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It's been a little while since we've had a pure comedy for the sake of comedy movie in theaters, but that's all about to change with the release of "The Naked Gun." This is a reboot/sequel based on the very popular series of comedies starring Leslie Nielsen from the '80s and '90s. This time around, it's "Taken" star Liam Neeson leading the way as Frank Drebin Jr. as the head of Police Squad. Though he's known more as an action star over the course of the last 20 years, Neeson now has his sights set on saving theatrical comedy, with the help of a stacked cast and a director with a knack for being very, very funny. 

So, do the laughs extend into the credits? Or s it time to make a break for the lobby when the credits roll? Credits scenes have become very common these days...

Adding on to the ever-growing Netflix roster, the new political thriller Hostage has everyone’s eyes on it. Created by Matt Charman, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind Bridge of Spies, the gripping thriller promises a tense blend of personal crisis, international diplomacy, and explosive drama.

Whether you are a fan of political drama or emotional suspense, Hostage is shaping up to be a must-watch series. This series will make you question your loyalties and will keep you holding your breath until the last episode. Here’s everything you need to know before its release.

Hostage Release Date & Premiere Details Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy in Hostage | Credit: Netflix

Filming for the upcoming Netflix thriller began in March 2024 under the working title, The Choice. However, earlier this year, the series was renamed to Hostage with Netflix revealing its release schedule (What’s on Netflix).

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Exclusive: Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominee Dolly De Leon will star alongside the previously announced Tatiana Maslany in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, the upcoming 10-episode series from creator and showrunner David J. Rosen.

The half-hour darkly comedic thriller follows Paula (Maslany), a newly divorced mom who falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer.

De Leon will play Detective Sofia Gonzalez in a series regular role.

Jake Johnson also stars as Karl, Paula’s ex-husband.

Hailing from Apple Studios and Counterpart Studios, the series is written and executive produced by creator and showrunner Rosen, and directed and executive produced by David Gordon Green. The series was developed by Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon, who executive produce for Genre Films under their first-look deal with Apple TV+, and Bard Dorros, who also executive produces for Anonymous Content.

Every few years, television reminds us that some of the most unsettling stories don’t require sci-fi premises; they just require a charismatic leader, a patch of English countryside, and a flock in search of meaning. Enter Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army, a two-part documentary that peels back the curtain on the Jesus Fellowship.

Founded in 1970s Northamptonshire by Noel Stanton, the group presented itself as a pious refuge from a wicked world. The archival footage is a trip: rainbow-colored buses, earnest followers in combat jackets, and hymns sung with an unnerving fervor. Stanton himself, with his wispy hair and a smile that never quite reaches his eyes, looks like a man auditioning to be a Bond villain’s less successful brother.

The series immediately establishes its grim trajectory, contrasting the “happy-clappy” public face with the dark reality of psychological cages and unspeakable acts that festered just beneath...

General Hospital spoilers ask fans if Sofia Mattsson, who recently left the role of Sasha Corbin, was offered a role on another soap, should she go to Dool or Y&r?

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Sophia Mattson Left Gh To Pursue Other Opportunities

Sofia Mattsson left Gh to pursue other opportunities, but made it clear that she would definitely be interested in returning someday.

While Mattsson feels that her Gh character has unfinished business in Port Charles, namely with Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson), we thought, just for fun, we would ponder this question.

If Mattsson were to join Days of Our Lives, we think she might make a good Abigail Dimera (last played by Marci Miller). Even though Abigail was brutally murdered, it’s still a soap.

There are no rules when it comes to back-from-the-dead storylines on soaps, as no death is ever really final, especially on Days.

That goes double for Days of Our Lives.

Broadly speaking, the box office has been on shaky ground over the last handful of years. Ever since the pandemic shut down theaters all across the world for months on end in 2020, the industry has been in a constant state of flux. Streaming has upended all traditional logic, and Hollywood is increasingly trying to hit a smaller moving target. One of the biggest genres that has become a question mark in the modern era is comedy, specifically of the theatrical variety. The question is, can "The Naked Gun," a new take on the Leslie Nielsen classic, help save comedies at the box office?

As of this writing, director Akiva Schaffer's "The Naked Gun," which is produced by "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, is looking at a debut between $23 and $32 million when it arrives in theaters next weekend, per Box Office Theory. For what it's worth, even on the low end,...

Cat has been in Salem for nearly a year now, and this Days of our Lives newcomer has grown on Chabby fans. While some ship Cat with Chad, many believe another Salem hunk is Cat’s true soulmate.

Cat’s Lucky Bachelor

After posing as Abigail and manipulating Chad (Billy Flynn), he eventually forgave the woman who revealed herself to be Cat (AnnaLynne McCord), the older sister of Felicity (Kennedy Garcia) and Aaron (Louis Tomeo). Now, Cat’s prior work with the Isa has come to light only to viewers, and she’s been assigned a case from Shane (Charles Shaughnessy).

