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1987’s The Running Man is definitely a cult hit among Arnold Schwarzenegger’s movies, but it tends to get overlooked among some of the other classics he made. After all, it came out the same year as Predator, and let’s face facts—it’s no Predator. Perhaps that’s why Schwarzenegger himself once said it was the perfect movie of his to be remade. Everyone involved with the new version—especially Edgar Wright—would probably say it’s less a remake and more a fresh adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, which he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.

Based on the trailer alone, it does seem to be a somewhat more faithful adaptation, retaining an element that was ditched from the Schwarzenegger movie: Ben Richards is more impoverished, blacklisted from his profession, and trying to raise money to treat his ill daughter. The movie also keeps the fact...

Stephen King is well known for being very honest about how he feels when movies are made from his books. He has criticized many adaptations, including the famous version of The Shining directed by Stanley Kubrick. Another film he didn’t like at all is The Running Man, a 1987 movie directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

King was so unhappy with The Running Man movie that he asked the studio to remove his name from the advertising. Instead of showing Stephen King as the author, the film credits say it’s based on a book by Richard Bachman, which is actually a fake name King used for some of his novels.

The biggest issue King had was how different the movie was from his original story. The book is dark, serious, and has a grim tone. The movie, however, is lighter and more fun, filled with action and a happy ending.

Stephen King has never been shy about sharing his opinions on movies made from his books. He has openly criticized several adaptations, including the famous Stanley Kubrick version of The Shining.

Another film he strongly disliked is The Running Man, directed by Paul Michael Glaser and released in 1987. King was so unhappy with the movie that he asked for his name to be removed from the advertising. Instead of crediting Stephen King directly, the film’s opening credits say it’s based on a novel by Richard Bachman, which is actually King’s pen name.

The main problem King had with The Running Man movie was how different it was from his book. The original story is dark, serious, and grim. The film, on the other hand, is much lighter, with a fun, action-packed vibe and a happy ending. Despite these big changes, some people think both the book and...

Nearly 40 years after director Paul Michael Glaser's The Running Manhit theaters, the movie is getting a remake. As a result, the original 1987 film, which was based on a story by Stephen King, is now available to stream for free on Tubi.

Per ComicBook, 1987's The Running Man was written by Steven E. de Souza and is set in a dystopian America. In the film, convicted criminals called "runners" compete in a television game show and have to run to freedom to avoid being killed by professional killers. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Ben Richards, who is imprisoned and has a chance to make it back to the outside world by being a contestant on the game show. The sci-fi action film earned just $38.1 million against a budget of $27 million.

The Running Man also starred Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Richard Dawson, Dweezil Zappa, Mick Fleetwood, andJesse Ventura, who, like Schwarzenegger,...

Paramount Pictures has dropped the first trailer for director Edgar Wright’s The Running Man.

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

The cast includes Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones,...

Even when he's not in a Navy cockpit, Glen Powell has a need for speed. The first trailer for The Running Man raced onto the internet today, featuring the Top Gun: Maverick star taking on a role previously played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in a deliciously '80s adaptation of Stephen King's dystopian novel.

Hailing from director Edgar Wright, this new Running Man is running a very different race. Hewing more closely to the novel — which King published under his since-abandoned nom de plume of Richard Bachman — the updated film has an edgy sense of humor and fleet-footed action sequences that unfold in multiple locations across the U.S.

Appearing at CinemaCon earlier this year, Wright described his take as a "very intense, dangerous road movie." And he praised his leading man for never taking a breather during the movie's rapid-fire production. "He literally and figuratively threw himself into it,...

When Stephen King wrote The Running Man back in 1982 under his nom-de-plume Richard Bachman, the year 2025 felt so impossibly distant that it was possible to imagine a dystopia where expert assassins hunted innocent men for sport on the most popular television show in America. And while reality TV hasn’t sunk to that low quite yet, Hollywood couldn’t resist bringing King’s unique fusion of The Fugitive, The Truman Show, and The Hunger Games back to the big screen this year.

The newest adaptation of The Running Man, starring Glen Powell,...

The original version of the Stephen King classic dystopian movie, The Running Man, will be streaming free this July. Fans of King's movie adaptations can start streaming the sci-fi film on July 1 on Tubi, the platform that doesn't require its viewers to pay anything to stream their content, as long as they stay tuned during the ad breaks. Other genre titles landing on Tubi include Terminator 2: Judgment Day, War of the Worlds, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, and Legends of the Fall, among others.

