What The Last Of Us Looks Like Without Special Effects
HBO's adaptation of "The Last of Us" is a feast for the eyes, but what does the critically acclaimed series look like without all the special effects?
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Stories By Mike Bedard
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The Pitt Actors Weren't Allowed To Use One Item On Set
As one way to keep the cast and crew of "The Pitt" focused on the show's intense drama, a certain item that everyone carries was banned from the set.
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Top 5 Willa Fitzgerald Movies & TV Shows You Need To Check Out
"Strange Darling" may have introduced Willa Fitzgerald to a wider audience, but this talented actor already has an impressive body of work behind her.
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Things Only Adults Notice In A Minecraft Movie
"A Minecraft Movie" may be aimed primarily at younger audiences, but the box office hit contains plenty of stuff that only adults would notice.
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11 Small Details You Missed In A Minecraft Movie
"A Minecraft Movie" is packed with small details and hidden clues that will make sense to fans of the game, although the rest of us might not get them at first.
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Val Kilmer Blocked A Bloodworth Sex Scene With Hilarie Burton For A Good Reason
Val Kilmer may have had a reputation for being difficult to work with, but one fellow actor remembers him changing a scene on legitimate grounds.
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Val Kilmer Had One Major Regret From His Hollywood Career
Val Kilmer had a Hollywood resume that would make any actor jealous, but the iconic star still had one regret about how he handled his career.
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Dumb Things We Can't Ignore In Snow White
The live-action "Snow White" has been a disaster for Disney, and we think we know why: There are lots of dumb things in the film that can't be ignored.
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Why Jason Statham's A Working Man Blew Everyone Away At The Box Office
Jason Statham and David Ayer's latest collaboration "A Working Man" has opened to solid numbers at the box office. Here's why it's been a hit.
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Actors Who Got Replaced Because They Couldn't Get Along With The Crew
It's not uncommon for friction to arise on the set of a film or TV show. Sometimes, clashes between stars and crew members lead to actors being replaced.
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Why Invincible Should Fear Thragg The Most
Mark Grayson has already faced some formidable foes in Amazon's animated "Invincible" series, but the one villain he should fear the most is Thragg.
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Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday Cast Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing
With Marvel officially announcing the massive cast of "Avengers: Doomsday," fans online are raising questions about one aspect of the movie.
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27 Times Adam Sandler Broke Other Actors On Set
Adam Sandler is known for being able to get a laugh out of pretty much anyone - especially the people he shares the screen with, as seen in these clips.
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Actors Who Couldn't Stand Each Other In Real Life
They may play friends or even lovers on screen, but sometimes actors - including those on this list - are absolutely unable to get along with their co-stars.
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The Ending Of Severance Season 2 Explained
Season 2 of the mind-bending Apple TV+ show "Severance" has come to a close, and the finale answered many questions while raising even more for the future.
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What The Dwarfs From 2025's Snow White Movie Look Like In Real Life
When you see Disney's new version of "Snow White," you may find yourself wondering who's behind the voices of the seven dwarfs. We've got it covered.
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TV Shows That Recast The Main Character
Popular characters are typically defined by the actors who play them, but sometimes they end up being replaced. Here are some of the most famous examples.
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Rules The Stranger Things Kids Had To Follow On Set
The success of "Stranger Things" is partly down to its talented cast of young stars, but the set was no party. Here are some rules the kids had to follow.
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Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1's Big Marvel Character Death Changes Everything
No one is safe in the risky world of "Daredevil: Born Again." Still, audiences may not have been expecting a major death to come in the very first episode.
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Whatever Happened To Ellie Kemper?
Ellie Kemper broke through with "The Office" and went on to star in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." What's she been doing since the latter came to an end?
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Minecraft: Fan Reactions To The Final Trailer Are All Over The Place
With the final trailer for "A Minecraft Movie" now out in the world, fan reactions continue to be split -- but might be a little more optimistic.
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Why Michelle Trachtenberg Refused A Role In Twilight
In the wake of Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic passing, fans are celebrating her career, which at one point almost included starring in the "Twilight" franchise.
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Why Galactus Should Fear Silver Surfer The Most
If there's one Marvel character that Galactus should fear, it's the Silver Surfer, who will be played by Julia Garner in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps."
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TV Scenes So Bad They Were Pulled From The Show
It's not unusual for a scene to be cut from a show before it airs, but sometimes scenes have to be axed after a series has already premiered.
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Jeffrey Randall Allen Aka Player 831: 5 Things To Know About Beast Games' Winner
Jeffrey Randall Allen had to beat 999 other contestants to win the very first "Beast Games" tournament - here's what you need to know about him.
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Captain America: Brave New World Continues A Weird WWE Trend In The MCU
The last few MCU projects to have WWE personalities attached to them have ended up the same way. We explore this strange trend.
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Captain America: Brave New World Brings Back A Beloved Marvel Hero In A New Role
"Captain America: Brave New World" not only brings back a fan favorite character in a surprise scene, but puts them on a whole new trajectory.
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