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Lord of the Rings Took a Creative Jab at Harvey Weinstein; Elijah Wood Recalls

Lord of the Rings Took a Creative Jab at Harvey Weinstein; Elijah Wood Recalls

Harvey Weinstein was appropriately „honored” by the makers of Lord of the Rings. Elijah Wood recalled what was done to return the favor to the producer who wanted to block the making of the movies.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki16 October 2023
Lord of the Rings Took a Creative Jab at Harvey Weinstein; Elijah Wood Recalls
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Unsual Preparations for The Terminator

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Unsual Preparations for The Terminator

Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent unusual training to become a true killing machine in Terminator.

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Mateusz Libera13 October 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Unsual Preparations for The Terminator
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Character Was Inspired by Fight Club's Brad Pitt Role

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Character Was Inspired by Fight Club's Brad Pitt Role

Tyler Durden was the inspiration for the reintroduction of one of the Autobots.

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Mateusz Libera12 October 2023
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Character Was Inspired by Fight Club's Brad Pitt Role
Why Didn't George Lucas Attend Premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope? Surprising Reason

Why Didn't George Lucas Attend Premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope? Surprising Reason

Although A New Hope gave birth to one of the greatest science fiction franchises in history, its creator, George Lucas, was not present at the premiere. Why?

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Pamela Jakiel11 October 2023
Why Didn't George Lucas Attend Premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope? Surprising Reason
Steven Spielberg Used Controversial Acting Method for Band of Brothers

Steven Spielberg Used Controversial Acting Method for Band of Brothers

Steven Spielberg wanted to fully prepare the actors to play in Band of Brothers. A specially organized boot camp brought the artists closer to the realities of World War II. However, not everyone was ready for such an experience.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki10 October 2023
Steven Spielberg Used Controversial Acting Method for Band of Brothers
Why Did Ahsoka Believe Anakin Died Due to Order 66?

Why Did Ahsoka Believe Anakin Died Due to Order 66?

For many years, Ahsoka believed that her master Anakin Skywalker was killed during Order 66 issued by the councellor-soon-to-be-emperor Palpatine. This topic was personally raised by Dave Filoni in an interview with George Lucas.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki09 October 2023
Why Did Ahsoka Believe Anakin Died Due to Order 66?
Before Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. Could've Played Another Marvel Hero

Before Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. Could've Played Another Marvel Hero

MCU fans certainly can't imagine that Robert Downey Jr. could play anyone other than Iron Man. However, it turns out that initially there was such a plan.

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Marcin Nic06 October 2023
Before Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. Could've Played Another Marvel Hero
This Controversial Change Made to Star Wars Almost 20 Years Ago Allowed for Ahsoka's Perfect Ending

This Controversial Change Made to Star Wars Almost 20 Years Ago Allowed for Ahsoka's Perfect Ending

The controversial decision that George Lucas made almost twenty years ago now has a completely different tone. For Ahsoka's creator, it was a chance to create the perfect ending for his heroine.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki05 October 2023
This Controversial Change Made to Star Wars Almost 20 Years Ago Allowed for Ahsoka's Perfect Ending
Top Gun: Maverick Wouldn't Make Sense if This Hasn't Been Cut

Top Gun: Maverick Wouldn't Make Sense if This Hasn't Been Cut

Cutting out a certain scene from the original Top Gun made it possible to create a sequel. The story of Top Gun: Maverick would not have made sense plot-wise if the creators of the first part had decided to keep the final scene of the original production.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki05 October 2023
Top Gun: Maverick Wouldn't Make Sense if This Hasn't Been Cut
After 27 Years, Star Wars Explains Leia's Role in New Republic

After 27 Years, Star Wars Explains Leia's Role in New Republic

Disney's new Star Wars canon showcases well-known characters in roles that fans have not seen them in before. Despite Leia's lack of presence in Ahsoka, the series shows how important her role was in the New Republic.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki29 September 2023
After 27 Years, Star Wars Explains Leia's Role in New Republic
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale Worried That Batman Would be Too Boring

Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale Worried That Batman Would be Too Boring

During the filming of The Dark Knight, Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan had quite a dilemma regarding the creation of Batman. They were looking for a solution that would avoid making the character boring.

