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One day, many years ago, actor Andy Serkis sat in his kitchen working on the voice for the character of Gollum in Peter Jackson's forthcoming adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings. It was then, unexpectedly, that he became inspired by the most unlikely creature imaginable: his cat, Dizz.

Dizz came into the kitchen and began retching up a fur ball. It was in this moment, as Dizz gagged and lurched forward, that a light bulb went off in Serkis' head. “I saw his spine kind of rippling and he started to go [retching sounds] and that is exactly where Gollum came from," Serkis told a crowd of spectators at Fan Expo San Francisco in 2024. “My entire career I owe to my cat," Serkis quipped. And we owe Dizz for one of the most iconic voices in the movies:

At the time, Serkis was only focused...

By the late '80s, "Gilligan's Island" had become a pop culture fixture. Though Sherwood Schwartz's sitcom only lasted for three seasons and 98 episodes from 1964 to 1967, it was heavily syndicated throughout the '70s and '80s, ensuring new generations became familiar with Gilligan and his fellow castaways. Not only that, the show produced two animated spin-offs with "The New Adventures of Gilligan" (1974-75) and "Gilligan's Planet" (1982-83). What's more, the original cast returned for three live-action TV movies: "Rescue From Gilligan's Island" (1978), "The Castaways on Gilligan's Island" (1979), and "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" (1981). So, by the end of the 1980s, the "Gilligan's" universe was most certainly etched into the public's collective consciousness.

But you could also argue that it was waning in popularity. The last live-action TV movie, "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" — which almost featured a different team entirely — was not a big ratings success...

Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, the wife-and-husband producers who have 13 Oscar nominations and an Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award between them, will be honored at the Oscar Wilde Awards next month.

The 19th annual event is scheduled for Feb. 27, three days before the Academy Awards, at the historic Ebell theater in Los Angeles. Actors John C. Reilly and Éanna Hardwicke will be saluted as well.

Also new to the lineup is Will Ferrell, who will introduce Reilly and hand him his trophy. The pair, of course, have co-starred in such films as Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Step Brothers (2008) and Holmes & Watson (2018).

Created by the US-Ireland Alliance, the Oscar Wilde Awards celebrate the work of those from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music. (Kennedy, with eight Oscar noms, and Marshall, with five, are Californians born in Berkeley and Glendale, respectively.

Steven Spielberg is the most commercially successful director of all time, and his movies have made over $10 billion at the global box office. In a career spanning over 50 years, Spielberg has excelled in a variety of genres, including sci-fi, action, horror and drama. One common thread in all his creative pursuits has been massive box office success. Spielberg has set the record for the highest-grossing movie of all time on three separate occasions.

According to Spielberg himself, his first ever movie made a profit of $1. He made Firelight with a $500 budget when he was just 17, and his ticket sales from the one-night showing totaled $501. From these humble beginnings, Spielberg developed a career as a director of box office smashes. His highest-grossing movies aren't necessarily his best, since Schindler's List, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Catch Me If You Can all fail to crack the top ten, but he has...

Stories about treasure hunting are awesome. Way before I was introduced to the world of movies, I was reading Treasure Island, Sinbad the Sailor, and the purposefully anticlimactic Sonar Kella. Then there were the Tintin comics and the amazing 2011 film, The Adventures of Tintin, that absolutely enthralled me. Mackenna’s Gold and King Solomon’s Mines were brought up in every conversation with my parents so many times that I have lost count at this point. Despite the tacky nature of the franchises, the Lara Croft and The Mummy movies were hugely influential. Animated feature films like Treasure Planet, The Road to El Dorado and Atlantis: The Lost Empire were on repeat in my household. Despite the problematic nature of its lead, there’s no denying the effect that the first 3 Pirates of the Caribbean films had on me. One Piece, the manga and the anime, is another great example. And even...

The original Popeye and Tintin characters have now entered the public domain. The character of Popeye the sailor first appeared in the King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929. By the 1930s, the character had become extremely popular, and was later the face of King Features. He had multiple renditions over the years including a live-action movie starring Robin Williams. Tintin first appeared in The Adventures of Tintin in 1929 as part of weekly youth supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle.

As per The Verge, the original versions of Popeye and Tintin have now entered the public domain.

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HBO is really committed to this whole "spending 10 years and the gross domestic product of a small country rebooting an improbably good film series for an audience that is more hostile to it than ever" thing, huh?

