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Coming up to the premiere ofWillowon Disney+, showrunnerJonathan Kasdanis feeling hopeful about the future of the franchise. Thought the original movie, released in 1988, has long been a beloved cult classic, it was never given an official sequel. That changes with the newWillowseries on Disney+ with Warwick Davis returning as the titular hero, finally continuing the character’s story but with the switch from the big screen to the small screen. The show will premiere on Disney+ on Nov....

The colorful world of WWE sports entertainment has lost one of its most iconic wrestlers over the weekend.Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka, who was best known for his leaps from the top rope in the 1980s,passed awayon Sunday night at the age of 73. AttorneyRobert Kirwan IIannounced that the wrestler was taken to his son-in-law’s home in Pompano Beach, Florida, confirming that he passed, “due to complications from his ongoing medical problems.” But he wouldn’t elaborate any further on those medical problems....

We are all missing the cinema. The glow of the big screen, the smell of the popcorn, the delight of watching a great movie unfold, for movie fans there really is nothing better thanthe theater experience. A new campaign, #SaveYourCinema, has just launched online, asking movie fans to complete a form and send a message directly to their U.S. Senators and state representatives asking them to support legislation that could provide a much-neededfinancial lifeline for movie theatersand theater chains....

Cinematography is the art of capturing the visual essence of a film. The magic of storytelling on the big screen is largely expressed through the lens of a cinematographer, and it is his or her craft that sets the tone, mood, and artistic style that immerses us and helps us escape into the wonderful world of cinema. In this article, we look at some of the most special thinkers when it comes to the art of camera movement, lens choices, lighting, color, and visual composition....

For decades, romantic comedies have been considered by the film-going masses to be little more than “chick flicks,” designated as lighter fare that falls more intothe guilty-pleasure viewing categorythan, say, Scorsese’s latest film. However, with the modern era of 24-hour news cycles and social media addiction, there’s nothing like watching two people fall in love to briefly quell the existential angst. These movies allow you to get lost in the moment-by-moment nuances of courtship and supply you with a hefty dose of witty banter, unlike a plot-heavy piece of Oscar bait....

Hollywood has conditioned its audiences to anticipate the fairy-tale finale, which more often than not involves the ‘hero’ defeating the ‘villain’, hence the phrase “Hollywood ending,” a term of sentimental simplicity for the achievement of a narrative goal. While this simple black and white portrayal of ‘good’ and ‘evil’ canmake for great screenplaysthat appease audiences’ expectations, in reality, the concept of isn’t so black and white, and there are a lot of gray areas....

Fresh off its second seasons, released earlier this year,Sweet Magnoliasis aNetflix original seriesdeveloped from the novel series of the same name by Sherryl Woods (as outlined byGood Housekeeping). Boasting a talented ensemble cast, the series has been a hit with audiences. PerVariety,Sweet Magnoliashas been renewed for a third season, giving fans more opportunities to watch as drama unfolds in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. There are several recognizable faces in thecast ofSweet Magnolias, from Chris Klein (known for being part of theAmerican Piecast) to the Netflix series' lead JoAnna Garcia Swisher (from thecast ofFreaks and Geeks)....

Another villain from Peter Parker’s past is joining in onSpider-Man 3. It has been confirmed that Alfred Molina will reprise his role as Doctor Octopus. The actor previously played the part in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 alongside Tobey Maguire’s version of the Marvel hero. Yet, it appears we are venturing further into multiverse territory here as Tom Holland’s Spidey will now tangle his web with Molina. According to multiple reports,Alfred Molinais indeed returning as Doc Ock....

The third entry in the popular action-thrillerOlympus Has Fallenseries will be unleashed into a theater near you next month. It stars Gerard Butler (300,Law Abiding Citizen) and Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby,Driving Miss Daisy). And today we have the new trailer for director Ric Roman Waugh’sLondon Has Fallenfollow-up,Angel Has Fallenfor you guys to check out. Much like the previous two movies in this rock ‘em, sock ‘em action movie trilogy,Angel Has Fallenlooks to bebrutal and bloody good timesto this here movie fan....

Ben Affleck’s recent stint in rehab may have cost him his role as Batman. Ever since Affleck left the director’s chair behind onThe Batman, it’s been speculated that hey may be leaving the role behind. Now thatJustice Leagueis in the rearview mirror, it’s seemed increasingly likely that will be the case. However, Warner Bros. has not committed one way or the other on the matter, at least not publically. But now, it appears as though their hand may be forced despite whatever creative desire they had to work withBen Affleckagain as the Caped Crusader....

TheBlack Widow moviethat has been in development at Marvel Studios reportedly now has a production designer and a production date. If Marvel’s plans go as they hope, theBlack Widowmovie should begin shooting next year. For years, Marvelfans have been begging Marvel Studios for Black Widow to get her own solo movie. Finally, the prayers were answered when Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced that they were planning on giving the Russian superhero her own movie duringPhase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

Bohemian Rhapsodyis finally going to be released in China, but it’s going to be heavily censored. The Queen biopic has been an absolute smash at the box office and went on to win four Oscars over the weekend, more than any other movie nominated this year. The biopic chronicles the life of the late Freddie Mercury who was a gay man. That element of his life is depicted in the movie....

TheBumblebee moviehas just been given its first official poster. This comes just after the debut of the spin-off’sfirst teaser trailerarriving online, which appears to be taking quite a few people by surprise. At this point, nobody would blame you for being burnt out on theTransformersmovies, but this genuinely looks to be something very different than what’s come before it. Case in point, this first poster is relatively minimalistic and kind of sweet....