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Harrison Ford's first feature film was an uncredited role as a bellhop in the 1966 James Coburn crime thriller "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round." He was 24. It's wild to think that Ford, when he was 80, also starred in the 2023 blockbuster "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," which was set in 1969. The elderly Indiana Jones, if he was a movie fan, could have seen the film debut of Harrison Ford.

Sylvester Stallone's first feature film came in 1969, when he was 23. He played an uncredited extra in a film called "The Square Root." Indeed, for the first three years of his career, Stallone mostly played uncredited roles, turning up in films like "What's Up, Doc?," "Bananas," and "Klute." Stallone doesn't have a career wraparound like Ford's above, but he was recently the subject of "Sly," a documentary about his career.  

Both Stallone and Ford appeared in one film together: 2014's "The Expendables 3,...

Today, Lucasfilm announced the return of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith to the big screen on April 25 to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary. The film will run in U.S. theaters and select international territories for one week only and will be available in several formats, including, for the first time, 4Dx. 4Dx features high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects, all designed to complement the narrative of the film.

Renowned graphic artist Matt Ferguson created an exciting new poster for the re-release event.

Revenge of the Sith takes place years after the onset of the Clone Wars, when the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi Hero Anakin Skywalker is...

The end of an era will soon be upon us, as a report from Puck says Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy plans to retire before the end of the year. Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012 as co-chair alongside Star Wars creative George Lucas. A few short months into her position, Lucasfilm sold to Disney for $4 billion, prompting Lucas to pack his bags and retire to Skywalker Ranch.

Kennedy made her mark at the studio by relaunching the Star Wars universe with J.J. Abrams’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. While the film banked $2 billion globally, the reset was ill-received by many long-time franchise fans. Regardless of online bellyaching, Kennedy pressed onward with two more entries in the core series, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Kennedy took the Star Wars franchise in questionable directions, creatively and financially, throughout her tenure. She hired Chris Lord and Phil Miller...

Gerry Rich, the longtime Head of Theatrical Marketing at Amazon MGM is stepping down at the end of March, Rich announced in a memo on Friday.

Over the past six years, Rich oversaw the theatrical releases of “No Time to Die,” “Creed III,” “Challengers,” and most recently, “Nickel Boys.” Rich originally joined the company as marketing head of United Artists Releasing in 2019, which was formed through a partnership between MGM and Annapurna. He then transitioned to Amazon following the company’s $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM in 2022.

Rich previously did a stint at MGM during the 1990s where he worked on Pierce Brosnan-led James Bond films like “GoldenEye.” He later served as the head of marketing at Miramax in the early 2000s, where he oversaw campaigns for titles like “Kill Bill,” “Chicago” and “Gangs of New York.” After that, Rich also became president of worldwide motion picture marketing at Paramount Pictures,...

Hulu is about to get a Steven Spielberg movie that many consider one of the best of his filmmaking career. The Academy Award-winning Lincoln is coming to the streamer next month.

Beginning March 1, Hulu subscribers will be able to stream Lincoln. Released in 2012, the biographical historical film focuses on Lincoln's efforts in January 1865 to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude by having the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution passed by the United States House of Representatives. Acclaimed actor Daniel Day-Lewis gave an Oscar-winning performance as United States President Abraham Lincoln, with Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field receiving nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for their performances as Republican Congressman Thaddeus Stevens and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, respectively.

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Universal is shifting around the release dates for two major 2026 films, one from Steven Spielberg and another from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

Spielberg’s next film will open on June 12 instead of May 15. It’s taking the place of the Daniels’ untitled movie, which was taken off the calendar for now.

Universal didn’t offer a reason for the shifts, though the film from the Daniels, as the Oscar winners are known professionally, appeared to be in a nascent stage without a script, title or cast ever being announced. The studio is expected to imminently announce a new date for their movie.