It would be beating a dead Thestral to go over the laundry list of reasons why a "Harry Potter" TV series is a strange idea at best, though any one of them -- most notably author J.K. Rowling's disturbing anti-trans social media rants -- could potentially make joining the series a real headache for any actor involved. But many can't help but wait with baited breath and perhaps, admittedly, some morbid curiosity to see who will be brave enough to tackle these iconic roles.

One of the most intriguing characters up for grabs is obviously the series' central antagonist -- the evil Lord Voldemort, whose inhuman, snake-like appearance and resurrection through dark...

Kathleen Kennedy is set to be honored by the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) with the 2025 ASC Board of Governors Award, the organization announced Wednesday.

The ceremony will take place Feb. 23 at the 39th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The ceremony will be streamed live worldwide.

In a statement, ASC President Shelly John said that “Kathleen Kennedy’s extraordinary career has left an enduring mark on the world of cinema. Her keen eye for storytelling is unparalleled. She consistently brings forth projects that elevate and confirm her trust in the director and cinematographer relationship. Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief. Her dedication to visual excellence has made her a true trailblazer in the film industry.”

Kennedy was previously a recipient of the 2018 Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, which was bestowed upon her by The...

The American Society of Cinematographers will honor Oscar-nominated producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy with its 2025 Board of Governors Award at the ASC’s Feb. 23 awards gala in Beverly Hills.

“Kathleen Kennedy’s extraordinary career has left an enduring mark on the world of cinema,” said ASC President Shelly Johnson. “Her keen eye for storytelling is unparalleled. She consistently brings forth projects that elevate and confirm her trust in the director and cinematographer relationship. Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief. Her dedication to visual excellence has made her a true trailblazer in the film industry.”

The ASC Board of Governors Award recognizes individuals in the industry whose body of work has made significant and indelible contributions to cinema. It is reserved for filmmakers who are champions for directors of photography and the visual art form.

Kennedy is an eight-time Oscar nominee and...

Ridley Scott's sequel Gladiator II has become one of Paramount's highest-grossing movies of all time, surpassing some classic movies in the process. The movie is the sequel to the Oscar-winning sword and sandal epic Gladiator, which Scott directed back in 2000. Though original lead Russell Crowe did not return to star in the sequel, Scott again directed, and Paul Mescal stepped into the lead role. Though Gladiator II has not quite reached the critical heights of the first movie, the film has still proven to be a success theatrically, grossing almost $370 million worldwide to date.

Due to its recent success, Gladiator II has entered the list of Paramount's highest-grossing movies of all-time, according to figures from The Numbers. The movie currently sits at #47 on the chart, with a worldwide gross of $369.7 million, taking $134 million at the domestic box office. Gladiator II sits just above Raiders of the Lost Ark,...

The third annual Dances With Films NY festival announced their wins on Dec. 11, celebrating new talent in the world of independent film.

The audience choice winners were Kristen Hansen’s “Sonny Boy” for best narrative feature and Mikaela Shwer’s “The Kids Are Not Alright” for best documentary feature.

This year, the newly established Midnight category spotlighted genre films. The winners in this section were Andrew Bell’s “Bleeding” for best midnight feature and Benedict Chiu’s “Boy Band” for best midnight short. Dances With Films also provides a platform for pilots and proof of concept projects, with the audience winner being Ruthie Marantz’s “Raging Doll.”

For the industry awards, Chris Beier’s “The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia” won in the “Over 40 Minutes” category while Matthew Perkins’ “Fortune” won in the “Under 40 Minutes” category.

Over the course of four days, the festival screened 146 films, including 92 short films, 22 narrative and midnight features,...

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" season 1, episode 2.

Everything can seem dangerous when you're a kid lost in space, and the pirate droid Sm-33 makes no exceptions. "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" certainly takes care to frame him as a potential threat. When the clunky, partially malfunctioning robot with an alien critter residing in its empty eye socket regains power and shuffles into the frame, you'd be forgiven for thinking you've accidentally tuned in to a space-themed horror movie and witnessing the main antagonist.

Fortunately, Sm-33 -- a not-so-subtle nod to Mr. Smee from "Peter Pan," no doubt -- is firmly on the main characters' side, at least after one of the show's young heroes, Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), convinces him that she's killed the former captain of the Onyx Cinder and taken charge. Though old and decrepit, he proves to be a useful (if unnerving) ally who...

