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Action & Adventure Movies (3)

Animation Movies (2)

  • Toy Story 4 Gets New Bo Peep Character Poster, Synopsis

    Bo Peep is back, and she's looking... well, totally badass. The character is featured on a new teaser poster for Toy Story 4 which was released today. It's safe to say that her look has changed just a bit, suggesting that we'll see quite a different Bo Peep in the upcoming film.

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Cartoon Shows (1)

Comedy Movies (3)

  • Things Only Adults Notice In Napoleon Dynamite

    Napoleon Dynamite is the kind of movie that rewards repeat viewings, thanks to very subtle jokes and hints, as well as odd details you just can't catch the first time because you're too busy looking at other odd details.

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  • Where Is Pedro From Napoleon Dynamite Now?

    How well do you know the man who brought Pedro to life? It turns out that nowadays, he's living exactly the way he wants to: as an actor, author, motivational speaker, and off-road adventurer extraordinaire. Let's take a look at where his many skills have taken him.

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DC (4)

  • Matt Reeves: The Batman Will Be A Detective Noir

    It's time for the world's greatest detective to ply his trade on the big screen. Director Matt Reeves has divulged a few juicy details on his upcoming film The Batman, notably the fact that he intends to have Bruce Wayne live up to his famous informal title in a way no previous Batman movie has.

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  • Whatever Happened To Flash Gordon?

    The story of Flash Gordon is a long and complex one, winding its way through a variety of media across more than eight decades. Let's dive in and take a look at where Flash got his start — and why his stories have gotten harder to adapt.

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  • Aquaman Is Now The Highest-Earning DC Extended Universe Movie Ever

    Arthur Curry is the king of the seven seas, and Aquaman is the king of the DC Extended Universe. The Jason Momoa-led superhero flick has just swam past Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice at the global box office, surpassing it in ticket sales to become the highest-earning DCEU movie in history.

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Disney+ (1)

  • Disney Confirms Several Projects Headed To Disney+

    The House of Mouse is tidying up and preparing to welcome several special guests. Disney has confirmed a handful of projects that will launch on its soon-to-be-released streaming platform, Disney+. These include The Mandalorian, a Monsters, Inc. TV series, a High Fidelity adaptation, and more.

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Exclusives (8)

  • Why Deadpool 2 Was The Best Superhero Movie Of 2018

    There was no shortage of superheroes on the big screen in 2018, but one distinctively garbed Merc with a Mouth stood head and shoulders above them all. It didn't make the most money or earn the most awards, but here's why Deadpool 2 was the best superhero movie of the year.

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  • The 5 Best And 5 Worst Samuel L. Jackson Movies

    Few actors have left as indelible a mark on Hollywood as Samuel L. Jackson. Of course, not all the movies in his impressive filmography are created equal. To help you sort the finer moments from the more forgettable entries, here are the five best and five worst Samuel L. Jackson movies.

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  • The Best Netflix Originals You Missed In 2018

    While plenty of Netflix originals have gotten positive buzz, some of them have flown under the radar without much fanfare. If you've already finished hits like Ozark, The Crown, and Narcos, grab some popcorn, settle in, and check out these underrated Netflix originals.

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  • The Best TV Shows Of 2018

    There are more channels, more streaming services, and more programs than ever. From sitcoms and dramas about the afterlife to families trying to survive the ghosts of childhood trauma and satirical presentations of the rich and famous in the City of Angels, here are the best TV shows of 2018.

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  • The 5 Best And 5 Worst Moments From The 2019 Golden Globes

    The Golden Globes are supposed to be the fun, unpredictable, and occasionally even edgy cousin to the Academy's annual ceremony, and 2019's entry certainly did not disappoint on that front. Let's look back on the big night, and talk about the five best and five worst moments from the ceremony.

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HBO Max (2)

  • Watchmen: Damon Lindelof's Series Gets The Green Light At HBO

    Watch out, TV fans — the Watchmen are coming. HBO has officially green-lit the Watchmen series from creator Damon Lindelof after handing the project a pilot order in September of 2017. The series stars Regina King, Andrew Howard, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Adelaide Clemons, and Louis Gosset Jr.

