Rating: 

8.5/10

Cast:

Jack O’Connell as Lion Kaminski

Charlie Hunnam as Stanley Kaminski

Jessica Barden as Sky

Jonathan Majors as Pepper

Owen Burke as Meadows

Fran Kranz as Buck Noble

John Cullum as Colonel Yates

Co-Written & Directed by Max Winkler; Co-Written by Theodore B. Bressman and David Brannon Smith

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Jungleland Review:

The sports drama genre is one of the most frequently revisited and long-lasting in film that, when executed properly can retell the same stories without much ire from critics or audiences, as a heartwarming tale is sometimes all that’s desired from the genre. While Jungleland can certainly be chastised for borrowing story elements from a number of past genre outings, it should more be embraced for its heartwarming welcome of some of the genre’s major tropes and the powerful performances that carry it from start to finish.

Stan (Charlie Hunnam) and Lion (Jack O’Connell) are two brothers struggling to stay relevant in the underground world of bare-knuckle boxing. When Stan fails to pay back a dangerous crime boss (Jonathon Majors), they’re forced to deliver an unexpected traveler as they journey across the country for a high-stakes fighting tournament. While Stan trains Lion for the fight of his life, a series of events threaten to tear the brothers apart but their love for one another and belief in a better life keep them going in this gripping drama that proves family pulls no punches.

The story feels like an odd mish mash of sports movies of the past like The Fighter and Hardball, from its central sibling relationship in the ring to the gambling-addicted nature of Keanu Reeves’ coach looking to get out from under his debts. Utilizing the formulas of these films, the plot of the film doesn’t take very many unexpected twists or turns, from risky run-ins with locals driven by rifts of frustration between the brothers to the only female character turning into a love interest instead of a person with agency and a desire to change their life. But, you know what, it’s honestly the film’s only major flaw.

How many times have we sat down in front of our screens for an underdog sports biopic expecting anything other than a heartwarming tale and been upset when it happens? The answer is never. In fact, it’s the rare instances in which a film delivers a tragic ending that we find ourselves wondering whether to love or hate the tale unfurled beforehand, and even in those that deliver a “loser” finale, they still find a way to leave audiences with something to soothe the heartbreak, be it Rocky and Adrian’s professions of love for one another or Doug “The Thug” Glatt expressing his feeling that he thinks he nailed Ross “The Boss” Rhea in their fight while also suffering some major, potentially career-ending injuries (until the so-so sequel).

What the film truly gets right is the fact that for us to tolerate the familiarity of its story, we as an audience have to have an emotional connection to its central characters and Stan and Lion are truly easy to root for. Clearly struggling with how to get out from under his debts without burying himself further or making it all about himself, Stan is a flawed human that many people can relate to, and thanks to the powerful performance from Charlie Hunnam, it’s a character you want to see grow and improve. Hunnam graces the screen alongside fantastic turns from The End of the F***ing World breakout Jessica Barden, who brings a quiet warmth and subtle snark to her indebted escort wanting to break free, while O’Connell nicely taps into the angst of younger brother Lion looking to bet out from his brother’s shadow, but not in the sport he’s already dedicated much of his life to.

In the end, the familiarity of its story may prove to be too distracting for some viewers, but for those looking for a funny, emotional and heartwarming tale led by Oscar-worthy performances from its three leads, then step into the ring and enjoy Jungleland.

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CS Recommends: Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part One & More!

Stuck inside? Don’t know what to watch/read/play/listen to? ComingSoon.net has got you covered. In this week’s CS Recommends our staff kicks off gives you solid tips on the best media to consume during your downtime, including Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part One and more! Check out our picks below!

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MAX EVRY’S RECOMMEND: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

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Not long after the runaway success of 1977’s Star Wars, TV producer Glen A. Larson helped ABC rip it off to good effect with Battlestar Galactica. When that show hit, he thought, “Why not just rip off Star Wars again?” So came Buck Rogers starring the rascally Gil Gerard in a reimagining of the pulp character that had gained fame in syndicated comics and movie serials. Gerard’s version of the character is a swinging dick NASA astronaut who is frozen on a space mission and awakens 500 years later in the middle of an intergalactic conflict. The spaceship designs have the same kitbashed look pioneered in George Lucas’ epic, and there’s even a cute robot sidekick named Twiki voiced by Mel Blanc.

