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Jun 26, 2019
In Crawl, a new thriller from producer Sam Raimi (Don't Breathe) and director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes), familial bonds are sorely tested. A powerful hurricane heads towards Florida, prompting the young and determined Haley (Kaya Scodelario) to make a desperate search for her missing father (Barry Pepper).
As our exclusive clip reveals, Haley locates her father, who scrambles aboard her tiny boat as the storm rages around them. Yet their troubles are just beginning, as a levee...
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Jun 25, 2019
The marvelously amusing and touching Toy Story 4 proved once again that Pixar has the right stuff when it comes to combining heart and humor in its character-based animated films. As the closing credits rolled, it was difficult not to shed a tear or two, which we could then wipe away with laughter and fond memories of a wonderful shared adventure.
Naturally, that leads us to wonder what Pixar will do next. We've gathered information on their next three projects.
Onward
The...
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Jun 25, 2019
Imagine a world without The Beatles. Now imagine you're the only person in the world who remembers the legendary music group that defined a generation. In Yesterday, a struggling singer and songwriter (Himesh Patel) wakes up one day to discover exactly that situation. His longtime friend Ellie (Lily James) stands by to help him through the many comic and romantic dilemmas that he faces, while a high-powered business manager (Kate McKinnon) takes a sudden interest in his work.
In our...
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Jun 24, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
Toy Story 4 features references to every Pixar movie, plus tons of other classic films and fellow Disney titles. How many did you spot on your own? Insider presents a guide to all the Easter eggs they found, and since their tally is only up to 33, they're sure to have missed a bunch, too:
Re-created Movie Trailer of the Day:
Toy Story 4 is about...
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Jun 24, 2019
Can you feel the love approaching? That's Disney's new version of The Lion King, opening less than a month from now on July 19. Based on the classic 1994 animated feature, the upcoming movie reimagines, in a photorealistic live-action style, the story of Simba (Donald Glover), as he grows up in exile before taking his rightful place as king from his evil uncle Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor). All our other favorite characters from the original, including Nala (Beyonce Knowles-Carter) and...
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Jun 21, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Pixar announces new movie Soul: On the eve of the release of Toy Story 4, Disney and Pixar revealed they have a second animated feature out next year, in addition to the already announced Onward. This one is titled Soul and concerns "life's most important questions." The movie, which is directed by Up and Inside Out helmer Pete Docter, will arrive on June 19,...
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Jun 21, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Franchise Tribute of the Day:
In honor of the release of Toy Story 4, Alamo Drafthouse and Birth.Movies.Death pay tribute to Pixar with a montage list of all the things there are to love about the animation studio, from its tearjerking moments to its important life lessons, featuring clips from most of their movies:
Franchise Formula of the Day:
Insider also has a tribute to...
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Jun 20, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
Have you rewatched the original Toy Story in anticipation of seeing Toy Story 4? If so, you noticed a big difference in the animation and special effects of 24 years ago compared to what we're getting today, especially from Pixar. This video from Insider looks at how the quality of the studio's computer animation and VFX has evolved over time:
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Jun 20, 2019
Spider-Man has never been more popular than he is right now, and the proof of that lies in the fact that there are three ongoing franchises that are all wildly successful and thriving in ways we've never quite seen from the webslinger or his cast of freaky side characters. We've got live-action Spider-Man movies, like the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home (tickets now available on Fandango; in theaters July 2). There's also animated movies, like the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into...
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Jun 19, 2019
One thing is for sure... Marvel Studios is on the cusp of making some major announcements.
While speaking exclusively to Fandango, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige teased as much: "We were waiting for Avengers: Endgame to drop and for Spider-Man: Far From Home to be released, and now, very shortly, we'll be peeling back the curtain and talking about the future."
When, exactly, they will peel back that curtain looks to be at next month's San Diego Comic-Con, as early...
