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‘A Haunting in Venice’ scares up Kenneth Branagh’s third Hercule Poirot mystery

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Kenneth Branagh has found a nice rhythm in his Hercule Poirot mysteries, serving as director, producer and star. “A Haunting in Venice,” his third go-round with writer Michael Green, derives its main wrinkle from the vaguely supernatural tone, a just-in-time-for-Halloween adornment that might add a small commercial boost

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‘Watchmen’s’ Alan Moore wants future royalties donated to Black Lives Matter

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Alan Moore is not happy with how Hollywood has adapted his work. The comic book writer behind classics including “Watchmen,” “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,” and “V for Vendetta,” talked to The Telegraph about his current dissatisfaction with his industry. “Now they’re called ‘graphic novels’, which sounds sophisticated

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ cast to reunite for new Audible original ‘Slayers: A Buffyverse Story’

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Several cast members of the 20-year-old supernatural TV drama “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” are reuniting to slay again in a new Audible original, “Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.” Original “Buffy” actors James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield Ford, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary and Danny Strong

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Hire Adam Scott to walk your dog or Natasha Lyonne for crossword help to benefit crews affected by Hollywood strikes

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In an effort to help crew members who’ve lost their healthcare due to Hollywood strike-related shutdowns, several actors – including Adam Scott, Natasha Lyonne, Lena Dunham, John Lithgow and Bob Odenkirk, among others – are offering experiences to the highest bidder in the Union Solidarity Coalition’s new eBay auction.

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‘Ahsoka’ elevates its ‘Star Wars’ fandom with an Anakin Skywalker reunion

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Having brought a “Star Wars” fan’s instincts to the animated “The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels,” writer-director Dave Filoni transferred that sensibility to live-action series. Clunky at times, at its best that unapologetic approach has yielded lump-in-the-throat moments, and it was on full display in the fifth

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Jimmy Buffett’s wife Jane Slagsvol pays tribute: ‘Every cell in his body was filled with joy’

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Buffett’s wife Jane Slagsvol is paying tribute to the late singer, remembering his sense of humor and describing as him as her “heart.” She shared a message on Buffett’s website, writing that she wanted to thank a “whole world of people” for their support following the singer-songwriter’s death

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Lil Nas X’s Toronto Film Festival documentary premiere delayed due to threat from a ‘passerby,’ police say

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lil Nas X’s Toronto International Film Festival premiere for his documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero” was delayed Saturday while police investigated a threat in the area, officials confirmed to CNN on Sunday. “Yesterday, at the TIFF, a passerby uttered a threat towards private security. Out of an

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‘Good Morning America’ anchor Robin Roberts marries Amber Laign in ‘intimate’ backyard ceremony

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Robin Roberts and Amber Laign are officially married. “An intimate, magical wedding ceremony in our backyard followed by a joyous reception…ohhhh the dancing!!” Roberts wrote on Instagram on Sunday, next to a photo of herself and Laign holding hands in their wedding gowns. “We are immensely grateful to all

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Jimmy Fallon apologized to staff over allegations of difficult work environment on ‘Tonight Show’

By Alli Rosenbloom and Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Fallon has apologized to his colleagues over allegations outlined in a Rolling Stone story published Thursday about a difficult work environment at “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” CNN has learned. During a Zoom call with staff of “The Tonight Show” held after the story

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Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington star in first trailer for ‘Super Models’ docuseries

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Four of the women who inspired the term “supermodel” are getting some majorly overdue recognition in a new docuseries set to premiere on Apple TV+ later this month. The first trailer for “The Super Models” premiered on Wednesday, featuring a mix of old and new footage of models Naomi

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Penn Badgley says filming ‘Gossip Girl’ wedding scene with ex Blake Lively wasn’t ‘awkward for anybody’

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Hey, Upper East Siders. “Gossip Girl” here. Penn Badgley was spotted discussing a certain iconic wedding scene featured in the original CW “Gossip Girl” series finale during his “Podcrushed” SiriusXM podcast on Wednesday, and the subject of his real-life ex-girlfriend Blake Lively of course came up. Badgley played Dan

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Jimmy Buffett’s sister reveals she was diagnosed with cancer ‘about the same time’ as him

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — When the late singer Jimmy Buffett was diagnosed with a rare skin cancer about four years ago, his younger sister Laurie Buffett McGuane was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer not long after. McGuane, who is now cancer-free, told People the siblings supported each other through their individual treatments. “Jimmy and

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Priscilla Presley shares memories of final days with daughter Lisa Marie: ‘There was something not right’

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Priscilla Presley had an instinct that something was off with her daughter Lisa Marie Presley days before she died earlier this year. “I did know there was something not right,” Priscilla said in an interview published Wednesday with The Hollywood Reporter. Priscilla told the outlet that she remembered Lisa

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