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May 29, 2019
As we venture forth into the heart of the summer movie season, the month of June brings us more superheroes, more action, some highly anticipated animated features and a plethora of sequels, spin-offs and reboots (some of them a combination of those things). Interestingly, we're also getting a number of releases involving evil dolls, as well as a couple of musical hits from across the pond.
Below is our guide to all the major titles coming to theaters in June and how to get your tickets now.
June 7:
Dark Phoenix
Starring: Sophie Turner, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy
The latest installment of the X-Men movie franchise (and final sequel in Fox's main series before the characters enter Disney's Marvel Cinematic...
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May 01, 2019
We're already past the endgame and fully entering the summer movie season. This May, the multiplex will be filled with giant monsters, ugly dolls, magical genies and musical biopics. Dog lovers will delight mid-month, whether they prefer their canines taking existential journeys or being avenged by Keanu Reeves. And let's not forget all the Bulbasaurs, Charizards, Greninjas and other Pokémon flying into theaters very soon.
Below is our guide to all the major titles coming to theaters in May and how to get your tickets now.
May 3:
Long Shot
Starring: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson
Charlize Theron plays an influential diplomat making a bid for the White House. Seth Rogen is a journalist she used to...
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May 01, 2019
Summer blockbuster season started early this year with the arrival of Avengers: Endgame. So let's start a day early with our guide to notable movies that are coming to home video in May 2019!
Here are all the major titles arriving on home video in the new few weeks, complete with links to more information and how to buy and/or rent on FandangoNow.
April 30
Happy Death Day 2U
Director Christopher Landon's sequel to his own popular original dishes out more comedy, horror, romance and thrills in unexpected doses and from a slightly different and refreshing perspective. Jessica Rothe's starring role also continues to pay delightly diabolical dividends.
Buy and/or Rent on FandangoNow.
April 30
Fighting With My Family
Based on a true...
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Apr 02, 2019
Are we already entering the summer movie season? April brings us the most anticipated theatrical release of the year, with Marvel's Avengers: Endgame, and there's a very good chance it will remain the biggest movie through the end of 2019. But there are many other great titles coming out this month, including a new DC superhero movie and some major horror and documentary features.
Below is our guide to all the major titles coming to theaters in April and how to get your tickets now.
April 5:
Shazam!
Starring: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer
The latest entry of the DC Extended Universe is also the franchise's most standalone effort, following the Big-like adventures of a teenage boy (Asher Angel) who can magically turn into an...
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Mar 30, 2019
Strong personalities dominate a slew of strong movies that will be available for home viewing during the next few weeks. It's a perfect time to catch up with key releases you may have missed before the onslaught of action blockbusters begin arriving in theaters.
Here's our guide to all the major titles arriving on home video in April 2019, complete with links to more information and how to buy and/or rent on FandangoNow.
April 2
Glass
M. Night Shyamalan concludes a trilogy of films about superpowered humans who face surprising challenges in the modern world. The fractured thriller stars James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sarah Paulson and Samuel L. Jackson.
Buy and/or Rent on FandangoNow.
April 2
The Kid Who Would Be King
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Feb 22, 2019
Who's going to the movies this month? It's going to be a time to see something special on the big screen, whether it's Marvel's first showcase for a solo female superhero or it's a new documentary sharing the historical record of the first Moon landing or it's Jordan Peele's follow-up to Get Out.
Below is our guide to all the major titles coming to theaters in March and how to get your tickets now.
March 1:
Greta
Stars: Chloe Grace Moretz, Isabelle Huppert, Maika Monroe
Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) co-wrote and directed this thriller about a friendship between a lonely widowed piano teacher and a young woman new to New York City who found and returned the older woman's purse. As the two begin to grow closer, the titular piano...
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Feb 22, 2019
Here's our guide to all the major titles arriving on home video in March 2019, complete with links to more information and how to buy and/or rent on FandangoNow.
March 5
Aquaman
Jason Momoa stars as the titular DC Comics hero, brought to sprawling, brawling life by director James Wan. His quest is to prevent a war that might encompass the entire world, both above ground and in the deep sea. Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe and Nicole Kidman also star.
Buy and/or Rent on FandangoNow.
Vox Lux
Natalie Portman stars in the tale of a rock singer whose life has been marked by tragedy. How will she deal with her latest dramatic challenge? Jude Law also stars as her loyal, long-suffering manager.
Buy and/or Rent on FandangoNow.
March 12
Mary...
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Feb 15, 2019
Ma trailer shows us a new side of Octavia Spencer - Every town has one: you know, that adult who spends way too much time partying with the local high school kids, even though they're closer to social security than they are prom. Those people are creepy, as this new trailer for Ma demonstrates.
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer headlines, playing an unhinged woman who befriends a group of high school kids. Things get real weird real fast in the clip for the new Blumhouse feature. Check out the synopsis and trailer and see it for yourself.
"Oscar® winner Octavia Spencer stars as Sue Ann, a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town (Diana Silvers, Glass), to buy some booze for her and her friends, and...
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Feb 13, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Dream Casting of the Day:
There have been rumors about Robert Pattinson taking over as Batman, so here's some fan art showing what he could like in the role:
FANART: If Reeves needs a younger actor to portray Bruce Wayne, I can totally see him even if others can't seem to. from r/DC_Cinematic
Reworked Trailer of the Day:
Rosemary Harris is seamlessly back as Aunt May in Aldo Jones' surreal parody of the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer:
Movie Merchandising of the Day:
How did Hasbro start making movie tie-in action figures look exactly like the actors? Inside goes behind the scenes of the toy company's...
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Feb 13, 2019
Octavia Spencer, who won an Academy Award for her performance in acclaimed social drama The Help, has teamed again with that film's director. Ma, however, is most definitely not a social drama.
Instead, Ma looks to be a positively chilling psychological thriller. Read onward to learn all we know.
Who stars?
Octavia Spencer stars as Sue Ann, better known as Ma. When she is introduced, she appears to be a mysterious character, possibly in a supporting role. Very quickly, however, she takes center stage as her background is slowly revealed.
After The Help, Spencer earned more Academy Award nominations for Hidden Figures and The Shape of Water. Luke Evans and Juliette Lewis also star; they portray the parents of two different teenagers who are part of a group who come to...
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Feb 13, 2019
Six years after everything changed for Disney and for families all around the world, the phenomenon of Frozen is back. One of the most anticipated sequels ever, Frozen II finally arrives in theaters this fall. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf are ready to return to the big screen for another feature-length adventure. What's in store for the gang from Arendelle? We only have a short while left to find out.
For now, we've got our first look at the Frozen follow-up, as Disney just released the first teaser for the upcoming animated release. There's Elsa attempting to cross the ocean with her ice powers. Kristof and Sven are in a hurry to get somewhere alongside many other reindeer. Anna wielding a sword in the direction of... we aren't sure whom. This sequel is...
