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Universal Names Theater For Steven Spielberg, Donna Langley’s ‘Terrifying’ Meeting With Him, And How He Celebrated ‘Jaws’ 50th Anniversary Alone – Interview
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Immediately after last night’s star-studded dedication of The Steven Spielberg Theater, Universal Studios’ brand-new. state-of-the-art movie showcase, I spoke to the legendary director himself about this moment. He still was stunned by this honor at the studio that started his remarkable career.

“I have never had anything like this before. I have had my name on things but never a movie theater in the home of my career birthplace,” Spielberg told me on the third-floor patio just outside the magnificent new exhibition the studio has created with his films made for Universal. “It is one of the greatest honors ever given to me, to have my name on a theater on this particular film lot because the history of this studio is legendary. I am hoping that every single movie that plays here is a really good movie, but when movies play in this theater that aren’t very...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 6/27/2025
  • by Pete Hammond
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Hayley Kiyoko Announces Lead Casting For 'Girls Like Girls' Movie, Her Feature Film Directorial Debut
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Hayley Kiyoko has revealed the two stars of her upcoming Girls Like Girls movie adaptation!

The 34-year-old entertainer is turning her New York Times Bestselling debut novel of the same name into a feature film, which she will co-write and make her directing debut.

While the movie was announced back in December, she has now shared who will be bringing the two main characters, Coley and Sonya, to life!

Keep reading to find out more…

Under The Bridge‘s Maya da Costa (pictured bottom right) is set to star as Coley and He’s All That‘s Myra Molloy (pictured top right) will play Sonya.

“Today is the 10 year anniversary of the release of “girls like girls” – the music video. What a journey it’s been, and continues to be. I am beyond grateful to all of you who have been on this wild ride with me since the very beginning.
See full article at Just Jared
  • 6/25/2025
  • by Just Jared
  • Just Jared
Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy to Star in Film Adaptation of Hit Music Video ‘Girls Like Girls’
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Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy have been cast to star in “Girls Like Girls,” Focus Features’ upcoming LGBT drama from debuting director Hayley Kiyoko based on her 2015 viral music video.

Kiyoko announced the casting on Tuesday morning on Instagram to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the music video’s release.

The music video, which has 159 million views on YouTube, follows a girl named Coley who goes to visit her closest friend Sonya at her house and realizes that their relationship goes deeper than either of them thought. The music video was adapted by Kiyoko into a 2023 novel, with the screenplay for this film written by Kiyoko alongside Stefanie Scott, who played Coley in the original music video.

Marc Platt, Katie McNicol, Adam Siegel, and Dee Best are producing for Marc Platt Productions, Michael Philip and Jason Moring are producing alongside BuzzFeed Studios’ Richard Alan Reid.

Maya da Costa is...
See full article at The Wrap
  • 6/24/2025
  • by Jeremy Fuster
  • The Wrap
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Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy to Star in Hayley Kiyoko’s ‘Girls Like Girls’ Movie
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Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy have nabbed lead roles in pop star Hayley Kiyoko’s movie Girls Like Girls, based on her 2015 hit song of the same name and viral music video.

The coming-of-age film about a young girl falling for another girl will see da Costa play Coley, who explores her attraction to other women. She’s especially attracted to Sonya (Molloy) as they navigate a summer romance.

A logline from the film’s producers adds: “Based on Kiyoko’s breakthrough hit song and viral music video of the same name, the film tells the universal story of falling in love for the first time and learning to accept yourself along the way.”

da Costa is best known for her recurring role as Maya Longette in Under the Bridge for Hulu, while Thai actress Molloy has credits that include He’s All That, Halfworlds and The Bold Type.

Girls Like Girls...
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
  • 6/24/2025
  • by Etan Vlessing
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hayley Kiyoko’s ‘Girls Like Girls’ Sets Maya da Costa & Myra Molloy At Focus Features
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Multi-hyphenate Hayley Kiyoko unveiled on Instagram today that her directorial debut Girls Like Girls at Focus Features will star Maya da Costa (Under The Bridge) and Myra Molloy (He’s All That).

The movie is based on Kiyoko’s hit song and viral music video of the same name. da Costa will play Coley while Myra will portray Sonya. The feature “tells the universal story of falling in love for the first time and learning to accept yourself along the way” per the press release this Am.

Today’s announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Girls Like Girls music video which dropped on June 24, 2015 and garnered north of 145M views. In 2023, Kiyoko released the New York Times Best Selling novel Girls Like Girls, which expanded upon the characters from her music video. In 2019, Billboard included the ditty in its list of the “30 Lesbian Love Songs”.

The music video follows...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 6/24/2025
  • by Anthony D'Alessandro
  • Deadline Film + TV
Rachel Zegler Says She Doesn’t Subscribe To “Victim Mindset” When Dealing With Social Media Hate: “I Choose Positivity And Light And Happiness”
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Rachel Zegler, like many young women coming up in Hollywood, is unfortunately no stranger to online negativity, though the starlet says she doesn’t let it get to her by reframing her perspective away from a “victim mindset.”

