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Matt Damon’s Role in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Is in Part Due to Robin Williams

It’s hard to imagine ‘Saving Private Ryan’ without Matt Damon. The 1998 film is considered one of Steven Spielberg’s best and one of the most realistic cinematic depictions of the World War II Invasion of Normandy. However, Damon almost wasn’t in it due to his appearance for another role.

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Matt Damon says Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, or Meryl Streep Could Have Played Robin Williams’ Role in ‘Good Will Hunting’

Getting a movie funded is no easy task. Even Matt Damon and Ben Affleck had a hard time finding producers to make ‘Good Will Hunting’. Their secret weapon happened to be Robin Williams’ iconic role of Dr. Sean Maguire. See how the writing partners were willing to change the character to get the movie made.

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‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’: Jenny Slate’s Stop-Motion Animated Character Could Be Your New Comfort Film

Now, after years of speculation of a big studio film or television show, ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ creators Dean Fleischer-Camp and Jenny Slate made the movie on their own instead. Their original short has over 31 million views. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and is currently looking for distribution.

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Matt Damon Broke Down How he Hit Jude Law’s Dickie Greenleaf in ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’

In recent press interviews for ‘Stillwater’ and ‘The Last Duel’, Matt Damon has walked down memory lane and looked back at his career. One such movie milestone was ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ where he played a needy psychopath obsessed with Jude Law. Their relationship comes to a head onscreen in a boat.

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‘American Underdog’ Official Trailer Released: Everything to Know About the Story of a Supermarket Worker Turned NFL Legend

Kurt Warner is considered one of the greatest football players of all time, who went from undrafted to winning an NFL championship. A biopic about his life starring ‘Shazam’s’ Zachary Levi will be released on Christmas Day. The two debuted the ‘American Underdog’ trailer on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show.

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‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ Reveals New 2022 Release Date

Warner Bros announced that ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’, the next film in J.K. Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ spin off saga will finally has a release date. ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ promises to dive deeper into the headmaster’s connection with obscurial bond Credence Barebone. Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, and Ezra Miller star.

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Netflix Acquires Roald Dahl Catalogue: How the Platform Plans to Adapt Your Favorite Childhood Stories

Get ready to be in a world of pure imagination. Reading Roald Dahl’s books as a child has become a rite of passage for many children. With Netflix’s recent purchase of the British author’s entire catalog, the streaming service hopes to make their upcoming television shows and movies just as vital.

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‘No Time to Die’ Star Daniel Craig Reveals the First ‘James Bond’ Movie He Ever Saw: ‘It Had a Major Effect on Me’

For 15 years, Daniel Craig has played James Bond. He will reprise the role one final time in No Time to Die. In preparation for his final run as Bond, Craig and the rest of the No Time to Die cast have been doing reflective interviews to look back on the legacy of 007 himself.

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Happy Birthday Bill Murray: Here Are the Comedy Icon’s Best Roles of the Past 20 Years

When Bill Murray’s career gets mentioned, a lot of focus is paid to the beginning of his filmography. It’s easy to see why with ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Caddyshack’, ‘Scrooged’, and ‘Groundhog Day’. However, instead of just Blockbuster hits, the actor has chosen more thoughtful, quirky, and downright weird roles in the last 20 years.

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‘The Starling’ Director Ted Melfi Teams Up With Netflix for the Upcoming Thriller ‘Underworld’

In 2016, Ted Melfi directed and adapted ‘Hidden Figures,’ which focused on the three Black women who were vital to the moon landing. He will soon take on another prestigious project with ‘Underworld.’ His newest film ‘The Starling’ stars Melissa McCarthy and Chris O’Dowd and will stream on Netflix.

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Director Guillermo del Toro Reveals Upcoming Film ’Nightmare Alley’ Isn’t Actually a Horror Movie

Guillermo del Toro’s filmography is filled with horror and fantasy classics. From ‘Hellboy’ to ‘The Shape of Water’ to ‘Pan’s Labyrinth,’ del Toro’s career is known for its magic. His visual style is full of beautiful special effects and terrifying monsters. However, the director is looking to branch out in his new film ‘Nightmare Alley’.

