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[AMC Theatres @AMCTheatres]

Get our 60th anniversary STAR TREK concession collectibles starting 9/4, only in theatres while supplies last. See the original film, watch the marathon, or find select showings of the other movies.

[Marvel Updates @marvel_updat3s]

The ‘X-MEN’ movie will officially be released in 2028.

It will be the first movie in the MCU’s next saga.

(Via: @Variety)

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

New trailer for ‘PRIMETIME’, starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen.

The film follows Chris Hansen as he runs ‘How To Catch A Predator’ where he confronts adult men who think they are meeting minors to have sex.

In theaters on September 25.

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

Robert Pattinson as pedophile hunter Chris Hansen in ‘PRIMETIME’.

Trailer releases tomorrow.

[Congressman Brandon Gill @RepBrandonGill]

DEI is a euphemism for racism against white Americans. It is discriminatory, it is unconstitutional, and it has no place in the legal profession.

[Brandon Gill @realBrandonGill]

Communism is an ideology based on control. In order to control a population, the first thing you have to do is cancel their traditions and erase their history. If a citizenry understands their past, cherishes their heritage, and is proud of what the people who came before them built, then they simply can't be controlled.

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

Not the way I planned on spending my afternoon, but 7,600 comments should not be ignored! Bots, trolls and personal attacks notwithstanding, the critics of yesterday’s post were dominated by a large and vocal contingent who rushed to remind me that there’s “a difference between socialism and communism,” an obvious indication that they didn’t actually read the post.

Shelley Armour writes… “Mike! You know there is a difference between democratic socialism and communism, right?”

Hi, Shelley. Yes, I know there’s a difference, and I understand what the difference is. The larger point, and the fundamental flaw with your comment, is that you seem to believe the candidates within the Democratic Socialist Party are both “democratic and socialist" simply because that’s the name of their club. Well, maybe some of them are. I really couldn’t say. What I can tell you for sure is that more than a few have called for the complete dismantling of capitalism, free markets, representative government, property rights, borders, police, prisons, and the Constitution in general. My post referred to them, as well as a number of elected Democrats who have agreed to campaign on their behalf – including Gavin Newsom, who said, "The Democratic Party must accept the DSA in order to take back the Congress.” His words, not mine.

Tracey Steele writes…“Wow! I cannot believe Mike Rowe said this. He has a huge reach, and he is actually spouting the word “communism” like it’s the 1950s! Wow Wow Wow!”

Wow indeed, Tracey, and thanks for noticing the size of my reach! (Contrary to popular belief, size does matter!) To say it again, I am not the one “spouting” communism or conflating socialists and communists. The word is being “spouted” by members of the DSA who are using it to describe themselves. I am not accusing them; I am quoting them.

John Engles… Hey Rowe, what’s the difference between the Communists who want to run the country and the Nazi/fascist who currently is?

Several differences, John, but the only one relevant to this conversation is the fact that the communists currently running for office have clearly identified themselves as such. They do not dispute or reject the label. They embrace it. It is who they are, who they claim to be, and who they want to be. The president, on the other hand, has never claimed to be a Nazi or a fascist. That doesn’t mean he isn't, but it is worth noting he has rejected the accusation outright. Obviously, you are entitled to that opinion and the right to share it publicly, thanks to our Constitution. Unlike in a fascist, Nazi, or communist regime. (Also worth noting, Nazis and fascists are not the same thing.)

Chris Tomaloff writes… “Kinda like how the political right didn’t shout down the extreme rhetoric coming from their candidates?”

No, Chris, not like that at all. In the video I shared, we saw examples of prominent Democrats saying things like, “We need to elect more communists!” (Cea Weaver, Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office.) Mamdani himself literally tweeted, "Each according to their need, each according to their ability." That’s a direct quote from the Communist Manifesto.

But what exactly is the corollary from the right? Are prominent Republicans tweeting, “We need to elect more Nazis! We need to elect more fascists! Eat the poor!” I don’t think so. John Engles may think Trump is fascist and a Nazi, but Trump disagrees, and so do a majority of voters. Communists, on the other hand, say it loud and say it proud. I’m inclined to take them at their word.

Beto Ojeda… “Mike has always leaned to the Trumpian view of things but never states it, so as not to alienate anyone, but we know how to read between the lines. This “communist” talk is McCarthyism 2.0.”

