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The cast of Scrubs.

A classic NBC sitcom is getting a reboot at ABC

Scrubs ran for almost a decade on NBC and ABC before going off the air in 2010.
Michael C. hall sitting in a chair on Dexter

Dexter: Original Sin: What we know so far

The folks over at Showtime simply can't resist giving us all of the Dexter we could possibly want.
Paapa Essiedu in I May Destroy You

The HBO ‘Harry Potter’ series may have found its Severus Snape

Snape is one of the most crucial roles in the story, and HBO is reportedly looking at Paapa Essiedu for the part.
Bill Maher on Real Time With Bill Maher

Bill Maher says he ‘may quit’ his talk show to avoid talking about Donald Trump

The comedian told Jane Fonda that he isn't interested in talking about Trump through his whole second term.
Taylor Swift on The Tortured Poets Department.

Taylor Swift is named Spotify’s most streamed artist again in 2024

The singer was also Spotify's most streamed artist in 2023, and was buoyed by the success of her latest album.
The cast of Bel-Air

Will ‘Bel-Air’ be back for a fourth season?

The series is a more dramatic reimagining of Will Smith's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Adrien Brody in The Brutalist

‘The Brutalist’ is the first big winner of the 2025 Oscar season

The film won the New York Film Critics' Circle's top prize, cementing its status as a top contender at the Oscars.
Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen's Gambit

Apple has nabbed another major star for its latest limited series

The series will star Anya Taylor-Joy as a woman who returns to her criminal roots to get herself out of a pinch.
The logo for Stranger Things season 5.

‘Stranger Things’ season 5 is basically ‘eight movies’ according to one of the stars

The show has been known to create really long TV episodes that feel more like feature-length movies.
Aaron Pierre in Rebel Ridge.

2024 action movies: A guide to the year’s most explosive releases (and where to stream them)

These action movies prove that 2024 has been a pretty excellent year for the genre both on streaming and in theaters.
Moana in Moana 2

‘Moana 2’ is set to smash through a flurry of box office records

The movie is expected to break through the record for the Thanksgiving weekend at the box office by a considerable margin.
Timothee Chalamet in Dune.

Timothee Chalamet apparently lost out on franchise roles over his body type

The actor says that he auditioned for roles on projects like 'Divergent' and 'The Maze Runner,' but was told he was too skinny.
Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Keira Knightley probably won’t be revisiting the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise any time soon

The actress said that filming the movies changed her life, and not only for the better.
margot robbie baffled babylon bombed and diego calva in

Margot Robbie remains baffled that ‘Babylon’ bombed

The movie was released at the end of 2022 and earned a mix reception from both audiences and critics.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the poster for 'Wicked.'

‘Wicked’ just broke a surprising box office record

The movie is a boon to the box office at a time when some are questioning the value of theatrical movie-going.
John Krasinski in Jack Ryan

A new serial killer series is coming to Amazon starring John Krasinski

The new series co-stars Matthew Rhys, and Krasinski will also direct several episodes of the show.
Glen Powell in Hit Man.

Glen Powell is giving a family member of the winner of his lookalike contest a cameo in one of his movies

The actor Facetimed in to the competition to make the announcement and deliver a video message to the winner.
Charlie Sheen in Platoon.

These 12 Oscar winners are a must-watch for movie lovers

These movies are great, but they're ones that you may not have seen or heard of already. Here are Best Picture winners that deserve more attention.
Hugo Weaving in 'Slow Horses.'

A key ‘Slow Horses’ cast member just confirmed they’ll be back for season 5

The series has been hugely successful through four seasons, and has already been renewed for two more.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

Prime Video has a number of insane streaming subscription deals for Black Friday

The streamer has deals on a number of more obscure streaming service that are discounted by as much as 75%.
Eddie Redmayne in The Day of the Jackal

Will ‘The Day of the Jackal’ be back for a second season?

The Peacock original series debuted in early November, and has already received plenty of acclaim from critics.
Noah Wyle as his character in The Pitt

An ‘ER’ alum’s new hospital show has a little bit of ’24’ in it

The new show, which is called 'The Pitt,' is set in an emergency room, and takes place in real-time over the course of a single shift.
timothee chalamet

The first reactions to ‘A Complete Unknown’ call Timothee Chalamet’s Bob Dylan the ‘performance of the year’

The Bob Dylan biopic is set to hit theaters at Christmas, and was one of the year's last unknowns from an awards perspective.
Chris Evans in Knives Out, sitting at a table in a chunky knit sweater

Discover the best movies on Tubi: Our top picks

Tubi is one of the best free streaming services on the internet, and these are some of the best movies available there.
Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part 2

Denis Villeneuve says he ‘absolutely believes’ in ‘Dune: Messiah’ as he develops the script

Villeneuve has already successfully adapted Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel to the big screen.
Theo James and Meghann Fahy in White Lotus

Will there be a fourth season of ‘The White Lotus?’

