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Artisan Entertainment

Darren Aronofsky’s debut feature is a manic flash through conspiratorial surrealism and number theory—and was inspired by ant hills.

Scott Beggs






Scholastic

In 1986, Ann M. Martin published the first 'The Baby-Sitters Club' book. Now, more than 30 years later, Netflix is bringing Kristy, Claudia, and all the rest of the club back to the small screen.

Erin McCarthy


Marvel Studios 2018

It's a very good time for comic book movies, as Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther' just proved with its three Oscar wins. Here are 14 other fantastic titles in the genre, all of which are streaming on a device near you.

Matthew Jackson


Warner Bros.

Joe Dante's dark comedy classic is partly responsible for the PG-13 rating. But that hasn't stopped WarnerMedia from turning it into a new animated series.

Jennifer M Wood




Paramount Pictures

Although Oscars are usually set in stone, there have been some very rare instances where the Academy has revoked or disqualified a nomination.

Rudie Obias
MGM

The Oscar-nominated musical is also a history lesson about Hollywood in the late 1920s, when silent pictures were giving way to talkies.

Eric D Snider


Disney Enterprises Inc.

If you've been on the internet lately, you may have seen photos of Will Smith painted blue for his new role as Aladdin's Genie. There's a reason why Disney doesn't want to change the character's hue.

Emily Petsko






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With 'Aladdin,' 'Pet Sematary,' and 'The Lion King' hitting theaters in the coming months, 2019 is set to be a big year for retreads.

Michele Debczak
Marsaili McGrath, Getty Images for KC Events

On January 14, 2016, the world lost one of its most enigmatic actors when Alan Rickman passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. We’re looking back at 10 surprising facts about the beloved actor.

Jennifer M Wood