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  • Miley Cyrus Will Appear in a ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary Special

    Somehow, Hannah Montana is 20 years old. The show itself is older than the title character by many years.

    While I go lie down and contemplate my fleeting mortality, here is a fun bit of news: To celebrate this momentous and slightly horrifying anniversary, Disney is going to stream a Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special. And series star, Miley Cyrus, is confirmed to appear.

    According to a press release, “the special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper. The conversation will offer an intimate look at the creation of one of pop culture’s most iconic characters and the lasting impact the show and character have had on fans around the world. With heartfelt nostalgia and fresh perspective, Cyrus will revisit the moments, music and memories that defined an era. Viewers will be treated to never-before-seen archival footage, while some of the most memorable sets from “Hannah Montana” are brought back to life — including the Stewart family living room and the legendary Hannah Montana closet.”

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    Disney announced the special with a brief teaser video…

    Hannah Montana aired on the Disney Channel starting in March of 2006. The show starred Cyrus as Miley Stewart, a teenager who is secretly also a world famous pop star named Hannah Montana. The show aired for four seasons and 100 episodes, launching Cyrus’ career as a TV and pop star.

    The show also spawned a concert film, Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert, and a fictional feature film, Hannah Montana: The Movie, which opened in theaters in 2009. The final episode aired in January of 2011.

    The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special airs on Disney+ on March 24.

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  • ‘Spider-Noir’ Will Be Available In Color and Black-and-White Versions – And So Is the Show’s First Trailer

    It’s only appropriate to watch a noir Spider-Man in black and white. But the new Spider-Noir TV series coming to Amazon’s Prime Video — starring Nicolas Cage as the title character — will be available in two different formats. Fans can watch it in either “Authentic Black & White” or in “True-Hue Full Color.”

    Fittingly, there are two different trailers for the show; one in black and white and one in color. First, here is the black and white version, introducing the live-action version of Spider-Man Noir, who Cage previously voiced in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

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    And here is the color version of the same trailer. (Black and white just looks better, in my opinion)…

    The Spider-Man Noir character was created by writers David Hine and Fabrice Sapolsky and artist Carime Di Giandomenico, with a costume designed by Marko Djurdjević. He was just one of several “Noir” versions of classic Marvel characters that the company published in the late 2000s and early 2010s. (There was also X-Men Noir, Daredevil Noir, and Iron Man Noir, among others.) He got a major boost in profile from his inclusion in Into the Spider-Verse, with a wry vocal performance by Cage. (Interestingly, Noir is a bit of a comic relief figure in Spider-Verse, but the TV show looks darker and more overtly noirish.)

    The Spider-Noir TV series is produced and co-showrun by Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot. They also developed the series, working with the Spider-Verse producing team of Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal.

    Noir is now Cage’s second live-action Marvel superhero; he previously played Ghost Rider in two movies that were released in 2007 and 2011. In a million years, I would never have predicted we get a Spider-Man Noir TV series before we got a new live-action Spider-Man series. Granted, I would never have predicted a Spider-Noir TV series period. 

    Here is the series’ official synopsis:

    Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. Spider-Noir tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero.

    Spider-Noir will debut on Amazon’s Prime Video on May 27. It will premiere prior to that on the MGM+ linear broadcast channel on May 25.

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  • HGTV Cancels ‘Rehab Addict’ After Host Is Caught On Camera Using Racial Slur

    HGTV has canceled the TV series Rehab Addict, which has aired on the network since 2014, after a video surfaced online of series host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur on camera.

    The video was published by Radar Online, and shows Curtis working on a renovation project for the series. After getting frustrated with an uncooperative building material, she blurts out the slur, then quickly questions what she’s said.

    “What the f— was that that I just said?” Curtis says in the clip, before asking “Can you kill that?” to the crew, meaning delete the footage.

    After the footage instead appeared online, HGTV pulled the show from its schedule. In a statement they said…

    HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of Rehab Addict … Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing to our viewers, partners, and employees – it does not align with the values of HGTV. Accordingly, we have removed the series from all HGTV platforms.

    Those platforms also include streaming. If you Google “Rehab Addict” and streaming, you’ll get a link to the show on HBO Max. But when you click the link, it takes you to a page that reads “Content Not Available.”

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    Rehab Addict first debuted on DIY back in 2010; it moved to HGTV in 2014. The show follows Curtis on home renovation projects in older homes. Eight seasons of the series have been produced to date.

    After the video leaked online, Curtis told TMZ “I want to be clear: the word in question is wrong and not part of my vocabulary and never has been, and I apologize to everyone.” According to TMZ, Rehab Addict was previously set to return to the air with new episodes this week.

    Curtis added “I’m grateful for the 15-year journey we’ve shared. It’s been a meaningful chapter, but my focus isn’t on my career. My focus, at this moment is rightfully on my relationships, and my community — the people who truly know my character and where my heart is.”

