Embattled Trailer: Stephen Dorff & Darren Mann Star in MMA Family Drama

IFC Films has released the official trailer for Nick Sarkisov’s upcoming drama film titled Embattled, featuring a son as he tries to overcome the trauma and pressures he endured during his childhood while trying to prepare for his MMA fight against his abusive father. Starring Stephen Dorff and Darren Mann, the film is expected to arrive in select theaters and on VOD on Friday, November 20. Check out the video in the player below!

RELATED: Wander Darkly Trailer: Sienna Miller & Diego Luna Lead Sundance Darling

Raised by an abusive father, Cash (Stephen Dorff) channels his aggression to become a World Champion MMA fighter. Now accustomed to wealth, adulation, and global popularity, he faces a new challenge when his second son is born with Williams Syndrome. But this time, rather than stand and fight, he runs. While Cash continues to make his fortune in the ring, his eldest son Jett (Darren Mann) becomes the caregiver to his younger brother Quinn (Colin McKenna). When Jett decides to follow his father’s fighting footsteps and take to the fight game, he faces his past head on, embarking on a course inevitably pitting father versus son in a battle which, no matter the outcome, neither can win.

Embattled stars Stephen Dorff (Blade, True Detective), Darren Mann (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Elizabeth Reaser (The Twilight Saga), Colin McKenna, Karrueche Tran (Claws), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Saïd Taghmaoui (John Wick 3), and Ava Capri.

RELATED: Jiu Jitsu Trailer: Nicolas Cage Stars in a Sci-Fi Martial Arts Film

Embattled is directed by Nick Sarkisov from a screenplay written by David McKenna. It is produced by Eryl Cochran, Scott LaStaiti, and Sergey Sarkisov.

The post Embattled Trailer: Stephen Dorff & Darren Mann Star in MMA Family Drama appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

Day Shift: Jamie Foxx Leads Netflix’s Vampire Hunter Film

Coming off from starring in Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman’s superhero film Project Power, it looks like Oscar winner Jamie Foxx has already set up his next Netflix project as he officially signs on for the leading role in the upcoming vampire hunter film titled Day Shift. On top of headlining, Foxx is also set as an executive producer. The film hails from John Wick director Chad Stahelski who is serving as a producer through his 87Eleven Entertainment.

RELATED: Spider-Man 3: Jamie Foxx Teases New Appearance for Electro 

Day Shift centers around the story of a hard-working blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted 8-year old daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income, hunting and killing vampires.

“‘Day Shift’ is a pulse-pounding thrill ride with action, danger and grounded comedy mixed with a deep mythology, the key ingredients for the absolute best time you can have watching a movie,” producer Shaun Redick said in a statement (via The Wrap). “We couldn’t be more excited about producing this at Netflix with Jamie Foxx starring!”

Stahelski added, “I’ve known and worked with JJ for a long time. His unique vision of ‘Day Shift’ makes it such a great first directorial project for him.”

RELATED: Dad Stop Embarrassing Me: Netflix Orders Jamie Foxx’s Father Daughter Comedy Series

Day Shift will be the feature directorial debut of J.J. Perry who will direct from a screenplay written by Shay Hatten (John Wick 3 & 4, Army of the Dead) based on the original script penned by Tyler Tice. The film will be produced by Stahelski and Jason Spitz for 87Eleven Entertainment along with Impossible Dream Entertainment’s Shaun Redick and Yvette Yates Redick. It will be executive produced by Foxx, Datari Turner, and Peter Baxter.

This marks Foxx’s third project that he is currently working on with Netflix after recently signing on to star opposite John Boyega and Teyonah Parris in the upcoming sci-fi film They Cloned Tyrone. The 52-year-old actor will next be seen in Pixar’s Soul, Blumhouse’s Spawn, and in Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated third Spider-Man MCU film.

(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for LACMA)

The post Day Shift: Jamie Foxx Leads Netflix’s Vampire Hunter Film appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

BEGIN SLIDESHOW

Raya and the Last Dragon Poster Debuts Ahead of Tomorrow’s Trailer

Walt Disney Animation Studios has released the first official Raya and the Last Dragon poster for their highly-anticipated animated fantasy film starring Star Wars alum Kelly Marie Tran and Golden Globe winner Awkwafina. Featuring a glimpse of the titular lead, you can check out the full poster below and catch the full trailer tomorrow!

