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Tue, Aug 25, 10:15 PM ET
Horror hit 'Obsession' crosses $500M box office milestone, joining rare company
The film becomes only the sixth horror movie ever to surpass $500M at the global box office, signaling major franchise potential.
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Kit Harington cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series, replacing Nicholas Hoult
The 'Game of Thrones' alum takes over the role of the vain Defense Against the Dark Arts professor in the upcoming HBO adaptation.
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'Ali G: Who Iz I?' trailer released; Sacha Baron Cohen revives character for new movie
Baron Cohen brings his iconic mockumentary character Ali G back to the screen in a feature film, with the first trailer now online.
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'Insidious: Out of the Further' box office performance analyzed for franchise future
The sixth 'Insidious' film's opening weekend results provide clues about where the long-running Blumhouse horror series goes next.
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'The Fast and the Furious' re-enters domestic box office top 10, 25 years after release
The 2001 original surged back into the top 10 at the domestic box office, underscoring the franchise's enduring cultural footprint.
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'One Piece Film: God Valley' breaks franchise tradition for 2027 movie
The upcoming 'One Piece' film will do something no previous movie in the franchise has done, marking a major shift for the anime series' film arm.
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Jake Johnson comedy 'The Dink' becomes Apple TV+'s biggest streaming hit
The 103-minute comedy starring Jake Johnson has become the platform's most-streamed title, outperforming other Apple TV+ originals.
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Melissa Leo horror 'Passenger' becomes Paramount+'s biggest streaming hit despite box office flop
Andre Ovredal's horror movie starring Melissa Leo and Jacob Scipio finds a massive audience on streaming after a poor theatrical run.
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Star Trek: Voyager showrunner Brannon Braga reflects on show's failure to be franchise's 'X-Files'
Braga says 'Voyager' needed to be darker and weirder to fully realize its stranded-in-space premise, a goal it never achieved.
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Gene Roddenberry let Nichelle Nichols approve key Uhura detail on Star Trek
The 'Star Trek' creator gave Nichols final say over a crucial element of her character Uhura, reflecting his respect for the actor.
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Before 'Gilligan's Island', Russell Johnson guest-starred on 'Adventures of Superman'
The actor who later played The Professor appeared in an early TV incarnation of Superman, a DC superhero series.
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Tina Louise guest-starred on 'Bonanza' after 'Gilligan's Island'
Ginger actress Tina Louise appeared on the landmark Western series after her famous sitcom role.
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87 years ago: 'The Wizard of Oz' opened nationwide but barely broke even
The beloved 1939 classic took years to turn a profit despite its enduring legacy.
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Roger Ebert was one of few critics who liked Steven Seagal's 'Under Siege' sequel
The late critic gave a surprising positive review to a Steven Seagal film, even surprising himself.
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Ice-T's early acting career included two sci-fi flops: 'Tank Girl' and 'Johnny Mnemonic'
Before 'Law and Order: SVU', Ice-T appeared in two cult sci-fi films that underperformed at the box office.
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Tobey Maguire Western 'Ride with the Devil' deserved better box office, retrospective says
The 1999 Ang Lee Civil War drama starring Tobey Maguire flopped in theaters despite its quality.
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Ken Leung discussed as appearing in 'Project Hail Mary' and Tom Cruise's 'Vanilla Sky'
The actor's eclectic career includes a small role in a Tom Cruise sci-fi film alongside his recent work in 'Project Hail Mary'.
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1930s Oscar-nominated comedy 'Lady for a Day' called most ripped-off premise
The Frank Capra film's plot has been recycled countless times in TV and movies, according to the analysis.
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