Friday Newsletter

Friday Newsletter

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.

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It's 'Barbenheimer' weekend

'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' hit theaters. Are you seeing one? Both? PLUS: Trailers for 'Harley Quinn' and 'The Creator,' new look at 'The Marvels,' and

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'There was nothing there, it was insulting': SAG-AFTRA joins WGA on strike

It's the first dual actors/writers strike since 1960. PLUS: Emmy nominations for an uncertain ceremony announced, 'Ahsoka' gets a new trailer and poster, and 'Wonka' begins.

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A summer news lull is the perfect time to talk 'Nimona'

The summer lull hits Popculturology. But you should still watch 'Nimona.' PLUS: Wolverine gets a classic look for 'Deadpool 3,' and Joaquin Phoenix conquers the 'Napoleon' trailer.

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Catching up with 'The Bear' and the new Superman and Lois Lane

I’ve been gone for a bit. PLUS: Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra for ‘Deadpool 3,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ gets a new trailer, and the new ‘Tron’ movie adds a bunch of castmembers.

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'Solar Opposites' previews the beginning of the end of the Justin Roiland era

How will 'Rick and Morty' handle recasting its characters? PLUS: Trailers for Zendaya's 'Challengers,' 'Dumb Money' and 'Kraven,' and will the Oscars honor stunt work?

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You're gonna be so old when the last 'Avatar' movie hits theaters

Disney shuffled its release calendar, giving Marvel, 'Star Wars' and 'Avatar' movies new release dates. PLUS: Warner Bros. wants Christopher Nolan back, and 'What We Do in the Shadows' gets a trailer.

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'Always Sunny' keeps us laughing

Now in its sixteenth season, the show is as funny as ever. PLUS: Sony updates 'Spider-Verse' sound mix, 'Winning Time' gets a trailer, and will Zazie Beetz return for 'Deadpool 3'?

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Lucasfilm reveals 'Ahsoka' release date

Rosario Dawson brings the iconic 'Star Wars' character back to Disney+. PLUS: 'The Afterparty' Season 2 gets a trailer, 'Dial of Destiny' tracking low, and does Sasha Calle have a future as Supergirl?

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Where do the Spider-Man movies go after 'Across the Spider-Verse'?

Sony is on the verge of a unified Spider-Man multiverse. PLUS: New looks at 'Ahsoka,' 'Bird Box Barcelona' gets a trailer, and what are the odds they ever use the 'Flash' sequel script?

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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is a miracle

A groundbreaking animated film that makes ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ look small. PLUS: ‘I Think You Should Leave’ releases another fantastic season, and The Rock gets a ‘Fast’ spinoff.

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‘I’m the eldest boy!’: With back-to-back finales, ‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’ end

We said goodbye to two HBO mainstays on Sunday night. PLUS: Will Ferrell to tackle ‘Madden,’ my thoughts on new mini donuts, and who’s scoring the new ‘Ninja Turtles’?