Jon Hamm Discusses His “C*** Sock” and Nipple Rings in ‘Fargo’
Jon Hamm is answering the questions that really matter. The Mad Men star is opening up about his Fargo season five hot tub scene, which had the actor show his bare butt while his villainous character seemingly exposed himself when trying to intimidate a pair of FBI agents. In the new season of FX’s acclaimed […]
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Cynthia Nixon Goes on Hunger Strike to Protest Israel-Hamas Conflict
Cynthia Nixon is going on a hunger strike to protest the Israel-Hamas war. The Sex and the City star joined a group of progressive lawmakers at a protest rally outside the White House Monday where they called for a permanent Israeli ceasefire in Gaza. The 57-year-old actress and activist confirmed she’s embarking on a hunger […]
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Play William the Conqueror in ‘King and Conqueror’ TV Series
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is getting a sword back in hand. The Game of Thrones star is partnering with James Norton (Happy Valley) to co-lead an 11th century historical drama series based on William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings. The BBC and CBS Studios project is titled King and Conqueror and is from writer Michael […]
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‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ Draws Its Biggest TV Audience Ever
Christmas came early for NBC: The network’s annual telecast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade delivered the biggest ratings ever. The 97th annual parade was seen by 28.5 million viewers and earned a hefty 7.2 rating in the 18-49 age demo. Both numbers are up 6 percent from last year’s parade. It was also the […]
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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Contestants Threaten Lawsuit Over Injuries
Netflix isn’t gonna be thankful about this: A legal firm in the U.K. is threatening a lawsuit over injuries sustained by contestants while filming Squid Game: The Challenge. The British personal injury firm Express Solicitors announced on Thanksgiving Day that it is representing contestants from the show who are seeking compensation for their experience on […]
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‘The Witcher’ Author Says Netflix “Never Listened” to His Ideas
The author behind Netflix’s The Witcher franchise had some words about his relationship with the streamer, or lack thereof. Polish fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski says Netflix “never listened” to his ideas for the hit adaptation of his novels and games. Sapkowski was asked at Vienna Comic-Con last week if he’s given Netflix any feedback and […]
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Christopher Nolan Says He’s Not Directing Next James Bond
Christopher Nolan says he’s not doing a Bond, James Bond, movie as his next project. The director shot down speculation he might pivot to the 007 franchise after the blockbuster success of his summer period drama Oppenheimer. “No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,” Nolan told The Associated Press in an interview while […]
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Netflix’s ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Producers Respond to Criticisms
From the very moment Squid Game: The Challenge was announced, there’s been a recurring criticism of the show’s very existence. The reality competition is based on Netflix’s hit drama series and has 456 players competing in dystopian kids games for a record-breaking $4.56 million prize. The show is arguably the most cinematic reality series ever […]
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John Woo on Superhero Movies: “I Like Watching Real Cinema”
Action director legend John Woo is returning to cinemas with his new film Silent Night, and has something to say about the popularity and dominance of superhero films. Asked about superhero movies in an interview with The New Yorker, Woo replied, “I’ve never liked watching movies with big special effects, or anything based on comic […]
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Bradley Cooper Breaks Silence on ‘Maestro’ Nose Controversy
Bradley Cooper is weighing on a controversy surrounding his portrayal of legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. When the first photos were released from his upcoming biopic Maestro, some critics zeroed in on the actor’s prosthetic nose and accused the film of being antisemitic. Some used the arguably derogatory term “jewface” to describe the characterization. […]
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‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: First Photo Released of Eddie Murphy Back as Axel Foley
Netflix posted the first photo (below) of Eddie Murphy’s long-awaited return as Axel Foley in the fourth Beverly Hills Cop. The first look shows Murphy’s character emerging with his hands up from what looks like a tipped over parking enforcement cart while wearing his trademark Detroit Lions jacket. The project is the first Beverly Hills […]
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Max Cuts Prices 70 Percent for Black Friday Sale
Max is offering an early holiday gift for new subscribers — and making an aggressive move to bump its fourth-quarter numbers amid the streaming wars. Starting Monday, Max is launching a Black Friday sale slashing its rates 70 percent for its ad-supported plan to just $2.99 a month for six months. The offer is open […]
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