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Joe Allen is a freelance culture writer based in upstate New York. His work has been published in The Washington Post, The Charleston Post & Courier, and Paste Magazine.

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The NBA appears to have cemented its decision to leave TNT for good

The NBA is leaving TNT after decades of partnership in favor of a new deal with Amazon.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for July 26, 2024

Connection from NYT Games is the hottest new craze, and we've got all the tips, tricks, hints, and answers to help you win every day.
The cast of For All Mankind

‘For All Mankind’ is getting a Russia-focused spin-off

The new spin-off will focus on the Russian perspective on the moon landing.
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Disney+, Max, and Hulu have launched their new streaming bundle

Disney+, Max and Hulu's new bundle will save subscribers plenty of money every month.
Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate, in Twisters directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

Will there be a Twisters 2? What the cast has said

Twisters was a massive hit at the box office, which has led to speculation about Twisters 2.
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Ranked: The best Ken Burns documentaries to watch

Ken Burns has made dozens of documentaries, but these are the very best ones.
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Kit Harrington joins the cast of Industry season 3 — check out the trailer

Industry is looking just as salacious and even more star-studded in its third season.
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Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan in the first trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown’

Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan is already singing in the first trailer for 'A Complete Unknown.'
Deadpool in Deadpool and Wolverine.

Will ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ break a major box office milestone?

Deadpool & Wolverine is tracking to break the record for the highest opening weekend by an R-rated movie.
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Apple TV+ may soon bring even more movies to the streaming service

Apple TV+ is reportedly in talks to bring more movies to its streaming service.
The cast of Twisters.

Steven Spielberg is to blame for the lack of kissing in ‘Twisters’

The movie was notably lacking a climactic kiss, and that's because Steven Spielberg thought it was a bad idea.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Hugh Jackman on playing Wolverine again: ‘It literally doesn’t matter how I answer this’

Hugh Jackman left the question of whether he would return as Wolverine open to any answer.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

The 10 best comedy movies on Netflix

To keep your spirits up and your funny bone fine-tuned, we've handpicked the 10 best comedy movies to stream on Netflix right now.
Ollie Palmer

Wrexham’s Ollie Palmer talks football, his personal style, and Deadpool & Wolverine

Ollie Palmer discusses his 'Deadpool' cameo, his life in football, and his streetwear brand.
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The final ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer sees the return of a key ‘Logan’ character

'Deadpool & Wolverine' is coming soon, and it's finally revealed one major character.
Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte.

‘The Acolyte’ showrunner confirms a legendary character just made his first appearance

Leslye Headland just confirmed a major character reveal on 'The Acolyte.'
Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King

Tulsa King season 2: Everything we know so far

Tulsa King is coming back for a second season, so here's what we know about the plot, cast, release date, and more.
Emily Watson in Dune: Prophecy.

The new ‘Dune: Prophecy’ trailer explores which house the Bene Geserit come from

Dune: Prophecy is just the prequel that all the Dune nerds have been waiting for.
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Jenna Ortega’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ role becomes a little clearer in new trailer

Jenna Ortega will be playing Winona Ryder's daughter in the new film.
Veronnica Cartwright in Alien.

Noah Hawley’s ‘Alien’ TV series has wrapped filming, and is slated for 2025

The new series is a prequel set 30 years before the 1979 film.
Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun

Shōgun leads all nominated shows at the 2024 Emmys with 25 nominations

The 2024 Emmy nominations gave plenty of love to new drama series Shōgun.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Deadpool’s variant in new ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer is on all fours

Deadpool & Wolverine could be the biggest movie of the summer, and Marvel is offering us yet another look.
Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

These are the 10 best action movies on Hulu to stream now

Whether you're looking for a blockbuster with lots of explosions or a more subdued but tense flick with plenty of action, Hulu has something for you.
Morfydd Clark in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

We now know how season 2 of ‘The Rings of Power’ will open

The second season of Rings of Power will open with a jump to a different time.
The cast of Stranger Things.