    The Most Egregious TV Show Product Placement Ever

    Suddenly we’re thinking about buying a Prius… and a Subway sandwich… and some orange juice.

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  • James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star, Dies at 48

    Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has died.

    The talented actor, who also memorably played himself on the TV series Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, has battled colorectal cancer since 2023.

    “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” reads a post on the star’s Instagram page. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”

    Van Der Beek was only 48 years old.

    Van Der Beek remains best known for his starring role as aspiring filmmaker Dawson Leery on the late ’90s WB teen drama Dawson’s Creek. The series, which also starred Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and Joshua Jackson, became a major hit for the network, inspiring numerous copycats and launching the careers of all four of its central stars.

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    Born in March of 1977, Van Der Beek grew up in Connecticut and began working in theater while he was still a teenager. He landed the lead role in Dawson’s Creek while he was still in college. The show wound up airing for six seasons and 128 episodes, with Dawson at the center of all the romantic tension between the various characters.

    After the series ended, Van Der Beek played a fictional version of himself for two seasons on the ABC sitcom Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23. On the show, Van Der Beek was now a struggling actor post-Dawson’s who was friends with the title character, played by Krysten Ritter.

    Van Der Beek also held starring roles on CSI: Cyber and Pose, and appeared in movies like Varsity Blues, Texas Rangers, and The Rules of Attraction.

    His Dawson’s Creek cast mates reunited last fall for a fundraiser and script reading designed to benefit Van Der Beek and F Cancer. Van Der Beek was originally scheduled to attend but had to miss the event due to a stomach virus. In a video message played at the event, Van Der Beek said “I can’t believe I don’t get to hug my cast mates. I wanted to stand on that stage and thank every single person in this theater for being here tonight.”

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  • The Co-Creator of ‘He-Man’ Turns to Crowdfunding for Medical Care

    The wife of Roger Sweet, one of the core creators behind He-Man, is crowdfunding to help pay for her husband’s expensive medical bills in the wake of the toy industry icon’s dementia diagnosis.

    Marlene Sweet, who has been married to Roger for nearly 40 years, has set up a GoFundMe campaign asking fans for help to raise funds so Roger, nearly 91 years old, can get the medical care he needs at a facility specializing in memory care.

    “His illness has continued [to] progress, and I have done all I can to take care of his needs at home. He went back for a walk and returned much later than usual and very tired. I discovered terrible bruising on his side and much disorientation, and when asked what happened he did not remember … falling [and] getting this injury,” Marlene shares in the campaign description.

    Marlene says her husband was sent to the ER, where doctors discovered “two brain bleeds.” Roger was admitted to the ICU and stayed in the hospital for about a week, where he appeared “very distracted” and “confused.” She says doctors consider him at “high risk for falls” and have urged Roger to use a walker, but he continues to “walk around in a confused state.”

    Now, Marlene says, doctors have decided it would be best for Roger to live in a memory care facility, where “he can be monitored and safe” amid his “mental decline.” However, the facility Roger is currently staying at costs more than $10,000 per month, which is “well above” the couple’s income and is apparently not covered by Medicare.

    “I am reaching out to all the He-Man fans for help with these bills. Any donation will be greatly appreciated and will [assist with] the burden of this new expense,” Marlene concludes her message.

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    Roger Sweet’s situation has touched many He-Man fans. As of publishing, the campaign has raised nearly $15,000 of its $50,000 goal.

    “Masters of the Universe inspired me as a kid and I’m happy to help donate here to thank Roger for his incredible creation. I am currently the primary caretaker for my dad, who also has dementia, and I understand the staggering costs associated with memory care … especially for a good facility. I hope you are able to get all of the help you need to cover this,” one donator commented.

    “So many thanks for an adventurous childhood playtime because of your creativity. My kids now play with their uncle’s old He-Man set, so Roger’s creativity is still shaping young minds!” another fan who donated commented.

    Roger, the toy designer who is credited with creating the iconic He-Man character from the Masters of the Universe franchise alongside Mark Taylor, worked for Mattel nearly two decades in the 1970s and 1980s. He reportedly came up with the name of the iconic action hero and is responsible for pitching the toy concept and its initial prototype to Mattel in 1980.

    He-Man officially launched in 1982. Over the past 40-plus years, the franchise has generated hundreds of millions in toy revenue for Mattel. A new live-action He-Man film titled Masters of the Universe is scheduled for release in theaters on June 5, 2026.

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  • Every Taylor Sheridan Show, Ranked From Worst to Best

    Taylor Sheridan has emerged as one of the most successful and highly prolific writers and directors in modern television. Which one of his shows is your favorite?

    Who Is Taylor Sheridan?

