Over four decades after the fact, the way in which his signature character was introduced to audiences still irks Mark Hamill. The actor still feels pretty strongly that Luke's original introduction in the first Star Wars flick, which was cut for pacing reasons, should have been kept intact.
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Despite his hesitancies and a slew of early critics, Daniel Craig managed to hold on to his titular role in the long-running 007 spy series for a whopping 14 years. While his tenure hasn't always been critically consistent, it has resulted in grand praise.
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"Twister" was a huge hit in 1996, and now, we're returning to the terrifying world of tornado chasing with "Twisters."
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Mark Hamill's career was truly born when he was cast as Luke Skywalker for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Since the original Star Wars's release in 1977, Hamill has reprised his role as Skywalker five times; six, if you include the Star Wars Holiday Special.
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In a lot of ways, Demolition Man has proven more prophetic than anyone involved in the film ever meant it to be. But that isn't the only reason it remains relevant. Along with the unique world-building and entertaining action, one of the keys to Demolition Man's success was a great cast.
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Cycle your star charts, because there's a new canonical Star Wars galaxy map on the books. Come June 23rd, 2020, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu will hit the shelves of bookstores everywhere, complete with new info on the geography of a galaxy far, far away.
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From droids to Jedi Knights, here are the Star Wars characters who've made the most appearances.
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Nowadays, it's hard to imagine anyone opting to steer clear of a role in the Star Wars universe. But Al Pacino did that back in the '70s: He turned down the opportunity to star in the first Star Wars film — and for an understandable reason.
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More concept art from Colin Trevorrow's version of Star Wars: Episode IX has surfaced, and it bears a striking resemblance to current events. Here's a look at the role that Finn, Rose, and Poe could have had in the final chapter's climactic battle.
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From its ignorant adults to some blatant body-shaming to a handful of dead bodies, violence, and sexual innuendos, The Goonies features story components that either made no sense or were unfit for the young audience the movie was geared towards. Here are things only adults notice about The Goonies.
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Looking for a tense thriller starring one of the best actors in the business? Amazon Prime Video has got you covered. 7500, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as an airline pilot who finds himself dealing with terrorists intent on hijacking his plane, has touched down on the streaming service.
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Daddy issues have always been a rich source of inspiration for the arts, but the Netflix original anime Baki takes this trope to a whole new level. The new season of this brutal series has already landed itself on the list of the streaming service's top ten most viewed TV shows. Here's why.
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From the uncertain future of fan-favorite characters, unexplored backstories, and historical contexts, here are some of the biggest questions left unanswered in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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For every Batman: The Animated Series and Animaniacs out there, there's a '90s cartoon that hasn't exactly stood the test of time.
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Beetlejuice is a lot. It's a film that was never catering to young audiences at the outset, but which wiggled its way into their awareness like a pesky sandworm. If you loved Beetlejuice as a kid and haven't revisited it in a while, here are some things that might surprise you. It's showtime.
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Netflix's alt-superhero saga The Umbrella Academy made more than a splash when it hit the streaming platform in the early days of 2019. The vividly stylized series not only became on of the streaming giant's most-viewed originals, it also re-shaped the concept of what a superhero story could be.
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If you've ever waited in line for hours only to score less-than-fantastic seats to an exhibit at San Diego Comic-Con, the organizers of this year's convention have a message for you: not this year. Due to ongoing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, SDCC 2020 will be held entirely online.
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The Thunderbolts name has been used to describe underground fight clubs, the tools of pro-registration Marvel characters, and teams of heroes willing to shoot first and ask questions later. From their conception to their many incarnations, here's the untold truth of the Thunderbolts.
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Will Ferrell is back in peak form on Netflix, and his outrageous new musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is exactly what you needed to refresh your streaming watch list.
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The release of Wonder Woman 1984 has been delayed a few times now, but that just means that there's more time to theorize about how Diana Prince has been reunited with her lost love, Steve Trevor. Now, a new image gives us another look at the two together, inspiring a fresh round of speculation.
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Legendary Hollywood director Joel Schumacher, whose vision and storytelling made him an icon of '80s and '90s cinema, died on Monday, June 22 in New York City at the age of 80. A spokeswoman for his family confirmed to The New York Times that he passed following a year-long struggle with cancer.
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A lot was riding on Michael Keaton and Tim Burton's take on the caped crusader. Of course, Keaton's Batman was a massive hit, cementing Batman as DC's most beloved hero for decades. In 1989, Keaton was the right actor at the right time for Batman. In 2020, it seems history is about to repeat itself.
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In a recent sit-down with Happy Sad Confused, Zoë Kravitz revealed that to inform her characterization of Selina Kyle and her slinky alter-ego, she's looking to an iconic storyline by the writer who is basically responsible for the dark, gritty characterization of Batman we all know and love.
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Matt Reeves' new take on Batman, which is currently scheduled for a 2021 release, stars Robert Pattinson as Batman, and according to his co-star Peter Sarsgaard, fans have plenty of reasons to get excited about Pattinson's take on Bruce Wayne.
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Robert Pattinson, the world's newest Bruce Wayne, recently revealed that he's in the "early stages" of buffing up for The Batman. But what exactly does that training regimen entail? Here's how the English actor will get ripped for The Batman.
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The Help tells the story of civil unrest and a fight for equality in the Southern town of Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement. If you recently checked out The Help and feel like the actor who plays Constantine looks pretty familiar, here's where you've seen Cicely Tyson before.
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Nearly a decade later, the movie industry is more franchise-hungry than ever, but we still haven't seen Tropic Thunder 2—and here's why.
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When Victor Garber first appeared on The Flash as Martin Stein, a scientist merged with an engineer named Ronnie Raymond to form the transmuted entity Firestorm, nobody could have guessed that the character would become such a beloved time-hopping adventurer. So why did Garber leave the series?
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The new movie hitting Disney+ brings many fantastic characters from Eoin Colfer's beloved fantasy series to the screen. Among them is a foul-smelling dwarf with a penchant for theft named Mulch Diggums. He might seem familiar, even if you don't recognize him right away under all that dwarf hair.
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Artemis Fowl is a movie for kids, but it's a complicated one with lots going on. There's something for everyone, even adults, who will see the movie from a completely different angle. These are the things only adults notice in Artemis Fowl.
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While various mediums have depicted the Joker killing Batman, there isn't one universal answer as to how the Clown Prince of Crime would handle it. At the same time, there's a common thread to all such stories beneath the surface, painting a clearer picture of his post-Dark Knight existence.
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In most cases, Easter eggs exist solely to wink at the audience, included in the background for fun without any real weight in the story. In the case of the DCEU, though, some of these little details mean so much more and can serve to enrich the world.
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In addition to all the time lost, and the visions gained, by the passengers of Montego Air flight 828 on Manifest, their return started a harrowing countdown. Everyone on the plane has "a death date." Here's what that means, and how it unfolds on the show.
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The Disney+ series' diversity of armaments brings out unspoken layers in its densely nuanced characters, so it's no surprise that a lot of care was put into their creation. Here's the background on The Mandalorian's arsenal
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It's easy to get lost in a galaxy far, far away. While shooting on the set of The Mandalorian with Baby Yoda — in actuality, an extremely lifelike and expensive puppet — Werner Herzog's directorly instincts took over, and things got a little surreal.
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The Shawshank Redemption may have flopped at the box office, but the critics showered Frank Darabont's prison drama with praise, and it ultimately went on to dominate the home entertainment game... and our hearts. How did Darabont come up with such a gem of a story?
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In July 2020, fresh television series, new films, and a ream of classic entertainment will arrive on Netflix. Looking for a place to start? Good news — you're exactly where you need to be. Consider this your personal guide to the best of what's coming to Netflix in July 2020.
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If there's one character who stands out from the rest on The Big Bang Theory, it's undoubtedly Kaley Cuoco's Penny. While the differences might seem superficial, they may explain why some characters on the show are particularly mean to her. Here's the worst thing one of them, Amy, ever did to her.
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Whether you're interested in the famous drag balls of 1980s New York City or stories of high school students coming to terms with their identities, these Netflix series all feature fantastic LGBTQ+ representation.
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This far into the industry-wide production shutdown, you've got to start digging deep for fresh content, and what better place to plant your shovel than Disney+? If you dig hard and fast enough, you just might stumble upon an underwatched Disney classic from 1971 called Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
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Although Penny takes pleasure in picking at Sheldon's prickly personality quirks on The Big Bang Theory, it's often the theoretical physicist who is the instigator of their fights. In fact, throughout the run of the show, we've seen Sheldon be downright cruel to Penny on a number of occasions.
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Film is full of charismatic antiheroes, and we're shining the spotlight today on some of the best of all time. Some you'll find here are relatively new in the world of cinema, but they manage to leave a huge impression and seem like they'll withstand the test of time.
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Vikings has gone through a lot of ups and downs, yet it still has many of the same strengths and weaknesses at the end as it did in the very beginning. Below, we take a look at some of the best and worst things in History's Vikings.
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When it comes to looking at the best boxing movies of all time, pretty much every decade gets attention except the 1990s. It's a shame because there are quite a few hidden gems from the era that are must-watches for any boxing fan.
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From the beginning to the end of BoJack Horseman's run, you could count on our hero to lash out in various ways even at those who supported him the most, and he has hit some pretty low lows. The lowest of them all, though, has to do with with his fellow Horsin' Around alum Sarah Lynn.
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There are already plenty of places to find great action movies just a click away, but the rise of HBO Max means another great film library is now at our disposal. Whether you love car chases or shootouts, big stunts or tightly controlled fight scenes, we've got you covered.
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To quote Allison Hargreeves, we heard a rumor that The Umbrella Academy will be back before you know it. But it's not a rumor at all. Netflix has finally announced the release date for The Umbrella Academy season 2.
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There's nothing like a good twist ending. Pulling one off is difficult, however -- how many totally obvious "reveals" have you groaned at in your lifetime? Not to worry: This list of Netflix's best twist endings won't leave you hanging, and don't even require you leave the house.
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Out of all the Gallaghers, Lip has actually been the most consistent in terms of trying to do the right thing. Things haven't always looked so sunny-ish for Lip, though. In fact, the character endured a fairly brutal narrative arc in Shameless' mostly fantastic sixth season.
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It may not seem like it, considering the chances of Mark Ruffalo getting a solo Hulk movie are slim-to-none, but the Hulk's been one of the most visible superhero movie stars for decades. Here's a look back at all the Hulk movies, ranked from worst to best.
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Defining a movie as a "cult classic" is extremely difficult. Some are campy, some subversive, some lowbrow, and some just plain under the radar. Regardless of how they fit, these are probably films you should see.
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From social thrillers to superhero films to biopics, here are some Black directors — famous names to fresh faces — and the films they've crafted that are absolutely worth a watch.
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From mighty warriors to adorable animals, these are the best '80s animated heroes of all time.
