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Apr 25, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Alternate Timeline Movie of the Day:
Ready for Avengers: Endgame? Heading to the multiplex tonight to be one of the first to see it? Well, fans in another dimension have already been enjoying it for decades. Maybe. Darth Blender's latest retro trailer redo shows us what Endgame would have looked like had it been produced 30 years ago, starring such 1980s icons as John Stamos and ALF:...
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Apr 25, 2019
Seven years later, Sony wants you to remember the Men in Black franchise and how much fun the first three movies were, but also that you would like to see the series branch off with all new characters in foreign locations. With Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones retired from this cinematic universe after the original trilogy, Men in Black: International transports the sci-fi action across the pond to London and introduces some new but familiar partners.
The latest trailer for the Men in Black...
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Apr 25, 2019
Ahead of the Men in Black: International premiere on June 14, loyal MIB audiences may have lots of questions about what the reboot will have in store. Will Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith make cameos? Will there be Thor references? Who will sing the theme song? We don't have all the answers, but after visiting the MIB set outside of London last September, Fandango has tons of behind-the-scenes intel about what went into the making of MIB: International (and what could still unfold)....
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Apr 25, 2019
Here come the new men in black! After over two decades since the original franchise release, Men in Black is back with MIB: International. The rebooted spin-off from the film series focuses on the unlikely dynamic duo Agent M (Tessa Thompson) and Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) - and this time, they're going global. The original movies, spanning from 1997 to 2012, were made famous by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, and although neither are starring in the upcoming reboot, there are tons of new...
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Apr 24, 2019
Do you miss the days of young Will Smith, when he was the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and making his mark on the big screen fighting aliens? Or do you prefer the current older version of the iconic movie star, teaming up with fellow baddies for the DCEU and partnering with Orcs on Netflix? What if we told you that you're about to get both at the same time?
The upcoming sci-fi action movie Gemini Man will pit Smith against Smith, old versus young, thanks to the magic of today's best...
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Apr 24, 2019
The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival is about to get underway in New York City, featuring 103 titles and lots more to do, watch and experience. From cutting edge virtual reality exhibitions to intimate conversations with some of the best ever in the world of film and television, this year's festival promises something for every kind of entertainment lover.
Fandango recently stopped by to preview the 2019 festival on New York Live. Some of the highlights include an opening night...
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Apr 24, 2019
First published in 1946, William Lindsay Gresham's novel Nightmare Alley plumbed the lower depths of the entertainment industry. Tyrone Power bought the film rights and then starred in Edmund Goulding's big-screen adaptation, released in 1947. Meeting with mixed critical reviews and limited audience reactions, Nightmare Alley was eventually recognized as a distinctive, sterling example of the film noir genre. Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) became involved with a remake in 2017,...
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Apr 22, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
The Curse of La Llorona was the top-grossing movie over the weekend in its theatrical debut, and now everyone knows about its association with a certain horror franchise. Right? Either way, here's Zac Morris of CZsWorld detailing all the connections to other movies, as well a look at how La Llorona sets up a possible sequel:
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Apr 22, 2019
Where were you when Iron Man first flew? How loud did you cheer when Thor first wielded his mighty hammer? Did you weep with joy when Marvel's The Avengers assembled for the first time? Marvel Studios' Cinematic Universe has been provoking visceral reactions from longtime fans as well as newcomers for more than 10 years, throughout more than 20 super-powered films. In 2018, audiences were shaken by events in Avengers: Infinity War. Now it's all come to this: Avengers: Endgame will...
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Apr 22, 2019
2019 is shaping up to be another massive summer at the movies! From giant action blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw to highly anticipated family movies like Detective Pikachu, Toy Story 4 and The Secret Life of Pets 2, there will definitely be something for everyone as school ends and we jump into the most exciting time of year at the movie theater.
Fandango's official 2019 Summer Movie Preview is live now...
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Apr 22, 2019
Linda Cardellini faces down danger to protect her children in The Curse of La Llorona. Now in theaters, the thriller is inspired by a legend about a horrifying apparition who stalks unwary children in 1970s Los Angeles.
Recently we've seen a welcome uptick in films that revolve around strong women in the lead roles. Horror devotees can look forward to both Brightburn and Child's Play, thrillers that star Elizabeth Banks and Aubrey Plaza, respectively. If you prefer light laughs to...
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Apr 19, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Movie Franchise Trivia of the Day:
With one week to go before Avengers: Endgame hits theaters, everyone is looking back at the last 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For their recapping fun, IMDb and narrator Brandon Hardesty share some trivial information in a video that breaks the MCU down by the numbers:
Cosplay of the Day:
Will Valkyrie finally show up again in...
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Apr 19, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
John Cena to star in The Suicide Squad: The Suicide Squad sequel may be acquiring some serious muscle, as Variety reported this week that WWE superstar turned actor John Cena is joining the ensemble cast in an unknown role. The Suicide Squad will be his first comic book adaptation, and you can read all about the movie here.
