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The article presents casting alternatives of now-iconic film roles and the stories behind their possibility. Topics include actor Al Pacino as Han Solo in the Star Wars films, actor Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones in the film "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and actress Sarah Michelle Gellar as Cher in the film "Clueless."

The article focuses on the action-adventure espionage film "Spectre," which centers around the fictional character James Bond, code name 007, played by British actor Daniel Craig. Topics include the film's director Sam Mendes, who also directed the 2012 James Bond film "Skyfall," the email hack into the film's codistribution company Sony which took place in December 2014 and led to the leaking of an early draft of the film, and various other actors in the film, including Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, and Monica Bellucci.

The article presents movie previews, actor profiles, and other information on forthcoming films for 2015. These include "Trainwreck" starring LeBron James, "Entourage" starring Ronda Rousey, and "Ted 2" starring Tom Brady. Other topics include costume design and the casting of black actors in superhero films.

The article discusses the lack of diversity in motion picture casts to accurately reflect the racial makeup of the U.S. population. Topics include the success and evolution of the "Fast & Furious" motion picture franchise, which promotes multiculturalism, the percentage of minority movie-viewers in the U.S. in 2013, and the global returns on investment of films featuring diverse casts compared to that of films with predominantly white casts.

The article presents a behind-the-scenes view of the 2015 Academy Awards. Topics include the hosting of the awards ceremony by actor Neil Patrick Harris, memorable moments from the program, and the celebrities that won awards, which include Common, Eddie Redmayne, and Patricia Arquette. Information is provided on the film "Birdman," the winner of the Best Picture award.

The article discusses the Academy Award nominations for the category of Best Actor. Topics include details on actor Michael Keaton's role in the film "Birdman," details on actor Eddie Redmayne's performance in the film "The Theory of Everything," and details on actor Bradley Cooper's performance in the movie "American Sniper."

The article presents information on the 2015 Oscar nominations for the categories of Best Picture and Best Director. Topics include details on the film "Boyhood" and the movie's director Richard Linklater, details on the film "Birdman" and the motion picture's director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, details on the film "The Theory Of Everything" about theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, details on the film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and its director Wes Anderson, and details on the film "The Imitation Game" and the film's director Morten Tyldum.

The article presents information on the actresses nominated for Academy Awards. Topics include details on actress Julianne Moore's performance in the film "Still Alice," details on actress Felicity Jones's performance in the motion picture "The Theory of Everything," and details on actress Reese Witherspoon's performance in the film "Wild."

The article discusses the personal life and career of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. Topics include his dedication and preparation for his roles such as a sociopathic videographer in the 2014 motion picture "Nightcrawler," his inspiration from the honesty of his parents' divorce in 2009, and his Broadway debut in the romantic drama "Constellations." A timeline is presented of Gyllenhaal's roles in motion pictures.

The article discusses the production of the motion picture "Gone Girl," directed by David Fincher and starring actors Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Neil Patrick Harris. Topics include Fincher's exploration of gender roles and relationships and his emphasis of the media's exploitation of homicide through the film, Fincher's hiring of author Gillian Flynn, who wrote the novel on which the film is based, to write the film's screenplay, and the relationship and rapport kept between the film's cast both on and off-screen.

The article discusses the life and acting career of actor Robin Williams. Topics include his struggles with substance abuse, anxiety, and depression, his breakout role from the stand-up comedy industry in the television series "Mork & Mindy," and his portrayal of men who feel isolated including his Academy Award-winning role as Dr. Sean Maguire in the film "Good Will Hunting."

The article focuses on British motion picture director Sam Mendes and his work on the James Bond spy films "Skyfall" and "Spectre." Topics include his movie debut with the film "American Beauty," his interest in the character James Bond, and his work on the musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

The article discusses Oscar Award nominees' role in campaigning to win awards. Topics include details on film studios' marketing strategies to increase exposure to their films before the Academy Awards, mention of the restrictions on attempts to persuade Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) members, and mention of actor Michael Keaton's campaigning efforts for the film "Birdman."

The article focuses on the films to be released in 2015 that deal with artificial intelligence, which includes "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Terminator: Genisys," and "Ex Machina." Information is provided on the popularity of science fiction films in 2014 and the portrayal of robot-human relationships in film.

The article profiles German street musician Davide Martello and discusses the impact of his performance of the song "Imagine" by John Lennon in the aftermath of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attack in Paris, France. The author goes on to state that Martello's piano performance in Paris was seen as a global act of unity.

The article discusses topics related to U.S. television (TV) programs. Topics include the fashion styling and wardrobes of the TV characters Olivia Pope and Cookie Lyon, the benefits of binge watching TV shows versus watching them on a weekly basis, and the information presented about high school in the TV programs "My So-Called Life" and "Freaks and Geeks."

