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Patrick Stewart initially turned down one of his most famous roles. Here's how the director of X-Men convinced him to play Professor X.
Why Patrick Stewart Agreed To Star In X-Men After Turning Down The Movie At First - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Patrick Stewart initially turned down one of his most famous roles. Here's how the director of X-Men convinced him to play Professor X.
A famous episode of The Brady Bunch set at Kings Island (a theme park in Cincinnati) came precariously close to taking a turn for the disastrous during filming.
The Brady Bunch Kids Nearly Faced Disaster While Filming A Classic Episode - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A famous episode of The Brady Bunch set at Kings Island (a theme park in Cincinnati) came precariously close to taking a turn for the disastrous during filming.
There's a lot of compelling material to comb through in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but these arcs are some of the show's best and most important storylines.
6 Essential Star Wars: The Clone Wars Arcs Everyone Should Watch At Least Once - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
There's a lot of compelling material to comb through in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but these arcs are some of the show's best and most important storylines.
Shane Black's Predator character, Rick Hawkins, is the first to meet their end at the titular alien's hands in the film, though that wasn't always the plan.
The Real Reason The Predator Killed Shane Black's Hawkins First - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Shane Black's Predator character, Rick Hawkins, is the first to meet their end at the titular alien's hands in the film, though that wasn't always the plan.
The co-creators of the massive Netflix hit Wednesday were worried about crafting a whodunit mystery in the first season.
Wednesday Co-Creators Were Worried About One Aspect Of The Netflix Series' First Season - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The co-creators of the massive Netflix hit Wednesday were worried about crafting a whodunit mystery in the first season.
Stephen King's The Stand has inspired all sorts of pieces of art since its publication, including a Metallica song and album title.
How A Line From Stephen King's The Stand Inspired A Classic Metal Band's Song And Album - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Stephen King's The Stand has inspired all sorts of pieces of art since its publication, including a Metallica song and album title.
Like most comedies from the early aughts, White Chicks has some questionable moments of comedy, but one Terry Crews scene was cut for going too far.
The White Chicks Scene That Went Too Far And Was Cut From The Wayans Bros. Movie - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Like most comedies from the early aughts, White Chicks has some questionable moments of comedy, but one Terry Crews scene was cut for going too far.
Horror fans, rejoice! The legendary Sam Raimi is teaming up with Jordan Peele for a creepy-sounding project that we can't wait to see.
Two Modern Horror Legends Are Teaming Up For A Movie With A Very Creepy Premise - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Horror fans, rejoice! The legendary Sam Raimi is teaming up with Jordan Peele for a creepy-sounding project that we can't wait to see.
Some of Rian Johnson's closest friends raised an eyebrow when he said he was going from the expansive Star Wars franchise to a much smaller murder mystery.
Knives Out Posed An Unusual Challenge For Director Rian Johnson After Star Wars - SlashFilm
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December 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Some of Rian Johnson's closest friends raised an eyebrow when he said he was going from the expansive Star Wars franchise to a much smaller murder mystery.
As busy as he's been starring in Landman of late, that's not the reason Billy Bob Thornton hasn't directed a movie in several years.
Landman Star Billy Bob Thornton Has A Sad Reason For Not Directing Again - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
As busy as he's been starring in Landman of late, that's not the reason Billy Bob Thornton hasn't directed a movie in several years.
HBO Max subscribers are practically foaming at the mouth for the next episode of this queer, smutty hockey romance book series turned TV show.
HBO Max's New Big Hit Is A Must-Watch Hockey Romance Series With A Smutty Twist - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
HBO Max subscribers are practically foaming at the mouth for the next episode of this queer, smutty hockey romance book series turned TV show.
South Park has been on the air since 1997, but the creators have already thought about what the final episode will look like when the time finally comes.
What South Park's Creators Think The Final Episode Will Look Like - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM
South Park has been on the air since 1997, but the creators have already thought about what the final episode will look like when the time finally comes.
Few things are more exciting in a movie than a stellar shootout, and we've put together a list of the best movie shootouts of all time.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Few things are more exciting in a movie than a stellar shootout, and we've put together a list of the best movie shootouts of all time.
