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Why Turning Red Director Domee Shi Thought Bootylicious Was The Perfect Song For A Pivotal Scene Pixar Animation By Shania Russell/March 11, 2022 9:36 am EST Today’s the day we can experience the joy of Pixar’s latest, “Turning Red,” another homerun from the heralded animation studio, courtesy of Domee Shi, writer, and director of the acclaimed short film “Bao.” Not too long ago, she condensed the bittersweet realities of motherhood into a fantastical tale of a dumpling coming to life, so you won’t be shocked to learn that “Turning Red” also weaves magic into a universal tale of self-discovery....

YA Sci-Fi Novel The Temperature Of Me And You Set For Adaptation At Disney+ Disney-Hyperion By Debopriyaa Dutta/Feb. 2, 2022 2:45 pm EST Brian Zepka’s YA sci-fi novel, “The Temperature of Me and You,” is set for a series adaptation at Disney+. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the LGBTQ+-themed adaptation will be penned by Alden Derck, who was involved in the CW romantic comedy-drama, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” while the project is backed by former studio executives Foster Driver and Zoe Kent....

Yellowjackets Creators Suspect An ‘Anti-Ted Lasso Effect’ Contributed Towards The Show’s Success Showtime By Lex Briscuso/June 1, 2022 10:52 am EST “Yellowjackets” and “Ted Lasso” have one crucial thing in common, if you can believe it: They bring on the feelings that viewers are longing to feel. For “Ted Lasso,” it’s joy and hope, for “Yellowjackets,” it’s darkness and mysterious dread. Co-creator Ashley Lyle revealed she is convinced that fans were interested in one because of the other, but not in the way you might think....

Bad Boys 4 Isn’t On Hold After All, According To Sony Chairman Tom Rothman Sony Pictures Releasing By Debopriyaa Dutta/May 20, 2022 1:48 pm EST Fans of the “Bad Boys” franchise will be happy to know that “Bad Boys 4” is not on hold at all. Sony Chairman Tom Rothman explained that the film has been “in development and still is,” per Deadline: “That movie’s been in development and still is....

Decision To Leave Teaser: Park Chan-Wook Returns With A New Mystery Thriller CJ ENM By Sandy Schaefer/May 6, 2022 1:18 pm EST Park Chan-wook is back, baby! The director of such twisted yet richly-emotional and deeply-empathetic thrillers as “Oldboy,” “Thirst,” and “The Handmaiden” (along with his equally-warped English-language directing debut, “Stoker”) has a new movie coming out in 2022. Titled “Decision to Leave,” the mystery-thriller centers on a detective (“Memories of Murder” and “The Host” actor Park Hae-il), who finds himself falling for an enigmatic widow (“Lust, Caution” and “Blackhat” actor Tang Wei) after she becomes the lead suspect in his latest murder investigation....

Does Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Have A Post-Credits Scene? Warner Bros. By Rafael Motamayor/April 13, 2022 11:17 am EST After many controversies, release date delays, and a big casting change, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” is finally set to hit theaters this weekend. The latest entry in the Wizarding World, and the third film of what may or may not be a five-film saga, the film continues the adventures of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his magical creature friends....

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind Ending Explained Focus Features By Christian Gainey/June 28, 2022 3:24 pm EST Do you believe in fate? It’s an age-old question that countless myths, religions, and stories ponder. Do our choices matter or are they merely parlor games to entertain us as we march unwittingly towards a predetermined ending? Personally, the idea that my entire life story has already been written by some invisible force doesn’t sit well with me, so I embrace the idea of free will....

Everything Everywhere All At Once Actor James Hong On Being A 93-Year-Old Action Star [Interview] A24 By Hoai-Tran Bui/March 24, 2022 8:53 am EST You probably recognize his face, or at least know his voice from the hundreds of movies, TV shows, video games, animated movies that he’s appeared in. In fact, James Hong might be the most prolific actor many people don’t know the name of. Appearing in over 500 films and TV shows, Hong has been steadily working since the 1950s and has worked alongside the greats like Gene Wilder, under the great filmmakers like Ridley Scott, and has voiced every other Asian character you probably grew up with — Mr....

Ghosted: Adrien Brody Joins Chris Evans, Ana De Armas In Apple’s Romantic Action Movie Lionsgate By Shania Russell/Feb. 10, 2022 11:27 am EST Apple TV+ has movie star money and they’re not afraid to prove it. Building out the cast of the upcoming Apple Original Film “Ghosted” is Hollywood heartthrob Adrien Brody, joining fellow superstars Ana de Armas and Chris Evans. Described as a “high-concept romantic action-adventure in the vein of ‘Romancing the Stone,’” the film is set to be directed by Dexter Fletcher, the filmmaker known for “Eddie the Eagle” and the Elton John musical biopic “Rocketman....

Here’s Why All Of Us Are Dead Feels So Real Netflix By BJ Colangelo/Feb. 9, 2022 10:56 pm EST South Korea has had a massively successful decade in the world of horror and audiences can’t seem to get enough of it. In 2021, “Squid Game” became not only the most popular Netflix original series of all time but a cultural phenomenon that inspired the streaming giant to invest over half a billion dollars into South Korean content....

