Screen Rant - Movies https://screenrant.com All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:30:21 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[8 Kong Characters Hidden In The Super Mario Bros Movie]]> Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Super Mario Bros. Movie!

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/super-mario-bros-movie-kong-characters-hidden/
<![CDATA[Star Wars: Everything You Need To Know About Dathomir]]> Dathomir is one of the most fascinating planets in the Star Wars franchise, thanks to its rich history and connection to the dark side. Originally featured in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Dathomir has appeared in several TV shows and video games, opening new avenues for future stories. The planet has been crucial to several important Star Wars characters, cementing its place in the canon timeline.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:09:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-dathomir-explained/
<![CDATA[Back To The Future 4: Confirmation Chances, Possible Plots & Everything We Know]]> Given that Back to the Future is one of the most beloved trilogies of all time, it is not surprising that Back to the Future 4 news continues to pop up every once in a while. The original movie introduced the world to Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and the time-traveling DeLorean that took him back to 1955 where he and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) had to save Marty's future. The massive success led to two sequels before the story of Marty McFly and Doc Brown seemingly came to a satisfying end. Of course, nothing in Hollywood is over forever and there have been rumors of Back to the Future 4 news ever since.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/back-to-the-future-4-news-story-confirmation/
<![CDATA[Ken's Biggest Dream From The Real World Comes True In Adorable Barbie Movie Fan Comic]]> Ryan Gosling's Ken finally gets what he truly wants in a comic inspired by Greta Gerwig's Barbie. Gosling starred alongside Margot Robbie and an all-star cast in the recent movie, which saw Barbie journey far beyond Barbieland for answers when her life mysteriously is turned upside down. Ken joins Barbie in her travels to the real world, but finds his own answers that lead to him making drastic changes of his own.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:47:32 GMT https://screenrant.com/barbie-movie-fan-comic-ken-horse/
<![CDATA[Star Wars: Darth Revan's Complete Story From KOTOR To Canon]]> From his introduction in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to his role in Star Wars canon, Darth Revan had developed into one of the franchise's most engaging characters. While he was initially a character that players could customize in any way, Revan's story has expanded significantly in subsequent Star Wars releases, including video games, books, and comics. With such a detailed timeline and an incredible design to match, it's no wonder Darth Revan has become one of Star Wars' most popular characters.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-darth-revan-kotor-canon/
<![CDATA[Scream 7: Release Date, Story & Everything We Know About Ghostface's Return ]]> With 2023's Scream 6 continuing on the beloved slasher franchise, fans are already eager for all the Scream 7 news. The original Scream was released in 1996 and revitalized the slasher genre while introducing a meta element to horror movies that changed the genre forever. Director Wes Craven returned to continue the story of Sidney Prescott and her friends being stalked by various Ghostface killers. Following Craven's death, the franchise took a new direction with a new cast of young characters who were poised to carry the series forward and the Scream 7 news indicates there are still plans of more to come.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:01:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/scream-7-story-cast-ghostface-return/
<![CDATA[10 Surprisingly Terrifying Summer Horror Movies]]> Horror movies are undoubtedly more fun to watch in the autumn months when Halloween is around the corner, but that doesn't mean they are less frightening in the summer. Watching a slasher film one warm night, whether that's on the beach or at an outside movie theater, can still give audiences the same terrifying experience. The innovative minds of famous horror directors like Ari Aster and Frank Darabont create horror movies for audiences all year round, making this genre perfect for any day of the week. With most creepy films set in dark environments, there are a few exceptions that take place in summer camps, beach towns, and the bright wilderness.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:50:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/summer-horror-movies-scariest-best/
<![CDATA[Wonka's Hugh Grant Oompa-Loompa Casting Controversy Explained]]> Wonka appears to be a promising reimagination of Roald Dahl's stories, but its casting choices have already stirred some complex controversies. Directed by Paul King, Wonka will not tread the same path as the other previous adaptations of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Instead, it will walk audiences through the adventures of younger Willy Wonka and how the eccentric chocolatier first met the Oompa-Loompas. Apart from having a scintillating storyline, Wonka has also made some incredible casting choices by featuring Timothee Chalamet as young Willy Wonka and Rowan Atkinson as Priest.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonka-hugh-grant-casting-controversy-explained/
<![CDATA[10 Biggest Mysteries The Cloverfield Franchise Still Hasn't Solved]]> As with any J.J. Abrams production, there are a ton of unresolved mysteries in the Cloverfield movies, both in their own storylines and in their connections to one another. The Cloverfield franchise is essentially an anthology series for the big screen. It kicked off with Cloverfield in 2008 and continued with the psychological thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane in 2016 and the gonzo sci-fi horror movie The Cloverfield Paradox in 2018. The movies never cover the same characters, or even the same otherworldly threat, but they’re all set in the same monster-infested universe – and the mythology of that universe is bafflingly inconsistent.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:11:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/cloverfield-franchise-biggest-unsolved-mysteries/
<![CDATA[DC Just Revealed The Flash Learned Nothing From Its $240m Disaster]]> DC's The Flash: Escape The Midnight Circus features Barry Allen repeating the same mistake he made in The Flash just one month after the movie's release. Andy Muschietti's The Flash marks the first time the titular speedster stars in a live-action movie. Yet, it adapts what might be the Flash's most ambitious story. With Ezra Miller's Barry Allen traveling back in time to save his mother and altering the entire DC universe in the process, the DCEU's version of DC's iconic Flashpoint storyline delivers a lesson about accepting the past and moving on from painful memories.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-the-flash-escape-midnight-circus-barry-allen-learned-nothing-disaster/
<![CDATA[Godzilla Minus One: Story, Trailer & Everything We Know About The New Toho Godzilla Movie]]> While the American-made Godzilla movies are still in progress, Kaiju pioneers Toho are ensuring the King of the Monsters still has a theatrical stomping in 2023 — and ever since the Godzilla Minus One news broke there's been huge anticipation. Toho International is the original Godzilla movie-making studio, creating the first Gojira movie in 1954. Godzilla Minus One is the 33rd movie in the franchise from Toho and their first live-action movie since Shin Godzilla in 2016. However, there were three animated Godzilla movies from the company that went straight to Netflix.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/godzilla-minus-one-story-trailer-cast-release-date/
<![CDATA[Stephen King Had The Weirdest Criticism Of The Shawshank Redemption's Big Twist]]> While many viewers and critics could not help but admire The Shawshank Redemption and its big twist, Stephen King had the weirdest complaint about it. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, The Shawshank Redemption unfolds as a rite of passage for a man who gets falsely convicted of murdering his wife. Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, the movie's timeless take on themes of hope and redemption was heavily lauded by critics and audiences following its release.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:50:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-shawshank-redemption-hole-criticism/
<![CDATA[10 Live-Action Anime Adaptations Hollywood Needs To Make]]> With a good deal of anime like One Piece and Cowboy Bebop getting live-action adaptations, it is hard not to speculate which ones deserve to be reimagined in the live-action medium next. The intersection between anime and live-action in recent years has sparked several debates on whether the Japanese audiovisual animated medium of storytelling can leap onto the silver screen in live-action form. While some western adaptations of anime and manga like Alita: Battle Angel have fared well, others like Ghost in the Shell and Netflix's Death Note have raised skepticism surrounding the intersection of the two mediums.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:41:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/live-action-anime-adaptations-could-work/
