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What's Up, Doc? Bugs Bunny's Age. Cartoon Rabbit Turns 80

7:37am July 28, 2020

Bugs Bunny, the iconic cartoon character, made his official debut in the 1940 Oscar nominated short, The Wild Hare. The Looney Tunes standout was first voiced by actor Mel Blanc.

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The Rise, The Fall And The New Rise Of Drive-In Movie Theaters

6:13pm July 27, 2020

Outdoor movies have gained renewed popularity during the pandemic — 160 Walmart parking lots will become temporary drive-in movie theaters Saturday. NPR takes a look at the history of drive-in movies.

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On Zoom, Stand-Up Comedian Nore Davis Turns 'Pain Into A Joke'

4:58pm July 26, 2020

Comedian Nore Davis' new comedy album, "LIVE from Comedy Trap House," was recorded entirely on Zoom.

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Comic-Con Goes Virtual For The First Time In History Because Of Pandemic

7:57am July 25, 2020

by Beth Accomando

For the first time in its 50 year history, Comic-Con International has been forced to cancel its in-person event attended by more than 130,000 people and move online.

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Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh Brings The Laughs In Her Frank Conversations About Race

5:23am July 24, 2020

by Sam Sanders

How many Black friends do you have? The comedian Ziwe Fumudoh is drawing praise, laughs and discomfort for the direct questions she asks her white guests on her Instagram Live show.

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San Diego Comic-Con Moves Online Due To The Pandemic

6:09pm July 22, 2020

by Petra Mayer

Comic-Con began Wednesday. It's virtual this year due to the pandemic. Instead of waiting in endless lines in San Diego, fans will be able to watch panel discussions online.

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Alex Trebek on the set of Jeopardy! on Dec. 19, 2019.

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In 'The Answer Is ...' Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Carefully Curates His Responses

4:00am July 21, 2020

by Eric Deggans

In his new memoir, the TV icon reflects on his cancer diagnosis and presents brief, sometimes compelling glimpses into his history, as he aims to convince the world he's just an average guy.

A high-contrast mode makes The Last of Us II more accessible to visually impaired gamers.

'The Last Of Us Part II' Presents An Accessible Apocalypse

10:20am July 20, 2020

by Vincent Acovino

The Last of Us, released in 2013, was praised for its rich story and environment. The legacy of its sequel, out now, may be how many gamers are able to play it thanks to enhanced accessibility.

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In Wolfenstein II: New Colossus, our hero B.J. Blazkowicz has grown into far more than a couple of chunky pixels — but he still kills a lot of Nazis.

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Reading The Game: Wolfenstein II

7:00am July 20, 2020

by Jason Sheehan

Our occasional series on storytelling in video games returns with a look at The New Colossus, a surprisingly heartfelt entry in the classic Castle Wolfenstein series. (Yes, you still shoot Nazis.)

Evan Rachel Wood is one of the interview subjects in the new documentary Showbiz Kids.

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'Showbiz Kids' Gives Child Actors The Chance To Tell Their Own Stories

9:00am July 18, 2020

by Linda Holmes

In a new HBO documentary, current and former child actors from Wil Wheaton to Todd Bridges to Evan Rachel Wood talk about abuse, money, work and finding your way as an adult.