Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Ghosts of 'Ahsoka' past
The latest episode checks off a bunch of Cool Star Wars Things™️. PLUS: Trailers for 'Aquaman,' 'Godzilla' and 'For All Mankind,' and Drew Barrymore turns scab.
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The Nun II’ scares off ‘The Equalizer 3’
The ninth entry in the ‘Conjuring’ universe won the weekend.
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Is this where the fun begins for 'Ahsoka'?
Big changes for 'Popculturology.' PLUS: In-depth reads on Jimmy Fallon and Bob Iger, a new 'Loki' trailer, and a rumored director for 'Avengers: Secret Wars.'
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I liked ‘Ahsoka.’ But I’m not sure you will too.
The barrier for entry on the latest ‘Star Wars’ show is high. PLUS: ‘Frozen’ launches a podcast, ‘Rick and Morty’ gets a release date, and Zack Snyder’s latest mega project has a trailer.
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'Blue Beetle' bests 'Barbie'
Thanks to positive reviews, the latest DC superhero film scored the No. 1 spot while 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' remained strong.
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Turns out 'Solar Opposites' never needed Justin Roiland
The Dan Stevens Era has begun. PLUS: Godzilla comes to Apple TV+, Gal Gadot's 'Wonder Woman' claims raise eyebrows, and everyone's talking about Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' nose.
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‘Barbie’ collects fourth weekend win
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Mutant Mayhem’ and ‘Meg 2’ mix it up for second place.
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It’s August. The news is slow. Go watch ‘What We Do in the Shadows.’
This show is never not funny. PLUS: Trailers for ‘Vacation Friends 2’ and ‘Solar Opposites,’ ‘Barbie’ sequel non-news, and The Rock won’t let go of ‘Black Adam.’
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It’s still a ‘Barbie’ world
‘Oppenheimer’ and newcomers ‘Meg 2’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ battle for second place.
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What's going on with those 'Fantastic Four' reboot casting rumors?
The Internet loves to talk about who might be in this movie. PLUS: ‘Loki’ Season 2 trailer, and who’s the favorite to host ‘The Daily Show’?
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‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ aren’t scared of ‘Haunted Mansion’
The second weekend for ‘Barbenheimer’ brought in almost $150 million.
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The studios are going to learn the wrong lessons from the success of 'Barbie,' aren't they?
Do people really want a Polly Pocket movie from Lena Dunham? PLUS: Donald Glover to write ‘Lando,’ the studios get ready to tank the fall slate, and a ton of new trailers.