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  • “X-Men ’97” Creator Talks Big Bad Reveal
    Disney+ aired the seventh episode of its “X-Men ’97” revival this week, the lead up to a three-episode arc story that begins on May 1st and closes out the ten-episode season. SPOILERS AHEAD FOR “X-MEN ’97” That seventh episode, “Bright Eyes,” finally revealed the big bad of the season –...
  • “Avengers” Helmers Want New Franchises
    Joe and Anthony Russo had massive success within the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the directors of the second and third “Captain America” and the two-part “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame”. Outside of Marvel however, they’ve struggled to reach those heights again. As producers they’ve done well with the “Extraction”...
  • “Simpsons” Co-Writer Talks Larry’s Death
    This past Sunday saw “The Simpsons” air an episode that drew more discussion than the show has had in some time. Titled “Cremains of the Day,” it began with the death of Larry Dalrymple (aka Larry the Barfly), one of the background regulars in the Moe’s Tavern scenes and who...
  • MacFarlane: “There Will Be More Orville”
    “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane says he’s still committed to doing more with his sci-fi series “The Orville” despite plenty of other indicators that the series is dead. Officially the show hasn’t been cancelled, but there has been no word on its fate since the third season “The Orville: New...
  • Sony Delays “Kraven,” “Karate Kid” By Months
    Sony has shaken up its release date schedule with a number of major delays this evening. First up, Sony and Marvel’s “Kraven the Hunter” has been pushed back from a Labor Day weekend opening of August 30th to a December 13th release – making it the only R-rated movie during...
  • CBS Cancels “NCIS: Hawai’i” Series
    Just days before they announce their Fall line-up, CBS has confirmed that they have cancelled their “NCIS: Hawai’i” spin-off after three seasons. The announcement also comes ahead of the show’s now series finale which will air on May 6th. Whilst it doesn’t leave on a cliffhanger, the episode wasn’t designed...
  • Does Law die in ‘One Piece’?
    One of the things we love about One Piece is the colorful world and characters author Eiichiro Oda has created. Unfortunately, much like in the real world, bad things happen to people (or in this case, fictional pirates) we care about; even ones like Trafalgar Law.  Trafalgar D. Water Law...
  • Gerwig’s “Narnia,” Mann’s “Heat 2” Set Starts?
    Greta Gerwig’s film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia” is reportedly targeting an August production start date in the UK. Announced several years ago, the project looks to be finally making it before cameras with What’s on Netflix reporting the new date and saying a seven month shoot...
  • Sanada Teases Bigger “Mortal Kombat 2” Role
    It wasn’t until he was out promoting “Shogun” when it launched that actor Hiroyuki Sanada finally confirmed he’s returning in the upcoming “Mortal Kombat” sequel. Sanada wasn’t photographed on set and his name was seemingly absent from early press releases tied to the film’s production, leading to concerns of recasting....
  • Pauly Shore is very sad Richard Simmons doesn't like his Richard Simmons movie
    What, exactly, would it feel like, to suddenly have Pauly Shore insert himself into your life? It’s the kind of question that haunts most of us merely in the hypothetical. But for mostly-retired fitness guru Richard Simmons, it’s become a very real concern of late. Simmons—who people just cannot be...
  • Kevin Spacey gives typically bizarre response to Spacey Unmasked doc trailer
    Few celebrities, when accused of sexual assault or misconduct by multiple people, have reacted it to in a stranger fashion than actor Kevin Spacey. A full timeline of Spacey’s public weirdnesses since 2017, when Star Trek: Discovery star Anthony Rapp accused the actor of making unwanted sexual advances against him…...
  • Where to watch The Jinx: Stream Parts 1 & 2 of the Robert Durst series
    When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Courtesy of HBO Nine years after its original release, The Jinx is back for Part 2. The Robert Durst documentary series returns to HBO on Sunday nights, and we've put together everything you need to...
  • What was the hardest ‘Empire Strikes Back’ scene Carrie Fisher had to film?
    Princess Leia was hot. I mean, literally. That was her problem while filming one particular scene in The Empire Strikes Back, as she briefly explained, in a resurfaced interview, that the heat in the room on-set was a bit too much. Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill appeared on the BBC...
