Even the best franchise isn't perfect, and this one is no exception. From epic battles and witty humor to deviations from the source material and a tendency to genre-hop, let's break down five of the best and five of the worst scenes from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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A superhero film about the importance of family is keeping things in the family for its sequel. Warner Bros.' New Line Cinema and DC Films have hired Shazam! screenwriter Henry Gayden to write the film's follow-up. Director David F. Sandberg and producer Peter Safran are expected to return as well.
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Shazam may have conquered the box office this past weekend, but his biggest challenge is on its way. Dwayne Johnson, one of the flick's producers, took to Instagram Sunday to thank fans for its success — and also to offer a tidbit of info about Black Adam, the classic Shazam nemesis.
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From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, the British secret agent has faced down countless foes and their myriad plots, from casino-scamming to space-based mass poisonings. Who plays him and how is at the center of the franchise's success, but so too are his villains.
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Whether they were Cobra Kai bullies or Daniel's inner circle, each member of the Karate Kid cast gave something to the production that helped make it a classic. Here's a look at what the stars of the film have been up to over the years, and what they look like today.
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Well, that explains that. In a clip aired on Good Morning America and subsequently posted to YouTube, Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) offered a succinct explanation as to where the heck she's been while the Avengers have been busy handling potentially world-ending threats.
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Captain Sparkle Fingers has lived up to his name. Shazam! bolted into theaters on Friday, April 5, and, in its first three days out at the domestic box office, pulled in a dazzling $53 million. Directed by horror maestro David F. Sandberg, Shazam! stars Zachary Levi as the eponymous caped crusader.
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The third phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn't officially ended, and already studio executives are mapping out plans for one of the biggest films of the franchise's fourth phase. Those plans apparently include Kumail Nanjiani, who is in talks to star in The Eternals.
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The reports are true: Idris Elba will be a part of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. However, he won't play the character you once thought he would. Elba isn't replacing Will Smith as Deadshot, and is instead moving to a new character whose identity has yet to be revealed.
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Who's coming back for The Suicide Squad? Amanda — duh! TheWrap reported Friday that Viola Davis is set to reprise her role as Amanda Waller in James Gunn's Suicide Squad reboot. The in-development follow-up will feature a new slate of super-villains, but see the return of Harley Quinn and Boomerang.
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Turns out that the Endgame and the long game are one and the same. Chatting with ComicBook.com, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo confirmed the official run time for the upcoming super-sized superhero flick.
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When Shazam! touched down in cinemas, it brought thunderbolts and lightning and fans out in droves. Directed by David F. Sandberg and starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero, Shazam! earned an impressive $5.9 million at the domestic box office during Thursday night previews on April 4.
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There are definitely elements in the Shazam! that kids might simply blow right past on their way to experiencing the superhero spectacle and the heart of the family story, while adult superhero fans are still turning those ideas over in their heads.
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Riddle us this: If you combed through the first teaser trailer for Joaquin Phoenix's Joker film, would you spot the hidden nod to another famous Batman villain? After Warner Bros. unleashed fresh Joker footage on Wednesday, fans have noticed what could be an Easter egg for the Riddler.
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What unravels in the final act of this latest adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying bestseller? From ancient beings to ill-advised rituals, here's a look back at how it all goes down — and the ending of Pet Sematary explained.
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What are his powers? What's up with the bad guy? Do superheroes have a group chat or what? Riding on the high of the mischievous, hilarious, and sometimes touching premiere, we want to clear up a couple questions about Billy Batson and his bigger, better self.
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He always promised he would be back, didn't he? OG Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the badass Linda Hamilton are back in action in a batch of new photos from Terminator: Dark Fate, which IGN shared in an exclusive drop ahead of Paramount Pictures' presentation at CinemaCon.
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Though it wasn't exactly a smash hit upon release, Clue has only continued to rise in esteem as one of the most beloved comedies of the 1980s, and as the film nears its 35th anniversary, its influence is still felt not just because of its style, but because of its cast.
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The Avengers nearly broke the internet; now they're coming for the box office. Just days after smashing the record for online advance ticket sales, Avengers: Endgame is being pegged by analysts for a North American debut in the $200-$250 million dollar range, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The latest adaptation of this classic Stephen King story has earned widespread acclaim. But who were the actors who decided that sometimes, not letting a franchise die is better? Let's take a look at the talent behind the Pet Sematary remake and why so many of them look familiar.
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When Warner Bros. dropped the first teaser trailer for director Todd Phillips' Joker movie, the internet lit aflame as fans sparked a fiery debate over which actor is the better Joker: The Dark Knight's Heath Ledger or the brand-new Clown Prince of Crime, Joaquin Phoenix.
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Dead isn't as dead as dead used to be — at least, not in the movies. There are quite a few upcoming movies featuring the returns of characters we all thought were dead, and it can be difficult to decide whether or not resurrecting characters so often is okay.
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The casting news keeps rolling in for Black Widow. The forthcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe flick centered on Scarlett Johansson's S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned Avenger has cast Stranger Things star David Harbour in an undisclosed role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Looks like Rachel Weisz is The Favourite of Marvel's Black Widow contenders. Weisz, who was nominated at this year's Academy Awards for her performance in The Favourite, is in "early talks" to star in Black Widow, the superhero standalone film starring Scarlett Johansson.
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Your Captain is speaking, and she has some huge news to share. Captain Marvel, the Brie Larson-led superhero film that soared into theaters less than a month ago as of this writing, has officially passed the $1 billion benchmark at the global office. To date, it has earned $1.0026 billion.
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The first trailer for Todd Phillips' Joker has arrived, and the Joaquin Phoenix-led origin story looks — in a word — terrifying. Here are some of the small details you may have missed in one of the most interesting trailers of the year so far.
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He was the one who started it all. Will he be the one to end it? While many fans are speculating that a heavyweight hero like Hulk or Captain Marvel will be the one to ultimately bring down the Mad Titan, there are numerous reasons why Thanos should fear Iron Man the most.
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