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‘Moana’ Remake Sets Sail

Disney has dropped the first trailer for its live-action "Moana" remake, starring Catherine Laga'aia as the hero and Dwayne Johnson as Maui.

By Lauren Coates

Film

‘Legend of Zelda’ First Look

New images offer a sneak peek at young actors Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who play the magical Princess Zelda and green-clad swordsman Link, respectively.

By Ellise Shafer

Film

Vue Boss Slams Imax Over Netflix and Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Deal: It Risks ‘Undermining’ Theatrical Business (EXCLUSIVE)

The founder and CEO of Vue Entertainment, the largest privately owned cinema operator in Europe, has written a public letter attacking the controversial deal Imax signed…

By Alex Ritman

Danny Masterson Blames His Lawyer for Putting on a Poor Defense at Rape Trial

Danny Masterson is blaming his trial attorney for putting on a poor defense as he seeks to overturn his rape conviction. Masterson, the former star of “That ’70s…

By Gene Maddaus

Film

Man Who Grabbed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked: For Good’ Singapore Premiere Sentenced to Nine Days in Prison

A man who grabbed Ariana Grande at the premiere of “Wicked: For Good” in Singapore last week has been sentenced to nine days in prison. BBC News reported that…

By Ellise Shafer

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Tom Cruise Accepts Honorary Oscar With Emotional Speech

The star said "making films is not what I do, it is who I am" during Governors Awards.

By William Earl

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