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Feb 12, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
Nelson Carvajal combined scenes from the horror movie It and the new trailer for Disney's live-action Aladdin for a fun little mashup:
Movie Science of the Day:
With actual robots used in police work these days, Space Taste considers the ethics of the tech by looking at RoboCop:
DIY Sound Effects of the Day:
Here's a Star Wars fan who figured out how to re-create most of the movies' sound effects and character noises on his electric guitary (via Geekologie):
Fan Art of the Day:
When you want to make grapes into a cooler snack for the kids, turn them into Mike from Monsters, Inc.:
Put those grapes back where they...
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Feb 12, 2019
Danny Boyle's music-themed comedy has nabbed a title, Yesterday. Its rather startling premise has also come into focus with the release of its first trailer. Read onward for all we know about the movie.
What's the story?
After an automobile accident during a "mysterious global blackout," a struggling musician discovers that he is the only person on the planet who remembers The Beatles. His "original" songs then cause a worldwide sensation, straining his longtime friendship with a young woman.
Who stars?
Himesh Patel plays Jack Malik, the musician who can't believe he is suddenly the only person who remembers The Beatles. Lily James portrays Ellie, Jack's childhood best friend, a school teacher who fears she may be left behind in the wake...
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Feb 12, 2019
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix.
Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical
Bohemian Rhapsody (Oscar-nominated biographical drama about Freddie Mercury and Queen; Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aiden Gillen, Mike Myers; rated PG-13)
Anna and the Apocalypse (comedy-horror-musical; Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux, Marli Siu, Ben Wiggins; rated R)
Nobody's Fool (comedy-drama; Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Mehcad Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg; rated R)
One Million American...
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Feb 11, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Dream Casting of the Day:
Daniel Radcliffe joked about playing Wolverine, so BossLogic shows us what the Harry Potter star would look like in the role:
This one is for everyone that tagged me in this today :) - Daniel Radcliffe #wolverine @RealHughJackman #xmen pic.twitter.com/pqAyhzAefZ
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) February 11, 2019
Stunt Breakdown of the Day:
For Vanity Fair, Fast Five stunt coordinator Jack Gill breaks down the iconic vault-towing car chase sequence:
Oscar Montage of the Day:
Burger Fiction gets us ready for the Oscars with a look at every Best Picture winner since 1927 in chronological order:
Alternate Posters of the...
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Feb 11, 2019
Now in theaters, The Prodigy revolves around a mother who discovers that her beloved son may be a danger to herself and others. The gripping thriller takes that horrifying premise and runs with it, all the way to a surprising conclusion.
With horror sequel Happy Death Day 2U about to open nationwide, we look at three more upcoming thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Us
Jordan Peele (Get Out) wrote and directed the original thriller, which stars Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke. They portray parents who take their family on vacation, only to be "haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma" that ultimately pits them against a truly terrifying opponent. Read everything we know here.
Release date: March 22.
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Feb 11, 2019
Between the Saw series, the Insidious movies and The Conjuring Universe, James Wan has become one of history's greatest horror franchise producers. Now he's shepherding another to theaters, if The Curse of La Llorona proves as successful as all his other brands. There's already been enough confidence in the upcoming feature for Wan to pluck its director for The Conjuring 3.
After teasing the scares with a teaser last fall, New Line has now released the first full trailer for The Curse of La Llorona, and it's filled with some terrifying moments for mothers, children and the whole moviegoing audience.
Here's everything we know about The Curse of La Llorona:
What is the story La Lorona is based on?
Formerly titled The Children...
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Feb 11, 2019
Commonly referred to as the British equivalent of the Academy Awards, the winners of the 72nd British Film Awards have now been announced. This year, The Favourite won awards in seven categories, including Outstanding British Film. Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz (pictured above) received awards for their exquisite performances.
Alfonso Cuarón's Roma also won in multiple categories, including Best Film. The awards are presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), an independent arts charity. Read onward to see the winners.
Best Film
BlacKkKlansman
The Favourite
Green Book
Winner - Roma
A Star Is Born
Outstanding British Film
Beast
Bohemian Rhapsody
Winner - The Favourite
McQueen
Stan & Ollie
You Were Never Really...
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Feb 11, 2019
Update: Get ready for the future, as a new Terminator is on the way and Paramount has just shared a first look photo from the upcoming, still-untitled movie. Currently in production with Tim Miller (Deadpool) at the helm, the reboot brings original Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day star Linda Hamilton back into the fold, and she's still looking pretty badass.
Joining Hamilton's well-armed Sarah Conner (right) in the photo are Mackenzie Davis (Blade Runner 2049) in the center as a character named "Grace" and, on the left, Natalia Reyes (Pickpockets) as "Dani Ramos." Sorry, no glimpse of Arnold Schwarzenegger's return or Gabriel Luna's new Terminator, as this is purely a showcase of the new movie's female...
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Feb 11, 2019
Disney's live-action adaptations of their animated classics are serious business. Even this year's Christopher Robin quietly grossed almost $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 classics, not just those from the modern era. And if we weren't sure of this beforehand, we definitely guarantee massive success now that the studio has unveiled another widely talked-about teaser for the movie, this one featuring a blue-skinned Will Smith as the iconic Genie. Watch it down...
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Feb 09, 2019
GREAT NEWS
Wicked this way comes in 2021: After many years of Universal planning for a movie version of Wicked, the musical adaptation has set a release date for December 2021 with Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry at the helm. Find out everything we know about the movie here.
EXCLUSIVE BUZZ
Mike Mitchell on The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part: We talked to Mike Mitchell, the director of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part about how he came to the Lego-verse, the future of this franchise and the Jason Momoa and Bruce Willis cameos. Read the whole interview here.
COOL CULTURE
A Star is Born sound design breakdown: Insider puts the spotlight on the Oscar-nominated engineers behind the sound design for A Star is Born...
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Feb 08, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Dream Casting of the Day:
For the fans who'd like to see Robert Pattinson play Batman, here's some fan-made concept art showing us what he'd look like (via Heroic Hollywood):
Fan-Made: Robert Pattinson/Batman Concept (in cowl) from r/DC_Cinematic
Franchise Recap of the Day:
Speaking of Batman, in anticipation of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, Birth.Movies.Death. looks back at the Lego Movie franchise so far:
Safety Video of the Day:
Speaking of The Lego Movie 2, the characters from the movie are back on Turkish Airlines flights with a new safety video:
Fan Art of the Day:
This is very likely true. There probably isn't any...
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Feb 08, 2019
Somewhere, over the next few years, a movie of Wicked will finally be made. Universal Pictures has long held the rights for an adaptation of the hit Broadway show, which itself is based on the popular novel of the same name that revises the story and characters from The Wizard of Oz. The studio has set a few different release dates throughout this decade, but now the screen version is aiming for a late 2021 opening.