Check out the poster for Raya and the Last Dragon, and tune in to @GMA tomorrow to watch the brand-new trailer. #DisneyRaya pic.twitter.com/kAtALhkkxN

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) October 20, 2020

RELATED: Luca: Pixar Announces New Italy-Set Animated Film for 2021

Written by Adele Lim (Crazy Rich Asians) and Qui Nguyen and directed by Don Hall (Big Hero 6) and Carlos López Estrada (Blindspotting), the film is set in the mysterious realm of Kumandra and centers on warrior Raya as she seeks for the last dragon before Druun an Evil Force Destroys the Realm.

Raya and the Last Dragon will be led by Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), who will be the first Southeast Asian to lead a Disney animated film. The titular role was originally set to be voiced by Cassie Steele (Rick and Morty), but the filmmakers and studio have chosen to adjust their vision and bring Tran in as the lead star, joining the previously cast Awkwafina (The Farewell), who is starring as a dragon in human form named Sisu.

RELATED: Encanto: Zootopia Directors Reportedly Set to Helm Disney’s New Animated Film

Raya and the Last Dragon, which is also being co-directed by Paul Briggs (Zootopia) and John Ripa, is set to hit theaters on March 12, 2021.

The post Raya and the Last Dragon Poster Debuts Ahead of Tomorrow’s Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

Rating: 

8/10

Cast:

Luke Barnett as Luke

Tanner Thomason as Tanner

Lance Reddick as Pastor Mike

Jason Alexander as Nicky Steele

Margaret Cho as Jane

David Koechner as Butch Savage

Christoph Sanders as Hoyt

Carly Craig as Brandy

Richard Riehle as Herman

Chris Marquette as Hans

Lisa Schwartz as Lisa

Danielle Nicolet as Tiffany

Danny Woodburn as Jimmy

Directed by Vincent Masciale; Written by Luke Barnett

Click here to rent or purchase Faith Based!

Faith Based Review:

The film world has been the subject of a number of satire-driven stories over the years, with everything from the industry-skewering Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back to the horror genre-critiquing Scream and New Nightmare, but one subject storytellers have frequently avoided is the world of religious-inspired filmmaking and now Luke Barnett has set his sights on the genre and the result is a mostly funny and fairly sharp comedy.

When two friends come to realize that every low budget Christian movie starring ’90s TV actors make millions of dollars, they hatch a plan to make their own genre film entitled A Prayer in Space, telling the story of the first prayer to ever be prayed in space.

The general set up for the film feels reminiscent of Kevin Smith’s Zack and Miri Make a Porno as two down-on-their-financial-luck friends find a way to get ahead in life by capitalizing on a booming industry, though unlike Smith’s underrated gem, Barnett has utilized his “making a film” premise to actually issue a satirical point to viewers instead of aiming for a simply fun ride. The film doesn’t necessarily take any jabs or stabs at the institution of religion or their followers, but rather at its titular industry and the shadowy nature behind it.

In the money-hungry world of Hollywood filmmaking, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when the producers in the film are depicted as non-practicing in their religion and even uncaring in their efforts to deliver an inspirational story to audiences, but the manner in which they’re introduced and set the story in motion is a funny and surprising point that helps really ground the story and its satire.

From alcohol-driven performers to mildly-obsessed ex girlfriends helping with production, the character roster is full of unique and charming figures that help keep the energy of the film alive and provide a deeper connection to Luke and Tanner’s journey and many nice foils to their generally likable personas. One of the most interesting of the bunch arrives in the form of Jason Alexander’s TV actor-turned-definitely-pyramid-scheme head Nicky Steele, with the Seinfeld actor perfectly capturing his cult leader-esque personality in the inspirational videos as well as the actually-manic nature of a white collar hustler facing his own kinds of struggles.

Where the film’s real faults lie is in some of its hesitation to go a little further with its satire as well as its low budget nature, which frequently give the film a feeling of a cheaply-made production akin to the very films its skewering. There’s nothing inherently wrong with low-budget atmospheres or approaches to bringing stories to life, with some actually making the best use of their shoestring finances and Vincent Masciale does find display some stylishly shot moments throughout, while others offer an unfortunate spotlight to how limited the group clearly were. In establishing their primary financial backer as the preacher of a megachurch, it almost feels like Barnett and co. are ready to take some well-researched shots at the Disneylands for Christians, but sadly it feels like every time they’re ready to go for the jab they pull back and choose to direct their attentions elsewhere.

