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Robin Williams opening a door in Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire 2 Discussions Happened Before Robin Williams’ Passing, Director Reveals

Chris Columbus confirms there were talks about a Mrs. Doubtfire sequel before Robin Williams passed away.

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Robin Williams in Bicentennial Man (1999)
Bicentennial Man: Was the Isaac Asimov Adaptation Overlooked?

Based on a story from a popular sci-fi writer, and brought to life by the legendary Chris Columbus and Robin Williams, the movie seemed like a hit.

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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Trailer Brings the Magic

Watch as the Harry Potter stars reunite on Platform 9 and 3/4 with happy tears and hugs shared by all.

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Chris Columbus Says There's 'No Point' in Remaking Classics Like Home Alone and Harry Potter
Chris Columbus Says There's 'No Point' in Remaking Classics Like Home Alone and Harry Potter

Chris Columbus directed the first two Harry Potter movies, and Home Alonein 1990, but when it comes to remakes or reboots of classic films, he is happy to make his stance clear.

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Chris Columbus Is Still Hoping to Get Gremlins 3 Made
Chris Columbus Is Still Hoping to Get Gremlins 3 Made

Gremlins creator Chris Columbus shared his hopes that a sequel to the 1984 classic is still on the way, but unfortunately there was not much else he could say.

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Chris Columbus Would Love to Return to Harry Potter and Direct The Cursed Child Movie
Chris Columbus Would Love to Return to Harry Potter and Direct The Cursed Child Movie

As the Harry Potter 20th anniversary is being celebrated, the director opens up about working with the child actors and bringing them back to reprise their roles for The Cursed Child.

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House of Secrets Series Is Happening with Chris Columbus at Disney+
House of Secrets Series Is Happening with Chris Columbus at Disney+

The Goonies and Gremlins writer will be adapting his own series of novels into the latest fantasy series to be added to the Disney slate.

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Mrs. Doubtfire NC-17 Cut Doesn't Exist, But Fans May Get to See Some R-Rated Scenes
Mrs. Doubtfire NC-17 Cut Doesn't Exist, But Fans May Get to See Some R-Rated Scenes

There is no NC-17 cut of Mrs. Doubtfire, but Chris Columbus is open to releasing the R-rated cut scenes in a making-of documentary.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Director Was Afraid of Getting Fired Everyday
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Director Was Afraid of Getting Fired Everyday

Chris Columbus wasn't ever sure he'd make it through shooting the very first Harry Potter movie.

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Gremlins 3 Script Is Written, Creator Promises Puppets Instead of CGI
Gremlins 3 Script Is Written, Creator Promises Puppets Instead of CGI

Chris Columbus says a script for Gremlins 3 exists and that he would use minimal CGI, opting for practical puppets.

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Home Alone Director Calls Ryan Reynolds' Stoned Alone an Insult to Cinematic Art
Home Alone Director Calls Ryan Reynolds' Stoned Alone an Insult to Cinematic Art

Ryan Reynolds' has long had plans to do a spoof of Home Alone that director Chris Columbus just can't get behind.

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Original Home Alone Director Thinks Disney+ Reboot Is a Waste of Time
Original Home Alone Director Thinks Disney+ Reboot Is a Waste of Time

Home Alone director Chris Columbus is baffled that Disney+ are rebooting his holiday classic.

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Christmas Chronicles 2 Brings Back Kurt Russell, Gets Harry Potter Director
Christmas Chronicles 2 Brings Back Kurt Russell, Gets Harry Potter Director

Kurt Russell is returning as Santa Claus in Netflix's The Christmas Chronicles 2, which is currently in development.

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Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Gets Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus
Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Gets Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus

Blumhouse Productions and Universal have officially paired with director Chris Columbus for the Five Nights at Freddy's Movie.

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The Secret Behind Buzz's Girlfriend in Home Alone
The Secret Behind Buzz's Girlfriend in Home Alone

The actor who played Buzz in comedy classic Home Alone finally confesses about his character's real girlfriend in Home Alone.

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Will Mario, Link & Zelda Unite for Lego Inspired Nintendo Movie?
Will Mario, Link & Zelda Unite for Lego Inspired Nintendo Movie?

The Lego Movie producer Roy Lee says his dream project is to unite all the Nintendo characters in one epic movie.

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Gremlins 3 May Be a True Sequel Set 30 Years Later
Gremlins 3 May Be a True Sequel Set 30 Years Later

Original Gremlins star Zach Galligan revealed that Chris Columbus will not allow the 1980s classic to be remade, as long as he's alive.

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Pixels Blu-ray Preview: Adam Sandler Vs Pac-Man | EXCLUSIVE
Pixels Blu-ray Preview: Adam Sandler Vs Pac-Man | EXCLUSIVE

Adam Sandler, Josh Gad and director Chris Columbus take us behind-the-scenes of a Pac-Man scene in our exclusive Pixels preview.

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Sean Astin on Goonies 2: I Know It Will Get Made
Sean Astin on Goonies 2: I Know It Will Get Made

Goonies star Sean Astin explains why he tweeted out a confirmation that he will return in the sequel, even though it's not happening yet.

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Home Alone Returns to Theaters This November
Home Alone Returns to Theaters This November

Fathom Events is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Home Alone by bringing the classic back to theaters this November.

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