That gives Universal a couple years to still finalize the details and get the movie into production, but in the meantime here's everything we know about Wicked:
What is the movie about?
Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz (L. Frank Baum's original book and the popular 1939 movie) focused on the origin of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West...
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Feb 07, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Alternate Ending of the Day:
Here's a humorous animated look at how The Meg could have ended a lot sooner, easier and less deadly:
Stunt Breakdown of the Day:
Insider shares a look at how they shot the motorcycle chase sequence from Venom using stunt doubles and visual effects:
Movie Recap of the Day:
Get ready for the release of Avengers: Endgame later this year with Dimitri Bitu's montage recapping all the times Thanos used the Infinity Stones in Avengers: Infinity War:
Fan Theory of the Day:
Given all the connections and Easter eggs between them, fans have long wondered if all Disney movies exist in the same realm. ScreenRant explores the...
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Feb 06, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
Nerdist perfectly crossed the Netflix documentary Fyre Fraud with Jurassic Park (and its sequels):
Easter Eggs of the Day:
To celebrate the upcoming home video release of Ralph Breaks the Internet, Disney shares some of the Disney and Pixar Easter eggs located in the animated feature:
Video Essay of the Day:
With The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part out this weekend, Matt Draper looks at the first movie's exploration of the healing power of nostalgia:
Fan Theory of the Day:
In the latest Film Theory, MatPat attempts to figure out what the monster is in the hit Netflix movie Bird Box:
Genre Celebration of the...
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Feb 05, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
How many Easter eggs did Marvel pack into the 30-second Avengers: Endgame Super Bowl teaser? Mr. Sunday Movies finds out:
Movie Craft of the Day:
Insider spotlights the four engineers behind the Oscar-nominated sound mix of A Star is Born:
Oscar Montage of the Day:
Burger Fiction highlights every movie nominated for the Oscar for Best Visual Effects starting with 1927's Wings:
Video Essay of the Day:
This video from Cinema Cartography celebrates the existential excellence of Ingmar Bergman's Persona:
Vintage Image of the Day:
Red Buttons, who was born 100 years ago today, with director Billy Wilder and...
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Feb 05, 2019
We highlight recent home video releases of indie, foreign, documentary, grindhouse and classic movies, as well as TV shows. Check them all out below.
New Indie
One of the best films of 2018 you may well have missed is Yen Tan's powerful period drama 1985 (Wolfe), starring Cory Michael Smith (Gotham) as a young gay man who returns to Texas from New York City to spend Christmas with his parents (played with subtle poignancy by Virginia Madsen and Michael Chiklis). Set in the early years of the HIV-AIDS epidemic, the film examines the secrecy and judgments that tore so many families apart, and it's an evocative examination of this very specific time and place, shot in stunning black and white and featuring a powerful script (by Tan) and a talented ensemble. Seek...
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Feb 05, 2019
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix.
Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical
The Grinch (animated comedy; voices: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, Angela Lansbury, Pharrell Williams; rated PG)
The Girl in the Spider's Web (crime thriller; Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, Lakeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, Stephen Merchant; rated R)
Widows (drama-thriller; Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Brian Tyree Henry, Garret...
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Feb 04, 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.
Our first look at the movie came in the form of four brief teasers aired during Super Bowl LIII, and they definitely look terrifying — especially for the younger audience these books were written for. Is the movie version still aiming for that same crowd? Maybe on the older end of the originally intended age range. Check...
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Feb 04, 2019
Captain Marvel, the 21st entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will mark the mega-franchise's first movie focused on a single female superhero. And the first to be co-directed by a female filmmaker and scored by a woman composer. The highly anticipated film, which will take place more than 10 years before the MCU began, has been in development since 2013 and finally flies into theaters in early 2019.
A new teaser trailer TV spot arrived during Super Bowl LIII with a focus on Captain Marvel's gender, telling the audience that anything superheroes can do, superheroines can do it better. And higher. And further. And faster. Brie Larson, as the title character, asserts that she's ready to show the boys how it's done. Watch that down below after reading...
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Feb 04, 2019
In 2013, his casting as the most popular icon in the entire stable of DC Comics characters sent shockwaves through the devoted community of enthusiasts dedicated to the Dark Knight Detective, Batman. Some saw his casting as incongruous with the character they knew, while others were excited by the possibilities that his wearing the cape and cowl would represent.
In the end, we got three very different kinds of appearances seeing this actor as the steward of the Batman character, championed by different directors and screenwriters in each successive turn to land on a portrayal that was a bit inconsistent, save for the man at the center. Now that it's been officially confirmed by industry trades and the man himself that he will not be reprising the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in...
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Feb 04, 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.
With a new teaser trailer TV spot that arrived during Super Bowl LIII, we still don't get many answers, and that's to be expected, but at least the spot is full of hope where the first one reminded us of more of the tragedy of Thanos' snap. Heroes are training. Preparing. The leftover Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy are uniting as a force to...
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Feb 02, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
DC's The Batman and Suicide Squad 2 get release dates: Ben Affleck was confirmed to be exiting the role of Batman and James Gunn was confirmed as the director of Suicide Squad 2 as DC updated their release calendar to include The Batman and the Suicide Squad sequel both arriving in 2021. Read all about what DC has in store the next few years here.
GREAT NEWS
Sundance hits are coming to a theater near you: With Amazon and Warner Bros. spending big at this year's Sundance Film Festival, a number of popular premieres are heading your way soon, including Blinded by the Light and The Report. Read about the major deals and...
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Feb 01, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
Funny or Die has cut together scenes from Die Hard, Tropic Thunder and a few other extra movies to get Hans Gruber to chat with Len Grossman:
Movie Trivia of the Day:
This month is the 20th anniversary of the release of Office Space, so CineFix shares a bunch of trivia you might not know:
Movie Car of the Day:
How did the DeLorean DMC-12 fail as a car but succeed as an iconic movie time machine thanks to Back to the Future? Vox goes back for a history lesson:
Movie Truth of the Day:
Comedy Central's Drunk History looks back at the true story that inspired the movie A League of Their Own:
Vintage...
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Feb 01, 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 for 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 Diesel.
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw is still many months away, but the movie's first trailer has arrived in time to air during the Super Bowl. The spot not only showcases the reunion of the titular odd-coupled hero and antihero but we get an introduction to Idris Elba's bad guy...
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Feb 01, 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 for 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 Diesel.
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw is still many months away, but the movie's first trailer has arrived in time to air during the Super Bowl. The spot not only showcases the reunion of the titular odd-coupled hero and antihero but we get an introduction to Idris Elba's bad guy...
