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The article highlights "Kid Prosper," a charming queer romance short film created by filmmaker Kevin Prosper, who is described as a "one-man army." The film is praised for Prosper's impressive feat of not only writing and directing but also starring in, editing, and composing the music for the entire project.
The plot follows a young man navigating the world of modern dating through an app. It captures the universal a...
The article recaps the magical and unforgettable experience of the "Maestro of the Movies" concert at the Hollywood Bowl, a cherished annual tradition celebrating the music of legendary composer John Williams. The event is described as a communal celebration, where families and fans gather with picnics and lightsabers to honor the iconic scores that have defined generations of film.
The concert was split into two parts. Guest conduc...
LEGO is releasing a new set featuring the beloved Disney and Pixar robots, WALL-E and EVE. This new building kit allows fans to construct both main characters from the movie.
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Chris Columbus, the director of the original Home Alone and its sequel, has called the Disney+ reboot Home Sweet Home Alone a "mistake."
In an interview, Columbus stated that he is not a fan of reboots or remakes of classic films, believing that you can't recreate "lightning in a bottle." He compared the practice to doing a "paint-by-numbers version" of a classic animated film, questioning the point of redoing so...
In a recent exchange with a fan on the social media platform Threads, DC Studios co-head James Gunn teased that the door is still open for Margot Robbie to return as Harley Quinn in the new DC Universe (DCU).
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Due to high demand, Fathom Events has expanded the theatrical return of the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from its initial three-day run to a full week. The film is being re-released to celebrate its upcoming 35th anniversary, which also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the TMNT franchise itself.
The screenings will now take place from November 5th to November 11th, 2024.
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The Nerdist review of the LEGO IDEAS How to Train Your Dragon Toothless set (21348) is overwhelmingly positive, calling it a "fantastic" and "must-have" model for fans of the franchise.
The article praises the set for its impressive design and high level of posability. The final build, consisting of 1,125 pieces, results in a large and expressive figure of Toothless with movable wings, legs, head, and tail. The r...
The article covers the newly released trailer for the film "The Man in My Basement," a psychological thriller starring Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe.
The plot centers on Charles Blakey (Hawkins), a man deep in debt who is about to lose his ancestral home. A mysterious and wealthy man named Anniston Bennet (Dafoe) makes him a strange offer: he will pay Blakey $50,000 to rent his basement for the summer. The ...
The article from Nerdist theorizes that the Council of Reeds, a multiversal organization from the Marvel comics, is a perfect fit for the MCU's current Multiverse Saga and could be a key element connecting the upcoming Fantastic Four movie to Avengers: Doomsday.
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Marvel and DC Comics are collaborating on a new seven-issue crossover miniseries titled Batman/Deadpool, with the first issue scheduled for release on July 31, 2024. The series is written by Chip Zdarsky, with art by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira.
The plot begins within DC's "Absolute Power" event. Amanda Waller and her "Trinity of Evil" have stolen a powerful artifact called the Matrix of Leadership, which can brainwash ...
According to Skydance CEO David Ellison, a key production partner for Paramount, new installments for several major franchises are in the works, with a new Star Trek movie being the "top priority."
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The article reports that a particularly bizarre and grotesque scene from director Zach Cregger's upcoming horror film, Weapons, is a personal tribute to his late friend and collaborator, Trevor Moore.
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The article reports on a viral parody trailer for a fake movie titled Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet. Created by the comedy group Please Don't Destroy (from Saturday Night Live), the trailer is a pitch-perfect satire of the signature style of the film studio A24.
The "plot" of the fake movie centers on Chalamet as an intense, aspiring ping pong champion whose life and ambitions are upended by...
In a recent interview, actor Simon Pegg, who plays Scotty in the modern Star Trek films, described Quentin Tarantino's unmade Star Trek movie as "batshit crazy" in a positive and enthusiastic way.
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In response to a fan question on Threads, DC Studios co-head James Gunn recommended four specific DC Comics collections that are perfect starting points for new readers. These choices are celebrated for being self-contained, critically acclaimed, and for capturing the fundamental essence of the characters and the DC Universe.
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A new documentary titled Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and has been acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery for a global release in 2024. The film offers an intimate look at the life of actor Christopher Reeve, covering both his rise to global fame as Superman and his life after the 1995 horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed.
Here are the key takeaways from the articl...
DC Comics is launching a new digital-first series titled Batman: Static Beyond, which serves as a cyberpunk prequel to the beloved animated series Batman Beyond.
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The upcoming FX/Hulu Alien TV series from creator Noah Hawley is set on Earth, a first for the franchise. The show is a prequel to the original 1979 film Alien but a sequel to the events of Ridley Scott's prequel movies, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.
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Based on a recent interview, the article reveals that Alan Cumming, who played Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, nearly wore a more comic-book-accurate costume for the film.
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The article proposes that the ideal way for the MCU to introduce the Fantastic Four is by having them originate from Earth-828, a specific reality from the Marvel comics. This solution elegantly answers the long-standing question of "Where have they been all this time?"
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