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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Watch: Caitlyn Jenner’s beautiful, moving ESPY acceptance speechWatch: Caitlyn Jenner’s beautiful, moving ESPY acceptance speech
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    “It is an honor to have the word courage associated with my life. But on this night there’s another word that comes to mind … fortunate.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Leaked trailers: Deadpool, Suicide Squad, and X-Men: ApocalypseLeaked trailers: Deadpool, Suicide Squad, and X-Men: Apocalypse
    Culture

    Update: Warner Bros. has released the Suicide Squad trailer.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: the new Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Comic-Con trailerWatch: the new Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Comic-Con trailer
    Culture

    It’s here.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Doctor Who season 9 has Arya Stark —but what about a female Doctor?Doctor Who season 9 has Arya Stark —but what about a female Doctor?
    Culture

    Showrunner Steven Moffatt was vague on his plans for a female Doctor Who.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Star Wars: The Force Awakens visited Comic-Con. Here’s what we learned.Star Wars: The Force Awakens visited Comic-Con. Here’s what we learned.
    Culture

    There were a couple of big surprises.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    The Reddit revolt that led to CEO Ellen Pao’s resignation, explainedThe Reddit revolt that led to CEO Ellen Pao’s resignation, explained
    Explainers

    It started with the firing of a longtime employee, escalated into a mutinous display of solidarity, and ultimately ended with a major management overhaul.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Amy Schumer’s comedy is smart on feminism. Is it bad on race?Amy Schumer’s comedy is smart on feminism. Is it bad on race?
    Culture

    What Amy Schumer says matters — and some people believe she’s not saying the right things about race.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Walking Dead’s season 6 trailer: The Wolves have Daryl!The Walking Dead’s season 6 trailer: The Wolves have Daryl!
    Culture

    Also, Rick’s approval rating is way down.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Jen Trolio
    Culture
    The new Ghostbusters: Here’s the first look at the all-female cast in costumeThe new Ghostbusters: Here’s the first look at the all-female cast in costume
    Culture

    Who ya gonna call?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    I love comic books, but I hate Comic-ConI love comic books, but I hate Comic-Con
    Culture

    San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic Con have gotten too big, and failed their fans.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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