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Nate Jones is a senior writer at Vulture who mostly covers film. He writes the weekly Oscar Futures column, and has ranked Taylor Swift songs and A24 films.

  1. game of thrones season 6
    Game of Thrones Casts Downton Baddie As Sam’s Horrible FatherJames Faulkner will play Randyll Tarly in season six.
  2. the industry
    Roots Remake Finds Its CastAnika Noni Rose joins newcomers Malachi Kirby and Regé-Jean Page.
  3. british tv
    Jenna-Louise Coleman Is Leaving Doctor Who to Play Queen VictoriaBritish Mad Libs!
  4. the industry
    Pacific Rim 2 Probably Is Not Happening AnymoreIt’s been pushed back “indefinitely.”
  5. trailer mix
    See the First Teaser for Netflix’s Bob and DavidIt’s been 16 years.
  6. the industry
    Elizabeth Banks May Direct New Charlie’s AngelsThe new film will relaunch the franchise with three new actresses.
  7. the industry
    Darren Aronofsky to Make Channing Tatum’s Evel Knievel Biopic: What a Fun ChoiceIt’s now called Pure Evel.
  8. trailer mix
    New Freeheld Trailer Has Lots of Miley Cyrus, Even More TearsJulianne Moore and Ellen Page fight for domestic-partnership benefits.
  9. man booker prize
    Here’s the 2015 Man Booker Prize Short ListIncluding A Little Life and A Brief History of Seven Killings.
  10. last night on late night
    Stevie Wonder FaceTimes, Tries to Drive During James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’He can still hit those high notes.
  11. the industry
    A Spoonful of Sugar Will Make Disney’s New Mary Poppins Musical Go DownIn every remake that must be done, there is an element of fun.
  12. release dates
    Oliver Stone’s Snowden Is No Longer an Oscar MovieThe biopic was pushed back to 2016.
  13. self care
    Kate Mara Is Still Too ‘Gun-Shy’ to See Fantastic FourBut she swears she had a good time making it.
  14. the jinx finale
    Robert Durst Seemed to Know The Jinx Finale Would Be His Downfall“I’m going to watch episode six and then decide if I’m going to Cuba.”
  15. britsplaining
    Who Were the Libertines?Why the London foursome wasn’t just “the British Strokes.”
  16. best friends forever
    Matt Damon Thinks Jason Bourne Could Beat Up Batman, Is Probably RightHow do you like them apples?
  17. trailer mix
    Foster Becomes Armstrong in New Program TrailerThe Method actor reveals that he took performance-enhancing drugs to prepare for the role.
  18. See an Exclusive Trailer for The Knick Season 2Racism, 1900-style.
  19. comic-book movies
    Snyder: Batman and Superman Will Outlast BubbleNothing lasts forever but the earth and sky and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
  20. conspiracy theories
    Pynchon Probably Did Not Write a Secret NovelIt’s a fun theory, though.
  21. the winds of winter
    The Winds of Winter Is Maybe Coming Next YearSo says George R.R. Martin’s Spanish publisher.
  22. last night on late night
    Colbert Reveals His Late Show Premiere Almost Didn’t HappenBlame technical difficulties.
  23. Grace Jones Disses Miley, Rihanna, Nicki, Literally Everyone“There will always be a replacement coming along very soon – a newer version, a crazier version, a louder version.”
  24. trailer mix
    See the First Trailer for Hulu’s Mindy ProjectListen to the MTA, Danny!
  25. the industry
    Patrick Dempsey Might McRomance Bridget Jones in New McMovieHe would star opposite Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth.
  26. music streaming
    Spotify Widget Confirms You Heard Lorde FirstFound Them First tells you which artists you discovered before the bandwagon.
  27. trailer mix
    Mara and Blanchett Fall in Love in Carol TrailerWho will get the Oscar?
  28. the industy
    Ronda Rousey to Star in Road House RemakePain don’t hurt.
  29. cmas 2015
    2015 CMA Nominations Are Heavy on Eric Church, Little Big TownEach earned five nominations.
  30. trailer mix
    See Brie Larson in the Emotional Room TrailerOh, hi, Oscars!
  31. trailer mix
    Will Krampus Be Our Next Great Christmas Horror Film?The evil version of Santa Claus from German folklore.
  32. trailer mix
    Sandra Bullock in Our Brand Is Crisis TrailerIn a role originally written for George Clooney.
  33. music
    Ansel Elgort’s DJ Alter Ego Ansolo Has a Record DealHe is your friend.
  34. casting couch
    Richard E. Grant Is Joining Game of ThronesHe will demand the finest wines available to humanity.
  35. toys
    Spoilers From Force Awakens’s Talking Toys?Finn speaks!
  36. game of thrones season 6
    unREAL’s Freddie Stroma Joins Game of ThronesThe role should not be too much of a stretch.
  37. merch madness
    Force Friday: A Guide to the Star Wars Merchandise MayhemDisney is premiering new Force Awakens merchandise with a 24-hour international spectacle.
  38. marvel cinematic universe
    How Captain America’s Stuffed Cast Caused a Marvel Civil WarDisputes over the budget of next year’s superhero film caused a corporate reshuffling at Marvel.
  39. empire season 2
    Empire Releases First New Season Two Songs (Including a Pitbull One)Mr. Worldwide now exists in the Empire universe.
  40. game of thrones
    What If Joffrey Was the Hero in Game of Thrones?A new parody video imagines.
  41. banned films
    DRC Bans Film on Doctor Who Aids Rape VictimsThe Man Who Mends Women tells the story of Dr. Denis Mukwege.
  42. gay rights
    Chinese Censors Approve First Gay Love Story in a MovieWang Chao’s Seek McCartney will open in theaters.
  43. comic-book movies
    Steven Spielberg: All Things — Even Superhero Movies — Must Pass“There will be a time when the superhero movie goes the way of the Western.”
  44. the daily show with trevor noah
    Let’s Meet the 3 New Daily Show CorrespondentsRonny Chieng, Roy Wood Jr., and Desi Lydic.
  45. the industry
    Two of Your Favorite TV Actresses Might Be in the New Star WarsThey’re on the short list for Star Wars: Episode VIII.
  46. death
    Beasts of No Nation Nearly Killed Idris Elba and Cary FukunagaLuckily, they’re both still alive.
  47. game of thrones season 6
    Game of Thrones Has Reportedly Found Its Euron GreyjoyThe Danish Joshua Jackson!
  48. late night wars
    Donald Trump and Joe Biden Are Taking Sides in the Upcoming Late-Night WarThe Donald will appear on The Tonight Show the same week “Diamond” Joe joins Stephen Colbert.
  49. apps
    Let Stephen Colbert Give You Driving DirectionsAs long as you’ve got Waze.
  50. faux pas
    Michael Shannon Flip-Flops on Flipper Flap, Fesses FibWhat a flub!
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