The show has been a success through its first two seasons, with a third coming early in 2025.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fighting.

The Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight raked in more than 100 million global viewers

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson drew 108 million viewers around the world, including 38 million concurrent viewers in the U.S.
Mason Thames in How to Train Your Dragon

The first trailer for the live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ suggests the movie might not suck

The trailer is filled with color, and gives us our first look at the most iconic characters in the franchise.
Charles Manson with a TV camera behind him

Making Manson doc goes beyond the myth of Charles Manson, says director

Charles Manson is one of the most famous killers in history, and 'Making Manson' has something new to say about him.
Javier Bardem in No Country for Old Men

Apple’s next prestige series is a remake of a Hollywood classic

Javier Bardem will play a psychopath hell-bent on revenge, a role we know he is more than capable of nailing.
Josh O'Connor in Challengers

A ‘Challengers’ star will headline Steven Spielberg’s next film

The movie is supposed to be an original epic, and will star Josh O'Connor, who came to fame after appearing in 'The Crown.'
The Predator in 2018's Predators

The next ‘Predator’ movie will be different from the rest of the franchise in a major way

'Predator: Badlands' will focus on the Predator as its central character for the very first time.
Kyle Chandler in Friday Night Lights.

A ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot is in the works without the original cast

The original series had a small but devoted following, and aired on NBC and DirectTV from 2006 to 2011.
ESPN Plus logo on smartphone.

Disney+ is going to start adding free ESPN content to the streaming service

A new ESPN tile will launch in December that features some live sports and shows from ESPN at no cast.
The members of Boyz II Men.

A legendary boy band is about to get the biopic treatment

Boyz II Men is one of the most successful boy bands of all time, and has a 30-year story to tell.
Jenna Ortega and the cast of Wednesday.

Lady Gaga will be a part of the second season of a major Netflix hit

The pop star has built up an impressive career as an actress in addition to her work as a musician.
The cast of Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis is convinced that everyone just didn’t get ‘Ted Lasso’ season 3

The show didn't receive a warm reception for its third season, and the co-creator thinks he knows why.
The book cover for Going Infinite by Michael Lewsi.

A Sam Bankman-Fried movie is in the works from an acclaimed TV writer

The movie will be written by 'Girls' creator Lena Dunham, and is being produced by Apple TV+ and A24.
Freevee Logo

Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service

The streaming service is being folded into Amazon Prime Video, and the content will remain free and ad supported.
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Will there be a second season of ‘America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’?

The series became a hit on Netflix after the first season debuted in June following the 2023-2024 season.
tom cruise mission impossible final reckoning trailer in the

Tom Cruise is back in the first trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

The franchise is back for an eighth installment that may also be the final entry in the franchise.
Mark Rylance in Dunkirk

HBO is eyeing a British Oscar-winner to play Dumbledore in their ‘Harry Potter’ series

Mark Rylance, who won an Oscar for 2015's Bridge of Spies, could be in line to play one of the series most important characters.
A still of Keanu Reeves in "John Wick"

The best Keanu Reeves movies: A ranking of 16 classics

From Neo in The Matrix to an underdog football quarterback, Reeves' filmography deserves a dissertation. Until then, we ranked his best films.
Zendaya in Euphoria.

Zendaya and Anne Hathaway have joined Christopher Nolan’s next movie

Hathaway and Nolan have already worked together twice on 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Interstellar.'
The cast of Ted Lasso

A new comedy series is coming to HBO from the mind behind ‘Ted Lasso’

The new series will star Steve Carrell and 'Ted Lasso' star Phil Dunster.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. in Zodiac.

The ultimate Jake Gyllenhaal movie ranking: 13 films you can’t miss

Jake Gyllenhaal has been one of the best actors working in Hollywood for more than 20 years now. Here are some of our favorite films in his catalog.
Star wars

A new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy is in the works and will feature new characters

The trilogy will come from the producer of many of the most recent 'X-Men' films, and feature a totally new cast.
Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.

Jon Stewart had more to say about the election after cameras stopped rolling on ‘The Daily Show’ election special

The Comedy Central host told his in-person audience that they would feel okay again eventually.
The logo for Stranger Things season 5.

We now know what the ‘Stranger Things’ series finale will be called

The series will debut in 2025, and the episode titles offer some cryptic hints about what the final season could contain.
Daniel Craig in Wake Up Dead Man

Daniel Craig is hoping that ‘Knives Out 3’ stays in theaters for more than a single week

The third installment, which is called 'Wake Up Dead Man,' is set to be released in 2025.