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The comedy Balls Up, directed by Peter Farrelly and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, stars Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser as marketing executives Brad and Elijah. They come up with a wild idea: sponsoring the World Cup with a full-coverage condom brand. When a drunken celebration in Brazil causes a huge international scandal, they’re forced to run from angry fans, criminals, and corrupt officials to save their jobs and their lives. It’s definitely not subtle – think outrageous and over-the-top humor.

The final two movies of the Infinity Saga, Infinity War and Endgame, brought together the original Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and many other heroes from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Avengers: Doomsday is different because it introduces characters from the X-Men, originally from Fox’s films, by using the concept of the multiverse, and is expected to include other unexpected hero appearances.

Paramount+ is making changes to Season 2 of Dexter: Resurrection. Bokeem Woodbine will be joining the cast as a new homicide captain, taking over a significant leadership position that was important in both the original Dexter series and the first season of the revival. Read More 2026-04-17 18:34

NBC has cancelled the Christopher Meloni series, and its fifth season—now streaming on Peacock—will be the last.

Sometimes, anime adaptations cut out entire story arcs. Other times, issues with timing or budget can weaken the impact of the original manga. This often means the manga is stronger because it consistently delivers a complete visual and narrative experience that anime can’t always match.

The second season of the Netflix series, once again led by Emmy winner Lee Sung Jin and with direction and executive production from Schreier, tells a new story each episode. It moves beyond the characters from season one – Danny, played by Steven Yeun, and Amy, played by Ali Wong – and instead centers on two couples connected to a country club. We meet Josh Martín, the club’s general manager, and his wife, interior designer Lindsay Crane-Martín, alongside Ashley Miller and Austin Davis, a newly engaged couple who work as staff at the club.

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With most TV shows back from location shoots, there’s some big news: Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed will be taking over the time slot currently held by The Late Show, but only for a year. While comedians have known Comics Unleashed for years as a platform for their stand-up, most viewers might have seen it in reruns after The Late Late Show. The show features comedians performing stand-up routines as if they’re casual conversations – a great way to showcase comedic talent, which late-night TV really needs. Think of it as a zero-cost version of After Midnight that doesn’t involve the cast of Ghosts. According to George Cheeks, a top executive at Paramount, CBS remains committed to late-night programming. They’re using this year with Unleashed to explore ways to create even more affordable shows.

Most readers were likely shocked by a recent plot twist. While the books featured a fire at Fergus and Marsali’s home and print shop (set in Philadelphia, not Savannah), the casualty wasn’t Fergus himself, but their son, Henri-Christian. Though equally heartbreaking, many viewers might have anticipated this change, especially given the increased focus on Henri-Christian lately. The show even dedicated screen time to Fergus and both of his sons, with only Henri-Christian having speaking lines. However, this turned out to be a misdirection. We should have been watching Fergus, who had several scenes that strongly hinted at his impending death. The most telling was at the print shop, where he taught his sons how to use the printing press, both practically and as a metaphor for fighting for what they believe in. He reassured Henri-Christian that he was never a disappointment, and later, beamed with pride at his ink-covered son. These moments clearly signaled that Fergus’s time was limited.

Ed would have grumbled about Lenya’s party for the crew of the Sojourner-T (now preparing for a new mission to Titan), but he understood the gesture. Lenya got the idea from her memories of launch parties Tasha used to attend in Star City. It was also a clever way to distract the residents of Happy Valley from the recent drama surrounding Lee’s escape and refocus them on their jobs. Lenya and Tasha, with their focus on the working class, reminded Ed a little too much of the wealthy industrialists of the past.