In a new cover story with British mag i-d, Zegler — who is currently starring in the London West End revival of Evita helmed by Jamie Lloyd, to stupendous reviews — discussed how tabloid media and online communities have overly scrutinized her and her behavior in the public eye, whether for being outspoken or simply for being cast in a project.

“It’s interesting,” she said of the opinions people share about her on social media, before adding, “It’s really alarming at times.”

In 2021, as she was cast as the title princess in Snow White, the West Side Story actress (who is of Colombian and Polish descent) faced hatred from right-wing social media users about her Latinx background.
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 6/24/2025
  • by Natalie Oganesyan
  • Deadline Film + TV
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Used Bagpipes, Sheep Fur and the Faroe Islands to Bring the Remake to Life
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When Dreamworks released the animated feature “How to Train Your Dragon” in 2010, it seemed almost inevitable that a live-action feature would come along.

Cinematographer Roger Deakins gave the feature a stunning cinematic style that felt almost live-action, and composer John Powell added a sweeping score to the narrative.

Director Dean DeBlois heard a live-action movie was in the works, and he called Powell. The animated feature was not only beloved, but it had also become part of pop culture history. His first call asked Powell, “Should we do a live-action?” Powell says, DeBlois next said, “Well, if I do it, would you do it?”

Powell said yes. After spending over a decade scoring all three films in the animated feature trilogy, Powell felt a sense of responsibility to the music of the franchise. And who better to do it than he to breathe new life into a beloved score?

The...
See full article at Variety Film + TV
  • 6/14/2025
  • by Jazz Tangcay
  • Variety Film + TV
How to Train Your Dragon takes off with over $8 million in Thursday night previews
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Dean DeBlois returns to the fantasy world of Vikings and dragons with a live-action remake of his original How to Train Your Dragon. While many are concerned that the film is a retread of the original with live actors, our own Tyler Nichols enjoyed the film despite the concerns. He mentions in his review, “There’s always plenty of debate whenever one of these live-action adaptations of a cartoon releases. No matter what filmmakers do, there’s always going to be a sect of people who disapprove. As proven by Lilo & Stitch, I am not one of those people, and simply want the cartoon translated to real life. That means there are going to be some changes because, let’s face it, cartoons don’t have to deal with logic in the same way.”

How to Train Your Dragon flies into screens this Father’s Day weekend, and Deadline is...
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  • 6/13/2025
  • by EJ Tangonan
  • JoBlo.com
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Won’t Be Laggin’ At Summer Box Office With $175M-$185M Global Start For Live-Action Redo – Preview
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Domestic box office estimates for this week’s opening of the live-action adaptation of Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon are between $65 million-$75 million-plus at 4,000 theaters, and don’t be shocked if this beloved title overperforms.

This isn’t Gus Van Sant’s take on Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, meaning a shot-for-shot version of the original 2010 movie — and that’s even with original Httyd architect Dean DeBlois behind the camera. There’s a lot of heart and there’s a lot of flying swoops that set this live-action reboot apart (even if Toothless the Dragon looks similar to his animated version), not to mention Mason Thames and Nico Parker’s respective turns as Hiccup and Astrid; the duo take entire ownership of the characters. No carbon copies here.

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 81% fresh; the original animated movie was 99% certified fresh. Httyd will have all the firepower of PLFs,...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 6/10/2025
  • by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
  • Deadline Film + TV
Snow White Hits Disney+ Tomorrow After Finishing Box Office Run As One Of Disney's Lowest Grossing Remakes
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Lilo and Stitch has proven that there's still plenty of life in Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics, but the recent reimagining of one of the Mouse House's most popular and well-known tales was a rare misfire.

Snow White arrives on Disney+ tomorrow, and has officially finished up its box office run as one of Disney's worst performing live-action remakes.

The movie, which stars Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, ended its theatrical run with $205.5 million worldwide. Only 2016's Pete's Dragon ($143.7 million and 2020's Mulan ($69.9 million) - which, to be fair, debuted during Covid with a simultaneous Premier Access streaming release - have fared worse.

Snow White received mostly negative reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes), but was plagued by controversy (whether it was warranted or not is up for debate) in the build-up to its release, which probably didn't help.

Be it Zegler's comments about the animated original,...
See full article at ComicBookMovie.com
  • 6/10/2025
  • ComicBookMovie.com
Ahn Jae-hong, Ra Mi-ran, Oh Jung-se, Kim Hee-won, Park Jin-young, and Lee Jae-in in Haipaibeu (2025)
Live-Action Dragon Rides to No. 1 in Korea, Overtaking Local Favorite Hi-Five
Ahn Jae-hong, Ra Mi-ran, Oh Jung-se, Kim Hee-won, Park Jin-young, and Lee Jae-in in Haipaibeu (2025)
DreamWorks and Universal’s live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” launched in South Korea on June 6 and immediately took first place on the charts, dethroning local hit Hi-Five over the June 6-8 frame. According to the Korean Film Council’s ticketing network, the Viking adventure commanded a 31.2 percent real-time reservation share on opening morning, backed by more than 102,000 presold tickets. Industry watchers estimate the picture drew about 550,000 admissions across its debut weekend, setting it up for a possible 1.8–2 million-ticket run.

