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LOL: Transformers Ruin ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘Jerry Maguire,’ ‘Inception’ & More By Ethan Anderton/May 18, 2015 4:00 am EST One could argue that Michael Bay and his Transformers franchise have done enough to ruin filmmaking just by existing. But we can badmouth the director and his penchant for big, mindless blockbusters, lingerie models and endless explosions all day long. It doesn’t change the fact that his movies are successful, and he’s a very intense and efficient director, pulling off some impressive work, even if it lacks a substantial story....

Mass Hysteria: ‘Ghostbusters 2’ Predicted The World Will Come To An End This Weekend By Ethan Anderton/Feb. 9, 2016 3:30 pm EST If you’re one of those people who thinks the Ghostbusters reboot starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones just shouldn’t happen, even though we’ll get an awesome LEGO set out of it, the old Ghostbusters franchise may hold some hope for you. But beware that it will ruin a lot of other things for you as well....

Superhero Bits: Daredevil, Suicide Squad, Super, Constantine, Gotham, X-Men Apocalpyse By Germain Lussier/Dec. 26, 2014 5:00 pm EST When might Daredevil show up on Netflix? Is Jena Malone talking about a potential role in Batman v Superman? Has Jared Leto revealed his Joker Suicide Squad haircut? Does Constantine want to cross over with Batman v Superman? How did Bryan Singer tease X-Men Apocalypse? Want to see a recap of Gotham so far?...

The ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Black-And-White Version May Get Released On A Box Set Later This Year By Jack Giroux/June 30, 2016 4:30 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Below, learn more about the Mad Max: Fury Road black-and-white version and a double-dip actually worth purchasing. Miller believes this version of the movie is more “authentic and elemental”: He described the cut as going “all the way out,” regarding the film’s post-apocalyptic aesthetic:...

Video Essay: Editing And The “Oh F**k” Moment On Film By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 1, 2015 5:30 am EST Editing is one of the most important parts of filmmaking. Ironically, when this integral element of quality filmmaking is working, you won’t even notice it. An editor should be cutting the movie without intruding on the audience, and it should be guided by the story, calling attention to exactly what you want the audience to see, when you want them to see it....

‘Downton Abbey’ Final Season Trailer: Time To Say Goodbye By Angie Han/Aug. 31, 2015 7:00 am EST Downton Abbey is preparing to open its doors to you one last time. Ahead of the show’s final season premiere, ITV has unveiled a new trailer hinting at bittersweet endings for the Crawleys and their devoted staff. Watch the Downton Abbey final season trailer after the jump. ITV posted the Downton Abbey final season trailer on YouTube....

‘Fast And Furious 8’ Will Be Released In April 2017 By Germain Lussier/April 23, 2015 3:11 pm EST Vin Diesel just made the inevitable official. After grossing a billion dollars and counting with Furious 7, the star took the stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas and announced that a eighth Fast and Furious film will be released on April 14, 2017. Diesel said it’ll be “the best movie you’ve ever seen....

‘Legend Of Tarzan’ Trailer: This Isn’t The King Of The Jungle You Remember By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 10, 2015 5:00 am EST Since Disney’s adaptation of John Carter of Mars didn’t work out too well, maybe Warner Bros. will have more luck updating a more grounded novel from Edgar Rice Burroughs in The Legend of Tarzan. True Blood and The East star Alexander Skarsgård takes the title role of the man who was raised in the jungle by a family of apes....

‘Mouse Guard’ Getting ‘Jungle Book’-Style Movie From Matt Reeves And Gary Whitta By Angie Han/July 19, 2016 11:30 am EST Petersen is the creator, writer, and illustrator of Mouse Guard, which debuted in 2006 under Boom! Studios Archaia imprint. In addition to the main series (which has been collected into three volumes so far), Mouse Guard has also yielded spinoff series, a roleplaying game, and more. The Mouse Guard concept should be pretty self-explanatory, especially if you’re able to see the header image above....

‘Mythbusters’ Cancelled After 14 Seasons, Watch Adam Savage And Jamie Hyneman Say “Goodbye” By Angie Han/Oct. 28, 2015 12:00 pm EST Update From Editor Peter Sciretta: Watch Mythbusters hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman say their goodbye to fans after the show’s 13 season run after the jump. Here is the tweet and video message posted by Adam Savage: ICYMI here’s our farewell message & sneak peek at our final season....