I wasn’t around in the 1950s, Beto, but from what I’ve read, it was indeed a very difficult time to be a communist in this country. Lots of private citizens were dragged before Congress, made to take “loyalty oaths," and blacklisted in their places of work. I can’t justify it or condone it, but I can explain it. We had just fought a hot war against fascism and Nazism and just begun a Cold War against a communist regime. The existence of an organized Communist Party in this country at such a time strained the limits of tolerance. But do you really think we’re less tolerant today than we were seventy-five years ago? Do you really believe my comments about communists who claim to be communists are synonymous with another Red Scare? If you haven’t noticed, Chris, no one in the DSA, including the communists, is being dragged before Congress and made to swear a loyalty oath to the Constitution. Today, a communist in America can run for office…with the endorsement of the governor of California! And the tacit approval of a major political party! Seems to me we’re about as far from McCarthyism as we can get.

As for my desire not to alienate anyone, I suppose I am guilty of that. I run a foundation that is open to people of all political beliefs, and we’ve assisted lots of Americans who lean to the left. I also know for a fact that many Democrats have supported mikeroweWORKS historically, and I have no desire to run them off. But do you really have to “read between the lines” to understand where I’m coming from?

True, I’ve never endorsed a candidate or publicly encouraged people to vote. But I’ve been very transparent about the fact that I’m a registered Independent who favors policies and programs that often align with conservative principles. Obviously, I would not characterize those conservative principles as “Trumpian,” because a) they were around long before him, b) Trump is not a conservative, and c) I do not agree with or support everything the President says and does. So, is it possible, Beto, that your accusation is rooted in the fact that I have never publicly denounced the president to your satisfaction? Is it possible you think I'm a Trumper, simply because I've never called him a fascist, or a Nazi, or a liar, or a conman, or a traitor, or whatever else you believe him to be?

Gretchen Seipp… Mike, the fact that you still act as though you’re not political after all this time is a bit ridiculous. I still support your work and foundation because I believe in it, but the folksy act has worn thin.

Aw, shucks, Gretchen. Folksy? Lil' ole me?
Honestly, how am I acting as if I am “not political?” This entire conversation is the very definition of “political.”

Christopher Pugh… I would have voted for Mike Rowe and Freddie a few years ago before he went full-on MAGA, and I’m all in favor of his project, but it’s pretty clear the political direction that he’s moved in and the money trail that has influenced it.

It’s Freddy, not Freddie. (I don’t much care, but he’s a terrier and particular about such things.) As for the “full-on MAGA” moniker, is there something I did specifically to earn that designation? Is there some kind of general definition you can share? Or, are you coming from the same place as Beto? Is calling me “Full-On MAGA" your way of saying that I’ve failed to condemn Trump to your satisfaction?

For the record, MRW is supported by liberals and conservatives alike. I have no idea what “money trail” you are referring to. Also, regarding my personal politics, think about the implications of what I wrote. I said that the Democrats have been given a gift – an opportunity to appear reasonable by speaking the truth to their own party, just as Bill Maher has done. All they have to do is distance themselves from candidates who have called for the complete dismantlement of our Constitution. All they have to do is say, “Hold on, comrade. Our tent is not that big. We respect your right to hate America, but we don’t want you in our party, and we will not support your candidacy.”

If they say that, I think a lot of Independents would see them as they see John Fetterman, who has, in the eyes of many voters, become the most “rational” Democrat currently in office. If they don’t – if they actually welcome communist candidates into their party – then I’m afraid the Democrats, by default, will offer the American people a very simple choice in November – a party that disavows communism vs. a party that doesn’t. I think such a choice would be very positive for Republicans because I don’t think most Americans want to align themselves with a Democratic Party that welcomes communists. The question for you, Chris, is why would a “Full-On MAGA” like me encourage Democrats to act in a way that would disadvantage the Republican Party? And the answer is simple – it’s because I support the existence of a Democratic Party that believes America is still a fundamentally good place.

I think there’s a lot of room for improvement in our country, and I believe the best way to realize those improvements is for Democrats and Republicans to have continuous, robust and public debate about all the issues. But if one of those parties is affirmatively determined to transform our democratic republic into a communist state, then we’re no longer debating the various ways to make our country better; we’re debating the merits of destroying it. And really, what’s the point of tolerating that?

