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The terrifying alpha zombie roar in #28YearsLater came from a death metal vocalist who was helping with tech setup. Sound designer Johnnie Burn spent months trying to perfect it himself first. The Oscar-winner unpacks the film's feral soundscape. motionpictures.org/2025/07/death-…
Lindsay Lohan's Disney comeback era continues. 🌟 After her Netflix success, she's back with Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis for "Freakier Friday." We track the body-swapping franchise from its roots in a 1972 novel to three cinematic installments. motionpictures.org/2025/07/freaki…
The weirdest, wildest dinosaur in "Jurassic" franchise history is the Distortus Rex. #JurassicWorldRebirth VFX supervisor Charmaine Chan reveals how she helped create the mutant T-Rex, which was inspired, in part, by H.R. Giger's "Alien" monster. motionpictures.org/2025/07/the-wi…
If you've seen #TheFantasticFour: First Steps, then you know the movie represents a decisive new era with Marvel's First Family finally joining the MCU. But there's a lot more change afoot, as Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige revealed this past week: motionpictures.org/2025/07/marvel…
#JurassicWorldRebirth VFX supervisor Charmaine Chan tells us about bringing sympathy to monsters, like Distortus Rex, "the Willem Dafoe of dinosaurs," and creating the largest dinosaur in franchise history with the colossal Mosasaurus. motionpictures.org/2025/07/the-wi…
The genius of the original "The Naked Gun"? Casting dramatic actors like Leslie Nielsen to deliver absurd comedy with straight faces. As director David Zucker said then: "We thought they were much funnier than the comedians." motionpictures.org/2025/07/the-na…
That pelican t-shirt in #JurassicWorldRebirth isn't random—costume designer Sammy Sheldon Differ created it as a clever nod to the pelicans at the end of the original "Jurassic Park." There are plenty more nods to the original in her design choices. motionpictures.org/2025/07/jurass…
Plot twist: #PresumedInnocent shot multiple endings. Production designer John Paino & set decorator Amy Wells dish the details that went into building suspense, enlivened by Emmy-nominated performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, & Peter Sarsgaard. motionpictures.org/2025/07/decodi…
"The Bear Effect" is real. Mr. Beef on Orleans has lines down the block; the Michelin-starred Kasama saw massive demand spikes. Chicago's food scene is getting the attention it deserves in #TheBearFX. Life imitates art, and good food inspires all. motionpictures.org/2025/07/from-c…
From 18-foot glass doors to animalistic architecture inside the Quetzalcoatlus’ nest, James Clyne built every set in #JurassicWorldRebirth to feel like you're inside a living creature. Even the ship has dinosaur-inspired patterns. motionpictures.org/2025/07/jurass…
"Film is an empathy machine—you can walk in somebody else's shoes." Director @Nick_Bruckman reveals why he spent 2 years following digital artists through the NFT boom & bust. His doc @MintedMovie shows the human stories beyond the hype. Now on Netflix. motionpictures.org/2025/07/minted…
Production designer John Paino and set decorator Amy Wells reveal the secrets behind #PresumedInnocent's stunning sets, from finding Chicago-style brick houses in LA to creating the perfect aged courtroom. motionpictures.org/2025/07/how-pr…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner brought authenticity to every role. His talent, kindness, and warmth were evident on and off screen. Some of the stars he inspired share their memories of his work, his life, and his generous way of being in the world. motionpictures.org/2025/07/rememb…
What happens when a modern American western meets an '80s action flick? Ari Aster reveals the logic behind @eddingtonmovie's explosive ending, the crucial role New Mexico played in the film, and Joaquin Phoenix's real-life inspiration for his role. motionpictures.org/2025/07/edding…
Marvel's master plan revealed: Kevin Feige talks the liberating thrill of #TheFantasticFour: First Steps, casting a new Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, and the X-Men, Spider-Man's transition to a street-level hero alongside the Punisher, and more. motionpictures.org/2025/07/marvel…
If you're seeing #Superman for the first or second time this weekend, but are still curious about James Gunn's inspirations, we've got you covered. Here are the four comics that shaped his approach, from "All-Star Superman" to "Kingdom Come." motionpictures.org/2025/07/4-must…
If you're planning on seeing #IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer tonight, here's a refresher course: the original didn't just launch careers—it created a cultural blueprint. motionpictures.org/2025/07/hooked…
Rihanna is back, and she's in blue. Her first single in 3 years is “Friend of Mine" for the new #SmurfsMovie, and it's an absolute BOP. We dissect Rihanna’s music, her role as Smurfette, and how she combined her talents with composer Henry Jackman’s. motionpictures.org/2025/07/smurfs…
In an unprecedented move, tickets for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are already on sale—a year ahead of the movie's release date. motionpictures.org/2025/07/christ…
From "The West Wing" to "The Diplomat," Deborah Cahn spent 20 years waiting for the right moment to bring international politics to TV. The result? Netflix renewed it for Season 4 before Season 3 even premiered and is now nominated 2 Emmys this fall. brnw.ch/21wUbRj
