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30 of the Most Expensive Movies Ever Made

The most expensive movies ever made contain a lot of pirates, plenty of Avengers, and a heaping helping of James Cameron.

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Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas Movie? A New and Official Trailer May Finally Answer the Question

Debating whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie has become as popular a yuletide tradition as trimming the tree. A new trailer may offer a definitive answer to the decades-long debate.

Did you Google the spaghetti recipe from 'The Bear'?

From Wordle to ‘Wakanda Forever’: Here Are Google’s Top Search Trends of 2022

Betty White was a bigger trending search this year than Queen Elizabeth II.

15 Wild Facts About 'Yellowstone'

Though 'Yellowstone' wasn't an immediate hit, the modern-day Western has since become one of the most popular shows on TV—and is turning into a bona fide franchise.

Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek congratulates record-breaking champion Ken Jennings in 2004.

The Highest-Earning 'Jeopardy!' Winners of All Time

On December 6, 2022, 'Jeopardy!' contestant Cris Pannullo's amazing 21-game winning streak came to an end, but landed him on the list of highest-earning players.

Taylor Swift, BTS, and The Roots are among the artists who have made literary references in their songs.

11 Hit Songs That Reference Great Works of Literature

Everyone from Lana Del Rey to BTS to The Cure has slipped literary references into their songs.

15 Facts About 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'

'Tis the season to be jolly, joyous, and watch 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'—the first Muppet movie made without Jim Henson.

Will Sharpe, Aubrey Plaza, Meghann Fahy, and Theo James in 'The White Lotus.'

12 Surprising Facts About 'The White Lotus'

'The White Lotus' was originally slated to be a one-season miniseries, but the Mike White-created dark comedy has proved to be an enormous hit, and has just been renewed for a third season.

What’s this? What’s this? There’s coffee everywhere!

Bones Coffee’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Blends Are Fit for a Pumpkin King

Caffeine addicts of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?

Viva Magenta! Pantone’s Color of the Year ‘Promotes a Joyous and Optimistic Celebration’

‘Viva Magenta’ is ‘brave,’ ‘fearless,’ ‘audacious,’ and ‘full of wit.’ What does that look like? Magenta.

Florence Pugh as Lib Wright in 'The Wonder' (2022).

The Fasting Girls of the Victorian Era: The Story Behind 'The Wonder'

'The Wonder'—a new Netflix movie starring Florence Pugh and based on Emma Donoghue's book of the same name—isn't a true story. But it's rooted in real history.

11 Fascinating Facts About Ray Harryhausen

Perhaps the best stop-motion animator of all time, Ray Harryhausen—born on June 29, 1920 in Los Angeles—made a name for himself in an industry whose visual effects artists are too often overlooked.

'Sight & Sound' Has Just Released Their Decennial List of the 100 Best Films of All Time, and There's a New No. 1

'Citizen Kane' reigned for decades. It's now number three.

Sylvester Stallone stars in 'Tulsa King.'

12 TV Shows With Big Dad Energy

Some TV series have just the right blend of action, gadgets, and middle-aged protagonists to really excel at capturing your dad's attention.

How Joyce Chopra Filmed the First Live Birth on Television — Hers

In 1972, filmmaker Joyce Chopra welcomed her daughter into the world—and invited all the world to see in her groundbreaking documentary, 'Joyce at 34.'

The MCU has made an art out of the post-credits tease.

What Was the First Post-Credits Scene in a Movie?

Kevin Feige and the brains at Marvel may have perfected the art of the post-credits tease, but they didn't invent it.

Ive Got A Secret - Philo Farnsworth, Buster Keaton 1957

Philo Farnsworth, Pioneer of Television, Appeared on TV Only Once

The man who made electronic television signals a reality made only one on-camera appearance. No one knew who he was.

Let These 'Home Alone' Bloopers Get You Into the Holiday Spirit

The blooper reel for 'Home Alone' will give you a fresh perspective on the Christmas classic.

It Slices, It Dices: When Ginsu Knives Cut Through the As-Seen-on TV Competition

How an Ohio-made kitchen knife was reimagined as a piece of Japanese steel—one endorsed by Lorena Bobbitt, in a manner of speaking.

A Brief History of ‘National Lampoon’

‘National Lampoon’ began as an offshoot of a college humor magazine and developed into one of the most influential voices in American comedy.

Steve Martin and John Candy in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (1987).

See What Remains of the Lost, 3.5-Hour Cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’

John Hughes speculated that the original cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is lost for good, but you can find remnants of it if you know where to look.

Gary Busey is "The Gingerdead Man" (2005).

15 Must-See Holiday Horror Movies

Your drunk uncle has got nothing on an axe-wielding turkey, a gaggle of psychopathic Santas, or any other character you'll find in these holiday horror movies.

John Leonard in 'Pepsi, Where's My Jet?' (2022).

'I Just Want a Plane': When a College Student Demanded Pepsi Hand Over a Harrier Jet

John Leonard’s demand was simple. All he wanted was for Pepsi to deliver the Harriet jet he believed they had promised. In 1996, Leonard, then a 21-year-old col

10 Facts About Snoopy

Snoopy debuted in Charles M. Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip on October 4, 1950, though it took a month for him to get a name. And nearly a year before he became Charlie Brown’s dog.

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