Spielberg’s project, which also doesn’t have a title or logline but has been vividly described as a “new original event film,” was relocated to add distance from two expected behemoths. The untitled film was previously scheduled to open two...

Universal is shifting its untitled Steven Spielberg event film away from “Avengers: Doomsday” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” and straight into the “Scary Movie” reboot’s territory. The untitled Spielberg movie was originally set for a May 15, 2026 theatrical release; the film will now wait nearly another month, releasing wide on Friday, June 12, 2026.

The shift is not all about Spielberg, IndieWire has learned. The June slot was previously occupied by another untiled Universal event film, that one directed by Daniels Kwan and Scheinert. The Daniels film is now undated, but a new release date will be announced shortly. It has a script, a person with knowledge of the situation told IndieWire, but needs a little more time. Internally, the Spielberg shift is being looked at as a win-win for both films.

It’s not like there is no competition set for Spielberg’s new date — it’s just now less of a crossover with potential movie-goers.

The original Indiana Jones trilogy that ran from 1981 to 1989 is without a doubt one of the most entertaining, well-written and greatly-executed works of cinema ever. With its incredible set pieces, direction, iconic sequences and brilliant Harrison Ford performance, the original trilogy effectively told a story like no other. In 2008, a fourth Indiana Jones movie was finally made called Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas all involved once again. There was a lot of excitement around Indy's return even if the film itself didn't live up to expectations.

What some fans may not realize is that there were plans to continue the Indiana Jones series in the 1990s after Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989. The planned sequels would have looked to continue Indy's story after the events of The Last Crusade and possibly explore other periods of...

Marvel is back at it again, and this time, it’s all about Captain America: Brave New World. The upcoming MCU flick is set to shake things up with a fresh take on the iconic superhero mantle. But beyond the action, shield-throwing, and world-saving, let’s talk about the real drama, who’s raking in the biggest bucks?

Harrison Ford as Red Hulk also known as President Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New World | Credits: Marvel Studios

Hollywood is no stranger to massive paydays, and the Captain America: Brave New World cast has some serious earning power. From blockbuster veterans to rising stars, let’s break down who’s making the most and how they’ve stacked up over their careers.

Anthony Mackie is leading the charge and the paychecks Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson also known as Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World | Credits: Marvel Studios

Anthony Mackie,...

Oscar winning actor Ke Huy Quan was discussing his favorite action scenes from his movies with EW while promoting his new film, Love Hurts. Quan reflected upon a moment between him and Harrison Ford before they filmed the famous mine cart scene in Steven Spielberg's classic film, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Only 12 years old during production, the actor said he was frightened of the intense scene and Harrison Ford took a moment to console him.

"When we shot this sequence, I was so scared. And I cried. I remember Harrison Ford kneeling down in front of me and asking me if I was okay. He said, and I'll never forget this, 'Ke, I want you to remember, I will never hurt you.' When he said that, oh my gosh, it just made me love him so much more. Here is Indiana Jones telling me...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom introduced the world to Ke Huy Quan's Short Round, though he didn't intend to get the part.

Per People, Quan appeared on the Wtf With Marc Maron podcast ahead of his new film Love Hurts' release, where he discussed auditioning for the role that made him famous as a young boy. He originally attended the Temple of Doom audition with his brother. But after giving him some notes on the script, he was encouraged by the casting director to try out himself. This eventually led to Quan getting cast and meeting director Steven Spielberg, producer George Lucas, and co-star Harrison Ford, recalling the process as "pretty insane. And to think that only four years prior to that was when I came here as a refugee. We had nothing. We had been in a refugee camp. And all of a sudden, I find...

James Mangold is making Swamp Thing for Warner Bros and DC – but he’s insistent that the film will be standing alone.

While he might have a highly-touted Bob Dylan biopic releasing this week, director James Mangold has otherwise been engaged in a frenzy of franchise filmmaking of late. There was last year’s Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny and next up, he’ll be turning his attention to a Star Wars prequel film which is said to chart the formation of the Jedi Order.

