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Same old action movies and sequels at the box office this summer

by Kai Ryssdal
May 19, 2017
We're in 'tent pole city now' says New York Times culture critic Wesley Morris.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is one of the season's tent pole productions.
Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios
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PETA takes its fight to other animal entertainment

by Adriene Hill
May 19, 2017
The campaign against Ringling Bros. is over. Now activists have more energy to take on Hollywood.
PETA spends millions of dollars each year organizing grassroots campaigns against animal abuse. Above, activists protest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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Studios find new ways to sell faith-based films

by Adriene Hill
Apr 14, 2017
But like all movies, good word of the mouth is the best marketing of all.
Actor Mike Vogel in "The Case for Christ."
Photo courtesy of Pure Flix Entertainment
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Let's talk about the real monster in 'Get Out'

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 15, 2017
The horror film about racism is drawing a wide audience, earning more than $110 million.
From left, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Allison Williams, Betty Gabriel and Daniel Kaluuyain in "Get Out."
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Thanks to "La La Land," Hollywood is back in the musical business

by Molly Wood
Jan 17, 2017
Singin' in the flood.
A screengrab from "La La Land", featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
Lionsgate
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The new Lucas Museum will bring economic force to Los Angeles

by Annie Baxter
Jan 11, 2017
The $1 billion project will display "Star Wars" items and other works of narrative storytelling.
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'Arrival' screenwriter Eric Heisserer on making a movie about aliens... and linguistics

by Molly Wood
Jan 2, 2017
The smart sci-fi mystery plays with heady concepts usually reserved for a college course, not a movie theater
WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R) Screenwriter Eric Heisserer, producer Aaron Ryder, producer Shawn Levy, actress Amy Adams, actor Jeremy Renner and producer Dan Levine attend the LA Premiere of the Paramount Pictures Title 'Arrival' at Regency Village Theatre on November 6, 2016 in Westwood, California.  
Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International
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Movie bottleneck hits the multiplex

by Reema Khrais
Dec 27, 2016
In the last half of December, upwards of 20 new releases hit theaters.
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Big Soda and the rise of product placement

by Kai Ryssdal and Adhiti Bandlamudi
Nov 21, 2016
Companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi transformed product placement into an art, rather than just an incidental opportunity for advertising.
A general view of a new Coca-Cola aluminum bottle during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2009 at Bryant Park on February 16, 2009 in New York City. 
Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for The Coca Cola Company
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After election stress, movie-going and NFL ratings are up

by Dan Gorenstein
Nov 14, 2016
Now that the bruising campaign cycle is over, people are ready for an escape.
Viewership was up for the New England Patriots game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.
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