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Christopher Gates

Why Now Is The Perfect Time For A New Invisible Man Movie - Exclusive

Writer and director Leigh Whannell's fresh take on H. G. Wells' sci-fi novel The Invisible Man isn't just one of the best horror films of 2020 — it's also a sharp-witted, modern update of the source material that's perfectly attuned to modern anxieties.

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AJ Caulfield

The Truth About How They Created Aquaman's Underwater World - Exclusive

One of the best things about Aquaman, apart from its status as a superhero origin story outfitted with an A-list cast, was its lush visuals. Looper had the chance to speak with Bill Brzeski, the production designer for Aquaman, who revealed what it really took to create the film's underwater world.

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Christopher Gates

What It's Really Like To Make A Horror Movie For Blumhouse - Exclusive

If you've seen a horror movie in theaters over the past decade, there's a good chance it came from Blumhouse. The prolific production company has been at the forefront of the horror scene since Paranormal Activity debuted in 2009. What's the secret to Blumhouse's success? We've got the answer.

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Christopher Gates

Coyote Peterson's Scariest Animal Encounter - Exclusive

It would be easy to assume that Coyote Peterson is fearless. After all, the wildlife educator and popular YouTube star made his name by letting dangerous animals get up close and personal with him. But Peterson does get scared, and he shared with Looper his most frightening animal encounter.

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Christopher Gates

The Untold Truth Of Hiking With Kevin - Exclusive

Maybe you know Kevin Nealon from his nine-season stint on Saturday Night Live, his TV and film work, or his stand-up career. But maybe you know Nealon from his YouTube series Hiking with Kevin. Looper recently spoke with Nealon about what makes Hiking with Kevin so special.

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Christopher Gates

Why Now Was The Perfect Time For A New Bad Boys Movie - Exclusive

It's been 17 years since Bad Boys II came out. Someone who was born in the same year the Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Mike Lowry (Will Smith) last appeared on the silver screen is now almost old enough to vote. So why release Bad Boys for Life in 2020, when the world seems to have moved on?

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Christopher Gates

Why For All Mankind's Space Scenes Look So Realistic - Exclusive

The Apple TV+ series For All Mankind takes place on an Earth very much like ours, with (mostly) the same technology that real-life astronauts used in the early '70s. For All Mankind isn't just making stuff up — all the space-faring tech on the show is based on the real thing.

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Christopher Gates

The Truth About Joker's Most Iconic Scene - Exclusive

Even if you haven't watched Joker, you probably know its standout scene: Joaquin Phoenix's dance down a set of Gotham City steps.

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Christopher Gates

The Truth About Jojo Rabbit's Most Important Prop - Exclusive

Jojo Rabbit doesn't look like a normal Holocaust film, and its protagonist's point-of-view comes through loud and clear in one of its most important props. It's a book which ends up being instrumental to the plot, and production designer Ra Vincent says it had a big influence on the production.

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Christopher Gates

Here's How Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Brought Back The 1960s - Exclusive

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the ninth feature film from Quentin Tarantino, takes place in 1969 — when Woodstock rocked the world, Easy Rider and Butch Cassidy ruled the box office, and the Manson family terrorized Southern California. Here's how the film brought the era to the big screen.

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Christopher Gates

What It's Really Like To Play A Borg On Star Trek - Exclusive

Alice Krige might be playing the Witch in Gretel & Hansel, but the reimagining of the fairy tale isn't the first time that the veteran actress has played an iconic baddie. With Jean-Luc Picard back on the small screen, we thought it'd be interesting to ask Krige about her time as the Borg Queen.

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Christopher Gates

Why Gretel & Hansel Is The Scary Movie Your Kids Will Love - Exclusive

If you've seen the trailers for Gretel & Hansel, you might think the horror flick is an adults-only affair. Not so fast. Director Osgood Perkins spoke with Looper about his new take on the Brothers Grimm's tale, and he claims that the flick is perfect for older children.

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AJ Caulfield

The Truth About Recreating Paul Walker For Fast And The Furious - Exclusive

Following the 2013 death of Fast and Furious franchise star Paul Walker, the Furious 7 team chose to implement CGI technology to recreate the actor. Looper recently spoke with Bill Brzeski, the production designer of Furious 7, who revealed the truth about recreating Paul Walker for the film.

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AJ Caulfield

How The Black Panther Costume Was Made - Exclusive

Marvel's Black Panther featured sprawling, eye-candy sets and gorgeous costumes — the standout of which was the titular hero's suit. Looper recently spoke with Dorotka Sapinska, the assistant costume designer on the film, and learned a great deal about how the Black Panther costume was made.