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Feb 01, 2019
Reel-Important People is a monthly column that highlights those individuals in or related to the movies that have left us in recent weeks. Below you'll find names big and small and from all areas of the industry, though each was significant to the movies in his or her own way.
Bill Anagnos (1958-2019) - Stunt Performer. He was a stunt driver for Hackers, The Fisher King, Jungle Fever and the 1998 Godzilla and also performed stunts in Saturday Night Fever, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Catch Me If You Can, Doctor Strange, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Warriors and numerous other movies. He died of cancer on January 15. (Legacy)
Jo Andres (1954-2019) - Filmmaker. Best known as the wife of Steve Buscemi, she also directed the shorts Black Kites and Liquid Tara and was...
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Jan 31, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Alternate Endings of the Day:
Here's a funny animated look at a few different ways Aquaman should have ended:
Actor in the Spotlight:
With Ben Affleck apparently stepping down as Batman in the DC Extended Universe, one fan pays tribute to the actor and his portrayal of the Caped Crusader:
Retro Trailer of the Day:
Darth Blender shows us what the new Shazam! movie would look like if it was made in the 1940s:
Remade Trailer of the Day:
Speaking of re-creating trailers, Huxley Berg Studios redid the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer with Lego bricks:
Fan Build of the Day:
Speaking of Lego, here's an awesome massive Lego...
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Jan 31, 2019
Blumhouse and Leigh Whannell tackle Universal Monsters - Reports that Universal's 'Dark Universe' franchise is dead appear to be premature.
While Tom Cruise's The Mummy (above) didn't exactly set the world on fire, it did apparently convince the studio that they need to hand over their classic horror properties to people who actually understand them, people like Jason Blum at Blumhouse and filmmaker Leigh Whannell. The team has been tapped with developing an updated version of The Invisible Man.
Here are the details from Variety:
"Upgrade director Leigh Whannell has signed on to direct an Invisible Man movie. The movie reunites him with Jason Blum, who is set to produce the Universal Pictures movie through his Blumhouse...
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Jan 30, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
In honor of The Girl in the Spider's Web now being available to rent on digital, here's Pixomondo with a look at the movie's digital effects:
Fan Build of the Day:
If you have to wear a face mask while you're sleeping, and you love Alien, you might as well have a little fun with it:
Sci-Fi Author Jared Gray Turns His Sleep Apnea Mask Into An Alien Facehugger pic.twitter.com/4JaHLpUtWr
— 41 Strange (@41Strange) January 30, 2019
Movie Business Lesson of the Day:
For CNN Business, Frank Pallotta examines why studios spend big to win big at the Oscars:
Video Essay of the...
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Jan 30, 2019
Do you suffer from serious FOMO during Sundance? Many of the biggest movies of the year make their debut at the film festival, and hearing all the buzz can make any movie lover anxious. Well, the bad news is that most Sundance selections won't immediately be available to the rest of us. The good news, though, is that many are set for theatrical distribution soon enough.
Below is a guide to what to look forward to in the coming months and what the critics are saying about these new movies of note -- check the Rotten Tomatoes Sundance 2019 Scorecard regularly for a ranking of all the movies being reviewed at the fest.
Blinded By the Light
Distributor: New Line/Warner Bros.
The Price: $15 million
The Nutshell: A Pakistani boy in 1980s England discovers...
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Jan 30, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
Aquaman is surprisingly not Oscar-nominated for Best Visual Effects, but as you can see in this breakdown its VFX are amazing:
Fan Theory of the Day:
In the latest Film Theory video, MatPat tackles the theories about which characters will be revealed as undercover Skrulls in Captain Marvel:
Character in Close-Up:
Speaking of Marvel superheroes, ScreenRant chronicles the history of Spider-Man in movies:
Oscar Montage of the Day:
Burger Fiction chronicles all the Academy Award winners for Best Animated Feature:
Vintage Image of the Day:
W.C. Fields, who was born on this day in 1880, rehearses on the set of...
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Jan 28, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Character Reprisal of the Day:
While hosting Saturday Night Live, James McAvoy reprised his role as Mr. Tumnus from the Chronicles of Narnia movies for a sketch about the character's fandom:
Mashup of the Day:
In anticipation of the new movie Velvet Buzzsaw, Funny or Die mashed its trailer up with scenes from Ghostbusters 2:
Oscar Montage of the Day:
Here's a montage showcasing the Oscar-nominated visual effects in Christopher Robin, Avengers: Infinity War, First Man, Solo: A Star Wars Story and Ready Player One:
Movie Comparison of the Day:
Speaking of Oscar nominees, here's another side-by-side comparison between the Live Aid...
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Jan 28, 2019
Directed by Joe Cornish (Attack the Block), The Kid Who Would Be King is a swashbuckling family adventure that rated highly with critics, as noted at Rotten Tomatoes. Sadly, it hasn't fared as well at the box office, though; more people turned out in theaters over this past weekend for Glass, The Upside and Aquaman.
Still, the potential audience for family-friendly adventures remains incredibly large, so the question becomes: Which forthcoming live-action productions will grab the attention of younger viewers (and their parental figures)? Here's a look at three titles on the horizon.
Dumbo
A baby elephant with large ears can fly, as two children discover in the opening moments of Disney's new, live-action version of its animated classic. Colin...
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Jan 26, 2019
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BIG NEWS
91st Oscar nominations announced: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for this year's Oscars, with Roma and The Favourite tying for most categories with 10 each. Also, a little movie called Black Panther became the first superhero movie nominated for Best Picture. Read more trivia and see the full list of nominees here.
FESTIVAL BUZZ
What to see at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival: We are at Sundance this weekend, and ahead of heading out to Park City, we shared a list of 10 movies we're most looking forward to at the festival, including Dan Gilroy's Velvet...
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Jan 25, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
What instead of meeting E.T., Elliott befriended Freddy Krueger? This mashup from Space Taste shows us:
Character in Close-Up:
Star Wars Kids compiled every moment when Chewbacca roars, grunts or growls in the original Star Wars trilogy:
Fan Theory of the Day:
Screen Rant takes on the theory that the Kevin Wendell Crumb character from Split and Glass is also hidden in Unbreakable:
Reworked Movie of the Day:
This video from FilmScoreAnalysis proves the importance of the music for Raiders of the Lost Ark by showing a scene with the score removed:
Vintage Image of the Day:
Mildred Dunnock, who was born on this day in...
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Jan 24, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Character Reprisal of the Day:
This is clearly for some Super Bowl commercial, but this teaser video of Jeff Bridges reprising his role as The Dude from The Big Lebowski had fans excited for a sequel:
Can't be living in the past, man. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/zL2CLYhGAM
— Jeff Bridges (@TheJeffBridges) January 24, 2019
Mashup of the Day:
The fight you've all been waiting for, in one corner we have Rocky Balboa, and in the other corner is Jake La Motta from Raging Bull, in this mashup by Antonio Maria da Silva:
Remade Trailer of the Day:
Darth Blender remade the first Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer using footage from old...
