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‘Yellowstone’ Actor Reacts to His Fate and Why It’s a Full-Circle Moment
‘Yellowstone’ Actor Reacts to His Fate and Why It’s a Full-Circle Moment
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Margot Robbie on Why She Chose to Keep ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Full Frontal Nude Scene
Margot Robbie on Why She Chose to Keep ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Full Frontal Nude Scene
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WWE Superstar Roman Reigns Discusses Transitioning to Hollywood
WWE Superstar Roman Reigns Discusses Transitioning to Hollywood
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Mikey Madison On Killing OG ‘Scream’ Character: “I’m So Sorry, I Didn’t Write The Script”
Mikey Madison On Killing OG ‘Scream’ Character: “I’m So Sorry, I Didn’t Write The Script”
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Thanksgiving 2 Update Given by Eli Roth: ‘We’re Upping the Ante’
Thanksgiving 2 Update Given by Eli Roth: ‘We’re Upping the Ante’
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Gladiator II Producer Explains Why May Calamawy’s Character Was Cut From the Movie
Gladiator II Producer Explains Why May Calamawy’s Character Was Cut From the Movie
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‘The Whole Point Is That She’s Going To Come Out Completely Naked.’ Margot Robbie Shares New Details About That Wolf Of Wall Street Nude Scene Years Later
‘The Whole Point Is That She’s Going To Come Out Completely Naked.’ Margot Robbie Shares New Details About That Wolf Of Wall Street Nude Scene Years Later
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Yellowstone EP Calls Season 5 Episode 12’s Death ‘Tragic’ & ‘Gut-Wrenching’
Yellowstone EP Calls Season 5 Episode 12’s Death ‘Tragic’ & ‘Gut-Wrenching’
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‘Yellowstone’ Director on “Gut-Wrenching” Event and How It Reverberates in Final Two Episodes
‘Yellowstone’ Director on “Gut-Wrenching” Event and How It Reverberates in Final Two Episodes
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Margot Robbie Reveals ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Full-Frontal Nude Scene Was Her Idea
Margot Robbie Reveals ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Full-Frontal Nude Scene Was Her Idea
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'The Wizard of Oz' Inspired a Completely Unexpected Show
'The Wizard of Oz' Inspired a Completely Unexpected Show
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Landman Music: Evoking Late-Night Bonfires for Taylor Sheridan Series
Landman Music: Evoking Late-Night Bonfires for Taylor Sheridan Series
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‘Gladiator II’ Producers on Returning to Ancient Rome: “We Didn’t Want to Be a Pale Imitation”
‘Gladiator II’ Producers on Returning to Ancient Rome: “We Didn’t Want to Be a Pale Imitation”
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‘Hot Frosty’ and ‘Moana 2’: What Even Are Movies?
‘Hot Frosty’ and ‘Moana 2’: What Even Are Movies?
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Alien: Covenant Star Addresses Their Character’s Unexpected Fate Seven Years Later
Alien: Covenant Star Addresses Their Character’s Unexpected Fate Seven Years Later
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'It Was The Darkest And Hardest Year Of My Life:' Melissa Barrera Does Not Hold Back About What Life Was Like After Her Scream Firing
'It Was The Darkest And Hardest Year Of My Life:' Melissa Barrera Does Not Hold Back About What Life Was Like After Her Scream Firing
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We've Reached The Era Where Mark Ruffalo Is Trolling The 'Holding Space' For Defying Gravity Meme, And I Am Here For It
We've Reached The Era Where Mark Ruffalo Is Trolling The 'Holding Space' For Defying Gravity Meme, And I Am Here For It
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‘I Was Seen As S–t.’ Keira Knightley Gets Real About Her Pirates Of The Caribbean Legacy. There’s One Thing She’s Very Clear About
‘I Was Seen As S–t.’ Keira Knightley Gets Real About Her Pirates Of The Caribbean Legacy. There’s One Thing She’s Very Clear About
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Melissa Barrera: Acting Offers Stopped for 10 Months After Scream Firing
Melissa Barrera: Acting Offers Stopped for 10 Months After Scream Firing
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Why Steven Spielberg Almost Didn't Direct Catch Me If You Can

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Michael Boyle)

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A surprising story behind the making of the Spielberg classic 'Catch Me If You Can'

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Before Spielberg took the helm, the film was nearly directed by A-lister Tom Hanks, who had to pass due to scheduling conflicts
The original script was a darker, grittier take on the real-life story of con man Frank Abagnale, but Spielberg put his signature feel-good spin on it

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Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Frank Abagnale, Catch Me If You Can

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