Read This: Soap stars Jackée Harry and John Stamos join forces for a Marvel-ous new show.

Despite often being paired with Chad, even going on a skydiving date, it’s her new Isa partner that fans on X (formerly Twitter) really want her with.

“Pair up Rafe and Cat...

Keke Palmer is reminiscing on one of her nostalgic roles.

The 31-year-old actress was recently interviewed by Who What Wear and asked about who would be in her Scream Queens clique today, referencing a Ryan Murphy-produced show that she starred in.

Keke appeared in the series alongside Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Abigail Breslin, Lea Michele, and Ariana Grande and it seems like the answer she gave was a little shady to some of her co-stars.

Keep reading to find out more…

Keke had a quick answer when asked about her Scream Queens squad and said, “I would say my girl Sza, period. Billie Lourd, Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét. That’s it.”

Keke didn’t elaborate on her decision to cut Emma, Lea, and Abigail from her list, but she has previously opened up about having issues with at least one of her co-stars on the Scream Queens set.

In her 2024 memoir,...

Days of our Lives spoilers for Thursday, July 24 kick off Johnny’s trial with his aunt as the prosecutor, and his dad as the defense attorney… and the victim. Sure, this sounds legit.

Next on Days of our Lives

With Leo (Greg Rikaart) as a juror, Ej (Dan Feuerriegel) and Belle (Martha Madison) take their seats on opposite sides of the aisle, prepared to tussle over Johnny’s (Carson Boatman) fate. Chanel (Raven Bowens) is worried. Paulina (Jackée Harry) is worried. This means Abe (James Reynolds) has to be worried, too. Ej is also worried.

So worried that he turns to Marlena (Deidre Hall). Now, we’re not saying that Ej couldn’t use therapy. Everyone in Salem could use lots of therapy, and the Dimera clan should be at the head of the line. But, Ej is worried about the fact that he’s defending his son on charges of Ej’s attempted murder.

On Wednesday July 23 2025, Pix broadcasts Family Law!

Fami-lease Season 4 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Family Law,” titled “Fami-lease,” promises to deliver a mix of drama and humor as it explores the complexities of family relationships. In this episode, a woman finds herself in a unique situation after a falling out with her biological children. In an unconventional move, she decides to hire rental children to play the role of her family. This unusual choice raises questions about the meaning of family and the lengths one might go to feel connected.

Meanwhile, Abby faces her own challenges in this episode. She is devastated after reading an essay written by Sofia. The essay likely touches on deep emotions and personal experiences, leaving Abby to reflect on her own feelings and relationships. This storyline will likely resonate with viewers, as it highlights the struggles of understanding and supporting loved ones.

Harry,...

It’s been another great year to be a slasher fan. While I Know What You Did Last Summer returned to theaters this weekend, there's also been a ton of potential new franchises started in the last few months, including Shudder’s Clown in a Cornfield. The Rlje Films production, based on the horror novel of the same name by Adam Cesare, made a killing at the box office earlier this spring. Now, ahead of the spooky season, Clown in a Cornfield gets a chilling physical media release date.

Clown in a Cornfield will be coming to DVD ($15.69 Usd), Blu-ray ($16.70), and 4K ($39.99) on September 16th. The latter is a haunting steelbook edition that comes with magnets to customize its bloody look. However, whatever version of the slasher you get, the dreaded Friendo is there to greet horror buffs on the front cover. The special feature included in the physical media...

Filming is underway on showrunner Brad Caleb Kane’s “Crystal Lake,” the upcoming Friday the 13th television series from Peacock and A24 that will serve as an expanded prequel to the legendary slasher franchise. And the new Jason Voorhees has boarded the project.

“Chucky” actor Callum Vinson has joined the series as young Jason Voorhees, Deadline reports today.

Vinson, who recently starred as Henry Collins in “Chucky” season three, is billed as a recurring guest star, as this new project focuses on Jason’s mother, Pamela Voorhees. The series’ version of Pamela Voorhees is “believed to be a mother who had given up a singing career to raise a special needs child and takes a dark turn when she loses her son.”

Linda Cardellini stars in “Crystal Lake” as Mrs. Voorhees, who was of course the killer in the original Friday the 13th (1980). She’s joined by William Catlett (Abigail...

Prime Video has announced the cast of the upcoming new series Every Year After!

The show is based on the romantic novel “Every Summer After” by Carley Fortune, and six young actors have been revealed as part of the main cast.

Sadie Soverall and Matt Cornett will lead the cast, with Aurora Perrineau, Abigail Cowen, Michael Bradway and Joseph Chiu also joining, according to Deadline.

