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Gareth Edwards' 2014 Godzilla — the film that started a $2.5 billion franchise — spent this week at No. 10 on the Paramount+ chart in the United States, two places below Dodgeball. It is on a service with no stake in the character's future, and the cross-platform data says the resurgence is a great deal smaller than the headlines.

The acclaimed filmmaker opens up about the grueling process behind Middle-earth's cinematic success, while a familiar face prepares to take the director's chair for the next adventure.

A scheduling conflict with a poorly received video game adaptation prevented Karl Urban from completing his James Bond audition process, opening the door for Daniel Craig's iconic portrayal of 007.

The legendary western actor delivered harsh criticism of a major TV hit, comparing it to an 80s soap opera while working on its prequel series.

The acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker reveals his envy for Jordan Peele's innovative thriller, calling it the smartest concept in modern cinema.

The motion-capture legend behind Gollum reveals his surprising pick for the one film he could watch endlessly, and it's not what you'd expect from the fantasy icon.

A breakout film has shattered Netflix records, becoming the platform's most-watched movie ever while leaving major Hollywood blockbusters in the dust with unprecedented viewing figures.

The legendary filmmaker behind Avatar explains why he never became an American citizen despite nearly five decades in Hollywood, citing disillusionment with the democratic process.

The legendary actor opens up about the performer who shaped his entire approach to acting, calling him 'not an actor, but a man' in a revealing interview.

Taika Waititi is known for his unique humor and bold opinions. The acclaimed director once took aim at an entire category of films, calling them boring and pointless. But his controversial take might hide a surprising truth about his own creative potential.