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'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' First 2 Episodes Screening in Theaters

Netflix will screen the first two episodes of the animated Stranger Things: Tales From '85 in select AMC Theatres across the country on Apr. 18, with showings at 12 P.M. and 3 P.M. in respective time zones. The series does not officially debut on Netflix until Apr.

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Netflix's 8‑Episode Sci‑Fi Thriller 'Bodies' Is One of Its Best Shows

Netflix released Bodies on October 19, 2023. The eight-episode sci‑fi murder-mystery folds time travel into a dense whodunit, and Stepen Graham appears across timelines as a mysterious, all‑knowing figure who soon becomes the prime suspect. Graham’s performance, paired with layered writing and a strong ensemble, is a

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The Drama LA premiere: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse

The A24 film "The Drama" premiered in Los Angeles on Mar. 17. Stars including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse brought some serious drama of their own to the red carpet. Other attendees included Kehlani, Alana Haim, Coco Jones, Maura Higgins, Madelaine Petsch, PinkPantheress, Tove Lo, Ryan Destiny

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Pragmata director appreciates comparisons to Xbox 360-era games

Players have already drawn comparisons between Pragmata and the Xbox 360/PS4 era, and director Cho Yonghee says the team is pleased by that response. He notes they have seen many comments saying it feels like an old-school game, and that reaction is something the developers welcome. The game mixes

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Critical Role Campaign 4 has a flaw in its table structure

After a week away, Critical Role returned with a new arc: the Seekers have finished their run, and the Schemers will soon take over in the city of Dol-Makjar. Cooldown episode 17, available to Beacon members, confirmed the switch. Spoiler warning: this article discusses the Soldiers and Seekers arcs. Before

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Shonda Rhimes Eyes Violet Bridgerton for Next Spin-Off

Bridgerton remains a hit after its fourth season, and Shonda Rhimes said she expects more spin-offs. Back in 2023 she noted, "I think Violet is fascinating," and recently reiterated there will "definitely" be more Bridgerton spin-offs in the future. Violet Bridgerton, played by Ruth Gemmell, has

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Jimi Hendrix Transformed Bob Dylan's 1967 All Along the Watchtower

Bob Dylan wrote and recorded All Along the Watchtower for his eighth studio album John Wesley Harding, released in 1967. Emerging from an 18-month recuperation after his motorcycle crash, he returned to a stripped-back acoustic arrangement—steady guitar, harmonica solos—and an enigmatic lyric that follows a joker and a

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Zendaya stuns in bridal white gown at ‘The Drama’ LA premiere

Zendaya kicked off her press tour for “The Drama” on Tuesday at the Los Angeles premiere in a bridal-white, off-the-shoulder satin gown. The full-length dress featured a corset-style top and a tulle-draped neckline that fell down the back. Styled by Law Roach, she accessorized with diamond chandelier earrings, her Jessica

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First Dune: Part Three trailer shows Paul, Chani and Scytale

Legendary and Warner Bros. released the first trailer for Dune: Part Three, the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy, which promises a grim but darkly beautiful end. Timothée Chalamet returns and is heard delivering a guttural war chant. The trailer is light on storytelling but reveals Paul Atreides and

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Eight upcoming Netflix shows to watch in 2026

Netflix’s 2026 slate has already delivered a mix of sharp TV and well-timed movies, and a fresh set of series are lined up to keep that momentum going. Some titles have been quiet on the calendar, but they deserve a closer look for their casts, creators, and premises. Something

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High Potential Season 2, Episode 15 Recap: Captain Wagner Returns

In "Pie in the Sky," Selena flies to New York to confront Willa Quinn while Morgan and the Major Crimes team investigate the shocking death of former astronaut Teddy Barro, who is killed when a seemingly poisonous pie is shoved into his face. Captain Wagner returns to Major

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Cryptic crossword No 29,957

1 down: King’s is turned by informer. 8 letters. 2 down, 5 down: With which to get into a house, say on the house? 4 letters and 4 letters. 3 down: Sound at heart if at home. 6 letters. 4 down: Scruffy type’s flab spread with age. 7