    The actor-turned-writer-director labored in obscurity for many years. He grew up in Texas, and after dropping out of college, Sheridan was aimlessly working odd jobs when a talent scout approached him at a mall.

    That led him to Los Angeles, where he started auditioning and landing small roles on shows including NYPD Blue and CSI, according to Fortune.

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    Sheridan finally landed a higher-profile role on Sons of Anarchy, but when he tried to renegotiate his contract after two seasons, he got a life-changing reality check that led him to change paths.

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    He turned his attention to writing scripts, making his screenwriting debut in 2015 with Sicario, which was met with widespread acclaim.

    He followed it up by writing and directing Wind River, a film that features many of the same cast members and themes as Yellowstone.

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    That led to Yellowstone, which launched in 2018.

    The show became a cultural phenomenon, and Sheridan has followed it up with two prequels, 1883 and 1923, with other Yellowstone-related shows on the horizon.

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    He also writes, directs and produces a stunning array of other projects, including Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, Lioness, Landman and more, making him one of the small handful of the most powerful players in Hollywood today.

    Which one of Taylor Sheridan’s television projects is your favorite? Scroll though the pictures below to see his show ranked worst to best, based on fan reviews, ratings and staff opinion.

    Taylor Sheridan’s TV Shows, Ranked

    Taylor Sheridan has become one of the most in-demand writers and directors in the world! Read on to see his best and worst television projects, ranked.

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    The Best Superhero Movie Of Every Year From 2000 to Today

    There are a lot of comic-book movies these days. If you could only pick one best one from every single year of the 21st century, what would you choose? Here are our picks.

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  • The Best New TV Shows You Can Stream This Week

    A new week means new series and new TV show seasons are now airing on television and streaming online.

    If you’re looking for a new series to binge-watch, a new TV show to get hooked on with your partner or pals, or just want to know if any of your favorite shows have a new season or special out soon, we’ve got you covered.

    While movies are great for a one-night escape, TV shows and streaming series require a little more commitment with (typically) a long-term payoff. Whether you’re looking for your next all-in TV obsession, or just something you can casually play in the background while you do chores, plenty of new TV shows and series are available to watch this week.

    New TV Shows, New Seasons & New Streaming Series Out This Week

    This week you can catch a delightful special celebrating 50 years of The Muppet Show. You can also stream a new dark comedy starring the always hilarious Keke Palmer, plus a new docu-series just in time for the Winter Olympics. And don’t forget the 60th Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday (February 8) at 6:30PM E.T. on NBC.

    So, get your remotes (or streaming devices) ready and hit play on these new TV shows now airing, and don’t forget to check out last week’s new TV releases here.

    Vanished

    In this new thriller starring Kaley Cuoco, a young woman becomes entwined in a dangerous conspiracy when her boyfriend suddenly goes missing on a train during a romantic vacation in the South of France.

    Where to watch Vanished: The series began streaming on MGM+ on February 1.

    Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing

    This glittery three-part docu-series chronicles the “high-stakes, dramatic world” of a group of talented professional ice dance pairs as they train mind, body, and soul for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Where to watch Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing: All three episodes began streaming exclusively on Netflix on February 1.

    The Muppet Show

    The Muppets celebrate the 50th anniversary of their beloved sketch comedy series in this silly, star-studded special starring Sabrina Carpenter, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the core Muppet crew.

    Where to watch The Muppet Show: The special will air on ABC at 9PM ET on February 4. You can also stream it via Disney+ beginning at 3AM ET the same day.

    The Lincoln Lawyer

    In Season 4, tenacious lawyer Mickey Haller faces an obstinate DA as he battles to discover a killer and prove his innocence while on trial for a murder he didn’t commit.

    Where to watch The Lincoln Lawyer: All 10 episodes will begin streaming on Netflix on February 4.

    The ’Burbs

    A young couple become increasingly convinced their creepy new neighbor, who has recently moved into the long-abandoned Victorian house across the street, is hiding a sinister secret in this remake of the 1989 cult horror-comedy of the same name.

    Where to watch The ’Burbs: All episodes will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock on February 8.

    The 10 Most Offensive Reality TV Shows Ever

    The very definition of “you couldn’t make that today.”

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  • ‘Jurassic Park’ Super Bowl Ad Reunites Original Cast to Reveal What Would Have Happened if the Park Survived

    Every year’s slate of Super Bowl ads includes at least one or two big pop culture reunions, bringing together some beloved icons who don’t tend to hang out very often in order to shill for some product or another. This year, the stars getting back together include the original cast of Jurassic Park: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, who recreated their famous looks from the film more than 30 years later as part of a spot for Xfinity.

