• Sequel Bits: 'Constantine', 'Avatar', 'Napoleon Dynamite', 'Ghostbusters', 'Minions'

    In this edition of Sequel Bits: Keanu Reeves is down for more Constantine movies, and I support this idea. James Cameron goes bowling (to kick-off more Avatar sequel filming). Napoleon Dynamite is getting a sequel...in comic book form. The new Ghostbusters sequel will use (some) practical effects. Thank god, they're making another Minions movie. Fans of the Hellblazer comic were not…

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  • Theme Park Bits: A New 'Ghostbusters' Ride, 'Star Wars' Goes To Disneyland Paris, And Universal Studios Doubles Down On 'Minions'

    In this edition of Theme Park Bits: A new Ghostbusters ride is coming to Germany's Heide Park. Universal Studios is developing an entire theme park land for the Minions. Season of the Force is finally heading to Disneyland Paris. Hong Kong Disneyland's Iron Man Experience is approaching its opening date. Animal Kingdom's Avatar-themed land is…

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  • What Are The Most Pirated Movies Of 2015?

    Generally speaking, studios, filmmakers, and stars are happy to see their films land on awards shortlists or critics' top 10s. But then there are the lists they'd probably rather not be on, like this one of the most pirated movies of 2015. To be sure, most of these movies did just fine even without the pirates' box-office dollars.…

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  • The 2015 Summer Movie Wager: Results And Podcast

    David, Jeff, Peter Sciretta, and Germain reconvene to discuss the results of their 2015 box office summer movie wager results. Below, you'll find the actual box office rankings for this summer, as well as Dave, Jeff, Peter, and Germain's original rankings. Hit the jump to download and listen to the podcast. You can download the…

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  • First Look: Sandra Bullock's 'Minions' Character Scarlet Overkill

    The term "America's Sweetheart" is too reductive to apply to someone like Sandra Bullock, but there's no question that we see Bullock as a positive figure, even a hero. But she voices a villain in Minions, the film spun off from the Despicable Me franchise. We'll see a trailer for the film tomorrow. For now,…

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  • Angie's Most Anticipated Films Of 2015

    Even as I scramble to get in a few more 2014 releases before I close the book on this year, I'm looking forward to 2015. Next year promises to be huge for Hollywood, packed as it is with big-name sequels like Star Wars 7 and Avengers 2. But it also looks like a good time…

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  • Sequel Bits: 'Minions', '22 Jump Street', 'Dark Crystal', 'Better Call Saul'

    After the jump: Ju-On: The Grudge is getting another sequel The Dark Crystal sequel is still in development Better Call Saul will shoot in Albuquerque Read the first chapter of the Apes prequel book Take a peek at the first Minions teaser poster 22 Jump Street reveals a couple more clips See another poster for Transformers…

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  • Sequel Bits: 'Jurassic World', 'Barbershop 3', 'Atlas Shrugged', 'Minions'

    MGM's Barbershop franchise is opening up again. Also after the jump: Chris Pratt is enthusiastically prepping for Jurassic World The final installment of Atlas Shrugged sets a release date Find out what was shown from Minions at Cinema Con A Haunted House 2 poster references Insidious Chapter 2 Lifetime's Flowers in the Attic sequel drops a…

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  • Sequel Bits: 'Transformers 4', 'Ninja Turtles', 'Taken 3', 'Jurassic World'

    If I asked you to name the most iconic movie franchise of all time, would you say Transformers? Mark Wahlberg would -- and he's pretty sure the new one will be the biggest film of 2014. Also after the jump: Transformers 4 will use the Dolby Atmos sound system Ninja Turtles, Minions, and more are getting special…

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  • Trivia: 'Despicable Me' Minions Originally Meant To Be Big, Orcish Monsters

    They look practically indistinguishable from one another and often blur together into one massive horde, but the Minions have emerged as the most recognizable characters to come out of the Despicable Me franchise. Even those who wouldn't be able to pick the films' ostensible protagonist Gru out of a lineup are familiar with the creatures,…

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