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- 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': What the new trailer reveals
A new 'Star Wars' trailer gives us more glimpses of new characters but, as with the rest of the film's promotion, still keeps a lot under wraps.
- 'Othello': Off-Broadway production will star David Oyelowo, Daniel Craig
Oyelowo has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, while Craig has appeared in such Broadway productions as 'A Steady Rain' and 'Betrayal.'
- Larry David as Bernie Sanders: Is he the next Tina Fey?
Larry David appeared as politician Bernie Sanders on the newest episode of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live.' Can his imitation recapture the success 'SNL' found with Tina Fey's impression of politician Sarah Palin?
- 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer: Why is it airing during 'Monday Night Football'?
A new trailer for the upcoming 'Star Wars' film is reportedly debuting tonight on 'Monday Night Football.' 'Force' is scheduled to be released this December and features the return of original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill.
- Mark Ruffalo may appear in as the Hulk in an upcoming Marvel movie
Ruffalo is reportedly in negotiations to appear in a movie starring a fellow Avenger. The actor was last seen as the Hulk in this summer's movie 'Avengers: Age of Ultron.' Are audiences tired of all these Marvel cameos?
- Steven Spielberg: What's next for the acclaimed director after 'Bridge of Spies'
Spielberg is known for helming some of the most beloved family films of all time like 'E.T.' and his future projects may aim for a younger audience than those of his historical dramas 'Bridge of Spies' and 'Lincoln.'
- 'Descendants 2': What drew audiences to the first film?
'Descendants' centers on the children of famous Disney villains and the first film became a ratings hit for the Disney Channel. Now a sequel is reportedly in the works.
- 'Crimson Peak': Will the upcoming movie be scary enough for audiences?
Some critics are complaining that the spooky movie 'Crimson Peak' isn't all that frightening. But the movie's Gothic romance storyline means it may take its scares from a different source.
- 'School of Rock': the new project from Andrew Lloyd Webber and how it's being promoted
'School' will open on Broadway in December and is based on the Jack Black movie of the same name. Webber is the composer behind such classic musicals as 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Evita.'
- Bill Murray: Will his holiday special succeed on Netflix?
Murray is hosting a holiday special for the streaming service that will debut this December. Holiday specials used to be a staple of network programming in the 1960s and 1970s.
- 'Crimson Peak': Will audiences respond to this new take on Gothic romance?
'Crimson' director Guillermo Del Toro cites Gothic romances and the Hammer films as inspiration for his new movie. The film centers on Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), a young author who marries and moves to a decrepit house that seems to have some secrets.
- 'Bridge of Spies': How Steven Spielberg's film is different from other Cold War movies
'Bridge' stars Tom Hanks as James Donovan, a lawyer who becomes involved in the Cold War. The film is the newest movie by Spielberg to depict a period in world history.
- The next host of 'Saturday Night Live'? Donald Trump
Trump will reportedly host the late-night program on Nov. 7. Presidential candidates appearing on the program is nothing new, but a candidate taking on hosting duties is more unusual.
- 'Fargo' season two: Three things the show can learn from 'True Detective'
Both 'Fargo' and 'True Detective' are anthology TV series trying to recapture buzz from their well-reviewed first seasons, and 'Detective' already stumbled earlier this year. What should 'Fargo' avoid as the new episodes move forward?
- 'Dancing With the Stars': Contestants performed with new partners and how gimmick affects ratings
The newest episode of 'Dancing' had celebrity contestants perform with different partners than they usually do. Other reality competitions like 'The Voice' and 'American Idol' have tried to capture viewers' attention with new ideas as well, to mixed results.
- 'Pan': Why Hollywood thinks moviegoers want more of the famous story
'Pan' takes place before the events of J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan' and tells the story of how the boy who wouldn't grow up traveled to Neverland, gained the ability to fly, and other aspects of the story. It stars Levi Miller and Hugh Jackman as the pirate Blackbeard.
- Pixar's 'The Incredibles 2,' 'Cars 3' get release dates
Release dates for upcoming Pixar sequels such as 'The Incredibles 2' and 'Toy Story 4' were recently announced. Pixar's newest movie, 'Inside Out,' became one of the smash hits of this past summer.
- 'Pan': How the new movie compares to the other many recent 'Peter Pan' adaptations
'Pan' stars Levi Miller as Peter Pan and Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard. The film functions as a prequel to the familiar story by J.M. Barrie.
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Which nominees will make it in this year?
Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year include Cheap Trick, Steve Miller, and Janet Jackson. Some nominees, like Chic, have appeared on the list before.
- 'Ant-Man': The sequel's release date and how the first won over audiences
Marvel recently announced a release date for a second 'Ant-Man' movie. The first came out this summer and stars Paul Rudd as an ex-convict who trains to become Ant-Man.