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'You're welcome!' Dwayne Johnson reveals live-action version of Disney's 'Moana' is in the works

Dwayne Johnson announced that a live-action remake of "Moana" is in the works. → Read More

'Avatar' Oscars: Sequel wins Oscar for best visual effects

"Avatar: The Way of Water" took home the Oscar for best visual effects Sunday night. → Read More

Oscar nominee 'Haulout' shows devastating effects of climate change on walrus population

"These animals are really suffering." Sibling filmmaking team documents how climate change is affecting the walrus population in the Arctic. → Read More

'Avatar: The Way of Water' artists make visual movie magic, earn Oscar nominations along the way

Meet the Oscar-nominated visual effects artists who were key to making "Avatar: The Way of Water" movie magic. → Read More

Oscar nominee Angela Bassett reigns supreme during awards season

"It's the journey you must enjoy," she said as the beloved actress, who has reigned over this awards season, earning a Critics Choice Award, a Golden Globe and an NAACP Image Award for her role in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." → Read More

International activist Malala Yousafzai produces Oscar-nominated documentary short film

"This is a story about the power of forgiveness, redemption, kindness, compassion," said activist Malala Yousafzai, who loved this story of a community who welcomed an outsider, despite finding him somewhat scary. → Read More

A little 'more' conversation with artists behind Oscar nominated 'Elvis'

Oscar voters couldn't help but fall in love with 'Elvis.' As the film struts into Oscar Sunday with eight Oscar nominations, director Baz Luhrmann says the whole team gave it their absolute all. → Read More

Pedro Pascal, 'Mandalorian' castmates promise more fun, drama, surprises, Grogu in season 3

"The Mandalorian" is reunited with Grogu as the two continue their journey together in season three of the hit Disney+ series. In the new season, we'll see some old allies, new enemies, and as "The Mandalorian" himself, actor Pedro Pascal told us... even more Mandalorians! → Read More

New dark comedy, action horror film 'Cocaine Bear' based on true events

Director Elizabeth Banks thinks her latest R-rated movie is as over the top as the film's title, and it's inspired by true events. → Read More

Jimmy Kimmel says he's 'writing and starving' to prep for jokes, fit in tuxedo on Oscar Sunday

Jimmy Kimmel is getting his tuxedo out of the back of the closet and gearing up to host the Academy Awards. → Read More

Austin Butler gets emotional in Oscar luncheon interview

'Elvis' star Austin Butler gets emotional seeing a message from Priscilla Presley. → Read More

Paul Rudd, Kathryn Newton navigate new Marvel Universe realm in 'Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania'

'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" is kicking off the next phase of stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paul Rudd returns as Scott Lang, AKA Ant-Man; Kathryn Newton joins the cast as his daughter, Cassie, and says she's slowly learning the ways of the MCU. → Read More

Colin Farrell gets distracted by candy bar during Oscar Luncheon interview

Colin Farrell snags a candy bar and celebrates his Oscar nomination at the Oscars luncheon. → Read More

Raquel Welch, legendary bombshell actress, dies at 82 after brief illness

Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress who captivated movie and television audiences for decades, has died after a brief illness. She was 82. → Read More

MCU descends on LA for new 'Ant-Man' premiere and 'The Wasp' flies in for some fun

Get ready! Some of your favorite characters from the MCU are returning to the superhero spotlight in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," which hits theaters Feb. 17. → Read More

David Crosby dies at 81, co-founded The Byrds, Crosby Stills Nash & Young

David Crosby's death at 81 brings to an end the extraordinary life of the singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Byrds, Crosby Stills Nash and Young. → Read More

Erika Christensen returns to series TV with new role in ABC's 'Will Trent'

In the new ABC series "Will Trent," Ramon Rodriguez and Erika Christensen play characters who bonded after growing up in the foster care system. → Read More

Diane Warren recruits Sofia Carson for new song on Oscar shortlist

When it comes to the music that'll be celebrated at this year's Oscars, the short list for Best Original Song is an impressive one. Among others, it includes Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and once again, Diane Warren! → Read More

'Avatar: The Way of Water' passes the baton to young group of actors

A group of young actors joins filmmaker James Cameron and a team of veteran actors to carry the torch of "Avatar: The Way of Water." → Read More

Disney celebrates 'tale as old as time,' reinvents 'Beauty and the Beast' for new generation

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Beauty & the Beast," Disney has reinvented the story with a new cast and for a new generation. → Read More