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The British are coming! The British are coming! Good news for all you Anglophiles out there: the British are already here. If you're a fan of television from across the pond, there is a huge selection on Netflix to choose from. Looking for some suggestions? By George, you've got it.
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When things get hard, some people turn to light-hearted movies to give themselves a lift. Others, however, want to cry it out. There's nothing like a tear-jerking movie to get the waterworks flowing, so we've assembled this list of the saddest movies on Netflix. Get your tissues ready.
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From the series' starry-eyed beginning to its electrifying end, these are the most paused moments in the Harry Potter movies.
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With the great streaming wars of the 21st Century continuing to rage, it's never been more difficult to figure out which content provider to turn to. Luckily, with so many viewing options available, it's a great time to be alive for cinephiles.
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You may be surprised to learn that the doting wife and adorable kids we see in Space Jam aren't Michael Jordan's actual family. For our money, the most adorable of those little moppets was daughter Jasmine, portrayed by then-six-year-old Penny Bae Bridges. What has she been up to in the years since?
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On the May 31, 2020 episode of Josh Gad's Reunited Apart YouTube show, we witnessed the cast of The Lord of The Rings reunite in a Zoom meeting to reminisce, as well as to raise money for the No Kid Hungry charity. Who took part in this unprecedented event, and what did they talk about?
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Some Game of Thrones cast members are reuniting — but not in the way you might expect. According to an exclusive report from Entertainment Weekly, several Game of Thrones stars will reunite for a live game of Dungeons & Dragons as part of a series that supports Red Nose Day.
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DC fans were hyped to learn that a huge catalog of movies from their comic company of choice would be available on HBO Max at launch. Not even one month in, though, many of the films were marked for streaming retirement. Now, that's changed, and Superman fans in particular have a lot to celebrate.
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In the wake of the launch of HBO Max, the brand-new streaming service that includes HBO's entire library as well as huge hits like Friends and The Big Bang Theory, five episodes of South Park have been omitted, for one very specific reason: the portrayal of a religious figure.
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HBO Max is showing no sign of slowing down, and the list of movies and TV shows dropping in July is more than proof of the fact. Here's a look at all the best movies and TV shows worth watching on HBO Max in July 2020.
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When HBO's new streaming service HBO Max prepared to drop, it gave fans of the DC Extended Universe a lot of reasons to be hopeful. Things changed on June 9, when ComicBook.com confirmed some upsetting news for anyone who signed up for the new service specifically for its DC movies.
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HBO Max has temporarily removed one of Hollywood's most famous epics from its service. The new streaming service has elected to temporarily remove Gone with the Wind, the 1939 Civil War epic, until it can provide historical context for the film's outlook and iffy racial representation. Here's why.
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One of the most underrated films of 2019 is on HBO Max. Subscribers to the new streamer are discovering the pleasures of Ready or Not, a mashup of horror, action, and pitch-black comedy. If you want your pulse quickened, your gut busted, and your nerves jangled, this is what you should be watching.
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For every great (and let's be real, not so great) horror movie you caught, there's about a metric ton that you missed. In fact, there's a good chance you missed one of the best horror movies of 2019 entirely. Good news: you can watch it right now on Amazon Prime.
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Of the few movies that trickled out into cinemas in early 2020, The Invisible Man was one — and boy, are we glad it did. So, what about The Invisible Man made it so critically and commercially successful?
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In 2020's The Invisible Man, writer-director Leigh Whannell crafts a modern heroine in Cecilia Kass, a woman determined to extricate her abuser from her life. Here's why you recognize the actress who plays Cecilia in The Invisible Man.
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In the mood for a spooky ghost story with an all-star cast that will have you sleeping with the lights on? Get ready for The Darkness. The 2016 fright fest has come creeping into the Netflix Top Ten list with good reason: it packs scares that aim for the gut, and a cast full of absolute ringers.
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Writer-director Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man was a hit — but will we ever see a sequel? Fans have been wondering if Whannell and company intend to continue the story of Elisabeth Moss' Cecilia Kass — and several of the involved parties have spoken publicly about the possibility.
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The secrets behind The Omen don't need to be deciphered from cryptic biblical poems. You can find them all right here. From behind-the-scenes deaths to the film's lasting impact, here's the untold truth of one of the all-time great horror movies.
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An incredibly underrated thriller is making itself at home on Netflix's Top Ten. Making its entrance at the number ten spot is The Guest, a 2014 indie picture that came and went relatively unnoticed upon its initial release, but has become a cult classic among a certain subset of film fans.
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The Conjuring 2 laid its cards on the table early — but you'd be forgiven for not noticing. A scene early in the film foreshadows the true culprit behind the haunting of the Hodgson family, which is being investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga).
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From tales of extra-terrestrial invaders to messed up monster movies, these are the scariest horror films about isolation.
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Sleepy Hollow's premiere earned ten million viewers in Fox's highest-rated fall drama bow since 2006. It was celebrated for its fun writing, clever mix of genres, and strong production values. Yet, Sleepy Hollow would wrap its story four years later to a very different tune. Here's what happened.
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Look out, Netflix fans, because there's a creepy flick climbing the streamer's charts — and it's almost certainly not the horror flick you'd think. In fact, we're betting the horror movie currently crushing it on Netflix is one you've forgotten all about, or maybe haven't even heard of.
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Every once in a while, a show comes along the ambitions of which are just too damn big for television. For those who've seen even a single episode of Alex Garland's bracing, small-screen sci-fi stunner Devs, there's little question it checks that box. Here's why it's worth checking out.
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There are so many streaming services today; sometimes you have to do a little digging to unearth a classic film that hasn't breached the front page of your home screen. Hulu has one such overlooked gem currently streaming: 1993's Demolition Man starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes.
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The streaming world provides a platform for many smaller, harder-to-find sci-fi titles to shine. Fans of an egregiously overlooked gem from 2013 will be happy to know it's finally starting to get its due thanks to a surprisingly strong showing on Hulu. That film is Europa Report.
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Animal expert, YouTuber, and Brave the Wild host Coyote Peterson gives us the scoop on the virtual summer camp he's running with Varsity Tutors, which aims to demystify some of the most famous stings and bites Peterson has endured.
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In an interview with Variety, Anthony Mackie, who plays the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the winged superhero, reassured the world that his delayed TV project, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, was going to look just like a proper Marvel movie.
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Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Iron Man has been the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its inception. The character caught on as soon as he arrived on the big screen in 2008. Since then, Tony Stark has grown to be one of the most prolific characters in the franchise.
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Marvel Comics fans are in mourning today after the passing of beloved inker Joe Sinnott. During his decades-long career working for Marvel, Sinnott contributed to some of the company's best-known properties, including The Avengers, Thor, and most notably, Fantastic Four.
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After a popular debut at the Venice Film Festival in 2019, French director Olivier Assayas' Wasp Network was picked up for international distribution by Netflix. Since June 19, subscribers have had the opportunity to find out for themselves just what all the festival heat was about.
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From leading roles right down to clever cameos, here are the characters who've appeared in the most MCU movies, ranked in order from least to most appearances.
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The Guardians of the Galaxy might be a fearless band of warriors, but they're also a group of serious weirdos. Arrested development, daddy issues, tragic origin stories -- if you can name a serious insecurity or trauma, odds are, one of them has it. These are the Guardians' greatest weaknesses.
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Since it began in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced a who's who of comic book greats. Most have interacted, but even amidst all the crossovers, the chance to meet doesn't come for every combo. For example, Thanos narrowly missed one of the franchise's most important heroes.
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A new addition to Disney+ is raising some eyebrows for more than one reason. The 2015 reboot Fantastic Four has unexpectedly dropped on the streaming service, one of only a few available selections (so far) to have been produced by Fox Studios before its acquisition by the Mouse House in 2019.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the biggest film franchise in history, and one of its stars has a good idea as to why. During a recent interview, Captain America actor Chris Evans gave an insightful answer when asked about the MCU's unprecedented success.
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Let's take a look back at the stars of the Hercules universe, and find out where they are—and how different they look than they did on their Legendary Journeys.
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Even with all the cross-over the MCU can muster, there are major characters with whom Thor has never shared the screen. A few are missed connections. Others were lost when Thor came back to reverse the Thanos snap heard 'round the universe. These are the six heroes Thor has never met in the MCU.
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One of mainstays of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Captain America, who's tied closely to many of his fellow crime-fighters. Although Cap worked alongside (and fought against) an impressive roster of heroes during his tenure in the MCU, there's a handful he never got the chance to formally meet.
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From character-defining arcs to the sheer weirdness of the '90s, here are the things about Iron Man that just didn't make it to the MCU.
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With Marvel's TV arm all but totally phased out and the film branch now handling small-screen projects like the MCU-set Disney+ series, future television endeavors are expected to be much more intimately connected with the films. What does that mean for the heroes of Marvel's Netflix shows?
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Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining, may not have found much success during its theatrical run, but people are talking about it a lot right now. The once-underappreciated movie is now available on HBO Max — and the response to the film's availability is substantial.
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The YouTube channel Global Citizen recently released a hilarious video in which the cast of the Fox-produced X-Men films are enjoying a warm, chatty reunion via Zoom that comes screeching to a halt when it's joined by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, who is just so psyched to be part of the gang.
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Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most lucrative film franchises of the 21st century, but rumors have long suggested that Disney knows it's time for a refresh. According to a new report, Margot Robbie is set to re-team with Birds of Prey scribe Christina Hodson to chart a new course.
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With a third film in the Jurassic World pantheon on the way, the cameos — to paraphrase our favorite chaotician — must go faster. The latest update on the much-anticipated sequel promises the surprising return of a character from the original Jurassic Park who's more than meets the eye.
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In 2017, M. Night Shyamalan shocked audiences with Split. Unfortunately, Split's success wasn't the only thing moviegoers were discussing about it. Here's why some believe that Split's depiction of Dissociative Identity Disorder is harmful to people who actually suffer from it.
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Christopher Nolan's movies have always been somewhat elusive, but this takes things to another level. The writer-director's newest feature feat, the time-inversion-focused film Tenet, has been hit with another delay, studio Warner Bros. confirmed on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
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Dust off your magnifying glass, because Sherlock Holmes is back for another outing. Though Enola Holmes does feature Justice League and The Witcher star Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes, it's actually his younger sister, Enola (Millie Bobby Brown), who's the star of this tale.
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Proving that even stars have bad days, Robert Pattinson almost ruined his chance to headline one of the summer's biggest movies. According to a new interview, Pattinson, who plays an integral part in Christopher Nolan's Tenet, almost blew his first meeting with the beloved British director.
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There's been some very tantalizing "news" from the Spider-Verse circulating recently, and it's got fans of the eight-legged wonder a little hot under the collar: Tobey Maguire may be in negotiations to step back into the red and blue spandex.
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If you want to be ahead of the curve when it comes to groundbreaking, edgy new comedies, you'll definitely want to check out Quibi's Dummy, starring Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick as a woman stuck in a pretty awkward romantic situation.