Ma Dong-seok joins The Eternals: Meanwhile, over at Marvel,...
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Apr 19, 2019
Banished from The Continental Hotel, the only place on Earth where he can find refuge, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum begins moments before our desperate action hero, embodied by Keanu Reeves, must go on the run from every other assassin on the planet. As his secret ally Winston (Ian McShane) remarks: "The odds are about even."
In our exclusive video, director Chad Stahelski, actors Ian McShane and Jason Mantzoukas, and producers Erica Lee and Basil Iwanyk talk about The...
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Apr 18, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Franchise Recap of the Day:
Avengers: Endgame hits theaters in one week. Are you ready? Do you remember what's happened up until this new installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? If not, editor Clark Zhu has compiled a recap of just the events of the movies in Phase 3 of the MCU. As a reminder, this section of the franchise begins with Captain America: Civil War and includes eight more pieces...
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Apr 18, 2019
If you loved the antagonistic chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in The Fate of the Furious, you're in luck because there's a spin-off in the works focused on their rivalry. Both actors began their respective roles in the Fast and the Furious franchise as antagonists of the main team, but they've become the breakout favorites of the series and will likely continue a new strain of movies to the side of the ongoing central installments led by Vin...
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Apr 17, 2019
An all-new take on a classic X-Men comic book story, Dark Phoenix looks set to establish its own ground rules when it hits the big screen. The action-adventure revolves around Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), who is affected by a powerful cosmic force while on a rescue mission, becoming far more unstable than ever before.
The final trailer offers a further peek at action sequences that look truly spectacular, along with greater insight into Jean Grey's plight and the extent of the threat to...
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Apr 15, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Franchise Recap of the Day:
We're less than two weeks from the release of Avengers: Endgame, and that might not be enough time for you to catch up with or revisit all the 21 installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ahead of time. Fortunately, ScreenRant has a recap of the franchise to get you ready for the epic new sequel:
Mashup of the Day:
Whatever happens in...
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Apr 15, 2019
For the past decade, Disneynature has been helping to save the planet, one film at a time. Disney first produced films about nature more than 70 years ago and created Disneynature, an independent film unit, in 2008. Since then, films such as Earth, Oceans and African Cats have delighted audiences worldwide, while drawing attention to important environmental issues.
Now the latest Disneynature production, Penguins, will open in theaters on Wednesday, April 17. A new video celebrates the...
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Apr 15, 2019
As documented in Disneynature's all-new adventure Penguins, a young Adélie penguin named Steve comes of age in the chilly, icy Antarctic spring. The clock is ticking: he must build a sturdy home and then find a suitable life partner with whom he can start a family. Oh, did we mention that Steve must do all these things while being targeted by killer whales, leopard seals and other threatening wild creatures?
In contrast, young people of all ages can enjoy a very safe adventure...
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Apr 15, 2019
"People are really just going to love this movie," says Ed Helms about Penguins, the latest all-new Disneynature adventure. As the film's narrator -- and a new father himself -- Helms felt a special kinship with Steve, an Adélie penguin who is the star of the show.
In our exclusive video, Helms explains that the film follows Steve, first as he meets his mate and then as they raise chicks together. "As a new dad," Helms notes, "it really gave me some...
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Apr 15, 2019
The first trailer for the new martial acts drama Shadow looks absolutely stunning. The eye-catching color palette, featuring a rich mixture of inky blacks and shimmering greys, punctuated by splashes of deep red as battles break out and warriors are engaged in combat, is definitely intoxicating.
The story sounds equally intriguing, following a military commander who makes devastating use of his "shadow," a look-alike warrior who is capable of deceiving everyone, not only enemy...
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Apr 15, 2019
Now in theaters, Hellboy features a new star (David Harbour), a new director (Neil Marshall) and a new approach to the material. Inspired by Mike Mignola's classic comic book series, the film includes an abundance of graphic violence and gore, earning its R-rating with abandon.
Three more R-rated horror thrillers will be hitting theaters soon. In a refreshing change, all three will feature women in the lead roles. Let's take a closer look.
The Curse of La Llorona
Linda...
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Apr 12, 2019
It was arguably the most important and anticipated presentation of the year, and it all went down at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago.
Disney and Lucasfilm chose Chicago as the location where they would roll out a first look at Star Wars Episode IX, due out this December. Not only is it among the most anticipated movies of the year according to Fandango fans, but it's the culmination of a nine-movie saga that began all the way back in 1977 with Star Wars: A New Hope.
Here are the...
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Apr 12, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Music Video of the Day:
Alex Ross Perry's punk rock movie Her Smell hits theaters today, and to showcase one of its tunes, Gunpowder & Sky released a music video for the fictional all-female band The Akergirls. Watch Her Smell stars Cara Delevingne, Ashley Benson, and Dylan Gelula, who perform "Can't Wait":
Musical Movie Parody of the Day:
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Apr 12, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
DC plans more Shazam!: The latest installment of the DC Extended Universe was a hit at the box office last weekend, and so naturally there's going to be a sequel. While there's no release date set nor a confirmation of Zachary Levi's return, Shazam! screenwriter Henry Gayden has been hired to pen Shazam 2, according to The Wrap. David F. Sandberg may also return to direct....
