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The Underrated Comedy That's Taking Over Quibi

If you want to be ahead of the curve when it comes to groundbreaking, edgy new comedies, you'll definitely want to check out Quibi's Dummy, starring Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick as a woman stuck in a pretty awkward romantic situation.

Robert Pattinson and John David Washington in Tenet

Nina Starner

The Real Reason Why Tenet Isn't A Time-Travel Movie

Audiences might not know what exactly Tenet is all about, but now, they know one thing it isn't. Ahead of the long-awaited release of Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bending film, the innovative and acclaimed director has shared something big about Tenet: It's not a time-travel movie.

J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: Far From Home

Mike Floorwalker

J.K. Simmons Dishes On J. Jonah Jameson's Future In The MCU

J.K. Simmons, who portrayed cigar-chomping, loudmouthed newsman J. Jonah Jameson in all three of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, shocked fans by reprising the role for the killer post-credits sequence of Far From Home. Recently, the actor revealed whether we'll see ol' JJJ in the MCU again.

Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in Spider-Man

Zach Lisabeth

How James Cameron Changed Spider-Man In A Big Way

It's hard to imagine a world in which superhero flicks aren't considered viable blockbusters by the major studios, but that was the world we lived in before the early 2000s -- when the release of Fox's first X-Men trilogy and Sony's Spider-Man clearly demonstrated the genre's potential.

Patrick Phillips

Jamie Foxx Is Getting Seriously Ripped To Play Mike Tyson

Jamie Foxx's long-gestating Mike Tyson biopic is finally moving forward, and the star is already getting into fighting shape to play the controversial former heavyweight champ.

John David Washington as the Protagonist in Tenet

Mike Floorwalker

Why John David Washington 'Couldn't Get Over' Filming Tenet's Opening Scene

Christopher Nolan's upcoming flick Tenet is going to blow a lot of minds — and it started with that of its star. John David Washington recently spoke with EW about his experience working on the flick — and, in particular, about how shooting its epic opening scene had his brain spinning.

Sir Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings

Patrick Phillips

Lord Of The Rings Fans React To Actor Ian Holm's Death

The grey rain-curtain of this world has rolled back, all has turned to silver glass, and the actor the world came to know and love as Bilbo Baggins has landed on white shores, and beyond, found a far green country under a swift sunrise. Sir Ian Holm has died at the age of 88, The Guardian confirms.

Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser in Outlander Season 1

Abbey White

This Outlander Actor Really Wants To Play James Bond

It may still be some time before Bond fans see Daniel Craig's final turn as the famous 007 agent in Universal's upcoming No Time To Die, but the hunt for Craig's replacement has been on for years, and one actor from the hit Starz series Outlander admits he's had his eye on the role.

Dany Roth

Why You Should See Tenet In Theaters, According To Christopher Nolan

Despite all the conjecture and speculation online about whether the movie will actually be able to hit the big screen before the end of the summer, there's been very little concrete information about Nolan himself thinks about Tenet making it to theaters. Recently, that situation finally changed.

Patrick Phillips

Fans Are Freaking Out Over The First Teaser For The Snyder Cut

That's right folks, real footage from the Snyder Cut has been released, and we've got to admit it actually looks pretty darn cool. The teaser hit Twitter with a parade of exuberant GIFs, accompanied by fans' unflinching adoration for what they've seen, and anticipation for what's to come.

Steve Carell gets his chest waxed in The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Adam Swiderski

The Real Reason Steve Carell Screamed Out 'Kelly Clarkson' While Getting His Chest Waxed

If there's one famous moment from the hilarious Steve Carell comedy The 40 Year-Old Virgin that viewers remember, it's the chest-waxing scene. Now, director Judd Apatow has revealed the origin of the things Carell screamed out while being exfoliated.

Mike Floorwalker

Why This Awesome T-Rex Scene Was Cut From Jurassic Park

The T-Rex attack scene in 1993's Jurassic Park is absolutely epic — but another, equally nail-biting scene involving the big fella failed to make the cut. Screenwriter David Koepp revealed that one T-Rex scene, which was included in the screenplay, was shot down early by director Steven Spielberg.

Dany Roth

Why Kevin Bacon's Friday The 13th Role Still Horrifies Him To This Day

Kevin Bacon got his cinematic start being paddled to the tune of "thank you, sir, may I have another" in National Lampoon's comedy classic Animal House, but the genre a lot of his fans know him best for is horror. Bacon's role in Friday the 13th provides an ongoing and unusual fear to this very day.

