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In Brief: 'Coyote vs. Acme' with John Cena not shelved after all, and more

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Warner Bros. has apparently listened to angry fans — and miffed theatrical agents — and reversed its decision to shelve its already-completed, high-concept live-action/animated hybrid Coyote vs. Acme. Instead, Deadline reports the studio has set up screenings of the John Cena/Wile E. Coyote movie for competing streaming services to pick it up. According the trade, the movie follows the cartoon coyote’s legal dispute with the Acme corporation over its defective products; Cena was to play an attorney representing the company…... [Read Full Story]

In Brief: Netflix reveals 'Rebel Moon' trailer, and more

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Netflix on Sunday unveiled the full trailer for Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, the first installment of director Zack Snyder‘s two-part, sci-fi epic. The plot follows a peaceful settlement on a blackwater moon that finds itself threatened by a totalitarian empire. A mysterious stranger living among its villagers — played by Kingsman‘s Sofia Boutella — becomes its best hope for survival. Deadpool‘s Ed Skrein, Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Djimon Hounsou and The Princess Bride‘s Cary Elwes also star. The film launches on Netflix December 22, following a weeklong limited theatrical run from December 15 to December 21…... [Read Full Story]

'The Marvels' fizzles with $47 million opening weekend

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Marvel Studios

The Marvels, the sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel — this time with Iman Vellani‘s Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel and Teyonah Parris‘ Monica Rambeau teaming up with Brie Larson‘s titular character — failed to go higher, faster, further, earning an estimated $47 million at the domestic box office — nearly $100 million less than its predecessor and a franchise low for the MCU.... [Read Full Story]

Host Zach Cherry on 'The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday': Paul and Prue are “a little bit gentler”

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The Roku Channel

The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday starts streaming November 10 on The Roku Channel. Hosts Zach Cherry and Casey Wilson host as Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith judge six celebrity bakers who are competing for the iconic cake stand. But are Paul and Prue really judging celebrities the same way they judge regular contestants?... [Read Full Story]

'The Marvels' director Nia DaCosta on why family is at the heart of the movie

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Marvel Studios

The superhero team-up movie The Marvels rockets into theaters Friday, November 10. Brie Larson returns as Captain Marvel, and this time she has some similarly powered friends, including Kamala Khan, a.k.a. Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau — played respectively by Iman Vellani and Tayonah Paris. Director and writer Nia DaCosta tells ABC Audio the film is about “how family is what helps you take on the world.”... [Read Full Story]