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Apr 12, 2019
A fairly short time from now, in a theater not too far away, Star Wars: Episode IX is hitting the big screen to close out the Sequel Trilogy and the "Skywalker Saga" as a whole. This movie is going to be a big deal, not only as the finale of a nine-part story (excluding spin-offs and animated features) but supposedly also as the last time we'll be seeing Original Trilogy characters and the last time we'll be hearing an original score from John Williams. ...
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Apr 11, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Audition Video of the Day:
Tickets for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu are now on sale! To mark the occasion, Ryan Reynolds, voice of the title character, shared a behind-the-scenes look at the movie's casting process. This compilation of audition clips also doubles as a guide to the Pokémon appearing in the video game adaptation:
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
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Apr 11, 2019
On the small island where she lives off the coast of England, young Violet (Elle Fanning) has a terrific work ethic, both at home and at school. She also has a terrific voice and a tremendous potential to do something more with her talents. Teen Spirit, follows Violet on her quest for musical stardom.
In our exclusive video, Elle Fanning and writer/director Max Minghella talk about Violet. Minghella describes her "massive passion for singing." Fanning notes that Violet lacks...
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Apr 10, 2019
When a detective disappears under mysterious circumstances, his son Tim (Justice Smith) sets off on an urgent mission to find him in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. Rather reluctantly, Tim teams up with his father's former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), a witty and wily investigator. In their search for clues, they uncover a threat to the future of the entire Pokémon universe.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu opens in theaters everywhere...
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Apr 10, 2019
After the monster success of Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book in 2016, Disney announced that the director would take the helm of another "reimagining" of an animated classic, The Lion King. A string of casting announcements followed as we eagerly awaited a peek at footage.
The first trailer looks simply amazing. Here's everything we know about the movie; watch the videos below.
Will this be live-action, animated, or a combination of the two?
The Lion King...
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Apr 10, 2019
Struggling to complete his latest project, Toby (Adam Driver) is pulled into a world of fantasy in The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. Increasingly, he finds it difficult to distinguish between dreams and reality as he navigates a variety of comic, dramatic and surreal adventures.
In our exclusive clip, Toby is with a shoemaker (Jonathan Pryce) who believes himself to be Don Quixote, a dashing and legendary literary figure. When they encounter Ophelia (Olga Kurylenko), the wife of Toby's...
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Apr 08, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Music Video of the Day:
Laika's latest stop-motion animated feature, Missing Link, arrives in theaters this Friday, but you can listen to a single off its soundtrack now. Actually, you can also watch the music video for the song, a cover of Walter Martin's "Do-Dilly-Do (A Friend Like You)" performed by Sofia Reyes, courtesy of Warner Music here:
Easter Eggs of...
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Apr 08, 2019
Less than a year ago, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige told The Wrap that The Eternals was "one of many, many, many things that we are actively beginning to have creative discussions about to see if we believe in them enough to put them on a slate." Now, the possibility has become a reality and Eternals is moving forward to the next level.
While there's still no release date announced, The Eternals does have writers and a director in place...
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Apr 08, 2019
Suicide Squad remains one of the highest-grossing of the DC movies ($747 million worldwide). It's also the only installment of the DC Extended Universe to win an Oscar. So, there was no doubt that the comic book adaptation, which is focused on a team of super villains who are gathered to save the world, would get a sequel. And Warner Bros. is set on improving upon the original with a new director and a partly changed-up cast of characters.
Previous reports suggested The...
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Apr 08, 2019
An action movie with a good deal of winning humor, Shazam! opened this past weekend to a roaring welcome from audiences and also from critics. The story follows 14-year-old Billy Batson (Asher Angel), who discovers that he can transform into an adult superhero (Zachary Levi) simply by saying one word. First, he learns what powers he can wield as a superhero; then he must figure out how best to use those powers to help other people. Mark Strong also stars as a powerful and villainous figure....
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Apr 08, 2019
Jordan Sanders (Regina Hall) is on top of her world. She's rich and successful, but she's also mean, making it difficult for others, such as her otherwise loyal assistant April Williams (Issa Rae), to work with her. In Little, everything changes when Jordan suddenly finds herself transformed into a far younger version of herself (as portrayed by Marsai Martin) and must learn how to get along with everyone in a whole new way.
Our exclusive clip reveals the spirit of the comedy. The...
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Apr 05, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
What if instead of a graveyard that resurrected your pets, it's a place where animals were given celebrity voices? Funny or Die has mashed up the new Pet Sematary with the Eddie Murphy version of Dr. Dolittle for a very different sort of horror movie, one where talking bears and raccoons are the threat that the Creed family fears most:
Plot Song of the Day:...