Jeff Bridges starred in this '70s Western comedy, which makes for an odd commentary on the Western genre. See for yourself by streaming it (for free) on Tubi.
Jeff Bridges' Western Comedy Streaming For Free On Tubi Is A Hidden Gem From The '70s - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Jeff Bridges starred in this '70s Western comedy, which makes for an odd commentary on the Western genre. See for yourself by streaming it (for free) on Tubi.
Jim Carrey was a box office juggernaut in the 1990s, but his comedy colleagues feared his film debut would flop because his style was so unique.
David Alan Grier And Chris Rock Were Certain One Of Jim Carrey's Biggest Hits Would Flop - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Jim Carrey was a box office juggernaut in the 1990s, but his comedy colleagues feared his film debut would flop because his style was so unique.
Jimmy Buffett had both a fan and a friend in Frank Marshall, which explains why he briefly showed up in this 1995 sci-fi box office hit directed by Marshall.
A 1995 Sci-Fi Box Office Hit Featured An Unexpected Cameo From Jimmy Buffett - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Jimmy Buffett had both a fan and a friend in Frank Marshall, which explains why he briefly showed up in this 1995 sci-fi box office hit directed by Marshall.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power takes some liberties with the timeline J.R.R. Tolkien established in his writing. Here's how the show timeline works.
The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Timeline, Explained - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power takes some liberties with the timeline J.R.R. Tolkien established in his writing. Here's how the show timeline works.
In Rob Reiner's first adaptation of a Stephen King story, he created many memorable moments, but filming the leech scene in "Stand By Me" was a little too real.
Stand By Me's Leech Scene Was Far More Realistic Than Anyone Wanted - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In Rob Reiner's first adaptation of a Stephen King story, he created many memorable moments, but filming the leech scene in "Stand By Me" was a little too real.
Prime Video's Dwayne-Johnson starring 2024 Christmas flick, Red One, is looking less like a box office flop and more like an evergreen streaming hit these days.
Dwayne Johnson's 2024 Christmas Movie Is Taking Over Prime Video After Flopping In Theaters - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Prime Video's Dwayne-Johnson starring 2024 Christmas flick, Red One, is looking less like a box office flop and more like an evergreen streaming hit these days.
Psycho was a monster hit, and part of that success can be attributed to director Alfred Hitchcock's genius marketing plan.
Alfred Hitchcock Had Strict Rules For Audience Behavior At One Of His Movies - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Psycho was a monster hit, and part of that success can be attributed to director Alfred Hitchcock's genius marketing plan.
Monica Raymund played Gabriela Dawson since the beginning of Chicago Fire, but eventually left around seasons 7 and 8. Here's why.
Why Monica Raymund's Gabriela Dawson Left Chicago Fire - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Monica Raymund played Gabriela Dawson since the beginning of Chicago Fire, but eventually left around seasons 7 and 8. Here's why.
The Abandons, a new Western series starring Game of Thrones veteran Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, is hitting Netflix this month.
A Western TV Series Starring A Game Of Thrones Veteran Is Hitting Netflix Very Soon - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The Abandons, a new Western series starring Game of Thrones veteran Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, is hitting Netflix this month.
Most film fans know that Matt Damon turned down the chance to star in Avatar, but another actor also almost landed the main role in James Cameron's mega-hit.
Avatar Nearly Starred Another Big Actor As Jake Sully (And It's Not Matt Damon) - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Most film fans know that Matt Damon turned down the chance to star in Avatar, but another actor also almost landed the main role in James Cameron's mega-hit.
Zootopia 2 is packed with voice cameos, but there's one in particular that only hardcore Disney fans and film industry watchers will recognize.
The Zootopia 2 Cameo That Only Hardcore Disney Fans Noticed - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Zootopia 2 is packed with voice cameos, but there's one in particular that only hardcore Disney fans and film industry watchers will recognize.
Years before Foundation, Lee Pace starred in a far less successful fantasy series from the brilliant writer and producer Bryan Fuller.
The Forgotten Lee Pace Fantasy Series Foundation Fans Need To Check Out - SlashFilm
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December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Years before Foundation, Lee Pace starred in a far less successful fantasy series from the brilliant writer and producer Bryan Fuller.