Author: Adam Bellotto
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The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and the TV Adaptation Conundrum
Warner Bros. Confession time: I’ve never heard of The Man From U.N.C.L.E At least, not the TV show. The movie I know. But then, the…
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The Six Year Death of Fantastic Four, Explained
20th Century Fox Fantastic Four’s release this weekend is the climax of long, molasses-slow car wreck. Naysayers and rumor-mongers have been anticipating the crash for years.…
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Footage Of Chris Farley’s Shrek Shows A Flawed But Beautiful Work In Progress
It’s been a wonderful week for Chris Farley fans. The Farley doc I Am Chris Farley opened in theaters on Friday (it hits VOD next…
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What We Must Learn From the Disastrous Dungeons & Dragons Movie
New Line Cinema On Monday, Warner Bros., Hasbro and Sweetpea Entertainment called for a cease-fire and put an end to years of legal battling. The result?…
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The Social Media Secret of Tom Cruise, The God of Movie Stars
Paramount Pictures Tom Cruise is the god of movie stars. I’ve never quite understood that, because I’m not the world’s biggest Tom Cruise fan. But it’s…
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This Insanely Popular Lowbrow Chinese Superhero Spoof Just Landed in America
New Classics Media Jian Bing Man: he’s the superhero with the power of pancakes. Well, “jianbing.” Which are a Chinese street food delicacy ‐ crepes folded…
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The Dangerous Dance Between Movie Stars and The Expanded Universe
Paramount Pictures Imagine this: Chris Pine, sitting down with his agent to discuss what superhero franchise he’ll star in. One option is Steve Trevor, Wonder…
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A New Renaissance For Giant Monster Movies Is Almost Upon Us
Warner Bros. Pictures Have you noticed a recurring theme in this week’s movie news? Tuesday: Pacific Rim 2 gets a start date (this November) and a working…
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Dear Internet: Please Stop Pre-Hating The Emoji Movie
The news that Sony paid “near seven figures” in a bidding war for an Emoji movie was not warmly received. And I know this because…