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For more than 90 years, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rewarded excellence on the big screen—and they've seen plenty of historic firsts over the decades.

Rudie Obias






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Choosing a favorite Harry Potter movie kind of feels like picking a favorite child—you say you can’t pick favorites, but deep down you do. Leading man Daniel Radcliffe is no exception. Harry himself recently revealed his favorite of the franchise—and the

Olivia Montine


Brad Pitt promotes Ad Astra at the 2019 Venice Film Festival.

What's in a name? A lot if you're planning to make a mark in Hollywood. Which is why some of your favorite actors may not have been born with the name you know them by now.

Scott Beggs








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In the nearly 30 years since the release of 'Groundhog Day,' fans have spent plenty of time and precious web bandwidth attempting to decode the alleged layers that exist just below the surface.

Jennifer M Wood