Dave Chappelle: The Closer
Five specials in five years. The touring, the travel, a documentary about his rural Ohio hometown — Dave Chappelle is bringing it all to a close with The Closer, premiering October 5, 2021 on Netflix.
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Disney's Robotic Spider-Man
The Spider-Man films rely heavily on green screens, CGI effects and stuntmen. But at the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resorts, a robotic Spider-Man flies through the air in a perfect acrobatic display, over and over, day after day. WIRED talked with Imagineers Tony Dohi and Morgan Pope to find out how they created one of Hollywood's oldest effect types — a practical one.
Wolf
Jacob believes he is a wolf. Sent to a confined treatment center, he meets Wildcat, a woman who believes she's a feline trapped in a human body. Forced to undergo therapy, everything changes when the two meet. Starring George McKay and Lilly-Rose Depp, Wolf comes to theaters December 3, 2021.
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Nike P-6000 Shoe
Before running shoes became lifestyle staples, they were built with one purpose: logging miles. Nike revisits that era with the P-6000, a silhouette inspired by the Pegasus 25 and Pegasus 2006 that brings early-2000s running design back into everyday rotation. Layered mesh, genuine leather, and synthetic overlays create the technical look that defined the period, while a foam midsole delivers the comfort expected from a modern sneaker. Underfoot, a durable rubber outsole provides dependable traction whether navigating city streets, airport terminals, or weekend coffee runs. The P-6000 captures the grit of early performance footwear while fitting naturally into today's wardrobe.
Presented by Nike.
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Nike Zoom Vomero 5
The modern sneaker rotation demands versatility. One day starts with a flight across the country, the next with a coffee stop across town. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 thrives in both worlds, combining the technical complexity of an early-2000s running shoe with the understated versatility of an everyday staple. Layered mesh, synthetic suede, and plastic accents create a distinctive honeycomb-like look, while Zoom Air cushioning and a foam midsole provide comfort for long days on your feet. Originally built for performance, the Vomero 5 has become one of Nike's most adaptable silhouettes equally comfortable navigating airport terminals, city streets, and everything in between.
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Extraction 2
Extraction, starring Chris Hemsworth as mercenary Tyler Rake, left off with Rake taking a bullet in the neck protecting Ovi, the son of an Indian drug kingpin. As the most-watched Netflix original ever, Extraction 2 was a given, with Hemsworth returning in the starring role.
The Harder They Fall
Outlaw Nat Love's sworn enemy Rufus Buck is getting out of jail — and Nat plans to get him before he gets to enjoy his freedom. When Nat and his gang hold up the train carrying Rufus, the two form an unlikely team when they both end up on the same side fighting against the law. Netflix's new take on the classic western stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, and Regina King. The Harder They Fall comes to the streaming service November 3, 2021.
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Licorice Pizza
Director Paul Thomas Anderson captures the feel of the Sn the San Fernando Valley circa 1973, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper as Gary Valentine. Valentine's love interest Alana is played by Alana Haim, and Bradley Cooper stars as hairdresser John Peters — who is dating Barbra Streisand. Licorice Pizza premieres only in theaters November 2021.
Army of Thieves
A prequel to Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, the upcoming film goes back six years to the early days of the zombie apocalypse, when Dieter was just a small-town bank teller. He enters into a life of crime after he's recruited to crack a series of safes across Europe. Starring Matthias Schweighöfer and Nathalie Emmanuel, Army of Thieves will premiere on Netflix on October 20, 2021.
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Thrive Market
Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
Presented by Thrive Market.
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Nike NOCTA Air Force 1
Drake's NOCTA label draws inspiration from childhood storybooks, transforming the iconic Air Force 1 Low into a sneaker rooted in nostalgia. While retaining the silhouette's familiar DNA, the silhouette introduces a series of thoughtful details that set it apart from the original. The phrase 'Love You Forever' is embossed into the midsole, while the traditional outsole stars are replaced with heart-shaped motifs along the toe and heel. A premium leather upper, supple lining, and padded collar maintain the comfort and versatility that made the Air Force 1 a staple in the first place. Equal parts sentimental tribute and everyday sneaker, the NOCTA Air Force 1 offers a fresh perspective on one of Nike's most enduring silhouettes.
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Attack of the Hollywood Cliches
The spit take. The Wilhelm Scream. The montage. Hollywood is the greatest recycler of all time, and documenting all the tropes that have become mainstays of film would take a full-length documentary. Which is exactly what Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! attempts to do. Hosted by Rob Lowe, the comedy special premieres September 28, 2021 on Netflix.
Spencer
Princess Diana's time with the British Royal family has been the subject of numerous documentaries, films, and television shows. Director Pablo Larraín gives his take on the Princess of Wales with Spencer. The biographical drama goes back to 1991 to imagine the peek inside the family's Christmas holiday at Sandringham House in Norfolk, where Diana decided to leave Prince Charles. The film will premiere in theaters on November 5, 2021.
