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Film and literary history are rich with examples of the wild things people would do for love.Romeo and Julietsees cursed young lovers choose death instead of being separated. Troy has nations go to war over Helen (Diane Kruger). The John Wick franchise follows Keanu Reeves's assassin as he massacres essentially everyone for the love of a woman and a dog. Chris (Robin Williams) broke into Hell for Annie (Annabella Sciorra) in What Dreams May Come. In Novocaine, an action comedy from Significant Other directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, love causes a man to risk his whole life for love, with one catch: thanks to a useful but dangerous medical condition, he can’t feel pain. It’s a gory, bonkers action-comedy premise anchored by a set of strong performances and a surprisingly poignant meet-cute, making for a wildly memorable action outing.

Several notable names have been brought in for special guest roles in Breaking Bad and its prequel series, Better Call Saul. Not every desired cameo worked out, however, as revealed by one of the writers of both shows, Thomas Schnauz.

German filmmaker Werner Herzog is known for his work on dozens of movies and documentaries over the past several decades. Alongside Henry Kaiser, the acclaimed director was nominated for an Oscar for his documentary Encounters at the End of the World. In addition to his revered work behind the camera, Herzog has also acted sporadically, appearing in films like What Dreams May Come and Jack Reacher. In response to a recent interview with Herzog for CBS Sunday Morning, Schnauz said of the Grizzly Man filmmaker in an X post, "We hoped he would play the head of Madrigal (Schuler) in Breaking Bad, but we couldn't get him."

We hoped he...

Beyond Fest has announced something that should make fans of 1999’s tragically under-appreciated film Stir of Echoes very happy. There will be a special 25th anniversary screening of the film in Hollywood on Saturday, December 15.

Stir of Echoes was based on the book A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson, and if you think his book was a one-hit wonder, boy are you wrong! Matheson also wrote I Am Legend, The Shrinking Man, What Dreams May Come and the short story Duel, all of which were made into films.

His book Hell House was adapted to film as The Legend of Hill House, Button, Button’s onscreen title is The Box, and Bid Time Return was adapted as Somewhere in Time (starring Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve).

David Koepp was a big fan of Matheson’s work, and he directed and wrote the screenplay for Stir of Echoes. Kevin Bacon...

The concept of life after death has been explored in countless films throughout the years. Meryl Streep's Defending Your Life hilariously presents a middle place of judgment where you can eat all you want without consequences. What Dreams May Come sees Robin Williams on a rescue mission to hell in order to save his wife. Even Pixar's smash-hit Soul gifts audiences the chance to unlock the meaning of a having soul. These movies are thought-provoking, to say the least, but Hirokazu Koreeda's approach to the afterlife is an unmatched film of human reflection.

Wicked director Jon M. Chu will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 75th annual Ace Eddie Awards, which recognize the year’s best editing achievements in film and TV.

The American Society of Editors made the announcement Monday, along with revealing that longtime Robert Altman and Tyler Perry collaborator Maysie Hoy and Star Wars Oscar winner Paul Hirsch will be bestowed with career achievement honors during the ceremony, set for January 18, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

The Filmmaker of the Year honor goes to an artist who “exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film,” Ace said. Recent recipients include John Waters, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy and Christopher Nolan.

“Jon M. Chu is a visionary filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic storytelling and innovative visual style,” said Ace president Sabrina Plisco, Ace, noting Chu’s...

Wicked director Jon M. Chu will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award from the American Cinema Editors (Ace), it was announced on Monday.

The award recognizes “an artist who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film,” according to Ace. Film editors Maysie Hoy and Paul Hirsch will also receive career achievement honors for their “outstanding career contributions to film editing.”

All honors will be presented at the 75th annual Ace Eddie Awards on Jan. 18 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Nominations will be announced on Dec. 11.

“Jon M. Chu is a visionary filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic storytelling and innovative visual style,” says newly elected Ace president Sabrina Plisco. “From the vibrant energy of In The Heights to the sweeping romance of the groundbreaking Crazy Rich Asians, his films are a testament to the power of cinema to transport, entertain and inspire.

The long-standing proposal for the late and legendary Robin Williams to get a statue in Boston has regained steam, courtesy of an artist who cares and the ‘Jason Bourne’ star.

I think we should all hear Matt Damon out in his bid to have a permanent monument dedicated to Robin Williams in the Boston Public Garden.