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Jan 24, 2019
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
The Blues Brothers meets Men in Black in a short film by Fabrice Mathieu that also features E.T. and many other classic alien characters:
Alternate Movie Posters of the Day:
The Oscar nominations were announced this week, and now we have some retitled movie posters for some of the contenders:
If the posters for 2019's Oscar-nominated movies told the truth, they might look a little bit like this. https://t.co/8rQTtDrU8k #Oscars pic.twitter.com/cYQZLht4Od
— Ali Gray (@The_Shiznit) January 22, 2019
Animal Actors of the Day:
The Oscars don't have an award for Best Supporting Animal, so Vulture highlighted the greatest dogs in movies...
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Dec 31, 2018
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star in Holmes & Watson as the legendary detectives in a funny and surprising take on the team's pairing. Really, though, it's more about the chemistry between the actors, who previously starred together in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Step Brothers, as it is about any sort of mystery. (By the way, Reilly also appeared in a cameo role in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which featured Ferrell in the starring role.)
Two upcoming comedies offer new different, surprising takes on material that has been previously told. The third is a sequel that may be the final installment in a long-running series and may offer a big surprise in its resolution. Here's what we know about three movies that we hope will amuse us...
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Dec 27, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
FX Breakdown of the Day:
Effects artists at Industrial Light & Magic break down their digital creation of the Millennium Falcon for Solo: A Star Wars Story:
FX Easter eggs of the day:
Speaking of digital effects, here's Vulture with a look at some secret CGI work in movies such as Justice League and Brokeback Mountain:
Cosplay of the Day:
Speaking of DC movies, Aquaman may be ruling the box office lately but this Wonder Woman fan is ruling cosplay:
After a lot of hard work and dedication here is my cosplay of Wonder Woman. I hope you @GalGadot and @PattyJenks notice, as they are a true inspiration to me & to many women/men. Photographer...
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Dec 24, 2018
James Wan's highly-anticipated Aquaman has exceeded all expectations, establishing Jason Momoa as a superhero on both land and sea. The action-adventure has a light heart while dealing with serious issues, bolstered by spectacular visual effects and strong performances by Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Willem Dafoe and Nicole Kidman.
Now that Aquaman has launched successful into theaters, what's next for DC Films? We take a closer look at three of their upcoming productions.
Shazam!
Young teenage orphan Billy Batson (Asher Angel) discovers that he can transform into an adult superhero (Zachary Levi), simply by saying one word. Of course, he must first learn what powers he can wield as a superhero; then he must figure how best to use those powers to help other...
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Dec 20, 2018
Following two Hellboy movies from Guillermo del Toro, the demonic but heroic comic book character is getting a cinematic reboot with more involvement from creator Mike Mignola this time around. Titled Hellboy, this version will feature a much darker tone and is expected to hit theaters in just a few months.
While we wait for it to hit theaters, here's a recap of everything we know about the movie:
Who is taking over the property from del Toro?
Neil Marshall, who you may know from the horror movie The Descent and episodes of Game of Thrones, is directing the reboot, which is aiming for an R-rating, from a script by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola along with Andrew Cosby, Christopher Golden and Aron Coleite.
Who is the new Hellboy?
David Harbour...
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Dec 18, 2018
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix.
Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical
A Simple Favor (thriller-mystery; Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend; rated R)
Fahrenheit 11/9 (documentary; Michael Moore; rated R)
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (fantasy; Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Sunny Suljic, Kyle MacLachlan; rated PG)
Venom (superhero sci-fi; Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze, Reid Scott, Jenny Slate, Woody Harrelson...
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Dec 17, 2018
Live-action adaptations of superhero characters are often looked at by most moviegoers as prime examples of what the characters can achieve when adapted into a new medium. Most embedded comics fans, however, know that animated offerings - whether they're on film or television - can often prove to be more truthful to the spirits of the characters, along with having the potential to be extraordinarily imaginative in their execution.
Over the past 25 years, superhero animation has evolved steadily from a moment of renaissance exhibited visibly by 1992's Batman: The Animated Series. It should come as little surprise that the single theatrical outing that series and its creators produced - 1993's stellar Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - is often...
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Dec 17, 2018
Here is what's new on home video for fans of indie, foreign-language, documentary, classic and grindhouse films.
New Indie
While it didn't get nearly as much media coverage as Jonah Hill's directorial debut Mid90s, Skate Kitchen (Magnolia Home Entertainment) tackles a similar milieu - troubled teens create a chosen family with their fellow skateboarders - and does so from a female point of view. Documentary filmmaker Crystal Moselle makes her fiction debut, blending real-life skateboarders making their screen debuts alongside Jaden Smith (fitting in comfortably, having seemingly shed his nerves from After Earth). These skater girls are tough, vulnerable, funny and have each other's backs, and the film achieves a glorious lyricism in an often...
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Dec 17, 2018
You don't have to be a hardcore comic book fan to understand the fact that, almost universally, comic book movies just don't get taken seriously as dramatic works of art. Even the most artistically-conscious and technically proficient movie, invested into by major studios and visionary directors, will be looked down upon by some cinematic observers because its source material comes from the medium of comics.
That's why the recent announcement of Black Panther as a nominee for Best Picture in the drama category at the forthcoming Golden Globe awards is so momentous.
It's been a decade since a comic book movie was thought of as a legitimately artistic entry into the long-running cinematic canon, when director Christopher Nolan brought together his world-class...
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Dec 17, 2018
Produced by Peter Jackson and directed by Christian Rivers, Mortal Engines (above) revolves around large mobile communities known as "traction cities." Based on the first in a popular series of novels by Philip Reeve and sumptuously designed, the action-adventure is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where it covers a lot of ground in telling its tale of courage and daring.
What lies ahead for action movies in the new year? We've picked out three upcoming thrillers that all look very promising.
Miss Bala
Gina Rodriguez stars as an American woman who is forced by authorities to go undercover in a Mexican gang in order to clear her name of the crime the gang forced her to commit. The twisty thriller also stars Anthony Mackie; it looks to be...
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Dec 13, 2018
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix.
Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (animated; voices: Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter, Gérard Depardieu, Jordan Beck, Jason Ezzell; rated PG)
Smallfoot (animated; voices: Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya Common, Lebron James, Gina Rodriguez, Danny DeVito, Yara Shahidi, Ely Henry, Jimmy Tatro; rated PG)
The Equalizer 2 (action-drama; Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Orson Bean, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo, Jonathan Scarfe, Sakina Jaffrey, Tamara Hickey...
