The Real Reason These Movies Were Finished By Another Director
Whether they quit, got fired, or were shuffled aside some other way, these directors didn't see their movies through to the end.
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In an exclusive interview, "Saw X" director Kevin Greutert and production designer Anthony Stabley told us their process of creating Jigsaw's terrifying traps. -
The Creator's Gareth Edwards Debates AI, Evil And The Robo-Apocalypse - Exclusive Interview
Gareth Edwards has seen the future and he's prepared for it. He spoke to Looper about his new film "The Creator" and how it addresses the use of AI. -
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"Insidious: The Red Door" stars Ty Simpkins and Sinclair Davis discussed their characters in the latest film and what it's like working with Patrick Wilson. -
How Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Got Oscar Isaac Back For The Sequel - Exclusive
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Is Personal For Both Issa Rae And Daniel Kaluuya - Exclusive Interview
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" stars Issa Rae and Daniel Kaluuya discussed their characters and their personal connections to the Spider-Man stories. -
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Writers On Making A Bigger, Better Sequel - Exclusive Interview
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" writers Phil Lord and Chris Miller discussed the film's villain and how they wanted to bring something new to the film. -
Shameik Moore And Hailee Steinfeld Are Thrilled To Suit Up Again For Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse - Exclusive Interview
Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld discussed what changed for their production process and their characters in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." -
Mark Hamill's Acting In The Machine Made Bert Kreischer Cry - Exclusive
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Bert Kreischer's Movie The Machine Was A Total Accident - Exclusive
Bert Kreischer's new movie, "The Machine," is not just inspired by a true story from college, but it was also an accident that it was approved to be a film. -
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"Big George Foreman" star Khris Davis explained how he transformed his body several times throughout filming to be able to portray the boxing legend. -
Boxing Legend George Foreman On How He Felt Seeing His Life On-Screen - Exclusive Interview
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Beau Is Afraid's Nathan Lane On Making A Screwball Horror Movie, Only Murders In The Building, And More - Exclusive Interview
"Beau Is Afraid" star Nathan Lane discussed striking the right tone for the dark comedy-horror film, reuniting with his theater co-stars, and more. -
The Crucial Advice Marvel's Kevin Feige Gave Chad Stahelski About John Wick - Exclusive
"John Wick" director Chad Stahelski recalled his conversations with Kevin Feige after approaching him for advice on building a cinematic universe. -
Why Russell Crowe Took The Pope's Exorcist Role Despite Not Being A Horror Movie Fan - Exclusive
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The Highlander Reboot Is Still In The Works, According To Director Chad Stahelski - Exclusive
"John Wick" director Chad Stahelski gave an update on the "Highlander" reboot he's been attached to for the past several years. -
Russell Crowe On Finding Out The Pope's Exorcist Was A Real Person And More - Exclusive Interview
Russel Crowe discussed what drew him to "The Pope's Exorcist," the real-life man behind his character, and more in an exclusive interview. -
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