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SIMPLY MARVELOUS

Unrecognizable Emmy Winner Electrifies TV’s Biggest New Show

With James Spader delivering a devilishly villainous turn, “VisionQuest” proves a sturdy follow-up to “WandaVision.”

Nick Schager

Alan Cumming might star in “Avengers: Doomsday,” but he's still not sure what happens in the movie.REUTERS/Mike Blake
LOST THE PLOT

Emmy Winner Reveals Confusion About Huge Movie He Stars In

The actor’s grasp of the plot is minimal at best.

Dana Herrnstadt

Robert Downey Jr. and Bradley Cooper arrive for the World premiere of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 22, 2019.
SNAP BACK

‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Returns to Box Office at No. 1

The film is already the second-biggest worldwide re-release ever.

Lauren Hartley

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WICKED WONDERLAND

How the Avengers for Disney Characters Continues to Dominate

Why are the “Descendants” movies so freaking huge? We asked someone who has behind-the-scenes experience.

Kevin Fallon

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ICONIC RETURN

Marvel Boss Explains ‘Avengers’ Star’s Dramatic Comeback

“We can do whatever the heck we want,” Kevin Feige explained.

Katie Francis

Meryl Streep, Lisa Kudrow, Zendaya, and Jonathan Bailey
NEW YEAR, NEW ME

These TV Shows and Movies Will Make You a Better Person

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon

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US actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow attends The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on December 3, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images)
WHO???

Gwyneth Didn’t Recognize Her Co-Star of Multiple Films

“His character’s name is Peter. He’s Tom Holland. You’ve done four movies with him.”

Tom Sanders

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TEENY-TINY

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel Is an Embarrassing CGI Bonanza

The “Ant-Man” films already felt like an afterthought placeholder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The leaden, forgettable “Quantumania” sequel doesn’t change that.

Nick Schager

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‘LIFE IS CURLY’

Paul Bettany: the Family Ghosts Behind My Broadway Warhol

Paul Bettany opens up about bullying, his dad’s coming-out and going-back-in, Marvel, his “lost” years, life-saving therapy, and playing Warhol in “The Collaboration” on Broadway.

Tim Teeman

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IN CONVERSATION

John Boyega on His Life-Changing ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Moment

The acclaimed actor talks about his magnetic turn in “Breaking,” the career advice pal Daniel Kaluuya gave him, and what he learned from his “Star Wars” treatment.

Marlow Stern

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THE ENDGAME

The Biggest Marvel Reveals From Comic-Con

The “Black Panther” sequel trailer lit up the internet. The announcement of Phase Six elicited groans. Here’s everything you need to know about the MCU news from Comic-Con.

Fletcher Peters

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