The making of Independence Day at 30: ‘I panicked and raced to set to rewrite’

The makers of the blockbusting sci-fi thriller reveal how they made a hit, why Kevin Spacey was almost involved and what went wrong with the sequel ...

The Cast of ‘Independence Day’: Where Are They 30 Years Later?

In honor of the sci-fi blockbuster’s 30th anniversary, THR checks in on the all-star cast, including Will Smith, Bill Pullman ...

'Independence Day' at 30, White House explosion explained, interviews

Volker Engel and Douglas Smith revisit the signature scene from Roland Emmerich's 1996 summer blockbuster.

Independence Day is now 30 years old – and it's airing on TV this weekend

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Movies that bleed red, white and blue: 36 picks for your holiday celebration

When people ask what the “most Fourth of July movie ever made” is, there’s usually one obvious answer: “Independence Day. ” ...
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Get out your PowerBooks and prepare to punch an alien in patriotic fashion! We celebrate Independence Day with a 30-year-old film, “Independence Day”! It’s a lot of movie. Is Jason ready to forgive it ...