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    Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson Cuddle Up in Adorable 'Mission: Impossible 7' Set Pic

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    The Benji Dunn depicter shares a candid behind-the-scenes snap from the upcoming movie, capturing a cute and sweet moment between the stars as opposed to the film’s intense plotline.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    “Mission: Impossible 7” (“Mission: Impossible VII”) cast knows how to keep it warm despite the chilling weather wherever they are. Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson (II) have been caught on camera cuddling up on the set of the action movie.

    Bringing forward the adorable snap that captured the candid behind-the-scenes moment is none other than Pegg himself. In the shot, Cruise was sandwiched between his two co-stars while he’s lying shirtless on a black mat that was rolled out on the muddy set. Not minding the space invasion, the 58-year-old hunk was all smiles while putting his arms around Pegg and Ferguson’s shoulders.

    It appears that Cruise and Ferguson had just filmed a scene which requires them to soak in the water and were warming themselves up on the floor under a white sheet when Pegg, who was fully clothed, jumped in and joined his two co-stars for a group hug. “Chilling between shots. Standard formation,” he quipped in the caption.

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    His post caught the eye of Michelle Monaghan, who portrays Ethan Hunt’s wife in several “Mission: Impossible” movies. She playfully responded, “Ok. We should probably have a family sit down about this.”

    Pegg has been sharing funny stories from the set of the seventh “Mission: Impossible” movie. Taking to his Instagram Story on Thursday, April 8, he described a scene in which he claimed that his character defeats Ethan in a running race.

    “Ethan and Benji have a running race and Ethan is really struggling with Benji and Benji is gonna win,” he began in a series of clips. “And Ethan can see that Benji is a faster runner than he is and so he trips him up! Benji goes down really hard and he bangs himself. And then there’s an inquiry. Benji goes to the head of the IMF and says I’m fine and I’m not worried. I’m not as fast as Ethan Hunt. And then Benji leaves the office and pulls his mask off and it’s Ethan, who has been lying because he knows Benji’s a faster runner than he is.”

    “Mission: Impossible 7” is currently in production under the direction of Christopher McQuarrie, who also wrote the script. Ving Rhames and Angela Bassett are among the returning actors, with Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Esai Morales being added to the cast in new roles. The movie is slated for November 19 release in the United States.

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    Amy Adams' Reality Questioned in New 'The Woman in the Window' Trailer

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    The Lois Lane of DCEU portrays an agoraphobic woman whose life is turned upside when she befriends a new neighbor and suspects a foul play in her neighbor’s disappearance.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    “The Woman in the Window” is about to see the light of day after a long delay. A week prior to its scheduled release date, Netflix has released a new trailer for the psychological thriller starring Amy Adams.

    The movie, which is based on the 2018 novel of the same name by pseudonymous author A. J. Finn, centers on Adams’ character Anna Fox, a child psychologist who is unable to go outside and confined to her house due to her agoraphobia. Disconnected from the outside world, she has a sort of little euphoria when she befriends a neighbor (Julianne Moore) across the street from her New York City brownstone condo.

    Her life, however, is turned upside down when she inadvertently witnesses a brutal crime. Suspecting a foul play in her neighbor’s disappearance, she is faced with the question if what she’s seen is reality or her hallucination. Now it’s all up to her to solve the mystery and determine what’s real and what’s only in her head.

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    In a virtual press interview held on Thursday, April 8, Adams said she was attracted to the project because it offered her something new, allowing her to delve into the kind of “psychological thrillers [she’s enjoyed] throughout the years.” She also described her character as a rich person who is “struggling with so much darkness, and there’s a lot of shame, a lot of secrets.”

    “The Woman in the Window” is directed by Joe Wright, who previously helmed “Pride and Prejudice”, “Atonement” and “Darkest Hour”. The script is penned by Tracy Letts, with Scott Rudin, Eli Bush and Anthony Katagas producing. The cast, meanwhile, also includes Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger and Wyatt Russell among others.

    The movie was originally scheduled to be released theatrically by 20th Century Fox on October 4, 2019, but was delayed to May 15, 2020, due to re-editing after test screenings. The theatrical release was later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the pic was sold to Netflix. The streaming giant is now set to unleash the film on May 15.

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    Gemma Chan Voices Urgency in Producing Podcast and Film About Murder of Vincent Chin

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    Amid an uptick in hate crimes targeting Asians over COVID-19, the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ actress partners with audio series bosses at QCODE to stage a table read of ‘Hold Still, Vincent’.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Actress Gemma Chan is producing a new podcast and film about a 1982 Asian hate crime and murder.

    The “Crazy Rich Asians” star has partnered with audio series bosses at QCODE to stage a table read of “Hold Still, Vincent”, about tragic Vincent Chin, who was murdered by a pair of disgruntled white auto industry workers, days before his wedding.

    The recording, which will be produced by officials at A-Major and M88, will be released first as a podcast, before the script, written by Johnny Ngo, is turned into a film, directed by twins Aaron and Winston Tao.

    Chin’s killers were convinced he was Japanese and blamed cheaper car imports from Japan for layoffs at U.S. manufacturing plants. Though the killing was widely viewed as a hate crime at the time, the two men convicted of causing Vincent’s death never served a day in jail and were ordered to pay a fine and serve three years’ probation, resulting in widespread outrage.

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    The uproar is often regarded as a turning point for Asian-American civil rights.

    “The death of Vincent Chin occurred during a dark time in America’s history with unsettling parallels to what we have seen happen over the past year with the stoking of hatred towards Asians and the scapegoating of Asians for COVID-19,” Chan shares in a statement, obtained by Deadline.

    “However, it also brought Asian-Americans together to form multi-ethnic and multi-racial alliances in the pursuit of justice and to advocate for change. It feels more urgent than ever to bring Vincent’s story to a wider audience.”

    The news of the podcast comes amid an uptick in hate crimes targeting Asians in the U.S., attributed to the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.

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    Priyanka Chopra, Phoebe Dynevor, Cynthia Erivo Among Presenters for 2021 BAFTA Awards

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    The upcoming EE British Academy Film Awards is set to be a star-studded affair with a host of famous presenters like Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tom Hiddleston.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Priyanka Chopra, Phoebe Dynevor, and Cynthia Erivo are among the stars presenting at the 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards in London on Sunday (11Apr21).

    Details of the virtual event, which will be recorded at the Royal Albert Hall and broadcast on the BBC Saturday 10 April and Sunday 11 April were announced by BAFTA on Thursday (8Apr), ahead of the ceremony, which will dispense with the red carpet to adhere to current coronavirus restrictions.

    Other presenters include “Bridget Jones” star Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Richard E. Grant, Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Felicity Jones.

    While actors James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, Pedro Pascal, and Jonathan Pryce will also be making an appearance, with actresses Rose Byrne, Andra Day, and Anna Kendrick set to be beamed in from Los Angeles in a trans-Atlantic link up for the show.

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    Musical guests will include Liam Payne’s previously announced AR music performance, which will be broadcast via EE’s 5G network as a hologram on Sunday night.

    While British artist Celeste will sing her nominated track “Hear My Voice” from “The Trial of the Chicago 7”, and Leslie Odom Jr. will duet with Corinne Bailey Rae on the song “A Change Is Gonna Come” from his film “One Night in Miami…”.

    British royal and BAFTA President, Prince William will also be making an appearance at the event on both days.

    Meanwhile, director Ang Lee will receive BAFTA Fellowship. Previous recipients include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, and Kathleen Kennedy.

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    Dwayne Johnson 'Ready' for Filming 'Black Adam' as He Flaunts His Muscular Quads

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    The retired professional wrestler, who reportedly will be joined by James Cusati-Moyer in the DC superhero film, reveals that the movie production will start ‘this week.’

    Apr 8, 2021

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    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson cannot hide his eagerness to start working on “Black Adam”. Showing off his muscular quads on his recent social media post, the professional wrestler-turned-actor announced that he is “ready” to film the movie.

    On Wednesday, April 7, the 48-year-old made use of Instagram to post a photo of him at a gym. Alongside the snap in which he wore a sweat-soaked long sleeved shirt and short shorts, he first wrote, “Black Adam ready. It’s always the work we quietly put in when no one is watching that changes the game.”

    “Grateful for the grind. (and the face of my Warrior Spirit always watching my back) #BlackAdam #DCUniverse #ChangeTheGame,” the husband of Lauren Hashian further noted. “Production kicks off this week.”

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    The “Baywatch” star has since prompted his famous friends to leave comments on his post. One in particular was “The Purge” actor Frank Grillo who suggested, “You should just compete in the Olympia bro.” Phil Heath of “Generation Iron” additionally raved, “Now this is what I’m talking about!!!!”

    A few hours after The Rock shared the picture, it was reported that James Cusati-Moyer will join the cast of “Black Adam”. However, the Tony nominee’s role in the upcoming movie is still being kept under wraps.

    Aside from The Rock and James, Noah Centineo and Aldsi Hodge will also appear in the movie as Atom Smasher and Hawkman respectively. In addition, Quintessa Swindell will star as Cyclone and Pierce Brosnan is cast as Doctor Fate. Sarah Shahi and Marwan Kenzari’s roles, meanwhile, remain unknown.

    “Black Adam” will be released on July 29, 2022. The Rock announced on Instagram, “A disruptive and unstoppable global force of a message from the man in black himself. ‘BLACK ADAM’ is coming July 29, 2022. The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change. #BlackAdam #ManInBlack #GlobalForce @BlackAdamMovie.”

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    Angelina Jolie Trapped Between Fire and Assassins in First 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' Trailer

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    The ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ star plays a firefighter assigned to a fire tower where she encounters a young boy in danger and is determined to protect him at all costs.

    Apr 8, 2021

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    Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first official trailer of “Those Who Wish Me Dead”, a neo-Western survival action thriller starring Angelina Jolie. The Oscar-winning actress portrays Hannah, a smoke jumper who is still reeling from the loss of three lives she failed to save from a fire when she comes across a traumatized 12-year-old boy with nowhere else to turn.

    The young boy, Connor Casserly, who is portrayed by Finn Little, witnesses the murder of his father near a large national forest. Pursued by assassins intent on silencing him, he soon meets the veteran fire warden and wilderness survival expert, Hannah, who offers him shelter in her lookout tower.

    When the assassins set fire to the forest in order to cover their tracks, the pair must both survive a deadly blaze that threatens to consume them and outwit the killers on their trail.

    “Those Who Wish Me Dead” is directed by Taylor Sheridan, the writer of “Sicario” and co-creator of “Yellowstone”, with the screenplay written by Michael Koryta and Charles Leavitt and Sheridan, based on the book of the same name by Koryta.

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    Described as “a female-driven neo-western set against a wildfire in the Montana wilderness,” the film also stars Nicholas Hoult as Patrick Blackwell, a trained assassin, Aidan Gillen as Patrick’s father Jack Blackwell, who is also a ruthless assassin, Jon Bernthal as a sheriff in Montana, and Tyler Perry in an undisclosed role.

    “She carries a lot of guilt, and is quite broken,” Jolie told PEOPLE of her character. “She’s a smoke jumper, and a bit of an adrenaline junkie, but she’s also somebody that has experienced tragedy, and she feels responsible for it.”

    She went on elaborating what the film is about, “On its surface, the story feels like a thriller, with a lot of really interesting characters and a great adventure across unusual terrain, inside a great fire. But, underneath, it’s an emotional film about people who are thrown together to survive.”

    “Those Who Wish Me Dead” is set to arrive in theaters and on HBO Max on May 14.

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    Snoop Dogg Added to Star-Studded Voice Cast of 'Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk'

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    The ‘Doggstyle’ rapper has become the latest addition to the star-studded voice cast ensemble of the upcoming animated kiddie-friendly movie directed by John D. Eraklis.

    Apr 8, 2021

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    Snoop Dogg has joined the voice cast of animated film “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk”.

    The rapper has been cast alongside Jennifer Hudson and will.i.am in the upcoming animated film.

    The John D. Eraklis-directed film is set in New York City and tells the story of Pierre, who was born out of a relationship between a hawk and a pigeon.

    In a bid to find himself, Pierre – who is played by Will – sets out on a journey and makes a host of new friends en route.

    His new pals include an Owl played by Jennifer and a pair of city squirrels called Scratch and Sniff, played by Snoop and comedy star Keenan Thompson.

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    The upcoming movie actually features a host of big-name stars, including the likes of Jennifer Coolidge, Luis Guzman, Evan Ross, and Ashlee Simpson.

    The musically-driven project is being produced by Ciaran Crampton and Chase Muratore.

    Meanwhile, Snoop previously claimed that his self-belief and hard work have been the secrets to his success.

    The chart-topping star – who is one of the best known musicians in the world today – thanked himself after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.

    “I want to thank me for believing in me,” he said at the time. “I want to thank me for doing all this hard work. I want to thank me for having no days off. I want to thank me for never quitting. I want to thank me for always being a giver, and trying to give more than I receive. I want to thank me for trying to do more right than wrong.”

    “I want to thank me for just being me at all times.”

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    Sylvester Stallone Won't Return for 'Creed 3'

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    The original ‘Rocky’ actor will not reprise his role for the upcoming third installment which will become the directorial debut for the Creed depicter Michael B. Jordan.

    Apr 8, 2021

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    Sylvester Stallone will not appear in the third “Creed” movie.

    The 74-year-old actor created the character of Rocky Balboa in the 1970s and previously played a starring role in the first two “Creed” films – but a spokesperson for the actor told The Hollywood Reporter he’ll be absent from the upcoming movie – although no additional explanation was offered.

    Stallone first appeared as the underdog fighter in 1976’s “Rocky” and subsequently established the character as one of the most iconic in recent cinema history.

    He reprised the role for the “Creed” franchise as Rocky became a mentor to Michael B. Jordan’s character, Adonis ‘Donnie’ Creed.

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    In fact, his performance in the first “Creed” movie led to an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, as both of the “Creed” movies proved to be critical and commercial successes.

    Jordan is confirmed to take double duty for the upcoming third installment. The film, which is scheduled to hit cinema screens at the end of 2022, will be his directorial debut.

    “Directing has always been an aspiration, but the timing had to be right,” he said. “Creed III is that moment – a time in my life where I’ve grown more sure of who I am, holding agency in my own story, maturing personally, growing professionally, and learning from the Greats like Ryan Coogler, most recently Denzel Washington, and other top tier directors I respect. All of which sets the table for this moment.”

    This franchise and in particular the themes of Creed III are deeply personal to me. I look forward to sharing the next chapter of Adonis Creed’s story with the awesome responsibility of being its director and namesake.”

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