Despite this small handful of flaws, however, Faith Based ultimately proves to be a really charming, very smart and frequently funny ride with a unique satirical target and a sweet cast.

The post Faith Based Review: A Charming & Sharp Religious Film Satire appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

CS asks Bob Gale a Back to the Future question he’s never been asked!

ComingSoon.net had the chance to speak 1:1 with Back to the Future writer/producer Bob Gale for the forthcoming October 20 4K blu-ray release in the US and UK. During the conversation we asked Gale a question he’s NEVER BEEN ASKED in the 35 years since the movie came out! Check out our question and his delighted answer in the video below!

Click here to pre-order the Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy 4K boxed set!

RELATED: RANKED: The 12 Best Designs by the Late Ron Cobb

Great Scott! In 1985, Director Robert Zemeckis, Executive Producer Steven Spielberg and Producer/Screenwriter Bob Gale embarked on a three-part journey through time that broke box-office records worldwide and catapulted Back to the Future into one of the most beloved trilogies in motion picture history. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the groundbreaking first film with Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on October 20, 2020 – just in time to celebrate “Back to the Future Day” on October 21!

This collection is loaded with bonus material including a bonus disc that comes with over an hour of brand-new content such as rare audition footage from Hollywood stars Ben Stiller, Kyra Sedgwick, Jon Cryer, Billy Zane, Peter DeLuise and C. Thomas Howell, a tour of the film’s props and memorabilia hosted by co-writer/producer Bob Gale, a sneak peek at the new musical show, and a special episode of the popular YouTube Series “Could You Survive The Movies?” Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum!

Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy will include all three movies in collectible discbook packaging plus a bonus disc including all-new bonus content. For the first time, the past, present and future collide in eye-popping Ultra HD resolution for a time-traveling celebration. New 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray deliver the highest quality picture, more colors than ever before, and immersive, multi-dimensional sound. From filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, this unforgettable 35th anniversary collection features hours of bonus features and is an unrivaled trilogy that stands the test of time making this a must-own for everyone’s movie library. All three Back to the Future films will also be available on 4K Ultra HD digitally for the first time ever and Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy will also be available on DVD.

RELATED: Back to the Future Cast & Creators Reunite on Reunited Apart with Josh Gad

Three premium collections will be available at select retailers for a limited time only:

BACK TO THE FUTURE 35TH ANNIVERSARY TRILOGY LIMITED EDITION GIFT SET (4K UHD): Includes exclusive levitating Hoverboard replica (Amazon Exclusive)

BACK TO THE FUTURE 35TH ANNIVERSARY TRILOGY LIMITED EDITION GIFT SET (Blu-ray): Includes exclusive levitating Hoverboard replica (Target Exclusive)

BACK TO THE FUTURE 35TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION TRILOGY (4K UHD): Includes three newly designed steelbooks (Best Buy Exclusive)
For more information on these exclusives, please visit the individual retailer’s stores and websites.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY will be available on 4K Ultra HD combo pack, which includes 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, & Digital Code and on Blu-ray which includes the Blu-ray & Digital Code.

The post CS Asks Bob Gale a Back to the Future Question He’s Never Been Asked! appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

Jeremy Strong in talks for Bradley Cooper’s Maestro

After landing Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) to star in the film last year, Jeremy Strong (The Trial of the Chicago 7) has entered negotiations to co-star in Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro, according to Deadline.

RELATED: Maestro: Carey Mulligan Joins Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein Biopic

Strong is currently in talks to star as John Gruen, a renaissance man and critic for The New York Herald Tribune and New York Magazine beginning in the ’50s and wrote the authorized biography The Private World of Leonard Bernstein in 1968. Should the deal go through, the Succession Emmy winner would star alongside co-writer/director Cooper in the lead role of Bernstein, as well as Mulligan as Bernstein’s wife Felicia Montealegre.

Maestro will span over 30 years in telling the beautifully complex story of the marriage between Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre. Bernstein’s colorful life included making a memorable conducting debut at the New York Philharmonic at 25 when the conductor took ill. Without even rehearsing, Bernstein did so well his star was launched the next day when his feat made the front page of the New York Times. He was blacklisted before being cleared of being a communist just before he composed the Oscar-nominated score for On the Waterfront, and he was an activist in the civil rights movement, and outspoken on issues including ending the Vietnam War.