Keep reading to find out more…

The upcoming series will be “told over the course of six years and one week in Barry’s Bay – the quintessential lake town,” and is described as “a romantic, nostalgic story of first loves and the people and choices that mark us forever.”

“I couldn’t be more excited about this fabulous cast!,” author Carley Fortune shared in a statement. “This is an enormously talented group of actors, whose auditions made me laugh, swoon, and cry. I know they...

I am such a fan of the filmmaking collective Radio Silence. They have demonstrated a mastery of the anthology format as well as feature-length fare. The group first came on our radar via a segment in the 2012 horror anthology V/H/S, and they’ve been at it ever since. Following their arrival on the scene, the collective went on to helm the brilliant horror comedy Ready or Not and the celebrated slasher sequels Scream (2022) and Scream VI.

The group originally started as a foursome, but is now a twosome comprised of directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Despite losing producers Chad Villella and Justin Martinez along the way, the collective has never ceased to impress.

Abigail, a more recent Radio Silence picture, recently made its way onto Prime Video, and that is more than enough reason to spend a moment championing this outlandish and undeniably gruesome effort.

What is Abigail about?...

On Thursday 17 July 2025, BBC Three broadcasts BBC Comedy Short Films!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “BBC Comedy Short Films” promises to deliver a delightful mix of humor and heart. Titled “Govan Fair Queen,” this episode follows nine-year-old Abigail, who finds herself in a bit of a predicament. Her grandmum Linda has decided that Abigail should enter the Govan Fair Queen competition, and Abigail is not too thrilled about it.

The stakes are high for Abigail. Winning the competition could mean a holiday to Florida, something she has been dreaming about. However, this opportunity comes with its own challenges. An old rivalry surfaces, adding more pressure to the competition. Abigail’s reluctance to participate creates a humorous tension as she navigates the ups and downs of the contest.

Viewers can expect a charming portrayal of family dynamics, with grandmum Linda’s enthusiasm clashing with Abigail’s hesitance. The episode is...

Clown in a Cornfield will be released on SteelBook 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 16 via Rlje Films. The 4K edition comes with a set of magnets that stick to the SteelBook.

The slasher film earned IFC its biggest opening weekend ever with a $3.6 million gross in May before hitting VOD in June. It will stream on Shudder beginning August 8.

Based on Adam Cesare‘s 2020 novel of the same name, Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) directs from a script he co-wrote with Carter Blanchard.

Special features:

Audio Commentary with Director Eli Craig, Author Adam Cesare, and Actors Katie Douglas and Carson MacCormac

Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down.

As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over,...

Netflix is getting ready to release a new British thriller called Hostage, and it already looks like it’s going to be packed with drama and tension. The series will arrive on the streaming platform on August 21, 2025. In this political drama, Suranne Jones plays Abigail Dalton, the freshly elected UK Prime Minister who is suddenly thrown into a personal and national crisis.

In the series, Abigail’s husband, played by Ashley Thomas, gets kidnapped. The trailer shows her trying to stay strong while dealing with threats from criminals. Viewers see her in tough moments, like when she says, “These people will stop at nothing, but I can not give in to them.”

Later in the trailer, Downing Street itself is hit by a huge explosion, showing just how serious the situation becomes. Abigail is forced to make difficult decisions. At one point, she says, “I will not negotiate. My loyalties are to this country.

A new political thriller is coming to Netflix soon, and the first trailer has already caught people’s attention. The series is called Hostage, and it stars Suranne Jones, known from Doctor Foster and Gentleman Jack, as Britain’s new Prime Minister.

The show is set to land on Netflix on August 21, 2025.

The story follows Abigail Dalton, the Prime Minister, who finds herself in a terrifying situation when her husband, played by Ashley Thomas, is kidnapped. In the trailer, viewers see Abigail standing strong as she faces the criminals behind the attack.

In one intense scene, she says, “These people will stop at nothing, but I can not give in to them.” The trailer also shows a huge explosion at Downing Street, showing just how dangerous the situation gets. Abigail is pushed to make impossible choices as she says, “I will not negotiate. My loyalties are to this country. I...

“Family Law” is back for its exciting fourth season, and the premiere episode titled “Fami-lease” promises to deliver a mix of humor and heartfelt moments. Set to air on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on Pix, this episode dives into the complexities of family relationships in a unique way.

In this episode, a woman finds herself in a tough spot after a falling out with her biological children. Desperate for connection, she takes the unusual step of hiring rental children to fill the void. This quirky twist sets the stage for a series of comedic yet poignant situations as the woman navigates her new “family.” The storyline explores the lengths people go to in search of love and acceptance, highlighting the sometimes complicated nature of familial bonds.

