Harry Potter films heading to NBCUniversal’s Peacock

After initially premiering on the WarnerMedia streaming service earlier this year, the Harry Potter franchise is making a move in streaming platforms as it is set to hit the freshly-debuted Peacock at NBCUniversal later this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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The eight-film franchise initially became available for streaming in May on HBO Max, which makes sense given the original films, as well as the prequel spin-off series Fantastic Beasts, have all been produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, but they will now be shifting gears and heading to Peacock over the next six months.

“The Harry Potter franchise is beloved by people of all ages and represents the caliber of quality entertainment customers can expect to find on Peacock,” Peacock president of content acquisition and strategy Frances Manfredi said in a statement. “We’ve built a world-class collection of iconic movies and shows, and we will continue to expand the film library with treasured titles from NBCUniversal and beyond that will surprise and delight Peacock customers time and time again.”

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The move does also make sense, given that WarnerMedia and NBCUniversal struck a widespread deal in 2016 for the television and digital rights to the wizarding franchise that extends through 2025, not to mention that the two have been in partnership for over a decade now for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an expansion of the Universal Studios theme parks that began with Orlando in 2010 and followed with Japan in 2014 and Hollywood in 2016.

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Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe Trailer

Today, Disney+ shared the trailer for its upcoming out-of-this-world original movie Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe which premieres on Friday, August 28. Check out the Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe trailer in the player below!

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Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe is an adventure story that tracks stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb as they set out across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who after being abducted by aliens, finds utopia in a far-off planet, free of pesky little brothers.

Voice talent reprising their roles from the original series and movie include: Ashley Tisdale as Candace Flynn; Vincent Martella as Phineas Flynn; Caroline Rhea as their mom, Linda; Dee Bradley Baker as Perry the Platypus; Alyson Stoner as Isabella; Maulik Pancholy as Baljeet; Bobby Gaylor as Buford; Olivia Olson as Vanessa Doofenshmirtz; Tyler Mann as Carl; and Povenmire and Marsh as Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz and Major Monogram, respectively. David Errigo Jr. joins the cast as Ferb Fletcher.

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August 4 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases

Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s August 4 Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD column! We’ve highlighted this week’s releases in detailed write-ups of different titles below! Click each highlighted title to purchase through Amazon!

New Movies on Blu-ray/DVD

Promare Collector’s Edition
Thirty years has passed since the appearance of the Burnish, a race of flame-wielding mutant beings who destroyed half of the world with fire. When a new group of aggressive mutants calling themselves Mad Burnish appears, the epic battle between Galo Thymos, a new member of the anti-Burnish rescue team Burning Rescue, and Lio Fotia, the leader of Mad Burnish, begins.

Swallow
A newly pregnant housewife develops a strange and dangerous compulsion to consume inedible objects in this provocative psychological thriller.

House of Hummingbird
14-year-old Eun-hee moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste of sweetness wherever she may find it. Ignored by her parents and abused by her brother, she finds her escape by roaming the neighborhood with her best friend, going on adventures, exploring young love and experiencing everything that comes with growing up in a country on the brink of enormous change.

Coma
A young architect joins a rogue group of fighters in the dystopian world COMA, where together they must uncover the secret of their shared nightmare.

What She Said: The Art Of Pauline Kael (DVD)
The New Yorker film critic Pauline Kael battled to make her mark — fueled by brilliance, unshakable self-confidence, a complicated past, and a deep love of the arts. With over 40 new interviews and never-before seen archival material, What She Said is an unvarnished portrait of a pioneer who was both admired and resented for what she said about art in an era of great movie making.

Night Out (DVD)
Night Out follows a day in the lives of 4 different couples as they venture out into the famous (and infamous) Berlin nightlife craving fun and sexual gratification. As the night wears on, the paths of Sarah and Michael from London, Amir from Syria, Lena and Ingrid from Germany, Sebastian, Martha and Felix all intersect, resulting in one crazy night out.