After that, the filmmaker will be turning his attention to a Swamp Thing movie for Warner Bros that will add to the growing number of entries in the new DC Universe.

Mangold has been talking just a little about that Swamp Thing project which presumably is some years away from production, given that any given Star Wars film doesn’t exactly whizz through the Lucasfilm system these days.

A 28-year-old Harrison Ford thriller film that was incredibly popular in the 1990s is reportedly being rebooted. Sony may be developing a new Air Force One movie.

The scoop comes from industry insider Daniel Richtman's page, who has reported: "Sony [is] developing a new Air Force One movie. It's not clear if this is a remake or a sequel." The original Air Force One movie debuted in 1997, with the political thriller movie directed and co-produced by Wolfgang Petersen, whose other films included Das Boot (1981), In the Line of Fire (1993), and The Perfect Storm (2000). The plot of the film follows the aircraft carrying the President of the United States as it is hijacked by a group of terrorists.

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Last fall, fans of Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones movie series were left frustrated when all four of the films directed by Steven Spielberg were inexplicably removed from Disney+. In the months since, only Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was available to stream, but that frustrating problem has finally been rectified.

Per What's On Disney Plus, all four Spielberg-helmed films are now streaming again on the Disney+ platform. The reason for their temporary removal is that Paramount Pictures still holds the rights to those movies, and it would appear that the Disney+ streaming license has been renewed. This puts all five of the films starring Ford back together again on one platform, though it should be noted that the classic films are still not available yet on Disney+ internationally. It's also unclear how long this new streaming agreement will last, which may eventually lead to the movies...

Steven Spielberg is set to return to the science fiction genre for the first time since 2018's Ready Player One with The Dish, a new movie written by David Koepp. The screenwriter recently opened up about The Dish and why fans should look forward to the new Spielberg feature.

Koepp briefly touched on collaborating with Spielberg on his new movie, The Dish, while speaking with TheWrap about the 25th anniversary of his movie Stir of Echoes (which he wrote and directed). "I am so not allowed to say anything," Koepp said, joking that "I think deep down, it bothers Steven that I’ve read the script." The screenwriter also confirmed a recent production report stating that The Dish, which is the movie's working title, would begin production in February 2025, with principal photography scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

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It will soon be time to un-don our fedoras and set down our bullwhips, as the first four films in the Indiana Jones franchise prepare to leave streaming. But, that time is not here yet, as audiences have until the end of the month to tune in for most of the action-packed franchise. Before the new year rolls in like a gigantic boulder chasing away the good years of your life, settle in for some cozy time with Harrison Ford’s iconic hero. Travel around the world with Indy and walk with him through fire in the films Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Who knows, maybe you’ll even learn a little something about yourself along the way.

After having brought the iconic franchise to an end, James Mangold is looking back on Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny's underwhelming reception. The 2023 movie saw Harrison Ford return as the titular adventurer who, after his goddaughter gets wrapped up in the quest for the eponymous device, must race against time to find it before a former Nazi scientist and his mercenaries do. Co-written and directed by Mangold, the first to direct an installment in the franchise aside from Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was met with mixed-to-positive reviews and was a box office failure.

During a recent interview with Deadline for his upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, Mangold was asked about the lackluster reaction to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The co-writer/director recalled how its development came when the Dylan biopic was on hold amid Covid and Chalamet's Dune schedule,...

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Many hoped that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny would wipe away the bad taste of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but the long-belated sequel didn’t quite hit the mark. The film received mixed reviews and was one of the biggest box office bombs of the year, grossing $384 million worldwide on a budget said to be well over $300 million. While speaking with Deadline, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold said he was hurt by the reaction to the film. He also wondered if audiences weren’t ready to accept Indy in his twilight years

“You have a wonderful, brilliant actor who’s in his eighties. So I’m making a movie about this guy in his eighties, but his audience on one other level doesn’t want to confront their hero at that age. And I am like,...