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Running Man is a futuristic action thriller that tells the story of Ben Richards, a wrongfully convicted man who escapes from a prison camp and finds himself joining a game show led by an ambitious host. In the show The Running Man, a gang of violent killers tries to kill the players in prime time, and Richards has to find a...

Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings' lifelong dream is to play Family Feud, and fans would love to see him compete on the long-running game show. Ken was named the official host of Jeopardy! in 2023, after Alex Trebek passed away in 2020. He was chosen after several other celebrities, including Mayim Bialik, were tested in the role. In 2004, Ken won 74 Jeopardy! games in a row, and his record has not yet been broken. For his next game show appearance, Ken will return to compete in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, with his teammate, actor Matt Damon.

Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings' lifelong dream is to play Family Feud, and fans would love to see him compete on the long-running game show.

In a Jeopardy! Instagram post, Ken revealed to the studio audience that he's always wanted to be a contestant on Family Feud. He shared, "I feel like my lifelong dream has not...

The same year he was featured in his iconic role in Predator, Arnold Schwarzeneggerstarred in a dystopian survival thriller loosely based on Stephen King's novel, The Running Man. Although the film starred the icon in his action prime, it remains one of his lesser-celebrated films. As fans of the author prepare for a new adaptation of the novel starring Glen Powell, Schwarzenegger says that he loves the idea of a better remake. The Terminator himself hopes that the film can succeed where the previous version failed.

The Total Recall and Twins actor spoke to Cbr for Cbr Presents: Draw! to promote the release of Season 2 of his Netflix series Fubar. Schwarzenegger addressed the upcoming remake of The Running Man, which is directed by Edgar Wright and will reportedly be more faithful to King's original novel. The actor implied that the remake is the perfect opportunity to fix everything that...

In November, Edgar Wright's new take on The Running Man will be premiering in theaters, presenting a new reimagining of the Stephen King story. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who famously starred in the first feature film released in 1987, feels optimistic that Wright's version will be able to improve upon what the original movie was lacking.

Schwarzenegger recently spoke with Grae Drake for Cbr Presents: Draw! to promote the second season of Fubar on Netflix, which premieres on June 12. The subject of The Running Man came up during the conversation, and Schwarzenegger shared his thoughts on the new movie coming out this year. While he says he doesn't know much in terms of Wright's creative direction, he believes the remake has an edge over the original thanks to modern visual effects. The actor noted that this was where the classic Running Man movie could have been "better."

"I mean, I love...

Remaking a fan favorite is always a risky move. And while the power of Edgar Wright, Glen Powell and Josh Brolin is enough to restore confidence in the upcoming remake of The Running Man, it might take even more to get some on board. Enter the original Ben Richards, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who lent his support for the rerun after being tracked down by the director and star.

Glen Powell – who will be taking over the role of Richards, who has been forced to participate in the country’s most dangerous game show – recently revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger gave the go-ahead for The Running Man remake. Powell said that he used his friendship with Arnold’s son Patrick – and not his having already worked with him on The Expendables 3 – to set up a FaceTime meeting. “Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific...

Before taking on his latest role, Glen Powell got the thumb’s-up from someone experienced with the material.

The Golden Globe nominee, who leads Edgar Wright‘s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King‘s Running Man, revealed his casting got a “full blessing” from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who starred in the 1987 Paul Michael Glaser-helmed version.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” he told People. “[His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria.”

Powell added, “Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here. So I’m very excited to see him.”

Based on King’s 1982 novel, penned under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, The Running Man follows government-scapegoated prisoner Ben Richards in a dystopian...

Mr. Steve Harvey is returning for yet another season of Family Feud.

The 67-year-old beloved game show host announced his comeback earlier this week on social media.

Taking to his Instagram page, Steve uploaded a photo of himself looking as dapper as ever.

In the photograph, Steve is captured mid-stride in his dressing room, looking ready to handle business as he poses for a stylish backstage picture.

The multi-talented comedian kept a serious expression in the snap. He was wearing sunglasses, a leather suit, and patent-leather dress shoes.

Steve’s brown leather jacket and pants were custom-made by Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria, an Italian term roughly translated as “high-level tailoring.”

Steve’s fashion stylist, Elly Karamoh, also shared the Instagram post captioned “Season 27...

Paramount Pictures is readying to put Edgar Wright’s The Running Man in the starting block with seven months to go before a Nov. 7 debut in theaters. The cast looked prepped and game to set a strong theatrical pace by appearing on Caesars Palace’s Colosseum stage during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation on Thursday.