    The ad imagines how Jurassic Park would have been different if, when Dennis Nedry sabotaged the entire island’s security system, Richard Attenborough’s John Hammond had paid for better wifi service. As it turns out, a lot! None of the dinosaurs would get out, and Dr. Grant, Dr. Sadler, and Dr. Malcolm all get to enjoy a lovely, relaxing weekend at Jurassic Park, precisely how Hammond intended.

    You can watch the extended version of the ad below.

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    This behind the scenes video shows a little of how the commercial was made. It also reveals it was directed by Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi.

    It actually would have been really funny if a big plot point in Jurassic Park had been Samuel L. Jackson calling customer service and having to sit through a endless automated operator, asking it if it’s calling about the account associated with the address “1 Jurassic Park Drive” and demanding it say, in a few words, what problem he’s calling for today, only to be told that the way to fix the issue was to unplug the router, then wait five minutes, then plug it back in, then wait five more minutes.

    Actually, we already know what would happen if Jurassic Park had been allowed to open. It was called Jurassic World, and it showed that even if you have good wifi and you invite the public to your park full of dinosaurs, it will eventually collapse into chaos anyway. Life finds a way, guys.

    Super Bowl LX, and all of its affiliated commercials, airs this Sunday on NBC and Peacock. Kickoff time is 6:30 PM ET.

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  • Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘SCTV’ Star, Dies at 71

    Catherine O’Hara, the beloved star of films like Home Alone and series like SCTV and Schitt’s Creek has died.

    O’Hara’s passing was reported by TMZ and confirmed by Variety. O’Hara was only 71 years old. She reportedly died after “a brief illness.”

    Born in 1954 and raised in Toronto, O’Hara’s big break in comedy came when O’Hara joined the cast of SCTV, the sketch series from the Toronto branch of Second City. Although she did some work in film and TV through the 1980s, appearing in films like Martin Scorsese’s After Hours, O’Hara’s movie career got a major boost when she played Deelia Deetz, stepmother to Winona Ryder’s Lydia in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. (O’Hara returned to play Delia a second time in 2024’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.)

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    Two years later, O’Hara appeared in four films in one year, most importantly Home Alone, the generational favorite family comedy about a boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who gets forgotten by his family when they head to Europe for a vacation. As the boy’s mother, Kate McCallister, O’Hara played the heart of the film, the mom who moves heaven and earth to get back to her son on Christmas, and she shares several lovely scenes in the film with Culkin and the late, great John Candy, who she had worked with on SCTV. O’Hara later reprised her role in the sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

    In the decades since the Home Alones, O’Hara has rarely gone a year or two without appearing on movie screens. Her funniest work may have come in the improvised films of director Christopher Guest of the 1990s and 2000s, including Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind, and Best in Show.

    O’Hara was also a prolific voice actor who could be heard in movies like Chicken Little, Monster House, Over the Hedge, Elemental, Frankenweenie, and Where the Wild Things Are. Her best-known voice role was probably the unforgettable Sally from Henry Selick’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

    In recent years, O’Hara’s best roles came on television. She won an Emmy for her work on Schitt’s Creek as family matriarch Moira. The show reunited her with another former SCTV co-star, Eugene Levy, who created the series with his son Dan Levy.

    After the end of Schitt’s Creek, O’Hara joined Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s The Studio, where she played Rogen’s character’s mentor and former boss, Patty. That show earned her a nomination for another Emmy. She also appeared on the revival of The Kids in the Hall and the second season of The Last of Us.

    This is already an impressive resume, but it barely scratchers the surface of her nearly 50-year Hollywood career. Beetlejuice and Home Alone, two very different mother characters from one of the funniest actors of her generation, ensure she will be remembered for decades to come.

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  • A Marvel Hero Returns For the First Time in Years in the ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Trailer

    It’s not just Daredevil who’s born again on the new season of Daredevil: Born Again.

    The show also features the return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, the Marvel private eye character who had her own show on Netflix alongside Daredevil, and then appeared with him in Netflix’s The Defenders series. Ritter’s Jones, a detective and former superhero with powers of her own, hasn’t been seen since the end of her show in 2019.

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    Seven years later, she shows up in the trailer for Born Again Season 2 — which you can watch below.

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    In addition to Ritter and Charlie Cox as Daredevil, Born Again Season 2 also stars Vincent D’Onofrio as the Kingpin, plus Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Bullseye, and Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn. If you spotted Matthew Lillard in the trailer, he’s supposedly playing “the mysterious Mr. Charles.”

    After a rocky start to its production in which the series’ original showrunners were let go after multiple episodes were filmed so it could be reshot and go in a different creative direction, Born Again Season 1 got some of Marvel’s stronger reviews of any of their TV series. A lot of that probably had to do with the returns of Cox and D���Onofrio, who are very good in their roles no matter what’s going on in the series around them.

