CS Score Reviews Ludwig Göransson’s Tenet and Elmer Bernstein’s Wild Wild West

Hey there, film score lovers! This week on CS Score we dive into Ludwig Göransson’s score to Christopher Nolan’s action extravaganza Tenet and take a look at Varèse Sarabande’s deluxe edition for Elmer Bernstein’s Wild Wild West. As a special bonus, we sat down with music editor David Klotz to discuss his Emmy-nominated work on Stranger Things and American Horror Story. Let’s do this.

TENET
Ludwig Göransson

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Hey guys, we got a new soundtrack to review — and it’s a doozy! Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is a hard hitting, albeit often confusing time travel spectacle that emphasizes spellbinding action sequences and enormous set pieces over anything resembling character development. The film is certainly entertaining as a visual spectacle — indeed, it truly is one of the better action pics in recent memory — but also leaves a lot to be desired in terms of providing an emotional connection for audiences, though such quibbles might subside after another screening or two.

As such, the music to the film likewise offers up an impressive array of propulsive electronic beats but lacks a true soul. As written by Academy Award winner Ludwig Göransson, who steps in to replace Nolan’s longtime collaborator Hans Zimmer, the music moves between kick ass action rhythms in tracks like “Rainy Night in Tallini” and “Freeport” to quieter (but still propulsive and often dramatic) underscore in tracks such as “Windmills” and “Betrayal.”

Think the “Mombasa” track in Zimmer’s Inception albeit dialed up to about 15. Göransson even employs the same foghorn sound used in that score in tracks like “747” in which the film’s protagonists crash a giant plane in order to create a diversion.

Keep in mind, none of this is a bad thing. If you’re into electronic soundtracks in the vein of Zimmer’s Dunkirk, Daft Punk’s Tron: Legacy or Mark Mothersbaugh’s synth-heavy Thor: Ragnarok, you’ll get a kick out of Göransson’s style. Though, fans seeking the lush themes and driving beats of the composer’s Oscar-winning score for Black Panther may come away disappointed at the rather one-note nature of his work here.

At any rate, Tenet offers a unique listening experience as Göransson utilizes everything from drums, synths and even human breathing to mostly successful results. Indeed, the FX heavy style works rather well in the film where it often stands as its own character driving the action beats, but can be a bit jarring when separated from Nolan’s images, particularly in tracks such as “Trucks in Place” and “Retrieving the Case” in which Göransson mixes his sounds in such a way that all but disorients the listener — which is, of course, the point as the music as heard in the film emphasizes the confusion inherit during moments in which characters move forwards and backwards through time.

When compared to other scores in Nolan’s oeuvre, Tenet, with all of its bombast and eerie ambience, falls short of The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises and Inception mainly due to its lack of a clear theme and strong ideas. In fact, you might describe Tenet as Inception without that powerful piano theme or Johnny Marr’s impressive guitar work. That said, Göransson’s score still offers an exciting bit of electronic musical engineering that will surely entertain modern soundtrack enthusiasts and all but overwhelm traditional film score lovers.

GRADE: B

WILD WILD WEST
Elmer Bernstein

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Ah, the western. Hollywood has long produced films revolving around the Old West that in turn led to some of the finest movie soundtracks ever produced — Max Steiner’s The Searchers, John Barry’s Dances with Wolves, John Williams’ The Missouri Breaks, Elmer Bernstein’s The Magnificent Seven, and Ennio Morricone’s The Good The Bad and The Ugly, to name a few. This cowboy flick met an abrupt end in the 1970s though numerous directors and producers have tried to rekindle interest with films like Tombstone and 3:10 to Yuma. Except, for every Unforgiven or Maverick, we get disasters like Barry Sonnenfeld’s Wild Wild West.

Released in 1999 during the peak of Will Smith’s successful box office streak, Wild Wild West tried to replicate the successful formula used in Sonnenfeld’s Men In Black two years prior; and even paired Smith with another straight-faced counterpart in Kevin Kline. Unfortunately, where MIB generated over $589 million worldwide, resulting in two sequels, an animated series and a quasi-reboot with Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, Wild Wild West, based on the TV series of the same name, flatlined at cinemas with a dismal $222 million worldwide take against a $170 million production budget. Critics tore the film to shreds with only 17% rewarding it a positive review on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences offered only a C+ grade in exit polls.

One positive takeaway from this colossal disaster was Elmer Bernstein’s wildly entertaining score. Infusing western rock with his more classical style, Bernstein managed to capture the weird nature of Sonnenfeld’s film whilst providing a genuinely thrilling standalone listening experience. And while the work doesn’t come close to his own Magnificent Seven or even Ghostbusters for that matter, it still serves up enough pizzazz to merit mention alongside some of his more memorable works.

The original 1999 score album featured 10 tracks comprised of 30 minutes of music, which meant fans of Bernstein’s work had to sit through the laborious 106-minute film in order to hear the music in its entirety (unless they were savvy enough to find bootlegs). Thankfully, Varèse Sarabande’s has produced a brand-new deluxe edition that features 47 tracks and 76 minutes of music, including all new music by Peter Bernstein and alternate cues not heard in the final film.

As the press release notes, Bernstein, who had spent a majority of the 1990s working on serious works such as The Age of Innocence and The Rainmaker, was drawn to Sonnenfeld’s comedy mainly due to his love for Men In Black. “When I got a chance to work with Barry Sonnenfeld and Will Smith, I thought, cool, I’d like to do this. And when I met Barry, I really liked him and we had a great relationship,” Bernstein said.

Even now, the score feels oddly refreshing, particularly in the wake of the largely electronic-fused landscape. Listen to the tracks “Tin Man/Four of a Kind” and marvel at its powerful blasts of orchestra and bombastic themes, or “Last Fight,” which offers a wonderful blend of comedy and action/adventure and try not to smile. This is a classic film score reworked for an overblown 90’s comedy, and a fine argument against those who believe such scores could never work in modern motion pictures — even if the cheesier “hip” aspects sometimes get in the way.

Highlights of the album include “The End (Rise the Spider),” which features a rendition of the central love theme as well as fun reiteration of the main theme that itself is very reminiscent to Bernstein’s aforementioned Magnificent Seven as well as his score for The Great Escape; “Waltz First Mansion,” which, obviously, wraps the love theme in a waltz-inspired melody; “Polka,” a fun, classic bit of bouncy Western music; “Reeling,” which features everything from trumpets, fiddles, and toe tapping to great effect; and “Tank to Catch,” one of the grand action cues on the album.

All told, Bernstein’s Wild Wild West is a wonderful throwback to the classic motion pictures of yesteryear when Hollywood was entranced with the Old West and a must have for film score collectors.