Matt Damon Supports New Proposal To Have Robin Williams’ Statue On Display In Boston, Massachusetts

According to Damon, the bronze statue will not only be a great way to honor the legacy of the actor and comedian, but it will be great for the community as well. The location, if you can remember, is right where he and Williams filmed the iconic park bench scene for their mental health movie’Good Will Hunting.’

“[An artist] proposed to us to do a bronze statue of Robin and permanently put it there,” Damon told journalist Jake Hamilton during...

Actor and fiilmmaker Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late, great Robin Williams, has had to respond to a ridiculous image of her father that recently went viral. Taking to social media, Zelda Williams was forced to debunk claims that Robin Williams once owned a pet monkey. Claims that were recently shared alongside an image of the actor and comedian with the animal perched on his shoulder. Unfortunately, the offense goes even further, with the claim stating that the image is One of the last photos of Williams, who sadly passed away on August 11, 2014.

After the misinformation went viral, Zelda Williams was forced to reveal the ridiculousness of such claims. Responding to the post, Zelda Williams clarified that the monkey in the photo with her father was his Night at the Museum costar and that No One should ever own a pet monkey.

Its been brought to my attention some...

Late actor and comedian Robin Williams was trending on social media in honor of the tenth anniversary of his passing. During this time, a viral social media post was making the rounds, but it included a claim that was debunked.

The original post, which reached almost 9 million views on X, included a picture of Robin Williams with a smiling monkey perched on his shoulder. Included in the caption was the claim that Williams was with his "pet monkey" days before his death. Zelda Williams caught wind of the post and reshared it on her own X account to let people know it's not true. As she explained, her father worked with the trained monkey on the film Night at the Museum.

Its been brought to my attention some probably AI written Bs like this is going viral. Dad didnt own a pet monkey, No One should, and if youre ever tempted to,...

Stars: Rachel Noll James, Johnny Ferro, Christopher Clark, Tim DeKay, Barbara Deering | Written and Directed by Rachel Noll James

Ingress, as the film’s titles inform us, means the act of entering, or a way in. In the first feature film from writer/director/star Rachel Noll James, the entrance being sought is one into alternate dimensions. The seeker is Riley (Rachel Noll James), who has been left devastated by the death of her husband Toby. Complicating this is the fact she can still catch brief glimpses of him in dreams and visions that seem to indicate he’s alive in a different reality. Or may just be grief-induced hallucinations.

After hearing an interview with Daniel (Christopher Clark), a writer who believes he can channel entities from these alternate dimensions, she attends a presentation by him at the local library. During the presentation, he channels Lucas who refers to Riley by name,...

It has now been ten years since the late, great Robin Williams tragically passed away, and in remembrance on the 10th anniversary of his death, Vanity Fair has turned to Williams friends, colleagues, and co-stars, asking them to reflect on working with the beloved actor and comedian. This includes several stars from the treasured 1993 family comedy Mrs. Doubtfire, with Sally Field, who starred as Miranda Hillard, the ex-wife of Williams character Daniel in the film, sharing a story about how he went out of his way to help her through a particularly trying time.

I never shared this story before. I was in the camper outside of the courtroom where we were shooting the divorce scene. My father had a stroke a couple of years before, and was in a nursing facility. I got a phone call from the doctor saying my father had passed, a massive stroke. He asked...

This article contains major spoilers for "Bad Boys: Ride or Die."

What does it mean to be a Bad Boy? That's the unasked question lingering over the "Bad Boys" franchise, but the question as well as the answer isn't as clear cut as it appears. After all, the title could be ironic, especially when Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz were originally slated to star in the first film. By the time the project morphed into Michael Bay's first feature starring then-tv sitcom stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the title became a mission statement, where the film was going to (and eventually did) prove that these funnymen could be genuinely badass.

After "Bad Boys II," 2020's "Bad Boys For Life" appeared to be a swan song for Detectives Mike Lowry (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) as they faced the ravages of age as well as their checkered pasts, eventually...

Hey there, movie buffs and fellow Robin Williams admirers! Get ready to take a delightful stroll down memory lane as we dive into the world of one of the most incredible actors ever to grace the big screen.

Yep, you guessed it – we’re talking about the one and only Robin Williams.

As someone who’s always been completely smitten by his talent, I’m thrilled to guide you through a list of his top 10 movies that have left an indelible mark on the film industry and our hearts.

So, pop some popcorn, grab a comfy blanket, and celebrate Robin Williams‘s genius together!

1. ‘Dead Poets Society’ (1989) – Carpe Diem!

“Dead Poets Society” is a masterpiece that captures the essence of Robin Williams‘ transformative abilities.

His portrayal of John Keating, an English teacher who inspires his students to seize the day, is both poignant and inspiring.

