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'Frozen II' Defrosts Slow Box Office With Record-Breaking Opening
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'Frozen II' Defrosts Slow Box Office With Record-Breaking Opening

The sequel to the 2013 hit animated movie debuts above expectations with an estimated $127 million domestically, marking the third-best start for an animated film.

Martin Scorsese to Be Honored With Visionary Award at 2020 Palm Springs Film Festival
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Martin Scorsese to Be Honored With Visionary Award at 2020 Palm Springs Film Festival

In a statement about the accolade, festival chairman Harold Matzner explains that the veteran filmmaker's latest film 'The Irishman' is a masterpiece and one of his finest.

Andrew Scott and Maggie Smith Win Big at 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards
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Andrew Scott and Maggie Smith Win Big at 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards

The 'Fleabag' actor takes home the Best Actor award for his role in 'Present Laughter' while the 'Downton Abbey' actress is crowned this year's Best Actress for her role in 'A German Life'.

Eddie Murphy Tried to Get Marlon Brando to Play Warden in 'Life'
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Eddie Murphy Tried to Get Marlon Brando to Play Warden in 'Life'

Recounting the time he fought to get 'The Godfather' actor in his 1999 film project, the 'Coming 2 America' star admits that to this day, he still believes that the late star should play Dexter Wilkins.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' Producer Gains Approval From Michael Jackson's Estate to Do Biopic
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'Bohemian Rhapsody' Producer Gains Approval From Michael Jackson's Estate to Do Biopic

Having secured the rights to bring the King of Pop's story and music to the big screen, Graham King recruits John Logan, with whom he worked together on 'The Aviator', to tackle the screenplay.

'The Banker' Release Put On Hold Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation
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'The Banker' Release Put On Hold Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation

Troubling new allegations about co-producer Bernard Garrett Jr., whose father was depicted in the movie by Anthony Mackie, have forced Apple bosses to delay its big screen release.

Helen Mirren and Mark Strong Signed Up for New Adaptation of 'Oedipus'
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Helen Mirren and Mark Strong Signed Up for New Adaptation of 'Oedipus'

The 'Woman in Gold' actress and the 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' actor are set to join forces in a modern-day adaptation of the classic Oedipus tragedy.

Cynthia Erivo Responds to Criticisms Over Her 'Harriet' Casting
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Cynthia Erivo Responds to Criticisms Over Her 'Harriet' Casting

The 'Widows' star defends her casting in the Harriet Tubman biopic against critics who claimed the role should have gone to African American actress instead of a Brit.

Cardi B Finds 'Hustlers' Role More Natural Than Hers in 'Fast and Furious 9'
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Cardi B Finds 'Hustlers' Role More Natural Than Hers in 'Fast and Furious 9'

Although she is thrilled to be a part of the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, the 'Bodak Yellow' hitmaker cannot help but admit that shooting her part 'felt like the first day of school.'

Robert Pattinson Recalls Feeling 'Protected' When Filming 'Harry Potter'
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Robert Pattinson Recalls Feeling 'Protected' When Filming 'Harry Potter'

The Cedric Diggory in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' also credits the wizardry movie for giving him his acting career as he says, 'I wouldn't be acting if it wasn't for that.'

Charlize Theron Reveals 'Monster' Financier Almost Backed Out Due to Her 30-Pound Weight Gain
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Charlize Theron Reveals 'Monster' Financier Almost Backed Out Due to Her 30-Pound Weight Gain

During an interview, the 'Long Shot' actress reveals that one of the financiers for the award-winning movie called her to complain about her 'horrible' appearance.

Ben Affleck to Make a Return to Director's Chair With 'King Leopold's Ghost'
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Ben Affleck to Make a Return to Director's Chair With 'King Leopold's Ghost'

Aside from taking the helm of the historical drama, the 'Gone Baby Gone' filmmaker will also serve as a producer alongside Martin Scorsese, Emma Koskoff-Tillinger, as well as Harry and Gina Belafonte.

Robert Pattinson's Movie 'The Lighthouse' Tops 2020 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations
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Robert Pattinson's Movie 'The Lighthouse' Tops 2020 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations

The Robert Eggers-directed film receives a total of five nods with the main actor up for Best Male Lead and his co-star Willem Dafoe for Best Supporting Male.

Halle Berry Addresses 'Bruised' Set Injury: I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
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Halle Berry Addresses 'Bruised' Set Injury: I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way

Days after her injury postponed production of her MMA thriller, the 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' actress takes to Instagram to assure fans that she is 'just getting started.'

'Joker' Sequel Not in the Works Just Yet Despite Report
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'Joker' Sequel Not in the Works Just Yet Despite Report

A reliable movie site says that there are no deals for a sequel as of now and director Todd Phillips is not in any negotiations to work on the supposed second movie.

Jon M. Chu on Brenda Song's Claim She's Not 'Asian Enough' for 'Crazy Rich Asians': 'It's Gross'
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Jon M. Chu on Brenda Song's Claim She's Not 'Asian Enough' for 'Crazy Rich Asians': 'It's Gross'

The director debunks the 'Social Network' star's assertion that she couldn't audition for the movie because her image wasn't 'Asian enough,' saying he's a fan of hers.

Samuel L. Jackson's 'The Banker' Gets Scrapped as AFI Fest's Closing-Night Film
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Samuel L. Jackson's 'The Banker' Gets Scrapped as AFI Fest's Closing-Night Film

While Apple blames 'some concerns' for the abrupt cancellation of the drama movie's world premiere, Scarlett Johansson's 'Marriage Story' has been picked to fill in the vacant slot.

Francesca Hayward on CGI Criticism Against 'Cats': It Takes Time to Get Used to
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Francesca Hayward on CGI Criticism Against 'Cats': It Takes Time to Get Used to

As she addresses the negative receptions for the trailer of the Tom Hooper-directed adaptation, the ballerina playing Victoria the White Cat admits she herself was initially a little unnerved.

Daniel Craig Confirms He Will Leave James Bond Franchise After 'No Time to Die'
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Daniel Craig Confirms He Will Leave James Bond Franchise After 'No Time to Die'

The actor, who has played the iconic 007 agent since 2006, opens up that the upcoming twenty-fifth installment directed by Cary Fukunaga will be his last.

Christian Bale Rejected Offer to Do Fourth Batman Movie: It's Overindulgent
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Christian Bale Rejected Offer to Do Fourth Batman Movie: It's Overindulgent

The actor who plays the Caped Crusader in Christopher Nolan's trilogy movies says he refused when asked by DC producers to return for a fourth superhero movie.