Book Club

Wonder Woman: The Way of the Amazons
When Wonder Woman left paradise to journey to the modern world, she brought with her reproductions of the secret archives of her homeland of Themyscira. Wonder Woman: The Way of the Amazons is a fascinating collection of history and artifacts from Diana’s homeland, which unlocks the mysteries of the Amazons and their hidden island with stunning original illustrations, and wondrous special features including pages that open up, removable treasures, and more. Get a rare glimpse into Amazon traditions and explore their lush and beautiful home, including the exotic bestiary of mythical creatures, kangas, and more. Then follow Diana as she shares her personal tale of entering the modern world and grow from a young Amazon Princess to become Wonder Woman.

Reissues

Carole Lombard Collection I
This collection includes three 1930s Pre-Code classics starring screen legend Carole Lombard: FAST AND LOOSE (1930), MAN ON THE WORLD (1931) and NO MAN OF HER OWN (1932).

Audie Murphy Collection
This collection includes three 1950s classic Westerns starring the great Audie Murphy: THE DUEL AT SILVER CREEK (1952), RIDE A CROOKED TRAIL (1958) and NO NAME ON THE BULLET (1959).

Shanghai Triad
Absorbing tale of Chinese underworld in the 1930s, focusing on a boy who’s hired to be the silent servant of a pampered nightclub queen (Gong Li) the mistress of one of Shanghai’s gangland bosses.

Einstein’s Universe
A documentary produced in 1979 to celebrate the centenary of Albert Einstein’s birth. Narrated and hosted by Peter Ustinov and written by Nigel Calder, the film takes place at the University of Texas’ McDonald Observatory where a staff of renowned physicists take both Ustinov and the viewer through a hands-on experience of the exciting facets of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity.

New On Digital HD

Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding (exclusive clip)
Princess Odette, Prince Derek and their royal friends set sail for a magical adventure in the enchanted land of Cathay to attend the wedding of Princess Mei Li and Chen.

Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons
Master Assassin Slade Wilson leads two lives: a relentless killer known as Deathstroke and a family man. Can he atone for the sins of the past—or will his family pay the ultimate price?

Summerland
During World War II, an Englishwoman (Gemma Arterton) opens her heart to an evacuee after initially resolving to be rid of him in this moving journey of womanhood, love and friendship.

TV on Blu-ray and DVD

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Season Two
After tracking a suspicious shipment in the Venezuelan jungle, Jack Ryan heads to South America to investigate. As Jack threatens to uncover a far-reaching conspiracy, the President of Venezuela launches a counter-attack that hits home, leading Jack on a mission spanning the US, UK, Russia, and Venezuela to unravel the President’s plot and bring stability to a country on the brink of chaos.

His Dark Materials: The Complete First Season
From Philip Pullman’s trilogy comes Season 1 of this HBO series that follows a young girl in a parallel world.

Paddington Bear: The Complete Series (DVD)
A young bear ends up in London’s Paddington Station, where he is spotted sitting on an old leather suitcase outside the lost and found by a family called the Browns.

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Score

7.5/10

Cast:

Gemma Arterton as Alice
Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Vera
Penelope Wilton as Older Alice
Tom Courtenay as Mr. Sullivan
Lucas Bond as Frank
Dixie Egerickx as Edie
Dominic McGreevy as Boy
Amanda Root as Mrs. Lawrence
Jessica Gunning as Mrs. Bassett
David Horovitch as Albert
Aoibhine McFlynn as Cassie

Written and directed by Jessica Swale

Click here to rent Summerland on VOD!

Synopsis:

During World War II, reclusive writer Alice has her sequestered life upended when Frank, an evacuee from the London Blitz, is left in her care. Despite initially resolving to be rid of him, Alice finds herself and her emotions reawakened by him.

Summerland Review

At one point in Summerland, a young man named Frank worries that his toy plane might crash when he throws it over a cliff. Alice, his crusty old caretaker, responds by explaining, “Life is not kind. Anguish is inevitable. Your heart will break. Your friends will die. You may even think about killing yourself. Planes crash, Frank. What matters is how you deal with it.”

That’s the movie in a nutshell. You see, Alice once endured heartbreak and decided to shut the door to her Southern England beach house order to eliminate any potential pain in the future. As such, she morphed into a crotchety spinster who spends her time writing fantasy novels and terrorizing the local townsfolk. In an early scene, she quite literally takes candy from a child.

