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Antoine Fuqua Directs ‘The Equalizer’ With Mean Precision [On-Set Interview] By Russ Fischer/June 17, 2014 3:00 pm EST No single film launched Denzel Washington as a star. A collection of late ’80s and early ’90s performances, culminating in the drama/thriller combo of Philadelphia and Crimson Tide, cemented his leading man status. One picture, however, does tend to stand above most of Washington’s work by virtue of the ferocity he brought to the role....

Cool Stuff: Alex Cox’s Book X Films By Hunter Stephenson/July 22, 2009 4:30 am EST If you are a young person who aspires to fire into the world of independent filmmaking, it’s fair to say that Alex Cox’s X Films is requisite reading alongside Robert Rodriguez’s Rebel Without a Crew. While Cox offers no tales herein comparable to selling blood and submitting to medical experiments for quick cash, his book is a similarly candid, casual film-by-film industry document of the nitty gritty American and international underground....

Danny Boyle’s ‘Trust’ TV Series Has Epic Plans To Span 50 Years Over 5 Seasons By Peter Sciretta/March 7, 2017 2:00 pm EST Last year, it was announced that Danny Boyle would be directing and producing a new television series called Trust for FX. While none of my all-time favorite films are directed by Boyle, the British filmmaker remains one of my favorite directors to watch and his new television series sounds epic....

Ghost Rider Revealed In ‘Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Previews [Updated With More Footage] By Jacob Hall/Sept. 14, 2016 4:30 pm EST Update From Editor Peter Sciretta: ABC has released a longer tv spot showcasing Agents of SHIELD’s newest Marvel hero: Ghost Rider. See that video and more, after the jump. Marvel’s #AgentsofSHIELD returns with a vengeance this Tuesday at a NEW TIME 10|9c on ABC. https://t.co/TIuBq2FXYp — Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (@AgentsofSHIELD) September 14, 2016...

Interview: Producer Alfred Spellman On His New, Hit Sports Documentary The U By Hunter Stephenson/Dec. 15, 2009 4:00 pm EST In this day and age, it’s difficult for men to agree on much of anything, but we all feel that the Miami Hurricanes are the greatest college football team of all time. Yeah? A new feature-length doc entitled The U about the University of Miami’s equal parts legendary and notorious football program more than upholds this notion....

Is Glenn Howerton Leaving ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’? By Ethan Anderton/March 9, 2017 2:30 pm EST The FX comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia isn’t much of a serial TV program. Each episode is mostly self-contained, and there is microscopic evidence of any continuity between episodes with the exception of some passing references to past shenanigans and a couple recurring characters who seem to get worse over time (like Rickety Cricket)....

One Year Later, Everything We Know About ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ By Germain Lussier/Oct. 30, 2013 11:30 pm EST October 30, 2012 was a monumental day in sci-fi film history. It was the day Disney announced not only had they purchased Lucasfilm, they would be making new Star Wars movies. Seven and a half years had passed since the last Star Wars film and fans had come to terms with the fact no more movies would be made....

Page 2 By Peter Sciretta/Jan. 23, 2012 8:00 am EST What is Page 2? Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 46 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. If you have any interesting items that we might’ve missed that you think should go in /Film’s Page 2 – email us!...

Sequel Bits: ‘Creed’, ‘Star Trek Beyond’, ‘The X-Files’, ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’, ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ By Angie Han/Aug. 21, 2015 6:30 am EST After the jump: Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ethan Embry want a Can’t Hardly Wait reunion Jason Bateman admits Horrible Bosses 2 was a paycheck gig Jonathan Ames is still working on that Bored to Death movie See more pics of Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone in Creed Zachary Quinto on returning to Star Trek without J....

Sequel Bits: ‘Indiana Jones 5,’ ‘LEGO Batman,’ XXX 3,’ ‘Transformers 5,’ ‘Chucky 7’ By Jacob Hall/Feb. 25, 2016 8:00 am EST In today’s edition of Sequel Bits: John Rhys-Davies is down to play Sallah one more time in Indiana Jones 5. A quick update on The LEGO Batman Movie. Chucky 7 is about to begin filming, apparently. Vin Diesel shows off some motorcycle skills on the XXX 3: The Return of Xander Cage set....