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Audiences might not know what exactly Tenet is all about, but now, they know one thing it isn't. Ahead of the long-awaited release of Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bending film, the innovative and acclaimed director has shared something big about Tenet: It's not a time-travel movie.
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J.K. Simmons, who portrayed cigar-chomping, loudmouthed newsman J. Jonah Jameson in all three of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, shocked fans by reprising the role for the killer post-credits sequence of Far From Home. Recently, the actor revealed whether we'll see ol' JJJ in the MCU again.
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It's hard to imagine a world in which superhero flicks aren't considered viable blockbusters by the major studios, but that was the world we lived in before the early 2000s -- when the release of Fox's first X-Men trilogy and Sony's Spider-Man clearly demonstrated the genre's potential.
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Jamie Foxx's long-gestating Mike Tyson biopic is finally moving forward, and the star is already getting into fighting shape to play the controversial former heavyweight champ.
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Christopher Nolan's upcoming flick Tenet is going to blow a lot of minds — and it started with that of its star. John David Washington recently spoke with EW about his experience working on the flick — and, in particular, about how shooting its epic opening scene had his brain spinning.
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The grey rain-curtain of this world has rolled back, all has turned to silver glass, and the actor the world came to know and love as Bilbo Baggins has landed on white shores, and beyond, found a far green country under a swift sunrise. Sir Ian Holm has died at the age of 88, The Guardian confirms.
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It may still be some time before Bond fans see Daniel Craig's final turn as the famous 007 agent in Universal's upcoming No Time To Die, but the hunt for Craig's replacement has been on for years, and one actor from the hit Starz series Outlander admits he's had his eye on the role.
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Despite all the conjecture and speculation online about whether the movie will actually be able to hit the big screen before the end of the summer, there's been very little concrete information about Nolan himself thinks about Tenet making it to theaters. Recently, that situation finally changed.
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Marisa Tomei has some misgivings about one of her most high-profile roles. The actress recently revealed in an interview with Collider that she has regrets about playing Aunt May, the mother figure to Peter Parker in Marvel's most recent round of Spider-Man films, and other characters like her.
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That's right folks, real footage from the Snyder Cut has been released, and we've got to admit it actually looks pretty darn cool. The teaser hit Twitter with a parade of exuberant GIFs, accompanied by fans' unflinching adoration for what they've seen, and anticipation for what's to come.
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The T-Rex attack scene in 1993's Jurassic Park is absolutely epic — but another, equally nail-biting scene involving the big fella failed to make the cut. Screenwriter David Koepp revealed that one T-Rex scene, which was included in the screenplay, was shot down early by director Steven Spielberg.
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Kevin Bacon got his cinematic start being paddled to the tune of "thank you, sir, may I have another" in National Lampoon's comedy classic Animal House, but the genre a lot of his fans know him best for is horror. Bacon's role in Friday the 13th provides an ongoing and unusual fear to this very day.
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A leak from the set of the film has led many observers to the conclusion that No Time to Die will see Bond become a father for the first time — a development which could fundamentally change the series forever. While this plot point hasn't been confirmed, the evidence is pretty compelling.
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Chris Evans has spent years emodying the most American MCU hero out there. As he's spent so long under the character's skin, it's easy to believe that Cap is the be-all and end-all of Evans' superhero experience. It turns out that Captain America is not even the actor's favorite superhero.
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Audiences expecting to see The King of Staten Island, the big-screen collaboration between comedy king Judd Apatow and Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson, got a rude awakening after Universal pulled the film just two days before it was set to release.
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On June 15, 2020, after weeks of speculation about what might happen regarding the 2021 Academy Awards ceremony, the board of governors took to Twitter to make an enormous announcement. The 2021 Oscars will break from a three-decade tradition.
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Sam Jackson is one of the most notorious scene stealers in Hollywood. You simply do not cast Samuel L. in a supporting role unless you intend him to upstage your leads literally every time they share a frame in front of the camera.
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Tenet, Christopher Nolan's latest thriller, is set to show in newly reopened theaters that have been shuttered for months. Its initial July 17, 2020 release date was pushed back two weeks to July 31, 2020 — but July is still July, right? Here's why the film is still premiering next month.
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Leave it to Stan the Man to welcome a new star to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a bit of trademark irreverence. In a recent Instagram Q&A, James Gunn revealed that he was the one to formally introduce Tom Holland, the MCU's Spider-Man, to the character's co-creator, the legendary Stan Lee.
Read MoreDwayne Johnson is taking a big risk to save his family in the newest poster for his upcoming film Skyscraper. The movie will feature the Rampage and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle actor as a war veteran and former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader who is tasked with assessing security for skyscrapers.
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As Hollywood begins to contemplate a return to traditional theatrical releases, a few new release dates are finally starting to trickle out. Patient James Bond fans will be happy to hear that the perpetually delayed No Time to Die — the sequel 2015's Spectre — is once again on the calendar.
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The Academy is making some huge changes in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. As parts of the world begin their attempts to safely reopen after SARS-CoV2 put entire cities and societies on pause, the Academy is adjusting next year's Oscar ceremony to fit our new normal as best as possible.
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Sometimes, your greatest wishes can't be fulfilled, even when you're a multi-millionaire bestselling author. Stephen King recently confessed on his Twitter account that he held a fervent desire to add his perspective to the Friday the 13th universe, and to do it in a table-turning way.
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Not even Christopher Nolan's time tricks could save Tenet from a release delay. Warners Bros. has announced that its highly anticipated spy thriller starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson will now release on July 31, two weeks after its long-slated July 17 date, Variety reports.
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Fans excited to catch Patty Jenkin's Wonder Woman sequel will have to wait a little longer. Warner Bros. announced through the official Wonder Woman 1984 Twitter that the eagerly awaited follow-up to 2017's superhero blockbuster would be coming even later than its anticipated late summer debut
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Christopher Nolan is known for manipulating time in his films, but he's also managed to do it in real life with the release of his newest film, Tenet. According to one of the film's stars, Tenet is poised to be the first major blockbuster of 2020.
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In a development buzzy enough to give the entire Marvel fandom tinnitus, news broke Wednesday that Disney has officially inked a deal with the Queen B herself to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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If AMC gets its way, you'll be able to catch two of the summer's biggest releases in theaters after all. According to a report from Deadline, AMC Theatres expects to be "fully, globally open" by July -- which, as of this writing, is just one short month away.
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Harry Potter fans are wishing that J.K. Rowling, author of the novels upon which the film series is based, would use the Silencio charm... on herself. Rowling fired off a transphobic tweet over the weekend which provoked a response — and an apology to the trans community — from Daniel Radcliffe.
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The web-slinger is about to swing back into action. No, not that web-slinger — the other web-slinger. The one named Miles Morales. Exciting news has dropped for the Miles-starring movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2.
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In a most excellent turn of events, Orion Pictures has finally dropped the first teaser trailer for what's sure to be the single greatest cinematic endeavor in the history of humankind: Bill & Ted Face the Music. Here are the small details you missed in the trailer.
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Keanu Reeves just couldn't stay away from The Matrix. In an exclusive interview with Empire about the highly anticipated fourth Matrix film, Reeves talked about the legacy of the original Matrix movie and revealed why he decided to come back for another round.
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Christopher Nolan's latest film may be the first movie of the 2020 summer season to hold on to its intended theatrical release date. Here's what industry analysts have to say about the timeline for getting audiences back to the big screen in time for another signature Nolan mind-bender.
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In the Netflix original movie The Last Days of American Crime, Shelby Dupree is our femme fatale, a mysterious hacker who ropes failed career criminal Graham Bricke (Édgar Ramírez) into one last heist before the US government puts an end to all forms of criminality.
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Judd Apatow's latest directorial effort stars Pete Davidson as a character loosely inspired by Pete Davidson. Elements of the story may be true to life, but is it truly worth a watch? Here's our review of The King of Staten Island.
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Reiner's cameo in 2018's revival of the heist franchise was hotly anticipated, not just because he's a comedy legend, but also because he's an alumnus of the Ocean's movies. Why did the beloved actor's role end up on the cutting room floor?
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Assassin's End the eighth Sniper movie, but it's the first one that comic book artist, writer, and filmmaker Kaare Andrews has directed. Looper had the chance to speak with Andrews about the film, and whether a sequel would ever be made.
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Given the superhero genre is as known for its eye-catching costumes as its action, it should come as no surprise that Birds of Prey's outre aesthetic is rooted in the comics. How do the Birds of the screen compare to the Birds of the page?
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Carl Reiner, that absolute titan of comedy, recently passed away at the age of 98. Reiner appeared in a little-seen 1998 indie comedy which we feel deserves just a little more attention. It's a hilarious coming-of-age story with an amazing cast — and it gave Natasha Lyonne her breakout role.
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Larry Blanford, cinematographer on Dave Bautista's newest action-comedy, My Spy, reveals what it's like working with the Guardian of the Galaxy behind-the-scenes, as well as why Bautista's young co-star is a name to watch.
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Despite the popularity of the first two Hellboy films starring Ron Perlman, director Guillermo del Toro was unable to get a third off the ground. Why did Perlman pass up a chance to return for the 2019 reboot, and what are the chances that he might don the horns again?
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We can all use a little levity right now, and Netflix has got you covered with Desperados, its new original comedy which features an all-star cast roaming around sunny Mexico in the interest of heading off a major embarrassment. Here's why the cast of Desperados look so familiar.
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Zooey Deschanel has charm to spare. She's brought her humor, magnetism, and even vocal stylings to so many lovely comedies. Now, there seems to be very little on the horizon for her. Why isn't one of Hollywood's most likable stars appearing in movies or on TV so much anymore?
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Daniel Diemer isn't exactly a known entity in Hollywood just yet, but he's well on his way. The young Canadian actor is the topic of some real buzz now that he can be seen in Netflix's latest teen romance sensation, The Half of It.
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Bella Thorne threw fans for a loop when she debuted some killer ink on her Instagram in July 2019. As it happens, the tattoos were fake — for her new movie Infamous. Now, Thorne has let Looper in on the real reason she does most of her own makeup for movies.
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When is a sequel not exactly a sequel? When it's a part of the increasingly fast-and-loose DC Extended Universe. Audiences are eager for Wonder Woman 1984, the follow-up to 2017's Wonder Woman —but if they're expecting more of the same, they're in for a surprise.
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Comic book fans may recognize the name Kaare Andrews, who has carved out a stellar place for himself in the industry, particularly amongst those who read issues of Spider-Man. Andrews sat down with Looper for an interview in which he revealed the Spider-Man story he'd love to see told on screen.
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The character of Jolene French might not have as much screentime as the rest of The Help's cast, but she's certainly no less memorable, and you'll probably recognize the actress who plays her. She's played by Anna Camp, and here's why she looks so familiar.
