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  1. Kim Novak Says Sydney Sweeney Was “Totally Wrong” to Play Her in 'Scandalous!'

    Kim Novak Says Sydney Sweeney Was “Totally Wrong” to Play Her in 'Scandalous!'

    Kim Novak has criticized Sydney Sweeney’s casting in the upcoming film Scandalous!, saying the Euphoria star was not the right choice to portray her in a story centered on Novak’s relationship with Sammy Davis Jr.

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  2. Sophie Turner Injury Briefly Halts ‘Tomb Raider’ Shoot

    Sophie Turner Injury Briefly Halts ‘Tomb Raider’ Shoot

    Prime Video’s ‘Tomb Raider’ has paused filming after Sophie Turner suffered a minor injury on set. The series, which began shooting in January, is still expected to arrive in 2027.

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  3. Canadian YouTuber Records Heavy Ship Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

    Canadian YouTuber Records Heavy Ship Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

    A Canadian activist and YouTuber filmed a crowded stretch of the Strait of Hormuz while touring aboard a ship from Bandar Abbas, Iran, where dozens of oil tankers and cargo vessels were packed into the narrow waterway.

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  4. Las Vegas sommelier reclaims Michelin-star restaurant record after 28-stop New York dash

    Las Vegas sommelier reclaims Michelin-star restaurant record after 28-stop New York dash

    Joshua Fyksen has retaken the Guinness World Record for visiting the most Michelin-starred restaurants in 24 hours, finishing 28 stops and spending more than $1,400.

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  5. HBO’s Harry Potter Trailer Smashes Records with 277 Million Views in 48 Hours

    HBO’s Harry Potter Trailer Smashes Records with 277 Million Views in 48 Hours

    The new Harry Potter TV reimagining launched a trailer that drew more than 277 million organic views across platforms in its first 48 hours, making it the most-watched teaser in HBO and HBO Max history. The series will adapt the first book and arrives at Christmas 2026.

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  6. Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa’s Animal Friends Pushed to January 2027

    Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa’s Animal Friends Pushed to January 2027

    Warner Bros. has delayed the live-action hybrid road trip movie Animal Friends to January 22, 2027, after multiple previous date changes. The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa and is directed by Peter Atencio.

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  7. Marvel pins Daredevil Season 2 into the MCU timeline, and Valentina's hookup with Kingpin gets stranger

    Marvel pins Daredevil Season 2 into the MCU timeline, and Valentina's hookup with Kingpin gets stranger

    Marvel has confirmed that Daredevil: Born Again season 2 takes place after Thunderbolts and about six months after season 1. That timing makes Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s interactions with Wilson Fisk feel a lot more strategic — and a lot less friendly.

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  8. Netflix Reveals Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. and Adds 13 More to Kennedy Cast

    Netflix Reveals Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. and Adds 13 More to Kennedy Cast

    Netflix dropped a behind-the-scenes photo of Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. and announced 13 new recurring cast members for its drama series adapting Fredrik Logevall's JFK biography. Production on an eight-episode first season is underway in London.

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  9. Andrew Garfield Says It’s Okay to Watch Harry Potter Even If You Hate J.K. Rowling’s Views

    Andrew Garfield Says It’s Okay to Watch Harry Potter Even If You Hate J.K. Rowling’s Views

    Andrew Garfield defended watching the Harry Potter films while denouncing J.K. Rowling’s trans views, arguing the movies belong to many artists. Rowling praised HBO’s new trailer, and the clip has reignited fan debate ahead of the series’ Christmas release.

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  10. Netflix raises prices again and users are canceling or rotating subscriptions

    Netflix raises prices again and users are canceling or rotating subscriptions

    Netflix announced a second price increase in just over a year on March 26, 2026. Many subscribers say they are canceling, switching to occasional months, or moving to free alternatives.

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  11. David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar

    David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar

    David Sacks has stepped down as a special government employee after exhausting the allowable 130 days. He will now focus on co-chairing the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology while his aggressive AI and crypto policy moves leave a messy legacy.

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