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1994 live-action version of “The Flintstones” had a surprise cameo by Elizabeth Taylor — and she left with more than just a paycheck.The late actress appeared as the character Pearl Slaghoople alongside an ensemble cast that included Kyle MacLachlan, John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth Perkins, Halle Berry and Rosie O’Donnell. MacLachlan, 65, revealed a tidbit from the film, dishing that Taylor had one strict request if she appeared in the prehistoric story. “The cast was crazy.

Shrek was just as popular with adults as with kids. But this newly uncovered detail was darker than many expected. Movie detective Ivan Mars found a sinister ending involving Mama Bear from ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’.

Talker Research, found that the average person wants to spend far less time at the movie theater going forward.While 92 minutes came out as the ideal average length, only two percent of the 2,000 U.S. adults polled thought a movie should be longer than two and a half hours.And just 15% want to sit through a movie that’s two hours or longer.In the past 60 days, the average respondent feels they’ve watched two movies that they felt were too long, with 23% having reluctantly sat through three or more.The poll also aimed to uncover how the average person feels about subtitles.According to the results, 15% say that whether subtitles should be on or off is a hotly debated topic in their household.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.. Domestically, the film’s made more than $86.5 million in its first two weeks in theaters.The Post said that Jack Black-helmed feature, “while nice enough, suggests that the smartest move would be to let the fuzzy guy retire to a calming bamboo forest rather than embark on yet another predictable adventure.”“Dune: Part Two” — director Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi desert flick — managed to hold onto the #2 spot during its third week of release, taking in $8.15 million.“Arthur the King” on Friday sold more than $3 million in tickets, nabbing the No.

LOS ANGELES — As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio also celebrated the No. 1 debut of “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which collected $58.3 million in domestic theaters over the weekend, according to estimates Sunday.“Kung Fu Panda 4,” the first film in the DreamWorks Animation franchise since the third installment in 2016, got off to a better start than all but the 2008 original.

posted Monday, a TikToker named Alison compared Rice’s vocal portrayal of Cady Heron to Erika Henningsen, who portrayed the high schooler during the show’s two-year run on Broadway. Alison’s video, which has garnered nearly 754,000 views since being uploaded, features snippets from the song “Revenge Party” which showcase the difference between Rice, 23, and Henningsen, 31. “This is the reason all theatre kids are appalled,” Alison states in the in-video text while she lip-syncs to both actresses’ versions of the song.

published by The Daily Beast, streamers such as Max, Disney+ and Hulu are responsible for the surge after pulling popular titles from their platforms, prompting watchers to find alternative channels to view them.One example used in the report was HBO’s sci-fi series “Westworld” which was yanked from the streaming platform Max shortly after it uploaded its fourth and final season. Another came in the form of the ill-fated “Bat Girl” film which was shelved by Warner Brothers in August 2022 after it was so poorly received by moviegoers that the studio decided to cut its losses.“Subscribers feel exhaustion and frustration when they can’t access ‘their content,’ or when titles—even titles produced for a streaming service — are dropped from that streaming service, or when titles bounce around from one streamer to another,” director Alfred Giancarli told the outlet.

Timothée Chalamet and “Wonka” topped the box office charts for the third time in its four weekends in theaters.Warner Bros.’ family-oriented musical added $14.4 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday, bringing its total domestic grosses to $164.7 million.“’Wonka’ is following in the tradition of a film like ‘The Greatest Showman,’” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. That Hugh Jackman musical opened under $9 million in Dec.

