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A scene from Godzilla (1954).

Look out, Tokyo! On May 31, Godzilla is set to rise from the depths (again) and do battle with some familiar foes in Michael Dougherty's 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters.'

Mark Mancini
HBO

David Milch's 'Deadwood' earned critical praise, launched careers, and won a devoted fan following over its three seasons—even if admirers of the dark Western crime drama have long lamented its too-short television run.

Kristy Puchko








Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)

Nearly 30 years after its original release, 'Aladdin'—Disney's Oscar-winning animated film from 1992—is getting a 21st-century upgrade with Guy Ritchie's much anticipated live-action edition.

Therese Oneill


Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in Easy Rider (1969)

On May 12, 1969, Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda's low-budget biker flick premiered at Cannes and became “the definitive counterculture blockbuster.”

Garin Pirnia










Martin Scali - © 2014 - Fox Searchlight Pictures

Though he has yet to win an Oscar (despite seven nominations ... and counting), Wes Anderson is largely considered one of today’s most influential filmmakers—and a true auteur.

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Whether you know James McAvoy from the X-Men series or his early gigs on British TV, this year is already proving to be a major one for the actor (who turns 40 on April 21).

Hannah Wigandt