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Planet Will Be Introduced In New Novel By Ben Pearson/March 23, 2018 3:00 pm EST When the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed lands open next year at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, the setting will be the planet Batuu – a heretofore unseen area in Star Wars lore that’s located on the Outer Rim in a galaxy far, far away. But now Lucasfilm has revealed that the planet will first appear in a new book before guests get to explore the land up close and personal in the “real” world....

Star Wars Bits: ‘Star Wars’ Canon To Be Unified; Plus ‘Rebels’ Character Names, Tupac, And Katee Sackhoff By Germain Lussier/Jan. 7, 2014 2:00 pm EST Always two, there were: the Star Wars film canon and the Expanded Universe canon. It seems however, under the new Disney regime, everything moving forward will fall under the same umbrella. Read about that development, and everything below, in this edition of Star Wars Bits....

Star Wars Bits: A Classic Vehicle Gets An Upgrade In ‘The Last Jedi’, The Story Behind One Of ‘Rogue One’s Best Moments, And More By Ben Pearson/April 6, 2017 2:30 pm EST In this edition of Star Wars Bits: Details about Benicio Del Toro’s ship in The Last Jedi The name of a new planet in a galaxy far, far away A classic Empire vehicle gets a major upgrade A weird Rogue One crossover that almost happened One of Rogue One’s best moments was barely scripted and more!...

Superhero Bits: Anne Hathaway, The Dark Knight Rises, Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Iron Man 3 By Germain Lussier/June 28, 2011 11:30 am EST Know a real life super soldier? Why won’t a Green Lantern sequel work? Is Warner Bros. actually working on one? What’s the huge stunt Christopher Nolan is planning for The Dark Knight Rises? How does Kevin Feige describe Iron Man 3? Want an idea of what Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman costume is going to look like?...

Superhero Bits: Man Of Steel, Hit-Girl, The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man, Green Lantern By Germain Lussier/Jan. 12, 2012 1:00 pm EST How much of The Avengers has Tom Hiddleston seen? What does The Amazing Spider-Man have to do with Drive? Which superhero actor did the people vote as being better than Thor and Captain America this year? When might we see the next trailer for The Dark Knight Rises? Which adjective does Stan Lee use to describe his cameo in The Avengers?...

Superhero Bits: Spider-Woman Rumors, Metallo Concept Art, Batman: The Animated Series Art Show & More By Ethan Anderton/March 9, 2018 4:30 pm EST When is the reboot of Spawn looking to begin production? What reference does Jessica Jones make to a certain element of Captain America: Civil War? Was Metallo almost in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? Is there still hope for Agent Coulson to be reunited with The Avengers?...

Superhero Bits: The Amazing Spider-Man, Man Of Steel, Captain America 2, The Avengers, Batman By Germain Lussier/Oct. 24, 2011 12:00 pm EST What does James McAvoy have to say about a sequel to X-Men: First Class? Did Michael Shannon reveal any General Zod details from Man of Steel? Want to hear what Rhys Ifans’ The Lizard might sound like in The Amazing Spider-Man? Can we finally put the question of Captain America 2’s timeline to bed?...

The Best Rance Howard Movies You’ve Probably Never Seen By Rob Hunter/Dec. 1, 2017 10:30 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. (Welcome to The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, a series that takes a look at slightly more obscure, under-the-radar, or simply under-appreciated movies. In this edition, we take a look at some of the best movies starring Rance Howard that you’ve probably never seen....

The Best Shark Attack Movies You’ve Probably Never Seen By Rob Hunter/June 14, 2017 7:00 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. (Welcome to The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, a series that takes a look at slightly more obscure, under-the-radar, or simply under-appreciated movies. In this edition: the best shark attack movies you’ve probably never seen!) Shark attack movies bit into the public consciousnesses in 1975 with Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, and while no other film has come close to matching its quality or sheer entertainment value, that hasn’t stopped filmmakers from trying....

The Hobbit: Official Set Photos Released, Production Begins, Facebook Page Launched By Peter Sciretta/March 20, 2011 3:27 pm EST Warner Bros/New Line Cinema and MGM have announced the start of production on The Hobbit in New Zealand, which includes a full update on the signed cast (many of which have been previously announced or rumored, but a couple new additions): Martin Freeman takes the title role as Bilbo Baggins and Ian McKellen returns in the role of Gandalf the Grey....