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George Lucas' Favorite Star Wars Character Is About As George Lucas As It Gets

By Joshua Meyer February 24th, 2022

Ex-squeeze me?

The Wizard Of Oz Left An $80,000 Scene On The Cutting Room Floor

By Travis Yates February 23rd, 2022

There's no place like home.

Why Disney's Alice In Wonderland Didn't Find Success Until The '70s

By Miyako Pleines February 22nd, 2022

It took a long time for Disney's Alice in Wonderland to get recognition, and the reasons for its initial lack of success get curiouser and curiouser.

Daily Podcast: Stranger Things And Avengers Are Ending? Obi-Wan Kenobi, Boba Fett & More

By Peter Sciretta February 18th, 2022

On today's episode of /Film Daily, Peter and Brad talk about the (temporary) endings of two major pop culture properties and some "Star Wars" news bits.

The Prop Cate Blanchett Kept From The Lord Of The Rings Set

By Fatemeh Mirjalili February 17th, 2022

Cate Blanchett played Galadriel in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, so she deserved to take something home from the set.

The Bizarre Detail Hardcore Star Wars Fans Noticed About Darth Maul

By Steven Ward February 16th, 2022

Blame uncomfortable contact lenses for a key Darth Maul character trait.

The Apocalyptic TV Movie That Shook Britain To Its Core

By Lee Adams February 15th, 2022

Some people think this is the scariest movie ever made.

How Walt Disney Animation Inadvertently Led To The Land Before Time

By Jamie Gerber February 15th, 2022

Don Bluth left Disney to forge his own cinematic legacy that would threaten the House of Mouse's grip on animated movies.

Downton Abbey: A New Era Trailer: The Moving Pictures Come To Downton

By Debopriyaa Dutta February 15th, 2022

A new era is coming to Downton Abbey, with all the glitz and glam of Hollywood.

Star Wars: Visions Funko Pop And Bandai Figures Are Now Available For Pre-Order

By Jenna Busch February 14th, 2022

Get your favorite characters from Star Wars: Visions as Funko POP or Bandai figures!

Drew Barrymore stars in Firestarter (1984)

The Daily Stream: Firestarter Is A Movie In Need Of A Reboot

By Anya Stanley February 13th, 2022

The 1984 adaptation of Stephen King's Firestarter was panned by critics, but it's worth revisiting ahead of the upcoming remake.

Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn brandishes a green lightsaber in close-up

The Futuristic Star Wars Prop That Was Actually Just A Razor

By Rafael Motamayor February 11th, 2022

The Star Wars franchise has always excelled at turning the most random and mundane objects into iconic pieces of imagery (and don't forget the merch).

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings.

How A Viggo Mortensen Scene In Lord Of The Rings Saved The Trilogy

By Collier Jennings February 11th, 2022

After Stuart Townsend parted ways with the production, New Line Cinema had doubts about continuing with the full trilogy. This scene changed their minds.

Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Olivia Edward, and Hannah Alligood

Better Things Season 5 Trailer: The Fox Family Keeps Looking Forward In Their Final Season

By Shania Russell February 10th, 2022

"I didn't think I'd be feeling all these feelings." Better Things is wrapping up with its fifth season, and the newest trailer has arrived.

Porgs Watch in Horror as One of Their Own is Roasted Over a Fire

The Surprising Reason Porgs Were Created For Star Wars: The Last Jedi

By Miyako Pleines February 9th, 2022

Let us all give thanks for the porg.

Robin Hood and Little John walking through the forest.

Disney's Robin Hood Started As A Different, Darker Movie

By BJ Colangelo February 9th, 2022

Disney's animated Robin Hood movie began as a very different project, based on a very different set of stories.

Daily Podcast: Mini-Water Cooler: Star Wars Visions, Old Henry, Crashing, Dave, And More

By Ben Pearson February 7th, 2022

On today's /Film Daily, Ben and Brad talk about what they've been watching, including a 1949 melodramatic crime film, several comedies, and a new western.

Scene from Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated Lord of the Rings

How Ralph Bakshi Rescued The Animated Lord Of The Rings

By Jenna Busch February 7th, 2022

Where there's a whip, there's a way!

The Daily Stream: Practical Magic Has Gentle Spells And A Great Revenge Story

By Jenna Busch February 5th, 2022

Practical Magic is the ultimate witchy comfort movie, starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in all their late '90s glory.

Daily Podcast: Madame Web, Moon Knight, Scream 6, Lord Of The Rings & Streaming Service-Owned Movie Theaters

By Peter Sciretta February 4th, 2022

On today's episode of /Film Daily, Peter and Ryan chat about the Madame Web news, Scream 6, and the chances streaming services buy their own movie theaters.