GRADE: A

INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC EDITOR DAVID KLOTZ

David Klotz has won six Emmy Awards and has an additional 12 Emmy nominations including the 2 he received this year for his work on FX’s American Horror Story: 1984 and Netflix’s Stranger Things. Klotz’s won three Emmy Awards in sound editing for HBO’s Game of Thrones; two for Netflix’s Stranger Things; and one for FX’s American Horror Story. Klotz is the music editor on Netflix’s The Politician, and on returning hit shows such as Fox’s 9-1-1 and FX’s Pose. Other credits include Fox’s Glee; Marvel’s feature film, Iron Man; The WB’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer; and many more. Klotz is also a producer and songwriter. He produced and arranged a cover of the 1984 classic hit The NeverEnding Story on Season 3 of Stranger Things.

ComingSoon.net: You’ve won a number of Emmy’s throughout your career and now you’re nominated for two more. Are you still shocked when you receive these nominations for your work or do you just kind of yawn and toss the trophies in a bag?

David Klotz: You know, if I did yawn, I would never say that I do, but that’s not true. I’m so like, thrilled and surprised every time. I’m grateful that I’ve landed on a bunch of shows through my career that people like and that are good and yeah. It’s just amazing that the attention we all get to the work we put in.

CS: What’s it like to stand on stage holding one of those trophies in front of your peers? Is it a mixture of joy, shock, or fear?

Klotz: It’s kind of terrifying, although it’s not that bad for me personally, because for the Emmy’s, as a music editor, I’m nominated as part of the sound team, the sound editing team. So, I’m just sort of up there with three or four other guys. And usually, the sound supervisor gets the duties of having to speak in front of the crowd. So, I can just relax, have a few cocktails, a good time and just collect my Emmy and just go to the parties.

CS: Can you talk specifically about what a music editor’s overall role is with the production of a TV show or a film?

Klotz: Sure, yeah. I mean, it varies from project to project, depending on the sort of needs of the film or the TV show. But generally speaking, as a music editor on some of the TV shows that I work on, you know, I’m part of the music team where the composer will write the music and in a broad sense, I’m responsible for making it fit into the show. And that’s needed because after a composer writes the music, the picture is constantly changing, so I’m often re-cutting the score and trying to still keep it musical and still keep the integrity of what the composer had in mind as the show moves forward. I’m also sort of working day-to-day with the director, producers and the picture department, trying to make sure that the music works in the best way that can tell the story. And sometimes, that involves like, looking for something else that maybe the composer did in the past that didn’t work. Often on Game of Thrones, we would be at our sound mix, and the producers would say, you know, David, this isn’t working right now. Is there something else we can try? So, a lot of the times I’m going through a cue that Ramin [Djawadi] wrote, our composer that he wrote from three or four seasons ago and pulling it in and playing with it. On Stranger Things, sometimes I’ll sit with the Duffer brothers and we will pull apart the music and pull elements from other cues and it’s a very creative job, where I’m always working sort of up until the last minute, as we’re finishing the show, to try and make the music help tell the story better.

CS: Have you ever had an issue where you’ve had to chop up a composer’s score in a way that resulted in a creative conflict?

Klotz: Yeah, that happens often. And some composers, I mean, I’ve had them call me and say, hey, I don’t like what you guys did there. I mean, even on Stranger Things, when the Duffer brothers, they asked me to try something with one of the music cues. An hour later, our composer, Kyle Dixon came in and I played him an edit that I did of something he wrote and I could just see his face just look completely shocked and terrified at what I did to his music. And you know, it’s good to get that sort of feedback, too, because then I’m like, well, you know what? Let me try again and see if I could make it better. So yeah, there’s that, too. And I feel like for me, I feel like I try to make sure composers have confidence in me that I’m not going to do anything that’s going to wreck their creative vision. So I keep that in mind all the time and I think that’s why I work a lot with the same composers that like to work with me because they know at the end of the day I’m going to call them before I hit the nuclear option and really blow up what we’ve done.

CS: How was the process of working on American Horror Story different from Stranger Things?

Klotz: Yeah, every show’s a little bit different. American Horror Story, I work with a composer named Mac Quayle, and he’s been on that show for a while writing music. He likes to start early. He’ll start writing a bunch of suites and things and send them to the picture editors ahead of time. So, the picture editors are actually pulling those into their Avids while they’re cutting the show. And then, sometimes they become the cue for the final and my job is basically just to sort of clean up kind of what they’ve — they’ll pull it in and be like, “This works, everyone loves it, but there’s a lot of like, bad edits and things.” And so sometimes, I’m just sort of cleaning things up. Other times, Mac has to write a specific cue for a scene that hasn’t been done yet. And then, other times on American Horror Story, they will send me a scene and say, “Hey, we need music for this. What can you do?” So, then I’ll go through Mac’s score library and find things and cut together a music cue that we need and send that to editorial, and that’s usually what gets approved and stays that way all the way through to the end of the show.

CS: During this process, what is the communication like with the sound editor? Because obviously they’re working on other things, right?

Klotz: Yes, that comes towards the end of the show when we do our sound mix. Now leading up to that, usually we’ll have some back and forth. You know, they’ll call me with a question and say, “Hey, there’s this scene. There’s some music in the background.” And we talk about how we’re going to handle things. So, we have some communication while working, and then, by the time we get to the stage, you know, I’ve brought in my music, they brought in their sound effects and dialogue. And that’s when things really come together, because we’re mixing it all together on a dub stage with our mixers. And that’s where there’s more of a creative back and forth because we’ll find that for, in American Horror Story for instance, for this big sound design moment, where maybe there’s killers massacring a bunch of people and there’s just a lot of sound design. And at the same time, the music’s blaring at 100 percent. So, we sort of find ways where we can make them work together. Sometimes that will involve like, hey, let’s take the music out up to this section. Or maybe the sound should drop out and this should be a music moment. So, we do a lot of sort of push and pull, and things change when we all work together. And then the producers will come in and want to re-work it, too.

CS: Is there a scene or a moment in Stranger Things season four that you’re particularly proud of in terms of arranging the sound and all that stuff, where everything came together the way you originally envisioned it?

Klotz: Yeah. I mean, the episode that we’re nominated for in Stranger Things was really, really heavy with sound design and music. The whole sort of final act of the show was — it’s going to be a bit of a spoiler here if you haven’t seen it — you know, there’s a big monster chase.

CS: Right.

Klotz: And there’s a monster attack chase and there’s a battle in the mall, the Battle of Starcourt in the beginning of the episode. And there was a lot of music and a lot of sound design. I think everyone went in with 100 percent of like, their greatest work and we had to find ways to sort of showcase each moment. For me, the proudest moment I have in that episode is The NeverEnding Story song sequence.