Into her tightly wound grasp falls Frank, a London evacuee who bears more than his fair share of problems — his family is stuck dealing with WWII, after all. The relationship between Alice and Frank starts out icy. “Speak when you’re spoken to,” Alice snaps before berating the timid young man for telling a joke laced with factual errors.

Will this odd couple eventually come to terms with one another? Will Alice find room in her heart for Frank? Will Alice ever love again? Well, yes, actually. And quite early, in fact. Alice undergoes her obligatory character change less than thirty minutes into the movie, and then the real story begins.

You see, Summerland isn’t really about a boy and a woman discovering friendship. Well, at least that’s only part of the story. Instead, Jessica Swale’s film focuses on the difficulty of letting go of past pains and learning how to cope with life’s inescapable complications. There’s a moment when Alice must decide when to relay terrible news to Frank, which arrives on the kid’s birthday. Does she tell him right away and risk robbing Frank of a happy moment? Or does she allow him to cling to happiness for as long as possible? If it’s the latter, then how will she tell him tomorrow? How will he react? Will he ever learn to “deal” with the pain? Will he run and hide like Alice did so many years before?

Summerland works as an effective character study featuring strong performances from its cast and a wonderful score from Volker Bertelmann. Nothing about the plot or the film’s rather tidy resolution will blow anyone’s socks off but there are a number of quietly powerful moments and more than a few interesting surprises in Swale’s script to keep viewers engaged.

Make sure you bring a box of tissues … just in case.

To say much more would reveal the film’s secrets, which would ruin the fun. Suffice to say, Summerland carries a big heart and enough magic to make it a place worth visiting.

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Live-action Mulan headed to Disney+ for extra price

In a case of good news and bad news for fans anxiously awaiting the arrival of the latest live-action remake of a classic property from the studio, Disney has announced that Niki Caro’s Mulan will be making its debut on Disney+ for an extra price on top of its subscription rate, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently revealed in an earnings call that Disney+ currently has 60.5 million global subscribers.

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The film was originally set to hit theaters in November 2018 before being delayed due to competing titles and subsequently saw multiple delays as a result of the global pandemic shuttering theaters, most recently being pulled from the release calendar at the end of July. In the most recent earnings call at the House of Mouse, the studio revealed they had elected to forgo a theatrical release in many major territories as well as circumventing other VOD retailers (Amazon, Vudu, Fandango, etc) in favor of debuting the film on their streaming platform in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and various Western European countries for a $30 premium fee.

“Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, we’ve continued to build on the incredible success of Disney+ as we grow our global direct-to-consumer businesses,” Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek said in a statement. “The global reach of our full portfolio of direct-to-consumer services now exceeds an astounding 100 million paid subscriptions — a significant milestone and a reaffirmation of our DTC strategy, which we view as key to the future growth of our company.”

Though Mulan will be making its debut on Disney+ in many major areas, those in which it doesn’t it will still hit theaters at a date which currently has yet to be announced.

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.

Mulan features a celebrated international cast led by Liu Yifei (The Forbidden Kingdom, Once Upon a Time) was cast as Hua Mulan following a year-long global casting search. Joining her are Donnie Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny) as Böri Khan; Yoson An (The Meg) as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li (Memoirs of a Geisha, Raise the Red Lantern) as Xianniang and Jet Li (Shaolin Temple, Lethal Weapon 4) as the Emperor.

RELATED: The Official Mulan Trailer And Poster Are Here!

The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.”

Mulan lands on Disney+ on September 4 for a fee of $30.

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New Avatar sequels concept art teases underwater mech!

With water set to play a major factor in the upcoming Avatar sequels from James Cameron (Titanic), it means the arrival of some new underwater mechs and the franchise’s official Twitter page has shared an exciting look at the concept art for the new technology, which can be viewed below!

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The Crabsuit: A human driven multifunction submersible. One of the many new RDA vehicles that will be seen in the Avatar sequels.

