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Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

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Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season, which kicks off with Friday's release Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*.”.

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Capping the Paris fashion season, Saint Laurent touts the art of powerful shoulders

Read full article: Capping the Paris fashion season, Saint Laurent touts the art of powerful shoulders

Saint Laurent closed Paris Fashion Week in dramatic fashion, with the Eiffel Tower glowing against the night sky and a vast black onyx stage polished to a mirror-like sheen.

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What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, 'Dance Moms' jazz it up and J Balvin parties

Read full article: What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, 'Dance Moms' jazz it up and J Balvin parties

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Boston-set caper “The Instigators” starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, Netflix premiering the final season of “The Umbrella Academy” and J Balvin has an album he likens to a house party.

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'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records

Read full article: 'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records

Weekend number two was just as joyous for “Inside Out 2.”.

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Rebellious. Cool. Nostalgic. Bringing ‘The Bikeriders’ to life, and movie theaters

Read full article: Rebellious. Cool. Nostalgic. Bringing ‘The Bikeriders’ to life, and movie theaters

Jeff Nichols had dreamt of making a film about a 1960s motorcycle club for over 20 years.

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What to stream this week: 'Dune 2' adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks

Read full article: What to stream this week: 'Dune 2' adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Lenny Kravitz, “South Park” mocking weight loss drugs and Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” hitting the streaming service Max.

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The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course

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Expectations are tempered for the financial prospects of summer of 2024 at the movies.

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Zendaya stuns at 'Dune: Part Two' world premiere in vintage silver cyborg suit by Mugler

Read full article: Zendaya stuns at 'Dune: Part Two' world premiere in vintage silver cyborg suit by Mugler

Zendaya stunned Thursday at the “Dune: Part Two” world premiere in London in a silver cyborg suit.

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How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online

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After a bruising year for the film industry, Christopher Nolan's atomic hit “Oppenheimer” has emerged the winner of the Academy Awards nomination race.

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'Dune: Part Two' release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers

Read full article: 'Dune: Part Two' release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers

The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year.

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Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join Film Academy

Read full article: Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join Film Academy

Taylor Swift, best supporting Oscar actor winner Ke Huy Quan, “Elvis” star Austin Butler and “Nope’s” Keke Palmer and The Weeknd have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaCon

Read full article: New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaCon

In a starry presentation that included Timothée Chalamet, Oprah Winfrey, Zendaya and a first look at ‘Dune: Part Two,’ “Barbie” was no doubt the brightest star of Warner Bros.

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Q&A: Austin Butler on what 'Elvis' taught him about fear

Read full article: Q&A: Austin Butler on what 'Elvis' taught him about fear

Austin Butler has taken some flack for holding onto his Elvis accent long after actually playing Elvis.

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Winners of the 2023 British Academy Film Awards

Read full article: Winners of the 2023 British Academy Film Awards

“All Quiet on the Western Front" is the big winner at the 2023 British Academy Film Awards.

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AFI Awards holds moment of silence for Lisa Marie Presley

Read full article: AFI Awards holds moment of silence for Lisa Marie Presley

The American Film Institute Awards opened its ceremony with a moment of silence for singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley.

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Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

Read full article: Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency.

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A flowery pianist, Eddie's brevity and other Globes moments

Read full article: A flowery pianist, Eddie's brevity and other Globes moments

Memorable moments at the Golden Globe Awards, back on TV after a year off, included a wrongly accused pianist.

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Golden Globes fashion: Stars return for soggy carpet

Read full article: Golden Globes fashion: Stars return for soggy carpet

The stars were back Tuesday for the Golden Globes’ return to television.

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Honorary Oscar awards celebrate Fox, Weir, Warren and Palcy

Read full article: Honorary Oscar awards celebrate Fox, Weir, Warren and Palcy

Four standing ovations in one night might seem a little over-the-top, even by Hollywood standards, but at the Governors Awards Saturday night, where Michael J.

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New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'

Read full article: New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'

This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming “Pinocchio” films begins with Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation.

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'Elvis' is king, alone, of box office after final tallies

Read full article: 'Elvis' is king, alone, of box office after final tallies

“Elvis” has won its box-office dance-off with “Top Gun: Maverick.”.

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'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' tie for box-office crown with $30.5M each

Read full article: 'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' tie for box-office crown with $30.5M each

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic “Elvis” shook up theaters with an estimated $30.5 million in weekend ticket sales, but — in a box-office rarity — “Elvis” tied “Top Gun: Maverick,” which also reported $30.5 million, for No. 1 in theaters.