Sequels are quite common in today’s generation. When a film (be it a live-action drama or animated movie) becomes a massive hit and grosses millions at the box office, the studios decide to expand that world by making more installments under the same franchise.

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Popular franchises in the animated movie category, such as Toy Story, Despicable Me, The Incredibles, and others, have released several installments that have become quite successful at the box office. But there are a few animated films that deserved a sequel but never got one. Even though the plot might seem perfect to pitch in for future installments, it got lost or forgotten on the way. So, in this article, we will take a look at the list of such 10 movies.

1. Big Hero 6

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With the medium of animation continually changing the landscape of film, audiences have grown accustomed to multiple types of movie genres through the lens of the animated form. Among the most exciting kinds of animated films lies within the action genre, which has fostered terrific stories, created gorgeous visuals and jumpstarted adored franchises. Taking much longer to make than most live-action movies, animated action films are a real labor of love and the best ones appeal to the largest audience possible.

While some animated action films tend to rely on mindless entertainment, the acclaimed animated action features strive toward perfection in all aspects of filmmaking. With a focus on crafting a meaningful narrative, making the action sequences matter and presenting relatable characters, the best kinds of animated action films resonate with audiences and also offer viewers a true cinematic experience.

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Richard Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer, has recruited Fantastic Four star Jamie Bell to join him in the new drama series Half Man. The HBO and BBC show will run for six episodes with plans to begin shooting next year.

Deadline reports that Half Man follows the story of two estranged 'brothers', Ruben (Richard Gadd) and Niall (Jamie Bell). "When Niall's estranged 'brother' Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives," Deadline writes. The show is set to span forty years, from the 1980s to present day, as it focuses on the brothers' relationship and how it evolves over time. Throughout the highs and lows of Niall and Ruben's lives, Half Man will follow the brothers meeting as teenagers, falling out as adults, and will "capture the wild energy of a changing city - a changing world,...

Dan Hennessey, the voice actor known for his roles in children’s shows like Little Bear, The Care Bears, and more, has died. He was 82 years old.

News of Hennessey’s death broke on Tuesday, November 19th, with his family confirming to TMZ that he passed in his sleep while at home, due to complications stemming from Parkinson’s disease.

Born in 1941 in Toronto, Canada, Hennessey became involved in children’s entertainment in the 1970s, eventually establishing himself as a staple of children’s animated television programs.. Among his best-known roles are Father Bear on Little Bear, Braveheart the Lion on The Care Bears, and Chief Quimby on Inspector Gadget.

Hennessey did voice work for a number of other notable animated series in the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, Dinosaucers, RoboCop, Police Academy: The Animated Series, C.O.P.S., Beetlejuice, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, The Raccoons,...

Veteran voice actor and director Dan Hennessey, known in part for Inspector Gadget, Care Bears, and X-Men: The Animated Series, has passed away. He was 82 years old.

Per TMZ, Hennessey died on Wednesday, Nov. 13. According to his family, he died at home in his sleep due to complications associated with Parkinson's disease. Hennessey's family also shared a statement of remembrance, referring to him as an "incredible son, brother, husband, father, friend, and performer." They also noted how in reality, he embodied the wholesome characters he voiced in Care Bears and Little Bear.

"We are so touched by all those letting us know how he impacted them through his craft, from stage to voice acting and direction," the family's statement noted. "We are warmed by the fact that he provided comfort to a generation of kids around the world by giving voice to beloved animated characters like Braveheart Lion and Father Bear,...

Dan Hennessey, a voice actor and director for animated shows, has died. He was 82.

Hennessey is best known for voicing Braveheart Lion in the Care Bears animated series from the 1980s, Chief Quimby in Inspector Gadget (1983), and the voice director for the X-Men animated TV series from the 1990s.

According to TMZ, Hennessey died on Wednesday, November 13 in his home while he was sleeping due to complications associated with Parkinson’s disease.

“We are so touched by all those letting us know how he impacted them through his craft, from stage to voice acting and direction. We are warmed by the fact that he provided comfort to a generation of kids around the world by giving voice to beloved animated characters like Braveheart Lion and Fatherbear, who were the personification of his kind and exuberant personality,” the family said in a statement.

Hennessey is survived by his wife Patricia and daughters Skye and Eden.

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Adventure movies have served as one of the most enduring, successful, and versatile corners of cinema since the earliest days of swashbuckling, campy heroes like Zorro and Robin Hood. The genre has gone on to house some of the best stories and characters in cinema, with Indiana Jones and Jack Sparrow headlining the genre. However, as with any genre of film, some films go overlooked or are left with negative reputations they don't always deserve.

