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‘Swapped’ On Track to Become Netflix’s 2nd Most-Watched Original Animated Film Ever

1+ hour, 1+ min ago  (207+ words) Despite huge numbers, “KPop Demon Hunters” is still No. 1 Everything is coming up “Swapped.” In the latest data share from Netflix Thursday, it was revealed that “Swapped,” from Skydance Animation, racked up a whopping 137 million views in the first half…...

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‘The Hawk’ Review: Will Ferrell’s Endearing Netflix Golf Comedy Is Dumb Fun

6+ hour, 40+ min ago  (40+ words) TheWrap There’s much to enjoy in the “Talladega Nights” star’s TV turn, even when it misses par “The Hawk” is now streaming on Netflix....

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Larry the Cable Guy Sends a Blunt Message About Comedy 'Woke' America

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (339+ words) The stand-up comedian also weighed on Shane Gillis ‘doubling down’ after getting canceled Larry the Cable Guy just sent a blunt message about the state of comedy in “woke” America — using Shane Gillis as an example of doubling down after…...

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Jemaine Clement Laments Comedians Who Think It’s ‘Edgy’ to Be Racist, Transphobic: ‘Like It’s From 1970’

1+ week, 17+ min ago  (248+ words) “It was just old. It was just old-fashioned,” the “Moana” star says Jemaine Clement laments the idea that some comedians think it is “edgy” to be racist and transphobic with their material. While guesting on Vulture’s “Good One” podcast, the…...

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Learn the Secrets of the ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Sequel You Never Saw | Exclusive

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (282+ words) Writers Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir discuss “Lost in Scaradise,” their unmade follow-up to Pixar’s beloved classic Back before Disney purchased Pixar, the two companies were at war. If you’ve ever wondered what this sequel to “Monsters, Inc.” would have…...

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Chelsea Handler Scores iHeartPodcasts Network Deal With New Show From Yamaneika Saunders

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (197+ words) The Dear Chelsea Network kicks off its multi-year iHeart partnership with new podcast “You’re the Problem … with Yamaneika” on July 15 Chelsea Handler is launching the Dear Chelsea Network with iHeartPodcasts, giving her flagship show “Dear Chelsea” its own home on…...

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Seth Rogen Recalls How Jason Segel Helped With His Failed '8 Mile' Audition: 'It Was Too Stupid"

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (322+ words) “I started laughing uncontrollably,” the actor tells “Invite” co-star Olivia Wilde Seth Rogen has revealed how he and Jason Segel tried to help each other get cast in “8 Mile,” calling the experience the “craziest audition of my life.” Rogen appeared…...

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Louis C.K. Is Back on Netflix. Still Think Cancel Culture Works? | Guest Column

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (434+ words) The comedian’s resurgence to the mainstream reveals truths about a system that converts controversy into content Netflix is doing business again with Louis C.K. Just weeks after his comeback headlining show at the Hollywood Bowl as part of its Netflix…...

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Adam McKay Flirts With Will Ferrell Reunion After 2019 'Acrimony' and Fallout: ‘We Were Tremendous Creative Partners’

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (422+ words) The duo dissolved their Gary Sanchez production company after comedy hits like “Talladega Nights” and “Step Brothers” Almost seven years after his public falling out with longtime creative partner Will Ferrell, Adam McKay shared he is open to working together…...

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'Jackass: Best and Last' Review: A Profanely Joyful Swan Song

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (250+ words) The supposedly final “Jackass” film is full of stunts and callbacks, but it’s the emotion that hits the hardest Since its earliest days, “Jackass” has always demanded a degree of intestinal fortitude — both from its audience and its cast members....