CS: That was brilliant.

Klotz: That was such a fun, fun thing that sort of came up as a surprise because I had no idea that they had shot that on the set when I started working on it. Because they just filmed the kids scene a capella. The kids learned the song and they sang it on the set. And then, they called me to figure out how we could cut the original NeverEnding Story song by Limahl to cut it to them so they’d be singing along to the original track. But the kids were singing it and every time they’d cut to a different shot, they were singing at a different tempo, sometimes a different key. So, we struggled. And when we finally figured out a way, I sort of cut like a demo for the picture editor to match, so that we could keep them all in the same tempo. And then, when we figured that out, we realized that they were singing at a much faster pace than the original track. So, when I tried to line that up with them or speed it up, it just sounded ridiculous, so that’s when we decided we would re-record it, and I was part of that process. I actually re-recorded the backing tracks. And created the sort of backing tracks to them singing. And that was fun. That was like, probably the most rewarding moment for me, seeing that come together in the last episode.

CS: How long does that process take for you to do that?

Klotz: Well, because it wasn’t something I had planned for, it took a few months, but mostly it was sort of like, what are we going to do about this? How are we going to fix this? A lot of it was like, what are we going to do? But when we sort of finally landed on a plan, it was a good few weeks of recording, and then we mixed it on the stage with our re-recording mixer, Mark Paterson did a great job of making it sound nice and full and yeah. That was a fun moment.

CS: So, delving into you just a little bit more, how did you get into music editing for films and TV? And what drew you to that career?

Klotz: You know, it was interesting. It was a sort of accidental career because I studied film in college, and I had no idea that this was even a job. So, I moved to Los Angeles a long time ago. And I was trying to figure out, yeah, I got a job working at a music department, at a film studio. And that was fun because I thought that music supervision might’ve been my career because that’s sort of the obvious job that sounds appealing to someone right out of college. But as I was doing that, I started working at the studio, I saw you know, a lot of other departments and what people did. I watched what composers did and scoring mixers and recording engineers and music editors. And I had the fortunate chance to sit behind a lot of music editors and watch what they did. And I thought like, yeah, I could do that. That seems pretty cool.

CS: Just like that, huh?

Klotz: Yeah, but also music supervision turned out to be sort of a dud for me because there’s just a lot of paperwork trying to get things cleared and a lot of talking to publishers and lawyers and getting the rights to things. And it felt like you had to be good at schmoozing on the phone with record labels. And that just wasn’t for me. I prefer sitting in a dark room and playing with music all day long.

CS: Do you feel like you’ve gotten to the point where you feel like your job is easy?

Klotz: You know, no, it’s not. I mean, especially the Never Ending Story sequence, for example, was really, really challenging, because I knew what — so you know, that for me, I think even the most experienced music editor would’ve found that difficult. And so, I do enjoy always being challenged by things. And also, that’s what makes the job fun, because I look at something like that and I’m like, how are we going to make this work when the kids are singing out of time and out of key and all that kind of stuff? So yeah, looking back at my first gigs early on, trying to think of something. You know, I worked on the last season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And you know, lucky for me at the time, I was working for a music editor who is like a mentor for me at the time. So, when challenges presented itself, I was able to talk to him and be like, how do you deal with something like this? In the last season of Buffy, we had one musical number. I know they did a musical episode in season six, but in season seven, there was one scene where they had a musical, so as a first-time music editor, that was for me, like challenging. But yeah, some of it is a walk in the park now, after doing this for a long time.

CS: Do you have any future projects that you’re excited to talk about or that you’re working on right now? Are you going to remix any more classic 80s songs for season four of Stranger Things?

Klotz: Yeah, I don’t know yet. We shall see. Stranger Things is starting, so I think they’re started shooting next month. So, I look forward to getting back into that. This summer, I’ve been working on a Ryan Murphy film called The Prom. It’s a musical feature for Netflix. And that’s something I’m really excited about. It’s also been very challenging — it’s got many musical numbers. That’s going to be very cool. So yeah, that’s what I’m working on. I look forward to seeing what’s in store for me in 2021.

CS: All right. Well, we really appreciate you taking the time to speak to us. This was a great interview. Really insightful. And congratulations on your Emmy nominations.

Klotz: Thank you.

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CS Video: Rachel Leigh Cook, Damon Wayans Jr. & Heather Graham on Love, Guaranteed

ComingSoon.net had the opportunity to speak with stars Rachel Leigh Cook, Damon Wayans Jr., and Heather Graham about Netflix’s new romantic comedy Love, Guaranteed, streaming now! You can check out the interview now in the player below!

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Earnest, hard-working lawyer Susan (Rachael Leigh Cook) has taken one too many pro bono cases. To save her small law firm, Susan begrudgingly takes a high-paying, high-profile case from Nick (Damon Wayans Jr.), a charming new client who wants to sue a dating website that guarantees users will find love. But Susan and Nick soon find themselves in the middle of a media storm, and as the case heats up, so do their feelings for each other — which could jeopardize everything.

Love, Guaranteed also stars Heather Graham (Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me). The movie was written by Elizabeth Hackett (Falling Inn Love) and Hilary Galanoy (Falling Inn Love) and directed by Mark Steven Johnson (Finding Steve McQueen, Ghost Rider, Daredevil).

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The movie is now streaming on Netflix.

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The 2020 Fall Movie Preview (Streaming)

Comingsoon.net is taking a look at movies set to become available digitally this Fall! Check them out below!

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The coronavirus pandemic has delayed the release of Hollywood’s biggest films. Hence, the Fall slate is looking A LOT lighter than previous years. An overwhelming amount of films haven’t even confirmed/specified their 2020 release dates. Many have moved from the theatrical schedule to streaming (some always planned on being available from home). 

We’ve compiled a tentative list for all the movies that will become available on either VOD (video on demand), digital, or your favorite streaming services as we move into the cooler months. The list below indicates when and where you will be able to watch some of the most anticipated films of 2020!

Mulan – Friday, September 4 on Disney + For $30 (Free with a Standard Subscription December 4)

Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s Mulan, in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.

I’m Thinking of Ending Things – Friday, September 4 on Netflix

Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm. The cast includes Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, and Toni Collette.

Unpregnant – Thursday, September 10 on HBO Max

UNpregnant tells the story of seventeen-year-old Veronica (Haley Lu Richardson), who never thought she’d want to fail a test—that is, until she finds herself staring at a piece of plastic with two solid pink lines. With a promising college-bound future now disappearing before her eyes, Veronica considers a decision she never imagined she’d have to make. This tough and never-taken-lightly decision leads her on a 900+ mile road trip to New Mexico over three days with her ex-best friend Bailey (Barbie Ferreira), where they discover that one of the most important factors in your life is who your friends are.