  • First Trailer: “The Glassworker”
    The English trailer has been released for Usman Riaz’s “The Glassworker,” the first hand-drawn animated movie out of Pakistan which is scheduled to open there on July 26th. The English voice cast includes Art Malik, Sacha Dhawan, Anjli Mohindra, Tony Jayawardena, Teresa Gallagher, Maya Soraya, Sham Ali, and Mina Anwar...
  • Joe Russo Offers “Extraction 3” Update
    “Avengers: Endgame” co-director Joe Russo has confirmed that he will once again write the script and serve as a producer on a third film in the Chris Hemsworth-led “Extraction” franchise. The “Thor” star played Australian black ops mercenary Tyler Rake in the 2020 first film which received mixed reviews but...
  • Netflix Scraps Two “Witcher” Spin-Offs
    Netflix recently confirmed that its fantasy series “The Witcher” will officially be ending its run with the fifth season. That season will once again feature Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, the Aussie actor taking over from Henry Cavill for the upcoming fourth season. Both the fourth and fifth seasons...
  • Frequent Marvel Designer Ray Chan Dies
    Veteran art director and production designer Ray Chan, who worked on plenty of Marvel‘s biggest films of the past decade, has died. Marvel Studios themselves revealed the news in a released statement. Chan began his relationship with them a decade ago with “Thor: The Dark World” as a supervising art...
  • Nintendo Switch 2 rumored to feature new magnetic Joy-Cons
    For as unbelievably popular as the Switch turned out to be, Nintendo's newest console doesn't exactly have the best primary controllers. The Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) serve their purpose by detaching from the Switch for on-the-go multiplayer, but the process of detaching them is not super smooth. They're also...
  • The Sexiest Thing About Challengers? The Tennis Scenes.
    Forget about that ménage à trois; screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes breaks down the raw sexuality of the film's intense on-court sequences....
  • A complete timeline of Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris' relationship
    Sophia Bush confirmed that she and Ashlyn Harris were in a relationship in a Glamour cover story. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Sophia Bush and former US soccer player Ashlyn Harris began dating in 2023.  Bush confirmed her and Harris' relationship and came out as queer in a Glamour cover story....
  • A timeline of King Charles' health struggles, from his cancer diagnosis to his return to public duties
    King Charles III leaving The London Clinic after undergoing a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate on January 29, 2024, in London. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer in January.  The announcement came after the British monarch sought treatment for an enlarged prostate. ...
  • What Happened to Rachael Ray?
    Rachael Ray is not just another TV personality who made things easier for us in the kitchen; she became a piece of pop culture. Her show; simply titled after her name, lasted 17 wonderful seasons. Many of her fans now wonder what she has planned as she becomes one of...
  • What happened to Carolyn Warmus?
    The stories we see play out on our screens are often inspired by true events, but — despite its stark similarities to the 1987 film — Carolyn Warmus wasn’t actually inspired by fiction when she committed the Fatal Attraction murder. The case was closely followed in the early ’90s, when...
  • “Rosemary’s Baby” Prequel Sets Its Release
    Paramount Pictures’ psychological thriller “Apartment 7A,” a prequel to Roman Polanski’s famed 1968 horror feature “Rosemary’s Baby,” will go straight to Paramount+ this Halloween. The film was shot back in mid-late 2022 and underwent reshoots back in April & May last year in what has been described as a troubled...
  • New “Alien” VR Game, Facehugger Video
    Today is “Alien” day, April 26th, and to celebrate comes two bits of media worth a look that were put out today. First up comes the announcement for “Alien: Rogue Incursion,” a new single-player VR title which will launch this holiday season from 20th Century Games and studio Survios. Set...
  • Quick News: Man, Apes, Mario, Turtles, Jim
    The Invisible Man 2 Appearing on the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actress Elisabeth Moss says a sequel to Leigh Whannell’s 2020 film “The Invisible Man” is still be considered. She says they are “closer than we’ve ever been to cracking it, and I feel very good...
