What We Know So Far About Indiana Jones 5
Many of the details are destined to be kept secret until the film finally arrives in theaters, but Disney hasn't held everything under wraps.
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The Star Wars Secret Mark Hamill Was Forced To Keep For Over A Year
According to the one and only Luke Skywalker, Star Wars' biggest twist wasn't just a shocker for audiences — the revelation was kept a secret from most of The Empire Strikes Back's cast and crew, too.
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Why Empire Strikes Back Was The Most Physically Grueling Star Wars Film Ever
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back recently turned 40, but for its star, the intense nature of the shoot makes it seem like yesterday. Mark Hamill recently offered up memories about what it was like working on one of the biggest movies of all time, including that it was physically grueling.
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The Real Reason The Star Wars 3D Movies Were Canceled
The early 2010s found Lucasfilm attempting to bring Star Wars into the cinematic future with a series of special 3D re-releases. But despite an ambitious six-year plan to roll out the entire saga, only The Phantom Menace ever materialized. What happened to the rest?
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Why The Lightsaber Fights In Star Wars Mean More Than You Think
During the second episode of the eight-part Disney+ docuseries Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, director Dave Filoni explained how the flashiest parts of one of sci-fi's most beloved stories can also serve to illustrate the saga's most meaningful themes.
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This Is Taika Waititi's Favorite Star Wars Moment
Among other interesting revelations in the new Disney+ documentary about The Mandalorian, season finale director Taika Waititi shared his favorite moment from the original trilogy — and his answer might surprise you.
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The Star Wars Jedi More Powerful Than Darth Vader
It's long been thought that Darth Vader's power was unparalleled in the Star Wars galaxy, but Marvel's Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith comics introduced a Jedi survivor who could have stopped his reign of terror — if not for one tragic turn of events.
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Star Wars Fans Are Freaking Out Over The Latest Taika Waititi News
The Thor director and Academy Award-winning New Zealand native is set to direct his own Star Wars feature film, as well as co-write it alongside fellow Oscar nominee Krysty Wilson-Cairns (1917). Here are some of the best reactions from across the internet.
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Star Wars Just Confirmed What We Always Hoped About C-3PO
The climactic chapter of the Skywalker Saga finds C-3PO sacrificing his memory in service of stopping the Sith, only for R2-D2 to restore what was lost in the film's final moments. But the Rise of Skywalker novelization explains that this restoration had a greater impact than we knew.
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Must-Watch Mystery Movie Hidden Gems Free On Amazon Prime
After a thorough investigation through all this streaming service's seediest back alleys, we're now ready to present our findings. Which of these hidden gem mystery films will be your new favorite? Any good detective will tell you that it's always the one you least expect.
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The Truth Behind Rick's Catchphrase On Rick And Morty
When Rick and Morty creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon gave their acerbic scientist character a nonsense catchphrase in the first season — "Wubba lubba dub dub!" — they accidentally created a monster. Here's the truth behind the line, and why you probably shouldn't shout it at the creators.
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The Truth About The Rick And Morty Story Circle
Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon sure knows how to tell a mean story, and a fourth-season episode of his animated sci-fi odyssey may just have given us a look under the hood at his process. Let's break down the "Story Circle" that informs all of his work.
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The Truth About The Code In Rick And Morty's Story Train
The show's midseason premiere, "Never Ricking Morty," took the series' entire story off the rails — literally and figuratively. But sharp-eyed fans have spotted an Easter egg suggesting there's far more to the episode than meets the eye.
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The Rick And Morty Actress Reference You Missed On The Story Train
No matter how closely you watched the most recent episode of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty, there's just no way any mortal person could catch each and every insane reference. The guest appearance of one White Witch of Winter was perhaps the perfect example of this episode's chicanery.
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This Is Why Biblesaurus From Rick And Morty Looks So Familiar
Rick and Morty is created for the Easter egg-obsessed. On their way through a fourth season, the show dropped its most reference-heavy episode ever. One particular character stood out, and if you feel like you've seen Biblesaurus before, you probably watched Saturday morning cartoons in the '80s.
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Dazed And Confused 2 Happened And Barely Anyone Noticed
"It doesn't seem to go away, does it?" director Richard Linklater mused about his 1993 cult classic, Dazed and Confused. It really doesn't, and despite the film's extremely long tail on home video, Linklater never got it together to produce the long rumored Dazed and Confused 2. Or did he?
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Why Einhorn From Ace Ventura Pet Detective Looks So Familiar
While Ace Ventura proved a star vehicle for Jim Carrey, it also aided the resurgence of Sean Young, who had been a major player in showbiz. Young made quite the lasting impression in the film, but if you're one of those struggling to place her face, here's why Einhorn looks so familiar.
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Annabelle 3 Story Details Revealed At San Diego Comic-Con
Spooky doll Annabelle is at it again — and now we have a pretty good idea of what she's going to be up to in her third movie. Thanks to an appearance by James Wan and director Gary Dauberman at San Diego Comic-Con, we can expect the third movie to be Annabelle's version of "A Night at the Museum".
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The Absolute Worst Thing Homelander Ever Did In The Boys Comics
If there's one thing to which fans of Amazon's The Boys can attest, it's that superheroes really aren't what they used to be. But there's one moment from the comics, featuring Homelander, that may have been deemed too brutal even for the unseemly world of the adaptation.
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Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Finds Director
Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell's nightmare-inducing books are heading to theaters.
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Batman Fans Finally Got The News They've Been Waiting For
It's official: The Bat's back on. Principle photography for The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the newest iteration of the vigilante, has been given the green light to resume in England. It had only just begun filming when it had to shift into hibernation back in March of 2020.
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What Henry Cavill's Rumored Return As Superman Might Mean For The Future Of The DCEU
Fans of the DC Extended Universe just got a big blue surprise. Multiple outlets are reporting that, after years of speculation as to whether it would ever happen, Henry Cavill is in talks with Warner Bros. and DC Films to make a triumphant return to the franchise as Superman. What could this mean?
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Henry Cavill Reportedly Returning As Superman — But There's A Catch
Word on the street is that Henry Cavill's Superman is in talks to fly the skies once more. However, if reports are to be believed, there's a pretty big catch that comes along with Cavill's purported comeback as the Man of Steel.
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We Finally Know What Darkseid Looks Like In The Snyder Cut
Welcome to the Darkseid. In advance of the impending release of Zack Snyder's Justice League, colloquially referred to as the "Snyder Cut" on HBO Max next year, Snyder took to social media to post the first-ever public image of how the iconic DC villain Darkseid will appear in the film.
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Why Dan From Lucifer Looks So Familiar
Fox's Lucifer has been a devilishly good piece of urban fantasy television. Aside from the inventive premise, the series has benefited from an appealing cast. It's full of familiar faces, but the journeyman actor who plays Dan Espinoza should look especially familiar to fans of supernatural TV.
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The Real Reason Keiynan Lonsdale Left The Flash
When The Flash star Keiynan Lonsdale arrived in Central City during the show's season 2 mid-season finale, his entrance was electric. So, it was stunning to hear that the former series regular, who had jumped ship to star on Legends of Tomorrow, would be leaving both shows. Here's why it happened.
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The Reason Mad Max: Fury Road's Opening Scene Nearly Wasn't Shot
Mad Max: Fury Road had a very convoluted production journey, so much so that the opening and closing scenes of the movie were almost not shot at all. Here's why those important scenes almost didn't make it into Fury Road.
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The Surprising Upside Of Ruby Rose's Batwoman Exit
News of Ruby Rose's departure from her role as the title character in the CW's Batwoman shook the Arrowverse and its fandom. But one man who's been around since the very beginning of the network's DC lineup says something positive may come from the split.
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This Surprising Star Offered To Take Ruby Rose's Batwoman Spot
Fans have been offering their own casting suggestions for Ruby Rose's Batwoman replacement, and one very famous fan even threw their own hat in the ring for the role. However, we have to say we're not sure they will be getting a call back.
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Underrated Actresses Who Could Replace Ruby Rose As Batwoman
As soon as Ruby Rose announced that she was stepping away from the role of Batwoman, the CW revealed it would recast the show for its upcoming second season. It seems like there's a perfect opportunity for the network to find a lesser-known performer and make her a star.
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Why Chloe From Lucifer Looks So Familiar
There are a lot of reasons Lucifer has become a fan-favorite series. Key among them is the character of Detective Chloe Decker, who probably looks more than a little familiar. She's played by Lauren German, and if you've owned a TV in the past 20 years, you've almost certainly seen her before.
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The Batman: Colin Farrell Delivers Bad News About His Penguin Character
Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman, which boasts an all-star cast, also features Colin Farrell as Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot, otherwise known as the villainous Penguin. According to Farrell, however, the Penguin may not play a huge role in The Batman.
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Why Stargirl Looks So Familiar
Brec Bassinger has taken on the role of Stargirl, the CW's newest DC hero, but she's hardly new to working in teen dramas, or even as a leading lady. Here's where your new favorite DC hero, Stargirl, came from, and why you might recognize her.
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Concern Over Pattinson And The Batman Is Rapidly Growing
Is Robert Pattinson going... batty? Fans are taking to social media to voice their concern following the publication of an in-depth piece in GQ titled, "Robert Pattinson: A Dispatch from Isolation." Judging by some of his words and actions, isolation has not been terribly kind to Pattinson's psyche.
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Pattinson's Latest Comments Have Us Worried About The Batman
The next Caped Crusader isn't showing a lot of commitment to the role — at least that's the way it sounds. In a new cover story for GQ on future Batman star Robert Pattinson, the actor revealed that he's not really preparing to play Gotham's winged hero at this point in time,
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The Darkest Batman Movie You Never Got To See
Even in his lighter incarnations, Batman has always been one of the darker characters in all of comics lore. But we almost got a big-screen version of the Caped Crusader that was even darker, according to the legendary screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.
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The Batman: How Robert Pattinson Turned Fear Into Fuel
In a recent interview, The Batman star Robert Pattinson discussed how the challenge that comes with playing a pat so memorably previously occupied fueled his process with the character, and reflected on returning to franchise filmmaking.
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A Major Character Will Reportedly Be Bisexual In The Batman
Time to fire up the old DC rumor mill once again. Those gossip hounds at We Got This Covered are citing their ever-mysterious anonymous sources in reporting that a major character in writer-director Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman will be depicted as bisexual. That character: Catwoman.
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The Batman: Andy Serkis' Latest Comments Will Have Fans Hyped
It's starting to sound like writer-director Matt Reeves is taking a pitch-black crack at the Bat. Multi-hyphenate Andy Serkis, who stars as Alfred Pennyworth in the upcoming reboot The Batman, has hinted that the film will be a few shades darker than previous cinematic takes on the character.
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Is This Black Panther Star Being Eyed To Play DC's Black Batman?
Is a black Bat coming to the big screen? Citing their anonymous sources, the rumor-mongers at We Got This Covered are reporting that Warner Bros. and DC Films have designs on making an Elseworlds-style film featuring a black version of Batman — and that the studios already have an actor in mind.