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Review: Can’t help falling in love with Austin Butler as ‘Elvis’ in Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic

Read full article: Review: Can’t help falling in love with Austin Butler as ‘Elvis’ in Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic

A 30-year-old actor named Austin Butler has given us his take on the famed performer in the new theatrical film: “Elvis,” and he has simply hit the ball out of the park.

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'Elvis' and Austin Butler feel the temperature rising

Read full article: 'Elvis' and Austin Butler feel the temperature rising

When “Elvis” opens in theaters Friday, it will resurrect one of the most iconic figures in American music in the biggest, most bedazzled film to ever try to capture the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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'Elvis' makes a splash at Cannes Film Festival premiere

Read full article: 'Elvis' makes a splash at Cannes Film Festival premiere

Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” brought hip-shaking swagger to the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, debuting a grand and glitzy portrait of the Memphis rock ‘n’ roll legend on the French Riviera.

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Back to normal? Cannes Film Festival prepares to party

Read full article: Back to normal? Cannes Film Festival prepares to party

After the 2020 Cannes Film Festival was canceled by the pandemic and the 2021 edition was scaled back — even kisses were forbade on the red carpet — the lavish French Riviera cinema soiree is set to return with a festival that promises to be something like normal.

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Elvis Presley Film Casts 'The Society' Star Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley

Read full article: Elvis Presley Film Casts 'The Society' Star Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley

Olivia DeJonge has been cast to portray Priscilla Presley in the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic from Baz Luhrmann. Austin Butler has already been cast as Elvis and Tom Hanks will be playing Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The film will explore Elvis' iconic career, focusing on the relationship between Elvis and Parker. Luhrmann said of the casting in a statement, Olivia is capable of manifesting the complex depth and presence that has made Priscilla Presley an icon in her own right. And when asked by The Blastwhat she thought of Del Rey potentially taking on the role, the real-life Priscilla Presley recently replied, "I like Lana."

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'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood': A Guide to the Real-Life Hollywood Players

Read full article: 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood': A Guide to the Real-Life Hollywood Players

Margot Robbie as Sharon TateRobbie plays Sharon Tate, the actress who had graduated from TV appearances on The Beverly Hillbillies to rising movie star. At the time of her death, the 26-year-old was married to Roman Polanski and eight-and-a-half months pregnant with their first child. He and Tate dated until she met Roman Polanski, at which point they ended their relationship but the three remained close friends. Rafal Zawierucha as Roman PolanskiPolish actor Zawierucha plays director Roman Polanski, who met Tate on the set of The Fearless Vampire Killers, in 1966. Sebring introduced Tate to Lee and Lee became her martial arts adviser for the 1969 comedy The Wrecking Crew.

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Austin Butler Says He's 'Honored' to Be Playing Elvis as He Channels The King on the

Read full article: Austin Butler Says He's 'Honored' to Be Playing Elvis as He Channels The King on the

Austin Butler is already exuding the iconic charisma of The King. Just days after it was revealed that the 27-year-old actor had been cast to play Elvis Presley in an upcoming biopic from director Baz Luhrmann, Butler donned a black-on-black ensemble that gave everyone serious Elvis vibes. "I am just profoundly honored that Baz has invited me on this journey with him," Butler marveled. ET exclusively spoke with Butler about the film last month, where he revealed the acting advice he received from Pitt. RELATED CONTENT:All the Times Austin Butler Proved He Has the Singing Chops to Play Elvis PresleyAustin Butler to Play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann BiopicVanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler Couple Up at 'The Dead Don't Die' Premiere

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Austin Butler to Play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann Biopic

Read full article: Austin Butler to Play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann Biopic

Looks like Austin Butler is going to be putting on his blue suede shoes! The 27-year-old actor has landed the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming biopic about the King of Rock, Warner Bros. Pictures announced on Monday. Joel Weinshanker, managing partner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, also released a statement, which read, "We feel blessed to have a visionary like Baz Luhrmann to tell this story." Elvis A. Presley / Austin Butler pic.twitter.com/Rtl1P4nv9o Baz Luhrmann (@bazluhrmann) July 15, 2019Once news broke, Butler's longtime girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens, was one of the first to react to the casting via Instagram, writing, "I AMMMM OVERRRR THE F**KING MOOOOOOOOONNNNN. RELATED CONTENT:Lisa Marie Presley's Son Looks So Much Like Elvis in New Family PicKeith Urban and Darius Rucker Share Their Love of Elvis Presley at Tribute Concert (Exclusive)Jennifer Lopez and Carrie Underwood to Perform Elvis Presley Songs in TV Tribute -- See What They're Singing

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