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While they may come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, heroes in the MCU actually have several significant things in common. So, without further ado, we'd like to present the most essential elements that MCU heroes simply can't live without.
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Da 5 Bloods has people realizing yet again that Spike Lee is a genius filmmaker, and diving deep into the filmography of some of the stars. A particular standout is Norm Lewis, an incredibly well-respected Broadway at TV star who's been in the spotlight since the early '90s.
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Filmmaker David Dobkin still thinks about the abandoned King Arthur trilogy he very nearly helmed in the early 2010s. With an ambitious vision and two rising stars in the lead, it had the potential to be a massive hit. So why didn't we ever get to see it?
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The Babysitter somehow manages to be equal parts hilarious, sweet, and gory, and the actress who portrays Bee goes a long way toward helping it achieve that seemingly impossible balance. If her face seems a little familiar, it's because you've almost certainly almost seen Samara Weaving before.
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In 2019, Netflix and AMC gave us a shockingly unexpected gift: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, a feature-length coda to what many consider to be the greatest hour-long drama series of all time. Will we get a sequel to El Camino? We don't know for sure, but we do know that it's possible.
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There are plenty of standout moments in Sniper: Assassin's End — from a car shootout to a final sequence you have to see to believe. However, there was one sequence in particular that really stood out to star Chad Michael Collins, one he called his favorite during an interview with Looper.
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There's no shortage of talent in Hollywood, and Bella Thorne wants to work with the best of the best. In an exclusive interview with Looper to discuss her latest film Infamous, Thorne was quick to share that she's keen to collaborate with all sorts of creatives in the industry.
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How far would you go if you were desperate for money and had nothing left to lose? That's the question posed in Quibi's serialized action film, Most Dangerous Game. If you're enticed by the premise, we've got some more details that should get you even more excited to check it out.
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Marvel fans weren't the only ones impressed by Brie Larson's commitment to delivering a physically powerful performance as Captain Marvel. One of her stunt doubles, Renae Moneymaker, was blown away as well.
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From sidekicks to psychos, here are some of the MCU's characters who've disappeared without explanation.
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The eighth film in the Sniper series, the Kaare Andrews-directed Sniper: Assassin's End, came out on June 16. In an exclusive interview with Looper, star Chad Michael Collins spoke at length about what his training regimen was like to prepare for such an intense role.
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Bella Thorne has cornered the film market for teen comedies like The Duff, supernatural horrors like Amityville: The Awakening, romantic dramas like Midnight Sun, and too many thrillers to name.
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Ming-Na Wen has played Melinda May on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for years, but with the series now in its final season, what's next? Wen shares her thoughts about where May might pop up, who she'd like to team with, and her favorite S.H.I.E.L.D. fight scene. "
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The young actor who plays Michael (or "Mikey," as the family tends to call him) in The Darkness has been in showbiz since before he was a tween, but you'd be forgiven for not recognizing him, because he's something of a chameleon. His name is David Mazouz, and this is why he looks so familiar.
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This 2016 horror movie features a surprisingly solid cast, with a handful of faces that will seem more than familiar to viewers. Among them is Jennifer Morrison, who has been more than visible on screens big and small in recent years.
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Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film Tenet is mysterious by design. All we knew about it at the outset was that it's an "action epic" and that there's "international espionage." Once we had a trailer at which to gape, we also knew one other thing: There are going to be some serious time shenanigans.
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If you're one of the people who has watched the Netflix film Spenser Confidential, you probably thought at one point, "Where have I see that guy before" about the bad guy with the face tattoos. His name is Austin Post, also known as rapper Post Malone, who makes his acting debut in the film.
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With such a positive response Charlize Theron's Furiosa, it's not surprising that Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller wants to do more with her. But in a recent interview, Miller announced that Theron's time as Furiosa has come to an end — at least where Furiosa's prequel movie is concerned.
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The second trailer for Christopher Nolan's Tenet only clued us in a little to what it's about. After we feasted our eyes on it, though, we had the same questions that a lot of fans did: Where is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was announced as part of the cast over a year ago, and who is he playing?
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Twister is back in the conversation over two decades after its release, as a testament to Netflix's ability to start discussion. Jami Gertz may not be as easily recognizable as her co-stars, but anyone familiar with '90s television or '80s teen movies has definitely seen her before.
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Get ready to plummet back into the depths of the Deep Blue Sea. A new trailer recently dropped for Deep Blue Sea 3, another installment in the franchise launched with director Renny Harlin's 1999 B-movie horror classic and continued with a direct-to-video sequel in 2018.
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As Agent Phil Coulson, Clark Gregg is no stranger to Marvel's big-screen adventures, but his Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. co-stars haven't been quite as lucky. Here's who on the S.H.I.E.L.D. team Gregg thinks would be a great fit for the larger MCU, and why that's not as far-fetched as it seems.
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The 2016 horror film The Darkness has been getting a lot of attention on Netlfix lately. If the supporting character of Wendy seems familiar, it's because she's Ming-Na Wen, and you know her from, well, basically everywhere.
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Way back in 2001, Disney released a criminally underrated animated feature entitled Atlantis: The Lost Empire. At the time, the film was unique within the Disney oeuvre for its lack of music or proven source material mined from classic fairy tales and fables.
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From historical implications to weird family dynamics, these are things only adults notice in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
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As the film's star and producer, Margot Robbie was wearing a lot of hats on Birds of Prey. According to her stunt double Renae Moneymaker, Robbie tore into all of it with aplomb. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Moneymaker shed some light on what it was like working with Margot Robbie.
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A new Spike Lee joint, Da 5 Bloods, is taking Netflix by storm with its exploration of the Vietnam experience through the eyes of a squad of Black ex-soldiers. Its assured storytelling and strong characterizations have left some viewers curious as to whether the flick had a real-life inspiration.
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The cast of Twister includes several ringers, such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off's Alan Ruck, The Princess Bride's Cary Elwes, and one shaggy, open-faced actor in the role of fellow storm chaser Dustin "Dusty" Davis who you have probably seen many times before. Here's why he looks so familiar.
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Looper spoke with with two of Da 5 Bloods' lead actors — Delroy Lindo, who plays Paul, and Jonathan Majors, who plays David — about what it was like to work with director Spike Lee. From what they told us, Lee inspires great trust in the people he works with.
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With Netflix's large and ever-changing catalog, it's important to keep up with what's worth watching before it's gone. Whether it's action or comedy, live-action or animated, vintage film or something a little newer, Netflix has got you covered for all your Friday night snuggle-on-the-couch needs.
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While Wingard's films have yet to attain the broad viewership enjoyed by Tarantino's work, he's clearly taken a few cues from the master. The director's obvious penchant for pulp was never more on display than it was with his 2014 thriller The Guest
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In the summer of 2016, news broke that Hardy would appear in a minimal role in writer-director Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But it was later discovered that Johnson and company had ended up cutting Hardy's sequence. Why?
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With his star turn in the new Judd Apatow-Pete Davidson collaboration The King of Staten Island, Bill Burr really flexes his acting muscles. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Burr talks about what it was like working with Davidson on The King of Staten Island.
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Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods is part war drama and part heist movie, wrapped up in commentary on racism in the United States. One of its characters is played by Finnish actor Jasper Pääkkönen. While Pääkkönen isn't yet a household name in the US, there's a good chance his face sparked some recognition.
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One of The Help's biggest stars has some reservations about her famous role. In 2011, Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis played Aibileen Clark in The Help, a role she's since admitted she regrets taking.
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While Splash is a PG-rated comedic romp that generations of children have seen and enjoyed, watching the movie as a grown-up brings the story's darker themes swimming to the surface. Here's a look at some things only adults notice in Splash.
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Author and screenwriter J.K. Rowling is facing prolonged backlash after a recent series of tweets that could charitably be described as "questionable," and not-so-charitably as "transphobic." Among those calling her out: Eddie Redmayne, who stars as Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts franchise.
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The fierce leader of Sucker Punch's women warriors was the lobotomized and abused Babydoll, played by Emily Browning. Since that film, Browning has been busy with a select group of interesting, thoughtful projects. Let's take a closer look at what Emily Browning has been up to since Sucker Punch.
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In an exclusive interview with Looper, prolific stuntwoman Heidi Moneymaker shared what it's been like working with Black Widow actress Scarlett Johansson on the epic yarn that was the Infinity Saga.
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Surfer Bethany Hamilton turned tragedy into inspiration after surviving a shark attack at the age of 13. Now, the movie based on her memoir, Soul Surfer, is enjoying new life on Netflix. Here's what the actor who brought Bethany to life, AnnaSophia Robb, has been up to since making the film.
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Fans of stoner comedies may want to fire one up in honor of what could have been an immortal classic: the lost sequel to Pineapple Express. We never did get a follow-up to the hilarious 2008 action comedy — but as it turns out, producer Judd Apatow has had an idea for one for years.
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We're analyzing scenes in film and television that had to be chopped out due to controversy. Some were deleted from the final cut of the movie or episode, while others were never even shot. Either way, these scenes were left on the cutting room floor for being too controversial.
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In exclusive interviews with Looper, Da 5 Bloods actors Delroy Lindo and Jonathan Majors dispensed words of wisdom on the artist's role in society, affirmations of hope for positive social change, and encouragement for continued action.
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If you're looking for something scary to watch on Netflix, one of your best options would be to check out The Guest. Once you do, you might wonder why David looks so familiar. That's Dan Stevens, and he's played the romantic lead in a period drama, a comic book anti-hero, and even a Disney prince.
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In a film in which the main character is masked, there's an element of mystery. Who's beneath the disguise? What do they look like? These questions hold especially true for 2005's V for Vendetta. Nevertheless, V's voice was familiar to many, prompting fans to wonder who was responsible for it.
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While the series is driven by a simple premise and defined by its over-the-top battle scenes, there's more to Hunter x Hunter than what happens on the page. From the interesting stories that shaped the series to Togashi's ominous plans for wrapping it up, here's the untold truth of Hunter x Hunter.
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If you watched The Night Clerk and thought Ana de Armas looked familiar, that's because the actress has been making a huge splash over the past few years. From her early breakout role to her later critical successes, we're going to take a look at some of de Armas' most notable movies.
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Adam Sandler has gained a level of creative freedom in Hollywood that most only dream of: He can make movies about really whatever he wants — and include whoever he chooses. While Sandler's friends enjoy high-profile parts in his projects, he also makes filmmaking a family affair.
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While we can only imagine Henry Cavill is hoping The Witcher will help level off his unfairly topsy-turvy career, the charismatic actor already has a few big-screen appearances lined up that are sure to keep audiences invested for years to come.
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Time to crank up the old Bat-Rumor Mill once again. The gossip is flying fast and furious that The Batman, the upcoming solo vehicle for the Caped Crusader from writer-director Matt Reeves, will be the first film in a trilogy which will see yet another version of the Joker hit the big screen.