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What You Should Know About The Rumored Kingdom Hearts Disney+ Series
The Kingdom Hearts rumor mill has kicked into gear again, and this time there may actually be some substance to the scuttlebutt. Reports are surfacing that the Kingdom Hearts project has been revived as a CGI animated series, and may be destined for Disney+.
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Will Ahsoka Tano Be On The Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Show?
Despite the two-steps-forward-one-step-back development strategy on Disney and Lucasfilm's promised Obi-Wan Kenobi series, new information and rumors continue to trickle out. According to unconfirmed reports by The Illuminerdi, Ahsoka Tano will appear on the Disney+ show.
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How Jon Favreau Assembled The Mandalorian's 'Magnificent Seven' Crew Of Directors
On the first episode of the new Disney+ documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, showrunner Jon Favreau discussed how he went about calling the show's stable of directors to arms, uniting storytellers from a wide variety of backgrounds.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Frozen 2 Disney+ Documentary Series
As most people are aware, making an animated movie of Frozen 2's caliber is a massive task. Do any of us have a clue, however, about everything that happens behind the scenes? Soon, we won't have to wonder, thanks to a documentary series on Disney+. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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The Real Reason Tommy Wiseau Owes A The Room Documentary Almost $700K
When the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau released The Room in 2003, it was a failure by every metric. A documentary about Wiseau and the making of The Room, titled Room Full of Spoons, has been made, but the filmmaker's been fighting to keep it off the screen. A new court decision might hurt those efforts.
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What The Last Dance Failed To Mention
The Michael Jordan docu-miniseries The Last Dance has provided the communal sports experience that we all need right now. It's hard to argue that at least a few facts from Jordan's career didn't merit more mention than they received. Here are the most glaring omissions from The Last Dance.
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Zack Snyder Fans Just Got The Best News About His Justice League Movie
Forget Disney World — the internet on Wednesday, May 20 was the happiest place on Earth. During a livestream event for his film Man of Steel held on Wednesday, Zack Snyder himself confirmed that the Snyder Cut of Justice League is real — and that it will premiere on HBO Max in 2021.
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The Best New Movies And TV Shows To Watch On Netflix In June 2020
Netflix is here to serve up a plethora of new viewing options for the month of June. Here's all of the best stuff coming to Netflix in June 2020, plus what's departing the streamer throughout the month.
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Fred Willard's Final Acting Appearance Could Be His Best
Fans of deadpan comedic delivery everywhere are currently in mourning over the death of character actor Fred Willard, who passed away at the age of 86 on May 15, 2020. There is some small comfort, though bittersweet, to know that Willard's final project may end up being one of his best.
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The Absolute Worst Thing That Happened To Lois On Malcolm In The Middle
The Wilkerson family of Malcolm in the Middle loved and antagonized each other simultaneously like few TV families ever have. Over the course of the show's run, Lois often found herself on the receiving end some jaw-droppingly inappropriate pranks and shenanigans. What was the worst of them?
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The Best Movies On Redbox Right Now
Many of us have been stuck at home for some time now, and you may be getting a little bit tired of all of the content your streaming services of choice have to offer. Fortunately, there's Redbox. Here are the best movies on Redbox right now.
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Amityville: The Awakening To Stream For Free On Google Play
It will premiere on the service ahead of a limited theatrical run.
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Before I Wake Trailer Brings A Child's Worst Dreams To Life
Jacob Tremblay of Room plays an orphaned kid whose brain is a bona fide nightmare engine.
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Here's Why 2021 Will The Best Year Ever For Superhero Movies
Like the constantly reviving and rebooting comic book heroes they're based on, the superhero movie genre won't be down for long. Expect to emerge out of the doldrums of 2020 to a boom of comic book action in 2021, as next year looks like it'll be the best year of superhero movies we've ever seen.
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6 Best And 6 Worst Pawn Stars Moments
History Channel's hit reality television show Pawn Stars has been on the air for ten years, and it's certainly been an eventful (and often profitable) decade. The show has had its fair share of humorous and heartfelt moments. It's also had no shortage of tense situations and even a few mishaps.
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Every Underworld Movie Ranked Worst To Best
While everyone has different tastes — some people enjoy a typical vampire movie with fangs, endless nights, and immortal creatures, while others prefer Matrix-like fighting styles, explosions, and never-ending twists — these are our picks for every Underworld movie ranked worst to best.
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Altered Carbon Star Weighs In On What It's Like To Work With Big Action Stars - Exclusive
Actor Will Yun Lee has quite an action-packed resume under his Taekwondo black belt. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Lee revealed behind-the-scenes details about working with Hugh Jackman and the Rock, and dished on what it was like to fight Anthony Mackie on Altered Carbon.
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The Absolute Worst Thing Claire Has Ever Done On Outlander
"Simple" isn't how you'd describe most stories of time-travel or romance, and Outlander is no exception. For Claire, the lead heroine of the Starz series, living and loving through the channels of time can get particularly dicey. Here's the worst thing she has ever done.
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The Best Gangster Movies Of All Time According To Rotten Tomatoes
We're going to make you an offer you can't refuse. Today, we're taking a look at the best gangster movies out there. And you don't have to just believe us, either — we've got the power of aggregated review data on our side.
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The Rarest Harry Potter Book You'll Never Own
There's a whole world of Harry Potter merch out there, but some of it is easier to get your hands on than others. If you're willing to part with some serious cash, here are the ultra-rare items in the Harry Potter merchandise universe.
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The Untold Truth Of Space Jam
Space Jam is one of the most fondly remembered films of the '90s, so here's a look behind the scenes of how the Toon Squad beat the Monstars and what made Space Jam so special.
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How Taika Waititi Made His First Movie With Lord Of The Rings' Trash
Taika Waititi has spoken about his time on The Mandalorian, but this unique, funny filmmaker also dished up some details about how he got started in Hollywood with the help of some scraps from a very famous film series. Here's how Taika Waititi got started thanks to The Lord of the Rings' leftovers.
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Why The Little League Player From Hook Looks So Familiar
Streaming audiences have been rediscovering the 1991 fantasy Hook, director Steven Spielberg's heartfelt continuation of the Peter Pan story. If you have sharp eyes, you might have found one of the young players in the little league scene eerily familiar.Here's where you've seen him before.
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Will Michael Jordan Appear In Space Jam 2 With LeBron James?
Now that we know the long-awaited sequel will be titled Space Jam: A New Legacy, the biggest question on fans' minds is clear: What about a possible appearance from original star Michael Jordan?
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The Real Reason Man Of Steel Isn't On HBO Max Yet
Whatever happened to the man of tomorrow? HBO Max has officially rolled out, and its catalog of feature films is truly impressive. Fans were quick to notice, though, that there was an odd exclusion from the selection of DC Extended Universe titles: The inaugural entry, 2013's Man of Steel.
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Is Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D On Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Or Prime?
It's clear that Marvel's longest-running TV series is primed to go out with a bang. If you're looking to re-visit the entire series run of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. before jumping into its final season, you're in luck. Here's how you can watch it.
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The Best Movies That Haven't Made It To HBO Max Yet
HBO Max is officially here, and it's got a pretty impressive stable of hit movies right out of the gate. Nevertheless, it's safe to say launch day did not go entirely according to plan for the long-awaited streaming service.
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HBO Max: The Best Movies To Watch At Launch
In addition to exciting originals and the complete HBO library, HBO Max boasts a stunning list of classic movies and recent hits. We've perused that list for you to curate a nice mix of flicks from a wide variety of genres with one thing in common: they're awesome.
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The Best Movies And TV Shows To Watch On HBO Max In June 2020
WarnerMedia is fixing to make a summer splash with its new HBO Max streaming service, and if this June's lineup is any indication of things to come, viewers are going to have yet another heavy hitter to figure into their monthly streaming budgets. Here are some of the highlights.
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Is The Eric Andre Show On Netflix, Hulu, HBO Or Prime?
Over the course of the last eight years, funnyman Eric Andre has made it his personal mission to set fire to the world of late-night talk shows via his Adult Swim series The Eric Andre Show. If you've missed out on its four seasons thus far, you'll have to track it down in streaming land.
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Is 1917 Based On A True Story?
Sam Mendes' war epic 1917 is finally available to stream and rent. You might have heard that it was constructed to look like it was filmed in continuous takes, but what you may not know is that the 1917 is somewhat based on real events in World War I. Here's what's real and whats not in 1917.
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The Untold Truth Of Silence Of The Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs is an iconic film. But even diehard fans likely don't know about the real-world research, on-set pranking, and bizarre costume choices that went into its production. We're taking a look at all that and more, in this tribute to one of the scariest films ever made.
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Teens Court Death In Rio In Trailer For Brazilian Horror Movie Kill Me Please
What's more exciting to a high schooler than a killer on the loose?
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The Most Paused Horror Movie Moments
Whatever the reason, sometimes you just need a few extra seconds before all the screaming and stabbing starts up again. From nightmarish jump scares to unbelievably weird-looking beasts, these are the most paused horror movie moments.
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These Are The Best Horror Films Of 2018
To make sure you're keeping up with the new entries in the genre, we're compiling a list of the best horror movies of 2018. Keep checking back throughout the year, whenever you're feeling the itch to make your skin crawl.
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In Darkness: See Trailer For Horror Film Starring And Written By Natalie Dormer
Horror movies are always best watched in a darkened room. A first trailer has been released for In Darkness, a new thriller movie that stars and was written by Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer. She wrote the screenplay along with director Anthony Byrne, who is also her longtime romantic partner.
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The Scariest Movie Moments From Non-Horror Films
These are the scariest movie moments from non-horror films. You're just sitting there watching your rom-com, when all of a sudden...
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Lionsgate Remaking Russian Horror Film The Bride
Here comes the bride, paint on her eyes. She was a dead woman, now she's alive.
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How Horror Movie Characters Should Really Look
What do you imagine when you think of Frankenstein, Dracula, or Hannibal Lecter? The authors who created them may have been thinking differently.
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Hulu Teams Up With Blumhouse TV For Monthly Horror Anthology
Every month is October when you have Hulu now.
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What To Expect From The Justice League Snyder Cut
The theatrical cut of Justice League disappointed critics and many fans, but now director Zack Snyder has gotten the green light to make his original version of the movie a reality. We already know a few things about what it'll look like — here's what fans can expect.
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The Untold Truth Of The Zack Snyder Director's Cut Of Justice League
After years of fan demands, the Snyder Cut of Justice League is finally on its way to audiences. Was this version of the movie always real? Why didn't we get to see it in the first place? And what can we expect when it makes its debut?
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Why Warner Bros. Decided To Release The Snyder Cut Of Justice League
After two and a half years of fans campaigning, Warner Bros. announced that the long-speculated Snyder Cut of DC's Justice League is happening. What changed between the film's theatrical release and Snyder's surprise announcement?
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Could Justice League 2 Come Back To Life With Zack Snyder?
DC's flagship superhero team could be finding new life on the big screen. The impending release of the "Snyder Cut" of 2017's Justice League has the entire internet speculating what the new cut could mean for the future of the DCEU — and, in particular, whether a sequel might now be on the table.
