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Movie Monday: ‘Zootopia 2’ Slithers Back to the Top of the Box Office
After a brief upset by a certain animatronic bear, ‘Zootopia 2’ returned to its throne atop the box office mountain.
On the Radar: ‘Skinni Tokk’, ‘ICL TS PMO Copypasta’ and Chatbots & Mental Health
“Thinfluencers” are getting around filters to promote “SkinnyTok” content. What does “TS PMO ICL Copypasta” mean? Most AI chatbots fail to respond appropriately to mental health crises.
Best of YouTube 2025: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
As of 2025, there are reportedly 60 million active YouTube channels (those who upload at least once a month). If YouTube were a country, it’d
Why Plugged In Says No Phones in the Bedroom
There are several very prominent problems with phone use at night. And though you may have heard them before, let’s quickly review …
Director Rian Johnson Talks Faith and Filmmaking in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’
You wouldn’t think that murder mysteries would be exactly Christian. Just the word “murder” implies that at least one big commandment is broken during the story …
Movie Monday: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Bites Down on Box Office
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ opened to lower numbers than its first entry, but its cult following nevertheless earned it a first-place spot.
On the Radar: ‘Rage Bait,’ Parenting Forums and the ‘Flip Camera Trend’
Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year is “rage bait.” Research shows that online forums can render positive experiences. TikTok’s “flip camera trend” may be a form of bullying.
A Gaming Goldmine: Plugged In’s Year End Picks
It’s that time of year again, when Plugged In unveils its top picks for the year. This week, we’re picking our favorite games.
I’m Dreaming of an Ad-less Christmas
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. The food, the decorations, the weather, the movies … Truly, there is nothing more appealing to me
“I Have to Make This Movie”: Director Dallas Jenkins Shares the Incredible Stories Behind The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Director Dallas Jenkins shares the remarkable stories from the making of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ in an interview with Plugged In.
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