This film beautifully showcases Williams...

Quick Links 1980’s Somewhere in Time Stars Christopher Reeve as a Time-Traveling Playwright Time Traveling in Somewhere in Time and the Greatest Hits Contains a Psychological Element Hulu’s The Greatest Hits Has an Almost Identical Premise to the 2022 Film Press Play

The following contains spoilers for The Greatest Hits, now streaming on Hulu.

One of Hulu's most recent movie drops, The Greatest Hits, is an original release for the platform and stars Lucy Boynton, Justin M. Min, and David Corenswet. The story centers around Harriet (Boynton) and her boyfriend, Max (Corenswet), who has passed away before the movie's start. Min plays David, a potential love interest for Harriet, who can't seem to reach her as she works through her own grief. The twist -- Harriet is able to travel through time whenever she hears a song that reminds her of Max. She uses this ability to try to find...

Kirsten Dunst reflects on working with Robin Williams in Jumanji, praises him as generous, kind, and funny. Jumanji, a family favorite film starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, has since spawned a modern franchise. Bradley Pierce also praises Robin Williams for protecting him and Dunst, making the work environment fun and easy.

Kirsten Dunst has reflected fondly on her time working with the late, great Robin Williams in the beloved fantasy adventure film, Jumanji. Speaking with Variety, Dunst, who was just 13 years old when she starred in the family blockbuster, remembers Williams as being generous, kind, and funny while revealing that the actor and comedian gifted her her first computer as a wrap gift when production on Jumanji ended.

"It was an Apple, the ones that came in all those different colors. He was like the most generous, kind, funny person.”

Directed by Joe Johnston from a screenplay by Jonathan Hensleigh,...

Hamish Linklater credits Robin Williams for inspiring him to celebrate the "play" of acting, let go, and "let birds fly out of your mouth." Many actors look up to Williams for his ability to channel humor and insecurity in his performances, and hardly a month goes by without hearing how he touched someone's life. Linklater discusses the challenge of playing Abraham Lincoln in his new series Manhunt and the importance of carrying forth Lincoln's legacy.

Hamish Linklater is a fascinating actor who turned a lot of heads as the new priest in Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass, brought a lot of laughs alongside Julia-Louis Dreyfus in The New Adventures of Old Christine, and melted the hearts of indie film fans with The Future. From The Big Short to Legion, he has an extremely broad range and a disciplined, thoughtful disposition. So it's a bit surprising that the first advice and...

Lisa Frankenstein is a blend of horror, comedy, and romance, and screenwriter Diablo Cody has discussed possible connections with Jennifer's Body. Zelda Williams pays homage to her late father Robin Williams in the film, with a subtle reference to his character Mork from Ork. Williams transitioned from acting to directing due to insecurities about living up to her father's legacy, but she finds humor in darkness and aims to make things lighter for viewers.

Frankenstein gets an ‘80s comedy makeover with Zelda Williams’ debut directorial film, Lisa Frankenstein, and she made sure that she paid homage to one of the greatest comedy icons of the decade; her late father Robin Williams.

The movie is described as a blend of horror, comedy and romance, and the idea behind the film is one that has opened up many different avenues of conversation thanks to the involvement of screenwriter Diablo Cody, who has...

Zelda Williams reveals that her favorite movie of her father, Robin Williams, is What Dreams May Come. She praises the movie for reminding her the most of her father and also being a fan of writer Richard Matheson. What Dreams May Come initially struggled critically but has gained a following for its central performance by Robin Williams and stunning visuals.

Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late, great Robin Williams, has revealed which of her father’s movies is her favorite. And it’s likely one that many will agree with, or at least understand. Speaking with Comicbook.com, William highlighted the 1998 fantasy drama What Dreams May Come as the Robin Williams movie she is most “fond of” explaining that it most reminds her of her dad.

"I mean, some of them I can't watch. But, the one that I'm fond of, that reminds me the most of him. I do say is…...

Zelda Williams reveals that her favorite movie of her father, Robin Williams, is What Dreams May Come. She praises the movie for reminding her the most of her father and also being a fan of writer Richard Matheson. What Dreams May Come initially struggled critically but has gained a following for its central performance by Robin Williams and stunning visuals.

Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late, great Robin Williams, has revealed which of her father’s movies is her favorite. And it’s likely one that many will agree with, or at least understand. Speaking with Comicbook.com, William highlighted the 1998 fantasy drama What Dreams May Come as the Robin Williams movie she is most “fond of” explaining that it most reminds her of her dad.

