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Guillermo del Toro Lists His 18 Unproduced Scripts – Among Them ‘Justice League Dark’ and ‘Hulk’ TV Pilot
“These are not ‘maybes’ or ‘wish list’ items. They are done,” Oscar-winning director tweets
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Hollywood Remembers Bernardo Bertolucci as a ‘Giant of Italian Filmmaking’
“A giant of Italian filmmaking, he will remain forever a leading light in world cinema,” Cannes Film Festival says, as Guillermo Del Toro and Alex Gibney also pay tribute to Italian director
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Spinal Tap to Reunite and Perform for 35th Anniversary Screening at Tribeca Film Festival
“Reality Bites” will also celebrate its 25th anniversary at the festival
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‘Daddy Gambino?’ Donald Glover Collaborator Ludwig Göransson Guesses What’s Next
“I’m sure he’s going to find some kind of medium to make everyone drop their jaws,” composer tells TheWrap
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How ‘Creed II’ Composer Ludwig Göransson Evolved From Producer to Musical Mash-Up Artist
“I’m just constantly figuring out new ways to reinvent myself. And if it’s combining ’70s jazz with Puccini and 808 drums, I’ll try that,” Childish Gambino collaborator says
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Bill Maher Hits Back at Critics of Stan Lee Op-Ed: ‘Talk About Making My Point For Me’ (Video)
“A culture that thinks that comic books and comic book movies are profound meditations on the human condition is a dumb f—ing culture,” Maher tells Larry King
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Robert De Niro, Grace Hightower Separate After 20-Year Marriage
The two briefly filed for divorce in 1999 but renewed their vows in 2004
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‘Creed II,’ ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Set Record Thanksgiving Preview Grosses
Disney and MGM sequels combine for $7.5 million, while Lionsgate’s “Robin Hood” adds $800,000
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‘Capernaum’ Director Nadine Labaki Says Refugee Child Star Is Safe and Resettled (Video)
“He’s seen so much in his life, nothing really impresses him anymore,” Labaki tells TheWrap of young Zain Al Rafeea
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New ‘Lego Movie 2’ Trailer Sees Chris Pratt Tickle a Lego Raptor (Video)
Tiffany Haddish also joins animated sequel
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Taron Egerton’s ‘Robin Hood’ ‘Struts and Pouts’ Through ‘Dumb,’ ‘Goofy Train Wreck,’ Critics Say
“He’s basically just Batman, minus any of the compelling backstory,” Indiewire’s David Ehlrich writes
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Robert Rodriguez Launches VR Action Film ‘The Limit’ Starring Michelle Rodriguez
Norman Reedus co-stars in VR film from STXsurreal
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Stan Lee’s Team Slams Bill Maher for ‘Disgusting’ Commentary About Late Comic Book Creator
“Our shock at your comments makes us want to say ”Nuff said, Bill’”
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Melissa McCarthy to Receive Spotlight Award at Palm Springs Film Festival
“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” actress joins Glenn Close and Rami Malek as previously announced honorees
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Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Pictures and Universal Sign First Look Deal
Singer/actor also stars in Universal’s upcoming “Welcome To Marwen”