The Devil All the Time – Wednesday, September 16 on Netflix

Sinister characters converge around a young man devoted to protecting those he loves in a postwar backwoods town teeming with corruption and brutality. The cast includes Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Riley Keough, Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan, Jason Clarke, and Mia Wasikowska.

Antebellum – Friday, September 18 on VOD

Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present and future – before it’s too late. Visionary filmmakers Gerard Bush + Christopher Renz (Bush + Renz) – best known for their pioneering advertising work engaged in the fight for social justice – write, produce and direct their first feature film, teaming with QC Entertainment, producer of the Academy Award®-winning films GET OUT (Best Original Screenplay, 2017) and BLACKkKLANSMAN (Best Adapted Screenplay, 2018), Zev Foreman, and Lezlie Wills for the terrifying new thriller Antebellum. The cast includes Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange, Jena Malone, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Gabourey Sidibe, Marque Richardson, Robert Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and introducing Tongayi Chirisa.

Blackbird – Friday, September 18 on VOD (And in Theaters)

Lily (Susan Sarandon) and Paul (Sam Neil) summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her long battle with ALS on her own terms. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna (Mia Wasikowska). Joining the collective farewell are Lily’s son in law (Rainn Wilson), her lifelong friend (Lindsay Duncan), daughter’s partner (Bex Taylor-Klaus) and grandson (Anson Boon). Her story is ultimately one of hope, love and a celebration of life.

Rebuilding Paradise (National Geographic) – Tuesday, September 22 on VOD

On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. It was the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years — and the worst ever in California’s history. Rebuilding Paradise, from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, is a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding.

Jay Sebring…Cutting to the Truth – Tuesday, September 22 on VOD

A fascinating, in-depth look at the legacy of revolutionary sixties Hollywood trendsetter Jay Sebring, Jay Sebring…Cutting to the Truth, a film by Anthony DiMaria, follows Sebring’s meteoric rise as a cultural icon and his untimely murder at the hands of the Manson family.

Enola Holmes – Wednesday, September 23 on Netflix

When Enola Holmes-Sherlock’s teen sister-discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord. The cast includes  Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Sam Claflin.

Misbehaviour – Friday, September 25 (In Select Theaters and on VOD)

In 1970, the Miss World competition took place in London, hosted by US comedy legend, Bob Hope. At the time, Miss World was the most-watched TV show on the planet with over 100 million viewers. Claiming that beauty competitions demeaned women, the newly formed Women’s Liberation Movement achieved overnight fame by invading the stage and disrupting the live broadcast of the competition. Not only that, when the show resumed, the result caused an uproar: the winner was not the Swedish favorite but Miss Grenada, the first black woman to be crowned Miss World. In a matter of hours, a global audience had witnessed the patriarchy driven from the stage and the Western ideal of beauty turned on its head. The cast includes Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley with Keeley Hawes, Lesley Manville, and Greg Kinnear.

Ava – Friday, September 25 on VOD

An assassin becomes marked for death by her own black ops organization after questioning orders and breaking protocol. The cast includes Jessica Chastain, John Malkovich, Colin Farrell, and Common.

The Artist’s Wife (Strand Releasing) – Friday, September 25 on VOD (And in Theaters)

Claire (Lena Olin) lives a quiet domestic life in the Hamptons as the wife of celebrated artist Richard Smythson (Bruce Dern). Once a promising painter herself, Claire now lives in the shadow of her husband’s illustrious career. While preparing work for his final show, Richard’s moods become increasingly erratic, and he is diagnosed with dementia. As his memory and behavior deteriorate, she shields his condition from the art community while trying to reconnect him with his estranged daughter and grandson from a previous marriage. Challenged by the loss of her world as she knew it, Claire must now decide whether to stand with Richard on the sidelines or step into the spotlight herself. The cast includes Lena Olin and Bruce Dern with Juliet Rylance, Avan Jogia, Stephanie Powers.

American Murder: The Family Next Door – Wednesday, September 30 on Netflix

In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters went missing in Frederick, Colorado. As heartbreaking details emerged, their story made headlines worldwide. Told entirely through archival footage that includes social media posts, law enforcement recordings, text messages and never-before-seen home videos, director Jenny Popplewell pieces together an immersive and truthful examination of a police investigation and a disintegrating marriage. American Murder: The Family Next Door is the first film to give a voice to the victims. 

The Boys in the Band – Wednesday, September 30 on Netflix

At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths. The cast includes Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, and Matt Bomer.

The Glorias – Wednesday, September 30 on Amazon Prime

Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is an indelible icon known for her world-shaping activism, guidance of the revolutionary women’s movement, and writing that has impacted generations. In this nontraditional biopic, Julie Taymor crafts a complex tapestry of one of the most inspirational and legendary figures of modern history, based on Steinem’s own memoir My Life on the Road. The Glorias (Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson, Ryan Keira Armstrong) traces Steinem’s influential journey to prominence—from her time in India as a young woman, to the founding of Ms. magazine in New York, to her role in the rise of the women’s rights movement in the 1960s, to the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference and beyond.

The Rising Hawk – Friday, October 2 on VOD & Digital

During the 13th Century, Zakhar Berkut (Robert Patrick) and his wife Rada (Alison Doody) lead a group of highlanders in the Carpathian Mountains. Unfortunately, their tranquil existence is soon threatened by Burunda Khan (Tsegmid Tserenbold), a powerful Mongolian general who leads his massive armies west in search of new lands to conquer. 

Directed by John Wynn and Co-directed by Akhtem Seitablayev, The Rising Hawk boasts an international all-star cast including Robert Patrick, Tommy Flanagan, Poppy Drayton, Alex MacNicoll, Alison Doody, Tsegmid Tserenbold, Rocky Myers, and Oliver Trevena.

A Call to Spy – Friday, October 2 on VOD & Digital (And in Theaters)

In the beginning of WWII, with Britain becoming desperate, Churchill orders his new spy agency – “SOE” – to recruit and train women as spies. Their daunting mission: conduct sabotage and build a resistance. SOE’s “Spymistress,” Vera Atkins (Stana Katic) recruits two unusual candidates: Virginia Hall (Sarah Megan Thomas), an ambitious American with a wooden leg, and Noor Inayat Khan (played by Radhika Apte), a Muslim pacifist. Together, these women help to undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake. Inspired by true stories, this original screenplay draws on SOE, OSS (precursor to CIA), and CIA files, as well as interviews with living relatives.   