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Chloe Bennet hasn't been shy about sharing her thoughts about S.H.I.E.L.D.'s exclusion from Marvel's big-screen adventures, but would that stop her from playing Quake on the big screen? Bennet shares her thoughts with us.
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As Agent Coulson, Clark Gregg has been in plenty of Marvel movies, but he hasn't been in all of them. In honor of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s seventh and final season, the actor told us which Marvel movies he's sad he missed out on, as well what he says is the most underrated Marvel movie.
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If you know anything about Eric Andre's fierce dedication to a good prank, you know he's often a victim of his own devious works, as well. One particular prank from his film Bad Trip, however, almost saw him and Lil Rey Howery catch a bullet for their troubles.
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One of Hollywood's dirtiest secrets is that the Sandman has always been a talented actor, and his latest performance as Jewish jeweler Howard Ratner only threatens to expose that fact for all the doubters to see.
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Supporting Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in Netflix's comedy hit is a cast of esteemed actors like Luke Evans, Terence Stamp, Danny Boon, and of course, Adeel Akhtar. That last name may not be all that familiar to you, but there's a very good reason his face probably rings a bell.
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In a world where you might get terminated by a twister — or twisted by a Terminator — one company fills your gas tank. Here's the fictional company that links the 1996 disaster flick Twister and the 1991 sci-fi action classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
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If you spent your viewing of Someone Great scratching your head about where you've seen Jenny before, look no further. From a game-changing satirical sitcom to nostalgia-tinged voice work, Gina Rodriguez has quickly become one of Hollywood's most recognizable young faces.
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Phoebe Cates was born into a showbiz family, started modeling at the age of 10, and landed her first movie role at 17. She had her breakout moment in 1982's Fast Times at Ridgemont High, but quietly ended her career in 1994. Here's why Phoebe Cates quit Hollywood.
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Always Be My Maybe is among the best romantic comedies in recent memory, thanks in no small part to its stellar cast. Supporting Ali Wong and Randall Park in their lead roles is Casey Wilson. This funny woman has appeared in everything from dark David Fincher films to upbeat network sitcoms.
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Tuesday, June 2 marks the fifth day of We Are One: A Global Film Festival, the first-ever global digital film festival ... featuring content co-curated by 21 prolific festivals from around the world ... streamed entirely for free on YouTube. Here's the day-five line-up.
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From finding a new take on the first film's themes to fleshing out the characters even more, these movies did more than just make money for a studio
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There's a lot of potential with prequels but only with the right characters and stories. Who are these characters? What are the stories? Here are the movie prequels we actually want to see!
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The Maze Runner franchise turned Dylan O’Brien into a promising young star. However, the final film in the series stalled his meteoric rise to the top. Here's why Dylan O'Brien hasn't been the same since Maze Runner: The Death Cure.
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Where did Bridgette Wilson-Sampras go? The answer is rather simple. But before we get to that, it helps to know just how much of a sensation Wilson-Sampras was.
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We Are One: A Global Film Festival is in full swing, having just kicked off its fourth day of festivities. From short films to full-length flicks to panels featuring Diego Luna and Alejandro G. Iñárritu, here's everything screening during day 4 of We Are One.
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In the pantheon of awesome fight scenes, nothing has been able to replace the simple and profound purity of a good, old-fashioned fistfight. And on that note, here's a rundown of some of the best fistfight movies that are currently available to stream on Netflix.
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There's a lot more to the story surrounding The Umbrella Academy's super-powered siblings than meets the eye. One scene in particular, involving the time-traveling Number 5, has serious implications on the series' narrative moving forward.
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If you're in the mood for an action film with fast cars and flying fists, a movie recently landed on Netflix that is très rapide et furieux. (That's French for "very fast and furious.") The French-language Lost Bullet has been rocking viewers' worlds since it debuted on the streamer on June 19.
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Wasp Network, the latest drama from acclaimed director Olivier Assayas, boasts deeply humane storytelling, a thrilling plot, and a top-notch cast. It's captured the interest of Netflix viewers, landing it among the ranks of the platform's most popular movies. Here's why it's such a hit.
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While there are plenty of things to watch on Netflix, this game show has taken the streaming service by storm. Sure, lots of parents have kids stuck in the house in need of something to do, but Floor Is Lava's success is rooted in layers of nostalgia that run deeper than the very lava itself.
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Warrior Nun is a Netflix series debuting on July 2, 2020 about a group of spiritual sisters who all belong to a specific part of the Catholic Church known as the Order of the Cruciform Sword.
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Sometimes, all an actor needs is a few minutes to make a movie unforgettable. But these scenes from Netflix films aren't just memorable -- they epitomize an actor's appeal. From scathing monologues to confessions of love, these are the scenes that made us fall even more in love with these actors.
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Hannibal is an aesthetically beautiful show, even when those aesthetics happen to include gruesome murder scenes and dinner spreads made out of human body parts. Now that all three seasons are streaming on Netflix, the Fannibals have been treated to an added bonus: a brighter, cleaner transfer.
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If you're in the market for a killer mystery featuring some top-shelf acting talent, Netflix has got a movie for you. The unheralded 2020 feature The Night Clerk, starring Tye Sheridan and Ana de Armas, has made a strong entrance onto the streamer's Top Ten chart.
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Popularity can be a double-edged sword. The latest international hit climbing the charts at Netflix may have viewers rapt, but this risqué Polish film has also stoked some major controversy.
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A new Netflix series might actually cause some legal issues with a branch of the U.S. government. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has secured trademarks for Space Force around the globe — and that has the potential to create confusion and chaos, and even lead to massive legal battles.
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If you haven't dipped into Netflix's young adult drama Outer Banks, you're missing one of the streamer's most adventurous new mysteries. Following the release of the show in April 2020, Chase Stokes achieved overnight fame for his leading role as John B, Here's where you've seen him before.
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13 Reasons Why has grown from an adaptation of a smash-hit young adult novel into a world of its own. Once the episodes end and viewers are able to relax their shoulders, however, they're left with a nagging question: Where have I seen the actress who plays Jessica Davis before?
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You never can predict what film is going to pop on Netflix, and the latest chart-climber is certainly a surprise. The Healer jumped all the way to number one on the streamer's daily rankings, proving once again that the time is always right for a little light romantic dramedy.
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If you're looking for a spooky good time, fire up Netflix and head over to Our House. Audiences have taken to the unheralded 2018 fright flick, which has just made its debut appearance on the streamer's Top Ten.
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Netflix's The Umbrella Academy is beloved by fans for its compelling cast of characters and catchy soundtrack, but its many mysteries also drive viewers' obsession. At the center of much of the fandom's theorizing is Ben Hargreeves.
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Looking for a little action, a little comedy, and a little Arnie? Have we got a movie for you. The 2017 flick Killing Gunther has landed on Netflix, and if you missed it upon its initial release (you'd be far from alone), now is your chance to catch up on a heck of a funny movie.
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Season 4 of 13 Reasons Why is on the way, with the events of season 3 having left several characters hanging with stories only half-resolved. Key among them: Lainie Jensen. This passionate, protective mother is played by Amy Hargreaves, and there are at least 13 reasons why she looks so familiar.
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A new version of The Princess Bride? Turns out that it actually is conceivable. According to an exclusive by Vanity Fair, several stars have come together to recreate the beloved fantasy adventure comedy The Princess Bride for Quibi, a new streaming service focused on short-form content.
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Knowing what's new on Netflix has never felt more important than it is now. The idea of running out of new movies or television shows is haunting, but fortunately, it hasn't happened yet. There is still plenty of new stuff coming to Netflix in July, as evidenced by the following line-up.
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It has been a wild ride for fans of the devilish police procedural Lucifer, based on the DC Comics character created by Neil Gaiman. The show was canceled by Fox, then picked up by Netflix, and dropped some narrative bombs at the end of season 4. What can we expect in season 5?
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The golden age of classic Western films may be over, but a new kind of Western has established its place in the world of prestige TV. Whether you're a huge fan already or you're just getting into it, here's everything we know so far about Yellowstone season 3.
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The final fight with Steppenwolf is going to look different in Zack Snyder's Justice League. In response to a query on Vero as to whether he will "change the color grading red sky" fans saw in the theatrical cut of Justice League, Snyder simply answered, "Yes."
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In a video recently posted to his YouTube channel, Jackass star Steve-O explained that when the show first premiered, he suddenly found himself in the strange position of being famous virtually overnight — while at the same time being dead broke. How could that have happened?
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A&E's reality hit Storage Wars revolves around the unknown, the bizarre, and the surprising, all of which lay safely ensconced within abandoned lockers. Despite the plethora of oddball items, there are certain discoveries that were bound to rise to the surface as exceptionally noteworthy.
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French filmmaker Gaspar Noé's Love made major waves at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015. The erotic drama is only the fourth film in Noé's oeuvre, but its bold presentation and confrontational style -- not to mention all the unsimulated sex scenes -- earned the feature a fair amount warranted buzz.
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One of the best services Netflix provides is a major platform for obscure foreign films to reach a broader audience. The latest international action thriller from the streamer has just about everything you've come to expect from the genre, including an explosive ending that can be hard to follow.
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The two-part season 2 finale of Netflix's The Order offered plenty of thrills, kills and blood spills — as well as plot twists that leave us clamoring for season 3. Here's the ending of The Order season 2 explained.
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The exiled heir to the throne of the Fire Nation grappled with concepts of loyalty, family, and pride in one of the most fleshed-out arcs we've ever seen for an antagonist. This is Prince Zuko's entire backstory explained.
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From armies of dragons to tragic heroes, legions of balrogs, massive wars, dirtbag treachery, and a trio of superpowered gems that make the One Ring feel like your great-grandmother's wedding ring, here are the events that shaped the First Age of Middle-earth.
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Like the best of Scorsese's masterworks, The Departed weaves a layered story that will stick with you long after the credits roll. There is so much to think about even after the movie is over, thanks largely to a conclusion that initially feels abrupt and even jarring.
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The seven episodes of The Politician season 2 were a whirlwind — never settling on any one character, event, or moral for long before turning the tables again. Not to worry, though: We're here to round up the biggest points of the last couple episodes and discuss where they might be leading.
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7500 is the story of a skyjacking told from the perspective of the airplane's cockpit. A group of hijackers has made their way onto a flight from Berlin to Paris with a desire to crash the plane and kill everyone onboard.
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Riverdale has never met a cliffhanger it didn't love, and the Riverdale season 4 finale didn't disappoint in terms of twists and spooky reveals. Confused as to what happened, and why we didn't get all of the answers we were promised this season? We've got you covered.
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Blumhouse Productions has a new chiller waiting to disrupt your sleep cycles, and it's available everywhere on VOD. You Should Have Left is exactly the kind of disturbing film we've come to expect from Jason Blum's venerable horror production house.
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Disney's long-awaited adaptation of Irish author Eoin Colfer's beloved Artemis Fowl series is finally here, and it's not exactly what fans were hoping for.