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Apr 05, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Rachel Weisz and David Harbour to co-star in Black Widow: Marvel's Black Widow is getting ready to start filming this summer by filling out its supporting cast with prestige players and rising stars. This week we learned Oscar winner Rachel Weisz and Hellboy's David Harbour will join Scarlett Johansson for the solo superhero prequel. Learn everything we know so far...
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Apr 04, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Cosplay of the Day:
Shazam! is now in theaters, and that means we're seeing fans everywhere dressing up as the titular superhero as they flock to their local screenings. Here's a group of cosplayers at a showing in the Philippines who didn't just stop at representing Shazam. They've got a Billy Batson, a Freddy Freeman, a villainous Dr. Sivana and even the Wizard Shazam:...
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Apr 04, 2019
After the monster success of Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book in 2016, Disney announced that the director would take the helm of another "reimagining" of an animated classic, The Lion King. A string of casting announcements followed as we eagerly awaited a peek at footage.
The footage we've seen from the new version so far looks simply amazing. Here's everything we know about the movie; watch the videos below.
Will this be live-action, animated, or a combination of the...
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Apr 04, 2019
Fans have been begging Marvel for a Black Widow movie for almost a decade, and now the dream is finally coming alive. The presumably eponymously named Black Widow will feature Scarlett Johansson in the title role, a.k.a. Natasha Romanoff, whom she's portrayed already in eight installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including this year's Avengers: Endgame.
Joining Johansson on screen for the solo superhero movie are an exciting ensemble of varied talents....
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Apr 04, 2019
Jason Clarke and Amy Seimetz move their family to a beautiful corner of the world. There, they meet a kindly neighbor (John Lithgow) and start to enjoy their new surroundings. Then stumble upon a burial place for beloved animals, known locally as Pet Sematary. Soon, events begin to spiral out of control to a frightening degree.
In our exclusive featurette, Jason Clarke refers to the cemetery as an "ancient place that has this power." Directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch talk...
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Apr 03, 2019
Warner Bros. and DC are definitely keeping things interesting with their comic book movies. Soon after introducing a new Joker in Suicide Squad, a different incarnation of the iconic villain will feature in the standalone Joker. This will be more of a crime thriller than traditional superhero fare and will star Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous "clown prince of Gotham City."
The studio just released the first teaser trailer for Joker, and this is definitely not your...
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Apr 03, 2019
In J.T. Leroy, Savannah Knoop (Kristen Stewart) is very excited to be moving to a big city, where she can finally start her life as an adult. She experiences new, great things and is happy to meet new, cool people through her brother Geoffrey (Jim Sturgess). Most notably, she becomes close to Geoffrey's charismatic wife, Laura Albert (Laura Dern), who convinces Savannah to take on a whole new persona.
Laura has written a book under the pen name J.T. Leroy and, for her own purposes, wants...
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Apr 02, 2019
Let's get right to it: Tickets are now officially on sale for Avengers: Endgame right here at Fandango. Go get 'em!
Never before in the history of superhero movies have we seen a single story play out over the course of 22 movies, but on April 26 Avengers: Endgame hits theaters and it will mark the culmination of a narrative journey that began all the way back with 2008's Iron Man. How will the remaining heroes find a way to save the day now that half the universe has...
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Apr 01, 2019
Disney's all-new live-action adventure Dumbo launched into theaters over the weekend, offering up an expanded framework for the classic story of an elephant that can fly. Audiences responded to the fantasy more so than critics, according to Rotten Tomatoes, and will expect that trend to continue as more families have the opportunity to see Tim Burton's delightful adaptation, starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Eva Green and Danny DeVito.
Disney has three more live-action films...
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Apr 01, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Fake Commercial of the Day:
Saturday Night Live perfectly parodied Jordan Peele's hit horror movie Us, which involves characters meeting evil doppelgängers, by also making the sketch a parody of the Discover Card's "We treat you like you'd treat you" ad campaign. Watch the fake commercial starring Ego Nwodim and Keenan Thompson:
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Apr 01, 2019
It's time to get slimed at least one more time.
Just when the fate of the Ghostbusters franchise seemed up in the air, another installment is in the works. That's right, as revealed by Entertainment Weekly, Sony is going back to the popular 1980s series that started it all, but the still-rather-secret sequel isn't totally clear in how it will connect to the old movies starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
Early this year, Ghostbusters 3 (or whatever the movie will be...
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Apr 01, 2019
Civil rights activist Ann Atwater fought long and hard for the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina. Now her inspiring, true-life story is told in The Best of Enemies, which will open in theaters this week.
Here's everything we know about the absorbing legal drama.
Who stars?
Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell star. Speaking about real-life activist Ann Atwater, Henson says: "She truly inspires me and her story is one that I am excited to be sharing with the...
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Apr 01, 2019
In The Mustang, Roman Coleman (Matthias Schoenaerts) is a violent convict who has been given the opportunity to join a rehabilitation therapy program in which participants train wild horses. Connie Britton, Gideon Adlon and Bruce Dern also star in the stirring drama.
To give thanks to moviegoers seeing The Mustang between April 1 - April 7, Focus Features will support Return to Freedom with a donation. Return to Freedom is an organization that "is dedicated to preserving the...