Pre-release momentum had been building for weeks: the film opened its international rollout in Korea two full weeks ahead of the U.S. launch, part of a schedule that began May 30 for overseas markets. Universal’s strategy echoes Disney’s staggered campaigns for recent remakes and gives Dragon a clear runway before Pixar’s Elio enters the global conversation. U.S. tracking suggests the picture could deliver an $80-100 million domestic opening,...
See full article at Gazettely
  • 6/9/2025
  • by Naser Nahandian
  • Gazettely
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New Wicked: For Good Trailer Debuts
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A new trailer for Wicked: For Good has debuted, along with a new poster for the film. Check the trailer out above, and the poster below! The film will be in theaters on November 21, 2025!

Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good.

About The Film: Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals...
See full article at CinemaNerdz
  • 6/5/2025
  • by Editor
  • CinemaNerdz
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Star In First Trailer For Wicked For Good
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And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend …

Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good.

Watch the first trailer now.

Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum).

Glinda,...
See full article at WeAreMovieGeeks.com
  • 6/5/2025
  • by Michelle McCue
  • WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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June 9th – Win A Family Four-Pack Of Passes To The St. Louis Advance Screening Of How To Train Your Dragon (2025)
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This Summer, Experience The Beginning Of An Epic Friendship. Universal Pictures And Dreamworks Animation Present How To Train Your Dragon. Rated PG.

#HowToTrainYourDragon #FilmedForIMAX in theaters June 13.

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The special advance screening is at 7Pm on Monday, June 9 at Ronnies 20 Cine (6pm Suggested Arrival)

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How To Train Your Dragon | June 13, 2025 | DreamWorks

(from left) Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois.

© 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk,...
See full article at WeAreMovieGeeks.com
  • 6/5/2025
  • by Movie Geeks
  • WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer – No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
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The official trailer for Wicked: For Good has dropped and it’s worth taking a few minutes to read the comments on YouTube. But if you don’t have time to spare, the consensus seems to be that the trailer’s everything fans hoped it would be and more.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return to lead the cast as Elphaba and Glinda. The conclusion to the epic fantasy musical also stars Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, and Ethan Slater as Boq. Marissa Bode plays Nessarose, Bowen Yang is Pfannee, Bronwyn James is ShenShen, and Sharon D. Clarke is the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear.

Wicked opened in theaters on November 22, 2024. Wicked: For Good will be released theatrically on November 21, 2025.

Poster for ‘Wicked: For Good’ (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures)

Universal Pictures released the following description of the concluding...
See full article at Showbiz Junkies
  • 6/5/2025
  • by Rebecca Murray
  • Showbiz Junkies
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer Teases Glinda and Elphaba’s Fates as Dorothy Arrives
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With the first Wicked: For Good trailer released online, the forthcoming movie is aiming to be as popular as the first one.

Universal Pictures shared the trailer for director Jon M. Chu’s feature that hits theaters Nov. 21 and stars Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The actresses graced the CinemaCon stage in April for the studio’s presentation to exhibitors, where the Wicked: For Good footage was initially screened.

Wicked: For Good centers on the two witches facing the consequences of their previous decisions and its impact on their friendship. The footage teases the first look at Dorothy, albeit without revealing her face, and also includes the yellow brick road, a wedding and no shortage of flying monkeys.

“Elphaba, they’re coming for you,” Glinda warns near the end of the trailer.

Rounding out the cast are Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
  • 6/5/2025
  • by Ryan Gajewski
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wicked: For Good Trailer and New Poster Debut
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Universal Pictures has revealed the first trailer and a new poster for Wicked: For Good, which is set to open in theaters on November 21, 2025.

“And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend.” Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good.

Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award-nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz...
See full article at Vital Thrills
  • 6/5/2025
  • by Mirko Parlevliet
  • Vital Thrills
‘Snow White’: Rachel Zegler Movie Tunes Up Disney+ Premiere Date
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Disney’s Snow White live-action movie starring Rachel Zegler, which was mired in controversy from the moment before ‘go’, will debut on Disney+ on June 11.

That’s an 82 day window from the pic’s theatrical release on March 21.

This is where the truth will be told on the legacy of this Marc Webb directed movie, which features songs from Egot winning songwriting team, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and was produced by Wicked‘s Marc Platt. For it’s on the streaming service that Disney recognizes pic’s popularity and worth, thus determining whether they get sequels or future theatrical releases.

