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John Leguizamo based his The Menu character on Steven Seagal

Posted 4 years ago

John Leguizamo took some interesting inspiration for his latest role as a cocky former movie star: a cocky former movie star. For his character in The Menu, Leguizamo looked to none other than Steven Seagal as a case study. In...

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Bruce Almighty almost had a Satanic sequel

Posted 4 years ago

2003’s Bruce Almighty was such a smash hit that it got its inevitable sequel, Evan Almighty, in 2007, albeit without Jim Carrey. But it almost played out differently, with Jim Carrey reprising his role–but instead of playing God, he would...

Pop Culture

Tarantino explains why he didn’t confront Weinstein over allegations

Posted 4 years ago

The relationship between Quentin Tarantino and Harvey Weinstein is a complicated one. At once, Tarantino does owe a lot of his mainstream success–particularly early on–to Weinstein. On the other hand, there is absolutely zero to defend as far as Weinstein’s...

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Affleck and Damon launching production company

Posted 4 years ago

The Boston boys are getting the team back together, as Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have announced they are launching a production company, Artists Equity, with the goal of ensuring filmmakers can get more profit from their works. This comes...

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Stallone explains why he’s not in Creed III

Posted 4 years ago

When it was revealed that Sylvester Stallone would not be reprising his role as Rocky Balboa for Creed III, the news was an uppercut to many fans. Stallone has played Rocky Balboa eight times–six for the original Rocky series and...

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Ryan Reynolds wrote a Deadpool Christmas movie

Posted 4 years ago

Ryan Reynolds must sure love Christmas. Not only did he co-star in the holiday rom-com Just Friends, but he also has the A Christmas Carol spin Spirited in theaters and on Apple TV+ (read our review here). Oh, and he...

TV News

R.I.P.: Jason David Frank, Green Power Ranger, dead at 49

Posted 4 years ago

Jason David Frank, who played Green Ranger Tommy Oliver on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died. He was 49. His talent rep, Brian Butler-An, confirmed the news via Instagram. Jason David Frank was a key attraction to the Power Rangers...

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Chris Hemsworth taking a break after discovering Alzheimer’s link

Posted 4 years ago

In a recent episode of his National Geographic show Limitless, Chris Hemsworth revealed that he could be predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease, as he holds two copies of a gene linked to it. As such, he has announced he will be...

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Terence Winter gives Sopranos finale take

Posted 4 years ago

Where were you when the screen went black on Tony Soprano more than 15 years ago? Those that followed The Sopranos through every whack, therapy session and whatever Paulie Walnuts was fired up about that week were stunned when the...

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Anya Taylor-Joy can’t drive, despite playing Furiosa

Posted 4 years ago

Anya Taylor-Joy is set to play one of the most badass drivers in movie history in 2024’s Furious–but she doesn’t even have her license. Recently, Anya Taylor-Joy fessed up that, even though her role of Furiosa requires quite a bit...

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