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Disney launches a Netflix-like streaming service — but only in the U.K. for now

Disney has launched a new streaming service in the U.K., but there are no plans so far to bring it to the U.S. DisneyLife offers movies, books, and more.
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NFL expected to sell Thursday Night Football TV rights for $600 million a year

The rights to the NFL's Thursday Night Football will soon be up for sale, and experts predict a multi-year deal could go for $600 million or more.
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This hydroponic garden is also a lamp, and it’s green in every sense of the word

Growing a garden doesn't require a lot of land; you can do it on any table, desk, or counter with Grasslamp. The hydroponic lamps serve as both a light source and mini indoor garden.
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Melissa McCarthy plays parolee-turned-troop leader in first trailer for The Boss

The Boss stars Melissa McCarthy as the former wealthiest woman in America, trying to find her way back by selling brownies with a troop of young girls.
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Apple Music tries to target women with new ads, but Jimmy Iovine ends up in hot seat

Apple Music has apologized after Jimmy Iovine sparked controversy by saying that women find it "difficult" to find music.

Time Warner Cable is tempting cord-cutters with Roku 3-delivered Internet TV plans

Time Warner Cable has launched a beta test service in New York City and is now offering Internet-only cable plans for live-streaming via Roku 3 devices.
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Alexandra Daddario reunites with Dwayne Johnson for the Baywatch movie

Alexandra Daddario has been cast as one of the Baywatch movie's female leads. She'll join San Andreas co-star Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
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The Bastard Executioner creator Kurt Sutter announces show's cancellation via an ad

Kurt Sutter's period series The Bastard Executioner has found itself killed off, just one season in. The creator announced the cancellation in an ad.
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E! and Joel McHale will say goodbye to The Soup this year

E! has cancelled The Soup. The series, hosted by Joel McHale, will air its final episode on December 18.
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Fan supercut shows just how deadly Star Wars' Luke Skywalker really is

A Star Wars fan has created a supercut of Luke Skywalker's kills, putting his estimated kill count at almost 400,000.
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Eagles of Death Metal ‘bonded in grief’ with Parisians after horrific Bataclan attack

The rock band Eagles of Death Metal has issued a statement after their Paris concert, which was the scene of the deadliest of the November 13 Paris attacks.
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Klipsch shows off new mighty-mouse portable speaker, the Groove

Klipsch introduces the new Groove, an "ultra portable" Bluetooth speaker with a 10-watt punch of power.
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F Is for Family (among other words) in NSFW trailer for the Netflix original series

Netflix has released the first full trailer for its upcoming animated series, F Is for Family. The cartoon series is co-created by Bill Burr.
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New survey shows that Netflix appears to be winning the SVOD battle in Australia

A new survey out of Australia shows that Netflix appears to be the leading subscription video on demand service in the country since its March 2015 launch.
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The Office’s John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant have workplace comedy coming to Adult Swim

Adult Swim has ordered Dream Corp, LLC., an animated comedy series with The Office's John Krasinski and Stephen Merchant among the executive producers.
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Bill Murray delivers the laughs in star-studded trailer for A Very Murray Christmas

Netflix has released the full trailer for its star-studded Christmas special, A Very Murray Christmas, starring Bill Murray, Miley Cyrus, and more.
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So fresh and so keen: Pura is a smarter way to make your home smell nice

Pura Scents has launched the Kickstarter pre-order of its new smart fragrance dispenser. The device allows users to customize their home aromas.
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Start your engines: Fast and Furious spinoffs and prequels are in the works

Universal Pictures is in the early stages of developing Fast and Furious franchise prequels and spinoffs, says producer and star Vin Diesel.
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Under pressure: Networks push for Netflix branding as Time Warner eyes Hulu stake

Netflix is facing pressure as networks push for branding and Time Warner reportedly eyes a deal with rival streamer Hulu. The impact could mean changes.
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Memento is getting a remake, so get ready for your mind to be boggled again

AMBI Pictures has a remake of Christopher Nolan's hit neo-noir psychological thriller Memento in the works.
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Netflix lands 18th-century action adventure series Frontier, starring Jason Momoa

Netflix has acquired Frontier, a Canadian action adventure series set in the late 18th century. Game of Thrones' Jason Momoa will star.
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Entourage and Sex and the City producers team up for new CBS comedy

CBS has bought a comedy project from Sex and the City writer and producer Jenny Bicks, based on an idea from Entourage creator Doug Ellin.
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Transparent season 2 teaser released, new premiere date and guest star announced

Amazon Studios has released a new teaser for Transparent Season 2. The Pfefferman family will return when the show premieres on December 11.
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Matrix wants to get all your smart home products talking to each other

AdMobilize has launched a Kickstarter for the Matrix, a connected home operating system with the potential to serve as a unified IoT platform.
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Lupita Nyongo’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens character is an alien named Maz Kanata

J.J. Abrams has finally revealed more information about Maz Kanata, the character Lupida Nyong'o plays in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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The new Star Wars trailer and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia make for a fun mashup

A new mashup mixes the final trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens with the song The Dayman from the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia musical.
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TV networks plan to show fewer commercials, and we have streaming to thank

Multiple media companies have announced plans that will cut back on the amount of ads shown to viewers as a nod to the impact of streaming services.
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No real estate agent needed: Rex launches digital marketplace for buyers and sellers

Rex has launched a new platform that aims to make home buying and selling easier, including a digital marketplace and white glove concierge service.
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These new Zoolander 2 posters are even better than a piano key necktie

Paramount Pictures has released two new Zoolander 2 posters, featuring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. The comedy is coming in February 2016.
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Bryan Cranston to play a lawyer having a nervous breakdown in Wakefield

Bryan Cranston revealed during a recent Howard Stern Radio Show interview that he is set to star in the upcoming drama Wakefield.
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'Netflix and chill' gets Funny or Die spin with Ed Asner and Doris Roberts

Funny or Die has released a new video, starring Ed Asner and Doris Roberts, which looks at the slang phrase "Netflix and chill" from a new perspective.
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Are you ready for some Football, LA? Disney CEO could bring in 2 teams as early as 2016

The Chargers and Raiders have locked down Disney CEO Bob Iger to head their Los Angeles stadium bid, which could move both teams as early as next season.
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Art or insanity? Shia LaBeouf watching all his movies in reverse order in 3-day marathon

Shia LaBeouf has announced the #AllMyMovies project, in which he's watching every single one of his movies in reverse order at NYC's Angelika Film Center.
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Disney and Pixar bring Dory, Nemo, and Marlin back in new Finding Dory trailer

Ellen DeGeneres has shared the first trailer for Finding Dory, the long-awaited sequel to 2003's Finding Nemo.