"I mean, some of them I can't watch. But, the one that I'm fond of, that reminds me the most of him. I do say is…...

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Focus Features will release “The American Society of Magical Negroes” on Friday, March 15.

In one of the few laugh-out-loud scenes of “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” actor, writer and comedian Kobi Libii’s unevenly written but good-looking directorial debut that gradually runs out of steam, a Black man grabs an unsuspecting white person by the crotch to supposedly cure him of a prostatic illness.

The scene is a direct reference to Frank Darabont’s 1999 Oscar nominee “The Green Mile,” in which Michael Clarke Duncan’s prison inmate with a heart of gold (and supernatural powers) and Tom Hanks’ kind guard get similarly, well, acquainted. “The Green Mile” was only one of the then-recent barrage of popular movies like “What Dreams May Come,” “The Family Man,” and “The Legend of Bagger Vance” (also amusingly referenced in Libii...

Exclusive: Ron Bass, the scribe best known for his Academy Award-winning work on Rain Man, has been set to write and produce Music on the Bones, a new film inspired by real events.

Set in 1968. a moment in time when rock n’ roll was banned in the Ussr, the story follows young Russian doctor Max as he and his friends covertly duplicate and distribute music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin and more on repurposed X-Ray film. Against a backdrop of constant surveillance, persecution, and risk of imprisonment, they listen to the forbidden music of the free world, which holds the promise of another life.

Enter Valerie, an American film student disillusioned with her country, who is invited to Moscow by the Ministry of Culture under the watchful eye of the Kbg, to make a propaganda film promoting the virtues of Communism. After a meeting with Max and his companions,...

Filmmaker Werner Herzog believes that Star Wars offers a new perspective on humans' role in the universe and that its mythology is significant. Despite criticism, Herzog thinks Star Wars is important not only in the film industry but also in culture as it creates new mythologies and a fresh way of seeing our place in the universe. The world-building and mythology of Star Wars is a major factor that makes the franchise appealing and why Disney has the potential to create countless projects based on its characters and plots.

Filmmaker Werner Herzog, who played The Client in the first season of The Mandalorian, thinks Star Wars presents a new way to understand humans' role in the universe and that the mythology of the franchise is really important. The universe created by George Lucas has proven to be one of the most vast and complex in the world of cinema. More...

The late Robin Williams had the incredible and unmatched ability to make people laugh. His volcanic energy, genius delivery, and rapid impressions made him a household name. Williams’ immense success in the 1990s eventually opened the door for more serious films, including the tender Good Will Hunting and the fantastical What Dreams May Come. Not everything that came after was as well received or recognized, but Williams continued to pursue other genres outside of comedy. The actor had his fair share of dramatic performances to complement his comedic ones, but it was Williams’ sinister turn in 2002’s One Hour Photo that caught everyone off guard. No one was expecting Mrs. Doubtfire or Aladdin’s genie to star in such an unsettling psychological-thriller.

Sy the Photo Guy remains a defining character in Williams’ career, even after playing another villain in Insomnia that same year. However, to outright label the chronically lonely...

David Brenner's editing skills were highly regarded and contributed to the success of many acclaimed films throughout his career. Brenner excelled at subtly enhancing films without drawing attention to his work, allowing audiences to fully immerse themselves in the storytelling. From fantasy to action to historical epics, Brenner's editing prowess was evident in a wide range of genres, showcasing his versatility and mastery of the craft.

Oscar-winning film editor David Brenner left behind a legacy of amazing films that were elevated by his deft cutting, and he made an indelible mark on Hollywood. Working his way up through the editorial department throughout the 1980s on films like Platoon and Wall Street, Brenner was eventually tapped to be a lead editor by the end of the decade and his career soared. A frequent collaborator with filmmaker Oliver Stone, David Brenner's unique editing skills helped to make many of Stone's movies bona fide award-winning blockbusters.

The I Am Legend episode of Wtf Happened to This Adaptation? was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Mike Conway, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian. Here is the text of Hatfield’s script:

I was able to cover my favorite movie of all time in the first episode with The Thing and now we are going to look at an adaptation, or 3, of my favorite story of all time. While you may not know the work of Richard Matheson by name, I guarantee you know the work and the artist from somewhere. He is one of the most successful writers both on screen and off of the 20th century and many of his works have been adapted multiple times over. Today’s movie, while having 2 adaptations already in the books, was in development hell for what felt like forever, but...

