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With directorDexter Fletcher’sRocketmanopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down withRichard Maddento talk about making the fantasy musical based on the life ofElton John. As most of you knowfrom the trailers,Rocketmanisn’t your convention biopic. Yes, you’ll see how John (Taron Egerton) and his writing partnerBernie Taupin(Jamie Bell) came up with some of their iconic songs, and the film does include a few of the tropes you see in all movies based on someone’s life....

Tensions continue to run high as we’re now about a week and a half away from one of the most controversial Oscars ceremonies in history. While it’s the latest development—the decision to hand out awards in four categories during commercial breaks and run edited versions of those acceptance speeches later in the show—that’s got folks up in arms, the truth is this Oscars ceremony has been something of a disaster for months now....

My first thought walking out ofSnake Eyeswas a shallow one, but in the interest of honesty I’ll lay it down first and explain later: “How dare a cast that hot be in a movie this bad.” The thing is, I don’t just mean “hot” in the sense of conventional attractiveness—although, make no mistake, this entire cast is deeply attractive—as much as I meanSnake Eyesis filled with a young class of dictionary-definitionmovie stars, presences you put on posters and billboards to sell tickets, the rare ones whose magnetism, charisma, and genuine talent make the price of admission worth it....

Fans ofSpider-Man: No Way Homehave a figure to look out for this summer, as a newFunko Popfrom the hit Marvel Studios film will be available for collectors to purchase as an exclusive from AAA Anime. The Funko Pop figure, which is available for pre-order on theEntertainment Earthwebsite, features the black and gold suit that Peter Parker (Tom Holland) wore in the film. The Funko Pop features Spider-Man in his unique black and gold costume, unmasked, in a dynamic running pose....

The Terminator is coming back to screens in 2016. No, not in a sequel toTerminator Genisys—that would be silly. Instead, for the 25th anniversary of its release,Terminator 2: Judgment Daywill be returning to theaters worldwide next year with a 3D twist. PerTHR, writer/directorJames Cameronis supervising and producing a conversion of the 1991 classic to 3D via a digital remastering. While the new iteration of the film will be worldwide, the main reason for the conversion has to do with China....

Ahead of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Netflix has released a trailer forThe Discovery. Here’s the logline, per Netflix: “One year after the existence of the afterlife is scientifically verified, millions around the world have ended their own lives to ‘get there’. A man and woman fall in love while coming to terms with their own tragic pasts and the true nature of the afterlife.” Jason SegelandRooney Maraplay the man and woman, whileRobert Redfordco-stars as the physicist who confirms the existence of the afterlife....

The Season 4 finale of The CW seriesThe Originalswas both heartbreaking and heartbreakingly beautiful, with some bonds even further sealed while others were ripped apart. There were tears of sorrow and joy, as everything this season has been leading up to reached some level of emotional conclusion, and it left some really exciting possibilities open for Season 5. During Part 2 of this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider (you can read Part 1here), showrunnerMichael Narduccitalked about what he wanted to leave open for future storylines, what he’s excited to see play out next, leaving the show in the very capable hands of creatorJulie Plec(who’s taking over showrunner duties in Season 5) and the writers, whether a family reunion is inevitable, which of the Mikaelsons has the biggest chance of success at personal happiness, whether they considered any other possible story options, and whether Hope’s outcome was inevitable....

Welcome to Wrexham, say hello to your newest competitor! As owning international football clubs becomes the latest trend, ESPN is launching a new docuseries following daytime TV hostsMark ConsuelosandKelly Ripaas they dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of Italian soccer—not as spectators, but as team owners. Set in the heart of southern Italy, the ESPN original seriesRunning With the Wolveschronicles the couple’s bold journey as owners of Campobasso FC, a gritty Serie C soccer club known as the “Lupi” (Italian for “Wolves”)....

I can literally feel my insides shaking from explosions and gunfire. While I’ve been on the set of dozens of movies while they filmed both big and small action sequences, I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like what I witnessed on the set ofMichael Bay’sTransformers: The Last Knight. Not only did I stand near massive explosions with over a dozen people firing very large weapons, I watched Bay stand right in the middle of the action, wearing very little protection, Red Epic Dragon camera in hand as he tried to get the right shot....

The Walt Disney Company is opening its archives to the public for the very first time — well, figuratively speaking. Collider can exclusively announce thatAdventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives, an all-new documentary, will premiere on Disney+ on November 19, taking Disney fanatics on an adventure through the company’s vast history, examined through the lens of the objects and ephemera stored in the Walt Disney Archives. Previously screened only once for members of D23, the official Disney fan club, the documentary’s release will mark the first time the film has been made available to the public, opening up the doors of 50 years of history....

In January 2004,Varietyannouncedthat Warner Bros. Studios would adapt the bestselling book seriesGossip GirlbyCecily von Ziegesarinto a movie. The film would starLindsay LohanofMean GirlsandFreaky Fridayfame as Upper East Side “queen bee” Blair Waldorf. They announced thatAmy Sherman-Palladinowould write the script for the movie, her first major motion picture project. Sherman-Palladino is best known for quick-witted dialogue punctuated with in-the-know pop culture references, best seen in her popular showsGilmore GirlsandThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel....

Did you know that aBryan Cranstoncharacter from an Oscar-winning movie also appeared inFargo? That’s not to say Bryan Cranston himself appeared inFargo, but a character of his certainly did, 10 whole years before Cranston even played the role. The role in question is a double-crossing businessman named Stan Grossman, who ignores the feelings and desperation of his films' respective protagonists to better focus on his business ambitions. Stan Grossman was played byLarry BrandenburginFargoand then later by Cranston in 2006’sLittle Miss Sunshine....

Last week we sawVenom: The Last Dancetake thetop seat at the box office, earning over $51 million during its opening week.Smile 2was bumped down to the #2 spot during the film’s second week in theaters, andThe Wild Robotholds steady as #3, bringing in over $111 million during its 5-week run. In addition to all the new releases coming out this weekend, there will be two special screenings at select theaters. The first will haveJohn Wickshowings on Sunday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 5 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the film....