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New HBO Max Brand Spot Showcases Next Wave of Max Originals

HBO Max’s new brand spot showcases the platform’s rapidly expanding lineup of premium Originals from HBO and Max, highlighting a steady cadence of culturally impactful programming for all audiences in the household. You can check out the spot now in the player below!

“We have the honor of working with some of the industry’s best creative storytellers and we are proud to provide them with a platform to share their authentic voices,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-To-Consumer. “Consumers will be blown away by the depth and breadth of the unique and diverse stories on both HBO and HBO Max, like returning favorites His Dark Materials and Search Party, or brand new stories like An American Pickle and Lovecraft Country. Our slate truly has something for everyone and we are excited to give fans even more to enjoy.”

This newly released, eye-catching brand spot highlights HBO programming, including the upcoming premieres of Lovecraft Country, The Undoing, The Third Day, How To with John Wilson, Industry, We Are Who We Are, the fourth season of Room 104 and the second season of His Dark Materials, as well as current programming including Perry Mason, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, and I May Destroy You, in addition to late night favorites Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Real Time with Bill Maher, all of which will continue to air new episodes in the second half of 2020.

Max Originals showcased in the spot are tentpole scripted dramas The Flight Attendant and Raised by Wolves; feature films An American Pickle and Let Them All Talk; intimate docu-series Expecting Amy; international darling Frayed; new seasons of fan favorites Search Party and Doom Patrol; animated programs Close Enough, Adventure Time: Distant Lands-BMO, Summer Camp Island, and Infinity Train; and the hotly anticipated Friends Reunion Special.

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Lynn Shelton Of a Certain Age Grant Launches To Benefit Woman, Non-Binary Filmmakers

To honor the legacy of beloved filmmaker Lynn Shelton, who passed away in May, Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum, alongside Duplass Brothers Productions, are launching the Lynn Shelton “Of a Certain Age” Grant. The $25,000 unrestricted cash grant will be awarded each year to a US-based woman or non-binary filmmaker, age 39 or older, who has yet to direct a narrative feature.

Shelton often spoke of feeling inspired after seeing filmmaker Claire Denis speak at Northwest Film Forum and learning that Denis did not make her first feature until age 40. Shelton went on to make her own first feature film (We Go Way Back) at the age of 39. In the years since, she built a prolific canon of feature and television work and made an indelible mark on the landscape of American cinema.

“This grant seeks to reinforce that great filmmakers can emerge at any age, and to elevate the voices of a segment of the filmmaking community who have precious few resources dedicated to supporting them yet plenty of stories to tell,” explains Megan Griffiths, Shelton’s longtime friend and collaborator, who is working in her capacity as a member of the board of Northwest Film Forum to help establish the grant. “Lynn was 39 when I met her on her first feature, and I watched her grow as an artist and become more certain in her path with every passing year. She wore her ‘late bloomer’ status as a badge of honor and we know she would be thrilled that this grant exists in her name.”

The grant fund was spearheaded by Duplass Brothers Productions, which includes Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, and Mel Eslyn, and has since been bolstered by many others, including Washington-based production company COLOR, Tracy Rector, Eliza Flug, Marc Maron, Joshua Leonard & Alison Pill, Michaela Watkins & Fred Kramer, CB Shamah, Chris & Philip Wohlstetter, and Jennessa & Robert West. It will be stewarded by Northwest Film Forum, one of Shelton’s favorite non-profit organizations and a community film center that supported her in her early years and throughout her career.

“In an industry where women, non-binary, and trans individuals have historically had less success and visibility, hearing Lynn Shelton’s story of coming into film at an older age has been extremely inspiring,” said Vivian Hua, Executive Director of Northwest Film Forum. “The scope of this grant will ensure a positive impact on the lives of future recipients for years to come.”

Mel Eslyn, president of Duplass Brothers Productions, added: “There was an appreciation and an immediacy to the way Lynn approached her film and TV career, which she openly credited to her ‘late start.’ Now finding myself approaching the same age Lynn got started, I find it comical to think we call 39 a ‘late start.’ But the reality is there is just not enough representation of women over a ‘certain age’ in media, in front of, but even more so, behind the camera. We hope that this grant can be a meaningful step towards helping to change that.”