Meanwhile, Abby faces her own emotional turmoil after reading an essay written by Sofia. The essay strikes a chord, leaving Abby feeling devastated...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Fatal 4-Way Match – Alexa Bliss def. Roxanne Perez, Kairi Sane and Sol Ruca The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The twisted Alexa Bliss picked up a huge victory before Evolution as she defeated Roxanne Perez, Kairi Sane and Nxt North American Champion Sol Ruca in Fatal 4-Way action. The Nxt standout shined early on, using her athleticism to stun her opponents, even hitting a double Sol Snatcher on Sane and Perez. Raquel Rodriguez saved her partner but it sparked a fight on the outside that left Charlotte as the only Superstar left standing. Inside the ring, Bliss countered the Insane Elbow and hit her Sister Abigail Ddt to win the match.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: WWE Tag Team Championship – The Wyatt Sicks def.

Ben Affleck's directing career has primarily involved him working within the crime and thriller genres, but certain previous projects that ultimately never materialized would have expanded his repertoire. After being cast as the Dark Knight in the DC Extended Universe, Affleck was slated to direct a "Batman" movie, but he bowed out of helming the superhero flick to focus solely on playing Batman instead. That said, his commitments to playing Gotham's Caped Crusader also prohibited Affleck from helming a big-screen adaptation of Stephen King's novel "The Stand" for Warner Bros., which would have allowed him to dip his directorial toes into the fantasy realm.

"The Stand" is a sprawling, ambitious, post-apocalyptic horror tale set in the U.S. following a deadly pandemic. The chaos begins after a patient escapes from a military facility carrying a virus, which eventually spreads and wipes out most of the population. With...

Fresh off the release of the first teaser for Sean Whalen’s new film, Swipe, we have an exclusive look at the film’s cast! The film, directed by Whalen and written by Mark Mardini, is a gnarly combo of Spider Baby, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Hills Have Eyes, but with a twist…

In Swipe, a young woman must save her imprisoned brother from a sinister family of captors: a ruthless mother and her three mute daughters.

The star-studded cast includes Whalen, Rebekah Kennedy (who also produced the film with Whalen and Chris Sergi), Elaine Hendrix, Hana Mae Lee, Dominique Columbus, Bryan Fitzgerald, Phillip Garcia, Ray Santiago, and Alex Rich.

From top left, moving clockwise: Rebekah Kennedy, Elaine Hendrix, Sean Whalen, Hana Mae Lee, Dominique Columbus, Bryan Fitzgerald, Phillip Garcia, Ray Santiago, and Alex Rich

Kennedy said about the film’s cast, “Working with this cast was a dream.

Brendan Fraser credited The Mummy trilogy's success to its campy comedy, something that was all but scrapped in the 2017 reboot. Reflecting on his films' enduring legacy, the actor also weighed in on Universal's failed attempt at a shared universe of monster IPs.

The Mummy movies had mass appeal because they were swashbuckling comedies, Brendan Fraser told Collider. The actor referred to the first two films in the trilogy in particular: "With the exception of three [The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor], the thing with all of these films is that, at least it was fun, it was a thrill ride, and you wanted to do it again," he explained. Outside of the 2017 reboot, Universal's The Mummy films were all box office hits (including the 1932 original).

The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001) were so successful they spawned a prequel, The Scorpion King (2002), Dwayne Johnson's breakout film. The franchise...

Filming kicked off last month on “Crystal Lake,” the upcoming Friday the 13th television series from Peacock and A24 that will serve as an expanded prequel to the legendary slasher franchise. It’s shooting under the faux title “Mama’s Boy,” and showrunner Brad Caleb Kane’s Instagram account has become our go-to source for behind the scenes updates.

Caleb Kane shared a set photo this morning that quite literally takes us into the woods of Crystal Lake, with a cabin seen off in the distance. It almost looks like a shot from the point-of-view of Mrs. Voorhees, who will no doubt be slaying camp counselors in the Peacock series.

Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane captions the photo, “The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I’ve got promises to keep, and folks to kill before I sleep.” Check out the Instagram post below.

Stay tuned for more “Crystal Lake” updates in the coming months!

Gwen is back in Salem, and Days of our Lives spoilers for July 9 suggest that she has unfinished business with Xander. The two both have a lot of sins in their past, could they also have a scheme or two percolating for the future?

Next on Days of our Lives

Xander (Paul Telfer) and Gwen (Emily O’Brien) almost got married back in the day. But then Abigail (Marci Miller) revealed Gwen’s role in scheming with Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) to keep Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) and him apart, so Xander dumped her. Gwen left town after finding out about Leo’s (Greg Rikaart) affair with Dimitri (Peter Porte) — yeah, what goes around, comes around; this applied to all three of them.

But now she’s back. And Xander and Sarah aren’t together anymore. Seems like an opportunity there. For everybody.

Meanwhile, Bonnie (Judi Evans) reminds Sarah of what her husband is capable of.

