Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Stanley Simons Discuss ‘The Iron Claw’

Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Stanley Simons star as Kevin, Kerry, and Mike Von Erich in The Iron Claw. You can see the film in theaters everywhere starting Friday, December 22.

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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 3

We are now on the third part of our ongoing spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight that you should know:

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New ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Featurette Dives into James Wan’s Vision

We’re almost at December 22, folks! And that means we’ll be seeing everyone’s favorite aquatic DC hero is making his grand return, when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom hits theaters. And to celebrate, WB and DC have released a new featurette giving a behind the scenes look at the upcoming superhero epic!

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Check Out the Teaser Trailer and Poster for John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ Starring Ryan Reynolds

There is nothing more powerful than a child’s imagination and John Krasinski’s IF is asking the question, what if everything you believed as a kid was real? Get ready, it’s time to save the IFs!

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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Directors and Producer on Po’s Next Journey

It has been nearly eight years since Kung Fu Panda graced the big screen with their third film in the franchise. Po (Jack Black) has advanced to become the Dragon Warrior, as well as a “sifu” (teacher) for pandas and villagers alike. His story seemed to have concluded. But for Kung Fu Panda 4 directors Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Stine and producer Rebecca Huntley, they knew there was more to tell about Po’s journey. 

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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Trailer Teases Po’s Quest Towards Spirituality

For the past 15 years, DreamWorks Animation has expanded the Kung Fu Panda franchise with fun and entertaining sequels as well as a more than a few televised series. Now, the studio has released a brand new trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4.

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Director Sam Fell and Zachary Levi Discuss ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’

Zachary Levi voices the character of Rocky in Sam Fell’s Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. The movie will begin streaming on Netflix December 15 and serves as the sequel to Chicken Run, which is the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time.

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It’s Time for the Third ‘Dune: Part Two’ Trailer

Ready for another new Dune: Part Two trailer? Denis Villeneuve is continuing the saga in theaters on March 1, 2024, with the next chapter in the ongoing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel and fans can’t wait.

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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 2

This is the second part as we continue this spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight that you should know:

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Getting Deep with ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Director James Wan

It’s not every day we get a 1:1 with a director as prolific as the amazing James Wan! The creator of The Conjuring Universe, as well as the visionary behind the DCEU’s first (and only) billion dollar blockbuster is back in the director’s chair for this Christmas’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. And we were able to sit down with the icon himself for an in-depth interview about the upcoming blockbuster sequel.

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Check Out the Official Poster For ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

After releasing the exciting official trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Warner Bros. Pictures has followed it up with a new poster! The movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth and comes from George Miller, who created the dystopian world over 30 years ago.

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Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Challenges the Ghibli Generation on How to Live

In Genzaburō Yoshino’s 1937 novel, How Do You Live?, there is a quote that’s striking in what often comes to mind when thinking of the vastness of the universe, in comparison to our humble existences: “On a night like this, to think about the distant celestial world was to feel that one was disappearing into the atmosphere.”

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Building a Universe with the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ VFX Crew

Crafting any studio blockbuster is a challenging endeavor. Worlds and galaxies begin with the ideas of a gifted writer or director (or both in the case of James Gunn), but have to become reality. And that’s really where so much time, energy, and effort from hard working individuals, such as the VFX team from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 come into the picture.

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Lessons in High Evolution with the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Hair and Makeup Team

Gamora. Nebula. The High Evolutionary. Humanimals. Believe it or not, these specific larger than life characters aren’t made using VFX. They’ve been meticulously brought to life by some of the most unsung heroes in the entire entertainment industry: the incredible hair and makeup crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3!

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HCA Announces Nominations for 2024 Astra Film & Creative Arts Awards

‘Tis the season, everyone! And by that I mean Awards Season! That’s right! It’s that special time of year where cinephiles everywhere put aside their differences to rejoice and bask in the golden glow of Scorsese, Nolan, Gerwig, and all the greatest filmmakers working in the industry today, then pelt them with heavy engraved statues representing true fortune and glory! And today, the Hollywood Creative Alliance was pleased to announce this year’s nominees for its newly rebranded 2024 Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards!

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Paramount+ Reveals ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Teaser & Key Art

Paramount+ has announced their next original animated film — The Tiger’s Apprentice. Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, The Tiger’s Apprentice is set to release on the streaming service on February 2 in the U.S.

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Disney Gives Proper Theatrical Releases to ‘Soul,’ ‘Turning Red,’ and ‘Luca’

For the past three years, Soul, Turning Red, and Luca — three of Pixar’s biggest films — made their way to Disney+ due in large part to the pandemic. While the move took away the theatrical experience, it was imperative for public safety then. Now Disney has plans to re-release all three on the big screen for a limited time.

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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars

This will be the first of many posts whose purpose is to provide a spotlight on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight (in the many to come) to kick it off:

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Check Out the Character Posters for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Next year, audiences will get to experience Dune: Part Two thanks to award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. The film, which serves as the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s Dune, will be the next chapter in the ongoing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s influential sci-fi novel.

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First Trailer for ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Announces a New Empire!

It has been one hell of a monster year for the King of the Monsters! First we got Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Then we got Godzilla: Minus One! And now, everyone, we finally have the first trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!

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‘Fingernails’ Actress Amanda Arcuri Talks Graduating From ‘Degrassi’ to Indie Films

Amanda Arcuri was in high school when a single voicemail from a casting director changed the entire trajectory of her life. The Toronto native first dove into the world of acting in 2014 when she landed the role of fan-favorite Lola Pacini on the acclaimed Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. What started with a casual “sure, why not?” after-school audition would eventually snowball into a full-blown career.

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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which serves as the highly-anticipated return to the dystopian world that he created over 30 years ago with the Mad Max movies. Today, Warner Bros. Pictures has excited fans by dropping the official trailer!

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Here’s All the Details on ‘The Beekeeper’

David Ayer’s The Beekeeper is set to hit theaters and IMAX on January 12, 2024 and Amazon MGM Studios has just shared two new posters with Jason Statham, who stars and produced the film.

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