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Tyler on creating a symphonic backstory for his music, how historical research informed into his score, and writing music for monster Hermann Göring.
To Write Music for 1945 in ‘Nuremberg,’ Brian Tyler Had to Begin in 1933
Tyler on creating a symphonic backstory for his music, how historical research informed into his score, and writing music for monster Hermann Göring.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tyler on creating a symphonic backstory for his music, how historical research informed into his score, and writing music for monster Hermann Göring.
Audiences have seen franchise finales cut in half before, but Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked: For Good' hurts more than most. Will the trend continue?
It’s Too Late for ‘Wicked’ — Will Studios Ever Give Up the Failed Two-Part Finale Model for Good?
Audiences have seen franchise finales cut in half before, but Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked: For Good' hurts more than most. Will the trend continue?
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Audiences have seen franchise finales cut in half before, but Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked: For Good' hurts more than most. Will the trend continue?
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker could potentially reunite for 'Rush Hour 4' at Paramount amid reported pressure from President Donald Trump.
Trump Reportedly Lobbies Paramount to Distribute ‘Rush Hour 4’: A Glimpse of the Studio’s Ellison-Led Future?
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker could potentially reunite for 'Rush Hour 4' at Paramount amid reported pressure from President Donald Trump.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker could potentially reunite for 'Rush Hour 4' at Paramount amid reported pressure from President Donald Trump.
Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson's latest films will return to the big screen on December 12 in the best possible format.
‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ to Return to IMAX Screens — in 70mm!
Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson's latest films will return to the big screen on December 12 in the best possible format.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson's latest films will return to the big screen on December 12 in the best possible format.
Opinion: Instead of increasing anticipation, the series' protracted release schedule has lessened it, arguably breeding indifference among its fandom.
‘Stranger Things’ Is Proof the TV Release Model Has Changed — for the Worse
Opinion: Instead of increasing anticipation, the series' protracted release schedule has lessened it, arguably breeding indifference among its fandom.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Opinion: Instead of increasing anticipation, the series' protracted release schedule has lessened it, arguably breeding indifference among its fandom.
Cinematographer Evgenia Alexandrova tells IndieWire about bringing documentary principles to Kleber Mendonça Filho's thriller starring Wagner Moura.
The Cinematography of ‘The Secret Agent’ Stays on the Move with ‘Visual Jazz’
Cinematographer Evgenia Alexandrova tells IndieWire about bringing documentary principles to Kleber Mendonça Filho's thriller starring Wagner Moura.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Cinematographer Evgenia Alexandrova tells IndieWire about bringing documentary principles to Kleber Mendonça Filho's thriller starring Wagner Moura.
Watch the trailer for 'How to Make a Killing' starring Glen Powell. it's 'Emily the Criminal' director John Patton Ford's second feature.
Glen Powell Offs His Family to Jumpstart an Inheritance in ‘How to Make a Killing’ Trailer
Watch the trailer for 'How to Make a Killing' starring Glen Powell. it's 'Emily the Criminal' director John Patton Ford's second feature.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Watch the trailer for 'How to Make a Killing' starring Glen Powell. it's 'Emily the Criminal' director John Patton Ford's second feature.
Disney's long-awaited sequel to its smash hit Oscar winner is a true delight, packed with clever jokes and meaningful messages for all ages.
‘Zootopia 2’ Review: Pro-Equality, Anti-Racist, and Very Funny, Oh My!
Disney's long-awaited sequel to its smash hit Oscar winner is a true delight, packed with clever jokes and meaningful messages for all ages.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Disney's long-awaited sequel to its smash hit Oscar winner is a true delight, packed with clever jokes and meaningful messages for all ages.
'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu wants to burst your bubble: Understanding Circles, Glinda's Penthouse Suite, and 'The Girl in The Bubble.'
Jon M. Chu Wants to Burst Your Bubble: Understanding Circles in ‘Wicked: For Good’
'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu wants to burst your bubble: Understanding Circles, Glinda's Penthouse Suite, and 'The Girl in The Bubble.'
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu wants to burst your bubble: Understanding Circles, Glinda's Penthouse Suite, and 'The Girl in The Bubble.'
Exclusive: Upstart distributor The Forge, currently backing Kristen Stewart's 'The Chronology of Water,' will next release 'Waves.'
Rising Distributor The Forge Picks Up Czech Smash Hit ‘Waves’
Exclusive: Upstart distributor The Forge, currently backing Kristen Stewart's 'The Chronology of Water,' will next release 'Waves.'
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Exclusive: Upstart distributor The Forge, currently backing Kristen Stewart's 'The Chronology of Water,' will next release 'Waves.'
Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster took a victory lap that included another night at the Juke Joint and a packed Academy screening.
‘Sinners’ Only Needed One Weekend to Remind Everyone It’s a Major Awards Contender
Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster took a victory lap that included another night at the Juke Joint and a packed Academy screening.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster took a victory lap that included another night at the Juke Joint and a packed Academy screening.
The 'If It Bleeds' and 'Terrifier' actress aims to foster a better industry through FareStream Pictures, spotlighting underrepresented voices.
Catherine Corcoran Just Launched a New Production Company for Women and Underrepresented Voices
The 'If It Bleeds' and 'Terrifier' actress aims to foster a better industry through FareStream Pictures, spotlighting underrepresented voices.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 'If It Bleeds' and 'Terrifier' actress aims to foster a better industry through FareStream Pictures, spotlighting underrepresented voices.