Adventure offers moviegoers family-friendly treks into distant lands, often following heroes in their quest to recover ancient relics or lost treasures. Following in the footsteps of the genre's most iconic heroes and stories, the major studios are always producing copycats and new tales of adventure in the hopes of becoming the next big thing. Despite the efforts of filmmakers and the studios, some fantastic adventure movies simply...

With Paddington in Peru closing in on its premiere date, many fans of the beloved children's franchise may be wondering which actor or actress should be the villain in the next Paddington movie. Despite being first created in 1958, Paddington Bear has managed to captivate countless generations of readers and viewers right up until the present day. In 2014, the current movie franchise kicked off, with Ben Whishaw voicing the eponymous bear. Now, the franchise is close to releasing Paddington in Peru, which means even more fun - and chaos - for Paddington to get into.

Although the Paddington movies are obviously centered on the adorable British bear, another major aspect of the films are the villains. The sneaky and suspicious people that Paddington must outwit clearly have devious motives, but rather than being dark or scary, these bad guys usually bring an extra air of fun to the movies. Their schemes...

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It's been well over a decade since "Indiana Jones" filmmaker Steven Spielberg and "The Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson teamed up to bring us "The Adventures of Tintin." Based on the works of Hergé, it was an ambitious motion-capture adaptation of the "Tintin" comics that was intended to be the start of a full-fledged franchise. Spielberg directed the first installment, with Jackson expected to direct the sequel. Sadly, that sequel never came. So, what happened exactly? And is the movie still going to happen?

Last we heard about "Tintin 2" was way back in 2018 when Spielberg, who was in the midst of promoting "Ready Player One," suggested that it was still going to happen. Or, at the very least, that he still wanted it to happen. Here's what Spielberg had to say about it at the time:

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Those who were alert enough to be following cinema discourse in the early 2000s may recall the painful inflection point the medium had reached in terms of visual effects. A lot of productions were moving away from practical effects wholesale and leaning hard into CGI. Many audience members hated the technological shift, as CGI effects were proving to look plastic and unconvincing. While Steven Spielberg might have employed CGI carefully and effectively in his 1993 film "Jurassic Park," multiple films from the early 2000s were proving that an overuse of CGI made for truly awful film imagery.

A few examples include 2001's "The Mummy Returns," which features a terrible-looking CGI version of Dwayne Johnson, or 2002's "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" which features many animated characters as well as digital sets. Also released in 2002 was Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man," itself, in this writer's humble opinion, a mediocre...

Since the success of “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,” which grossed nearly $50 million domestically in 2021, it’s been clear that anime will continue to be a major player at the specialty box office for years to come. Now, with Toho International’s acquisition of one of the medium’s top American distributors, Gkids, competition for the eyes and dollars of anime fans is about to step up.

It’s a natural fit for the two companies to be joining forces. Last December, Toho and GKids made box office history by pushing two Japanese-produced films into the top 3 at the U.S. box office on the same weekend. For Toho, it was “Godzilla Minus One,” the first ever film from cinema’s oldest franchise to win an Oscar, earning $56.4 million in America.

For GKids, it was Hayao Miyazaki’s likely final film — and also Oscar winner — “The Boy and the Heron,” which...

Futurama season 12 has just released another one of the show's anthology episodes, and one of its storylines is made even stranger by the season's highest-rated episode. Many Futurama seasons have featured anthology episodes, which put the various members of the Planet Express crew in bizarre non-canon storylines involving things like them being animals, toys, and cartoon characters. Futurama season 12's anthology episode has some fairly wacky stories, but the framing device of the episode may be the strangest part.

Futurama season 12, episode 9, "The Futurama Mystery Liberry" follows the path of the more recent Futurama anthology episodes, with it picking a theme and telling stories that parody significant elements of that theme. This time, the Futurama cast appears in three different segments based on classic children's stories such as Encyclopedia Brown and The Adventures of Tintin. Interestingly, each of these stories is actually told by a very special Futurama guest star.

At 77, Steven Spielberg isn’t holding back! The legendary director just dropped some truth bombs about his post-War of the Worlds flicks, admitting that the films that followed didn’t quite hit the mark. It’s not every day you hear a titan of cinema reflect so candidly, but Spielberg’s honesty shines through as he acknowledges a string of less-than-stellar projects.