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Taylor Frankie Paul says 'I'm struggling' amid dispute with Dakota Mortensen

Taylor Frankie Paul broke her silence about an alleged domestic incident with ex Dakota Mortensen, calling the timing painful and saying, "I'm struggling." She said during a press preview for The Bachelorette that "my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at

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Baby Steps' level design inspired by Mirror's Edge map and skateboarder

Baby Steps often feels like you never really learned to walk, but much of that comes from the treacherous terrain Nate traverses. From bumbling through mud to toddling around waterfalls, the game presents a steady stream of small physical challenges. Developer Gabe Cuzzillo told a GDC audience that two things

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Riz Ahmed Asked Andor Showrunner Why Bodhi Rook Was Absent

Riz Ahmed says he personally asked Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy why his Rogue One character, Bodhi Rook, didn’t appear in the series. Ahmed played Bodhi, a former Imperial pilot who defected to help the Rebel Alliance, and he noted that other Rogue One alumni—Diego Luna as Cassian Andor,

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The secret lives of six body doubles

Beyond stunt performers, other specialists step in when actors do not want to perform intimate scenes or lack particular skills. Percy Bell, a Nashville actor who doubled for Michael B Jordan in Sinners, says the work was more about matching movements than building a new character; he even made playlists

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Firefly cast reacts to planned animated revival

At a reunion panel hosted by Maggie Lovitt at Awesome Con, members of the Firefly cast — Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher and Summer Glau — announced plans for a new animated series meant to pick up where Joss Whedon left off before the feature

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Cruz Beckham's 'Loneliest Boy' appears aimed at brother Brooklyn

Cruz Beckham has been performing an unreleased song called 'Loneliest Boy' while touring the UK, and fans say the somber lyrics appear aimed at his eldest brother, Brooklyn, amid the family's public feud. The song includes lines such as, "Loneliest boy, mama don't

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Superman, Supergirl and more star in new DC Elseworlds series

Superman's father, Jor-El, takes the Man of Steel mantle in a new Elseworlds series, Superman: Father of Tomorrow. The story follows an adult Jor-El after he crash lands in Kansas following the destruction of Krypton, essentially grafting Superman's traditional origin onto his father. As he adjusts

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12 Box-Office Flops That Became Classics

Some films open to poor ticket sales or critical backlash but later win devoted followings. Missing the moment in theaters doesn’t prevent a movie from finding new life on television, home video, or through critical reassessment. John Carpenter’s The Thing was dismissed on release but embraced by horror

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Will Trent’s Puerto Rico Rescue Sets Up a Pivotal Season Twist

Episode 4x11 sends GBI agent Will Trent to Puerto Rico to rescue his uncle Antonio, in a large-scale installment that blends rainforest shoots, cliff stunts, spiders and a haunting silent scream. Ramón Rodríguez directed the episode while also starring, and the production included shoots in Old San Juan as well

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Jesse Metcalfe says he was fired from 'Desperate Housewives' after Season 1

Jesse Metcalfe said on Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast that he was fired from Desperate Housewives after the first season. “After the first season they didn’t really know where else to take my storyline,” he explained. Metcalfe recalled creator Marc Cherry telling him, “This isn’

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ReVamp is a tower-defence roguelike starring Dracula

ReVamp, the latest game from Digital Sun, reimagines Dracula as a vampire lord who would rather stay in his castle and be left alone than the conventional picture of a nocturnal predator. It blends tower-defence and roguelike elements: players staff their halls with werebears, skeletons, ghosts and more, while Dracula

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What time does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 release?

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, also known as Showdown, launches on Thursday, March 19 with a face-off between the Foundation and the Ice King. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will reprise his role as the Foundation and is featured in the season's battle pass alongside original characters

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The Super Mario Galaxy Promo Features Pikmin and R.O.B.

A new promotional video for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie briefly shows two unexpected Nintendo faces: the plant-like alien Pikmin and the Robotic Operating Buddy, R.O.B. The clip, which carried the caption "They're ready for their close up. Don't miss The Super Mario