James Barber

James Barber is the former entertainment editor for Military.com. He has a background in the music, radio and film industries and goes behind the scenes to bring the military and veteran audience entertainment news they care about.

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Tom Cruise returns in "Top Gun: Maverick." (Paramount)

Will Our Hero Be Court-Martialed in 'Top Gun: Maverick'?

"Top Gun: Maverick" debuted a new commercial during the Super Bowl, and it brings up so many questions about our hero Capt...

The cast and crew of "Midway" on set in Canada. (Lionsgate)

How Movie Magic Recreated the Battle of Midway

We've got a behind-the-scenes clip that shows just how they recreated planes and carriers from 1942.

Linda Hamilton in "Terminator: Dark Fate" (Paramount Pictures). Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin in "Zombieland 2: Double Tap." (Sony Pictures)

Space Force Is Cool, But Is the Pentagon Ready for Threats from AI and Zombies?

What are we doing about the coming artificial intelligence menace or the threat from biological mutants caused by some...

Miles Teller plays Lt. Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw in "Top Gun: Maverick." (Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films)

Meet Your New 'Top Gun' Crew

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5 Reasons You'd Want ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Axel Foley in Your Unit

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Adam Driver played Kylo Ren in an SNL skit that parodied both "Star Wars" and "Undercover Boss." (NBC)

All the Military Jokes From Marine Vet Adam Driver’s Latest SNL Hosting Gig

Marine Corps veteran Adam Driver is having a huge year.

Jeremy Irvine stars as Medal of Honor recipient William H. Pitsenbarger in "The Last Full Measure." (Roadside Attractions)

How William Pitsenbarger's Medal of Honor Story Came to the Screen

Writer/director Todd Robinson shares the story of how he made "The Last Full Measure."

Naomie Harris and Tyrese Gibson star in "Black and Blue." (Sony Pictures)

An Afghanistan War Vet Takes on New Orleans' Dirty Cops in 'Black and Blue'

Dirty cops aren't used to dealing with a war veteran's tactical skills.

Digital Will Smith wrestles with Real Will Smith in "Gemini Man." (Paramount)

'Gemini Man': Will the Future's Flesh-and-Blood Marines Dominate Their Clones?

What happens when a Real Marine is confronted by his lab-grown twin? Oorah!

Jack Reacher Set to Join Jack Ryan on TV

After huge success with Tom Clancy's character, Amazon Prime Video has ordered a series based on the Lee Child novels.

Here's Your '68 Whiskey' Trigger Warning

All the stuff that "M*A*S*H" could barely hint at is spelled out in capital letters here.

WWI Drama ‘1917’ Leads All Military Movies With 10 Oscar Nominations

It's joined by "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood," two movies featuring World War II veterans whose lives...

7 Times Army Vet Buck Henry Revolutionized Comedy

Buck was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the son of an Air Force brigadier general.

Peter Weber poses with Marine Corps pilots Katie Higgins Cook and Alisa Johnson on the set of "The Bachelor." (ABC)

Marine Corps Pilot Katie Cook Helps 'The Bachelor' Find a Mate

Maj. Katie Higgins Cook lends her awesome cred to ABC's "The Bachelor" with a special guest appearance on the season 24...

George MacKay stars in the World War I movie "1917." (Universal)

World War I Movie '1917' Shocks Hollywood at the Golden Globes

Sam Mendes quit his gig as director of the James Bond movies to make "1917," and his bet seems to be paying off.

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