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  1. Andy Serkis Addresses Hunt for Gollum Casting

    Andy Serkis Addresses Hunt for Gollum Casting

    Andy Serkis says The Hunt for Gollum will “somewhat acknowledge” criticism over the Lord of the Rings franchise’s lack of diversity.

    3 min read
  2. The Odyssey Box Office Eyes $100M Debut

    The Odyssey Box Office Eyes $100M Debut

    Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is projected to open with $90 million to $100 million, potentially his biggest debut since The Dark Knight Rises.

    4 min read
  3. The Hunt for Gollum Starts Filming

    The Hunt for Gollum Starts Filming

    Andy Serkis has shared the first behind-the-scenes look at filming for The Hunt for Gollum, including his return to motion capture as Gollum.

    4 min read
  4. George Lucas AI Comments Stir Debate

    George Lucas AI Comments Stir Debate

    George Lucas praised human-led filmmaking in a new interview, then called artificial intelligence “the future” of making movies.

    4 min read
  5. Avengers: Doomsday Leaks Get Anime Twist

    Avengers: Doomsday Leaks Get Anime Twist

    Marvel fans are reportedly using AI anime edits of alleged Avengers: Doomsday trailer images to avoid copyright takedowns before Comic-Con.

    3 min read
  6. Avengers: Doomsday Runtime Revealed

    Avengers: Doomsday Runtime Revealed

    Avengers: Doomsday is reportedly clocking in at 2 hours and 45 minutes, with early ticket pre-sales expected to begin on July 20.

    3 min read
  7. Andy Serkis Defends Animal Farm Movie

    Andy Serkis Defends Animal Farm Movie

    Andy Serkis says his *Animal Farm* adaptation sparked U.S. outrage from both sides, while he returns to Middle-earth for *The Hunt for Gollum*.

    5 min read
  8. Avengers: Doomsday Art Reveals X-Men

    Avengers: Doomsday Art Reveals X-Men

    New Shanghai Expo artwork shows Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn and other returning mutants joining Marvel's next giant crossover.

    3 min read
  9. Dwayne Johnson’s Moana Transformation Secret

    Dwayne Johnson’s Moana Transformation Secret

    Dwayne Johnson says a 40-pound bodysuit, living tattoos, and a lot of hair helped bring Maui into Disney’s live-action Moana.

    3 min read
  10. Chalamet Teases Terrifying Dune Co-Star

    Chalamet Teases Terrifying Dune Co-Star

    Timothée Chalamet praised Anya Taylor-Joy’s Dune: Part Three performance, calling her “breathtaking,” “unbelievable,” and “genuinely terrifying.”

    3 min read
  11. Dune: Part Three Returns to Abu Dhabi

    Dune: Part Three Returns to Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert returns as Arrakis in new behind-the-scenes images from Denis Villeneuve’s final Dune installment.

    3 min read

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