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Musical theater and movies have always had an overlap. In the early days of cinema, many films featured musical numbers, dancing, and sets similar to those you’d see on a stage. Films like White Christmas and Hello Dolly were musical classics that are still enjoyed today, with newer musicals like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory appealing to younger generations of the time. Lately, it seemed that musical films were relics of the past, only made by Disney and by a few niche directors like Baz Luhrmann....

The hit series Atlanta is returning for a very much highly anticipated third season. The news comes after a long three-year hiatus from TV, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The brand new third season will premiere the first two episodes airing on Thursday, March 24th at 10 p.m. on FX. The epsiodes will also stream the following day on Hulu. The series focuses on a college dropout played by Donald Glover who is just going though his daily life in Atlanta while trying to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfirend, who just happens to be mother to his daughter....

Twice.com has confirmed an earlier report by Hollywood in Hi Def that the highly-anticipated 3D Blu-ray version of Avatar will be available in early December, but only to those who purchase a Panasonic 3D Vierra television. The release date wasn’t confirmed yet, but the earlier Hollywood in High Def report indicated that December 1 would be the launch date for this 3D BD release. It also wasn’t clear how long this exclusive engagement with Panasonic would run for, although it was said that it would be, “unusually long,” which means that the only way Avatar fans can see the film in 3D BD is by purchasing a Panasonic 3D Vierra TV....

Chinese-American actor Donnie Yen holds a special place in global cinema as an action star. Proficient in a number of different martial art styles, he is counted among the top action heroes of Asia — in the same league as Jet Li and Jackie Chan. Inspired during childhood by Bruce Lee, per Yahoo, Yen has followed in the same footsteps and become a revered actor and action choreographer both in Hollywood and Asian cinema....

Michelle Pfeiffer, who originally debuted in the entertainment world back in 1978, has created an extensive career during her lifetime. The actress was born in Santa Ana, California, and decided to pursue an acting career after appearing in a beauty pageant and winning sixth place in the Miss California contest. She found an acting agent and made her first appearance on an episode of the 1978 fantasy drama Fantasy Island. Pfeiffer’s big break came four years later when cast in Grease 2, and while she was relatively unknown at the time of her casting, the movie catapulted her career to all-new heights....

Mike Leigh OBE FRSL is a British film and theater director whose career has spanned over five decades. Leigh made his directorial debut on the silver screen in 1971 with Bleak Moments. Over the years, he has shaped his very own style through the use of lengthy improvisations that build characters and storylines. As a result, the actors become quite entangled in their roles. This not only leads to greater performance from the actors, but allows for a more realistic portrayal of the story that Leigh wishes to get across....

2019 was a year famed for the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the first impeachment of Donald Trump, and Clarity on Brexit. It was also arguably, and most significantly, the year that symbolized the end of the world as we know it when the first case of COVID-19 was reported in China. 2019 was the last pre-pandemic year when the film industry’s releases weren’t delayed, and the industry wasn’t left with a gargantuan backlog of upcoming movies awaiting cinematic release that had to be rescheduled as a direct consequence....

On a film set, it is never easy to handle multiple roles. It takes talent, experience, and determination to act as both the director and actor on set. With that said, we do see actors take on the challenge frequently such as Ben Affleck and Woody Allen. It allows a lot of creative control and, in many cases, it can result in a very effective film. We see this happened with many passion projects that are reflections of the filmmaker’s life....

Pixar does not need any introduction, and certainly the history of cinema would not be the same if this company had not existed. The animation and film production studio, founded in 1986, has left (and is still leaving) an unmistakable mark with its multiple award-winning and crowd-pleasing projects. Its headquarters, located in Emeryville, United States, is the birthplace of animated masterpieces—indeed, more than 24 feature films and several short films and series that nowadays can be seen on demand through the Disney+ platform....

Don’t forget about Hulu! Especially after the pandemic hit, streaming services have been many people’s main source of entertainment and with summer quickly approaching, the time is now to put your eggs in all the baskets. Hulu has had some massive success in not just their original films but their shows as well. From the highly acclaimed shows like The Handmaid’s Tale and The Act to Little Fires Everywhere and Nine Perfect Strangers, you definitely do not want to miss out on what Hulu has to offer....