Herb Alpert Is… (Abramorama) – Live Streaming Premiere Screening, October 1, 2020, In Theaters and VOD October 2, 2020

Filmmaker John Scheinfeld’s (Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary, The US vs John Lennon) documentary Herb Alpert Is… a passionate and inspiring exploration of Alpert’s personal and creative journey that reveals the critical events, experiences and challenges that have shaped an extraordinary life and instilled deep within the Grammy-winning trumpeter the desire to make a difference each and every day. Colleagues ranging from Questlove to Sting to Bill Moyers bring their unique voices and perspectives to telling this remarkable story.

Once Upon a River (Film Movement) – In Virtual Cinemas on October 2, 2020

Based on the best-selling novel by Bonnie Jo Campbell, Once Upon A River is the story of Native American teenager Margo Crane (Kenadi DelaCerna) in 1970s rural Michigan who after enduring a series of traumas and tragedies, sets out on an odyssey on the Stark River in search of her estranged mother. On the water, Margo encounters friends, foes, wonders, and dangers; navigating life on her own, she comes to understand her potential, all while healing the wounds of her past.

Spontaneous – Tuesday, October 6 on VOD & Digital

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally…), seniors Mara (Katherine Langford) and Dylan (Charlie Plummer) struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last. As an unexpected romance blossoms between them, Mara and Dylan discover that when tomorrow is no longer promised, they can finally start living for today!

Black Box – Tuesday, October 6 on Amazon Prime

Having lost his wife and his memory in a tragic car accident, news photographer Nolan Wright (Mamoudou Athie) is desperate to regain a sense of normalcy for both himself and his young daughter Ava (Amanda Christine). So when brilliant neuropsychiatrist Dr. Lillian Brooks (Phylicia Rashad) invites him to participate in an experimental treatment that might reverse his condition, he agrees. Using a hypnosis-inducing device called the Black Box, she unearths lost memories which allows patients to experience them first-hand. But the memories he experiences reveal a much darker past than he anticipated. Even more terrifying is the disfigured creature that threatens to kill Nolan in his surreal dream-state. A haunting descent into one man’s shattered psyche, Black Box is a high-tech thriller that poses the question: Do we run our minds or do our minds run us?

The Lie – Tuesday, October 6 on Amazon Prime

A divorced mother and father find themselves trapped in a living nightmare when their daughter confesses to murder in The Lie, a gripping psychological thriller about the lengths parents will go to in order to protect their child. While driving his 15-year-old daughter Kayla (Joey King) and her best friend Brittany (Devery Jacobs) to a weekend retreat in the dead of winter, aging rocker Jay (Peter Sarsgaard) pulls over to the side of the road for a quick bathroom break. Although the two girls enter the surrounding woods together, only Kayla returns. Terrified she could be tried as an adult, Jay and his ex-wife Rebecca (Mireille Enos) cover up Kayla’s crime with a web of lies and deceit. But the truth won’t stay buried, and as one mistake leads to another, the desperate parents discover that what actually happened in those icy woods is more shocking than they imagined.

Chasing the Present – Tuesday, October 6 on VOD

A materially successful young man, riddled with anxiety embarks on a world-wide journey of self-inquiry. From the streets of NY, to the stillness of the Ganges, and deep into the jungles of Peru, he immerses himself in meditation, self-inquiry, and plant medicine whilst conversing with top experts like Russell Brand, Alex Grey, Graham Hancock, Joseph Goldstein, Rupert Spira, Sri Prem baba, Zelda Hall, and more to find the root cause of the problem and learn how to finally find freedom from his crippling anxiety. He finds answers to why a person who seemingly has it all can continue to suffer from debilitating panic attacks, whilst recognizing the beauty and power that lies within each of us if we are willing to go there. Let your journey begin with Chasing the Present. The cast includes Russell Brand, Alex Grey, Graham Hancock, Gary Weber, Rupert Spira, Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Matthew Watherston, Jose Sanchez, James Sebastiano Sr., James Sebastiano Jr., Jordan Sebastiano, Zelda Hall, Josh Korda, and Vijeth Kumar. 

The Phenomenon – Tuesday, October 6 on VOD & Digital

Following the NY Times’ explosive disclosure of The Pentagon’s secret UFO Program, James Fox’s timely documentary is the most credible and accurate examination of the global mystery involving unidentified aerial phenomenon.  Revealing the monumental events behind the NY Times report, riveting never-before-seen footage, and powerful testimony from high-ranking government officials, military, NASA astronauts, and witnesses, the film provides eye-opening evidence that mankind is not alone in the universe.

Cagefighter – Friday, October 9 on VOD (And in Theaters)

Reiss Gibbons (Alex Montagnani) is on the cusp of cementing himself as the greatest to ever step inside the LEGENDS cage. With five title defenses under his belt, a beautiful wife in Ellie (Georgia Bradner), endless sponsorship deals thanks to his ball busting agent Reggie (Elijah Baker), and the support of coach and mentor Marcus (Chuck Liddell), Reiss has it all. But when Savvy promoter Max Black (Gina Gershon) pits him against pro wrestling superstar Randy Stone (AEW Champ Jon Moxley) in the company’s first-ever cross-promotional event, Reiss finds himself in the toughest fight of his life.

Evil Eye – Tuesday, October 13 on Amazon Prime

At home in Delhi, India, proud parent Usha Khatri (Sarita Choudhury) is overjoyed when her daughter Pallavi (Sunita Mani) calls from New Orleans with news she has met someone special. But as Usha learns more about Pallavi’s wealthy boyfriend Sandeep (Omar Maskati), she becomes convinced something more nefarious than chance brought the young couple together. When Pallavi announces her engagement to Sandeep, mother and daughter are forced to confront dark family secrets and a terrifying supernatural force in this stylish psychological thriller.

Nocturne – Tuesday, October 13 on Amazon Prime

The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Friday, October 16 on Netflix

The film is based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the countercultural protests in Chicago at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The trial transfixed the nation and sparked a conversation about mayhem intended to undermine the U.S. government. The cast includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

The Secrets We Keep – On VOD October 16 (In Theaters September 16)

Love and Monsters – Friday, October 16 on VOD

A young man learns how to survive a monster apocalypse with the help of an expert hunter. The cast includes  Dylan O’Brien, Michael Rooker, Ariana Greenblatt, and Jessica Henwick.

UFC 1: Origins (Gunpowder & Sky) – Friday, October 16 on VOD

Tracing the roots of the pro-MMA league back to its tumultuous first event in 1993, UFC 1: Origins explores the improbable tale of how Rorion Gracie, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist, and Art Davie, once a used car salesman, teamed with Bob Meyrowitz’s pay-per-view company SEG to mount UFC 1 in Denver and launch a sports phenomenon.