<![CDATA[Who Voices Mirage In Transformers Rise of the Beasts]]> Mirage's comedic timing and hilarious one-liners make him one of the most admirable characters in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, immediately evoking curiosity about who has voiced him. Based on Hasbro's toy line, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is the seventh installment in the franchise's live-action movie series and the second Transformers live-action movie that has not been directed by Michael Bay. Primarily set on 1994 Earth, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts begins by introducing Noah Diaz, a former military engineer who struggles to keep up with the growing medical expenses of his younger brother.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:31:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/who-voices-mirage-transformers-rise-beasts/
<![CDATA[The Creator: Story Details, Trailer & Everything We Know]]> The Creator movie news promises a thrilling sci-fi journey that pushes the boundaries of AI-based futurism, and the details known so far about the cast and story have only added to the anticipation. After helming the Godzilla reboot and the acclaimed Star Wars movie Rogue One, Gareth Edwards is revisiting the sci-fi genre with an original story of his own. Also penning the screenplay with his Rogue One collaborator Chris Weitz, Edwards gears up for his return to cinema after nearly seven years. The wait is bound to generate excitement and with actors like Gemma Chan (Eternals) and Ken Watanabe (Godzilla) attached to it, The Creator also boasts a high-profile cast.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-creator-cast-story-release-date-trailer-updates/
<![CDATA[Superman Legacy Fan Trailer Brings A Key MCU Element To The DC Universe ]]> As several DC heroes are joining Superman: Legacy, a new fan trailer for the upcoming film shows one of the famous Marvel Cinematic Universe elements in the DC Universe. The DCEU is finishing its run this year in order for a new DC Universe to come to life from James Gunn and Peter Safran through DC Studios. Superman: Legacy will mark the first proper film in Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters," with several other movies and shows in development.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-legacy-fan-trailer-mcu-dc-universe/
<![CDATA[10 Great Standalone Horror Movies That Deserved Their Own Franchises]]> A number of standalone horror movies deserved their own franchises, but the reasons why these properties didn't take off vary from film to film. Many of them actually had planned sequels that are still just lingering in development hell, with some seeing years and even decades passing now without any significant updates. Meanwhile, there are also cult movies celebrated only by a niche amount of loyal followers, and they have little hope of being considered by studios or financial backers for their non-mainstream appeal. However, even box office success and critical acclaim can't guarantee that a great horror film will get expanded into a franchise.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/standalone-horror-movies-franchise-potential/
<![CDATA[Why Scarlet Witch Couldn't Beat Thanos Despite Her Ridiculous Phase 4 Powers]]> Scarlet Witch was by far Marvel’s Phase 4 most powerful character, yet Wanda could not beat Thanos in either Avengers: Infinity War or Avengers: Endgame. Years before Marvel Studios could use the X-Men, Captain America: The Winter Soldier introduced Wanda and Pietro Maximoff, who in this version could not be described as mutants. As a result, a lot about Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver was changed for the MCU, including how Wanda's powers work.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/scarlet-witch-avengers-endgame-thanos-weaker/
<![CDATA[What Happened To Rose's Mother After Titanic (Did They Ever Reunite?)]]> Rose DeWitt Bukater and her mother, Ruth, part ways in Titanic as the ship is sinking, but the movie never addresses what happens to Ruth later on. Rose and Ruth's relationship throughout the film is complicated. Rose's father is no longer in the picture, and as Ruth reminds her daughter while she's lacing her corset, all their money is gone. In an attempt to maintain their status in their upper-class circle, Ruth is set on Rose marrying Cal. Kate Winslet and Frances Fisher do an impeccable job bringing the tension between the characters to life, which leaves viewers rooting for Rose to break free.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/what-happened-rose-mother-after-titanic/
<![CDATA[TMNT Mutant Mayhem Let The Cast Record Together & It Improved The Movie In A Big Way]]> The cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem got to record their scenes together, which greatly improved the film's humor and the chemistry between the Turtles. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem arrived in theaters on August 2 and serves as a reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series. The film recreates the iconic Turtles in a unique new animation style and sees them turning to heroism in hopes of earning acceptance. One aspect of the film that has been singled out for praise is the voice acting, and it seems one particular technique helped elevate the vocal performances.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:18:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-voice-cast-recording-improvisation/
<![CDATA[Pixar's Box Office Comeback Reveals Disney's Biggest Elemental Marketing Problem]]> Elemental's box office numbers have gained a tremendous amount of ground since the film's lackluster debut, indicating that the problems upon its release were created by Disney's poor marketing decisions. With a budget of $200 million, the Pixar movie appeared to be supremely ill-fated when its opening weekend sales made a mere $29.6 million (via Box Office Mojo). Elemental's hole was dug even deeper as the bulk of media sites prematurely labeled the film a box office bomb and predicted it would struggle to shine among other summer movies like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Barbie.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/pixar-elemental-box-office-disney-marketing-campaign-problem/
<![CDATA[10 DC Universe Batman Fancasts That We Totally Want To See]]> 10 DC Universe Batman fancasts are so good that any of them would be a sight to behold if they became true. Ben Affleck played Batman in the DCEU, recently appearing for what should be his last time as the character in The Flash. Michael Keaton also returned as an older version of his Bruce Wayne from the two movies directed by Tim Burton — 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns — in The Flash. While two Batman actors might have been too much for any other movie, The Flash's ending saw Ezra Miller's Barry Allen get stuck in a world where George Clooney is Bruce Wayne.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-universe-batman-fancasts-we-want/
<![CDATA[“The ‘90s Were Hard”: Matthew Broderick Candidly Reflects On Ferris Bueller Being His Acting Legacy]]> Matthew Broderick candidly reflects on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off being his acting legacy. The film, directed by John Hughes, premiered in 1986 and has generated a loyal fanbase over the years, while also becoming referenced in popular culture. It tracks Ferris (Broderick), a high school senior who decides to skip class for the day and explore Chicago with his friends. In addition to Broderick, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off stars Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, and more.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:49:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/ferris-bueller-matthew-broderick-acting-legacy-response/
<![CDATA[Insidious: The Red Door Beats M3GAN & Scream VI To Become Biggest Horror Movie of the Year ]]> Blumhouse's Insidious: The Red Door surpasses M3GAN and Scream 6 to become the highest-grossing horror movie of 2023. Directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell, the team behind torture porn franchise Saw, Insidious conjured memories of classic horror films like Poltergeist when it released back in 2010. Grossing $100 million on a budget of just $1.5 million, the film launched a franchise that in 2023 released its fifth installment, starring and directed by franchise stalwart Patrick Wilson.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:36:47 GMT https://screenrant.com/insidious-red-door-box-office-horror-2023-highest-grossing/
<![CDATA[1 Quote Shows Exactly Why The Snyderverse Doesn't Fit The DCU Reboot Plans]]> James Gunn's DCU plans clash with what the Snyderverse tried to set up, and there is one line that shows why they can't both work together. After a ten-year stint with Zack Snyder's roadmap and repeated attempts to resonate with audiences, writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran took the DCU reigns in hopes of making the DCU a little more like the MCU. While the two cinematic universes have been "competing" for years, the MCU has often been praised by both critics and audiences.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/snyderverse-james-gunn-dcu-plans-not-fit-reason/
