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Dev Patel stars in this critically acclaimed reimagining of Dickens’ classic story of an iconic hero’s journey from impoverished orphan to burgeoning writer in Victorian England.

An Open Letter has been written to Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Culture, from black, Asian, and ethnically diverse theatre artistic directors and cultural leaders. The letter was written to emphasize the importance  of protecting representation in the sector.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 23a?"February 2, 2020. The Sundance Film Festival is Sundance Institute's flagship public program, widely regarded as the largest American independent film festival and attended by more than 120,000 people and 1,300 accredited press, and powered by more than 2,000 volunteers last year.

Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Netflix has released the final trailer for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Based on The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson's groundbreaking 1982 feature film, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance tells a new story, set many years before the events of the movie, and realized using classic puppetry with cutting edge visual effects.

A bloopers reel has been released for the latest Avengers film, Endgame. The reel also includes bonus clips of the cast in action.

Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for Gemini Man, starring Will Smith.

The 63rd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is thrilled to announce that this year's Opening Night gala will be The Personal History of David Copperfield, directed by the multi-award-winning writer, filmmaker and broadcaster Armando Iannucci and starring BAFTA Award winner Dev Patel as David Copperfield. The film will receive its European Premiere on Wednesday 2 October at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square. This fresh take on Charles Dickens' classic novel, boasts a stellar British cast, led by Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Paul Whitehouse and Gwendoline Christie; many of whom are expected on the red carpet in Leicester Square.  

Netflix has announced additional voice cast joining “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” the epic prequel series to the beloved 1982 Jim Henson film “The Dark Crystal.” Newly announced voice cast include:

Syfy has made the first episode of 'Deadly Class' available now to stream, ahead of the show's January debut.

Announced during DEADLY CLASS' New York Comic Con panel, SYFY's upcoming series will premiere on Wednesday, January 16 at 10/9c. Set in a dark, heightened world against the backdrop of late 80s counter culture, DEADLY CLASS follows the story of Marcus (Benjamin Wadsworth), a teen living on the streets who is recruited into Kings Dominion, an elite private academy where the world's top crime families send their next generations. Maintaining his moral code while surviving a ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques and his own adolescent uncertainties soon proves to be vital. Based on the best-selling 2014 Image Comics graphic novel by Rick Remender and Wes Craig, DEADLY CLASS is a coming of age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst.

Arturo Castro, star of Narcos, is the latest to join the cast of Disney's live-action Lady and the Tramp, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Tessa Thomspon will voice Lady opposite Justin Theroux's Tramp in Disney's LADY AND THE TRAMP, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The star-studded collection MENACE & MURDER: A Lynda La Plante Collection makes its DVD debut from Acorn TV on June 12, 2018 and features three of Lynda La Plante's acclaimed mystery thrillers – Supply & Demand, Killer Net and Mind Games; all of which have never been on DVD in the U.S. before. Filled with her legendary mystery, thrills, and intrigue, the DVD 5-Disc set features 10 episodes and two feature-length episodes of the three series ($59.99, Amazon.com). Emmy®-nominated and winner of two BAFTA Awards as well as their Dennis Potter Award, Lynda La Plante is one of the UK's most prolific and well-known writers. She wrote the multi-award-winning, groundbreaking drama series Prime Suspect starring Helen Mirren; as well as The Commander, Above Suspicion, and The Governor. Supply & Demand,Killer Net and Mind Games are also available on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America's most popular streaming service focused on British and international television from RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE).

Set in a dark, comic book world against the backdrop of late 80s counter culture, DEADLY CLASS follows a homeless teen recruited into a storied elite private school where the world's top crime families send their next generations. Maintaining his moral code while surviving a ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques and his own adolescent uncertainties soon proves to be vital. Based on the best-selling 2014 Image Comics graphic novel, DEADLY CLASS is a coming of age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst.

Last night in Los Angeles, stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Tom Hiddleston, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Chris Pratt were joined by directors Anthony and Joe Russo and producer Kevin Feige for a walk down the red carpet where they greeted enthusiastic fans at the world premiere of Marvel Studios' “AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR.”

Today Marvel Studios kicks off the year-long Marvel Cinematic Universe 10-Year anniversary celebration with an iconic class photo featuring talent and filmmakers from over the last ten years.

Amazon announced that its new sci-fi anthology series PHILIP K. DICK'S ELECTRIC DREAMS will premiere today, January 12, exclusively on Prime Video.

Amazon announced that its new sci-fi anthology series PHILIP K. DICK'S ELECTRIC DREAMS will premiere on Friday, January 12, exclusively on Prime Video.

Netflix has canceled MARCO POLO following two seasons. The Weinstein Company-produced series premiered in 2014, with its second season debuting earlier this year.