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Sigourney Weaver stars in our top trailer pick, 1979's 'Alien.'

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Even the intriguingly sinister Darth Maul couldn't save 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,' a film who's trailer was better than the result.

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The action-packed trailer for 'The Wolf of Wall Street' starring Leonardo DiCaprio helped generate significant buzz for the latest film from Martin Scorsese.

After 100 years, movie trailers are still must-see viewing

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The short ads are a key part of promotion, but editors and studios have to be careful not to upstage the actual film.

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Leonardo DiCaprio is Jordan Belfort in 'The Wolf of Wall Street.'

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Director Alfred Hitchcock collaborated on a rarely seen Holocaust documentary.

Coming soon: Hitchcock's lost Holocaust documentary

The film is being restored and will air on British TV in 2015.

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CES 2014: Sony unveils new cloud-based gaming service

CES 2014: Sony unveils PlayStation Now streaming service and is testing new TV service

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'Captain Phillips,' 'American Hustle,' 'Gravity' and 'Her' could give '12 Years a Slave' a run for its money at the 2014 Golden Globes.

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TODAY Show and USA TODAY predict which stars will have the best red carpet look and funniest speeches!

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American film director Martin Scorsese has been nominated for a DGA award.

Directors Guild announces film nominations

Cuaron, Greengrass, McQueen, Russell and Scorsese receive key nominations.

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Exclusive trailer: The Russos on 20 years of Slamdance

Slamdance alumni and directors Anthony and Joe Russo are featured in the fourth of five...

Slamdance alumni and directors Anthony and Joe Russo are featured in the fourth of five trailers celebrating the film festival's 20 years. The Slamdance Film Festival (Slamdance.com) runs Jan. 17-23 in Park City, Utah.

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'Big Ass Spider!' is out on DVD this week.

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Other new releases include 'The Act of Killing' and 'Runner Runner.'

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'Thanks for Sharing' deleted scene: Public displays of affection

Exclusive video: Paltrow picks Ruffalo's nose

The oversharing took place in this exclusive deleted scene from 'Thanks For Sharing.'

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'Thanks for Sharing' deleted scene: Public displays of affection

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Adam (Mark Ruffalo) and Phoebe (Gwyneth Paltrow) discuss the etiquette of public displays of affection and affection at an advanced age.

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Hong Kong movie producer Run Run Shaw has died at the age of 107.

Hong Kong movie mogul Run Run Shaw dies

The man who helped get the whole world kung fu fighting (at the movies, anyway) was 107.

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Susan Sarandon, left, as Pearl, and Melissa McCarthy as Tammy in 'Tammy.'

Sneak peek: Melissa McCarthy gets traveling in 'Tammy'

A first look at the Melissa McCarthy comedy directed by husband Ben Falcone.

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'Wild Bill' Cooper goes on a crazy-sounding adventure in the documentary 'Wild Bill's Run.'

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James and Zarina in a scene from the animated motion picture "The Pirate Fairy." Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Mohammad Hussein, 10, is one of the Muslim students featured in the HBO documentary, "The Education of Mohammad Hussein," which airs Monday, Jan. 6, 2014.

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"The Education of Mohammad Hussein" delves into the lives of young Muslim students.

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"Frozen" has been attracting families to the theaters since its Thanksgiving release.

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Actress Sandra Bullock arrives at the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 4.

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Hollywood moves to the desert for the 2014 Palm Springs film festival gala.

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Barbara Lawrence in a scene from 'Thieves Highway.'

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George Clooney got up close to the fan bleachers near the red carpet at the 18th SAG Awards in January 2012.

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The Los Angeles County Coroner released a report about the deadly crash which killed Paul Walker.

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The coroner report Friday shows a horrific scene and injuries of the Nov. 30 crash.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from the film, "Her." The film is nominated for a Writers Guild Award.

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After 100 years, movie trailers are still must-see viewing

After 100 years, movie trailers are still must-see viewing

'Gravity', '12 Years a Slave' lead BAFTA nominations