Cooper’s main focus on the project has always been the “charged and complex relationship” between Bernstein and Montealegre. The star and filmmaker has reportedly been working closely with Bernstein’s children Jamie, Alexander, and Nina, over the past couple of years.

Maestro is co-written by Cooper and Josh Singer with Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Cooper, and his Joint Effort producing partner Todd Phillips (Joker), Kristie Macosko Krieger, Oscar-nominated producer Emma Tilliinger Koskoff (The Irishman, Joker), and Fred Berner and Amy Durning set as producers.

RELATED: CS Video: The Trial of the Chicago 7 Interviews With Strong & Rylance

Paramount is no longer involved with the project. Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment is still attached. Production on the drama is expected to begin early next year. The streamer will give the film a significant theatrical release before it moves exclusively to Netflix.

(Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The post Jeremy Strong in Talks for Bradley Cooper’s Maestro appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

BEGIN SLIDESHOW

Waxwork unveils Bride of Frankenstein vinyl & Spinature figure!

After initially unveiling its first foray into collectibles earlier this month, Waxwork Records has unveiled a new Spinature figure based on The Bride of Frankenstein as well as a new vinyl pressing of the iconic’s film soundtrack to celebrate its 85th anniversary. The figure and vinyl can be viewed in the gallery below!

RELATED: Waxwork Records Unveils New Universal Horror Collectible Line!

“She’s Alive!” THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Original 1935 Motion Picture Soundtrack by Franz Waxman is available to pre-order NOW! https://t.co/ue5VCwyThV pic.twitter.com/1AaTSXxCDA

— Waxwork Records (@waxworkrecords) October 16, 2020

The Universal Horror line is part of a new set of figures the company has developed called Spinatures, which are highly-detailed turntable-spinner mini-busts that will feature iconic characters from pop culture, horror movies and beyond! Each figure is fitted with a hole in their base to easily attach to the spindle of a turntable and then spin along with your favorite records.

For those who don’t have a turntable, Waxwork has taken this into account for collectors with the ability to proudly display their Spinatures figures virtually anywhere. Any home or office setting is perfect for them, including computer desks, bookshelves, toy and collectible display cases, counter tops and even car dashboards.

The first Spinature figure came in the form of Frankenstein from their Universal Horror Line, an official Universal Monster product designed and produced by Waxwork and features the iconic creature from the landmark 1931 horror film with the likeness of legendary actor Boris Karloff. Many more official Universal Monster Spinatures are set to be unveiled as fall progresses, as well as throughout the 2020 holiday season including The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, The Phantom of the Opera, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolfman and The Invisible Man!

RELATED: Entertainment Earth Unveils My Little Pony Ghostbusters Crossover Figure

The approximately four-inch tall figure retails for $24 and the vinyl retails for $27, both of which can be pre-ordered here!

• 
• 
• 
  3
  images

The post Waxwork Unveils Bride of Frankenstein Vinyl & Spinature Figure! appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Trailer Starring Viola Davis & Chadwick Boseman

Netflix has released the official trailer for Chadwick Boseman’s final film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the feature adaptation of Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s Tony Award-nominated play. Debuting on Netflix on December 18, you can check out the trailer for the movie now in the player below!

RELATED: Exclusive: John Boyega Teases Tone & Production Start of They Cloned Tyrone

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom stars Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis as she takes on the titular role of the trailblazing blues singer with the late Chadwick Boseman (42, Black Panther) playing Levee, Ma’s young and ambitious trumpeter love interest, who aspired to make his own mark in the music industry.

Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.”

Joining Davis and Boseman are Emmy winner Glynn Turman (Mr.Mercedes, How To Get Away With Murder, In Treatment), Colman Domingo (If Beale Street Could Talk), Michael Potts (Show Me A Hero, True Detective), Dusan Brown (42), and Taylour Paige (White Boy Rick).

The film is directed by Tony winner George C. Wolfe (Lackawanna Blues, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks). The script was adapted by Ruben Santiago Hudson. Todd Black and Dany Wolf produce alongside Denzel Washington. This project will be the third collaboration between Davis and Washington, who previously worked on the 2010 Broadway revival and 2016 film adaptation of Fences.

RELATED: Hustle: Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall & Ben Foster Join Adam Sandler’s Netflix Movie

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom opened at Broadway’s Cort Theatre in October 1984, playing 276 performances before closing in June 1985 when it earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Play and took home a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play.

