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Space Jam: A New Legacy director talks Looney Tunes, LeBron, and rethinking Lola

Director Malcolm D. Lee discusses his pivot from romantic comedies to animation in the Space Jam sequel, working with LeBron James, and scenes he had to cut.
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Gunpowder Milkshake review: Move over, John Wick — the future is female

Karen Gillan joins an all-star ensemble of lethal leading ladies for non-stop action in the Netflix film Gunpowder Milkshake, directed by Navot Papushado.
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Ted Lasso, season 2 review: Spreading the love and shining as bright as ever

Season 2 of Ted Lasso maintains the critically acclaimed show's momentum and stays positive while shifting the focus away from Jason Sudeikis' titular coach.
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Black Widow: Everything we know about Marvel’s Phase 4 movie

Black Widow fans are finally getting what they've been asking for: A stand-alone superhero movie starring Black Widow, out in theaters and on Disney+ on July 9.
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The Many Saints of Newark trailer brings Tony Soprano back to the screen

HBO has released the first trailer for The Many Saints of Newark, its upcoming prequel film that explores the early years of mob boss Tony Soprano.
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Black Widow review: Bold, beautiful, and better late than never

Beautifully shot and full of humor, action, and heart, Black Widow is the movie Marvel fans asked for and Scarlett Johansson's superspy always deserved.
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Netflix’s Sweet Tooth cast reflects on pandemic parallels and season 2 hopes

Netflix delivered a story of hope amid a pandemic in dark fantasy series Sweet Tooth, and the cast now reflects on the unique show and its future.
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Luca review: Pixar’s Italian sea monster story is sweeter than gelato

Pixar's Luca is a refreshingly fun, deliciously animated film that will make you want to visit the coast of Italy and look for friendly sea monsters.
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Elvis, Tiger King, and Sin City: Behind the visual effects of Army of the Dead

Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead took the zombie genre to Las Vegas, and used plenty of visual effects magic to fill Sin City with the living dead.
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Infinite review: Mark Wahlberg’s sci-fi adventure is a waste of good lives

Despite its talented cast and slick concept, Infinite's tale of a secret society of reincarnating heroes and villains is all action, no substance.
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Loki’s first two episodes are burdened with glorious purpose in the best ways

Marvel's Loki series finally gives the Asgardian trickster his own solo adventure, and the first two episodes make up for a decade of anticipation.
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How Vespas and visual storytelling shaped Pixar’s upcoming film Luca

Iconic scooters and a deep dive into water visuals played a big role in establishing the the look and themes of Luca, Pixar's next animated adventure.
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Loki: What you need to know before watching Marvel’s Disney+ series

Wondering whether you know enough about the Marvel Cinematic Universe to enjoy Loki? Here's the recap you need to make the most of the Disney+ series.
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Sweet Tooth, season 1 review: An epic adventure with animal magnetism

With its adorable lead and wonderful world-building, Netflix's Sweet Tooth series is another rewarding, entertaining adaptation of a popular comic book series.
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How Tig Notaro was digitally added to ‘Army of the Dead’ a year after filming ended

Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead used visual effects to replace a main character more than a year after filming had ended. Here's how they did it.
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What Amazon’s MGM deal means for James Bond, Rocky, and other franchises

Amazon's purchase of MGM's movie and TV franchises is big news, but what does it mean for James Bond, Rocky, and other popular film and TV properties?
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Marvel’s Eternals trailer delivers first look at Oscar winner’s superhero saga

Marvel's Eternals now has its first trailer, and it delivers a star-studded preview of the next cosmic adventure set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Army of the Dead review: Even zombies deserve better

Army of the Dead should be a gory good time, but predictable moments, forgettable characters, and sketchy world-building derail this zombie-heist adventure.
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer delivers chaos, comedy, and messy breakfast

Sony Pictures' first trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage blends chaos and comedy in Tom Hardy's return and Woody Harrelson's villainous turn.
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Sony releases new images from Powers TV series

