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Of all the defining sitcoms aired in the 21st century so far,Arrested Developmentis easily up there as one of the very best. On paper, it might sound like just another show about a dysfunctional family where everyone is their own agent of chaos and clashes between family members are constant, but it’s the execution of a familiar-sounding premise that makes it a classic within the television world. Each main character is hilarious in unique ways, the jokes come in such rapid succession that it can be difficult to keep up, andit’s surprisingly continuity-heavy by sitcom standards, rewarding attentive viewers and dedicated fans....

Tom Cruise’s journey as Ethan Hunt has (seemingly)come to an end inMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. These last two films have seen Hunt face off against a personal foe from his past, Gabriel (Esai Morales), under the guidance of an AI software known as The Entity. It’s undeniable thatGabriel is one of the most skilled foes Hunt has gone up against. He’s manipulative, menacing, able to match Hunt in hand-to-hand combat, and undetectable with The Entity’s help....

Before her current role inThe White Lotusas Kate – a member of the longtime friend trio bound to explode sooner or later –Leslie Bibbwas one of the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that we loved to hate. While her character in the HBO original is trying to avoid conflict, her MCU character, fearless reporter Christine Everhart, thrives on it. Debuting inIron Man– Marvel Studios’ first foray into interconnected storytelling – Bibb brought to life a resourceful reporter who seemed more of a private detective....

One ofBrad Pitt’s most famous movies, which he doesn’t feature with another major Hollywood star, is turning heads on streaming now 11 years after its release.World War Z, which Pitt stars in alongsideMireille Enos,Daniella Kertesz, andJames Badge Dale, has snuck into the Paramount+ top 10, currently sitting in the #10 spot. The film follows a former United Nations employee, Gerry Lane (Pitt), who travels the world in a race against time to stop a zombie apocalypse that’s toppling armies and governments and on the brink of destroying humanity itself....

Viewers will be able to witness the historical drama,Resistance:1942,from the comfort of their homes as the film is set to be released on digital platforms and On-Demand on August 10, 2025. If you have a taste for World War II drama and the pictorial depiction of standing up to oppression, this might be the film for you. The film tells the story of fearful yet stoic resistance in the heart of occupied France in 1942 during World War II....

In a surprise to few, Freeform has cancelled the live-action Marvel TV seriesCloak & Daggerafter two seasons. The show launched in 2018 to fairly positive reviews, but ratings for Season 2 dropped nearly 40% when the series returned earlier this year. The series starredOlivia HoltandAubrey Josephas two very different teenagers who are mysteriously linked to one another via superpowers. “We are so proud ofMarvel’s Cloak & Daggerand the trailblazing stories this series told,” Freeform said in a statement to Deadline, which broke the news of the cancellation....

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 4.]I’ve watchedThe Karate Kid Part IIImore times than I can count. I’m well aware thatThomas Ian Griffith’s Terry Silver is a bad guy. However, I still found myself hopeful that he truly had found a better path at the beginning ofCobra KaiSeason 4. But unfortunately, that doesn’t last long and thoseKarate Kid 3qualities slowly reemerge. Ultimately, Terry stoops lower than ever, resorting back to manipulative and extremely brutal tactics....

Lock screen widgets on iPhone bring a new level of customization and convenience to your device. With iOS 16, you’re able to now add useful information directly to your lock screen.You can display up to four small widgets or two large widgets on your iPhone’s lock screen, giving you quick access to important data without unlocking your device. Adding widgets to your lock screenis simple. Touch and hold the lock screen, tap Customize, and select Add Widgets....

The future ofYellowstonestill remains up in the air at the moment, with any chat over asequel series being kept very close to the vest ofTaylor Sheridan. Still, if the words ofCole Hauserare to be believed, roles forhe and his on-screen wifeKelly Reillyare very much at the forefront of the director’s plans.Yellowstone, created by Sheridan, has been a major success, blending drama, Western, and crime elements into a compelling story about the Dutton family....

WithStranger ThingsSeason 4 Volume 2 now streaming on Netflix and shattering records, I recently got to speak withMattandRoss Duffer(the Duffer Brothers) about making the newest season and what fans can expect in Season 5. However, before we get to that part of the interview, for today’s installment, I’m sharing our conversation about their MasterClass episode and how the SternStranger Thingspinball machine happened. If you’re not familiar with MasterClass, it’s an online platform where people from around the world can watch pre-recorded tutorials and lectures with experts in various fields....

Ah, the magic of a four-day weekend.Guy Ritchie’s live-actionAladdinis headed toward a fantastic $100+ million four-day debut after nabbing $31 million on Friday night. ($7 million coming for Thursday night previews.) That’s $4 million less than the Friday-night take for last year’s long weekend tentpole,Solo: A Star Wars Story—which ended its four-day frame at $103 million—butAladdinis actually tracking to out-earn that film. Aladdinis a live-action take on the iconic 1992 Disney animated film, withMena Massoudtaking on the wish-fulfilled title role....

Great News, the new comedy series from NBC andTracey Wigfield, is one of those shows where you can hear the pitch meeting in your head. “Imagine if30 Rockwas in a local news station,” sums up almost everything you need to know about the latest collaboration between Wigfield, a writer-producer fromThe Mindy Project– and, yes,30 Rock –andTina Fey&Robert Carlock, who serve as executive producers here. There’s a lot more that goes into getting NBC to give the green light to a new show but after watching the first handful of episodes ofGreat News, there’s little evidence that Wigfield had more in mind while penning this series....

The fact thatJonathan Jakubowiczmade a biopic ostensibly about Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán and yet made the narrator of the film Durán’s American trainer Ray Arcel should tell you everything you need to know aboutHands of Stone. Jakubowicz takes a scattershot approach to his subject, dancing all around the ring but never landing a punch. It’s a friendship story that never delves into the friendship; it lazily follows the rise-fall-redemption beats of a standard biopic; and it misses its strongest aspect—telling a Panamanian story—in favor of a predictable, limp narrative....