Movies & Film

Well-orchestrated public relations campaigns designed to get people into theaters have helped many films' box office success. Here are some of the wildest feats in the long history of movie publicity.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Stars' deaths throw millions into grief -- including the makers of their unfinished films. Learn how 10 big stars died and how everyone coped.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Laurie L. Dove

Animator Chuck Jones created iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and the Roadrunner. Read interesting tidbits about the 10 favorite cartoons of Chuck Jones.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Ron Howard has directed many blockbusters and charming comedies, from Splash to A Beautiful Mind. Check out this list of his other films.

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Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of our time. Learn about Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park and his other classic films in this list.

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Would Norma Jeane Mortensen have been as popular as Marilyn Monroe was? Or Robyn Fenty as Rihanna? It's impossible to know, but these 50 celebs found fame under assumed names.

By Francisco Guzman

Nora Ephron, screenwriter of many classic movies, is well known for her romantic comedies. Discover 11 of her best movies in this list, including When Harry Met Sally and My Blue Heaven.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Some celebrities, including Jason Lee, Clint Eastwood, David Letterman, weren't always rich and famous. At one time, they had regular jobs, too. Check out these former jobs of these 12 celebrities.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Marilyn Monroe's final years included personal and professional disappointments and ended with her death under mysterious circumstances. Find out about the later years and untimely death of Marilyn Monroe.

By Susan Doll

Marilyn Monroe got her first bit part in the musical comedy "Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!" Check out her other early movies as we trace the rise of her acting career.

By Susan Doll

Marilyn Monroe's later career included such films as "The Seven Year Itch" and "How to Marry a Millionaire." During her later career Marilyn Monroe also married and divorced Joe DiMaggio and married Arthur Miller. Read all about Marilyn Monroe's later films and her life.

By Susan Doll

Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortensen in Los Angeles in 1926. How did this shy young girl end up as Hollywood's most iconic starlet?

By Susan Doll

Marilyn Monroe was the most celebrated actress of her time and an object of lust for both the President and the common man. More than forty years after her death, her legend still endures.

By Susan Doll

The Simpsons Movie' has been a long time coming, with writers working on and improving the script since 2003. Read more about 'The Simpsons Movie' and its even earlier beginnings as a series of animated shorts in the 1980s.

By Ryan Johnson

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is the fifth movie in the Harry Potter film franchise. Go inside this magical film and see how its amazing special effects were created.

By Gerri Miller

The Harry Potter universe would not be complete without magic wands. Have you ever wanted to know how these wands work and why they seem to have a mind of their own? You can learn about these magic wands in this section.

By Tracy V. Wilson

The huge Hollywood Sign -- stretched along the hills over Hollywood, California -- symbolizes fame, fortune and the glamorous world of cinema and the movie stars we love. Learn about the history of the Hollywood Sign.

By Marshall Brain

Stuntmen (and women) take very dangerous risks in order to give movies an added sense of realism. How do these daredevils train for their stunts?

By Ed Grabianowski

Machinima takes its name from the combination of the words machine and cinema --machinima films use virtual environments and actors from video games to tell stories. Just why is this platform so popular?

By Jonathan Strickland

Andrew Shue, coach and producer of "Gracie," also enjoyed a successful acting career, including a role on "Melrose Place." Learn about Andrew Shue's career and interests.

If you don't want to leave your home or wait for the mail to rent or buy a movie, you can order and download them online. Learn how most movie download services work.

Many people remember the weird headache-inducing colors that were part of old 3-D movies. But in newer movies, 3-D loses the paper glasses and goes digital.

By Tracy V. Wilson

Twenty-four centuries after a small army of 300 Spartan warriors held off 100,000 Persian invaders the story author and illustrator Frank Miller captured so vividly in his 1999 graphic novel has been realized on screen as "300" by director Zack Snyder.

By Gerri Miller

With his dry wit and impeccable style, James Bond has been defying death and ruining the plans of megalomaniacal madmen in service of Queen and country for more than 50 years. Learn more about the history of James Bond and the leading men who portray him.

By Ed Grabianowski

In this article, we'll check out the gadgets that James Bond has used and learn more about the tools that real secret agents have employed to gather information eliminate rivals and avoid detection.

By Ed Grabianowski