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What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong

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Gladiator II Belongs to Denzel

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JJ Velazquez: Sing Sing to 'Sing Sing'

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The Monkey Is the Secret Hero of Gladiator II

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How Wicked Connects to The Wizard of Oz

While Wicked puts a revisionist spin on the earliest Oz tale, the story's connection to its original source material remains integral.

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Wicked's Biggest Cameo, Explained

The movie features a surprise appearance that's sure to thrill fans of the Broadway musical.

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Wicked's Grimmerie Spellbook, Explained

The 'Wicked' movie expands on the lore surrounding the mysterious book of enchantments known as the Grimmerie.

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Ted Danson and Stephanie Beatriz: Firsts

Actors Ted Danson and Stephanie Beatriz star in the new Netflix comedy, "Man on the Inside."

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Review: Wicked

John M. Chu's adaptation of the stage musical, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, might make you feel trapped in someone else's nostalgia.

By Stephanie Zacharek

What We Learn From 'Making Manson'

A new, three-part Peacock docuseries features 20 years of unheard phone conversations between Charles Manson and his prison pen pal.

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Charles Yu on Interior Chinatown

The author and showrunner on his story about shining a light on the faceless characters typically on the margins.

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Natasha Rothwell's FIRSTS

Actor and showrunner Natasha Rothwell shares stories about memorable first experiences.

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The 10 Best Podcasts of 2024

From The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast to a new show from the co-host of Reply All, these are the best podcasts of the year.

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Dune: Prophecy's Bene Gesserit Lore Explained

The series chronicles the early evolution of the Bene Gesserit order into a superpowered mystical sisterhood with great political power.

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The Atreides-Harkonnen Feud in Dune

The fact that it has persisted for 10,000 years highlights its fundamental importance to Frank Herbert's universe.

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Breaking Down the Dune Family Tree

'Dune: Prophecy' is set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, but many of the names will be familiar to fans.

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Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson but Hits Didn’t Match Hype

Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, won an eight-round unanimous decision over the former heavyweight champion.

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Payal Kapadia, Gentle Radical

The filmmaker on her Cannes award-winning drama and challenging the status quo in India through her work.

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Conan O'Brien Is Tapped to Host Next Oscars. Here's What We Know

“America demanded it and now it’s happening," O’Brien said in a statement Friday.

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Stephen Schwartz on Wicked's Songs

The Oscar-winning composer shares his writing process for Wicked's iconic songs, from 'Popular' to 'Defying Gravity'

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