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Mar 29, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Alternate Timeline Movie of the Day:
Shazam! is totally inspired by ‘80s comedies, including Big, but what if the DC superhero movie was actually made around 30 years ago? Here's a reworking of Shazam! by Sam Ibrahim that makes it look like an ad you'd find on an ‘80s VHS tape, complete with Huey Lewis and the News on the soundtrack:
Fan Art of the Day:...
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Mar 29, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Angelina Jolie to star in The Eternals: After being in the mix to direct Captain Marvel, megastar Angelina Jolie could finally join the ranks of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in front of the screen rather than behind the scenes. The actress is in talks to play an undisclosed character in The Eternals, a cosmic comic book adaptation that you can read all about here.
Michael B. Jordan to star...
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Mar 29, 2019
What happens when a bossy take-no-prisoners mogul is magically transformed into her 13-year-old self? That's the premise for Little (in theaters April 12 -- tickets now on sale here at Fandango), a new comedy starring Marsai Martin, Issa Rae and Regina Hall that is also executive produced by Martin, who at 14 is now the youngest executive producer ever in Hollywood.
With tickets now on sale for the film, co-written and directed by Tina Gordon, Fandango sat down for a hilarious extended...
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Mar 29, 2019
If you're a child of the ‘80s or ‘90s, you're familiar with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The series of children's books, written by Alvin Schwartz and initially illustrated by Stephen Gammell, were staples of every boy and girl's book shelf and provided so many of them with so many nightmares. Now there's a movie adaptation of some of the bone-chilling tales found in the pages of that iconic collection.
Following brief glimpses earlier this...
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Mar 29, 2019
Tin Chi (Max Zhang, Pacific Rim: Uprising) must face off against the fearsome Kwan (Michelle Yeoh, Crazy Rich Asians) in an exciting clip from Master Z: Ip Man Legacy. The potential for deadly violence increases exponentially once Kwan grabs a sword that is lethal in her hands. What's going on?
Retired to a quiet life as a grocery store owner and father to an adorable little boy, Tin Chi comes out of retirement to help two women threatened by criminals. It's not long before he's...
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Mar 28, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Director Commentary of the Day:
With Dumbo hitting theaters tonight, Vanity Fair got director Tim Burton to discuss one of the big moments of Disney's live-action reimagining of their animated classic. Burton is joined by legendary costume designer Colleen Atwood as they comment on the look of the movie's Dreamland parade sequence:
Filmmaker in Focus:
Critics are...
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Mar 28, 2019
Representing the culmination of a story that began in Unbreakable and continued in Split, director M. Night Shyamalan's Glass shatters any possible preconceptions. The thriller's striking originality is a hallmark of Shyamalan's films, as he explains to actor James McAvoy in a new video.
Really, it's all about an original tone, says Shyamalan: "Why it's so important is that … you have no idea where it's going." McAvoy asks if the filmmaker seeks to...
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Mar 28, 2019
Less than a year ago, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige told The Wrap that The Eternals was "one of many, many, many things that we are actively beginning to have creative discussions about to see if we believe in them enough to put them on a slate." Now, the possibility has become a reality and The Eternals is moving forward to the next level.
While still not officially set for production or a release date just yet, The Eternals does have writers and a...
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Mar 28, 2019
We're not in Uglyville anymore. In UglyDolls, a happy group of endearingly unique Uglyville residents decide to satisfy their curiosity by exploring a world that is unknown to them. What they discover at the Institute of Perfection will change them forever.
In our exclusive look at a new UgyDolls trailer, the free-spirited Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her friends must deal with perfect doll Lou (Nick Jonas). It turns out that Lou is far more manipulative than the UglyDolls expected, which...
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Mar 26, 2019
Faced with difficult life choices in a harsh and unforgiving time, a young woman decides to follow a path that is strikingly different from what is expected of her. Rooney Mara stars in Mary Magdalene as a faithful woman who chooses to become a follower of Jesus Christ (Joaquin Phoenix).
As our exclusive trailer reveals, Jesus' message touched Mary's heart and prompted her to action. Her choices brought her into conflict with her family and also raised eyebrows among Jesus'...
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Mar 26, 2019
We were first introduced to a diabolical doll named Annabelle in The Conjuring. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga starred as experienced paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were called upon to help a Rhode Island family in 1971.
The horror thriller was a breakout success, leading to the spin-off feature Annabelle. That film was also quite popular, inspiring a prequel, Annabelle: Creation that explored the doll's origins, as well as Annabelle Comes Home, the newly-titled...
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Mar 25, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
If you've seen Us, as millions of people did over the weekend, you might have some questions about the meanings of various elements. This video from CZsWorld details all the movie's Easter eggs and also offers analysis of everything from the rabbits to the repeated number 11 to the reference to Hands Across America:
Fake Plot Song of the Day:...
