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The new ‘Hunger Games’ movie is holding an open casting call—and TikTok’s wacky auditions do not disappoint
If you’ve ever fancied your chances in The Hunger Games, now you have the opportunity to volunteer as tribute. Lionsgate Films just…
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This Whimsical Lighter Is Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Movie (Literally)
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Disney+ Launches ‘Always-On’ Subscriber Perks and Sweepstakes, Including Chance to Attend ‘Freakier Friday’ Premiere and Free Four-Night Cruise
Disney is unleashing a bunch of discount offers and sweepstakes aimed at spurring more Disney+ and Hulu subscription sign-ups and…
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Adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich Release New Off-court Tennis-inspired Collection
Adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich come together again to celebrate off-court tennis style with an apparel, accessories and footwear…
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Ella Toone: England midfielder said she didn't properly grieve after her father's death
After nine weeks out, Toone was back with a bang. She scored six goals in her first five games back for United, including a stunning…
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‘The Thursday Murder Club’ Trailer: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley Are Retirement Buddies Turned Murder Detectives in Netflix Movie
Netflix has released the first trailer for the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel “The Thursday Murder Club,” directed by Chris…
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Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks’ Prime Video Thriller ‘The Better Sister’ Quickly Loses the Plot: TV Review
There have been several TV series recently centering on the intricacies of sisterhood. From Netflix’s “Sirens” to Peacock’s “Long Bright…
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Is “The Phoenician Scheme” Wes Anderson’s Most Emotional Film?
Wes Anderson’s new film, “The Phoenician Scheme,” is a funny-ha-ha comedy, but there’s nothing funny about its story, which involves a…
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Jack Whitten Went Hard in the Paint
He poured the paint in layers and combed through it with an Afro pick. Or he froze and shattered it, reassembling the shards into new…
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Netflix’s ‘Dept. Q’ Is an Emotionally Fraught Crime Thriller That Never Lets Up: TV Review
It takes a particular type of tenacious human being to doggedly pursue clues long after things have stalled, and Netflix‘s latest crime…
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‘Pharmageddon’ Documentary Addresses Pharmaceutical Industry Concerns
“Pharmageddon,” a provocative documentary directed by Donal O’Neill and produced by British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra, was launched…
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Marc Marquez's MotoGP comeback from 'nightmare' to title contender
Some fans are hailing Marquez's return to title-contending form as a comeback for the ages. It is not hard to see why. Since winning his…
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How Actress Samantha Williams Harnesses the Headstrong Heroine In Tony-nominated ‘Pirates! The Penzance Musical’
“I’m just happy that our work is being recognized. [It’s] super crazy,” says actress Samantha Williams on a Zoom call, just hours after…
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New Balance, Men in Blazers to Highlight Soccer Stars in Partnership Deal
New Balance is turning its sights on soccer. The sports brand is partnering with Men in Blazers Media Network, or MIBMN, the largest…
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Nike Think Tank Celebrates Five Years of Championing Women’s Sports
From its groundbreaking partnership with Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand to its female-focused Super Bowl commercial, Nike has made no secret…
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Emmy Predictions: Drama Series — ‘Severance’ Holds Firm at No. 1; Can ‘Paradise’ Sneak In?
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Gruesome Italian Stop-Motion Short ‘Playing God,’ Mexican CG Charmer ‘Nube’ Score Oscar Qualification With Animayo Gran Canaria Wins
Spain’s Oscar-qualifying Animayo Gran Canaria animation festival has announced the winners of its 20th anniversary edition, marking two…
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California hit with Justice Department probe of transgender athlete policy
The Justice Department has joined the federal investigation into whether California violated federal law by allowing male-born athletes to…
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Sembcorp unit wins solar-energy project to supply 150 MW of power in India
Sembcorp Industries’ wholly owned renewables subsidiary, Sembcorp Green Infra, was awarded a solar-energy storage hybrid project by SJVN,…
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“Love Letters,” Received Forty Years Too Late
The vast spectrum of streaming platforms is like so many libraries: countless treasures line the shelves but little attention is paid to…
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‘Mountainhead’ Mines AI Anxieties at Just the Right Time
Imagine a future that may or may not be too far from now in which an AI video generator is capable of cranking out an entire movie. Then…
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Jackie Chan Says ‘Rush Hour 3’ Had ‘Too Much Money’ for the Budget and ‘Too Much Time’ for Filming: ‘Too Much Money Is No Good’
Jackie Chan participated in a BuzzFeed video interview ahead of the release of “Karate Kid: Legends” and was asked to rank the “Rush Hour”…
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Peter Godfrey-Smith on Alien Intelligences in Our Midst
In the two-thousands, the philosopher of science Peter Godfrey-Smith began snorkelling off the coast of his native Sydney, where he became…
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Jeremy Renner Says Experiencing Death During Snow Plow Accident Felt Like a ‘Great Relief’ and the ‘Most Exhilarating Peace You Could Ever Feel. I Didn’t Want to Come Back’
Jeremy Renner revealed in his recently-published memoir, “My Next Breath,” that he briefly experienced what he believes was death during…