While the series lasted for two seasons it hasn’t had the same cultural revival that Galactica has had. Still, it’s a lot of fun, and if you don’t want to revisit the entire series you can simply pop in Kino Lorber’s new Blu-ray of the original pilot movie, which was actually released in theaters and did $21 million worth of business in 1979. The movie is funny, very sexy (hello Pamela Hensley!) and features a lot of recycled or discarded effects and ship designs from Galactica. It was also co-written by Leslie Stevens of The Outer Limits fame.

KYLIE HEMMERT’S RECOMMEND: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will forever be a classic, even if it’s not for everyone. The movie’s brutality is meant to shock and horrify, with the main villain sporting skin masks and savagely killing the group of friends — two of them siblings — who happen to cross paths with Leatherface and his bizarre family that end up being cannibalistic psychopaths. The movie, which kicked off quite the franchise, is available on digital, but if you want to listen to some wild commentary featuring Hooper, director of photography Daniel Pearl, and Leatherface actor Gunnar Hansen, I highly recommend grabbing a copy of the Blu-ray. Not only do they share some fascinating behind-the-scenes info about the making of the movie, but they reveal a few jaw-dropping (and disturbing) truths that reveal just how intense it was filming the project.

GRANT HERMANN’S RECOMMEND: What’s New, Scooby-Doo?

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Since his debut in 1969, there have been countless iterations of Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. as they head around the globe solving mysteries, but arguably the best since the original — if not possibly better — is the 2002 revival What’s New, Scooby-Doo? More tonally consistent than other past iterations, paying plenty of homage to the original series’ format while also updating it with wonderful meta-humor, a rocking soundtrack including the still killer theme song performed by Simple Plan and featuring the incredible voice work of Frank Welker, Grey DeLisle, Mindy Cohn, and Casey Kasem, it remains an absolute blast for longtime fans of the franchise and a great intro for those looking to get started.

MAGGIE DELA PAZ’S RECOMMEND: Tremors

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Starring Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, Tremors is set in a small desert town in Nevada where two handymen are getting tired of their current dull setting. However, little did they know, their boring town is about to get much more interesting when they discover the existence of giant worm-like creatures hiding beneath the ground. Now, the duo must band together with a seismologist and the other residents in their town to find a way to escape and survive before the monsters completely devour them all.

This 1990 horror comedy film is definitely an underrated classic which delivers thrilling and entertaining sequences that will leave you on the edge of your seats. It’s a unique storyline and contained setting were two of the highlights of this monster film. I’ve always been a fan of underdog stories where normal people are pitted against seemingly unbeatable foes which I think Tremors does so well. That’s why it’s a shame that the follow-up sequels had failed to live up to the original which might be due to Universal losing the chance to keep its original stars in building up the franchise.

So, if you’re looking for a great creature feature, I highly recommend you check out or revisit Tremors!

JEFF AMES’ RECOMMEND: Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part One

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In case you needed more Doom: Eternal madness, Bethesda has slapped together a brand new DLC titled Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part One, which continues the story of the Doom Slayer as he traverses three new blood-soaked levels of demon-packed carnage. Right out of the gate, I’ll say this: if you loved Doom: Eternal, then Ancient Gods will serve as a solid encore. If you hated Doom: Eternal and found the non-stop, in-your-face action more grating than fun, then it’s probably best to stay away. Ancient Gods pulls no punches.

You want Marauders — perhaps the most maddening villain ever concocted for a video game? You got Marauders. Like, a lot of Marauders. Need more Cyber Demons-juiced-up-on-buff-totems? Ancient Gods will give you two, sometimes three, at a time. Have you ever wanted to run around a foggy swamp besieged with acid-spewing plants and invisible Pinky Demons while fighting a Spider Demon possessed by a Spirit that can only be killed with a plasma rifle that runs out of ammo faster than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking competition? Ancient Gods has got you covered! It’s maddening. It’s insane. It’s Doom. And it’s awesome.

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CS Interviews: Jack O’Connell Talks Jungleland

Max Winkler’s Jungleland is set to make its debut on streaming platforms on November 10. To celebrate, we reached out to one of the film’s stars, Jack O’Connell, to discuss the emotionally charged film. The actor weighed in on everything from his on-screen chemistry with Charlie Hunnam to the difficulties inherent in his role.