An adaptation of what I still believe to be one of the creepiest and genuinely unnerving short stories Stephen King ever wrote, the latest Children of the Corn movie (the eleventh overall in the film franchise) has been acquired by Rlje Films and Shudder, and the film is slated for a March 3rd theatrical release, followed by an On Demand and Digital release on March 21st:

Press Release: Los Angeles, January 26, 2023 — Rlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, and Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, have partnered to acquire the horror film Children Of The Corn from writer/director Kurt Wimmer (Ultraviolet). Based upon the short story “Children of the Corn” by Stephen King, the film stars Elena Kampouris (Before I Fall), Kate Moyer (“Station Eleven”), Callan Mulvey (The Gray Man) and Bruce Spence (The Road Warrior). The film will be in released In...

There is a lot of advice given to those who are going through the loss of a loved one, but the truth is that there is no formula, each person responds to grief differently. Now, in times of post-pandemic, it is more than necessary to reflect on this subject, both to deal with death and to help those who are bereaved.

Watching films that address the theme can be fruitful to observe and learn, for this reason, we have put together a list of excellent movies with characters who are going through or have gone through the end of a cycle. Among the selections are Little Big Women (2020) by Joseph Chen-Chieh Hsu and Bunny Drop by Sabu.

If you are in a grieving situation or know someone who is going through it, comforting the person can be a way to show affection, whether it’s in person or through condolence messages,...

The recent release of Rosaline offers fans of romantic storytelling a new take on arguably one of the most romantic tales of all time, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Over the years, the romance genre has remained as it's always been - one of the least talked about genres, but still capable of bringing audiences to cinemas in droves from time to time. It's also a versatile genre, the likes of which can join forces with other genres to create new and engaging works.

When done well, it's hard to match a romantic film for its sheer ability to make audiences feel something - a key end goal for any filmmaker and the work they create. It may not be often that a new romantic film hits theatres and creates an uproar, but the ten films on this list were chosen by Redditors who have a fondness for the romantic genre.

It's no secret that great comedy often comes from pain, and as much as his fans would have liked it to be otherwise, Robin Williams' comedic genius seems to be no exception. The late comedian and Academy Award-winning actor lit up the screen in the '90s in iconic films like "Mrs. Doubtfire" before moving on to more serious movies like "Good Will Hunting" and "What Dreams May Come."

Williams was one of those rare comedians who could slip in and out of funny man characters effortlessly and make audiences feel real, true, and deep emotions in dramatic roles. After entering the public consciousness as a stand-up comedian, he spent decades in the film industry, proving himself to be as talented as any other A-list thespian in Hollywood. Unfortunately, along with accolades and pats on the back, Williams also had to deal with the isolation that comes with fame. Predictably,...

The Equalizer What Dreams May Come Trailer — CBS‘ The Equalizer: Season 2, Episode 17: What Dreams May Come TV show trailer has been released. Cast and crew The Equalizer stars Queen Latifah, Chris Noth, Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, and Laya DeLeon Hayes. The Equalizer CBS TV Series Which actor [...]

Continue reading: The Equalizer: Season 2, Episode 17: What Dreams May Come TV Show Trailer [CBS]...

NBCUniversal’s international flight plan for Peacock starts this week: Starting Nov. 16, Sky TV and Now customers in the U.K. and Ireland will get access to the streaming service for no additional fee.

Comcast had announced plans this summer to launch Peacock as a free add-on for Sky’s satellite TV customers in Europe, representing a base of close to 20 million households. According to NBCU, after the “soft launch” in the U.K. and Ireland, Peacock will continue to roll out across Sky platforms in territories including Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland in the next few months.

Sky TV customers and subscribers to the Now Entertainment package in the U.K. and Ireland will get “early access” to the new ad-supported Peacock destination, with original and library TV shows and movies from across NBCU although the content availability will differ from what’s available on Peacock in the U.

Robin Williams would be turning 70 years old today if he were still with us, and fans around the world are paying tribute to the beloved actor. Williams, who'd been a household name since the 1970s, died by suicide in 2014 when he was just 63. It's hard to believe it's already been seven years, as the pain and heartbreak felt by fans at the time is still just as strong as ever, making it feel almost like it was yesterday.

A one of a kind comedian exceptionally skilled at improv, Robin Williams has long been regarded as one of the greatest minds in comedy of all time. He first rose to fame by playing the alien Mork in the ABC comedy series Mork & Mindy in the late 70s and early 80s. This success led to his transition into movies with Williams landing the titular role in Popeye as his first starring...