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Jun 17, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
Chucky returns this weekend in a new form as the Child's Play remake hits theaters. This time, the killer doll is voiced by Mark Hamill and is more of a robot action figure portrayed with practical animatronic effects. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the new horror movie from Orion Pictures that shows how they brought the new Chucky to life:...
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Jun 17, 2019
Those treasured icons of vim and vigor, Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen), have settled into relaxed and comfortable surroundings in Toy Story 4, where they live along with other toys under the protective care of the delightful Bonnie. The young girl has transformed the bashful utensil Forky (voiced by Tony Hale) into her most beloved toy, so when Forky goes missing, it's up to Woody, Buzz and their friends to reunite Bonnie and Forky.
The story behind...
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Jun 17, 2019
An exciting new adventure is launched in Toy Story 4 when Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) and the gang accompany young Bonnie on her family's fabulous cross-country road trip. They must take an unexpected detour, however, after Bonnie's beloved new "toy" Forky (voiced by Tony Hale) heads out on his own. Woody also has an unexpected reunion with the long-lost Bo Peep (voiced by Annie Potts), among many other challenges and surprises.
Young people of all ages can enjoy a another...
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Jun 17, 2019
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson star in Men in Black: International as secret agents charged with protecting the planet from harmful alien creatures. As with its franchise predecessors, the action-adventure takes a boisterous, comic approach to its science-fiction premise.
Now that Men in Black: International has launched into theaters, what more strange, alternative futures may be lurking on the horizon? Here are three upcoming sci-fi adventures that promise to dazzle us.
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Jun 14, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Promotional Prank of the Day:
To help promote the new Men in Black sequel, Men in Black: International, Sony partnered with Lexus for an effects-driven prank. Watch as hapless potential car buyers meet a Lexus dealer revealed to be an alien operating a human suit similar to the creatures seen in the hit sci-fi movie franchise:
Cosplay of the Day:
Don't forget folks, when a...
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Jun 14, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Blumhouse is remaking Black Christmas: The 1974 holiday horror classic Black Christmas is being remade again, this time from Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures with Imogen Poots starring and Sophia Takal (Always Shine) directing. The movie is set to release on Friday the 13th this December.
Kevin Hart to star in Scrooged: Speaking of classic Christmas movies...
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Jun 14, 2019
When strange, deadly things begin happening in the quiet, peaceful community of Centerville in Jim Jarmusch's horror-comedy The Dead Don't Die, local law enforcement officials are flummoxed, to say the least. Sheriff Cliff Robertson (Bill Murray) and his deputies, including the loyal Ronnie Peterson (Adam Driver), can clearly see that abnormal, disturbing things are happening - things they could never have imagined before, especially in their quiet little town.
So, in our exclusive...
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Jun 10, 2019
Real-life demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in Annabelle Comes Home (tickets now available), know evil when they see it or when they feels its presence. But they never expected to find such dangerous evil in the back seat of their own car.
In our exclusive clip, Ed and Lorraine have barely left a cemetery when Ed quickly has one surprising -- and frightening -- encounter after another. Lorraine, unsettled and frightened for her husband as she...
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Jun 10, 2019
The final installment in the X-Men film franchise to revolve around characters we already know, love and sometimes fear, Dark Phoenix follows the evolution of Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) into one of the most incredibly powerful mutants of all. Transformed by a cosmic force, Jean spirals out of control, tearing her fellow mutants apart.
Among other fascinating threads, the film brings individual stories about Professor X (James McAvoy), Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Raven a.k.a. Mystique...
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Jun 04, 2019
Our exclusive clip begins at an unusual moment in Toy Story 4, as our indefatigable hero Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) finds himself pinned to a wall against his will. He will need help to gain his freedom. Instead, he is greeted rudely by the nearby Ducky (Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (Jordan Peele), who are also pinned to the wall. What has prompted such outlandish behavior?
Buzz, as we might expect from the heroic Space Ranger, has loyally joined his friend Woody (Tom Hanks) on a...
