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   Final Oscar Predictions: Paul Thomas Anderson Looks Ready to Finally Win Best Adapted Screenplay

   After 11 nominations and a career of critical worship, Paul Thomas Anderson appears to be the frontrunner to take home Best Adapted Screenplay at the 98th Oscars. Hamnet and Train Dreams are the likeliest challengers, but this one feels like a coronation.

   2 min read Mar 13, 05:32 PM
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   Players Want Bigger Lobbies After Black Ops Royale’s ‘Boring’ Launch

   Black Ops Royale arrived in Warzone with Avalon as its playground, but fans say the map feels too empty with only 100 players. Players and streamers want the count raised to 150 to fix long stretches without action.

   2 min read Mar 13, 03:46 PM
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   Super Mario Galaxy Poised for $160M+ 5-Day Launch, Likely 2026 Box Office Leader (Early Look)

   Early tracking has Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy heading for a $160M plus five-day domestic opening over Easter, with strong awareness and younger male appeal. A24’s The Drama is tracking near $15M.

   2 min read Mar 13, 03:28 PM
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   Netflix Is Developing a Frida Kahlo Drama Series With Patricia Riggen and Gabriel Ripstein

   Netflix is developing a scripted series about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, based on a French novel. Patricia Riggen and Gabriel Ripstein will share directing duties, with María Renée Prudencio as head writer and Mónica Lozano producing.

   2 min read Mar 13, 03:24 PM
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   Kevin Williamson Won't Take the Director's Chair for Scream 8

   The Scream creator says he plans to step back from writing and directing the next chapter, focusing on TV projects and a film he already wrote instead.

   2 min read Mar 13, 03:12 PM
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   Actor From 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Says Travel Ban Keeps Him From Oscars: 'You Can Block a Passport. You Cannot Block a Voice'

   One of the leads in Kaouther Ben Hania’s nominated film cannot attend the Oscars because of a U.S. travel ban on Palestinian passport holders. He says his voice will still be there.

   2 min read Mar 13, 03:08 PM
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   Paul Bettany Says VisionQuest Proves Marvel Scores When It Takes Big Risks

   Paul Bettany says VisionQuest, like WandaVision before it, is a bold move for Marvel. The actor praises showrunner Terry Matalas for understanding Vision as a character and explains how the series continues Vision's complicated journey in the MCU.

   1.5 min read Mar 13, 02:18 PM
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   Disney Picks Paul Roeder as Its New Public Face — Yes, He Knows the Mouse

   Paul Roeder, a 25-year Disney vet, is the new global communications chief reporting to Josh D’Amaro. Big PR shoes to fill, zero shortage of Disney tweets ahead.

   2 min read Mar 12, 06:43 PM
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   KPop Demon Hunters 2 Confirmed: More Demons, More Dance Moves

   Netflix greenlights a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans back to direct, and Sony Pictures Animation producing.

   2 min read Mar 12, 06:34 PM
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    GTA 6 Has Everyone Hysterical — Including the People Making It

    A dev warns Rockstar's team might be 'quaking' under the weight of GTA 6 hype ahead of its Nov 19, 2026 release.

    2 min read Mar 12, 06:34 PM
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    Luther Is Back: Idris Elba Spotted Amid Explosions and Rain in New Netflix Shoot

    Idris Elba has started filming a new Luther movie in London. Set photos show rainy chaos, a burning car, and the return of ruthless Alice Morgan.

    2 min read Mar 12, 03:16 PM