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The Easter Egg That Links Extraction To Thor
Netflix's action-packed thriller, Extraction, succeeds on the muscular back of leading man Chris Hemsworth. Now, eagle-eyed fans have spotted a possible Easter egg that links this Russo Brothers-produced romp to the Marvel Cinematic Universe - and it, too involves Hemsworth's back.
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The Marvel Star Who Was Almost In Mad Max: Fury Road
Some of the creatives behind the latest Mad Max entry recently sat down with the New York Times to discuss the path to Fury Road, and they spilled the beans about all the casting dead ends that ultimately helped them find the finished product we all know and love today.
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Times Rick And Morty Poked Fun At Marvel
One franchise that's been the butt of Rick and Morty jokes time and time again has been Marvel. From Hulk references to Avengers jokes, here’s all the times Rick and Morty poked fun at Marvel.
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Rob Liefeld Makes Bold Suggestion About Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Future
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has a pretty unorthodox take on Ryan Reynolds' future as a comic book star, and we're guessing most fans aren't likely to agree. It sounds like someone might have an axe to grind with Disney and Marvel Studios.
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Will We Ever See Professor X In A Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie?
The X-Men will eventually appear in the MCU at some point, but will Professor X be part of that team? Let's look at all the signs pointing to his return to live-action films, but also cast some doubt. There are a lot of X-Men out there, after all.
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Rob Liefeld Has Harsh Words For Marvel About No Deadpool 3
There's been a mix of anticipation and impatience for Disney and Marvel to announce their plans for the Deadpool film series, but unfortunately, Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has some uninspiring news on that front. Here's what he has to say about the lack of Deadpool 3.
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Marvel Is Reportedly Developing A Live-Action Secret Warriors
This week, Disney Chairman Bob Iger offered some reassuring news to Marvel fans: Despite coronavirus-motivated shutdowns in production, the studio remains full steam ahead with the development of new properties for the MCU. One report states that a live-action Secret Warriors could be on that slate.
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What Ryan Reynolds Really Thinks About Disney Taking Over Deadpool 3
Changing bosses can sometimes mean some anticipatory anxiety, but Ryan Reynolds isn't feeling any over the Merc with a Mouth's new distribution overlord at Disney. As part of his press tour for the new film Free Guy, Reynolds spoke about the future of Deadpool now that he's under new ownership.
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Hollywood Producer's Bold Prediction Has Marvel Fans Freaking Out
Speaking to The Los Angeles Times for a survey of film industry professionals, Blumhouse founder and producer Jason Blum made a bold prediction about how the movie industry will resume business as usual. His comments have caused Marvel fans to panic.
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The Real Reason Hugh Jackman Never Wore The Wolverine Suit
The Wolverine apparently doesn't feel the need to advertise. James Mangold, director of The Wolverine and Logan, has revealed the reason why Hugh Jackman never wore the traditional yellow and blue Wolverine suit.
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The Movie Tradition Christopher Nolan Broke With Tenet
When you're making a movie as non-traditional as Tenet, you can be forgiven for throwing tradition out the window. Writer-director Christopher Nolan revealed that before production began on his latest, upcoming opus, he elected not to do something that he and virtually every other filmmaker does.
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David Ayer Responds To James Gunn's Suggestion Of A Suicide Squad Director's Cut
Warner Bros. has finally given in to demands over the Zack Snyder Cut of 2017's Justice League. Fans quickly sought to build on their victory by organizing a call for a new cut of David Ayer's Suicide Squad. James Gunn, who's directing a reboot, has chimed in. Here's how Ayer responded.
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Harry Potter Fans Just Got A Totally Unexpected Surprise
Hogwarts has found a home at HBO Max. When HBO's new streaming service launched on May 27, 2020, Harry Potter fans who signed up for the streaming service got a huge surprise: All eight Harry Potter films are prominently displayed with the tagline "Relive the magic from start to finish."
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Adam Warlock Won't Be In Avengers 4, Directors Confirm
It's assumed that Avengers 4 will see the core team attempt to reverse the harrowing Infinity War ending, though they'll likely have to do most of their fighting alone. A few extra heroes will be on point to pitch in, but there's one Marvel character who won't be in the upcoming film: Adam Warlock.
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The Real Reason The Tenet Trailer Debuted In Fortnite
It's not time travel — it's time inversion. That's the heart of esteemed director Christopher Nolan's upcoming feature film Tenet, the first full-length trailer for which was released on Thursday, May 21 in a most peculiar fashion. Here's why the Tenet trailer debuted in Fortnite.
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Justice League's Original Post-Credits Scene May Have Featured An Epic Battle
Per a recent tweet from Joe Manganiello, it seems one of the bigger changes Joss Whedon made to Justice League involved the film's post-credit scene. The actors cryptic comments have fans intrigued as to just what the upcoming "Snyder Cut" might hold.
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Suicide Squad Fans Now Demanding To See 'The Ayer Cut'
Warner Bros. opened up a can of worms when they acquiesced to fan demands for the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Just one day after the announcement of the long-discoursed reworking, some DCEU enthusiasts are already showing that they will not be content with their pound of flesh.
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Rare Photos From Empire Strikes Back Revealed For Film's 40th Anniversary
The Empire Strikes Back just turned 40, and the sophomore Star Wars outing still looks damn good for middle age. To celebrate the release of what is widely considered the finest film in the entire franchise, Mark Hamill released a hidden cache of previously unseen production stills from the set.
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Simon Pegg Gives Disappointing Update On The Future Of Star Trek
Star Trek got a shiny action makeover in the hands of sci-fi wunderkind J. J. Abrams in 2009. Since Star Trek Beyond, hit theaters in 2016, Star Trek has made a major return to small screens. Actor Simon Pegg, however, has a heartbreaking reason why we might not see it on the big screen again, soon.
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Charlize Theron Drops Never-Before-Seen Mad Max: Fury Road Photos
Although the filming of the movie was notoriously tough on the South African actress, she clearly has an immense fondness for the film and her involvement in it. On the anniversary of the movie's release, she took to Twitter to release some never-before-seen photos from the film's set.
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Extraction: The Truth About Chris Hemsworth And David Harbour's Characters
Though Extraction shows us the tragic end of the relationship between Tyler Rake and Gaspar, it's pretty clear that there's a lot more history between them than we get to see. Here's the truth about Chris Hemsworth and David Harbour's characters in Extraction.
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New Bad Times At The El Royale Posters Get Up-Close And Personal With Hotel's Guests
The cast of Bad Times at the El Royale looks dangerously good in a new batch of character posters for the film. Studio 20th Century Fox dropped the collection of one-sheets, along with a literally flaming hot theatrical poster, that get intimate with seven secretive guests of the El Royale hotel.
Read MoreGlass: International Trailer Suggests Brilliant Deconstruction Of Superhero Genre
M. Night Shyamalan's Glass is coming to take apart every convention of superhero films. The new international trailer for the upcoming flick is lighter on action than previous spots, but much more suggestive of its intention to deconstruct every aspect of the most successful genre of the modern age.
Read MoreBad Times At The El Royale Trailer Features Shirtless Chris Hemsworth, Unsettling Jon Hamm
Nothing is what is seems, and nobody is who they appear to be, in the first trailer for Drew Goddard's Bad Times at the El Royale The footage features peeks at Chris Hemsworth's shirtless cult leader and Jon Hamm's eerie vacuum salesman, whose lives collide on one fateful night at a rundown hotel.
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What Critics Are Saying About Mother!
The reviews are in, and one thing is certain: you need to see this movie.
Read MoreDarren Aronofsky's Mother! Gets A Terrifying New Trailer
The movie is due out in September.
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Jon Schnepp, Adult Swim Writer, Director And Animator, Dies At 51
Jon Schnepp, a writer, director, animator and editor who worked on multiple Adult Swim series, died on July 19 from complications of a stroke he suffered just last week. He was 51. Schnepp's work as a creator included Metalocalypse, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Space Ghost: Coast to Coast.
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The Weinstein Company Sued Over Children Of The Corn Spinoff Rights
Disney is also included in the lawsuit.
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Jennifer Lawrence's Mother! Receives Dreaded F CinemaScore Grade
The Darren Aronofsky-directed film might have been a little too mind-melty for some.
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Us: Lupita Nyong'o Talks Her Terrifying Double Role As Adelaide And Red
Of all the things that make Us terrifying, Lupita Nyong'o's double role as Adelaide, a wife and mother, and Red, Adelaide's scissor-wielding doppelgänger, is perhaps the scariest. Nyong'o recently discussed what it was like playing two sides of the same coin, and how she approached each character.
Read MoreGlass: Trailer #3 Promises Super-Powered Action
Glass would like you to know that the three super-powered characters at the center of its narrative won't be sitting down for a nice cup of coffee. A short and sweet third trailer for the concluding chapter in M. Night Shyamalan's trilogy dropped today on Universal Pictures' YouTube channel.
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New Mother! Poster Will Have You Seeing Double
The film is set for release on September 15.
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The movie will be released in September.
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Jennifer Lawrence's Mother! Pushed Up A Month
The psychological thriller has a new release date.
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Antlers Trailer: Guillermo Del Toro's Newest Horror Pits Keri Russell Against Terrifying Beasts
Horror master Guillermo del Toro is back with a new nightmare. The first trailer has dropped for the filmmaker's newest project, Antlers, which depicts unsettling scenes filled with odd stories and mysterious monsters. Del Toro produced the film, with Scott Cooper sitting in the director's seat.
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James Wan's Next Film Is A Secret Horror Project At New Line
Get ready for another round of jump-scary good times. James Wan is prepping to unleash another big-screen tale of terror on genre lovers everywhere. The director of Aquaman and The Conjuring will get back to his horror roots for his next project, a secret horror film set up at New Line Cinema.
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Suspiria's First Trailer Is Gorgeous And Spellbinding
Suspiria, the Italian horror remake that at first nobody wanted, is starting to look like a can't-miss experience in its spellbinding, gorgeous first trailer. Directed by Call Me By Your Name's Luca Guadagnino, the movie stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, and a very palpable sense of dread.
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Neve Campbell Gives An Intriguing Update On Scream 5
Scream queen Neve Campbell recently spoke about being contacted by the directors of Scream 5. What she said is sure to give fans hope that she will indeed return as Sidney Prescott in the next Scream film.
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Hamilton Fans Just Got Incredible News
Hamilton isn't throwing away its shot — or, at the very least, it's not waiting until the fall any more. A surprise announcement came, courtesy of Disney, that the filmed version of Hamilton that features the Tony Award-winning original cast will be available to stream on Disney+ on July 3.
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Upgrade Red Band Trailer Dishes Out High-Tech Vengeance
Saw and Insidious writer Leigh Whannell is back for his second feature as director with Upgrade, a story of violent revenge with a killer technological twist. The movie doesn't hit theaters until June, but you can check out the red band, NSFW trailer for the movie now.