The original Karate Kid trilogy is now back on Netflix. While The Karate Kidand its first two sequels had been present on the streaming service in the past, they've since been missing for a while while making the rounds on other platforms. This was unfortunate for those getting into Cobra Kai, as watching the popular sequel series has left fans wanting to revisit the original movies.

As of July 1, Netflix has brought back The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part II, and The Karate Kid Part III back to the platform in the United States. For those wondering, the sequel The Next Karate Kid with Hilary Swank taking the lead had already been available on the service. These four movies paired with the three current seasons of Cobra Kai means that the entire saga is available to watch all in one place with their availability on Netflix, at least for now.

By the power of Grayskull, Netflix’s list of new releases for July 2021 is here!

As you may have been able to tell by that clever opening, July is the month that Masters of the Universe: Revelation arrives on Netflix. This animated series from Kevin Smith continues the classic stories of He-Man and his buff friends. If nostalgia not be what ye seek, Netflix has plenty other original series this month as well. The amazingly hilarious sketch series I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson returns for season 2 on July 6. Also returning for a second season are Beastars, Never Have I Ever (both on July 15), and Outer Banks (July 30).

Netflix’s movie offerings are pretty thick this month since July marks the real beginning of the summer blockbuster season. The streamer is bringing not one, but three Fear Street films based on R.L. Stine’s classic book series. They...

Young adult horror fans (and those who are young adult at heart) will have a great time scrolling through Netflix in July 2021.

The streaming giant announced the new original movies and series coming to the service in July, as well as the library titles it will feature for the foreseeable future.

Among the biggest projects include a trilogy of “Fear Street” films from director Leigh Janiak (“Honeymoon”) and based on the teen horror franchise by R.L. Stine. The three movies will debut over consecutive weeks on Netflix, with the first dropping July 2.

The other big movie project coming to Netflix in July is “The Last Letter from Your Lover,” a time-spanning romance from novelist Jojo Moyes and filmmaker Augustine Frizzell starring Shailene Woodley and Oscar-nominee Felicity Jones.

On the archival front, some major movies arriving on Netflix include all five films in the “Twilight” franchise, the original “Karate Kid” trilogy,...

A grandma and grandpa look to conduct a "reverse exorcism" to bring their grandson back from the grave in Anything for Jackson, and with the new horror movie now on VOD, Digital, DVD, and Blu-ray from Rlje Films (following its release on Shudder), we caught up with director Justin G. Dyck in a new Q&a feature to discuss collaborating with writer Keith Cooper, the eight-year journey to making a horror film, and working with a talented cast headlined by Sheila McCarthy and Julian Richings.

You can check out our full Q&a below, and in case you missed them, read Emily von Seele's Nightstream review of Anything for Jackson and Heather Wixson's interview with Justin G. Dyck.

Thanks for taking the time to answer questions for us, Justin, and congratulations on Anything for Jackson! You’ve collaborated with writer Keith Cooper on previous films. Did you two already...

“News of the World” actor Helena Zengel has joined the ranks of Anna Paquin, Macaulay Culkin and Haley Joel Osment as one of the youngest Golden Globe nominees ever. At the age of 12, she landed a Globe, Critics Choice and SAG nomination in the supporting actress category, putting her on track for an Oscar nod. A newcomer to the American movie scene, Zengel has been acting since she was 3. She became a household name in her native Germany when she starred in 2019’s “System Crasher,” for which she received the best leading actress award at the Deutscher Filmpreis, the German equivalent of the Oscars.

Set in 1870, “News of the World” saw her acting opposite Tom Hanks as the young orphan girl Johanna Leonberger. In the film, Hanks seeks to reunite her with her relatives, and the two set out on an adventure across Texas.

You’ve earned all these nominations!

Peacock, the NBCUniversal streaming service that launched in April in Comcast homes, started expanding nationally overnight as Tuesday turned to Wednesday on the East Coast.

Along with Comcast’s X1 and Flex, Peacock will be available on Apple and Google platforms, Microsoft’s Xbox, Vizio and LG smart TVs, Cox Contour and, starting next week, Sony PlayStation. Talks are ongoing with major distributors like Amazon Fire and Roku, but those two top platforms are still on the sidelines as of now.

Peacock will offer 13,000 hours on its free tier and 20,000 hours on its subscription level, sourced from a range of networks and studios both inside and outside of NBCU. Nine Peacock Original movies and shows are available at launch, with others following through the end of the year. (Deadline reported Tuesday on the latest release dates for several shows arriving after today’s expansion.)

There will be more than 30 curated channels,...

NBCUniversal’s Peacock is set to go live on July 15 for a national audience, stuffed with more than 20,000 hours for Premium subscribers — and more than 13,000 hours entirely for free.

