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May 2 2013 03:00 PM ET

'Percy Jackson and the Sea Monsters': New Photos

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The next Percy Jackson movie is only a few months away but we thought you’d like to check out these latest photos of Percy, Annabeth, Grover and others as they embark on their latest quest. Percy Jackson and the Sea Monsters hits theaters August 16 and in the upcoming sequel to 2010′s Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the trio find themselves tasked with completing another mythological labor — one that will take them all the way to the Bermuda Triangle, a.k.a. the titular Sea of Monsters.

Click through to see the next two pages of the latest released images.

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Apr 30 2013 02:48 PM ET

'Downton Abbey' actress Lily James cast as 'Cinderella' opposite Cate Blanchett

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The search for the actress to fill the glass slipper is over: Downton Abbey’s Lady Rose, a.k.a. Lily James, will play the iconic princess in Disney’s live-action version of Cinderella. The remake, directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh, will also star Cate Blanchett as the evil stepmother. A release date has not yet been set.

Cinderella is having a bit of a pop culture moment lately. In addition to the James news, the Broadway version of the Rodgers & Hammerstein tale was nominated for 9 Tony Awards this morning.

Outside of the stage, Cinderella last hit theaters in 2004 in the modern-day high school tale A Cinderella Story, starring Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray. (The movie spawned two direct-to-DVD sequels starring both Selena Gomez and Lucy Hale as the heroine.)

Murray is probably a bit too old for Prince Charming this time around. Who would you like to see play James’ Prince?

Read more:
2013 Tony Nominations: ‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Matilda,’ ‘Pippin’ lead the pack
Cate, Angelina, Charlize — Why Oscar winners know ‘Evil Queen’ is the way to go
Broadway box office: An Easter-bunny bounce for ‘Cinderella’

Apr 25 2013 01:27 PM ET

'Monsters University': New trailer gives a longer look at Mike and Sully's college life -- VIDEO

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School’s almost in session! In just a few short months, Disney/Pixar will unveil its first prequel: Monsters University, which finds Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sully (John Goodman) of Monsters Inc. as young, fresh-faced co-eds ready to hone their scaring skills.

Of course, there’s more to the movie than lectures and studying — as the film’s UK trailer reveals, Mike and Sully find themselves competing in the Scare Games, a cutthroat contest apparently sponsored by Monsters U’s Greek organizations. (Yes, even monsters have fraternities.) The clip also features Dame Helen Mirren’s Dean Hardscrabble, the living legend who runs the university’s prestigious School of Scaring. Basically, she’s Professor McGonnagall with more legs.

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Apr 25 2013 11:33 AM ET

'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz teaches Cookie Monster the word 'vibrate' -- VIDEO

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Kellan Lutz guests on today’s episode of Sesame Street, dropping by to introduce Cookie Monster to a new and exciting word: “vibrate.” Presumably, Sesame‘s writers picked that one because “beefcake” seemed inappropriate for preschoolers.

The resulting video is pretty cute, especially when the blue guy’s vast, eternal hunger leads him to devour something near and dear to Lutz’s heart. (Sorry, ladies — I’m not talking about his shirt.) It’s perhaps the actor’s best work ever — and certainly his most believable.

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Apr 23 2013 01:32 PM ET

Mickey Mouse returns in old-school 'Get a Horse' short -- FIRST LOOK

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Walt Disney Animation Studios is back to being a Mickey Mouse operation.

The corporate mascot will return to the big screen in the animated short Mickey Mouse in ‘Get A Horse!’, a sepia-toned hand-drawn comedy that will use the vocals of Walt Disney himself, who supplied the original voice of the cartoon creation. The announcement comes just a few weeks after The Disney Channel announced Mickey would star in a brand-new collection of TV and online cartoons.

A first image of Mickey as his gal pal Minnie in the logo for the big-screen film has been released by the animation house, which is playing coy about the short’s origins. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 17 2013 04:36 PM ET

DreamWorks Animation plans sequel for 'The Croods'

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For the caveman family of The Croods, the Stone Age isn’t over yet. The DreamWorks Animation movie is getting a sequel, EW has confirmed.

