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Jeff Kinney Talks Parenting and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’

The hugely successful author and screenwriter brings his and his team’s personal experience – and plenty of real stories – to the new 3DCG film about Greg Heffley dealing with his father Frank’s outsized expectations; based on his novels that follow a disaster-prone middle school student, it’s now streaming on Disney+.

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Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash – Igniting the Next Chapter’ Featurette Released

Go behind-the scenes with James Cameron and stars Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, and Sam Worthington as they share some of the tech wizardry used to create the visual wonders in the latest 'Avatar' film.

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That’s Gotta Hurt! Headline News

20th Century Studios Drops ‘Predator: Badlands’ Trailer, Stills

The latest entry in the sci-fi adventure franchise, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Elle Fanning and lots of sharp, point teeth, hits theaters in 3D and IMAX on November 7.

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Doh! Headline News

Disney’s 20th Century Studios Announces ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel

After a whopping 20 years, the all-new animated feature is set to hit theaters July 23, 2027; no plot details have been revealed.

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Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Shows New Clans, Creatures, and Conflicts

Discover more of the breathtaking world of Pandora… filled with wonders and dangers, in the third film in James Cameron’s Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ franchise that pits Marine-turned-Na’vi leader Jake Sully and his family against humans, the Ash people, and nature itself; in theaters December 19.

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Epic Comic Collab Headline News

Over 100 Disney Titles Headed to WEBTOON App

The multi-year collaboration between Disney and WEBTOON Entertainment will include classic comic series, graphic novels, and all-new original webcomic series in vertical-scroll format from Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars.

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Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Drops: An Epic Return to Pandora

The third film in James Cameron’s Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ franchise promises another breathtaking, emotional rollercoaster pitting Marine-turned-Na’vi leader Jake Sully and his family against humans, the Ash people, and nature itself; in theaters December 19.

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Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops Final ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

A ravenous Galacticus plans to devour a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic Earth… and even our latest MCU heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.

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Hunters Getting Hunter Headline News

Hulu Drops ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Animated Anthology Trailer

3 different stories see human warriors face off against the ultimate foe… film set in the predator universe and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who’s helming the upcoming live-action ‘Predator: Badlands;’ streams June 6.

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Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

When even our heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, you know things have really gone sideways… a ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.

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Hunters Getting Hunter Headline News

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Animated Anthology Coming to Hulu

Watch the first look… set in the predator universe and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who’s helming the upcoming live-action ‘Predator: Badlands,’ film tells 3 different stories where human warriors face off against the ultimate foe.

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Hit Me With Your Best Shot Headline News

Walt Disney Studios Delivers Big at CinemaCon 2025

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘The Fantastic Four’ among titles teased with first looks and announcements from Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and 20th Century Studios.

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Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer and Images

A ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet… head back to a futuristic 1960s world as we finally get a glimpse of the long-sought reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.

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Light ‘em Up VFXWorld

An Inferno of Horror: How Herne Hill Media VFX Ignited ‘The First Omen’

Herne Hill VFX supervisor Ben King describes how his studio delivered almost 200 visual effects shots, all grounded in a 1970s cinematic style, including extensive layering of practical and digital fire, along with a jackal-inspired demon, in Arkasha Stevenson’s chilling prequel to the classic 1976 film.

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LAIKA Dives Into Live-Action Headline News

LAIKA Acquires ‘Crumble’ Script by Brian Duffield

Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce, with the writer at the helm, of the studio’s latest live-action effort - an original story of a married couple who go on a world-traversing adventure in the hope of finding a cure to an ancient curse.

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A-Mazing News Headline News

Jack Paglen in Talks to Pen ‘The Maze Runner’ Revival

It’s been so long since 2018… and we’re told this is not a reboot… the ‘Transcendence’ writer would join original trilogy producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Lee Stollman, Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen, as well as director Wes Ball, for an installment described as a continuance of the franchise.

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Holy Chestburster! Headline News

Fede Alvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ Gets New Trailer

Holy Chestbursters… the xenomorphs are back! And like exchange students they’re looking for hosts! Produced by Ridley Scott, the ninth entry in the immensely popular and enduring ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16, 2024.

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A New Predator Arrives Headline News

Dan Trachtenberg to Direct New ‘Predator’ Film ‘Badlands’

The ‘Prey’ filmmaker returns to the sci-fi franchise for the next cinematic installment, set sometime in the future, which will star a female lead; the project begins production in July.

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Rome + Church + Evil Incarnate = Terror Headline News

20th Century Studios Teases ‘The First Omen’

A prequel to the classic horror film franchise, the psychological thriller follows a young American woman sent to Rome to serve the church, and of course, creepy darkness ensues; based on characters from David Seltzer’s ‘The Omen,’ the film hits theaters April 2024.

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A Benevolent AI… Headline News

Gareth Edwards’ Epic Sci-fi Thriller ‘The Creator’ Coming to Hulu

The gripping adventure set amidst a future war between humans and the forces of AI debuts on the streamer December 20; also now available for purchase on digital and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.

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This is No High Plains Drifter Headline News

Deleted Scene Drops for ‘Prey’ in Celebration of Physical Release

The 6-time Emmy nominated entry in the ‘Predator’ franchise has arrived on 4K UHD, Blur-ray and DVD, with over 2 hours of bonus content, including deleted scenes with commentary by director Dan Trachtenberg; film’s VFX handled by MPC.

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AI Gone Really Bad Headline News

Final Trailer Released for Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’

The gripping sci-fi adventure about a future war between humans and AI, starring John David Washington (‘Tenet’), Gemma Chan (‘Eternals’), and Ken Watanabe (‘Inception’), hits theaters September 29; VFX studios include Clear Angle Studios, Crafty Apes, Fin Design + Effects, Folks VFX, Frontier VFX, ILM, Jellyfish Pictures, MARZ, Misc Studios, Outpost VFX, Supreme Studio, and VFX Los Angeles.

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It’s the End of the World As We Know It Headline News

Trailer, Poster Drop for 20th Century Studios’ Unearthly ‘No One Will Save You’

The sci-fi psychological thriller, told through the eyes of a lonely young woman with a painful backstory - played by Kaitlyn Dever - streams on Hulu September 22; VFX studios include Clear Angle Studios, DNEG, and FuseFX.

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Commercials Headline News

The-Artery Turns Day to Night in ‘New Light’

The creative studio once again partnered with Mercedes-Benz, providing live-action production, editorial, post, VFX, color grading and finishing, transforming a daytime shoot on the California coast into night scenes.

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That Big ‘Ol Bad AI Headline News

Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator: IMAX Live Exclusive First Look’ Coming August 29

Special screenings set at IMAX theaters in major U.S. cities of exclusive first-look footage from the upcoming sci-fi thriller, followed by a live Q&A with the director/producer/co-writer; film hits theaters next month.