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‘Ghosts’: Asher Grodman On Learning How Trevor Made His Mark In The Finance World & Helping Sasappis Navigate His Love Life
‘Ghosts’: Asher Grodman On Learning How Trevor Made His Mark In The Finance World & Helping Sasappis Navigate His Love Life
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'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' is Rotten Tomatoes Hit of the Year
'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' is Rotten Tomatoes Hit of the Year
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That Christmas Review | A Fantastic Holiday Adventure on Netflix
That Christmas Review | A Fantastic Holiday Adventure on Netflix
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Where to Stream Sci-Fi Series ‘Silo’ Season 2 Online
Where to Stream Sci-Fi Series ‘Silo’ Season 2 Online
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‘Hot Frosty’: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan on Nude Scene, ‘Mean Girls’ Nod
‘Hot Frosty’: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan on Nude Scene, ‘Mean Girls’ Nod
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Vietnam War Movie Pits 'True Blood', 'Entourage' Stars Against Dinosaurs
Vietnam War Movie Pits 'True Blood', 'Entourage' Stars Against Dinosaurs
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Ryan Gosling's Brutal 'Only God Forgives' is Streaming Now on Peacock
Ryan Gosling's Brutal 'Only God Forgives' is Streaming Now on Peacock
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‘He Was Pretty Intimidated’: Nosferatu’s Director Opens Up About Bill Skarsgård’s First Reaction To The Movie’s Intense Vampire Design
‘He Was Pretty Intimidated’: Nosferatu’s Director Opens Up About Bill Skarsgård’s First Reaction To The Movie’s Intense Vampire Design
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This Georgie & Mandy Episode Finally Put the Age Gap Issue to Bed
This Georgie & Mandy Episode Finally Put the Age Gap Issue to Bed
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Adam Wingard's 'Onslaught' Casts Michael Biehn
Adam Wingard's 'Onslaught' Casts Michael Biehn
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Star Trek: Lower Decks' Dawnn Lewis Told Us The Touching Comments She Gets Most From Fans About Carol Freeman: 'That's Just Beautiful'
Star Trek: Lower Decks' Dawnn Lewis Told Us The Touching Comments She Gets Most From Fans About Carol Freeman: 'That's Just Beautiful'
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod — Animation Master Nick Park on Wallace & Gromit, Aardman and New Netflix Pic ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod — Animation Master Nick Park on Wallace & Gromit, Aardman and New Netflix Pic ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’
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Teddi Mellencamp's estranged husband had year-long affair years before her cheating scandal
Teddi Mellencamp's estranged husband had year-long affair years before her cheating scandal
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The Trailer for Blink Announces the Beautiful Tear-Jerker Documentary's Straming Release
The Trailer for Blink Announces the Beautiful Tear-Jerker Documentary's Straming Release
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PBS Local Stations, FAST Channels Added to Amazon Prime Video
PBS Local Stations, FAST Channels Added to Amazon Prime Video
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Marvel’s What If… ? Is Ending With Season 3, And Now I’m Wondering If The Next Two Avengers Movies Have Something To Do With This
Marvel’s What If… ? Is Ending With Season 3, And Now I’m Wondering If The Next Two Avengers Movies Have Something To Do With This
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Joan Vassos, Chock Chapple Explain Their 'Golden Bachelorette' Engagement
Joan Vassos, Chock Chapple Explain Their 'Golden Bachelorette' Engagement
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Producers Guild Reveals Finalists For Its 2025 Innovation Award
Producers Guild Reveals Finalists For Its 2025 Innovation Award
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Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld Trailer Unleashes KATSEYE Theme Song
Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld Trailer Unleashes KATSEYE Theme Song
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Roger Ebert’s Funniest Bad Movie Reviews
Roger Ebert’s Funniest Bad Movie Reviews
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Netflix’s ‘Rez Ball’ Sparks Idea Theft Lawsuit From Producer
Netflix’s ‘Rez Ball’ Sparks Idea Theft Lawsuit From Producer
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‘Love Actually’ Director Hopes Hugh Grant Moves Past Late-Career ‘Psychopath’ Roles to Do Another Rom-Com
‘Love Actually’ Director Hopes Hugh Grant Moves Past Late-Career ‘Psychopath’ Roles to Do Another Rom-Com
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Keanu Reeves Is (Accidentally) Responsible for Naming the John Wick Movies
Keanu Reeves Is (Accidentally) Responsible for Naming the John Wick Movies
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T.J. Miller Is Open To Reprising ‘Deadpool’ Role If Ryan Reynolds Asked Him To: “I Think That Would Be Awesome”
T.J. Miller Is Open To Reprising ‘Deadpool’ Role If Ryan Reynolds Asked Him To: “I Think That Would Be Awesome”
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Marvel's Agatha All Along Season 2 - Will It Ever Happen?
Marvel's Agatha All Along Season 2 - Will It Ever Happen?
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'1000-Lb. Sisters' Tammy Slaton shows off weight loss, reveals she weighs 281 pounds
'1000-Lb. Sisters' Tammy Slaton shows off weight loss, reveals she weighs 281 pounds
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Cameron Diaz Unretires From Acting for anAnnie(2014) Reunion
Cameron Diaz Unretires From Acting for anAnnie(2014) Reunion
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David Lynch Needs Supplemental Oxygen Due to Emphysema
David Lynch Needs Supplemental Oxygen Due to Emphysema
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‘The Penguin’: Colin Farrell Confirms Return In ‘The Batman Part II’; Reveals The Extent Of His Role In The Sequel
‘The Penguin’: Colin Farrell Confirms Return In ‘The Batman Part II’; Reveals The Extent Of His Role In The Sequel
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Ben Affleck Pitched His Own 'Succession' Ending When Discussing AI
Ben Affleck Pitched His Own 'Succession' Ending When Discussing AI
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Jason Statham and Jet Li’s War Should’ve Been a Hit, so Why Did It Flop?

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Box office bomb: Why did a high-octane action flick starring Statham and Li fail to ignite the box office?
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  • Despite the star power, 'War' was plagued by a troubled production, with rumors of on-set clashes between the two leads and the director.
  • Analysts point to the film's overly generic plot and lack of original action set pieces as factors that left audiences underwhelmed and uninterested, leading to its commercial failure.
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Jason Statham, Jet Li, War
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