Nominations for the Lynn Shelton “Of a Certain Age” Grant are being sought from a national Advisory Committee made up of film programmers, filmmakers, and arts leaders, demonstrating expertise on the current filmmaking landscape and knowledge of emerging filmmakers from around the country. Some of these names are: Beth Barrett (Seattle International Film Festival), Emily Best (Seed & Spark), Effie Brown (Gamechanger Films), Kat Candler (filmmaker), Amy Dotson (Northwest Film Center), Miranda July (filmmaker), Mynette Louie (producer), Leah Meyerhoff (Film Fatales), Lucy Mukerjee (Tribeca Film Festival), Janet Pierson (SXSW Film Festival), Mike Plante (Sundance Film Festival), Rishi Rajani (Hillman Grad), and Tracy Rector (filmmaker/activist), among others. An Award Selection Committee will determine the recipient of the grant. Northwest Film Forum will award the inaugural grant in 2020.

Shelton emerged from her hometown of Seattle to become a major force in American independent cinema and a prolific television director. She was a vibrant, kind, creative human being. Her work drew acclaim for its compassion, humor, unique voice, and wonderful performances. Shelton directed eight features including Humpday (2009), Your Sister’s Sister (2011), Outside In (2018), and last year’s Sword of Trust. Shelton also worked in television, directing memorable episodes of acclaimed series, including Mad Men, GLOW, The Mindy Project, and Little Fires Everywhere.

For those looking to give in her honor, donations to the Shelton/Seal Family Fund for the Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children, or Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum are encouraged.

(Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage via Getty Images)

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The Shadow of Violence Trailer & Poster Starring Cosmo Jarvis

Saban Films has released the official trailer and poster for the upcoming crime drama The Shadow of Violence starring Cosmo Jarvis (Hunter Killer, Lady Macbeth, Peaky Blinders). You can check out the trailer in the player below along with the new poster!

In the dark underbelly of rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas “Arm” Armstrong (Jarvis) has become a feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family. When his ruthless employers order him to kill for the first time, his loyalties are tested in this powerful thriller costarring Barry Keoghan (Dunkirk, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, American Animals) and Ned Dennehy (Peaky Blinders, Good Omens, Outlander).

The movie also stars Niamh Algar (The Virtues, Pure, MotherFatherSon) and was directed by BAFTA nominee Nick Rowland (Slap, Dancing in the Ashes, Group B) from a script by Joe Murtagh (American Animals, Group B, Gangs of London).

The Shadow of Violence will release only in theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Prequel Comic Coming in September!

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Wonder Woman 1984 prequel comic coming in September!

While fans are still anxiously waiting for the long-awaited follow-up to the 2017 DC Extended Universe hit, DC Comics has announced that they will be publishing a prequel comic to Wonder Woman 1984, which will hit shelves in September, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The prequel comic, Wonder Woman 1984 No. 1, will feature two stories, one from Louise Simonson (The Death of Superman) and WW84 associate producer Anna Obropta that sees the titular hero deal with a hostage situation at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, while the second from Steve Pugh and Marguerite Sauvage sees a villain attempt to steal Diana’s lasso. The cover artwork for the comic is designed by Nicola Scott, who previously worked with The Old Guard creator Greg Rucka to develop the Wonder Woman: Year One arc in 2016.

Wonder Woman 1984 No. 1 is set to hit shelves in Walmart on September 20 followed by a wide digital and comic book store release on September 29, one week ahead of the sequel’s October 2 theatrical release!

Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big-screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe: The Cheetah. As previously announced, the film stars Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Kristen Wiig in the role of the Super-Villain The Cheetah, as well as Pedro Pascal. Chris Pine also returns as Steve Trevor.

Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman, Monster) returns to direct the sequel, while Jenkins, Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, Stephen Jones, and Gal Gadot are producing the film. Rebecca Roven Oakley, Richard Suckle, Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns, and Walter Hamada are the executive producers.

Haven’t seen Wonder Woman yet? Check out our Amazon link to the original.

RELATED: Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer!

Originally set to open in theaters on December 13, 2019, Wonder Woman 1984, which is based on the character created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment, was moved up to November 1 before being delayed to June 5 and a fourth time to August 14 before its current date of October 2. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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Hasbro Announces Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary Figures!

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Hasbro announces Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary figures!

Just in time to celebrate the two-decade birthday of Fox’s iconic film series focused on the Marvel mutant team, Hasbro has unveiled Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary figures including Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto and Mystique, all of which are now available to pre-order! The figures can be viewed in the gallery below!

Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Wolverine Figure

Fans and collectors alike can enjoy this Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Wolverine Figure, inspired by the character from the X-Men movies. This quality six-inch figure features multiple points of articulation, premium design and detail, and is a great addition to any action figure collection. Including the figure and three accessories, the figure runs for $24.99!

Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Mystique Figure

Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Mystique Figure, inspired by the character from the X-Men movies. The quality six-inch figure features multiple points of articulation, premium design and detail, and is a great addition to any action figure collection. Including the figure and three accessories, the figure runs for $24.99!

Marvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Magneto and Professor X Figure 2-Pack

Fans and collectors alike can enjoy thisMarvel Legends Series X-Men 20th Anniversary 6-Inch Magneto and Professor X Figure 2-Pack, inspired by the characters from the X-Men movies. These quality six-inch figures feature multiple points of articulation, premium design and detail, and are great additions to any action figure collection. Including two figures, wheelchair and nine accessories, the two-pack runs for $49.99!

In addition to the new Hasbro figures, franchise star Hugh Jackman took to Twitter (via SuperHeroHype) to celebrate the original film’s anniversary with a behind-the-scenes video from the set of the 2000 film showing the Australian actor facing off with a toy figure of his character.

So here’s the thing. When the studio called and asked if I could get in shape to play #Wolverine in 3 weeks. I might have over promised! But wouldn’t you have too? Happy 20th Anniversary X-Men Universe. #Xmen #20 pic.twitter.com/bwQJnmyZBI

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 14, 2020

All figures are set to hit shelves this fall!

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Palm Springs Scores Biggest Opening Weekend Record on Hulu

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Palm Springs scores biggest opening weekend record on Hulu

Nearly a week since Andy Samberg’s latest film Palm Springs made its debut on Hulu, and now IndieWire is bringing word that the sci-fi romantic comedy film has broken a new streaming record on Hulu by earning the biggest opening weekend than any other film on the platform. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that the film had broken a record as it was the most expensive movie deal that came out of Sundance with Hulu and NEON acquiring the film’s distribution rights for $17.5 million.

When carefree Nyles (Andy Samberg) and reluctant maid of honor Sarah (Cristin Milioti) have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, of each other.

Alongside Golden Globe winner Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, SNL), Palm Springs also stars Cristin Milioti (The Wolf of Wall Street), Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Meredith Hagner (Search Party), Camila Mendes (Riverdale), Tyler Hoechlin (Superman and Lois), and Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie).

Palm Springs is directed by Max Barbakow and written by Andy Siara. The film is produced by Andy Samberg, Becky Sloviter, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, Dylan Sellers, and Chris Parker, and Gabby Revilla Lugo serves as executive producer. The film is produced by Limelight and Lonely Island Classics with Neon serving as the theatrical distributor.

The film had its world premiere earlier this year at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

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Bottleneck Gallery Unveils Phantom of the Opera & Frankenstein Art!

Bottleneck Gallery unveils Phantom of the Opera & Frankenstein art!

Acclaimed art distributor Bottleneck Gallery has revealed it’s partnering with the folks over at Vice Press to dive back into the iconic world of Universal Monsters for two new entries in their collection, Chris Weston’s The Phantom of the Opera and Paul Mann’s Frankenstein! Both pieces can be viewed below!

1925’s The Phantom of the Opera, upon its initial release, adapted a haunting and tragic figure’s story to the big screen in an unbelievable fashion, in large part to actor Lon Chaney’s dedication and artistic genius in the role of The Phantom. Chris’ print thrusts The Phantom to center-stage and shines a spotlight on the incredible costume and makeup work from the film.

Paul’s piece for Frankenstein features a classic movie poster composition, mixing stunning imagery of Dr. Frankenstein’s monster and bold movie credits. Paul’s portrayal of the monster offers both the horror and innate sadness presented by Dr. Frankenstein’s monster in the film, and we’re ecstatic about this representation of the movie!

Both prints run for $50 each, with Phantom featuring a variant work that runs for $65 and Frankenstein for $60, and are available for purchase from both the official Bottleneck Gallery and Vice Press sites now!