Josh Segarra and Abigail Spencer are joining the cast of an upcoming series for Fox!

Josh, 39, is best known for appearing in series like Sirens and Abbott Elementary. Abigail, 43, was on Grey’s Anatomy from 2017 through 2022.

The two were announced to be joining Josh Charles in the cast for the upcoming medical comedy Best Medicine.

Keep reading to find out more…

The upcoming comedy is based on a British series called Doc Martin. According to Deadline, production will begin in the summer of 2025 and will be filmed in upstate New York.

Josh Charles will be playing the titular role in the one-hour comedy series. According to Deadline, Doc Martin is about a brilliant surgeon who leaves his career in Boston behind to return to a small, coastal town from his childhood. Unfortunately, his blunt attitude doesn’t mesh with the quirky locals.

If you didn’t know, Grey’s Anatomy recently underwent some major cast changes!

The galaxy far, far away has just gained another shining star in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire favorite Dan Stevens. He has joined the cast of Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past to voice the mysterious new villain, Master Solitus, a fallen Jedi who will become a major threat in the CG-animated sequel series when it returns for its second season on Disney+ on Sept. 19, 2025 — building (excuse the pun) on the story that first began in 2024 with Rebuild the Galaxy, the first chapter of the four-part miniseries.

A new poster for Pieces of the Past was revealed alongside the casting news, featuring a first look at Solitus. The artwork (shared below) positions the hooded and elusive character front and center, standing atop a mountain of Lego bricks, with his glaring red eyes illuminated by the two chained purple lightsabers he wields. The big bad...

Dan Stevens is heading into the world of Lego Star Wars. According to Disney and Lucasfilm, the actor has been cast as the main villain in the upcoming animated sequel series, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past, which will be streaming on Disney+.

In this new series, Stevens will voice Solitus, a former Jedi who has turned to the dark side. Solitus is on a mission to find Forcehold, a hidden realm full of old and forgotten parts of the galaxy. Once a Jedi, he now poses a serious threat to everyone.

The show is a follow-up to Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, which first came out in 2024. This new chapter brings back familiar faces while introducing fresh characters and dangers. The galaxy is in trouble again, and it’s up to a group of heroes to stop what’s coming. Sig Greebling and Darth Dev have to work together,...

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ Poster

Dan Stevens (Abigail) is joining returning Lego Star Wars voice cast members Gaten Matarazzo and Tony Revolori in the new addition to the franchise, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past. Stevens will be voicing Solitus (featured in the above poster), a character described as a fallen Jedi who sought out access to Forcehold – a secret realm full of discarded pieces of the past.

Matarazzo is back as Sig Greebling, Revolori returns as Darth Dev, Bobby Moynihan is Jedi Bob, and Marsai Martin is Yesi Scala. Additional returning voice cast members include Michael Cusack as Servo and Ahmed Best as Darth Jar Jar, with Mark Hamill popping up in a special guest appearance as Luke Skywalker. Ashley Eckstein voices Lego BrickHeadz Ahsoka Tano and Ben Schwartz voices Jaxxon.

“In the Lego Star Wars animated sequel series,...

Days of Our Lives spoilers indicate that while Abigail Dimera (Marci Miller) passed away three years ago, and was killed off in a very final way, it’s hard not to think that she could return to canvas.

Soaps have a way of creatively rewriting a character’s resurrection, and if Will Horton (Chandler Massey) can come back from the dead, then anyone can, right?

Still, the soap seems to be teasing an Abby return with some storyline twists and turns. Here are three recent hints.

1) Commemorating Abigail Dimera’s Passing

The soap recently commemorated Abby’s passing; it’s been three years since the woman was murdered in the Dimera mansion.

Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer Horton Dimera (Melissa Reeves) put the idea of Abigail returning to rest, as they have finally “accepted” their daughter is gone for good.

In the land of daytime drama, this almost certifies that she could return,...

There’s never a dull moment in Days of Our Lives’ Salem. From Xander pulverizing Philip to the mystery of Ej’s shooting, the police department has a lot on its plate. And with the bittersweet return of Bo after John sacrificed his life for a miracle cure for sepsis, the mood in town darkened. However, that darkness was tempered by the joyful wedding of Andrew and Paul. With all that drama going on, the actors took a chance to get silly and let off some steam with some much-needed fun.

The Hourglass Went Round and Round

“We’re passing the hourglass ⏳ Get to know some Salemites!” was written on the official Days Instagram page. Attached was a video that began with Robert Scott Wilson (Alex) holding a plastic hourglass and stating, “I am handing off the hourglass to the best commissioner in Salem.” He tossed it offscreen to Elia Cantu...

Paramount Pictures and Doug Liman are taking a stand. The Stand, as a matter of fact.