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  5
  images

The post Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Trailer Starring Viola Davis & Chadwick Boseman appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

CS Video: Love and Monsters interview With Michael Rooker

In time for the post-apocalyptic rom-com’s digital debut, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with star Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) to discuss his role in Love and Monsters, which is now available on digital platforms and VOD! Our interview can be viewed in the player below!

RELATED: CS Video: Dylan O’Brien & Jessica Henwick Talk Love and Monsters

In Love and Monsters (formerly titled as Monster Problems), seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson, along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over the radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there’s nothing left for him underground, he decides against all logic to venture out to Aimee, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.

Click here to digitally purchase Love and Monsters!

The film stars Dylan O’Brien (Maze Runner films) as Joel, Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy) as Clyde, Jessica Henwick (Iron Fist) as Aimee, Arianna Greenblatt (Avengers: Infinity War) as Minnow, and Dan Ewing (Occupation) as Cap.

RELATED: Love and Monsters Review: A Charming & Wildly Fresh Teen Rom-Com

Love and Monsters is directed and written by Michael Matthews with Shawn Levy producing through his 21 Laps banner. The project is said to be a coming-of-age story that will center around a road trip with a young man living in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monsters. The film is likened to both Mad Max and Zombieland with John Hughes overtones.

The post-apocalyptic teen rom-com is now available on digital platforms and premium video-on-demand!

The post CS Video: Love and Monsters Interview With Michael Rooker appeared first on ComingSoon.net.

Legally Blonde Cast Sets Virtual Reunion Tomorrow!

After 20 years since the production of director Robert Luketic’s Oscar nominated Legally Blonde in 2000, the main cast of the iconic comedy film led by Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon are officially reuniting for the first time ever for a virtual reunion that will benefit the World Central Kitchen. Hosted by Saturday Night Live‘s Chloe Fineman, the event will be available for streaming this Tuesday, October 20 at 6:15 PM ET/ 3:15 PM ET on Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Youtube Channel.

Joining Witherspoon are Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Ali Larter, Luke Wilson, Jessica Cauffiel, Jennifer Coolidge, Holland Taylor, and Alanna Ubach, who portrayed the roles of Vivian Kensington, Warner Huntington III, Brooke Taylor Windham, Emmett Richmond, Margot, Paulette Bonafonte, Professor Stromwell, and Serena McGuire, respectively. Check out the teaser for the Legally Blonde reunion below!

 

View this post on Instagram

 

Ohmigod you guys!! It’s a Legally Blonde Reunion.  We laughed, we cried and we may or may not have done the bend & snap for old times sake! For the first time in 20 years, join me and the #LegallyBlonde cast tomorrow at 3:15PM PST on the @hellosunshine YouTube channel! PS: Don’t you want to see if Elle & Warner finally make up?

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Oct 19, 2020 at 8:45am PDT

RELATED: Reese Witherspoon Signs On for Two Netflix Rom-Coms

MGM is currently developing the highly-anticipated third installment with Emmy Award-winning writer-actress Mindy Kaling (The Office, The Mindy Project) and Dan Goor (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) co-writing the screenplay. The plot details are currently unknown, but Legally Blonde 3 was previously described to be in the spirit of the first film, with the intention to make this “more about female empowerment, a message that hits at a fortuitous time in the culture.” The minds behind the project are hoping to draw back the audience that fell in love with the original film as well as finding a new global audience that will embrace Elle Woods and the film’s message.

The long-in-development threequel will see the return of Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon to reprise her iconic role as Elle Woods. Legally Blonde scribes Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith and Karen McCullah (10 Things I Hate About You) were previously attached to write the script. However, the outlet notes that Kaling and Goor’s version won’t be a rewrite of Smith and McCullah’s first script but will instead have an entirely new fresh spin on the story.

Legally Blonde 3 will be produced by Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter through their Hello Sunshine banner along with Platt Productions’ Adam Siegel and original producer Marc Platt.

RELATED: Beverly Hills Cop 4 Directors Reveal Status of Eddie Murphy-Led Netflix Film

Legally Blonde debuted 17 years ago and told the story of Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen who is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school and while she is there figures out that there is more to her than just her looks. In the 2003 sequel, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, Woods heads to Washington D.C. to join the staff of a congresswoman in order to pass a bill to ban animal testing. The original movie grossed $141 million worldwide on an $18 million budget, with the sequel earning $124 million off of a $45 million budget.

The post Legally Blonde Cast Sets Virtual Reunion Tomorrow! appeared first on ComingSoon.net.