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'Harry Potter' director David Yates: My 'incredibly intimidating' Hogwarts moment

'Harry Potter' director David Yates: My 'incredibly intimidating' Hogwarts moment

David Yates, the soft-spoken auteur who directed the final four 'Potter' films, talks about inheriting the history-making franchise.

‘Captain America: The First Avenger’: Chat with director Joe Johnston

'Captain America: The First Avenger': Chat with director Joe Johnston

Join Joe Johnston, who directs the upcoming addition to Marvel Studios' slate of superhero films, in a live chat Tuesday morning.

'Harry Potter' sets record for most tickets sold during midnight screenings

'Harry Potter' sets record for most tickets sold during midnight screenings

The eighth and final "Harry Potter" film only flew into theaters at midnight, but the movie is already having a magical effect on the box...

'Harry Potter' may work its magic at box office and break records

'Harry Potter' may work its magic at box office and break records

She had steamed the wrinkles out of her wizard robe. The butterbeer, based on the house drink at Hogsmeade, was brewing. And she had...

Indie Focus: 'Farewell'

Indie Focus: 'Farewell'

Christian Carion's film dramatizes a little-known saga of Cold War espionage.

'Forbidden Planet' artists talk sci-fi classic and the sounds of space

'Forbidden Planet' artists talk sci-fi classic and the sounds of space

"Forbidden Planet" was an anomaly for the Hollywood dream factory that was known for its lush Technicolor musicals, adaptations of...

'Bad Santa 2': The sequel so anticipated it gets two scripts

'Bad Santa 2': The sequel so anticipated it gets two scripts

With the hiring of two writers, a "Bad Santa" sequel has moved closer to fruition.

'Tabloid': You couldn't make up this story

'Tabloid': You couldn't make up this story

Majestically swathed in a pink evening gown and tugging the leash of one of her cloned pit bulls, Joyce McKinney was ready for her close-up.

Reel China: Will it play in Peoria and Shanghai?

Reel China: Will it play in Peoria and Shanghai?

Wendi Murdoch and Florence Sloan position 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' to appeal to audiences in the U.S. and China.

'Love Etc.' shows the many forms of romance

'Love Etc.' shows the many forms of romance

Director Jill Andresevic follows five stories of love in New York City, including the impending fatherhood of Scott Ellis and the jolting...

Comic-Con: Steven Spielberg will bring ‘Tintin’ to Hall H

Comic-Con: Steven Spielberg will bring 'Tintin' to Hall H

The Oscar-winning director who ushered in the blockbuster film era with "Jaws" and brought sci-fi to the masses will make his first...

Read this before seeing 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2'

Read this before seeing 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2'

Need a primer or just a reminder of where the story is before the movie series' finale? We can help.