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The 1978 animated adaptation remains a strange, unfinished bridge between Rankin/Bass’ ‘The Hobbit’ and Peter Jackson’s blockbusters. After Dark.
Ralph Bakshi’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Remains the Best Spiritual Sequel Ever Made
The 1978 animated adaptation remains a strange, unfinished bridge between Rankin/Bass’ ‘The Hobbit’ and Peter Jackson’s blockbusters. After Dark.
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Marvel Studios finally revealed more of the 'X-Men' cast in the MCU, also including Christopher Abbott as Professor X and Maya Boyd as Storm.
Marvel Builds Out Its ‘X-Men’ with Adam Driver, Inde Naverette, Christopher Abbott, and More
Marvel Studios finally revealed more of the 'X-Men' cast in the MCU, also including Christopher Abbott as Professor X and Maya Boyd as Storm.
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My Adventures With Superman, X-Men '97, and Batman: Caped Crusader are animated comic book shows outdoing their film counterparts.
As Superhero Movies Get Blander, Animated Comic Book Adaptations Have Gotten More Interesting
My Adventures With Superman, X-Men '97, and Batman: Caped Crusader are animated comic book shows outdoing their film counterparts.
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The guilds sent a letter to David Ellison and California AG Rob Bonta that included terms about theatrical, filming in the U.S., and remaining in LA.
Are the DGA and IATSE’s Conditions for a Paramount Settlement Realistic? We Weigh All 9
The guilds sent a letter to David Ellison and California AG Rob Bonta that included terms about theatrical, filming in the U.S., and remaining in LA.
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New president Juan Devis seeks change at the 45-year-old non-profit. Now, he has the extra funding to execute it.
Film Independent Scores Its Biggest Grant Ever — Exclusive
New president Juan Devis seeks change at the 45-year-old non-profit. Now, he has the extra funding to execute it.
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On the latest episode of the 'Screen Talk' Podcast, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey teases the 2026 film festival and the launch of the TIFF Market.
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey Teases Toronto 2026 and How the New Market Will Stand Out from the Crowd
On the latest episode of the 'Screen Talk' Podcast, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey teases the 2026 film festival and the launch of the TIFF Market.
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How prequels combat Canon Events is also how sequels can help established characters grow.
Why the Podracing Sequence in ‘The Phantom Menace’ Epitomizes the Very Best of What Prequels Can Be
How prequels combat Canon Events is also how sequels can help established characters grow.
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Poh Si Teng's remarkable film spotlights the best and most capable among us as part of a uniquely effective call to action.
‘American Doctor’ Review: Three Doctors Travel to Gaza in a Bracing and Essential Documentary About Treating the Despair of an Ongoing Genocide
Poh Si Teng's remarkable film spotlights the best and most capable among us as part of a uniquely effective call to action.
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We try to convince you (a) watch it, (b) it’s at least in the ballpark of almost being as good, and (c) it might even have a couple of bigger laughs.
Of Course ‘Airplane II: The Sequel’ Isn’t Better Than ‘Airplane,’ but It’s Much Funnier Than It Gets Credit for
We try to convince you (a) watch it, (b) it’s at least in the ballpark of almost being as good, and (c) it might even have a couple of bigger laughs.
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Robb Moss continues his decades-spanning documentary with 'The Bend in the River.' Read our review.
‘The Bend in the River’ Review: A Group of Onetime Nudists Get (Mostly) Better with Age
Robb Moss continues his decades-spanning documentary with 'The Bend in the River.' Read our review.
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'Lanterns,' the new HBO series, stars Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler as intergalactic cops investigating mysterious shootings in America's heartland.
‘Lanterns’ Review: HBO’s Scintillating ‘Green Lantern’ Series Brings DC’s Space Cops Down to Earth
'Lanterns,' the new HBO series, stars Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler as intergalactic cops investigating mysterious shootings in America's heartland.
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SXSW: Andrew Patterson's 'The Rivals of Amziah King' features Matthew McConaughey in his first screen role in six years, here as a twangy beekeeper.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Review: Matthew McConaughey’s First Film in 6 Years Is a Lively, Overdirected Sorta-Musical About a Beekeeper
SXSW: Andrew Patterson's 'The Rivals of Amziah King' features Matthew McConaughey in his first screen role in six years, here as a twangy beekeeper.
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CNN’s library alone library alone encompasses more than 45 years of broadcast coverage of global news, wars, elections, and major political events.
The Paramount-WBD Merger Has Documentary Filmmakers on Edge, as They Fear for the Future of Archival Footage
CNN’s library alone library alone encompasses more than 45 years of broadcast coverage of global news, wars, elections, and major political events.
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After Francis Ford Coppola's sensational "Part II," sequels became the province of directors.
‘Godfather Part II’ Changed Hollywood’s Approach to Sequels Forever
After Francis Ford Coppola's sensational "Part II," sequels became the province of directors.
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How Wenn V. Deramas' hugely successful early-aughts 'Ang Tanging Ina' and its sequel 'Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat' shaped Filipino comedy.