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The Vast of Night is the latest science-fiction movie burning up the charts on Amazon's Prime Video streaming service. Viewers have responded with overwhelming enthusiasm for director Andrew Patterson's maiden cinematic voyage into the unknown, and it's no secret why.
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Netflix has been landing top tier filmmakers for its original features for a while now, but any new film from legendary director Spike Lee is worthy of notice. Now feels like the right moment to hear from Lee with a follow-up to 2018's outstanding BlacKkKlansman, and Da 5 Bloods does not disappoint.
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Gibbs' is one of the most fleshed-out and deeply realized characters in the NCIS world — but when you're talking about police procedurals, a deep backstory is rarely a good thing. Gibbs' life has been a blend of professional success and extreme personal tragedy, and we're here to break it all down.
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After 15 seasons and 324 episodes, Criminal Minds took its final bow on CBS on February 19, 2020. The crime procedural had many actors come and go in its storied history, but its final episode prioritized those who had been there from the beginning and made it to the finish line.
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To explain everything that's going on in the many long and tangled timelines of Power Rangers would take, well, multiple seasons of television, but we'll do our best to give you the broad strokes in chronological order.
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Summer is just starting, but Netflix has already dropped what's sure to be one of its hottest — and most controversial — movies of 2020. 365 Days, known outside the U.S. as 365 Dni, is an erotic thriller based on a novel series from Polish author Blanka Lipińska. Here's the ending fully explained.
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Today, Toy Story is a franchise boasting multiple movies, TV spin-offs, and merchandise galore. We're here to take it back to its essentials with this timeline chronicling the entire Toy Story saga, from the first film in 1995 to 2019's tear-jerking Toy Story 4.
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If you're curious about the fates and futures of the citizens of Springfield, here's what will happen to the characters of The Simpsons ... eventually.
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What if I told you there was more to Laurence Fishburne's Morpheus than meets the eye? The Matrix trilogy is the story of Neo and his destiny to save humanity, but what about the man who discovers him? Here's the story of Morpheus' escape from the Matrix, and howe he came to find the One.
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The final season of 13 Reasons Why has been released, and wraps up the story of Clay Jensen, Jessica Davis, and their friends at Liberty High. Even with some loose threads left unexplored, fans were able to get some kind of closure. Here's how 13 Reasons Why season 4 ended.
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Olivia Benson is officially the longest-running prime-time live-action TV character of all time. With 21 seasons worth of storytelling under her belt, her history has grown enormously complex. We're here to untangle Olivia Benson's backstory, one event at a time.
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After five nostalgia-fueled seasons, Netflix's reboot of the beloved sitcom Full House has come to an end with a big wedding. To commemorate the happy occasion, we're going to break down the ending of Fuller House: The Farewell Season, including that shocking twist ending.
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With so much dwarvish lore in The Lord of the Rings, we thought we'd take a deep dive into the dwarves of Middle-earth in order to see what makes them different from the ostentatious men, froufrou elves, and beardless hobbits that surround them on all sides.
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Crime thrillers thrive on mystery and misdirection, which often makes unpacking their climaxes a bit of task. Netflix's latest entry from this genre, Intuition, is no exception. Here's the ending explained.
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He's been a lover, a fighter, and came face to face with several important historical figures, all before settling down in Springfield to (poorly) raise his son Homer. Here's the complete background and life story of Grampa Simpson, starting all the way back in nineteen-dickity-two.
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Rick and Morty season 4 has reached its end, and wubba lubba dub dub, what an ending "Star Mort: Rickturn of the Jerri" was. Here's the ending of Rick and Morty season 4 explained.
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In the final season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the team is doing their own kind of time heist, but they don't have the benefit of Pym particles like the Avengers did in Avengers: Endgame. Here's how they're time traveling now for the final mission in season 7.
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The Princess Bride, which made stars of Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, and Mandy Patinkin, and which featured familiar faces like Andre the Giant, Wallace Shawn, and Billy Crystal, almost cast Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the NBA's most famous players. Here's why he didn't end up in the film.
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Here's the untold truth of The Princess Bride, a kissing story and a fairy tale but also so much more.
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Ready to have your mind blown by those expert purveyors of heady sci-fi, the Wachowskis, and an all-star cast? Netflix just added a movie that may interest you. 2012's Cloud Atlas is now available to watch on the streamer, and if you've never seen it, you're in for a treat.
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Cloning has been a fixture of science fiction since the genre's inception. Tons of movies examine the thorny subject -- so many, in fact, that it's hard to tell which are worth watching. We're here to help you out, with this list of the best sci-fi movies about cloning around.
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Many fine actors starred in Starship Troopers that you may not remember, so let's see what they've been up to since nuking those bugs. Here's what the cast of Starship Troopers is doing today.
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We've taken it upon ourselves to peruse Netflix to find the best dark sci-fi movies currently available for streaming. Whether you want a mind-bending thriller, a zombie flick with more brains than most, or just a whole bunch of Noomi Rapaces, we've got you covered.
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After cutting his teeth on films like Point Break, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, and Speed, Reeves shot to global superstardom thanks to his turn as Neo. Now, it's impossible to imagine anybody else playing this pivotal lead role.
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Just as in the first Guardians of the Galaxy, the special effects in Vol. 2 showed viewers things they never imagined they'd see. Here's what Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 looked like before adding those spectacular special effects.
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In a massive franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, every scene is crucial to the narrative. With so many characters and factions, every minute has to be well-spent developing characters or plot points. It makes for a pretty emotional ride.
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From the outside, acting in a blockbuster movie can look like a fun, stress-free job. Michael J. Fox would beg to differ after staring death in the face during one terrifying day on the Wild West set of Back to the Future III.
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Start spreading the news: One of the most overlooked science-fiction films of the previous decade is lurking at the bottom of the Netflix heap, just waiting for you to watch it. The only catch is, you'll have to act fast.
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Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is carving out a little niche for itself as the premiere stop for quality sci-fi content. The Vast of Night, the surprise hit currently burning up the charts on Prime certainly fits into this pattern. Here's why you should check it out.
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In April 2020, Schitt's Creek came to an end after six sweet, hilarious seasons. Through the joyful tears, you may have missed a few things here and there in the final episode, so If you've been meaning to rewatch "Happy Ending," here are all the small details you missed the first time around.
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Another classic comedy has removed one of its more tone-deaf scenes. The Office is the latest in a long line of sitcoms to self-censor a misguided attempt at satire in light of current discussions about racial justice and representation.
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Fans fell in love with Arrested Development and the strange, embarrassing, and entirely unforgettable Bluth family at its core. In the years since the show's cancellation (and resurrection), the cast has been up to all sorts of fascinating projects -- and we're here to catch you up on all of them.
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American The Office showrunner Greg Daniels faced a challenge in crafting a main character to compete with the original's David Brent. Here's how the team and actor Steve Carell made Michael Scott relatable and irritating at the same time, and the one joke they just couldn't make.
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The third season of Paramount Network's ratings smash Yellowstone premiered in June and introduced a bevy of new problems for the embattled Dutton family. One of those problems is a weaponized finance bro named Roarke Carter. He's played by Josh Holloway, and yes, you've seen him on screen before.
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The longer he sticks around the entertainment industry, the clearer it becomes that Larry David is his own worst critic. HBO might be excited to see what David has in store, but the comedian used the announcement of a new season to throw a little cold water on his good news in the way only he could.
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Fans of Netflix's pitch-black crime drama Ozark finally got some news about the show's new season, though it may not be exactly the news they were hoping for. Here's everything you need to know about the good news and the bad news about the future of the Byrde family.
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Yellowstone has been a breakout hit for the Paramount Network. The cable series succeeds largely on the basis of its fascinating characters. Yellowstone is populated by a truly outstanding ensemble of complicated, damaged people -- first among them, prodigal daughter Bethany Dutton
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With The Umbrella Academy's return now just a little over a month away (season 2 of the series drops on July 31), Netflix is gearing up for the Hargreeves' blast through the past with yet another poster that has fans clamoring to get a closer look. Here's what the new one-sheet reveals.
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Decades after we first met the Taylor family, it's impossible to picture Tim Allen's overambitious handyman/TV host Tim married to anyone but his smart, cool, vest-wearing wife Jill, played by Patricia Richardson. But Home Improvement almost had a very different Jill.
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HBO's new series isn't the most traditional take on Perry Mason, but it's the right one for the right time. During an exclusive interview with Looper, Perry Mason writers and showrunners Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald explained how their show being topical just shows how little we've progressed.
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South Park, Family Guy, and Robot Chicken watch out, 'cause there's a new foul-mouth band of animated antagonizers in town, and they're about to get medieval on you all.
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It's been five years since Bryan Fuller's masterful, subversive spin on the origins of Hannibal Lecter aired its final episode on NBC, yet not a year has gone by without whispers of a long-teased Hannibal revival.
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Joel Kinnaman, best known for his roles on The Killing, House of Cards, and as Rick Flag in Suicide Squad, played the lead role on Altered Carbon season 1. When the show came back, Anthony Mackie had taken over. What's the story behind Kinnaman's exit?
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A lot of the cast of the series is still pretty active, and you may have caught yourself wondering what they're up to. We've got you covered — here's where you can find a lot of your favorites from Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. In the words of the man himself: "Turn it out, here we go, here we go."
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Even as the faces of DC Universe's Doom Patrol might seem familiar to viewers, season 1 villain Mr. Nobody will ring just as many bells. He's played by the great Alan Tudyk, and we can pretty much guarantee you've seen him a dozen times or so on screens big and small over the years.
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Is there a sitcom more iconic than Seinfeld? The series defined an era of TV, gave the world irreplaceable phrases like "master of my domain," and changed the way we think about comedy. In tribute, we're taking a look at the very best episodes of the series, according to IMDb.
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Actor-comedian Bill Burr has been a vocal critic of the Star Wars franchise throughout his career, but that didn't stop The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau from recruiting Burr for the hit live-action Disney+ series. In an interview with Looper, Burr reveals how he really feels about Star Wars.
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Fans were surprised, if not flat-out shocked, when actress Monica Raymund decided to leave the hit NBC series Chicago Fire in 2012, after playing Gabby Dawson for six years. Here's the real reason why Monica Raymund left Chicago Fire.
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The Witcher's season finale, "Much More," had plenty to offer, including details that dug deep into the franchise's lore. These can slip by, but we've laid out some of the smaller and more hidden ones that you might have missed during your first viewing.
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With the first three episodes of season 2 of the hit DC series Doom Patrol hitting DC Universe and HBO Max on June 25, veteran actor Timothy Dalton shares with Looper his favorite thing about the new season — as well as how he got ready to bring Chief to the small screen.
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At one point in time, Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. was lined up to lead HBO's Perry Mason miniseries as its titular character, but Matthew Rhys eventually replaced him. Perry Mason showrunners Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald told Looper in an interview how Downey Jr. went from star to producer.
