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TheLooney Tunesfranchise has been hit with another crushing blow from Warner Brothers Discovery CEODavid Zaslav. Afterremoving the classicLooney Tunescartoonsfrom Max and trying to write off two films for tax purposes, WB is adding demolition to their long list of explosive tactics.A historic building in the series’ lore is coming downasThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney TunesMoviecontinues to make a case for these crazed characters in theaters. So fans grab your tissues and Acme dynamite, because Building 131 is coming down....

We’ve got some excitingThe Munsterscasting news for you as we head into the weekend! This morning,Rob Zombietook to Instagram to reveal the newest addition to the ever-growing ensemble for his film reimagining of the cult classic television show. The big social media reveal told fans thatJorge Garciawill be stepping into the role of Floop, Dr. Wolfgang’s hunchback assistant. Along with being the doctor’s right-hand man, Zombie tells us that Floop has also found a place in Herman Munster’s heart as his best friend....

To say Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) is reeling at the start ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerSeason 2 would be a huge understatement. Putting her trust in Halbrand (Charlie Vickers), only for him to turn out to be Sauron, leaves her in a dilemma, especially where thosethree newly-forged rings of power are concerned. It also leaves herat odds with Elrond (Robert Aramayo), her best friend who takes a far harsher stance on the role the Elven rings should play in their future....

The 1943 shortMeshes of the Afternoonmay not be a film the casual moviegoer is familiar with, but in terms of its impact on American cinema, it is right up there withD. W. Griffith’sThe Birth of a NationandOrson Welles’Citizen Kane.Maya DerenandAlexandr Hackenshmied’s unapologetic experimentalism and striking visuals marked it out as a pioneering piece of filmmaking long before it was added to ​​the National Film Registry for having made a significant contribution to American cinema, and has been cited as a precursor to the experimentalism ofDavid Lynch’sInland Empire....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 5 of Sweet Magnolias. AsSweet Magnoliasexplores the lives of three close friends as they help each other through life and work to improve their close-knit community,the Netflix seriesdoes not shy away from complex dynamics. The show has explored Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) becoming friends with her ex-husband’s affair partner, Noreen (Jamie Lynn Spears), Dana Sue’s (Brooke Elliott) difficult relationship with her sister-in-lawKathy (Wynn Everett), and the Townsend children adjusting to Cal (Justin Bruening) as their stepfather just as their father dies....

In 2007, veteran comedy directorTom Shadyacsuffered a post-concussion syndrome due to an unfortunate biking accident in Virginia. During his recovery, he took a long hiatus from directing and went on a personal journey of discovery that culminated in his well received 2011 documentaryI Am.Brian Banksmarks Shadyac’s first time back behind the camera to direct a feature film since his days of directing films likeThe Nutty ProfessorandBruce Almighty. The inspirational sports drama tells the story ofBrian Banks, a high school football superstar....

Last month, Collider and a few other journalists trecked to Pixar Studio’s San Francisco campus to learn about the ins and outs of making the highly-anticipatedToy Story 4. In addition to being the most Silicon Valley-esque ode to film tech you can imagine—there’s a case of Oscars when you walk in the door, which is quite the flex—the place is just an absolute dream for animation lovers. Spend a few hours at Pixar and you’ll quickly realize that, in addition to directorJosh Cooleyand writersStephanyFolsomandAndrew Stanton, the latest chapter is being crafted by a veritable army of animators, storytellers, artists, designers, photographers, and craftspeople larger than you can possibly imagine....

It should come as a shock to no one thatFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themdominated the box office this weekend. It was opening against two small movies, and it’s the continuation of the belovedHarry Potterfranchise. The question wasn’t, “Will it open big?” The question was, “How big will it open?” And while it didn’t eclipse the opening weekend of any of theHarry Pottermovies, it still pulled in a respectable $75 million from 4,144 theaters....

Comedians often have miserable upbringings.Such is their desire to shed comedic light on an often bleak world. One such comedian to have had a particularly tough childhood wasChris Rock, with the iconic stand-up and actor turning his pain into one of the most fondly remembered sitcoms of the noughties,Everybody Hates Chris. Sadly, the series would come to an end in 2009, with millions of fans crying out for more and their calls being left unanswered for many years....

The story ofWhitney Houston, one of our greatest musicians who’s ever lived, will be told on the big screen in the upcoming biopicI Wanna Dance with Somebody, the title of which is, of course, inspired by one of her greatest songs.We’ve known the writer and directorbehind this drama, but now, we know who will play Houston herself. PerVariety,Naomi Ackiewill inhabit Whitney Houston for the film — and she is an awesome choice....

When your iPhone doesn’t detect headphones, it can be frustrating. This common issue affects both wired and wireless earbuds.You can often fix this problem by checking for debris in the headphone port, ensuring a firm connection, or resetting your Bluetooth settings. Many iPhone users face headphone detection problems. For wired headphones,debris in the jackmight block the connection. With wireless earbuds,Bluetooth glitchescan prevent pairing. Simple steps like cleaning ports or restarting your device often solve these issues....

WithExtremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vilenow streaming on Netflix, we’re reposting my interview from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. One of the many films to world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival was directorJoe Berlinger’s true crime dramaExtremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. The buzzed about film starsZac Efronas the serial killerTed Bundyand approaches Bundy’s story from the point of view of his longtime live-in girlfriendElizabeth Kloepfer, played byLily Collins, during the years that he hid his crimes from her....

Before his name became synonymous with DC, but after he made his directorial debut through the zombie-centered remake,Dawn of the Dead,Zack Snyderbrought audiences the historical epic,300. The action-heavy feature would serve as the filmmaker’s sophomore production, and further solidify his name as one of the best rising visionaries of the genre. With a cast led by oneincrediblyripped and beefed-upGerard Butler, the movie took cinemas by storm, quite like the way the main group of Spartans did against the Persians in the plot....