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‘Independence Day’: Ethan Hawke Was Considered For The Lead & Will Smith Nearly Didn’t Star Because Of Studio Bias

July 3, 2021 3:07 pm

Director Roland Emmerich and screenwriter Dean Devlin have been longtime collaborators that started with the hit Jean-Claude Van Damme sci-fi action film "Universal Soldier." Their most well-liked film is eas...

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Bill Pullman Isn’t Pleased Trump Used His ‘Independence Day’ Speech For A Tweet

Charles Barfield

May 18, 2020 11:17 am

News

There have been plenty of iconic moments from films and TV series featuring a great actor portraying the President of the United States. There’s Martin Sheen in scenes from “The West Wing.” Morgan Freeman is i...

What Sets ‘Independence Day’ Apart From Other Doomsday Movies? [Video]

Julia Teti

July 4, 2019 11:00 am

News, Video

The fourth of July is a great day to lounge around and watch a few movies, whether it's your favorite, nostalgic midsummer flick (looking at you, "Jaws") or a film that is made for the holiday. If opting for th...

Ethan Hawke Was Offered ‘Independence Day’ But Threw The Script Out Of The Window Of A Moving Car

Charles Barfield

September 19, 2018 12:45 pm

News

We know now that Academy Award-nominated actor Ethan Hawke has become a bit of a snob. Not in a horrible way (well, some might laugh at his recent comments about superhero films), but Hawke has taken his profil...

11 Of The Best Movies To Watch On The Fourth Of July

Nicholas Laskin and Rodrigo Perez

July 1, 2016 1:56 pm

Features

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The grand irony is that it’s Canada Day and we’re writing a 4th of July feature, not to mention that two key Playlisters are Canucks (for shame, you hosers). And yes, we lament that one of us (Rodrigo!) wasn’t ...

Earth Is Not Prepared In New Trailer For 'Independence Day: Resurgence'

Roland Emmerich Teases ‘Independence Day 3’ Plot, Remind Yourself Of Original’s Greatness With New Video Essay

Will Ashton

June 23, 2016 5:00 pm

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The 4th of July is coming early this year. “Independence Day: Resurgence” is mere hours from its U.S. release, and as it looms nearer, the sequel is inspiring a healthy amount of chatter online — particularly f...

Roland Emmerich Shares Scrapped Post-9/11 ‘Independence Day’ Sequel Plot, Teases ‘Independence Day 3’

Kevin Jagernauth

June 14, 2016 11:34 am

News

While it has taken twenty years for an "Independence Day" sequel to arrive (losing Will Smith on the way), it's a concept that has been tinkered with over the years, until landing (for better or worse) on what ...