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The Biggest Box Office Bombs In Movie History

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:29:31 +0000

For every blockbuster, there's dozens of forgotten films that don't crack the top 10. And then there's the box office bombs so big that they made history.

Harry Potter's Plot Holes Are Fixed With Another Beloved Character As The Chosen One

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Hear us out: if a different character had been the actual Chosen One in the Harry Potter franchise, it would have fixed a lot of plot holes.

5 Fantasy Movie Flops That Changed The Genre Forever

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0000

Fantasy movies require a leap of imagination, and a lot of profit, in order to be a success. These five films technically flopped, but their influence lives on.

The Most Controversial Movie Scenes Of 2025

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:26:20 +0000

Some movies in 2025 were good, and others were abysmal, but scenes in one particular batch of films caused endless debate throughout the year.

10 Most Rewatchable Fantasy Movies Of All Time

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0000

What makes a fantasy movie rewatchable? These 10 have stood the test of time, remaining immersive and impressive even after countless watches.

I'm A Tolkien Superfan Who's Genuinely Excited (And Terrified) About Stephen Colbert's Lord Of The Rings Movie

staff@looper.com (Jaron Pak) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:10:58 +0000

There's a lot of potential in Stephen Colbert's upcoming "Lord of the Rings" movie, but we also have reasons to be nervous about it.

Harry Potter HBO TV Series Photos Reveal Dumbledore, McGonagall And Snape

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:45:32 +0000

Now that the first trailer for the "Harry Potter" TV series has arrived, HBO has also revealed images of some of the show's key characters.

Harry Potter HBO TV Series Trailer Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:42:46 +0000

Now that the world has seen the first trailer for HBO's "Harry Potter" TV reboot, the opinions online all seem to agree on one thing.

Disney's Moana Trailer Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing About Dwayne Johnson's Maui

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:36:52 +0000

The reactions online to Dwayne Johnson's look in the live-action "Moana" trailer should be a cause for concern at Disney.

What The Cast Of Encanto Looks Like In Real Life

staff@looper.com (Chris Hodges) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:18:00 +0000

"Encanto" took its time becoming a smash, but this special family didn't need Bruno to tell them they'd make it. Here's the cast that made the magic happen.

Where The Hunt For Gollum Movie Fits In Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings Timeline

staff@looper.com (Jaron Pak) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

"The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is inspired by the same source material as the other LOTR movies, though it's a little harder to pinpoint.

'90s Fantasy Movies That Still Hold Up Today

staff@looper.com (Katie Ranno) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:18:00 +0000

These fantasy films may all be at least 25 years old, but they also each have an ineffable quality that makes them feel fresh as a daisy.

15 Foreign Fantasy Movies You Have To See Before You Die

staff@looper.com (Leo Noboru Lima) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:18:00 +0000

There's a world of fantasy movies that fans may have never seen. These 15 flights of imagination hail from across the globe, waiting for you to watch them.

15 Most Underrated Fantasy Movies Of All Time

staff@looper.com (Zach Laws) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:18:00 +0000

Fantasy fans who are ready to dive beyond the greatest hits will enjoy these 15 films, many of which are cult classics despite being box office flops.

10 Harry Potter Fan Theories That Came True

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:18:00 +0000

Fans came up with a lot of theories while the "Harry Potter" books were still hitting shelves - but these ten became actual canon.

The Batman Villain You Forgot Dexter's Michael C. Hall Played

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:18:00 +0000

Michael C. Hall is still best known for his role on "Dexter," but he's also played a complicated villain with heroic tendencies for the "Batman" franchise.

5 Dark Fantasy Movies From The 1980s That Still Terrify Kids

staff@looper.com (Katie Ranno) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:18:00 +0000

The '80s terrified countless kids with fantasy movies that maybe shouldn't have been marketed to them. We look back at the five that still torment us.

5 Fantasy Movies That Created Entire Worlds With Almost No CGI

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:18:00 +0000

Imagination builds fantasy, but for movies, directors need help from the effects crew. These five fantasy classics created worlds with almost no CGI.

10 Best Fantasy Movies Of The 1990s, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:18:00 +0000

Fantasy is a diverse movie genre, and each decade has churned out big films in the category. These are some of the best live-action fantasy films from the '90s.

15 Best Movies Like Netflix's Frankenstein

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:18:00 +0000

Guillermo del Toro released his take on "Frankenstein" in 2025 - so what should you watch if you love this Gothic horror film?