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Watch the innovative and ambitious evolution of Disney animation from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Zootopia in this short video essay, chronicling their animated theatrical features since 1937.

When troubled teen Chloe raps at the door of an abandoned house supposedly inhabited by a vengeful, child-stealing witch, she has no idea the horror she’s about to unleash. Fleeing to the country home of her estranged mother, Chloe must learn to trust the woman who gave her up years ago in order to stop the bloodthirsty, shape-shifting demon stalking them.

A long-married couple whose romantic spark dwindles in the midst of their respective affairs; Michael is sleeping with another woman while Mary enjoys a steamy liaison of her own.

Debra Messing addresses NBC’s rumored revival of Will & Grace and the musical remake of the 1983 cult classic Valley Girl finds its leading man. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

The Online Film Critics Society gave out their awards for 2016 and Moonlight led the pack with four wins for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress. Barry Jenkins’ coming-of-age drama tied with La La Land with seven nominations. Damien Chazelle’s musical love letter to Los Angeles nabbed two awards for Best Editing and Cinematography.

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Oh, Hello on Broadway stars Nick Kroll and John Mulaney have booked hosting duties at next month’s Film Independent Spirit Awards. The event will air live on IFC on February 25.

Ahead of their awards ceremony on Friday, January 27, the ACE Eddie Awards have announce this years nominations. Picks were chosen by members of the American Cinema Editors and continue the reigning favorites of awards season with La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea all landing noms.

With the holiday season comes an onslaught of new movies so in that vein we’re taking a look at all the movies opening over the next few days (and previously) and what kind of impact they’re expected to have on the box office, from Sing’s animated domination, to Assassin’s Creed lackluster performance, and Fences’ impressing showing.

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K , unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

Newcomer movies Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Collateral Beauty fell slightly short of our expectations, but Rogue One’s still massive intake helped Disney because the first studio ever to make over $7 billion globally at the box office. The remainder of the weekend’s box office fell more or less exactly where it was supposed to.

Josh Hartnett to star in U.S.-Japan dramedy Oh Lucy! and Amazon’s straight-to-series drama Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan adds three actors. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Christmas magic turns dark in this short film from Matt Nix and Matt Fackrell.

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

After her boyfriend dumps her, a spontaneous woman in her 30s persuades her ultra-cautious mom to accompany her on a vacation to Ecuador. At Emily’s insistence, the pair seek out adventure, but suddenly find themselves kidnapped. When these two very different women are trapped on this wild journey, their bond as mother and daughter is tested and strengthened while they attempt to navigate the jungle and escape.

Keep up with what’s happening in the industry with the inside information on who’s getting hired, promoted, and let go. There’s been a shakeup at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema and Viacom has named Bob Bakish the permanent CEO.

Allison Janney joins Margot Robbie in I, Tonya and a new comedy from the Lonely Island lands at Freeform. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

There’s a new Star Wars film and standalone film or not (which Rogue One is), it’s going to decimate any competition going up against it (and possibly make it into the top ten openings of all time). The more interesting races at the box office this weekend will be Moana versus newcomer Collateral Beauty and awards contenders Manchester by the Sea versus La La Land.

A star from The Walking Dead has been tapped as the lead in Star Trek: Discovery and 25 new films are joining the National Film Registry. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Tony Webster leads a reclusive and quiet existence until long buried secrets from his past force him to face the flawed recollections of his younger self, the truth about his first love and the devastating consequences of decisions made a lifetime ago.

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, Canada and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.

A Captain America: Civil War star joins Margot Robbie’s Tonya Harding biopic and Netflix pulls the plug on the historical drama Marco Polo. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

A detailed and in-depth breakdown on all stats, numbers, trends, reps, companies, and overall analysis from the 2016 Hit List. There’s information on writers, agencies, agents, management companies, managers, and genres, and how they stack up with the six years of Hit Lists that came before them.

Reba McEntire tapped for new Southern Gothic soap opera at ABC and Margo Robbie’s Tonya Harding biopic lands at Miramax. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

As expected, Moana was able to voyage past newcomer Office Christmas Party to be the top movie for the third weekend in a row, while Arrival and Doctor Strange continued to hang around the top five for their fifth and sixth weeks, respectively. Damien Chazelle’s award-winning musical La La Land managed the best opening per theater average of 2016, making $855,000 in only five theaters.

When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime he can’t seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, the “Fast” team will face trials that will test them as never before.

The Black List 2016 has arrived! We have the complete list of screenplays and their writers, compiled from the suggestions of over 250 film executives.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced  nominations for the 74th annual Golden Globes and as usual, they were plenty of expected honorees, surprises, and, of course, snubs. Leading the pack on the film side of things was La La Land, which raked in seven nominations including  Best Musical or Comedy, Best Actor & Actress for Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as well as a nod for Damien Chazelle for Best Director.

Justice League 2 has now been pushed back and Louis C.K.’s Internet dramedy Horace and Pete finds a second home at Hulu.
Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.