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  • HBO Now: Everything That's Coming In January 2019

    If the first day of 2019 was a total write-off for you as you sat in your pajamas all day eating cold pizza, let the second day mark a fresh start as you resolve to get into new television series and movies on HBO Now. The streamer has just announced its full slate of content coming this month.

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Horror & Thriller (1)

Hulu (2)

  • Hulu: Everything Coming In February 2019

    One month of 2019 (almost) down, 11 more to go. And that means 11 more months of films and television series to dig into. Hulu has you covered in all arenas, delivering to its content catalogue a slew of awesome movies and shows to stream in February 2019.

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  • Hulu: Everything That's Coming In January 2019

    A new year means new content to watch — and old content to catch up on. Hulu is making your life easier and more entertaining with a truckload of new titles (over 200!) hitting the streaming service starting today, January 1, and continuing to roll out as the month carries on.

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Marvel (15)

Miniseries (2)

  • Stephen King's The Stand Gets CBS All Access Miniseries

    One of the greatest works from the Master of Horror is on its way to the small screen. Streamer CBS All Access has ordered a ten-episode miniseries based in Stephen King's epic 1978 post-apocalyptic novel The Stand. The project is being spearheaded by director Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars).

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  • Matthew Rhys Cast As Perry Mason In HBO Limited Series

    Cue that dramatic music. The HBO limited series Perry Mason, produced by Robert Downey, Jr.'s Team Downey, has found its lead in The Americans star Matthew Rhys. The series will focus on the rise of the most famed defense attorney in all of popular culture as a young private investigator.

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Movie News (58)

Movie Reviews (1)

  • Glass Scores $3.7 Million In Thursday Night Previews

    Glass has officially broken at the box office — and to a respectable, record-shattering Thursday night debut. The M. Night Shyamalan-directed flick, a sequel to his 2000 film Unbreakable and his 2017 psychological thriller Split, grossed $3.7 million across 3,200 domestic theaters on January 17.

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Movies (35)

  • Upcoming Super-Villains That Will Blow You Away

    One of the hardest things to get right is how to make a great super-villain, and it seems like filmmakers are just starting to get the hang of it. There's a mind-blowing roster of classic comic book baddies who are going to be hitting theaters over the next couple of years.

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  • The Most Surprising Rotten Tomatoes Scores Of 2018

    Usually, it's not too tough to guess how a film is going to turn out, especially in the days of multiple trailers, trailers for different regions, teasers for those trailers, and even sometimes teasers for the teasers. Other times, it's not quite as easy.

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  • Star Wars: Episode IX: C-3PO Actor Anthony Daniels Wraps Filming

    That's a wrap on Star Wars: Episode IX for the most frantic droid in the galaxy far, far away. C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels confirmed on Monday that he had officially completed filming his scenes for the upcoming Star Wars saga installment, directed by The Force Awakens helmer J.J. Abrams.

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  • Infinity War's New Trailer: All The Small Details You Missed

    With all these big moments thundering across the screen, some less obvious details are bound to slip between the cracks like Loki creeping off with the Tesseract. To help you prepare for all the impending emotions, we've caught some of the things you might not have picked up on.

    By Andrew Ihla Read More
  • Solo: A Star Wars Story Sequels Aren't Set In Stone, Says Ron Howard

    The Millennium Falcon isn't officially lined up for another voyage just yet. Solo: A Star Wars Story director Ron Howard spoke about recent reports that actor Alden Ehrenreich had signed on for three films in which he would star as Han Solo, revealing that the Solo sequels aren't quite set in stone.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Movie Scenes That Would Not Be OK To Film Today

    Society is more permissive in some ways than it was 20 or 30 years ago, but it might surprise you how much filmmakers got away with in those more restrictive old days. For proof, look no further than this assortment of scenes that simply wouldn't be okay today.

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  • Sopranos Prequel Film Casts James Gandolfini's Son As Young Tony

    In a casting decision that perfectly embodies the phrase "like father, like son," The Sopranos creator David Chase has tapped James Gandolfini's son Michael Gandolfini to portray young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark, the prequel movie to Chase's iconic crime drama series.

