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Taskmaster's creator and host, Alex Horne and Greg Davies, recently scored Jason Mantzoukas and Kumail Nanjiani as contestants on the British panel show hit. www.avclub.com/taskmaster-d...
The Taskmaster guys wishlist Conan O'Brien as their dream American contestant
The Taskmaster guys wishlist Conan O'Brien as their dream American contestant
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January 24, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Taskmaster's creator and host, Alex Horne and Greg Davies, recently scored Jason Mantzoukas and Kumail Nanjiani as contestants on the British panel show hit. www.avclub.com/taskmaster-d...
The event, in which Free Solo's Alex Honnold climbs massive tower Taipei 101, has been delayed 24 hours due to weather. www.avclub.com/netflix-dela...
God defies Netflix, forces live Free Solo skyscraper climb to be delayed
God defies Netflix, forces live Free Solo skyscraper climb to be delayed
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January 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM
The event, in which Free Solo's Alex Honnold climbs massive tower Taipei 101, has been delayed 24 hours due to weather. www.avclub.com/netflix-dela...
The Spider-Man director dusted off his superhero wishlist while promoting his new thriller Send Help. www.avclub.com/sam-raimi-ma...
C'mon, let Sam Raimi finally make a Batman
C'mon, let Sam Raimi finally make a Batman
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January 24, 2026 at 2:28 AM
The Spider-Man director dusted off his superhero wishlist while promoting his new thriller Send Help. www.avclub.com/sam-raimi-ma...
Arrested for chewing up and spitting out an art exhibit created with generative AI technology, Graham Granger has no regrets for his edible criticism.
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Read this: This Alaska college student eats AI art for lunch
Read this: This Alaska college student eats AI art for lunch
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January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Arrested for chewing up and spitting out an art exhibit created with generative AI technology, Graham Granger has no regrets for his edible criticism.
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Dinklage has doubled down on his commitment to taking over the series—if Rian Johnson can find the show a new home.
Peter Dinklage swears he really does want to have the new Poker Face
Peter Dinklage swears he really does want to have the new Poker Face
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January 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Dinklage has doubled down on his commitment to taking over the series—if Rian Johnson can find the show a new home.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End introduces a champion who gives Himmel a run for his money. Our recap:
Selflessness and a cool mustachioed man define a strong Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
"The Hero Of The South" introduces an inspiring man with a pencil mustache who conveys the beauty of passing the torch.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End introduces a champion who gives Himmel a run for his money. Our recap:
Another Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone joint, another few high-profile Oscar nominations. It's a relationship both gratifying and hilariously odd.
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone somehow made each other Oscar darlings
After four movies together (and a slew of awards attention), Emma Stone still has more room to grow in Yorgos Lanthimos' wide-angled frames.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Another Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone joint, another few high-profile Oscar nominations. It's a relationship both gratifying and hilariously odd.
The piano-playing, puppeteering comedian Floyd Vivino, better known as Uncle Floyd, was 74.
R.I.P. Uncle Floyd Vivino, host of The Uncle Floyd Show and legendary New Jerseyan
R.I.P. Uncle Floyd Vivino, host of The Uncle Floyd Show and legendary New Jerseyan
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January 23, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The piano-playing, puppeteering comedian Floyd Vivino, better known as Uncle Floyd, was 74.
Jason Momoa is leaving the Snyder-verse for the Gunn-alaxy.
Jason Momoa is "finally" Lobo in brief, cigar-chomping Supergirl teaser
Jason Momoa is "finally" Lobo in brief, cigar-chomping Supergirl teaser
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January 23, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Jason Momoa is leaving the Snyder-verse for the Gunn-alaxy.
A documentary playing Sundance watches a community band together to stop immigration officials from snatching people from their homes, in case anyone needed ideas.
A timely Sundance doc is an ICE-breaker around community action
Everybody To Kenmure Street shows what's possible when immigration officials aren't allowed to murder at will.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A documentary playing Sundance watches a community band together to stop immigration officials from snatching people from their homes, in case anyone needed ideas.
The Academy has expanded and diversified its membership substantially over the last decade, and its recognition of Sinners reflects that evolution.
Sinners' historic Oscar breakthrough spotlights an evolved Academy
Expanding the Academy's membership has changed what qualifies as an "Oscars movie," leading Sinners to a record-breaking 16 nominations.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The Academy has expanded and diversified its membership substantially over the last decade, and its recognition of Sinners reflects that evolution.
Taylor Sheridan's politics may be hard to pin down, but his weary, know-it-all worldview is depressingly common.
Taylor Sheridan and the curse of certainty
Taylor Sheridan and the curse of certainty
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January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Taylor Sheridan's politics may be hard to pin down, but his weary, know-it-all worldview is depressingly common.
Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen will also guest star in the special event on Disney Plus.
Sabrina Carpenter has offended Miss Piggy in new trailer for The Muppet Show
Sabrina Carpenter has offended Miss Piggy in new trailer for The Muppet Show
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January 23, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen will also guest star in the special event on Disney Plus.
