Sundance 2021 reviews: Judas and the Black Messiah, Passing & more!

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival has finally arrived and ComingSoon.net got the exciting opportunity to take part in the virtual iteration of the classic festival and watch some of the incredible films in its catalogue, from Robin Wright and Rebecca Hall’s directorial debuts Land and Passing to the biographical drama Judas and the Black Messiah. Check out our reviews for the films below!

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Knocking

• Directed by: Frieda Kempff; Written by: Emma Broström
• Starring: Cecilia Milocco, Krister Kern, Albin Grenholm, Ville Virtanen, Alexander Salzberger
• Rating: 5/10

Often times a psychological thriller with little-to-no explanations for the events of the story depicted is a smarter move as some ambiguity for the film breeds intriguing debates and compelling character work, but there’s still the occasional efforts in which this lack of exposition leaves a viewer underwhelmed and disinterested, such was the case for me with Knocking. Centered on a woman slowly losing her mind after moving into a new apartment and hearing a mysterious knocking sound from the walls, which no other tenant hears or is willing to believe her about, the film’s attempts at taking a pointed look at gaslighting and many countries’ incapacity to properly help those with a mental illness are certainly admirable, but by locking them in the psychological thriller genre they’re not really explored effectively or obvious enough for audiences to understand that’s part of the point of the film. Instead what we’re given is a mildly-tense-yet-ambling story that features a strong performance from Milocco and stylish direction from Kempff, but not much else in the way of a well-paced narrative or satisfying conclusion.

Luzzu

• Written & Directed by: Alex Camilleri
• Starring: Jesmark Scicluna, Michela Farrugia, David Scicluna
• Rating: 8.5/10

The story of a young family struggling as both must come to terms with their pride regarding their extended families, jobs rooted in tradition and temptations of a turn to crime is certainly a well-worn genre here in the States, but it’s one not often explored so richly and so uniquely as with Alex Camilleri’s Malta-set Luzzu. Centered on fisherman Jesmark as he seeks to find a way to provide for his wife and newborn baby while dealing with a leak in his boat and an increasingly problematic industry in the region, the film might follow the general formula of a slow turn to crime but rather than see him revel in it or suddenly become in the favor of all those around him, Camilleri keeps hammering Js down with realistic problems and moral hurdles and provides a nice slow burn to its story. In addition to its nice subversions of genre formula, the story does a fascinating job of exploring some very real-world issues of the European Union hurting local fishing industries rooted in family generations as well as the toll global warming is taking on the ecosystems of the region and local jobs, and with a proper minimal usage of Jon Natchez’ powerful score, it all culminates in a moving, gripping and often-heartbreakingly real tale.

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John and the Hole

• Directed by: Pascual Sisto; Written by: Nicolás Giacobone
• Starring: Charlie Shotwell, Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Ehle, Taissa Farmiga
• Rating: 3/10

Evil children is a trope in the horror and thriller genre that has been explored in every aspect, from spawns of Satan to influenced by evil entities to just downright maniacal souls, but few have been quite as haunting to watch as the titular teen in John and the Hole, but whether that works in its favor or against it really lies in the preferences of the viewer. After drugging his family and dragging them into the bottom of an unfinished bunker, John casually goes about enjoying some freedom, including stealing money from an ATM using his parents’ debit card, telling lies to various adults regarding the whereabouts of everyone and inviting a friend over, all while bringing his family food scraps, bottles of water and garbage bags full of clothes. The tension and sense of dread permeating from this film is certainly handled expertly and Sisto’s directorial eye is quite artful, but the writing and the story really feels so bland and purposefully controversial that it doesn’t feel more than a poor attempt at trying to start a conversation regarding John’s actions. Is he a monster? Is he just odd? Is this part of some adolescent angst? No matter what the answer is, the way the film progresses and presents the character doesn’t feel like an intelligent or meaningful exploration of him, but rather a slow-burning experiment designed to torture the viewer and make them question what the point of any of John’s actions actually were, or if there even was one.

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POLL RESULTS: Who Should Win in Godzilla vs. Kong?

It’s been nearly a week since fans were gifted the epic Godzilla vs. Kong trailer and after asking our readers which titan they’d like to see in the latest installment of Legendary’s MonsterVerse, the results are in and with nearly 3000 votes tallied, fans definitely have shown their preference between the two. Check out the results below!

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POLL: Who Should Win in Godzilla vs. Kong?

1. Godzilla (38%, 1122 votes)
2. They Team Up To Take Down a Bigger Bad (35%, 1054 votes)
3. Kong (21%, 638 votes)
4. Draw (3%, 91 votes)
5. They Both Die (2%, 61 votes)

With two wins for humanity under his belt and a longer-running overall franchise, it doesn’t come as much surprise that Godzilla is fans’ go-to for the fight between the titans, especially given the trailer is hinting that his seeming heel turn is not of his own volition but may be someone controlling the monster. What does come as a surprise is that the King of Skull Island does not come in second place but rather in third and that more fans would rather see him team up with Godzilla against a common enemy instead of outright defeating the King of the Monsters.

The epic action-adventure Godzilla vs. Kong will pit two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another — the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong — with humanity caught in the balance.

The film stars Alexander Skarsgård (Big Little Lies, The Little Drummer Girl), Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things), Rebecca Hall (Christine, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women), Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta, Widows), Shun Oguri (Gintama), Eiza González (Baby Driver), Jessica Henwick (Iron Fist), and Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2). Also starring in the highly-anticipated movie are Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street, Manchester by the Sea) and Demián Bichir (The Nun, The Hateful Eight).

