Indiana Jones 5 did not get the response from its Cannes premiere that Disney was hoping for
In light of the somewhat moribund state of the Indiana Jones franchise, with the previous sequel earning tepid reviews, there’s so much riding on the …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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If you’re not paying for YouTube Premium yet, you might regret that very soon
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AI re-imagines Futurama as an 80s-style sitcom, and it’s so hilarious
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These 2 new Apple TV+ series are among the best shows I’ve watched in a long time
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These Netflix thrillers are perfect for fans of the new Jennifer Lopez movie The Mother
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I would be first in line for this AI-created Lord of the Rings movie in the style of Wes Anderson
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Surprising no one, audiences are ripping Disney’s controversial Peter Pan remake to shreds online
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One of the biggest Netflix movies of all time is getting a spinoff set in Spain
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Another ’90s sex symbol is getting a Netflix documentary
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It feels like no one is watching or talking about Netflix’s new original movies right now
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