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It’s a bold move for a guy who’s given us classics like Jaws and E.T., proving that even the best can have their off days. So, what’s behind his revelation? Let’s dive into Spielberg’s journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood as he reexamines his filmography!

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Steven Spielberg never had any qualms about the industry he adopted as his own. Hollywood, known for its brutal behind-the-scenes studio politics and overarching artistic ambitions, has instead been a reservoir of Spielbergian dreams. Action, adventure, science-fiction, drama, tragedy, romance, and musical – the director has seen it all and done it all.

Steven Spielberg on the sets of Saving Private Ryan with Tom Hanks [Credit: DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Pictures]

Meanwhile, the industry has progressed at a steady pace to produce avant-garde cinema. Visions of the scale of Star Wars and Blade Runner were a far cry from the Hitchcock-era thrillers just as Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones were incomparable to George Lucas’ creations. Spielberg, born between the old and the new, witnessed the changes and contributed to the evolution of Hollywood, helping mold it into a postmodern model of ideas.

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Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright are developing a fourth film together. The duo has been occupied with other projects but have been discussing ideas. The new film may or may not be part of the "Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy."

Director Edgar Wright's "Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy" may be adding a new flavor. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, writer and actor Simon Pegg has revealed he and Wright are developing a fourth film together. Pegg was speaking with THR's Lily Ford about his recent role in Prime Video's hit series The Boys, as well as the 20th anniversary of Shaun of the Dead, the romantic zombie comedy that marked his first film collaboration with Wright.

It's been more than a decade since Pegg and Wright, the director of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, worked on a film together, 2013's The World's End. Both have been occupied with projects in the years that followed,...

Fans of Hergé’s iconic comic book hero Tintin have reason to be optimistic, as Andy Serkis, star of the 2011 film “The Adventures of Tintin,” recently hinted at a possible sequel in the works. Speaking at the Ace Superhero Comic Con 2024, Serkis offered a tantalizing update on the long-awaited “The Adventures of Tintin 2.”

The original film, directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson, was a groundbreaking achievement in motion capture animation. It won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature and set a new standard for the technology outside of Pixar’s domain. Despite its success and initial plans for a trilogy, the sequel has been in development limbo for over a decade.

Serkis, known for his pioneering work in motion capture performance, expressed confidence about the franchise’s future. Reflecting on his collaborations with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Phillipa Boyens, Serkis stated, “I’m pretty sure...

Andy Serkis hints at a potential tenth collaboration with Peter Jackson, possibly including a sequel to The Adventures of Tintin. Serkis' involvement in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum showcases his ability to manage complex stories and digital filmmaking. His unique position as both an actor and director in the Tintin franchise could expedite the production of The Adventures of Tintin 2 and align it with the original creative vision.

Andy Serkis recently revealed some optimistic news regarding the long-awaited sequel, The Adventures of Tintin 2. The original film, directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson, was notable for its star-studded cast, including Jamie Bell as Tintin and Daniel Craig among others. It not only won a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature but also set a high standard for motion-capture technology in cinema outside of the Pixar domain.

While speaking at the Ace Superhero Comic Con 2024, as reported by the PopVerse,...

Andy Serkis expresses hope for The Adventures of Tintin 2, potentially marking the tenth collaboration with producers Philpa Boyens and Fran Walsh. The original film, directed by Steven Spielberg, was a box-office and critical success but faced delays in producing a sequel due to busy schedules and high demand for the filmmakers and actors. Fans believe The Adventures of Tintin 2 deserves to happen, as the first movie was an impressive animated adventure, and the sequel's storyline from the comic series is compelling.

The prospect of a sequel to one of Steven Spielberg's best movies of the 21st century has me very excited, especially given the comments of one of the film's stars. Spielberg is one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, helming some of the 20th and 21st century's most iconic films. As his career has gone on, the scope of Spielberg's best movies has expanded across genre lines, ranging from thrilling...

More than a decade has gone by since the big screens displayed the Steven Spielberg-directed film The Adventures of Tintin, which was both a critical and commercial success. And, as fans know, a sequel was announced years ago, but development came to a standstill, erasing any hopes of coming to reality for a while. Fortunately, Andy Serkis, who starred as Captain Archibald Haddock and Sir Francis Haddock in the animated movie, has good news as he recently offered a promising update regarding the long-delayed project.