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Gal Gadot in Talks for New Spy Film From The Old Guard Scribe

Gal Gadot reportedly in talks for a new spy film from The Old Guard scribe

Coming off the successful release of Netflix’s The Old Guard, Skydance and comic book writer Greg Rucka have reportedly set up their next collaboration with the development of a brand new female-led spy thriller film. According to Discussing Film, Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot has already entered negotiations for the untitled project’s leading role.

The untitled spy thriller will be written by Greg Rucka, who recently made his screenwriting film debut with the film adaptation of his popular fantasy graphic novel series The Old Guard. Plot details about the film are still being kept under wraps but the outlet’s sources described the project as something similar to blockbuster action franchises like James Bond and Mission: Impossible.

Skydance’s Don Granger and Dana Goldberg will be overseeing the film in behalf of the studio. Interestingly, Greg Rucka wrote a few Wonder Woman comics during the early 2000s up until 2017.

Gal Gadot will next be in seen in a number of high-profile projects including: the highly-anticipated sequel Wonder Woman 1984 which has a current release date of October 2, 2020; Death on the Nile opposite Armie Hammer and Annette Bening; and Netflix’s Red Notice starring alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds.

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California Has Indefinitely Closed Down Movie Theaters Again

California has indefinitely closed down movie theaters again

Last month, it was announced that the state of California was finally ready to re-open movie theaters with the release of their new COVID-19 industry guidance for Family Entertainment Centers. However, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ultimately decided to indefinitely closed down all movie theaters again in the state as well as other indoor operations including bars, restaurants, zoos and museums. His difficult decision comes after a sudden surge of new COVID-19 cases as California records an alarming number of 8,358 new cases within the past 24 hours.

“This virus is not going away anytime soon,” Newsome said in yesterday’s press conference (via Variety). “I hope all of us recognize that if we are still connected to some notion that somehow when it gets warm, it’s going to go away, or somehow it’s going to take summer months or weekends off, this virus has done neither. It’s incumbent on all of us to recognize, soberly, that COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon until there is a vaccine and/or an effective therapy.”

NEW: As #COVID19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, 30 counties will now be required to CLOSE INDOOR OPERATIONS for:

-Fitness Centers
-Places of Worship
-Offices for Non-Critical Sectors
-Personal Care Services
-Hair Salons and Barbershops
-Malls

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 13, 2020

This newest setback for theater chains will definitely affect upcoming new movie releases that are scheduled in August. It has also put high-profile films like Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, Disney’s Mulan, and 20th Century Studios’ New Mutants back in dangerous spots as all films might be facing another potential delay.

ComingSoon.net recommends all readers comply with CDC guidelines and remain as isolated as possible during this urgent time.

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Netflix Developing a Bird Box Sequel

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Netflix Developing a Bird Box Sequel

Just when you thought it was safe to put away your blindfolds… Netflix is preparing another Bird Box feature. Writer Josh Malerman confirmed as much during an interview with Inverse in which he stated the sequel will focus on the events depicted in his upcoming follow up novel, “Malorie.”

“‘Malorie’ opens at the school for the blind, which is where the movie ends,” Malerman said. “Then it jumps a few years later, and it really takes off 10 years after that. I can’t say much, but I can say that it is in development… Sometimes it’s weird, all this secrecy, but I’m game.”

Bird Box was a massive success for Netflix after being viewed by 45,037,125 accounts, which gave it the best (at the time) first 7 days ever for a Netflix movie. Critical reception was mixed with only 63% awarding the Sandra Bullock horror drama a positive review, while just 57% of audiences gave it a thumbs up. Even so, a sequel will likely generate plenty of buzz.

When a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, only one thing is certain: if you see it, you take your life. Facing the unknown, Malorie finds love, hope and a new beginning only for it to unravel. Now she must flee with her two children down a treacherous river to the one place left that may offer sanctuary. But to survive, they’ll have to undertake the perilous two-day journey blindfolded.

Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock (Gravity, Crash) leads an all-star cast that includes Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight, The Predator), with Golden Globe winner Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story, Ocean’s Eight), and Oscar nominee John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire, Burn After Reading) in the compelling new thriller from Academy Award winner Susanne Bier (In a Better World, The Night Manager). Bier directed the movie from a screenplay by Eric Heisserer (Arrival).

Bird Box was produced by Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, and Clayton Townsend. The feature also stars Jacki Weaver, Rosa Salazar, Danielle Macdonald, Lil Rel Howery, Tom Hollander, Colson Baker, and BD Wong.