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Exclusive: 'Mortal Kombat' Producer Todd Garner and Director Simon McQuoid On Why No Johnny Cage and Creating Sci-Fi Martial Arts

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Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 17 March 2021 01:01; Written by Lupe R Haas

Mortal Kombat Director Simon McQuoid CineMovie Interview

MORTAL KOMBAT producer Todd Garner and Director Simon McQuoid reveal to CineMovie why they left out Johnny Cage as a lead and other popular characters from the #videogame for the first movie in the rebooted franchise. The director also talks about the challenge of shooting martial arts sequences with visual special effects. (Interview Embargo lifts March 17 8amPT - Set Reminder To Watch Below)

Progress: Oscars 2021 Nominations One Step Closer To Reflecting America

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Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 21 April 2022 18:37; Written by Lupe R Haas

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For the first time, two women are nominated in the Best Director and Best Picture categories while three Asian-Americans were included in the prestigious Academy Award nominations this year. Hollywood is definitely making strides in diversifying in front and behind the cameras, but sadly there's more work to be done for Latinos who were completely shut out when Guatemala's entry LA LLORONA, a powerful film about genocide, was snubbed. However, this year's nominations mark a significant advancement for people of color. Below are some of the groundbreaking nominations.

New 'Cruella' Sneak Peek and Emma Stone Rocks The Fashion in Two New Images

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Details: Last Updated: Monday, 15 March 2021 00:02; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Disney released three new images from CRUELLA starring Emma Stone as the iconic puppy kidnapper along with a sneak peek.

New Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' Trailer Has It All

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Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 14 March 2021 22:38; Written by Lupe R Haas

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The latest trailer for Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE cut is one long tease for the four and a half hour movie. A few new things appear in the new preview never seen before, and frankly it intrigues us even more.

'In The Heights' Director Jon M. Chu On Why He Can Relate To The Latino Community In The Movie

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Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 14 March 2021 22:37; Written by Lupe R Haas

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CRAZY RICH ASIANS director Jon M. Chu helms Lin-Manuel Miranda's movie adaptation of his hit play IN THE HEIGHTS. While he may not have grown up in the Latino community where the story is based on, the themes are very familiar to him as a Chinese American.

'The Batman' Wraps Production in London

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Details: Last Updated: Saturday, 13 March 2021 23:36; Written by Lupe R Haas

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THE BATMAN director Matt Reeves announced on Twitter Saturday that production has wrapped after a lengthy delay because of the pandemic. THE BATMAN star Jeffrey Wright also tweeted out the news.

7 New 'In The Heights' Movie Posters

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Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 14 March 2021 17:30; Written by Lupe R Haas

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A nw trailer for IN THE HEIGHTS arrives Sunday, and in anticipation, Warner Bros. released seven new posters. Check them out below, and look out for our exclusive with director Jon M. Chu when the trailer drops.

Tom Holland Cements His Hollywood Career with 'Cherry' Movie

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Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 21 April 2022 16:32; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Actors who play superheroes often get pigeonholed into playing the same sort of character, and Tom Holland seems to know that. The 24-year-old actor stars in Anthony and Joe Russo's CHERRY, now playing on Apple+. Holland is intentionally choosing roles that showcase his acting range so as to avoid the same pitfalls, and he's succeeding with very mature roles lately. Let's take a look at how the babyfaced actor's choices will cement a career in Hollywood.

'Community' & 'The Goldbergs' Writer Stephen Basilone Makes Directorial Debut with Long Weekend

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Details: Last Updated: Friday, 12 March 2021 15:37; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Television writer/producer Stephen Basilone makes his feature film debut with LONG WEEKEND, now playing in movie theaters starring Finn Wittrock and Zoe Chao. Basilone talks about the romantic dramedy, and shooting in Los Angeles.

New Movie Roundup: 'Cherry,' 'On-Gaku: Our Sound' and Classic Films

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Details: Last Updated: Friday, 12 March 2021 15:40; Written by Lupe R Haas

Join myself and fellow Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) critic Morgan Rojas as we discuss new films premiering on streaming services this weekend, and other recommendations including where to watch two classic titles like THE TRUMAN SHOW (1998) and WEST SIDE STORY (1961).