Andy Serkis hints at The Adventures of Tintin 2 being in early talks during a panel appearance at the Ace Superhero Comic Con 2024. Serkis' comments came as he reflected on his working relationship with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Phillipa Boyens heading into The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, confidently feeling "there will be another Tintin". Though the sequel has languished in development hell for over a decade, his Lotr return in The Hunt for Gollum might hint at the best path for Tintin 2 to finally get made.

With well over a decade gone since the first movie debuted to widespread acclaim and box office success, Andy Serkis has a confident update for The Adventures of Tintin 2.

During a recent panel at the Ace Superhero Comic Con 2024 (per The PopVerse), Serkis seemingly indicated that early talks are underway for The Adventures of Tintin 2. The comments came about as...

More than a decade after the 2011 release of Steven Spielberg’s criminally underrated The Adventures of Tintin hit theaters, fans of Hergé’s beloved characters continue to wonder if we’ll ever see a sequel. Andy Serkis, who voices Captain Archibald Haddock and Sir Francis Haddock in the 2011 original, says Tintin producer Peter Jackson is still working on another film featuring the dynamic duo of Captain Haddock and Tintin. In October 2011, Peter Jackson said he would direct The Adventures of Tintin 2. However, the silence on the project has been deafening ever since.

Originally, Steven Spielberg wanted to release The Adventures of Tintin 2 in 2015, but the legendary filmmaker’s schedule had other plans. At the time, Spielberg said a follow-up to the 2011 animated film would adapt two books in the Tintin saga. Screenwriter Anthony Horowitz was reportedly working on a screenplay but left the project in 2018. Jackson and Spielberg have yet...

Plot: Studio Ponoc’s The Imaginary portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The Town of Imaginaries, where forgotten Imaginaries live and find work, he faces a mysterious threat.

Review: When I was a child, I became very sick. I spent much time in and out of the hospital and had few opportunities to make new friends. To combat the loneliness, I imagined a new friend, January. She was a young ghost girl who followed me everywhere I went, causing mischief, encouraging me to feel better, and listening when I needed to cleanse myself of negative thoughts about my uncertain recovery. As the years passed and I got better, January began to disappear. Three nights ago, I...

Director Peter Jackson has one of the most fascinating career trajectories in that he started out making gory low-budget exploitation films and then went into big-money epic franchises, with very little transition. The reason for this seemingly impossible leap from obscure cult movies to mainstream success is as simple as the hard work he put in to make it happen.

Jackson is most famous for The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, but he has many other films that showcase his skill as a storyteller. Whether it's naughty puppets, oozing zombies, or giant apes, his skill as a filmmaker comes through. From the very beginning, Peter Jackson had a vision and style that would propel him to the realm of elite movie directors.

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Steven Spielberg has been one of the most prolific filmmakers in Hollywood since the 70s. The director has tackled every genre and has shown that he can confidently execute them with conviction. It’s hard to believe that such diverse films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Color Purple Jaws, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and Minority Report came from one filmmaker.

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The director is set to return to his sci-fi roots with the announced UFO film. With this film, the director is also making a unique change to his filmography as he is finally making an original story that he came up with rather than adaptations of books or real-life historical events.

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Simon Pegg and Nick Frost shine in genre-bending dramedies beyond the famous Cornetto trilogy. Collaborative efforts with Edgar Wright are just the beginning of their timeless comedy legacy. Underrated gems like Slaughterhouse Rulez and The Adventures of Tintin showcase their versatility.

The best Simon Pegg and Nick Frost movies and series are typically brilliant combinations of comedy, drama, and several other genres/sub-genres. This formula was made famous by director Edgar Wright, who collaborated with Frost and Pegg in the Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy. All three famously worked together on the genre-mashing dramedies, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End.

However, Pegg and Frost's Edgar Wright movies aren't the only collaborations that deserve a spot in anyone's weekend movies playlist. Fueled by their well-publicized but deeply genuine friendship, Pegg and Frost's collaborative efforts are products of a long and creative partnership that goes way beyond the Cornetto trilogy.

Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors currently working today. With 50 years of cinematic legacy to his credit, the director grasped the essence of movie magic in the early part of his career. Following his Hollywood debut with The Sugarland Express and then his breakout movie Jaws, the director gave one valuable lesson to aspiring movie directors.

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Spielberg understands what it takes to be a movie director in Hollywood and thrive in the industry. Obviously, a successful movie requires immaculate vision to trigger the very emotions of the audience but the development of the vision comes from the understanding of the craft and the director who has made a whopping $8 billion fortune has one advice that can elevate the imagination of filmmakers.

