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‘Back to the Future’: See Vintage Behind-the-Scenes Footage From the Blockbuster Trilogy’s 1990 Documentary
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If you’ve ever had questions about “Back to the Future,” Kirk Cameron has answers. The actor hosts “The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy,” a behind-the-scenes featurette from 1990 in which the “Growing Pains” star explains the inner workings of Robert Zemeckis’ time-travel franchise.
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Cameron, whose more recent work is a bit, um, different, reads letters from fans with a burning desire to know more about the beloved trilogy. The first of these asks whether hoverboards are real and, if not, when they will be; if only time travel itself were real and the concerned fan could visit 2016 to see that hoverboards now kind of sort of are but mostly just catch on fire and hurt people. Cameron uses the question as a segue into the special-effects work that went into the device, »
- Michael Nordine
‘Thor: Ragnarok’: Why Tessa Thompson Was Cast as a Character Who Is ‘Blonde & White’ in Comics
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As with Idris Elba in “The Dark Tower,” Tessa Thompson’s character in the upcoming “Thor: Ragnarok” was originally depicted as being white. In a new interview with Spinoff, director Taika Waititi goes into the reasoning behind the casting decision, saying that he wanted to “be more inclusive and provide a broader representation” with his Marvel film.
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The director, whose “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” premiered at Sundance this year and is now in theaters, is aware that such decisions tend to be met with resistance from certain fans. He’s also confident that they’ll come around once they see the “Dear White People” and “Creed” actress’ portrayal of Valkyrie. “The fact that we even have to keep having this conversation is ridiculous, because we keep forgetting,” he adds. “Unless »
- Michael Nordine
‘The Predator’: CAA Campaigning for James Franco to Star in Shane Black’s “Inventive Sequel” — Report
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Shane Black has gone out of his way to insist that his upcoming “The Predator” is less of a typical remake and more of an “inventive sequel.” What exactly he means by that distinction is but one of many unanswered questions about the anticipated project. Also on fan’s minds is who will be playing Quinn Mackenna, the new hero taking over for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Dutch from John McTiernan’s 1987 original. (Spoiler: It probably won’t be Schwarzenegger.) The latest word is that James Franco is “very high on the list” to lead the new film.
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Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is said to be pushing the actor for the role, which has a considerable amount of hype attached to it: “Predator” is a longstanding franchise and Black (“The Nice Guys, »
- Michael Nordine
Arthouse Audit: Woody Allen’s ‘Café Society’ Boosted by Kristen Stewart, But Not ‘Equals’
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Mid-summer brings the biggest limited opening of 2016, with a return to form by Woody Allen as new distributor Amazon Studios and partner Lionsgate pushed “Café Society” to numbers unseen since last December. It’s not at Allen’s top level, but a huge leap above his last two films as well as anything else so far this year.
For a totally different market, Dinesh D’Souza doc “Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party” had a limited opening in Middle America with strong front-loaded initial numbers. The political doc goes wider this Friday and could see a better eventual total —via an entirely different audience—than Allen’s film.
“Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (The Orchard) from New Zealand leads the films in wider release as it continues to build word-of-mouth success. “Captain Fantastic” (Bleecker Street) boasted a decent second weekend expansion and could end up at a »
- Tom Brueggemann
Darth Vader Virtual Reality Experience Being Developed by Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB
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During its panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe yesterday, Lucasfilm’s “immersive entertainment division” ILMxLAB made two virtual-reality announcements: David Goyer (“The Dark Knight,” “Man of Steel,” “The Birth of a Nation”) is collaborating with ILMxLAB on a Vr project and “Trials on Tatooine” is coming to the Steam store for free.
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“When we looked at all the characters, places, and worlds in the Star Wars universe available to us,” Goyer said, “we asked ourselves, ‘What haven’t we seen before? Who are we curious about?'” The screenwriter, producer and director called Vader the “perfect ambassador to usher us into the Star Wars Vr universe.”
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“Trials on Tatooine,” meanwhile, is a Vr experiment allowing players to step into »
- Michael Nordine
‘Secretary’ Director Steven Shainberg Goes Genre With Mixed Results In ‘Rupture’ Starring Noomi Rapace [Review]
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If Steven Shainberg’s career as a director was helped by his Sundance breakthrough “Secretary” it hasn’t been easy coasting since then. Shainberg followed that film up with the Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. starring “Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus,” which, just like “Secretary,” has built up a loyal cult fanbase over the years. […]
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- Jordan Ruimy
Alan Vega, 1938 – 2016
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Alan Vega, half of the epochal punk electronic music duo Suicide, died yesterday. He was one of the greats. With Suicide partner Martin Rev, Vega laid the groundwork for industrial electronic music, and much more, as he mixed noise with melody, free-form floating song structures with the terse songwriting economies of doo-wop. The band — starting with its title — was a provocation, but also a salve (or, as Bryan McPeck and Matt McAuley from Are Weapons wrote in their interview with Vega, “optimistic, life-affirming shit”). Songs dealt with psychotic killers and social unrest and love and optimism. “Dream, baby, […] »
- Scott Macaulay
‘The Secret Life Of Pets’ Stays On Top As ‘Ghostbusters’ Debuts [Box Office]
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Months and even years of internet squabbling over “Ghostbusters” have to led to this weekend, with Paul Feig‘s reboot finally hitting cinemas. And the result? An opening that’s neither a homerun, nor a failure exactly. Sony is likely okay with the numbers, but maybe not as ecstatic as their official statements sound, as the as the […]
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- Kevin Jagernauth
‘The Grand Tour’ Photos: First Look at Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond & James May’s Sweeping New Amazon Series
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Amazon has just released the first set of images from its new original series, which is currently on location in Johannesburg, South Africa. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May appear in the “first-ever studio tent recording” of their new show “The Grand Tour,” which follows the trio’s post–”Top Gear” automotive adventures.
