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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Doctor Strange gives Thor a mystical warning in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailerDoctor Strange gives Thor a mystical warning in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer
    Culture

    “Destiny has dire plans for you…”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    HBO accidentally aired Game of Thrones’ sixth episode in Spain. Now it’s on the internet.HBO accidentally aired Game of Thrones’ sixth episode in Spain. Now it’s on the internet.
    Culture

    This wasn’t due to a hack …

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Politics
    Anthony Scaramucci defended Trump’s compassion to Stephen Colbert. Colbert called bullshit.Anthony Scaramucci defended Trump’s compassion to Stephen Colbert. Colbert called bullshit.
    Politics

    Scaramucci spent his Monday night getting booed.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Game of Thrones season 7: why “Eastwatch” might have just spelled tragedy for CerseiGame of Thrones season 7: why “Eastwatch” might have just spelled tragedy for Cersei
    Culture

    Hint: It has to do with Maggy the Frog’s prophecy.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ dragon battle was spectacular and satisfyingGame of Thrones’ dragon battle was spectacular and satisfying
    Culture

    OMFG.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Game of Thrones: Cersei Lannister is about to get a rude awakeningGame of Thrones: Cersei Lannister is about to get a rude awakening
    Culture

    Cersei, you’re doing amazing, sweetie. But I think you’re screwed.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Ian Ziering’s Sharknado 5 paycheck is almost double what Gal Gadot made for Wonder WomanIan Ziering’s Sharknado 5 paycheck is almost double what Gal Gadot made for Wonder Woman
    Culture

    Ziering is making $500,000 for the fifth Sharknado movie. Gadot made a base salary of $300,000 for Wonder Woman.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Dany and Jon finally met on Game of Thrones. But it wasn’t what anyone was hoping for.Dany and Jon finally met on Game of Thrones. But it wasn’t what anyone was hoping for.
    Culture

    Thank god for Tyrion.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Thor and the Hulk take on Cate Blanchett in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailerThor and the Hulk take on Cate Blanchett in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer
    Culture

    Also: Loki. Yay, Loki!

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Justice League’s new trailer offers an early look at our heroes’ enemyJustice League’s new trailer offers an early look at our heroes’ enemy
    Culture

    Plus, check out Aquaman’s trident.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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