So what’s on the service? Here’s a breakdown of what to stream on Peacock Free and Peacock Premium, including original TV shows and movies. While Peacock will be available on platforms including those from Apple, Google, Xbox, LG, Vizio, Comcast and Cox, it will not be on Roku or Amazon Fire TV.

Content on both tiers

Both Peacock’s free and premium tiers will feature current-season episodes and specials from NBC and Telemundo; news, sports and pop-culture programming; and more than 30 genre channels including live news from NBC News Now and Sky News, curated channels with clips from shows like “The Office” (which will roll off Netflix at the end of 2020 to come to Peacock in January 2021), “Saturday Night Live,...

Versatile film, avant-garde classical, jazz and pop composer Ennio Morricone died in a Rome hospital after falling and breaking his leg, his lawyer Giorgio Assumma announced, according to Variety. He was 91.

Known as “the Maestro,” Morricone is best known as the composer of the scores and themes of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in the West, and his Academy Award winning soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight. He also toured frequently, and expanded his sonic visions to reflect contemporary sounds. Besides his collaborations on the spaghetti Western films of Sergio Leone, Morricone composed for Bernardo Bertolucci, Dario Argento, Don Siegel, Brian De Palma, and John Carpenter. He composed for such diverse artists as Andrea Bocelli, Sting, k.d. lang, and Pet Shop Boys. Morricone never became fluent in English. When he won his 2007 honorary Oscar, his speech was translated by Clint Eastwood.

Morricone...

Outlander Season 5 is here (thankfully).

Starz made the announcement that it would be renewing its historical time travel romance based on the bestselling series from Diana Gabaldon for two more seasons in October 2018, taking it through Season 6 at least. The announcement came ahead of Outlander Season 4, which wrapped up in January.

You can read our review of the latest episode here.

What’s next? “The Ballad of Roger Mac,” which airs on March 29th. Check out the promo:

And here’s the episode synopsis…

The Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear and confront the consequence of his divided loyalties.

Outlander Season 5 Episodes Outlander Season 5 Episode 1: The Fiery Cross

“Following celebrations in honor of Brianna and Roger’s wedding, Governor Tryon reminds Jamie of his obligation to hunt down and kill Murtagh Fitzgibbons.”

airdate: 2/16/20

Read our full review of “The Fiery Cross” here.

Outlander...

It’s been a decade since we last saw any interpretation of A Nightmare on Elm Street. The 2010 version was a remake/reboot of the series starring Jackie Earle Haley (remember him?) as Freddy Krueger and was a mostly forgettable horror movie save for featuring an early role for future Oscar nominee Rooney Mara.

For many fans, there’s only one Freddy and that’s Robert Englund. The actor starred as the dream demon in eight different films with the last one being 2003’s Freddy vs. Jason. He did, however, reprise the role for an episode of The Goldbergs back in 2018.

Of course, the rights to the franchise recently returned to the Wes Craven estate. And despite the director passing away five years ago, Englund believes that Craven’s children are fully capable of bringing the character back in a meaningful way.

“Their choice is whether to go with completely...

Iconic actor Max von Sydow who appeared in numerous movie and television shows for decades including The Exorcist and Game of Thrones, has sadly passed away. Though an exact cause of death wasn't provided, the news was confirmed by the actor's family that von Sydow died on Sunday. "It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max von Sydow," says Von Sydow's wife, Catherine. The veteran performer was 90 years old.

A Swedish native, von Sydow was born in Lund in 1929. Taking an early interest in theatre and acting, von Sydow founded an amateur theatrical company with some friends as a teenager. He'd later begin studying the craft at Stockholm's Royal Dramatic Theatre as a young man and began appearing in Swedish movies during this time. Clearly finding his calling, von Sydow was working regularly with Swedish film...

The worst thing you could do is not give the studio a lot of options,” says unit photographer Frank Masi, whose stills have helped show off more than 70 films, from 1995’s “Gordy” to Disney’s upcoming “Jungle Cruise.” Masi has shot photos of stars Will Smith, Bruce Willis, Will Ferrell, Cameron Diaz, Dwayne Johnson and Hugh Jackman, to name just a few, over a 25-year career.

In a single day, Masi, 53, can snap and send upwards of 800 images. Not all still photographers share this methodology, but it has worked for him. On Jan. 18, the Society of Camera Operators will recognize his contributions to the industry with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Masi has galleries of memories from working on movies like “I, Tonya,” “The Hangover,” “Hancock,” “War of the Worlds,” “What Dreams May Come” and many others.

