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This article provides a brief overview of various entertainment options, including movies, music, and books. It mentions a new musical prequel to the Willy Wonka saga, featuring Timothée Chalamet and Calah Lane. The article also highlights performances by Natalie Portman in movies such as "Black Swan," "Jackie," and "Annihilation." Additionally, it mentions new movies like "Maestro," "Poor Things," and "Candy Cane Lane," as well as TV shows like "Mr. Monk's Last Case: a Monk Movie" and "Archie." The article concludes with book recommendations, including "Welcome Home, Stranger," "The Curse of Penryth Hall," and "The Other Mothers." [Extracted from the article]