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entertainment4 months ago

Home Alone and Harry Potter Director Fired from Fantastic Four Over Criticism

Chris Columbus, known for directing 'Home Alone' and the first two 'Harry Potter' films, was fired from the 2005 'Fantastic Four' movie after criticizing its concept art and expressing strong opinions, which the studio reportedly found too opinionated. This experience, along with his disinterest in modern superhero films, marked a turning point in his career regarding the genre.

entertainment2 years ago

Unseen Mrs. Doubtfire Outtakes: 2 Million Feet of Robin Williams' Improvisations

Director Chris Columbus confirms that there is extensive unseen footage from the making of the 1993 film "Mrs. Doubtfire," starring Robin Williams, with over 2 million feet of film shot. Williams improvised heavily during filming, often providing completely different takes from the scripted ones. Columbus expresses interest in creating a documentary to showcase Williams' unique process and delve into the archived material. While an R-rated version of the film is unlikely, the director is open to exploring the wealth of footage for a behind-the-scenes project.