Popculturology • Special Edition
‘Moana 2’! ‘Incredibles 3’! Nine Inch Nails? Let’s talk the D23 reveals
Disney rolled out a bunch of new titles and trailers at its studio expo on Friday night.
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Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
‘I was picked because I have gray hair and glasses’
Lorne Michaels turns to Steve Martin — and shows he’s out of ideas. PLUS: Keeping ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ unspoiled, and the ‘Saturday Night’ trailer goes live.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ carves up a $97M second weekend
The latest MCU film is now the biggest R-rated hit in domestic box office history, passing ‘Passion of the Christ.’
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
The Marvel reset
Downey is back. The Russo brothers are back. PLUS: ‘SNL’ goes for the cameo with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, and Kimmel and Mulaney pass on the Oscars.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ unite for a record-breaking $205M weekend
The characters’ jump to the MCU was the 8th biggest weekend — and the biggest debut for an R-rated movie ever.
Popculturology • Special Edition
‘New mask, same task’: Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom
The MCU turns to its biggest star and its blockbuster directors for future ‘Avengers’ movies.
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No, ‘SNL’ doesn’t need Maya Rudolph to play Kamala Harris
Everyone knows ‘SNL’ has an actual cast, right? PLUS: Trailers for ‘Joker’ and ‘Transformers,’ ‘Wild Robot’s wild vision, and super quick ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ thoughts.
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‘Twisters’ whips up a perfect box office storm
The sequel blew away expectations with an $80.5M opening weekend as ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms.
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Give ‘The Acolyte’ a second season, you cowards
The ‘Star Wars’ series was brave enough to go were the franchise has rarely gone. PLUS: The MCU bring back the Russo Brothers, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ gets a new trailer, and ‘The Bear’ is a historic comedy?
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Inevitable: Marvel Studios turns to the Russo Brothers for next two ‘Avengers’ films
The ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ directors return to put the finishing touches on the Multiverse Saga.
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Animation domination continues as ‘Despicable Me 4’ repeats at No. 1
Animated films have held the No. 1 spot for five weekends in a row.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ rides off into the sunset
After ‘Chapter 1’ of Costner’s pricey saga flopped, its sequel has been yanked. PLUS: ‘Gladitor’ returns with sequel’s first trailer, and my weekly ‘Acolyte’ thoughts.