Mike Floorwalker

How No Time To Die Could Change The Franchise In A Major Way

A leak from the set of the film has led many observers to the conclusion that No Time to Die will see Bond become a father for the first time — a development which could fundamentally change the series forever. While this plot point hasn't been confirmed, the evidence is pretty compelling.

Pauli Poisuo

The Real Reason Why Chris Evans' Favorite Superhero Isn't Captain America

Chris Evans has spent years emodying the most American MCU hero out there. As he's spent so long under the character's skin, it's easy to believe that Cap is the be-all and end-all of Evans' superhero experience. It turns out that Captain America is not even the actor's favorite superhero.

Regina King and Brad Pitt at the Academy Awards 2020

Nina Starner

The 2021 Oscars Will Break A 32-Year Ceremony Streak

On June 15, 2020, after weeks of speculation about what might happen regarding the 2021 Academy Awards ceremony, the board of governors took to Twitter to make an enormous announcement. The 2021 Oscars will break from a three-decade tradition.

Samuel L. Jackson as Ray Arnold in Jurassic Park

Zach Lisabeth

The Wild True Story Behind Samuel L. Jackson's Famous Jurassic Park Line

Sam Jackson is one of the most notorious scene stealers in Hollywood. You simply do not cast Samuel L. in a supporting role unless you intend him to upstage your leads literally every time they share a frame in front of the camera.

Meg Bucholtz

The Weird Reason Tenet Is Still Coming Out In July 2020

Tenet, Christopher Nolan's latest thriller, is set to show in newly reopened theaters that have been shuttered for months. Its initial July 17, 2020 release date was pushed back two weeks to July 31, 2020 — but July is still July, right? Here's why the film is still premiering next month.

Pete Davidson as Scott in The King of Staten Island

Abbey White

Pete Davidson's The King Of Staten Island Pulled From Theaters

Audiences expecting to see The King of Staten Island, the big-screen collaboration between comedy king Judd Apatow and Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson, got a rude awakening after Universal pulled the film just two days before it was set to release.

Mike Floorwalker

Tom Holland's First Time Meeting Stan Lee Was Absolutely Hilarious

Leave it to Stan the Man to welcome a new star to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a bit of trademark irreverence. In a recent Instagram Q&A, James Gunn revealed that he was the one to formally introduce Tom Holland, the MCU's Spider-Man, to the character's co-creator, the legendary Stan Lee.

Nina Starner

The Real Reason Marisa Tomei Regrets Playing Spider-Man's Aunt May

Marisa Tomei has some misgivings about one of her most high-profile roles. The actress recently revealed in an interview with Collider that she has regrets about playing Aunt May, the mother figure to Peter Parker in Marvel's most recent round of Spider-Man films, and other characters like her.

Nina Starner

Why The Decision The Academy Just Made Is So Important

The Academy is making some huge changes in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. As parts of the world begin their attempts to safely reopen after SARS-CoV2 put entire cities and societies on pause, the Academy is adjusting next year's Oscar ceremony to fit our new normal as best as possible.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time to Die

Zach Lisabeth

Awesome News Just Dropped For The New James Bond Movie

As Hollywood begins to contemplate a return to traditional theatrical releases, a few new release dates are finally starting to trickle out. Patient James Bond fans will be happy to hear that the perpetually delayed No Time to Die — the sequel 2015's Spectre — is once again on the calendar.

Jason Voorhees as he appears in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

Meg Bucholtz

The Stephen King Friday The 13th Movie You'll Never Get To See

Sometimes, your greatest wishes can't be fulfilled, even when you're a multi-millionaire bestselling author. Stephen King recently confessed on his Twitter account that he held a fervent desire to add his perspective to the Friday the 13th universe, and to do it in a table-turning way.

John David Washington and Elizabeth Debicki in Tenet

Abbey White

Tenet Just Suffered The Fate It's Been Trying Hard To Avoid

Not even Christopher Nolan's time tricks could save Tenet from a release delay. Warners Bros. has announced that its highly anticipated spy thriller starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson will now release on July 31, two weeks after its long-slated July 17 date, Variety reports.

Gal Gadot as Diana Prince in Wonder Woman 1984

Abbey White

Another Round Of Bad News Just Dropped For Wonder Woman 1984

Fans excited to catch Patty Jenkin's Wonder Woman sequel will have to wait a little longer. Warner Bros. announced through the official Wonder Woman 1984 Twitter that the eagerly awaited follow-up to 2017's superhero blockbuster would be coming even later than its anticipated late summer debut

Abbey White

The Real Reason Tenet Is So Important

Christopher Nolan is known for manipulating time in his films, but he's also managed to do it in real life with the release of his newest film, Tenet. According to one of the film's stars, Tenet is poised to be the first major blockbuster of 2020.