Need a quick recap of the past week in movie news? Here are the highlights:
BEHIND-THE-SCENES REPORT
The gorgeous costumes of Mary Poppins Returns: We talked to Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell about her incredible work on Disney’s upcoming movie Mary Poppins Returns, and we’ve broken down this behind-the-scenes exclusive. Read our guide to the Mary Poppins sequel’s costumes here.
EXCLUSIVE BUZZ
Steven Caple Jr. on the future of the Creed franchise: We talked to Creed II director Steven Caple Jr. about the new sequel and the possibility of further installments of the Rocky spinoff series starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. Read our whole interview here.
COOL CULTURE
Creed II Easter eggs: Speaking of Creed II, Matt Singer of ScreenCrush spotted a bunch of Easter eggs and references to other past installments of the Rocky and Creed franchise, because it’s not a tribute to just Rocky IV. Watch the video below.
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MUST-WATCH TRAILERS
The Lion King has been reimagined to perfection: The nostalgic first teaser trailer for Disney’s spot-on live-action reimagining of The Liong King arrived, and it looks amazing. Watch the trailer, which re-creates a good chunk of the beginning of the 1994 animated classic, below.
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Aquaman is going to be epic: The final trailer for DC’s Aquaman arrived this week as tickets for the upcoming superhero movie went on sale, and if you weren’t already sold you will be now. Watch the trailer below and get your tickets here.
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The Lego Movie 2 looks very funny: The first full trailer for The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part revealed a lot more jokes for the sequel, including a hilarious new character also voiced by Chris Pratt. Watch the trailer below and read everything we know about the movie here.
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Serenity promises a steamy thriller for grown-ups: Oscar winners Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway star in the second trailer for Serenity, a neo-noir with a plot teased as not exactly being what it seems. Watch the trailer below and read everything we know about the movie here.
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