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digitaltrends.com | Anthony Orlando
Jaws premiered in theaters on June 20, 1975, and the film industry was never the same. Essentially a slasher movie set on the high seas, many filmmakers wouldn’t dare to shoot such a movie, knowing the challenges that came with it. However, a young, up-and-coming director named Steven Spielberg boldly helmed this adaptation of Peter Benchley’s novel, presenting a suspenseful but heartfelt motion picture unlike anything seen before.
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screenrant.com | Anthony Orlando
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article contains spoilers for The Life of Chuck. Director Mike Flanagan's cinematic adaptation of Stephen King's The Life of Chuck presents a remarkable story about the meaning of life in the face of death. Specifically, the adaptation tells a tale in reverse-chronological order about Charles Krantz, whose death inexplicably sparks the end of everything in the universe after spending 39 great years alive on Earth. Such a concept...
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digitaltrends.com | Anthony Orlando
DreamWorks and Universal’s live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has already become one of the hottest films of the summer of 2025. After the original 2010 film introduced audiences to the epic animated tale of Hiccup and Toothless, director Dean DeBlois brought the duo back to cinemas in his realistic, awe-inspiring adaptation, reinvigorating the franchise for modern audiences.
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1 week ago | 
screenrant.com | Anthony Orlando
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article contains spoilers for The Life of Chuck.After watching director Mike Flanagan's new film, The Life of Chuck, on the big screen, it's crystal clear why author Stephen King spoke so highly of it. Based on King's novella published in If It Bleeds, 2025's The Life of Chuck tells the story of the titular character in reverse chronological order, following him from his childhood to his untimely death at the age of 39, which...
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2 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Anthony Orlando
Director Wes Ball's live-action The Legend of Zelda film must meet many expectations when adapting Nintendo's widely loved fantasy video games. The exact plot of The Legend of Zelda film is unknown, but the video games usually follow the young hero Link as he attempts to aid Princess Zelda in defending the kingdom of Hyrule from evil. Since there are several Zelda games that the film can draw inspiration from, the latter can present a vast and layered fantasy epic on the big screen.
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2 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Anthony Orlando
This article contains spoilers for 2025's How to Train Your Dragon. The remake of How to Train Your Dragon brought the franchise's iconic beasts to live-action. As Hiccup grows to understand the mighty Toothless and its capabilities, the former and his peers learn more about several other dragons as they train to become Vikings. However, no species of dragon is the same in the 2025 live-action remake, as each one has its own strengths and weaknesses.
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2 weeks ago | 
digitaltrends.com | Anthony Orlando
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) “How to Train Your Dragon review is a thrilling, beautiful fantasy adventure.” Pros Fantastic cast performances Realistic fantasy visuals Compelling characters Heartfelt narrative Respects the source material Cons Some rushed plot points “Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out more about how we test and score products.“...
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2 weeks ago | 
njurbannews.com | Anthony Orlando
New Jersey will be the hottest destination this summer, as North to Shore has continued to expand its attractions with a variety of musical and comedic acts for its 2025 edition, taking place from June 14 to 29. North to Shore is the Garden State’s largest festival, featuring film screenings and an extensive list of local and world-famous performers for musical and comedic acts. For its musical entertainment, North to Shore will feature the 31st annual Hot 97 Summer Jam.
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2 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Anthony Orlando
After bringing the animated classic How to Train Your Dragon to live-action, DreamWorks and Universal have plans to remake the sequel with How to Train Your Dragon 2. Since debuting in 2010 with its first film, the series has become one of the most beloved and successful franchises that DreamWorks Animation has ever produced. The original animated How to Train Your Dragon trilogy ran until 2019, and it seemed the franchise ended on a high note with the third movie.
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2 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Anthony Orlando
Andy Serkis has revealed when filming for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will begin. Taking place between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hunt for Gollum's story will explore more of the titular character's journey before meeting Frodo and his fateful end in The Return of the King. With Serkis reprising his iconic role from The Lord of the Rings films, audiences will see the actor play Gollum for the first time since 2012's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
