HBO’s new comedy series The Franchise is about the making of Tecto: Eye of the Storm, a superhero movie for a barely-disguised version of Marvel Studios. In short order, it becomes clear that the only person in the cast and crew who actually cares at all about the movie’s subject …
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Saturday Night Live kicked off its 50th season with a few special appearances, including Dana Carvey playing President Joe Biden in the cold open. Carvey, who took over for cast member Mikey Day, says he had to keep the cameo under wraps ahead of the premiere. “It’s been top secret,” …
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By some miracle, there are still a lot of undecided voters out there in America. Luckily, Jon Stewart had some thoughts for those who aren’t sure whether to select Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president in November. On The Daily Show, Stewart confirmed those who are undecided basically include …
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Anna Kendrick dissects the psychology of a killer in the latest trailer for Woman of the Hour, her forthcoming directorial debut premiering via Netflix on Oct. 18. In the film, the actress portrays aspiring actress Sheryl Bradshaw, whose lack of career opportunities leads her to the once-popular Seventies dating series …
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The creator of Netflix‘s hit seriesNobody Wants Thisis responding to criticism about the way the show depicts Jewish people. Social critics have taken to the media to express dismay at what they consider “stereotypical” depictions of Jews on the show, according to the Los Angeles Times. The sitcom, which stars …
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Frank Fritz, who co-hosted the History Channel’s long-running, Americana-themed antiquing show, American Pickers, died Monday following a period of ill health, including a 2022 stroke, according to Variety. He was 60. Fritz’s co-host, Mike Wolfe, broke the news on Instagram. He used the opportunity to pay tribute to his dear …
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John Amos, the actor who played the father from Good Times, has died. He was 84. Amos’ son Kelly Christopher confirmed Tuesday that the actor had died on Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has …
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Dakota Fanning is excited to adapt the memoir of “icon” Paris Hilton into a TV series. In a new interview with The Cut, the actress and producer said that she sees the upcoming project, partnered with A24 and her sister Elle, will be her “girlhood dream come true.” “It’s such …
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In Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, Travis Kelce trades the locker room for the classroom. In a trailer for the 20-episode game show, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end (and boyfriend to pop sensation Taylor Swift) jokes about his decision to pursue criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. …
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Sixty-two minutes into the Season Three finale of Industry, you might have mistakenly thought it was safe to exhale. HBO’s notoriously tense finance drama, which revolves around the exploits of employees at the fictional investment bank Pierpoint & Co., was giving us a rare moment of resolution for its key …
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