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How Jurassic Park III Solved a Major Predator Problem From The Original Movie

Jurassic Park III 's Spinosaurus holds the world record for largest animatronic ever built for a film production. More importantly, it was also waterproof.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

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How Post-9/11 Fears Inspired Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds

Steven Spielberg's 2005 adaptation of War of the Worlds put a post-9/11 spin on the H.G. Wells classic by playing on fears of terrorism lurking on the home front.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Why Guillermo del Toro Banned Pacific Rim Designers From Kaiju Movies Like Godzilla

While Pacific Rim was unquestionably inspired by the giant monster and mecha traditions from Japan, Guillermo del Toro wanted his interpretation to feel fresh and unlike anything audiences had seen before.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Men in Black Director Initially Thought Vincent D'Onofrio’s Performance Was a Joke

Edgar, the hapless farmer sucked dry by an interstellar cockroach in the original Men in Black, is as iconic as they come. But Vincent D'Onofrio’s swing-for-the-fences performance was far from a sure thing during production.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

How Martin Scorsese Landed a Role in The Mandalorian and Grogu

Martin Scorsese, the Oscar-winning director behind Goodfellas and The Departed, will make his Star Wars debut as an Ardennian fry cook Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) approaches for sensitive information regarding the mafioso Hutts.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Jack Reynor Breaks Down Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Ending—and That [Spoiler] Scene

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy takes viewers on a wild ride, all coalescing in a way star Jack Reynor describes as “a double-edged sword.”

By Stephanie Case 3 months ago

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This Twilight Zone Episode Was First Pieces of Mainstream Media To Address The Vietnam War

The Twilight Zone's season five opener, "In Praise of Pip," tackled the idea of America's growing entanglement in Vietnam. Less than a year later, President Lyndon B. Johnson used an alleged attack on U.S. ships in the region to declare all-out war.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

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Rick Moranis Details “Strange and Surreal” Experience Returning to Acting for Spaceballs 2

The long-awaited Spaceballs sequel—officially titled Spaceballs: The New One—will feature Rick Moranis' first major acting role in over 20 years. Helmed by Josh Greenbaum (Strays), the movie arrives in theaters April 23, 2027.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

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Game of Thrones at 15: Secrets Behind Original Pilot That Creators Were Told Was “Massive Problem”

Game of Thrones infamously had a rocky start with its original pilot. SYFY Wire is breaking down all the behind-the-scenes details.

By Joe Bergren 3 months ago

How a Twilight Zone Argument Led To Long Lasting Change in Hollywood

While in post-production for The Twilight Zone's "The Obsolete Man" starring Burgess Meredith and Fritz Weaver, director Elliot Silverstein got into a major disagreement with the editor. This prompted the formation of a DGA committee designed to protect the creative rights of filmmakers across Hollywood.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

What Inspired Steven Spielberg To Revisit Aliens in Disclosure Day?

Steven Spielberg found his interest in aliens reignited in 2017 when The New York Times published an investigative article about the government's classified program to study strange objects in the sky.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

How Netflix’s Dark Crystal Prequel Led To New Duffer Brothers Show The Boroughs

Created by Jeffrey Addiss Will Matthews, the duo behind The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Boroughs follows a group of senior citizens investigating a monstrous presence in their retirement community. Stranger Things' Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer serve as executive producers on the new Netflix series.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Move Over Ninja Turtles! Super Mondo Mega Mutts Are Here To Unleash Canine Carnage (Exclusive)

Super Mondo Mega Mutts, the new Oni Press comic from Curt Pires (Lost Fantasy) and illustrator Juan Gedeon (DC: The Jurassic League), kicks off canine carnage this July with a team of super-powered dogs

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Why The Latest Running Man Completely Changed Stephen King’s Original Ending

In adapting Stephen King's Richard Bachman novel The Running Man for the big screen, writer-director Edgar Wright made the right call in scrapping the original ending, which took on unsavory meaning in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Who Will Kate Winslet Play in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum? Breaking Down the Marigol Theories

Kate Winslet is confirmed to join The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum as Marigol, sparking speculation about the character’s identity.

By Stephanie Case 3 months ago

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Why Does Back to the Future Endure 40 Years Later? Co-Creator Bob Gale Says…

Four decades after it drove into theaters at 88 miles per hour, Back to the Future remains the gold time travel movie standard by which all others are measured.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

Toy Story 5 Director Reveals Why the Film’s Villain Isn’t Actually the Bad Guy

Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), and Jessie (Joan Cusack), and the rest of the Toy Story crew are about to meet their match in a smart tablet named Lilypad (voiced by franchise newcomer Greta Lee).

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

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The Hunt for Gollum Casts Jamie Dornan as Young Aragorn; Gandalf & Frodo Officially Returning

Fifty Shades of Grey vet Jamie Dornan is officially set to play a younger version of Aragorn (initially portrayed by Viggo Mortensen) as the character searches for Gollum (Andy Serkis) and the One Ring.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

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Joey Lawrence Reveals How Oliver & Company Saved Disney

To date, Disney's Oliver & Company features the only major acting turn from music legend Billy Joel, whose celebrity status helped bolster the film's box office gross to over $70 million. Along with The Great Mouse Detective, Oliver & Company set the stage for the Disney Renaissance.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

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Why Steven Spielberg Didn’t Direct Interstellar

When Interstellar first began development in 2007, a Nolan brother was attached to the project, but it wasn't Christopher Nolan. Steven Spielberg intended to helm the sci-fi epic with a script from Chris's younger sibling, Jonathan Nolan.

By Josh Weiss 3 months ago

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