<![CDATA[Disney's New Alien Movie Is Restoring The Original's Scariest Trick (& An Underrated 2016 Horror Proves It)]]> Fede Álvarez’s as-yet-untitled upcoming Alien movie is setting out to bring the franchise back to its horror roots by copying the most terrifying trick from the original film. The new Alien movie is part of Disney’s ongoing effort to cash in on all the lucrative franchises it acquired in its merger with 21st Century Fox. Starring Cailee Spaeny and Isabela Merced, the Alien sequel is scheduled to be released on August 16, 2024. It was originally slated for a straight-to-streaming release on Hulu, but it’s since shifted to a theatrical release so audiences can experience the intergalactic terror on the big screen.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/alien-new-movie-director-perfect-original-scary-restore/
<![CDATA[10 TV Characters Everyone Loves To Hate]]> There are many TV characters audiences love to hate and a show is not complete without them. TV shows tend to have a villainous character that are meant to be hated but sometimes a character is just hated by all audience members regardless of what they do. Whether it is annoying behavior, bad decisions, or their interactions with other characters, some TV characters become worse over time.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:11:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-characters-love-to-hate/
<![CDATA[Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek Movie & Why It Didn’t Happen Explained]]> Quentin Tarantino's unmade Star Trek 4 movie has become one of the franchise's great "What If?" questions, but it didn't happen for a number of reasons. The Tarantino project was just one of many prospective versions of Star Trek 4, the next entry in J.J. Abrams' Kelvin Timeline franchise. Various versions of Star Trek 4 have risen and fallen since 2016, including a return by Chris Hemsworth as Lt. George Samuel Kirk in a time travel movie. The most intriguing of these possible Star Trek 4 ideas was the script written by Quentin Tarantino and Mark L. Smith, writer of the Oscar winning Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Revenant.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-4-quentin-tarantino-movie-explained/
<![CDATA[10 LEGO Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Diorama Sets We Want To See]]> LEGO has recently released a new kind of Star Wars set with its wave of diorama models, though there have yet to be any from the prequel trilogy. Geared toward older LEGO collectors, the Star Wars dioramas depict iconic scenes from the galaxy far, far away often with quotes from the movies as well. Going beyond ships and vehicles, it does seem as though the LEGO Group is only getting started with their Star Wars dioramas, as they've only done models from the original trilogy thus far.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/lego-star-wars-prequel-trilogy-diorama-sets/
<![CDATA[15 Actors That Never Escaped Their Most Famous Characters]]> From Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane to Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, some actors just can’t get away from their most famous character. Playing an iconic role in a movie or a TV show can be a gift and a curse for an actor. It launches them to stardom and often paves the way for more roles in other projects, but they’re forever associated with that character. Daniel Radcliffe will always be Harry Potter, Elijah Wood will always be Frodo Baggins, and Kristen Stewart will always be Bella Swan.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/actors-most-famous-characters-not-escape/
<![CDATA[Truman Hanks Movies: Where You've Seen Tom Hanks' Son]]> Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, and his children, Colin Hanks, Elizabeth Hanks, Chet Hanks, and Truman Hanks, have all found their way into show business in one way or another. Of the Hanks children, Colin is the one with the most prominent career, as he has appeared in The House Bunny, the Jumanji series, and Impeachment: American Crime Story. And while Elizabeth and Chet have several years of professional acting under their belts, Truman Hanks' acting credits are the most recent.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/truman-hanks-movies-tom-hanks-son/
<![CDATA[The Expendables 4 News & Updates: Everything We Know]]> The Expendables 4 news so far has promised a return to form for the bombastic franchise, but with some notable changes to freshen up the formula of Sylvester Stallone's celebration of the over-the-top 80s action movies that made him and his co-stars household names. The Expendables series began in 2010 with director, writer, and star Sylvester Stallone assembling a team of some of the biggest names in the action genre for a throwback romp about a team of elite mercenaries carrying out dangerous missions around the world. The team returned for two sequels in 2012 and 2014, but the franchise seemed to come to an end after that. However, after a lot of talk and promises, The Expendables 4 — officially titled EXPEN4BLES — is on the way.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/expendables-4-movie-release-date-story-cast-updates/
<![CDATA[Casablanca 2's Rick Blaine Twist Would Have Completely Ruined The Original Movie's Ending]]> Although the Hollywood masterpiece, Casablanca, had the potential for a sequel, it seemed that studios were hesitant to go through with the plans after noticing that the Rick Blaine twist. Overall, the film received massive praise, securing eight Oscar nominations and winning three for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. Its screenplay was skillfully written by Julius J. & Philip G. Epstein and Howard Koch, who loosely based it on Murray Burneet and Joan Alison unproduced play "Everybody Comes to Rick's".

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/casablanca-2-rick-blaine-spy-twist-bad/
<![CDATA[The MCU’s Smartest Phase 5 Decision Could Create A Future Hero Problem]]> The decision to introduce so many new faces to the MCU Phase 5 could become a major problem for the heroes down the road. Over the last several MCU releases, Marvel has introduced a huge number of characters, particularly many young characters. From Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) to young Prince Toussiant T'Challa (Divine Love Konadu-Sun), Marvel is expanding its roster and giving fans even more heroes to love.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-phase-5-kid-introduction-future-hero-problem/
<![CDATA[Why Dialogue Is So Difficult To Understand In Christopher Nolan Movies]]> Christopher Nolan has long been criticized for his sound design, which makes it difficult to understand the characters' dialogue, and that problem has continued with Oppenheimer. The director's newest movie follows J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American physicist who led The Manhattan Project and created the atomic bomb. While Nolan is one of the most remarkable and beloved filmmakers of this generation, he often draws criticism for the way the sound is mixed in his movies. The dialogue in Nolan's films is mixed low and made hard to hear over the movies' scores and loud action sequences, which has weirdly always been an intentional choice of the director's.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/christopher-nolan-movies-dialogue-problem-explained/
<![CDATA[David Ayer Explains Suicide Squad's Credits Scene (But It's Still Confusing)]]> Suicide Squad director David Ayer is attempting to explain the film's baffling post-credit scene, but his explanation isn't much help. The star-studded Suicide Squad was a DC Universe film that focused on villains, rather than heroes. With Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Deadshot (Will Smith), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and other criminals working together for Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), the Suicide Squad took on their first enemy to massive fanfare. The film was a huge success, boasting $747 million at the box office, though it earned negative reception among critics and audiences alike.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:25:38 GMT https://screenrant.com/suicide-squad-credits-scene-waller-batman-ayer-comments/
<![CDATA[Is After Everything Based On A Book? The Fifth After Movie Explained]]> After Everything is the fifth installment of the After film series, and it is set to be released on September 13, 2023. The franchise originally launched with the film After, which stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott and Josephine Langford as Tessa Young, and the story follows the young couple's tumultuous love story. Because After Everything is advertised as the final chapter of the After series, it is expected that the movie will bring closure to the popular franchise.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/after-everything-based-book-movie-series/
<![CDATA[7 Johnny Storm Actor Rumors For MCU Fantastic Four, Ranked By Excitement]]> Ever since the announcement of the Fantastic Four reboot in 2019, fans have been scrambling to discover who will be cast in the main roles, including Johnny Storm, a.k.a the Human Torch. Over the last four years, rumors have flown about what actor will be chosen as the classic, fiery hero. The Fantastic Four have been staples in Marvel releases ever since the beginning. From the original film released in 2005 to the reboot in 2015, these characters have been beloved, even though the movies themselves weren't widely praised.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-johnny-storm-actor-rumors-ranked/
<![CDATA[Super Mario Bros Movie 2 Wishlist: 10 Characters, Places, & More We Want To See]]> The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been one of the biggest commercial successes of 2023, and with a sequel likely, there are plenty of things from the games that audiences still want to see. The movie’s $1.35 billion intake is great news for a potential sequel in the next few years, hopefully returning to the Mushroom Kingdom and expanding this universe even further with new additions from the classic video games. While the first movie did a great job of bringing most characters and locations to life on the big screen, there are still some areas that a sequel could improve upon.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/super-mario-bros-movie-2-wishlist/
