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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Reda Elazouar Joins The Family Plan 2: A Look at the Sequel's Cast

Reda Elazouar, known for his roles in Pirates and Netflix's Sex Education, has joined the cast of The Family Plan 2. This sequel to the hit Apple Original Film is set to bring back Mark Wahlberg in the lead role and also stars Michelle Monaghan, Kit Harington, Zoe Colletti, and Van Crosby. The film

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Bhad Bhabie's Boyfriend Drama: Who's Telling the Truth?

Young rapper Bhad Bhabie, born Danielle Bregoli, has been in some drama lately. She’s accused another girl, Alabama Barker, of stealing her boyfriend, Le Vaughn. Bhad Bhabie said this on her Instagram Stories, but those posts have now disappeared. It’s a messy situation! Barker, who is 18, didn’t l

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Race: The International Film Contenders

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist of 15 movies vying for the best international feature film at the 97th Oscars. Over 85 countries submitted their films, but a few stood out and made the cut easily. These include French film Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard,

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Dominates, But Some Big Names Miss Out

Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

'Escape to Christmas: An Animated Film Adventure'

Veteran writers John Hoberg and Kat Likkel have taken on a new project! They'll be writing the script for Alloy Entertainment's animated movie, 'Christmas Forever. ' This film is based on a children's book by Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, who also happens to be the executive VP of film at Alloy. The story

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exploring EXODUS: A New Game from BioWare Vets

Archetype Entertainment, led by ex-BioWare folks like James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn, has unveiled the first gameplay preview for their debut game, EXODUS. This game looks strikingly similar to Mass Effect, which isn't surprising given the team's past. The trailer showed off conversations between th

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Brian Baumbusch: Reimagining Music in Alameda

In a cozy home studio nestled in Alameda, composer Brian Baumbusch is crafting music that’s like a sparkling diamond—each listen reveals new depths. His recent album, "Polytempo Music, " is complex yet accessible, pleasing to the ear but with hidden layers begging to be discovered. Baumbusch, with a

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Manga Creator Yoshihiro Togashi Opens Up About Health Struggles

Yoshihiro Togashi, the mastermind behind the popular manga series Hunter x Hunter, has been quite candid about his recent health challenges. The acclaimed mangaka recently revealed that he had been bedridden and fasting for days, which led to a noticeable loss of five kilograms. This isn't the first

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gibbs’ Unlikely Mentor: His Cranky Landlord

It’s not every day that a TV show decides to diverge from its usual crime-solving plot to tell a heartwarming story. This week, NCIS: Origins did just that. The episode "Blue Bayou" revealed that Gibbs' tough-as-nails landlord Ruth played a big role in his career path. Gibbs, played by Austin Stowel

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Catly's AI Links to Celebrity and Award Show

Imagine a puzzle where dots are connected by seemingly random strings. This is the tale of Catly, an AI-driven game, and its journey to the prestigious The Game Awards (TGA). The game's developer, SuperAuthenti, has been under fire for using NFTs and AI, which some gamers find controversial. But her

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