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The Goonies Reunion Update: The reunion has happened and you can watch it in the video above! Our original article, written before the reunion was posted, continues below. 35 years after the mop-topped teens searched for buried treasure in the 1985 classic, the Goonies are getting back together. The Goonies cast members Sean Astin, who played the young leader of the troublemaking group Mikey, as well as Josh Brolin (Brand), Kerri Green (Andy), Corey Feldman (Mouth), Ke Huy Quan (Data), Martha Plimpton (Stef) and Jeff Cohen (Chunk), are reuniting in a virtual meet-up hosted by Gad that will be held in support of The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, which supports coronavirus responders and those affected by the pandemic....

‘Trolls: World Tour’ Trailer: One Bad Troll Wants To Turn Everyone Into Rock Zombies By Ethan Anderton/March 6, 2020 11:30 am EST Is it just me, or does it feel like Trolls: World Tour has been advertised for a few years now? With one month until the movie hits theaters, one more trailer has arrived, revealing a couple more songs that these musical characters will be singing as they try to stop one bad rock and roll troll from turning everyone into rock zombies....

15 Years Ago, ‘Lost’ Changed Television Forever By Josh Spiegel/Sept. 23, 2019 10:00 am EST An eye opens, widening as it takes in its surroundings. A man with a five o’clock shadow is lying down in the middle of a forest, nearly gasping for air. He’s wearing a suit and looks entirely at odds with the remote setting. And then, a dog saunters by. The man gets up and seems to realize how he’s arrived here, his confused gait turning into a headlong run....

Ad-Supported Version Of HBO Max Being Considered, Would Run Commercials During Older Films By Chris Evangelista/Sept. 8, 2020 5:30 pm EST Then there’s the price: $14.99 which is pretty steep for a streaming service. It’s clear that the folks running the show are aware of this, and have just implemented a discount plan called “Save for 12,” in which new subscribers can sign up for $11.99 a month. And now we’ve learned that WarnerMedia is also considering an ad-based version of HBO Max, which will likely be cheaper – and therefore could inspire potential users to finally sign up....

Apple TV Is Coming To Xbox Consoles This Month By Hoai-Tran Bui/Nov. 3, 2020 5:00 pm EST Per The Verge, Microsoft’s next-gen consoles will continue to support existing Xbox One accessories, including media remotes. However, Microsoft has hidden the infrared receiver for these remotes behind the sync button for Xbox controllers on both the Series S and Series X. The Apple TV app includes all the shows and movies from both Apple TV+ and the Apple TV channels, including the Apple TV+ Apple Originals like Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, See, Servant, Tehran....

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Selma’ Is Now Available To Rent For Free By Chris Evangelista/June 5, 2020 12:30 pm EST As protests continue, more and more people in the entertainment business are taking notice. Today, Paramount has decided to make Ava DuVernay’s Selma available for free rental on digital platforms through the end of the month. The Best Picture-nominated film tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and his involvement with the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches....

Cinemark Unveils New Pandemic Safety Guidelines In Video Ahead Of Reopening By Hoai-Tran Bui/June 17, 2020 1:00 pm EST Cinemark Theaters will be safe for audiences to enjoy movies on the big screen, even if they’re not required to wear masks, according to the new Cinemark safety guidelines video released by the exhibitor. Cinemark Theaters CEO Mark Zoradi appears in the video to provide a detailed breakdown of the theater chain’s new safety guidelines amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic when its 300-plus theaters re-open this July....

Cooper Hoffman, Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Son, Is The Star Of Paul Thomas Anderson’s New Movie By Chris Evangelista/Sept. 3, 2020 8:30 am EST Here’s a story that might make you emotional: Cooper Hoffman, son of the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman, is the lead in Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie. The elder Hoffman and Anderson made several films together, so there’s something bittersweet about him now working with Hoffman’s son. Also in the film: Alana Haim, of the band HAIM – for whom Anderson has directed several videos....

Get Ready For Bob Odenkirk: Action Hero In The Universal Thriller ‘Nobody’ By Hoai-Tran Bui/Sept. 22, 2019 12:00 pm EST Better call Bob Odenkirk if you need saving. Because the Emmy-winning actor is making the switch to action. Bob Odenkirk is set to star in the Universal action thriller Nobody. Odenkirk will lead the Nobody cast, which will be helmed by Hardcore Henry director Ilya Naishuller. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Universal has set a release date for the Bob Odenkirk-starring action thriller Nobody....

Let’s Talk About Cad Bane, The Coolest Bounty Hunter In The ‘Star Wars’ Universe Not Named Boba Fett By Evan Saathoff/Dec. 30, 2020 8:00 am EST (Welcome to The Galaxy-Wide Star Wars Character Guide, where we give proper due to the smaller figures in Star Wars history.)A year from now, we will all be arguing passionately about The Book of Boba Fett, the surprise new Star Wars show set to arrive in December 2021....