“Challengers” star Josh O’Connor has joined the cast of Steven Spielberg’s new film.

As previously announced, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson will round out the call sheet on the yet-to-be-titled film. Universal Pictures will release the movie on May 15, 2026.

Spielberg is directing from a script by David Koepp, whose previous work with the filmmaker includes “Jurassic Park,” “War of the Worlds” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” The studio has described the project as a “new original event film,” though specific plot details haven’t been revealed. The screenplay is based on a story by Spielberg and expected to incorporate sci-fi elements. Kristie Macosko Krieger, who has collaborated with Spielberg on everything from “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” to “West Side Story,” will serve as a producer.

O’Connor is best known for “The Crown,” in which he portrayed Prince Charles on...

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Quentin Tarantino is a man of his own choice, liking whatever appeases him and praising it unhesitatingly, and bashing whatever displeases him and lashing out at it unwaveringly without even fearing the outcome. That said, his choices – especially regarding the entertainment industry’s pieces, in particular – stand out as much as his extraordinarily remarkable personality as well.

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For one, he praised the critically commended 2021 thriller masterpiece from Nicolas Cage, Pig, for simply blowing him away. This acclamation is understandable, sure, considering how the film blew many others away, too. At the same time, what most fans are failing to relate to is Tarantino’s love for Harrison Ford’s worst Indiana Jones film: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

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Star Wars and Indiana Jones are the two most popular film franchises created by George Lucas, and a startling theory explains how their stories could be connected. Exhausted from Star Wars' troubled production and worried the movie would be a flop, Lucas went on vacation to Hawaii with his friend and fellow filmmaker Steven Spielberg instead of attending the premiere. While there, Lucas pitched his idea for what would eventually become Indiana Jones, and the first movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, was released four years later in 1981.

With the same incredible filmmaking and love for adventure serials that permeated the Star Wars original trilogy, it's easy to understand the fan overlap between both franchises despite the different genres. There have naturally been times when Star Wars referenced Indiana Jones and vice versa, but the world-famous archaeologist may have a more direct connection to the galaxy far, far away. By...

War of the Worlds, the sci-fi horror film directed by Steven Spielberg, will land like a mothership on a streaming service soon. The movie starring Tom Cruise will be added to Prime Video's catalog starting November 1.

Based on the literary classic of the same name by H.G. Wells, War of the Worlds is one of Spielberg's most underrated features in a sea of genre films. Released in 2005, the project was produced during the early days of the Internet, and fortunately, nothing was leaked. When audiences saw Spielberg's alien invasion film for the first time, its scale was a throwback to some of his most memorable movies. Only this time, aliens were here to exterminate us as a species and didn't exactly play a 5-note salute as a peace offering.

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Indiana Jones hasn't reached the same heights that it did when the original trilogy had released. Yet, there are new viewers every day experiencing the magic of Indy for the very first time and instantly understanding why every release is a classic in its own way. With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle soon to be released, taking the archaeologist on yet another adventure, it seems like the perfect time to revisit the franchise for those who have never seen any Indy outing before. Indeed, there seems to be a great deal of material to get through, which can be very overwhelming for potential fans. 5 films, a TV show, countless comics, books, games and other spinoff materials; it seems like a lot to get through. However, the canon status of many of these projects is up in the air, making things even more confusing.

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Despite Harrison Ford remaining a popular actor, Indiana Jones isn't the franchise with the most longevity, resulting in some then-entertaining quotes that haven't aged well. Following the famed Star Wars alumnus' character's various quests for supernatural artifacts from the ancient world, Indiana Jones was never entirely politically correct. In addition to this, "Indy" leans heavily into the outdated James Bond trope of there always being a pseudo-Bond Girl around, generally needing to be rescued.