<![CDATA[10 Sith Lords Powerful Enough To Even Beat Darth Vader]]> Anakin Skywalker was one of the most powerful Jedi in Star Wars, but there were many Sith Lords who could beat him as Darth Vader. For all of Vader's strengths as a Sith Lord, he was one of the only two in the galaxy, and there had been a long line of powerful Sith Lords before him. These Sith paved the way for the rise of the dark side, discovering powers lost to time or beyond Vader's reach. Anakin became nearly unstoppable as a Jedi, but after his defeat on Mustafar, he depended on a suit to keep him alive.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sith-lords-beat-darth-vader/
<![CDATA[Barbie Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide In History-Making Box Office Domination]]> Barbie has now officially crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office in its third weekend as the film continues to dominate. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film serves as an adaptation of the Mattel toy of the same name with Margot Robbie starring in the title role. Barbie has been a major success for Warner Bros. since its release in theaters last month, wowing both critics and audiences.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:24:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/barbie-box-office-billion-dollars/
<![CDATA[The Best 10 Minutes In Jim Carrey's Movie Career Justify The Actor's "No Sequels" Rule]]> Across his over 30-year career, Jim Carrey has done very few film sequels and has even made it a rule to avoid them, with The Truman Show being a perfect example of why his rule exists. Carrey is best known for his comedic work, having started out in television on In Living Color, a sketch comedy series that also helped launch the careers of Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Foxx, David Alan Greer, and more. Carrey solidified his status as a comedy movie star in 1994 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, which led to him starring in the more dramatic classic and arguably his best work, 1998’s The Truman Show.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:20:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/jim-carrey-truman-show-career-no-sequels-rule-justify/
<![CDATA[10 Things That Happened To Sam Gamgee's Children After Lord Of The Rings]]> Sam Gamgee is known as the true hero of The Lord of the Rings, and his legacy continued past the series with his thirteen children. After helping Frodo destroy the One Ring, Sam was seen to return to the Shire with his fellow Hobbits, where he finally proposed to Rosie Cotton. The Peter Jackson movie trilogy showed Sam holding his first daughter (a character the books named Elanor), and that was where the family's story ended. However, Tolkien furthered the story of Sam and his children in the final chapters and appendices of The Lord of the Rings.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:10:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/what-happened-sam-gamgee-children-after-lord-of-the-rings/
<![CDATA[1 Canon Sith Lord Has A Force Lightning Power That Palpatine Could Only Dream Of]]> Darth Sidious was the ultimate Sith, yet one canon Star Wars Sith Lord had a Force lightning power that Palpatine never achieved. Star Wars’ Force lighting power was introduced in Return of the Jedi, when the mysterious Emperor shot lightning bolts from his fingertips against Luke Skywalker. The idea was for the Emperor, who did not carry a lightsaber in the film, to have a different fighting style compared to Darth Vader. Since then, several Star Wars characters have used Force Lightning, not just in the movies but in animated shows, comics, novels, and video games.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sith-force-lightning-palpatine-dreams-of/
<![CDATA[Toy Story 5 Is Pixar's Best Chance To Restore A 28-Year Cameo Tradition The Studio Forgot]]> Pixar has ignored its most beloved cameo tradition in recent movies, but Toy Story 5 is the perfect opportunity to bring it back. Even though Toy Story 4 was heavily marketed as the final chapter of the series, and it saw the central duo of Woody and Buzz parting ways, the saga will continue in Toy Story 5. With the unexpected commercial underperformance of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, Disney’s supply of sure-fire hit movies is dwindling. Toy Story 5 is one of the studio’s few guaranteed blockbusters, so Pixar is working to bring Woody and Buzz back together.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/toy-story-5-pixar-john-ratzenberger-cameo-tradition-fix/
<![CDATA[10 Marvel Villains Most Likely To Appear in Venom 3]]> Several Marvel Comics villains have good chances of making appearances in Venom 3. With a third solo film for Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock already on the horizon, it’s inevitable that at least one more villain from Spider-Man’s corner of the Marvel Universe will get the live-action treatment. And if the last two movies are any indication, more than one may be on hand.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/venom-3-best-villain-options/
<![CDATA[Last Voyage Of The Demeter Cast Guide: Who's Who In The Terrifying New High-Seas Dracula Movie]]> The Last Voyage Of The Demeter cast leads the exciting new movie that brings Dracula back as the terrifying horror antagonist he always has been, with a return to his roots as a Nosferatu-like menace combined with a claustrophobic high-seas setting. The movie is inspired by a brief section within Bram Stoker's original Dracula novel that details a ship — the titular Demeter — making its voyage to London. However, unbeknownst to the crew, Dracula is being transported in a crate across the seas and wakes during the voyage to feast on the crew. It is an exciting setup for a horror movie that looks like a mix between a vampire movie and Alien, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter cast is a great ensemble to help tell the tale.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/last-voyage-of-the-demeter-cast-character-guide/
<![CDATA[Sigourney Weaver’s New Show Directly Reverses Her Bizarre 14-Year-Old Avatar 2 Casting Criticisms]]> Sigourney Weaver's role in Avatar: The Way of Water raised eyebrows given that she was playing a 14-year-old girl, but the actor's new role goes in entirely the opposite direction. In 2009's Avatar, Weaver played Dr. Grace Augustine, an exobiologist and the head of the Avatar Program who joins Jake Sully on his mission to help the Na'vi fight back against the humans. After advocating for peaceful relations with the Na'vi, Grace is shot and dies after a failed attempt to have the Tree of Souls transfer Grace into her avatar. Nevertheless, Weaver returns in 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water, but she plays a different character.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:50:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/sigourney-weaver-lost-flowers-alice-hart-avatar-2-casting-age-reverse/
<![CDATA[Paul Reubens' 10 Funniest Cameo Roles, Ranked]]> The world recently lost a titan of comedy when Paul Reubens sadly passed away at the age of 70, and it's worth revisiting his funniest comedic cameos. Best known for his character of Pee-Wee Herman, Reubens was a hilarious writer and performer who brought his unique sensibility to any project that was lucky enough to include him. While he will always be remembered for his own projects like Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Reubens also lent his talents to other projects through cameos.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:31:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/paul-reubens-funniest-cameos-movies-shows-ranked/
<![CDATA[10 Best Western Movies For Kids]]> Westerns movies are often full of violence and dark themes, filmmakers of that genre have also made sure that some of their movies are suitable for kids. Cinematic tales of the "Wild West," typically set in the western United States during the mid to late 19th century, have enthralled audiences for more than a century. Whether true accounts, myths or fictional stories, viewers are enraptured by tales of a sheriff or a lone gunslinger ridding a small and friendly town from cattle rustlers, murderers, thieves or a greedy land baron.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:20:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-western-movies-for-kids/
<![CDATA[Mutant Mayhem Continues A 33-Year TMNT Catchphrase Problem]]> This post may contain spoilers for Mutant MayhemMutant Mayhem continued a troubling trend as it underutilizing the catchphrase "Cowabunga" (which has been an issue in several TMNT movies). Since its release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem gained high praise from audiences and critics alike, holding a nearly-perfect score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. This beat out the score for every other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie except for the Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover film. Many people have called the movie their favorite of the franchise, surpassing even the 1990s TMNT movie.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:10:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-cowabunga-catchphrase-problem/
