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Awards Season Favorite 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Debuts Final Trailer & Poster

If Beale Street Could Talk is Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins‘ new movie and it is getting a ton of buzz this awards season!

The final poster and trailer for the new drama, an adaptation of James Baldwin‘s acclaimed novel, have been released online.

Set in early-1970s Harlem, If Beale Street Could Talk is a timeless and moving love story of both a couple’s unbreakable bond and the African-American family’s empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers (screen newcomer KiKi Layne). A daughter and wife-to-be, Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny (Stephan James). Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.

Also starring in the movie are Regina King, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Beach, Ed Skrein, Diego Luna, Dave Franco, and Pedro Pascal.

If Beale Street Could Talk hits theaters on December 14.

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Regina King, Barry Jenkins & More Join 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Cast at NYC Premiere!

Regina King strikes a pose on the red carpet while attending the world premiere of If Beale Street Could Talk held during the 2018 New York Film Festival at The Apollo Theater on Tuesday (October 09) in New York City.

The 47-year-old Emmy-winning actress was joined at the event by the film’s director Barry Jenkins, as well as her co-stars KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Brian Tyree Henry, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Aunjanue Ellis, Emily Rios, Diego Luna, Finn Wittrock, Ed Skrein, Ebony Obsidian, Dominique Thorne and Marcia Jean Kurtz.

Also in attendance to show their support was Lakeith Stanfield, Samira Wiley, Naturi Naughton, Josh Radnor, Alia Shawkat and Megan Boone.

This is Barry‘s first film since the Oscar-winning Moonlight – Watch the trailer here!

FYI: Regina is wearing a Michael Kors dress, Chopard jewelry and Nicholas Kirkwood shoes. Barry is wearing a Dior Men suit. Brian is wearing a Perry Ellis suit and Cole Haan shoes. Kiki is wearing a Valentino gown.

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'If Beale Street Could Talk' Premieres Official Trailer - Watch Now!

The trailer for Barry JenkinsIf Beale Street Could Talk has arrived, and you can watch it right here!

The trailer for the upcoming feature, Barry‘s first film since the Oscar-winning Moonlight, was released on Thursday (September 20).

Set in early-1970s Harlem, If Beale Street Could Talk is a timeless and moving love story of both a couple’s unbreakable bond and the African-American family’s empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers (KiKi Layne). A daughter and wife-to-be, Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny (Stephan James). Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.

The film also co-stars Regina King, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Beach, Ed Skrein, Diego Luna, Dave Franco and Pedro Pascal.

The movie hits select theaters on November 30. Watch the trailer below!

'Alita: Battle Angel' Trailer Debuts Online - Watch Now!

The trailer for Alita: Battle Angel has arrived!

The film stars Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley, Keean Johnson, and many more.

Here’s a synopsis: When Alita (Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido (Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo (Johnson) offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past – she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, her family and the world she’s grown to love.

Look out for the movie, in theaters on December 21!

Elle Fanning & Angelina Jolie Start Filming 'Maleficent' Sequel - See the First Pics From the Set!

Maleficent II is coming, and Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning are now filming!

The upcoming Joachim Rønning-directed film will also co-star Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein, Robert Lindsay and Harris Dickinson.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Angelina Jolie

The sequel to 2014′s smash hit Maleficent officially began production on Tuesday (May 29). Angelina and Elle will be reprising their roles as Maleficent and Princess Aurora.

Michelle will play Queen Ingrith, while Harris will play Prince Phillip.

Additionally, Sam Riley will return as Diaval, Imelda Staunton will return as Knotgrass, Juno Temple returns as Thistlewit and Lesley Manville returns as Flittle.

The sequel continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen, as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within.

“It’s bring your mom to work day on the #Maleficent2 set!!!!! ✌🏼” Elle wrote on her Instagram.

“Ultimate Photobomb #Maleficent2,” she captioned another, with Angelina teasing her horns in the background. See the pics below!

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Emily Ratajkowski & Natalie Dormer Join Ed Skrein at 'In Darkness' Premiere

Emily Ratajkowski strikes a pose on the red carpet at the premiere of her new movie In Darkness on Wednesday (May 23) at the ArcLight Hollywood in Hollywood.

The 26-year-old actress was joined at the premiere by her co-stars Natalie Dormer and Ed Skrein along with director Anthony Byrne – who is engaged to Natalie.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Emily Ratajkowski

The thriller follows a blind pianist (Natalie) who finds herself caught up in the dangerous London underworld after she hears someone murder a girl. The premiere was present by Nordstrom Local and Foster Grant Sunglasses. The after party was held at Avenue where guests enjoyed Avion Tequila cocktails.

In Darkness is out in theaters now.

Watch the trailer below!

FYI: Emily is wearing a Jacquemus dress. Natalie is wearing Elisabetta Franchi.

20+ pictures inside of the stars at the premiere…More Here! »

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Ed Skrein Will Play the Villain in the 'Maleficent' Sequel!

Ed Skrein is showing his villainous side!

The 35-year-old actor will play the villain in the upcoming sequel to Disney’s Maleficent, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on Tuesday (April 17).

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Ed also played a villain in 2016′s Deadpool. He will again play a villain in Alita: Battle Angel.

Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning will return for the next installment, which follows the 2014 smash hit original. The plot for the film is not yet known, however. The movie also doesn’t have a release date yet.

Joachim Ronning will direct the movie.