Steven Spielberg’s Valuable Lesson To Aspiring Filmmakers

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Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi movie will be his first summer blockbuster since 2016. The untitled movie also features UFOs, a favorite topic from the director's early years. The movie has a chance to reverse a recent negative box office trend for Spielberg movies.

Steven Spielberg's new movie will revive a trend from his career after a decade. The iconic director, whose early works include the TV movie thriller Duel and the Goldie Hawn-led The Sugarland Express, is best known for blockbuster releases including the iconic movies Raiders of the Lost Ark (the first of the Indiana Jones movies) and Jurassic Park, as well as tentpoles that balance popular and prestige sensibilities such as Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List. Over the course of his career, he has been nominated for 23 Oscars, winning three.

In early 2024, it was announced that a new Steven Spielberg science fiction movie was in development.

If, like me, you grew up reading The Hardy Boys (or Nancy Drew) and The Boxcar Children, and you also have a soft spot for Twin Peaks and other comforting yet disturbing Lynchian dreamscapes, then you should find a lot to enjoy within the quaint and creepy pages of Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes' Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol. 1: The Case of the Missing Men. Set in a secluded Canadian town where a group of teenage sleuths kill time by trying not to be killed while solving macabre mysteries, Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol. 1: The Case of the Missing Men is now available in color for the first time from Oni Press (following its previous black-and-white publication by Conundrum Press), and Daily Dead had the pleasure of catching up with Kris and Alexander in a new Q&a feature to discuss their unique approach to the teen sleuthing genre, their eclectic cinematic and literary influences,...

The king has returned ... and he's bringing a very familiar collaborator along with him. It's been a long, painful year and a half since Steven Spielberg last blessed us with his work in "The Fabelmans" -- look, we'd take a new Spielberg joint every six months if we could -- but there's some light on the horizon once more. One of the most talented and prolific filmmakers in living memory is already looking ahead to his next production, which we now know will hit theaters almost exactly two years from this very moment in time. 

The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop on the next team-up between one of the greatest directors of all time and his frequent writer, David Koepp. After working together on movies such as "Jurassic Park," "War of the Worlds," and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," the two will be joining forces once...

Steven Spielberg’s legacy is a much-renowned one, unmarred by time and the arrival of new talent. His films have established a new era in Hollywood, through Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park. Despite the presence of evolved technologies and newer creatives, not many have been able to recreate the scale of Spielberg’s career or overthrow his status as a living legend.

Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]With the passing of years, classics such as Harrison Ford’s classic Nazi-hunting adventure junkie or the rebirth of the Jurassic Age in the modern world have taken a backseat, giving way to more modernistic science fiction such as Minority Report and the playful Catch Me If You Can. But not once has the director stumbled in his unbroken creative streak for the past 50 years, beginning with the marine horror, Jaws.

However, when it comes to Steven Spielberg’s kids, they may be his harshest critics,...

Andy Serkis is one of Hollywood’s finest go-to actors for playing motion-capture roles in films. He played Caesar in the Planet of the Apes trilogy, Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit films, and the titular character in 2005’s King Kong. However, many fans wouldn’t be aware of his role as a Performance Capture Consultant in Gareth Edwards’ 2014 kaiju film, Godzilla. Serkis explained that it was not a full-on acting role like his other monster roles.

Andy Serkis doing the motion capture work for Supreme Leader Snoke in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Lucasfilm Ltd.

Beyond acting, Serkis has also tried his hands at filmmaking. He served as the director of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle in which he also did mo-cap for the role of Baloo. He is also the director of Tom Hardy’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He will soon helm the Lotr film,...

Spielberg's action scenes are defined by tension, adrenaline, and creative cinematography, not just fights. The iconic bike chase in E.T. showcases Spielberg's ability to build tension and excitement through visuals and music. Spielberg's directing skills shine in action scenes like the tripod debut in War of the Worlds, with impressive CGI and tension-building.

Director Steven Spielberg has been responsible for some of the most incredible action scenes of all time. Steven Spielberg's movies are a staple in cinematic history, and shortly after his theatrical directorial debut in 1974 with The Sugarland Express, he took the world by storm with Jaws in 2975. Steven Spielberg's horror movies have also been quite successful, including the 1982 title Poltergeist, which he co-wrote and produced but didn't direct. However, the director has established himself brilliantly in the action genre and provided audiences with nail-biting scenes in his films.

