5 moments when ‘Stranger Things 2’ was perfectly channeling Harry Potter

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Stranger Things pulls from a known library of classic ‘80s movies, but it’s also a classic story of a ragtag team of scrappy heroes fighting the battle of good versus evil. That’s a tale as old as time —and the secret behind some of Hollywood’s most successful and resonant stories.

There are a lot of things you’d compare Stranger Things to before Harry Potter, but Season 2 has the kind of similarities that won’t escape an observant Potter fan. They’re not terribly obvious references, but that’s what makes them even more fun to spot and appreciate.

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Netflix suspends ‘House of Cards’ production before finishing final season

Netflix confirmed Monday that House of Cards’ sixth season would be its last, but on Tuesday the company announced that production on Season 6 has been temporarily suspended. The news comes within days of accusations of sexual misconduct leveled agai…

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GM’s Cruise sets special self-driving event for November 28

 GM’s Cruise self-driving unit is hosting a special event at the end of November, the company revealed today via invites to select media. The tagline for the event is “Come experience our vision of a self-driving future,” and while advance details are scarce, it sounds likely that Cruise will take the opportunity to allow media and other guests to experience their pilot… Read More

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Watch the trailer for the second TV series of cult Australian horror ‘Wolf Creek’

The cult Australian horror film which we’re pretty sure would put any tourist off from visiting the country, Wolf Creek, returned as a television series late last year.
Well, it’s back again for a six-part second season, set to premiere on Decemb…

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Netflix cancels ‘House of Cards’ after Kevin Spacey allegations

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Netflix has confirmed the final season of House of Cards, per Variety and other outlets. 

Following allegations of sexual misconduct against star Kevin Spacey from actor Anthony Rapp, the streaming platform revealed Monday that the show’s upcoming sixth season — currently in production — would be its last.

It’s unclear if this is a direct response from Netflix to the heated conversation about Spacey following Sunday night’s disturbing revelations. 

Spacey, who has been nominated for several awards for his role on the show, issued a public statement in which he came out as a gay man that was heavily criticized for missing the point. Read more…

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