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Christopher Gates

How James Bond Inspired 1917 - Exclusive

On the surface, James Bond and 1917 don't have much in common. Speaking with Looper in a recent interview, Michael Lerman — who worked on 1917, Spectre, and Skyfall with Sam Mendes — revealed that 007 actually inspired and informed 1917 through almost every step of the production.

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Christopher Gates

What Really Happened During Leia's Final Moments In The Rise Of Skywalker - Exclusive

The Rise of Skywalker served as a final act for every character in the Skywalker saga, but it went above and beyond to honor Princess Leia and the actress who played her, Carrie Fisher. The film's editor, Maryann Brandon, recently explained to Looper what happened during Leia's final moments.

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Christopher Gates

The Truth About Kristen Stewart's Underwater Look - Exclusive

Underwater, the new sci-fi horror film from William Eubank, might be full of monsters and scares, but it's Kristen Stewart's platinum-blonde, shaved hairdo that has everyone talking. Underwater costume designer Dorotka Sapinska revealed the truth about Stewart's look in an interview with Looper.

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Christopher Gates

The Surprising Reason Just Mercy Has So Many Visual Effects - Exclusive

You wouldn't think that Just Mercy, the award-nominated film starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, would be a visual effects spectacular — and yet, it is. Looper recently spoke with the film's visual effects producer Matthew Akey, who revealed why Just Mercy has so many VFX shots.

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Christopher Gates

The Truth About The Craziest Scene In The Grudge Reboot - Exclusive

Nicolas Pesce's reboot of The Grudge is much, much gorier than the 2004 remake it's based on, but the director didn't rely much on modern filmmaking techniques while bringing the beloved franchise into the new decade. Here's the truth about the craziest scene in the Grudge reboot.

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AJ Caulfield

How The Grudge Reboot Connects To The Original - Exclusive

It's no easy feat to reboot a well-loved property for a new audience, and it's an even more difficult task when said property has been reworked before. Director Nicolas Pesce nonetheless endeavored to do just that in rebooting The Grudge. Here's how the new Grudge connects to the original.

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AJ Caulfield

What It Really Took To Create The Video Game World In Jumanji: The Next Level - Exclusive

Looper had the chance to speak with Jumanji: The Next Level production designer Bill Brzeski, who opened up about what it really took to create the film's video game world — from location-scouting to set building to holding many important discussions.

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Christopher Gates

The Truth About Those Parkour Scenes In 6 Underground - Exclusive

What makes the stunts in Michael Bay's new action opus look so good? Looper talked to Toby Segar, a member of the parkour collective Storror, which did the freerunning stunts in 6 Underground, to find out.

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Christopher Gates

The Truth About Christian Bale's Intense Training For Ford V Ferrari - Exclusive

It wasn't easy for Christian Bale to prepare for director James Mangold's Ford v Ferrari, but it was worth the effort. Looper recently spoke with Ford v Ferrari stunt coordinator Robert Nagle about how he made the veteran actor road-ready. Here's the truth behind Bale's intense training for the pic.

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Christopher Gates

The Most Dangerous Stunt From The Fast And Furious Series Revealed - Exclusive

The Fast and Furious franchise is famous for its high-octane car chases and spectacular crashes, but are all of those wild stunts really as dangerous as they look? Absolutely. Stunt driver and coordinator Robert Nagle shared with Looper his most harrowing Fast and Furious stunt experience.

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AJ Caulfield

How Henry Cavill Landed The Role Of Geralt In The Witcher - Exclusive

When Henry Cavill was announced as the man who would lead Netflix's The Witcher, starring on the Lauren Schmidt Hissrich-created series as Geralt, the internet had a breakdown. Will he be the perfect Geralt? It seems so, as he made a first impression so strong it led to him landing the role.

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Juliet Kahn

Ranking Netflix Original Holiday Films From Worst To Best

From identical cousins to magical advent calendars, we're here to point you toward the endearingly twee and away from the cynically disappointing. Here's a look at some of the most memorable Netflix holiday movies, ranked from worst to best.

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Juliet Kahn

A Christmas Carol Adaptations Ranked From Worst To Best

A Christmas Carol adaptations range from the delightful to the derivative. Just how do the many iterations of Dickens' classic tale of redemption stack up? From the total disasters to the heartfelt classics, here are A Christmas Carol adaptations ranked from worst to best.

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