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Michael J. Fox was saved from performing a dicey stunt in Back to the Future after a heated confrontation between director Robert Zemeckis and the first assistant director.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 22

Michael J Fox says Parkinson's is a 'bully'

Michael J Fox has described Parkinson's as a "bully". The 64-year-old actor - who was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease in 1991 - has reflected on the enduring popularity of Back To The Future, and how the modern world's "bully culture" means the time travel saga still resonates with people.

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20 celebrities who were pressured to use a stage name

Some celebrities willingly opt to use a stage name. Others feel some sort of a push from an external force. Either way, they end up with a new name.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 20

Michael J. Fox explains why he ‘hated’ driving Back to the Future’s DeLorean

Michael J. Fox hated driving the DeLorean in Back to the Future. The 64-year-old actor starred in the beloved 1985 sci-fi classic as Marty McFly, and although the time-travelling car has become one of the most iconic vehicles in Hollywood history, Fox has admitted he didn’t think much of the DeLorean when making Back to the Future.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 16

Michael J Fox finally met Eric Stoltz 40 years after replacing him in Back To The Future

Michael J. Fox and Eric Stoltz have developed a "friendly correspondence" 40 years after Back To The Future. The 64-year-old star replaced Eric, also 64, as Marty McFly in the iconic 1985 sci-fi blockbuster six weeks into production, and the pair hadn't spoken until Michael decided to send him a letter decades after the change.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 13

Michael J. Fox doesn't want a 'dramatic' death

Michael J. Fox doesn't want a "dramatic" death. The Back To The Future star, 64, has been battling Parkinson's disease since he was in his late 20s and the condition has now left him prone to falling over and hurting himself - and he's now insisted he hopes he will pass away in his sleep rather than tripping over and causing a fatal injury.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 8

Michael J. Fox hails 'great' Eric Stoltz

Michael J. Fox is a "big fan" of Eric Stoltz. The 64-year-old actor replaced Eric as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future franchise, after the filmmakers realised that Eric wasn’t the right fit for the role, and the duo recently had their first-ever conversation.

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The 25 greatest fictional sports moments

We all have memories of some of the greatest sporting events of all time. In real life. But, there are plenty of memorable moments in the fictional world of sports, especially when it comes to the movies and on television.

The 20 greatest made-for-TV sports films

Some of the best sports movies of all time weren't released on the big screen. The made-for-television concept was wildly popular in the 1970s, '80s, and even into the '90s.

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The greatest fictional Little League players

Baseball continues to be a popular topic when it comes to movies and television. The little league or youth league aspect of the game usually plays well with audiences.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 29

BACK TO THE FUTURE’s Special 4DX Screening Gets Its Own Rad Poster

Universal Pictures wants you to go back… to the theater! This year Back to the Future is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Yes, seriously. It’s been 40 years since Marty McFly accidentally took Doc Brown’s time traveling DeLorean to 1955.

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The best and worst sequels to sports movies

As with any genre, sports movies are prone to sequelization. Usually, they are found in the world of sports comedies, because they have the whole “getting the band back together” vibe that comedy sequels thrive on.

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23 TV actors who starred in more than one hit show

Scoring a role on a TV show is one thing. For many actors, it’s the big break they dreamed of once upon a time, and for a lot of them, that one show may be all they ever get. However, there is a healthy number of actors who’ve managed to go on and have not one, not two, but sometimes three huge roles on the small screen.

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20 A-list actors who had a second hit TV show

For an actor to have two or more hit shows under their belt is a bit of an entertainment miracle. TV history has repeatedly proved that some just have that extra bit of charisma or charm that helps them succeed, and so it’s worth taking a closer look at those actors and actresses who managed to notch more than one major success.

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20 TV shows you may not know were based on films

You've got 20 new movies to watch. These 20 TV series were all based on movies that came before them.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 11

Michael J. Fox Honored by ‘Family Ties’ TV Dad With Touching Throwback

Michael J. Fox turned 64 on June 9, 2025, and for so many of us, he’ll always be Marty McFly from Back to the Future. But while that film launched him into global fame, his run on Family Ties made him a household name — and the relationships he formed on set last to this day.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / June 4

'Back to the Future' cast needs your help finding Marty McFly's missing red guitar

Forty years ago, Michael J. Fox made cinema history when he shredded his Gibson ES-345 guitar in 1955 Hill Valley in Back to the Future. He couldn’t have known it at the time of filming, but that scene would help make his Marty McFly one of the most iconic movie characters of all time.

The 20 films that defined the term 'summer blockbuster'

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 15

Michael J. Fox cast as guest star in season 3 of Apple TV+'s 'Shrinking'

Multi-award-winning actor Michael J. Fox has joined the cast of the upcoming third season of Apple TV+'s Shrinking in a guest role capacity.

The best Michael J. Fox roles

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 25

Watch a Compilation of Actors You May Not Know Who Auditioned for BACK TO THE FUTURE

Back to the Future is one of the most iconic films of all time, with a huge fanbase, of which I am most definitely a part of. The 1985 film stars Michael J.

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Just for kicks: The 20 most iconic shoes in cinema

It’s easy to remember Belle’s golden gown in Beauty and the Beast or the leather jackets the T-Birds rocked in Grease. However, what about the shoes?

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20 great movies that didn’t get nominated at the 2024 Oscars

While films like Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Poor Things got multiple nods, many fantastic movies didn’t even get a single nomination. However, they are worth checking out as much as those celebrated flicks.

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The 20 best werewolf movies

Along with the vampire and Frankenstein’s monster, the werewolf has remained one of the most recognizable monsters in the movies. It’s thus worth looking at the best the werewolf genre has to offer to see how the beast has changed over time.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2021

Michael J. Fox admits paparazzi forced him to publicly reveal Parkinson's

In 2000, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research was launched and has since raised more than $1 billion.

Fox gives encouraging update on his health: 'I realized I could find gratitude'

Zach Galifianakis says his two sons 'think I’m a librarian'

Adele owns a piece of gum once chewed by Celine Dion, and more from '73 Questions' video

25 films where actors brilliantly played against type

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / October 20, 2021

Michael J. Fox gives encouraging update on his health: 'I realized I could find gratitude'

Fox was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's privately in 1991 at just 29 years old, and once he publicly revealed his condition in 1998, his legacy shifted from movie star to fierce advocate.

Meryl Streep leads A-list cast for Apple TV Plus climate change anthology series 'Extrapolations'

Lucie Arnaz approves of Aaron Sorkin's 'Being the Ricardos': 'It's friggin' amazing'

20 facts you might not know about 'Back to the Future'

The best possible fictional basketball team

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20 'Back to the Future' facts you might not already know

There’s so much about “Back to the Future” that has made it an indelible piece of pop culture. It spawned two sequels, including one that actually went into the future (which in 2021 is now technically the past).