How the Enduring ‘Ang Tanging Ina’ Movie Franchise Molded Filipino Comedy Beyond a Good Laugh
How Wenn V. Deramas' hugely successful early-aughts 'Ang Tanging Ina' and its sequel 'Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat' shaped Filipino comedy.
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The Vinegar Syndrome release of Dante's 1985 sci-fi adventure offers a welcome chance to rediscover the charming family film starring Ethan Hawke.
Joe Dante’s ‘Explorers’ Got Lost in the Shadow of ‘Back to the Future,’ but Deserved Better
The Vinegar Syndrome release of Dante's 1985 sci-fi adventure offers a welcome chance to rediscover the charming family film starring Ethan Hawke.
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The 2026 Academy Museum Gala will honor John Carpenter, Charlize Theron, and Colman Domingo.
John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron to Be Honored at Academy Museum Gala
The 2026 Academy Museum Gala will honor John Carpenter, Charlize Theron, and Colman Domingo.
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The Holy Grail of film restorations brings Russell’s uncensored masterpiece back to theaters October 16 for a one-week engagement. Watch the trailer.
Rapturous New Trailer for ‘Ken Russell’s The Devils’ Turns Up the Heat on the Movie Event of the Year
The Holy Grail of film restorations brings Russell’s uncensored masterpiece back to theaters October 16 for a one-week engagement. Watch the trailer.
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Watch the trailer for "Good Grief," a documentary starring songwriter Sara Bareilles.
‘Sara Bareilles: Good Grief’ Trailer: The Beloved Songwriter Returns to the Studio in New Documentary
Watch the trailer for "Good Grief," a documentary starring songwriter Sara Bareilles.
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Check out the lineup for the Currents section of the 2026 New York Film Festival.
NYFF Unveils 2026 Currents Lineup, Featuring Boundary-Pushing Cinema from Around the World
Check out the lineup for the Currents section of the 2026 New York Film Festival.
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From "Neon Genesis Evangelion" to "Galaxy Express 999," some anime franchises have made the most of their feature opportunities.
The 11 Best Anime Sequel Movies Ever Made
From "Neon Genesis Evangelion" to "Galaxy Express 999," some anime franchises have made the most of their feature opportunities.
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Television Academy President and CEO Maury McIntyre discusses rules around TV Academy Hall of Fame ahead of the event kicking off Televerse 2026.
The TV Academy Hall of Fame Is Not Worried About Whether or Not You Have Too Many Emmys
Television Academy President and CEO Maury McIntyre discusses rules around TV Academy Hall of Fame ahead of the event kicking off Televerse 2026.
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The Oscar-nominated cinematographer of 'One Battle After Another' discusses his work on the third season of the Ryan Murphy Netflix true crime hit.
Cinematographer Michael Bauman Looked to His Own Roots for ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
The Oscar-nominated cinematographer of 'One Battle After Another' discusses his work on the third season of the Ryan Murphy Netflix true crime hit.
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A look at the Disney direct to video sequel empire,
How Disney’s Direct-to-Video Sequels Paved the Way for an Entire Culture of Mediocre I.P.
A look at the Disney direct to video sequel empire,
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“It’s the closest I've been to a method acting experiment" the Norwegian actor (and doctor) says of his landmark second film with Joachim Trier.
Anders Danielsen Lie Revisits the Making of ‘Oslo, August 31st’
“It’s the closest I've been to a method acting experiment" the Norwegian actor (and doctor) says of his landmark second film with Joachim Trier.
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IFTA announced that the American Film Market will expand to include The AFM House showcasing AI and tech companies.
American Film Market Expands to Include AI and Tech Companies
IFTA announced that the American Film Market will expand to include The AFM House showcasing AI and tech companies.
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Netflix's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' adaptation with Taika Waititi will hit movie theaters in November 2027 before landing on the streamer.
With ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ Netflix Has Just Scheduled Its Third Theatrical Release in the Span of 12 Months
Netflix's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' adaptation with Taika Waititi will hit movie theaters in November 2027 before landing on the streamer.
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Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor's suburban idyll is spirited back to the Jurassic era in a wildly crowd-pleasing Amblin throwback.
‘The End of Oak Street’ Review: David Robert Mitchell Delivers the Biggest Surprise of the Summer with the Best Dinosaur Movie Since 1993
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor's suburban idyll is spirited back to the Jurassic era in a wildly crowd-pleasing Amblin throwback.
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Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat star Dylan Meyer's effervescent directorial debut for Neon. Film review.
‘The Wrong Girls’ Review: Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat Save the Stoner Movie
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat star Dylan Meyer's effervescent directorial debut for Neon. Film review.
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REVIEW: Netflix and Julia Hart's tender and honest coming-of-age cancer drama comes with a welcome side of high school musical.
‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Review: Melanie Lynskey and Sunny Sandler Are Trying to Break Your Heart
REVIEW: Netflix and Julia Hart's tender and honest coming-of-age cancer drama comes with a welcome side of high school musical.
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