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New to On Demand: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

How can a studio follow up the 2014 hit Guardians of the Galaxy? It’s simple: go to the core of that film and create another awesome soundtrack. And that compilation of songs, cleverly titled Awesome Mixtape #2, is the heartbeat for the newest film, also cleverly titled Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Sure, there is more to it than just the music. The first film’s cast included some very unique heroes, from Peter Quill a.k.a. Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Drax (Dave Bautista) to the talking raccoon Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper) and the walking tree Groot […]

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New to On Demand: Alien Covenant

The colony ship Covenant is bound for a remote planet to establish a new society. On the way, the crew hears a strange radio signal and investigates the source. That investigation leads them to a beautiful planet, but something doesn’t seem quite right. Little do they know their intuition is correct and they are about to stumble upon a truly harrowing experience in  Alien: Covenant. As the expedition team hits the surface, they are eager to find out what might have been making the signal that caught their ear. A planet that seems life-supporting and hosts lush greenery also appears […]

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AJ Styles and Bobby Roode on Their Phenomenally Glorious Success in WWE

AJ Styles and Bobby Roode are two veterans who went through a pretty smooth transition into WWE. After spending decades honing their skills around the world and making names for themselves, they each took full advantage of their respective opportunities on the grand stage. Styles’ journey began straight into the main roster where the current United States champion made an impactful debut in the Royal Rumble. Now into his second year with the company, the 40-year-old has fully embraced his surroundings. “I’ve become more comfortable,” Styles said, shortly after a Make-A-Wish Foundation event in New York City. “This is my […]

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Catching up with WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler

When the camera light comes on or the bell rings, Dolph Ziggler is driven to steal the show. It’s this drive that has earned this long-time WWE superstar the respect of not only the fans but his peers as well. It’s been a roller coaster ride for the 37-year-old performer right from the moment he signed with the company and reported to Ohio Valley Wrestling. From the Spirit Squad male cheerleader and golf caddy to Mr. Money in the Bank and championship glory, the one constant has been his passion. The workhorse reputation he built through a series of stellar […]

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On Demand DVD New Releases: Aug. 21-27

On Demand DVD New Releases: Aug. 21-27 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (pictured above) “Awesome Mixtape #2” is the soundtrack for the team’s journey across the cosmos as they search for Peter Quill’s parents. Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax and Rocket join Baby Groot and more of the characters from Marvel’s cinematic universe to save us all again. Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista (PG-13, 2:16) 8/22 Deep In this animated film, it’s the year 2100, and humanity has abandoned the earth. However, a colony of extravagant creatures still thrives in the deepest abyss of the ocean. Deep, an adventurous “dumbo” octopus and the […]

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‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair on the Hard Knocks, Hard Partying and Hard Lessons of a Pro Wrestling Life

Legendary pro wrestler Ric “Nature Boy” Flair would be the first to tell you that the job’s demands on one’s body, mind and personal life are, in a word, brutal. Throw in a passion for self-promotion and an epic good time and you have the makings of potential disaster. Flair — of whom I’ve been a fan since I watched AWA’s All-Star Wrestling broadcasts with my dad as a kid — and sat down with me at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in late July to talk all things Richard Fliehr, pro wrestling and his upcoming ESPN 30 for […]

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Meet Cambrie Schroder (Ricky’s Daughter) Of ‘Growing Up Supermodel’

Just because your mommy or daddy is beautiful and famous, that doesn’t mean you get the fast pass to fame, fortune and success. In Lifetime’s new docuseries Growing Up Supermodel (Wednesdays, 10/9c), cameras follow a group of aspiring models with famous last names as they struggle in a cutthroat industry. Cambrie Schroder, daughter to the beloved Silver Spoons and NYPD Blue star Ricky Schroder, is just one of the ladies featured, along with her younger sister Faith. What’s a day in the life of Cambrie and Faith Schroder like? Faith and I are inseparable. We do everything from tanning at […]

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WWE EVP Paul Levesque on Why NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III is Special Homecoming

The first NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn in 2015 rocked the Barclays Center with a series of exciting moments and matches on the eve of SummerSlam. Paul Levesque, WWE executive vice president talent, live events and creative, believes the success of the event put the developmental brand on another level. NXT’s biggest fan predicts much of the same with NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III on the horizon. For legendary performer, it’s an annual homecoming. “It’s very exciting to come back to Brooklyn and the Barclays Center and SummerSlam,” he said during a media call to promote the WWE Network show. “NXT TakeOver has […]

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On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 14-20

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 14-20 Everything, Everything (pictured above) Maddy is a teenager who has never been outside the four walls of her household because of a sickness that could kill her. When Olly comes along, Maddy wants more and will have to deal with the consequences of experiencing life. Based on the bestselling novel. Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose (PG-13, 1:36) 8/15 Alien: Covenant The crew of the colony ship Covenant is bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy. Though they arrive at what they believe to be an uncharted paradise, the […]

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Comedy

‘Marlon’: The Youngest Wayans Brother is a Family Man With a Plan in NBC’s New Laugher

“Marlon Wayans” and “family sitcom” might seem like one unlikely combo. Wayans, part of the entertainment dynasty responsible for the Scary Movie film franchise and such ribald TV hits as The Wayans Bros. and In Living Color, is the first to admit that, at 45, he still enjoys creating and consuming in-your-face, “14-year-old-boy” humor. So what’s he doing on NBC, playing a wacky dad of two charmers who is laser-focused on winning back their mom in the family friendly new half-hour laugher Marlon? In short: Living his truth. Wayans created the series based on his own home life. He and […]