Read, it was on Disney+ that the studio first noticed the power of Moana and Lilo & Stitch, which respectively led to a sequel and live-action feature adaptation. Moana 2 minted $1.059 billion at the global box office and has a live-action version set for next year, while Lilo & Stitch is about to cross $300M domestic,...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 6/4/2025
  • by Anthony D'Alessandro
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Win Tickets to How To Train Your Dragon
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Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win passes to a preview screening of the forthcoming film How To Train Your Dragon on Monday, June 9th at the AMC Livonia at 7:00pm.

Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

About The Film

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure Starring: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur Director: Dean DeBlois Screenplay: Dean DeBlois Produced by: Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel

How To Train Your...
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  • 6/3/2025
  • by Editor
  • CinemaNerdz
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Win A Family Four-Pack Of Passes To The St. Louis Advance Screening Of How To Train Your Dragon (2025)
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This Summer, Experience The Beginning Of An Epic Friendship. Universal Pictures And Dreamworks Animation Present How To Train Your Dragon. Rated PG.

#HowToTrainYourDragon #FilmedForIMAX in theaters June 13.

https://www.welcometoberk.com

The special advance screening is at 7Pm on Tues, June 3rd at The Alamo Drafthouse City Foundry (6pm Suggested Arrival)

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How To Train Your Dragon | June 13, 2025 | DreamWorks

© 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless,...
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  • 5/29/2025
  • by Movie Geeks
  • WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Doctor Who's Lost Sylvester McCoy Story Is Finally Being Produced
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A Doctor Who story scrapped from the classic series is finally being produced 35 years later. Big Finish has announced a full-cast audio drama based on the lost Doctor Who serial "Alixion."

Robin Mukherjee was set to make history as the first person of color to write a Doctor Who story in a planned 1990 season that was axed by the BBC amidst falling ratings. The Seventh Doctor Serial would have seen "The Professor" (McCoy) and his companion Ace (Sophie Aldred) checking into a luxury spa, only to find themselves in the middle of another intergalactic entity's bid for interplanetary domination. This being, known as The Queen of the Hive, is able to exploit The Doctor and Ace's own memories by using their darkest fears in order to steal the Time Lord's regenerative life force.

Big Finish Is Producing a Lost Seventh Doctor Serial

Mukherjee reflected on the importance of "Alixion" in his career,...
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  • 5/24/2025
  • by Justin Harp
  • CBR
Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon Announced
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NBC is inviting audiences behind the scenes to one of the most anticipated cinematic reimaginings of the decade with Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon, airing Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt and available to stream the next day on Peacock.

This half-hour primetime special follows the journey of three-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean Deblois — writer and director of both the acclaimed animated trilogy and the upcoming live-action film — from his original vision for the DreamWorks Animation franchise to his cinematic approach in reimagining How to Train Your Dragon for the big screen. The film opens in theaters nationwide on June 13.

Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon immerses audiences in the world of Berk like never before. From elaborate handcrafted sets to cutting-edge filmmaking technology, the special reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, innovation,...
See full article at Vital Thrills
  • 5/23/2025
  • by Mirko Parlevliet
  • Vital Thrills
‘Elle’ Casts James Van Der Beek In ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel For Prime Video
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James Van Der Beek is set to recur in Elle, the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series for Prime Video that stars Lexi Minetree in the title role.

The Dawson’s Creek star will recur as the city’s new mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent Dean Wilson.

Created by Laura Kittrell, Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as viewers learn about the life experiences that shaped her. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

Previously announced castmembers include June Diane Raphael (Elle’s mom Eva), and Tom Everett Scott (Elle’s dad Wyatt), Gabrielle Policano (Liz), Jacob Moskovitz (Miles), Chandler Kinney (Kimberly), and Zac Looker (Dustin), and recurring roles Jessica Belkin (Madison), Logan Shroyer (Josh), Amy Pietz (Donna), Matt Ober...
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  • 5/15/2025
  • by Lynette Rice
  • Deadline Film + TV
James Van Der Beek Joins ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series ‘Elle’
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James Van Der Beek has joined the “Legally Blonde” prequel series at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned.

Van Der Beek will appear in a recurring guest star role in the series, which is titled “Elle.” As previously announced, Lexi Minetree will star as Elle Woods during her high school years. The cast also includes series regulars June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker. Recurring cast members are Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harde, Kayla Maisonet, and Lisa Yamada.

Van Der Beek will play Dean Wilson, described as “the city’s new Mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent.”

Van Der Beek is no stranger to the world of high school drama, given his breakout roles in the hit WB series “Dawson’s Creek” as well as the beloved high school football film “Varsity Blues.
See full article at Variety Film + TV
  • 5/15/2025
  • by Joe Otterson
  • Variety Film + TV
Everything We Know About ‘Wicked: For Good’ So Far
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Following the magical moment of Wicked: Part One enchanting audiences ahead of Thanksgiving, a return to the land of Oz will take place in 2025 when the second film in the duology comes out.

Those anxious to see how the story of Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked Witch of the West, formerly known as Elphaba, have a little under a year before the second half of the story will arrive in theaters. The film underwent a title change in December 2024 to Wicked: For Good.

For everything we know about Wicked: Part Two, read below.

