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What Does J.K. Rowling Think About The Dumbledore As Death Theory? By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 22, 2015 1:30 pm EST A little over a couple weeks ago, a new fan theory about one of the major characters in the Harry Potter series was taking the internet by storm. And it finally made its way to the character’s creator, author J.K. Rowling. More often than not, Rowling has to debunk wild theories or answer endless questions about whether or not she’ll write an eighth Harry Potter book, but this time she’s fully on board with the fan proposal that posits a Dumbledore as death theory, or at least as a representation of the figure as tied to the story of The Three Brothers....

‘In The Heights’ Early Buzz Praises Spectacular Love Letter To New York, As Tribeca Announces Indoor-Outdoor World Premiere By Hoai-Tran Bui/April 16, 2021 10:00 am EST Lights up on Washington Heights, as Twitter lit up with glowing reactions to In the Heights, director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated feature adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed Broadway musical. Some critics got the chance to see In the Heights last year before theaters shut down amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and it seems like others had the chance to see it virtually more recently....

‘Introducing, Selma Blair: Review: A Doc That Bravely Rips The Band-Aid Off Society’s View Of Chronic Illness [SXSW 2021] By Marisa Mirabal/March 18, 2021 10:00 am EST Standing over the kitchen sink, slowly cutting the inside out of a fresh strawberry, actress Selma Blair marvels at the control of her steady hands as she claims a small victory over her handling of the sharp blade. Filled with joy and accomplishment, it is clear this act means the world to her in the moment....

‘One Hour Photo’ Director Mark Romanek Returns With Horror Movie ‘Mother Land’ By Chris Evangelista/April 6, 2021 2:30 pm EST Mark Romanek seemed like a director destined to helm great movies, but he hasn’t actually directed a feature film since 2010. At one point, Romanek was going to direct The Overlook Hotel, a prequel to The Shining, but that project never quite came together. And for a while there it was starting to seem like Romanek’s feature film career was over before it really got started....

‘Shang-Chi’ Clip: Marvel’s New Superhero Gets In A Fight On The Bus, Just Like Us By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 20, 2021 8:45 am EST We’re just a couple weeks away from the release of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the next superhero offering from Marvel Studios. Not only is it the first Asian superhero movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but director Destin Daniel Cretton and leading man Simu Liu are apparently delivering some of the best fight scenes that any Marvel movie has ever had across the board....

‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Breakdown: The Details And History That Enrich “Common Ground” By Bryan Young/July 2, 2021 7:23 am EST This post contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. The Empire has occupied Raxus, the former capital of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Captain Bragg, the Imperial tasked with pacifying the planet, makes a very public show of strength and solidarity, using their Senator, Avi Singh, as a puppet to tell them it will all be okay....

‘The Simpsons’ Brings In J.J. Abrams And His Lens Flares For A Guest Spot This Weekend By Ethan Anderton/March 13, 2021 12:00 pm EST The Simpsons was recently renewed for two more seasons, keeping the animated sitcom going strong as the longest-running primetime scripted series of all time. This weekend they’ll be getting a boost from one of the biggest blockbuster filmmakers of the 21st century. Star Wars and Star Trek director J....

Buy Louis C.K.’s New Comedy Special So He Can Make A Movie By Russ Fischer/Dec. 12, 2011 12:00 pm EST Even better than Louis C.K.’s show has been the occasional interview where he talks, often with genuine wonder and joy, about the process of creating his material and the show. He just released a new stand-up special via his own website; you pay $5 and can download or stream the show....

Colin In Black & White Teaser: Colin Kaepernick Shares The Untold Story Of His Youth Netflix By Shania Russell/Sept. 19, 2021 11:08 pm EST During the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, Netflix unveiled our first real look at the upcoming limited series, “Colin In Black & White.” From acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay and activist Colin Kaepernick comes a six-episode drama series digging into the former football star’s coming-of-age. You can watch the Emmy spot for “Colin In Black & White” below!...

Daily Podcast: Chris Nolan’s Next Film, The Penguin Spin-Off, And Will We See Dune Part 2? Warner Bros. By Ben Pearson/Sept. 14, 2021 5:08 pm EST On the September 14, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Paramount’s new plan to focus on streaming, Christopher Nolan’s new movie, “Dune: Part 2,” and the Penguin HBO Max spin-off....

