team Trailer Previews Team USA’s Olympic Dominance The event returns after its extremely successful premiere in 2021, and similar to last year, will host five different global events highlighting specific projects for certain countries. The full schedule and times for Tudum’s 2022 livestreams are as follows: - At 11:00 a.m. KST (7:00 p.m. PT September 23), Tudum kicks off with an exciting show out of Korea.
- At 11:00 a.m. IST (10:30 p.m. PT, September 23), fans will be treated to a fun look at what’s ahead from India.
- At 10 a.m. PT, Tudum kicks off as a two-part show with Part 1 out of the United States and Europe, and Part 2 at 11:30 a.m. PT out of Latin America, including surprises from other countries.
- At 1:00 p.m. JST September 25 (9:00 p.m. PT September 24), our stars from Japan will close out Tudum with a celebration of our Japanese entertainment.
The post Netflix Reveals Tudum 2022 Lineup for Upcoming Global Event appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | | | Judgment & Lost Judgment Shine on Steam Deck | | por Tyler Treese Sep 14, 2022 | | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has surprisingly dropped worthwhile PC ports of both of Takayuki Yagami’s misadventures — Judgment and Lost Judgment — something that seemed impossible just months ago. Whether you’re playing on a powerful computer or Valve’s Steam Deck, you’ll get solid performance out of these new versions, which are pretty in line with previous Yakuza PC ports in terms of features. However, it’s quite impressive to see the console hits running on the portable system that proves to be a natural fit for the series’ blend of humor and top-notch theatrics. RELATED: Report: Live-Action Lost Judgment Television Series in Development While the main draw of both games is the story as the two feature excellent mysteries with plenty of twists and turns, it’s also important for the gameplay to hold up its end of the bargain as well. Thankfully, the game runs quite smoothly on Steam Deck, even if the fast-paced 3D brawling action of its combat encounters can drop the frame rate a bit. Both games ran fine from boot, with sequences ranging from as high as 60 frames per second to the 30s and 40s during combat. With minimal tinkering, I was able to get Judgment and its sequel running at a relatively smooth (but not locked) 30 frames per second, which is great for those who want lower, yet more steady and even frame rate. Much like the recent port of Spider-Man Remastered, the handheld can’t run the game perfectly, but it’s more than good enough to offer up a solid experience and the “wow” factor of running these bigger games portably still hasn’t worn off yet. 
Like the Yakuza series, which it shares much shared DNA with including locales and mini-games, there is an incredible amount of side content in the Judgment series. I’ve spent well over 100 hours in both games’ console versions and still haven’t completely seen everything they have to offer. From going on dates to helping out residents with various issues, Yagami never has a dull moment in either Kamurocho or Isezaki Ijincho. The good news is that handheld play works perfectly for these smaller side stories and events as they often are broken up into segments and only take up 20 to 30 minutes total to complete, making them easily played during breaks or downtime you might have throughout the day. From a content perspective, these games match their console counterparts. You’ve still got great 20-hour or longer main stories, plus the aforementioned side content that contains many of the overall highlights due to the stellar writing across the board. Sega’s top-notch localization crew has been crushing it with RGG Studio games and these are no exception, as the series’ rapidly changing tone winds up working brilliantly due to its overall heart and commitment to everything it offers. The excellent The Kaito Files expansion for Lost Judgment is also included if you buy the bundle, making the ports a particularly nice value for those who skipped the incredible DLC. 
It’s also worth noting that even if you’ve already played the two top-notch adventure games, these ports are good news since the likable lawyer-turned-detective is still played by Japanese actor Takuya Kimura. PC ports were reportedly a large issue for the series moving forward as Kimura’s management was initially against them, but thankfully, everything has been settled and the series can continue with its main actor in tow. Considering Kimura might star in a live-action TV series adaptation as well, the future, as signaled by these ports, looks quite bright. RELATED: Everything Announced at the September 2022 PlayStation State of Play Whether you’ve already spent hundreds of hours in Kamurocho or are checking out the series for the first time, the new PC versions of Judgment and Lost Judgment are well worth checking out, especially on Steam Deck. There is a lot of appeal to experiencing its vast amount of side content on the go as it makes sinking in the required time a much more feasible task. Even on the Steam Deck, it’s quite easy to get the game running relatively smoothly at 30 frames per second without having to crank the quality down too much, although there are plenty of additional options for those looking to tinker around. Regardless, both of Yagami’s biggest cases to date hold up well and will thrill anyone looking for quality action games that are coated in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s signature style.
Disclosure: The publisher provided a Steam code for our Judgment and Lost Judgment Steam Deck review. The post Judgment & Lost Judgment Shine on Steam Deck appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | |
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