James Barber

James Barber covers the intersection of military and entertainment for Military.com, a beat that includes movies, TV, books, video games and music. He has a background in the music, radio and film industries and goes behind the scenes to bring the military and veteran audience entertainment news they care about.

Email: jbarber@monster.com

Latest Articles

Keanu Reeves Promises 'Next Level' Action in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'

Actor Keanu Reeves says the latest chapter in the Marine veteran's story is "banana cakes!"

Jack Bauer Goes Corporate in Spy Series 'Rabbit Hole'

Kiefer Sutherland plays an industrial spy out to save the world in a new Paramount+ series.

'Yellowstone' Creator Filming Espionage Drama Series About a Marine Who's Out of Options

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AFN Streaming App Users Should Get Ready for Some Football

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A Diplomat Gets Framed by the Russian FSB in 'Kompromat'

The movie, based on a true story, follows a cultural attaché looking to escape as he's facing decades in a Siberian prison.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally got around to recognizing a few movies that people have seen.

'The Sheik' Was a WWII Army Veteran Who Revolutionized Pro Wrestling

Ed Farhat drove a tank in Europe and later drove his fists into the faces of his wrestling opponents.

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Channing Tatum Really, Really Didn't Want to Make Those G.I. Joe Movies

The actor just came clean and shared his true feelings about playing Duke.

Bravo Team Set to Continue the Fight as 'SEAL Team' Renewed for a Seventh Season

Clay Spenser may be gone, but the rest of "SEAL Team" lives to fight another day.

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'John Wick' Director Set to Film Tom Clancy's 'Rainbow Six' Novel

Michael B. Jordan will once again play former Navy SEAL John Clark.

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The Navy Confiscated a Camera During 'Top Gun: Maverick' Filming

Director Joseph Kosinski is starting to tell some very interesting stories about what happened while making the biggest...

Gerard Butler and Mike Colter Take on a Rebel Militia in 'Plane'

Gerard Butler is an RAF veteran pilot who discovers combat skills in a crisis.

Navy Vet and Rising Country Star Zach Bryan Takes a Stand Against Ticketmaster

In November 2022, Zach Bryan was still in the Navy. Just over a year later, he's one of the hottest young artists in music.

Max Thieriot's 'SEAL Team' Exit Seems to Be Working Out for Him

Clay Spenser may not be coming back to "SEAL Team," but Max Thieriot's CBS drama "Fire Country" is a success.

Learn the Unknown Story of the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing with 'Operation: Tradebom'

A new Apple Original podcast lets the people who lived through the attack tell their compelling stories.

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