The fourth installment in Warner Bros.’ Pictures and Legendary’s Monsterverse is directed by Adam Wingard from a script written by Oscar nominee Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean, Deja Vu, Shrek). The film is being produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, and Brian Rogers, with Kenji Okuhira, Yoshimitsu Banno, Jon Jashni and Thomas Tull serving as executive producers. Jay Ashenfelter, Jen Conroy and Tamara Kent are co-producers.

The most recent film in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, hit theaters in summer 2019. It ended with Godzilla taking his rightful place as the ruler of all Titans. Unfortunately, the movie was a financial disappointment, grossing only $385.9 million against a budget estimated to be as high as $200 million.

RELATED: An Exclusive Talk With Adam Wingard On Godzilla vs. Kong

Godzilla vs. Kong is set to arrive in theaters and on HBO Max on March 26, 2021.

What do you think of the Godzilla vs. Kong trailer? Let us know in the comments below!

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MGM in talks to acquire Blumhouse & Darren Aronofsky’s Adrift

Just 24 hours after it was announced that Requiem for a Dream co-writer/director Darren Aronofsky and star Jared Leto were set to partner with Blumhouse for the horror pic, it’s been revealed that MGM is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Adrift, though sources confirm no deal has closed just yet and details are currently unknown until it does, according to Deadline.

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Adrift is based on a short story by the same name written by Koji Suzuki, author of Ring, and published in the short story collection Dark Water. The story is set in the dead calm of the open sea, where a fishing boat discovers an abandoned yacht with a strange distress call. A deckhand agrees to take lone control of it while it’s towed into port, but he soon discovers why the rest of his more experienced crew members call it a “Ghost Ship.”

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Aronofsky will co-write the script along with Luke Dawson. According to the outlet, Leto and producer Emma Ludbrook pursued the rights to the story for 10 years before bringing it to Blum and Aronofsky. The Golden Globe-nominated writer/director and the Oscar and Globe-winning star previously worked together on Aronofsky’s 2000 psychological drama Requiem for a Dream, which was a critical hit upon release and is credited with helping launch the filmmaker into the spotlight and is considered as one of Leto’s breakout roles alongside American Psycho and Fight Club.

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Blum will produce the project via his Blumhouse Productions banner along with Leto and Emma Ludbrook through Leto’s production company Paradox along with Carla Hacken.

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Gotham PD’s Joe Barton developing Cloverfield sequel at Paramount

It’s been 13 years since fans were first introduced to the world of Cloverfield from Drew Goddard (Bad Times at the El Royale), Matt Reeves (The Batman) and J.J. Abrams and after two non-direct follow-ups the franchise is going back to its roots with a proper direct sequel penned by Joe Barton, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

RELATED: Joe Barton Joins Matt Reeves’ Gotham PD Series as Showrunner

Plot details for the fourth installment in the Cloverfield franchise are currently being kept close to the chest but sources report that the film, which is being written by Barton, will not utilize the found footage format from the original film. News of a proper sequel comes nearly three years after Abrams confirmed during a panel at 2018 CinemaCon that a “true, dedicated” follow-up in the works to the 2008 hit.

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The Star Wars sequel trilogy head will return to produce the film via his Bad Robot banner alongside the label’s Head of Film Hannah Minghella and Paramount Pictures, while original director Reeves and writer Goddard are not currently set to return in any capacity. In addition to the new project, Barton recently signed on to be showrunner for the Gotham Police Department series spun off from Reeves’ The Batman.

The original film centered around a group of 20-something New Yorkers celebrating one’s new job in Japan but are interrupted and must make their way out of the city as it comes under attack by an unknown large creature. Shot on a $25 million budget and utilizing a mysterious viral marketing campaign akin to The Blair Witch Project, the film was a large hit, grossing over $172 million at the global box office and receiving positive reviews for its cinéma vérité narrative, quick pacing and Reeves’ direction.

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Its success would spawn a franchise that included a prequel manga series and two follow-up films with 2016’s 10 Cloverfield Lane and The Cloverfield Paradox, the latter of which offered some hints regarding their connections to the original film. The Damien Chazelle-co-written Lane was a box office hit and critical success, garnering higher reviews than its predecessor, but Paradox proved to be a disappointment in reviews, which Paramount seemed to predict after quietly selling it to Netflix and surprise dropping it following the 2018 Super Bowl.

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CS Recommends: Raised by Wolves, Plus Video Games & 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 Ridley Scott’s Raised by Wolves and more! Check out our picks below!

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MAX EVRY’S RECOMMEND: Raised by Wolves

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Both Prometheus and Alien: Covenant felt like compromises for director Ridley Scott in that his much-heralded return to the Alien world felt less like a means to explain the origins of the Xenomorph and more about other sci-fi ideas. Perhaps at the time the only way to get the budgets he needed to explore those ideas was to hitch them to the Alien franchise wagon, but now that streamers like HBO Max are willing to ignite piles of cash for precious content –and with the Alien franchise on the wane- it proved to be a perfect opportunity for Scott to expand his visualist approach to the nature of creation, faith, death and artificial intelligence with the series Raised by Wolves. I didn’t get the chance to watch the first Season when it aired last year, when it didn’t seem to make much of a cultural footprint, so I checked it out and was SHOCKED to discover it’s not only thematically similar to those other two films but it’s pretty much Prometheus 3 in all but name! Without spoiling too much (the 10 episode first season has a lot of twists and turns) I will say that there are some very familiar characters seen in Prometheus and Covenant that make an appearance, and rather than use those acid-bleeding Alien baddies he seems to have borrowed a very particular design from a certain failed Stephen King adaptation. All in all the show is a blast, and a breath of fresh air to find an original sci-fi story being told on a big canvas, with nods to both Scott’s prior work in Alien and Blade Runner as well as the European comics of Moebius and the like that Ridley loves so much.