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Wildling Trailer Tracks A Teenager's Monstrous Coming Of Age
Wildling, the directorial debut of Fritz Böhm, examines the terror of growing up via monstrous metaphor — and you can check out the trailer now. Leading a cast that includes Liv Tyler and Brad Dourif, Bel Powley stars as a mysterious teenage girl coming to understand her dark, supernatural origins.
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Death House Director Harrison Smith Opens Up About His Star-Studded Horror Flick
Smith's new movie has been dubbed 'The Expendables of horror' thanks to a cast filled with horror icons.
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Joe Dante To Produce Dark Comedy Teddy Bears Are For Lovers
The film is a feature version of a 12-minute short from 2016.
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New Winchester Trailer Unleashes The Horrors Of A Mystery House
The ghosts of a gun heiress' past are here for their violent revenge.
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Something Is Watching You In The First Poster For Slender Man
The internet's biggest boogeyman is on his way out of the woods.
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The Midnight Man Wants To Play A Game In New Trailer
"You're playing the game, aren't you."
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Creep 3 Is Already In Development
The first Creep sequel will be available for streaming on October 24.
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The Truth About Post Malone's Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Cameo
Not content to merely team up with Swae Lee to contribute the song "Sunflower" to the movie's soundtrack, rapper and face tattoo enthusiast Post Malone also has a blink-and-you-missed-it role in the film, itself. Here's when you can catch him.
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The Into The Spider-Verse Easter Egg You May Not Have Even Known To Look For
Filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller have a very strange aquatic calling card, and even though they didn't actually direct Sony Pictures' award-winning 2018 animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, they still managed to sneak their squeaky little totem into the final version of the film.
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Into The Spider-Verse's Doc Ock Was Originally Totally Different Than What You Saw On Screen
In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Doctor Octopus is played by Bad Moms star Kathryn Hahn. How did the filmmakers think to change up the role? During a Twitter Q&A, two of the film's co-directors shed light on the inspired decision, and how they'd originally envisioned the character.
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The Candid Truth About Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse's Stunning Aesthetic
After years of trying to perfect a live-action Spider-Man movie, the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse swung into theaters in 2018 and blew everyone away. The creatives behind the film were likely thrilled to read that praise, because achieving the movie's visual aesthetic was no easy feat.
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The Self-Imposed Rule Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Had To Follow
Those who have seen Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse recall that some aspects of its style weren't mixed in with the computer-animated graphics the entire time. And there's a reason for that: It was a rule that the movie's creative team made themselves follow.
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The Real Reason Tom Holland Didn't Cameo In Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
If things had gone as the film's team had originally hoped they would, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse would have featured a few more Spider-Men — namely the three actors who have played Peter Parker in live-action films before. Here's why the cameo didn't happen.
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Extraction: The Most Difficult Shot To Film
When fans finally got their eyes on the Netflix's Extraction, they were blown away by the film's white-knuckle intensity. During a special Extraction livestream event, Extraction star Chris Hemsworth revealed exactly which stunt was the hardest for him to shoot.
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The Untold Truth Of Extraction's 12-Minute 'One-Shot' Sequence
There's a lot to get excited about in Netflix's Extraction. But one thing that fans have been talking about with an added dose of vivacity is a particular sequence in the film: the 12-minute extended scene that's filmed and edited to look like it was shot in one continuous take.
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What The Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Are Saying About Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil
Disney's modern version of Sleeping Beauty's baddie is set to fly back into theaters in the coming days, and it's safe to say that expectations are high for the Angelina Jolie-fronted flick Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. But is it worth a watch? Here's what Rotten Tomatoes is saying about the film.
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We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 3 Of The Free Film Festival
It's the third day of We Are One: A Global Film Festival, the 10-day event streamed on YouTube during which programming co-curated by 21 film festivals from around the world screens — all while the organizers gather funds to benefit coronavirus relief efforts. Here's the schedule for day 3.
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This Is Steve Carell's Most Underrated Movie
Three decades into his storied career in showbiz, there really isn't much that Steve Carell hasn't done.I t was 2011's standout rom-com Crazy, Stupid, Love, however, that remains the most underrated movie in Steve Carell's cinematic canon.
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We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 2 Of The Free Film Festival
The second day of the first-ever global digital film festival We Are One is here, and the selections screening throughout the day are sure to tickle at-home audiences' delights. Here's what day two has in store.
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We Finally Know Whether Tenet Is A Secret Inception Sequel
In a recent conversation with Esquire, John David Washington — star of the upcoming brain-bender Tenet — was asked to address a few fan theories about the film. Perhaps the most compelling of these: that Tenet is a stealth sequel to Nolan's 2010 masterpiece Inception.
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We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 1 Of The Free Film Festival
We Are One: A Global Film Festival, an innovative digital event featuring programming co-curated by 21 prolific film festivals, begins today — Friday, May 29. And boy, are audiences in for a treat. Here's everything screening during day one of the festival.
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What The Cast Of Sucker Punch Looks Like Today
What does the cast of Zac Snyder's 2011 film Sucker Punch look like today? Here's where they all ended up.
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Clark Gregg Reveals What He's Learned From Playing Agent Coulson - Exclusive
Clark Gregg has been playing Marvel Cinematic Universe stalwart Phil Coulson on the big and small screen for 12 years. As Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. heads into its own endgame, here's the biggest the fan-favorite character has taught the veteran actor.
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Original Characters That Were Invented For The MCU
There have been plenty of instances where movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed to create a brand new character in order to move a particular story along. From A.I. programs to secret agents, these are the original characters who were invented for the MCU.
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Wes Anderson Movies Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes Score
If we were to look over at Rotten Tomatoes, which of Wes Anderson's films would have the best ratings, and which ones would be considered stinkers? Well, play an obscure 1960s pop song and start walking in slow motion as we look at every Wes Anderson movie, ranked by their score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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What The Cast Of E.T. Looks Like Today
More than 30 years after its 1982 release, Steven Spielberg's classic E.T. captures the imagination of new fans around the world—and remains one of the most beloved films of all time. Let's take a look back at the talented cast who helped make it such a success and find out what they're up to today.
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Bollywood Movies Everyone Needs To Watch
Whether you're looking for a historical epic, tales of star-crossed lovers, clever comedy, or dramatic song and dance numbers, Bollywood films have it all. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered with this list of absolutely essential Bollywood movies.
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Why Stuart From The Wrong Missy Looks So Familiar
Jared Sandler may have a famous uncle, but he has more going for him than the obvious benefits of nepotism. Long before he joined the cast of The Wrong Missy, he'd built an impressive career spanning television, film, and stand-up.
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Why Dinah From Uncut Gems Looks So Familiar
A famous Broadway star who bridged the gap from the Great White Way to Hollywood, you've definitely seen and heard Idina Menzel plenty of times throughout her long career. Here's why Dinah looks so familiar, and where you've seen Menzel before.
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The Real Reason Will Smith Isn't Returning For The Suicide Squad Sequel
It may have been incredibly divisive among critics and fans, but 2016's Suicide Squad was undoubtedly a cultural moment and a box office success. Considering the importance of Deadshot and the praise he received, why would Will Smith pass on appearing in the sequel?
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Projects That Were Canceled Because Someone Died
These are the projects brought down by a star's demise, from "cursed" adaptations to scrapped sequels.
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Bloodshot Executive Producer Dan Mintz On Superhero Filmmaking, Universe Building, And The Valiant Cinematic Universe - Exclusive
We sat down with Mintz to talk about his superhero producing roots in the MCU, his turn to Valiant, and what's next for the budding Valiant Cinematic Universe.
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Why Timmy Hamilton From Soul Surfer Looks So Familiar
The latest drama burning up the charts at Netflix is Soul Surfer, based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and battled back to once again get on the board. Bethany's brother Timmy is played by Chris Brochu, who should look familiar from his other roles.
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The Most Underrated Movies Of The Last Decade
From absurd action movies to quiet contemplations on faith and religion, we've dug deep to find some of the truly hidden gems that have come out in the last ten years. So if you're looking for the most underrated movies of the last decade, well, we've definitely got you covered.
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The Biggest Weakness Of These MCU Villains Explained
Even the MCU's strongest and most charismatic villains have weak spots of their own, through which the hero winds up gaining the upper hand and saving the day. From Iron Monger to Killmonger, here are the biggest weaknesses of these MCU bad guys.
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We Are One: A Global Film Festival Unveils Lineup For YouTube-Streamed Event
Get ready for a whole new type of film festival. Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube have announced the programming lineup for We Are One: A Global Film Festival, an upcoming event that features more than 100 films from 21 film festivals, as well as VR content, musical performances, and curated talks.
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Why Saju From Extraction Looks So Familiar
The cast of Netflix's Extraction includes a grip of popular action stars, but in addition to those familiar faces, audiences will likely recognize Indian actor Randeep Hood as Saju. If his handsome visage is already ringing a bell, there's a very good reason why that might be the case.
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Why Leilani From The Lovebirds Looks So Familiar
Streaming services are more popular now than ever — and some of movies originally slated for theatrical launches are getting the chance to stream from home. One such movie is The Lovebirds, a romantic comedy that hit Netflix on May 22. Here's why the actress who plays Leilani looks so familiar.
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This Is Robert Downey Jr.'s Most Underrated Movie
Shane Black's bleak and hilarious crime thriller Kiss Kiss Bang Bang signaled to Hollywood's elite that Robert Downey Jr. was back after he struggled with addiction. Oddly enough, the 2005 film remains the most underrated efforts in RDJ's post-recovery oeuvre. Here's why you should check it out.
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The Most Underrated Chris Evans Movie
Given the general trajectory of Chris Evans' career pre- and post-2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, one might be inclined to think the actor was more of an overnight success story than most. That logic would, however, be deeply flawed. Here's why Sunshine is his most underrated film.
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The True Meaning Behind Each Lightsaber Color
What's up with all the different lightsabers? Luckily for you, we know which colors are used by which kinds of folks, what they say about the wielder's personality, and whether or not a yellow lightsaber makes sense for you. Here's the true meaning behind each lightsaber color.
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Why The Snyder Cut Will Be Good For Hollywood, And Why It Won't
Warner Bros. has finally succumbed to public demand and agreed to commission the long-awaited Snyder Cut of the 2017 film Justice League. While hopeful fans may be excited by the win, Warner's decision is almost certainly a mixed bag. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Extraction Star Randeep Hooda On Action Movies, Irffan Khan, And Making Movies With Marvel Alumni - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Looper, Hooda talks about making the transition from Hindi cinema to Hollywood, lays out his newfound love for action filmmaking, and dishes on what it's like to work with Hemsworth and Hargraves on the Russo Brothers-produced Extraction.
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Why There Hasn't Been A Nightmare On Elm Street Sequel In Over 10 Years
1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street was a massive success that spawned sequels, TV shows, and comic books. Yet the last movie featuring Freddy Krueger debuted in 2010. We're here to explain the reasons behind that decade-long absence from the big screen, from rights issues to retirements.