<![CDATA[10 Brutal Movies That Somehow Avoided Being R-Rated]]> The MPAA is the organization that gives movies their ratings based on their content; however, some brutal movies that should arguably have been R-rated snuck by with a lower rating. It makes sense that filmmakers and studios would want their movies to have lower ratings, as it means more people are allowed to go see the movie, but this can often lead to frightened children and upset parents. Whether it's dark subject matter or frightening imagery, some PG-13 movies feel like they are getting away with a lot.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/movies-should-have-been-rated-r-violent-scary/
<![CDATA[Why Paramount Didn't Want To Cast Marlon Brando In His Oscar-Winning The Godfather Role]]> It's hard to believe that at one point Paramount didn't want to cast Marlon Brando in his Oscar-winning role in The Godfather. In what has become a career-defining performance amidst a legacy of terrific roles, Brando played Vito Corleone, the patriarch and don of the Corleone crime family. His story, (also outlined in flashbacks with Robert DeNiro as a young Vito Corleone), not only shapes the narrative of Francis Ford Coppola's drama but its subsequent sequels, with the don's decisions casting a long shadow over the saga of the next generation and beyond.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:50:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-godfather-movie-marlon-brando-don-corleone-almost-not-cast/
<![CDATA[15 Times Spider-Man Movies Got It Wrong (Even In The Good Films)]]> Spider-Man has had some amazing big-screen adventures, but he has also occasionally dropped the ball from time to time. As the flagship character of Marvel Comics, Spider-Man would swing into animation, toys, and video games before finally landing on the big screen in 2002's Spider-Man. Since then, Spider-Man has stood as one of the most beloved big-screen superheroes of all time, with 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home even bringing Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland's Web-Heads together in a true love letter to Spider-Man.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:50:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/spider-man-movies-wrong-mistakes/
<![CDATA[Hollywood's "Best Chris" Competition Is Settled... By TMNT Mutant Mayhem]]> Warning: This post contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/hollywood-best-chris-pine-winner-tmnt-mutant-mayhem/
<![CDATA[6 Actors Who Almost Played Obi-Wan Kenobi In Star Wars]]> Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor are famous for playing the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, but several other actors almost got the part. Introduced in the first Star Wars movie (later retitled A New Hope by George Lucas), Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most important characters in the entire franchise. Viewers have seen him as a Padawan, a Jedi Master, and ultimately as a Force Ghost.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-actors-almost-played-obi-wan-kenobi/
<![CDATA[All 13 Nick Fury Appearances In The MCU, Ranked]]> Since the post-credit scene of Iron Man in 2008, Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury has been an integral Marvel Cinematic Universe character, and here is every one of his appearances ranked. Fury first appeared in Iron Man as the Marvel Comics superspy responsible for bringing together the live-action version of the Avengers. A year after Iron Man's release, Jackson signed an unprecedented nine-movie deal with Marvel Studios, solidifying his future career as the character.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:21:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/all-13-nick-fury-appearances-in-the-mcu-ranked/
<![CDATA[Transformers 7 Led To Iconic ‘90s Song Being Cut From TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Reveals Director]]> Director Jeff Rowe reveals how Transformers: Rise of the Beasts led to one iconic ‘90s song being cut from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The animated film premiered on August 2 and follows the Turtle brothers, who attempt to navigate the human world while battling an army of mutants. A reboot of the TMNT franchise, the movie has been praised for its style and depiction of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and other characters. Its voice cast includes Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, Seth Rogen and more.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:15:40 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-ll-cool-j-song-cut/
<![CDATA[Barbie Has Destroyed A 33-Year-Old Box Office Record By Over $100 Million (& It's Not Over Yet)]]> 2023's summer smash hit Barbie has destroyed a specific record that was held by one film for over 30 years. Released in July 2023, Barbie was part of one of the biggest box office phenomenons of the year due in part to having the same release date as Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The humorously titled "Barbenheimer" weekend broke numerous box office records, with Barbie being the stronger of the two regarding worldwide box office hauls.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/barbie-box-office-highest-grossing-comedy-movie-all-time/
<![CDATA[There's One Big Problem With Return Of The Jedi's Ending (And Rise Of Skywalker Made It Worse)]]> Although Return of the Jedi concludes the original Star Wars trilogy with a Rebel victory, the destruction of the second Death Star presents potentially catastrophic problems for the Forest Moon of Endor. This issue is addressed in-universe in the original Legends continuity, but the canon-exclusive Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker seemingly makes matters worse for the new continuity in its depiction of the Death Star II’s wreckage, reopening the discussion regarding Return of the Jedi’s ending. Like Legends, the current Star Wars canon also addresses the aftermath of the battle station’s destruction, attempting to mitigate the potentially dark implications of the Rebellion’s victory.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-return-jedi-endor-holocaust-theory/
<![CDATA[The Dark Knight Movies Look Terrific Redesigned In Batman: The Animated Series' Style]]> Batman: The Animated Series and The Dark Knight trilogy collide in stunning fan art as all three of Christopher Nolan's DC movies get re-imagined in cartoon format. One of the DC legends who keeps getting reinterpreted in the world of animation and live-action is Batman, who is, without a doubt, one of the most popular superheroes of the era. From smash hits like Batman: The Animated Series, which redefined the character in the 1990s, to the mid-2000s The Dark Knight movies, the Caped Crusader has come a long way outside the pages of comics.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-dark-knight-movies-batman-animated-series-fan-art/
<![CDATA[Oppenheimer's $405M Success Fixes Matt Damon's Box Office After 3 Consecutive Bombs]]> The success of Oppenheimer is great news for Matt Damon, as it's broken his streak of box office bombs. The 52-year-old actor is one of the most beloved in Hollywood, but non franchise movies have generally struggled at the box office in recent years. Oppenheimer and Barbie, however, seemed to have proven that with enough buzz circulating the internet, a well-made, original story can still make money. In a massive ensemble cast, Matt Damon stands out in some of Oppenheimer's most comedic and heartwarming scenes, portraying Lt. General Leslie Groves.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:50:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-movie-matt-damon-success-box-office-bombs/
<![CDATA[Dune's Weirdest Character Age Gap Makes 2 Actor Performances Even More Impressive]]> Dune cast two lead characters with performers whose real-life age difference would be weird within their fictional dynamic, but ultimately, the actors were able to pull it off. Denis Villeneuve's adaptation has no shortage of exceptionally talented performers who vary in many regards — age included. The diversity on set helped pull together the far-reaching, interstellar society of the science fiction epic originally penned by author Frank Herbert.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dune-timothee-chalamet-rebecca-ferguson-age-gap-paul-mother-impressive/
<![CDATA[7 Thor Weapons Still Missing From The MCU]]> Seven weapons tied to Thor’s arsenal of the Marvel Universe are still missing from the MCU. Over the years, Marvel Studios has incorporated a number of important concepts from Thor comics to the MCU, including key allies and enemies, dimensions, locations, and of course, the character’s weapons. Two in particular have even fueled entire storylines.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/thor-weapons-missing-from-mcu/
<![CDATA[Jurassic Park's Most Dangerous Hazard Was Actually A Real-Life Problem]]> The first Jurassic Park movie kicked off a trilogy that would become a franchise, and the film’s biggest danger was actually a real-life problem as well. Jurassic Park was expected to become a big movie before it was even truly Jurassic Park, with director Steven Spielberg acquiring the rights to Michael Crichton’s novel before its 1990 publication date. When the film premiered in 1993, it was the highest-grossing film of its time off a $63 million budget and extensive marketing campaign. The certified hit is still remarkable for its groundbreaking CGI to create the terrifying, realistic-looking dinosaurs, but one hazard in the film was made naturally.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/jurassic-park-hurricane-real-danger/