  • “Challengers,” “Fall Guy” Hitting Box-Office
    The highly-acclaimed Luca Guadagnino-directed tennis drama “Challengers” starring Zendaya and Josh O’Connor, earned $1.9 million in previews and advanced screenings on Thursday. The sports film is expected to land $15 million domestically during its first weekend on the big screen, below the originally predicted $20 million. Budgeted at $50 million,...
  • Aaron Sorkin Writing January 6th Film
    Legendary “The West Wing” creator and acclaimed scribe Aaron Sorkin has confirmed he’s writing a new film about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th 2021. Puck’s Matthew Belloni broke the news, reporting that Sorkin is penning the film which he is describing as a quasi-sequel to...
  • 12 great original film scores from rock musicians who became composers
    If you plan to see Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers this weekend, be prepared to be knocked on your ass by its propulsive score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Their synthwave-inspired compositions add an energy not just to the action on the tennis court, but to more intimate scenes between the...
  • Adam Scott's directorial debut, a Tina Fey/Steve Carell reunion, and more casting news of the week
    Here’s more Hollywood for you. Some interesting projects are looking for buyers out of Cannes, including Adam Scott’s directorial debut Double Booked. Elsewhere, Mission: Impossible 8 and Wednesday add to their already-stacked ensemble casts, and The Thursday Murder Club builds an impressive ensemble of its own. Read more......
  • SZA is making her big screen acting debut beside Keke Palmer
    EGOT winner SZA has a nice ring to it, huh? The “Snooze” singer is now one step closer to achieving that lofty (but deserved, in this writer’s opinion!) goal. Per Deadline, the artist is set to make her film debut alongside Keke Palmer, in an upcoming “buddy comedy” film fromthe...
  • Where to buy Metallica tickets: M72 World Tour dates, prices, and vendors
    When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images If you're looking for help on where to buy Metallica tickets for their ongoing M72 World Tour, we have you covered. The heavy metal legends are back on tour...
  • Ellen DeGeneres spoke about the 'devastating' end of her talk show. Here are all the celebs who have spoken out about their experiences with her.
    Celebrities have spoken up about their experiences with Ellen DeGeneres. Amy Sussman / Getty Images; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images; Rachel Murray / Getty Images "The Ellen Degeneres Show" ended in May 2022, two years after toxic workplace allegations surfaced. Celebrities have spoken out over the years about their relationship with DeGeneres. DeGeneres recently addressed...
  • A clothing designer says Taylor Swift wearing her skort was the 'ultimate karma' against brands that have ripped her off
    Taylor Swift performs at the Eras Tour in Singapore. Ashok Kumar/Getty Images Taylor Swift recently posted a video that shows her wearing a $60 Popflex athletic skort. Cassey Ho, an influencer and the skort designer, told Business Insider it's a dream come true. Ho said Swifties have since wiped out...
  • Ingenious idle game puts a pixelated farm on your desktop
    Although I'd love to sit around playing games all day, I have a job, so other than the occasional lunch break, I have to save my gaming for nights and weekends. But what if there was a game I could play all day that wouldn't end up getting me fired?...
  • These audience reactions to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ will have you on your feet all over again
    From Top Gun: Maverick to Oppenheimer and recently Dune: Part Two, we’ve had a lot of amazing theater experiences recently, but I think we can all agree that none of them came even close to the high we experienced in 2019 thanks to Avengers: Endgame. A lot of things came...
  • The best sites to read manhwa and webtoons
    Finding a good manhwa or webtoon to read these days isn’t easy, not because there are few options, but because there are far too many to choose from. What makes it even harder is finding a website that caters to your specific tastes in manhwa and webtoons. Japanese manga has...
  • Why has ‘On your left’ become one of the most famous Marvel movie quotes of all time?
    Picture this: it’s the evening of April 26, 2019, and even the most remote theaters across North America are packed to the brim with Marvel devotees of all prestige. You and your momentary brethren have taken breath after shaky breath as the current situation (namely, Thanos’ attack on the Avengers...