RELATED: Jungleland Trailer Starring Charlie Hunnam & Jack O’Connell

Stan (Charlie Hunnam) and Lion (Jack O’Connell) are two brothers struggling to stay relevant in the underground world of bare-knuckle boxing. When Stan fails to pay back a dangerous crime boss (Jonathon Majors), they’re forced to deliver an unexpected traveler as they journey across the country for a high-stakes fighting tournament. While Stan trains Lion for the fight of his life, a series of events threaten to tear the brothers apart but their love for one another and belief in a better life keep them going in this gripping drama that proves family pulls no punches.

The movie also stars Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country, Da 5 Bloods), Jessica Barden (Hanna), and Emmy nominee John Cullum (Northern Exposure). Jungleland is directed by Max Winkler (Flower) who co-wrote the script along with Theodore Bressman (Future Man) and David Branson Smith (Ingrid Goes West).

Jungleland is produced by Jules Daly, Kevin J. Walsh, Ryan Stowell, Brad Feinstein. Ridley Scott executive produces.

ComingSoon.net: What drew you to the role of Lion in Jungleland?

Jack O’Connell: I think it was an opportunity to just kind of give a little bit of depth to the fight that he’s in. Some of the best, most full, wholesome personalities I’ve ever come across through being involved in some way in boxing. And there’s real depth to these people. There’s a real magnitude and earth-like quality in the balance. I think it’s probably a result of throwing everything down on the line every time he stepped into a ring. You’re literally risking your life. And the thing that gets trivialized a lot and it’s the thing that gets packaged and presented as entertainment — it’s fucking life or death, man. And I think it was through something about that which really appealed to me.

CS: The crux of the movie is this story between two brothers. Stanley is the best and worst thing for Lion. In a way, before Sky even comes along, Lion knows this and continues to obey. What do you think this says about his character?

O’Connell: I think it’s his lack of voice. He has no voice. He’s got no backup plan. He has like, a job, but it’s not a career. And he’s a gifted fighter. And I think from pretty much before the film begins, I think the dynamic here is a lot — a younger brother that is actually trying to help his older brother by making him feel like he’s helping. You see what I mean? He’s gotten along with his maternal dynamic that his brother has created in order to actually help Stanley feel like he’s got a place in the world. But it means more to Stanley than it means to Lion. And I think one of the interesting parts of the film is as we get to see that. You know, we’re presented with this dynamic, where the older brother is a training figure. There’s a sort of drive and influence of Lion’s career. But the more we learn, Stanley’s actually a hindrance. He’s the reason why Lion is a professional boxer. And I think we see a competent willingness on Lion’s part to go along with that façade for Stanley’s sake. That’s what I’m interested in.

CS: Then you throw Sky into the mix, who helps open his eyes to his situation.

O’Connell: Well, yeah, she cuts through the crap. She cuts through the crap, for I think the first time. And she gives Lion this, for the first time, she gives him a capability of feeling like himself and feeling like his human form, not the animal that gets thrown into the pit in order to make money. She makes him feel this human form. And it’s a confirmation for Lion. And I think that is the beauty of Sky to Lion, is this mysterious, mysterious character, seeing him for him.

CS: Talk about the on-screen chemistry between the three of you. Was that difficult to achieve?

O’Connell: No, it wasn’t difficult. You’ve just got to spend the time. You’ve just got to spend time and if you’re going to go on camera as brothers — and it can be another way too — it has to have been nurtured, in a way. You need to spend time; we had the common interests of the gym — we would train a lot — and that was benefitting what we were going to do on camera. We’d eat together. We’d hang out and we’d suss out a dynamic between us, which in this case, fortunately, it worked for the movie as well.

CS: What sort of training did you have to undergo to get into this character?

O’Connell: I just boxed, boxed and boxed. I went to the gym every day and trained. The only difference was I wasn’t sparring anymore because it’s not really wise to risk getting your nose broke in a sparring match a couple of weeks prior to shooting. So that was the only real difference.

CS: So would you say it’s apt to call Jungleland the anti-Rocky?

O’Connell: I’m not sure. I’m going to say this. I don’t think Jungleland and Rocky should be mentioned in the same breath. And here’s why. Partly because of the budget. And secondly, like this is a bareknuckle boxing movie. I think it gives you a license to be separate from any of the kind of boxing movies that we used to see. It’s just set in a bare knuckle world, which is still pretty far removed from boxing. You know, the boxing version of this film, to my mind, is probably a little less interesting. You have these guys here who are working within the illegitimate darkness of the fighting.

CS: You’ve worked with directors such as Angelina Jolie and Jodie Foster, among others. How was Max Winkler’s style different from theirs?