Thanks to Producer @JonLandau for sharing this concept art! pic.twitter.com/8RwZ38nizj

— Avatar (@officialavatar) August 4, 2020

The cast of the Avatar franchise includes Kate Winslet, Edie Falco, Michelle Yeoh, Vin Diesel, Jemaine Clement, and Oona Chaplin alongside a slate of young actors. Returning cast members include Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, Stephen Lang, Matt Gerald, and Sigourney Weaver.

Cameron recently explained that Stephen Lang’s Colonel Miles Quaritch is coming back for all four sequels and will be the main villain throughout the story. Filming officially started on Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 on September 25, 2017.

RELATED: Avatar Sequels: New Set Photo Reveals First Look at Lead Stars

After some shuffling of the schedule, Avatar 2 has been pushed back a full year from December 18, 2020, to December 17, 2021. Avatar 3 has been pushed back two years December 17, 2021 to December 22, 2023. Avatar 4 will open two years after that on December 19, 2025 (originally December 20, 2024) and Avatar 5 will drop on December 17, 2027 (originally December 19, 2025). Although Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 will only be released with director James Cameron’s caveat that Avatar 2 and 3 are successful at the box office.

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New to Stream: Magnolia Selects’ August 2020 Lineup

As the month of August gets underway, Magnolia Selects has unveiled its full list of titles set to debut on the streaming service this month, including the well-received action black comedy God Bless America and the acclaimed South Korean action thriller I Saw the Devil!

RELATED: New to Stream: Kanopy’s August 2020 Lineup

New to Stream: Magnolia Selects’ August 2020 Lineup

Available 8/4

Chawz

This Girls  is Badass

Only Human

Special

Blackthorn

Cocaine Cowboys Reloaded

Fracknation

Freakonomics

We Are X

Peter and the Wolf

Available 8/11

Cashback

Countdown to Zero

Main Street

Shot! The Psycho Spiritual Mantra of Rock

Yoga is: A Transformational Journey

The Good Doctor

RELATED: Shudder August 2020 Movie Highlights Announced!

Available 8/18

Four Lions

God Bless America

Frontera

Roadie

Two Lovers

Available 8/25

Rubber

I Saw the Devil

Honeymoon

American Swing

World’s Greatest Dad

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Joe Wright’s ensemble musical Cyrano lands at MGM

On the heels of his Amy Adams-starring adaptation of The Woman in the Window possibly moving to Netflix, Joe Wright’s upcoming musical adaptation of Cyrano featuring an ensemble cast led by Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) has landed at MGM, according to Deadline.

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Written by veteran theater artist Erica Schmidt, also Dinklage’s wife, the project is an adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac and the 2018 stage production of the musical, which was also written and directed by Schmidt and starred Dinklage in the titular role.

Alongside Dinklage, the film will see the return of Haley Bennett (The Devil All The Time) in the role of Roxanne from the stage production while the cast will feature the additions of Brian Tyree Henry (The Woman in the Window) and Ben Mendelsohn (Spies in Disguise).

Wright previously worked with Mendelsohn on the Oscar-winning war biopic Darkest Hour, in which he starred as King George VI, as well as Henry on The Woman in the Window and is married to Bennett, who recently made her executive producer debut on the acclaimed psychological thriller Swallow.

RELATED: Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1970s Coming-of-Age Drama Moves From Focus to MGM

Cyrano is set to be produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title alongside Guy Heeley.

(Photo Credits: Getty Images)

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Ryan Reynolds Adds Tom Cruise to ‘Reynolds Cut’ of Green Lantern

Ryan Reynolds has done it again. In another attempt to break the Internet, the versatile actor assumed the role of director/screenwriter for a day and dropped a 27-second cut of 2011’s Green Lantern on Twitter. The Reynolds Cut features none other than Tom Cruise himself as the green interstellar law enforcement officer (since the first part of the film is…vaguely reminiscent of Top Gun). It’s also a reference to fan rumors that Cruise has been approached to reboot the character.

“Here’s the secret Reynolds Cut of GL you all haven’t been waiting for,” the actor wrote. “In order to make it as great as possible we made some judicious cuts.”