Filming The Blair Witch Project Was More Bizarre Than You Probably Realized Artisan Entertainment By Danielle Ryan/Dec. 10, 2021 6:14 pm EST “The Blair Witch Project” was a unique experiment in gonzo filmmaking. Directors Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick sent three unknown actors into the woods with video cameras, essentially having them improvise their own movie. The experience was a harrowing one, with the stars eventually capturing some real fear on camera, but many fans don’t realize just how bizarre filming got....

Filmmaker Mike Leigh Can’t Find Funding, Reveals Netflix Turned Him Down Nicky J Sims / Getty Images By Witney Seibold/Dec. 9, 2021 4:28 pm EST In a recent interview with iNews, Mike Leigh revealed he has been having trouble finding funding for his films. Leigh has been nominated for seven Academy Awards, 15 British Academy Awards, and has won the Palme D’Or at Cannes, plus many other accolades besides. His filmography stretches back to 1971 and contains 15 excellent feature films....

Han’s ‘F9’ Return Was So Secret That Sung Kang Didn’t Even Tell His Wife By Ben Pearson/June 21, 2021 10:57 am EST The death of Han (Sung Kang) in the Fast and Furious franchise is one of the series’ single most important moments. It sparked the #JusticeForHan movement, has been depicted numerous times from several different angles across multiple movies, and Han’s impending doom cast a melancholy shadow over the films set before that event on the franchise’s complex timeline....

Which House Is Helen Mirren? Warner Bros. Pictures We haven’t even touched on the latest piece of information about “Hogwarts Tournament of Houses.” Wizarding World has recently confirmed that Helen Mirren, who is one delicious Grammy shy of an EGOT, will be hosting the show during its four-episode run when it airs later this year. “I knew someday I’d get a Harry Potter role, and I’m so pleased to take part in the 20-year film celebration … The films inspired such enchantment and wonder for so many of us, and it will be such a treat to reignite that magic for the countless fans who continue to revel in this spellbinding world,” said Mirren in the Wizarding World announcement....

John Lithgow Joins Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ Cast By Chris Evangelista/Aug. 10, 2021 11:03 am EST Killers of the Flower Moon, the latest from filmmaking master/Marvel Studios archenemy Martin Scorsese, keeps adding exciting names to its cast. The latest: John Lithgow has come aboard the film, which stars Jesse Plemons, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, and many more. The film is based on the non-fiction book by David Gran about a series of murders targeting the oil-rich Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma....

Molly Shannon Joins The Cast Of Zach Braff’s A Good Person Starring Florence Pugh And Morgan Freeman HBO By Joshua Meyer/Sept. 25, 2021 11:35 am EST Is Molly Shannon a good person? You bet your sweet ass she is. If by “good person,” you mean a newly christened member of the cast of “A Good Person,” that is. Deadline reports that Shannon has joined the Zach Braff-directed film “A Good Person,” which already has Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman on board as stars....

How /Film Readers Voted /Film Survey What if we could glimpse into a universe where Will Smith chose differently? What roles do we wish he hadn’t turned down? Well, we put the question to our readers, and in our survey of 628 respondents, there was an overwhelming answer: Tre from “Boyz n the Hood” 16.72% Commander Dunne in “Snake Eyes” 12.10% Neo in “The Matrix” 29.46% The lead in “Phone Booth” 12....

Oh Hell No: Release Date, Cast, And More By Ben F. Silverio/Dec. 6, 2021 3:48 pm EST Sony Pictures is looking to assemble some heavy hitters for their upcoming comedy “Oh Hell No.” The film follows an everyman named Sherman as he falls in love. Although, his beloved has a son named Will that is less than pleased with his mother’s new partner. Now, Will is determined to make Sherman’s life a living hell....

Page 2: Why Television Series Finales Are Rarely Ever Satisfying By Peter Sciretta/May 21, 2015 2:00 pm EST Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 36 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. Header Photo: Ewok Celebration t-shirt A 70-year-old woman reviews Mad Max: Fury RoadWhy The Latest MAD MAX “Fan Theory” Is a Crock of S***The Simpsons 25th Anniversary by KidrobotWhy Was ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Such a Shocking Box Office Smash?...

Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer The studio has not exactly been shy about the fact that this movie is going to open up the Marvel multiverse in a big bad way. The first trailer teased several villains, while leading up to the big reveal with Alfred Molina’s Doc Ock. But with the movie’s release just around the corner, the time was right to show fans a little more of what’s to come....