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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gal Gadot has signed on for Millennium Films' CRIMINAL, helmed by Ariel Vromen.

Deadline writes that Tom Hiddleston is being considered to take on the title role in MGM and Paramount's remake of the classic film BEN-HUR. Timur Bekmambetov directs the project, based on Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale Of The Christ.

Actor, writer, director and producer Ben Affleck took to Facebook earlier today to express his gratitude to Robin Williams for the part the star played in bringing GOOD WILL HUNTING to fruition, as well as his overall impact on Affleck's life and career.

What a long strange journey it's been! Rooftop Films enters its last week of the 2014 Rooftop Film Summer.

Devolver Digital Films is proud to announce the digital VOD release of the whimsical romantic comedy-drama, Don't Know Yet. Directed by Terry Linehan, the feature-length feel-good film follows a heartbroken man who lets the hitchhikers he picks up determine his direction and destiny.

JESSE, starring Stephanie Finochio, WWE's Trinity, William Forsythe, Armand Assante, and Eric Roberts will be available on DVD today, August 12th.

Devolver Digital Films is proud to announce the digital VOD release of the critically acclaimed romantic drama, Home, James, directed by Jonathan Rossetti. The award-winning feature-length film follows James, an aspiring photographer, who falls for Cooper, a hard-drinking socialite, while working his day job as a sober driver.

Midnight Releasing is set to unleash the demented Bunnyman Massacre today, August 12th on DVD and VOD across North America.

Contactmusic.com writes that Jon Hamm, best known for his role as 'Don Draper' in MAD MEN, rejected an offer to play 'Hal Jordan' a.k.a. 'The Green Lantern' in 2011's superhero film. That honor eventually went to Ryan Reynolds.

NewFilmmakers is a unique Screening Series that gives new filmmakers the opportunity to screen their films in New York, Los Angeles, and Online. On Wednesday, August 20th, NewFilmmakers NY presents a Documentary Series, two Special Programs, a Short Film Program, and the new feature THE BEEKEEPER.

NewFilmmakers is a unique Screening Series that gives new filmmakers the opportunity to screen their films in New York, Los Angeles, and Online. On Tuesday, August 19th, NewFilmmakers NY presents two Short Film Programs and the new feature LA VIE NOUS APPARTIENT.

THE GIVER is an upcoming science fiction film directed by Phillip Noyce, based on the 1993 novel of same nameby Lois Lowry. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgard, Odeya Rush, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. Below, check out a new clip from the movie, featuring Swift at the piano!

PRIDE is about the extraordinary true story of two very different communities who unite to defend the same cause. Below, check out a brand new trailer for the film, featuring theatre stars Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and Dominic West! The movie is out in the UK on September 12.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Random House is publishing a FROZEN chapter book series that will tell what happened after the storyline in Disney's 2013 box office mega-hit.

A screening of the silent film, Wings, accompanied by live organ music will take place Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 7:30pm as a kick-off to the Armed Forces Parade on Monday, August 11th and the Atlantic City Airshow on Wednesday, August 13th. This event will serve a benefit to raise funds to preserve and restore both organs at Boardwalk Hall, one of which is the largest in the world.

Written and directed by Peter Glanz, THE LONGEST WEEK, starring Jenny Slate, Olivia Wilde, Billy Crudup, and Jason Bateman, will be in theaters on September 5th, 2014.

Variety writes that The Lonely Island -- Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone -- are teaming up with Judd Apatow for a Universal movie. Schaffer and Taccone will direct.

Deadline writes that Open Road is developing SPOTLIGHT, a film centering on the Boston Globe's investigation into pedophile priests in the Catholic Church. Tom McCarthy directs from a script he co-wrote with Josh Singer (The West Wing). Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Michael Keaton, Aaron Eckhart, Liev Shreiber and Stanley Tucci are set to star.

SAINTS AND SOLDIERS: THE VOID, written and directed by Ryan Little, just unveiled a new trailer and poster. Check out both below!

Several Tony Award-winners teamed up to bring an adaptation of the 1988 musical LUCKY STIFF to the big screen. Starring Jason Alexander, the late Dennis Farina, Dominic Marsh, Nikki M. James, Don Amendolia, Pamela Shaw and Kate Shindle, the movie will compete in the 'Feature Film' competition of this year's Montreal World Film Festival. Click below to check out the first trailer for the film!