You can watch the full Reynolds Cut of Green Lantern below.

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Once again, Reynolds is having fun with superhero movie fans, especially those who fought for a Snyder Cut of Justice League to be released. Of course, he may also have some pebbles in his shoe about the adverse reaction Green Lantern had at the time when it debuted in theaters. The majority of critics and fans didn’t appreciate that movie due to the inconsistency of the story.

And yet, Green Lantern may return in the upcoming Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Probably not Reynolds’ one, but the director has teased a Green Lantern joining the rest of the team to face Darkseid.

The video also adds in the Green Lantern joke from Deadpool 2. Reynolds’ more popular superhero portrayal should make his official debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sooner or later.

What do you think about the Reynolds Cut of Green Lantern? Let us know in the comment section below!

Recommended Reading: Green Lantern: Earth One Vol. 1

Here’s the secret Reynolds Cut of GL you all haven’t been waiting for. In order to make it as great as possible we made some judicious cuts. pic.twitter.com/B2tUelctr8

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 4, 2020

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TriStar Pictures acquires Whitney Houston biopic, taps Stella Meghie to helm

A few months after announcing development on the surefire award-worthy project, Sony’s TriStar Pictures has won the rights to the Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody from screenwriter Anthony McCarten and tapped Stella Meghie (The Photograph) to direct, according to Deadline.

RELATED: I Wanna Dance With Somebody: Whitney Houston Biopic in the Works

The studio is already looking to fast-track the project as they have slated the film for a Thanksgiving 20222 release date, just in time for the Oscars season.

“Whitney just makes you want to get out of your seat and sing and dance!” TriStar Pictures head Nicole Brown said in a statement. “She is anthemic in every way. Anthony McCarten has bottled that up in his masterful screenplay bringing this beloved legend to life in a way we’ve never seen her – funny, exhilarating, aspirational, complex and incredibly human. Add to that Stella Meghie, a diehard fan, who is so gifted at telling beautiful, modern, feminine tales. With the guidance of Pat Houston, the legendary Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, and Denis O’Sullivan we have the absolute dream team to create the ultimate celebration of Whitney’s incredible life and musical achievements.”

After 7 studio albums, 6 Grammy wins, 9 world tours, and countless memorable hit songs later, Whitney Houston is still regarded as one of the most iconic and influential artists of all time. Even after her untimely death eight years ago at the age of 48, her legacy continues to live on through all of the old and new singers she had inspired by her immense talent and music. She had also earned the title of most awarded female artist of all time by the Guinness World Records and is still one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide.

“It is thrilling to have the opportunity to bring such an extraordinary global icon to life on the big screen,” Sony Motion Picture Group President Josh Greenstein said in a statement. “Musically-driven films have always held a special place in theaters and this remarkable story will help further our fierce commitment to the theatrical experience.”

Houston is also best known for her acting debut film, The Bodyguard starring alongside Kevin Costner which had become the second highest-grossing film worldwide in 1992 and its soundtrack also became the best-selling soundtrack album of all time with the song “I Will Always Love You.” Her other notable film credits include: Forest Whitaker’s 1995 romance film Waiting to Exhale; Penny Marshall’s The Preacher’s Wife opposite Denzel Washington; and the Disney musical TV film, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella which had earned 7 Emmy nominations.

RELATED: Timothée Chalamet in Talks to Star in James Mangold’s Bob Dylan Biopic

I Wanna Dance With Somebody, a title derived from one of Houston’s iconic songs, will be produced by Grammy-winning producer Clive Davis, the one who had helped Houston signed her first record deal at Arista Records when she was 19 years old. The film is a co-production by The Whitney Houston Estate and Primary Wave. Pat Houston, the late singer’s former manager and sister-in-law, will also serve as a producer along with Primary Wave’s Larry Mester and Denis O’Sullivan.

Anthony McCarten, the writer behind the critically-acclaimed biopics such as The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour, Bohemian Rhapsody and the upcoming Bee Gees biopic, will also be writing the script for the Whitney Houston biopic and will be producing through his Muse of Fire Productions banner.

(Photo Credit: Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

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