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James Cameron's Aliens Originally Included This Weird Xenomorph Backstory

Fans of the Alien franchise almost got an explanation for where the Xenomorph came from in the first sequel, 1986's Aliens. James Cameron, of course, went in a different direction when he signed on as writer-director.
By Josh Weiss 5 min ago
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The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan Used Practical Effects For Sea Monsters Scylla and Charybdis

While Christopher Nolan made several changes when adapting Homer's The Odyssey for the big screen, there was no world in which he left out two of the story's most famous monsters: Scylla and Charybdis.
By Josh Weiss 57 sec ago
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Jim Henson's Vision for Dark Crystal Sequel Was Much Darker Than First Movie

The Dark Crystal franchise spearheaded by puppetry legend Jim Henson can't catch a break as far as sequels go.
By Josh Weiss 7 min ago
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The Real Reason Jurassic Park’s Visitor Center Remains Unfinished

Jurassic Park art director John Bell reveals that the under-renovation Visitor Center was an organic way to stay within director Steven Spielberg's mandated budget of $63 million.
By Josh Weiss 4 min ago
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How The Odyssey’s Chilling Circe Pig Scene Was Made Without CGI, According to Samantha Morton

The scene (you know the one) with Samantha Morton's Circe remains a standout moment in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and becomes all the more impressive by the fact that no CGI was used.
By Josh Weiss 17 min ago
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Dinosaurs Invade The Wild West In Latest Mashup From Primitive War Filmmakers (Exclusive)

Hot off the success of his Vietnam War/dinosaur mashup Primitive War, filmmaker Luke Sparke is now committed to bringing the prehistoric reptiles to a new historical period: the Old West.
By Josh Weiss 13 hours ago
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Monster House Was Written By Rick and Morty Creator—But Here's Why He Disowned The Movie

Released in 2006 to positive critical reception and a sizable box office gross, the animated horror-comedy Monster House was disowned by one of its credited screenwriters: future Community and Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon.
By Josh Weiss 23 hours ago
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The Magical Optimism of M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water

Savaged by critics upon its release in July 2006, M. Night Shyamalan's urban fantasy film, Lady in the Water, deserves another look 20 years later.
By Josh Weiss 1 day ago
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Sounds Like Mahershala Ali's Blade Movie Is Deader Than a Staked Vampire

Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Marvel Studios' Blade movie starring Mahershala Ali gradually sunk deeper and deeper into development hell.
By Josh Weiss 1 day ago
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How Christopher Nolan Brought The Odyssey's Cyclops to Life

Christopher Nolan's preference toward in-camera effects led him to take a practical approach to the dreaded Cyclops Polyphemus (Bill Irwin) in The Odyssey.
By Josh Weiss 2 days ago
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Jurassic Park Art Director John Bell Reveals Secrets Behind the Film’s Most Iconic Props

John Bell, who worked as art director on Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, go inside the iconic props he designed—from Dennis Nedry's Barbasol can to John Hammond's cane.
By Josh Weiss 5 days ago
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Why Is The Odyssey Dedicated to David Keighley? Inside Christopher Nolan's Tribute

The Odyssey honored Christopher Nolan’s longtime collaborator David Keighley by dedicating the film to IMAX’s former Chief Quality Officer, who died last year only weeks after completing work on the epic adaptation. 
By Joe Bergren 5 days ago
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Bring Back Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova

Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova is set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, joining Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner ahead of Avengers: Doomsday
By Josh Weiss 6 days ago
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The Batman Part II Delayed To 2028 As Matt Reeves Shares First Look at Robert Pattinson

Matt Reeves confirmed The Batman Part II's latest release date delay by sharing new camera test footage of Robert Pattinson suited up as Batman.
By Josh Weiss 1 week ago
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David Robert Mitchell Teases "Unique" It Follows Horror Sequel They Follow

With The End of Oak Street now in the bag, writer-director David Robert Mitchell is now turning his attention to his horror sequel to It Follows.
By Josh Weiss 1 week ago
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"It's Always Been a Kid's Movie": George Lucas Addresses Fan Backlash To Star Wars Prequels

Star Wars creator George Lucas has offered up his thoughts on the now-infamous fan backlash to his prequel trilogy comprising The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
By Josh Weiss 1 week ago
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Why Lin-Manuel Miranda Passed On Vulture Role in Spider-Man: Homecoming

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the acclaimed creator of Hamilton, could have entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Adrien Toomes/Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
By Josh Weiss 1 week ago
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Steven Spielberg Speaks Out After Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill's Death

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died at 78. Now, he is being remembered by his Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg.
By Stephanie Swaim 1 week ago
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How Star Wars’ Yoda Offered a New Hope for Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson's fantasy cult classic, would not have been possible without the puppetry advancements made on Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
By Josh Weiss 2 weeks ago
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How Dinosaur Thriller The End of Oak Street Differs From Jurassic Park Movies

The End of Oak Street, an Amblin-esque outing from It Follows writer-director David Robert Mitchell, follows a suburban family fighting for survival after their neighborhood is mysteriously transported back to the age of dinosaurs.
By Josh Weiss 1 week ago
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