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‘Candyman’ Reboot Wants Lakeith Stanfield To The Say The Film’s Title Five Times In A Mirror By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 29, 2019 7:30 am EST Producer Jordan Peele may be eyeing a familiar face for the upcoming Candyman reboot. The “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror classic is reportedly looking at Sorry to Bother You star Lakeith Stanfield to lead the new cast. Stanfield, who previously worked with Peele on his breakout directorial debut Get Out, is in talks to play the protagonist of the film, which will be helmed by Little Woods director Nia DaCosta....

/Filmcast Ep. 214 - Gangster Squad By Slashfilmcast/Jan. 15, 2013 10:21 pm EST Dave, Adam, and Devindra discuss this year’s Oscar nominations, and explain why you should watch LA Confidential instead of Gangster Squad. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Download or Play Now in your Browser: Subscribe to the /Filmcast: SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching David (11:42): The Incredibles (Blu-ray) Devindra (04:55): CES Roundup Adam (11:00): Frankenweenie, Compliance, Les Miserables News Discussion (27:00): Oscar Nominations Featured Review (51:50): Gangster Squad Credits A big thanks to our sponsor, Audible....

‘Her Smell’ Trailer: Elisabeth Moss Goes Punk For Alex Ross Perry By Chris Evangelista/Feb. 21, 2019 11:30 am EST Last year we saw A Star is Born and Vox Lux. This year, the musician movie trend continues with Her Smell. Writer/director Alex Ross Perry reunites with actress Elisabeth Moss to tell this tale of a tortured troubadour totally tormented by her troubles. Moss is a former ’90s punk rock star who finds herself at her wits end, and reckoning with her past mistakes....

‘John Wick Chapter 3’ Early Buzz: We’re Thinking He’s Back…Yet Again By Chris Evangelista/May 2, 2019 6:11 pm EST Keanu Reeves is back in action yet again in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. The third entry in the increasingly kick-ass Wick franchise finds Reeves’s hunted assassin on the run, and looking to call in some favors. The first social media reactions have hit the web tonight, bringing with them the potential for even more hype....

‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV Series Writers’ Room Taking Secrecy To The Next Level With Guards, Fingerprint Scans And Blocked Windows By Chris Evangelista/Feb. 20, 2019 8:30 am EST I get wanting to avoid spoilers from leaking, but this seems a bit extremed (and also sounds like a major fire hazard). Then again, the Lord of the Rings TV series is rumored to be telling brand new stories we’ve never heard before, so while we all may know the general gist of what happens, we’re completely in the dark regarding where the series is going....

‘Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil’ Trailer: Angelina Jolie Returns As The Notorious Disney Villain By Chris Evangelista/May 13, 2019 5:15 pm EST Angelina Jolie is set to return to the screen for the first time since 2015 with Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The sequel finds Jolie once again playing the villainous Sleeping Beauty character, reimagined as more of a tragic, complex figure than hinted at in the original animated movie. Elle Fanning is back as well, with Michelle Pfeiffer joining the franchise as a new character....

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Manages To Make Spock Even More Fascinating With “Light And Shadows” By Monique Jones/March 1, 2019 10:00 am EST I think tonight’s Star Trek: Discovery episode was our first official filler episode for the season. Titled, “Light and Shadows,” I expected a lot more than what we got. Even though it worked a little like “Point of Light” in that it moved existing plot points along and set up some new ones, the episode ultimately left us with, to be crude, figurative blue balls (even as it added a fascinating new angle to Spock)....

‘The Art Of Self-Defense’ Writer/Director Riley Stearns On How His Pitch-Black Comedy Became A Statement About Toxic Fandom [Interview] By Fred Topel/July 12, 2019 1:00 pm EST The Art of Self-Defense is not your average karate kid tale. Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) is a grown man who takes Karate classes after he survives a mugging. Sensei (Alessandro Nivola) gives him wisdom like “think German” and Anna (Imogen Poots) tries to help toughen Casey up....

Can You Ever Forgive Me? (Marielle Heller) Melissa McCarthy stars as celebrity biographer Lee Israel who turns to running a scam of forging letters from famed literary figures in the dark and witty comedy-drama based on the 2008 memoir of the same name. Destroyer (Karyn Kusama) The relentlessly grim cop drama follows the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell (Nicole Kidman in a powerhouse performance) who is worn down by her years undercover with a gang in the California desert....

A Cast Of Kings - Season 7 Review By Slashfilmcast/Sept. 5, 2017 8:57 pm EST Joanna and David discuss details they missed from the season 7 finale and review listener feedback about the whole season. Thanks to Buffering The Vampire Slayer for producing this week’s song. Learn more about them at Bufferingthevampireslayer.com/got. Donate to the Hurricane Harvey relief fund. Follow Joanna on Twitter and find her at Vanity Fair. Follow David on Twitter and at his blog Davechen....