Heaven’s Vault creator inkle’s well-made contribution to the “narrative deduction” genre carries some genuinely irritating quirks.
TR-49 is a strong—if irritating—addition to mystery gaming’s best new genre
Mystery game TR-49 complicates its great puzzles with some design decisions that are intentionally irritating.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Heaven’s Vault creator inkle’s well-made contribution to the “narrative deduction” genre carries some genuinely irritating quirks.
"I gotta watch what I say about Trump, because Johnny Law is once again coming after yours truly.”
Stephen Colbert addresses new FCC efforts to "silence me, Jimmy, and Seth"
Stephen Colbert addresses new FCC efforts to "silence me, Jimmy, and Seth"
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January 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM
"I gotta watch what I say about Trump, because Johnny Law is once again coming after yours truly.”
Out this weekend, the dazzling French animated film Arco. Here's what we wrote about the Golden Age sci-fi romp last year:
Exciting debuts and Radu Jude fill the Chicago International Film Festival
Our dispatch from the Chicago International Film Festival 2025 includes coverage of Arco, Kontinental '25, and The Plague.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Out this weekend, the dazzling French animated film Arco. Here's what we wrote about the Golden Age sci-fi romp last year:
"This is why I love New Zealand. People there are, for the most part, sane as opposed to the United States where you had a 62% vaccination rate, and that’s going down – going the wrong direction.”
James Cameron says America would be in "utter disarray" if there's another pandemic
James Cameron says America would be in "utter disarray" if there's another pandemic
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January 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
"This is why I love New Zealand. People there are, for the most part, sane as opposed to the United States where you had a 62% vaccination rate, and that’s going down – going the wrong direction.”
A 70-hour game that feels much, much denser than that, one that keeps piling new twists and realizations on top without those moments ever feeling forced
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon continues the best epic in games
The masterful Trails Beyond the Horizon leaves the best ongoing epic in games on an apocalyptic cliffhanger.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
A 70-hour game that feels much, much denser than that, one that keeps piling new twists and realizations on top without those moments ever feeling forced
Pratt has let Kevin Feige know he has a "really strong vision" of what Peter Quill could be doing to set up the next decade of Marvel stories. www.avclub.com/chris-pratt-...
Chris Pratt has helpfully let Marvel know how they could maybe bring back Star-Lord
Chris Pratt has helpfully let Marvel know how they could maybe bring back Star-Lord
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January 23, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Pratt has let Kevin Feige know he has a "really strong vision" of what Peter Quill could be doing to set up the next decade of Marvel stories. www.avclub.com/chris-pratt-...
Religion and relationships take center stage in this week's compelling The Pitt. Our recap: www.avclub.com/the-pitt-rec...
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Religion and relationships take center stage in this week's compelling The Pitt. Our recap: www.avclub.com/the-pitt-rec...
Great news for fans of *deep breath* Matlock, Elsbeth, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, Fire Country, Tracker, The Amazing Race, Survivor… www.avclub.com/cbs-renews-1...
CBS renews a big ol' boatload of shows
CBS renews a big ol' boatload of shows
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January 23, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Great news for fans of *deep breath* Matlock, Elsbeth, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, Fire Country, Tracker, The Amazing Race, Survivor… www.avclub.com/cbs-renews-1...
Give it up for KG, who refuses to serve "D-wine before it's D-time." www.avclub.com/tenacious-d-...
Tenacious D will return to rock your socks off, according to Kyle Gass
Tenacious D will return to rock your socks off, according to Kyle Gass
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January 23, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Give it up for KG, who refuses to serve "D-wine before it's D-time." www.avclub.com/tenacious-d-...
After more than a year of negotiations, the plan to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to a bunch of (mostly) American billionaires is reportedly going through. www.avclub.com/tiktok-deal-...
The TikTok deal may finally, actually close this week
The TikTok deal may finally, actually close this week
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January 23, 2026 at 12:44 AM
After more than a year of negotiations, the plan to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to a bunch of (mostly) American billionaires is reportedly going through. www.avclub.com/tiktok-deal-...
Democracy has fallen and the most evil forces in the galaxy have no checks on their virtually unlimited power. We’re talking, of course, about the new trailer for Maul — Shadow Lord.
Maul's got revenge on the brain in new Shadow Lord trailer
Maul's got revenge on the brain in new Shadow Lord trailer
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January 22, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Democracy has fallen and the most evil forces in the galaxy have no checks on their virtually unlimited power. We’re talking, of course, about the new trailer for Maul — Shadow Lord.
After getting a sneak peek at the Sundance slate, we've unearthed some hidden gems among the fest's features. Here are 10 films to look forward to:
Our most anticipated films of Sundance 2026
From a timely immigration doc to the greatest party of Black luminaries ever held, Sundance 2026 closes out its stint in Utah with a bang.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
After getting a sneak peek at the Sundance slate, we've unearthed some hidden gems among the fest's features. Here are 10 films to look forward to: