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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 15

Regina Hall and Anna Faris are officially set to return for ‘SCARY MOVIE 6’

Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 14

Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner have written a brand new original song for Clint Bentley’s ‘TRAIN DREAMS’ starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones.

(www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...)

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 12

Exclusive clip from Gino Evans’ ‘TREADING WATER’ starring Joe Gill & Becky Bowe.

After his release from prison, Danny tries to take control of the mental health issues that shaped his life. However, an encounter with a former flame evolves into tragic obsession.

On VOD today.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 11

First look at Alice Winocour’s ‘COUTURE’ starring Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel, Ella Rumpf and Anyier Anei.

Premiering at #TIFF50.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 9

Production has wrapped on the ‘LEGALLY BLONDE’ prequel series ‘ELLE.’

The series explores the high school years of teenage Elle Woods, played by Lexi Minetree.

Premiering summer 2026 on Prime Video.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 9

Exclusive clip from new original series ‘BUTTERFLY’ starring Daniel Dae Kim, Reina Hardesty and Piper Perabo.

Described as a spy thriller that explores complex family dynamics within the treacherous world of global espionage.

All episodes premiere August 13 on Prime Video.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 8

Happy birthday to the incredibly talented Bill Skarsgård!

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 8

Several late night writers’ rooms were surprised with free lunches, allegedly sent by Ava Daniels and Deborah Vance from 'HACKS.'

The lunches included branzino.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 8

Exclusive new look at Elliot Tuttle’s ‘BLUE FILM’ starring Kieron Moore and Reed Birney.

It follows camboy Aaron Eagle (Moore), who spends the night with an anonymous client (Birney) for $50,000, only to discover a disturbing tie to his past.

Premiering at #EIFF2025.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 6

Exclusive clip from sci-fi comedy series 'DEMASCUS' starring Okieriete Onaodowan, Janet Hubert, Caleb Eberhardt, Shakira Ja’nai Paye and Martin Lawrence.

It follows Demascus as he goes on a journey of self-discovery using an experimental reality-bending technology.

Premiering on Tubi on August 7.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 6

Exclusive poster for Harry Sherriff’s ‘MISPER’ starring Samuel Blenkin, Emily Carey, Daniel Ryan, Christine Bottomley, Sunil Patel and Oliver Ryan.

Leonard (Blenkin) begins to quietly unravel after his colleague Elle (Carey) vanishes.

Premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 4

Production has wrapped on Rachel Sennott’s HBO comedy series.

Starring Rachel Sennott, Odessa A’zion, True Whitaker, Josh Hutcherson, Jordan Firstman, Moses Ingram, Leighton Meester, Quenlin Blackwell and Elijah Wood.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 4

Directed by Greta Gerwig.

The Oscar-nominated filmmaker turns 42 today.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 4

Denzel Washington directed by Spike Lee

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 4

Six years ago, the final scene in Challengers took place.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 3

‘SUPERMAN’ has grossed over $550M worldwide.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 3

‘JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH’ has grossed over $750M worldwide.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 3

‘THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS’ made $40M in its second week at the domestic box office, a 66% drop from opening weekend.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 2

Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman pay tribute to ‘BASIC INSTINCT,’ ‘SEX AND THE CITY,’ ‘TIE ME UP! TIE ME DOWN!’ and ‘MISERY’ for Sophie Brooks’ ‘OH, HI!’

Now playing in theaters.

📸: Erica Hernandez

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 2

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man suits throughout the MCU.

• Homecoming (2017)
• No Way Home (2021)
• Brand New Day (2026)

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 2

Matt Rife says he has purchased the Connecticut home and occult museum of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are the subject of ‘THE CONJURING’ films.

He is now also the owner of the Annabelle doll.

(www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/m...)

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 2

Tom Holland debuts his new suit from ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 1

Nick Rowland’s ‘SHE RIDES SHOTGUN’ is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 81%.

Marked for death by unrelenting enemies, a newly released ex-con (Taron Egerton) must protect his estranged daughter (Ana Sophia Heger) at all costs.

Now playing in theaters.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 1

Production has wrapped on ‘INDUSTRY’ season 4.

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Film Updates @filmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 1

Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum to star in family comedy ‘DANCE PARENTS’ for Universal.

(via @deadline.com)

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