KYLIE HEMMERT’S RECOMMEND: Game of Thrones

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With so many new Game of Thrones prequel series in the works, I recently decided to do a rewatch of the award-winning show and was reminded that, no matter where you land on the final season, GOT remains one of the greatest stories to have graced the small screen. Author George R.R. Martin’s impressive, brutal, and harrowing world full of dragons, magic, family, death, heroism, and betrayal gives the perfect setting for the adaptation to explore complex and intriguing characters that often challenge what it means to be good and evil – or even honorable – in ways we’re not always used to seeing on television, because in the world of Game of Thrones, the answer isn’t always so clear-cut (unless you’re Ramsay Bolton or Joffrey Baratheon).

Rewatching the series has made me appreciate the storytelling even more than the first time around, realizing how much was laid out for future seasons, how it all connects, and, ultimately, helps to make sense of many future creative decisions. I found myself falling in love once again with the entire cast as well, blown away by the sheer talent and hard work from nearly everyone involved. Whether or not you are a fan of how the HBO series ended, nothing can change how incredible the story is as a whole. And, if you’ve never ventured into Westeros, don’t let the naysayers fool you; you are absolutely missing out on some of the greatest moments, and performances, in TV history.

GRANT HERMANNS’ RECOMMEND: Grim Fandango Remastered

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If you’re anything like me, and I know I am, the crime noire genre is one packed to the brim with thrilling and compelling tales on the big and small screens, but not nearly enough in the world of video games and one of the best titles to not only utilize tropes of the genre but improve upon them and give them a unique twist is that of Grim Fandango, originally a LucasArts title that recently received remasters on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One from creator Tim Schafer’s new studio Double Fine Productions. Centered on Land of the Dead travel agent Manuel “Manny” Calavera as he attempts to save a virtuous soul new arrival on her journey, the game invokes fond feelings of The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca and explores truly unique and fascinating elements of the Aztec beliefs of the afterlife and various creature designs while also utilizing not-too-difficult point-and-click puzzles to help progress the story and character development. Those who miss the old-school formula for adventure games or are looking for an offbeat and charming title should look no further!

MAGGIE DELA PAZ’S RECOMMEND: Miracle in Cell No. 7 (South Korean Film)

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Based on a real-life story, this film centers around a mentally-challenged father named Lee Yong-gu, who was suddenly incarcerated after being wrongfully accused for child murder. Because of this, he got unwillingly separated from his beloved 7-year-old daughter named Ye-sung. During Yong-gu’s time in prison, he unexpectedly gained five friends in the form of his fellow cellmates in Cell no. 7, who found a clever way to reunite Yong-gu with his daughter.

This 2013 comedy-drama is definitely one of my most favorite South Korean films to date. It features a heartwarming story that will make you smile, laugh, and angry while also breaking your heart in the process. The chemistry between the main cast was one of the best parts of the film which was anchored by the brilliant leading performances of Ryu Seung-ryong and Kal So-won.

JEFF AMES’ RECOMMEND: The Wolf of Wall Street

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In a cinematic world largely dominated by superheroes and endless sequels, sometimes it’s easy to forget what a truly great movie looks like. Enter The Wolf of Wall Street, the most engrossing piece of cinematic overkill Martin Scorsese has ever achieved — and that’s a compliment. Wolf is fast, mean and unapologetically perverse in its portrayal of real-life criminal Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio, in perhaps his best performance to date), who rose to fame via fraud and money laundering; and lived a life of decadence, debauchery, crime and exuberance. The man owned a yacht bigger than most mid-market houses, spent thousands of dollars at restaurants and millions more on prostitutes. He lived the life most men dream of — a life filled with endless sex and enough cash to fund a small nation for several decades.
Scorsese doesn’t judge Belfort or his rather large band of merry misfits — including right-hand man Donnie Azoff (played by Jonah Hill in a truly remarkable performance) — for their crimes. In fact, after three hours of gratuitous sex, violence and midget tossing, you get the feeling the man kind of enjoys it. So do we. Who wouldn’t follow a similar path as Belfort even if it ultimately meant ending up in a posh prison cell for a couple of years?
Yeah, we’ve seen this all before. Wolf is basically Goodfellas mixed with a little Casino minus Joe Pesci. On Wall Street, the criminals don’t bash your head in, but they’ll rob you blind and dance all over your ignorance. Get ready for a wild ride!

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Universal Pictures’ Dear Evan Hansen Sets Release for September 2021

Universal Pictures’ Dear Evan Hansen will open wide on Friday, September 24, 2021, against Searchlight Pictures’ The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Warner Bros.’ The Many Saints of Newark, and Paramount Pictures’ My Little Pony movie. The studio also announced it will be released an untitled Universal Event Film on September 16, 2022.

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The breathtaking, generation-defining Broadway phenomenon becomes a soaring cinematic event as Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprises his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being A Wallflower, Wonder), the film is written for the screen by the show’s Tony winner Steven Levenson with music and lyrics by the show’s Oscar, Grammy, and Tony-winning songwriting team of Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman).

Featuring Grammy-winning songs, including the iconic anthem “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through a Window,” “For Forever” and “Words Fail,” Dear Evan Hansen stars six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams, Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Colton Ryan (Apple TV+’s Little Voice), Nik Dodani (Netflix’s Atypical), DeMarius Copes (Broadway’s Mean Girls) and Danny Pino (NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit).