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The Sopranos' Kathrine Narducci On Capone, Bad Education, The Irishman, And Family-Style Filmmaking - Exclusive Interview
Looper caught up with Kathrine Narducci to discuss working with Scorsese, her time on The Sopranos, and what it's like to share the screen with three very different movie stars in Hugh Jackman, Tom Hardy, and Joe Pesci.
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Why Joe From The Old Guard Looks So Familiar
The trailer for the Netflix original film The Old Guard has arrived, and it looks every bit as bonkers as the Image Comics series upon which it's based. There's one face among the group that you might have found to be oddly familiar: that of Joe, who is played by Dutch actor Marwan Kenzari.
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Charlize Theron Has Seriously Damaged Her Body More Than Once During Filming
There are few more committed actresses than Charlize Theron. Of course, there's a big difference between being committed to astutely performing a role, and being committed to sacrificing your body for said role — and as it turns out, Theron is both.
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The Real Reason David Boreanaz Would Never Do A Bones Movie
When it comes to whether or not Bones will ever resurface on screen again, it really depends on what the cast of Bones is doing today — and one lead is definitely not about to take time out of his schedule. Here's the real reason David Boreanaz would never do a Bones movie.
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The Dark Detail In Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory No One Noticed
There are a lot of scary things about 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but one subtle detail might be the darkest of all. If you've always suspected that Wonka was more of a villain than a charming and eccentric showman, this revelation is for you.
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Director Josh Trank Opens Up About Capone - Exclusive Interview
In our exclusive interview, Josh Trank discusses how the Fantastic Four debacle led to Capone, where the film's bizarre tone came from, and why Tom Hardy was the only actor who could play this version of the Chicago bootlegger.
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Why Fay From The Vast Of Night Looks So Familiar
The bottled-up nature of thriller The Vast of Night means viewers will spend a lot of time with the protagonists, Fay Crocker and Everett. That's a ton of airtime to wonder where you've seen the small cast before. And, trust us, you've seen Fay Crocker before.
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Why Erik From Sweet Magnolias Looks So Familiar
Binge-watchers who have already gobbled up the PG version of Sex & The City that is Sweet Magnolias might want to see more of the show's principal actors. If you took a liking to Erik over the first season, you're in luck, because the actor behind him has a healthy list of credits to dive into next.
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Why Jibran From The Lovebirds Looks So Familiar
The Lovebird stars Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae as a couple caught in the middle of a confusing catastrophe. If you're wondering where you've seen Nanjiani before, from stand-up comedy to a future stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, here's why Kumail Nanjiani looks so familiar.
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The Last-Minute Change Made To The Empire Strikes Back's Original Ending
It turns out that The Empire Strikes Back contained some surprising foreshadowing — of George Lucas' love of tinkering with his films. It's recently come to light that Lucas insisted on adding three new shots to the end of the movie after it had already premiered.
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The Bizarre Ways Movie Sound Effects Are Really Made
From groaning tortoises in the throes of passion to filling dead chickens with walnuts, it's all in here. So start banging your coconut shells together as we gallop through the secrets behind some of the most bizarre sound effects in recent movie history.
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Why Melissa From The Wrong Missy Looks So Familiar
Netflix's new comedy of mistaken identity features the triumphant return of David Spade opposite the hilarious Lauren Lapkus as his accidental date, Missy. While Spade and Lapkus should certainly ring bells, there's also a good reason Spade's intended paramore (the other Melissa) looks so familiar.
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The Sopranos' Kathrine Narducci Reveals What It's Like To Work With Hollywood's Biggest Stars - Exclusive
Kathrine Narducci has cropped up in several films thematically centered on the shady side of life, and while she expresses no personal proclivity for the genre, it has led to her crossing paths with some of the bigger names plying their craft on the screens both big and small.
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Director Walt Dohrn Dishes On Trolls World Tour - Exclusive Interview
In his exclusive interview with Looper, director Walt Dohrn had plenty to say about Trolls' unconventional release situation, how much thought went into creating the movie's musical world (spoiler: quite a bit), and why Trolls World Tour is the perfect movie to get you through the stay-at-home era.
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Darth Maul Myths You Always Believed
Since Darth Maul’s first appearance, he's quickly rocketed into fan-favorite status. But there’s a lot of misinformation out there about the Sith apprentice. Fortunately, Looper is here to debunk these myths and set the record straight about one of the galaxy's greatest baddies.
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How Tom Hardy Became Capone For His Latest Film - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Looper, Capone writer and director Josh Trank explains why Tom Hardy was the only actor who could've played the fearsome Prohibition-era gangster, and where exactly Hardy's odd Capone voice came from.
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Here's How Much Actor Fred Willard Was Really Worth
On May 15, 2020, we lost a comedy giant with the passing of Fred Willard. As the ultimate character actor, Willard boasted hundreds of film credits in his long career. Did this plethora of talent riches translate to big bank to pass on?
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What Will The Next Avengers Team Look Like?
Now that the cinematic achievement that is the Infinity Saga is in the history books, there are about a million open questions about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4. One thing we don't know: when we will next see a movie with the word Avengers in the title, and who'll be in it.
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Why Nate From The Wrong Missy Looks So Familiar
While David Spade and Lauren Lapkus offer the bulk of The Wrong Missy's laughs, one of the movie's hidden gems comes in the form of Tim's obnoxiously funny co-worker, Nate, who always seems to say the right things at exactly the wrong time. Enter comedian Nick Swardson. Here's where you've seen him.
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What To Expect From The Wild Mad Max Prequel Furiosa
While George Miller is still reportedly planning on making a Mad Max: Fury Road sequel somewhere down the broken road, the filmmaker has confirmed that his next trip to the Wasteland will indeed put Fury Road's fan favorite femme Imperator Furiosa front and center. Here's what we know so far.
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False Things You Believe About Black Widow
Whether you consider yourself a comic book fan, an MCU die-hard, or both, there are probably some false things you believe about Black Widow.
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What The Cast Of Can't Hardly Wait Is Doing Now
From bracing for the apocalypse to voicing superheroes to fielding emergency calls, here's what the cast of Can't Hardly Wait is doing now.
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The Best '80s Movies You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now
Many of the classic films produced in the 1980s are now available to stream, whether you're in the mood for a science fiction classic or a raunchy comedy vehicle. From an iconic John Hughes joint to the debut of Spike Lee and everything between, these are the best '80s movies to watch on Netflix.
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The Best Sci-Fi Movies On Netflix Right Now
Whether you're someone who just likes staying home on the couch or someone who feels compelled to stay there for reasons of public health and safety, Netflix is a great resource for entertainment. If you're looking for a science fiction fix, we're here to help.
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Bloodshot Producer On Why Scorsese Would Make Valiant Comics Movies - Exclusive
Depending on which filmmakers you ask, superhero movies are actually growing in a way that could someday attract even Martin Scorsese into their ranks. Bloodshot producer Dan Mintz revealed to Looper why Scorsese would probably make a Valiant Comics movie some day.
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How Josh Trank's Hollywood Past Led Him To Capone - Exclusive
Filmmaker Josh Trank hit rock bottom after the public failure of his big-budget superhero flick, The Fantastic Four, but it's not all bad. Without that experience, his latest movie, the Tom Hardy vehicle Capone, never would've been made. Here's why.
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Bloopers That Make Us Love Emilia Clarke Even More
Whether she's falling in love or laying waste to King's Landing with dragon fire, Emilia Clarke has played a lot of very serious scenes in movies and on TV. On set, though, it seems like she's just an endearing goofball. We've got the bloopers to prove it.
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What Happened To The Baby From Labyrinth?
For film-lovers of a certain age, Jim Henson's puppet-centric masterpiece remains a landmark movie that fueled their wildest dreams and creepiest nightmares. Many fans continue to wonder whatever became of the babe with the power at the center of Labyrinth.
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Dumb Things In Scream Everyone Just Ignores
As much as it likes to poke fun at the horror genre, Scream can itself at times be completely laughable. So pull down your Ghostface mask, grab a voice changer, and reacquaint yourself with the rules, because we're going to slash through the dumb stuff in Scream that everyone usually ignores.
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Five Classic Horror Directors Join Forces For Nightmare Cinema Anthology
Mickey Rourke will star as the anthology's mysterious host.
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Robert Eggers Offers Update On His Nosferatu Remake
The sun may be rising for Robert Eggers' planned remake of F.W. Murnau's iconic 1922 vampire flick Nosferatu. The filmmaker recently sat down with Den of Geek to discuss his latest frightful feature The Lighthouse, and was promptly asked to discuss the current state of his Nosferatu remake.
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Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich Trailer Teases A Uniquely Crazy Horror Sequel
The first trailer for the newest entry in the long-running Puppet Master series of horror movies has been released, teasing a humorous tone and a major bloodbath. The movie, a reboot of sorts, takes place in an alternate reality from the rest of the series, including what looks like 400% more Nazis.
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The Sailor Moon Movie That Disney Never Made
Fans who can hear that animation company's production card in their head know that DiC had a deep well of successful properties. At one point, Disney wanted to turn one such property, Sailor Moon, into a live-action film. Here's why it didn't work out.
Read MoreJennifer Lawrence Has Unexpected Visitors In Creepy Mother! Teaser
The movie, from Darren Aronofsky, is due out in September.
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Will There Be A Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Sequel?
Producer Guillermo del Toro and director Andre Øvredal spooked and stunned in equal measure with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The critical and commercial success of the film has had everyone wondering whether a Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark sequel is in the cards.
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R.L. Stine's Fear Street In Development For Movie Series
Rising horror director Leigh Janiak will oversee the series.
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Emily Mortimer Joins Seafaring Supernatural Thriller Mary
It's like "We Bought a Zoo" on the ocean. With ghosts.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Returning For Halloween Reboot
Curtis will return as Laurie Strode in the upcoming reboot co-written by Danny McBride.
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Anya Taylor-Joy And Director Of The Witch To Reunite For Nosferatu Remake
As far as horrible nightmares go, this one sounds pretty good.
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The Reasons These Movie Trailers Were Banned
Previews are supposed to be innocuous yet enticing, and definitely not controversial. But once in a while, a tease of a yet-to-be-released movie goes too far, and audiences react negatively. Here are some times when studios had to remove movie previews from public view.
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James Wan To Remake Stephen King's The Tommyknockers
Director James Wan is getting back to horror after Aquaman, teaming up with one of the producers behind 2017's smash hit It to bring Stephen King's 1987 book The Tommyknockers to the screen once again. Like It, The Tommyknockers was originally adapted as a miniseries for ABC, airing in 1993.
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The Grudge Reboot Casts Insidious Actress Lin Shaye
Lin Shaye, best known for her role as the medium/demonologist Elise Rainier in James Wan's Insidious franchise, will star alongside Andrea Riseborough, Demian Bichir, and John Cho in Sony's upcoming reboot of The Grudge.
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The Grudge Reboot Casts John Cho
John Cho is joining the cast of Sony's The Grudge reboot, which stars Demian Bichir and Andrea Riseborough.
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Insidious To Take The Franchise Even Further With Another Sequel
The Last Key was, surprisingly, the highest-grossing movie in the series yet.
