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HBO and James Gunn Confirm New 8-Part Action True-Crime Series Spinoff
HBO has given a straight-to-series order for “The People v. Gorilla Grodd”, an eight-episode mockumentary-style comedy set within James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe. The half-hour series follows Daily Planet reporter Jimmy Olsen as he investigates whether the superintelligent ape Gorilla Grodd was wrongly convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla…
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Mark Ruffalo Goes Scorched-Earth on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Calling Out the Ellison Family’s Complicity in Palestinian ‘Genocide’
Actor Mark Ruffalo has publicly denounced Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion (£87 billion) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, using his Instagram Story to accuse the Ellison family of complicity in what he called a “genocide” against Palestinians. The intervention comes as the merger faces legal challenges from a dozen state attorneys general and has raised…
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Americans warned of kidnapping, extortion as violent crime grips parts of tourist spot
The US State Department has issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” travel advisory for Ecuador, warning American citizens of heightened risks from violent crime, kidnapping, extortion and terrorism in parts of the South American country. The advisory adds to a growing list of safety warnings affecting popular tourist destinations, coming as the same week…
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New Docuseries ‘9/11 Reunited’ Connects Survivors 25 Years Later: How to Watch the Three-Part Special
National Geographic has released a three-part docuseries, 9/11 Reunited, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, bringing together survivors who shared life-or-death moments with strangers on the day so they can meet again. Produced with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the series aims to highlight stories of heroism and humanity amid the…
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3 Years Later, Mark Wahlberg’s Suburban Action Film Is Still Dominating Streaming
Mark Wahlberg’s 2023 Apple TV film The Family Plan has returned to prominence on the streaming service’s charts nearly three years after its release, currently ranking No. 4 according to FlixPatrol. The action-comedy blends the two contrasting sides of Wahlberg’s career, combining suburban family life with the tough-guy, thriller elements seen in films such as…
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Top 5 most heated moments as progressives spar over who is farther to the left in final Dem Senate debate
Democratic Senate candidates Ed Markey and Seth Moulton clashed in their final debate before Massachusetts’ 1 September primary, each seeking to convince voters in the heavily Democratic state that they are the stronger standard-bearer for progressive priorities. The Thursday night debate underscored an intensifying fight within the party over its ideological direction, as both candidates…
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Born 38 Years Ago Today in East Texas, the Straight Shooting Wordsmith Helping Expand Country Music’s Sonic Borders
Kacey Musgraves, the Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter, turns 38 today, having built a career on frank lyricism and a refusal to be confined by genre conventions. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on 21 August 1988, she has become known for blending traditional country storytelling with pop, disco and Tejano influences, marking her out among a generation…
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The X-Men Are Officially Getting Jean Grey Back, but There’s a Huge Catch
Marvel has confirmed that Jean Grey is returning to Earth after a period spent in deep space wielding the full power of the Phoenix Force, but her comeback comes with a dark twist: she is said to be “aflame within,” suggesting she may pose a greater threat than the ally the X-Men once knew. The…
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Here’s how Walmart is using $2.9B in tariff refunds
Walmart says it’s doubling down on lower prices with its $2.9 billion tariff refund.