Have we reached peak J.R.R. Tolkien oversaturation? The Tolkien estate has been doling out licenses for tv shows, games, movies, books and toys like they’re rings of power. We once knew little about the mysterious world of Middle-earth — now we might know far too much. Enter into this fray “The King Under the Mountain: … Read more
Fans of the beloved 1985 classic “Back to the Future” traveled back in time October 24, gathering outside the iconic home of Marty McFly for a celebration filled with DeLoreans, movie memorabilia and a special appearance by one of the film’s original stars. The “Back to the McFly House Party Fan Meet Up” took place … Read more
Thirty-five years ago, a film crew descended on my high school, Worcester Academy. Trailers filled with cameras and costumes arrived at the end of the summer before my sophomore year to shoot a movie about a prep school set in the 1950s. Apparently, our gym and pool, unrenovated for decades, were perfect for the vibe. … Read more
The greater Los Angeles area boasts more museums than any metropolis in the world — over 800, with 100 in LA proper alone — but none of them offer a $210 R2D2 cookie jar, until now. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened last week, adding a sprawling $1 billion campus to Exposition Park, already … Read more
A mythical slapstick silent comedy that’s been missing for more than a century “miraculously” turned up inside a dusty antique shop in Japan. The long-lost 1919 film “Van-ar-chy,” starring old-time comedy star Billy B. Van was found by film student Kohei Okita — who was researching films about “anarchy” at the time — when he … Read more
They didn’t show Lowe the money. Rob Lowe revealed to The Post the one A-lister who kept getting the roles he was up for back in the ’80s and ’90s: “That dastardly Tom Cruise was always a nemesis.” “I remember reading ‘Jerry Maguire’ . . . and they were like, ‘Tom Cruise.’ I also remember … Read more
Have you ever wanted to own a piece of TV and movie magic history? Well, then look no further than Los Angeles where a massive auction is set to take place for some of the most iconic things ever used in films over the last half century. Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp in “Edward Scissorhands.” … Read more
After decades of supplying props to some of Hollywood’s most iconic films, including “Titanic,” “Forrest Gump” and “Oppenheimer,” History for Hire Prop House recently laid off employees and cut worker hours. “With so much production leaving the United States, it absolutely has affected my business a lot,” says History for Hire Co-Founder Pam Elyea. “I … Read more
He’s pop culture’s ultimate bad boyfriend. “Legally Blonde” star Matthew Davis, who played Warner Huntington III, exclusively told The Post that he “had no clue” the 2001 movie would become such a phenomenon when they initially shot it. “I was 22 or 23 when I shot the film, and I had no clue what it … Read more
The highly anticipated first-look teaser for “Shrek 5” just dropped, and it has sparked a mixed reaction from fans. One of the most beloved global animated franchises of all time is set to return to the big screen in June 2027, which marks 16 years since its last installment, “Shrek Forever After” hit cinemas in 2010. … Read more
The force is officially strong with Los Angeles. Breathtaking new flyover footage has revealed a majestic outside look at the highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in LA’s Exposition Park, sending social media into a frenzy ahead of its official opening date. An aerial view of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition … Read more
Their lives changed in a New York minute. The childhood friends from England who wrote “Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)” — which has been nominated for a staggering eight Tony Awards — never even lived in New York before writing the Broadway musical. Kit Buchan and Jim Barne had only visited the … Read more
A film buff found a lost 1968 British TV movie about vampires that sparked a legend it was so terrifying it was marked for destruction, a preservation group announced. “No Such Thing as a Vampire” — one of six episodes from the short-lived 1960s BBC anthology series “Late Night Horror” — has been missing for … Read more
He never knows what he’s gonna get. Tom Hanks has so many memorable movie lines he can’t quote just one fan favorite. “I’m kind of lucky that I have a lot of catchphrases that everybody just yells at me,” he told The Post. The two-time Academy Award winner fired off a list of the top … Read more
He’s tall, brooding, bad at first impressions — and now, apparently, great with WiFi. More than 200 years after first insulting Elizabeth Bennet at a Meryton ball, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is back — this time as a chatbot. The swoon-worthy leading man of Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” has entered the digital age — as “AI … Read more
Ann-Margret doesn’t have the fondest memories from “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The actress, 84, reflected on her experience playing Blanche DuBois in the 1984 TV movie based on Tennessee Williams’ iconic play during a recent Interview Magazine piece, calling the role “a rough one.” “I knew it had to be as honest as I could be, … Read more
Beloved Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” has secret racial and “bigoted” messages, according to a woke college professor who insists that the fictional town of Bedford Falls is too white. James Deaville, who teaches music at Carleton University in Canada, chided the timeless movie for its music, claiming it is full of “racism.” “Listen and pay … Read more
Once a vision of tomorrow — now a project of today. A crumbling NYC architectural marvel that notably doubled as an alien spaceship in the 1997 movie “Men in Black” is finally getting its comeback — with a $50 million glow-up fit for a Hollywood reboot. The New York State Pavilion — the soaring, space-age … Read more
Buddy almost had a different Jovie. Zooey Deschanel revealed that she originally was not cast as Will Ferrell’s love interest in the beloved holiday hit “Elf.” Instead, Katie Holmes was offered the part. Zooey Deschanel talking about “Elf” on “Call Her Daddy.” Call Her Daddy “When I met with Jon Favreau, the director, I walked … Read more
Billy and Stu forever. Skeet Ulrich is aware of the fan theory that “Scream 1” Ghostfaces Billy Loomis (Ulrich) and Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) are gay and in love with each other. “It’s not something that was intended or that was discussed in making it or creating the characters,” Ulrich, 55, exclusively told The Post … Read more