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Jun 03, 2019
Like all mothers, Vera Farmiga is not one to steal the spotlight, but she does so anyway in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, now playing in theaters everywhere. Farmiga stars as Dr. Emma Russell, a scientist who shares her passion for saving the world with her daughter Madison (Millie Bobby Brown). Even after events begin to spiral out of control, Dr. Russell firmly maintains her integrity and willingly takes decisive action to protect the ones she loves.
The Academy Award-nominated actress...
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Jun 03, 2019
A while back I had the opportunity to visit Pixar Studios in Emeryville, CA for the Toy Story 4 Long Lead Press Day, which consisted of presentations, interviews, tours and, of course, arts and crafts. Also included, coming to terms with the fact that I spent a good chunk of my kids' inheritance on gift shop swag, most of which they'll quickly outgrow.
Life is full of hard decisions.
Thankfully, being wowed by the Pixar experience isn't one of them. The minute you enter...
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Jun 03, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Director Commentary of the Day:
To promote his new horror thriller Ma, director Tate Taylor breaks down an important scene from the movie in which Octavia Spencer first meets some teens she'll eventually terrorize as they ask her to buy them alcohol. Watch the latest Anatomy of a Scene video from the New York Times featuring the introduction with voiceover commentary from Taylor here:...
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Jun 03, 2019
We've all had dreams about doing great, seemingly unattainable things that we truly want to accomplish in our lives. In Late Night, Molly Patel (Mindy Kaling) gets the rare opportunity to live out her dreams. But nobody said it would be easy.
We get a sampling of Molly's dreams in our exclusive clip from the fresh new comedy. A devoted fan of a groundbreaking, late-night television show hosted by Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson), Molly has somehow managed to snag an interview with...
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May 31, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Snow White remake found its director: Disney is moving ahead with its live-action reimagining of their very first animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and they've tapped Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man) to direct. According to Variety, songwriters Pasek and Paul, hot off their addition to the live-action Aladdin, will write new songs for this adaptation as...
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May 31, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
Now that tickets are on sale for Toy Story 4, it's time to go deep into the marketing that's out there for the Pixar sequel. A couple months ago, fan Jace Diehl went through the animated feature's trailer and found a number of Easter eggs, including references to Pixar movies Coco, Brave, Up, Monsters, Inc. and more:
Franchise Recap of the...
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May 31, 2019
"Bright suns!"
"Rising moons!"
Depending on what time of day you enter Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in California's Disneyland (Galaxy's Edge will open in Orlando's Disney World in late August), you will no doubt hear one of those two phrases within minutes of stepping foot on the planet Batuu at the edge of the galaxy. If it's daylight, you'll hear "Bright suns!," which is the equivalent of saying, "Good morning." "Rising...
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May 30, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Franchise Recap of the Day:
Godzilla: King of the Monsters opens this weekend, and while the new movie is a direct sequel to the 2014 Godzilla, the history of this franchise goes back 65 years. To prepare us for the latest entry of many, Birth.Movies.Death presents a deep dive through everything that came before, starting with the 1954 original:
Fan Art of the Day:
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May 30, 2019
When filmmaker Jon Favreau invited Fandango and a number of other media outlets to visit the set of The Lion King, his latest foray into translating a now-classic Disney animated film into a seemingly live-action incarnation after the creative and commercial success of his prior effort The Jungle Book, a funny thing happened: while exploring the vast, grassy African plains in which many of the film's sequences take place, this somewhat awestruck reporter ran smack into the side of a...
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May 29, 2019
Living by herself in a ramshackle house with a suspiciously well-stocked basement, Sue Ann looks like a perfectly harmless woman. When she invites a group of teenagers to party with her one night, everyone has a good time. As portrayed by Octavia Spencer in Ma, however, the party-loving Sue Ann is a much more dangerous character than she initially appears to be.
In our exclusive featurette, Spencer reveals that when she was approached about the role, she was informed: "You do the...
