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Mattel’s ‘Masters of the Universe’ Moves From Netflix to Amazon for Summer 2026 Release, Travis Knight to Direct

The long-awaited live-action “Masters of the Universe” movie is one step closer to becoming a reality, with Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films dating the project for worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026. Travis Knight (“Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Bumblebee”) is on board to direct the film adaptation of the popular franchise, with […]
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Chris Hemsworth Hates Wearing Capes Because They’re ‘So Impractical’: Playing a Superhero Is a ‘Predictable Box’ With a ‘Whole Lot of Rules You Have to Stick To’

Chris Hemsworth is quite happy about not playing the hero in George Miller’s upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel movie “Furiosa.” The action tentpole casts Hemsworth as the villainous Dementus, a sociopathic warlord who steals the title character from her home as a child. It’s a far cry from his Marvel superhero Thor, who Hemsworth […]
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Rosie O’Donnell Joins ‘And Just Like That’ Season 3, Reveals Character Details and Premiere Episode Title

Rosie O’Donnell is making her TV return on Max’s “And Just Like That.” The comedian revealed she’s joining the cast of the “Sex and the City” spinoff on Wednesday, sharing a photo of the Season 3 premiere script via Instagram. The photo reveals she’s playing a character named Mary and that the episode is titled, […]
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Victoria Justice Shot ‘First Ever Sex Scene’ on Day One of Filming New Movie and Thought: ‘Really? We’re Gonna Schedule This For the First Day?’

Victoria Justice, best known for her starring role on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious,” recently said on SiriusXM’s “Hits 1 LA with Tony Fly and Symon” that her upcoming role in the movie “Depravity” required her to film her first sex scene. The experience was “uncomfortable” but the crew pulled it off with “taste.” “My first day on […]
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Half of U.S. Adults Support TikTok Ban, and 46% Think China Uses App to Spy on Americans: Poll

A new U.S. law could effectively ban TikTok nationwide as early as January 2025 — and half of Americans are OK with that, with many citing concerns about data privacy and Chinese propaganda. A majority of Americans (56%) have an unfavorable view of TikTok, and half support a nationwide U.S. ban on the app from […]
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‘Game of Thrones’ Composer Ramin Djawadi to Be Honored With Icon Award at 40th Annual BMI Awards

BMI is set to honor composer Ramin Djawadi with the Icon Award for his work across film, television and video games. Djawadi, whose credits include “Westworld” and “Game of Thrones” will receive the honor at the 40th Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on June 5 in Beverly Hills. This year’s event will […]
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Apple TV+ Releases Teaser for New Limited Series ‘Presumed Innocent’ (TV News Roundup)

Apple TV+ has released a teaser for its new limited series “Presumed Innocent” from executive producers (and star) Jake Gyllenhaal, J.J. Abrams and David E. Kelly. Based on the novel by Scott Turow, the first two episodes will premiere June 12 with new episodes coming every Wednesday through July 24. According to an official logline […]
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How to Get Tickets to Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Musical on Broadway

Alicia Keys has entered her Broadway era, with the hit musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” which just earned 13 Tony nominations, including Best Musical. The Broadway musical is semi-autobiographical, drawing inspiration from Keys’ own life growing up as an aspiring artist in Hell’s Kitchen and the community she built up in the New York neighborhood. Audiences can […]
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Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel to Star in ‘Better Sister’ Series Adaptation at Amazon

Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel are set to headline a series adaptation of the Alafair Burke novel “The Better Sister” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. “The Better Sister” is described as a thriller about “Chloe (Biel), who moves through the world with her handsome lawyer husband Adam and teenage son Ethan by her […]
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Live Nation Concert Week Is Back: Get $25 Tickets to Peso Pluma, Maggie Rogers, Janet Jackson, 21 Savage and More

Live Nation’s highly anticipated Concert Week is back for its 10th go-around this year, offering $25 tickets to hundreds of concerts across the country. Plus, in honor of its 10th anniversary, Live Nation has announced that eligibility for discounted tickets has now expanded to over 20 countries in addition to North America this year, including […]
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