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James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. He was described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances on stage and screen, and "one of the greatest actors in American history". Over his career, he received three Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985. He was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009 and the Honorary Academy Award in 2011. His deep voice has been praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects.

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Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer (2024)

18 December 2024

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Star Wars Trailer (1977)

25 May 1977

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire.

The Lion King Trailer (2019)

12 July 2019

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival.

The Lion King Trailer (1994)

15 June 1994

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Trailer (2005)

17 May 2005

The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power -- and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.

Joe Papp in Five Acts Trailer (2012)

30 April 2012

Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—is profiled in this documentary that neither sanctifies nor vilifies him.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Trailer (2019)

18 December 2019

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues.

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Trailer (1998)

24 October 1998

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock.

Scary Movie 4 Trailer (2006)

12 April 2006

Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why.

The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics Trailer (1994)

19 May 1994

James Earl Jones hosts this film based on two stories by the late Rod Serling, who wrote the stories of the original 'The Twilight Zone' (1959) series.

Jack and the Beanstalk Trailer (2009)

06 November 2009

A fairy tale character who is about to flunk out of fairy tale school, Jack must perform a heroic deed by Monday or fail miserably, just like his father before him.

Coming to America Trailer (1988)

29 June 1988

An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York.

Robots Trailer (2005)

10 March 2005

Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries.

Coming 2 America Trailer (2021)

04 March 2021

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle.

Click Trailer (2006)

23 June 2006

A married workaholic, Michael Newman doesn't have time for his wife and children, not if he's to impress his ungrateful boss and earn a well-deserved promotion.

Gimme Shelter Trailer (2013)

17 October 2013

After running away from her abusive mother, a streetwise teen seeks refuge with her father, but he rejects her when he learns that she's pregnant.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer (2016)

14 December 2016

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.

Earth Trailer (2007)

10 October 2007

An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in EARTH.

Sneakers Trailer (1992)

09 September 1992

When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy.

The Meteor Man Trailer (1993)

06 August 1993

One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights.

The Empire Strikes Back Trailer (1980)

20 May 1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda.

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night Trailer (1987)

06 August 1987

Pinocchio and his friends, a glow worm and a marionette, search for a magic music box, putting them in danger from the evil Scalawag and the Emperor of the Night.

The Sandlot 2 Trailer (2005)

10 November 2005

A decade has passed in the small town where the original Sandlot gang banded together during the summer of ’62 to play baseball and battle the Beast.

Return of the Jedi Trailer (1983)

25 May 1983

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.

The Comedians Trailer (1967)

31 October 1967

American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.

Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb' Trailer (2000)

05 May 2000

A documentary on the making of Stanley Kubrick's classic 1964 film.

Looking for Richard Trailer (1996)

11 October 1996

Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III.

Convicts Trailer (1991)

01 January 1991

In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier.

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror Trailer (2003)

31 October 2003

Includes the following episodes from the Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror V, Treehouse of Horror VI, Treehouse of Horror VII, and Treehouse of Horror XII.

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult Trailer (1994)

18 March 1994

Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terrorist, Rocco, has planned for when he escapes.

The Hunt for Red October Trailer (1990)

02 March 1990

A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Trailer (1964)

29 January 1964

After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop the nuclear strike.

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Trailer (2021)

23 April 2021

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history.

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror Trailer (2002)

28 October 2002

Includes the following episodes from the Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror V, Treehouse of Horror VI, Treehouse of Horror VII, and Treehouse of Horror XII.

Conan the Barbarian Trailer (1982)

02 April 1982

A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain.

Jefferson in Paris Trailer (1995)

31 March 1995

His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry.

The Story of Star Wars Trailer (2004)

18 August 2004

The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2.

What the Deaf Man Heard Trailer (1997)

23 November 1997

In 1945, a young boy arrives in a small Georgia town on a bus from which his mother was abducted and murdered.

Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street Trailer (2001)

06 November 2001

Principal Prickly gets his car stuck in a snowbank and decides it has to be the Recess gang's fault, but the teachers look back and remember all the good times they've had with T.

Amy and the Angel Trailer (1982)

22 September 1982

Amy, a depressed seventeen year old high school girl, is visited by her guardian angel Oliver after wishing she had never been born.

By Dawn's Early Light Trailer (1990)

19 May 1990

A nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk.

The Great White Hope Trailer (1970)

11 October 1970

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.

Excessive Force Trailer (1993)

14 May 1993

Chicago policeman Terry McCain is determined to put away mobster Sal DiMarco, who always gets acquitted on technicalities.

The Sandlot Trailer (1993)

07 April 1993

During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.

Broadway: The Next Generation Trailer (2017)

16 November 2017

A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.

There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues Trailer (1981)

03 April 1981

Chronicles the history of Negro Leagues baseball by using rare historical footage and interviews with black baseball greats.

The Star Wars Holiday Special Trailer (1978)

17 November 1978

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

Milius Trailer (2013)

09 March 2013

The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.

Butterfly in the Sky Trailer (2024)

17 March 2024

Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books.

The Making of Star Wars Trailer (1977)

16 September 1977

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

On Broadway Trailer (2019)

12 October 2019

An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce.

The Lion Guard: Life In The Pride Lands Trailer (2017)

10 January 2017

Rough, tough and roarin' to go, your favorite heroes are back for even more epic adventures! Join Kion and his fearless friends as they defend the Pride Lands and protect the Circle of Life in five action-packed episodes featuring King Simba, the spirit of Mufasa and the hilarious Timon and Pumbaa.

Muse of Fire Trailer (2013)

26 September 2013

Funny, passionate, exciting, and smart: ‘Muse Of Fire’ will change the way you feel about Shakespeare forever.

Three Fugitives Trailer (1989)

27 January 1989

On his first day after being released from jail for 14 armed bank robberies, Lucas finds himself caught up in someone else's robbery.

Field of Dreams Trailer (1989)

21 April 1989

Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond.

The Making of 'Jurassic Park' Trailer (1995)

23 April 1995

This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Jurassic Park," one of the 90's biggest hits and a milestone in special effects development.

Night of 100 Stars II Trailer (1985)

10 March 1985

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.

Claudine Trailer (1974)

22 April 1974

Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families.

Stories to Remember: Noah's Ark Trailer (1989)

01 January 1989

Embark on one of the greatest adventures of all time--presented by one of the screen's most eloquent voices--as James Earl Jones narrates this beautifully animated version of the classic story of Noah's Ark.

The Reading Room Trailer (2005)

04 November 2005

Making good on a promise he made to his dying wife, a widower (Jones) opens a reading room, a place where people can learn to read.