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Sebastian Grys28 September 2023
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale Worried That Batman Would be Too Boring
Turns Out The Witcher Had a Positive Impact on Netflix's One Piece

Turns Out The Witcher Had a Positive Impact on Netflix's One Piece

Sonya Belousova, who created the music for both The Witcher from Netflix and the live-action adaptation of One Piece, explained how the former influenced the latter in terms of musical settings.

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Mateusz Libera21 September 2023
Turns Out The Witcher Had a Positive Impact on Netflix's One Piece
Funniest Joke From Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was Improvised by Sean Connery

Funniest Joke From Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was Improvised by Sean Connery

One of the more recognizable lines from the Indiana Jones movies was fully improvised. Sean Connery decided to deviate from the script for a moment, which caused the whole team to have a fit of laughter.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki14 September 2023
Funniest Joke From Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was Improvised by Sean Connery
What Does Ahsoka's White Outfit Mean in Star Wars? It Symbolizes Her Special Relationship With the Force

What Does Ahsoka's White Outfit Mean in Star Wars? It Symbolizes Her Special Relationship With the Force

Ahsoka's long-announced transformation has finally happened. What does it mean for the heroine from now on?

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Marcin Nic14 September 2023
What Does Ahsoka's White Outfit Mean in Star Wars? It Symbolizes Her Special Relationship With the Force
George Lucas Saved the Iconic Luke and Lord Vader Duel Scene in Star Wars With Blunt Advice

George Lucas Saved the Iconic Luke and Lord Vader Duel Scene in Star Wars With Blunt Advice

Had it not been for George Lucas' good taste, Luke Skywalker's final battle with Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi might have looked very different.

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Kamil Kleszyk11 September 2023
George Lucas Saved the Iconic Luke and Lord Vader Duel Scene in Star Wars With Blunt Advice
Change to Key Scene in The Lord of the Rings Upset Christopher Lee Enough to Boycott the Premiere of The Return of the King

Change to Key Scene in The Lord of the Rings Upset Christopher Lee Enough to Boycott the Premiere of The Return of the King

The absence of one of the most important scenes in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was said to have angered Christopher Lee. The actor decided to boycott the movie's premiere and only reconciled with Peter Jackson after time.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki08 September 2023
Change to Key Scene in The Lord of the Rings Upset Christopher Lee Enough to Boycott the Premiere of The Return of the King
Obi-Wan and Anakin's Battle in Revenge of the Sith Was Supposed to be More Sentimental

Obi-Wan and Anakin's Battle in Revenge of the Sith Was Supposed to be More Sentimental

It turns out that the legendary fight scene between Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker could have looked very different. Was it right to abandon the original concept?

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Kamil Kleszyk07 September 2023
Obi-Wan and Anakin's Battle in Revenge of the Sith Was Supposed to be More Sentimental
Famous Mistake From Back to the Future in Lord Vader Scene Has a Simple Explanation

Famous Mistake From Back to the Future in Lord Vader Scene Has a Simple Explanation

This blooper from the iconic sci-fi movie, Back to the Future, has been brought to the attention of many viewers. We know why it happened in the first place.

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Pamela Jakiel06 September 2023
Famous Mistake From Back to the Future in Lord Vader Scene Has a Simple Explanation
Terminator Could Have Been Even Better Without This Key Scene Being Cut for Bizarre Reasons

Terminator Could Have Been Even Better Without This Key Scene Being Cut for Bizarre Reasons

Terminator producer Gale Ann Hurd explains why a certain scene was cut from the movie, which could only add value to James Cameron's work.

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Mateusz Libera31 August 2023
Terminator Could Have Been Even Better Without This Key Scene Being Cut for Bizarre Reasons
Showrunners of Best Star Wars Show Turned George Lucas' City Dark

Showrunners of Best Star Wars Show Turned George Lucas' City Dark

The capital of the Galactic Empire in Andor was shown in a completely different way than it was in the prequel trilogy. The creators used a specific style to achieve a new effect.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki23 August 2023
Showrunners of Best Star Wars Show Turned George Lucas' City Dark