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The actors strike is over – tentative deal reached with Hollywood studios
SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with film and TV studios, thus ending the longest actors strike in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, the union announced that the 118-day strike would officially conclude at 12:01 a.m. PT on Thursday. The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved the agreement in a unanimous vote…
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First reactions to “The Marvels”: See what critics are saying about the MCU’s woman-centric film
Marvel Studios’ woman-centric superhero film “The Marvels” has wowed critics in anticipation of its release in theaters on Nov. 10. The film held its premiere in Las Vegas on Tuesday along with press screenings in New York and Los Angeles. Helmed by “Candyman” director Nia DaCosta, the latest MCU movie centers on Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie…
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“End of our country as we know it” if Trump wins 2024, says Hillary Clinton on “The View”
On Wednesday’s episode of “The View,” Hillary Clinton made it clear that she’s not looking forward to Donald Trump’s comeback if the former president were to be re-elected in the upcoming 2024 election. “I can’t even think of that because I think it would be the end of our country as we know it,” Clinton…
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Adrian Monk returns in “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie”: Watch the trailer
During the early months of the pandemic, many fans of Adrian Monk wondered how the quirky sleuth would fare in lockdown. Would his fear of germs actually work in his favor this time? Or would his phobias prove to be more debilitating than ever before? Thankfully, that mystery will soon be solved because Monk is…
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The FDA is recalling more apple cinnamon fruit pouches due to increased illnesses linked to lead
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding its recall of apple cinnamon fruit puree products amid new reports of illnesses linked to potential lead contamination.As reported in an Oct. 28 safety alert, federal health officials, along with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture &…
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Peter Jackson says more Beatles music is “conceivable” following the release of “Now and Then”
Filmmaker Peter Jackson has revealed that there may be more Beatles music in the works following the release of the rock band’s so-called final song, “Now and Then.” The latest track was produced from a demo of John Lennon’s songs, which he had originally recorded in 1977. After struggling with the demo’s poor audio quality,…
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“Bob’s Burgers” replaces Jan. 6 rioter with new Jimmy Pesto voice actor
Jimmy Pesto Sr. has officially returned to Seymour’s Bay — and he’s got a new voice actor next to his name too. The recurring character on “Bob’s Burgers” was reintroduced in “Bully-ieve It or Not,” the fifth episode of Season 14 that premiered on Nov. 5, according to ComicBook.com. In it, Bob Belcher rekindles his…
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HBO trolled critics online to shut down negative reviews, reflecting a disdain for true criticism
HBO has landed itself in hot water after its CEO, Casey Bloys, admitted to using various aliases on X (formerly known as Twitter) to troll critics who wrote negative reviews of several HBO shows. “For those of you who know me, you know that I am a programming executive very, very passionate about the shows…
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