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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumaniawas one of the more divisive movies upon its release, earning a “rotten” 46% score from critics but a solid 92% rating from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes. The film was met with even more controversy when starJonathan Majors, who plays Kang the Conqueror and was being eyed as the feature villain of the Multiverse Saga,was fired from Marvelafter being found guilty of third-degree assault and harassment.Hot Toys has decided to honor one of the more positive aspects of the film,Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man, with a new figure....

In amajor down monthfor Netflix, they’re about to face another big loss. Hulu has acquired the U.S. streaming rights for the beloved comedySchitt’s Creek, snatching yet another favorite from its competitor. Starting on October 3, all six seasons will be streaming exclusively on the platform. It’s another high-profile add to Hulu’s comedic library which already includes its newest successful originalsHow I Met Your FatherandOnly Murders In the Buildingas well as recent hits on other platforms like the Freeform seriesSingle Drunk Female....

As with any good thing that arises, as soon asStranger Thingshit Netflix and became a massive hit, folks responded with “More please!” Fans understandably want as muchStranger Thingsas possible, but television is a diverse medium. You have sitcoms likeThe Big Bang Theorythat are running for 10 seasons and counting and shows likeThe Walking Deadwhich seemingly have no endgame in sight, but you also have shows likeGame of ThronesandBreaking Bad, where the creators are supremely confident in the finite nature of their stories....

By looking into these options and carefully considering the requirements, you have the potential to grab the latest iPhone without emptying your wallet. These deals can save you money, but they often come with conditions. You might need to stay with the carrier for a set time or pay the full price if you leave early. It’s important to read the fine print before signing up. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have similar offers: they give up to $1,000 off an iPhone 15 with a trade-in and unlimited plan....

Indy art publisher Section 9 is releasing an exclusive collector’s edition ofThe Art & Making of The Expanse, the best-selling book that looks at the stunning art direction of the hit sci-fi seriesThe Expanse. The new collector’s edition comes just as the series sixth and final season moves toward its finale, giving fans unwillingly to let go of their favorite characters a limited-edition book they can use to dive deeper intoThe Expanseuniverse....

Boba Fett’s brief, ultra-memorable history in the originalStar Warstrilogy is an absolutely wild ride and it should be celebrated at all times. The character debuted in an animated section of theStar Wars Holiday Special, that notoriously terrible production that also features a Jefferson Starship hologram performance and Chewbacca’s dad getting all horned up forDiahann Carroll. His firstlive-actionappearance is inThe Empire Strikes Back, in which Darth Vader sticks a finger in his face and says “no disintegrations,” some wildly intriguing shit to say to another human being without context, back whenStar Warsdidn’t feel the need to explain every little piece of itself....

The Outsidershas endured throughout history as a revolutionary young adult novel and, 20 years after the book’s initial release, a widely beloved film adaptation. It has since amassed a cult following over the years, in large part due to the fearlessness in whichThe Outsidersconfronts serious topics — poverty, loneliness, grief, classism. From heartbreaking character deaths to senseless gang violence, the story is a true tragedy. We cry for Johnny (Ralph Macchio), who spent his life abused and died horrifically in a fire, or for Dallas (Matt Dillon), who never knew what it was to be loved....

FilmmakerRoar Uthauggives Hollywood a run for its money inThe Wave,this year’s riveting Norwegian entry for Best Foreign Film. The visually stunning Scandinavian disaster thriller keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as the action unfolds non-stop until the very end. The powerful story adeptly combines high action and terrifying sequences with realistic panic and deeply personal moments as a close knit family finds itself unraveling in the face of an impending disaster....

Opening this weekend isAlice Through the Looking Glass, the long-awaited follow-up toTim Burton’s2010 box office behemothAlice in Wonderland. Directed byThe MuppetsandMuppets Most WantedhelmerJames Bobin, the sequel picks up a few years after the events of the first film, as Alice has been sailing the high seas and following in her father’s footsteps. However, when she returns to London, a magical looking glass returns her to Underland where she must go back in time to save the Hatter’s (Johnny Depp) life, battling new villain Time himself, played bySacha Baron Cohen....

Peacock has released the trailer for the upcoming comedy seriesTrue Story with Ed and Randall. StarsEd Helms(Rutherford Falls,The Office) andRandall Park(WandaVision,Fresh Off the Boat) lead the series which fuses the true stories of everyday people with scripted scenes featuring a host of guest stars. The series will debut all six episodes on January 20th. The trailer does a good job of explaining the series, which is certainly bringing a new and innovative approach to the talk show format....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforWandaVision, Season 1, Episode 2.] We don’t know a lot about what’s going on with our pals Wanda and Vision inWandaVisionright now, but we know enough about the MCUto look for clues and easter eggs wherever we can. And so far, the biggest clue by far is a symbol that’s appeared multiple times in the first two episodes: An oval surrounding a sword. The secret of this symbol isn’t too hard to uncover, thanks to both the comics as well asmaterials released early by Marvel Studiosin connection with the Disney+ series....

Set during the Christmas season of 1952, Therese (Rooney Mara) becomes smitten with housewife Carol (Cate Blanchett) who comes into the department store she works at. The feeling is very much reciprocated. After a second encounter, the two grow closer and it would seem nothing can hold them back from advancing their relationship into a love affair. But this is the 1950s, a conservative time when a queer romance had to be kept to the shadows....

We’re in mid-July and while there’s not a ton of new offerings in theaters, we have several great options for streaming. From aHarley Quinnspinoff andCobra Kai’s return toThe BoysSeason 4 finale and anAnthony Hopkins-led drama, there’s tons of incredible television to enjoy. With that said, make no mistake,Glen PowellandDaisy Edgar-Jonesstar in a new film that isa must-watch on the big screen. Here are the seven things you need to watch this weekend....