11 Films to See in April: ‘Mortal Kombat,’ ‘Concrete Cowboy’ & More

HBO Max and in theaters at the same time, and it will be live on the streaming platform for 31 days after initial release.stars Lewis Tan and is the first adaptation of the iconic franchise since 1995. From the looks of the trailer, the movie should be an epic time, so whether you want to watch the fatalities from the comfort of your couch, or venture out to a movie theater — if they are open near you — we've got you covered.

Mortal Kombat is one of the most highly anticipated films this year. Ahead of the film’s grand release, Warner Bros teased fans by unveiling the opening scene of the movie.

Jordan Moreau Director Simon McQuoid is stepping into the “Mortal Kombat” arena, bringing the video game franchise’s brutal characters and extravagant gore to the big screen.The Warner Bros. movie, which debuts in theaters and on HBO Max on Friday, follows a group of fighters who participate in a multi-dimensional death battle called Mortal Kombat.

Warner Bros. has dropped the first seven minutes of Mortal Kombat.

For action film fans, the name Joe Taslim is already iconic. That’s what happens when you are one of the stars of “The Raid,” a film that is often discussed as one of the best action movies of all time.

“Mortal Kombat” fans are getting a big taste of what’s in store.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“Mortal Kombat” star Lewis Tan has landed the leading role in an anticipated adaptation of the David Ignatius novel “Quantum Spy.”Tan will serve as star and co-executive producer on the pilot from Boies/Schiller Entertainment, Anonymous Content, Flame Ventures and “24” alum Tony Krantz.The project was first in development at NBC, though Boies/Schiller has renewed rights solely and will take the project to a slew of buyers this week, sources said.

Video games. Some people love them, and others couldn’t care less.

Alex Stedman News Editor, Variety.com“Mortal Kombat,” which hits theaters and HBO Max on April 23, marks Lewis Tan’s first time leading a major blockbuster — and it’s not a role he took on lightly.Tan, a martial artist and actor who performs his own stunts in action-heavy roles in “Iron Fist,” “Into the Badlands,” “Wu Assassins” and “Deadpool 2,” has a legacy to protect.

Refresh for latest…: Warner Bros/Legendary’s Godzilla Vs Kong continues to dominate the global and international box office, now with a $288.3M cume offshore for $357.8M worldwide. It will soon cross Tenet globally and overseas. Domestically, it has overtaken Tenet to become the No. 1 grossing movie of the pandemic era.

Also Read: 'Mortal Kombat': All Fatality, No Friendship in Trailer for Upcoming Reboot (Video)Wallfisch is a Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-nominated composer who has worked on the “IT” films, “Shazam!” and “Blade Runner: 2049” alongside Hans Zimmer.

Lewis Tan kicked some a** this summer, one way or another.

The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the movie business and looks like Warner Bros. Pictures' latest offering Mortal Kombat seems to have been affected.

Filmmaker James Gunn reported on Twitter that the first red band trailer for his upcoming The Suicide Squad movie hit a first week record with over 150M views.

Netflix has a brand new movie out today called Concrete Cowboy.

NEW YORK -- Historians estimate that 1 in 4 American cowboys were Black but you would be hard pressed to find a movie genre whiter than the Western. “Concrete Cowboy,” an urban Western about African American riders in Philadelphia starring Idris Elba, is about an often unseen — and persisting — Black cowboy culture.“Concrete Cowboy" is a father-son drama set around Fletcher Street Stables, one of the oldest and last-remaining of Philadelphia's hardscrabble inner-city stables.

Writer-director Emma Seligman brings her feature Shiva Baby to theaters and TVOD starting today — and it is quite a comedic ride.

is a real, century-old institution in Philly’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. The majority of its riders are black, and many of them act in the film alongside Idris Elba.Elba plays Harp, a local cowboy whose life is dedicated to these majestic animals.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— Two of cinema’s most famous giants are headed for an old-fashioned big budget clash in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” available on HBO Max for 31 days starting Friday.