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Dear Evan Hansen is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, Into the Woods, Mary Poppins Returns) and Adam Siegel (2 Guns, Drive), and is executive produced by Michael Bederman, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul. Universal Pictures will distribute the film in all territories.

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New to Stream: Peacock February 2021 movies & TV titles announced

The schedule for the movie and TV titles coming to NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock in February 2021 has been revealed, including the premiere of Peacock Originals Punky Brewster and Tony Hale’s animated series Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here, plus all 250 Modern Family episodes spanning 11 seasons. You can check out the full lineup below!

RELATED: New to Stream: HBO Max February 2021 Highlights

New Episodes & Series Highlights

• February 1: Adding more titles from Kevin Hart’s LOL Network including Cold As Balls, season 1-2, D.L. Hughley: Uncut, Def Jam Comedy season 1-7, Kevin Hart: What the Fit?
• February 2: Summer House, season 4
• February 3: Modern Family, season 1-11
• February 12: Temptation Island, season 1-2
• February 16: Keeping Up With the Kardashians, season 19
• February 17: Kenan, season 1 begins streaming (NBC)
• February 17: Young Rock, season 1 begins streaming (NBC)
• February 18: Peacock Original Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here, season 1
• February 22: Father Knows Best, season 1-6
• February 25: Peacock Original Punky Brewster, season 1

TITLES COMING TO PEACOCK IN FEBRUARY

February 1

Apollo 13, 1995*
Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling, 2011
Caveman’s Valentine, 2001*
Chicken Run, 2000*
Coldwater, 2013*
Conan The Barbarian, 1982*
Conan the Destroyer, 1984*
Daylight, 1996*
Death at a Funeral, 2010
Deray Davis: Power Play, 2010
Dumb and Dumber To, 2014
Erin Brockovich, 2000*
Eternal Sunshine to the Spotless Mind, 2004*
Flashdance, 1983
Forgetting Sarah Marshall, 2008*
Gary Owen: The True Story, 2012
Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story, 2020
Good Hair, 2009
I Am Legend, 2007*
I, Frankenstein, 2014*
In Godfrey We Trust: Year in Review, 2020
Just Go With it, 2011*
Land of the Lost, 2009*
Last Seen in Idaho, 2018
Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia, 2011
Mo’ Better Blues, 1990
Phantasm 2, 1988
Premier League Transfer Deadline Day Special
Pride, 2007*
Seabiscuit, 2003
Semi-Pro, 2008*
Sins of Our Youth, 2014
Slow Burn, 2007*
Southern Baptist Sissies, 2013*
The Best Man Holiday, 2013
The Big Lebowski, 1998*
The Bourne Ultimatum, 2007*
The Boy Next Door, 2015
The Breakfast Club, 1985*
The Eye, 2008*
The Great & The Small, 2016
The Last Witch Hunter, 2015*
The Little Stranger, 2018*
The Merry Gentleman, 2008
The Odd Way Home, 2013
The Prince of Egypt, 2007*
The Road to El Dorado, 2000*
This Christmas, 2007*
Two Can Play That Game, 2001
We Are Boats, 2018
Wimbledon, 2004*
D.L. Hughley: Uncut
Kevin Hart: What the Fit?
Cold As Balls, Season 1-2
Def Comedy Jam, Season 1-7
House of Joy
Kickasso

February 2

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Round 5
Summer House, Season 4

February 3

Modern Family, Season 1-11
Kick-Ass, 2010*

February 4

NBC Sports Edge BetCast begins

​February 5

FIS Alpine Skiing coverage begins

February 6

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Round 6
Six Nations Rugby events begin streaming
The Overview (Peacock Original) new episode drop every Saturday

February 8

Premiership Rugby Round 8
Sox, 2013
Wilfred
The Weird Al Show, Season 1-6

February 11

World Speed Skating Championships begin

February 12

Premiership Rugby Round 9
Temptation Island, Season 1-2
The Amber Ruffin Show (Peacock Original) new episode drop every Friday

February 13

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Round 7
Six Nations Rugby Round 2
The Overview (Peacock Original) new episode drop every Saturday

February 15

Public Enemies, 2009
Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music (NBC)

February 16

The Rundown, 2003*
Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Season 19

February 17

Kenan, Season 1 begins streaming (NBC)
Young Rock, Season 1 begins streaming (NBC)

RELATED: New to Stream: OVID’s February 2021 Movie Lineup

February 18

Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here, Season 1 (Peacock Original)

February 19

Premiership Rugby Round 10

February 20

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Round 8
The Overview (Peacock Original) new episode drop every Saturday

February 22

Black and Cuba, 2015
Boys of Summer, 2010
Father Knows Best, Season 1-6
Love, Antosha, 2019

February 23

The Vow, 2012*

February 25

Punky Brewster, Season 1 (Peacock Original)

February 26

The Amber Ruffin Show (Peacock Original) new episode drop every Friday

February 27

Six Nations Rugby Round 3

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CS Collectibles: Darkseid, Harley Quinn, Killmonger & 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!

News

The Eighth Immortal & Future State: Batman Superman – Feat. Gem Mint | The Comics Haul https://t.co/FFHZMCfG7V

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Sideshow

Stop! Mallet time!

When it comes to making a Daddy’s Lil Monster of an impression, Harley Quinn has the right tool for the job – one magnificent mallet.

Sideshow and Ikon Collectables are proud to present a stunning replica of the Suicide Squad antiheroine’s skull splittin’ weapon, a solid wood mallet that’ll make you an honorary member of the team.