  • Latest Marvel News: ‘The Marvels’ failed so hard it might’ve killed off Disney Plus plans as Scarlett Johansson’s MCU comeback takes shape
    It’s a good thing that Marvel has Deadpool & Wolverine, perhaps its most hyped release since 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, to get fans distracted, because behind the scenes there’s a lot of major restructuring happening when it comes to future plans for the MCU. Deadpool 3 will no doubt...
  • Jensen Ackles Joins “Tracker” Series
    “Supernatural” and “The Boys” alum Jensen Ackles has been cast as Russell Shaw, estranged brother of Justin Hartley’s Colter Shaw, on CBS drama series “Tracker”. The network announced the casting on Friday, saying Ackles’ character will be introduced in the season’s penultimate episode “Off The Books” which premieres May 12th....
  • Next “Evil Dead” Sets Its Director
    Francis Galluppi (“The Last Stop in Yuma County”) has been set to write and direct the next “Evil Dead” at Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures. No specifics of the plot are available and no other personnel involved have been revealed as it’s said to be early days...
  • Anatomy Of A Fall star Messi will show us the world through his eyes in new show
    Hollywood will do anything to avoid paying a real human, actor, huh? Just kidding! We are all very happy for the success of Messi the dog, who was the breakout star in the Academy Award-winning French film Anatomy Of A Fall. According to IndieWire, the canine actor is capitalizing on...
  • Max should be embarrassed for releasing a show this bad
    The newly debuted second season of Velma on Max is so bad, it's not even worth a hate watch. That's according to one of the Rotten Tomatoes reviewers who've already weighed in following the show's arrival on Thursday, and who've given the new season of the show that's ostensibly set...
  • Ellen DeGeneres says the toxic workplace allegations about her talk show took 'such a toll on my ego'
    Ellen DeGeneres' self-titled talk show ended in 2022 after nineteen seasons. Steve Granitz/WireImage Two years after her talk show ended, Ellen DeGeneres launched a stand-up comedy tour. In her set, DeGeneres addresses the ending of her show and the toxic workplace allegations it sustained. Despite joking about the situation, DeGeneres...
  • Will there be ‘Heartbreak High’ season 3?
    As soon as the credits rolled, fans swarmed social media to demand a third season of Netflix’s Heartbreak High. The show’s frank portrayal about all the harsh realities of adolescence has clearly scored major points among the streaming platform’s audience. But will Heartbreak High’s overwhelming popularity translate into a third...
  • The 10 best Royal Caribbean ships, ranked
    Undoubtedly, Royal Caribbean International is one of the most famous cruise lines in the world. Renowned for its fleets of luxurious cruise ships, and state-of-the-art amenities, the company continues to evolve with the times. Whether you’re traveling solo, with your family, as a couple, or with a group of friends,...
  • A Captain Marvel cameo in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ could lead to the MCU’s most mind-blowing power couple yet
    Deadpool & Wolverine may be the only two heroes with their names in the title, but the upcoming third movie outing for the Merc with the Mouth is expected to be a-flush with fan-favorites from both the X-Men and the MCU making mind-blowing cameos. The trailers so far have already...
  • Why the ‘Shōgun’ season finale is actually great: An evolution of subtle storytelling
    The unconventional ending to Shōgun has left a lot of fans baffled, but only because this historical epic, in a way we’re not quite used to in today’s entertainment landscape, gradually refined the art of subtle storytelling until the season finale brought it to a satisfying climax. I say what...
  • Is Cormac McCarthy’s ‘Blood Meridian’ getting a movie?
    Hollywood has adapted renowned author Cormac McCarthy’s work multiple times, so many readers hope to see Blood Meridian get the same treatment. After all, most fans consider Blood Meridian to be McCarthy’s defining novel, with plenty of cinematic potential. True, Blood Meridian takes an unusually candid look at violence. It...
  • Does cracking your knuckles actually cause arthritis?
    A million medical rumors bounce around playgrounds and even classrooms as we age, and many dig their way into our memories and never let go. Common childhood myths claim that swallowed gum will stay in your guts for years, that shaved hair grows back thicker and darker, or that swimming...
  • What kind of animal is Knuckles? 
