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The Movie Channel shows you the magic of both the silver screen and behind the scenes. Learn how movies are made and why some scripts turn into cinematic masterpieces.

Animation
Behind the Scenes
Memorable Movies
Movie Industry & Awards
Movie Theaters
Celebrities
Special Effects

Animation

Animation delves inside the concepts, drafts, sketches and final pixels of the most popular animated movies such as "The Incredibles", "Cars" and "A Shark's Tale". See more »

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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes pulls back the curtain and lets you see how movies are made, from the initial script, the casting and how the jaw-dropping special effects come to life. See more »

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Memorable Movies

Memorable Movies takes a look at the movies we can all quote at the drop of a hat. Learn why Indiana Jones and E.T. are part of the world's common culture. See more »

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Movie Industry & Awards

Movie Industry & Awards gives an overview of showbiz and even gives an inside-peek to how to bring home the gold at the Oscars and score big in Cannes. See more »

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Movie Theaters

Movie Theaters explain why movies look and sound so real while you're inhaling that giant tub of buttered popcorn and box of minty JuJu beans at the local multiplex. See more »

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Celebrities

Explore the glamorous life of the celebrity world in the Celebrities Channel. Read about your favorite stars and learn interesting facts about them. See more »

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Special Effects

Special Effects gives you the secrets to how companies like Industrial Light & Magic can use blue screens and green screens to create just about anything George Lucas can imagine. See more »

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