O’Connell: Yeah, I mean, listen, Max just had a total willingness to sit with us on set and — personally, he made me feel like I was in the driving seat when I was portraying Lion. And he instilled this feeling with me or within me that I couldn’t do any wrong, which is great, but it’s not necessarily true, because we’re all going to make mistakes. I love Max’s style. I love his style. He’s very personal. And yeah, I love his style. And I think he’s got a beautiful, beautiful movie out of it.

CS: How difficult are these types of roles to play? Do they drain you as an actor?

O’Connell: Yeah, of course, man. Look, if I ever wrap a film and I don’t feel drained, then something’s wrong. So that’s a given. With this, for me, look, we’re delving into a world which is — by the time we see it — take boxing, right? By the time we see it, all the emotions been removed. You see two fighters talking shit to each other, you see them in the ring. Emotion only comes in after the final bell, and we got to explore that. Where is the emotion? Where are the injustices? Where are the chinks in the relationships? Where does it flourish? Where was the glory? Where is the reward? And then, what’s the cost? You see what I mean? So in a world that has usually been void of real emotion until the final bell, we were able to explore it sort of a little bit of a behind the scenes on the reality.

CS: What do you think this film ultimately says about our capacity for perseverance, even in the most dire of circumstances?

O’Connell: Difficult question, man. Yeah, I think in Lion’s case, he’s able to discover it through. He’s able to discover it through — and he’s at an interesting stage in his life, where he’s a man. He’s a man. And whatever discoveries he’s made by this point, he’s going to take on for the rest of his life. That’s the man that he’s becoming. And that’s the time we catch him at. He’s going to be his family or is he going to be his own self? So I think in answer to that, man, I think through wherever you can find truths. And it’s not always obvious. But wherever you can find the truth, that’s the direction you want to be in.

CS: What do you want audiences to take away from Jungleland, specifically?

O’Connell: Yeah, I want audiences to look at Jungleland and be blown away. I want them to feel only ecstasy from the journey that is taken throughout this sort of industry that they’re in. But I also want them to understand the emotional cost. There’s a great speech from Lion. It was great when I read it, about the cost of what he’s having to do. He’s being used. He’s being used. And so, we have Sky, who’s being human trafficked. There’s such a usage of these people that I think, I mean, unless you’re involved in these very sordid, seedy worlds, I think just that awareness — an awareness that, you know, it’s very rarely a choice. It’s very rarely a choice.

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ComingSoon.net’s Favorite Sean Connery Lines

Last weekend we learned of the passing of movie great Sean Connery, who died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90. The man was a legend, and just to remind you of his greatness, we pulled together our favorite Connery movie lines. Feel free to share yours in the comments below!

“You cannot die, MacLeod. Accept it.”

Highlander (1988)

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“You’re the man now dawg!”

Finding Forrester (2000)

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“Now, are you sure you want to have a fight? Because I’m only going to use my thumb.”

The Presidio (1988)

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“I am the last one!”

Dragonheart (1996)

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“Hey, Ryan, be careful what you shoot at. Most things in here don’t react too well to bullets.”

The Hunt for Red October (1990)

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“Indiana … Indiana … Let it go.”

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

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“Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f**k the prom queen.”

The Rock (1996)

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“You wanna get Capone? Here’s how you get him. He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. That’s the Chicago way. And that’s how you get Capone!”

The Untouchables (1987)

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“Bond. James Bond.”

Dr. No (1962)

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Rating: 

8/10

Cast:

Marin Ireland as Louise

Michael Abbott Jr. as Michael

Xander Berkeley as Priest

Lynn Andrews as Nurse

Julie Oliver-Touchstone as Mother

Michael Zagst as Father

Tom Nowicki as Charlie

Written and Directed by Bryan Bertino

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The Dark and the Wicked Review:

Ever since his popular debut The Strangers, writer/director Bryan Bertino has frequently explored the idea that pastoral life may not be as idyllic as it seems to be, that being away from the city can help one avoid the evils of the world, putting it in familiar horror genre formulas and stories and his latest effort, The Dark and the Wicked, certainly continues this filmmaking approach with mostly shocking results.

On a secluded farm, a man is slowly dying. Bedridden and fighting through his final breaths, his wife is slowly succumbing to overwhelming grief. To help their mother and say goodbye to their father, siblings Louise (Marin Ireland) and Michael (Michael Abbott Jr.) return to their family farm. It doesn’t take long for them to see that something’s wrong with mom, though—something more than her heavy sorrow. Gradually, as their own grief mounts, Louise and Michael begin suffering from a darkness similar to their mother’s, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over their family.