    Sonic the Hedgehog has recently taken a backseat as Knuckles officially punches his way to TV stardom. Now that the fierce character has received his very own miniseries (and trust me, it’s amazing!), Sonic’s former rival and current best friend is finally taking center stage. Just as fans were initially...
  • ‘Someone should do a documentary on this’: Disney World employee comes clean on how it ‘ruined’ her mental health and well-being
    Disney World is a place of magic, wonder, and joy, where all your wishes come true… right? Wrong. At least in one employee’s case, what was supposed to be a dream job turned out to be the stuff of nightmares. On TikTok, a former participant of the Disney College Program...
  • Every Neil Gaiman movie and TV adaptation, ranked
    The dawn of The Sandman TV universe on Netflix — which now includes spinoff Dead Boy Detectives — almost brings the illustrious career of its creator, Neil Gaiman, full circle. It was the release of The Sandman comics in 1989 that first made the British-born wordsmith someone to watch. It...
  • Review: You’ll want to make ‘Challengers’ your whole personality as Zendaya ferociously proves love means nothing compared to tennis
    Luca Guadagnino’s mind is a wonderful, slightly terrifying place. To think that the Italian director has made films as disparate and idiosyncratic as Suspiria, Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All, and now Challengers is as intoxicatingly exciting as it is fascinating. And he’s not showing any signs of...
  • ‘BUT WHY? What is causing it?’: Routine appointment to clear up eczema leaves doctor with jaw on the floor
    While taking medical advice from the internet isn’t always the best idea, there are some instances where medical knowledge shared on social media might be a good thing to tuck into your back pocket and use down the line. For example, Cody Jacob on TikTok shared a valuable piece of...
  • ‘She is a total waste of time’: It’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ for Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose own party is now pointing spears at her
    We’ve always known the GOP in its current form is a just bunch of kids running around pretending they know how to govern themselves and others, just like in Lord of the Flies. Except, in this case, the rotting pig’s head they worship is called Donald Trump. And much like...
  • Quavo’s Chris Brown diss, explained
    In the past, timeless rap disses ranging from classic rappers Ice Cube and Eazy-E to outstanding female performers Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have captivated the rap genre — and it now appears as though beef between Quavo and Chris Brown is just heating up. In the music industry,...
  • What Prison is Harvey Weinstein In?
    It’s been a very busy twenty-four hours since the news broke about the New York Court of Appeals overturning the conviction of sex crimes committed by Harvey Weinstein. The former film producer saw his downfall come from the #MeToo movement, and was eventually sentenced to 23 years in prison for...
  • How long has Harvey Weinstein been in jail?
    When the news broke about Harvey Weinstein it kickstarted a whole movement; with so many women speaking up against the movie mogul the facts seemed obvious; Harvey was given a lengthy sentence for rape, and that was supposed to be the end of it. Yesterday, news broke that Weinstein’s New...
  • When is ‘Sonic 3’ coming out?
    The era of the video game adaptation has spawned some truly terrible releases, but the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise isn’t among them. Instead, it is among a surprising few adaptations that actually did it right. It joins the likes of Prime Video’s Fallout and HBO’s The Last of Us as...
  • Andy Cohen’s kids, explained
    Andy Cohen has been gracing our screens for nearly half his life, first as a producer on various CBS news programs and eventually as a staple of the Bravo network. He’s been with Bravo since 2004, lending a full two decades of his life to growing the reality-focused network. It’s...
  • Drew Barrymore confirms she was considered for Boogie Nights role
    Who doesn’t love a good cinematic “what could have been”? In a new episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Janet Jackson revealed she was considered for the role of Storm in X-Men but had to pass because she “was just embarking on the Janet tour.” Film veteran Barrymore unsurprisingly has...
  • Ellen DeGeneres is "trying to figure out who I am without my show" in first major appearance since cancellation
    When Ellen walked on stage for the last episode of her eponymous talk show in 2o22, she told audiences, “Today is not the end of a relationship, it’s more of a little break.” For the past two years, that break hasn’t really felt all that small; the once ubiquitous host...
  • Paramount plus will welcome Julia Garner's Rosemary's Baby prequel to the world this fall
    We’ve talked ad nauseam about how every single film ever made is getting the remake treatment right now, but it seems the urge to recycle is so strong that some stories are getting two (or more!) separate revisits at the same time. Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! will be the second...
