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To a large degree, modern blockbuster moviemaking has depended on the appeasement of fans to keep franchise juggernauts smoothly humming.

HBO Max has finally renewed the comedy series “Our Flag Means Death” after what seemed like an eternity, but was really only nearly three months.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.”.

The Big Fib releases 15 more episodes today, Friday, Oct. 22 on Disney+. The next round gets a little bit more challenging when an expert tells a fact up against a really good liar. The Big Fib is available on Disney+ ($6.99/month or $69.99/year). Sign up for Disney+ using the same email that’s associated with your Hulu account, no matter which type of Hulu account it is. You’ll still be charged for the full price for your Hulu account every month, but you will receive a $5.99 credit toward a Disney+ subscription.