Wong Kar Wai's first TV series, 'Blossoms Shanghai,' follows a common factory worker who transforms himself into a titan of trade. [REVIEW]
‘Blossoms Shanghai’ Review: Wong Kar Wai’s 30-Episode TV Series Is a Swanky, Melodramatic Whirlwind
Wong Kar Wai's first TV series, 'Blossoms Shanghai,' follows a common factory worker who transforms himself into a titan of trade. [REVIEW]
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Wong Kar Wai's first TV series, 'Blossoms Shanghai,' follows a common factory worker who transforms himself into a titan of trade. [REVIEW]
Watch the trailer for Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire,' starring Bill Skarsgård as a conspiracist who held a mortgage banker hostage in 1977.
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Trailer: Gus Van Sant Directs Antihero Bill Skarsgård in a ’70s True Crime Throwback
Watch the trailer for Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire,' starring Bill Skarsgård as a conspiracist who held a mortgage banker hostage in 1977.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Watch the trailer for Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire,' starring Bill Skarsgård as a conspiracist who held a mortgage banker hostage in 1977.
Carol Kane reunites with her 'Between the Temples' director Nathan Silver for 'Carol & Joy,' a short film that could make an Oscar run.
‘Carol & Joy’ Trailer: Carol Kane and Her 98-Year-Old Mother Share New York Stories
Carol Kane reunites with her 'Between the Temples' director Nathan Silver for 'Carol & Joy,' a short film that could make an Oscar run.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Carol Kane reunites with her 'Between the Temples' director Nathan Silver for 'Carol & Joy,' a short film that could make an Oscar run.
Watch the first season for Season 4 of 'Industry, premiering on HBO January 11.
‘Industry’ Is Back: The Cult-Hit HBO Series Sets Season 4 Premiere Date and Unveils First Teaser
Watch the first season for Season 4 of 'Industry, premiering on HBO January 11.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Watch the first season for Season 4 of 'Industry, premiering on HBO January 11.
George Clooney will receive the 51st Chaplin Award from Film at Lincoln Center in April 2026.
George Clooney to Receive Film at Lincoln Center’s 2026 Chaplin Award
George Clooney will receive the 51st Chaplin Award from Film at Lincoln Center in April 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
George Clooney will receive the 51st Chaplin Award from Film at Lincoln Center in April 2026.
An excerpt from Barry Hertz's book 'Welcome to the Family' on the history of 'Fast & Furious' details why director Justin Lin left 'Fast X.'
New ‘Fast & Furious’ Book Details Why Director Justin Lin Left ‘Fast X’ Days Into Production
An excerpt from Barry Hertz's book 'Welcome to the Family' on the history of 'Fast & Furious' details why director Justin Lin left 'Fast X.'
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
An excerpt from Barry Hertz's book 'Welcome to the Family' on the history of 'Fast & Furious' details why director Justin Lin left 'Fast X.'
Why does it feel like Jon Chu's "Wicked: For Good" doesn't have any stakes? Peter Dinklage and a talking goat might've helped the ending make sense.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Needed Just Two Scenes to Feel Like It Had Any Stakes — or, Let the Goat Talk!
Why does it feel like Jon Chu's "Wicked: For Good" doesn't have any stakes? Peter Dinklage and a talking goat might've helped the ending make sense.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Why does it feel like Jon Chu's "Wicked: For Good" doesn't have any stakes? Peter Dinklage and a talking goat might've helped the ending make sense.
David Harbour stars in this 2019 Netflix comedy special. But between Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and 'Stranger Things' 5, it's never been more timely.
Miss the Golden Age of Weird Netflix? Try ‘Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein’
David Harbour stars in this 2019 Netflix comedy special. But between Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and 'Stranger Things' 5, it's never been more timely.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
David Harbour stars in this 2019 Netflix comedy special. But between Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and 'Stranger Things' 5, it's never been more timely.
Wēta VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley tell IndieWire about animating the Predator's performance.
Some of the Trickiest Effects in ‘Predator: Badlands’ Have Nothing to Do with Beast Hunts
Wēta VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley tell IndieWire about animating the Predator's performance.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Wēta VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley tell IndieWire about animating the Predator's performance.
Jon M. Chu mangles his musical's point with a discordant finale that feels borderline depressing.
Don’t Be Fooled — ‘Wicked: For Good’ Starts and Ends in an Ariana Grande-Obsessed Dystopia
Jon M. Chu mangles his musical's point with a discordant finale that feels borderline depressing.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Jon M. Chu mangles his musical's point with a discordant finale that feels borderline depressing.
Production designer Cara Brower tells IndieWire about designing a manor house that its entirely Hedda's world, but not a home.
The Production Design of ‘Hedda’ Is a Marvel
Production designer Cara Brower tells IndieWire about designing a manor house that its entirely Hedda's world, but not a home.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Production designer Cara Brower tells IndieWire about designing a manor house that its entirely Hedda's world, but not a home.
Read IndieWire's Holiday Gift Guide to find the best movie and TV Christmas presents to purchase for fans this Holiday season.
IndieWire 2025 Gift Guide: Find a Present for the Movie and TV Lover in Your Life
Read IndieWire's Holiday Gift Guide to find the best movie and TV Christmas presents to purchase for fans this Holiday season.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Read IndieWire's Holiday Gift Guide to find the best movie and TV Christmas presents to purchase for fans this Holiday season.
This week's episode of IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast discusses 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Marty Supreme,' and the European Film Award nominations.
Did Critics Burst the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Bubble? How Mixed Reviews Might Impact Its Oscar Fate
This week's episode of IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast discusses 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Marty Supreme,' and the European Film Award nominations.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This week's episode of IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast discusses 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Marty Supreme,' and the European Film Award nominations.