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  • The Real Reason You Don't Hear From Russell Crowe Anymore

    Russell Crowe was once indisputably one of the biggest names in Hollywood. After his performance in Gladiator earned him an Academy Award, he went on to appear in other critically acclaimed films like A Beautiful Mind and Cinderella Man. But recently, he's simply not acting as much.

    By Jane Harkness Read More
  • Highlander Reboot Film Could Become TV Series Instead

    Chad Stahelski is hard at work on his Highlander reboot — but before he presses on, he must decide whether it will be two hours long or 200, released on the silver screen or rolled out on the small one. Stahelski has revealed that his take on Highlander could fit into a TV series instead of a film.

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  • Small Details You Missed In Ant-Man And The Wasp

    It's not too easy to find many Easter Eggs in this film -- maybe they're too tiny to be seen by human eyes. But there are a good deal of references that dive deep into Marvel lore, and at least one extremely meta cameo. Let's check out the secrets of Ant-Man and the Wasp, however small they may be.

    By Ziah Grace Read More
  • Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Sequel Adds Danny Glover

    Danny Glover is headed to the Jungle. A veteran actor who has appeared in everything from the Lethal Weapon franchise to last year's Sorry to Bother You, Glover has been cast in Sony's yet-untitled sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. His casting follows shortly after Awkwafina joined the pic.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Spawn

    Todd McFarlane's Spawn -- about a black ops soldier killed in action and resurrected as a supernatural warrior -- quickly became Image's most successful title. While McFarlane will tell you he's an artist first and a businessman second, he's turned Spawn into its own media empire.

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  • The Most Awkward Things To Ever Happen On Set

    Filmmaking is a complex process that leaves lots of room for screw-ups and diversions. Plenty of weird things have happened on set, and since these stories typically make for perfect late night talk show fodder, actors are often more than happy to share their strangest stories with the world.

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  • Why Replicas Bombed At The Box Office

    Replicas started off 2019 with one of the worst movies of the year. Poorly reviewed and little-seen, the bewildering sci-fi drama has already earned itself the distinction of being the worst-performing wide release of Keanu Reeves' career. It's enough to make you say "Whoa."

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  • The Most Iconic Movie Moments Of 2018

    No matter what your genre preferences might be, it's been a pretty great year for movies. Among them were several scenes that seared themselves into the cultural consciousness. These are the scenes we'll still be talking about next year and the year after that—the most iconic movie scenes of 2018.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Masters Of The Universe Reboot Lands Iron Man Screenwriters

    The Masters of the Universe have landed some masterful writing talent. Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, the screenwriting team whose credits include the upcoming Men in Black: International as well as inaugural Marvel Cinematic Universe effort Iron Man, have been hired to rewrite the script.

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  • Bizarre Hollywood Deals That Happened Behind Closed Doors

    As is true with any high risk/high reward proposition, the entertainment industry attracts gamblers willing to go for broke for the chance at making the big deal. These Hollyweird deals can be sealed with a handshake, a cup of coffee, or a case of mistaken identity.

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  • Classic Movie Couples That Would Be Totally Taboo Today

    Not all silver screen sentimentality is created equal. Given that Hollywood is just about 100 years old now, quite a few famous film flings were created in very different times, when the world had very different ideas about relationships and romance.

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  • Small Details You Missed In Bird Box

    We've gone ahead and gathered up some observations for you to mull over while you work through that post-credits daze. Here's a look at all the small details you missed in Bird Box.

    By Jaron Pak Read More
  • Dune Reboot Casts Guardians Of The Galaxy Star Dave Bautista

    A Guardians of the Galaxy star jumping from superhero fare to a famous sci-fi franchise? It's a Dune deal. Dave Bautista, who plays Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been cast in the forthcoming Dune reboot, directed by Denis Villeneuve. He joins Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson.

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  • Danny DeVito Joins Cast Of Jumanji Sequel

    Danny DeVito will be among those welcoming you back to the jungle. The veteran actor has been cast in an undisclosed role in the sequel to 2017's smash hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the Dwayne Johnson-starrer which grossed nearly a billion dollars worldwide.

