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Summer Box Office Breaks All-Time Record With $4.67 Billion

Summer Box Office Breaks All-Time Record With $4.67 Billion

Need proof the movies are really, truly back? The summer box office was already the biggest since COVID upended the industry in 2020 — and now the season has become the highest-grossing of all time. Domestic ticket sales from May 1 through Labor Day on Sept. 7 stand at $4.76 billion, according to Rentrak. Revenues […]
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The Dark Knight Trilogy Achieves Critical and Box Office Success, Features Noted Composers

The Dark Knight Trilogy Achieves Critical and Box Office Success, Features Noted Composers

The Dark Knight Trilogy Achieves Critical and Box Office Success, Features Noted Composers
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Emma Stone's Early Film 'The Rocker' Was a Box Office Flop Despite Her Rising Stardom

Emma Stone's Early Film 'The Rocker' Was a Box Office Flop Despite Her Rising Stardom

Emma Stone's Early Film 'The Rocker' Was a Box Office Flop Despite Her Rising Stardom
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Julia Roberts Initially Rejected Lead Role in Hit 1999 Romantic Comedy

Julia Roberts Initially Rejected Lead Role in Hit 1999 Romantic Comedy

Julia Roberts Initially Rejected Lead Role in Hit 1999 Romantic Comedy
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Why Bennett Miller Rejected a Traditional Sports-Movie Ending for Moneyball

Why Bennett Miller Rejected a Traditional Sports-Movie Ending for Moneyball

The classic film 'Moneyball' almost had a completely different, more conventional ending. Here’s the story of the one the studio wanted.
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Eddie Murphy's Impact on Black American Actors and Hollywood Diversification Highlighted

Eddie Murphy's Impact on Black American Actors and Hollywood Diversification Highlighted

Eddie Murphy's Impact on Black American Actors and Hollywood Diversification Highlighted
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Brian Cox Criticizes Superhero Films Despite Brief Appearance in 'Deadpool Wolverine'

Brian Cox Criticizes Superhero Films Despite Brief Appearance in 'Deadpool Wolverine'

Brian Cox Criticizes Superhero Films Despite Brief Appearance in 'Deadpool Wolverine'
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Gerard Butler Stars in Sci-Fi Action Film 'Reign of Fire' Now Streaming

Gerard Butler Stars in Sci-Fi Action Film 'Reign of Fire' Now Streaming

Gerard Butler Stars in Sci-Fi Action Film 'Reign of Fire' Now Streaming
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At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

Ellen Burstyn, at 93, stars as a 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe in the short film “Flesh Impact,” premiering at the Venice Film Festival
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Why Age Diversity Could Be a Creative Advantage for Fall TV 2026

Why Age Diversity Could Be a Creative Advantage for Fall TV 2026

This fall, television is embracing veteran actors, not just for inclusion, but as a powerful tool for richer, more compelling storytelling.
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How Brief Screen Performances Make an Outsized Impact in Feature Films

How Brief Screen Performances Make an Outsized Impact in Feature Films

Discover how actors in brief roles create unforgettable moments and lasting impact, proving that screen time doesn't always define a performance.
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How Background Actors Make Movie and TV Worlds Feel Real

How Background Actors Make Movie and TV Worlds Feel Real

Explore the crucial, often-invisible role of background actors, the silent storytellers who bring authenticity and life to our favorite films and TV shows.