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WGN, the channel formerly known for broadcasting Chicago Cubs games, rebranded itself as WGN America in 2014, and started getting in on the original content scene with the batshit crazySalem, and the more prestigious nuclear-era dramaManhattan. (So far, all of WGN America’s original content is costume drama). Its newest series,Underground, is also a costume drama, taking place in the pre-Civil War era. The series comes from executive producersMisha Green(Sons of Anarchy),Joe Pokaski(Daredevil),John Legend, andAkiva Goldsman, and tells the story of plantation slaves who fight for their lives and freedom, as well as those who help them achieve it....

Despitescathing reviews,Venomis off to a strong start at the box office. Sony Pictures’ PG-13 Marvel Comics adaptation raked in an impressive $10 million from Thursday preview showings, which is the highest Thursday gross for October in history. That’s also higher than the $6.4 million thatAnt-Man and the Wasppulled in on Thursday earlier this summer. Experts pegVenom’s opening weekend in the $57 million to $65 million range, which would be enough to beat the October opening weekend record set byGravityin 2013....

James Gunn’s DCU is here, and while it wasSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storythat contained the first display of the new DC Studios logo, signaling a new beginning, it will most likely beCreature Commandosthat is remembered as the first true portrayal of Gunn’s vision for its sharp departure from much of what has come before. However, thoughCreature Commandoscertainly gives us the freshness that the DCU needs, the idea of an adult DC animated show is not the first of its kind....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforA Teacher.] FX on Hulu’sA Teacher, created byHannah Fidell, depicts trauma processed through therapy without showing the actual therapeutic process. Unlike series featuring therapy (Gypsy,Mare of Easttown) orIn Treatment, where therapy itself is the plot, we never see the therapy experiences of Eric Walker (Nick Robinson), a 17-year-old high school senior, nor Claire Wilson (Kate Mara), his thirty-something, married AP English high school teacher, after their relationship ends....

The Golden Bachelorhas found success since its release in 2023. Not only did millions tune in, it also led to a spin-off,The Golden Bachelorette.Now, this senior-citizen-led reality series is going to make waves internationally asthe Australian version ofThe Golden Bachelorenters pre-production.Renowned television host Samantha Armytage will bring her golden touch to the franchise. For those who have yet to see the show,thisBachelorspin-off features senior citizens ages 60 and up who want a second chance at love....

When it comes to the ongoing pandemic, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s nice to be in a place where you can savor the small bits of normalcy that are poking through the darkness. While that normalcy means something different to each person, for me, normal includes movie theaters, concerts and theme parks, so I jumped at the opportunity to visit Universal Studios Hollywood for its big grand re-opening on April 16th....

“Wanna know how I got these scars?” It’s a questionHeath Ledger’s Joker asks three times inChristopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight. Just before Joker kills a gangster, he asks this question of his victim and recalls how his father “was a drinker and a fiend” who ran a blade across his son’s face in a rage. When he crashes Bruce Wayne’s fundraiser for Harvey Dent, the Clown Prince of Gotham explains to Rachel Dawes how he scarred himself to ease the pain of his wife, who was mutilated by loan sharks....

It’s been nearly three years and a title change sinceit was first announced that Zoë Kravitz would be making her directorial debut, and now we have the debut trailer forBlink Twice, the movie formerly known asPussy Island. Already having an impressive career that’s spanned both film and television, it’s no surprise that Kravitz was able to nab an all-star cast for her big debut, hooking names likeNaomi Ackie(Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody) andChanning Tatum(She’s the Man)....

The Pittwas one of the first new shows in 2025, and it didn’t take it long to become one of the most popular shows of the year, either. Fans everywhere were raving aboutThe Pittafter its first few episodes, and Max’s first original medical drama lived up to the high standards until the season concluded with an emotional finale. While it’sNoah Wyle’s Dr. Robby who leads Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, other doctors like Jack Abbot (Shawn Hatosy) help give the show its real identity....

2019 is shaping up to be a big year forAl Pacino, who stars in two of the most anticipated films of the year betweenMartin Scorsese’sThe IrishmanandQuentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood. And as if that’s not enough, the Oscar-winning actor is joining another cool project, as Collider has confirmed he’s in final negotiations to joinJordan Peele’s Amazon seriesThe Hunt. Logan Lermanis set to star as Jonah Heidelbaum, who finds himself swept into a secret group known as The Hunters, who are devoted to rooting out Nazi officials who now live in America under assumed identities....

Antoine Fuquastarted his directing career by making music videos, and some of the most iconic videos ever, like"Gangsta’s Paradise"byCoolio,“For Your Love"byStevie Wonder, and"The Most Beautiful Girl In the World"byPrinceare some of his long line of work. When Fuqua stepped into feature films and documentaries, the quality of his work kept elevating. His movies are now recognizable for their unique style, like the use of cold colors and high contrasts for emphasis, and he’s got the courage to tell gritty stories that pack a punch....

Apple has officially released the iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly model that packs serious value into a sleek, modern design — and notably holds its $599 starting price despite mounting tariff pressures. Slotted beneath the standard iPhone 16, the 16e offers a streamlined set of features that don’t feel like a compromise, making it one of Apple’s most intriguing budget phones in years. A True Value Play in the iPhone Lineup The iPhone 16e arrives at a time when smartphone prices have been steadily climbing....

As The CW’sArrowhas shown time and again, Star City is more than big enough for two vigilantes, even a whole S.W.A.T. team’s worth. So what’s the harm with another less-than-lawful crimefighter in town? The network is paving the way for a new masked crusader to join Team Arrow, and that character is Wild Dog. EWreports thatRick Gonzalez, whose credits include USA’sMr. RobotandRush, is joining the DC superhero series in that very role....