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  • Awkwafina To Star In Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Sequel

    Awkwafina's making sure she'll be unig-Nora-ble in 2019. The comedian-rapper-actress (born Nora Lum) is in "final negotiations" to star in the forthcoming Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle sequel. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the film brings back Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan.

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  • How Star Wars: Episode IX Could Bring Back Darth Vader

    It would be a tall order to weave Vader back into the story, but the dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be… unnatural. So if Darth Vader is going to pop up in Star Wars: Episode IX, how exactly might that happen? Here, in no particular order, are a few ideas.

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  • Spawn: Todd McFarlane Says Reboot Is Dark, Ugly, And Joyless

    Well, that's one way to describe your latest project. Chatting with Nerdist, Todd McFarlane opened up about the in-development Spawn reboot, which will mark his directorial debut. McFarlane described the film as an incredibly dark and ugly piece of work that's completely without joy.

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Netflix (8)

  • How Netflix's Bird Box Was Different From The Book

    Like many book adaptations, Netflix's Bird Box underwent a number of changes on its journey to the screen. Loosen your blindfold for a look at some of the more noticeable differences between the hit monster movie and its printed source material.

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  • Unsolved Mysteries To Get Revival At Netflix

    The grand-daddy of all true crime shows is coming back for another round. Netflix has ordered twelve new episodes of Unsolved Mysteries, which is being shepherded to the screen by executive producer Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) through his 21 Laps Entertainment, as reported by Deadline.

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  • What Parents Are Warning Others About Netflix's Mowgli

    Make no mistake: Andy Serkis' Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is definitely not for children. After discovering how dark the film really is, parents — and even those without children who are looking out for little ones in the world — have come forward to let others know that Mowgli is "traumatizing."

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  • Netflix Faces Lawsuit Over Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

    Netflix is heading down a litigious path over Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. A complaint was filed in Vermont federal court this morning by Chooseco, LLC, publisher of the Choose Your Own Adventure book series, against the streaming giant, alleging copyright infringement and dilution of its brand.

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  • Netflix Drops First Trailer For Arty Horror-Thriller Velvet Buzzsaw

    Netflix is offering up a new horror-thriller sure to generate some Buzz. Fresh off the massive success of the terrifying Bird Box, the streamer is readying to drop Velvet Buzzsaw, the first trailer for which was released to its U.K. and Ireland YouTube channel this morning. It looks freakin' nuts.

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  • District 9 Ending Explained

    There's a lot going on in this uncommonly smart sci-fi hit, especially in the final act. Did you come away wondering what really happened and what could end up happening next? Not to worry — we've got you covered with the District 9 ending explained.

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  • The Ending Of The Babadook Explained

    Jennifer Kent's 2014 horror hit The Babadook has plenty to say about grief and the exhaustion of motherhood, while also being just plain scary. Part of the movie's appeal is its moody, ambiguous ending. If it's in a look or in a book, you can't get rid of the Babadook… but you can understand it.

    By Ziah Grace Read More
  • The Ending Of Wayne Explained

    The main character of YouTube Premium's Wayne goes on one heck of a journey over the course of his show's first season. Where does it take him, and what might happen from here? For the answers, look no further than our breakdown. This is the ending of Wayne explained.

    By Sarah Szabo Read More
  • The Ending Of Glass Explained

    At long last, M. Night Shyamalan has completed the trilogy he secretly started with Unbreakable — and true to form, the writer-director left plenty of twists and turns in store for the final act. From what went down to where the story could go next, here's the ending of Glass explained.

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  • The Ending Of Escape Room Explained

    The search for the most immersive interactive gameplay experience is over, but the fight for survival has only just begun. In case you missed a few key details, here are all the clues you need to puzzle out the ending to Escape Room.

    By Sarah Szabo Read More
  • Every Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Ending Explained

    Black Mirror's interactive movie has fans can cycling through its twists and turns in search of every possible conclusion. Looking for a guide to each and every one of Bandersnatch's endings, even the ones that loop you back so that you can keep playing? Look no further.

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  • The Ending Of Titans Season 1 Explained

    Titans' first-season finale came with no shortage of surprises, including an array of mind-bending plot twists and a post-credits scene that points the way to some truly exciting developments in season 2. Confused by it all? Don't worry: here's the ending of Titans season one, explained.

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