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Fans of half-way decent news are still reeling from the announcement thatLarry Wilmore’sThe Nightly Showhas been cancelled by Comedy Central, one of their few major mistakes the network has made in recent years. The news would have been easier to bear if not for the fact that the final episode of the series has come so quickly, with the series finale set to air tonight. Having been a die-hard fan of Wilmore not only in the role of comical news broadcaster onThe Nightly ShowandThe Daily Showbut also as a brilliant writer and producer on a number of shows, includingThe PJ’sandblack-ish, today already just sucks more than most Thursdays....

Riot Games announced a spinoff of their gameLeague of Legends, calledHextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story. Riot Forge describes the game as a “fast-paced rhythm runner,” and is being developed by Choice Provisions. The trailer is narrated by the character Ziggs, who is the playable character in this game. He expresses his love for bombs and explosions, and says that the game is about making music (and explosions of course)....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersthrough the Season 1 finale ofLovecraft Country, “Full Circle."] The 10-episode season of the HBO seriesLovecraftCountryhas been one heck of a roller coaster ride of wild character journeys, important historical moments, white privilege, and monsters that were both literal and metaphorical. While the Season 1 story seems pretty wrapped up for now, there is a sense that some doors may still be open with countless possibilities for what could be next season —if there isa next season....

Betty White is still going strong in 2019. She’s the only living Golden Girl. At the age of 97, she has a career in entertainment that now spans 80 years. She also has the distinction of having the longest show business career of any female entertainer. She appeared on television as recently as 2018 with shows likeFireside Chat with Esther, and she most recently appeared on film inThe Lorax. InThe Lorax, Betty provided the voice of Grammy Norma, one of the main characters in the film....

After more than 30 years,Michael Keaton’s Batman will return to the big screen this summer. A new TV spot for the upcoming DCEU filmThe Flashhas been released, showing Keaton’s version of the Dark Knight back in action. The TV spot begins showing Batman flying the Batwing, which he previously used to stop the Joker (Jack Nicholson) in the 1989Batmanmovie. The plane is then attacked by one of General Zod’s (Michael Shannon) Kryptonian soldiers....

If you’ve heard anything aboutOperatorthus far, you’ve probably heard that it’s awfully similar toSpike Jonze’sHer, the wild, moving romantic sci-fi drama starringJoaquin Phoenixas a man who falls for the voice of his operating system. There’s a good reason for this, asOperatoris essentially about one man (Silicon Valley’sMartin Starr) becoming obsessed with the voice of his girlfriend (Mae Whitman) when she comes into his workplace to provide the voice for a sort of Siri-type system....

Lo! Fans ofMike Flanagan,Trevor Macy, and their Intrepid Pictures productions, the perfect auction for you awaits. Following the success of Flanagan’s latest hit,The Fall of the House of Usher, Intrepid and Propstore have joined forces on a massive one-in-a-lifetime online charity auction featuring over 150 items from theEdgar Allen Poe-inspired miniseries. From November 15 through 29, prospective buyers will be able to place their bids on a wide range of memorabilia and props used in the making of the show....

Spider-Man: No Way Homehas been smashing box office records for over a month, and the film delivered on the seemingly impossible, bridging the gap between three generations of Spider-Man fans while also telling a compelling and emotionally rich story in its own right. Seeing the return of characters likeWillem Dafoe’s Green Goblin,Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, and bothAndrew GarfieldandTobey Maguire’s versions of the webhead will go down as one of the most memorable cinematic experiences of all time....

[Note: We’re reposting this article now that the film is now on Netflix.] Spoilers ahead forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. If you stick through the credits inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, you’ll get a fun joke involving yet another Spider-Man. This time around, it’s Spider-Man 2099. The character was introduced in the comics in 1992, and he’s voiced in the film by none other thanOscar Isaac. Like other 2099 creations, Spider-Man 2099 has his own weird origin....

With yesterday’s news thatStranger Thingswillindeed have a second season, following all sorts of speculation, the runaway Netflix hit now has a whole lot more speculation on its hands. Of course, that’s likely on purpose. The release of the short video yesterday confirming the rumors that Season 2 was a go for 2017 came with a list of episode titles that has already generated a handful of think pieces about what connection, if any, these titles have to the world ofStranger Things....

Among the many gifts the 1980s gave to western civilization was the 80s action movie. As the cinematic landscape evolved, aging out of the grim, nihilistic stories from ‘70s filmmakers impacted by Vietnam’s toll likeAlan Arkin,Roman PolanskiandStanley Kubrick, the 80s brought forth hope, prosperity, and lots and lots of explosions. The best 80s action movies saw musclebound men with unceasing firepower blowing bad guys to Kingdom Come. We got one-liners, synth scores, mustachioed heroes in ill-fitting denim, and visions of dystopian futures often replete with suspicious robotics....

Historical on a grand scale. Epic movies include some of the best made films of all time. These movies are chock-full of incredible stories and complex, well-rounded characters. Epic movies have been made in different genres, including history, adventure, and superhero films. Many epic films have gone on to win multiple accolades, including Academy Awards. RELATED:The Best Period Dramas and Historical Shows on Netflix Right Now Epic movies are known to have a grand storyline which takes place across a period of time....

James Cameroncontinues to work away at hisAvatarsequels. The firstAvatarwas a real game-changer with its use of 3D to the point where every major blockbuster for half a decade required a 3D upgrade. However, while the novelty of 3D has worn off (again), other directors are trying out new tools likeAng Leeand 120fps onGemini Man. As part of a group interview forTerminator: Dark Fate, Steve Weintraub recently asked Cameron if he had seenGemini Manand his thoughts on high frame rate (HFR)....