Even some of the best quotes in the Indiana Jones movies don't have the intended effect today. Despite the efforts of the later movies to show more respect for the histories they engage with and create better female characters, they struggle to compete with some of the earlier installments, which are generally considered the best Indiana Jones movies. Indiana Jones delivers great action and witty quotes, but which parts of them audiences want to take at face value fluctuates.

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A key argument for each studio to have their own dedicated streaming service is the notion that all its beloved franchises are collected in one place for fans to watch and rewatch. However, Lucasfilm's second best-known film universe is conspicuously absent from Disney's direct-to-consumer service. With the exception of 2023's Dial of Destiny, the rest of the Indiana Jones film franchise has disappeared from Disney+. Why they vanished is a complicated part of Lucasfilm's history before it was purchased by Disney.

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Fans of the Indiana Jones franchise planning on soon doing a binge-watch of the films on one platform are going to be disappointed. As of now, only the fifth and final installment of the movie series is available to stream.

As reported by Screen Rant, the first four Indiana Jones movies, all of which were directed by Steven Spielberg, have been pulled from Disney+. Removed titles include Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). The removal of the titles has not yet been explained by Disney. A screenshot of the Indiana Jones selections, seen below, reveals that only director James Mangold's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is available along with a tie-in special and Timeless Heroes documentary.

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Steven Spielberg's four Indiana Jones movies have all suddenly disappeared from Disney+ worldwide. Released in 1981, Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced Harrison Ford's intrepid archaeologist to the world, and he would subsequently return in four sequels, three of which Spielberg would direct. Spielberg's final installment in the franchise was Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), with director James Mangold taking the reins for the fifth and seemingly final installment, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).

Disney+ has now removed Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull worldwide. As of writing, Disney has not addressed the removal of the films. Check out a screenshot via What's On Disney Plus below of the content currently available when using "Indiana Jones" as a search term,...

If you want to watch the classic “Indiana Jones” films on Disney+, you are out of luck right now. Currently, all the films have been removed except for Disney’s film “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

The franchise landing page on Disney+ does not include “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones the Last Crusade,” or “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”

Now, all that is available is Disney’s film and two specials about the film.

Where did the films go?

While Disney owns the “Indiana Jones” franchise, Paramount has the distribution rights to the first four films.

In May 2013, Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy announced that the four films and the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles would stream on Disney+ along with Paramount. Both services were sharing the films for streaming, but it is possible that the deal has lapsed,...

Steven Spielberg only had this James Bond actor in mind to play the father of Indiana Jones, Henry Jones, in the third Indy film, The Last Crusade. George Lucas imagined Laurence Olivier for the role, which was initially written to be a more serious one. However, Spielberg wanted to cast Sean Connery in the role and try to outdo his James Bond role.

Sean Connery and Harrison Ford in Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Credits: Lucasfilm

Connery was initially hesitant to take on the role as he was done with franchise roles after the 007 stint. He signed on to the film after Spielberg agreed to make his character a match for his son. Connery even went on to do a famous ad-lib that was hilarious and a little disturbing at the same time.

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At 77, Steven Spielberg isn’t holding back! The legendary director just dropped some truth bombs about his post-War of the Worlds flicks, admitting that the films that followed didn’t quite hit the mark. It’s not every day you hear a titan of cinema reflect so candidly, but Spielberg’s honesty shines through as he acknowledges a string of less-than-stellar projects.

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It’s a bold move for a guy who’s given us classics like Jaws and E.T., proving that even the best can have their off days. So, what’s behind his revelation? Let’s dive into Spielberg’s journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood as he reexamines his filmography!

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After a lot of ups and downs with the Indiana Jones franchise in recent years, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are back together, and they want to make you the hero of their next Indy story!