The studio and the filmmaker are teaming up to adapt Stephen King’s magnum opus. Liman is attached to direct the feature and will produce along with Tyler Thompson of Cross Creek Pictures. The two previously teamed to make the 2017 Tom Cruise crime drama American Made.

The project will now head to writers to pen an adaptation of King’s longest work, with a page count of 1,152. It will instantly become one of the hottest writing assignments in town.

The book, first published in 1978, then revised in 1990, is a bar-setting literary masterpiece that has influenced pop culture, from television shows such as Lost to musical acts such as Metallica to various forms of postapocalyptic literature.

An ambitious story of good versus evil, it takes place in an America after a virus wipes out most...

Stardew Valley is filled to the brim with iconic items and unique treasures that are easily identifiable with its adorably pixelated art style, often exaggerating an item's visual qualities to make them stand out more. Even if you would be hard-pressed to find some of Stardew Valley's exact items in reality, plenty of players have already made real-life comparisons to the in-game art.

While it's not the first discovery of a similarly styled item, Reddit user thomascentral found a standing geode that bears an incredibly striking resemblance to its in-game counterpart, describing it as "basically 1:1" recreation of the in-game furniture item. The pixelated details in-game leave you to fill in the blanks, but the exaggerated lean and clean-cut base of the real-life geode looks just like the in-game version, making it an excellent, albeit expensive, addition to any Stardew Valley fan's household.

I found a Standing Geode in real...

In 2022, Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media revived the Scream franchise with a new entry (the fifth) that was a box office hit, earning almost $139 million at the global box office. Fourteen months later, Scream VI came along – and became an even bigger hit, pulling in almost $169 million at the global box office, a number that was up there with the series’ heyday, when the first Scream and Scream 2 made just over $170 million. (Scream 3 also made over $160 million – only Scream 4 failed to crack $100 million.) So, of course, the companies are moving full steam ahead with Scream 7. While the movie seemed, initially, to be on the fast-track to success, the track it’s on has turned out to be a shockingly bumpy ride.

Melissa Barrera Fired

Melissa Barrera entered the franchise with the fifth Scream as a character named Samantha Carpenter, who turns out to have been the...

John’s obituary became a main topic after his recent death on Days of our Lives, but if you ask us, it wasn’t written by the right person.

Once A Writer

Salem has always been filled with writers, from Jack (Matthew Ashford) and Abigail (Marci Miller), to its latest, Leo (Greg Rikaart). Leo started at The Spectator as Lady Whistleblower, and now works as the paper’s investigative reporter. So when the time came for John’s (the late Drake Hogestyn) obituary, the job automatically went to Leo.

Read This: Days casting surprise! The Young and the Restless’ Conner Floyd is the new Chad.

Granted, Leo did have a connection with John, once believing he was his father. But the actual Salemite who had the closest relationship with John and a way with words is Will (Chandler Massey).

Will has become an established writer, his most notable work being A Very Salem Christmas.

On Tuesday 24 June 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Sun, Sea and Selling Houses!

Season 8 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sun, Sea and Selling Houses” promises to be an exciting adventure for house hunters and viewers alike. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Spain, this episode takes place in two stunning locations: Almería and the Costa Blanca.

In Almería, the Garners are on a mission to assist Clayton and Abigail in finding a home that meets their needs for the future. With the stunning scenery and vibrant culture of Almería, the Garners will guide the couple through various properties, helping them envision their dream home. The episode will showcase the unique features of the area, making it an ideal place for those looking to settle down.

Meanwhile, on the Costa Blanca, the Aldertons are ready to impress Junior and Melissa with some truly remarkable properties. Known for its breathtaking coastline and lively atmosphere,...

Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates reveal soap fans can look forward to seeing actor Billy Flynn (Chad Dimera) twice as much for the next six months.

He revealed in March that he would be leaving Dool for an intriguing role on the CBS soap opera The Young and The Restless.

There May Be Two Contenders For The Role Of Chad Dimera

Billy made his debut this week on the CBS soap, but he’ll be appearing on-screen on Days for quite some time—as a matter of fact, almost an entire year.

The Peacock soap has been filming nine months ahead for at least a year now. Considering how significant Chad Dimera is on Days, fans believe it’s probable that the role will be recast-the question is, with whom?

Internet detectives have spotted some intriguing social media activity that appears to suggest who might be stepping in for Billy Flynn,...

What Can Fans Expect From Days of Our Lives on June 23, 2025? (Photo Credit – X)

The previous week on Days of Our Lives, Philip woke up and claimed that Xander was not the one who beat him up. Meanwhile, the youngsters graduated from high school, while Bo and Hope left on their new adventure. Marlena was worried after seeing Rachel have dreams about a shooting.

