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Drew Barrymoreplayed innocent teenage victim Casey Becker in Wes Craven’shorror juggernaut of the ‘90sScream. But that wasn’t always part of the plan. Barrymore originally was set to play the character of Sidney Prescott,the film’s final girl, but things simply changed. Her presence now was a calling card to make crowds go wild. Our minds were blown when Kevin Williamson’s script killed off the “most important character” in the first 10 minutes, and all preconceptions we had put together were shattered by a film that would surely be different....

Frank Herbert captivated his readers with expansive stories and larger than life heroes. The most recent film adaptation of his writing,directed by Denis Villeneuve, encapsulates the grandeur of the novel through epic cinematography and massive scales.Dunewon six Academy Awards for its production, but the story and characters at the film’s heart are the real reason audiences stay glued to their seats for the whole two hours and 35 minutes. Dunefollows the royal family in house Atreides, a growing power in the galaxy, as they navigate political and physical attacks on their dukedom....

It’s been 40 years since the Ghostbusters first showed up on our movie screens, armed with proton packs and the blaring Ectomobile, kicking ghost butts all over Manhattan while their iconic theme song played in the background. The brainchild ofSNLalumnus Dan Aykroyd, who was inspired to create the story based on his family’s own fascination with the paranormal,Ghostbusterswas a unique blend of horror and comedy. Its all-star cast, which included big names like Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Sigourney Weaver, helped makeGhostbustersone of the biggest movies of the 1980s....

The originalDragon Ballseries marked the beginning of Goku’s rip-roaring journey, consisting of nine sagas that shaped one of the best anime franchises of all time. Before springing into non-stop action and explosive fights —Dragon Ball Z’s distinctive trademarks —Dragon Ballwas centered around Goku’s childhood and his quest for the seven Dragon Balls, throughout which he gets to know some of his lifelong friends, such as Bulma, Yamcha, Master Roshi, and Krillin....

Yesterday, ABC debuted a new trailer offering another glimpse atGhost RiderinAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Season 4, which debuts Tuesday, September 20 at 10 PM ET. Today we have our first look atGabriel Luna’s Robbie Reyes with his flaming Ghost Rider head in a new photo. We also have new details about this upcoming season from executive producerJeff Belland actressChloe Bennet. This season marks the first time the show has moved to the 10 PM time slot, which is typically reserved for darker fare....

A newStar Warsmovie meansnew toysand now we have our first official look at the action figures and LEGO Millennium Falcon forSolo. Hasbro and LEGO released details about the new merchandise for theSolomovie ahead of this weekend’s New York Toy Fair and they look pretty awesome. NewStar Warstoys are always a big deal, but they’re especially a big deal when they contain the new “old” version of the Millennium Falcon, before Han Solo and Chewie messed it up so bad....

Anyone who watchesIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaon a regular basis knows thatDanny DeVito’s Frank Reynolds has gone through some hard knocks. And every season, the gang almostdoes him inwith their shenanigans. The show’s unprecedentedSeason 11just launched a few weeks back. And as starCharlie Daytells it, it was almost the last for poorDanny DeVito. Danny DeVitois in his early 70s, but that doesn’t stop him from participating in the outlandish behavior that a show like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia requires....

Somehow, Herk Harvey directed the low-budget classicCarnival of Soulsfor $33,000. It’s an incredible film that has inspired manylow-budget horror favoritesas well as being a kind of guide to how to make a great movie with virtually no money. After aesthetically impacting filmmakers like George A. Romero and David Lynch, six decades later, the film continues to influence DIY horror movies around the world. Herk Harvey worked for the Centron Corporation in Kansas, directing hundreds of educational and industrial films over his career, which were used by corporations and the government for training and public awareness purposes....

How I Met Your Motheris one of the few series that divides fans and critics as intensely. Those who’ve seen it remember the outcry, those who haven’t still remember reading about the reactions, and a few were actually pleased with the outcome. Still, wherever the pool lies,How I Met Your Fatheris the type of spin-off worth watching, no matter which category you fall into. For starters, while there’s no such thing as too many sitcoms, it helps that the series presents itself as something new while bringing in Easter eggs thatHIMYMfans could catch....

Just days after Amazon Studios released their docu-drama seriesAmerican Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story, the Playboy Magazine founder’s life story will be heading to the big screen.Brett Ratnerand his company RatPac Entertainment have acquired the rights toHugh Hefner’s life story for a currently untitled biopic, which will be a co-production between RatPac and Playboy/Alta Loma Entertainment. Here’s whatHugh Hefnerhimself had to say about this biopic coming to fruition. “In recent years there has been plenty of interest and much conversation about doing a feature film based on my life....

The hunt is officially on for the long lost footage fromHalloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. Many casual horror fans probably haven’t even seen this particular entry and, even amongst the franchise’s most die-hard appreciators, it’s not often listed as a beloved entry. Still, there has always been a fascination with the famed footage that was cut from the movie prior to its release. Now, 30 years later, with some luck, that footage will be revealed to the world....

With Daniel Craig stepping down from his franchise role as James Bond, there’s been a lot of speculation as to whom the next 007 will be. As we’ve seen withThe Little Mermaid, the subject of diversity and representation is often a part of these conversations, and some fans have been arguing the case for a female or black actor to take on the role in the next installment. Now, according to a new report, the next 007 will be both, as British actress Lashana Lynch will be taking over the codename from Craig’s James Bond, following the character’s retirement inJames Bond 25...

How exactly James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadwill relate to the 2016 version by director David Ayer has been unclear, but now Ayer is shedding some light on Gunn’s upcoming movie. Because Gunn’s version will feature many returning characters, it had been assumed by many that the movie would be a sequel to Ayer’s original. During an exchange with a fan on Twitter who referred to Gunn’s movie as a “sequel,” Ayer suggested the movies will apparently have no connection by offering this reply....