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In the two decades since “Avatar: The Last Airbender” emerged as one of the greatest fantasy shows ever made, fans have hardly lost interest in the fictional world of the Four Nations. Opportunities to revisit it have been few and far between — and, at least with regard to the live-action adaptations, disappointing.

Of all the spin-offs that Nintendo’s “Super Mario” franchise has seen over the years, one of the most popular is “Mario Kart.” Starting with “Super Mario Kart” in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, the series has featured Mario and his extensive supporting cast as they go kart racing around distinct environments. The games have appeared…

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Netflix has been working hard on it’s slate of family and kid-friendly movies and shows, to provide a great viewing experience for everyone in the house. This September, that continues with the streamer adding new movies like the classic Antz, new episodes of standouts like Gabby’s Dollhouseand second seasons of newer co-viewing shows like Stranger…

Former pro wrestler John Cena is a big guy. He should not be a natural scene partner for a tiny yellow cartoon bird with an adorable speech impediment. And yet, in Coyote vs. Acme, the two trade lines and it feels like the most natural thing you’ll see at the movies this year. While the…

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Who needs critics, am I right? Well, if you don’t trust the professional class, you may want to turn to audiences instead. There are more votes, more views and when something ranks highly you may want to pay greater attention.

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As we transition from summer blockbusters into the fall prestige season, Netflix is delivering an incredibly strong lineup packed with massive theatrical hits, pulse-pounding thrillers, and highly anticipated original comedies.

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In the late 1990s, Disney and Henry Winkler teamed up to create “So Weird,” which was essentially The Disney Channel’s answer to “The X-Files.” The show was produced by The Fonz himself and followed the exploits of a self-possessed, determined young girl as she traveled the United States aboard her musician mother’s tour bus, encountering…

Over the past 20 years, “Call of Duty” has gone from a “Medal of Honor” clone to a yearly success for Activision. After remaking the “Modern Warfare” trilogy, the tactical first-person shooter series is poised to enter uncharted territory with “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.” Set for release in October 2026, the game comes…

After helping Nintendo gain traction in the global gaming industry as the protagonist of its breakout hit “Donkey Kong,” Mario went on to become the company’s enduring mascot. This was only elevated with the landmark 1985 title “Super Mario Bros.,” a tremendous hit for the Nintendo Entertainment System and a retro game everyone needs to…