Between Natalie Erika James’ Relic, Jayro Bustamente’s La Llorona and The Pierce Brothers’ The Wretched, audiences have been treated to a real swathe of emotionally-driven horror films of families broken down by the slow, creeping invasion of an evil force, be it mental illness, past sins coming back or something far sinister, and The Dark and the Wicked really doesn’t feel that different from the bunch with its narrative. Centered on siblings returning to their family farm in the wake of a slowly-dying father and increasingly-maddening mother, the setup for the film feels rather generic and uninvolved, giving viewers no real time to connect with the characters before plunging them even further into terror.

What helps set the story apart from other similar genre outings of late, however, is simply how quick it’s willing to dive into events that align with its chilling title. Even with a runtime of just 93 minutes, Bertino doesn’t elect to go for an ominous and slowly-paced piece but rather runs right into delivering some truly shocking moments. From food prepping turned bloody to a horrifying loss and consistent visits by an unknown evil entity, Bertino keeps viewers invested in the tale by putting his foot down on the gas pedal and rarely letting up on the dreary nature of the story, including the horrendous sight of a field of slaughtered animals, even if the shot is from a distance that leaves some of its grislier elements to the viewers’ imaginations.

That being said, however, the story still proves to be the biggest flaw of the film as Bertino can’t quite seem to find the right balance of tapping into his themes of grief and fears of death with the horrific events throughout. He certainly presents these themes in a promising manner and makes an effort to explore them, but in what appears to be a desire to shock his audience more than to try and have them reflect, it loses its way and can never seem to find the right path for both.

Even when the story is faltering, however, the film remains compelling solely for the lead performance of star Marin Ireland as the torn human Louise, as well as a strong supporting turn from Michael Abbott Jr. as brother Michael, ready to run and put the whole farm in his rear view despite his desire to be a proper family man for his birth and married families. Both bring a really deep and authentic humanity to their roles that make every revelation and shock all the more devastating to watch and should propel them both to more leading roles.

Overall, The Dark and the Wicked may not be the most original genre effort out there, leaving many of its themes high and dry in favor of some truly dreadful shocks, but thanks to doing the latter effectively and the compelling performances from its leads, it proves to be another successful outing from writer/director Bertino.

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CS Video: Kindred Interview With Stars Lawrance, Lowden & Shaw

ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Tamara Lawrance (The Long Song), Jack Lowden (Small Axe) and three-time Emmy nominee Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve) to discuss their work on the psychological thriller Kindred. Our interview can be viewed in the player below, while the film can be rented or purchased here!

RELATED: IFC Midnight Unveils First Trailer for Psychological Thriller Kindred

Written by Joe Marcantonio and Jason McColgan and directed by Marcantonio in his feature directorial debut, the film follows vulnerable mother-to-be Charlotte (Lawrance) as she is taken in by her recently deceased boyfriend’s mother (Fiona Shaw) and her stepson (Jack Lowden), who seem increasingly obsessed with her every move. Plagued by mysterious hallucinations, Charlotte’s suspicions grow about Margaret and Thomas’ intentions for her unborn child.

Kindred is led by exquisite performances from break-out star Lawrance, BAFTA Award nominee Jack Lowden (Dunkirk, Fighting With My Family), BAFTA Award winner and Emmy nominee Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve, Harry Potter franchise) and Edward Holcraft (Kingsman franchise, The Sense of an Ending) who further elevate the expertly crafted atmosphere of this emotional thriller rippling with suspense.

The film is produced by Dominic Norris and Lowden, with cinematography by Carlos Catalan, production design by Derek Wallace, editing by Fiona DeSouza, composition by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama, costume design by Natale Humphries and makeup and hair Design by Bean Ellis.

RELATED: CS Interview: Loretta Devine on Return to Horror in Spell

Kindred is now in select theaters and is available to rent or purchase on digital platforms and VOD!

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CS Collectibles: Captain Phasma, The Flash & More!

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of CS Collectibles, ComingSoon.net’s newest weekly column that brings you the best in premium collectibles! Find out all the latest on statues, figures, posters, cards, eBay deals, Amazon deals & much more below!

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Diamond Select

A Diamond Select Toys release! From the deep, A new line of gallery PVC dioramas rises! Starring Godzilla, his allies and his enemies, each diorama features exacting sculptural and paint detail. The first offering features Godzilla in his 1991 appearance, from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, and measures approximately 10 inches tall. Connect it with King Ghidorah, coming Soon, to form a larger diorama! Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Jorge santos souza.