  • Aaron Sorkin is working on a Social Network pseudo-sequel about the January 6 riots
    Now for some news that makes complete sense:Aaron Sorkin is working on a project about the storming of the capitol on January 6, he revealed on The Town podcast. Not only will he be writing about it, but the project will act as a pseudo-sequel to The Social Network. “I...
  • The best outfits celebrity couples wore at the Time100 Gala
    Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes attend the 2024 Time100 Gala. Taylor Hill/Getty Images The 2024 Time100 Gala was hosted in New York City on Thursday night. A handful of celebrity couples were in attendance and showcased their most glamorous looks. Patrick and Brittany Mahomes wore diamonds, while Michael J. Fox...
  • Every single Zendaya movie, ranked
    Zendaya. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Zendaya has quickly become one of the most bankable actresses working in Hollywood. She's evolved from made-for-TV movies to starring in global blockbuster hits like the "Spider-Man" movies and the "Dune" franchise. Below, Zendaya's films ranked from worst to best, according to audience reviews on...
  • Taylor Swift new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' is getting mixed reviews — here's what critics are saying
    Taylor Swift announced "The Tortured Poets Department" at the 2024 Grammys. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" last Friday. Some critics have praised the album for its "unbridled emotion" and "moments of genuine humor."  Others say that Swift has reached...
  • How did Stephen King feel about ‘Baby Reindeer?’ His 2-word assessment, explained
    It’s been just over two weeks since it first reared its head on Netflix, and Baby Reindeer still seems to be the unequivocal talk of the town, and for good reason. Between its intelligent writing, digestible length, and a slew of actors whose careers will hopefully soar after this, Richard...
  • Why did Owen Wilson turn down an O.J. Simpson movie faster than you can say ‘broken nose?’
    “Did O.J. do it?” has been a burning question across the world for over three decades. However, Owen Wilson is ready to give up a staggering $12 million dollars to be as far away from the late NFL star as possible. Even though Simpson was found not guilty of the...
  • Who was the hideous ‘human toad’, the secret cousin of King Charles?
    In Glamis Castle, deep in Scotland, a woman is giving birth. Servants rush in and out of the room, bringing hot water and changing sweat-sodden sheets. It’s been a long and difficult labor, but the end is finally here. A ruddy-faced doctor awaits at the end of the bed. He’s...
  • What did Mitch McConnell say about Tucker Carlson? The ‘demonization of Ukraine,’ explained
    There is nothing more ironic than seeing controversial figures point fingers at each other, is there? Regardless, Mitch McConnell has had enough of Tucker Carlson, and he is not holding back from speaking his mind against him. On April 23, the U.S. Senate approved a bill that aims to provide...
  • Normani finally confirms album release date, shares new song "1:59"
    Normani, formerly of the girl group Fifth Harmony, has been teasing her debut album for 6 years. Shortly after the X-Factor alums went their separate ways, Normani tweeted that she had a title for her first record. Ever since then, she’s been grinding away (reportedly making multiple albums’ worth of...
  • Neil Gaiman doesn't particularly care about creating a 'Sandman' universe at Netflix, but he's 'amused' at how 'Dead Boy Detectives' wound up there
    "Dead Boy Detectives" ties into Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" universe at Netflix. Ed Araquel/Netflix "Dead Boy Detectives" follows two deceased boys solving supernatural incidents in the mortal realm. Originally intended for HBO Max, the show moved to Netflix in February 2023. Creator Neil Gaiman said he has no particular interest in...
  • Is Hayley Atwell replacing Olivia Colman in ‘Heartstopper’ season 3?
    Heartstopper season 3 is pulling out all the stops when it comes to injecting new life into the Netflix smash. Not that we’re getting bored of Joe Locke’s Charlie and Kit Connor’s Nick in the slightest, but the streamer is adding a bunch of exciting new faces to the show...