He recalls a day on “Live Free or Die Hard” (2007) when Willis fired a...

Before the #MeToo movement began in 2017, Harvey Weinstein was a major power player during awards season, with his notoriously aggressive marketing campaigns for his production company Miramax often marking the difference between a win and a loss. So it is perhaps fitting that his criminal trial begins a day after the Golden Globes, one of the biggest events of awards season, where his absence was felt on the red carpet.

Today, January 6th, Weinstein apeared in court in New York City to face criminal charges for five sex-crime charges, including rape and predatory sexual assault.

Exclusive: Annabella Sciorra, who earned an Emmy nom for her stint on HBO’s The Sopranos, is attached to star in God the Worm, an indie film written and to be directed by Eric Schaeffer. Mainstay Entertainment principals Norman Aladjem and Ray Moheet are producing the project, which will commence filming this month.

Sciorra will play Samantha Miller, a talented singer-songwriter who had a semi-hit record early in her career but nothing since. Now 52 and questioning life’s meaning, she is haunted by past choices in love, family and career. In her despair, she asks the universe to give her a sign that she should continue the struggle. What follows is a journey through New York City’s colorful neighborhoods where chance encounters with a roster of eccentric and unforgettable characters — some would call them angels — help illuminate her path and restore her zeal for life and music.

“Annabella Sciorra is a prodigious talent,...

Hulu has confirmed that several of its original series will be debuting new episodes on the streaming service in November, including more of season 1 of the Sean Penn drama “The First” and the start of the English comedy “The Bisexual.” And there will also be new to Hulu seasons of some of your favorites reality shows from other networks, including various editions of “Top Chef” and “Vanderpump Rules.”

Likewise, there will be plenty of movies making their first Hulu appearances including 20 of the 26 films in the James Bond franchise as well as all three of the “Oceans” movies.

See Netflix schedule: Here’s what is coming and leaving in November

Available November 1

10 to Midnight

28 Days Later

2001 Maniacs

The Accused

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

A Fairly Odd Christmas

A Fistful of Dynamite

A View to Kill

Albert

Alice

Amelie

Bachelor Party

Barbie Mariposa and Her Butterfly Fairy...

Beat the back-to-school blues with new movie titles like “13 Going on 30” and “Sixteen Candles” hitting Hulu on Sept. 1, as well as new and favorite fall TV series.

The Hulu original series “The First,” starring Sean Penn and Natascha McElhone, is about a group of astronauts attempting to be the first humans on Mars. It premieres on Sept. 14, and new episodes of Sarah Silverman’s “I Love You, America” will arrive on Sept. 6.

Fall TV also arrives next month, and you’ll be able to watch premieres of network hits like “This Is Us” on Sept. 26, “9-1-1” on Sept. 24 and “Grey’s Anatomy” on Sept. 28. New shows will also become available after they premiere, like “Manifest” on Sept. 25, “New Amsterdam” on Sept. 26 and “A Million Little Things” on Sept. 27.

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In honor of its 20th anniversary, the Visual Effects Society polled its membership to list the 70 most influential VFX films of all time. James Cameron led the pack with six entries (“The Abyss,” “Aliens,” “Avatar,” “Terminator,” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” and “Titanic”); Steven Spielberg followed close behind with five (“Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “E.T. the Extraterrestrial,” “Jaws,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and “Jurassic Park”); and Peter Jackson had four Oscar winners (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “King Kong”).

“The Ves 70 represents films that have had a significant, lasting impact on the practice and appreciation of visual effects as an integral element of cinematic expression and storytelling,” said Ves board chair Mike Chambers. “We see this as an important opportunity for our members, leading visual effects practitioners worldwide, to pay homage to our heritage and help shape the future of the global visual effects community. In...

Some actors manage to catch lightning in a bottle twice. It’s impressive enough to find your niche in Hollywood’s A-list even once. Occasionally, an actor will reinvent him/herself and begin a new phase of their careers that will be even more successful than it was before. Here are nine actors who had a cinematic rebirth.

Liam Neeson- Neeson has had a long career, and the early part of it was in dramatic roles. An intense dramatic actor, he apeared in films like The Dead Pool, Dark Man, Schindler’s List, Rob Roy and Les Miserables. His career rebirth came after playing Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars-Episode one: The Phantom Menace. After that, he got more offers for actions parts and recreated himself as an action hero in films like Gangs of NY, Batman Begins, Taken, Clash of the Titans, the A-Team, Unknown, the Grey, Taken 2,...