Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

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'Marvel is truly f*cked with the whole Kang angle'

New report explores Marvel's future. PLUS: Taylor Tomlinson to follow Colbert, a new ‘Planet of the Apes’ trailer, and does Elon Musk think the main character of 'Blade Runner' was named Bladerunner?

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

Next 'Mission: Impossible' pushed to 2025, will ditch 'Dead Reckoning Part Two' subtitle

Let's start taking guesses on the new subtitle. PLUS: 'The Crown' final season gets a new trailer, 'Dune' goes Lego, and my thoughts on 'Loki.'

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End of an era as Best Buy abandons Blu-rays and DVDs

The retailer is getting out of the physical media game. PLUS: How 'Rick and Morty' found its new voices, and trailers for 'Napoleon,' 'Anyone But You' and 'Monarch.'

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Marvel overhauls 'Daredevil' — and how it approaches TV

Turns out making TV isn't the same as making movies. PLUS: Talks break down between SAG-AFTRA and the studios, and Pete Davidson prepares to host 'SNL.'

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That's a wrap on 'Ahsoka.' (Or is it?)

The latest 'Star Wars' show left a bunch of threads for future stories. PLUS: 'SNL' returns with its full cast, and Roy Wood Jr. leaves 'The Daily Show.'

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An 'exceptional' deal ends the writers strike

The monthslong work stoppage is finally over as the WGA secures a historic three-year contract. PLUS: The latest episode of 'Ahsoka,' Dan Harmon speaks, and is 'The Office' reopening?

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With 'Loki' and 'Ahsoka,' Disney+ rediscovers the network TV broadcast schedule

Turns out people don't want to stay up to midnight or 3 a.m. to watch new episodes. PLUS: Thrawn returns on 'Ahsoka,' and Taylor Swift's movie is gonna make a ton of money.

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

Ghosts of 'Ahsoka' past

The latest episode checks off a bunch of Cool Star Wars Things™️. PLUS: Trailers for 'Aquaman,' 'Godzilla' and 'For All Mankind,' and Drew Barrymore turns scab.

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

Is this where the fun begins for 'Ahsoka'?

Big changes for 'Popculturology.' PLUS: In-depth reads on Jimmy Fallon and Bob Iger, a new 'Loki' trailer, and a rumored director for 'Avengers: Secret Wars.'

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

I liked ‘Ahsoka.’ But I’m not sure you will too.

The barrier for entry on the latest ‘Star Wars’ show is high. PLUS: ‘Frozen’ launches a podcast, ‘Rick and Morty’ gets a release date, and Zack Snyder’s latest mega project has a trailer.

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

Turns out 'Solar Opposites' never needed Justin Roiland

The Dan Stevens Era has begun. PLUS: Godzilla comes to Apple TV+, Gal Gadot's 'Wonder Woman' claims raise eyebrows, and everyone's talking about Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' nose.

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It’s August. The news is slow. Go watch ‘What We Do in the Shadows.’

This show is never not funny. PLUS: Trailers for ‘Vacation Friends 2’ and ‘Solar Opposites,’ ‘Barbie’ sequel non-news, and The Rock won’t let go of ‘Black Adam.’