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During Warner Bros.’ presentation, Leonardo DiCaprio praised Paul Anderson following their initial collaboration on a film project. “For more than twenty years, I’ve been yearning to work with Paul,” the actor declared. “He is truly one of the most extraordinary and distinctive talents of our era.”

Or, in a more conversational tone:

After teaming up for their first project at Warner Bros., Leonardo DiCaprio applauded Paul Anderson during the presentation. He shared that he’s been eager to work with him for over 20 years now. “Paul is undeniably one of the most remarkable and gifted artists of our time,” the star said.

After the excitement of the Super Bowl and award shows has passed, it’s finally time for the moment we, as music enthusiasts, have eagerly anticipated: festival season! Time to shake off the dust from those denim shorts, ensure your bags are compliant with stadium regulations, and start saving up – this year’s music festivals boast some of the most impressive lineups in memory.

I’m thrilled to have another reason to appreciate my Apple TV+ subscription, and that reason is the show The Studio. In this comedy series, Seth Rogen, who co-created and co-directed it, plays a studio head grappling with choices that could boost profits but potentially harm the “art” they produce. I find myself in agreement with many critics who praise The Studio as one of the finest Apple TV+ original TV shows so far. Its biting satire, uncanny portrayal of Hollywood realities, and technical finesse are truly impressive.

The returning X-Men characters, as announced, are intriguing because they feature several actors reappearing in the series for the first time since their last appearance in “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” with one actor stepping back into his role over twenty years after he last featured. As it stands, the X-Men team includes three well-known blue mutants, two friends or foes who share a complex relationship, the underappreciated leader of the X-Men, and a popular character introduced to the franchise in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” These are the confirmed X-Men characters set to feature in “Avengers: Doomsday.

Tom Everett Scott portrays Andrea’s husband, Mike Harris, a charming spouse who excels at playing the gracious sport in response to his wife’s shenanigans. For instance, during their 10th anniversary, when Andrea proposes revising their “marriage agreement” with the condition that Mike maintains his fitness regime focusing on his toned derriere, he comes across as a refreshing change from typical sitcom husbands and fathers who are often shown as distant, dimwitted, or downright unpleasant.