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A Diamond Select Toys release! by the vishanti! the Marvel universe sorcerer supreme, Doctor strange, is now the latest in DST’s new line of 9-inch-scale gallery PVC figures! depicting the sorcerer hovering in mid-air over a giant eye of agamotto and casting a complex spell, this comic book-inspired figure features a detailed sculpt and collectible-quality paint applications. Figure is in scale to all gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figures, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Phil Ramirez!.

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Mondo

Based on the seminal Batman: The Animated Series, the Mr. Freeze Sixth Scale Figure stays true to the animated classic- sculpted to match the iconic style of the show, and with a paint scheme evoking to bold, graphic look of an animated cel.

Featuring approximately 28 points of articulation, multiple switch-out hands, heads, accessories, and a Bat Symbol figure stand.

Mr. Freeze is ready to extract cold vengeance on you and your collection!

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Ceramic mug inspired by both Tiki culture and the Brad Bird classic film, the Iron Giant tiki mug is hand-glazed, holds 16 fluid ounces, and perfect for holding your drink while stealing your heart.

NOTE: These mugs are handmade, making each one unique, so slight variations from images shown may occur.

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Iron Studios

Sideshow and Iron Studios present the latest from the Art Scale 1:10 line – the Cable Statue! Based on references from Marvel comics, this polystone statue is hand-painted and an Event Exclusive!

Marvel fans, don’t miss your chance to add the limited edition Cable to your collection!

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Sideshow and Iron Studios present the latest from the Art Scale 1:10 line – the Captain America: The First Avenger Statue! Based on references from the original film, this polystone statue is hand-painted and limited edition.

The Event Exclusive Captain America: The First Avenger Statue features an extra portrait and a detailed base.

Marvel fans, don’t miss your chance to add Captain America to your collection!

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Prime 1 Studios

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present the Life-Size Fugitive Predator Bust from The Predator (2018 Film).

The Predator is an upcoming 2018 science fiction film that will be directed by Shane Black. It will be a sequel to the 1987 film Predator. It is the fourth installment in the Predator film series. The Fugitive Predator bust was made using Props 3D digital scan files as you will see in the film, making this the most film accurate of Fugitive Predator you will ever find. This Life Size bust will surely be a show-stopping addition to your collection. This is a must-have for all Predator fans!

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Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present Flash from Justice League film. Bartholomew Henry “Barry” Allen is a young man who was struck by lightning, gaining the metahuman ability to move and vibrate his molecules at incredible superhuman speeds. Using these powers, he became the vigilante hero known as the Flash.

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PCS Collectibles

Tommy Oliver began his time with the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers as the villainous Green Ranger, operating under the influence of Rita Repulsa attempting to destabilize the Rangers from the inside.

However, once freed from Rita’s evil spell, Tommy showed remorse and a desire to atone for the damage he’d done, so he was invited to join the team. The Green Ranger was now a valuable member of the Rangers, but Tommy’s good fortune would not last. Rita had bestowed the Green Ranger mantle upon Tommy, and so she could she take it away too, slowly draining his powers until they were no more!

With his powers gone, Tommy secluded himself at a lakeside cabin to re-focus and gain perspective on his situation.

Zordon teleported Tommy back to the command center and bestowed upon him the power of the White Ranger. Armed with his talking saber Saba, and the massive White Tigerzord, the White Ranger was dubbed the new leader of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers!

The Pop Culture Shock Exclusive White Ranger bust stands an impressive 25” tall and features an LED light-up Power Morpher base and certificate of authenticity and is limited to only 200 pieces worldwide!

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Hot Toys

Take the Iron Man collectible experience to a whole new level! Hot Toys’ team is recreating the realistic look of the visually futuristic armor while offering a fascinating glimpse into the Marvel’s iconic suit! Designed by Tony Stark, the Iron Man Mark IV suit has left a remarkable impression among the hearts of fans for its grand entrance in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Being the very first Hot Toys’ figure that adopts an overall translucent matte appearance, the sixth scale Iron Man Mark IV (Holographic Version) collectible figure in shades of red and gold demonstrates the team’s incredible workmanship that combines creativity and the refined gear design. Crafted using the latest technology, the one-of-a-kind Iron Man figure is a 2020 Toy Fair Exclusive item, available only in selected markets!