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Mar 25, 2019
If you went to see Jordan Peele's sophomore feature, Us, over the weekend, congratulations: you're part of the zeitgeist. If you haven't seen the filmmaker's follow-up to the pop culture phenomenon Get Out, then go check it out as soon as possible and then come back here when you have. This post contains MAJOR SPOILERS about the hit new movie.
Us debuted to critical acclaim (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a domestic gross of $71 million. But many of us left the theater a...
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Mar 25, 2019
Educational TV show Dora the Explorer began a long run on Nickelodeon in 2000 and proved to be immensely popular over its 172 episodes. It spawned toys, books, video games, foreign adaptations, stage adaptations and a sequel series. Now a big-screen version is heading to movie theaters everywhere.
The first trailer has just dropped and it unleashes its wild side in surprising fashion. Here's everything we know about the upcoming action-adventure.
Who is Dora the Explorer?
Dora...
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Mar 25, 2019
Filmmaker Tim Burton says that he always wanted his own amusement park. In Dumbo, his wish has come true in spectacular fashion. The all-new live-action adventure celebrates differences, cherishes families and enables dreams to take flight.
In our exclusive video, we hear from Burton as well as the stars. Danny DeVito says, "It's always good to have a movie that's got spirit and light and magic," while Michael Keaton declares that Burton is now "working on another...
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Mar 25, 2019
In Dumbo, an elephant is born with outsized ears and becomes a triumphant hero. That's made possible because young Dumbo is adopted into a loving human family that cherishes each member as a unique individual; everyone looks out for each other and celebrates their differences.
In like manner, children will enjoy a series of activity sheets that Disney has released in celebration of the all-new live-action adventure. Kids will love the chance to make Dumbo come to life on...
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Mar 25, 2019
Heroes. We've always been drawn to heroes. Their selfless actions, whether they're superpowered or not, set a grand example that inspires and challenges us to help others as well. Some heroes are built, like Iron Man, who was forged out of one man's determination. Some heroes are made, like Captain America, who bravely volunteered in service of his people. Some heroes are born, like Thor, a mighty god who puts the interests of others ahead of his own.
What about the next hero in...
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Mar 22, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Genre Guide of the Day:
As his new horror movie, Us, arrives in theaters this weekend, writer/director Jordan Peele teamed up with the Wall Street Journal for a video guide to the genre of scares and iconic slashers. Find out Peele's feelings about horror tropes, final girls, and the best scary movie villains to team-up for an Avengers of horror:
Film History Lesson of the Day:...
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Mar 22, 2019
BIG NEWS
Noah Centineo to play He-Man: Sony and Mattel may have finally found their new He-Man, as The Wrap revealed that Noah Centineo (To All the Boys I've Loved Before) has the power of Grayskull and is in talks to star as Prince Adam in the action figure and ‘80s cartoon adaptation Masters of the Universe.
Florence Pugh joins Black Widow: Although it's not been revealed when the solo Black Widow movie will arrive in theaters, casting...
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Mar 22, 2019
Fresh off its frightening debut at SXSW, where it was identified as the scariest movie to see as soon as possible, Pet Sematary is heading to theaters with terrific early buzz. In the latest adaptation of Stephen King's iconic novel, Jason Clarke and Amy Seimetz star as parents who move their family to a beautiful new home with the best of intentions, never suspecting that they will soon be unleashing undead terrors that they could never have imagined. John Lithgow also stars as a kindly...
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Mar 22, 2019
Can you keep a secret? On March 23, you can be among the very first to see Shazam! when Fandango brings the latest DC Comics movie to theaters nationwide for one day only prior to its official April 5 release. To grab tickets and find out where Shazam! will be screening early by you, fly on over to our Fandango Early Access page right here.
To celebrate these Early Access screenings, we're debuting an exclusive clip from the film. To see how Billy Batson (Asher Angel) deals with the...
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Mar 21, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Filmmaker in Focus:
With Jordan Peele's sophomore feature, Us, hitting theaters this weekend, Vulture looks at the filmmaker's career as he seamlessly jumped from being a sketch comedy star to the hottest new horror writer and director. The key to the transition, as pointed out in this video, is that comedy and horror aren't that dissimilar:
Cosplay of the Day:
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Mar 21, 2019
One of the biggest movie stars on the planet returns to theaters this summer. And by biggest, we mean in terms of physical size. Everyone's favorite kaiju creature will be back in the eponymously titled Godzilla: King of the Monsters, which is a sequel to the 2014 Godzilla reboot and the third installment of the franchise that also includes 2017's Kong: Skull Island.
This time, Godzilla is not alone. The king of the monsters will be joined on screen by a few of his most...
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Mar 20, 2019
On March 23, you can be among the very first to see Shazam! when Fandango brings the latest DC Comics movie to theaters nationwide for one day only prior to its official April 5 release. To grab tickets and find out where Shazam! will be screening early by you, fly on over to our Fandango Early Access page right here.
To celebrate these early screenings, we sat down with Shazam! star Zachary Levi for a special episode of Concession Confessions. What is the...