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‘Belfast’: Kenneth Branagh Snuck a ‘Thor’ and Marvel Reference into his Latest Feature Film

Kenneth Branagh has made Disney films, film noirs, and Shakespearean epics. The writer, director and actor stayed behind the camera on his latest film, ‘Belfast,’ which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September. In it, Branagh revisits his childhood growing up in Ireland and a certain Norse god.

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‘The Power of the Dog’: ‘Doctor Strange’s’ Benedict Cumberbatch and ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’s’ Kodi Smit-McPhee Discussed the Differences Between Adapting a Novel and a Comic Book

Benedict Cumberbatch made a name for himself playing brilliant but egotistical heroes in Sherlock and Doctor Strange. Kodi Smit-McPhee became a household playing Nightcrawler in Sony’s X-Men series. The two are now trading their comic books for novels as they star as adversaries in ‘The Power of the Dog.’

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‘West Side Story’ Trailer: Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler Are About To Start a Rumble in the Latest Look at Steven Spielberg’s Adaption of the Classic Musical

“Tonight.” “I Feel Pretty” “America.” “Somewhere.” “Maria.” Some of film’s and Broadway’s most iconic and beloved songs are from ‘West Side Story.’ Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg is giving us a chance to hear the soundtrack in a whole new light in his upcoming adaptation. It’s trailer dropped recently.

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Ridley Scott Says He’s Interested in Making a Musical or a Western After ‘The Last Duel’ Is Released

A good artist will always try to push themselves. Ridley Scott could be doing just that with his next film. The ‘Alien’ director revealed during press for ‘The Last Duel’ that he is open to taking on a musical or western. Scott is already known for crossing genres throughout his career.

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‘The Wizard of Oz’: Inside Dorothy’s Gingham Dress That Went Missing

Known for its white puffy-sleeved shirt and bright blue full skirt, it’s hard to imagine Judy Garland galivanting down the yellow brick road in anything, but her gingham dress. Four of the five known dresses are in private collections but one dress was found in the drama department of a Washington D.C. university.

Actor Michael Gandolfini as a young "Tony Soprano" on the set of "The Many Saints of Newark"

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‘The Many Saints of Newark’: Michael Gandolfini Says Taking Over Tony Soprano From Dad James Gandolfini was ‘The Toughest Decision’

The world lost Tony Soprano when actor James Gandolfini died in 2013. He had starred on ‘The Sopranos’ for six season. Now eight years after his death, his son Michael Gandolfini is literally stepping into Tony’s shoes in David Chase’s upcoming film prequel ‘The Many Saints of Newark’.

THE POWER OF THE DOG: BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH as PHIL BURBANK in THE POWER OF THE DOG. Cr. KIRSTY GRIFFIN/NETFLIX © 2021

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‘The Power of the Dog’: Oscar Contender Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Down his ‘Toxic’ Character at Venice Film Festival

We’ve seen him fly, run through portals, and solve unsolvable crimes. Now we will see Benedict Cumberbatch be a cowboy. In ‘The Power of the Dog,’ Cumberbatch will portray a ‘toxic’ ranch owner who wreaks havoc upon his new sister in law and her son in Jane Campion’s new film.

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Oscar Isaac Chose to Be in ‘The Card Counter’ Because He Was in ‘Green Screen Space Land’ Too Long

Oscar Isaac has appeared in numerous blockbuster movies, including ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider Verse’, ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ and the upcoming ‘Dune.’ The actor’s next couple roles will be more a character driven rather than spectacle driven. His new film, ‘The Card Counter’ is written and directed by Paul Schrader.

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‘My Son’: James McAvoy Didn’t Have a Script for Peacock’s Upcoming Kidnapping Thriller

Not every piece of dialogue you hear is in the film’s initial or shooting script. Some lines are added by the film’s director or actor. In Peacock’s new film ‘My Son,’ James McAvoy didn’t receive a script. Instead he knew where his character was meant to end up. He got there by improvising.