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The Happytime Murders
No Sesame. All Street. The Happytime Murders is a filthy comedy set in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (Melissa McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show. A twisted take on our childhoods that will appeal to the kid and adult in all of us.

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Deadpool 2

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) meets Russell, an angry teenage mutant who lives at an orphanage. When Russell becomes the target of Cable (Josh Brolin), a genetically enhanced soldier from the future, Deadpool realizes that he'll need some help saving the boy from such a superior enemy. He soon joins forces with Bedlam, Shatterstar, Domino and other powerful mutants to protect young Russell from Cable and his advanced weaponry. If you loved the first film, this is a no brainer.

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Despite recent remarks by CBS that the network was exploring another season of The Big Bang Theory, the network and producing studio Warner Bros. TV just announced that the top-rated comedy series will end its run in May 2019. It still will rank as the longest-running multi camera series in television history, 12 seasons and a record breaking 279 episodes.

The Hills is the latest series to be revived, with MTV making the big announcement during the 2018 VMAs on Monday night. Set to premiere in 2019, The Hills: New Beginnings will reunite original cast members, inviting their children and friends along for the ride, as well as bring in new faces.

Monica Barbaro is on board to join Tom Cruise and Miles Teller in Top Gun: Maverick. Barbaro was one of several actresses that tested with Teller last week before the studio finally made the decision over the weekend. Oblivion helmer Joe Kosinski is directing the film, a sequel to the 1986 original Top Gun. This latest project will be set in a world of drone technology and will explore the end of the era of dogfighting, with Cruise portraying a flight instructor.

Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan is accused of dodging Singapore’s compulsory military service and could face up to three years in jail if convicted of draft dodging.

Forbes revealed their annual list of highest paid actors for 2018 and George Clooney topped the list with $239 million between June 1, 2017 and June 1, 2018. It may have to do with Casamigos Tequila, which was founded in 2013 by George, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman. Forbes reports the alcohol brand was purchased for $700 million.

While it may not be their wedding day just yet, it was time for Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor to get the party started. Two months after announcing their engagement, the Vanderpump Rules stars gathered their loved ones at the Inn of the Seventh Ray for an evening of celebrating their love.

John Lithgow will play Roger Ailes, the Fox News chief who masterfully exploited the country’s political divisions to rise to the top of the cable news heap, in Annapurna’s upcoming drama about the sexual harassment scandal that ended his career.

The forthcoming Netflix series What/If has added a second person to its cast alongside Renee Zellweger. Jane Levy (Castle Rock) has joined the drama anthology from Mike Kelley. The former Suburgatory star will play a character named Lisa in the show, but other details about her role are being kept quiet for now.

Justin Sundquist, who sued CBS Corp. and CBS TV Studios last year after being injured on the set of Hawaii Five-0, has sustained a serious head injury during a stunt on another CBS/CBS Studios series, MacGyver, which is shooting in Atlanta.

The DC Universe SVOD service that launches in the fall is getting a daily news show focused on all things DC. DC Daily will kick off August 29 with a 4:30 Pm Pt livestream hosted by Kevin Smith, who will introduce viewers to the show’s format, sets and exclusive content and provide an in-depth look at the DC Universe service.

Brendan Fraser has been cast in the series regular role of Robotman, aka Cliff Steele, in the upcoming DC Universe series Doom Patrol. Fraser will provide the voiceover performance for the superhero, and appear as Cliff in flashback scenes. Riley Shanahan has also been cast to play the physical performance of the Robotman on stage in costume.

Veronica Mars could be making its long awaited TV return. Variety hinted that a revival of the series is currently in the works at Hulu with original series star Kristen Bell poised to return as the titular detective and original series creator Rob Thomas serving as writer.

Simon Cowell is sticking with America’s Got Talent and NBC. The creator of the hit global franchise has renewed his multi-year deal with NBC as judge on the juggernaut series. He’ll also continue as executive producer.