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Dec 07, 2018
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 arrive just under a year later, hopefully with all of our questions answered.
The first trailer for Endgame has now arrived to give fans hope that the surviving members of The Avengers will defeat Thanos and fix the galactic genocide he caused with his attainment of all the Infinity Stones and a snap of his fingers. Some familiar faces not seen in Infinity War now join the remaining original MCU heroes as the movie also just revealed a sooner release...
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Dec 06, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Music Video of the Day:
Footage from Return of the Jedi merges with retro '80s-influenced graphics in this music video for "Sunrise on Endor" by Gemini Sunset (via Geekologie):
Video Essay of the Day:
For Fandor, Leigh Singer examines Dogtooth, the breakout movie of The Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos:
Movie History of the Day:
One Hundred Years of Cinema chronicles the history of Italian horror movies, including the original Suspiria:
Movie Comparison of the Day:
Couch Tomato shows us 24 reasons that Pixar's Incredibles 2 is basically the same movie as Ghostbusters II:
Vintage Image of the...
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Dec 06, 2018
Behind-the-scenes Suspiria video is awesome - We don't have a Blu-ray release date for Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria yet, but we do have this awesome new video showing how prosthetics artist Mark Coulier created some of the film's most gruesome effects. Check it out below, and check back for more details about the film's home video debut, which is surely on the horizon.
(Note: SPOILERS in video below.)
John Carpenter up to write another Halloween score - Look, we're getting another Halloween at some point. While a sequel hasn't been officially announced, I'd bet my house and car that Blumhouse is hard at work figuring out Michael Myers' next kill campaign. And though nothing is official yet, at least one guy...
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Dec 06, 2018
The nominees for the 76th Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning in Hollywood, bringing the best in movies and television from 2018 to the forefront of awards season. We already learned this week that Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the awards ceremony when it's televised on NBC on January 6, 2019. Oh will be the first Asian woman to host a major awards show.
Among the happy surprises are multiple nominations for Black Panther, including a nod for Best Picture - Drama. This is the first nomination in the category for Marvel Studios and their first best picture nod in general. The superhero blockbuster also received nods for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, for Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "All the Stars."
Also, Spike Lee received...
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Dec 05, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Casting Rendering of the Day:
With Emma Stone's Cruella de Vil movie back in the news, BossLogic shows us what she could look like as the Disney Villain:
?? #Cruella @Disney pic.twitter.com/wAc2qpgTUj
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) December 5, 2018
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
Industrial Light & Magic shared this look at their digital effects work for Marvel's Black Panther:
Remade Trailer of the Day:
Speaking of Marvel movies, here's a sweded redo of the first (not newest) Captain Marvel trailer:
Snow Art of the Day:
These giant snow sculptures of a Totoro and the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro are spectacular:
Snowtoro (and...
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Dec 05, 2018
Universal Pictures has pulled back the curtains on Mortal Engines, a steampunk fantasy film presented by Peter Jackson. Jackson is also responsible for the film's screenplay alongside writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the trio behind The Lord of the Rings.
Mortal Engines promises to be one of the biggest special effects spectacles of the year, and ahead of the release, we chatted with director Christian Rivers about the challenges of creating the movie's villain, the hero's facial disfigurements and the mobile cities. Watch the video interview down below after learning more about the YA adaptation.
Here's everything we know about Mortal Engines:
What's the movie about?
Based on Philip Reeve's series of the same name...
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Dec 04, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
We got a new Captain Marvel trailer this week, and Mr. Sunday Movies highlights all the Easter eggs in it:
Fan Theory of the Day:
Speaking of Marvel movies, the new Film Theory video from MatPat answers the question of whether it's possible for humans to learn Groot:
Truthful Marketing of the Day:
In honor of its arrival on home video, Mission: Impossible - Fallout gets the Honest Trailers treatment:
Home Theater Lesson of the Day:
Speaking of Mission: Impossible - Fallout, here's Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie from the set of Top Gun 2 instructing you to turn off motion smoothing to properly enjoy the...
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Dec 04, 2018
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix.
Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical
Operation Finale (historical drama; Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Melanie Laurent; rated PG-13)
Mission: Impossible—Fallout (action-thriller; Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Angela Bassett, Michelle Monaghan, Alec Baldwin; rated PG-13)
The Happytime Murders (action-comedy; Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Joel McHale, Elizabeth Banks, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Jimmy O. Yang, Mitch Silpa; rated R)
The...
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Dec 04, 2018
Captain Marvel, the 21st entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will mark the mega-franchise's first movie focused on a single female superhero. And the first to be co-directed by a female filmmaker and scored by a woman composer. The highly anticipated film, which will take place more than 10 years before the MCU began, has been in development since 2013 and finally flies into theaters in early 2019.
The second trailer for Captain Marvel has just premiered, and it fleshes out more of the plot, shows off some Skrulls, including the evil old lady we saw in the first trailer, and depicts young Nick Fury as a cat-loving agent who's not yet become the tough-guy Avengers Initiative leader we know him as. Brie Larson appears even more badass in this new spot, declaring...
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Dec 03, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Year-End Recap of the Day:
The season of year-end videos is upon us with the release of David Ehrlich's annual video highlighting his top 25:
Mashup of the Day:
Maybe if Aquaman was a Marvel superhero he could officially crossover with Pixar's Finding Nemo. Well, here's Nerdist with the idea unofficially:
Fan Theory of the Day:
You've likely already heard "the Pixar Theory," but is it just fan fun? Screen Rant examines whether it's genuinely legit:
Reworked Trailer of the Day:
Aldo Jones makes Disney's new live-action version of The Lion King look a lot more surreal and goofy in his latest Weird...
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Dec 03, 2018
Reel-Important People is a monthly column that highlights those individuals in or related to the movies that have left us in recent weeks. Below you'll find names big and small and from all areas of the industry, though each was significant to the movies in his or her own way.
Bernardo Bertolucci (1941-2018) - Filmmaker. He won two Oscars for writing and directing The Last Emperor, which also won Best Picture. He was also nominated for helming The Conformist and Last Tango in Paris. His other movies include The Dreamers, Stealing Beauty, 1900, Little Buddha, The Sheltering Sky and Before the Revolution. Early in his career, he served as assistant director for Pasolini's Accattone! He died on November 26. [THR]
Dominique Blanchar (1927-2018) - Actress. She co-starred in...
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Dec 03, 2018
We are well into awards season, that special time of year when more high-quality dramas than usual take their place in movie theaters alongside action blockbusters, broad comedies and family adventures. Often set in the past, such awards contenders draw appreciative audiences who welcome a change in pace from typical fare on the big screen.
Recent releases include Roma (pictured above), inspired by filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron's own youth in Mexico; historical comedy-drama The Favourite, showcasing sterling performances by Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz; and Japanese drama Shoplifters, a surprisingly layered drama that questions the definition of "family."
