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'Game of Thrones' season 6 gets boost from streaming to new viewership highs

HBO's Game of Thrones has seen its viewership continue to rise, reaching a new high per episode during season 6. Streaming has provided a boost.
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At long last, Adele’s mega-hit album ’25’ will be available on streaming services

Adele is finally allowing streaming services to have her most recent hit album, 25. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal will all stream the album.
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The latest cast addition to ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ is a ‘Better Call Saul’ star

Michael Mando is the latest star to join the cast of 'Spider-Man Homecoming.' Details about the 'Better Call Saul' star's role have not yet been revealed.
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‘Mr. Robot’ season 2 gains additional episodes, plus a live aftershow

USA Network has announced that Mr. Robot season 2 will be extended by two episodes. On top of that, a live aftershow will air after the premiere.
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There’s no way to feel apathy about Beyoncé’s new ‘Sorry’ music video

Beyoncé has released a new, standalone music video for the song Sorry, which is part of her visual album Lemonade. Serena Williams makes a cameo.
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Sarah Jessica Parker’s marriage is on the rocks in first teaser for HBO’s ‘Divorce’

HBO has released the first teaser trailer for its new dramedy series Divorce, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church.
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‘Game of Thrones’ season 6 finale photos hint at comeuppance

HBO has released six photos from the Game of Thrones season 6 finale. Episode 10, The Winds of Winter, airs Sunday.
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Netflix is becoming (slightly) less of a bandwidth hog, but why?

Netflix has long been known as a bandwidth hog, but the streamer's share of peak-period internet traffic is finally declining, according to a new report.
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ actor John Boyega to join a different kind of conflict with latest casting

John Boyega has been cast in an untitled project written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. The film will center on the 1967 Detroit riots.
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Sundance sensation ‘The Birth of a Nation’ gets powerful new trailer

After making a splash at Sundance, The Birth of a Nation now has an official trailer. The film stars Nate Parker, who also directed the film.
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FX renews raunchy spy comedy 'Archer' through season 10

FX wants more Archer. The critically acclaimed animated series has been renewed for three more seasons, bringing it through season 10.
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Get a first look at Danny McBride on the bridge in Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’

A new onset photo gives a look at Danny McBride as his new Alien: Covenant character. He is pictured with director Ridley Scott, who also helmed Prometheus.
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Bruce Willis and Eli Roth set to get their hands dirty in 'Death Wish' remake

Horror director Eli Roth has signed on to direct the remake of Death Wish. The action film stars Bruce Willis, taking over Charles Bronson's 1974 role.
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Music from Prince’s vaults could be used in a musical or other intriguing projects

Prince's music is likely coming out of the vaults, and Charles Koppelman has hinted at it being used for a musical, among other possibilities.
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J.J. Abrams takes on a more earthbound star with new Michael Jackson TV series

J.J. Abrams and Tavis Smiley are teaming up again to executive produce a new TV series based on the final days of legendary musician Michael Jackson.
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Netflix price hikes to drive away nearly half a million subscribers, research says

Netflix price hikes may result in the loss of nearly half a million subscribers, according to a new research note. However, members will still increase.
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‘Finding Dory’ on track to smash box-office record for animated films

Finding Dory is making waves at the box office. The Disney-Pixar flick is set the record for biggest box office opening for an animated film.
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Bulat launches Kickstarter aimed at making a high-quality chef knife more affordable

Bulat has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new chef knife. The tool is designed to measure up to to high-end products -- with a lower price tag.
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Matt Damon dredges up the past in new ‘Jason Bourne’ TV spot

Universal has released a new Jason Bourne TV spot in the U.K., showing off more scenes from the upcoming action film starring Matt Damon.
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NBC sets premiere dates for ‘Blindspot,’ ‘The Voice,’ and the rest of its fall lineup

NBC has set its fall premiere dates for the 2016-17 season. The lineup includes Blindspot, This Is Us, Blacklist, Sunday Night Football, and more.
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New 'Game of Thrones' season 6 photos tease brutal 'Battle of the Bastards'

In preparation for Game of Thrones, season 6, episode 9, titled The Battle of the Bastards, HBO has released eight photos of the action to come.
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‘Mr. Robot’ to feature at least one virtual reality scene in season 2

Mr. Robot doesn't just deal with issues relating to technology -- it incorporates it as well. Season 2 will include a scene shot in virtual reality.
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Netflix has acquired Ricky Gervais’ ‘The Office’ spinoff movie

Ricky Gervais revealed that Netflix has acquired rights to The Office spinoff movie, David Brent: Life on the Road. Gervais stars as the title character.
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‘Brotrons’ show you don’t need to be a kid to be a Voltron superfan

Netflix has released a new video about "Brotrons," the adult fans of the animated Voltron franchise. The streamer just launched Voltron: Legendary Defender.
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Boston teens introduce smart shade for fighting seasonal affective disorder

A group of Boston teens from Cambridge's NuVu Studio have created the Smile Shade, a sunlamp-slash-smart shade that fights seasonal affective disorder.
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Donald Glover isn’t the new Spider-Man, but he may be in the new movie

The Spider-Man: Homecoming cast is still growing, and actor Donald Glover is in talks to join. The film currently stars Tom Holland and Marisa Tomei.
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HBO brings back Larry David for more ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ hilarity after hiatus

Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm are returning to HBO. The premium network has announced that the comedy series will return for its ninth season.
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Return to the cartel with ‘Narcos’ — Netflix announces season 2 premiere date

Netflix has announced the premiere date of Narcos season 2. New episodes of the crime drama TV series will be available for streaming on September 2.
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No subscription, no problem: Showtime streams ‘Roadies’ premiere online

Showtime has made the premiere episode of its new comedy Roadies available online for viewers with or without a subscription to the premium network.
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Netflix nabs indie sci-fi flick starring Robert Redford, Jason Segel, Rooney Mara

Netflix has landed a new indie flick. The streamer has acquired global rights to The Discovery, which stars Robert Redford, Jason Segel, and Rooney Mara.
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The possible return of a favorite character in '24: Legacy' will make fans cheer

Kiefer Sutherland is not returning to star in 24: Legacy, Fox's 24 spinoff, but the actor may be back after all to guest star as Jack Bauer.
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Jude Law has a hilarious reason for turning down the role of Superman

While on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jude Law revealed that the Superman costume deterred him from taking the role.
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New set photo from ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ director sets off fan speculation

'Star Wars: Episode VIII' director Rian Johnson got fans talking with a new on-set photo he posted Wednesday. The image shows a cloak in a cave.
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ESPN to bring Muhammad Ali's memorial service to fans with hours of live coverage

Muhammad Ali's memorial service is set for Friday, and ESPN plans to air hours of live presence and coverage of the events.