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Before Taylor Swift became a superstar, she used to host small, private listening parties for devoted fans, complete with homemade treats. Now, with her latest movie announcement, people are wondering if theaters will be prepared for enthusiastic fans – will they need a lot of bread like she used to bake? While some hoped the movie would be the long-awaited concert film, it seems that’s still to come. For now, fans have two weeks to find something orange and green to wear to the theater – and maybe not wear again!

As Ayo Edebiri’s character points out in *The Bear*, working in a restaurant is incredibly stressful. And she knows firsthand – her character is a sous-chef in one of Chicago’s most chaotic kitchens. It’s no surprise that shows set in restaurants are often among the most anxiety-inducing on TV. Given all the stress we’re already facing, it seems counterintuitive to *seek out* more, but there are some genuinely excellent shows about restaurant life that are worth watching. It’s a tough choice!

Today marks the 30th anniversary of *Apollo 13*, and it’s being re-released in IMAX – it’s sure to look stunning! I remember waiting over an hour to see it in 70mm back in 1995. But beyond the impressive visuals, what truly makes the film work is the realistic, everyday atmosphere director Ron Howard creates. It’s a story about a close-knit group of people whose lives are turned upside down, and even amidst the suspense and disaster of the Apollo 13 mission, Howard maintains that sense of relatable normalcy.

Abbey Lee plays Anna, a bartender at Jake’s Black Rabbit, and she’s one of the people hurt by Jake’s terrible choices. She’s found dead, and the details surrounding her death aren’t revealed until later in the series.

During a recent Q&A on Threads, James Gunn shared the most memorable piece of negative feedback he’d gotten about one of his films. Someone told him the soundtrack for *Guardians of the Galaxy* wouldn’t be popular and suggested he replace it with 90s Britney Spears songs. “I don’t know if it’s the *worst* note I’ve ever gotten,” Gunn said, “but it’s the one that sticks with me!”

I was pretty upset to find out last week that Isaac Grant, thanks to a letter from Lord Lovat, was demanding a virginity test for Ellen – honestly, framing it as checking her “virtue” felt incredibly condescending. I figured *Blood of My Blood* would probably *show* some of it, because *Outlander* unfortunately loves to highlight the violence women faced (and still face!). But I honestly didn’t expect the whole episode to revolve around this awful test. “A Virtuous Woman” is a really tough watch, but I found myself unable to look away.

Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, recently told ComicBook.com that they’ve already started planning a possible second season of *Marvel Zombies*. However, whether that season actually happens will depend on how well the first season does with audiences.

According to sources at The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Swift is planning a special live event to coincide with the release of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, which is expected in early October.

Marvel Studios is currently filming ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The movie is scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters next year, and a follow-up film, ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ is planned for 2027.

Vulture spoke with writers still working on late-night shows to get their perspective on the current climate. These writers, who asked to remain anonymous, discussed the challenges of creating comedy when it might draw criticism or backlash.