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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    The X-Men: Dark Phoenix trailer shows the X-Men going up against one of their ownThe X-Men: Dark Phoenix trailer shows the X-Men going up against one of their own
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    Jean Grey becomes the iconic X-Men villain.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad sparked a boycott — and earned $6 billion for NikeNike’s Colin Kaepernick ad sparked a boycott — and earned $6 billion for Nike
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    The Kaepernick “gamble” has turned into a big win.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Not even Captain Marvel is safe from the “smile more” catcallNot even Captain Marvel is safe from the “smile more” catcall
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    “Fans” are photoshopping smiles onto the superhero’s face to make her more to their liking.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Batman’s penis is in a comic book for the first time ever — but not for longBatman’s penis is in a comic book for the first time ever — but not for long
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    Batman’s penis is now a comic book collector’s item.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    3 things we learned from the Captain Marvel trailer3 things we learned from the Captain Marvel trailer
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    Why Captain Marvel punches an old lady in the Captain Marvel trailer, explained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Captain Marvel and the future of the Avengers, explainedCaptain Marvel and the future of the Avengers, explained
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    Captain Marvel isn’t going to fix the fallout from Avengers: Infinity War right away.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Captain Marvel’s first trailer sees Carol Danvers going higher, farther, faster (and punching old ladies in the face)Captain Marvel’s first trailer sees Carol Danvers going higher, farther, faster (and punching old ladies in the face)
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    Our first look at Brie Larson as Carol Danvers promises aliens, origin stories, and ‘90s jokes.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Aja Romano
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    Here’s who won at the 2018 Emmy AwardsHere’s who won at the 2018 Emmy Awards
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    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel dominated the comedy categories, Game of Thrones reclaimed the Outstanding Drama Series crown, and The Handmaid’s Tale went home empty-handed.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Black-ish’s Jenifer Lewis wore Nike on the Emmys red carpet to support Colin KaepernickBlack-ish’s Jenifer Lewis wore Nike on the Emmys red carpet to support Colin Kaepernick
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    “I am wearing Nike to applaud them for supporting Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice and police brutality,” Lewis said.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    The complete list of 2018 Emmy nomineesThe complete list of 2018 Emmy nominees
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    The Handmaid’s Tale, Game of Thrones, SNL, and Westworld lead the pack.

    By Alex Abad-Santos