By Ben Pearson/Feb. 12, 2019 3:30 pm EST We’ve had a relationship with Marvel since Runaways, we’re getting into business on these animated shows. I’m sure it will lead to — you know, business gets you business — we have a good creative relationship with them. That’s where opportunities tend to arise." Then again, Erwich’s comment about it depending on “when [the shows] are ready” and wondering about who would be involved behind the scenes could also mean that Hulu could end up being the home for a completely retooled version of these shows with entirely new casts and showrunners at the helm....

Everything We Learned From The Russo Brothers About ‘Infinity War’, ‘Avengers 4’ And ‘Star Wars’ By Chris Evangelista/Nov. 29, 2018 7:30 am EST Collider hosted a screening of Avengers: Infinity War last night, with directors Joe and Anthony Russo in attendance. Everything leading up to the screening seemed centered around whether or not the Avengers 4 title or trailer would drop. Spoiler: neither did. But the Russo Brothers did partake in a Q&A where they answered questions about Infinity War, and more....

Exclusive: ‘Autopsy Of Jane Doe’ Vinyl Soundtrack Coming From Mondo – Watch An Insane Unboxing Video By Chris Evangelista/Dec. 17, 2018 9:05 am EST Mondo is set to bring some terrifying tunes to your turntables with their The Autopsy of Jane Doe vinyl soundtrack release. Featuring the score from the creepy, clever 2016 indie horror flick, the Autopsy of Jane Doe vinyl is the perfect disc to spin when you’re trapped inside the sprawling, dark-cornered basement of a funeral home....

Star Wars Bits: Every Button Pushed On The Millennium Falcon, Connection Between ‘Solo’ And ‘The Rise Of Skywalker’, And More By Ben Pearson/May 28, 2019 3:30 pm EST In this edition of Star Wars Bits: How many times have buttons been pushed in the Millennium Falcon? See some early Kylo Ren concept art from Star Wars: The Force Awakens A specific connection between Solo: A Star Wars Story and this year’s The Rise of Skywalker Star Wars: The Last Jedi writer/director Rian Johnson has visited Galaxy’s Edge New photos detail the customization options for lightsabers that will be sold at Galaxy’s Edge...

Read the previous edition of Superhero Bits right here. Superhero Bits: Meet The New Guardians Of The Galaxy, ‘Reign Of The Supermen’ Clip & More By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 23, 2019 6:00 pm EST The Flash returns with a new episode called “Memorabilia” next Tuesday, and you can watch a new promo now. Omaze has a new charity campaign offering you the chance to browse and vist the DC Comics archive and offices....

The Best TV Shows And Movies Leaving Netflix In May 2019 By Chris Evangelista/April 25, 2019 4:30 pm EST Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time to say hello to warmer weather, and goodbye to a few movies on Netflix. If you have any of the following films in your queue, and have yet to get around to watching them, you might want to carve out some time....

WarnerMedia Streaming Service Could Cost As Much As $17 Per Month, Would Include HBO And Cinemax By Chris Evangelista/June 6, 2019 1:21 pm EST The Wall Street Journal talked to some anonymous sources and got the scoop on the WarnerMedia streaming service cost. Per Variety: WarnerMedia originally intended to launch a three tier plan: “an entry-level movie-focused package; a service with original programming and movies; and one that provided the content in the first two plus a library of WarnerMedia and licensed content....

You Can Now Watch (Part Of) The Disturbing ‘Pet Sematary’ Alternate Ending By Chris Evangelista/June 22, 2019 11:00 am EST Here’s a little extra creepiness for your weekend. Part of the Pet Sematary alternate ending is now available to watch online, and it’s disturbing to say the least. While I enjoyed the ending that made it to theaters, I can’t help but wish the film had stuck with this dark conclusion instead....

By Ben Pearson/June 6, 2019 3:30 pm EST Blockers director Kay Cannon has found her newest directorial project. She’ll tackle 79ers, a treasure hunt comedy originally written by actor/writer Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation) that aspires to be “Goonies for adults.” So does that mean it’s going to suck, but an entire generation is going to love it anyway because of blinding nostalgia? I’m kidding! Don’t @ me. I’m actually not kidding – I genuinely hated watching The Goonies, although I was in my late twenties when I saw it for the first time, so make of that what you will....

By Hoai-Tran Bui/Nov. 2, 2018 4:30 am EST Just a week after the long-awaited second season of Castlevania hit the streaming platform, Netflix has announced its renewal for season 3. The animated adaptation of the classic Konami video game franchise is proving successful, with an even longer episode order set for the upcoming third season. Deadline reports that Netflix has ordered a 10-episode third season of Castlevania, the medieval fantasy series based on the classic Konami video game....