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Netflix acquires the rights to the Coen Brothers' upcoming Western TV series

The Coen Brothers are producing a six-episode Western miniseries titled The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. It will premiere on Netflix next year.
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Experienced on-screen demon slayer Milla Jovovich will play ‘Hellboy’ villain

Milla Jovovich, star of the Resident Evil films, will keep on hunting demons. She's been cast as the villain in Neil Marshall's 'Hellboy.'
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Hide yo kids, hide yo unobtanium: Colonel Quaritch is back for ‘Avatar’ sequels

'Avatar 2' is still alive and well, and apparently so is Colonel Quaritch, despite receiving two huge arrows to the heart in the first film.
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CBS is planning to take its All Access streaming service global

CBS is reportedly planning to expand the CBS All Access streaming service to the international market, and could launch a 24/7 sports service.
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Director James Gunn eyeing Guardians spinoff focusing on Stallone-led Ravagers

The Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps getting more complex. Director James Gunn is considering a 'Guardians' spinoff featuring the Ravagers.
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Plex’s latest update means Android users can stream live TV — from anywhere

The most recent update for streaming management platform Plex allows users to pause and rewind live TV, and adds support for Android devices.
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Coen Brothers’ long-awaited ‘Suburbicon’ finally gets a trailer

Joel and Ethan Coen wrote 'Suburbicon' in 1986. Finally, the George Clooney-helmed black comedy has gotten its first trailer.
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New Tidal subscribers were locked out of streaming Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ album

Tidal experienced another album release hiccup when new subscribers were unable to access Jay-Z's '4:44', despite indications.
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Quentin Tarantino starts working on film about the Manson Family murders

For the first time, the Pulp Fiction director will put his spin on a true story involving the grisly Manson Family murders.
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Learn how to control your dragons! Duolingo now offers courses in High Valyrian

Are you a 'Game of Thrones' fan? Looking to learn a new language? Duolingo has you covered, offering courses in High Valyrian.
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Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington found dead of apparent suicide

Chester Bennington, longtime frontman for alt-rock group Linkin Park, was found dead of apparent suicide in his Los Angeles home.
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Jon Stewart returns to the comedic stage with two HBO stand-up specials

Whether or not you agree with his politics, Jon Stewart is a funny man. With two HBO comedy specials on the way, he's here to remind you.
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AMC rolls out a 'soft launch' of its new Premiere streaming service on Xfinity

Thursday marks the launch of AMC Premiere, a $5 streaming service exclusively for Comcast Xfinity cable subscribers. More after the jump.
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Funko’s ‘Stranger Things’-inspired action figures look straight out of the 1980s

Toy company Funko has revealed that it will produce a line of 1980s-inspired action figures based upon the hit Netflix show Stranger Things.
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Get your ’80s on with Mixxtape, the portable music player that works like a cassette

Throwback style meets modern functionality with Mixxtape, the versatile tape cassette-music player hybrid that lets you play music your way.
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Netflix subscriptions have surpassed cable TV in the U.S.

According to a Leichtman Research report, there are now more Americans subscribed to Netflix than there are cable TV customers.
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The burger of the future comes from crickets, not cows

Agriculture has come a long way in the past century. We produce more food than ever before — but our current model is unsustainable, and as the world’s population rapidly approaches the 8 billion mark, modern food production methods will need a radical transformation if they’re going to keep up. But luckily, there’s a range […]
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Johnny Depp to star as John McAfee in upcoming ‘King of the Jungle’

Johnny Depp has been tabbed to play John McAfee in 'King of the Jungle,' a new black comedy from directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa.
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Our ‘Destiny’ multiplayer guide will help you catch up in the Crucible

In 'Destiny,' players face off in the Crucible. Use this guide to get a better sense of how it works and how you should prepare before entering the arena.
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These outrageously awesome Lego machines will knock your block off

Builders around the world use Lego blocks to create unbelievable mechanical contraptions. We've compiled the best of the bunch right here
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Huawei P10 vs. LG G6: Battle of the big-brand flagships

Both Huawei and LG have new flagships on the horizon, but how do the two smartphones compare when pitted against one another?
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Footwear lingo 101: Running shoe technologies explained by brand

It's difficult to figure out which running shoes are the best fit. Check out our explainer to find out what those technologies really mean.
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It’s in the genes: This company uses DNA to craft your ultimate fitness plan

Instead of just sequencing your genome and giving you a printout of the raw data, FitnessGenes analyzes your DNA to figure out how your body responds to diet and exercise.
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NextVR announces multiyear NBA partnership and Daydream compatibility

NextVR has partnered with the NBA and Google to provide fans with access to live action and highlights on two different virtual reality platforms
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How to add friends on Snapchat

If you've made a new tech-savvy friend, chances are you'll want to add them on Snapchat. Here's how to do so using their username, number, or Snapcode.
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Stills not enough? Here’s how to post an animated GIF to Facebook

In 2015, Facebook officially added support for GIFs, so users can share their favorite dance moves and slam dunks with greater ease. Here's how to do it.
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Surface Studio vs. iMac: Which all-in-one does it all best?

Microsoft's recently-announced Surface Studio is the next generation of touch-screen computing, but how does it stack up against Apple's beloved iMac?
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Celebrate 20 seasons of ‘South Park’ with our 15 favorite episodes

With 'South Park' nearing its 20th birthday, we decided to leave our woes behind and count down our 15 favorite episodes of crude, animated humor.
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Everything you need to know about Xbox Play Anywhere

At E3, Microsoft revealed Xbox Play Anywhere, a feature which aims to bring gamers together across platforms. Learn exactly how the program works here.
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Apple Macbook (2016) vs. Asus Zenbook 3: Which book is more “ultra”?

The latest MacBook comes with a bevy of improvements, but how does it compare to the upcoming Zenbook 3? Check out our spec comparison for a closer look.