‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Flies to No. 1 at China Box Office
Universal’s live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the top of the China box office over the June 13–15 weekend, opening with RMB79.7 million ($11.1 million),…
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Will Smith Turned Down Christopher Nolan’s ‘Inception’ Offer Because ‘I Didn’t Get It’: ‘Movies That Go into Alternate Realities Don’t Pitch Well’
Will Smith shocked fans during a recent interview with radio station Kiss Xtra (via HuffPo) by revealing he turned down the lead role of Christopher Nolan‘s “Inception” because he didn’t…
‘Victoria’ Filmmaker Talks Shanghai Selection and Finding Her Voice: ‘I Had Almost Given Up on My Dream’
For filmmaker Sivaranjini J., the image of a sacrificial rooster in a women’s beauty parlor sparked the creative journey that would take her debut feature “Victoria” from a small Kerala…
Shanghai Film Festival Builds Cultural Bridge With 400-Film Global Programming Push
The Shanghai International Film Festival is programming over 400 films from 71 countries this year while adding VR works for the first time, all in service of what managing director Chen…
‘Miss Congeniality’ Actress Heather Burns ‘Would Jump’ at Making a Third Film and Working With ‘Lifelong Friends’ Like Sandra Bullock: ‘That Was One of the Best Experiences of My Life’
Heather Burns is interested in competing for the “Miss Congeniality” crown again for a third time. In an interview with People during the premiere of her latest film, “The Best You Can” at…
Shakira Says Being an Immigrant in the United States Means ‘Living in Constant Fear’: ‘The Treatment of All People Must Always Be Humane’
Shakira is speaking up for immigrants living in the United States. In a recent interview with BBC News, Shakira was asked what it’s like living in the U.S. as an immigrant. The four-time…
Documentary Festival DC/DOX Became A Counterprogramming Option During Trump’s Military Parade
Over the weekend, just blocks away from President Trump’s June 14 military parade in Washington, D.C., the third annual DC/DOX got underway. The four-day documentary film festival kicked…
How ‘The Chosen’ Brought the Last Supper to Life and Made It a Season 5 Throughline
Over its first four seasons, several Biblical story tentpoles from the New Testament have come to life on the scripted drama series “The Chosen,” as viewers have witnessed Jesus Christ…
Was Someone Trolling Trump by Playing Creedence’s Draft-Dodger-Slamming ‘Fortunate Son’ at His Military Parade? Or Is It Just the Further Death of Irony?
Was the music for Saturday’s military parade in Washington, D.C. covertly programmed by the “No Kings” movement? That’s the question some were asking on social media after the event,…
Fox News Segment Goes Viral After Bizarre Rebekah Koffler Interview Is Abruptly Cut Off: ‘Finally, the United States Is Back!’
In a bizarre turn of events, Fox News abruptly cut off its Saturday night interview with Rebekah Koffler after the wobbly former defense intelligence agency officer launched off on an…
‘Sherlock & Daughter’ Team Talks Expanding the Universe After Season 1: ‘Crime Is Blissfully International’
The second season of “Sherlock & Daughter,” which is in competition this week at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival and is on the CW and Max in the U.S., still awaits greenlight, but not…
‘Materialists’: Celine Song on Exploring the ‘Brutal’ Aspects of Modern Dating and Seeing Movie Stars as More Than ‘Merchandise’
SPOILER WARNING: This interview contains plot details, including some spoilers, for Celine Song’s “Materialists,” now in theaters. “Celine Song Summer,” as decreed by Charli XCX at…
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Flies to $198 Million Globally, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Surpasses $850 Million
It’s a PG box office boon as two live-action remakes are notching impressive theatrical milestones. Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon” is flying to $200…
Billy Bob Thornton Shocks Kathy Bates by Revealing He Almost Starred in ‘Misery’ and Their Surprise ‘Matlock’ Connection
It’s been quite a year for Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, who both lead hit shows. Bates stars in CBS’ “Matlock,” a reimagining of the ’80s drama, playing a scheming attorney who…
"I'm So Protective of It": 'How to Train Your Dragon's Director Says He's Not Ready to Give Up the Franchise Reins
Summary Director Dean DeBlois talks to Steve Weintraub about the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon movie. In taking on such an ambitious project, DeBlois and his team did things never done…
Charli xcx Brings Out Bladee for Live Debut of ‘Rewind’ Remix at London’s Lido Festival, Declares ‘Brat’ Summer a ‘Forever Thing’
Charli xcx declared “Brat” summer a “forever thing” during her headlining set at Lido Festival in London on Saturday night, just over a year since the album released and took over the…
Waiting for 'Reacher' Season 4? Watch This Equally Action-Packed Spy Series on Netflix From the Same Showrunner
Can’t wait for Reacher Season 4? Showrunner Nick Santora has an equally charming action show that just released its second season on Netflix. FUBAR stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Luke…
Former ‘Teen Wolf’ Stars on How Young Actors Can Survive a Media Storm: ‘Be Comfortable With Saying No’
The former stars of supernatural teen drama “Teen Wolf,” who were all relatively young when it was at the height of its success, have some advice for young actors who find themselves in a…
10 Best Detective Shows Based on Real Cases, Ranked
The idea of turning real-life crimes into thrilling crime fiction goes back to the days of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, and even earlier. The trend, however, reached far and…
10 Essential Kevin Costner Movies, Ranked
Kevin Costner has never needed to be the loudest man in the room. Over a four-decade career, he's carved out a space as an actor who radiates decency, gravitas, and quiet resistance.…
These 10 Westerns Were Game Changers for the Genre
There's nothing quite as powerful and captivating as watching a great, compelling Western film. The Western genre, as most cinema-goers are familiar with, is one of the oldest and most…
5 Forgotten TV Shows That, Sadly, Fell Apart After Their Pilot Episodes
Everyone always talks about the great shows with terrible pilots. Parks and Recreation, for instance, is one of the most famous examples. But, there have been several instances of the…
The 10 Most Timeless Classic Movies, Ranked
Movies have always been a beloved pastime in American culture and while some turn their noses up at classic movies, believing they are a thing of the past, they are in fact a crucial…
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 Review: This Prequel Series Is Boldly Going Nowhere
After two long years, Star Trek: Strange New Worldsis returning later this summer. The first five episodes were sent out for review well in advance of the Season 3 premiere, which falls…