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For Comedy Writers, Saying Goodbye Can Be Tough
Comedy writers behind HBO’s Hacks and The Comeback have spoken about how difficult it was to end their long-running series, with creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King reflecting on saying goodbye to The Comeback’s Valerie Cherish, a character Kudrow has played intermittently since 2005. Speaking at Sublime Primetime, an event hosted by the Writers…
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De Zerbi defends Spurs transfer spree and claims every club ‘wanted to kill us’
Roberto De Zerbi has defended Tottenham’s heavy summer transfer spending, insisting rival clubs wanted to see Spurs fail last season and that the criticism has only added motivation as he rebuilds the squad. The Italian, appointed in a rescue mission at the end of March after Spurs narrowly avoided relegation, said he had discussed transfer…
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Meghan Markle’s acting return could spark fresh problems with Prince William, Kate Middleton: expert
Meghan Markle is reportedly considering a return to acting, according to a royal correspondent, after several of her post-royal business ventures failed to gain significant traction. Experts suggest the move could create fresh tension with Prince William and Kate Middleton, given the renewed media scrutiny any high-profile acting project involving Markle would likely attract. Royal…
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The Dungeon Crawler Carl TV Series Has Its Showrunners
The Dungeon Crawler Carl TV series, in development for Peacock, has appointed Chris Yost and Eric Heisserer as co-showrunners, marking a significant step forward for the adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s popular LitRPG book series. Yost, previously attached as a writer, has been promoted to co-showrunner, while Heisserer joins bringing further science-fiction writing experience to the…
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10 New Movies to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu (August 21-23)
Polygon has published its weekly roundup of new film releases available to rent or stream from home over the weekend of 21–23 August, covering platforms including HBO Max and video-on-demand services. The list highlights a mix of major studio titles and smaller independent releases, offering viewers alternatives to a cinema trip. Top picks include “Toy…
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‘Pokémon Horizons’ Officially Sets Netflix Release Date for Major Season 3 Finale
Netflix has confirmed that Part 4 of *Pokémon Horizons* Season 3, “Rising Hope,” will premiere on 18 September 2026, marking the finale of the current season. The instalment picks up directly after Part 3, in which Roy stepped into a leadership role and the Rising Volt Tacklers prepared to confront the Explorers, the Strong Spheres…
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DC Studios’ “first foray into the true crime genre” The People v. Gorilla Grodd greenlit at HBO Max as James Gunn calls it “truly special”
DC Studios has greenlit The People v. Gorilla Grodd at HBO Max, described as the studio’s first venture into the true crime genre. The project marks an unusual creative direction for DC’s screen output under co-CEO James Gunn, applying a true crime documentary-style treatment to the Flash villain Gorilla Grodd rather than a conventional superhero…
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How Hollywood’s Veterans Are Chasing Emmy History: Sally Field, Harrison Ford, Martin Short and More
The 2026 Emmy nominations have set up a rare wave of potential records for veteran performers, with several nominees positioned to become the oldest-ever winners in their categories at September’s ceremony. Harrison Ford, 84, is nominated for Apple TV’s “Shrinking” and could surpass Henry Winkler’s record as the oldest comedy acting winner, while 74-year-old Stephen…