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May 28, 2019
In Toy Story 4, we are invited once more into the toy box with Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep and so many other friends: the old, the new, and those we thought lost along the way. Now a generation after the original Toy Story film launched Pixar into infinity (and beyond!), the characters are faced with new challenges that may change the very fabric of what it means to be a child's plaything.
To celebrate tickets being officially on sale for Toy Story 4 here at Fandango, we spoke exclusively...
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May 28, 2019
Call them creatures, titans, or, better yet, giant-sized nightmares. Whatever you call them, these legendary monsters are now threatening the future of our planet in the action-packed adventure Godzilla: King of the Monsters. To have any hope of victory in such an unprecedented battle, uncommon expertise and planning will be required, spearheaded by the cryto-zoological agency Monarch.
As explained by writer/director Michael Dougherty in our exclusive featurette, ever since Godzilla was...
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May 27, 2019
Will Smith makes the starring role of Genie in Disney's all-new adventure Aladdin all his own. The actor mixes together his charm, comic timing, dramatic abilities and musical talent to redefine the magical, powerful character as he assists Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) to make their own wishes come true.
Always in demand, Smith chooses his roles carefully, which makes us very curious to see what he has up his sleeves in the near future. Let's peek at his...
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May 24, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Director Commentary of the Day:
Booksmart, one of the most acclaimed comedies of the year, is now out in theaters. For the New York Times, director Olivia Wilde shares a memorable fantasy musical number from the movie featuring Beanie Feldstein and discusses how she and cinematographer Jason McCormick shot the scene:
Filmmaker in Focus:
Speaking of directors of new movies,...
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May 24, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Star Wars video game to become new movie trilogy: We just learned that the next Star Wars movie trilogy after the release of The Rise of the Skywalker is heading to theaters starting in 2022, and now Buzzfeed has revealed another possible trilogy is in development for the future: Lucasfilm is adapting their popular 2003 video game Knights of the Old Republic with Laeta Kalogridis (Avatar)...
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May 23, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Bonus Movie Preview of the Day:
The James Gunn-produced Brightburn debuts in theaters this weekend, and given its twist on Superman's origin story from DC Comics, Sony Pictures has released a motion comic setting up the movie's premise. Watch this for a very cool visual foundation for the horror movie about an alien kid using his powers for evil:
Music Video of the Day:...
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May 23, 2019
Get ready for the future, because a new Terminator is on the way. The retconning reboot, which will ignore parts three through five, is titled Terminator: Dark Fate, and it's bringing original Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day star Linda Hamilton back into the fold for the first time in 28 years. And she's joined by fellow returning lead Arnold Schwarzenegger and original director James Cameron on board as a producer.
The two actors appear in...
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May 22, 2019
Ever wonder how some of your favorite stars go to the movies? What about the stars of The Secret Life of Pets 2?
Fandango is giving you early access to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2 on May 25, two weeks before the family comedy opens wide in theaters on June 7. To see where, exactly, the film will be screening early near you -- and to get your tickets now -- check out our Early Access page by clicking here.
This new chapter explores the emotional lives of our...
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May 22, 2019
"He's not here to save the world," says Elizabeth Banks about a key character in her new film, Brightburn. Banks portrays Tori Breyer, a kindly woman who discovers an infant in the woods outside the home she shares with her husband Kyle (David Denman). Her motherly instincts move her to adapt young Brandon (Jackson A. Dunn) as her own child. Yet Brandon's actions and mysterious powers become increasingly alarming, not only to Tori and Kyle, but also to the small community where...
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May 22, 2019
Spider-Man: Far from Home topped Fandango's Most Anticipated Summer Movie Survey, voted upon by more than 2,000 moviegoers. The next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe follows Tom Holland as the beloved web-slinging character, who heads to Europe after the game-changing epic Avengers: Endgame and discovers an entirely unexpected and exciting adventure.
Disney's all-new live-action adventure The Lion King was named by moviegoers on Fandango as the most anticipated family...
