Movies Coverage

Crews get set up to film 'Merv' starring Zooey Deschanel in Kure Beach

The film has a heavy focus on dogs, and crews have permission to have dogs on the beach while they work.

WECT staff

How Zendaya rose to every challenge in 'Challengers'

(CNN) -- Not that the film needs one, but "Challengers" actor Josh O'Connor has an alternate title idea in case the need arises: "This could be called 'Co-dependency: The movie.'"

By Rochelle Beighton, CNN

Kevin Bacon returns to high school where 'Footloose' was filmed on prom night

Kevin Bacon visited Payson High School where Footloose was filmed and joined students for a community kit-building program

'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1

NEW YORK (AP) — “Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday.

By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

Kevin Bacon returns to 'Footloose' high school to mark film's 40th anniversary

(CNN) -- Kevin Bacon has delivered on his promise to return to the Utah high school where his iconic 1984 film "Footloose" was filmed.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse can tell us about the public domain and remix culture

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. And is that a sledgehammer about to pulverize a minor character's head?

By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer

‘Civil War’ declares victory at the box office, toppling 'Godzilla x Kong'

Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer

'Civil War' might be the year's most explosive movie. Alex Garland thinks it's just reporting

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Garland’s films have vividly conjured a virus-caused pandemic (2002's “28 Days Later”), an uncontrollable artificial intelligence (2014’s “Ex Machina”) and, in his latest, “Civil War,” a near-future America in the throes of all-out warfare.

By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

A fifth 'Matrix' movie is in the works and, no, this is not a simulation

(CNN) -- Red pill or blue pill, anyone?

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Casting agency looking for extras for upcoming movie starring Zooey Deschanel at Kure Beach

A Wilmington casting agency announced in a Facebook post it'll be looking for extras for a new Amazon MGM movie set to film in Wilmington.

WECT

Rumors over 'next James Bond' left shaken and stirred by Aaron Taylor-Johnson speculation

(CNN) -- Rumors surrounding the next James Bond were shaken and stirred after the British tabloid "The Sun" published a story saying 33-year-old British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson had been offered the role of 007.

By Morayo Ogunbayo and Jennifer Deaton, CNN

Upcoming romcom starring Zooey Deschanel to film in Kure Beach

Merv, Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming romcom starring Zooey Deschanel of New Girl fame, is set to film in Kure Beach starting next month.

WECT

2024 Oscars Picks: What will win & what should win

WRAL's Joel Bryant makes predictions for the 96th Academy Awards.

Joel Bryant

Big winners & highlights from the People's Choice Awards

The fans picked their favorites in movies, music, sports and television Sunday night at the People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California. WRAL's Ken Smith joins us with the big winners and memorable moments.

Oh the horror!: Durham to host 25th annual Nevermore Film Festival

Calling all horror fanatics! The Nevermore Film Festival is coming back to Durham this February.

WRAL staff

Tar Heel Traveler: Remembering Cowboy Coward

Herbert "Cowboy" Coward passed away in a car accident at the age of 86. The resident of Haywood county was famous for his only movie role, a toothless villain in the Burt Reynolds classic "Deliverance."

In rare statement, Richard Simmons comments on new biopic about him starring Pauly Shore

(CNN) -- Fitness icon Richard Simmons says he is not participating in the development of a newly announced biopic about his life starring comedic actor Pauly Shore.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Neve Campbell is open to returning to 'Scream' franchise if 'circumstances' are right

(CNN) -- Neve Campbell's battle with Ghostface may not be over yet.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Multi-talented Fayetteville native hits Hollywood heights in 'The Color Purple'

From sitcoms to movie screens, Latisha "Tishmone" Harden latest big role comes in the Christmas box office success, "The Color Purple," marking a triumphant transition to the big leagues.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Fayetteville native Tishmone plays in a scene of 'The Color Purple'

Harden was able to secure a part in the juke joint scene, which allowed her to showcase many talents in this specific role.

Rev. Barber calls for change after his removal from Greenville theater

Rev. Dr. William Barber II will speak out Friday days after he was escorted out of a movie theater in Greenville, North Carolina.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Civil rights leader uses his theater ouster as lesson disability access rights

A national theater chain is apologizing North Carolina civil rights leader Rev. Dr. William Barber II after an employee called to police to have him removed. Barber II was escorted out of a movie theater in Greenville, NC, on Tuesday afternoon after he was not allowed to use his own chair to watch a movie.

Rev. Barber speaks out for ADA rights after theater calls police on him; he brought his own chair

Rev. Dr. William Barber II was escorted out of a movie theater in Greenville, NC, on Tuesday afternoon after he was not allowed to use his own chair to watch a movie.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

'A Christmas Story' star Peter Billingsley settles 'Die Hard' holiday movie debate

"A Christmas Story" star Peter Billingsley is making a pretty good case on the long-standing debate about whether or not "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Did you catch Coach K's Christmas movie cameo?

Blink and you will miss Coach K's cameo in Home Alone 2.

Johnathan Adams, WRAL contributor