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Movies & TV

‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

Will it be another “rinse, repeat” kind of year at the Emmys? Or will newcomers like “Widow’s Bay,” “Task” or “Pluribus” sneak in?

Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

Brad Caleb Kane’s “Friday the 13th” prequel follows Pam Voorhees after the death of her son Jason. Is she reacting to the shock or the way others treated her son?

Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

  • BRUCE R. MILLER Lee Enterprises

Ridley Scott's “The Dog Stars” navigates a post-apocalyptic world with a pilot searching for survivors untainted by virus or violence, but the narrative lacks excitement despite an intriguing cast.

Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.

5 movies to get excited about seeing in September

5 movies to get excited about seeing in September

  • Caroline Darney USA Today Network

Summer is coming to an end, but the blockbusters are not. Here are some of the movies to get excited about this month.

What to stream: Fall into Netflix true crime docs this month

What to stream: Fall into Netflix true crime docs this month

  • Katie Walsh Tribune News Service

Here is a look at eight recently released Netflix true crime documentaries, with a rundown on which of these are worth your time.

Creators devise exit strategy for ‘Colin from Accounts’

Creators devise exit strategy for ‘Colin from Accounts’

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

When “Colin from Accounts” returns this month, there will be a three-year time jump, revealing what happened to Gordon and Ashley after he proposed and she said no.

Tony winner Jordan Roth breaks through in 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

Tony winner Jordan Roth breaks through in 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

    Jordan Roth talks about getting the opportunity to act after years of Tony Award-winning work as a producer and creative director for hits such as “Hair,” “Kinky Boots” and “Hadestown.”

    New drama 'Line of Fire' puts Peter Krause in the center of DC action

    New drama 'Line of Fire' puts Peter Krause in the center of DC action

      How do the FBI, the U.S. Marshals, the Secret Service and the Department of Justice interact? Showing that is the goal of “Line of Fire.”

      Optimus Prime, Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies at 85

      Optimus Prime, Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies at 85

        Peter Cullen, who gave Optimus Prime his iconic voice in the "Transformers" franchise, has died. He was 85.

        Hallmark Channel at 25: Actors find opportunity and change at network

        Hallmark Channel at 25: Actors find opportunity and change at network

          The Hallmark Channel and its spinoffs are flourishing 25 years after it launched.

          Which directors can get just about any movie produced? | Streamed & Screened podcast

          Which directors can get just about any movie produced? | Streamed & Screened podcast

            Getting a movie made can cost a lot of money, so studios are apprehensive about greenlighting projects. Directors like Christopher Nolan get to skip to the front of the line.

            Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80

            Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80

              A cause of death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health for some time.

              Shelley Fabares, 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' star, dies at 82

              Shelley Fabares, 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' star, dies at 82

                Actress Shelley Fabares, best known for playing daughter Mary on "The Donna Reed Show" and TV anchor Christine on "Coach," has died at 82.

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                Movies & Television

                ‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

                ‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

                Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

                Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

                Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

                Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

                Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                 

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

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                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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