    Here is the series’ Season 2 synopsis:

    In Season 2, Mayor Wilson Fisk crushes New York City underfoot as he hunts down public enemy number one, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil. But beneath the horned mask, Matt Murdock will try to fight back from the shadows to tear down the Kingpin’s corrupt empire and redeem his home. Resist. Rebel. Rebuild.

    Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on March 24.

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  • Darth Maul Gets His Own TV Series – Watch the Trailer

    You can’t keep a good Sith down. Even a really bad one.

    He might have died more than 25 years ago in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (uh, spoilers), but Darth Maul has returned over and over again in a string of cartoons and live-action movies. Now he’s getting his own TV series, an animated show on Disney+ called Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. 

    It takes place after the events of the Clone Wars and shows how Maul fighting to launch a criminal empire. Its Maul is voiced by Sam Witwer, who previously portrayed the character on The Clone Wars animated series and voiced him in his brief appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story as well.

    The series was created by Dave Filoni, the long-time Star Wars guru behind The Clone Wars animated series, and the newly-installed head of creative at Lucasfilm. Watch the trailer for Maul – Shadow Lord below:

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    There’s a new poster for the series as well.

    Has any fictional character in any franchise gotten more mileage out of an incredible design and not a whole lot else than Darth Maul? He looks incredible. With the horns and the facial tattoos and that double-sided lightsaber, he strikes such an imposing silhouette. And … uh … well … well, he really does look great! Beyond that, I’ve never quite understood the appeal to keep bringing him back over and over again. But maybe in an animated series about a mysterious antihero carving up the galaxy, you don’t really need much more than that.

    Here is the series’ official synopsis:

    Set after the events of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

    Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord premieres on Disney+ on April 6 with two episodes. Two more follow each week through the finale on May 4.

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  • Pokémon Is Coming to Universal Theme Parks

    Pokémon and Universal are teaming up for what the companies are describing as “innovative, immersive, and world-class” attractions.

    The hugely popular and long-running multimedia franchise will first debut at Universal’s park in Japan. Following that, according to the press release, “Universal Destinations & Experiences will deliver unique Pokémon experiences across the company’s global footprint.”

    Further details about the project, they claim, will be announced at a later date. So let your speculation about what a Pokémon ride or area could entail begin. (Universal and Pokémon have previously partnered on parades and shows at Universal Studios Japan.)

    Warner Bros.

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    Here was Universal Destinations & Experiences CEO Mark Woodbury’s statement on the news:

    Collaborating with imaginative and inventive storytellers fuels our ability to create and deliver mind-blowing attractions and experiences that shatter guest expectations. The Pokémon Company is one of the most beloved interactive franchises in the world, and through our ongoing partnership, we will continue bringing its vibrant world to life in new and innovative ways for years to come.

    Universal has already had enormous success through a similar partnership with Nintendo. In less than a decade, they have built Super Nintendo Worlds in three of their parks. Just like this Pokémon deal, they started with one at Universal Studios Japan, followed by copies of that original area at Universal Studios Hollywood and the new Epic Universe park in Orlando, Florida.

    The Nintendo land features multiple rides, including a Mario Kart attraction, as well as interactive games sprinkled throughout an environment designed to mimic the hyper-colorful world of Super Mario video games. Win enough mini games around the land and you can then access a boss battle.

    Given Pokémon’s emphasis on collection, it’s easy to envision a similar theme park concept for it: An area where you can find Pokémon and then use them in some kind of battle via your smartphone or some kind of accessory (at Super Nintendo World, you have to buy a band to play the games and fight the boss).

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  • Netflix Just Canceled This Brand New Western Drama Only One Month After Its Premiere

    Netflix’s latest Western-set drama, The Abandons, is now but a mere tumbleweed in the desolate prairie of the streamer’s many abandoned series.

    The new Western drama from Sons of Anarchy showrunner Kurt Sutter had its plug mercilessly pulled by Netflix Wednesday (January 21) after just one month since it first premiered on the service.

    Set in a mining town in the old Washington Territory in the 1850s, the show follows a devout Irish woman named Fiona Nolan who, along with her orphaned found family, engages in a high-stakes power struggle against a ruthless, corrupt silver mine owner named Constance Van Ness after the latter claims ownership of Fiona’s farm.

    The drama stars Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) as Fiona Nolan and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) as Constance Van Ness, alongside a cast also including Nick Robinson, Patton Oswalt, Lucas Till, and more.

    The Abandons premiered on Netflix on December 4, 2025. The first and only season consists of seven episodes.

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    Back in December, The Abandons was briefly in the Top 10 of Netflix’s most-watched shows.

    Despite its star-studded cast, sprawling story, and high-cost production, the series failed to keep an audience, with viewership rapidly declining after just two weeks following its premiere date. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series currently has a middling audience score of 52 percent. Its critical score is even worse at just 30 percent.