When does Wicked: Part Two come out?

Wicked: Part Two, now known as Wicked: For Good, will arrive in theaters Nov. 21, 2025.

Who is in the cast of Wicked: Part 2?

Of course, dynamic duo Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) will return in the second film, though they may be more separated than in the first film.
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 5/14/2025
  • by Dessi Gomez
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Wicked: For Good Trailer to Premiere in Theaters at Wicked Encore Screenings
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The release date for the Wicked: For Good trailer has been confirmed! The trailer for the highly-anticipated second part of the movie musical will debut as the first film returns to theaters for one-night-only on June 4. The special screenings will take place in the US and Canada. Get tickets here. The trailer was previously debuted at CinemaCon and more recently shown at the NBC Upfronts. Director Jon M Chu previously teased that the new film will feature the anticipated arrival of "the girl from Kansas," and producer Marc Platt promised deeper, more profound character explorations, saying, “What’s in store is going to astonish people.” <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJohjK9Rebj/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#Fff; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin:...
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  • 5/14/2025
  • BroadwayWorld.com
Wicked Re-Release to Include First For Good Trailer
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Universal Pictures today announced the re-release in North American theaters of Wicked on Wednesday, June 4. The special one-day-only screenings of the film will include the first-ever trailer for Wicked: For Good.

At more than 100 theater locations in the United States and Canada, attendees will be the first to see the Wicked: For Good trailer in theaters and will receive exclusive in-theater giveaways, including a Wicked: For Good commemorative film poster, while supplies last. Gifts are limited to one per guest.

The Wicked re-release will take place simultaneously in all North American time zones so that all attendees will be able to see the trailer at once, no matter where they live. Tickets are on sale now. Check local theater listings for information and to purchase tickets.

The screenings will take place at 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, 4 p.m. Mountain Time, 5 p.m. Central Time, and 6 p.m. Eastern. Following the screenings,...
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  • 5/14/2025
  • by Mirko Parlevliet
  • Vital Thrills
"It's a Dream Come True": Reese Witherspoon Shares Release Window for 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series 'Elle'
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Elle Woods is heading back to school, and you bet she’s bringing all the sass and glam with her. Fans of the Legally Blonde films will soon be introduced to a younger version of the iconic, pink-loving, quick-witted lawyer in the upcoming prequel series, Elle. The series, executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, who originally brought the character to life in the 2001 romantic comedy classic, now has an official release window. Elle is set to debut this summer, as announced during Prime Video’s upfront presentation in New York City. The news was later confirmed by Witherspoon herself, who took to Instagram to share a first-look image of Lexi Minetree as the young Elle.

"I'm so thrilled to introduce Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods," began the caption on Witherspoon's post. "✨The new star of our TV show Elle! ✨She is stepping into these pink shoes with so much grace, ambition,...
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  • 5/13/2025
  • by Makuochi Echebiri
  • Collider.com
Legally Blonde Prequel Series Gets Exciting Release and Casting Update
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Amazon MGM Studios is taking fans back to the roots of everyone's favorite pink-powered icon with Elle. The Legally Blonde prequel series promises to explore Elle Woods' early life, long before she dazzled the halls of Harvard Law School in the movie, and even before she pledged Delta Nu.

Reese Witherspoon, who famously brought Elle to life in the original 2001 film, revealed the release window for the series alongside an image of the teenage version of the character. "I'm so thrilled to introduce Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods," she wrote on Instagram. "The new star of our TV show Elle! She is stepping into these pink shoes with so much grace, ambition and charm. Elle is coming to Prime Video Summer 2026! "

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon)

After an extensive casting search, Minetree landed the role of young Elle Woods. The series will follow the...
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  • 5/13/2025
  • by Charlene Badasie
  • CBR
'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series Sets Summer 2026 Prime Video Release
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Get ready to bend and snap because Prime Video has officially announced a Summer 2026 release window for its upcoming Legally Blondeprequel series Elle, which stars Lexi Minetree as the teenage version of Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods, long before she became a Harvard law student to win back her ex-boyfriend. The announcement was made during Prime Video's upfront presentation at New York's Beacon Theatre, an event that saw Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis have a surprise True Liesreunion.

Witherspoon shared a post online to coincide with the release announcement for Prime Video's Elle. The Legally Blonde actress posted a photo on Instagram (seen below), offering a further glimpse of Minetree in the show's titular role following a first-look tease in April. "I'm so thrilled to introduce Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods. The new star of our TV show Elle!" Witherspoon excitedly wrote in the caption, adding, "She is stepping...
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  • 5/13/2025
  • by Adele Ankers-Range
  • MovieWeb
Legally Blonde Prequel Show's Release Window Revealed
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The release window of the Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, has been revealed. Starring Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, a role famously portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in the film franchise, the new prequel series takes place in the 1990s and sees Woods facing various challenges in high school. In addition to Minetree, Elle's cast includes June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom Eva, Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad Wyatt, Gabrielle Policano as Liz, and Jacob Moskovitz as Miles.