The Mothman Legacy – Tuesday, October 20 on VOD & Digital

The Mothman Legacy is the story of one of the most frightening American urban myths, the legend of The Mothman, a red-eyed creature seen by some as a harbinger of doom in 1960s rural West Virginia, where sightings of the winged demonic beast were first documented near an old munitions dump known by locals as TNT.

 Many believe the Mothman to be a 1960’s phenomenon, an omen only appearing before tragedy, and disappearing after a flap of sightings and the subsequent Silver Bridge collapse in 1967. But what if there’s more? What if the origins of this omen trace back much further and go much deeper than anyone realized? And what if…the sightings never ended?

Oleander – Tuesday, October 20 on VOD & Digital

Oleander, 17, is the star and sole creator of her own provocative, sex-positive YouTube channel. She is also an unwilling student at a Christian abstinence program, led by the poised and charismatic ALISSA, 50s. When Alissa demands that Oleander issue an on-camera apology for mocking her abstinence program online, a fierce battle of wills ensues. Alissa is aided by KIM, 30s, a filmmaker-for-hire who has no allegiance other than to serve her client. Oleander fights desperately for her voice and her beliefs, but will her anti slut-shaming message be able to stand up against the manipulative power of the two adults who seek to suppress her? The cast includes Emily Robinson, Jennifer Lafleur, and Peri Gilpin.

Rebecca – Wednesday, October 21 on Netflix

After a whirlwind romance with a wealthy widower, a naïve bride moves to his family estate but can’t escape the haunting shadow of his late wife. The cast includes Lily James, Armie Hammer, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

The Place of No Words – October 23 on VOD (And in Theaters)

“Where do we go when we die?” It is this simple, but unanswerable question from a precocious three-year-old that kicks off an epic journey as the small lad leads his family on an imaginative adventure through fantastic lands filled with mythic creatures. Told through the eyes of both the father (Mark Webber), battling a terminal illness, and his young son (Bodhi Palmer), The Place Of No Words story moves seamlessly between the world as we know it and a shared fantasy, exploring the laughter and pain, fear and wonder that people experience as they confront and cope with death.

On the Rocks – October TBD on Apple TV + (And in Theaters)

Laura (Rashida Jones) thinks she’s happily hitched, but when her husband Dean (Marlon Wayans) starts logging late hours at the office with a new co-worker, Laura begins to fear the worst. She turns to the one man she suspects may have insight: her charming, impulsive father Felix (Bill Murray), who insists they investigate the situation. As the two begin prowling New York at night, careening from uptown parties to downtown hotspots, they discover at the heart of their journey lies their own relationship. Acclaimed filmmaker Sofia Coppola brings a light touch to this blend of an exuberant love letter to New York, a generation-clash comedy about how we see relationships differently from our parents, and a funny celebration of the complications that bind modern families even as they tie us in crazy knots.

The Nest – Video On Demand November 17 (In Theaters September 18)

In The Nest, charismatic entrepreneur Rory (Jude Law), relocates his wife Allison (Carrie Coon) and their children Sam and Ben from suburban America to his native England with ambitious dreams of profiting from booming 1980’s London. While Rory thrives chasing lofty deals in the city, Allison and the kids struggle to adapt. Once a businesswoman in her own right, Allison finds herself idle and resuming the role of housewife in a run-down mansion they can’t afford to furnish. As the eerie isolation of their new home drives the family further apart, and the promise of a lucrative new beginning starts to unravel, Rory and Allison have to face the unwelcome truths lying beneath the surface of their marriage.

City So Real (National Geographic) – Fall TBD

In the five-part documentary series City So Real, Oscar®-nominated documentarian Steve James (America to Me, Hoop Dreams) delivers a fascinating and complex portrait of Chicago, America’s third-largest metropolis and his longtime hometown. The series begins in the haze of mid-summer 2018, as Mayor Rahm Emanuel, embroiled in accusations of a cover-up related to the police shooting of an African-American teenager, Laquan McDonald, shocks the city by announcing he won’t seek reelection. An unprecedented 21 candidates emerge in a diverse and crowded field as they engage in a no-holds-barred battle for a chance to shape the city’s uncertain future. In candid interviews with residents throughout the city, the series captures Chicago’s indomitable spirit as well as its seemingly insurmountable challenges. CITY SO REAL is a gritty and loving depiction of a quintessentially American city that is at once fiercely unique and a microcosm of the nation – and our world – as a whole.

The Father – Winter TBD

Anthony is 80, mischievous, living defiantly alone and rejecting the carers that his daughter, Anne, encouragingly introduces. Yet help is also becoming a necessity for Anne; she can’t make daily visits anymore and Anthony’s grip on reality is unraveling. As we experience the ebb and flow of his memory, how much of his own identity and past can Anthony cling to? How does Anne cope as she grieves the loss of her father, while he still lives and breathes before her? The Father warmly embraces real life, through loving reflection upon the vibrant human condition; heart-breaking and uncompromisingly poignant – a movie that nestles in the truth of our own lives. The cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, and Olivia Williams.

Farewell Amor – December TBD

After 17 years apart, Angolan immigrant Walter is joined in the U.S. by his wife and teen daughter. Now absolute strangers sharing a one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment, they struggle to overcome the emotional distance between them. Walter is trying to let go of a previous relationship while his wife Esther struggles with a new country, culture, and a husband who seems distant. Their daughter Sylvia is a dancer just like her father, and while she also finds her new life difficult, she bravely starts to explore the city and show herself through dance. The film is both a universal immigrant story and the unique perspective of three characters bound together by history and hope. It is an intimate and deeply personal look at an inter-generational tale that has defined America since its inception.

Let Them All Talk – TBD 2020 on HBO Max

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Let Them All Talk tells the story of a celebrated author (Meryl Streep) who takes a journey with some old friends (Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest) to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew (Lucas Hedges) comes along to wrangle the ladies and her literary agent (Gemma Chan) also books herself on the trip.

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Mother/Android: Chloe Grace Moretz to star in The Batman Scribe’s directorial debut film

After writing the screenplays for two superheroes films: Netflix’s Project Power and Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman, rising scribe Mattson Tomlin is setting up his feature directorial debut with Miramax’s forthcoming sci-fi thriller film titled Mother/Android. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kick-Ass star Chloe Grace Moretz has been tapped for the leading role with Reeves also signing on the project as a producer through his 6th & Idaho banner.

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“Mother/ Android is a deeply personal story inspired by sacrifices made to bring me into this world,” Tomlin said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to be working with Miramax and my friend Matt Reeves to tell a story that speaks to the strength of humanity in the darkest of times.”

