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Jessica Biel in Talks to Star Opposite John Cena in MATCHBOX Movie From Apple and Mattel
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A ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Wrap-Up (and Much More) With Jared Freid
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'Wicked' Reviews Are Glowing — What Are Its Oscar Chances?
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Just For Laughs Comedy Festival to Return Post-Restructuring in 2025
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Aileen Wu Tells Us An Emotional Story About Her Alien: Romulus Character That Has Us Seeing Navarro In A Whole New Light
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‘Based on a True Story’s Liana Liberato Talks Getting “In Bed With A Serial Killer” And Tory’s Deadly Decision In Season 2
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‘Gladiator II’ Is Here. Are We Not Entertained?
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Cillian Murphy & Yvonne McGuinness Buy Iconic Phoenix Cinema In Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland; Plan Refurb & Expansion
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Atlas Workshops: Cherien Dabis, Lina Soualem, Marwan Hamed, Nassers
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Black Harvest Film Festival 2024: A Reflection of a City on the Rise | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
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Was ‘Gladiator II’ Mid? Plus, the Leading Men Draft.
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Trailer for Animated Action Comedy Sequel THE BAD GUYS 2 From DreamWorks
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Lucy Liu Has A Funny Take On Why She Hasn’t Shown The Charlie’s Angels Films To Her Son Yet
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Alseni Bathily Boards Linda Lô’s ‘Lucky Girl’ from Maneki Films
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'Spellbound' Review: Alan Menken Brings Vintage Disney Vibes

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Disney veteran Alan Menken spins a fresh twist on a classic fairy tale with 'Spellbound', a straight-to-Netflix animated gem that tackles the complexities of family life.
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  • Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, known for scoring Disney hits like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Aladdin', brings his vintage Disney magic to this computer-animated feature
  • The film explores a smart, unconventional premise - a young girl must navigate her shattered home life - offering a refreshingly nuanced take on the classic fairy tale formula
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