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09

Mar

‘Mad Max’ filmmakers accused of environmental destruction
Activists claim film crews shooting the new sequel destroyed parts of the ancient Namib Desert.

‘Mad Max’ filmmakers accused of environmental destruction

Activists claim film crews shooting the new sequel destroyed parts of the ancient Namib Desert.

New film exposes the dirty business of climate change denial
A shocking new documentary hits theaters March 8, exposing how major fossil fuel companies worked to subvert U.S. politics at the highest level.

New film exposes the dirty business of climate change denial

A shocking new documentary hits theaters March 8, exposing how major fossil fuel companies worked to subvert U.S. politics at the highest level.

20

Feb


 Shocking new film captures plastic’s legacy 



Photographer Chris Jordan turns his devastating photo project into a feature-length movie - check out the trailer here.

Shocking new film captures plastic’s legacy
Photographer Chris Jordan turns his devastating photo project into a feature-length movie - check out the trailer here.

12

Jan


 Animal rescue clips helped ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ star cope with filming 



Jessica Chastain says she and director Kathryn Bigelow reduced stress on set by sending each other uplifting videos of animal rescues.

Animal rescue clips helped ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ star cope with filming
Jessica Chastain says she and director Kathryn Bigelow reduced stress on set by sending each other uplifting videos of animal rescues.

06

Jan


 ‘Field of Dreams’ to become youth sports facility 



193-acre farm made famous by the 1989 baseball film will become a sprawling complex built specifically for youth sports.

193-acre farm made famous by the 1989 baseball film will become a sprawling complex built specifically for youth sports.

08

Aug

Armageddon looming? Tell Bruce Willis not to botherThe nuke Willis uses in the movie would have had as much impact as a firecracker and was used so late that Earth would have been doomed anyway.

Armageddon looming? Tell Bruce Willis not to bother
The nuke Willis uses in the movie would have had as much impact as a firecracker and was used so late that Earth would have been doomed anyway.

04

Aug

‘Sight’: Film offers sinister take on Google GlassesShort film shows the dehumanizing pitfalls of augmented reality and gamification in our everyday interactions.

‘Sight’: Film offers sinister take on Google Glasses
Short film shows the dehumanizing pitfalls of augmented reality and gamification in our everyday interactions.

23

May

Why ‘Twilight’ is a religious experience for some teenagersNon-religious European teens used supernatural-themed media to find answers to life’s big questions, while religious teens were more likely find confirm beliefs.

Why ‘Twilight’ is a religious experience for some teenagers
Non-religious European teens used supernatural-themed media to find answers to life’s big questions, while religious teens were more likely find confirm beliefs.

20

Apr

In a Q&A with MNN, the famed animal researcher talks about her latest efforts to battle the biggest threats to the species.

In a Q&A with MNN, the famed animal researcher talks about her latest efforts to battle the biggest threats to the species.

15

Dec

It’s alive! Wasted energy turns to glowing goo in short filmIn the unsettling short film ‘Light,’ David Parker depicts light fixtures ‘bleeding’ digitally rendered ooze to ‘metaphorically parallel the way in which we invisibly squander our natural resources without much thought.’

It’s alive! Wasted energy turns to glowing goo in short film
In the unsettling short film ‘Light,’ David Parker depicts light fixtures ‘bleeding’ digitally rendered ooze to ‘metaphorically parallel the way in which we invisibly squander our natural resources without much thought.’