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Nick Schager'Hulk' at 15: How Ang Lee's distinctive blockbuster paved the way for the modern Marvel Cinematic Universe
Although neither a critical nor commercial success, the Eric Bana-powered flick provided key lessons for Marvel's approach to building a cohesive world beginning with 2008's "Iron Man."
VarietyJennifer Lee, Pete Docter to Run Disney Animation, Pixar
Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter will split John Lasseter’s duties at Disney, as the studio’s animation division tries to move forward after the tumultuous departure of its leading creative force. Lee, the director of “Frozen,” has been named chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, while Docter, the director of “Inside Out,” has been […]
- Taryn Ryder
Why Sandra Bullock was 'so f***ing angry' when she heard about Harvey Weinstein
In an interview with the Sunday Times of London, Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock talks about how she avoided working with the disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.
- Suzy Byrne
'My best friend': James Gandolfini's son's sweetest tributes to him on the 5th anniversary of the 'Sopranos' star's death
It's been five years since we lost "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini. Perhaps the best way to remember him today is through the photos and stories his only son, Michael, has shared of him.
- Entertainment Weekly
Tom Hanks' 'Big' is returning to theaters for its 30th anniversary
On the 30th anniversary of "Big," Turner Classic Movies and 20th Century Fox are bringing the film back to theaters.
Kevin PolowyWatch Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard try (and fail) to pronounce ridiculously hard dinosaur names
"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" stars are really good at pronouncing "Jurassic" words.
- Ethan Alter
'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' star Daniella Pineda's lesbian reveal was cut from film
Actress says there was a small moment in the film that offers insight into her character, but it was ultimately cut for time constraints.
- Nick Schager
'Incredibles 2': 11 Easter eggs and inside jokes from Pixar's latest blockbuster (SPOILERS!)
From the Pizza Planet truck to the Luxo ball to A113 to John Ratzenberg, here's how to spot the best hidden references in the hit cartoon.
- Indiewire
‘Nobody’s Fool’ Trailer: Tiffany Haddish Gets Out of Prison and Causes Mayhem in Tyler Perry Comedy
"Southside With You" breakout Tika Sumpter and "Glee" favorite Amber Riley co-star in Perry's new movie.
- Will Lerner
'Last Action Hero' at 25: Legendary flop's writers look back with fondness and disgust
The Schwarzenegger flick was a critical and commercial flop in 1993. Now, the movie's original writers offer a brutally honest, behind-the-scenes look at what went wrong.
- Ron Dicker
Theatergoer Holds Up 'Trump 2020' Flag At Robert De Niro's 'Bronx Tale'
This wasn't in the script.
- Variety
Why Is a Documentary About Mister Rogers a Hit? Because It Turns Him Into a Rock Star for Our Time
It’s difficult, and always has been, for a documentary to break through the clutter and beam itself onto the radar of mainstream moviegoing. When one succeeds in doing so, it’s revealing to look at why. “RBG,” an incisive portrait of the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is a major documentary hit, but it doesn’t […]
- Variety
Martin Bregman, ‘Scarface’ Producer, Dies at 92
Martin Bregman, producer of Al Pacino films “Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Scarface” and “Sea of Love,” died Saturday. He was 92. His wife Cornelia told NBC 4 he died of a cerebral hemorrhage. As producer of “Dog Day Afternoon,” he shared a best picture nomination in 1976. Bregman, who discovered Pacino in an Off Broadway […]
- Variety
Box Office: ‘Incredibles 2’ Shatters Records With Heroic $180 Million Opening
The opening weekend of “Incredibles 2” was, well, incredible. The Disney-Pixar movie flew to a record-breaking launch of $180 million in 4,410 locations, easily landing the superhero sequel the best debut of all time for an animated film. That title was previously held by fellow Pixar sequel “Finding Dory,” which bowed with $135 million in […]
- The Wrap
Gal Gadot Drops First Shot of Wonder Woman in Costume in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
The DC Comics movieverse has been kind of a tire fire so far with its intended flagship movie, “Justice League,” making less at the domestic box office total than this year’s Marvel equivalent, “Avengers: Infinity War” made in its opening weekend. Now the sequel, “Wonder Woman 1984,” is in production with a planned release late next year. On Saturday morning, Gal Gadot took to Twitter to give us another shot, this one of Diana in her Wonder Woman garb.
- The Wrap
John Travolta’s ‘Gotti’ Scores Zero Percent on Rotten Tomatoes
John Travolta’s new movie “Gotti” hit rock bottom faster than a cinderblock tied to a body being thrown into a river. “Gotti” has scored a zero percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes from film critics, a rare feat managed by only a few dozen movies. “He may have been a murderer, but even Gotti deserved better than this,” Brian Tallerico says at RogerEbert.com.
Kevin PolowyBrad Bird worried people would be 'sick to death' of superhero movies while working on 'Incredibles 2'
"Incredibles 2" writer-director Brad Bird talks about the "crowded subway" of superhero movies and when exactly his animated superhero movies take place.
- Jen Kucsak
Everything you didn't know about 'Grease,' from the $171 stage version to the original name of the T-Birds
John Travolta appeared in a stage version but played a very different role, and Rydell High was based on a real school. Jim Jacobs, one of the show’s creators, has the low-down.
- Ethan Alter
John Travolta on wearing John Gotti's actual clothes in 'Gotti,' 'Grease' at 40, and riffing on Nic Cage in 'Face/Off'
For “Gotti,” which opens today, the “Pulp Fiction” star steps into the Dapper Don’s shoes and other assorted clothing. Yahoo Entertainment spoke with Travolta about remaking himself in Gotti's image, and one of his favorite memories from “Grease.”
- Ethan Alter
30 years ago, 'Bull Durham' made us believers in the Church of Baseball
Ron Shelton and Kevin Costner share some behind-the-scenes memories from their classic homage to the national pastime.
- Ben Arnold
New pics from Aquaman unveil Black Manta
While we wait for the first trailer from forthcoming DC movie Aquaman, we can now get our first look at who will be joining Jason Momoa's Atlantean hero in the aquatic blockbuster.
- Taryn Ryder
Liza Minnelli wants nothing to do with Renée Zellweger or the Judy Garland biopic
Liza Minnelli says she does "not approve nor sanction" the upcoming film about her mother, Judy Garland, "in any way."
- Nick Schager
Ben Affleck's Batman out! Dueling Jokers in! Everything we know about DC's movie future
From “Aquaman” to “Wonder Woman 1984” to “Suicide Squad 2,” here's where every DC movie stands following the recent behind-the-scenes tumult.
- Kevin Polowy
How 1972 blaxploitation classic 'Super Fly' gets retold for a new generation: It's 'Hood Shakespeare'
Director X and stars Trevor Jackson and Jason Mitchell talk about their take on "SuperFly."
- Ethan Alter
These insanely detailed Wasp and Shuri statues belong in your Marvel shrine (exclusive)
An exclusive first look at these Ant-Man and the Wasp figures, plus a pair of Black Panther statues, all of which are coming to shelves this fall.