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Credits: Jarc12030 licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

That’s right! After delivering some of the most talked-about films in the series, including both hits and misses, this legendary director duo is taking the plunge into the world of video games! Fans are just hoping it’s better than Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

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Fans of Indiana Jones have undoubtedly wondered what it would be like to step into his shoes, and they’re going to find out pretty soon with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

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Actor Shia Labeouf has fallen far from his 2000s heyday, mainly due to a series of abuse allegations and arrests for harassment, disorderly conduct and battery. Labeouf has spent the past few years attempting to rehabilitate his image, including a 2-hour-long interview on Jon Bernthal's podcast in 2022 where he talked about his path to sobriety and his many regrets. 

Labeouf has also apologized for a more trivial offense: his trash-talking of director Steven Spielberg in the aftermath of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." The 2008 film, which had originally promised to revive the franchise and maybe even set up Labeouf's character as the Indiana Jones of the new generation, was a critical disappointment, and Labeouf didn't handled it well at the time.

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Despite all its shortcomings, Steven Spielberg’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull gave fans one of the most iconic moments in the entire franchise, which sees Indy taking shelter from a nuclear blast in a refrigerator. Interestingly, the seeds for this scene were sown decades back during the scripting of one of the most influential films of all time.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | Paramount Pictures

Like the film itself, the opening and ending of Back to the Future are iconic, and it’s hard to imagine them otherwise. But this was almost the case until Universal cut the budget for the film.

The Budget Cut for Back to the Future Became a Blessing in Disguise Back to the Future (1985) | Credit: Universal Pictures

While in most cases, a reduced budget often impacts a project negatively, in Back to the Future‘s case, it was certainly a blessing in disguise.

Cate Blanchett touched down in Toronto for a wide-ranging talk about creative conflict on film sets, making big-budget films “risky,” and why her six-time Oscar-nominated film “Carol” struggled to find funding.

Blanchett, who is at TIFF supporting Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ show “Disclaimer” and Guy Maddin’s film “Rumours,” was welcomed at the Royal Alexandra Theatre with a standing ovation after fans lined up early to acquire rush tickets to the event.

Early in the conversation, Blanchett talked about her love for performing theater in front of a live audience, leading her to address the “streamers out there” that don’t release viewership data.

“We want the numbers,” Blanchett said. “Not so we know how much money is being made, but we want to know how many eyeballs have been on things that we have made. That’s greatly important.”

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Eve Hewson is in early talks to join the upcoming untitled event film set to be directed by Steven Spielberg, TheWrap has learned. If Hewson joins the project, this would be a reunion for the pair, as Hewson was also in Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning “Bridge of Spies.” The untitled Universal project is set for release on May 16, 2026.

The actress most recently starred in the new Netflix limited series “The Perfect Couple” opposite Nicole Kidman and Dakota Fanning and she’s set to return in Season 2 of “Bad Sisters” on Apple TV+ in November. Hewson is also known as the daughter of U2 lead singer Bono.

The untitled Spielberg event film is based on a story by the writer-director with a screenplay by David Koepp, a frequent Spielberg collaborator, who also wrote the scripts for “Jurassic Park,” “War of the Worlds,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...

Shia Labeouf may have played the fan-favorite, charming, and considerably awkward Sam Witwicky in the Transformers film series, but his real-life personality differs by major extents. To say the least, the actor, filmmaker, and performance artist is one of the most confident people in the entire industry with an aggressive personality that directly contradicts Sam’s.

Shia Labeouf in Fury. | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing.

This has been justified by all the times the actor has perfectly displayed his strength without hesitating. But while his knocking out Tom Hardy, who is easily one of the most badass actors in all of Hollywood’s entertainment industry, in a friendly brawl is one thing, the actor recently once again almost got into a street fight that could have ended in an absolute disaster.

Shia Labeouf Almost Got Into an Aggressive Street Fight

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According to the unofficial Indiana Jones fan census, everyone pretty much agrees that Mutt Williams, played by Shia Labeouf in 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is the franchise’s least favorite offspring. Why? Well, not only does Mutt come out of nowhere as Indy’s long-lost son, but his leather-jacket-wearing, greaser persona just didn’t sit well with fans who were expecting something a bit more classic Indiana Jones.