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May 21, 2019
Disney's all-new live-action adventure Aladdin tells a story that may sound familiar: boy meets girl, boy falls in love, boy stumbles across a legendary figure who specializes in wish fulfillment. True, Will Smith's magnetic presence as the powerful Genie makes the movie magical, and he displays great empathy toward the street urchin Aladdin (Mena Massoud). In turn, Genie helps Aladdin develop a personal connection with the courageous Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott).
Aladdin creates a...
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May 20, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Movie Trivia of the Day:
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum topped the box office over the weekend, performing even better than expected. Do all the fans of this franchise know the backstory of the John Wick movies? Learn everything about the action series' origins, influences, and more in this video from Looper:
Screenwriting Lesson of the Day:
Want to make movies as...
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May 20, 2019
Keanu Reeves returns in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum as an indefatigable assassin who just wants to enjoy life with his canine companion. Before that can happen, though, he needs to avoid the hit men and women from around the world who want nothing more than to assassinate the master international assassin.
The spectacular action sequences in the thriller are designed especially for adults. Are there more thrillers for adults on the theatrical horizon? Yes! Here are three.
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May 20, 2019
Disney's all-new Aladdin unveils a whole new world, following a charming street urchin (Mena Massoud) as he endeavors to win the heart of Jasmine (Naomi Scott), a courageous princess, with the help of a magical Genie (Will Smith). Between the action, comedy and romance, the action-packed adventure races through the teeming streets of Agrabah, a beautiful port city nestled next to a sprawling and mysterious desert.
Continuing the adventure, young ones will enjoy a fresh activity packet...
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May 20, 2019
It's been said that clothes make the man. In our exclusive clip from The Secret Life of Pets 2, we see that pajamas make the furry Snowball into a superhero! Kevin Hart voices the excitable Snowball, while Patton Oswalt remains calm as a terrier named Max.
Max has good reason to try and keep himself and his own excitable nature under control. His owner (Ellie Kemper) is now married and caring for her young child, which makes the protective Max quite anxious. Leaving the city behind for a...
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May 17, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Robert Pattinson might be the new Batman: He's done the Harry Potter and Twilight movie franchises, and now former teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson is possibly headed to the DC universe. Variety reported the actor is near a deal to take over the role of Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, in Matt Reeves' The Batman. The Hollywood Reporter claimed he's just the frontrunner, though, while...
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May 17, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Music Performance of the Day:
Rocketman, which you can see early this weekend, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this week to a standing ovation and rave reviews. Following the first screening, star Taron Egerton performed a duet of the title song with Elton John, whom he portrays in the musical biopic:
Fan Art of the Day:
Even before the first screenings were guaranteeing...
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May 17, 2019
Calling all pet lovers! And movie lovers! And especially pet-movie lovers!
Fandango is giving you early access to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2 on May 25, two weeks before the family comedy opens wide in theaters on June 7. To see where, exactly, the film will be screening early near you -- and to get your tickets now -- check out our Early Access page by clicking here.
This new chapter explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between them and...
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May 16, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Franchise Recap of the Day:
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum opens in theaters this weekend. Haven't seen the first two installments? Or, maybe you've forgotten what happened in those movies? Don't fret, because Birth.Movies.Death has created a couple of recaps, one breaking down the events of 2014's John Wick and the other reminding us what happened previously, in the first...
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May 16, 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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May 16, 2019
If you're on the tech-is-terrifying train, the new reboot of Child's Play is coming to reinforce all your worst fears. The film's creators have been tightlipped about this new take on the franchise, choosing to leak only bits and pieces of the story and characters to get fans accustomed to a few significant changes and updates. But the casting of Aubrey Plaza and Brian Tyree Henry in key roles as Karen Barclay and Detective Mike has been enough to drum up excitement that the...