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George Romero's Son Making Night Of The Living Dead Prequel
Cameron Romero revealed the title for movie that will be a 'love letter' to his dad.
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Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Director Wants To Make A Trick 'R Treat Sequel Next
The cult favorite movie was released in 2007.
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Scariest Movie Monsters Of All Time
Jump scares might get you in the moment, but a truly frightening monster will stay with you forever—and these are some of our all-time favorites.
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Halloween Reboot Will Ignore All The Sequels
John Carpenter confirmed that the new movie will only acknowledge the 1978 classic.
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Things Only Adults Noticed In Hercules
From Disney Easter eggs to mythological origins, here's a list of the things only adults will notice when watching Disney's Hercules.
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How Indiana Jones Led To The Star Wars Prequels
The new Disney+ documentary Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian is providing fans with new insight into the development of the entire Star Wars franchise. According to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, it wouldn't have been much of a franchise at all without a little boost from Indiana Jones.
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Movies With Terrible Rotten Tomatoes Scores That Are Actually Awesome
For cinephiles, Rotten Tomatoes is a vital resource, but it isn't infallible. Here are films with awful Rotten Tomatoes scores that are, in fact, awesome.
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Why Holly From Den Of Thieves Looks So Familiar
Lately, streaming audiences have been getting a charge out of the hard-boiled thriller Den of Thieves. Among the many bit players in the film is one who you may have found a little familiar: Holly, the girlfriend of former Marine-turned-bandit Ray Merrimen. Here's why she looks familiar.
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Why Bloodshot Means More Than You Know For Superhero Movies - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Looper, Dan Mintz, Bloodshot's executive producer, spoke about the film's unconventional success against enormous odds and what it means for the future of superhero cinema.
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What Really Happened Behind The Scenes Of Iron Man 2
It's time to look past the shiny armor and repulsor technology and see what went wrong behind the scenes of Iron Man 2.
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Good News Just Dropped For The Avatar Sequels And Amazon's Lord Of The Rings
Fantasy fans will be happy to hear two of their favorite stories might resume production soon. New Zealand, having successfully controlled COVID-19, has announced that it will allow production to resume. The properties working there include Amazon's Lord of the Rings series and the Avatar sequels.
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The Old-School Rise Of Skywalker Cameo Everyone Missed
Even months after its release, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker still has a surprise or two for us. A description for the character of "Rothgar Deng" implies heavily that the mysterious character is actually an evolution of a figure from deep in Star Wars canon.
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Jumanji 4: Will We Ever Get To See The Sequel?
The Jumanji series has become an unexpected smash for Sony, thanks to smart and hilarious writing, the assured direction of Jake Kasdan, and the insane star power of its cast. Now, fans are wondering: will we ever see a Jumanji 4? We're pleased to report that the answer is: yes, almost certainly.
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What The Cast Of House Party Looks Like Today
While Kid 'n Play were the headliners in House Party, the rest of its appealing cast helped sell director Reginald Hudlin's hilarious vision as well. Let's take a look at where they ended up after the party ended.
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Why Leonard From Dangerous Lies Looks So Familiar
Netlfix's latest original film, Dangerous Lies, is a certified hit. Even though Elliott Gould's Leonard only features in the film's first act, he plays an important role in the plot. If you thought the rich old guy looked familiar, he sure should have. Here's where you've seen Elliott Gould before.
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How A Fake Shaun Of The Dead Sequel Made Its Way Into Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
On the surface, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Shaun of the Dead have nothing in common. One's a modern, animated twist on the superhero tale; the other is an almost two-decades old cult-classic zombie comedy. But somehow, in Miles Morales' alternate Spider-Man universe, the two co-exist.
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We Now Know Who The Transformers Reboot Will Reportedly Kill Off
After nearly a decade of box office dominance, the Transformers franchise has been under the radar for the last couple of years. An animated film from Toy Story 4 helmer Josh Cooley is in the works, and it may feature the death of one of the franchise's most beloved characters.
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What Valiant Is Bringing To Superhero Movies That Marvel And DC Aren't - Exclusive
At a time when everyone seems to be looking at which pieces of intellectual property they can spin into a tentpole, what does Valiant offer that Marvel and DC don't already have? According to Bloodshot executive producer and Valiant Cinematic Universe mastermind Dan Mintz, quite a lot.
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Actors Who Were Only Given Hours To Accept A Role
Actors don't always have the luxury of mulling over the pros and cons of taking a role. The movie business often involves a lot of waiting around, but sometimes filmmakers have a deadline that demands immediate action. And in those instances, you've got to make decisions pretty quick.
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Suicide Squad Director On Why He's Heartbroken For Jared Leto
Jared Leto's had a tough go of it lately. Aside from returning from his desert meditation retreat to discover a world reeling from pandemic, he just can't seem to get over the tepid audience response to his turn as the psychopathic Joker.
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The Surprising Reason Ozark's Julia Garner Became An Actress
For many, Netflix's crime drama Ozark was their first introduction to actress Julia Garner, who plays teen criminal Ruth Langmore. Her chameleon-like talent is not only one of her great gifts as a performer, but also directly related to the reason that she turned to acting in the first place.
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The Last Witch Hunter 2: Is Vin Diesel Working On A Sequel?
His flaming sword may have been on ice for a few years, but it seems Vin Diesel is prepping to call forth new fires for a sequel to his high-priced 2015 fantasy flick, The Last Witch Hunter. Here's what the star had to say about prospects for the franchise's return.
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Small Details You Missed In Extraction
Netflix's new action hit starring Chris Hemsworth is a film that both meets and transcends the expectations of its genre, while offering enough buried meaning to merit a rewatch. Here are some details you might have missed in Extraction.
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Dangerous Lies 2: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?
Netflix's new hit thriller ends on an intriguing — if ambiguous — shot, certainly leaving the door open for a sequel. So what are the chances we'll be seeing Dangerous Lies 2 in our Netflix recommendations sometime soon?
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Actress Golshifteh Farahani Dishes On Netflix's Extraction - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview, Farahani shared some of her experiences shooting Extraction with Looper, including what it was like working with Chris Hemsworth, some of the challenges the cast and crew faced while filming Extraction's climactic shootout, and what makes Nik tick.
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Why Ellie From The Half Of It Looks So Familiar
Though Netflix's new coming-of-age story features veteran actors Becky Ann Baker and Catherine Curtin, it also introduces fresh new faces to the world, giving its three young leads a chance to shine. Here's where you've seen Ellie from The Half of It before.
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Alternate Universe Endgame Poster Is Certainly A Sight To See
We all know that there were 14,000,605 universes in which the Avengers took on an Infinity Stone-powered Thanos (and that they lost in all but one of those). Apparently, in at least one of those universes, the team looked... a bit different, as seen on this fan-made poster for Avengers: Endgame.
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Why Michele From Waco Looks So Familiar
The relationship of David Koresh to his followers is vividly depicted in Waco, and carries particular weight thanks in large part to the performances of the woman who portrays Michele, Julia Garner. She's a pretty hot commodity in Hollywood these days. Here's why Michele from Waco looks so familiar.
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The Extraction Scene You Didn't Get To See - Exclusive
Netflix's Extraction packs a lot into its 117-minute runtime. To maintain tension, the creative team had to be choosy about which scenes made it to the final cut. In an interview with Looper, actress Golshifteh Farahani dropped a few details about an Extraction scene that fans didn't get to see.
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Why Jah From All Day And A Night Looks So Familiar
The Netflix original film All Day and a Night is already winning over critics with its gritty, authentic portrayal of how life went all wrong for Jahkor, an aspiring rapper imprisoned for murder. The young man at its center elevates the film to greatness, and you've probably seen him before.
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BossLogic On Scooping Marvel, Working With The Rock, And His Future In Fan Art And Beyond - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive chat with Looper, BossLogic reveals his secret origin story, talks about his entree into the Marvel pantheon, and breaks down the art of taking fandom into a visual medium.
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Extraction 2: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?
Extraction has become a massive hit for Netflix, which, coupled with the film's ambiguous ending, has left many wondering if Extraction 2 might already be in the production pipeline. Producer Joe Russo took some time to address the possibility of a sequel during a recent Extraction watch party.
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Wonder Woman Director Teases Exciting Spin-Off Film To Precede Wonder Woman 3
If you're psyched about a Wonder Woman trilogy, we've got good news, and ... more good news. Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins recently confirmed that, yes, she has plans for a third solo vehicle for the iconic DC hero — but first, she plans to hit fans with a spin-off centered on the Amazons.
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Why Klaus' Bar Fight In The Umbrella Academy Is More Important Than You Thought
When the hotly anticipated second season of The Umbrella Academy drops, fans will finally get to see where the Hargreeves kids landed after the fateful events of the season 1 finale. Klaus, of course, got a big-time wake-up call in the fifth episode. Here's why it was so important.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Griddy's Doughnuts On The Umbrella Academy
Being a show centered around superheroes, Netflix's The Umbrella Academy boasts some interesting set pieces. Chief among them is the unassuming yet highly important Griddy's Doughnuts. Here's what Griddy's really represents on the series.
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The Old Guard Trailer: Charlize Theron Stars In Netflix's Newest Superhero Film
Forever is harder than it looks. On Thursday, May 21, Netflix dropped the first trailer for The Old Guard, a superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by writer-creator Greg Rucka and artist Leandro Fernandez.
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Why Grace's Needlepoint In The Umbrella Academy Was So Important
Fans of The Umbrella Academy have pointed out that hidden in the series is proof that at least one other person didn't just know the world was going to end, they knew exactly how. That person is the Hargreeves' stiff and smiley housewife robot, Grace. Here's the scene including this foreshadowing.
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Netflix Shows You Should Never Let Your Parents Catch You Watching
These Netflix shows are fantastic, but to avoid any awkward questions about your own private life, you probably shouldn't let your parents catch you watching them.
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What You Never Noticed About Grace From The Umbrella Academy
Superhero shows are often stylish, so the flashy aesthetics on The Umbrella Academy aren't too surprising. But a new theory from Redditor u/coffeezzzombie posits that there's more to Grace Hargreeves' (Jordan Claire Robbins) costumes than meets the eye.
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Is The Evil Dead On Netflix?
With Halloween approaching, it's important to remember what the spooky season is all about: watching every nightmare-inducing film you can get your fake-blood-loving eyes on. One required watch is Sam Raimi's 1981 shocker The Evil Dead. But where can you stream it? Is The Evil Dead on Netflix?
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Is Halloween On Netflix?
Though the likes of Evil Dead 2, The Shining, and Suspiria qualify as required viewing by horror aficionados the world over, the one flick everyone wants to watch during spooky season is John Carpenter's slasher classic Halloween. But is Halloween available to stream on Netflix?
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Is The Shining On Netflix?
It's as good a time as any to revisit Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece The Shining, and since Netflix has been giving Stephen King his cinematic due in recent years, one wouldn't be misguided in thinking that The Shining is readily available on the platform. So, is The Shining on Netflix?