Shia Labeouf in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull / Credits: Paramount Pictures

People felt Shia Labeouf was a total miscast as Mutt Williams, with many struggling to believe that this annoying kid could possibly be the son of Indiana “freakin'” Jones! There was a strong sense that the franchise was just trying to cash in on Labeouf’s then-popularity. But does Mutt really deserve all that hate?

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In a world dominated by superhero movies, two revered filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, are a class apart. They have never delved into the blockbuster genre but have produced some of the highest-grossing films of all time. Over the years, both have gained the reputation as two of the greatest directors in cinema history. They also lead the list of highest-grossing directors of all time.

However, Steven Spielberg ranks as the #1 highest-grossing filmmaker of all time. James Cameron, who ranked #2, is $2 billion short of dethroning Spielberg, who has a seven-year lead in filmmaking against him.

Steven Spielberg has grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing film director in the world. Meanwhile, James Cameron came in second with over $8 Billion. Steven Spielberg grossed $10 billion with 37 films. However, Cameron grossed over $8 billion with only 14 films. Despite Steven Spielberg ranking as the top filmmaker, Cameron has more blockbusters.

Paramount’s free streaming service Pluto TV has revealed its September highlights. The Pluto TV September 2024 lineup includes coverage of the new NFL season and the launch of contact sports channels One Championship TV and Wow – Women of Wrestling.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Pluto TV is expanding its channel lineup in the category, and for fans looking to return to a place where everybody knows your name, they have a new Cheers + Frasier channel to deliver nostalgic vibes.

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Sean Connery almost reprised the role of Henry Jones Sr. in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but turned down the role for being not that generous a part. The legendary Scottish actor would have celebrated his 94th birthday on August 25, and spent many of his last years enjoying retirement after a long and prolific film career. While his iconic role of James Bond became a focal point for many fans, there was one role that he almost came out of retirement for in 2007: Henry Jones Sr. in the Indiana Jones franchise.

Connery was a belated addition to the popular Harrison Ford saga, making his first appearance in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989. The addition of the actor elevated the movie, especially following the divided reactions to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, with the on-screen chemistry between the pair of Hollywood icons...

Harrison Ford shines as a villain in What Lies Beneath, showing his potential beyond heroic roles. Despite What Lies Beneath's mixed reviews, Ford's performance as the antagonist was chilling and memorable. Ford has not played a former villain since What Lies Beneath in 2000.

Over the course of his acting career, Harrison Ford has starred in numerous critically acclaimed movies and played many beloved characters, but there is one thing that has been sadly missing from his catalog. Ford's breakthrough in Hollywood came when he starred as Bob Falfa in George Lucas' American Graffiti. Although the 1973 comedy-drama certainly isn't what Ford is most known for, it helped build his relationship with Lucas. Consequently, American Grafitti was a key factor in Ford securing the role of Han Solo in Star Wars in 1977, which was when the actor truly rose to prominence.

Harrison Ford has recently shifted from the big screen...

An unreleased script by Frank Darabont reveals a hidden connection between Hellboy and Indiana Jones. The crossover involves a reference to Hellboy's true name, "Anung Un Rama," in the unproduced fourth Indy movie script. Both franchises share pulp inspirations and a similar lineage, hinting at a potential crossover in the future.

Hellboy has quite a bit in common with Indiana Jones, so its somewhat surprising that the two characters have never crossed paths on any of their adventures. Yet there is a hidden crossover between the two franchises that fans never got to see, an unproduced movie thats been hidden away on the far corners of the internet like some lost Ark of the Covenant.

The crossover takes place in Frank Darabonts unproduced script for the proposed fourth Indy movie, then titled Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods. The story follows a similar arc to that seen in...