Modeled after the prop from the 2016 Suicide Squad movie starring Margot Robbie as everyone’s favorite slice of Pumpkin Pie, this replica features Harley’s distinctive scrawl and a demonic grin on the smashing surface.

Harley Quinn Mallet DC Comics Replica – $215.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Sideshow and Storm Collectibles present the Darkseid 1:12 Action Figure!

A being of pure hate incarnate, the lord of Apokolips Darkseid, demands the total subjugation of all existence. His merciless obsession has left a wake of suffering and obliteration as he seeks the Anti-Life Equation. With his invincible body, limitless strength, army of Parademons, and the annihilating power of his Omega Beams, Darkseid is not only a threat to this world, but to every world within reach.

Add this to your collection today!

Darkseid DC Comics Action Figure – $105.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Diamond Select

Royal Selangor Hand Finished Marvel Collection Pewter Limited Edition Colossus Victorious Statue Gift. Beautifully detailed, the rich texture of his uniform is meticulously hand-finished and detailed, allowing for a combination of a brilliant shine on seamless craftsmanship. Virtually indestructible, the X-Man makes short work of a mutant-hunting Sentinel, roaring in victory as he steps from its wreckage, victorious.

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A Diamond Select Toys release! Ready when you are, Mistah J.! Legendary artist Joseph Michael liner takes on legendary trickster Harley Quinn, and the result is fantastic! This all-new 9-inch PVC diorama of Harley shows her in her new costume, wielding a revolver in one hand and a come-hither gaze in her eye. Cast in high-grade plastic, this PVC diorama features detailed sculpting and paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell.

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Mondo

Sideshow and Mondo present the Iron Giant Mondo Mecha Figure!

The first in the MONDO MECHA collection (a line of highly articulated robot figures), The Iron Giant features more articulation than any previous Iron Giant figure we’ve offered! He stands approx. 12.5″ tall, with 35+ points of articulation, and a lot of interchangeable hands, heads, and accessories!

Start your MONDO MECHA collection with one of the most beloved robots of all time!

Iron Giant The Iron Giant Collectible Figure – $200.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

A life-sized replica of the wayward piece of The Iron Giant, designed exactly as seen in the film. The Bolt is 6.5 inches in length, with authentic details that ensure the Giant will be coming to your door searching for it at any moment. Now in its most affordable version, it’s the perfect-sized home piece to show that there’s always hope for the future.

Iron Giant Bolt The Iron Giant Life-Size Replica – $35.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Iron Studios

Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to announce the latest from the Battle Diorama Series Art Scale 1:10 line – Harry Potter! The Harry Potter Art Scale Statue is a limited edition and comes with a detailed hand-painted base.

Don’t miss your chance to add the boy who lived to your collection!

Harry Potter Harry Potter 1:10 Scale Statue – $110.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Sideshow and Iron Studios present the Triceratops Deluxe 1:10 Art Scale Dioramafrom Jurassic Park. Based on the likeness of the dinosaur and actors from the film, this limited edition polystone statue is hand-painted and includes a base.

Spare no expense! This limited edition art scale Diorama is a must-have for any Jurassic Park fan to add to his or her collection!

Triceratops Deluxe Jurassic Park 1:10 Scale Statue – $900.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Prime 1 Studios

“Stay down! If I wanted you dead, I’d have done it already!”

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio present Superman (Black Suit version) from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Superman is crafted in 1:2 scale with attention to detail and likeness, standing around 42 inches tall. The ultimate Superman piece for all fans!

Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before…

Don’t miss out on adding the Superman Black Suit Version Statue to your DC collection!

Superman (Black Suit Version) DC Comics Statue – $2,299.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

“People said the Age of Heroes would never come again.”

Prime 1 Studio is proud to present the Wonder Woman from Justice League! Before she was Wonder Woman, she was the princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. In modern times, she works as an antiquities dealer at the Louvre Museum as Diana Prince. Shortly after the Justice League team assembled, Wonder Woman contributes to the successful offensive against Steppenwolf, forcing the alien invasion into retreat. Following this, Wonder Woman finally reveals herself to the world, becoming an official superheroine.

Justice League is superhero film based on the DC Comics characters of the same name and it is the Fifth installment in the DC Extended Universe.

Wonder Woman DC Comics Statue – $949.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

PCS Collectibles

“Everything I touch is food for my hunger. My hunger for power!”

Sideshow and PCS Collectibles present the Megatron G1 Museum Scale Statue.

The Megatron G1 Museum Scale Statue measures 24.5” tall, as the ruthless robotic leader stands on top of a Cybertronian environmental base complete with the Decepticon insignia. Aiming his fusion cannon, Megatron is ready to tackle the Autobot insurgents that stand in his way.

Megatron features an incredibly unique paint application, meticulously designed to capture the iconic animated appearance of the Generation 1 Transformers. The Megatron G1 Museum Scale Statue is detailed in grey and black tones with red accents to evoke the classic two-dimensional artwork in a three-dimensional form.

The Exclusive Edition of the Megatron G1 Museum Scale Statue includes a number of alternate display pieces allowing you to upgrade Megatron in your collection. Deploy the Decepticon’s Energon mace with alternate left and right hands for holding his spiked weapon and give Megatron some extra attitude with an additional smirking portrait.

Conquer your Transformers collection with the Megatron G1 Museum Scale Statue from PCS Collectibles today!

Megatron Transformers Statue – $800.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

“Don’t expect any sympathy!”

Cammy has undergone many changes throughout her video game career, but none are as distinct as when she switched costumes with Crime Boss, M.Bison and rose to become the Dictator of Shadaloo in Super Street Fighter IV! Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to debut the Exclusive Shadaloo Cammy (Dictator) 1:4 Mixed Media Statue.