The rumors are true: NBC’s The Bionic Woman is officially dead. SciFi Wire recently spoke with the show’s co-executive producer, David Eick, who confirmed that the show was terminated, even though the network has given no public word on the show’s status. “I just felt that the process was so frustrating, and the conditions under which we were making that show never really came to fruition in such a way that I felt like we could make the show well,” Eick said in an interview at SCI FI Channel’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on March 18....

The Good Solid performances and strong direction add great emotion to this film. The Bad Too many characters and not enough Bobby. Not enough Special Features. Filled with many fine actors Bobby (like the films of the late Robert Altman) seems intent on evoking a mood and feel of that sad day in 1968 when Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down at the Ambassador Hotel. We are shown multitudes of characters that are tied to the hotel in some way....

Weekend Box Office I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry $34 million Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix $32 million Hairspray $27 million Transformers $20 million Ratatouille $11 million Live Free or Die Hard $7.3 million License to Wed $3.7 million 1408 $2.6 million Evan Almighty $2.4 million Knocked Up $2.3 million It took two muggles, both pretending to be gay firemen, to knock Harry off his quiditch broom....

Weekend Box Office Ocean’s Thirteen $37 million Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End $21 million Knocked Up $20 million Surf’s Up $18 million Shrek the Third $15 million Hostel: Part II $8.7 million Mr. Brooks $5 million Spider-Man 3 $4.4 million Waitress $1.6 million Disturbia $550,00 What’s more lethal than a Johnny Depp knuckle sandwich? Or even the one-two comedic punch of Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow? How about the “twenty-six fists” machine known as Ocean’s Thirteen?...

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE Labor Day weekend presented some surprising results at the box office last week as the George Clooney thriller The American did much better than expected and beat out both newcomers Machete starring Danny Trejo and the romantic comedy Going the Distance for the number one spot on the charts. Early last weekend it looked like the heist film Takers was going to steal the number two position, but by Monday morning the Robert Rodriguez movie had cut its way to second place while the Drew Barrymore comedy barely cracked the top five....

Brian Cox, known primarily for his cunning role as the patriarch of the Roy family in Succession, recently walked Vanity Fair through the trajectory of his remarkable career so far. This included his role as Agamemnon in Wolfgang Peterson’s 2004 historical war film Troy, opposite Brad Pitt as Achilles. Cox mentioned that his role as Agamemnon was the only role he’s ever pursued in his career. “I’ve never pursued anything,” Cox said....

Workin’ Moms, the Canadian sitcom that focuses on motherhood, will end with its upcoming seventh season. Workin’ Moms premiered in 2017 on Canada’s CBC Network. Two years later, Netflix picked up the series, introducing it to global audiences. Catherine Reitman, who writes, directs and stars in Workin’ Moms revealed the news today through an official statement. She said: Reitman, daughter of late Hollywood director Ivan Reitman, also posted a video to Twitter where she called the final season, a “love letter” to her fans and father....

Early anime can be traced back to the emergence of 20th Century pop culture as the first anime films were used as World War II propaganda. The rise of anime in the public eye followed the rebuilding of animation studios lost in the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923 that shook Tokyo. Animation studios and Tokyo were asked to directly compete with international conglomerates, such as Disney, which demanded that oversea markets must be in demand of diverse content....

James Gunn is set to conclude his decade-long stint with Marvel with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the third and final entry in the Guardians series. Gunn has been involved with Marvel since 2014 when Guardians of the Galaxy premiered to thunderous acclaim and impressive box-office results. In the subsequent years Gunn’s journey has seen many ups and downs. Marvel fired Gunn in 2018 over some insensitive jokes that he made years ago....

Movies have the power to transport us to new worlds, evoke a plethora of emotions, and completely immerse us in the story. Some films are particularly adept at drawing in the viewer and holding their attention until the very end. These movies can engross the audience, making them forget about their surroundings and become fully invested in the characters and plot. Whether it’s through a gripping storyline, breathtaking visual effects, or powerful performances, these films have a way of captivating the viewer and leaving a lasting impact....