    Netflix ordered The Abandons to production in 2022. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sutter departed the series during production in the fall of 2024, with just a few weeks left of filming. He reportedly left due to creative differences.

    The Abandons’ cancellation is an unusual bump in the dirt road for streaming and TV’s current trend of Western-themed and Western-set series, which have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in the wake of Yellowstone’s successful run between 2018 to 2024.

    Netflix’s Western romance series Ransom Canyon, which stars Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly and follows a trio of ranching families, was renewed last year just two months after the show first premiered.

    Landman, Paramount+’s West Texas-set oil drama starring Billy Bob Thorton and Ali Larter, was also renewed for a third season back in December.

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  • Hit Taylor Sheridan TV Show Coming to Netflix

    Netflix is adding several big shows to its streaming catalog, including a hit Taylor Sheridan TV shows set to arrive on the platform.

    What Taylor Sheridan TV show is coming to Netflix?

    According to the streamer in a recent fourth-quarter letter to shareholders (via Deadline), Netflix is getting ready to add around 20 new Paramount shows to its platform this year. These include some big shows, including SEAL Team, the Sherlock-inspired procedural Watson, and Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown.

    The series, which recently got renewed for a fifth and final season, currently has released four seasons. The show stars Jeremy Renner as Michael “Mike” McLusky, the right-hand man for his older brother, Mitch, who takes over as “Mayor” of Kingstown, Michigan, with his family acting as a mediator of sorts between the various groups found in the town.

    Mayor of Kingstown is created and executive-produced by Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, who previously collaborated on the Yellowstone series. Alongside Renner, the series also stars Dianne Wiest (Seasons 1-2), Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird (Seasons 1-3), Derek Webster, Hamish Allan-Headley, Pha’rez Lass, and more.

    The series is executive produced by Sheridan, Dillon, Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, Christoph Schrewe, Wendy Riss, Evan Perazzo, and Keith Cox, with Erickson set as the showrunner.

    “In season four, Mike’s control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town,” reads the logline for the show’s fourth season. “Meanwhile, with those he loves in more danger than ever before, Mike must contend with a headstrong new Warden to protect his own while grappling with demons from his past.”

    (Source: Deadline)

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  • The Best New Shows on Streaming This Week

    It’s a brand new week and that means new series and new TV show seasons are now airing on television and streaming online.

    If you’re looking for a new series to binge-watch, a new TV show to get hooked on with your partner or pals, or just want to know if any of your favorite shows have a new season or special out soon, we’ve got you covered.

    While movies are great for a one-night escape, TV shows and streaming series require a little more commitment with (typically) a long-term payoff. Whether you’re looking for your next all-in TV obsession, or just something you can casually play in the background, plenty of new TV shows and series are available to watch this week.

    New TV Shows, New Seasons & New Streaming Series Out This Week

    This week you can catch Ryan Murphy’s latest, campy horror series for FX, plus a new two-part docuseries about a comedy legend and a high-stakes heist thriller on Amazon Prime.

    So, get your remotes (or streaming devices) ready and hit play on these new TV shows now airing, and don’t forget to check out last week’s new TV releases here.

    Star Search

    After 20 years off the air, Netflix’s reboot of the iconic TV talent competition that helped introduce the likes of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Beyonce will see talented performers across music, comedy, dance, magic, and more compete live weekly. Hosted by Anthony Anderson and featuring judges Chrissy Teigen, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Jelly Roll, fans watching Star Search at home will vote to determine which contestants move forward to the next round.

    Where to watch Star Search: New episodes of the five-week live event will air Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9PM ET exclusively on Netflix beginning January 20.

    The Beauty

    Ryan Murphy’s latest horror series blends sci-fi, body horror, and social commentary as a sexually transmitted virus that makes its carrier undeniably attractive comes with deadly side effects. Starring Ashton Kutcher, Rebecca Hall, Bella Hadid, Evan Peters, and more, The Beauty is based on the comic book series of the same name.

    Where to watch The Beauty: The first three episodes of the series will premiere on both FX and Hulu at 9PM ET on January 21. Subsequent episodes will air weekly during the same time slot on Wednesdays.

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    Steal

    An ordinary pension fund company employee (played by Sophie Turner) is forced to transfer billions in pension funds to a gang of violent thieves during a high-stakes heist in Steal. However, a more complex conspiracy is discovered when a detective begins to dig deeper into the shocking case.

    Where to watch Steal: All six episodes will become available to stream on January 21 exclusively via Amazon Prime Video.

    Finding Her Edge

    Finding Her Edge follows a teenage girl from a legendary family of figure skaters who is forced to pretend to be a couple with her new ice partner in order to land a sponsorship. The only problem? She’s still in love with her first skating partner.

    Where to watch Finding Her Edge: All episodes premiere exclusively on Netflix on January 22.

    Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

    The life and career of comedy legend Mel Brooks is lovingly explored in this two-part docuseries from Judd Apato and Michael Bonfiglio. Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! digs into Brooks’ celebrated (and hilarious) work on films such as Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, Young Frankenstein, and more.

    Where to watch Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!: Part 1 of the two-part series airs January 22 at 8PM ET on HBO, with Part 2 airing the same time the following day. Both parts will be available to stream immediately on HBO Max beginning January 22.

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  • The 10 Most Offensive Reality TV Shows Ever Made

    There’s a reason we call reality shows “trash TV.” A lot of it is terrible! Of course, the point of reality shows isn’t to be “good” — you won’t find any Sopranos-level drama on Vanderpump Rules or Real Housewives. The joy of reality television is that it is garbage, and all the more entertaining for it. Still, not all reality shows are created equal. Some are a whole lot worse than others.

    When we’re talking about shows that give the very concept of reality TV a bad name, there are plenty that spring to mind. Most of these (but not all) were blessedly short-lived attempts to shock and amaze their viewers with whatever depraved notions their creators could imagine and convince multiple groups of people to play along with. At this point, whatever ill-conceived dating show or exploitative docuseries you can think up has probably been cast, filmed, and broadcast on one of many cable networks already, and we can only be thankful that the worst are no longer around.

    Gone but not forgotten — certainly not forgotten by the likes of us. No, there’s nothing we love more than digging through the grime of all that entertainment has to offer and plucking out the truly bad eggs, which is exactly what we’ve done here. You’ll find everything from rudely executed hotness competitions to race-swapping families to dating shows with gross twists, and even one where they marooned a bunch of children in an empty town and told them all to figure it out for themselves. Welcome to the slop zone. Swim at own risk.

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  • Hit Hulu TV Show Releases Surprise Episode

    As it officially returns for its third season, Hulu has surprised subscribers with a three-episode premiere of its popular drama series from executive producer Emma Roberts.

    Per THR, instead of just debuting Tell Me Lies Season 3’s first two episodes, the streamer has also released the latest installment’s third episode, titled “Repent,” today. This comes more than a year after Season 2 concluded its 8-episode run on Hulu.

    What do we know about Hulu’s Tell Me Lies Season 3?

    “Season 3 follows Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as they rekindle their tumultuous romance in time for the spring semester at Baird College. While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she wants nothing to do with,” reads the show’s new synopsis. “Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen’s friends to face their own destructive behaviors. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.”

    Tell Me Lies is created and executive-produced by Meaghan Oppenheimer based on Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel of the same name. The show stars Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Cat Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, Alicia Crowder, and Costa D’Angelo. Roberts is serving as an executive producer along with Karah Preiss and Matt Matruski under their Belletrist banner. Stephanie Noonan, Sam Schlaifer, Laura Lewis, and director Tyne Rafaeli are also executive producers, with Lovering set as a consulting producer. It is a production by 20th Television.

    (Source: THR)

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  • The Best New TV Shows This Week

    It’s a brand new week and that means exciting new series and fresh TV show seasons are now airing on television and streaming online.

    If you’re looking for a new series to binge-watch, a new TV show to get hooked on with your partner or pals, or just want to know if any of your favorite shows have a new season or special out soon, we’ve got you covered.

    While movies are great for a one-night escape, TV shows and streaming series require a little more commitment with (typically) a long-term payoff. Whether you’re looking for your next all-in TV obsession, or just something you can casually play in the background, plenty of new TV shows and series are available to watch this week.

    New TV Shows, New Seasons & New Streaming Series Out This Week

    This week you can catch a star-studded new Agatha Christie mystery on Netflix, plus a new high-fantasy spinoff from the world of Game of Thrones as well as a brand new coming-of-age Star Trek series.

    Fear Factor: House of Fear

    Fourteen contestants live together in a spooky house while facing extreme, fear-based physical and psychological challenges in the hopes of winning $200,000 in Fear Factor: House of Fear. Johnny Knoxville hosts this revival of the original 2000s reality show.

    Where to watch Fear Factor: House of Fear: Watch Wednesdays at 9PM E.T. on Fox. You can also stream via Hulu subscription.

    Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

    Set in the 1920s, a young aristocrat sets out to play amateur detective when a luxurious party ends in the mysterious death of her friend, as well as the discovery of a secret society, in this Netflix exclusive based on the Agatha Christie novel. The three-part limited series stars Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman.

    Where to watch Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials: All episodes will be available to stream beginning Thursday, January 15 on Netflix.

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    Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

    Set in the post-Star Trek: Discovery 32nd century, a group of young cadets navigate coming-of-age themes such as friendships, romance, and rivalries while facing major threats to the Federation in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

    Where to watch Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: The first two episodes will be available to stream via Paramount+ on Thursday, January 15, with subsequent episodes hitting the streamer on Thursdays.