Mother/Android centers around a young couple named Georgia (Moretz) and Sam as they go on a treacherous journey to escape their country, which is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, the couple must face No Man’s Land— a stronghold of the android uprising, in hopes of reaching safety before giving birth.

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Mother/Android is written by Tomlin, who loosely based the story from his birth parents ‘experience. This marks the second collaboration between Tomlin and Reeves after co-writing the script for The Batman. It will also be produced by 6th & Idaho’s Adam Kassan and Rafi Crohn along with Charles Miller and Miramax’s Bill Block.

Moretz gained recognition for her role as Hit-Girl in the Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass films which also starred Nicolas Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jim Carrey. Her other notable film credits include: Let Me In, Hugo, Dark Shadows, Carrie, If I Stay, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and Suspiria.

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The 2020 Fall Movie Preview (Theatrical)

Comingsoon.net is taking a look at movies set to make their theatrical release in the U.S. this Fall! Check them out below!

RELATED: Check Out ComingSoon’s Fall 2020 TV Preview!

COVID-19 has delayed the release of Hollywood’s most anticipated films. Hence, the Fall slate is looking A LOT lighter than previous years. An overwhelming amount of films (the ones that aren’t now slated for 2021) haven’t even confirmed/specified their 2020 release dates. Many have moved from the theatrical schedule to streaming. Others, like Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, are releasing this Fall. 

We’ve compiled a tentative list of all the movies coming to a theater near you as the seasons change (all dates are in flux and could change any day). The list below indicates when some of the most anticipated movies will premiere on the big screen. 

Tenet – September 3

John David Washington is the new Protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle, Tenet. Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real-time. Not time travel. Inversion. The international cast of “Tenet” also includes Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Martin Donovan, Fiona Dourif, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Himesh Patel, Clémence Poésy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, with Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh.

The Broken Hearts Gallery – September 11

What if you saved a souvenir from every relationship you’ve ever been in? The Broken Hearts Gallery follows the always unique Lucy (Geraldine Viswanathan), a 20-something art gallery assistant living in New York City, who also happens to be an emotional hoarder. After she gets dumped by her latest boyfriend, Lucy is inspired to create The Broken Heart Gallery, a pop-up space for the items love has left behind. Word of the gallery spreads, encouraging a movement and a fresh start for all the romantics out there, including Lucy herself.

We Are Many — September 25 (Virtual Premiere September 21)

We Are Many is the never-before-told story of the largest demonstration in human history, and how the movement created by a small band of activists changed the world. This fearless, thought-provoking documentary is the remarkable inside story behind the first-ever global demonstration and its surprising and unreported legacy. The cast features Noam Chomsky, Ron Kovic, Medea Benjamin, Bill Fletcher Jr., Mark Rylance, John le Carré, Dr. Hans Blix, Lindsey German, Jesse Jackson, Danny Glover, Ken Loach, and Brian Eno.

Greenland – September 25

A family fights for survival as a planet-killing comet races to Earth. John Garrity (Gerard Butler), his estranged wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and young son Nathan make a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the comet’s fragments, the Garrity’s experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.

Wonder Woman 1984 — October 2

Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big-screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah.

With director Patty Jenkins back at the helm and Gal Gadot returning in the title role, Wonder Woman 1984 is Warner Bros. Pictures’ follow up to the DC Super Hero’s first outing, 2017’s record-breaking Wonder Woman, which took in $822 million at the worldwide box office. The film also stars Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, Kristen Wiig as The Cheetah, Pedro Pascal as Max Lord, Robin Wright as Antiope, and Connie Nielsen as Hippolyta.

The War with Grandpa – October 9

Sixth-grader Peter (Oakes Fegley) is pretty much your average kid-he likes gaming, hanging with his friends, and his beloved pair of Air Jordans. But when his recently widowed grandfather Ed (Robert De Niro) moves in with Peter’s family, the boy is forced to give up his most prized possession of all, his bedroom. Unwilling to let such an injustice stand, Peter devises a series of increasingly elaborate pranks to drive out the interloper, but Grandpa Ed won’t go without a fight. Soon, the friendly combatants are engaged in an all-out war with side-splitting consequences. Based on the award-winning book by Robert Kimmel Smith, The War with Grandpa is a hilarious family comedy featuring an all-star supporting cast: Christopher Walken, Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, Laura Marano, and Jane Seymour.

Candyman – October 16

This October, Oscar® winner Jordan Peele unleashes a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend that your friend’s older sibling probably told you about at a sleepover: Candyman. Rising filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) directs this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic. For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II; HBO’s Watchmen, Us) and his partner, gallery director Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris; If Beale Street Could Talk, The Photograph), move into a luxury loft condo in Cabrini, now gentrified beyond recognition and inhabited by upwardly mobile millennials.

Death on the Nile – October 23

Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this tale of unbridled passion and incapacitating jealousy features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travelers, and enough wicked twists and turns to leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking denouement. Death on the Nile reunites the filmmaking team behind 2017’s global hit Murder on the Orient Express, and stars five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot. He is joined by an all-star cast of suspects, including Tom Bateman, four-time Oscar® nominee Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders, and Letitia Wright.

Black Widow – November 6

In Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller, Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. The cast includes Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz. 

Let Him Go – November 6

Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) and his wife Margaret (Diane Lane) leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. When they discover the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family.

Deep Water – November 13

A well-to-do husband (Ben Affleck) who allows his wife (Ana de Armas) to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.

The Comeback Trail – November 13

Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined. The cast includes Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones,  Zach Braff, and Emile Hirsch.

No Time to Die – November 20

In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. The cast includes Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes, Ana de Armas, Billy Magnussen, Rory Kinnear, David Dencik, and Dali Benssalah.

Soul – November 20

What is it that makes you…YOU? This November, Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks, and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.

Free Guy – December 11

A bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way… before it is too late. The cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Taika Waititi.

Dune – December 18

Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune, the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive. The cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, David Dastmalchian, Dave Bautista, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgård, and Javier Bardem. 

West Side Story – December 18

Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The cast includes  Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, and Ariana DeBose.

Coming 2 America – December 18

Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. A sequel to the 1988 comedy Coming to America. The cast includes Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Tracy Morgan, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, and James Earl Jones.

The Croods: A New Age – December 23

In December 2020, DreamWorks Animation invites you on an all-new adventure back in time with The Croods 2. Returning stars Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman, and Clark Duke welcome Leslie Mann and Peter Dinklage to the film’s cast as The Croods face their biggest threat since leaving the cave: another family. The film is directed by Joel Crawford and produced by Mark Swift.

News of the World – December 25

A Texan traveling across the wild West bringing the news of the world to local townspeople agrees to help rescue a young girl who was kidnapped. Based on Paulette Jiles’ novel of the same name, News of the World stars Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Marvel, and Mare Winningham.    

