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Disney announces premiere for 'Clouds' movie inspired by Minnesota's Zach Sobiech

Zach Sobiech recorded "Clouds" and became a YouTube sensation in the year before his death to cancer in 2013.

Directed by Justin Baldoni, "Clouds" will premiere Oct. 16 on the streaming service Disney+.

Sloppiness mars improvements in 'Madden NFL 21'

Players have more control over ball carriers’ moves with new “Madden NFL 21.”

Hilary Swank's new space series has all the right stuff

Hilary Swank stars as the commander of a three-year mission to Mars in “Away.”

Feel free to get emotional watching Netflix's new sci-fi series; in space, no one can hear you cry.

Baby Yoda returns for Halloween: Best things to watch this week

Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your playlist.

Nielsen ratings: '60 Minutes' comes out on top of debates; 'Vanished' is top movie rental

Here are the top 20 broadcast TV shows for the week of Oct. 19-25 (Monday to Sunday), based on the number of viewers, according to…

Good news for fans of Crash Bandicoot

When it comes to video game mascots, Mario will always be king while Sonic runs a close second. Master Chief is part of that constellation…

WCCO Radio host Jordana Green reveals she has leukemia

The radio personality is receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic.

TV horror anthologies are scaring up an avid following

Short stories are ideal for pandemic binges.

Ex-WCCO reporter shares his often 'crazy' life as White House correspondent

What's life like for a St. Paul native covering President Donald Trump during unprecedented times?

Pop Culture Q&A: Why 'Man With a Plan' was canceled

Q: Do you have any information why CBS decided to cancel “Man with a Plan”? I always thought it was a steady performer for…

The Marvel Comics roots of Hulu's 'Helstrom'

If you caught the first season of “Helstrom” when it dropped Oct. 16 on Hulu, you may be wondering if it’s a Marvel TV show.…

How Hollywood turned a young Minnesotan's life into a Disney movie with 'Clouds'

The movie version of Zach Sobiech's life borrows true details as well as items from his bedroom.

Pop Culture Q&A: Pandemic problems axed 'Stumptown'

Q: Can you provide any more information about the cancellation of "Stumptown"? It was renewed, then suddenly canceled. All I can find is it was…

In HBO's 'The Undoing,' Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant get away with murder

Why are Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant so compelling? Here are a few clues.

A weird Steve Bannon documentary and four other shows our TV critic is watching this week

Growing up “Chelsea Handler: Evolution,” the comedian’s first stand-up special in six years, seems familiar in the first 20 minutes with lots of jokes about private…

DVDs releases on Oct. 27

Out Tuesday• "Friendsgiving"• "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising"• "Attack of the Unknown"• "Ben 10 vs. The Universe: The Movie"• "Black Lightning: The Complete Third Season"•…

WCCO's Pat Kessler retiring as daily reporter after 36 years

He said he'll keep reporting until the presidential election is over — whenever that will be.

Tacos with Twin Cities tastemakers: Best things to watch, hear or read this week