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Film students from Emerson College are creating Hollywood-level special effects using MIT's cutting-edge motion capture technology. The partnership is giving future filmmakers hands-on experience with the same tools that brought movies like "Avatar" to life.
A family film about sheep solving a murder mystery is stunning moviegoers with unexpected depth and heart. The Sheep Detectives proves talking animal movies can be smart, moving, and genuinely profound.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie just pulled off the biggest box office debut since Avatar: Fire and Ash, proving video game adaptations have officially gone from Hollywood punchline to box office gold. The Nintendo sequel earned a stunning $372.5 million worldwide in its first five days.
Movie theaters are getting a major upgrade with ScreenX, an immersive format that wraps films around three walls for a 270-degree viewing experience. After success in Asia, American chains are bringing the technology to dozens of new locations across the U.S. and Europe.
Queensland has locked in the NRL's Magic Round festival until 2032, securing six more years of the electric rugby event that brings 16 teams and tens of thousands of fans to Brisbane for four days. The deal protects the city from poaching attempts by Sydney, Perth, and New Zealand while delivering a $50 million annual boost to local businesses.
When Peter Jackson needed expert horse riders for Lord of the Rings' epic battles, he discovered most qualified riders were women. His solution? Fake beards and movie magic that fooled millions.
Scientists engineered a new version of the psychedelic compound from magic mushrooms that fights depression without causing hallucinations. Early tests in mice show the modified drug delivers brain benefits while dramatically reducing mind-altering effects.
Ever notice how TV families set out lavish breakfasts but only nibble toast? A visual arts professor just revealed the hilarious behind-the-scenes reason why toast wins every time.
Sports films follow a familiar formula, yet they remain timeless favorites that inspire audiences worldwide. A journalist breaks down what makes these underdog stories work and why we keep coming back for more.
With NASA's Artemis II moon mission launching in February, 11 real astronauts shared which space films best capture the thrill and reality of leaving Earth. Their picks reveal what Hollywood gets right about teamwork, survival, and the human spirit beyond our planet.
Movie lovers in Hong Kong can catch any film for just $3.80 on April 25, as the city's beloved Cinema Day returns for its fourth year. The annual event has drawn over 600,000 filmgoers in three years, proving affordable entertainment brings communities together.
Thirty years ago, a struggling tech company named Pixar gambled everything on a buddy comedy about toys—and changed children's cinema forever. The first fully computer-generated film proved kids deserved thoughtful stories without princesses or musical numbers.
The Atlanta Hawks are celebrating a cultural landmark with an unusual tribute night featuring lemon pepper wings, live music, and exclusive merch. When the Orlando Magic visit on March 16, it's more than just basketball.
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A new exhibition shows how everyday people in ancient civilizations used magic not for tricks, but as a serious tool to navigate life's biggest fears. From protective amulets to curse tablets, these rare artifacts prove humans have been seeking control over chaos for thousands of years.
John Wren kept Broken Hill's last cinema running for four decades, even testing Mad Max 2 footage until dawn. Now the town's honoring the man who sacrificed everything so they could keep watching movies under the stars.
A high school student made a faith-based film for $500 in his Ohio hometown. Seven years later, his anti-trafficking movie "Still Hope" hits 900 theaters nationwide.
A tiny mountain community's 43-year tradition of outdoor movies funds their all-volunteer fire department. After a deadly wildfire took three firefighters' lives, the beloved fundraiser returns with renewed purpose.
A television channel born during the pandemic has spent five years proving that Ghanaian stories deserve their own spotlight. Akwaba Magic now promises even more homegrown content as it celebrates transforming the nation's entertainment landscape.
The Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt took home an Academy Award for Best Sound at Sunday's Oscars ceremony. The film featured real F1 paddock access during actual races in 2023 and 2024, with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton serving as producer. #
A teenage boy discovered his life's calling when he heard medieval instruments echo through a cave's natural acoustics. Today at 37, Evan Call creates musical magic as a professional composer.
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