Entertainment

‘Willow’ revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure

Disney's press materials refer to the original 1988 movie "Willow" as "beloved," which despite its admirers feels like nostalgic inflation of a pretty generic George Lucas-plotted fantasy that provided an early directing showcase for Ron Howard. Setting that aside, a Disney+ revival series isn't without its charms, in a more contemporary narrative that brings back Warwick Davis while focusing on the next generation.

‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel

Rising to the challenge of matching its successful predecessor, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" maintains the razor-sharp formula, with a setup that feels even more conspicuously like an Agatha Christie homage before an extremely clever series of twists kick in. Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but it's his use of language -- where nary a word is wasted -- that finally gives the sequel its edge.

In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap

Although the main character's name was inspired by the poetic line "Wednesday's child is full of woe," "Wednesday" is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family's now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you'll ever meet, in a Netflix series that's more kooky than spooky or ooky.

Entertainment

Netflix Hiking Subscription Prices Again, Monthly Fees Soaring More than 15 Percent

The price of a Netflix subscription is soaring faster than the rate of inflation, with the entertainment streamer raising prices across the board, with some fees rising more than 15 percent. Even the ad-supported tier is getting more expensive, with Netflix charging its subscribers more for the joy of sitting through commercials.
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Trump Supports Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Buying China’s TikTok

President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to consider the possibility of Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing China's TikTok during a press briefing on Tuesday, while Canadian investor Kevin "Mr. Wonderful" O'Leary remains interested in a deal despite legal hurdles.
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Disney’s Dismal ‘Captain America: 4’ Pre-Ticket Sales on Par With One of Marvel’s Biggest Box Office Bombs

The pre-ticket sales for Marvel's upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World" have been next to dismal with numbers similar to "Eternals" – one of the first in Marvel's string of financial failures that marked phase IV.
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