Sony released a batch of new images from the upcoming Powers television series and announced that the first footage will debut at New York Comic Con.
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Heavy Metal meets Star Wars in this animated TIE Fighter fan film

Animator Paul Johnson's intense Star Wars fan film TIE Fighter is a blend of heavy metal and sci-fi that took more than four years to create.
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Get to know Camp Firewood in new teaser for Wet Hot American Summer prequel

The new, '80s-tastic teaser for the Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp prequel series produced by Netflix offers an introduction to Camp Firewood.
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The Star Wars: The Force Awakens toys will be revealed in a global, streaming video event

The toy line for Star Wars: episode VII -- The Force Awakens will be revealed in a global, streaming video event that kicks off in Australia next week.
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Marvel’s Jessica Jones doesn’t give a damn about her reputation in new teaser

In a new preview of Marvel's upcoming Jessica Jones series on Netflix, Krysten Ritter's former superhero unwinds after a tough night at the bar.
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The first full trailer for Marvel’s Jessica Jones series is dark, brutal, and brilliant

Netflix has released the first full trailer for Jessica Jones, the second limited series set in Marvel's cinematic universe after this year's Daredevil.
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It’s Jessica vs. Kilgrave (and Jessica plus Luke Cage) in the new Jessica Jones trailer

Get to know David Tennant's telepathic villain Kilgrave in the latest trailer for Marvel's Jessica Jones series on Netflix, premiering in just over a week.
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It’s Daredevil vs. The Punisher in the Season Two trailer for Daredevil

Netflix has released the first, full trailer for the second season of Daredevil, and the evolution of The Punisher is a central theme in the preview.
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Accidental Jedi: How a VFX artist earned a surprising place in Star Wars history

Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor Matt Sloan has one acting role on his résumé, but it's a big one. Here's how he ended up playing a Jedi in the Star Wars saga.
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Star Wars: The Bad Batch preview: Clones, chaos, and the rise of the Empire

The Star Wars saga continues in The Bad Batch, an animated series set in the aftermath of the deadly Order 66 and in the early days of the Galactic Empire.
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Mythic Quest season 2 review: Playing through the pandemic

Mythic Quest, the Apple TV+ series about a fictional game studio, returns for a second season shaped by the pandemic both in front of the camera and behind it.
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Luca preview: How a real-world friendship inspired Pixar’s sea monster story

The director of Pixar's Luca explains how a real-world friendship during a summer on the Italian Riviera inspired his animated sea-monster story.
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10 Films that should’ve won an Oscar for Visual Effects, but didn’t

These 10 celebrated films and franchises broke new ground with their innovative use of visual effects, but they still didn't take home an Academy Award for VFX.
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9 things you might not know about the Oscars VFX award

Best Visual Effects is one of our favorite Oscar categories, so here are some things you might not know about the Academy Award category honoring VFX artistry.
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A ballet of blood and 3D printing: Behind the visual effects of The Midnight Sky

Sci-fi drama The Midnight Sky leaned on a blend of real-world tech and visual effects magic to bring its gripping tale to the screen. Here's how they did it.
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How to watch the 2021 Oscars online

The annual Academy Awards ceremony is Hollywood's biggest night. Here's how to watch it all online and see who takes home an Oscar this year.
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Mortal Kombat review: A victory, but far from flawless

Warner Bros. Pictures Mortal Kombat reboot raises the bar for the franchise with a great blend of action and mythology, but isn't quite a flawless victory.
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How visual effects brought The One and Only Ivan’s animal stars into our world

Bringing the talkative animals of Disney's The One and Only Ivan to the screen was no easy task. It took a mix of virtual production and visual effects magic.
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How visual effects took Love and Monsters’ sweet creature feature to the Oscars

Love and Monsters is a creature feature with heart and also an Oscar nominee, thanks to the work of a visual effects team led by VFX supervisor Matt Sloan.