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Movie review: 'Thunderbolts*' ineffectively retreads 'Avengers' movies

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Movie review: 'Thunderbolts*' ineffectively retreads 'Avengers' movies

LOS ANGELES, April 29 (UPI) -- "Thunderbolts*," starring Florence Pugh and in theaters Friday, repeats familiar beats from superior "Avengers" movies, but past results prove no guarantee of future performance.

Anna Kendrick on 'Another Simple Favor': 'It's really twisted'

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Anna Kendrick on 'Another Simple Favor': 'It's really twisted'

April 29 (UPI) -- Anna Kendrick discussed the "Simple Favor" sequel and "superfan" Questlove when she stopped by "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday.

'Last Breath' director respects audience intelligence in dive rescue film

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'Last Breath' director respects audience intelligence in dive rescue film

LOS ANGELES, April 29 (UPI) -- Alex Parkinson spoke with UPI about giving the audience credit for following the deep sea diving protocols in his film "Last Breath," on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday, which tells the true story of Chris Lemons' rescue.

'Sinners' tops North American box office with $45M

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'Sinners' tops North American box office with $45M

April 27 (UPI) -- "Sinners" is the No. 1 movie in North America for a second weekend, earning an additional $45 million in receipts this Friday through Sunday, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced.

Ben Affleck proud of enduring popularity of 'The Accountant'

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Ben Affleck proud of enduring popularity of 'The Accountant'

NEW YORK, April 25 (UPI) -- Ben Affleck says he is surprised his thriller "The Accountant" seems to have only grown in popularity since its release in 2016. Sequel "The Accountant 2" opens in theaters Friday.

Jack Quaid, Jeffrey Dean Morgan enjoyed no frills 'Neighborhood Watch' production

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Jack Quaid, Jeffrey Dean Morgan enjoyed no frills 'Neighborhood Watch' production

LOS ANGELES, April 25 (UPI) -- Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan spoke with UPI about working with a crew no bigger than 10 on "Neighborhood Watch," in theaters and VOD Friday, and discussed new seasons of "The Boys" and "Walking Dead: Dead City."

Stanley Tucci warns of danger in 'Fountain of Youth' trailer

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Stanley Tucci warns of danger in 'Fountain of Youth' trailer

April 24 (UPI) -- In a new "Fountain of Youth" trailer, Stanley Tucci warns of the dangers associated with the mythical waters. John Krasinski and Natalie Portman also star.

Ben Affleck says his kids liked 'Accountant 2,' calls them 'tough' critics

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Ben Affleck says his kids liked 'Accountant 2,' calls them 'tough' critics

April 24 (UPI) -- Ben Affleck shared his kids' reaction to his new film "The Accountant 2," which arrives in theaters Friday, when he stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sasha Calle: '50s love story in 'On Swift Horses' relevant today

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Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sasha Calle: '50s love story in 'On Swift Horses' relevant today

April 24 (UPI) -- Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sasha Calle spoke with UPI about their movie "On Swift Horses," in theaters Friday, which they say captures timeless romantic feelings even though they play characters in the 1950s.

Elle Fanning befriends outcast in 'Predator: Badlands' teaser

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Elle Fanning befriends outcast in 'Predator: Badlands' teaser

April 23 (UPI) -- Elle Fanning finds an unlikely ally in an outcast Predator, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, in "Predator: Badlands."

John Cena, Idris Elba play 'Heads of State' in trailer for action comedy

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John Cena, Idris Elba play 'Heads of State' in trailer for action comedy

April 23 (UPI) -- Prime Video is previewing the action-comedy "Heads of State" starring John Cena and Idris Elba as the U.S. President and U.K. Prime Minister, respectively.

Movie review: 'Bullet Train Explosion' celebrates speed, teamwork

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Movie review: 'Bullet Train Explosion' celebrates speed, teamwork

LOS ANGELES, April 23 (UPI) -- "Bullet Train Explosion," on Netflix Thursday, harkens back to the glory days of disaster movies with a speeding train and teamwork between passengers, conductors and railway crew.

Steve Carell, Ramy Youssef play 'presidents of tech' in 'Mountainhead' teaser

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Steve Carell, Ramy Youssef play 'presidents of tech' in 'Mountainhead' teaser

April 22 (UPI) -- Max is teasing "Mountainhead," a new film written and directed by "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong and starring Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Cory Michael Smith and Jason Schwartzman.

'Song Sung Blue' gets first look image, Christmas release date

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'Song Sung Blue' gets first look image, Christmas release date

April 22 (UPI) -- Focus Features offered a first look at "Song Sung Blue," starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a pair of musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band, and announced the film's Christmas release date.

Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly run into 'monster rivalry' in 'Zombies 4' teaser

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Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly run into 'monster rivalry' in 'Zombies 4' teaser

April 22 (UPI) -- Disney+ is teasing "Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires," starring Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly and arriving on Disney Channel July 10.

Jennifer Love Hewitt returns in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' trailer

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Jennifer Love Hewitt returns in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' trailer

April 22 (UPI) -- Sony Pictures Entertainment is previewing the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" reboot-sequel starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and arriving in theaters July 18.

'Heartstopper' to end with feature film

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'Heartstopper' to end with feature film

April 22 (UPI) -- Netflix series "Heartstopper" will culminate with a film starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke as high school sweethearts entering a new chapter of life. The movie was announced instead of a Season 4.

Rosario Dawson: 'Common Ground' reminds people to care about nature, food

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Rosario Dawson: 'Common Ground' reminds people to care about nature, food

NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) -- Rosario Dawson told UPI she hopes her documentary, "Common Ground," makes people more mindful about where their food comes from.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood join 'Ready or Not 2'

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Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood join 'Ready or Not 2'

April 21 (UPI) -- "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and "Lord of the Rings" actor Elijah Wood will star in the "Ready or Not" sequel, along with returning actress Samara Weaving.

'The Accountant 2' final trailer features gunfire, explosions

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'The Accountant 2' final trailer features gunfire, explosions

April 21 (UPI) -- Amazon MGM Studios is teasing the theater premiere of "The Accountant 2" Friday with one last trailer. Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal star.

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