As shared by Prime Video on X, Elle will debut during summer 2026. Created by High School's co-showrunner Laura Kittrell and The Vampire Diaries' executive producer Caroline Dries, the series also sees Witherspoon as a producer alongside Marc Platt, Lauren Neustadter, and Lauren Kisilevsky with Hello Sunshine. The release window update was shared during Prime Video’s upfront presentation. Check out the post below:

Class is in session. Elle is coming to Prime Video Summer 2026. pic.
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  • 5/13/2025
  • by Katrina Yang
  • ScreenRant
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series ‘Elle’ Gets Premiere Window At Prime Video
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Elle, Prime Video‘s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, starring Lexi Minetree in the titular role, will launch this summer on the streamer. The premiere window was revealed today during Prime Video’s upfront presentation in New York City.

The series hails from the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner, part of Candle Media.

Created by Laura Kittrell, Elle follows Elle Woods (Minetree) in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

June Diane Raphael (Elle’s mom Eva), and Tom Everett Scott (Elle’s dad Wyatt), Gabrielle Policano...
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  • 5/13/2025
  • by Denise Petski
  • Deadline Film + TV
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle’ Sets Summer 2026 Premiere Date at Prime Video
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Prime Video’s “Legally Blonde” prequel series has set a 2026 premiere date.

“Elle,” which stars Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, will debut next summer on Prime Video, Minetree announced during Amazon’s annual upfront presentation on Monday.

Reese Witherspoon, who executive produces “Elle,” also popped in virtually to Amazon’s upfronts to share a production update on the new series, which Witherspoon said is officially two episodes into its production.

“I so loved seeing all of you at the upfronts last year and telling you about our new show, ‘Elle,’ where we go back to high school in the ’90s with Elle Woods,” Witherspoon said. “When I was talking about this last year with you, it was just a dream, and now is a dream come true, because the teams in Hello, Sunshine and Prime Video have been working so hard since I last saw you.”

“I am excited to...
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  • 5/12/2025
  • by Loree Seitz
  • The Wrap
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series ‘Elle’ Adds Five to Cast
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Amazon Prime Video’s “Legally Blonde” prequel series has added five recurring guest stars, Variety has learned.

Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, and Lisa Yamada have all joined the upcoming prequel.

As previously announced, the show will follow Elle Woods during her high school years. Lexi Minetree stars as Elle. Additional cast members include: June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, Zac Looker, Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, and Amy Pietz.

Wepper has been cast as Elle’s chemistry teacher and high school cheer team choreographer Ms. Burke. Burtka has been cast as Elle’s neighbor, Chad, while Harder has been cast as Chad’s husband, Charlie. Maisonet and Yamada will play Tiffany and Amber respectively, friends in Elle’s Bel Aire high school circle.

Wepper is repped by Ope Partners. Burtka is repped by Innovative Artists. Harder is repped by Play Management Inc.
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  • 5/9/2025
  • by Joe Otterson
  • Variety Film + TV
‘Elle’ Adds 5 To Cast Of Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series
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Lisa Yamada (The Bold and the Beautiful), Chloe Wepper (The Rookie), David Burtka (How I Met Your Mother), Brad Harder (Supernatural) and Kayla Maisonet (The Rookie) are set for key recurring roles in Elle, Prime Video’s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, starring Lexi Minetree as Elle. The series hails from the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner, part of Candle Media.

Created by Laura Kittrell, Elle follows Elle Woods (Minetree) in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

Wepper portrays Ms. Burke, Elle’s chemistry teacher and...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 5/9/2025
  • by Denise Petski
  • Deadline Film + TV
Snow White: Disney's Underperforming Remake Sets Digital And Blu-Ray Release Dates
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Disney‘s live-action Snow White remake is set to arrive on Digital on May 13, followed by 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24.

The movie, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, did not perform very well at the box office (probably an understatement), and had yet to pass the $100 million milestone domestically in its third weekend in theaters.

Snow White will finish its theatrical run with just over $200 million worldwide, and is expected to end up costing the studio upwards of $115 million.

Per the official press release: "The live-action musical retelling of the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sweeps audiences of all ages into an adventure that blends nostalgia, notable new visuals, and a memorable soundtrack, taking story-telling to all-new fairytale heights. New productions of long-beloved songs complement five original “contemporary kingdom” tunes thoughtfully crafted by Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul,...
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  • 5/7/2025
  • ComicBookMovie.com
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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ IMAX Trailer Shows a Soaring Toothless
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The How to Train Your Dragon IMAX trailer shows more of Hiccup and Toothless in the air and engulfed in flames. Dialogue is mostly unnecessary, and the trailer focuses on the Viking and dragon getting to know each other.

The live-action adaptation of the blockbuster animated film stars Mason Thames (The Black Phone) as Hiccup, Gerard Butler from the animated films as Chief Stoick the Vast, Nico Parker (Suncoast) as Astrid, and Nick Frost (Skeleton Crew) as Gobber. Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones) also star.

