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Netflixjust released a new docuseries about kidfluencers, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The recent release ofDevil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Frank, a shocking documentary on Hulu about a famous YouTuber’s abusive behavior towards her children, has led to a heated debate regarding kidfluencers and parents using their childrenfor profit on social media. At the center of the captivating docuseriesBad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencingare shocking allegations made by former members of Piper’s Squad....

Earlier this month, the record-breakingbox officerun ofStar Wars: The Force Awakenscame to an end with a whopping $936.6 million domestically and $2.06 billion worldwide. While the domestic tally shattered the record of $760.5 million byJames Cameron’sAvatarback in 2009, the global tally still couldn’t surpassAvatar’s $2.7 billion take. While the filmmaker continues to prep his long-awaitedAvatarsequels, he recently shared his thoughts about the movie that broke his record, and it isn’t exactly a glowing review....

Having been in the pipeline for the best part of a decade, it appears that the much-anticipated hi-def edition of James Cameron’s 1989 underwater spectacularThe Abyssis finally about to see the light of day. Something of a rite of passage for sci-fi fans in the 1980s, therollercoaster action filmfeatured Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Ed Harris as estranged lovers Lindsey and Bud in the lead roles. Former Cameron collaborator Michael Biehn plays Coffey, the leader of a group of Navy SEALs tasked with the job of investigating the mysterious disappearance of a submarine in the mid-Atlantic....

The answer to why such a critically-acclaimed, ground-breaking series such asYellowstoneis falling apart would seem to be because the vaunted lead and noble repository of the complicated yet honorable John Dutton,Kevin Costner, is gathering his coat and hat. Kevin Costner departing the project that he professed to love and have a personal vested interest in has invariably hit the fan base like a ton of bricks. Yet the departure of the de facto lead in the series is not the only problem plaguingYellowstone....

Movies based on real peopleare a reminder of the gray area between real life and film. It can be an eerie experience to know that the characters depicted on the screen are living human beings who exist beyond the compressed 90 minutes of a film and are currently having real-life impacts even as the credits roll. These films also act as a reflective medium to trace the beginnings of popular figures compared to the legacy they have at present....

Survival thriller moviescontinue to thrill audiences because they excel at building suspense and tension, provoking viewers to imagine what they would do if they were placed in the same challenging circumstances as the characters on-screen. Watching characters evolve and adapt can be highly rewarding for viewers. Yet, the fun of it all is the fact that audiences can experience the adventures and danger from the safety of their homes. In this context, Netflix’sNowhereis just one of numerous movies that showcase how ordinary individuals can overcome extraordinary challenges....

Make no mistake about it: the Springwood Slasher is one of the greatest horror villains of all time. Nothing gets fans going likeA Nightmare on Elm Street. Hardcore fans who have watched every minute of the fantastic documentaryNever Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacywill probably be familiar with some of what we’re about to tell you. Maybe it’s a refresher course if you’re a Fred Head. Perhaps you’ve just discovered the son of 100 maniacs....

Next week, some of the biggest movies and TV shows Hollywood has to offer will head a few hours south to San Diego forComic-Con2015, which runs from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12. Last week, before the officialComic-Con schedulewas released, we tried to break down some of the surprises that the studios and networks may have in store for fans, since many of the big events at every Con aren’t found on the official schedule....

There’s something special about watching students’school experiences in films. We either feel gratitude that our own schools weren’t filled with rigid clique structures and uptight staff. Or we lament that our teen years weren’t spent breaking out in song in between classes. A particular niche is boarding school films. Again, depending on personal circumstances, living where you also study can seem like a total paradise or a nightmare come true....

Disney’s impressive catalog of iconic and memorable songs, from beloved classics such as “When You Wish Upon a Star"to modern chart-toppers like “Let It Go” fromFrozen, have captured our imaginations and moved us emotionally. It’s fascinating to see the enduring popularity of Disney’s music, as reflected in the Billboard charts that have been tracking music trends in the United States since 1940. Most Billboard chart-topping songs tend to be standalone music, and for a song that is tied to a movie to break out, one must really resonate with audiences outside the film....

Disney has had a truly staggering amount of success over the last year at the box office and interestingly enough, a lot of that still has to do with their original movies. Despite having massive franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe andStar Wars, their original movies likeZootopiastill do very well. So, why not do an original Christmas movie withAnna Kendrick? It looks like that may be the plan and what’s more is that the 31-year-old actress would actually be playingSanta Claus....

On Wednesday, Feb. 22,Anson Mountreacted to his nomination for a Critics Choice Super Award nomination in the category of Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series, or Made-for-TV Movie on Twitter. Mount was nominated for his performance as Cowboy Captain Christopher Pike in the first season ofStar Trek: Strange New Worlds. “A tremendous honor. Thank you,” tweeted Mount in response to the announcement of his nomination for the award....

Another new, never-before-seen image from the mythical Snyder Cut ofJustice Leaguehas surfaced online. This is the latest in a recent string of images that director Zack Snyder has revealed, as he’s been on something of a tear recently. Does that mean he’s leading up to something? Any comment on that would be purely speculative at this point. What we do know for sure is that Jason Momoa’s Aquaman was gearing up to visit Superman’s grave, as evidenced by this new photo....