Jeopardy!andWheel of Fortune, two of the mostfamous TV game showsof all time,have entered a new era in 2024,with brand-new hosts taking over. Historically, both shows have been an important part of American pop culture. But the role of the host can really make or break shows like these. Starting from 1984,Jeopardy!was hosted byAlex Trebekfor 37 seasons, whose name became synonymous with the general knowledge quiz show. Similarly,Pat Sajakwas the force behindWheel of Fortunefor 41 years....

AlthoughReacheris a one-man band, the show has been bolstered by the presence of additional characters to bounce offAlan Ritchson’s turkey-fisted vigilante, and none has made more of an impact thanMaria Sten’s Sergeant Frances Neagley —who will return for the upcoming third season. Neagley is portrayed, in the series, as Reacher’s closest confidante, the one he goes to if he needs answers. But that’s not the case inLee Child’s novels, so why is Neagley so much more involved in the TV series?...

Saturday Night Livebrought Halloween to the cold openwithMikey Dayas PresidentJoe Bidenhanging Halloween decorations because what could be scarier than that? As he says, that’s an “80-year-old man” hanging decorations and that’s exactly what he did. Day as Biden stood on a ladder and hung up some decor in the Oval Office while singing “Whatta Man” bySalt-N-Pepa.The sketch follows Day’s Biden making jokes about his age and severed arms as he prepares the White House for Halloween....

We live in a world where your star sign is considered a stronger indication of who you arethan say… your actual interests. Standing tall beside other personal details like what you do, your age, and your height is your horoscope on most dating apps. Want to find out if your crush and you are a perfect match? Don’t bother going for a drink and getting to know them, put both your birthdays and birth times into a zodiac compatibility chart!...

Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) has picked up the call, andThe Night Agentis back in action. Season 2 of the political thriller premieres in one week on Thursday, January 23. Sutherland is involved in another conspiracy that takes him tovarious destinationsin the world, but the threat might be in the backyard. Season 2 features new characters and players, expanding the brutal world Sutherland finds himself in this time. Netflix released new images from the upcoming season, which preview some of the new characters viewers will meet and some of Peter’s exploits....

Dating back to the earliest age of narrative film-making, crime cinema is a defining pillar of film history. The genre has always been rife with both excitement and intriguing moral ambiguity, largely thanks to its singular ability to bring profoundly human stories of greed, violence, power, and justice to life with enthralling intensity and a captivating sense of style. Whether it’s theJames Cagneymovies of many decades ago, excessive 80s crime capers, orMartin Scorsese’s esteemed dramas in the genre, crime cinema has always been defined through its dialogue....

FromThe Last DancetoTiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness,Netflix is home to themost captivating and talked-about documentariesin the world. Documentaries uncover hidden truths, teach us something new and tell human stories in a way that no other medium can. Related:From the Fung Bros to Padma Lakshmi: How Asian Americans Are Excelling at Food Show Netflix food documentaries are in a league of their own, the cinematography, music, and writing make these non-fiction films and series something truly remarkable....

Read update Content Warning: The following article contains discussions of cannibalism, drug use and sexual assault.Musical fans have likely seen all the biggest, most enduringly popular hits fromGreaseandRenttoLa La Land,but the musical world doesn’t stop there. In fact, some audience-favorite musicals that have achieved cult status are unusual films that defy contention—and may even please people who think they don’t like musicals. RELATED:Musicals for People Who Hate Musicals Musicals can be about anything, from cannibals to the dangers of marijuana....

We’re light-years from film’s early depictions of artificial intelligence: HAL 9000, the monotone and murderous computer from2001: A Space Odyssey, seems futile; C-3PO, the clunky but clutch sidekick in theStar Warsfranchise, seems comically rudimentary. Filmmakers have treated the division between human and artificial intelligence as absolute. InSteven Spielberg’sA.I. Artificial Intelligence(2001), David (Haley Joel Osment) is a new type of robot that looks like a human boy, feels like a human boy, and is programmed to love like a human boy....

20th Century Fox has released an extended prologue forAlien: Covenantthat teases directorRidley Scott’sPrometheusfollow-up. The film tracks the crew of the colony ship Covenant as they discover what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dangerous world with a sole inhabitant:Michael Fassbender’s David. This prologue is not actually part of the film but is a short film directed by Scott’s sonLuke ScottcalledPrologue: Last Supper. The prologue shows the crew of the Covenant having a “last supper” of sorts before entering cryosleep, so one imagines the beginning ofAlien: Covenantstarts with the crew waking up, as withPrometheus....

Apple Inc. is a leading technology company based in Cupertino, California. Founded in 1976, it has grown into one of the most valuable and influential corporations in the world.Apple designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of consumer electronics, software, and services that have revolutionized the tech industry. The company’sproduct lineupincludes iconic devices such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. These products are known for their sleek design, user-friendly interfaces, and seamless integration with Apple’s software ecosystem....

Although some critics have complained that the film industry no longer produces movie stars like it did duringthe “Golden Age of Hollywood,”there has been no shortage of promising actors that have emerged within the past decade.Timothée Chalamethas mastered both prestige and blockbuster fare,Saoirse Ronanearned four Academy Award nominations before she hit 30, andGlen Powellhas an undeniable sense of charisma that has not been seen sinceTom Cruisegot his breakout roles in the late 1980s....

The short of it is that “The Cord” was a fitting and operatic end forBates Motel, which never allowed itself to be pinned down as just aPsychoprequel. Of course, there’s much more to unpack from it. The show always operated on its own terms, taking what it wanted from thePsychosource material (of both filmmakerAlfred Hitchcockand authorRobert Bloch), but ultimately creating a world that was its alone.Batesfully embraced the atmosphere of its rain-logged Pacific northwest setting, leaning in to both its naturally-spooky dark and stormy nights, as well as the coziness of its overcast days....