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To millions of people around the world,John Wayneis, was, and always will be The Duke, but to my friend Dave and I, that distinction went toCharles Grodin, who played Jonathan “The Duke” Mardukis in one of our favorite ’80s movies,Midnight Run. The Duke can finally stop running now, as Grodin died Tuesday of bone marrow cancer at his home in Wilton, Connecticut. He was 86 years old. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Grodin was the president and valedictorian of his high school class before he attended the University of Miami, which he left before graduating in order to pursue acting back in Pittsburgh, and later New York City....

Christopher Nolanis hard at work filming his next movie,The Odyssey, but before it officially wraps production later this year, one of his biggest masterpieces has become a global streaming sensation. In 2014, Nolan directedInterstellarfrom a script he co-wrote with his brother,Jonathan Nolan. The film follows Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a former astronaut-turned-farmer who is called back to space to find a new planet for humans to inhabit. Currentlystreaming on Paramount+ in America,Interstellarrecently beganstreaming on Netflix globally, and the film has surged into the top 10 in more than 20 countries worldwide....

Recently, Collider got to help celebrate the 15th anniversary ofConstantineby hosting aComic-Con@Home panelwith starKeanu Reeves, directorFrancis Lawrence, and producerAkiva Goldsman. During the hour-long discussion, a number of different topics about the occult horror comic book film were discussed, including how it managed to receive an R rating despite not really featuring the kind of gore, nudity, and language that usually provokes one. Lawrence revealed that the production had deliberately set out to makeConstantinea PG-13 movie from the very beginning, and were surprised to learn they’d been given an R....

It’d be an understatement to say thatCowboy Bebop, Netflix’s long-awaited live-action remake of the beloved anime classic, has received a mixed reception from critics and fans. But though the quality of the project might be in question, the work that went into it surely isn’t - according toAlex Hassell, who plays the uniquely named antagonistVicious(gee, I wonder whathe’slike) the lengths they went to on the show to replicate some of the anime’s most iconic scenes were no less than exhausting....

With the opening ofStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edgeand the new“Rise of the Resistance” ride, which really threw down the gauntlet for what a ride experience can be, and the debut ofAvengers Campuscoming this summer, it can be easy to forget that Disney magic can be found in so many aspects of the Disneyland Resort, and not just in new lands and the biggest of thrill rides. Whether it’s in character meet-and-greets, special moments with a cast member, a memento to take home, or live entertainment, there is magic in the details, all over Disneyland and Disney California Adventure....

HBO Max has dropped the release date — and the first trailer — for their upcoming limited seriesDMZ. The series is based on the graphic novel of the same name and starsDopesick’sRosario Dawson.DMZwill hit the streaming service later this month. DMZ, whose source material was created by writerBrian Woodand artistRiccardo Burchielli, takes place in the near future in a version of the United States that has been torn apart by a second civil war....

I’ve always been utterly charmed by the films of Aardman Animation, and I’m always eager to see what they’ll do next. From theWallace & Gromitfilms to the slyChicken Runto even their CGI stuff likeFlushed AwayandArthur Christmas, their movies feature a warm blend of comedy and heart that always make for a memorable experience. Their latest film,Early Man, seems to follow in that line, and earlier this year, I got to visit Aardman to see the development of the movie....

The Apple T2 chip is a game-changer for modern Macs.It controls system management tasks and enhances security features, delivering encrypted storage, secure boot capabilities, and on-the-fly data encryption. This revolutionary chip works seamlessly with Mac hardware to provide a smooth user experience. Security is at the core of the T2 chip. It offers features like automatic SSD encryption and secure boot.These features protect against unauthorized access and ensure data remains safe....

It took a while to get going, but production is finally underway onFast & Furious 9. The sequel sees the return ofJustin Linto the director’s chair, who helmedTokyo Drift,Fast & Furious,Fast Five, andFast & Furious 6, which put the franchise on course to become a global phenomenon while Lin went off to helmStar Trek Beyondand the first two episodes ofTrue DetectiveSeason 2. Indeed, the last two installments of the franchise—Furious 7andFate of the Furious—both crossed $1 billion at the global box office, making this the rare franchise that is performing best as it ages....

Teenage hormones meet bloodlust in Netflix’s new trailer forFirst Kill, an upcoming show about the forbidden love of a vampire and a monster hunter. StarringSarah Catherine Hook(The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It)andImani Lewis(Eighth Grade)in the lead roles, the series promises to put a new spin on the classic vampire mythology and become our new supernatural obsession. The trailer introduces us to Juliette (Hook), a young vampiress getting ready to make her first kill....

With the switch over from 2017 to 2018 and the generally chaotic state of the world at large, you’d have to be excused for not noticing just how goodJumanji: Welcome to the Jungleis doing at the box office. Over the last two weeks,Jake Kasdan’s adventure-comedy not only dismissedStar Wars: The Last Jedifrom its throne but also snuck into the top ten highest-grossing movies to be released in 2017 domestically, beating out major blockbusters both good (Logan) and insufferable (Justice League)....

While no official premiere date has yet been set for HBO’sGame of ThronesSeason 8, it’s final season, some story details and character locations may be starting to firm up. Now since the season is currently filming, and with the premiere likely not arriving until sometime in 2019, there’s a lot that can change between now and then. So we’ll take these comments from the show’s starJohn Bradley(a.k.a. Samwell Tarly) in stride for now....

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menaceis a film that has gone through a unique journey in pop culture history. First, it was a highly anticipated event that marked the return of Star Wars to the big screen. Then, poor reception turned it and its follow-ups,Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesandStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, into the butt of many a joke. But with time — and a stellar animated companion inStar Wars: The Clone Wars—The Phantom Menaceis remembered much more fondly....