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‘Prey’ The original 1987 “Predator” movie is sublimely simple, stripping down a science-fiction and action premise to its rawest elements, with just a grizzled band of military commandos squaring off against a super-strong, heavily equipped hunter from outer space. Available on Hulu Bob and Sam Greenfield in the animated movie “Luck.” ‘Luck’ The production company Skydance makes its first foray …

Despite the vertigo-inspiring meta-ness of Lightyear, the movie tells a fun origin story. The movie begins with a title card that says that this was eight-year-old Andy Davis’ favourite movie and his Buzz Lightyear action figure is based on this film. Lightyear Director: Angus MacLane Starring: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, James Brolin, Taika Waititi, Dale Soules, Uzo Aduba, …

In at least one respect, “Lightyear” can claim some distinction: It’s the first Pixar movie ever to be cited as a Pixar character’s favorite movie. In the original “Toy Story,” you’ll recall, a boy named Andy received an action figure of Buzz Lightyear, an intrepid space explorer with pop-out wings, a red laser pointer and an air of genial self-importance …

Last week, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter announced on Disney Investor Day that Chris Evans will voice the iconic action figure Buzz Lightyear in an all-new animated film, titled Lightyear. The news happened to have upset a few fans of the Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear, which was previously voiced by actor Tim Allen. By Evans’ casting as the …