In an early example of a legacy sequel that many fans feel is best left forgotten, you may recall that after 2008, many in the Indiana Jones fandom repeated the joke that there was no fourth film in the franchise. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was skewered by many fans upon initial release. Despite Disney renewing the franchise for another film in 2023, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, directed by Steven Spielberg, has yet to grow into that beloved status of fandom re-evaluation, as is the case with the Star Wars prequels in the last few years.

Every actor has a magnum opus accompanied by a few skeletons here and there in their proverbial closet of filmography. For Shia Labeouf, it was one of the Indiana Jones outings that landed at the feet of moviegoers with a dull thud at the time of release.

Shia Labeouf | Photo by John Bauld, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Labeouf – overcome with a dangerous concoction of frustration and disappointment – made the grave mistake of pillorying the director after the catastrophe of the big-budget feature.

And it just so happened that the director in question was none other than, industry heavyweight & 3-time Oscar winner, Steven Spielberg. Uh-oh.

When Shia Labeouf Criticized Steven Spielberg

Indiana Jones is perhaps one of the most fabled adventure-action franchises and a Harrison Ford specialty. But even the best players have a rough game once in a while, and that’s precisely what went down with...

Paramount’s free streaming service Pluto TV has revealed its August highlights. Pluto TV is boldly going where no streamer has gone before, becoming the first service to offer the entire Star Trek film series for free!

Pluto TV has long been home to a galaxy of science fiction entertainment, and now all of the cinematic adventures of the Star Trek Prime Universe (William Shatner and Patrick Stewart) and the Kelvin Universe (Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto) are beaming up to your favorite device. Also joining Pluto TV in August are Alien Nation by Dust and three new channels from Fox.

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Spielberg's films share a universe with alien life forms connecting iconic movies like E.T. and Jaws. The Spielbergverse theory involves links to George Lucas's Star Wars franchise and extends to ancient civilizations. Evidence from various Spielberg films suggests that alien technologies influenced key events, like the mysterious disappearance of Bruce the shark.

In 2018, a very interesting theory made its way to FanTheoryWorld, a blog and podcast dedicated to sharing theories across many fandoms. This particular theory has the potential to completely alter the way in which you interact with the movies of Steven Spielberg.

Focusing on alien life forms from across his movies, the author, Erik Montgomery, makes a pretty convincing argument in his fan theory about how the, as he calls it, Spielbergverse, is related. Erik does make a point to suggest that, although not all of Spielberg's movies are mentioned, they nevertheless remain a part of the same universe.

Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its July highlights. The Pluto TV July 2024 schedule includes a new Westerns category and a Yellowstone Fourth of July marathon.

You can also expect fireworks at the Big Brother house when season 26 premieres, and with Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 live feeds, you won’t miss a second of the drama. Fans can also relive past seasons of the competition series on a new dedicated channel.

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Take a look at more footage from the new “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” game, available in 2024 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S:

“…from the creators of ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’…

“…with ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’, grab your hat and whip and prepare to embark on an epic, globetrotting adventure.

“Become the legendary archaeologist and face off against sinister forces as you fight to uncover the truth behind one of history’s greatest mysteries…”

Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...

.."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,88 …

"..."Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (2008) grossing $790,653,942. And “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” grossing $383,963,057.

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Emily Blunt is in early talks to star in Steven Spielberg’s next film.

The movie, like all of Spielberg’s productions, is shrouded in secrecy, but it is an “event film,” so think special effects and vast scope. It’s based on a story that Spielberg conceived and boasts a screenplay from David Koepp, who wrote “Jurassic Park,” “War of the Worlds” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Universal Pictures will release the film wide on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Blunt is coming off an Oscar-nominated turn as the alcoholic wife of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” as well as “The Fall Guy,” an action-comedy that was well-received by critics, but failed to ignite at the box office. She’s no stranger to massive productions, having previously starred in the likes of “Edge of Tomorrow” (going toe-to-toe with Tom Cruise) and “Into the Woods.