Two is better than one Warner Bros. The recent news that Will Smith will be making his grand return to the “I Am Legend” world for a sequel, while exciting, inevitably raised certain questions. Mainly, wouldn’t the canonical ending of the original movie make Smith’s return a little tricky? After following Robert Neville’s desperate attempts to find a cure for the zombie virus while maintaining his sanity in the face of unimaginable loneliness, the unexpected arrival of fellow survivors Anna (Alice Braga) and Ethan (Charlie Tahan) raises the stakes for the final stretch of the movie....

Moon Knight Executive Producer Talks MCU Connections And Staying True To Comics [Interview] Marvel Studios By Ethan Anderton/March 29, 2022 10:00 am EST This week brings the premiere of the new Marvel Studios series “Moon Knight” on Disney+. Starring Oscar Isaac as an unwitting superhero with dissociative identity disorder, the series is truly unlike anything we’ve seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before. As our lead character slowly discovers a dangerous alternate personality who has been imbued with the powers of Khonsu, the Egyptian god of the moon, he ends up on a whirlwind adventure full of startling revelations....

Patrick Read Johnson’s Long-Finished Star Wars Comedy 5-25-77 Is Finally About To Be Released MVD Entertainment Group By Jeremy Smith/May 25, 2022 4:47 pm EST Forty-five years ago today, George Lucas’ “Star Wars” (or, as it’s now known, “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope”) debuted in a smattering of theaters scattered throughout the United States. Prior to release, no one outside of Hollywood had any idea it would enrapture moviegoers and completely revolutionize the entire industry....

Peacock Orders Casper The Friendly Ghost Live-Action Series Universal Pictures By Jenna Busch/April 11, 2022 4:18 pm EST A certain adorable and friendly ghost is getting his own live-action series. According to Variety, “Casper” is currently in development over at Peacock. The Harvey Comics character and animated TV personality made the leap (float?) to a feature film in 1995, featuring the voice of Malachi Pearson and the physical form of a young Devon Sawa....

Peter Capaldi Had Some Harsh Words About Doctor Who’s Prop Quality Warner Bros. By Michael Boyle/March 10, 2022 5:18 pm EST The past decade has seen Peter Capaldi go from playing the hero of the beloved British family show “Doctor Who” to a sociopathic scientist known as the Thinker in “The Suicide Squad.” A stark departure from the brave, optimistic Doctor, the Thinker’s the type of guy the Doctor would be taking down in one of his weekly adventures....

Flee - Hulu NEON Country: Denmark Genre: Documentary Director: Jonas Poher Rasmussen Cast: Amin Nawabi “Flee” is an animated documentary that turns writer-director Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s confessional-style conversations into a staggering refugee tale. Inspired by the story of his friend (who goes by Amin in “Flee” to protect his identity), Poher Rasmussen spins a clear-eyed coming-of-age tale that triples as an LGBTQ awakening and a sobering refugee story. But what sets “Flee” apart is its use of animation, which is used partially as a veil to conceal Amin’s identity but is also a stunning show of artistry from Rasmussen, who is one of the few filmmakers to see the potential of animation as more than just a novelty for the documentary film, but a tool with which he can create a fuller, richer, livelier depiction of his friend’s life....

Scream 6 Will Stab Its Way Into Your Hearts Next Spring Creepy Duck Design / Paramount Pictures By Valerie Ettenhofer/March 18, 2022 3:12 pm EST “Scream” fans waited eleven years for the latest big-screen sequel, but it looks like the period of meta-slasher drought is over. According to Deadline, the latest “Scream” movie — the sixth in the franchise — is set for release on March 31, 2023. Although this January’s legacy sequel wasn’t initially revealed to be an entry point for more movies, the film certainly left the door open with an ending that saw several charismatic new cast members survive the night....

Shazam! Director Reveals A VFX Mistake That Still Haunts Him Warner Bros. By Joshua Meyer/March 11, 2022 10:13 am EST “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” recently made headlines for bumping up its release date from 2023 to December 2022 so that it will now be squaring off against James Cameron’s “Avatar 2,” the sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, on opening weekend. Director David F. Sandberg took the news in stride, joking that Cameron “must be shaking in his boots right now....

Steven Spielberg Told Michael Bay To Stop Making Transformers Movies Paramount Pictures By Lex Briscuso/March 31, 2022 10:10 am EST Sometimes, it’s hard to know when you’ve had enough. If you’re Michael Bay, you might have Steven Spielberg telling you as much. The “Transformers” filmmaker opened up about advice from Spielberg (who was also an executive producer on the franchise) to cut his time short with the robotic sequels — but clearly, he didn’t take the recommendation....

Stranger Things Has A Secret Weapon For Getting Its ’80s Period Details Right Netflix By Bill Bria/June 30, 2022 7:43 am EST As anyone who’s seen a period piece knows, the secret to getting the era right lies in the details. However, as anyone who’s worked on a film or television set before knows, making sure of the details can be a monumental task. After all, there exists a position on most production crews where someone just watches the sets, props, and dialogue for internal continuity, never mind for historical aspects....