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‘The Terror: Infamy’ Trailer & Featurette Is Here To Provide A Terrifying New History Lesson

August 2, 2019 1:44 pm

The heart of great horror and suspense lies in the genre’s examination of the human condition, of stories past and present that some would rather leave untold. And of the realization that dastardly acts are alw...

Laika’s ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ Will Enchant Adults And Children Alike [Review]

Kimber Myers

August 17, 2016 4:25 pm

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“If you must blink, do it now. Pay careful attention to everything you see, no matter how unusual it may seem. If you look away, even for an instant, then our hero will surely perish.” That narration opens L...

George Takei Explains Why Making Sulu Gay In ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Is “Unfortunate”

Kevin Jagernauth

July 8, 2016 10:38 am

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It was with good intentions that screenwriter Simon Pegg decided to make Sulu gay in the upcoming "Star Trek Beyond," giving John Cho's character a partner and daughter. It was a move made to honor the legacy o...

John Cho’s Sulu Will Be Revealed As Gay In ‘Star Trek Beyond’

Kevin Jagernauth

July 7, 2016 2:20 pm

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From the very first moment "Star Trek" came on the air, Gene Roddenberry's vision of a multi-cultural, diverse future was realized. It was groundbreaking stuff at the time, and certainly marked a break away fro...

Simon Pegg “Disappointed” With Former ‘Star Trek’ Cast For Dissing ‘Beyond’ Trailer; Justin Lin May Return For More ‘Furious’ Films

Edward Davis

May 20, 2016 3:20 pm

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The “Star Trek” universe appears to be healthy as the property boldly goes to celebrate its 50th anniversary. A new “Star Trek” series is on the way from CBS next year, and this summer “Star Trek Beyond” hits t...

Watch: First Trailer For ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ With Voices Of Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, More

Kevin Jagernauth

December 11, 2015 1:03 pm

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Watch: First Trailer For 'Kubo And The Two Strings' With Voices Of Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, More

Bryan Cranston, Cedric The Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson, Wilmer Valderrama, George Takei & More Join Tom Hanks’ ‘Larry Crowne’

Kevin Jagernauth

March 29, 2010 1:42 pm

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In what be the first casting announcement to be broadcast via TwitPic, Tom Hanks has somewhat cryptically shared the cast for his forthcoming comedy "Larry Crowne" by posting a picture of the headshots of the c...

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