<![CDATA[10 Death-Defying Silent Movie Stunts That Put Tom Cruise To Shame]]> Tom Cruise is notorious for his self-performed stunts in projects such as Mission: Impossible and its numerous sequels, but he’s definitely not the first actor to put his life on the line for a pretty cool shot. Practical stunts were hugely popular during the silent movie era of the Hollywood industry, before techniques such as green screens and CGI were even possibilities. In order for characters to go through death-defying situations on-screen, the cast and crew would have to actually recreate these stunts and perform them in real life.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:10:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/silent-movie-stunts-best-tom-cruise-real/
<![CDATA[Ben Affleck’s Canceled Batman Movie: What Went Wrong & What We Know About It]]> Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie remains a fascinating chapter of the DCEU, albeit an unmade one. Ben Affleck debuted as Batman in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and though the film itself saw a very split reception, Affleck's portrayal of the Dark Knight was nonetheless well received. Unfortunately, that divisive reception to Batman v Superman led to Warner Bros. making significant changes to the then-upcoming Justice League, which then played a role in Affleck walking away from his planned Batman movie.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/ben-affleck-batman-movie-details-explained/
<![CDATA[Star Wars Has Misunderstood George Lucas' Sith Rule Of Two For 24 Years]]> Having been introduced at the beginning of Star Wars' Skywalker saga, it seems as though the Sith Rule of Two has been misunderstood. In the 24 years since The Phantom Menace, the Rule of Two has essentially been viewed a concrete doctrine established by the early Sith Lord Darth Bane. However, that doesn't seem to have been the original intention as envisioned by George Lucas.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-george-lucas-sith-rule-of-two-misunderstood/
<![CDATA[Indiana Jones 5 Completes Spielberg & Lucas’ Vision To End The $2 Billion Franchise On A High]]> Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny may not have not gotten great reviews, but it brought Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' vision full circle. Following Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by 13 years, the 2023 movie sees Indy (Harrison Ford) attempting to retrieve the titular Dial of Destiny, aka the Antikythera, which was built by Archimedes in 212 BC. Indy's goddaughter, Helen, believes the dial is a time travel device. Surprisingly, Helen turns out to be right, as the dial sends her and Indy to a portal that takes them back 2,000 years to the Siege of Syracuse.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:50:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-dial-of-destiny-movie-spielberg-lucas-vision/
<![CDATA[Wolverine's New MCU Costume Makes A Wild Deadpool 3 Theory Way More Likely]]> Deadpool 3 received a massive spike in popularity and hype when set photos and videos revealed a comic-accurate costume for Wolverine, and a subtle detail on his suit may hint towards a wild MCU cameo. Despite Deadpool and Deadpool 2 being created by Fox, Disney's acquisition of the company - including its film rights for several Marvel characters - means that the third installment will be an official entry in the MCU. Of course, Deadpool being who he is, the character's introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is poised to be filled with fourth wall breaking and absurdist meta-humor.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/wolverine-mcu-suit-makes-deadpool-3-theory-more-likely/
<![CDATA[Midsommar: 15 Hidden Details Everyone Completely Missed]]> Ari Aster is a master of elevated horror, providing a ton of unseen Midsommar Easter eggs throughout the film. Dubbed "folk horror," Midsommar is unique as there isn't any physical darkness to be found throughout the technicolor journey. However, Aster's tale is no less frightening as he unfurls unflinchingly gory scenes of loss, betrayal, and ritualistic violence. Midsommar sees grad student Christian (Jack Reynor) reluctantly take his girlfriend Dani (Florence Pugh) on an educational trip to Sweden to observe the customs and practices of Pelle's (Vilhelm Blomgren) home commune for their mid-summer festival.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/midsommar-hidden-details/
<![CDATA[15 Best Rom Coms Of The Last 5 Years]]> Few movies can make audiences feel as good as a romantic comedy and the best romantic comedies in the last five years offer a variety of stories. Not only do they reinforce the power of love, but they give audiences hope and a few laughs along the way. Though most people think of the nineties and early aughts as the prime time for rom-coms, there have been several movies that have come out in the last five years that have refreshed the genre.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:20:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-recent-rom-coms/
<![CDATA[10 MCU Characters Introduced At The Wrong Time]]> Since the franchise's inception, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced a veritable bounty of Marvel characters into its shared universe, although the studio's timing isn't always perfect. As inarguably the biggest franchise in cinema, the MCU features a truly staggering roster of characters. Since its inception in 2008, it has adapted a number of iconic Marvel heroes and villains into live-action, as well as a few more obscure figures for good measure. However, it doesn't always introduce these characters at the optimum moment.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:20:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-characters-introduced-wrong-time/
<![CDATA["Irresponsible" - Why Tom Cruise Was So Hesitant To Return For Top Gun 2]]> Top Gun: Maverick finally came out in 2022, being the long-awaited follow-up to the 1986 classic, and this massive time gap can be explained by Tom Cruise initially being hesitant to return for a Top Gun sequel. Despite the original Top Gun being one of Cruise's most iconic films, it took decades for a sequel to come out. Although the eventual Top Gun 2 was a hit, becoming one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, many viewers have wondered why it took so long for the film to get made. So, here's why Tom Cruise hesitated to make Top Gun: Maverick for so long, according to the actor.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:10:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/top-gun-2-irresponsible-tom-cruise-navy-promotion/
<![CDATA[20 Best Enemies-To-Lovers Couples In Movies & TV, Ranked]]> Sometimes, the best relationships in movies and television shows stem from characters' initial hatred of one another in the enemies-to-lovers setup, and the best enemies-to-lovers have fantastic chemistry. In the beginning, characters can despise each other. It might even seem that they will never be physically or emotionally attracted to one another, even though they have that undeniable chemistry.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:01:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-enemies-to-lovers-couples-movies-tv/
<![CDATA[10 Upgrades The Batmobile Needs In The Batman 2]]> The Batmobile driven by Robert Pattinson's Batman is one of the most grounded modern takes on the Dark Knight's iconic vehicle, but there are a few improvements that need to be made ahead of The Batman 2. Matt Reeves' The Batman introduced a new take on the titular vigilante, one designed to be particularly grounded in an especially corrupt Gotham City. Robert Pattinson's Batman won over critics and audiences alike with this realistic approach to the character - an approach which also extended to his most famous vehicle: the Batmobile.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-2-batmobile-upgrades/
<![CDATA[Hunger Games: Why Katniss’ “Beautiful” Archery Is Actually A Mistake Explained By Expert]]> The Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen's archery skills are assessed by an expert, revealing that her weapon of choice may have been used in the wrong way. The victor-turned-revolutionary icon of Suzanne Collin's young adult dystopia novel series was portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence across four movies from 2012 to 2015, which adapted the author's original trilogy of novels. Volunteering in the place of her sister during the 74th Hunger Games, District 12 resident Katniss' defiance in the games would spark a rebellion that would lead to the downfall of the corrupt, fascistic Capitol's rule.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:08:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/hunger-games-movies-katniss-archery-mistake-expert-explained/
<![CDATA["I Hopefully Am Suffering More Than The Team": How TMNT Director Avoided Crunch Conditions For Mutant Mayhem Animators]]> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem director Jeff Rowe has detailed how he avoided putting his animators under the pressures of crunch working conditions. Earlier this year, reports emerged of the troubling working conditions for artists and animators on Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, with over 100 people said to have left the project during production due to unsustainable work practices. Sony executive and producer Amy Pascal also came under fire for her glib response to worker complaints, saying “I guess, welcome to making a movie.”