‘The Interview’ Hits Netflix This Weekend; Did The VOD Release Lose Money For Sony? By Angie Han/Jan. 20, 2015 3:30 pm EST Regardless, Sony is pressing on with The Interview’s digital rollout, striking a deal to make the comedy available on Netflix just one month after its theatrical/VOD bow. More on The Interview Netflix debut and The Interview Sony losses after the jump. Patrick Corcoran, vice president of NATO, laid out his case in a column for BoxOffice....

‘The Ranch’ Trailer: Ashton Kutcher And Danny Masterson Reunite For New Netflix Comedy Series By Ethan Anderton/March 10, 2016 11:00 am EST So far Netflix has had a pretty good track record when it comes to their original programming, whether it’s dramas like House of Cards, comedies like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, or animated series like BoJack Horseman. But just like Pixar stumbled after a long series of fantastic programming, Netflix seems to have finally lost some steam....

‘The Revenant’ Featurette: Beautifully Savage, Horrendously Poetic And Epic At The Same Time By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 22, 2015 1:00 pm EST We’re just a few short days away from Christmas Day, which means some audiences will be able to enter the brutal world of The Revenant, the latest film from Birdman director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. Oscar hopeful Leonadro DiCaprio stars in the story inspired by true events, playing American folklore legend Hugh Glass in a story of survival and revenge....

Dwayne Johnson Promises New ‘Jumanji’ Will Respect And Honor Robin Williams By Ethan Anderton/May 10, 2016 6:30 am EST Last month brought news that this summer’s Central Intelligence stars Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart would star in Sony Pictures’ developing big screen remake of Jumanji. Since then, Johnson has been confirmed to produce and star in the film that will be directed by Bad Teacher and Sex Tape helmer Jake Kasdan....

J.J. Abrams And Kathleen Kennedy Will Kick Off ‘Star Wars Celebration’ By Germain Lussier/Feb. 13, 2015 1:45 pm EST For months, everyone’s been hypothesizing that the next trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens was going to debut at Star Wars Celebration (before hitting theaters and online). Well, Lucasfilm just announced that the film’s co-writer and director, J.J. Abrams will kick off the event with producer and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy “in a big way” on April 16....

Joe Cornish’s ‘Snow Crash’ Might Finally Shoot In 2017 By Angie Han/July 27, 2016 12:30 pm EST Shortly after Attack the Block knocked the socks off of audiences around the world, director Joe Cornish signed on to helm Snow Crash, an adaptation of Neal Stephenson’s iconic novel. Four years later, we still haven’t seen or heard much about it. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead. Producer Frank Marshall says Cornish is still chipping away at the project, and that it could even start shooting next year....

More ‘Spider-Man’ Rumors: ‘Sinister Six’ To Reboot Franchise, ‘Venom’ Dead By Germain Lussier/Oct. 7, 2014 4:30 pm EST What’s the deal with Spider-Man? It’s the question fans have been asking all summer. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was a major disappointment in almost all respects; following its debut grand plans to continue the franchise were completely reshuffled. As it officially stands right now, Drew Goddard’s Sinister Six film will be out in 2016 and The Amazing Spider-Man 3 will follow in 2018....

Now You See Me 2 Clips Fight For Your Trust By Peter Sciretta/May 23, 2016 2:00 pm EST I’ve been itching to see Now You See Me 2 since I screened the first 15 minutes of the film at CinemaCon and a bomb scare in the theater somehow made the rest of the movie disappear. The trailers are compelling, although the CG-ness of some of the illusions still has me hesitant....

PETA Wants A New Ending For Tim Burton’s ‘Dumbo’ (And They May Have A Point) By Angie Han/March 12, 2015 9:30 am EST Disney has plans to retell Dumbo with Tim Burton at the helm, and PETA is hoping they’re open to some changes this time around. Specifically, they want Burton to change the ending to be more animal-friendly. Get all the details about PETA’s proposed Dumbo ending change after the jump....

Rumor: Wonder Woman Solo Movie Is A Prequel Set In The 1920s By Germain Lussier/Oct. 30, 2014 3:02 pm EST Then again, maybe it’s not. A new rumor has come up in regards to that first DC solo movie, Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot. Since she’s a character in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we all just assumed her 2017 solo film would take place in that time period. And while it still might, the new rumor is the Wonder Woman solo movie is set in the 1920s, making it a prequel....