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Edgar Wright's Baby Driver sequel has the potential for a bold and radical storyline departure from its predecessor. The sequel could explore Baby's past, delving into his trauma and character depth while keeping the franchise alive. However, the safer choice for the sequel may follow a linear plot similar to the first film, impacting its potential growth.

A talented director with a fair number of acting credits behind his name, Edgar Wright has quietly built up a sterling reputation as a filmmaker who makes great movies. Although he currently only has eight features to his name as a director, they include highly popular films like Hot Fuzz and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, with Wright also having worked as a writer on films like The Adventures of TinTin and the McU's Ant-Man. Among his successes as a director, one of his most notable films came in the form of 2017's Baby Driver,...

Fallout is the most exciting Amazon Original dropping this month. From Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, this long-awaited adaptation of the popular video game franchise looks incredible, and is bound to be a hit among video game fans and newcomers alike. The series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets), Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones), and Aaron Clifton Moten (Disjointed).

Prime Video doesn’t have much else in the way of original offerings this month, aside from the return of Alex Rider on Freevee a few other films and TV series, but there are plenty of popular films joining the streaming service’s library. Cloverfield, Batman & Robin, Titanic, and The Notebook are just a few of the notable movies coming to Prime this month.

Here’s everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in April – Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.

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Emile Hirsch reveals that Hollywood icon Steven Spielberg has a soft spot for his 2004 teen comedy. Hirsch praises Spielberg's impressive filming techniques. Hirsch explains why The Girl Next Door still holds up after 20 years.

In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, Emile Hirsch made the surprising revelation that none other than Hollywood icon Steven Spielberg has a soft spot for Hirsch’s 2004 teen comedy, The Girl Next Door. The actor revealed that, during a visit to the set of Spielberg’s 2011 animated adventure movie, The Adventures of Tintin, Spielberg declared how much he likes The Girl Next Door, which finds Hirsch’s high school kid who falls in love with the titular girl next door...only to learn that she is a former pornographic actress.

"I visited a friend, Jamie Bell, on the set of Tintin, and I saw Spielberg. And Spielberg really liked The Girl Next Door. And so...

Few directors venture into both animation and live-action due to the vastly different skill sets required. Some successful directors like Wes Anderson and Guillermo del Toro have mastered both mediums. Experimenting with different animation styles can bring a fresh perspective to storytelling for versatile directors.

Most directors choose to stick with either animated movies or live-action, but some directors are versatile enough to excel at both. Animation and live-action require vastly different skill sets for directors. This is why so few directors stray from their comfort zones. Even some of the most adventurous directors working today have yet to cross over from live-action to animation. However, some live-action directors have made brilliant animated movies in recent years. It's becoming more often for successful directors to dip their toes into animation.

Some directors see animation as just another option in their tool kit, and they'll resort to it if they believe that's what the story requires.

The Adventures of Tintin movie had high expectations for a new franchise that didn't quite meet box office successes. Fans eagerly await Tintin 2, but production delays have left them wondering why the sequel is taking so long. Peter Jackson is set to direct Tintin 2, with Jamie Bell eagerly awaiting the chance to reprise his role as Tintin.

The Adventures of Tintin was meant to kick off a new franchise by some of the most acclaimed filmmakers in the business, but Tintin 2 is taking longer than expected. Released in 2011, Steven Spielberg's Tintin was the latest in a long line of film and television adaptations of the famous Belgian comic strip character, but it was also one of the most promising because two more sequels were expected to arrive after The Adventures of Tintin. However, despite over a decade passing, fans are still wondering why Tintin 2 is taking so long.

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Exclusive: Sebastian Roché (1923) is making his K-drama debut in Netflix’s Queen of Tears premiering March 9. He will portray Dr. Braun, a German doctor who has an interesting relationship with the two leads.

From Studio Dragon, Showrunners and Culture Depot, the series follows Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), the third-generation heiress to Queens Group and the queen of department stores, who has been married for three years to Baek Hyeon-u (Kim Soo-hyun), Yongdu-ri village chief’s son and the prince of supermarkets. As the couple weathers a marital crisis, they discover a miraculous new beginning that rewrites their love story.

Additional cast includes Park Sung-hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon, Lee Joo Bin with a guest appearance by Song Joongki.

Queen of Tears is written by Park Ji-eun. Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won direct.

Roché can currently be seen in Paramount’s Taylor Sheridan series 1923 starring opposite Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. He...