‘Train Dreams’ Composer Bryce Dessner Talks Working With “Hero” Nick Cave on the Film’s Theme Song
The rock musician was at the top of Dressner and director Clint Bentley’s list of artists to work with on the music for the Netflix drama.
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Dolly Parton Shares Message of Gratitude in Thanksgiving Video Following Health Challenges
“I am so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we’ve shared through the years,” the music icon said in a new video messaged posted Thursday.
All 6 Major Star Wars Sets Now On Sale In LEGO’s Black Friday Deals
LEGO has officially launched this year’s Black Friday event, and it features six major Star Wars LEGO sets. This year is an important one for Star Wars LEGO, because no less than 23 Star Wars sets are retiring. It’s because last year was the 25th anniversary of Star Wars LEGO, which meant there were even […] The post All 6 Major Star Wars Sets Now On Sale In LEGO’s Black Friday Deals appeared first on ComicBook.com .
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Executive Turntable: ASCAP Names Chief of Staff — Plus, SoundCloud and PPL Add to C-Suite
Your post-turkey roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Big moves at Peermusic and Sphere, plus an entrance at Stage Left.
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This Is My (My Version) Song
Rachel Platten is among the small group of artists who have rerecorded old albums. Unless you’re Taylor Swift, is it worth it?
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‘A Paw Patrol Christmas’: When and Where to Stream the Animated Holiday Special
The pups are coming to primetime for a first-of-its-kind Christmas event.
“Not a New Eleven”: How That Character’s Powers Work in Stranger Things Explained by Creators
Image courtesy of Netflix The release of Stranger Things Season 5 has ended the long wait for the final chapter of the saga, with the first volume of episodes now streaming on Netflix. This premiere marks a massive cultural moment, bringing audiences back to the world of Hawkins while also explaining what happened to Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) after […] The post “Not a New Eleven”: How That Character’s Powers Work in Stranger Things Explained by Creators appeared first on ComicBook.com .
7 Best Spider-Man Villains in Marvel Comics (Who Aren’t Green Goblin)
Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics Spider-Man is Marvel‘s most popular hero, and for good reason. The character was one that young readers could easily relate to, as he was just like them in a lot of ways: a middle-class nerd with a life that was full of numerous little difficulties. He had a realistic supporting cast that made his stories […] The post 7 Best Spider-Man Villains in Marvel Comics (Who Aren’t Green Goblin) appeared first on ComicBook.com .
South Park’s Thanksgiving Special Brought Back Characters Who Many Believed Were Dead
Paramount South Park’s twenty-eighth season has been getting into the spirit of quite a few holidays so far. Following a spooky Halloween special, the legendary Comedy Central special explored a hilarious new Thanksgiving that saw residents attempting to score big at the annual Turkey Trot run. Like so many other events in South Park, the fun […] The post South Park’s Thanksgiving Special Brought Back Characters Who Many Believed Were Dead appeared first on ComicBook.com .
4 Stranger Things Characters Who Could Now Beat Vecna, Ranked by How Powerful They Are
Image courtesy of Netflix The monumental conclusion to the cultural phenomenon that is Stranger Things has finally begun, and the release strategy for this final season ensures that the hype train will not slow down anytime soon. Netflix has opted to split this massive final chapter into three distinct volumes, turning the holiday season into a prolonged event for […] The post 4 Stranger Things Characters Who Could Now Beat Vecna, Ranked by How Powerful They Are appeared first on ComicBook.com .
30 Years Ago Today, Robert Downey Jr. Gave His Best Performance in a Forgotten Holiday Film
Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Just about everything that Robert Downey Jr. touches turns to gold. Oppenheimer, an Oscar-winning film that houses plenty of outstanding performances, doesn’t work without him, as he portrays the real antagonist of the story, Lewis Strauss. Marvel Studios isn’t going to let Christopher Nolan be the only one to benefit from Downey Jr.’s dark side, […] The post 30 Years Ago Today, Robert Downey Jr. Gave His Best Performance in a Forgotten Holiday Film appeared first on ComicBook.com .
Record Store Day Black Friday’s Most Wanted, 2025: Bob Dylan, Chappell Roan, Fleetwood Mac, ‘Wicked,’ Warren Zevon, Talking Heads, Billie Eilish, Elton John, Prince and More
It’s beginning to look a lot like Disc-mas. In these final days of December, as Record Store Day Black Friday again takes over independent music shops, vinyl exclusives are the reason for the season for hundreds of thousands of music fans. This year, there are about 175 releases that are seeing fans line up around […]
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The Best LEGO Black Friday Deals Of 2025 Are Live
On any given week of the year, the biggest discounts you can expect on LEGO sets generally top out at 20% off. However, the game changes today for Black Friday with deeper discounts and new bonus offers for LEGO Insiders members. To top it all off, the LEGO Icons Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D (10356) […] The post The Best LEGO Black Friday Deals Of 2025 Are Live appeared first on ComicBook.com .
2 Years Later, DC’s Underrated $130M Flop Finds the Audience It Deserves on Netflix (& the DCU Should Make a Sequel)
image courtesy of Warner Bros. For the most part, HBO Max is the home for DC movies, including everything from the classic Christopher Reeve movies to the DCEU to James Gunn’s Superman. However, just like with Marvel, every now and then some of them will end up on Netflix, as well. And right now, one of the final entries of […] The post 2 Years Later, DC’s Underrated $130M Flop Finds the Audience It Deserves on Netflix (& the DCU Should Make a Sequel) appeared first on ComicBook.com .
The Monster High Edward Scissorhands Doll Will Be Controversial, But Sell Out Anyway (Review)
Mattel is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Tim Burton’s iconic Edward Scissorhands with a new doll in their Monster High Skullcollector lineup. They were kind enough to send us a copy of the doll to check out first hand, and we think it puts Johhny Depp’s style to shame, though the Monster High Alien Xenomorph […] The post The Monster High Edward Scissorhands Doll Will Be Controversial, But Sell Out Anyway (Review) appeared first on ComicBook.com .
Felicia Teams Up With Daredevil in Black Cat #6 First Look (Exclusive)
Felicia “Black Cat” Hardy returned to the Marvel Universe earlier this year with a brand-new solo series, bringing the fan-favorite character back into the spotlight in as the beloved thief entered her most daring era yet: hero. It’s been a wild journey for Felicia thus far, one with some ups and downs, but cats have […] The post Felicia Teams Up With Daredevil in Black Cat #6 First Look (Exclusive) appeared first on ComicBook.com .