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The Force Awakens powers North American box office across the $11 billion mark

The North American box office has brought in over $11 billion this year. The milestone makes 2015 the biggest year ever.
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Zombies on Twitter: The Walking Dead was the most popular TV show to tweet about in 2015

New Nielsen data highlights The Walking Dead's popularity. The AMC show was the most commented on TV series on Twitter and the most time-shifted of 2015.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is headed back to WWE WrestleMania to set a new record

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has announced that he'll appear at WWE WrestleMania 32 in Dallas in April 2016.
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Fandango users rank top 10 movies of 2015, with some interesting results

Fandango has released a list of the fans' choice of the top 10 movies of 2015. The list includes box office standout Star Wars: The Force Awakens and more.
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Why wait? Showtime to let viewers stream Shameless, Billions before TV premieres

Showtime will make the premiere episodes of Billions and Shameless season six available on multiple online platforms prior to their TV debuts.
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New photo reveals Bran Stark is back for Game of Thrones season 6

The first photo of Bran Stark (played by Isaac Hempstead-Wright) from HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 has been released.
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Kesha’s back: Singer performs with new band Yeast Infection in Nashville

Kesha performed in Nashville, Tennessee, with her new band, Yeast Infection just before Christmas.
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BBC America gives fans a strange look at Orphan Black season 4 with new teaser

A new trailer from BBC America gives a glimpse of what to expect during Orphan Black season four.
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Christopher Nolan reportedly has plans to shoot WWII film in France

Christopher Nolan has reportedly scouted locations in France for an upcoming WWII film. The director is said to have requested a permit to shoot in Dunkirk.
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From Minions to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015 was full of global box office giants

Led by films from Universal and Disney, 2015 has been a historic year at the box office, with four films joining the list of the top 10 highest-grossing.
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Sony Pictures tempts NFL players to see Concussion with free admission

NFL players, team owners, and their families can see Sony Pictures' Concussion, starring Will Smith, for free while it's in theaters.
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Watch: Chelsea Handler talks fidelity with Ashley Madison founder… and his wife

Chelsea Handler's new Netflix documentary series will include the comedian chatting with the founder of cheating website Ashley Madison, Noel Biderman.
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The Star Wars Episode VIII script is so good JJ Abrams regrets not directing

Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams didn't sign on to direct Episode VIII, and now he reportedly regrets his choice.
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Fuller House furor is real: Over 10 million views make it Netflix’s most popular trailer

The trailer for Fuller House has become the most popular video on the Netflix YouTube channel. It has been viewed over 10 million times.
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Ouch: Forbes names Johnny Depp Hollywood’s most overpaid actor of 2015

A new list names Johnny Depp as Hollywood's most overpaid actor. He's followed by Denzel Washington, Will Ferrell, and more.
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‘Bigger is better’ in new Deadpool teaser hyping IMAX viewing experience

Ryan Reynolds, as Deadpool, highlights the benefits of IMAX in a new trailer for Marvel's Deadpool.
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Charlize Theron and House of Cards’ David Fincher to exec produce new Netflix series

Netflix reportedly has Mindhunter in the works, a series to be executive produced by House of Cards' David Fincher and actress Charlize Theron.
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Star Wars fan survives 'grueling ordeal,' sits through The Force Awakens 9 times

Star Wars fan Jim Braden won the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's marathon competition by watching The Force Awakens nine times in a row.
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James Franco to remake a 1996 Tori Spelling Lifetime original movie, because why not?

James Franco is set to remake Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? for Lifetime. The film will be a remake of the 1996 cult classic starring Tori Spelling.
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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee stops by the White House to pick up President Obama

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee season seven, hosted by Jerry Seinfeld, will feature President Obama in its December 30 premiere episode.
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Hateful Eight and other films leaked via Oscar screeners being downloaded like crazy

Several films, including The Hateful Eight and The Revenant, have leaked online via Oscar screeners, with many Internet users quickly downloading them.
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Amazon Studios loads up more originals, renews Red Oaks, Hand of God

Amazon Studios has picked up three kids shows and five series from its fall pilot season, as well as renewed Red Oaks, Hand of God, and Tumble Leaf. 
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Five young Muslim Americans to take on Islamophobia on CBS Evening News

CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley will lead a round-table discussion with five Muslim American millennials as CBS News explores being Muslim in America.
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NBC’s new dramedy starring Rob Lowe, You, Me and the Apocalypse, set for January premiere

NBC has set a January 28 premiere date for You, Me and the Apocalypse. The series stars Rob Lowe, Megan Mullally, and Jenna Fischer.
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Sean Penn to take on first major TV role with HBO miniseries American Lion

Sean Penn is set to star as American president Andrew Jackson in American Lion, an upcoming HBO miniseries from Lionsgate Television.
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Eagles of Death Metal to resume European tour after Bataclan concert attack

American rock band Eagles of Death Metal has rescheduled its Nos Amis tour in Europe, which was put on hold after the attack during their Bataclan concert.
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Watch Stephen Colbert try to steal role of Han Solo from Harrison Ford

A new Late Show with Stephen Colbert skit shows the host and director J.J. Abrams tricking Harrison Ford into returning as Han Solo.
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Disney's imperialistic theater takeover has Tarantino in fits on Stern

Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight may not get a run at Los Angeles' Cinerama Dome after all. The director says Disney pressured the venue for its slot.
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Creed’s Michael B. Jordan aims to create his own role by co-writing comic book series

Actor Michael B. Jordan and writer Nathan Edmonson are joining forces to write North, an action spy comic book series that may later be adapted for film.
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Better than Drake? Bryan Cranston, Kristen Wiig, and other celebs cover Hotline Bling

Several celebrities have joined forces to cover Drake's Hotline Bling. Bryan Cranston, Kristen Wiig, Amy Schumer, and more all participated.
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Save your Rdio music collection: Spotify introduces new import tool

Spotify has added a new tool that allows Rdio users to import their music collections now that the streaming service has filed for bankruptcy.
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Amazon Studios turns to rock legends The Grateful Dead for new bio series

Amazon Studios is catering to Deadheads with a bio series currently in the works. The series will focus on the iconic rock band The Grateful Dead.
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Showtime to debut aptly-named election docuseries The Circus

Showtime has announced that it will premiere a political documentary series called The Circus in January, which will follow the 2016 presidential election.
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More comedy coming: MTV greenlights 3 new series, with one to star Nicole Byer

MTV's scripted comedy lineup is growing. The network has ordered three upcoming series whose pilots were greenlighted this fall.