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:24:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mutant-mayhem-positive-artist-working-conditions/
<![CDATA[Barbie Movie Director Consulted Director Of Jim Carrey Classic For Advice On Creating Barbieland]]> Warning: Major SPOILERS lie ahead for Barbie!

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:08:02 GMT https://screenrant.com/barbie-movie-barbieland-creation-greta-gerwig-truman-show-director-help/
<![CDATA[8 New Force Powers Introduced In The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy]]> The Star Wars sequel trilogy introduced several new Force powers that created iconic scenes and forever changed the Skywalker saga. Each entry in the Star Wars franchise explores a different aspect of the Force, both physical and ethereal, revealing more abilities that Jedi and Sith alike could never have dreamed of. This reflects the mysterious nature of the Force, how it is "more powerful than you can possibly imagine" in the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, possessing many secrets that may never be unlocked. As Ahsoka Tano would say, "when you think you understand the Force, you realize just how little you know."

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:18:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sequel-trilogy-force-powers/
<![CDATA[10 Obscure Super Mario Bros Movie Easter Eggs You Missed In Theaters]]> Part of what made The Super Mario Bros. Movie so fun was spotting all the Easter eggs in theaters, but now that it's released on streaming, fans can hunt for even more. The first half of the movie finds Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) struggling to get their plumbing business off the ground, with an intricate version of Brooklyn bursting with references to other Nintendo IPs with every business and building. Pausing any frame during this portion of the film will reveal Nintendo nostalgia in the most unlikely places, from Mario and Luigi's favorite lunch spot to the construction site they have to race to on their way to their first job.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/super-mario-bros-movie-easter-eggs-missed/
<![CDATA[Wonka's Hugh Grant Oompa Loompa Gets Honest Response From Jackass Star Wee Man]]> Jackass star Jason Acuña, who is better known as Wee Man, is speaking out against Hugh Grant's casting in Wonka. Hugh Grant will be playing an Oompa Loompa, one of the many workers at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. The portrayal has drawn widespread criticism, as previous Oompa Loompa actors in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were people with dwarfism.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:43:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonka-movie-hugh-grant-oompa-loompa-casting-wee-man-response-honest/
<![CDATA[How Johnny Depp's Only Movie With Amber Heard Became A Forgotten $45 Million Critical Disaster]]> Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent years, so some people may forget that they were actually in one movie together, The Rum Diary, and it was a box office disaster. Depp and Heard have been better known for their acrimonious split and subsequent lawsuit than for their body of work in recent years. The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial tabloid headlines have understandably caused audiences to forget that both are talented actors, but their talent wasn't enough to save The Rum Diary.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/johnny-depp-amber-heard-movie-fail-box-office/
<![CDATA[“He’s Absolutely The Hero Of This Movie”: Saw X Director Explains Jigsaw’s Larger Role In Horror Sequel]]> With nearly two decades of deaths to his name, director Kevin Greutert explains how Saw X will put Jigsaw in a new light for audiences. Greutert returns to the franchise after a six-year hiatus, having previously been the editor of the first five Saw movies, the director of the sixth and seventh installments and editor on 2017's revival Jigsaw. He's bringing with him Tobin Bell, similarly absent from 2021's Spiral, as John Kramer, who crafts his most personal game yet to take revenge on a group of con artists who led him to believe they cured his cancer.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:22:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/saw-10-jigsaw-larger-role-protagonist-director-explain/
<![CDATA[This Stanley Kubrick Movie Holds A Record Hollywood Never Wants To Beat]]> Stanley Kubrick left his mark all over the film industry, including one record with Eyes Wide Shut that no one in Hollywood is trying to beat. The legendary filmmaker is known for creating some of the most iconic movies of all time, including The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange. His exceptional work defined several genres, from science fiction to horror, to historical epics. However, it is his final film, the mystery thriller Eyes Wide Shut, that set one of the most ridiculous records in film history.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/stanley-kubrick-eyes-wide-shut-production-record/
<![CDATA[10 Sequels That Are WAY Better Than They Should Have Been]]> Sometimes sequels outdo their predecessors, but there is also the occasional surprise sequel that is a bigger hit than anyone ever anticipated. Making a successful follow-up to a popular movie often as hard as the original was in the first place. Still, with the right story in place and a proper understanding of what made the original connect, a sequel is fully capable of being worthy of its predecessor or even outdoing it.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:40:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/movie-sequels-way-better-should-have-been/
<![CDATA[Wonder Woman 3 Confirmation Makes The DC Universe Reboot A lot More Complicated]]> Gal Gadot's confirmation of a Wonder Woman 3 movie taking place within James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe can bring major continuity problems to the new franchise. The new DC Universe aims to establish a new beginning for DC after the DCEU's shaky ten-year run. To achieve it, the DCU is leaving behind characters such as Henry Cavill's Superman, Ben Affleck's Batman, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Black Adam. However, some returning actors put the idea of a full reboot into question.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:10:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-3-dc-reboot-more-complicated/
<![CDATA[The Classic John Wayne Western That Clint Eastwood Passed On (& How It Led To Wayne Cussing Out Eastwood)]]> Clint Eastwood passed on a Western movie role that went on to feature one of John Wayne's best performances. While Westerns were once one of the most dominant genres in Hollywood, they waned greatly in popularity during the 1960s. Eastwood was one of the last movie stars to make his name off the genre, thanks to the success of Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy or Hang 'Em High. Clint Eastwood's Western movies were a good deal darker and more cynical than those produced during the "Golden Age" of studio movies - which might be one reason John Wayne wasn't a fan.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:10:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/shootist-movie-john-wayne-clint-eastwood-western-passed/
<![CDATA[Rogue One Was Star Wars' Oppenheimer Movie (And That's Why It's So Great)]]> Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is often regarded as the best Disney Star Wars movie and can also be described as the Oppenheimer of the franchise. Christopher Nolan's latest epic has enjoyed great success at the box office and has been praised as the director's most ambitious film. Oppenheimer is a remarkable technical achievement, with Nolan going so far as to create an atomic explosion to achieve the best results possible. Behind the spectacle and expert filmmaking, Oppenheimer is a gripping tale of a man who changed the world forever and ushered in the nuclear age that will continue to shape humanity for generations.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-oppenheimer/
<![CDATA[All 30 Dwayne Johnson Action Movies Ranked Worst To Best]]> Dwayne Johnson is one of the most bankable movie stars working today, and the actor has appeared in 30 or more action movies in his two-decade acting career (some of which are classics, while others have totally disappeared into obscurity). Johnson first became famous for his wrestling pseudonym, The Rock, and was known across the world for The Rock's eyebrow, ridiculous one-liners (such as "Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?") and absolutely oozing charisma. It was clear very early on that Johnson was never going to be confined to just the wrestling ring, and in the 2000s, the wrestler applied his on-stage charm to action movies.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-dwayne-johnson-action-movie-ranked/
