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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    The tragic history of Scarlet Witch, who will make her debut in Avengers: Age of UltronThe tragic history of Scarlet Witch, who will make her debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron
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    There’s heartbreak, joy, pain, and a sentient cow named Bova.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Here’s your first look at Nightcrawler from X-Men: ApocalypseHere’s your first look at Nightcrawler from X-Men: Apocalypse
    Culture

    BAMF?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    This video is proof that Superman shouldn’t be a dark characterThis video is proof that Superman shouldn’t be a dark character
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    Here’s what Man of Steel would look like with more color.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Age of Adaline is 100 years in the life of a very boring womanAge of Adaline is 100 years in the life of a very boring woman
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    The most interesting thing about the movie is that there are 28 different hairstyles in it.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    5 jokes that explain how Amy Schumer became the new queen of comedy5 jokes that explain how Amy Schumer became the new queen of comedy
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    If you haven’t been keeping up with Schumer’s meteoric rise and are curious as to how she got here, these five moments will help explain her genius.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Rose Byrne’s insane kookaburra call is the best thing on the internet todayRose Byrne’s insane kookaburra call is the best thing on the internet today
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    Australia is really weird, guys.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Video
    This single shot in Daredevil is the best fight scene in yearsThis single shot in Daredevil is the best fight scene in years
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    In real life, even heroes get tired — that’s what makes it so good.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Joe Posner and 1 more
    Culture
    Here’s the newest trailer for Jurassic WorldHere’s the newest trailer for Jurassic World
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    The park is open.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The 5 best parts of the new Fantastic Four trailerThe 5 best parts of the new Fantastic Four trailer
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    All you need to know is: Doom.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Here’s the official Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice trailerHere’s the official Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer
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    After a leak on Thursday night, Warner Bros. officially released the trailer.

    By Alex Abad-Santos