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SAG-AFTRA agrees to contract extension with studios as negotiations continue

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Culture

SAG-AFTRA agrees to contract extension with studios as negotiations continue

Talks have been underway since June 7. The union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers remain at odds on issues like the use of artificial intelligence and streaming residuals.

SAG-AFTRA agrees to contract extension with studios as negotiations continue

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Alan Arkin has died — the star of 'Get Smart' and 'Little Miss Sunshine' was 89

Alan Arkin appeared in more than 100 films in a career spanning over seven decades. He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine. He's pictured above in Los Angeles in March 2013. Eric Charbonneau/Invision/AP hide caption

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Alan Arkin has died — the star of 'Get Smart' and 'Little Miss Sunshine' was 89

Arkin knew from childhood that he wanted to be an actor, and he spent a lifetime performing — the Academy Award winner appeared in more than 100 films in a career spanning over seven decades.

Wednesday

Not coming to a screen near you — viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike

Harrison Ford arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 1923 on Dec. 2, 2022. Shooting for the next season of this Yellowstone prequel has been suspended until the writers strike ends. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP hide caption

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Not coming to a screen near you — viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike

Future films and TV series are being delayed, if not canceled. For audiences accustomed to a steady stream of new content, this dramatic slowdown will have a tangible impact in the year to come.

Not coming to a screen near you — viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike

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If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies

Turner Classic Movies offers a well-curated, wide variety of offerings, spanning more than a century of film history. Above, Gene Kelly pictured in 1952 during the filming of Singin' in the Rain — a movie that aired on TCM earlier this month. AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Movies

If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies

Fresh Air

Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a shake-up at the network, which for years has offered a well curated film selection. Critic David Bianculli says TCM wasn't broken — and didn't need fixing.

If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies

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In 'I'm a Virgo,' a gentle giant gets a rough awakening

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Review

Pop Culture Happy Hour

In 'I'm a Virgo,' a gentle giant gets a rough awakening

I'm A Virgo follows Cootie (Jharrel Jerome), a 13-foot tall young Black man who's grown up completely isolated and makes his first clumsy steps out into the world. Created by filmmaker Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You), the Amazon Prime series delves into systemic racism and social injustice that forces Cootie to question his naïve faith in the law, and in those who enforce it.

In 'I'm a Virgo,' a gentle giant gets a rough awakening

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Tuesday

'Never Have I Ever' is over, but Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is just getting started
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It's Been a Minute

'Never Have I Ever' is over, but Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is just getting started

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has big dreams. The 21-year-old gained full celebrity status with her breakout role as Devi Vishwakumar in the Mindy Kaling-produced hit Never Have I Ever. The final season just dropped on Netflix so we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with the star where host Brittany Luse gets Ramakrishnan dishing on everything from cosplay to car chases. They also talk about Ramakrishnan's wildest dream role, how to deal with haters and why she hopes this is just the beginning – for her, and for other nerdy brown girls who want to make it in Hollywood.

'Never Have I Ever' is over, but Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is just getting started

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A meteorologist got threats for his climate coverage. His new job is about solutions

Chris Gloninger, pictured in June 2022. Next month he makes a career pivot from TV meteorologist to climate consultant. Chris Gloninger hide caption

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Climate

A meteorologist got threats for his climate coverage. His new job is about solutions

Chris Gloninger, a TV news meteorologist in Iowa, got harrassing emails and a death threat over his coverage of climate change. Now he's leaving the industry to tackle climate change head-on.

A meteorologist got threats for his climate coverage. His new job is about solutions

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Friday

Why we all need a himbo with 'The Other Two's Josh Segarra

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Why we all need a himbo with 'The Other Two's Josh Segarra

Today, we consider the himbo — sweet hotties who are maybe a little naive about the world, but are always having a good time. One of the greatest himbos of our age is Lance Arroyo on Max's comedy The Other Two. Host Brittany Luse sits down with actor Josh Segarra, who plays Lance, to talk about what makes an ideal himbo and why they're speaking to the greater culture and our hearts.

Why we all need a himbo with 'The Other Two's Josh Segarra

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Thursday

We gaze (again) into 'Black Mirror'

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Review

Pop Culture Happy Hour

We gaze (again) into 'Black Mirror'

It's been four years since the Netflix anthology series Black Mirror made new episodes of terrifying speculative fiction. The series is now back with a new season that dives into questions of identity, celebrity, apocalyptic demons, and the true crime explosion. This season's cast includes Annie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Zazie Beetz, Salma Hayek Pinault, Kate Mara, and more.

We gaze (again) into 'Black Mirror'

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