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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    C-3PO isn’t going to die in The Rise of Skywalker, is he?C-3PO isn’t going to die in The Rise of Skywalker, is he?
    Culture

    C-3PO isn’t built for battle, only scolding. That’s why everyone’s so worried about him.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch the final trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of SkywalkerWatch the final trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker
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    Rey’s story will come to an end in December’s follow-up to 2017’s The Last Jedi.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    6 comic book callbacks from Watchmen’s series premiere6 comic book callbacks from Watchmen’s series premiere
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    From falling squids to a certain mask…

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    In 1986, Watchmen skewered the way we love superheroes. It’s still as relevant as ever.In 1986, Watchmen skewered the way we love superheroes. It’s still as relevant as ever.
    Culture

    Why we keep coming back to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s Watchmen.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn takes center stage in the trailer for Birds of PreyWatch: Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn takes center stage in the trailer for Birds of Prey
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    “The Joker and I broke up. I wanted a fresh start.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Marvel and Sony have cut a deal to keep Spider-Man in the MCUMarvel and Sony have cut a deal to keep Spider-Man in the MCU
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    Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige will co-produce the third Tom Holland Spider-Man movie.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The fight over Joker and the new movie’s “dangerous” message, explainedThe fight over Joker and the new movie’s “dangerous” message, explained
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    Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker is the subject of a furious debate. The movie hasn’t even been released yet.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    House of X’s game-changing twist proves it loves the X-Men as much as fans doHouse of X’s game-changing twist proves it loves the X-Men as much as fans do
    Culture

    Marvel’s House of X works because it doesn’t take the X-Men for granted.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Emmys 2019 winners: the complete listEmmys 2019 winners: the complete list
    Culture

    Game of Thrones took home Outstanding Drama Series, but lost nearly every other drama race. In the comedy categories, Fleabag won the night.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Emmy nominations 2019: the full listEmmy nominations 2019: the full list
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    Game of Thrones leads the pack, Veep returns to the race after a year away, and Schitt’s Creek and Fleabag join the running.

    By Alex Abad-Santos