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Shane O'Neill

The Real Reason John Candy Said No To Ghostbusters

The cast of Ghostbusters was loaded with some of the biggest comedy stars of the '80s, and it's hard to imagine anyone else playing such iconic characters. But the production couldn't snag the late, great John Candy for the role of Louis Tully, which eventually went to Rick Moranis. What happened?

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Salvatore Lamborn

Times The Sith In Star Wars Were Actually Right

The Sith may have rightfully earned their bad name, but that doesn't mean they were wrong about everything. In fact, the Sith actually have some great commentary about human nature, politics, and current events.

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Looper Staff

Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Development Details And More

A mysterious sixth film is on the horizon for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. Here's what we know so far about "Pirates 6."

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Meg Bucholtz

A Newly Published Star Wars Galaxy Map Will Blow Your Mind

Cycle your star charts, because there's a new canonical Star Wars galaxy map on the books. Come June 23rd, 2020, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu will hit the shelves of bookstores everywhere, complete with new info on the geography of a galaxy far, far away.

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Katy Kroll

Spenser Confidential 2 - What We Know So Far

While Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness was stealing headlines this spring, another Netflix release was quietly raking in more viewers: Spenser Confidential. Approximately 85 million households watched the Mark Wahlberg-starring action-comedy flick in its first month available on Netflix.

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Matthew Jackson

The Best Action Movies You Can Watch On HBO Max

There are already plenty of places to find great action movies just a click away, but the rise of HBO Max means another great film library is now at our disposal. Whether you love car chases or shootouts, big stunts or tightly controlled fight scenes, we've got you covered.

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Natasha Lavender

The Reason Sean Connery Regretted Playing James Bond

The role of James Bond brought Sean Connery fame, fortune, and an eternal association with an iconic character. But Connery isn't just a member of the exclusive list of actors who've played Bond. He also has a metaphorical membership to the club of actors who regret the role that made them famous.

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Nick Hilden

Star Wars Characters Who Make The Most Appearances

From droids to Jedi Knights, here are the Star Wars characters who've made the most appearances.

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Dany Roth

The Darkest Easter Egg Everyone Missed In The Star Wars Universe

The Star Wars universe is a messed-up place. Whether it's chopped-off hands, youngling genocide, or Luke's poor auntie getting burnt to a crisp when she was trying to sweep outside her house, things get pretty dark in that far, far away galaxy. But there's a dark Easter egg that everyone missed.

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Shane O'Neill

The Star Wars Role Al Pacino Once Turned Down

Nowadays, it's hard to imagine anyone opting to steer clear of a role in the Star Wars universe. But Al Pacino did that back in the '70s: He turned down the opportunity to star in the first Star Wars film — and for an understandable reason.

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Patrick Phillips

The Best And Worst '90s Action Movies

The '90s was a mixed bag when it came to action movies, with some amazing offerings and some truly terrible films. If you want to see just how mixed that bag was, have a look at our picks for the best and worst '90s action movies.

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Natasha Lavender

The Untold Truth Of Twister

The untold truth of Twister will leave you glad the storm is only on the screen.

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Robert Balkovich

Original Star Wars 9 Concept Art Puts Finn, Rose, And Poe On The Frontlines

More concept art from Colin Trevorrow's version of Star Wars: Episode IX has surfaced, and it bears a striking resemblance to current events. Here's a look at the role that Finn, Rose, and Poe could have had in the final chapter's climactic battle.

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Michileen Martin

The Untold Truth Of Demolition Man

There's a lot you may not know about what's arguably Sylvester Stallone's most unique film, from the casting choices to legal battles.

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Abbey White

The Star Wars Secret Mark Hamill Was Forced To Keep For Over A Year

According to the one and only Luke Skywalker, Star Wars' biggest twist wasn't just a shocker for audiences — the revelation was kept a secret from most of The Empire Strikes Back's cast and crew, too.

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Mike Floorwalker

Why Empire Strikes Back Was The Most Physically Grueling Star Wars Film Ever

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back recently turned 40, but for its star, the intense nature of the shoot makes it seem like yesterday. Mark Hamill recently offered up memories about what it was like working on one of the biggest movies of all time, including that it was physically grueling.

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Abbey White

The Real Reason The Star Wars 3D Movies Were Canceled

The early 2010s found Lucasfilm attempting to bring Star Wars into the cinematic future with a series of special 3D re-releases. But despite an ambitious six-year plan to roll out the entire saga, only The Phantom Menace ever materialized. What happened to the rest?

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Nick Hilden

How Keanu Reeves Gets Ripped For His Action Movies

If you're wondering how Keanu Reeves became the musclebound movie star that he is today, well, prepare to learn kung fu and fight Russian mobsters as we take a look at how the actor got ripped for his action movies.

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Steven Tye

Things Only Adults Notice In National Treasure

The 2004 film National Treasure not only fanned the flames of conspiracy, it also caused a large portion of kids to pay more attention in history class. But despite its popularity, adults can’t help but notice these obvious, distracting moments.

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Abbey White

Why The Lightsaber Fights In Star Wars Mean More Than You Think

During the second episode of the eight-part Disney+ docuseries Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, director Dave Filoni explained how the flashiest parts of one of sci-fi's most beloved stories can also serve to illustrate the saga's most meaningful themes.

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Zach Lisabeth

This Is Taika Waititi's Favorite Star Wars Moment

Among other interesting revelations in the new Disney+ documentary about The Mandalorian, season finale director Taika Waititi shared his favorite moment from the original trilogy — and his answer might surprise you.

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Looper Staff

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Everything You Need To Know

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is finally here, and here's everything you need to know about the fantasy film.

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Carolyn Page

The Biggest Unanswered Questions In The Kill Bill Saga

The ending of Kill Bill is both satisfying and ambiguous, leaving fans to scratch their heads about everything that just happened.

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Patrick Phillips

The Star Wars Jedi More Powerful Than Darth Vader

It's long been thought that Darth Vader's power was unparalleled in the Star Wars galaxy, but Marvel's Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith comics introduced a Jedi survivor who could have stopped his reign of terror — if not for one tragic turn of events.

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Robert Balkovich

National Treasure: Edge Of History - Everything We Know

Fans of the National Treasure film franchise have been eager for another installment for years. Now, a Disney+ series is almost here.

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Sezin Koehler

The Untold Truth Of Fight Club

From Tyler's bathrobe to Marla's cigarettes to the Narrator's suits -- this is the untold truth of Fight Club.

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Looper Staff

Extraction 2 - Everything You Need To Know

Extraction was a massive hit, leaving the door open for a sequel. Let's look at what we know about the Extraction 2's release date, cast, and plot.

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