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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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Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Will there be a Beetlejuice 3?

Beetlejuice 3 is not confirmed, and director Tim Burton is not totally sure about making one.
Sean Combs at the Cannes Film Festival.

A docuseries about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in in the works

The series will focus on the criminal cases against Combs.
The logo for American Love Story.

The first season of ‘American Love Story’ will focus on a famously tragic couple

The series 'American Love Story' will focus on a political dynasty in its first season.
The logo for Connections.

NYT Connections hints and answers for September 18, 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.
Zendaya in Euphoria.

HBO head says ‘Euphoria’ season 3 is still on track to start filming in January

'Euphoria' season 3 is still coming according to HBO head Casey Bloys.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone.

It’s official: Talks to continue the ‘Yellowstone’ story are underway

It may be a spin-off, but we may not be saying goodbye to the entire Dutton family.
A home screen for Letterboxd.

Letterboxd has a new most-watched movie ever, and it’s exactly what you’d expect

Letterboxd, the social media site for movies, has a pretty obvious most-watched movie ever.
Chris Evans sitting at a table in a chunky knit sweater

The best fall movies to watch this season

These movies are the perfect way to spend a quiet day in the fall.
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Tim Burton lowered the budget on ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ to ensure the film got a theatrical release

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice almost debuted directly on Max before pivoting to theaters.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser in Yellowstone

One ‘Yellowstone’ castmember says the show has a ‘perfect ending’

The series is slated to debut its final episodes on Nov. 10 after a lengthy delay.
Paul Mescal in Gladiator II.

Gladiator 2: Everything we know so far

Gladiator 2 is coming in November, and it's one of the most-talked about movies of the fall.
Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things

Gaten Matarazzo says season 5 of ‘Stranger Things’ has a ‘huge’ sense of scale

Gaten Matarazzo is promising a return to the tone of the first season for the show's final go-round.
Scarlett Johansson on Hot Ones.

We could be getting some live episodes of ‘Hot Ones’ on Netflix

The popular YouTube series is now in talks to host live episodes in partnership with Netflix.
Peter Claffey in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

George R.R. Martin is happy with that other ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off

The new spin-off is set to premiere in 2025, and Martin is happy with what he's seeing.
Colin Farrell in 'The Penguin.'

The first ‘Penguin’ reviews are out: Here’s what they’re saying about the ‘Batman’ series

The Penguin is a spin-off of The Batman, but is the show any good?
Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter

The best Mark Wahlberg movies of all time

These Mark Wahlberg movies prove that Wahlberg is one of the great movie stars of the past 20 years.
Andy Serkis as Gollum in The Two Towers

Andy Serkis is directing a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie about his famous character

Serkis is returning to one of the characters that helped him build his legendary career.
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Michael B. Jordan is set to remake a classic heist thriller

Michael B. Jordan is remaking The Thomas Crowne Affair with Amazon.
khaleesi-dragons-game-of-thrones

George R.R. Martin apparently has some new pages done for ‘The Winds of Winter’

The author has new pages, but is frustrated that he didn't write more.
The PS5 Pro.

PlayStation’s new console, the PS5 Pro, is hitting stores in November

PlayStation's PS5 Pro will be available for a preorder beginning on Sept. 26.
Kathy Bates in Matlock.

Kathy Bates is stepping away from acting following her latest TV project

The veteran actress has announced that she will leave acting following 'Matlock.'
Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part 2

The script for Denis Villeneuve’s third ‘Dune’ movie is ‘in the works’

The third 'Dune' movie is coming, but it may take several years for it to get here.
The cast of 9-1-1 Lone Star.

‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ will conclude following its fifth season

9-1-1: Lone Star is ending with season 5, and won't be moving over to ABC.
The Exorcist

Mike Flanagan is hoping to make ‘the scariest movie I’ve ever done’ with new ‘Exorcist’

Mike Flanagan says that his entry in the franchise will be a radical reimagining of the premise.
The cast of Nickel Boys.

Watch the first trailer for potential Oscar heavyweight ‘Nickel Boys’

The trailer for 'Nickel Boys,' an awards heavyweight, promises a moving portrait.
Joker

The ‘Joker 2’ team was rewriting the script constantly and would often ‘start over’ on set

The Joker sequel was being rewritten frequently even on set.
Joker: Folie a Deux first look

Here’s what critics are saying about ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’

'Joker: Folie a Deux' is getting reviews, but what are critics saying about the sequel?
Penny Dreadful scene

The best shows on Paramount Plus to binge in September

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

The best shows on Starz to watch in September

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.
Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon season 2

George R.R. Martin is not happy about ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2

The author laid out one specific gripe he has with 'House of the Dragon' season 2 in a new blog post.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

The best movies on Paramount Plus to stream in September

Paramount Plus is one of the newer streaming services, but its library of Paramount movies is nothing to sneeze at.
Amy Adams in Nightbitch

Amy Adams turns into a dog in the first trailer for ‘Nightbitch’

Amy Adams is still on the hunt for her first Oscar, but will 'Nightbitch' get her there?
Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan in The Apprentice

The first ‘Apprentice’ footage gives us a glimpse of Sebastian Stan’s Donald Trump

The footage suggests that Stan is going to offer an understated Trump impression.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Colin McGregor in Road House

Amazon Prime Video’s Road House 2: Everything we know so far

Road House is getting a sequel, and Jake Gyllenhaal is set to return in the central role.
Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part 2

The best movies on Max you can stream in September

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.
Jeremy Allen White in The Bear.

The best shows to watch on Hulu in September

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.
Netflix logo on TV with red backlighting

The best Netflix movies to stream in September

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.
Alan Ritchson in Reacher

The best shows on Amazon Prime to binge in September

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

These are the best movies to watch on Peacock in September

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.
Princess Bride

These are the best Disney Plus movies to watch in September

Disney Plus contains all the Disney movies we know and more, detailed in this list of incredible fims available to stream.
Austin Butler in Masters of the Air.

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

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.
Bojack Horseman and Princess Caroline

The best shows on Netflix to stream in September

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.
Gabriel Macht wearing a light gray suit

The best shows to binge on Peacock in September

Peacock has established itself as a prime streaming player thanks to its library of classic shows. Here are our top picks.
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The best movies on Amazon Prime to watch in September

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.
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The absolute best documentaries of all time

These documentaries remind us of all the different things a documentary can be.
Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan in The Apprentice

The Donald Trump movie will hit theaters before election day

'The Apprentice' is coming out in October, just in time to swing the election.
Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon season 2

The latest ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off could be set even earlier than ‘House of the Dragon’

The next spin-off could follow Aegon's conquest and unification of the seven kingdoms.
Joaquin Phoenix in Napoleon.

Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ just got a new director’s cut on Apple TV+

Ridley Scott's Napoleon now has a director's cut featuring 48 minutes of never-before-seen footage.
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in Jurassic World Rebirth

The new Jurassic World movie now has a title and a prospective release date

The newest Jurassic World movie features an entirely new cast, but plenty of dinosaurs.
David Tennant and Michael Sheen in Good Omens

‘Good Omens’ season 3 will have a ‘satisfying’ ending, according to Michael Sheen

Good Omens is coming in for a landing, and Michael Sheen thinks fans will be satisfied.