The drama will escalate this week with arrests, plotting, ultimatums, and big warnings. Here’s what the audience can expect from the June 23, 2025, episode of Days of Our Lives when they tune in to Peacock to stream the long-running daytime drama revolving around Salem, Illinois, residents.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: June 23, 2025

The first episode of the week sees Ej vowing to protect Johnny. He does have the memory of the night of the shooting and was keeping it under wraps all this time. He saw Johnny holding a gun,...

The first rule of life in Salem is that whoever the police arrest for a serious crime is innocent… at least the first five or six times.

Days of our Lives spoilers for the week of 6-23-25 promise that Rachel’s secret will come out, resulting in Johnny getting arrested for trying to kill Ej.

Fortunately, the legal drama won’t happen until after Andrew and Paul’s wedding, which will give us all a much-needed break from the heaviness of John’s death.

(Screenshot/Peacock) Andrew and Paul’s Wedding May Be Rushed, But At Least It’s A Happy Occasion

I’d be more excited for the wedding if the grooms had been on-screen more consistently in the lead-up.

They popped up in Salem after a long absence to help say goodbye to John, originally planning to have their wedding once he recovered and was out of the hospital.

The hotly anticipated three-quel 28 Years Later debuted theatrically this weekend, nearly two decades after the franchise's last installment. The movie unites director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, who also worked together on the series' debut film, 28 Days Later. Produced on a reported budget of $60 million, the third installment opened to positive reviews and solid box-office reception, but audiences that checked it out on opening day weren't entirely pleased with its radical storytelling. The movie has earned mediocre responses from crowds on several aggregator platforms.

28 Years Later currently holds a 67% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which stands in contrast to its far more positive 90% critics' score on the website. It also earned a disappointing B CinemaScore from opening day crowds, which is just about okay for an R-rated horror movie, but on the lower end of the spectrum for a franchise picture. By comparison, Ryan Coogler's...

It's another big weekend for new releases, but none of them will quite manage to dethrone How to Train Your Dragon. According to Deadline, 28 Years Later earned $14 million at the North American box office on Friday for an expected $28 million - $30 million opening weekend.

That's a decent result, and one that places it in front of 2022's Scream and last year's Longlegs. However, with the live-action How to Train Your Dragon still proving a big draw for audiences, 28 Years Later won't top its expected $35.2 million haul.

Not helping Danny Boyle's long-awaited 28 Days Later follow-up is a B CinemaScore. That's on par with the likes of Abigail, M3GAN, and Smile 2, but below this year's breakout horror hit, Sinners.

Why the lower-than-expected score after receiving 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (its audience score is 67%)? It may have something to do with that divisive, controversial ending.

The pressure is on 28 Years Later to deliver.

Booboo Stewart, Abigail Breslin and Aaron Kuban are set to star in a movie about an interview gone awry.

The performers have been cast to lead director Robert Rippberger’s drama-comedy feature A Good Fight, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. The indie film has a script from Pierce Gardner (Dan in Real Life), and producers include Justin Shaner and Fernando H. Rojas for Sobe Brooke Studios.

A Good Fight centers on a thriving small-town businessman whose interview with a college journalist ends up impacting both of their lives. The movie’s tone is compared to that of It’s a Wonderful Life as the lead character figures out how to navigate his best path.

Production is set to begin later this month. The project will shoot in part at Rippberger’s White Lightning Studios in North Carolina, with some scenes set to film at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has announced today that filming is now officially underway on “Crystal Lake,” the upcoming Friday the 13th television series from Peacock and A24 that will serve as an expanded prequel to the legendary slasher franchise. The series, it’s amusing to note, is shooting under the faux title “Mama’s Boy,” which seems only fitting!

Brad Caleb Kane captions a behind the scenes photo shared out on his Instagram page this afternoon (below), “Production Day 1. It’s real, folks.” Stay tuned for more updates.

The episode currently in production is directed by Michael Lennox (“Derry Girls”), with the slate listing Maceo Bishop as the cinematographer.

Linda Cardellini stars in “Crystal Lake” as Mrs. Voorhees, who was of course the killer in the original Friday the 13th (1980). She’s joined by William Catlett (Abigail), Cameron Scoggins (“Nashville”), Devin Kessler (“Godfather of Harlem”), and Gwendolyn Sundstrom. Scoggins will play Dorf,...

Days of our Lives spoilers for Monday, June 23, continue with Ej’s determination to protect Johnny from any and all consequences of his actions. Even when those actions include shooting his father.

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We’ve known for weeks that Johnny (Carson Boatman) pointed a gun at Ej (Dan Feuerriegel). And we’ve known that Ej has known it, too.

But now Ej and Johnny have discussed it. And Ej has promised Johnny that he won’t tell a soul. Except Johnny and Ej aren’t the only ones in the know. Rachel (Alice Halsey) saw the gun pointing too. And she told Kristen (Stacy Haiduk). Who told Brady (Eric Martsolf)? Who told Ej?

