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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).

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Emma Watson has built a career on her roles playing clever women, and the real-life Brown University graduate has a sharp mind and strong voice of her own. Here are some of her most inspiring quotes.

Roma Panganiban
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Two decades before he would was a two-time Oscar-winner for 'The Shape of Water,' Guillermo del Toro set out to make a movie about a big red demon with a big gun and a heart of gold.

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Disney+ is about to give Netflix a run for its money. The upcoming streaming service has an official launch date, price point, and confirmation that it will feature all of the Star Wars films.

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Let Elizabeth Weitzman, author of the new book 'Renegade Women in Film & TV,' take you on a tour of Hollywood's most groundbreaking women-helmed pictures.

Elizabeth Weitzman
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It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo did the "Thriller" dance to the amusement of audiences and the embarrassment of Ruffalo.

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