The highly-detailed figure is perfectly crafted based on the image of Iron Man Mark IV armor in the movie, features a meticulously sculpted armored body with movie-accurate proportion; strengthened articulation performance by a number of diecast parts; newly designed armor parts composed of translucent matte material in distinctive red and gold colors, revealing the mechanical design and details of the complex armor; LED light-up functions on Arc Reactor with circular-shaped indent on chest, eyes, hands, and forearms; two sets of interchangeable forearm armor and a specially designed figure stand in translucent black color.

Be sure to add this charming figure to your ultimate Iron Man collection!

Purchase Iron Man here!

Specialized stormtroopers of the Empire, Incinerator Stormtroopers wield flamethrowers and are equipped with heat-resistant armor.  In The Mandalorian, Moff Gideon commands this dangerous soldier to flush out the Mandalorian and his friends from the cantina with devastating power.

Further expanding the collectible series of the highly acclaimed, The Mandalorian, Hot Toys is pleased to introduce the new Incinerator Stormtrooper Sixth Scale Collectible Figure based on the first-ever live action Star Wars series!

The highly-accurate collectible Star Wars figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of Incinerator Stormtrooper from the show. It features highly detailed helmet and armor, skillfully applied weathering effects, the trooper’s signature flamethrower weapon, and a figure base!

The Incinerator Stormtrooper will be a great additional for your Star Wars collection!

Purchase the Incinerator Stormtrooper here!

Super 7

ThunderCats, Ho! Return to Third Earth with the ThunderCats Ultimate Panthro 7-Inch Action Figure. This amazingly articulated action figure features sculpting by the Four Horsemen with awesome optional parts. Panthor includes two kinds of nunchucks, Thundrometer, Key of Thunera, Wrench, Welding Gun, Goggles, Detonator, Communicator, plus alternate hands and head. Each Ultimate Thundercats figure is packaged in a deluxe slip-case window box with accessories included.

Purchase Super7 Thundercats Ultimates Panthro 7-Inch Action Figure here!

Apollo Creed is a fictional character from the Rocky films. He is a tough but agile boxer, who is, as the series begins, the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Creed, also known as ‘The Master of Disaster’ was loosely based on a combination of Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Louis, and Jack Johnson. A 2013 poll of former heavyweight champions and boxing writers ranked Creed as the second-best boxer in the Rocky series. 3.75′ Reaction Figure in red, white, and blue Uncle Sam outfit.

Purchase Apollo Creed (Rocky IV) Reaction Figure by Super7 here!

Loot Crate

UNIVERSAL MONSTERS MASK SERIES

Each highly-detailed, sculpted mask is an homage to the Universal Studios mini-monster figure collection from Remco, with packaging that follows the look of the classic Remco blister card fronts. Each mask is life-sized! Average Mask Size is 16 x 13 x 4 inches.

These exclusive sculpts are by Mark Enright’s Mortar Heads. Check out this behind-the-scenes interview with designer and scupltor Mark Enright for a look at how they’re made!

This limited edition series is made-to-order based on the number of orders we receive. After that, no more will be made!

1-Crate Plan: Split your payments across all four crates.
Order by December 7th at 9pm PT to get mask #1, and you’ll automatically be subscribed to get masks 2, 3 and 4 as well.
Orders placed after December 7th will begin with mask #2, and mask #1 will only be available with the full 4-crate plan.

4-Crate Plan: Pre-pay for all 4 crates today and get 2 free bonus masks to complete the set!

Click here to order!

Wizards of the Coast

Legends new and old from throughout the Magic’s history collide in #CMRLegends! Learn more about them in the first part of our series introducing these characters.

Read here: https://t.co/RLvGKfe2OQ

— Magic: The Gathering (@wizards_magic) October 30, 2020

Click here to purchase Zendikar Rising Draft Booster Box!

Click here to purchase Zendikar Rising Bundle!

Click here to purchase Ikoria!

Click here to purchase Core 2021!

What do you think of CS Collectibles so far? Let us know in the comments below!

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CS Video: Mortal interview with co-writer/director André Øvredal

ComingSoon.net recently got the opportunity to talk with co-writer director André Øvredal (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) to discuss his latest project, the fantasy action pic Mortal starring Nat Wolff (Paper Towns) as a young man who discovers he has an array of powers. Our interview can be viewed in the player below and the film can be rented or purchased here!