Mason Thames as Hiccup with his Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures’ live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (Photo © 2024 Universal Studios)

“On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Thames) stands apart.
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  • 5/6/2025
  • by Rebecca Murray
  • Showbiz Junkies
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New How To Train Your Dragon Trailer Released
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A brand-new trailer for the live-action reimagining of How to Train Your Dragon has just been released. You can check it out above. The film will be in theaters on June 13, 2025!

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his side, Hiccup...
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  • 5/6/2025
  • by Editor
  • CinemaNerdz
How to Train Your Dragon IMAX Trailer Debuts
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Universal Pictures has released the How to Train Your Dragon IMAX trailer, which features new scenes from the anticipated June 13, 2025, release.

How to Train Your Dragon has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for sequences of intense action and peril. A sequel to the movie was already announced and is coming to theaters on June 11, 2027.

From three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.

Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
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  • 5/6/2025
  • by Mirko Parlevliet
  • Vital Thrills
Omigod You Guys! New ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Set Images Show Lexi Minetree as ‘Elle’
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The new Elle Woods is out and about in new set images from the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series. Lexi Minetree, who was handpicked by original star Reese Witherspoon to portray the younger version of the character, is clad head-to-toe in pink in the new images, which come via Backgrid. The prequel series, Elle, is set to stream on Prime Video. The images portray the high-school-aged Woods on a shopping trip with a group of friends, all wearing distinctly 1990s fashions. That's in keeping with the series' timeframe, which will depict the high school years of Woods before the events of the 2001 movie, which saw her head off to law school and prove to be surprisingly adept at jurisprudence.

The film subsequently spawned one theatrical sequel, a failed TV pilot, and a Broadway musical. The role launched Witherspoon to superstardom, and remains one of her most iconic roles. In the images,...
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  • 5/5/2025
  • by Rob London
  • Collider.com
How To Train Your Dragon Featurette Released
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The new featurette entitled “Bringing Berk To Life” has been released in conjunction with the live-action reimagining of How to Train Your Dragon. You can check out the featurette above. The film will be in theaters on June 13, 2025!

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith...
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  • 5/2/2025
  • by Editor
  • CinemaNerdz
How to Train Your Dragon Featurette Debuts as Tickets Go on Sale
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Universal Pictures has brought online a new featurette for How to Train Your Dragon titled “Bringing Berk to Life,” which takes you behind the scenes of the anticipated June 13, 2025, release. With tickets now on sale, a few new exhibitor posters for the film were also released.

How to Train Your Dragon has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for sequences of intense action and peril. A sequel to the movie was already announced and is coming to theaters on June 11, 2027.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.

Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the...
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  • 5/1/2025
  • by Mirko Parlevliet
  • Vital Thrills
Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Maya Hawke, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ayo Edebiri in Vice-versa 2 (2024)
FandomWire Predicts 10 Movies Which Will Rule the Box Office in 2025
Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Maya Hawke, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ayo Edebiri in Vice-versa 2 (2024)
2024 was a soft hum for the industry, but this year is already off to an operatic start. How could Hollywood resist pushing a bunch of sequels down our throats? If last year was an appetizer, with Inside Out 2 and the Deadpool/Wolverine tag team, 2025 is arriving with far more plump (just look at what the Minecraft film was able to do) and impossible missions.

Superheroes are obviously back, as they have continued to do so for the last decade. James Gunn’s Superman will be figuring out life again, and with Marvel’s Phase V coming to an end with Thunderbolts*, the new Fantastic Four reboot will hope to erase the sour taste of its previous attempts.

Maybe this time they’ll get it right? Our fingers remain crossed. James Cameron, meanwhile, isn’t done with blue aliens either, and Avatar 3 will likely demand another three hours of your...
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  • 4/30/2025
  • by Jayant Chhabra
  • FandomWire
Disney's Controversial Snow White Remake Reaches Its Final Milestone (& It's Still Not Enough for Success)
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Disney's Snow White remake starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot had its fair share of controversy. Following a series of successful live-action versions of the Disney animated fairy tales, Snow White was a complete disappointment, both critically and commercially.

The film's controversy dates to its early days, as Disney received backlash over Zegler's casting as the titular character, and its problems have continued since. The movie received poor reviews from the critics and is a long way from making a profit. However, Disney's Snow White made one last effort and reached its final milestone as it surpassed $200 million worldwide, per The Numbers.

