Our culture team went into social-media hiding so they could mainline the new episodes—but now that they’re back, it’s time to unpack.

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Hit political drama House of Cards will not return to global streamer Netflix after its forthcoming sixth season amid allegations of sexual misconduct against star Kevin Spacey.

Sorgente: Netflix to cut Cards amid Spacey claims | News | C21Media

In a move the company says was made months before it became known that star Kevin Spacey was engulfed in scandal, Netflix has announced that it is to end its mega-hit House Of Cards.

Sorgente: House of Cards to fall down by end of season six | Programming | News | Rapid TV News

In the aftermath of Mexico’s devastating September earthquake, some citizens didn’t trust official relief—so they used Twitter to build a new system from scratch.

Sorgente: After Mexico’s Earthquake, Social Media Is the New 911 | WIRED

One of these sparks is not like the other.

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Writer–Directors Matt and Ross Duffer say anything possible in Season Two. Anything, it turns out, but delaying puberty in your teenage stars.

Sorgente: Stranger Things Season 2: Q&A With Creators Matt and Ross Duffer | WIRED

One author of a new paper on artificial intelligence is a 17-year-old high school senior.

Sorgente: Meet the High Schooler Shaking Up Artificial Intelligence | WIRED

Facebook’s pattern of acquiring or copying hot startups threatens innovation in social media.

Sorgente: Facebook’s Aggressive Moves on Startups Threaten Innovation | WIRED

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Sorgente: 7 Things You Need to Know Before Watching ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2

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For ‘Stranger Things’ to succeed abroad Netflix has to translate its genius. Literally.

Sorgente: How Netflix Made ‘Stranger Things’ a Global Phenomenon | WIRED

 

Including a bunch of very exciting Disney offerings

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But Nat Segaloff’s biography captures the author’s big personality and enormous talent.

Sorgente: Harlan Ellison Is Sci-Fi’s Most Controversial Figure | WIRED

 

 

Netflix’s new trailer finally reveals when Marvel antihero Frank Castle will be crashing into your living room.

Sorgente: Netflix’s ‘The Punisher’ Is Coming Sooner Than You Think | WIRED

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