Now, Ej has to worry that Brady or Kristen will spill the beans. And think of a way to make sure they don’t do that. Ever.

More: Find out what happens next week on Days.

Well horror fans, the day has finally come. After the pure production hell and misfortune that seemed to plague Crystal Lake, also known as the Friday the 13th prequel series, its showrunner, Brad Caleb Kane, took to social media to share an extraordinary update — filming has begun. Sharing an image of a clapperboard along with the title’s code name, Mama’s Boy, Kane wrote “Production Day 1. It’s real folks.” It sure is real, and we can’t wait to see the slasher back on screen after 16 — that’s right, sixteen — years. Also included on the board was the name of the episode’s director, Michael Lennox, who previously stood at the helm of television shows like Say Nothing and Derry Girls.

This won’t be your typical Friday the 13th installment in which Jason Vorhees dons a hockey mask and chops down a hoard of unsuspecting victims. As the name suggests,...

There are many different reasons why people join cults. Some people feel like their lives are missing something; their childhood and family life might have been dysfunctional; they’re seeking a sense of community; or they’re psychologically vulnerable. For many people, joining a cult leads to exploitation and control, and even psychological or sexual abuse, by the cult leader. They are forced to give up their belongings and cut ties with the people in their lives. In addition to the reasons why people join cults, there is the question of why they choose to stay in a situation that is not fulfilling their needs and instead is usually predatory.

Written and directed by Cassie Keets (Scream Therapy), Abigail Before Beatrice explores the very different experiences of two women, who meet while in a cult, and the lasting effects it has on their lives. Even though the cult has been dissolved,...

Jack and Jennifer’s visit to Salem was too short.

I’ve always loved this Days of Our Lives couple. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a journalist because Jennifer was.

But why the heck are Jack and Jennifer ignoring JJ now that he’s back in town?

(Screenshot/Peacock) Mourning Abigail Makes Sense, but Did Jack and Jennifer Forget They Have Another Child?

JJ has been missing in action since before his parents came to town. But the way Days of Our Lives ignored his existence once they landed was ridiculous.

Jennifer was disappointed that JJ wasn’t home when she first came in, but Jack said that it was okay because he had to go visit the paper anyway — and that was the last time either of them mentioned their son.

Ostenibly, they were in Salem to attend John’s funeral and offer comfort and support to Marlena.

Netflix has today announced that the new limited series, ‘Hostage,’ will launch on 21st August, and shared the first look imagery.

The five-part series stars and is executive-produced by Suranne Jones, marking her first project with Netflix. It’s written by Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies, Treason).

When the British Prime Minister’s husband is kidnapped and the visiting French President is blackmailed, the two political leaders both face unimaginable choices. Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures and lives might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?

Lucian Msamati as Kofi. Cr. Des Willie/Netflix © 2025 Sophie Robertson as Saskia, Corey Mylchreest as Matheo. Cr. Des Willie/Netflix © 2025

Isabel Sieb, Amy Neil serves as series directors. The cast includes Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy, Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo, Martin McCann, and Jehnny Beth.

Suranne Jones as Abigail,...

In the upcoming episode of “Sun, Sea and Selling Houses,” viewers can look forward to an exciting journey through the beautiful landscapes of Spain. Season 8 Episode 2 promises to deliver a mix of stunning properties and heartfelt moments as the Garners take on the challenge of helping Clayton and Abigail find the perfect home in Almería. With its picturesque views and vibrant culture, Almería offers a unique backdrop for the couple’s house-hunting adventure.

Meanwhile, the Aldertons will be showcasing their expertise on the Costa Blanca, where they aim to impress Junior and Melissa with some truly remarkable properties. Known for its stunning coastline and lively atmosphere, the Costa Blanca is sure to provide the wow factor that the Aldertons are aiming for. This episode will highlight the contrasts between the two locations and the different styles of homes available.

As the sun shines down on these beautiful regions, viewers can expect a mix of excitement,...

In the Monday, June 16 episode of Days of Our Lives, Philip woke up and he told Jada that it wasn’t Xander who gave him the beatdown. And while the Johnson/Deveraux families were grieving John, they also had reason to celebrate and reflect.

Happy 40th Anniversary, Stephen Nichols Adrienne’s Message

Unfortunately, Adrienne (loved seeing Judi Evans return as her Og character) wasn’t one of those back-from-the-dead miracles that always happen in Salem. Instead, she tells Steve (Stephen Nichols) that she’s with John (the late Drake Hogestyn) and she’s going to do her best to take care of him. This news comforted her brother.

Later, Steve had a crazy good flashback of the time Adrienne revealed to Steve that she was his sister. The Johnson family history is complicated, brutal, and dramatic, so seeing that particular flashback was wonderful. It was such a long time ago!