America is already a big tent, filled with hundreds of millions of people with wildly differing views and lots of political parties that represent those views. We’ve got the Green Party, the American Freedom Party, the Socialist Workers Party, the Constitution Party, and of course, the Communist Party USA, as well as the Democratic Socialist Party. America’s tent is so big, we can even tolerate fringe parties like the KKK, the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, and so forth. Why then, does Gavin Newsom want to make room in the Democratic tent for socialists and communists? There’s only one reason, and he’s already spelled it out for us – he believes the Democrats need them to win back the Congress. I think it’s a bad bet for the Democrats and for America. And if a prominent Republican reached out to the KKK with the same “big tent” offer, you’d better believe my vote would be in play.

Michael Tillman… When are you going to throw your hat into the ring, Mr. Rowe?

Ha! When it no longer fits my head!

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

The Russo Brothers has shared artwork to celebrate ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ becoming the biggest domestic opening weekend of all time.

Passing ‘AVENGERS: ENDGAME’.

[The Hollywood Handle @HollywoodHandle]

A ‘READY PLAYER ONE’ sequel is officially in the works.

Zak Penn (‘The Avengers’) is writing the script.

(Via: https://t.co/d36zCtHjjl)

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

🎬 Silence your cell phones. Sit back. Welcome to the Golden Age.

[Variety @Variety]

Donald Trump's White House rips off Nicole Kidman’s beloved AMC Theatres ad in a video seemingly created with generative AI.

"We come to this place for MAGA. The indescribable feeling we get when we hear the national anthem… Under this administration, we’re going somewhere we’ve never been. We aren’t just watching history; we’re making it. Rebuilding our country better than ever. A country where we don’t do heartbreak — we do victory.”

https://t.co/0yiaFtPGZ9

[AMC Theatres @AMCTheatres]

Pretend you’re not the happiest you’ve ever been in your entire life that #SpiderManBrandNewDay is coming to IMAX at AMC 8/7 🕷️ Tickets on sale tomorrow!

[Adam Aron @CEOAdam]

AMC ENTERTAINMENT SHATTERS WEEKEND REVENUE RECORDS – SETS THE HIGHEST WEEKEND REVENUE MARK IN THE COMPANY’S 106-YEAR HISTORY

More than 10.2 million moviegoers attended AMC Theatres in the United States and ODEON Cinemas internationally from Wednesday through Sunday

AMC generated its highest total revenue ever for a single weekend, Wednesday through Sunday, including new records for admissions revenue and new records for food & beverage revenue

https://t.co/f3pG3iK5iT

[Adam Aron @CEOAdam]

If you are not watching Spider-man: Brand New Day or The Odyssey in a movie theatre, you might be among the only people on earth who are missing these global phenomenons.

Millions of seats are on sale at AMC and Odeon.

[Spencer Pratt @spencerpratt]

Multibillion dollar Disney mergers that were "totes cool" to these morons:
-1995: ABC/ESPN - Yay merger!
-2001: Fox Family - Yay merger!
-2006: Pixar - Yay merger!
-2009: Marvel - Yay merger!
-2012: Lucasfilm - Yay merger!
-2019: FOX - Yay merger...I mean, until Paramount attempts their own merger 7 years later, then retroactively, MERGER BAD!

These people are clowns. They have to come up with the dumbest arguments and ignore recent history because this isn't about the economics of the merger. It's about their petty tribal politics, and they're trying to backfill some fabricated justification to be against it.

[AMC Theatres @AMCTheatres]

The beast is unleashed. Check out Jason Momoa as Blanka vs. Andrew Koji as Ryu in #StreetFighterMovie, hitting AMC Theatres 10/16!

[Spencer Pratt @spencerpratt]

"Mergers bad!!!" Look at all the times this clown cheered on other Hollywood mergers. What changed, bro?
All of these anti-Paramount lunatics are just disingenuous partisan political hacks. Politics has totally corrupted Hollywood's entire ecosystem.

[Timothy J. Blewitt Sr. @Tjbsr2317J]

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!!! Let's Do This Baby!!! ##SpiderManBrandNewDay 📽🕸🕷🎬 $AMC #AMC #atAMC #shareAMC #AMCNEVERLEAVING #APE 💪🏼

[A💫LIST @David03246726]

@CEOAdam Yes 👏

[Adam Aron @CEOAdam]

I wrote this Op Ed this week, which was then published in Variety.

It explains why I believe it is in the best interest of AMC that Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros be approved.

https://t.co/hPtFIgiQkt