The Pop Culture Shock Exclusive Shadaloo Cammy (Dictator) includes a detachable fabric cape with wire to enable many pose variations, as well as a swap-out torso, signed Certificate of Authenticity and is limited to only 275 pieces worldwide!

Shadaloo Cammy Dictator Street Fighter Statue – $410.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Hot Toys

“Thanos did exactly what he said he was going to do. He wiped out fifty percent of all living creatures.”

Sideshow and Hot Toys present the Thanos Sixth Scale Collectible Figure from Avengers: Endgame.

In the wake of Avengers: Infinity War, fans will find the remaining Avengers more determined than ever in this highly anticipated blockbuster, as they are eager to save lives and make things right after the super intelligent, calculating and fierce warlord Thanos succeeded in his goal of collecting all six Infinity Stones and eradicating half of the universe.

Skillfully crafted based on the appearance of Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, this highly detailed figure features two newly painted head sculpts capturing the Mad Titan’s serious and angry facial expression with movie-accurate likeness. The sixth scale collectible figure also features a specially designed muscular body showing detailed skin texture and tendons, full body armor with trim details and weathering effects, a sixth scale Infinity Gauntlet equipped with LED light up function and matching interchangeable hands mounted with all six Infinity Stones, a helmet attachable on both head sculpts, a heavy double-bladed sword, and a character-themed figure base.

Welcome the warlord to your Marvel collection and bring balance to the universe!

Thanos Marvel Sixth Scale Figure – $415.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

“The world’s going to start over and I’m going to be on top.”

The latest blockbuster by Marvel Studios, Black Panther, has taken the world by storm! In this exciting new film, Erik Killmonger, a dissident member from Wakanda is a militant villain who vied with Black Panther for the throne.

Following the launch of the Black Panther collectible figurine, Hot Toys is thrilled to present today the first cousin of King T’Challa, Erik Killmonger in sixth scale collectible figure.

The screen–accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger in the film featuring two interchangeable heads which include a newly sculpted unmasked head sculpt with authentic likeness and all-new masked head with fangs and highly detailed textures, a newly developed muscular body, skillfully tailored Golden Jaguar suit with remarkable tailoring and golden accents, detail recreation of Erik Killmonger’s weapons, and a specially designed movie-themed figure stand!

Now is the time to add the collectible figure of Black Panther’s formidable adversary, Erik Killmonger to your expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe collection!

Erik Killmonger Marvel Sixth Scale Figure – $235.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Super7

Wyatt and Gary’s dreamy creation, Lisa, knows how to bring out someone’s inner beauty; or in the case of Chet, whatever the opposite of that is. Let this Weird Science Toad Chet 3.75” ReAction Figure serve as a reminder to would-be bullies that karma can come back to bite them in their wrinkly, green butt.

Purchase Super7 Weird Science 3.75″ Reaction Figure – Toad Chet (Movie Accurate)

Cowabunga! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles join Super7’s 3.75-inch ReAction Figure world! Space Cadet Raphael comes in his Ninja Space Suit on a card back featuring brand new art by Turbopork.

Purchase SUPER7 TMNTW02-SCR-02 Reaction Figure

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Get a surprise bundle of collectibles and gear from your favorite movies, TV shows, games, comics, and more delivered to your door every month!

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Wizards of the Coast

Battle through the brutal Viking world of #MTGKaldheim in Magic’s most metal set ever. The time has come. pic.twitter.com/8Y17Nh1gUC

— Magic: The Gathering (@wizards_magic) January 27, 2021

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!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Collector Booster Box!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Set Booster Box!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Draft Booster Box!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Bundle!

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

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The Best WandaVision Theories

ComingSoon.net has picked a handful of theories attempting to explain the what of WandaVision. Check out our selections below!

WARNING!!!: This piece contains SPOILERS for WandaVision! Proceed with caution!

What is this even about? You might have found yourself asking that question after watching WandaVision’s first 3 episodes on Disney+. Following the events of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, the show hasn’t explained how Vision is even alive. The first 2 episodes play like I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Bewitched ground up into a pinch of paprika—a homage to sitcoms of old. This isn’t necessarily what Marvel fans expected. Laugh tracks and twin beds are a huge departure from CGI and hardcore action.

RELATED: WandaVision Will Provide Closer Look at Wanda’s Past with Quicksilver

For those paying attention, many clues hint at the reality of Wanda Maximoff and Vision’s idyllic Westview. For example, every time Vision questions the nature of his life, the episode seems to rewind, leaving Vision clueless. The third episode, “Now in Color (a homage to The Brady Bunch),” ends with a discussion between Vision and his fearful neighbors, Wanda’s discovery of an outsider (who mentions Quicksilver’s death), and a shift in depiction which reveals the “real world” positioned directly outside of a dome-shaped forcefield. Dissecting Easter Eggs and nods to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, we’ve picked some of the most plausible fan theories surrounding WandaVision’s central mystery and what might result from it. Thanks internet.

RELATED: WandaVision Fan Theories Discussed by Showrunner Jac Schaeffer

Are you enjoying the unexpected route WandaVision is taking? What do you think is happening? Is it all Scarlet Witch’s doing? Let us know in the comments below!

Evan Peters Will Be Playing Wanda and Vision’s Son (s)

Following Disney’s acquisition of Fox, fans have been wondering when and how the X-Men will be joining the MCU. With WandaVision set to have ties to both Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Captain Marvel 2, it’s hard to imagine the series not planting X-Men seeds. Especially considering that (in the comics) Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are Magneto’s children. 