What about upcoming major awards contenders? Here are three, all due for theatrical release during...
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Nov 30, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
Industrial Light & Magic shared a video showcasing their digital effects work for the Corellia chase in Solo: A Star Wars Story:
Cosplay of the Day:
Here's a fan that's surely very excited for the upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King:
Best cosplay ever...???? pic.twitter.com/r4mb85tBx3
— Chris Underwood (@ChrisNavarroG) November 30, 2018
Movie Comparison of the Day:
Dimitri Bitu compares the overlapping sequences of Marlin meeting Dory in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory side by side:
Studio History of the Day:
Speaking of Pixar movies, here's ScreenCrush with a spotlight on all the Easter eggs...
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Nov 30, 2018
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
EXCLUSIVE MOVIE GUIDE
The movies to see this holiday season: We highlight 21 big movies worthy of your attention through the end of the year, from holiday family fare to the most notable awards contenders. Check out our slideshow guide to this season's movies, including Mary Poppins Returns, here.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES REPORT
The fantasy world of Artemis Fowl: We visited the set of Disney's Artemis Fowl and got the scoop on the movie and its world of fairies and mayhem from director Kenneth Branagh. Read what we learned from behind the scenes here, and check out the movie's new teaser trailer down below.
EXCLUSIVE BUZZ
Phil Lord and Chris...
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Nov 30, 2018
We're now just a couple of short weeks away from the first early, public screenings of WB's Aquaman, directed by James Wan, starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, and based on the long-running DC Comics character. For years, Aquaman as a character has had to battle against perceptions from a public that loves expressing misguided opinions, painting him as a hero who is weak, whose powers are useless, whose villains are forgettable, and whose stories can't possibly have any relevance since they take place out in the ocean.
It doesn't stop with the comics-agnostic. Some comic book fans - embedded comics fans, even - jumped on that bandwagon in years past without ever having picked up an issue of the character's various monthly series, or even seeing...
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Nov 29, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Mashup of the Day:
Who could defeat Thanos in Avengers 4? Darth Blender brings Gandalf, Optimus Prime, Chuck Norris and many more movie icons into the mix:
Movie Science of the Day:
Looking to the upcoming movie Mortal Engines, Kyle Hill scientifically explores the possibility of putting an entire city on wheels:
Movie Comparison of the Day:
Speaking of Marvel movies, Couch Tomato shares 24 reasons why Ant-Man and the Wasp is the same movie as The Aventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension:
Film History of the Day:
Here's a TED Talk from Franklin Leonard, creator of The Black List, about how he accidentally changed the way movies are...
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Nov 28, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Reworked Movie of the Day:
This is not a fan edit. Sony themselves cut a new trailer to make Venom appear to be a romantic comedy:
Movie Promotion of the Day:
Speaking of cool marketing ideas, here's a flashmob musical performance promoting Anna and the Apocalypse in Austin:
Movie Trivia of the Day:
With the holiday season upon us and in honor of its 15th anniversary, CineFix shares a bunch of obscure trivia about Elf:
Actor in the Spotlight:
For GQ, Ben Mendelsohn discusses his most iconic characters, including those from The Dark Knight Rises and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story:
Vintage Image of the Day:
Alfonso Cuaron, who...
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Nov 27, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
VFX Breakdown of the Day:
This side-by-side look at the making of visual effects scenes in Doctor Strange probably isn't new, but it's newly shared by director Scott Derrickson and it's awesome:
pic.twitter.com/Ow9L0FFckY
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) November 26, 2018
Cosplay of the Day:
Speaking of Doctor Strange, here's a fan cosplaying as the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero:
"I think you'll find our will equal to yours"
Photo by @BriLanImagery!#DoctorStrange #InfinityWar #Cosplay pic.twitter.com/xrALoTTShF
— ModOkCos@HolMat (@ModeratelyOkCos) November 26, 2018
Movie Comparison...
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Nov 27, 2018
Fans of the Artemis Fowl books have been waiting a long time for the title character to appear on the big screen. The first of Eoin Colfer's eight books in the young adult (YA) series was published back in 2001 and there were plans at that time for a movie adaptation. Disney picked up the rights five years ago and things started to look positive. Now, we've got a 2019 release to anticipate.
We've also got the first teaser trailer for Artemis Fowl. Despite having just over a minute's worth of footage, there's a lot packed into the spot. Of course, it's still not enough time to fill us unfamiliars in with all the details of what the movie is about. So check out everything we know here before watching the teaser down below.
Who is Artemis...
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Nov 27, 2018
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix.
Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical
Searching (thriller; John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Michelle La; rated PG-13)
The Little Stranger (horror-drama; Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Liv Hill, Charlotte Rampling; rated R)
Digital HD: Rent from $4-$7 or own from $13-$20 (HD may cost more than SD). Check with your favorite Digital HD provider to see if the same movies listed above on cable MOD are also available)
FandangoNOW
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (fantasy...
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Nov 26, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Music Video of the Day:
In honor of this week's release of Anna and the Apocalypse, here's the clip-filled music video for Ben Wiggins' "Soldier at War" off the movie's soundtrack:
Movie Comparison of the Day:
In honor of the hit sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet, Couch Tomato shows 24 reasons why Wreck-It Ralph is the same movie as Shrek:
Cosplay of the Day:
Speaking of Ralph Breaks the Internet, here's a Disney Princess cosplayer with a good point:
" I wore Cinderella because I thought it be nice to use this opportunity to show girls and guys of color that you can cosplay whoever you want. I wanted to show that cosplay...
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Nov 26, 2018
"When you die, you die" is a phrase that is repeated several times in the trailer for The Possession of Hannah Grace, which is a thought that can reassure anyone worried that the dead might return to life in a very bad mood. Of course, countless horror movies have sought to disprove that phrase by reanimating corpses to very frightening effect.
The Possession of Hannah Grace introduces the protagonist in a sympathetic manner before quickly moving on to its scary setup, making sure to pay homage to other memorable fright flicks along the way. Read more about the film below and then watch the trailer.
What's the story?
"A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman," says the official synopsis. "Months later, Megan...
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Nov 26, 2018
Michael B. Jordan first gained notice as a teenage drug dealer in David Simon's superb series The Wire way back in 2002. He stood out again on the small screen in both Friday Night Lights and Parenthood before his startling turn in Ryan Coogler's charged, true-life drama Fruitvale Station. That led to his sterling starring role as Adonis Johnson in Coogler's gritty and surprising sports film Creed.
Earlier this year, Jordan showed his range with his gripping, villainous performance in Coogler's Black Panther and he has reprised his role as Adonis Johnson to acclaim in Creed II (above), now playing in theaters nationwide. What else does the still-rising star have in store for his growing legion of fans? We look at three upcoming theatrical projects.