Lionsgate Removes ‘Antebellum’ From 2020 Release Calendar For The Time Being By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 2, 2020 11:00 am EST Lionsgate’s horror thriller Antebellum starring Janelle Monáe was originally meant to be released this spring, but the coronavirus pandemic shut down movie theaters everywhere and the studio pushed it back to late this summer. But here we are still dealing with COVID-19, and new theatrical releases are still being delayed, so Lionsgate has now delayed Antebellum again, this time with no new release date set....

Netflix Unveils 2021 Film Slate, Promises “A New Movie Every Week” By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 12, 2021 8:30 am EST A new movie every week. That’s the promise Netflix is making heading into 2021 as studio releases dry up and theaters remain closed. But things are popping over at the streaming giant, which has just released its Netflix 2021 films preview, announcing a whopping 70 movies (with possibly more to come), including spy epics like the Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot-starring Red Notice, sequels like To All The Boys: Always and Forever, and star-studded prestige dramas like the Leonardo DiCaprio-Jennifer Lawrence film Don’t Look Up....

New ‘Antebellum’ Clip Brings In A Creepy Child By Chris Evangelista/Aug. 24, 2020 4:30 pm EST There’s a rule written down somewhere that says if you’re making a horror movie, you really should consider including at least one creepy child. It can be a boy or a girl, but usually, it’s a creepy girl. Antebellum certainly got the memo, because the clip below does indeed feature a creepy little girl. And just to make things extra creepy, she’s wearing old-timey clothes, so you know something is seriously wrong here....

New ‘Uncharted’ Images Tease The Mysteries And Secrets Of Nathan Drake’s Adventure By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 3, 2021 10:00 am EST It’s been a little while since we got our first official look at the upcoming big screen adaptation of the video game franchise Uncharted. However, rather than tackling any of the stories from the video game series, the movie will be a prequel that gives us a younger version of adventurer and treasure hunter Nathan Drake, played by Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise star Tom Holland....

Now THIS Is Podracing: ‘Star Wars: Episode I Racer’ Coming To PlayStation 4 And Nintendo Switch By Ethan Anderton/March 26, 2020 4:00 pm EST Even though it’s easy to disregard Star Wars: The Phantom Menace when it comes to the legacy of the sci-fi saga, you can’t deny that the Boonta Eve podrace is one of the most exhilarating and entertaining sequences in the entire franchise. Even more thrilling is the old school racing video game inspired by it, Star Wars Episode I Racer....

Superhero Bits: ‘Spider-Man 3’ Set Photos, The Riddler May Get A Mountain Dew For ‘The Batman’ & More By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 19, 2021 6:00 pm EST Would you like to see Batwoman crossover with Black Lightning? When is Ta-Nehisi Coates ending his run with Black Panther? Is Tom Holland’s brother making a little appearance in Spider-Man 3? Want to watch Alex Ross paint Wolverine? Care to take a glimpse at the costume creation for WandaVision?...

Read the previous edition of Superhero Bits right here. By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 8, 2020 6:00 pm EST Did you hear Iron Man co-star Gwyneth Paltrow has apparently semi-retired from acting? How is Burger King trying to appeal to Bronx residents annoyed by the tourism of the Joker stairs? Is Lockheed seen in the background of the New Mutants trailer? Who could Christian Bale be playing in Thor: Love & Thunder? Was New Mutants ever intended to be R-rated?...

The 10 Best LGBTQ+ Films Of The Decade By Leigh Monson/Dec. 18, 2019 1:00 pm EST (This article is part of our Best of the Decade series.)Representation of gender and sexual minorities in mainstream cinema has really taken off in the past decade, at least relative to decades prior, where LGBTQ+ audiences were fortunate to have one notable example in a given year, let alone options for seeing their experiences portrayed and dramatized....

The Morning Watch: VFX Artists React To ‘The Polar Express’, Interning At Pixar Animation & More By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 2, 2019 5:00 am EST The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, visual effects artists react to the horror of the uncanny valley from The Polar Express, as well as digital effects in other movies like Interstellar and Twister....

Theme Park Bits: Antiquities In Galaxy’s Edge, A Gun In The Magic Kingdom, And More By Josh Spiegel/Jan. 22, 2020 12:30 pm EST In this edition of Theme Park Bits: Get unique antiques in Galaxy’s Edge. Lunar New Year celebrations are kicking off at the Disney and Universal parks. And more! At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is in full swing. Finally, both of the major attractions are open and operating regularly, but that doesn’t mean tweaks aren’t arriving to the many merchandise options in the land....