The new adaptation is based on the 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The story follows the journey of the first Disney princess to save herself after the Evil Queen asked a hunter to kill her after the Magic Mirror told her she was prettier than her.
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  • 4/30/2025
  • by Monica Coman
  • CBR
‘Wicked’ Casts Spell With $230M In Profit To Fly In As No. 5 Most Valuable Blockbuster Of 2024
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Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament has returned, and as you’ll see from the most profitable films of 2024 that we’re about to disclose, a movie’s game doesn’t end at the box office. Rather, its downstream revenues and subsequent home windows must be taken into account. Streaming continues to be a wildcard: While traditional motion picture studios such as Disney, Warner Bros, Sony, Paramount and Universal rely on lucrative pay two and pay three streamer deals to catapult their slates into the black, those streamers who’ve embraced theatrical (specifically Amazon MGM Studios and Apple Original Films) have a clandestine metric as to how they evaluate a movie’s post-cinema success. By traditional studio P&l standards, some of those releases would be considered flops. Given that, Apple and Amazon are excluded from this year’s survey. The Most Valuable Blockbuster series runs later rather than sooner as...
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  • 4/28/2025
  • by Anthony D'Alessandro
  • Deadline Film + TV
Snow White Banned In Lebanon Due To Wonder Woman Star Gal Gadot's "Boycott List" Status
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As if Disney's live-action Snow White remake wasn't experiencing enough box office woes, the movie has now been banned completely in one particular region.

According to Variety, Snow White has been banned from playing in all movie theaters in Lebanon due to the involvement of Evil Queen actress Gal Gadot, who is said to be on the country's "boycott list."

Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar reportedly ordered the ban after being prompted to take action by the country’s film and media watchdog amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah. However, Beirut-based Middle East distributor Italia Films believes that the ban would have happened anyway, as Gadot has long been on Lebanon’s “Israel boycott list” and no movie in which she appears in has ever been released there.

The Wonder Woman star has been an open supporter of Israel, and served in the Israel Defense Forces (as her...
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  • 4/16/2025
  • ComicBookMovie.com
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Banned in Lebanon Due to Gal Gadot’s Ties to Israel
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Disney’s “Snow White” has been banned from playing in movie theaters in Lebanon as star Gal Gadot is on the country’s boycott list, according to local media reports.

Local newspaper An-Nahar reported that the ban was ordered by Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar, who made the decision amid Israel’s ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which have killed civilians.

Gadot, who portrays The Evil Queen in the live-action remake, was born in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces. She has been an outspoken advocate for the country since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

“Never did I imagine that on the streets of the United States, and different cities around the world, we would see people not condemning Hamas, but celebrating, justifying and cheering on a massacre of Jews,” Gadot said in a March 4 speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s annual summit in New York City.
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  • 4/16/2025
  • by Lucas Manfredi
  • The Wrap
‘Snow White:’ Lebanon Bans Disney Remake Over Inclusion Of Israeli Actress Gal Gadot
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Lebanon has banned Disney’s Snow White remake from playing in cinemas because Israeli actress Gal Gadot, one of the film’s stars, is on the country’s boycott list.

Ahmad Hajjar, Lebanon’s Interior Minister, recommended the ban, according to local newspaper An-Nahar.

Gadot stars as the Evil Queen in Snow White. The actress was born in Israel and prior to becoming a model and actress, served in the Israel Defense Forces, as her native country mandates it. Gadot has been a prominent supporter of Israel since October 7 and the country’s subsequent military campaign in Gaza. During an impassioned speech at the Anti-Defamation League’s summit in 2024, she said: “Never did I imagine that on the streets of the United States, and different cities around the world, we would see people not condemning Hamas, but celebrating, justifying and cheering on a massacre of Jews.”

Lebanon previously banned...
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  • 4/16/2025
  • by Zac Ntim
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Ben Platt Admits to Feeling 'Alienated' From Jewish Community, Voices Support for Palestinian Rights
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Ben Platt is making rare comments about the Israel-Palestine conflict and sharing how he feels “alienated” by the Jewish community.

Ben‘s family has made headlines recently for being pro-Israel. If you didn’t know, his father Marc Platt is the producer of the new Snow White movie and reports claimed that he attempted to silence star Rachel Zegler from making pro-Palestine statements.

Ben‘s brother Jonah Platt, who hosts the “Being Jewish” podcast, slammed Rachel in social media comments.

Now, Ben is speaking out.

Keep reading to find out more…

“As a queer Jew who’s personal connection to Judaism is cultural, emotional, and interpersonal and is not defined for me by the state of Israel, I have felt long alienated from this conversation and from a lot of people in my earliest community who feel differently, sometimes to a dogmatic extent,” Ben wrote on his Instagram Stories (via...
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  • 4/15/2025
  • by Just Jared
  • Just Jared
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series ‘Elle’ Casts Amy Pietz As Series Regular
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Exclusive: Amy Pietz is joining the upcoming Prime Video series Elle, which is in production. In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.

She joins the previously announced cast of Lexi Minetree as Elle; June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom, Eva; Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad, Wyatt; Gabrielle Policano as Liz; Jacob Moskovitz as Miles; Chandler Kinney as Kimberly; Zac Looker as Dustin; Jessica Belkin as Madison; and Logan Shroyer as Josh.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

Showrunners Kittrell and Caroline Dries executive produce with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine and the film’s producer Marc Platt. Jason Moore is directing the first two episodes.
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 4/10/2025
  • by Rosy Cordero
  • Deadline Film + TV
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