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The Kids Aren't Alright In Trailer For Netflix's The Babysitter
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The Real Reason Henry Cavill Doesn't Talk Much On The Witcher
In creating Netflix's The Witcher, showrunner Lauren Hissrich tweaked Geralt's (Henry Cavill) behavior — specifically by giving him a penchant for being tight-lipped and showing him hrmmph-ing his way through interactions with others. Here's why Geralt doesn't talk much on The Witcher.
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The Surprising Netflix Movie That Bumped Extraction From Its Top Spot
Extraction has been extracted from the top spot on Netflix. Following a heck of a run as the top movie on the streaming service, the Joe Russo-penned, Chris Hemsworth-starring actioner was finally knocked from its perch. The movie doing the knocking: the twisty thriller Dangerous Lies.
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The 3 Biggest Rumored Changes Coming To The Justice League Director's Cut
Three years on, the appeals to once-seemingly-deaf ears have finally been heard. The much-discussed Snyder Cut of Justice League will see the light of day. Let's go over the most radical differences we can look forward to seeing when it's released on HBO Max in 2021.
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Scream 5 Just Announced What We've Hoped For All Along
There's no true way to know what's what until Scream 5 actually hits the theaters, but fortunately, the fans have been fed a few juicy nuggets of information — and one of them just happens to be something that franchise loyals will be extremely delighted to hear.
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Lost Night Of The Living Dead Sequel From Original Writers In The Works
When there's no more room on television, the dead will walk the big screen. After 50 years, a direct sequel to the genre-defining George A. Romero classic Night of the Living Dead is in the works — from a lost screenplay by the writing team behind the original.
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Gunnar Hansen's Death House Finally Gets A Release Date
Some have called the movie "the Expendables of horror."
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Javier Bardem Is On Fire In New Mother! Poster
Jennifer Lawrence ripped her heart out in her Mother! poster, so it makes sense that her co-star Javier Bardem would also have to undergo some terrors in his solo poster for the upcoming thriller.
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Night Of The Living Dead Director Isn't Happy That Zombies Went Hollywood
George Romero said World War Z and The Walking Dead have made it harder to make zombie flicks.
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Suspiria Remake Sets Fall Release Date
Suspiria, the horror remake none of us thought we needed, is slowly creeping closer to a release date. The movie, which stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Chloe Grace Moretz, is a remake of a 1977 horror classic directed by Dario Argento, set for release this November by Amazon.
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The Grudge Reboot Gets An Official Release Date
The Grudge is coming back — and now we know when. Sony has officially dated its upcoming reboot of The Grudge, and while some may have anticipated a genre-appropriate debut date close to Halloween, the studio subverted expectations with its final decision.
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Winchester Trailer Brings A Haunted House To Life
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What Rene And Casey Nezhoda From Storage Wars Are Doing Today
When you tune into Storage Wars, you're watching for two reasons: The thrill of sifting through strangers' stuff, and the over-the-top characters who make their living buying the units. If you're a fan, you're probably missing your favorite bidders, like Rene and Casey Nezhoda.
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Here's How Much Ivy Calvin From Storage Wars Is Really Worth
Among all of the various colorful personalities on the A&E reality series Storage Wars, none are quite so intimidating as Ivy Calvin. The "King of Palmdale" keeps the merchandise moving, thanks to his exposure on the show and his large base of steady, satisfied customers. But how much is he worth?
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Data's Entire Backstory Explained
The saga of Data is absolutely fascinating, and today, we're taking a look at his tale. From his creation to his death and everything in between, here's Data's entire backstory explained.
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The Ending Of The Night Of Explained
Did Nasir kill Andrea, or did someone sneak in and murder her in the middle of the night? For eight episodes, that's exactly what the world is trying to figure out. Here's the ending of The Night Of explained.
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The Ending Of Sucker Punch Explained
Even now, years after its theatrical release, the film's real story still remains open for interpretation, which means explaining its ending means looking at more than one point of view. Here's the ending of Sucker Punch explained.
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The Ending Of Sharp Objects Explained
If you still have questions about the ending of Sharp Objects after its eight-episode run in 2018, look no further. Here, we explain the entire ending and what happens to Camille and the Preaker family.
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The Ending Of Fringe Explained
Fringe follows the FBI's Fringe Division, which investigates cases involving seemingly impossible phenomena. As the team explores time travel, alternate dimensions, and parallel universes, things can get pretty confusing. Not to worry -- we're here to explain the ending of Fringe in full.
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The Ending Of The Lovebirds Explained
Over the past few years, Netflix has been crushing the romantic comedy game with films like Set it Up and Always Be My Maybe, and their latest release is just as killer — literally. If you already caught The Lovebirds and need a refresher on how it ended, we've got you covered.
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The Ending Of The Wrong Missy Explained
There's nothing quite as embarrassing as sending an important text to the wrong person. The Netflix comedy from Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions, The Wrong Missy, takes this modern nightmare and pushes it to an extreme and hilarious degree. So, how does this comedy of errors resolve itself?
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The Ending Of The Girl On The Train Explained
If you're still trying to get to the bottom of The Girl on the Train’s twisting narrative and its intense final moments, here's the entire ending explained.
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The Ending Of Hollywood Season 1 Explained
Ryan Murphy's shows can be incredibly cynical, but Hollywood season 1 actually has a happy ending, in which — after some minor setbacks — everything pretty much works out for the better. While the series is inspired by the real world of mid-century show biz, it proposes a very different history.
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Spock's Entire Backstory Explained
With decades of lore to digest, getting a grip on a character like Spock can be difficult. So, we've put together a bit of a primer on a character who's lived long and prospered throughout Trek's many incarnations.
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The Ending Of She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power Season 5 Explained
By the season 5 finale, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power had gone full circle. Catra and She-Ra had found their way back to one another, but would it last? And was their relationship — which could be the difference between saving or ending the galaxy — the same? Here's the ending explained.
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The Ending Of Batwoman Season 1 Explained
Batwoman's Kate Kane suited up for the last time in what will be a long time — and in true bat fashion, the CW series' season 1 finale left quite a few things hanging. Here's the unexpected ending of Batwoman season 1 explained.
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The Ending Of Den Of Thieves Explained
Executing a genuinely shocking twist ending is no easy feat. Den of Thieves, a 2018 heist movie starring Gerard Butler, achieved it, and now the movie is seeing a bump on Netflix. Here's Den of Thieves' twisty conclusion, explained.
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The Ending Of The Shining Explained
What does that famous final shot of Stanley Kubrick's film really mean, and what do those unanswered questions imply about the aftermath for the characters left alive? It's time to talk about those questions, and perhaps even arrive at some answers.
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NOS4A2 Season 1 Ending Explained
The debut season of AMC's vampire drama ended with a series of unanswered questions and harrowing setups for what was to come for Vic and her comrades. Let's dive into what happened in the finale of NOS4A2's first season and get all caught up for season 2.
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Get Out's Ending Explained
This wildly profitable socially themed horror-comedy was one of the biggest success stories of 2017, but it's easy to get a little lost in all the action — and hard-hitting subtext — on the screen during the final act. To help you make sense of it all, here's Get Out's ending explained.
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The Ending Of Nocturnal Animals Explained
Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals is a bleak portrait of human cruelty. Parallel narratives unfold as Susan Morrow, a selfish gallery owner, confronts her own past through her ex-husband's novel of crime, betrayal, and futility. We're here to break down the brutal ending, one vengeful act at a time.
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The Ending Of Midsommar Explained
More than anything else, Midsommar is a movie about a relationship going up in flames — literally. Whether you loved the insanity or found it too puzzling (or even kind of weirdly funny), here's a spoiler-filled explanation at what's going on in the ending of Midsommar.
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The Ending Of Dead To Me Season 2 Explained
It's rare that a TV show comes along that deftly balances intense drama, nighttime soap opera twists, and dark humor. It's even rarer for one to get more than a single season. Thankfully, we have Netflix's searing comedy Dead to Me, which just ended its second season with a bang.
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Hannibal Lecter's Backstory Explained
What were the events and traumas that shaped Hannibal Lecter into the weirdly beloved serial killer he became? The fava beans are stewing and the Chianti is decanting — we're having lots of old friends for dinner to explore Hannibal Lecter's story.
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The Ending Of Winchester Explained
Like the house that inspired it, it's easy to get lost in Winchester. Here's what it all means.
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The Ending Of Jigsaw Explained
Confused by the way the latest Saw sequel ended? We've got you covered.
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Cyclops' Entire Backstory Explained
Whether he's leading the X-Men or feuding with Professor X, Scott Summers, AKA Cyclops, is a complex figure. He's traveled through time, been experimented on, and even lost his powers -- and that's not even getting into his space pirate dad. This is the story of the man in the Ruby-Quartz visor.
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The Ending Of Outlander Season 5 Explained
Being set in the 1700s means that violence in general is no stranger to Outlander and its characters. But the adaptation and impact of the Outlander season 5 finale will undoubtedly have lasting — and perhaps far-reaching — consequences in the long-running Starz series' future.
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The Ending Of There Will Be Blood Explained
There Will Be Blood is one of the most acclaimed films of all time, complete with a brutal yet somehow enigmatic ending that still leaves viewers captivated. Today, we're here to talk about the many layers to the ending of Daniel Plainview's story.
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The Ending Of Birdman Explained
Any time a filmmaker decides to get experimental or surreal, the audience is going to be left with a few questions. Birdman, with its weird, ambiguous ending, is no exception. A lot of viewers walked out of the theater wondering what was real and what was imagined.
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The Entire Underworld Timeline Explained
We've gathered all the films together and assembled a chronological timeline that will help you navigate the chaos. In the world of immortals, information is power, and starting your journey with open eyes will help you sink your teeth in with gusto.
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The Riddler's Entire Backstory Explained
In the decades since his first appearance, DC has done an excellent job laying out the who, what and why of the Prince of Puzzlers. Here's the Riddler's entire backstory explained.
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The Ending Of Homeland Explained
In many ways, the final season of Homeland was a mirror image of the series' debut. Brody's waffling loyalty is a major point of contention in the series up until his hanging in Iran during season 3. In the final season, Carrie becomes the Brody.
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The Ending Of Westworld Season 3 Explained
Westworld's third season finale had plenty of twists, major character deaths, double-crosses, and not one, but two post-credits scenes that set up the show's recently-announced fourth season. And it wouldn't be Westworld if the finale didn't leave viewers with as many questions as answers.
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Rogue's Entire Backstory Explained
She's the sweet tea-sippin', super-strong, literally untouchable pride of Caldecott County. Her path to superheroism was marked by heartbreak, regret, and even a stint as a villain battling the Avengers — and like the rest of Marvel's mutants, it can be pretty complicated to sort through.
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The Entire Darth Maul Story Finally Explained
What follows is the complete story of Darth Maul, from birth, to apparent death, to resurrection, to actual death. If you think you know everything there is to know about Maul, then trust us — you have much to learn, our young apprentice.
