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a black-and-white 1994 photo of Robert Osborne standing at a lectern and speaking during the launch announcement of Turner Classic Movies in April 1994.

TCM Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary & Original Host Robert Osborne

On April 14, 2024, 30 years to the day since its launch, Turner Classic Movies will air a daylong marathon of movies featuring their original intros from first host Robert Osborne.

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Jodie Foster’s Hand/Footprint Ceremony Will Take Place at TCM’s Classic Film Festival

The actress/filmmaker will join the ranks of other Hollywood icons when her handprints and footprints get immortalized in cement at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre (aka Grauman’s Chinese Theatre).

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2024 TCM Classic Film Festival Will Open With 30th Anniversary ‘Pulp Fiction’ Screening

Star John Travolta will be on hand to help celebrate Quentin Tarantino’s classic crime thriller on opening night for the 15th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival in April 2024.

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TCM Shares Big Announcements for its 30th Anniversary

So much to be excited about for TCM fans!

REMEMBERING GENE WILDER, Ben Mankiewicz, 2023

Max Announces ‘Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast’ Featuring TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz

Guests include Mel Brooks, Nancy Meyers, and Patty Jenkins.

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‘The Exorcist’ Is Coming to Theaters Ahead of Its 50th Anniversary

The limited screening of William Friedkin’s extended director’s cut of the classic 1973 chiller features a new 4K restoration and is also airing in remembrance of the filmmaker, who passed away recently.

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Kim Novak & Elliott Gould Among the Attendees on the 2023 TCM Classic Cruise

George Chakiris and Ernest Dickerson, among others, will also be aboard the ultimate experience for classic movie fans, which sets sail for its latest trip this November.