Author: Ray Scanlon

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Alex Gibney, the prolific and award-winning documentary filmmaker, has announced his latest project. It will focus on billionaire Elon Musk. The creators describe the film, titled “Musk,” as a “definitive and unvarnished examination” of the controversial CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter. Gibney’s previous work has seen him tackle high-profile and controversial subjects such as Scientology, WikiLeaks, and Russian president Vladimir Putin. His investigative lens has focused on Elizabeth Holmes with “The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,” Julian Assange with “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks,” and Putin with “Citizen K.” He also took on corporate greed…

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Science fiction has long used the concept of a duplicate to add intrigue to its stories. Cloning, time travel, and parallel universes have made it easier for multiple versions of characters to appear. The concept of the multiverse has become a popular trope in films and TV shows like “Loki”, “The Flash,” “Spider-Man,” The CW’s Arrowverse, and “Doctor Strange.” Marvel Studios projects have adopted the word ‘variant’ to describe the alternate versions of their characters. While some may view the multiverse as a lazy screenwriting tool, it provides a convenient way for productions to introduce different versions of characters, much…

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We are very sorry to report the news that legendary performer Ricou Browning, the man who played the iconic Universal Monster Gill-Man in “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” has passed away. Browning was at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida when he passed due to natural causes on February 27th. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Kim Browning. He is known for his fabulous career in the film industry that provided entertainment for both past and future generations. Browning started his career in the film industry as a stuntman in Richard Fleischer’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (1954). Later…

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“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” star Chris Pine has finally answered some questions about ‘Spitgate,’ the viral controversy surrounding his “Don’t Worry Darling” co-star Harry Styles. The buzz was that Styles allegedly spit on Pine at the film’s Venice Film Festival premiere in 2022.Pine has since clarified that no, Styles did not spit on him. The “Star Trek” (09) star says Styles merely leaned down and made a joke about the press tour’s exhausting nature. Pine’s publicist had previously denied the rumors, and emphasized ‘mutual respect’ between the two stars. Pine also addressed the drama surrounding “Don’t Worry Darling.”…

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Breakout star of Peacock’s “Bel-Air” Jabari Banks is making waves in the entertainment industry. The 23-year-old West Philadelphia native landed his first major role as the lead in the dramatic modern re-imagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The show has been well-received by fans and critics alike for a remake that is far removed from the original. As he continues to make a name for himself, Banks recently expressed his interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His sites are set on playing one of the world’s most popular superheroes, Spider-Man. At the NAACP Image Awards, Banks was asked…

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In a recent auction of “Breaking Bad” props and ephemera, one particular item caught the attention of many buyers. A pair of briefs belonging to the show’s lead character, Walter White. Though the underwear was not actually worn by actor Bryan Cranston, it was created as a matching pair. This was a prop pair made to be seen in Walter’s closet throughout the series. Despite initial estimates of the undergarment selling for around $5,000, the final bid far exceeded expectations. It ended up selling for an impressive $32,500 through Prop Store. While the winning bidder remains anonymous, SAXX Underwear has…

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Eric Stonestreet, known for his role in the popular show “Modern Family,” is joining Disney+’s “The Santa Clauses.” Stonestreet will play Magnus Antas, also known as the Mad Santa, who reigned during the 14th Century. Magnus is now returning to try and take down Scott Calvin, played by Tim Allen, and reclaim the North Pole. The series follows the Calvin family, who are back in the North Pole in the second season. Scott must continue his role as Santa Claus after failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Having successfully saved Christmas, Scott now focuses on training his…

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Following the announcement of the end of the long-running comedy series “The Goldbergs,” the show’s cast has expressed their reactions. It was revealed that the current 10th season of the ABC show would be the last. Premiering in 2013, “The Goldbergs” has garnered a large fanbase over the years, with its nostalgic portrayal of a family in the 1980s. As the show comes to an end, its devoted followers are sure to miss the Goldberg family and their shenanigans. While fans of the show may be disappointed by the announcement, the cast members expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work…

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French director Quentin Dupieux- known for his offbeat films like “Rubber,” “Deerskin,” and “Mandibles”- is back with his latest project. “Smoking Causes Coughing” is a satirical take on the superhero genre. Judging by the official trailer, it promises to be a wild ride. It follows a team of five superheroes collectively known as the Tobacco Force, comprised of Benzene (Gilles Lellouche), Nicotine (Anaïs Demoustier), Methanol (Vincent Lacoste), Mercury (Jean-Pascal Zadi), and Ammonia (Oulaya Amamra). The unlikely heroes must band together to save the world from Lézardin, Emperor of Evil, who threatens to destroy Earth. The film promises to be a…

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Archaeologists have found the oldest known example of cranial surgery in the ancient world during an excavation in Israel. They discovered the remains of two brothers who lived during the Bronze Age (1550 BC-1450 BC). The older sibling displayed indications of having undergone a trephination. The researchers propose that someone performed the skull surgery due to a “declining state.” The person likely passed away within hours or days after the operation. Trepanation is a procedure that involves drilling, cutting or scraping a hole into the skull to expose the brain. Various cultures around the world, including ancient Egypt, South America,…

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