<![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Cast & Character Guide]]> The animated movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem features a star-studded voice cast, though some of its most iconic characters are portrayed by relative newcomers. Seth Rogen's vision for the Ninja Turtles' origin story emphasized the importance of depicting the four main characters as adolescents, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the first in the franchise to cast actual teens in the roles of the titular foursome. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem strikes a more light-hearted tone, underlining the goofy sensibilities of the "Heroes in a Half Shell" at the center of the movie.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-cast-character-guide/
<![CDATA[“I Think We Can Do It Better”: Robert Downey Jr. Explains Decision To Remake Hitchcock Classic]]> Though considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time, Robert Downey Jr. is chalking his decision to remake the Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo as feeling he can do it better. Based on the French novel D'entre les morts, the 1958 psychological thriller centered on a former police detective who becomes a private investigator after developing an extreme fear of heights and is hired by an acquaintance to learn the truth behind his wife's bizarre behaviors. Led by James Stewart and Kim Novak, Vertigo is largely seen as one of Hitchcock's best in spite of its early mixed reviews.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:53:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/vertigo-movie-remake-robert-downey-jr-why-explained/
<![CDATA[All 10 MCU Movies That Made Over $1 Billion At The Box Office]]> The list of MCU movies that have made over a billion dollars at the box office includes Avengers films, sequels from franchises like Iron Man, and the beginning of new series like Black Panther. When The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises both broke the billion-dollar barrier in the same year, such a box office milestone was very rare. While billion-dollar movies are still the exception rather than the rule, the MCU’s success has raised the bar when it comes to superhero movies’ box office results.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:50:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-movies-made-over-billion-box-office/
<![CDATA[Was Bruce Lee's Most Iconic Hero Real? Martial Arts True Story Explained]]> Bruce Lee has taken on many personas on the big screen, but his most iconic hero and the realism in his backstory begs an intriguing question: is he based on a real martial artist? Drawing inspiration from China and Japan's historical tensions, Fist of Fury ensues in the 20th century when a martial arts master, Chen Zhen, returns to his former school following his master Huo Yuanjia's death. Suspicious of foul play, Chen Zhen investigates Yuanjia's death and discovers that he was murdered by the members of a rival Japanese martial arts dojo. As a result, he sets out on a quest to seek justice and vengeance by punishing his master's killers.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:50:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/bruce-lee-chen-zhen-huo-yuanjia-true-story/
<![CDATA[How To Watch Resident Evil’s Animated Movies In Chronological Order]]> With a franchise as far-reaching as Resident Evil, it isn't hard to become lost in the varying timelines and stories, and in particular, the chronology of the Resident Evil animated films is not what you might expect. Resident Evil, also known as Biohazard, is a horror franchise that began in 1996 and has since produced nearly 30 games and a variety of live-action films, television series, novels, and animated movies. Although the story has expanded to include many different characters and situations, the main premise of Resident Evil is the conflict between the Umbrella Corporation, which infects humans with zombie viruses, and the fictional Raccoon City.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:20:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/watch-resident-evil-animated-movies-chronological-timeline-order/
<![CDATA["Gripped By The Throat": Why Sicario Is One Of Emily Blunt's Favorite Movie Roles]]> Though having a number of iconic roles under her belt, Emily Blunt is sharing why Sicario remains one of her favorite movies to date. Blunt starred in the 2015 action thriller as Kate Macer, an ambitious FBI Special Agent who finds herself in a violent new world as she joins a Joint Task Force with the CIA to flush out a Mexican cartel lieutenant operating in the US. Also starring Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, Sicario was a critical and commercial hit upon release, leading to a 2018 sequel and an in-development threequel.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:14:40 GMT https://screenrant.com/sicario-movie-emily-blunt-favorite-role-why-explained/
<![CDATA[Casting Yoshi For Super Mario Bros Movie 2]]> If The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 happens, there are a number of actors who could voice Yoshi. The Super Mario Bros Movie was a huge phenomenon upon its release earlier in 2023 and quickly became the highest-grossing movie of the year, capturing the attention of audiences across the world. Unlike the original adaptation from 1993, the movie was an authentic recreation of the iconic Super Mario video games that brought the cartoonish style to life with fun performances, a dynamic story, and plenty of Easter eggs that caught the attention of long-time Super Mario players.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:10:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/super-mario-bros-movie-2-yoshi-casting/
<![CDATA[Spy Kids: Armageddon - Release Date, Trailer & Everything We Know About Netflix's Spy Kids Reboot]]> The family-friendly franchise Spy Kids is getting a reboot thanks to Netflix, and the latest Spy Kids: Armageddon news promises a wild ride complete with a new cast and two new titular spy kids. Out of all the projects on famed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's resume, the early 2000s franchise Spy Kids is the farthest departure from his usual fare. The first film came out in 2001 and saw young sister and brother Carmen (Alexa PenaVega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) Cortez forced to rescue their veteran spy parents Gregorio (Antonio Banderas) and Ingrid (Carla Gugino) from the evil children's television show host Fegan Floop (Alan Cumming).

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/spy-kids-armageddon-reboot-netflix-release-date-cast-story-trailer/
<![CDATA["Steven Spielberg Was An Indie Filmmaker": Greta Gerwig Gave A Perfect Response To Her Barbie Sellout Critics... In 2019]]> Director Greta Gerwig has been accused of selling out after her work on Barbie, but she already shut her critics down back in 2019. Thanks to the blockbuster success of Barbie, Gerwig will surely have a blank check from studios to make whatever movies she wants in the future. She’s a rare director who’s popular with both critics and casual audiences, but even the most lauded filmmakers have their share of detractors. When Gerwig left the indie movie scene to make a big-budget studio film, a vocal minority criticized the Barbie director for selling out.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/greta-gerwig-barbie-sellout-response-2019/
<![CDATA[All 7 Wizarding Schools In Harry Potter (& Where They’re Located) ]]> Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry isn't the only magical school in the Harry Potter universe—there are seven major academies spread across the globe. Like Hogwarts, each of these institutions welcomes witches and wizards to be educated in magic. Of course, per the International Statute of Secrecy, they must do this without alerting Muggles to their existence. This means something different for each school, whose local wizarding (and Muggle) cultures vastly differ, meaning the needs of the students are equally as unique.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:20:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-wizarding-schools-explained/