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If you're a Sopranos fan who finds the pilot's lack of violence jarring based on how bloody the show could be, it might get you wondering what other things you never noticed in season 1's first episode that informed what would come later, and demonstrated how masterful David Chase's series was.
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Fox's supernatural drama Sleepy Hollow may have ended its run back in 2017, but the palace intrigue taking place behind the scenes is still coming to light. Actress Nicole Beharie recently spilled the beans to ET about the circumstances surrounding her abrupt departure from the popular series.
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In a move likely calculated to occupy our minds while we await season 2 of The Mandalorian, Disney+'s fascinating docuseries Disney Gallery - Star Wars: The Mandalorian has kept us all riveted with a steady stream of details from the set of the first-ever live-action Star Wars TV series.
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Every Hollywood actor has their own treasure trove of stories about nightmare co-stars. While speaking about her Quibi original series Dummy, Anna Kendrick opened up about her own challenging on-set experience with a co-star. This is not, however, your typical Hollywood horror story.
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1993's version of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones stands out as a classic that built upon the reputation of the '60s TV series on which it was based. Quibi is looking to bring the story into the 21st century. Here's how the new version will be different from its predecessor.
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Lucifer appears to have the devil's own luck, as Netflix has officially ordered an improbable sixth season of the demonic drama. After season 3, Netflix donned its streaming cape and swooped in to the rescue, absorbing the drama and ordering up a fourth set of episodes exclusive to the platform.
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The first ten episodes of Vikings season 6 contained some huge shocks. Did those major deaths happen for real? Will we ever go back to Wessex? And why is the same actress playing two different characters? Here's everything you need to know before watching the second half of Vikings season 6.
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In an exclusive interview with Looper, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, who plays Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriquez on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., reveals some of the lessons she's learned from her superhero alter-ego. She also shares the surprising reason why joining the MCU meant so much to her.
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The actress who plays Kristen on Evil may not be Luke Cage (a.k.a. Evil star Mike Colter), but you've definitely seen her in something before. Here's how you know Katja Herbers from Evil outside of the paranormal CBS procedural.
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Lovecraft Country hopes to make good on its high-concept plot with Hollywood A-listers like Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams. They were able to draw in a star-studded cast that includes Aunjanue Ellis. If you're wondering where you've seen Ellis, the answer is, just about everywhere.
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The Politician is but one delicious fruit of Glee and American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy's massive ten-project deal with Netflix, and its recently released second season certainly left fans clamoring for more. Will there ever be a third season of The Politician?
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If you're a fan of high-concept horror with contemporary fantasy thrown in, then you're probably watching Netflix's The Order. Canadian actress Jewel Staite appeared in season 1, and if you're tuned in to the world of sci-fi and fantasy TV, there's a good chance you've encountered her before.
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Evil is not only one of the most underrated shows on CBS, it also has one of the most underrated casts on television. It's made up of several familiar faces, but one in particular may trigger that, "Where have I seen that guy before" reaction. Here's how you know Aasif Mandvi, who plays Ben on Evil.
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While the impressive landscape contributes heavily to Yellowstone's amazing atmosphere, it isn't exactly an ideal filming environment for actors. In fact, Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, has revealed one particular aspect of shooting the show that's particularly harrowing.
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We're here to catch you up on what the stars of In Living Color have been up to since the series ended, from the Fly Girls to the men of Men on Film.
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In a recent interview to promote Bad Boys for Life, Vikings star Alexander Ludwig spoke about the downside to being a leads on a successful TV series. While the show has been a boon for the network, its longevity has taken a toll on the actors who helped make Vikings a hit in the first place.
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Unfortunately, like many of its characters over the years, How to Get Away with Murder can't really be referred to in the present tense anymore. But what could have brought this gem of a show to an end? Surely, ABC didn't murder it by canceling it before its time.
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Netflix's new reality game show Floor Is Lava is fun for people of all ages. However, astute viewers may have noticed that the credits of the first episode included a tribute to a man named Tim Sullivan. Here's who he is.
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While the monarchy remains a fixture in United Kingdom, it seems the Queen's reign is over in streaming land -- and much sooner than you might have expected. That's right, Netflix's critically-adored historical drama, The Crown, couldn't even outlast the interminable reign of its subject.
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Long before Law and Order and the modern day glut of procedural dramas, Perry Mason was one of the first lawyer shows -- and it was massively successful for CBS. From 1957-1966, Raymond Burr's firm and cunning portrayal of Perry Mason made him a household name.
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The Discovery Channel is chock-full of programming designed to bring the outdoors into your living room. From thrilling nature documentaries to in-depth survival sagas, the channel has it all. Between 2006 and 2011, the undisputed king of their lineup was Man vs. Wild.
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In the years since it left the airwaves, Numb3rs has become a bit of a cult hit in syndication. Not surprisingly, the series' brilliant principle cast members have all since gone on to bigger and better things on screens big and small. Here's a look at what happened to the cast of Numb3rs.
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The sixth season of Better Call Saul, which is due sometime in 2021, will be its last. As with the conclusion of its parent show, Breaking Bad, there is much to mourn in saying goodbye to Jimmy McGill and his troupe of semi-malignant personalities.
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Ed, Edd n Eddy is a gem of 2000s animation. The titular Eds take viewers on a wild journey through childhood, full of jawbreakers, schemes, and cool older brothers. But to grown-up eyes, there's a whole lot more going on in the cul-de-sac than just kid stuff -- and we're here to detail it all.
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Over the course of four seasons, we've seen Teresa's evolution from the girlfriend of a cartel member to the boss of her own operation. If you've been catching up on the fourth season of Queen of the South since it dropped on Netflix, you might be wondering where else you've seen Alice Braga.
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Thanks to Star Trek: Picard and the novel coronavirus that's had us cooped up in our houses, a lot of fans are revisiting Star Trek: Voyager. And it's not just fans - actors from the show have a podcast looking back on it, and have related a harrowing story of almost taking out Hollywood royalty.
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With the tentacles of the one-season wonder that was Freaks and Geeks in just about everything, and the massive amount of fan support lending it the status of cult classic, it's amazing that a reunion or sequel hasn't been plotted. Here's why Judd Apatow hasn't revisited the show or its characters.
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While we're all waiting for The Witcher season 2, now is the perfect time to go back and experience the misadventures of Geralt of Rivia one more time. Not only will you get to bask in the glory that is Henry Cavill, but you're also sure to notice a lot of things that you didn't before.
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Now that the cast of Parks and Rec gifted us with a reunion special, it was only a matter of time before the Peacock started dipping into the rest of its ample back catalog to fill the current void with content.
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Over six seasons of Vikings, the village of Kattegat went from bustling market town to fortified city and capital of a kingdom. However, if you're planning a future trip to the real Kattegat, we've got some disappointing news.
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After the boom that came with Netflix pulling Trailer Park Boys into their orbit, it was inevitable that the streaming giant would venture out for more Canadian comedy. They hit again when they landed on the CBC sitcom Workin' Moms. If Anne from the show looks familiar, here's where you've seen her.
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There is one character from Avatar who stands out from the pack for his impact on the story and well-cultivated air of mystique. He is a character so nuanced in his development and critical in his function as witness to history that he is known by no name, only by his profession.
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The beloved legacy of Avatar: The Last Airbender was not exactly a foregone conclusion. In fact, through most of the first season, it seemed that Avatar would be just another well-executed and interesting cartoon. One episode changed all of that.
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Trust us when we say that, even if you've already completed your season 1 binge of The Umbrella Academy and know some of the season's bigger twists, there's almost certainly stuff you missed throughout the action-packed season. That's true especially of series' inaugural episode.
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NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, is not known for being forthcoming about his past, so episodes featuring flashbacks that give us a glimpse into how Gibbs became Gibbs tend to stick out for fans. Here's where you may have seen the actor who plays Young Gibbs.
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After a successful first season, Doom Patrol is revving up for its second. In addition to the existing team members, the upcoming season will also feature some fresh faces to spice things up a bit. One, in particular, may very well flip the entire show on its head. Here's Dorothy Spinner's story.
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It's hard to keep track of the various forms Phil Coulson has taken in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his so-called "final form" may be the coolest yet. In season 7, Agent Coulson has super powers on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and can go toe-to-toe with his heroes. Why? How? Let's break it down.
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Deke Shaw has become Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s go-to source for both comedy and timey-wimey shenanigans, but he wasn't always supposed to be such a big part of the show. In fact, actor Jeff Ward, who plays Deke, wasn't even supposed to survive his first episode. Here's what changed.
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Avatar first aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. With its expert storytelling and broad appeal, the series quickly became one of the channel's most popular. Even though the show ended over a decade ago, the fans continue to mine those animated frames for undiscovered details.
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When Teen Wolf showrunner Jeff Davis announced at a San Diego Comic-Con panel that the show's sixth season would be its last, fans took it hard. If MTV's spin on the coming-of-age genre classic was doing so well, why did the network end up canceling it?
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At first, he was a villain. Then, he became an ally, and even a lover. In the end, he surprised us all by being a selfless hero. Spike was easily among the most intriguing characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. So, what happened to actor James Marsters once his time in Sunnydale was done?
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Certain old school sci-fi TV shows should be required viewing for any fan of sci-fi TV. Sometimes they're cheesy, sometimes they're serious, but they're all great science fiction fun.
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Here are some hidden secrets buried in popular advertisements.
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Lucas Black has exited CBS' take on the Crescent City, and his departure has fans taking a look back at his time on the show. Though Black built up quite a bit of goodwill as Christopher LaSalle, dedicated NCIS Redditors can't let go of a small technical mistake with LaSalle's truck.
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Over the course of his six-season run on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., actor Henry Simmons has been in plenty of fights. Here's his favorite, as well as which MCU character Simmons would like to see show up as Mack's crime-fighting partner.
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Toni from Riverdale is played by Canadian actress Vanessa Morgan, who recently spoke out against the show's poor handling of its black characters. It's also likely that you'll recognize the multi-talented actress and singer from her long career as a child star, both in her native Canada and the US.
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When The Umbrella Academy returns to Netflix for season 2, we may be treated one change from page to screen that most fans would agree was for the better. Here's the character that Umbrella Academy fans wanted to rename.
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Netflix hadn't started listing its top ten publicly when The Witcher debuted back in December, 2019. If they had, the epic fantasy series starring Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the titular Witcher, would undoubtedly have vaulted to the top.
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In this exclusive interview, Joy Osmanski talked to Looper about playing a supervillain, voicing a five-year-old, telling unconventional family stories, and more.
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For seven years between 1997 and 2004, Cordelia was portrayed by Charisma Carpenter, who imbued the character with depth even in her shallow early days. If you're curious about what she's been up to since her Buffy and Angel days, let us fill you in. Turns out she's been up to a lot.
