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Eddie Redmayne: Here's who he's playing in the 'Harry Potter' worldActor Redmayne has officially come aboard to star in the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' movie, playing a character who is an expert on magical creatures. The planned movie is only one of many that's expanding previously successful fictional universes.
Netflix and ads? Here鈥檚 what鈥檚 really happeningSome Netflix users recently saw ads for Netflix original programming when they watched TV shows or movies on the streaming service. What's going on?
Ginger-scallion noodles and minced beefGinger-scallion sauce over no-cook chowmein noodles mixed with a quick stir-fried meat is a home-cooked version of 'fast food.'
Garth Brooks concerts in Florida canceled. Why?Garth Brooks canceled all three concerts in Tampa, Fla. The reason: NHL Stanley Cup finals.
Grateful Dead fans prove to be loyal and generousJam bands like the Grateful Dead are often characterized by their fans鈥� subculture and tribute bands and widely circulated fan-recorded live bootlegs have cultivated a new generation of devotees.- Watch as Florida dad slams public shaming as disciplineIn a video that went viral over the weekend, Wayman Gresham speaks out against embarrassing kids in public as a way of enforcing discipline.
'Game of Thrones': How the new episode addressed fans' complaintsThe newest episode of 'Thrones' has received near-universal positive reviews. Part of the reason it got such a good reception is that it included many storylines and events that viewers have been waiting a long time to see.
'San San Andreas' actor Dwayne Johnson: 'I always found [quakes] fascinating'Dwayne Johnson stars as a rescue pilot in the new movie 'San Andreas,' which topped the box office over this past weekend. The actor also starred in the recent box office hit 'Furious 7.'
Taraji P. Henson: A look at her big win at the Critics' Choice TV AwardsWinners at the 2015 Critics' Choice TV Awards included 'The Americans,' 'Silicon Valley,' and actress Taraji P. Henson, who won the Best Actress in a Drama prize. Henson is the first black actress to do so and a black actress has still not yet won the equivalent prize at the Emmy Awards.
Fresh spring rolls with herbs and crispy tofuThese spring rolls are just as much fun to make as they are to eat, which makes them a perfect summer dinner party food.- Dustin Diamond, aka Screech from 'Saved by the Bell,' convictedActor Dustin Diamond was convicted Friday of two misdemeanors stemming from a barroom fight.
'Fuller House': New cast and why the show will be important for NetflixMore cast members from the original ABC sitcom 'Full House' have reportedly come aboard for the new Netflix show 'Fuller House.'聽
'The Big Bang Theory': How the cast and crew are helping STEM studentsThe Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment will aid students attending UCLA who are majoring in STEM subjects. Series co-creator Chuck Lorre and stars including Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting contributed.
'San Andreas' has remarkable CGI effectsThe movie has cornball disaster-brings-families-together underpinnings, but 'San Andreas' is a respectable entry in the disaster movie genre.
'Sunshine Superman' shows appeal of cliff-jumping'Superman' centers on聽legendary engineer-turned-cliff-jumper Carl Boenish, who dove off mountains and high-rise buildings before聽losing his life in the mountains of Norway in 1984.
'Aloha' is a genial but tepid romantic comedy'Aloha' stars Bradley Cooper as a聽defense contractor who attempts to make a deal with indigenous islanders to approve the island as a launching pad聽for a billionaire-funded space satellite. He also reunites with an old flame (Rachel McAdams).
Satyajit Ray鈥檚 'Apu Trilogy,' now restored, is a masterpieceSatyajit Ray鈥檚 trilogy about a Bengali boy's life is the greatest extended achievement in movie history. Through the efforts of restorers, a marvelously reconstructed digital restoration is now opening theatrically around the world.
Brown sugar salmon with asparagus strawberry toppingHere's a dinner combo bursting with fresh flavors that comes together in 20 minutes.
Top Picks: The program WorldWide Telescope, the book 'The Third Plate,' and moreNational Geographic Channel's miniseries 'American Genius' looks at some of history's most famous rivalries, the Milk Carton Kids' third album 'Monterey' features an innovative approach, and more top picks.
Beef pot roast with mushroomsAlready flavorful chuck roast gets a tangy, complex, umami boost with balsamic vinegar, and fresh and dried mushrooms.