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May 14, 2019
Five years after the release of the hugely successful Maleficent, Disney's live-action retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story from the villain's point of view, a sequel is on the way. Angelina Jolie reprises her role as the titular fairy for the follow-up, which is called Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, as the misunderstood character's origin story continues.
The first teaser reveals familiar allies and new adversaries for Maleficent many years since the events of the first...
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May 14, 2019
It's the summer movie everyone is buzzing about, and now you get to be among the very first to see Rocketman in theaters when Fandango hosts Early Access screenings of the film on May 18th, two weeks before it officially hits theaters on May 31st.
Tickets are on sale right now at Fandango for an Early Access screening of Rocketman, an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Elton John's breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton as Elton, Jamie...
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May 14, 2019
Dogs have become best friends to countless people throughout the world. They also guard and protect humans, with whom they often form a special relationship. In the new family adventure A Dog's Journey, we follow one loyal dog in particular and see the wonderful effect upon owner Ethan (Dennis Quaid) and his family.
In our exclusive featurette, we hear from director Gail Mancuso and the movie's human stars, including Dennis Quaid, Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin, Abby Ryder Fortson,...
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May 14, 2019
One of the most talked-about movies of any genre last year was the horror drama Hereditary. The feature debut of writer/director Ari Aster, it gave us images we'll never get out of our minds. Now, Aster is returning to theaters with his sophomore feature, called Midsommar, and it looks like another memorably eerie effort.
Not much is known about the upcoming movie other than it follows a couple (Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor) and some friends to a beautiful Swedish community's...
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May 13, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
Millions of moviegoers went to see Pokémon: Detective Pikachu over the weekend, and the many fans among them were surely taking count of all the movie's included Pokémon species and other references that only they would get. For those who couldn't catch ‘em all, though, here's Mr. Sunday Movies highlighting all the Pokémon, Easter eggs...
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May 13, 2019
Now storming the box office, Pokémon Detective Pikachu is a live-action adventure for the whole family. Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) searches for his missing detective father with the help of his father's former partner, Detective Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds), leading to a madcap comedy that is appealing to both children and adults.
What other upcoming family adventures can we anticipate in the coming weeks? Here are three that all look delightful.
Aladdin
Will Smith stars...
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May 10, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
New Star Wars trilogy begins in three years: Disney revealed its known slate of movies for the next eight years, with dates slotted for Marvel, Avatar and Star Wars installments. The last of these franchises will kick off a whole new trilogy in December 2022 with the other two installments alternating with Avatar sequels in the same month through 2027 [via Variety].
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May 10, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
True Story of the Day:
Poms, a new comedy starring Diane Keaton as woman who starts a cheerleading squad in her new retirement community, is now in theaters. It's also based on a true story. Meet the real ladies of Sun City Poms, a squad from Sun City, Arizona, in this brief report from Inside Edition:
Director Commentary of the Day:
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is now...
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May 09, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
This week, tickets became available for Spider-Man: Far From Home two months in advance of its release - and we got a new trailer for the sequel, too. This spot reveals a lot about how the movie relates to the events of Avengers: Endgame, but how many details did you miss? Here's ScreenCrush with a breakdown of every Easter egg and plot clue in the latest ad for the...
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May 09, 2019
The first chapter of Andy Muschietti's adaptation of Stephen King's It was a phenomenal success. Released in the fall of 2017, the movie earned positive reviews and gave the horror genre its best box office debut ever. Two years later, the continuation of its story is one of the most anticipated releases of 2019. Fans can't wait to return to Derry, Maine, and find out what's next for the now grown-up Losers Club and see the return of Pennywise the Clown.
We've...
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May 08, 2019
A lot has happened since the events of Spider-Man: Homecoming. And a lot has been revealed about the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Fandango visited the set of its follow-up, Spider-Man: Far From Home, in August 2018. But there's still much to share, things that Sony and Marvel were able to divulge to press at the time — impressively without giving away anything regarding Avengers: Endgame — about the plot and characters of the upcoming sequel. ...
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May 07, 2019
We have the perfect, all-ages tonic for anyone who is already feeling the effects of the dog days of summer: The Secret Life of Pets 2! The animated adventure will surely lift your spirits with the clever and delightful antics of its lovably rambunctious characters, who are heroic helpers by day and adorable, furry creatures by night.
As a special treat, Fandango is giving you early access to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2 on May 25, two weeks before the family comedy opens wide in...
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May 06, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Movie Science of the Day:
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu comes out this Friday, and moviegoers who aren't well-versed in the Pokémon world may want to familiarize themselves with Pikachus, Psyducks and especially Mewtwo before heading to the theater. Going one step further, Kyle Hill of Because Science is here to explain the science behind the Mewtwo's creation:
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May 06, 2019
Warning: The following will contain spoilers for Avengers: Endgame
As Avengers: Endgame continues to smash box office records and rank among the highest grossing movies of all time, fans are now turning their attention to what comes next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Well, what comes next is Spider-Man: Far From Home, a sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming that will answer a lot of questions all of us have after experiencing the dramatic, time-altering events of...
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May 06, 2019
For those who love seeing older women get their time on screen for book clubs, pin-up calendars, exotic marigold hotels and more, now there's Poms. This time, a cast of veteran actresses is bringing it on and firing it up with a movie about a cheerleading squad for ladies in their twilight years.
Watch the trailer down below after reading everything we know about Poms here:
Who stars in the movie?
Oscar-winning screen legend Diane Keaton leads the ensemble of Poms, which...
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May 06, 2019
Reuniting with his first crush, speechwriter Seth Rogen joins the campaign team of rising politician Charlize Theron in Long Shot. When romantic sparks begin to fly, all sorts of unexpected havoc ensues in this delightful, R-rated comic adventure.
What other forthcoming, adult-oriented comedies can we anticipate in the coming weeks? Here are three that will likely tickle your fancy.
Booksmart
Best friends forever, Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) suddenly...
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May 06, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for Spider-Man: Far From Home here at Fandango. The film officially swings into theaters on July 5.
Given what happens to Spider-Man in Avengers: Infinity War, the wall crawler's next solo movie has long been shrouded in secrecy. At least, a lot of the details have been. For a long time, all we knew was that the Spider-Man: Homecoming follow-up was titled Spider-Man: Far From Home and it would presumably be set after the events...
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May 03, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
The Suicide Squad casted for Polka-Dot Man and Ratcatcher: DC's Suicide Squad follow-up is filling out its ensemble for the titular super villain team-up. Variety reported that Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior has joined the cast of as Batman nemesis Ratcatcher, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, Ant-Man actor David Dastmalchian will play the character Polka-Dot Man. Read everything...
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May 03, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Director Commentary of the Day:
Long Shot, a romantic comedy starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen, is now in theaters and receiving excellent reviews. For the New York Times in promotion of the new movie, director Jonathan Levine shares a scene in which the main characters fall for each other and offers voiceover commentary on the making of this memorable moment:
Genre Tribute of...
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May 03, 2019
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Avengers: Endgame
When you have films as big and massive as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, fans will analyze every little detail that's released both prior to the film arriving in theaters and after. Ever since Avengers: Infinity War hit theaters, there's always been a bit of a mystery revolving around a single shot of the group running into battle on Wakanda.
Why a mystery? It's because that shot...
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May 03, 2019
On the day Avengers: Endgame officially arrived in theaters -- and hours before it would go on to become the film with the highest grossing opening weekend of all time -- Fandango sat down for a lengthy chat with Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely to answer a bunch of the most burning questions we all had walking out of that three-hour rollercoaster of emotions. What's up with the time travel? The deaths? The finale? And what is the current status of...
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May 03, 2019
Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Avengers: Endgame.
"I love you, three thousand."
It may go down as one of the most memorable lines ever spoken in a Marvel movie. It all starts out innocently enough -- five years have past since the events of Avengers: Infinity War, and Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) has done pretty well for himself. He's married to Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow), they live in a nice cabin with scenic views and they have a young...
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May 02, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Movie Food of the Day:
Before going to see Avengers: Endgame (or after, or both), you likely caught up with or revisited Avengers: Infinity War. Did you come away wishing the fictional Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors from the movie were real? Well, thanks to the latest edition of Binging with Babish, you can learn how to make your own batches of "Stark-raving Hazelnuts" and...
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May 02, 2019
It's the most rocking movie of the summer season, and now you have a chance to be among the very first to see Rocketman in theaters when Fandango hosts Early Access screenings of the film on May 18th, two weeks before it officially hits theaters on May 31st.
Tickets are on sale right now at Fandango for an Early Access screening of Rocketman, an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John's breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell,...
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May 01, 2019
When Pixar's Toy Story 4 opens this June, the big screen will welcome back old favorites like so much tear-soaked nostalgia. Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), Trixie (Kristen Schaal), Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Mrs. Potato Head (Estelle Harris) and Mr. Potato Head, complete with voice work from the late Don Rickles recorded prior to his passing, are all right where we left them, playing to infinity and beyond in Bonnie's bedroom.
But while this reunion...
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Apr 30, 2019
First released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis game system, Sonic the Hedgehog followed a blue hedgehog as he sought to defeat a villainous scientist named Doctor Ivo Robotnik. The game was well received by critics and the public, inspiring ports to other platforms and many sequels, becoming one of the most popular game franchises in history. Sonic the Hedgehog also appears briefly in a speaking role in Wreck-It Ralph and as a character avatar in Ready Player One.
A feature-length film version...
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Apr 30, 2019
Which snack does Kelly Clarkson think is worth eating at the theater? What's the best spot to sit in the theater, according to Janelle Monáe, Nick Jonas and Pitbull? The cast of UglyDolls let us in on their moviegoing experience!
Tickets to UglyDolls are now on sale; the movie musical event of the year will open in theaters everywhere on Friday, May 3.
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Apr 29, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
Now that everyone on Earth has apparently seen Avengers: Endgame, according to the billion dollars it made over one weekend, it's time to get into spoiler territory on the 22nd Marvel Cinematic Universe installment. So, here's Mr. Sunday Movies with an amusing deep dive into all the Easter eggs and other important details you may have missed:
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Apr 29, 2019
No spoilers here, but Avengers: Endgame is definitely living up to expectations that it would define a generation of movies. Whether that's solely Marvel's 10-year series of superhero adventures or, more broadly, the most recent epoch of ambitious blockbusters, we're happy to raise the question with an eye to the future.
Indeed, what can Marvel do to top Avengers: Endgame? In brief, the focus will remain on individual characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've...
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Apr 29, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for Disney's Aladdin, in theaters May 24.
Inspired by Disney's classic animated tale, Aladdin spins an all-new live-action adventure about the streetwise titular character, played by Mena Massoud. Aladdin falls for the strong-minded and self-determined Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott), who definitely does not act like any storybook character we read about as children. Aladdin and Jasmine get tied up with an unusual, powerful and altogether charming Genie (Will...
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Apr 26, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Franchise Recap of the Day:
Avengers: Endgame is now in theaters and already breaking records at the box office. Fans are still preparing for the new release, though, and recaps of what's happened previously in the Marvel Cinematic Universe keep on coming to help those in need. Here's Burger Fiction's take, an evolution of the franchise from Iron Man through the latest installment:...
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Apr 26, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
Bond 25 plot revealed: As production on the next James Bond movie kicks off, the cast was officially confirmed to include Rami Malek as the villain plus Captain Marvel's Lashanna Lynch while Phoebe Waller-Bridge was also confirmed as a co-writer. Also, an official plot synopsis revealed 007's latest mission involves the rescue of a kidnapped scientist. Read more about the movie,...
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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:
Franchise Recap of the Day:...
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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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