Exclusive: 'The Batman' Makeup Artist Mike Marino On Transforming A Certain Character

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Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 10:30; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Makeup artist Mike Marino is currently working in London for Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN production starring Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Zoe Kravitz, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright and others. One of these actors is getting a full on makeover courtesy of Marino who spills the tea about the transformation.

'Vanquish' Trailer and Movie Poster: Ruby Rose vs Morgan Freeman

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Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 23:22; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Ruby Rose and Morgan Freeman star in the action-thriller, VANQUISH. In a familiar plot, Freeman kidnaps Rose's daughter to force the former Russian drug courier to do his criminal bidding. A new trailer and poster was released. Watch the new preview and check out the most creative use of guns on the movie's one-sheet.

CBS Renews Queen Latifah's 'The Equalizer' For A Season 2

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Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 22:18; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Queen Latifah will return as the Equalizer for a season two of the CBS series. CBS announced Tuesday renewed The Equalizer starring the Queen for the 2021-2022 season.

Spongebob Squarepants Voice Actors Tom Kenny and Bill Fagernakke Praise Costar Keanu Reeves

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Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 15:14; Written by Lupe R Haas

Tom Kenny and Bill Fagernakke, the voices behind SpongeBob Squarepants series and latest movie, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: ON THE RUN, gush over their costar Keanu Reeves who they never met during the production.

'Coming 2 America' Number 1 Streaming Movie Opening Weekend

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Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 09 March 2021 01:07; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall's return as Akeem and Semmi in COMING 2 AMERICA became the #1 streaming movie around the globe on Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime Video released a press release stating the movie's massive opening weekend broke records as the most watched movie so far in 2021, and the last 12 months.

New 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Character Movie Posters

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Details: Last Updated: Monday, 08 March 2021 15:34; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Marvel Studio's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will land on Disney+ March 19, and Marvel has released four new character posters and a new clip featuring Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Emily VanCamp and Daniel Brühl who reprises role as Zemo. Take a look.

New Trailer and Movie Poster: 'Voyagers' with Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp

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Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 07 March 2021 11:06; Written by Lupe R Haas

Horny teenagers are at the center of Neil Burger's VOYAGER (LIMITLESS, THE ILLUSIONIST). Described as a "Euphoric Sci-Fi Thriller," young people are sent into space to colonize a distant planet but once they uncover the real mission, they rebel. A teaser trailer was released starring Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp and Fionn Whitehead (DUNKIRK).

Delroy Lindo, 'Promising Young Woman,' 'Birds of Prey' Big Winners at Hollywood Critics Association's 4th Annual HCA Awards

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Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 11 March 2021 19:20; Written by Lupe R Haas

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The Hollywood Critics Association streamed the 4th Annual HCA Film Awards Friday night. PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN was the big winner of the night with five awards including winning Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay among others. BIRDS OF PREY received three awards and SOUND OF METAL with two wins. See the full list of winners and honorary awards.

'Stray' Director Elizabeth Lo Documents A Day in the Life of Stray Dogs in Turkey

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Details: Last Updated: Saturday, 06 March 2021 16:10; Written by Lupe R Haas

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Director Elizabeth Lo took to the streets of Instanbul, Turkey to follow stray dogs who are free to roam cities and rely on the generosity of humans for food. Zeytin is the star of the film as she goes about her business while Elizabeth follows closely behind. We talked to the director about how she went about shooting a dog in motion while following close behind.

'Raya and the Last Dragon's' Martial Arts Fights Realistically Choreographed For Female Warriors

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Details: Last Updated: Friday, 05 March 2021 16:34; Written by Lupe R Haas

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The hero and the nemesis in Disney's RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON are both women so director Carlos Lopez Estrada and screenwriter Qui Nguyen discuss hiring a female martial arts choreographer to bring a realistic style to the martial arts fights between the two warriors.

Movie Review Roundup: 'Coming 2 America,' 'The World To Come,' 'Stray,' 'Boss Level' and More

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Details: Last Updated: Friday, 05 March 2021 11:23; Written by Lupe R Haas

In our weekly "What to Stream" podcast (brought to you by the Hollywood Critics Association), Megan Rojas of Cinemacy, Rama Tampubolon of RamaScreen.com and myself reviewed new movies and series hitting streaming platforms. Watch as we review the following movies.

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