Stranger Things is bringing on some new cast members for its final season

Stranger Things is halfway through filming its final season, and they've announced some new cast members as well.
Michael C. hall sitting in a chair on Dexter

Dexter: Original Sin: Everything we know so far

Showtime is going back to the Dexter well for a new prequel series called Dexter: Original Sin.
Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager

The Night Manager season 2: Everything we know so far

The Night Manager is coming back for season 2, eight years after it debuted on the BBC.
Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop

The best ’80s action movies on Netflix to stream now

There are great action movies on Netflix, and even a few excellent selections from the 1980s.
The cast of 3 Body Problem.

3 Body Problem season 2: Everything we know so far

3 Body Problem will be back for a second season. Here's what we know about what could happen.
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad.

These binge-worthy shows are perfect for a lazy weekend

Some shows are not ideal for binge-watching, but these are the most binge-worthy shows ever.
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Succession (and fashion) fans will probably love Apple TV+’s newest series

Apple TV plus's La Maison sounds a little bit like a French version of 'Succession.'
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The best shows to binge on Peacock in July

Peacock has established itself as a prime streaming player thanks to its library of classic shows. Here are our top picks.
Hugh Jackman and Paul Dano in Prisoners

The 10 best Hugh Jackman movies of all time

Hugh Jackman is far more than Wolverine (though that's obviously a fantastic role, too). Here are our favorite movies from the Aussie actor.
Jack Black in Bernie.

These are the best movies to watch on Peacock in July

Both on its ad-supported and premium levels, Peacock is more than just a TV service, and it has plenty of movies worth checking out.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer

Ranked: All Christopher Nolan films

Every Christopher Nolan movie is seen as an event, but we have all of the director's films from 13 to 1.
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in 21 Jump Street

The best Jonah Hill movies, from Moneyball to War Dogs

Jonah Hill is a gifted actor, and each of these movies showcases what he's capable of.
Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception

Ranked: The best Leonardo DiCaprio movies

Leonard DiCaprio has come a long way since being a teenage heartthrob. These are the 11 best movies he's done to prove his worth as an actor.
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The best Netflix movies to stream in July

From Netflix Original movies to acclaimed older films, we've got you covered with an up-to-date list of the best movies to watch on Netflix this month.
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The best shows on Paramount Plus to binge in July

Paramount Plus is relatively new to the streaming world, but it already has a library of great shows.
Alan Ritchson in Reacher.

The best shows on Amazon Prime to binge in July

Dive into the best shows on Amazon Prime right now with these great shows that are available to stream on the platform.
Outlanders

The best shows on Starz to watch in July

Over the years, Starz has taken bets on some highly ambitious series, and some of those bets have led to truly great TV shows. Here's a list of our favorites.
Bojack Horseman and Princess Caroline

The best shows on Netflix to stream in July

You don't need to waste time browsing for the perfect title — we've found the very best shows on Netflix to binge this month.
Jeremy Allen White in The Bear.

The best shows to watch on Hulu in July

Looking for a new show to watch? We've narrowed down the best options on Hulu, all of which are well reviewed and easy to binge.
Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part 2

The best movies on Max you can stream in July

Max has one of the best movie libraries of any streaming service, but here are the very best movies available to watch on the service.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

The best movies on Paramount Plus to stream in July

Paramount Plus is one of the newer streaming services, but its library of Paramount movies is nothing to sneeze at.
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The best movies on Amazon Prime to watch in July

Amazon Prime has some of the best movies to stream online right now, but finding them can be a real pain. We've rounded up some top picks right here.
Austin Butler in Masters of the Air.

The best shows and movies to watch on Apple TV Plus in July

Apple TV+ may not be the most essential streaming service, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have great shows and movies to watch.
Princess Bride

These are the best Disney Plus movies to watch in July

Disney Plus contains all the Disney movies we know and more, detailed in this list of incredible fims available to stream.
Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born

The 12 best Bradley Cooper movies of all time

As one of the great actors of his generation, a Bradley Cooper movie is almost guaranteed to be good.
Al Pacino in The Godfather Part II

The 11 best Al Pacino movies to stream right now

Al Pacino has been in some of the greatest movies ever made, and his performances have always been equal to the task.