Peters is reportedly showing up in WandaVision. He was rumored to be replacing Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Quicksilver in an alternate-reality/multiverse situation that could help introduce the X-Men. There’s no denying the fact that Peters’ Quicksilver was more memorable. However, a Multiverse reset would only complicate the MCU’s established storyline. Episode 3 presents an alternative theory: Peters will be playing Thomas Shepherd/Speed, Wanda’s speedster son from the comics. 

Wanda gives birth to twin sons, Billy and Tommy, after going through 9 months of pregnancy in a matter of days. Wanda nor Vision even knew they were having twins (which ties into a Mephisto theory we’ll get into later). That said, it won’t be surprising if Tommy and Billy’s accelerated aging continues outside of the womb, ultimately becoming members of the Young Avengers in future projects. Regardless, having Peters portray Tommy (or both him and Billy AKA Wiccan) makes sense given the work he’s done in the past. Speed could be portrayed with the same persona as Quicksilver from the X-Men movies—Marvel Studios’ utilizing an iconic aspect of the Fox franchise they now own. 

Westview Is a S.W.O.R.D. Prison

It’s become clear that the series features the Sentient World Observation and Response Department or better known as S.W.O.R.D. which is a subdivision of S.H.I.E.L.D. that deals with alien threats that jeopardize world security— the first Marvel property from the Fox-Disney merger that will be integrated into Marvel Studios’ Marvel Cinematic Universe. The organization’s logo has shown up on the beekeeper and the colorful toy helicopter in episode 2. At the end of episode 3, we get a look at Westview’s exterior (presumably being monitored by S.W.O.R.D.). 

Considering its resident’s nervousness, it wouldn’t be a stretch to call Westview a prison. The 2016 comic Avengers: Standoff features the idyllic town Pleasant Hill, reminiscent of Westview. Pleasant Hill is a warped-reality prison monitored by S.H.I.E.L.D, housing inmates like Graviton and Baron Zemo existing as residents with no memory of their past. This could explain the hidden (and seemingly nefarious) motives of some of Westview citizens. This also explains why a plethora of guards storm Geraldine when Wanda ejects her from the fantasy. If Westview is a prison then its inmates would be dangerous on the outside. 

One of WandaVision’s commercials also advertises “Strucker” watches, a clear reference to the Hydra scientist, Wolfgang von Strucker, who experimented on Wanda and her brother. If S.W.O.R.D. views Wanda as a threat or any remnant of Hydra exists within it (like with S.H.I.E.L.D.), Wanda could be the equivalent of a lab rat. That said, even if Wanda is vaguely aware of her circumstances (she has some control), she may have accepted her imprisonment/jeopardized the proceedings to live with a version of Vision. 

Westview’s Residents Are in on the Scam

Vision doesn’t remember being killed twice in Avengers: Infinity War. Wanda, despite having some control, appears to suffer from memory loss as well (even if it’s self-induced). At first, their neighbors seem just as clueless. In episode 3, it’s revealed that Agnes and Geraldine (who’s actually Monica Rambeau AKA the daughter of Carol Danvers’ BFF) know more than they let on. While one has infiltrated the reality, Agnes is determined to work against the former by painting “Geraldine” as an outsider who doesn’t belong. A major theory suggests Agnes is a version of Agatha Harkness, a witch and Wanda’s former mentor from the comics. Regardless, Agnes isn’t working alone. She and other residents like Mrs. Hart, who tells Mr. Hart to “stop it” in the pilot just like Agnes does to Herb in episode 3, don’t want Vision getting wise. So, either they benefit from the reality Wanda created or are working with/for whoever is manipulating Wanda. 

Vision Will Die (Again)

How is Vision alive? As previously stated, Vision clearly doesn’t even remember dying. Wanda, on the other hand, is determined to keep Vision from discovering the nature of his sitcom reality. Like Geraldine’s mention of Quicksilver’s death, Wanda wants nothing to do with her traumatic past. As Vision’s suspicions grow, Wanda mitigates his concerns by manipulating time. In episode 2, a S.W.O.R.D. beekeeper comes out of the sewers, something Wanda ignores before rewinding time and erasing the moment from Vision’s memory. Vision begins to notice more and more oddities: his next-door neighbor Herb hedge trimming through a brick wall and the family doctor abruptly canceling a Bermuda vacation—“Small towns, so hard to escape.”

Still, every time he mentions these things to Wanda, the episode resets from an earlier point in time. Whether Westview has been created by Wanda or someone/something else, it’s facade is fading, and Wanda is becoming unhinged by any mention of the outside world. With so many forces try concerned with an alternate reality, it’s only a matter of time before the dangers of its existence are revealed—something Vision will not be okay with. If his existence is tied to Westview, he’ll surely sacrifice himself for the greater good. It’s worth noting that Paul Bettany said he would love to work with Marvel again someday…

Aside From Wanda, Everyone in Westview Is Dead

Westview’s Vision might not even be alive, or at least alive in the way he once was. Much like how JARVIS’ consciousness hid online in Avengers: Age of Ultron, a Mind-Stone-Less Vision might have done the same post-Thanos. Wanda may have brought an incomplete/imperfect version of him back. If he’s just plain dead, the biggest indication of this comes from a scene in WandaVision’s trailers where Agnes tells Vision he is dead. 

Wanda may have used an abandoned town (or Camp Lehigh?) to build a new reality where Vision is alive—that’s not even in the realm of something we knew she was capable of (onscreen). Unfamiliar with the extent of her powers, instead of just bringing a version of Vision back, she might have populated the whole town with dead people. Dead people who know they’re dead but maintain the ruse to remain in a land of the living. In that case, Westview’s residents might all be people from Wanda’s past. Vision is just the only one Wanda can’t afford to lose again. 

