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After Hayden Panettiere’s death at 36, fans and fellow performers are remembering the late actor as a talented, familiar fixture of many beloved titles. Her work spanned genres, from lending depth to the teenage it-girl to holding her own through gritty horror and thriller projects.

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Almost a decade and one global health crisis have gone by since Marvel Studios figuratively smashed its action figures together in 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” The Anthony and Joe Russo-directed films not only brought together virtually every major character featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s movies prior to that, it also…

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Seven stranded castaways, one tiny ship, a fateful three-hour tour, an uncharted desert isle — those were the key elements of “Gilligan’s Island,” the 1964 sitcom that ran for three seasons and 98 episodes before ending in 1967. Thanks to years of endless reruns, the show’s popularity grew, reaching generations of viewers who weren’t even…

Brad Bird’s 1999 animated sci-fi film “The Iron Giant” didn’t exactly take the world by storm — at least, not at first. “The Iron Giant” was released in August, a month traditionally considered a post-blockbuster-season dumping ground for studios. Warner Bros. seemed willing to let the film slide into obscurity, perhaps smarting from the not-very-glowing…

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If your weekend plans involve a couch, a streaming subscription, and absolutely no interest in leaving the house, the timing could hardly be better. From Jack Reacher returning with another dangerous assignment to the arrival of a highly anticipated Green Lantern series, this weekend is packed with fresh TV and movie releases.