After a zombie heist movie, two poorly received sci-fi epics, and an animated series about Norse mythology, Zack Snyder‘s next project at Netflix is…an action movie about the LAPD? THR reports that, yes, something more grounded than superheroes, comic book adaptations, bad space opera, and the undead is indeed Snyder’s next feature film. Wonders will never cease.

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Snyder will direct the pic, and co-write with Kurt Johnstad, his collaborator on “300,” “Rebel Moon,” and more.  He’ll also produce with wife and partner Deborah Snyder and Wesley Coller via their Stone Quarry banner.

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Liz Feldman‘s “Dead To Me” found a second life at Netflix, so it only make sense her follow-up series lands on the streamer too. But while Feldman’s previous show took a darkly comedic look at therapy, her new one, “No Good Deed,” tackles another topic entirely: the highs and lows of buying or selling a home.

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Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano star in the upcoming series, on Netflix next month, as an empty-nester couple who decide to sell off their beloved LA villa.  But what should be relatively normal transaction becomes to stuff of comedic nightmares when potential buyers how far they’re willing to go to own their dream home.

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Nicole Kidman has had a busy 2024 and her latest film, “Babygirl,” looks poised for awards consideration after a buzzy world premiere in Venice. But after an illustrious forty-year career, is there anything Kidman hasn’t done? Or, more to the point, is there someone she’s always wanted to direct her but hasn’t?

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Indeed there are.

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After a strong showing at the Cannes Film Festival, “The Girl With The Needle” hits US theater next month, hoping to capture nominations this awards season. But does Denmark’s entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar have a chance against “Emilia Pérez,” “I’m Still Here,” and others?

READ MORE: Did Another Best Picture Candidate Just Premiere At Cannes?

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Who’s joining Margaret Qualley on her next project with Zachary Wigon, “Victorian Psycho“? Deadline reports that Thomas McKenzie is the first name added on the upcoming psychological horror thriller’s cast sheet next to Qualley’s.  It’s a good pickup for Wigon, too, as McKenzie’s work in “Eileen,” “The Power Of The Dog,” and elsewhere suggests she’ll fit well with the film’s general tone.

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Earlier this week, Disney+ confirmed “Andor” will return for Season 2 on April 22, 2025.  Then subscribers got their first look (albeit a brief one) at the new season in a Disney+ 2025 sizzle reel a day later.   Not a bad week for “Star Wars” fans, right?

READ MORE: ‘Andor’ Season 2 Scheduled For April 22, 2025 Premiere Date

Well, the week isn’t over, and neither are the “Andor” teases.  

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Inspired casting or a grave mistake? Deadline reports that Phoebe Waller-Bridge may have found her Lara Croft for her “Tomb Raider” series over at Prime Video. And who’s in talks to star as the video game heroine? None other than Lady Sansa herself, Sophie Turner.

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The outlet says Turner is in negotiations to lead the series adaptation of the hit video game franchise after being among the actresses who tested for the role last month.

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Back in early September, Gia Coppola‘s “The Last Showgirl” hit the festival circuit like a lightning bolt.  Here’s Coppola, with her first film since 2020’s “Mainstream,” with a short, probing look at Las Vegas with a devastating lead turn from Pamela Anderson no one knew the “Baywatch” star was capable of.  This is the stuff of awards season magic, right?

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Hulu looks to get 2025 off to a strong start with “Paradise,” which features a cast full of Emmy winners and nominees, headlined by the always entertaining Sterling K. Brown.

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In the series, Brown plays Xavier Collins, a secret service agent who’s the last person to see the US President alive before his assassination.

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Colman Domingo, action star? Believe it or not, that’s what Netflix‘s “The Madness” has in store for subscribers later this month. It’s quite an about-face for the Oscar-nominated actor, but for those who’ve seen Domingo’s turns in “Zola” and “Drive-Away Dolls,” maybe it’s not so surprising?

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But those roles were villainous and broadly comedic.

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As one of the biggest pop stars the UK (and the world) has ever seen, it only makes sense for Robbie Williams to want a make a biopic on his terms, his way. But, reader, bear with us for a moment.  Williams’ terms for a movie about his life are a little …off-base, as you’ll see in the new trailer for “Better Man.”

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Parts of “Better Man” make sense on paper.

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What’s next for Lady Gaga after the “Joker: Folie á Deux” debacle? THR reports that it’s a solid rebound for the pop icon and actress, who will appear in Netflix‘s upcoming season of “Wednesday.” Details on Gaga’s role in the series remain under wraps, but the “Addams Family” spinoff sounds like a perfect match for her.

READ MORE: Lady Gaga Announces Companion Album To Upcoming ‘Joker: Folie Á Deux’

“Wednesday” is currently in production in Ireland, with Gaga one of several new faces this season.  

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How’s this for a huge news story before the weekend commences? Deadline reports that Christopher Nolan has added two more A-List names to the cast list of his upcoming blockbuster at Universal.  And it’s two intriguing names joining Matt Damon and Tom Holland.  The first?  Anne Hathaway, who worked with Nolan twice on “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Interstellar.” The other?

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Ridley Scott‘s next film after “Gladiator II” is his Bee Gees biopic, right? Not so fast. Deadline reports that Scott has another upcoming project in the works, and this one sees him potentially reteam with his latest star, Paul Mescal.  

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Mescal is in final talks to star again for Scott in “The Dog Stars,” a near-future thriller over at 20th Century.

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Andrew Haigh has his next movie after “All Of Us Strangers” lined up, and it’ll be a reunion with Colin Farrell. Deadline reports that Farrell will co-star with Ben Stiller in “Belly Of The Beast,” a true-crime thriller based on the problematic friendship between novelist Norman Mailer and convict Jack Henry Abbott. Stiller will play Mailer in the film, with Farrell as Abbott.

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With 2024 almost over, all eyes are on the imminent awards season. Who and what will get nominated at this year’s Oscars and Golden Globes? In the case of the Academy’s Best International Feature Film, it’s a tight race, even with an apparent frontrunner in Jacques Audriard‘s “Emilia Peréz.” That begs the question: will any other 2024 Cannes Film Festival films get a BIIF nod?

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For horror fans, Robert Eggers‘ “Nosferatu” remains the final most anticipated movie of 2024. And several questions abound before it arrives in theaters on Christmas Day. How will it stack up against F.W. Murnau‘s original and subsequent remakes? Will Eggers rebound critically and commercially after the meek box office run of “The Northman“?  And is there an eager audience for an old-school gothic period-piece in the mid-2020s?

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Jeremy Allan White has the lead role of Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere,” but who are his co-stars? Variety reports that the actor gained three new ones this week, as Marc Maron, Gaby Hoffman, and David Krumholtz join the cast of Scott Cooper‘s film. Read on to discover who each plays in the ensemble.

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Is this a disturbance in the Force, or at least a new way forward for the “Star Wars” franchise theatrically? Deadline reports that Lucasfilm and Simon Kinberg have a deal set for the “Star Wars: Rebels” co-creator to write and develop a new trilogy of “Star Wars” films. Kinberg will also co-produce the three films with Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy.

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Not feeling “Red One” after its first trailer and early review? Well, there’s always “Dear Santa,” The Farrelly Brothers‘ upcoming Christmas comedy that premieres on Paramount+ later this month. Less raunchy and more kid-friendly than their usual fare, this could be one to watch with the family after Thanksgiving dinner (if one has the stomach for it).

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What’s more, “Dear Santa” is a Jack Black affair, too.

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It looks like Warner Bros. has shuffled the theatrical release of Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” again, but it’s to a much more favorable slot this time. THR reports that the Robert Pattinson-led film now opens on April 18, 2025, instead of its previous January 31, 2025 slot, which it’s held since earlier this year. The reason? It may be two-fold, as an April release over a January one hints that Warner Bros.

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Did the “Summer of Tom Holland” just got more jam-packed? Deadline reports that Amazon MGM Studios won the bidding war for “American Speed,” a race car drama with Holland and Austin Butler attached to star. “American Speed” marks the third upcoming blockbuster starring Holland. The other two, Christopher Nolan‘s next project at Universal and Marvel‘s “Spider-Man 4” hit theaters in July 2026.

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It’s still about two years away, but Netflix‘s theatrical plans for Greta Gerwig‘s “The Chronicles Of Narnia” adaptation are coming into focus.  And THR reports that the planned rollout will be gargantuan: a Thanksgiving 2026 release date, 2,000 theaters globally, a whole month in theaters before the film hits the streamer, with preliminary talks for IMAX screenings too.  After the massive success of “Barbie,” is anyone surprised by this?

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After the success of “Godzilla Minus One” last year, it was inevitable that Toho would tap Takashi Yamizaki for a sequel.  Well, the inevitable is now official: a new teaser announced that the Japanese studio has greenlit a follow-up to the 2023 film, with Yamizaki returning to write, direct, and lead VFX.  The sudden news only makes sense for US audiences; “Godzilla Minus One” is back in stateside theaters for a limited run.

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Could Derek Cianfrance‘s “Roofman” be next year’s most anticipated film? After this new bit of casting news, it may be. Deadline reports that Cianfrance has his entire ensemble set up for his true-crime pic after casting Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, and Peter Dinklage. Read on for the complete list of new castings.

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Ben Mendelsohn joins the film with LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Uzo Aduba as secondary players.  

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