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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


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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












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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