The Color Purple” in 2007 because of trauma from a sexual assault that resurfaced when she took on the role.“That was around the time that my life was so crazy, so it was almost like carrying my cross and Celie’s cross. I didn’t know how to come out of the character,” Barrino, 39, told People.Nevertheless, Barrino reprised her role as Celie — who was also a victim of sexual assault — in “The Color Purple” film, which was released last week.The songstress revealed that she almost didn’t accept the part when director Blitz Bazawule asked her to star in the film.

according to Variety. That’s less than the $519 million worldwide earnings from the first “Ant-Man” film in 2015 and the $623 million the second installment earned in 2018 (not adjusted for inflation).

before his tragic death on Saturday. Athenna Crosby, who was photographed having lunch with the actor the day before he died in an apparent drowning, told Entertainment Tonight that Perry, 54, was excited about the idea of casting Zac Efron as himself.Perry and Efron, 36, previously worked together in 2009’s “17 Again.”“He said that he wanted to make a movie about his life,” Crosby, 25, told the outlet. “And he had worked with Zac Efron in the past on a movie, and he said that he wanted Zac Efron to play him as a younger version [of himself] and that he was gonna ask him soon to do that.”According to Crosby, the “Friends” alum was eager to share his story, including his recovery from yearslong drug and alcohol addictions.“He was just looking forward to sharing more about his story and his recovery from addiction,” Crosby elaborated.

“Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!” (St. Martin’s Press) by the film’s creators David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, with interviews by Will Harris, Paramount executive Tom Parry broke the news to the team, known collectively as ZAZ.

Daniel Radcliffe has finally reacted to fan rumors that he might be the next Wolverine, noting that there is simply no truth to the theory.“No,” Radcliffe, 34, confirmed during a Vanity Fair lie detector interview with his “Merrily We Roll Along” costars Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.When asked by Mendez if he got buff for no reason, he laughed.“Yes. I got buff because I am obsessive, and I want to… You’ve seen my parents, they’re like insane fitness people,” he said.

on TikTok after masterfully escaping a security officer at a Guadalajara mall after stealing a large poster from Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” movie promotion. The video — which has gained nearly 19 million views since being posted — shows the unidentified man running at full speed down an escalator while being pursued by the guard.Many fellow shoppers can be heard seemingly cheering on the Swiftie. Several TikTokers also were quick to comment on the scene.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” raking in a record-breaking $39 million, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.It is slated to make history as the highest grossing concert film of all time, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film — which chronicles the songstress’ Eras Tour, which began in March and is reportedly earning her $4.1 billion — is also the second-biggest opening day for the month of October, following “The Joker‘s” $39.3 million in 2019.“The Exorcist: Believer,” which was in the No.

Nothing says autumn vibes like spending time in the quaint town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, with Rory (Alexis Bledel), Lorelai (Lauren Graham), Luke (Scott Patterson), and the rest of the quirky citizens. Whether you’re watching Lorelai down countless cups of coffee as she banters with everyone, or Rory as she’s torn between Dean (Jared Padalecki) and Jess (Milo Ventimiglia), or kitschy townwide festivities (such as the 24 hour “dance-a-thon,”) there’s an endlessly cozy fall feel to the show – starting right from the opening credits. Where to stream: Netflix.

reconnected with her “Sweet Home Alabama” kids via social media in the comments section of a post honoring the rom-com.“@msmelanielynskey ❤️ proud to be one of your kiddos in this film.

Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes have shined the spotlight on the relationship between laborers and corporations. If you want to watch programming with those themes, or if you want to kick back, relax and take your mind off of everything, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your essential guide for what to watch and stream.

asking for damages incurred after spending $4 to rent the 2019 romantic comedy “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime, on the basis of having seen the “Knives Out” actress in an official trailer. De Armas was completely cut from the final print. Presiding judge Stephen Wilson made his decision to ultimately side with Universal after rejecting the charges of “misrepresentation” laid against the musical rom-com.

in an emotional X (formerly Twitter) post recalling their scene together. “Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him.

Bat Mitzvah, which she thinks will open social opportunities if she throws a good party.Unfortunately, her plans go awry when she has a falling out with her best friend, Lydia (Samantha Lorraine), after Lydia kisses their mutual crush, the bland and unexceptional Andy (Dylan Hoffmann). It’s an appropriately low-stakes, realistic teen conflict, and the supporting cast is rounded out by Adam Sandler as Stacy’s dad, Danny; Sandler’s other real daughter, Sadie, as Stacy’s older sister, Ronnie; Sandler’s wife, Jackie, as Lydia’s mom; and Idina Menzel as Danny’s wife, Bree.