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Mar 20, 2019
The missing link can talk! He can also read and write, to the surprise of famed explorer Sir Lionel Frost (voiced by Hugh Jackman), who meets the adorably literal creature (voiced by Zach Galifianakis) in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Link needs Sir Lionel's assistance to guide him to his cousins in Shangri-La. Their journey will be long, arduous and entirely delightful in Missing Link, opening soon in theaters everywhere.
In our exclusive featurette, we step behind the scenes as...
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Mar 20, 2019
The missing link can talk! He can also read and write, to the surprise of famed explorer Sir Lionel Frost (voiced by Hugh Jackman), who meets the adorably literal creature (voiced by Zach Galifianakis) in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Link needs Sir Lionel's assistance to guide him to his cousins in Shangri-La. Their journey will be long, arduous and entirely delightful in Missing Link, opening soon in theaters everywhere.
In our exclusive featurette, we step behind the scenes as...
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Mar 20, 2019
Quentin Tarantino's ninth movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, will mix his usual ensemble-heavy pop-culture-infused storytelling with a real-life tragedy. Focused mainly on fictional characters, the feature's backdrop will be Tinseltown in the late 1960s, with a specific link to a true crime involving famous Hollywood players.
Sony has unveiled the first trailer for the movie, which looks like a period romp celebrating the movie and TV industry of 50 years ago with focus...
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Mar 19, 2019
The last time we saw The Flash on the big screen, he was racing Superman at the end of Justice League. Fans of the speedy superhero have hoped that a solo movie for Barry Allen would soon follow, and actor Ezra Miller is among those anxious for the character to return to theaters in his own spinoff adventure. Fortunately, Warner Bros. is all for finally giving The Flash his first live-action motion picture and plans are already set in motion.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest...
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Mar 19, 2019
The next release from Pixar will be Toy Story 4. Though Toy Story 3 appeared to wrap up the series nicely back in 2010, Toy Story 4 will be a road trip adventure that will stand apart from the first three installments. Here's everything we know about the film.
What's the story?
Here is how Pixar describes it: "Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds...
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Mar 19, 2019
Fandango just spent ten days all up in movies at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, and while we definitely returned with a barbecue hangover, we also have a handy list of the best movies we watched during that time. Want some juicy recommendations of movies to look out for in the coming days, weeks and months? Check this out.
The Best Movie
Booksmart (in theaters May 24 - sign up for a Fandango FanAlert here)
Why we love it: Directed by Olivia...
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Mar 18, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
Well, this was inevitable. Ever wish Tom Hanks had starred in a superhero movie? Shazam! is heavily inspired by the classic Hanks-led fantasy comedy Big, so Nerdist went ahead and perfectly mashed the trailer for the new entry in the DC Extended Universe franchise with that and other Hanks movies, including The ‘Burbs and Joe Versus the Volcano:
Cosplay of...
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Mar 18, 2019
Quentin Tarantino's next movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, will mix his usual ensemble-heavy pop-culture-infused storytelling with a real-life tragedy. Focused mainly on fictional characters, the feature's backdrop will be Tinseltown in the late 1960s, with a specific link to a true crime involving famous Hollywood players.
While we wait for the first trailer for the movie, Sony has released — via Leonardo DiCaprio on social media — the first poster for Once...
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Mar 18, 2019
Brie Larson stars in Captain Marvel, the first Marvel superhero movie to revolve around a female character. Audiences have responded warmly to the star, the story, the superpowered action and the retro-90s setting.
With Captain Marvel continuing to enjoy a healthy run in theaters, we peek down the road to see what else Marvel Studios has up their sleeves.
Avengers: Endgame
The long-anticipated conclusion to this phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will follow the Avengers as...
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Mar 15, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Character Reprisal of the Day:
J. Jonah Jameson hasn't made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet, but many fans wish J.K. Simmons could just reprise the role as he played in the first Spider-Man trilogy. That might never happen, but at least here's an animation of a Simmons-voiced Jameson as he would appear in Avengers: Endgame:
What would it be like if J. Jonah Jameson was in...
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Mar 15, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
James Gunn to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Disney and Marvel Studios reinstated James Gunn as the director of the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie after the studio had fired him last summer over inappropriate past social media content. Gunn, who wrote and directed the first two Guardians installments, had already scripted Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but the sequel is still delayed...
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Mar 15, 2019
How do you communicate with a horse? In The Mustang, Roman Coleman (Matthias Schoenaerts) has no idea. He's a violent convict who has been given the opportunity to join a rehabilitation therapy program in which participants train wild horses.
In our exclusive clip, Roman seeks advice from Henry (Jason Mitchell) about his unnamed horse. Henry points out: 'Everyone needs a name,' leading Roman to a decision about what to call the wild mustang.
Watch the evocative clip below....
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Mar 14, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
Marvel dropped a surprise new trailer for Avengers: Endgame today, and Mr. Sunday Movies quickly created this video highlighting all the Easter eggs and also breaking down everything we learned about the highly anticipated sequel with the latest spot:
Superhero Parody of the Day:
Speaking of the Avengers movies, the Hulk was spoofed in a Saturday Night...
