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Two decades before he would was a two-time Oscar-winner for 'The Shape of Water,' Guillermo del Toro set out to make a movie about a big red demon with a big gun and a heart of gold.

Matthew Jackson




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Disney+ is about to give Netflix a run for its money. The upcoming streaming service has an official launch date, price point, and confirmation that it will feature all of the Star Wars films.

Olivia Montine


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While he started off as a protective sidekick for Mario and Luigi, Nintendo's cuddly dino soon became a franchise star on his own.

Javier Reyes






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We asked Starbucks employees to tell us what's really going on behind the counter, from their pet peeves to their strategic use of decaf.

Jake Rossen




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When creating his highly detailed fantasy world, George R. R. Martin based much of 'Game of Thrones' on medieval European history. Here are seven possible historical connections.

Christian Bond