The article explores the popularity of the film "Straight Outta Compton," which earned $100 million in box office sales as of September 4, 2015. The author discusses the film's producers and former rap group N.W.A. members Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, examines the social media promotion used by the film's marketing team, and talks with the film's director F. Gary Gray.

The article briefly reviews the film "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl," directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and starring RJ Cyler and Thomas Mann. Several faux movie posters featured in the film and created by the artist Nathan O. Marsh are also presented, including "My Dinner With Andre the Giant," "MonoRash" and "Senior Citizen Cane."

The article presents criticism on the documentary film "Amy," directed by Asif Kapadia and featuring the late singer Amy Winehouse. Particular focus is given to allegations from Winehouse's father that aspects of the film are inaccurate. Additional topics discussed include Kapadia's film "Senna," how the film premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and how the film explores Winehouse's process as a singer-songwriter.

The article discusses the design of the female robot costume for the character Ava, played by actress Alicia Vikander, in the motion picture "Ex Machina" directed by Alex Garland. Topics include how the costume was inspired by 1970s sports automobiles such as the Jaguar roadster, how the sound of the character's electronic parts was a mix of heartbeat and gyroscopes, and how Vikander used her background as a ballet dancer to inform her movements as a robot character.

The article focuses on the popularity of war films in the U.S. in 2015. Topics include the box office revenues for the film "American Sniper," directed by Clint Eastwood, the popularity of the film "The Hurt Locker" upon its release in 2009, and the U.S.'s public opinion on films depicting war and conflict. Information is provided on the financial performance of war films in the U.S. between 1998 and 2004.

The article focuses on the 2015 Grammy Awards and the events that occurred off-camera. Topics include the celebrities in attendance at the pre-Grammy parties, rappers Jay Z and Kanye West's attendance at the Roc Nation Brunch, and the MusiCares 2015 Person of the Year gala, which featured a performance by musician Beck.

The article lists the publication's top ten most anticipated independent films and actors featured during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, which include Ryan Reynolds in "Mississippi Grind," Jason Segel in "The End of the Tour," and Chiwetel Ejiofor in "Z for Zachariah."

The article offers a list of recommended podcasts that will air in 2015, which includes "Hardcore History," "Working," and "The Dinner Party."

The article presents a chart which displays the number of comments, known as tweets, posted in 2014 to the microblogging Internet service "Twitter" related to entertainment industry events, including singer Justin Bieber's arrest for driving under the influence and singer Robin Thicke's infidelity.

The article presents a diagrams which displays the work and personal relationships of actor Chris Pratt, including his role in the motion picture "Guardians of the Galaxy," his relationship with girlfriend Anna Faris, and his role in the film "Jurassic World."

A chart is presented of children's books and includes "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss, "Strega Nona" by Tomie dePaola, and "The Lion and the Mouse" by Jerry Pinkney.

A calendar is presented for movies released in theaters in October, November, and December 2014 and includes films such as "American Sniper," "Inherent Vice," and "Foxcatcher."

The article discusses the use of social media by film studios to market and buildup anticipation for the release of upcoming movies as of August 8, 2014. Topics include a teaser film trailer for the motion picture "Fifty Shades of Grey" that was posted by singer Beyoncé to her account on the social media platform Instagram, screenwriter Christopher Nolan's release of two movie clips from his film "Interstellar, and teaser videos released for the film "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1."

The article discusses the social impact of the film "Straight Outta Compton," a biographical film on the hip-hop group NWA, and profiles members of the cast including Jason Mitchell and O'Shea Jackson, Jr.

The article focuses on biographical movies that center around still-living subjects. The author discusses the film "The Walk," in which Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays tightrope walker Philippe Petit, the film "Concussion," in which Will Smith plays doctor Bennet Omalu, and the film "Spotlight," which focuses on several journalists at the newspaper the "Boston Globe."

The article focuses on the success of the film "Straight Outta Compton," which depicted the history of the rap group "N.W.A.," and the motion picture industry's interest in more rap-related biopics. Topics include the possibility of a film that centers around the origin of record label Def Jam Recordings, the in-development movie projects "Welcome to Death Row" and "Dogg Pound 4 Life," and writer-producers S. Leigh Savidge and Daz Dillinger.

The article focuses on the music release "Wildheart," by Miguel. The musician discusses what it was like to work with singer Mariah Carey, explores how musician Prince has influenced his work, and explains the back story to several songs on the album, including "A Beautiful Exit," "Face the Sun" featuring Lenny Kravitz, and "NWA" featuring Kurupt.

The article discusses actor, singer, and dancer Shameik Moore, including his role in the motion picture "Dope," his work on the cartoon "Incredible Crew," and his reading of the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coehlo, which was recommended to him by "Dope" executive producer Pharrell Williams.