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Mar 14, 2019
Ever since the devastating ending of Avengers: Infinity War, moviegoers have been dying to see what happens next and find out just what's become of not only half of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe. The fourth crossover tentpole of the franchise, Avengers: Endgame, will see theatrical release just under a year later, hopefully with all our questions answered.
We're just over a month away from Endgame's release, and a new trailer...
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Mar 13, 2019
Marvel is on a roll with an inclusion initiative for its cinematic universe. Following the humongous success of Black Panther and Captain Marvel, the studio is ready to put the Asian superhero movie Shang-Chi into production. We'd heard a few months ago that Marvel was fast-tracking the project, and now the important pieces are coming into place.
First up is the news, courtesy of Deadline, that Marvel has chosen a director for the movie. And they've gone inclusive with the hire,...
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Mar 13, 2019
DC Comics is back on the big screen this April 5 with Shazam!, a comedic superhero movie about family and wish fulfillment. Anticipation for the film is sky high as moviegoers can't wait to see Zachary Levi introduced as the next major DC superhero, and so Fandango is fulfilling your wishes by bringing the film to theaters two weeks early.
That's right -- on March 23, you can be among the very first to see Shazam! when Fandango brings the latest DC Comics movie to theaters...
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Mar 12, 2019
Disney's live-action adaptations of their animated classics are serious business. Even this year's Christopher Robin quietly grossed more than $200 million worldwide. There are many more to come, including four features arriving in 2019 alone: Dumbo, Aladdin, The Lion King and Lady and the Tramp, the last of which hits the new streaming service Disney later in the year.
Aladdin is sure to be huge, as the 1992 animated version is considered a favorite among all Disney's...
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Mar 12, 2019
Three young women fall under the captivating, murderous spell of Charles Manson (Matt Smith) and commit horrible crimes. They are caught, convicted and sentenced to death. Locked away in prison, they must confront the specter of their heinous actions in Charlie Says, directed by Mary Harron (American Psycho).
The first trailer follows an empathetic graduate student (Merritt Wever) who is assigned to help the women. They were all transfixed by the murderous Manson, who constructed devious...
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Mar 11, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Congratulation of the Day:
Women supporting each other comes through wonderfully in this fan art used by Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot to congratulate Captain Marvel Brie Larson on the latter's movie becoming the new box office champ for female-led superhero releases:
PHOTO: Gal Gadot on Instagram. from r/DC_Cinematic
Director Commentary of the Day:
For Vanity Fair's...
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Mar 11, 2019
Jordan Peele's "social horror" thriller Get Out was an unexpected success, both with audiences and critics. The thriller was nominated for three Academy Awards and Peele won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
What about his next project, titled Us? It looks totally unnerving. Here's everything we know about the thriller, including recent reactions from its world premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
What is the story?
Here is the official synopsis: "Set in...
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Mar 11, 2019
A young girl's imagination literally runs away with her in our exclusive clip from Wonder Park. The animated adventure centers on young June (Brianna Denski), who has a vivid imagination that somehow conjures forth a fantastical amusement park from her dreams.
June's parents (Jennifer Garner and Matthew Broderick) have always encouraged her to pursue her imagination, though they hope she can avoid destroying the neighborhood in the process! Our clip begins as June enters a park...
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Mar 11, 2019
Imprisoned unjustly, Gabriel wants a lawyer. A stern gentleman named Mulligan (John Goodman) must remind Gabriel (Ashton Sanders, Moonlight): "Those days are gone." As depicted in Captive State, the world has changed completely during 10 years of occupation by an iron-willed alien race known as "The Legislature." Some humans cooperate, others resist; a revolution is brewing.
In our exclusive clip, we get a sense of the desperation that has spread throughout the world....
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Mar 11, 2019
Michael Keaton as Batman, Batman (1989) © 1989 Warner Bros.
Tim Burton's Batman turns thirty this summer, an anniversary which will, no doubt, spark debates once again as to which Batman film - and which version of the Caped Crusader himself - is the best. Though every film, comic book, news publication, outlet and blog have weighed in on these vital issues, and no two lists are the same, one thing seems to be undeniable: Burton's Batman launched a new era of the superhero...
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Mar 11, 2019
Tim Burton has made a career out of stories about the loveable oddities and misfits. His films set in the "real world", such as Ed Wood and Big Eyes, remind adults that things and people are not always what they seem. His fantasy classics, such as Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman, resonate with children and adults alike. Burton's affinity for those so-called monsters and the misbegotten has always been a touchstone of his directing...
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Mar 11, 2019
When Disney reimagines their animated classics in live-action form, the result can go a few different ways. There's the prequel approach, a la Maleficent, the faithful rendition, in the case of Beauty and the Beast, and now we're about to see what's essentially an extended adaptation with Dumbo. The upcoming movie partly remakes the 1941 animated feature as its first act and then moves beyond the original for a sort of in-film sequel.
Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland)...
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