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Release of ‘The Batman’ halted in Russia even as it prepares for Wide Release in US

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Film release cancellations in Russia added to boycotts in response to invasion

Just days ahead of the highly anticipated theatrical release of “The Batman”, Warner Bros. made the swift and necessary decision to cease any distribution plans in Russia. A spokesperson for the studio said in a statement, “In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia is pausing the release of its feature film ‘The Batman’ in Russia”.

While getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, British actor, known for his latest roles in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “The Power of the Dog” also called specifically for action to bring the assault on Ukraine to an end, when he emphasized in his speech that “This is no longer a time for avarice or sloth or inactiveness or ineptitude. We need to act.”

Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures also have plans to pause any releases of their films in Russia which includes the previously scheduled release of the Pixar film “Turning Red” for March 10, as well as Sony’s “Morbius” which is currently slated for release early April.

The Ukrainian Film Academy called for an international boycott of the Russian film industry. The Motion Pictures Association also condemned Russia for its attack and made the statement that it  “stands with the international community in upholding the rule of law and condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”

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Free for 48 hours watch: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ on 51st Anniversary

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It’s the 51st anniversary of the verdict of what has now become known as the trial of the Chicago 7.  The movie first premiered back in October 2020 on Netflix. More buzz has been generated for the film with its recent Golden Globe nominations (5) including best motion picture for a drama and best screenplay. And beyond all that, comes some good news!

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To commemorate, aside from watching the film on Netflix if you are already a subscriber, the movie will be made available to watch, for free, on Netflix’s Youtube channel for 48 hours starting February 19th at 12:00 a.m. PT. to February 20th at 11:59 p.m. PT. 

The historical drama, based on true events, follows the Vietnam War protestors accused of inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

The ensemble cast of 7 are some major players.  Sacha Baron Cohen as Abbie Hoffman, Jeremy Strong as Jerry Rubin, John Carroll Lynch as David Dellinger, Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden, Alex Sharp as Reenie Davis,  Daniel Flaherty as John Froines and Noah Robbins as Lee Weiner. 

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In a statement for Netflix, director Aaron Sorkin talking about the nature of the real life events and his decision to make it open for all of the public to see free of charge.

“When we began shooting last winter, we knew the story we were telling was not only an important chapter of American history, but was plenty relevant to current events. We certainly didn’t need it to get more relevant, but it did. To commemorate the anniversary of the verdict in this historic trial, we’ve made the film available on YouTube for 48 hours starting Friday, February 19th at 12:00am PT, remembering the real patriots who inspired a generation – actually, generations – to take to the streets and uphold the foundations of our US Constitution, along with the courageous voices that continue to do so today. It’s our honor to share their story with the world. “

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See Ben Affleck as Knightmare Batman in Zack Snyder’s upcoming ‘Justice League’

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The return of the Caped Crusader 

Straight from a recent Justice League photo shoot, Zack Snyder shared a new Batman image.  Fans can catch a glimpse of (Ben Affleck) suited up in the Knightmare version.  Albeit, you only see his backside, it definitely helps to hype-us-up for his Director’s Cut, which is coming in a little over a month’s time. 

Snyder shared the back of Batman, wearing a trench coat, the same one he wore in “Batman vs. Superman”. It was confirmed during a live commentary track for “Batman vs. Superman”, that there would be a Knightmare sequence, one in which Bruce Wayne dreams of a hellish/dystopian future, and Superman has become a servant of Apokolips (with potential to set the stage for “Justice League with the teaser trailer”!?)   

The director also posted a homage to the Joker.

The new updates about Zack Snyder’s version of Justice League and the format came to surface at the beginning of the year.  Originally the concept was that the 4 hours of the first cut would be separated into one hour segments ( indicating more like a multi-part series), however based on a screenshot posted from the director’s Vero account, it will actually be a full, non-stop, 4-hour movie.

We will just have to wait and see all the changes and additions to “Justice League”, the countdown begins and it will, finally, be available to stream on HBO Max starting on March 18, 2021.

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Don’t miss out on ‘Euphoria’, news on ‘Justice League’ and more coming to HBO Max

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On any given day, particularly the weekend, there are more than a handful of different options you can choose from when you are deciding what to stream for some entertainment.  Almost every week, in fact, yes, there is on almost every streaming platform, some new and exciting content to watch.   

Not only is it difficult to keep up with the constant changing slate of offerings, but they way they are presented often makes it more difficult to sort though the new, the type and the quality of film or show you might want to choose.

We try to cut through the confusion and give a little bit of help to make choosing an entertainment option less of a chore and more of a joy. There’s a big-time partnership between Warner Brothers and HBO max which is adding a lot of fresh new content to the premium streamer this year. Here are some of the highlights we’ve seen so far:

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“Wonder Woman 1984”

Although “Wonder Woman: 1984” in not considered a new release anymore since it was released in theaters and the HBO Max streaming platform Christmas day.  Time is running out on being able to watch the superhero sequel, there are only days until it will be no longer available to stream, Jan. 25, 2021 to be exact.  And if you do watch, its more than worth the wait to sit and watch the post-credit scene. 

“Euphoria” Part 2

The release of the second part of the 2-part special episode “Euphoria” will get a little bump to its release. Originally slated for Jan 24, it will be released Friday Jan 22. Titled: ‘“F*ck Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob”. As for the actual Season 2 of the show, the release date is unclear due to the pandemic and difficulties resuming production, we may just have to wait until later in 2021 or even 2022. 

The Little Things 

Another anticipated  HBO Max movie is “ The Little Things”.  Denzel Washington plays Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter (played by Rami Malek) to search for a serial killer who’s terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke’s past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case. The movie also has includes actor Jared Leto. 

“Justice League” 

Some new updates have recently surface about Zack Snyder’s version of Justice League.  Originally the concept was the 4 hours of footage would be cut into 1 hour segments (multi-part series), however based on a screenshot posted from the director’s Vero account, it will actually be a 4-hour movie. The film is still on schedule to be released for the dual: theater and HBO Max premier this coming March 2021. 

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