Since its release on March 22, The Croods has scored big at the box office, earning over $386 million worldwide. It was a welcome success for the company, following the disappointing performance of DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians in late 2012.

The Croods, about a family of cavemen on the dangerous but adventurous search for a new home, featured the voice talent of Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, and Catherine Keener. There’s no official word yet on which stars will return for the sequel or when the new film will be released.

Read more:
‘Croods’ Zoo: 9 Sprecious Species — GALLERY
‘The Croods’ directors on their approach to scary moments
Box office report: ‘The Croods’ scores rock solid $44.7M on opening weekend

Apr 16 2013 02:11 PM ET

MPAA rolls out improved movie ratings descriptors for parents

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MPAA Chairman and CEO Senator Chris Dodd has unveiled an adjustment to the movie ratings system that is meant to help parents better determine whether certain content is appropriate for their child.

As part of the MPAA’s new “Check the Box” campaign, announced today at CinemaCon by Dodd and National Association of Theatre Owners president John Fithian, ratings descriptors will begin being more prominent when displayed along with movie ratings.

“Throughout its existence, the goal of the rating system has never changed: to inform parents and allow them to make their own decisions, considering their children’s sensibilities and unique sensitivities,” Dodd said. “In 1990, we took a significant step to advance that goal, introducing rating descriptors for every film that is rated PG or higher, giving parents a snapshot of the content in each movie that leads to its rating. The campaign we are announcing today focuses on these descriptors, giving parents the information they need to navigate the rating system and movies coming to their theaters.”

Other parts of the campaign will focus on reminding parents about the tools at their disposal to help them to make educated decisions. The PSA below was also released: READ FULL STORY »

Apr 16 2013 09:00 AM ET

Nathan Fillion, Bonnie Hunt, John Krasinski, more voice cast revealed for Pixar's 'Monsters University' -- EXCLUSIVE

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Pixar’s Monsters University is a bit of a class reunion for our favorite creatures of the one-eyed and furry variety. In the prequel, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, and Steve Buscemi will reprise their voice roles from 2001′s Monsters, Inc., but the new film will also feature plenty of new characters.

EW can exclusively reveal more actors who are bringing life to the animated movie’s monsters. Among the talent lending their voices to the film are Nathan Fillion (Castle), John Krasinski (The Office), and Bonnie Hunt (Cheaper By the Dozen).

Hunt’s acceptance into Monsters University marks a return to the Pixar family. She also voiced characters in A Bug’s Life, Cars, Toy Story 3, multiple short films, and even Monsters, Inc., though as a different character than her role in the prequel. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 9 2013 01:08 PM ET

Catch a glimpse at Disneynature's 'Wings of Life,' narrated by Meryl Streep -- EXCLUSIVE

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Disney’s nature film label is bugging out with Wings of Life, a new documentary that takes a closer look at things that fly — including butterflies, hummingbirds, bats, and bees. The film, currently in an exclusive, week-long theatrical engagement at the Mann Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and shortly in home release, is also narrated by a woman who may well be capable of flight herself: multiple Oscar winner Meryl Streep.

Get a taste of the flighty flick’s breathtaking visuals — courtesy of high-def cameras capable of capturing up to 1500 frames per second — in this exclusive featurette with director (and award-winning cinematographer) Louie Schwartzberg. You won’t even be tempted to swat your screen:

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Apr 3 2013 03:59 PM ET

Disneynature's next animal doc will feature the bear necessities -- VIDEO

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Interested in spending a few hours watching these furballs frolic across the gorgeous Alaskan wilderness? If so, you’ll love Bears, the next film to be released under Disney’s Disneynature label. The movie documents a year in the life of two mother bears “as they impart life lessons to their impressionable young cubs,” according to a release. Unfortunately, these lessons will not be delivered musically, as real bears can’t sing.

Get a first glimpse at the upcoming film in the featurette below; skip to the 1:33 mark for pure Bears footage, or take in the entire video to see clips from the studio’s other breathtakingly beautiful films.

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