Plex and conducted by OnePoll, the study found 82% of people bond with their family and friends over a love of the same TV shows and movies, while 76% claimed some of their closest friendships developed as a result of sharing an interest in the same content.An overwhelming 96% of respondents said they discuss recent TV episodes with their friends and family — 66% said they do it “often” or “very often.”Over the past year, the most popular and talked-about TV shows and movies are “Avatar: The Way of Water” (26%), “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (26%), “Stranger Things” (22%) and “House of the Dragon” (20%).Four in 10 said they’re most likely to discuss media in person, but 67% said they often watch content remotely with friends and family if they aren’t physically next to each other.If they’re watching content remotely, 21% catch up over the phone, 16% over messaging apps and 12% over video calls. Over half (55%) have a specific chat group dedicated to discussing shows and movies.

The Post noted in a review that called the flick “solidly entertaining.”The film is tracking to open in the $70 million range over the long Father’s Day and Juneteenth weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Next in line was Pixar’s new animated adventure film “Elemental,” which grossed $11.8 million in its opening night on Friday. It could end up being Pixar’s lowest debut, wrote the blog Slashfilm.The family flick is set in a New York-esque metropolis inhabited by anthropomorphic wind, water, fire and Earth citizens, and is sweet but underwhelming, said The Post.“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” took third in the box office, raking in $8.1 million.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.It is expected to enjoy a $104 million three-day weekend, according to Deadline.The Post called the flick, produced in part by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “more lifeless than far better two-dimensional painted drawings.”“Fast X,” which was in the No. 1 spot last Friday, slowed down to second, with $6.3 million in sales.The 11-title “Fast and Furious” franchise already sped past $7 billion in the global box office.

The Guardian. “People don’t realize how much constantly talking to the press as a child weighs on you.”The “Miracle on 34th Street” alum then recalled how she began acting at the age of six-years-old, and by the time she was seven, her fame skyrocketed.She noted that the media began to ask her questions in her early years if she knew about “french kissing” and which actor she thought was hot.“I had people sending me inappropriate letters and posting things about me online,” she said.

famously skilled at directing kids in movies. But a new video that’s surfaced puts the Hollywood heavyweight’s own childlike energy on display.A decades-old clip posted this week on Twitter shows the “E.T.” filmmaker playing a massive prank on “Goonies” director Richard Donner, back in 1985.

first week, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The film, which The Post found “lousy,” has now earned $500 million globally, making it the top-grossing video game adaptation in cinematic history, Variety reported. The horror-thriller “The Pope’s Exorcist,” which tells the petrifying tale of the Vatican’s top exorcist’s investigation into a child’s possession, landed second with $4.3 million after debuting on Tuesday.

Watch What Happens Live” that she had a major crush on Dennis Quaid, who played Nick Parker, the father of the twins played by Lindsay Lohan and who employed Chessy as the nanny.The actress was asked if Quaid, 69, knew that she and Elaine Hendrix, 52, who played Meredith Blake in the film, had crushes on him — and if they ever made a move.“Elaine’s my best friend, if she had made a move, I would have known about it,” Walter said of Hendrix, who was only 26 when they shot the movie. “I absolutely had a crush on him.

interview with Variety on Tuesday at the movie premiere in Los Angeles. He explained that he “had been doing so many movies in a row,” including the upcoming film “Spaceman,” in which he was put into a hanging harness for scenes.That’s when he noticed his hip hitch.“I kept saying, ‘Something’s going on with my hip, man. I’m in trouble,'” he recalled.

your VCR — Blockbuster could be making a comeback.Fans are speculating the nearly extinct video rental company is returning after its website recently became active, announcing in a cliffhanger, “We are working on rewinding your movie.”While there is no clear indication of when the Blockbuster site was activated, the company remains attentive on Twitter, often sharing jokes about resuming operations.“Our 2023 New Year’s resolution was to reopen Blockbuster but it seemed like a lot of work so we quit. Should we start going to the gym instead?” Blockbuster quipped.“New business idea: We’re going to come back as a bank and use VHS and DVDs as currency.