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‘Midway’ Contest: Win A Signed, Limited Edition Poster From Roland Emmerich’s Latest

March 6, 2020 5:05 pm

Say what you will about his films (some of which are completely over the top), but director Roland Emmerich knows how to make an epic movie. We’re talking about the guy who helmed “Independence Day,” “The Day ...

Robert Zemeckis Will Direct Warner Bros. Astronaut Thriller ‘Ares’

Matthew Monagle

January 11, 2020 12:39 pm

News

Moviemaking hasn't been kind to Robert Zemeckis these past few years. While Zemeckis has seen several small-screen successes as the executive producer of shows like "Manifest" and Netflix's "Medal of Honor" min...

‘Doctor Sleep’ Is A Box Office Snooze As Roland Emmerich’s ‘Midway’ Shocks The World

Charles Barfield

November 10, 2019 12:58 pm

Box Office, News

Coming into this weekend, it was clear that with four major studio releases, the box office was bound to be crowded. However, when you take a look at exactly what was being released, including a Roland Emmerich...

‘Independence Day’ Director Roland Emmerich Regrets Not Pulling The Plug On ‘Resurgence’ When Will Smith Bailed

Charles Barfield

November 4, 2019 3:06 pm

News

To attempt to sum up all the ways that “Independence Day: Resurgence” failed as a sequel would take all day. There’s the plot, which was absolutely ridiculous (but in a painful, not fun way), the subpar acting,...

‘Midway’ Trailer: Roland Emmerich’s Enlists A Jonas Brother As A Fighter Pilot To Help Win WWII

Kieran Davey

September 12, 2019 11:51 am

News, Trailers

Director Roland Emmerich’s war epic “Midway” takes audiences into one of the most decisive battles of World War II. Despite initial production delays due to a failed deal with Sony, Emmerich is finally able to ...

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...

Roland Emmerich To Direct Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Dark Matter’

Kevin Jagernauth

December 15, 2016 3:55 pm

News

There are some directors who will get work in Hollywood no matter what, and even though he's coming off a string of flops and disappointments — "White House Down," "Stonewall," "Independence Day: Resurgence" — ...

The Uninspired ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Is Recycled, Disjointed Mush [Review]

Russ Fischer

June 25, 2016 11:19 am

Reviews

20 years gone, the world has changed since Roland Emmerich first lured audiences into theaters with images of major landmarks blown to smithereens. In 1996 "Independence Day" played like old-school disaster-mov...

‘Independence Day’ Director Roland Emmerich’s Next Film Is About The Moon Crashing Into The Earth, Obviously

Oliver Lyttelton

June 24, 2016 1:18 pm

News

“Independence Day: Resurgence” is now in theaters, and while a decidedly underwhelming $4 million in previews at the box office suggest that the new film is going to be another underperforming summer sequel, it...

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

News

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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...

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