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Clarkson, Hammond and May co-presented the highly popular BBC series for more than a decade until their joint departure last year. This new venture continues in a similar vein, with the three hosts traveling the world and driving around in various exotic locales. Naming the show proved difficult, with “Gear Knob” being floated as a possible title before the three eventually settled on “The Grand Tour.”
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The show, which is »
- Michael Nordine
‘Stranger Things’: Listen to a Spotify Playlist of the Show’s Biggest Hits, from ‘White Rabbit’ to ‘Heroes’
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“Stranger Things” has provided a welcome dose of Steven Spielberg–inflected binge watching for many this weekend, with Netflix’s newest original series gaining favorable reviews for its creepy atmosphere and affectionate ’80s vibe. Courtesy of the show’s Twitter, viewers can now take in one of its most period-appropriate elements: its soundtrack.
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Familiar hits abound on the Spotify playlist, from Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” to Corey Hart’s “Sunglasses at Night.” Here’s the full tracklist:
The Clash: “Should I Stay or Should I Go” Jefferson Airplane: “She Has Funny Cars” Jefferson Airplane: “White Rabbit” Reagan Youth: “Go Nowhere” Toto: “Africa” The Seeds: “Can’t Seem to Make You Mine” Trooper: “Raise a Little Hell” David Bowie: “Heroes” The Bangles: “Hazy Shade of Winter” The Dawn Trophy Orlando: »
- Michael Nordine
Guillermo Del Toro Talks The “Miscarriage” Of ‘In The Mountains Of Madness,’ Special Effects, And More
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Montreal — Each year, Fantasia Film Festival presents an honorary Cheval Noir Award to an influential figure in genre filmmaking, with past recipients including Tobe Hooper, Andrzej Żuławski and Ken Russell. Coincidently timed to the announcement of the Criterion special edition of his 2006 masterpiece “Pan’s Labyrinth,” this year’s prize has been given to Guillermo del […]
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- Bradley Warren
Star Wars Celebration: Han Solo Standalone Directors Phil Lord And Chris Miller Offer An Update (And A Brand New Star)
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The last day of this year’s Star Wars Celebration closed out on Sunday afternoon in London with the much-anticipated Future Filmmakers panel, centered (appropriately enough) on the future of the “Star Wars” franchise as guided by Lucasfilm leaders Kathleen Kennedy and Kiri Hart.
The forward-focused panel promised to deliver all kinds of goods about the franchise’s still-untitled “Episode VIII” and their Han Solo standalone film, featuring appearances from “Episode VIII” director Rian Johnson and Han Solo helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
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Johnson, who recently wrapped his very first “Star Wars” film, offered few updates to the eager crowd, and while the expectation might be that Lord and Miller, who are just about to enter production on their own film, would provide even less, the chatty duo had plenty to say.
Oh, and »
- Kate Erbland
Rian Johnson Talks ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII,’ The Fate Of Finn Teased, Carrie Fisher Lets A Spoiler Slip, And More
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Yesterday, we got another taste of Gareth Edwards’ “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” at Star Wars Celebration in the U.K. Fans were treated with some pretty excellent behind the scenes footage of the movie, revealing some impressive sets, practical sets and what looks to be a whole new world. We also got a first […]
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- Rodrigo Perez
‘The Force Awakens’ Star John Boyega Surprises Crowd At Star Wars Celebration
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The last day of this year’s Star Wars Celebration closed out on Sunday afternoon in London with the much-anticipated Future Filmmakers panel, centered (appropriately enough) on the future of the “Star Wars” franchise as guided by Lucasfilm leaders Kathleen Kennedy and Kiri Hart alongside special guests Rian Johnson (director of the franchise’s still-untitled “Episode VIII”) and Han Solo standalone helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
Although the panel largely avoided spoilers, it did feature a handful of surprise appearances from beloved stars, including Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and John Boyega.
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“I was just in the area, guys,” Boyega joked to the crowd as the “Force Awakens” hit the stage to chat just a bit about what we can next expect from the Stormtrooper better known as Finn.
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- Kate Erbland
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Director Rian Johnson Explains How He’s Put Aside Nostalgia To Make His Film
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The final day of this year’s Star Wars Celebration closed out on Sunday afternoon in London with the much-anticipated Future Filmmakers panel, centered on the future of the “Star Wars” franchise as guided by Lucasfilm leaders Kathleen Kennedy and Kiri Hart.
The forward-focused panel promised to deliver all kinds of goods about the franchise’s still-untitled “Episode VIII” and their Han Solo standalone film, featuring appearances from “Episode VIII” director Rian Johnson and Han Solo helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
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In introducing Johnson to the crowd, Kennedy told the Celebration stage audience that when it came time to pick a director for “Episode VIII,” the “Looper” and “Brick” filmmaker was “way at the top of the list right away.”
And the Lucasfilm president certainly doesn’t seem disappointed with what Johnson brought to the table, »
- Kate Erbland
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