    Ponies

    In PONIES, two unassuming American embassy secretaries stationed in Moscow become unlikely CIA agents and uncover a shocking conspiracy following their respective husbands’ mysterious deaths. Haley Lu Richardson and Emilia Clarke star in this 1970s Cold War spy thriller.

    Where to watch Ponies: All episodes will be available to stream beginning Thursday, January 15 on Peacock. 

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    In A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, an honorable but low-born knight and his squire of secret Targaryen heritage travel Westeros and embark on unlikely adventures roughly a century before the events of Game of Thrones. The series is based on Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin’s novellas.

    Where to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Premieres Sunday, January 18 at 10PM E.T. on HBO and HBO Max, with subsequent episodes airing Sundays during the same time slot.

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  • The Best New TV Shows You Can Watch at Home This Weekend

    It’s a brand-new week and that means exciting new series and fresh TV show seasons are now airing on television and streaming online.

    If you’re looking for a new series to binge-watch, a new TV show to get hooked on with your partner or pals, or just want to know if any of your favorite shows have a new season or special out soon, we’ve got you covered.

    While movies are great for a one-night escape, TV shows and streaming series require a little more commitment with (typically) a long-term payoff. Whether you’re looking for your next all-in TV obsession, or just something you can casually play in the background, plenty of new TV shows and series are available to watch this week.

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    New TV Shows, New Seasons & New Streaming Series Out This Week

    This week you can catch a brand new medical comedy from Fox, plus Bravo’s latest glamorous reality TV spinoff and a star-studded new psychological thriller streaming on Netflix.

    Get your remotes (or streaming devices) ready and hit play on these new TV shows now airing.

    Run Away

    Based on the novel of the same name, Run Away follows a family’s tense unraveling following the disappearance of their estranged, drug-addicted daughter. As dad Simon becomes an unlikely murder suspect, he’s pulled into the dark underbelly of family betrayals and cult connections.

    Where to watch Run Away: All episodes are streaming now on Netflix.

    Best Medicine

    In new Fox comedy Best Medicine, a brilliant Boston surgeon’s gruff bedside manner, personal phobias, and general social awkwardness hilariously alienate him from his new patients after moving to a small fishing village.

    Where to watch Best Medicine: Watch Tuesdays at 8PM E.T. on Fox. You can also stream via Hulu/Disney+ subscription. 

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    His & Hers

    Starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Berthal and based on the novel of the same name, limited series thriller His & Hers follows two estranged spouses who begin to suspect each other of murder while investigating a mysterious killing in their hometown.

    Where to watch His & Hers: All episodes are streaming now on Netflix.

    The Valley: Persian Style

    A spinoff of Bravo’s hit reality show The Valley, The Valley: Persian Style follows former Shahs of Sunset stars MJ, Reza, and GG as they navigate the glamorous and not-so-glamorous ups and downs of life in suburbia, with a focus on their relationships, friendships, and careers.

    Where to watch The Valley: Persian Style: Watch Thursdays at 9PM E.T. on Bravo. You can also stream episodes the next day (Fridays) via Peacock. 

    Coldwater

    Andrew Lincoln stars as John, a middle-aged man who moves his family to an isolated Scottish village following a violent altercation in London in new British series Coldwater. Secrets emerge and disturbing events unfurl in the six-part psychological thriller as John gets close to his new neighbor, a seemingly friendly but sinister man named Tommy.

    Where to watch Coldwater: New episodes will stream via Paramount+ on Fridays, and subsequently air at 9PM E.T. Sundays on Showtime.

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  • The 16 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026

    The start of a new year means a new set of numbers to write on all our letters, a new list of resolutions we may or may not stick to, and a totally new set of entertainments of all forms to be excited about. We already narrowed down our list of 2026 movies we’ll be sure not to miss (and made a special one just for all the Netflix movies coming out this year), so now we’re turning our attention to the small screen and looking at the slate of all the new and renewed television shows that are coming in 2026.

    This year promises to be a big one for TV, with new seasons of fan favorites like The Pitt, Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones, and For All Mankind, a bunch of new superhero shows, a couple of very exciting adaptations of classic novels, and a ton of completely new stories to fill in all the gaps. And that’s only the tip of the TV iceberg.

    That’s a lot to take in already, so it’s a good thing we’re already scheduling our calendars with mandatory free time for the weeks ahead. Some of these shows already have release dates, but most of them are yet to be announced, so be sure to keep an eye out for any updates for anything you’re excited for. It’s going to be a great year for storytelling of all forms, so let’s dive into what we can expect to see on our TV screens in 2026:

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    From long-running romantic dramas to action-packed superhero shows, these 10 TV series set to end will air their final episodes in 2026. 

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