RELATED: New Mortal Clip Reveals One of Nat Wolff’s Powers

Based on ancient Norse Mythology, Mortal is a fantasy adventure epic that is being described as a fusion of previous superhero films such as Chronicle, X-Men and Thor. It will follow the story of a young boy, who must discover the origins of his extraordinary powers before he is captured by authorities hell-bent on con-demning him for an accidental murder. A breath-taking and thrilling origins adventure story.

Joining Nat Wolff (Paper Towns, The Fault in Our Stars) are Norwegian actors Iben Akerlie, Priyanka Bose, Arthur Hakalahti, Anna Sedunova, and Per Egil Aske. Mortal is written and directed by Øvredal, who also serves as an executive producer along with Aage Aaberge, Aron Eli Coleite, Malene Ehlers, Joshua Horsfield, and Henrik Zein.

André Øvredal is best known for his feature directorial debut film Trollhunter and the 2016 supernatural horror film The Autopsy of Jane Doe. His most recent work was on Guillermo del Toro’s live-action adaptation of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. His upcoming projects are Amblin’s The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Stephen King’s The Long Walk film adaptation and a sequel to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

RELATED: Exclusive: André Øvredal Talks Scary Stories Sequel & The Long Walk

Mortal is now in select theaters, digital platforms and VOD and is set to hit shelves on Blu-ray on November 10.

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Tom Holland Shares Spider-Man 3 Behind-the-Scenes Set Photo

Tom Holland has shared a new behind-the-scenes set photo for Spider-Man 3 as filming on the sequel continues, featuring Holland in his spidey costume and reminding people to wear a mask (or two). You can check out the photo below!

 

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Wear a mask, I’m wearing two…

A post shared by Tom Holland (@tomholland2013) on Nov 6, 2020 at 10:56am PST

RELATED: Tom Holland Starts Filming on Spider-Man 3 as Uncharted Wraps

Tom Holland will return for the untitled third Spider-Man film as the titular wall-crawler alongside Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, going up against Jamie Foxx’s Electro. Given the ending of Far From Home, however, any number of his rogues’ gallery are also likely eager for a fight. The third installment to the MCU’s Spider-Man films will also feature the return of Zendaya (Euphoria, Dune) as MJ and Jacob Batalon as Ned.

While most of the original series cast are set to return for the threequel, Foxx’s casting further blurs the lines across Sony’s three web-slinging franchises, with the previous installment bringing back J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson from Sam Raimi’s trilogy and the studio’s Sony Universe of Marvel Characters led by Venom expected to crossover into the Marvel Cinematic Universe series soon.

RELATED: MCU’s Spider-Man 3 Has Begun Filming in New York City!

Originally scheduled for a July 16, 2021 release, the untitled Spider-Man 3 was first pushed back to November 5 and will now bow on December 17, 2021.

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CS Video: The Informer interview with star Joel Kinnaman

ComingSoon.net recently got the opportunity catch up with star Joel Kinnaman (The Suicide Squad, The Killing) to discuss his lates role in the crime thriller The Informer just in time for the film’s digital debut here in the US! Our interview can be viewed in the player below, and the film can be rented or purchased here!

RELATED: New The Informer Trailer Debuts Ahead of November PVOD Release

Written by Matt Cook (Patriots Day) based on the novel “Three Seconds” by Roslund/Hellström, the film follows an ex-special forces agent and convicted felon (Kinnaman) as he works undercover with the FBI to bring down a Polish drug syndicate in New York to earn a fresh start at life. However, when he’s asked to go back to prison by the mob boss and his corrupt FBI handlers, he must fight for his life as a drug deal goes wrong and his handlers consider outing him as the mole.

Pick up a copy of the novel here!

In addition to Kinnaman, The Informer features an all-star cast that includes the Oscar-nominated actress Rosamund Pike (A Private War), Oscar-nominated actor Clive Owen (The Knick), Grammy winner Common (The Hate U Give), and Ana de Armas (Blade Runner 2049).

The Informer is directed by Andrea Di Stefano (Escobar: Paradise Lost) from a screenplay he co-wrote with Matt Cook and Rowan Joffe. It is produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Mark Lane, Robert Jones, James Harris, Ollie Madden, and Wayne Marc Godfrey.

RELATED: Exclusive: Joel Kinnaman Talks The Suicide Squad Comics-Based Attire

Before landing its current release date, the film has been delayed six times from 2018 up to this year due to its previous U.S. distributor’s financial issues. Recently, Vertical Entertainment and Noriva have teamed together to officially acquire the rights to the film’s North American rights.

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