'Just...
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Nov 24, 2018
Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BEHIND-THE-SCENES REPORT
The gorgeous costumes of Mary Poppins Returns: We talked to Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell about her incredible work on Disney's upcoming movie Mary Poppins Returns, and we've broken down this behind-the-scenes exclusive. Read our guide to the Mary Poppins sequel's costumes here.
EXCLUSIVE BUZZ
Steven Caple Jr. on the future of the Creed franchise: We talked to Creed II director Steven Caple Jr. about the new sequel and the possibility of further installments of the Rocky spinoff series starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. Read our whole...
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Nov 23, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Movie Comparison of the Day:
Darth Blender compares shots from Disney's The Lion King remake with the original 1994 animated classic side by side:
Video Essay of the Day:
The new video by Patrick H. Willems looks at how historical dramas and biopics, such as the grouping of First Man, Apollo 13, The Right Stuff and Hidden Figures, can form a kind of cinematic universe:
Fan Art of the Day:
This video showcases a very cool way to turn a Starbuck cup into a very cool tribute to My Neighbor Totoro:
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Nov 23, 2018
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.
Now the first teaser has been released and it looks amazing. It's a new version of the opening scene of the original animated classic, featuring the voice of James Earl Jones. Here's everything we know about the movie so far; watch the teaser trailer below.
Will this be live-action, animated, or a combination of the two?
We've heard that the movie will combine live-action footage with cutting-edge technology, much like the new version of The Jungle Book.
Is this a straight remake...
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Nov 21, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Supercut of the Day:
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so here's The Back Lot with a supercut of "walk-away thank you" moments in movies and TV:
Easter Eggs of the Day:
Creed II is now in theaters, and ScreenCrush is highlighting all the Easter eggs and references to past Rocky/Creed movies:
Experts of the Day:
Having made Creed II, star Michael B. Jordan and director Steven Caple Jr. are now experts on boxing movies, so here they are critiquing some, including Raging Bull and Million Dollar Baby:
Remade Trailer of the Day:
Here's a trailer for Shrek Retold, a fan-made redo of Shrek compiled of many different styles of animation and...
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Nov 21, 2018
Whether you're gathering around for a holiday favorite, putting on some festive video wallpaper for your Christmas party (or in the background while you wrap gifts or bake cookies or address cards), or you just need to keep the kids entertained, you've got lots of great holiday-themed new releases to make the season bright in your home theater.
Merry Anniversary
It's not just those family get-togethers that remind you how quickly time passes; some of your Christmas faves are celebrating big birthdays this year. For the 25th anniversary of this stop-motion animated classic musical, Disney has released The Nightmare Before Christmas: Sing-Along Edition, so you can chime in on "What's This?" and "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" to your heart's...
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Nov 21, 2018
Whether you're gathering around for a holiday favorite, putting on some festive video wallpaper for your Christmas party (or in the background while you wrap gifts or bake cookies or address cards), or you just need to keep the kids entertained, you've got lots of great holiday-themed new releases to make the season bright in your home theater.
Merry Anniversary
It's not just those family get-togethers that remind you how quickly time passes; some of your Christmas faves are celebrating big birthdays this year. For the 25th anniversary of this stop-motion animated classic musical, Disney has released The Nightmare Before Christmas: Sing-Along Edition, so you can chime in on "What's This?" and "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" to your heart's...
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Nov 21, 2018
Halloween Blu-ray features seven deleted/extended scenes - David Gordon Green's Halloween is set to hit Blu-ray on January 15 and it will include a plethora of goodies for fans, including deleted and extended scenes. Universal has released one of the scenes already, which you can watch below. Here's what's coming on the disc in January.
Extended Shooting Range
Deleted/Extended Scenes
Shower Mask Visit
Jog to a Hanging Dog
Allyson and Friends at School
Cameron and Cops Don't Mix
Deluxe Banh Mi Cops
Sartain and Hawkins Ride Along
Back in Haddonfield: Making Halloween
The Original Scream Queen
The Sound of Fear
Journey of the Mask
The...
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Nov 20, 2018
Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Remade Trailer of the Day:
Huxley Berg Studios has recreated the new Once Upon A Deadpool trailer in Lego:
Video Essay of the Day:
The latest ScreenPrism video essay looks at the big metaphor at the center of the Spider-Man movies:
Character Swap of the Day:
Speaking of superheroes, what if Robert Downey Jr. had played Batman and Ben Affleck played Iron Man? BossLogic shows us the switcheroo:
You guys wanted the #Quickswitch #billionaireboysclub next so here they are - #ElseBothworlds @RobertDowneyJr @BenAffleck #batman #ironman pic.twitter.com/0rx0j0vYM4
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) November 19, 2018
Dialogue Swap of the Day:
The gang...
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Nov 20, 2018
If you seek more grown-up fare at the multiplex, you'll be wishing for Serenity now. The steamy thriller has a terrific cast of dramatic talents, including Oscar winners Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, and a premise that is sure to pique the curiosity of anyone who enjoys old-fashioned crime plots with modern twists.
Yes, Serenity is classified as a neo-noir, and its second trailer has dropped just in time to be a part of everyone's favorite month-long classic-film celebration, noirvember. This thing looks hot enough to be prime viewing when it arrives in theaters during the winter, so check out the new spot down below after you check out everything we know about the movie first.
Who all is in this movie?
In addition to the aforementioned Oscar winners...
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Nov 20, 2018
Five years have passed since the events in the animated smash-hit The Lego Movie. Construction worker Emmet Brickowski (voiced by Chris Pratt) still thinks everything is awesome! Yet his friend Lucy (voiced by Elizabeth Banks) is far more somber, talking about a "new life that has hardened and toughened us all."
The new trailer for The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part shows us a dangerous new threat that could spell doom for the citizens of Bricksburg. Of course, Emmet won't let that happen -- or will he, inadvertent as that might be? Read everything we now know about the animated sequel and then watch the new trailer below.
Who stars in the voice cast?
Chris Pratt (as Emmet Brickowski) and Elizabeth Banks (as Lucy) lead the voice cast. Will Arnett (Batman...
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Nov 20, 2018
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix.
Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical
Crazy Rich Asians (romantic comedy; Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Michelle Yeoh; rated PG-13)
Kin (sci-fi thriller; Jack Reynor, Zoë Kravitz, Carrie Coon, Dennis Quaid, James Franco, Myles Truitt; rated PG-13)
Dog Days (comedy-drama; Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Adam Pally, Eva Longoria, Rob Corddry, Tone Bell, Jon Bass, Michael Cassidy, Thomas Lennon, Tig Notaro, Finn Wolfhard, Ron Jones; rated PG)
High Voltage (thriller; David...
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