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Dual Director Riley Stearns On Mentor Characters And Subverting Expectations [Interview] In his films, writer/director Riley Stearns has often played around with morbid comedy, the dark relationships between mentors and students, and the challenges in finding one’s place in the world –- all while his characters keep deadly straight faces. In his latest movie, “Dual,” those themes are revisited in spectacular, downbeat sci-fi fashion as Sarah (Karen Gillan) clones herself in the wake of a terminal diagnosis....

Here’s Why J.J. Abrams Turned Down A $500 Million Deal From Apple Last week, it was announced thatStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerdirectorJ.J. Abramssigned a contractto move his Bad Robot Productions over to WarnerMedia, where he’ll write, produce, and direct films and TV shows for Warner Bros., HBO, and the upcoming streaming service HBO Max. Now some additional information has emerged about the terms of that deal, which explain why Abrams rejected a reported $500 million offer from Apple and chose to take much less money to work with WarnerMedia instead....

How Darth Vader Helped Make Christopher Reeve Superman Here’s some movie history for you: Darth Vader had a hand in makingChristopher ReeveSuperman. Sort of.David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader (at least physically;James Earl Jones, of course, provided that iconic voice), confirms that when Reeve needed to bulk up to play the Man of Steel, he turned to Prowse for help. David Prowse filled out Darth Vader’s imposing form in the originalStar Warstrilogy, donning Vader’s iconic black costume and mask and stalking around from film to film....

How Pikachu And Sonic Conquered The Video Game Movie Curse Hollywood has been trying for a very long time in earnest to make video game movies work. This really dates back to the “Super Mario Bros.” movie in 1993, which did not go particularly well, with “Mortal Kombat” following a couple of years later in 1995. Remarkably, it took literal decades for studios to even begin to crack the code on how to bring video games to life on the big screen in an effective, well-rounded manner....

How The New Episode Of Moon Knight Connects To Black Panther This post containsspoilersfor the latest episode of “Moon Knight.” “Moon Knight” is truly a special show within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in part because it haslittle connection to it. It is a show withincredible performances, and a story that is less focused on the mystery box and more of an intimate psychological story aboutmental health. Thislatest episodefinds Steven and Marc exploring the Egyptian afterlife of Duat, facing the judgment of Anubis with their hearts weighed against a feather while on a boat surrounded by the spirits of the dead....

Ignore Your Family This Christmas By Watching This 48-Minute ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Q&A Yes, this is theStar Wars: The Force AwakensQ&A you’re looking for. Following a screening of the film for Oscar and various film guild voters, director J.J. Abrams, producerKathleen Kennedy, co-writerLawrence Kasdan, VFX supervisorRoger Guyett, editorsMary Jo MarkeyandMaryann Brandon, cinematographerDaniel Mindel, costume designerMichael Kaplanand co-production designerRick Carterall took the stage for a lengthy chat withThe Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg....

Jessica Chastain Is Heading To TV To Play A Country Music Legend In Paramount Network’s ‘George & Tammy’ Jessica Chastainis heading into unfamiliar territory: television. It will actually be doubly unfamiliar territory for theIt: Chapter 2actress, as Chastain will also be making her way into the country music scene, playing music legend Tammy Wynette in the upcoming Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network limited series,George & Tammy.The Hollywood Reporterbroke the news that Chastain is set to play country music legend Tammy Wynette in a limited series calledGeorge & Tammyfor Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network....

Kevin Feige Explains Why Jennifer Connelly’s Role In ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Is A Fun Easter Egg Jennifer Connellywas a late addition to theSpider-Man: Homecomingcast, so much so that we didn’t know about her involvement until the first screenings of the film. Even then, when the full cast list was revealed with the junket press notes, some press who had actually seen the film weren’t even aware of her appearance. It’s not that her role is a surprise, it’s just a bit hidden – we can even call it an easter egg....

Page 2: Beauty And The Beast, Futurama, Hobbit, Star Wars, Pixar, Cronenberg, Firefly, Simpsons 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 included36 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. Header Photo:A fan drawingofEmma Watsonas Belle fromBeauty and the Beast...

Robert Zemeckis Could Next Direct ‘Flight’ In an era where every successful filmmaker has not only one, but a handful of films, on their plate, it’s hard to imaging that someone as storied and successful asRobert Zemeckisis looking for work. However, after his motion capture Beatles filmYellow Submarinewas canceled, it put the Oscar-winning director ofForrest Gump, Back to the FutureandUsed Carsback on the market. He’s beendeveloping a sequeltoWho Framed Roger Rabbit,was courted foraWizard of Ozfilm and recentlysigned on to produceHow To Survive a Gnome Attackbut, according to Deadline, his next directorial gig could be a film calledFlight....

Sequel Bits: ‘Serenity’, ‘Atlas Shrugged: Part III’, ‘Goon 2’, ‘Fast & Furious 7’ Joss Whedon’sSerenityfinally gets a sequel, but it’s not a movie. Also after the jump: The Kickstarter page explains that while the production itself is fully funded, the producers felt that turning to Kickstarter would be a good marketing strategy. Not only will it get fans excited, it’ll get haters upset. “As we launch the Kickstarter campaign, those haters are going to come ALIVE....

Superhero Bits: All Of Deadpool’s Bad Words, Big Hero 6 Star Campaigns For Robin & More We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Want to hear every curse word uttered inDeadpool? Which other DC TV character is making an appearance in the second season premiere ofDC’s Legends of Tomorrow? Did you know DC TV producerGreg Berlantionce pitched anIron Manmovie to Marvel? Would you like to seeBig Hero 6starRyan PotterplayRobin?...

Superhero Bits: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Avengers, Wolverine, Superman, Iron Man 3, Hulk IsScarlett Johanssonexcited forCaptain America: The Winter Soldier? Did Mr. Rodgers visitThe Incredible Hulk? IsWolverineessential to allX-Menmovies? DidDon Cheadlejust drop a majorIron Man 3spoiler? When does the DC fighting game,Injustice: Gods Among Usgoing to be released? Want to see another behind the scenes video fromThe Avengerscourtesy of ILM? Read about all this and more in today’s Superhero Bits....