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You probably saw a couple of familiar faces in the Lovecraft Country trailer, the most prominent of which would be that of Atticus' traveling companion, Letitia. That's Jurnee Smollett, and she's been a regular presence on screens big and small for a couple of decades now.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender fans are diving into the surprisingly deep children's story now that it's back on Netflix. If you're looking to understand why, a segment of 'The Tales of Ba Sing Se' stands out as a great example of the depths of character development across the show's three seasons.
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On the second season of the CW's Batwoman, Ruby Rose's Kate Kane will be gone, but not forgotten... and, more importantly, not dead. This may seem like a minor narrative choice, but rest assured that for the LGBTQ+ community, it is anything but.
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It takes a show a while to get the kinks out, and this one is no exception. Here are all the weird things you might not have realized about the first episode of The Big Bang Theory.
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Steven Moffat is a screenwriter infamous for his tendency to write complex, sometimes even recursive plots in his time on Doctor Who. Not all of them made it on to the screen, and one idea pitched to Russell T. Davies would have introduced an entirely new Doctor to the timeline.
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Ever since Ruby Rose announced her abrupt departure from Batwoman, fan speculation has run wild over who might be in line for her replacement. Much of the fervor is understandable at this point. Over the course of its first season on the CW, Batwoman was really starting to find its narrative legs.
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If you're looking for a new show to binge, here are some excellent, varied television shows — all by Black showrunners — that you should absolutely check out.
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Although he was a late addition to Law & Order: SVU, Raul Esparza became a fan favorite thanks to his compelling performance and his chemistry with co-star Mariska Hargitay. After six seasons, however, Esparza stepped away from the show. Here's why the actor, and his character, ADA Barba, departed.
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Queen, shield-maiden, fierce warrior, and woman scorned, Lagertha lived a brutal life laced with violence and tragedy. While Lagertha gritted her teeth through her darkest moments, actress Katheryn Winnick has been more open about the physical and emotional challenges of playing a Viking.
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Elizabeth Henstridge's seven-season stint on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. hasn't just made her a better actress. It's also made her a better person. Now that her work filming S.H.I.E.L.D. is done, Henstridge shares with Looper the biggest lessons she learned along the way.
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Doctor Who's rebirth in 2005 under executive producer Russell T. Davies created one of the most compelling mysteries: the question of the connection between Jack Harkness and the Face of Boe. The mystery plagued fans for years.
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It would be a stretch to say that Ozark was a make-or-break situation for Jason Bateman. Still, there's no denying that Bateman would be on a different track if his blue-hued rural crime drama had tanked — or not happened at all.
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Believe it or not, it's been two full decades since NBC's beloved yet tragically short-lived cult dramedy Freaks and Geeks aired its heart-rending final episode. Even after so many years, die hard fans of the series continue to clamor for a little more time with the kids from McKinely High School.
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It's not easy to walk out on a hit property. You have to respect a creative team with the will power to leave their audience wanting more.
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We see the cast of NCIS every Tuesday on CBS; here's what they were up to before they got the roles that changed their lives.
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If you're a fan of Parks and Recreation, you probably have your own favorites out of the show's library of 126 episodes. The show earned acclaim from fans and critics alike for its sweet heart, smart jokes, and incredible ensemble cast — all of which are on display in one particular installment.
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WarnerMedia's Looney Tunes reboot is making some major changes with its beloved animated cast. In a nod to how far the culture has come since Looney Tunes' debut back in 1930, two popular characters have been disarmed to make their cartoon images more palatable to a modern audience.
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Part history, mostly legend, 100-percent drama, Vikings has given us six seasons of fights, feuds, and impressive fur robes. But the series lost one of its most deliciously cunning characters back on season 4. Here's the real reason Alyssa Sutherland left Vikings.
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The second season of The Mandalorian is shaping up to blow your socks off. In a recent interview with Collider, Sam Hargrave — director of the hit Netflix original film Extraction — revealed that he had worked on the Disney+ series' second batch of episodes as a second unit director.
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The Flash actor Hartley Sawyer has been fired from the superhero series. Hartley played Ralph Dibny, also known as his superhero alter-ego Elongated Man, and joined The Flash cast in 2017.
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Friends packed a ton of celebrity cameos into its 10-season run. We're here to remind you with this list of some of the biggest stars to ever cameo on Friends.
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You might get the impression that, as the star of Riverdale, KJ Apa is thrilled to be taking on so many musical numbers. But you would be wrong. Despite his love of music, why exactly does KJ Apa dislike bursting into song on Riverdale so much?
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For seven seasons, Iain De Caestecker has played the cantankerous but lovable scientist Leo Fitz on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. With the final season underway, De Caestecker looks back with his time on the character, and shares some surprising insights.
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Characters in the One Chicago world come and go, but it's still hard to argue that, after what seemed like a meaningful introduction, Jessica "Chili" Chilton's departure wasn't abrupt. It left some viewers wondering what the real reason was that Dora Madison Burge left Chicago Fire.
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Just about any Doctor Who fan will tell you that, outside of a casting announcement, one of the most exciting parts of a Doctor's regeneration is their wardrobe. Now, several photos of Matt Smith's costume fittings have emerged, revealing how his famous tweed jacket and bowtie look almost wasn't.
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Central to almost every plot ig and small on Yellowstone is the one and only John Dutton, played by big-screen icon Kevin Costner. Why he was the choice for the role was never more on display than in the series' opening moments, in an entrancing first scene that only made us love him more.
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Historically movies have been considered more prestigious and time-consuming creative undertakings than their TV counterparts. Yet, in this era of Peak TV, the TV production process is starting to look a lot like filming a 10- or 12-hour movie.
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For these shows, controversy brought cancellation. From murder to animal abuse, these are the scandals that sunk TV shows for good.
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When Game of Thrones came to an end in 2019 after eight seasons and nearly a decade on the air, its stars scattered, finding new opportunities and projects. Kit Harington, though, apparently needed a bit of a breather before he continued his career.
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We might have to revise our pick for the most important episode of Rick and Morty so far, because the season 4 finale was beyond bonkers and packed to the gills with important developments for some the longest-running plotlines in the series.
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The thing about historical dramas is that they are dramas first, and history lessons second. History's landmark series Vikings prides itself on mostly keeping things accurate, but after six seasons, there's bound to be more than a few errors.
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Over the first three seasons of Stranger Things, creators the Duffer Brothers have packed the show with nudging nods to outside influences. Eagle-eyed fans have picked plenty of them out, but there's a truly disturbing reference in season 3 that you may have missed.
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From ALF's twisted sarcasm and abusive behavior to major conflicts with physics and the speed of light, from sketchy neighbors to flower child parents, here are the things only adults notice in ALF.
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In the midst of the show's fourth season, Ulrich announced that he would be hanging up his sheriff's badge and Southside Serpents jacket. At the time, he gave a vague answer for his departure, but recently, he got more candid about the real reason why he left Riverdale before its fifth season.
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Buffy fandom felt just as strongly about the beloved character's fate as Willow did. But where did Amber Benson's career take her afterward? As it turns out, she's managed to keep herself quite busy since she left the Scooby Gang behind.
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Sandor Clegane, also known as The Hound, emerged as one of Game of Thrones' most beloved personalities. If you're wondering where actor Rory McCann has been since the show ended, here's what happened to him in the aftermath of his time as Sandor Clegane on HBO's hit series.
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Fan-favorite big bad Deathstroke didn't make so much as a guest appearance on Arrow's eighth and final season despite being such a strong presence in the series' early episodes. We've always kind of wondered just what happened behind the scenes, so we decided to do a bit of digging and find out.
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Joy Osmanski isn't an outspoken five-year-old girl who just might be the most opinionated member of her odd family, but she plays one on the TV series Duncanville. In an interview with Looper, Osmanski revealed why you should be watching the show.
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Just weeks after Australian actress Ruby Rose made the announcement that she was departing from Batwoman after just one season in the title role, word has broken about who will replace Kate Kane. Apparently, a brand-new character will become the next Batwoman on the CW superhero series.
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Considering all the dangling plot threads that creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland endeavored to resolve in just under 30 minutes, it's a real accomplishment that they managed to keep rattling off the series' trademark cultural allusions at a record pace.
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Near the end of season 5 of House, Kal Penn's character committed suicide by gunshot to the head. The development was milked for plenty of drama within the narrative of House, but fans immediately wanted to know what had happened with Penn. Why did he depart the series?
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The final episode of Space Force season did the thing that all good season finales do: It reached a satisfying conclusion, while opening up new questions to be answered on a potential second season. So, will there be another season of the Netflix series?
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Fans of the movie Weird Science might not even remember that there was a spin-off TV series, but their younger siblings who grew up in the '90s probably remember it fondly. Since you're here, you must be curious as to what the cast is up to today, and we're ready to fill you in.
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You can swing a dead cat in every season of Trailer Park Boys and hit an episode that viewers hold in high regard, but one particular dispatch from the Eastern Canadian trailer park stands out about the rest. Here's why 'Closer to the Heart' is a fan favorite.
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Breaking Bad is regarded as one of the finest TV shows of recent years, perhaps of all time. Few people disagree with the show's greatness, but even such a well-crafted series is bound to leave some plot points unresolved, or write itself into a corner now and then.
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Henry Simmons, who plays S.H.I.E.L.D. director Alfonso "Mack" Mackenzie on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., tells us what it was like when he learned Mack would be taking over the superhero spy agency, as well as why he was so confused when he got the part in the first place.
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White Lines follows Zoe Collins of Manchester as she attempts to figure out the details of her brother's death. The twists are more than enough to keep viewers spellbound, but you could be forgiven for being distracted by Zoe's familiar face. Here's where you've seen actor Laura Haddock before.
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Space Force was ordered to series shortly after the formation of the real-life Space Force was announced, and Netflix wasted no time getting the series in front of our faces. Among the main cast, there's a face which you may have found a bit familiar: that of Captain Angela Ali.
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If you're a comedy fan, you've definitely seen Ben Schwartz, who plays F. Tony Scarapiducci on Space Force, before, whether it's on one of Greg Daniels' other shows or as a voice in a major blockbuster. Here's why the actor behind on of Space Force's funniest characters looks so familiar.
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Over the course of its 15 season run, CBS crime drama Criminal Minds saw many cast members come and go. High profile actors like Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin, '90s teen idol Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Emmy nominee Jeanne Tripplehorn all had short stints on the show.
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Although it had a strong run, Madam Secretary was canceled after six seasons. The many changes the show made in its truncated final season left viewers wondering why, exactly, CBS pulled the plug on Madam Secretary.
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If you're anything like us, your head is probably still spinning from your binge of Ozark's beyond tense third season. One particularly intense scene focused on young Jonah Byrde may have meant even more than we realized.
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Though he's never played anything quite like his role in The Night Clerk, viewers should be more than a little familiar with actor Tye Sheridan. The 23-year-old already has a stacked resume rife with showcase performances in huge blockbusters.
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