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The 15 Best Sci-Fi Sequels

June 23, 2016 2:40 pm

Making a great science fiction sequel may be easier than creating a killer comedy sequel, but not by much. Producers have been turning out second (and third, and fourth) chapters to continue stories of space an...

First Buzz: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ As Entertaining & Stupid As The Original

Oliver Lyttelton

June 21, 2016 10:49 am

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Some people say that critics no longer matter with giant blockbusters — that these things have built in audiences that will turn up regardless. We’d argue that’s not really the case — look at how a “Captain Ame...

‘Independence Day’ Director Roland Emmerich Says He Doesn’t Like ‘Silly’ Superhero Movies

Oliver Lyttelton

June 20, 2016 1:15 pm

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If you notice a shadow blocking out the sunlight this week, it’s because “Independence Day: Resurgence,” the long… awaited sequel to the 1996 alien-battling blockbuster, is finally arriving in theaters. If it s...

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

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

Kevin Jagernauth

June 14, 2016 11:34 am

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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 ...