Side note: Vision exhibits accelerated speed in episode 3. Did Wanda project other elements of those she’s lost onto Vision? 

Who Is Trying to Contact Wanda Through the Radio?

A two separate occasions, someone from the outside has tried to contact Wanda. In episode 2, a voice comes on the radio, “Who’s doing this to you Wanda?” and then the same voice is heard when that episode ends. Fans have speculated that this voice could be Steve Rogers or Pietro Maximoff but the more likely option is that it’s Ant-Man and the Wasp’s FBI Agent Jimmy Woo (Randall Park), who’s set to appear in the show. Given Woo’s experience with superheroes, Woo probably left the FBI and joined S.W.O.R.D. Kat Dennings’ Darcy Lewis is also set to appear, so maybe she did the same. In which case, S.W.O.R.D. is officially on the side of good. 

Wanda Was/Is Pregnant With Vision’s Twins But Lost/Will Lose Them

If Wanda created her sitcom reality, it’s because of her grief. The House of M storyline from the comics follows Wanda experiencing so much loss that it fractures her mind, prompting her powers to create an alternate reality that supplants the Marvel universe. It might not merely be the loss of Vision that caused her to snap. It’s possible that Wanda was pregnant in real life and lost the twins. In the comics, Wanda wants children with Vision but the two are unable to conceive due to him being a synthezoid. So, Wanda unwittingly uses her powers to create Billy and Tommy from a part of Mephisto’s soul (there’s that name again). However, Billy and Tommy are just a physical manifestation of Wanda’s will. Ultimately, the pair are reabsorbed by Mephisto, making the villain whole. Agatha then erases Wanda’s memories of them. Even if Wanda didn’t do this before the events of WandaVision, the creation of her children in the show seem to mirror this (especially if Agnes is Agatha). 

Mephisto (Marvel’s Devil) Is the Big Bad

Piggybacking off the theory that Anges is Agatha, the alleged character could be working with the Marvel universe’s devil, Mephisto—who aims to steal Wanda’s magic/children. This explains Westview hosting a “for the children” fundraiser even though there don’t appear to be any other children around. Like the Biblical Lucifer, Mephisto manipulates (or damns) life on Earth by altering his appearance, making deals, and creating illusions. As previously mentioned, he manipulates Wanda into giving birth to twins which he then absorbs. It’s possible Mephisto is the one “doing this to [Wanda]” in WandaVision.

 A popular theory online is that Westview is acting as Mephisto’s “womb,” absorbing Wanda’s power so he can become whole. Ominous quotes like Dottie saying “the devil’s in the details” and Agnes responding “that’s not the only place he is” at the fundraiser also support this. That said, Dottie or Agnes’ absent husband, Ralph, might actually be Mephisto hiding in plain sight. Fans already speculated that Mephisto would be introduced in the MCU after seeing a stained-glass window depicting a red-horned devil in the Loki trailer. A big bad’s inclusion in WandaVision would be a perfect way to kick off Phase 4. 

Doctor Strange Will Help Wanda Escape Westview

Wanda is already confirmed to appear in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and it seems safe to say that the events of WandaVision could shape Wanda and Strange’s comic-book-esque dynamic for the MCU. Whether or not WandaVision’s antics open the much-hyped Multiverse for Spider-Man 3 and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness remains to be seen. However, Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) might be the only one powerful enough to aid/stop Wanda. Episode 3 has already referenced the Sorcerer Supreme when Vision calls Dr. Nielson “Mr. Doctor,” a nod to a Kaecilius quote from Doctor Strange. On top of this, the behind-the-scenes video Marvel released following the show’s first 2 episodes appeared to feature Strange’s silhouette behind the barrier separating Westview from the real world. 

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Mo Marable to Helm Disney+’s Three Men and a Baby Remake

Emmy nominee Mo Marable (Woke, Brockmire, The Last O.G.) is set to direct Disney+’s remake of Three Men and a Baby, starring Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, High School Musical franchise, The Beach Bum) and written by Will Reichel (Hot Air), according to TheWrap.

RELATED: New WandaVision Sneak Peek: What is Outside of Westview?

Three Men and a Baby follows three bachelors who find themselves forced to take care of a baby left by one of the guys’ girlfriends. Gordon Gray (The Way Back) will produce.

Pick up a copy of the original film here!

The original 1987 film was directed by Leonard Nimoy and starred Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson as New York bachelors who find themselves caring, and subsequently falling for, an infant. Based on the 1985 French film Trois Hommes et un Couffin (Three Men and a Cradle) by Coline Serreau, Nimoy’s take on the classic tale was written by James Orr and Jim Cruickshank. The movie was a massive hit for Disney, becoming the studio’s first live-action movie to cross $100 million at the domestic box office. Based on the 1985 French film Trois Hommes et un Couffin (Three Men and a Cradle) by Coline Serreau, Nimoy’s take on the classic tale was written by James Orr and Jim Cruickshank. The movie was a massive hit for Disney, becoming the studio’s first live-action movie to cross $100 million at the domestic box office.

RELATED: Zach Braff to Star in Disney+’s Cheaper By the Dozen Remake

The Three Men and a Baby remake will reunite Efron with Disney after more than 12 years since High School Musical had concluded its successful trilogy with the theatrical release of High School Musical 3: Senior Year which earned a worldwide gross of over $250 million against an $11 million budget.

(Photo by Steven Ferdman/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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