  • ‘In solidarity we stand’: Students arrested and even denied legal counsel as Ivy League universities face rampant pro-Gaza protests
    Protests are breaking out on university campuses across the country as students stand in solidarity with each other. The protests have been extensively documented on TikTok, which is yet another reason not to ban the platform. Multiple videos show students protesting outside of different university campuses including Columbia University, Texas...
  • When did ‘Baby Reindeer’ happen in real life?
    Richard Gadd’s Netflix miniseries, Baby Reindeer, is all the rage right now. However, some viewers remain unaware that the events of the thrilling tale are based on Gadd’s real-life experience. The show combines themes of trauma cycles, sexual abuse, and internalized bigotry in a story about a young comedian dealing...
  • Why was Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned?
    One of the unspoken rules of the judicial system is that, at the end of the day, money often can and does speak louder than justice. Another is that victims are disbelieved until proven believable. The 72-year-old disgraced Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, who’s had over 100 women coming out with...
  • May 2024 film preview: Light month brings a few heavy hitters
    And so the summer movie season begins with a whimper. Unfortunately, because of the work stoppages last summer that the studios dragged out for about six months, there are very few releases this May, leaving multiplexes without a superhero in sight. While this lack of offerings wasn’t as noticeable in...
  • St. Vincent (and the rest of the world) starts over on All Born Screaming
    The “time of monsters,” according to philosopher Antonio Gramsci, comes when the old world is dying and the new one “struggles to be born.” His quote seemed to get a lot of play on social media in 2020, as we all watched endless death play out via smartphone screen. The...
  • The Challengers trio gets into the churros, hot dogs, and cigarettes
    “It’s funny,” Zendaya says early on in our conversation about Challengers, “because people keep saying that it’s romantic.” She scoffs. “I was like, I don’t know where the romance is here.” Read more......
  • What's your go-to "the weather is getting warm" album?
    Just as there are Christmas carols and songs of the summer, there’s “Oh, it’s finally nice out today” music. These are the albums you listen to on the days you first notice the trees budding, when you decide to take those ten extra minutes to walk around at lunch, when...
  • How Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka's controversial 2018 US Open final inspired Zendaya's tennis movie 'Challengers'
    Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, left, at the 2018 US Open. Zendaya, right, as Tashi Duncan in "Challengers." Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images; Niko Tavernise/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures "Challengers" screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes said the film was inspired by the US Open. Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka's 2018 final struck Kuritzkes as an "intensely...
  • See inside the eerie, abandoned Air Force base that spawned conspiracy theories and inspired 'Stranger Things'
    Outside the radar tower. Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider Camp Hero is a state park in Montauk, the easternmost tip of Long Island, New York. It used to be Montauk Air Force Station, which reportedly inspired Netflix's "Stranger Things." Last summer, I visited the state park and understood why it's the subject...
  • The 7 best things to stream this weekend, from a new Netflix show about teen ghosts to a Bon Jovi docuseries
    saravuth-photohut/Getty, Tyler Le/BI Check out new shows like "Dead Boy Detectives" this weekend. The finale of FX's "Shōgun" and a Bon Jovi docuseries are streaming now too. There's also a new season of "MILF Manor" for reality fans. Remember that controversial reality show last year where eight older women were looking for love...
  • Critics are calling Luca Guadagnino's sexy tennis drama 'Challengers' the 'horniest movie of the year'
    Mike Faist as Art, Zendaya as Tashi, and Josh O'Connor as Patrick in "Challengers." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures The reviews for Luca Guadagnino's new movie "Challengers" are in.  The drama about a former tennis prodigy caught in a love triangle has a 92% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics say the film is stylish,...
  • Hades’ character traits, explained
    Hades is big news at the moment, mostly due to Supergiant Games’ truly excellent action roguelike. The first entry sucked up a ludicrous amount of my life (my Steam Deck was a Hades-only machine for months) and the enormously anticipated sequel Hades II looks like it’ll continue that white-hot streak....
  • Game Theory: Which Fallout game should you play, now that you've finished the show?
    Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off the weekend by taking a look at the world of gaming, diving in to the ideas that underpin the hobby we love with a bit of Game Theory. We’ll sound off in the space above, and invite you to respond down in the...
  • 6 things to watch on TV this weekend
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