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No Time to Die International trailer features new footage

The international trailer for Cary Joji Fukunaga’s long-delayed Bond film No Time to Die has been released, featuring new footage which gives us an idea about the connection between Rami Malek’s character and Lea Seydoux’s Madeleine Swann as well as the villain’s plans. Featuring Daniel Craig in his last outing as the iconic Agent 007, the film is still currently on track for a November 20 release. Check out the video in the player below!

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Confirmed cast members returning for the film include Daniel Craig reprising his iconic role as James Bond for the last time, Ralph Fiennes as M, Lea Seydoux (Spectre), Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw as A, with Rory Kinnear as Tanner and Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter. New cast members confirmed for the film include Dali Benssalah, Billy Magnussen, Ana De Armas, David Dencik, Lashana Lynch, and Rami Malek.

Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective) will direct No Time to Die which features a script written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Scott Z. Burns with Cary Joji Fukunaga and Emmy winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve).

EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios have partnered with Universal Pictures on the worldwide release of the 25th James Bond film. The superspy’s previous outing, Spectre, opened in U.S. theaters on November 16, 2015. The film earned $200 million domestically and $680.6 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $880.7 million.

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You can pick up Daniel Craig’s entire James Bond filmography here.

No Time to Die was due to hit theaters in the UK on April 3, and on April 10, in the US, but will now hit theaters in the former on November 12 and the latter on November 20.

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The Comeback Trail Trailer Starring Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman & Tommy Lee Jones

Cloudburst Entertainment has released the official trailer for the upcoming action-comedy The Comeback Trail, starring Academy Award winners Robert De Niro (The Irishman, Raging Bull, Silver Linings Playbook), Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby, Invictus, The Shawshank Redemption), and Tommy Lee Jones (The Fugitive, Lincoln, No Country for Old Men). You can check out the trailer now in the player below!

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In The Comeback Trail, two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.

The movie also stars Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild, The Girl Next Door, Once Upon a Time In Hollywood), Golden Globe nominee Zach Braff (Scrubs, Garden State, Wish I Was Here), Eddie Griffin (A Star Is Born, Malcolm & Eddie, The New Guy), and Kate Katzman (Walt Before Mickey, Adverse, This Is the Year).

The Comeback Trail was directed by George Gallo (Bad Boys, Midnight Run, Middle Men), who co-wrote the script along with Josh Posner (This Miserable Thing Called Life).

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The movie was produced by Patrick Hibler, Phil Kim, David E. Ornston, and Richard Salvatore. It will be released in theaters on Friday, November 13, 2020.

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Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King special now available on Disney+

As a way to continue to honor the late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, the ABC News special titled Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King – A Special Edition of 20/20 has now been made available for streaming on Disney+, nearly a week after it aired on ABC last Sunday.

The special can be found on Disney+ under the “Extras” section for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.

Executive produced by Steven Baker, Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King special celebrates Boseman’s storied life, legacy, and career and the cultural imprint he made on- and off-screen. Hosted by Robin Roberts, the program features tributes that have poured in from celebrities, political figures, and fans across the world, special words from those who starred alongside him and knew Boseman best and shine a light on the medical condition he privately battled.

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Before gaining worldwide recognition for his role as T’Challa/ Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he first received accolades for his first starring role in 2013’s Jackie Robinson baseball biopic 42, and followed that historic portrayal with two more: As singer James Brown in 2014’s Get on Up, and then as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in 2017’s Marshall.

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Explore the Far Corners of the DC Multiverse in the New DC FanDome Trailer

DC has released the official trailer for DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse, the second part of DC’s virtual event that will stream for 24 hours beginning Saturday, September 12. You can watch the trailer now in the player below!

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The upcoming DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse event, another 24-hour on-demand experienced accessed via DCFanDome.com, will be unleashed on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, with nearly 100 hours of content available for fans to watch on demand and on their own schedule.

This is the time for fans to suit up and determine their own adventure, selecting from exclusive panel sessions, screenings, and never-before-seen content from the DC Multiverse of films, television, comics, and games. Fans, your timeline awaits—at your own pace and on your own schedule. Choose your path wisely with the help of the official DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse program scheduler found at DCFanDome.com. It doesn’t have the 12th-level intellect of Brainiac, but it will certainly be a great guide to help you explore the Multiverse on September 12!

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DC Kids FanDome will also launch on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. PDT with its own kid-friendly companion site DCKidsFanDome.com accessible on demand for 24 hours.

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Watched at Home: Top 20 Streaming Films for the Week of August 28

Hey there, fellow couch potatoes! You did it. You made it through another week. Now, it’s time to look back on the films/TV shows that guided you through those long meetings, agonizing commutes and awkward conversations with overzealous co-workers via The Digital Entertainment Group’s Watched at Home Top 20. Let’s do this thing!

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First off, kudos for finally knocking Trolls World Tour out of the top two spots for the first time since its debut in June. It was time. And now, cooler heads have prevailed and bumped Taylor Sheridan and John Linston’s Yellowstone to the top of the charts! A round of applause for everybody who contributed to this amazing achievement. The first three seasons have linger in the Top 5 for quite a while now, which means word of mouth is only gaining traction for the hit TV series that stars Kevin Costner as a farmer who adopts an alien son and raises him to be Superman battles the world entire for land.

David Ayer’s The Tax Collector dropped to No. 4 this week followed by The King of Staten Island. The real surprises came in the form of past films like Black Panther which made its debut at No. 9 following the shocking death of star (and all around good guy) Chadwick Boseman. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey also leapt onto the list thanks to the release of Bill & Ted Face the Music.

A little farther down saw the return of Harry Potter (?) and a random appearance from Game of Thrones: Season 1-8. Please let us know if the finale was better after the second go-round or if it was still layered with bitter disappointment.

1 Yellowstone: S1 (Paramount)
2 Yellowstone: S3 (Paramount)
3 Yellowstone: S2 (Paramount)
4 The Tax Collector (RLJ Entertainment)
5 The King of Staten Island (Universal)
6 Trolls World Tour (DreamWorks/Universal)
7 The Silencing (Lionsgate, 2020)
8 The Vanished (Paramount, 2020)
9 Black Panther (Disney)
10 Made in Italy (IFC Films, 2020)
11 The Outpost (Screen Media)
12 Sonic the Hedgehog (Paramount)
13 Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey (MGM)
14 Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (MGM)
15 Harry Potter: Complete 8-film Collection (Warner)
16 The Rental (IFC Films, 2020)
17 Game of Thrones: S1-8 (Warner)
18 Tesla (IFC Films)
19 Deep Blue Sea 3 (Warner)
20 1917 (Universal)

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