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The Ending Of Upload Season 1 Explained
It might seem as if Upload, starring Robbie Amell, is following in the footsteps of The Good Place, but the Amazon series instead explores questions of class. By the time the end of season 1 comes, Amell's character is facing some hard truths and harrowing choices. Here's how Upload gets him there.
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Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Director Makes A Bittersweet Reveal
In case you've forgotten, GotG Vol. 3's journey to the big screen has been one fraught with drama as Gunn was infamously fired from the picture by Disney bosses in the wake of online controversy, only to be re-hired for the project a few months later.
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When To Watch The Clone Wars During A Star Wars Movie Marathon
The news that Star Wars characters from animated series might be headed to The Mandalorian has fans watching Rebels and Clone Wars. If you're viewing for the first time, here's the best place to add The Clone Wars to your Star Wars marathon straight from Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano.
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The Untold Truth Of Interstellar
There's far more to Interstellar than space ships, black holes, and mysterious libraries. From the film's original director to real-life discoveries, here's the untold story of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic.
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Back To The Future's Jennifer Is Still As Gorgeous As Ever
With its unique story and lovable cast of characters, few science-fiction features from the 1980s are as memorable as Back to the Future. One of the film's stars, Claudia Grace Wells' Jennifer Parker, was a standout. Here's what she's been up to since Back to the Future.
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The Entire Back To The Future Timeline Explained
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Sitcoms (12)
Why Jimmy From Fuller House Looks So Familiar
Netflix's Full House sequel series has introduced enough of its own original characters to keep the audience on their toes. One of these popular newcomers is Kimmy's brother, Jimmy Gibbler, a hunky sibling who somehow never factored into the original show. Here's where you've seen him before.
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The Reason Paul Schneider Left Parks And Rec After Season 2
We all remember Parks and Recreation season 2: Leslie was trying to fix the pit. Andy and April began their triumphant love story. Chris and Ben joined the gang. But you remember Mark Brendanawicz? Paul Schneider played the Pawnee city planner... then suddenly left on season 2. Here's why.
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The Truth About Kathy Bates On The Office
Throughout its nine-season run, The Office grew from a small, humble show starring mostly unknown actors to become one of NBC's hottest properties. Eventually, it slowly started adding some bigger names to the cast. Kathy Bates was one of the biggest. Here's the story of her time on The Office.
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The Reason Amy's Pregnancy On Brooklyn Nine-Nine Almost Didn't Happen
Amy and Jake's attempt to have a baby has been a major plot point on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and it climaxed with the birth of their son in a well-received episode. According to showrunner Dan Goor, however, Amy's pregnancy almost didn't happen at all. Here's why.
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The Office's Biggest Behind-The-Scenes Debate You Never Would Have Expected
The Office might have been one of the most-beloved comedies of the last few decades, but it also packed plenty of heartfelt moments into its nine-season run. According to Andy Greene's new oral history of the show, one such scene launched the biggest behind-the-scenes debate the show experienced.
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How The Office Pulled Off These Amazing Celebrity Cameos
The Office managed to become one of the most beloved and popular series of its era without engaging in stunt casting... for the most part. However, there were a few high-profile celebrity cameos throughout the show's run. Here's how they went down — including some behind-the-scenes controversy.
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The Real Reason John Krasinski Wore A Wig On The Office
Creative hair and makeup work on film and in television is nothing new, but you might not expect a humble sitcom to feature fake hair and makeup tricks. If you had no idea that, during one particular stretch of The Office's nine-season run, John Krasinski donned a wig, you're probably not alone.
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The Truth About Catherine Tate On The Office
The Office might be one of the most beloved sitcoms ever, but that doesn't mean it didn't go through some difficulties near the end of its nine-season run. Catherine Tate, who was one of Steve Carrell's replacements, struggled. Here's the truth about Catherine Tate's role on The Office.
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The Truth About The Trouble James Spader Brought To The Office
Over its nine-season run, The Office became one of the most beloved shows on network television, and its cast grew exponentially every year. Some new additions, however, did better than others. Here's the real truth about the trouble James Spader brought to The Office as Robert California.
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The Real Reason Jim O'Heir Was Worried About The Parks And Recreation Reunion
In April of 2020, the cast of Parks and Recreation reunited virtually to treat us to a brand-new special, five years after the beloved sitcom's finale. Fans were thrilled, but the man behind the bumbling, big-hearted Jerry Gergich had some concerns.
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The Office: The Truth About Dwight And Jim's Relationship
Even though most The Office fans remember Jim and Dwight's relationship because of the pranks Jim played on Dwight or the times Dwight demanded Jim be fired from his job, the truth is that they formed an invaluable bond by the time the show ended. Here's the truth about how their friendship evolved.
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What The Parks And Recreation Cast Looked Like Before The Fame
The Parks and Rec department of Pawnee, Indiana worked their way in the world's heart over the course of seven seasons. Now that they've gotten together for a COVID-19 benefit special, we're looking back at who they were before Parks and Rec made them famous -- 90s grunge haircuts and all.
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Television (119)
Why Sara From Love Life Looks So Familiar
With the recent launch of HBO Max comes the streamer's very first scripted original, Love Life. Actor Zoe Chao has been described as a scene-stealer on the show, and that's not surprising if you're familiar with her work. Here's why Love Life's Zoë Chao looks so familiar.
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When Will Netflix Update With Season 16 And 17 Of NCIS?
As of this writing, neither season 16 of NCIS, which aired from 2018 to 2019, nor season 17, which wrapped up in April 2020, are available to stream Netflix. Here's why we may not see the streaming giant update with season 16 and 17 of NCIS, and where you can watch them, instead.
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The Real Reason Carol Keeps Losing Children On The Walking Dead
Season 10 of The Walking Dead has taken every opportunity to remind us that Carol is the most ill-fated mother in Alexandria. So, why is it that the writing team has taken such a heavy hand with the character? It turns out the repetition of love and loss has been critical to moving the series' plot.
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Why Kelly From Space Force Looks So Familiar
Space Force pulled out the big guns with major players like Steve Carrell, John Malkovich, and Lisa Kudrow, but there's a good chance you've seen the supporting cast, as well. For example, if Kelly on Space Force looks familiar, it's because actor Jessica St. Clair has been crushing it on television.
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Why Dr. Chan From Space Force Looks So Familiar
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For 12 seasons, actor T.J. Thyne played the eccentric entomologist and conspiracy theorist Dr. Jack Hodgins on Fox's hit crime series Bones. While he has a long list of acting credits leading up to his role on Bones, Thyne has kept a low profile since the show ended in 2017.
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Space Force Teaser: Steve Carell Embarks On A Great Adventure, Dances To The Beach Boys
On Tuesday, May 5, Netflix released the teaser for its upcoming series Space Force. Created by The Office and Parks and Rec mastermind Greg Daniels, Space Force stars Steve Carell as General Mark R. Naird, one of six people tasked with creating the Space Force branch of the U.S. armed services.
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The Hardest Episode Of The Mandalorian Season 1 To Film
The first episode of Disney's new documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian is a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes intel straight from the series' vaunted creative team. On the first episode, showrunner Jon Favreau identified the most challenging episode of The Mandalorian to film.
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How Ashley Eckstein Reacted To The Clone Wars Returning - Exclusive
Star Wars: The Clone Wars' final season never should've happened, but Ashley Eckstein, who plays Ahsoka Tano on the series, couldn't be more thrilled that the show got a real finale. Here's how she reacted when she heard the news.
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When Will Netflix Update With Season 4 Of Outlander?
When Outlander debuted on Starz, it gained a following instantaneously. For years, Starz capitalized by limiting streaming of its second-most-watched series to its streaming app. In 2019, however, the cable network finally inked a deal with Netflix. So, when can fans expect season 4 to arrive?
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Ashley Eckstein Reveals What It's Been Like To Play Ahsoka Tano - Exclusive
After 12 years, Star Wars: The Clone Wars' big finale is finally here. To celebrate, actress Ashley Eckstein tells us what it's been like playing the series' breakout character, padawan Ahsoka Tano, and how her time in the Star Wars Universe has changed her life.
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Why Avis From Hollywood Looks So Familiar
One scene-stealer in Netflix's new limited series, Hollywood, is the salacious former actress Avis Amberg, played by living legend Patti LuPone. While LuPone is mostly known for her stage work, she is also no stranger to the screen.
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Here's How Much Eric Andre Is Really Worth
While continuing to tickle the funny bones of audiences over the years, The Eric Andre Show has made a bit of a cult comedy sensation of its eponymous host. It's also help put quite a few Benjamins in said host's bank account.
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The Ozark Scene Julia Garner Was Too Scared To Shoot
If you ask Ozark fans who's giving the best performance on the series, don't be surprised if they answer with Julia Garner's name. The actress has spoken about stepping out of her comfort zone to play Ruth, which included a scene so scary that Garner wasn't even able to complete it.
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Writer Mark Bomback Talks Working With Chris Evans On New Show Defending Jacob - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Looper, writer Mark Bomback chatted about what it was really like working with Evans on Defending Jacob, the inspiration behind the miniseries, and the challenges of adapting a book into a TV series. Here's what he had to say.
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Everything You Missed On The Parks And Recreation Reunion
Ever since Parks and Recreation closed out its joyful, hilarious seven-season run in 2015, fans have clamored for a reunion or reboot. In April 2020, they finally got their wish with a digital Parks and Recreation reunion. Here's what you missed on the special.
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Why Nora From Upload Looks So Familiar
Upload is the latest comedy series to land on Amazon's Prime Video streaming service, and aside from the compelling sci-fi concept, it also features a pair of familiar faces in its two leading roles. Here's why Nora from Upload looks so familiar.
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Upload: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Latest Comedy From The Office's Greg Daniels - Exclusive
The Office and Parks and Recreation co-creator Greg Daniels isn't slowing down. His latest project is the sci-fi satire Upload, and during a recent roundtable interview, Looper talked to Daniels and the series' stars, taking a behind–the-scenes look at the new Amazon show.
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Why Does Everyone On Yellowstone Hate Jamie Dutton?
In just two short seasons, Paramount Network's flagship series, Yellowstone, has transformed itself from the surprise hit of 2018 into a full-blown ratings powerhouse. Part of the fun is watching the Duttons mix it up with a lineup of big bads. Here's why Jamie Dutton is so hated on the show.
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The Dark Side Of The Rick And Morty Fandom
Most Rick and Morty viewers are a geeky, sanguine bunch, but creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland have built something that's attracted a certain ignominy due to the unfortunate antics of a small — but vocal — percentage of its fans.
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What Hermione From Harry Potter Really Should Have Looked Like
If the casting directors over at Warner Bros. had stayed true to the letter of Rowling's source material, we likely would have ended up with a different Hermione Granger. To get a better picture of what the real Hermione Granger should have looked like, we have to dive deep into the books.
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The Sopranos Error That Has Fans Confused
The Sopranos is still remembered fondly as a practically perfect TV show. Of course, even perfect shows lose track of small details from time to time. This is the Sopranos error that has fans confused — and why we could still get a definitive explanation.
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