“I have never worked harder on a movie in my life,” said star Glen Powell, known as one of the busier actor-producers in Hollywood of the film, which just wrapped a week ago.

Wright and Powell were joined by Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo for a lively segment during which they introduced never-before-seen footage from the film, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel. Published under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, The Running Man is set in an America in 2025 under a totalitarian regime that uses violent game shows to placate the disenfranchised masses.

The...

The 1987 adaptation of The Running Man is coming to Paramount+ this week.

The original film adaptation of Steven King's 1982 novel The Running Man is coming to Paramount+ on April 1st. The 1987 film, directed by Paul Michael Glaser, starred Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger in addition to María Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto, and Jesse Ventura. The film was met with mixed reviews from critics, sitting at 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, and was a moderate box office success, grossing $38.1 million on a budget of $27 million.

The dystopian thriller novel, written under King's pen name "Richard Bachman," was set in an alternate version of the United States. The novel takes place in 2025, while the 1987 film took place somewhere between 2017 and 2019. The film was notably a much more straightforward action film than the original novel's plot. The film followed Ben Richards, a government scapegoat forced onto a sadistic game show known as The Running Man.

News broke nearly a year ago (April 2024) that Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone but You star Glen Powell was cast to play the lead role of Ben Richards in the upcoming reimagining of 1987’s The Running Man. Powell will fill the iconic running shoes of the original film’s protagonist, Richards, who was first portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and fans don’t have much longer to wait and see Powell’s take on the Stephen King character. Powell revealed on social media that filming had officially wrapped, and he shared an image of himself and director Edgar Wright to celebrate the occasion. Powell wrote in his Instagram post:

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"That’s a picture wrap on 'The Running Man.' All my love and appreciation goes out to our incredible cast and crew who have worked tirelessly on it. Can’t wait for the rest of y'all to see what we’ve been shooting…...

The world of cinema seems to be going through yet another transformation amid remakes of classic stories for modern audiences. The upcoming Glen Powell starrer movie The Running Man will be the new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man following the 1987 one.

After some recent hits, Glen Powell is stepping into the role originally played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The new The Running Man may have all the ingredients of a remake, but it certainly is a remake that maintains the core elements of the source.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running Man (1987) | Credit: TriStar Pictures/Republic Pictures

The combination of Powell’s strong new-market appeal, Edgar Wright’s unusual directorial style, and a story that feels ever more significant in this reality TV-saturated world comes with a sense of great anticipation. Let’s explore some reasons the adaptation is worthy of your attention.

A dark and relevant dystopian future premise Arnold Schwarzenegger,...

We're still waiting on our first official look at Edgar Wright's new take on The Running Man (we have seen some set photos of star Glen Powell as Ben Richards), but for now, Empire Magazine (via SFFGazette.com) has released a behind-the-scenes shot from the movie.

The image isn't particularly revealing, and only shows Wright calling the action. The filmmaker also spoke to the movie mag about what fans can expect from this re-adaptation of King's story.

“One of the things about the book that I loved was the fact that Ben Richards is out in the world on his own, so it’s like the deadliest game of hide and seek,” Wright says. “It does feel like making a road movie in a lot of ways: a very intense, dangerous road movie. Ben is moving through different environments and meeting different people as he tries to survive 30 days out in the wild.

A new take on The Running Man, the story by Stephen King that was previously adapted into a feature film in 1987, will be hitting theaters this year. This version will feature Glen Powell in the lead role, taking over the role that was previously portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In a new interview with Empire, director Edgar Wright teased his new adaptation of The Running Man. He explained how the premise of the story intrigued him, sharing how this new version will be closer in line to the source material than the Schwarzenegger film. The filmmaker went on to address why he wanted Powell to star, comparing his trajectory as an actor to a rising Bruce Willis.

“One of the things about the book that I loved was the fact that Ben Richards is out in the world on his own, so it’s like the deadliest game of hide and seek,...

The subject of war never seems like a topic that lends itself to much hilarity, but one TV show that proved it was possible is streaming for free on Freevee, and has found itself climbing into the streamer’s Top 10. That series is Hogan's Heroes, the 1960s comedy series that managed to retain a 100% audience score across its six seasons and is hailed as probably the funniest show to have ever been set in a Nazi P.O.W prison camp.

Like many older shows and movies, Hogan’s Heroes has found itself being put in front of a whole new audience with its inclusion on Freevee. While the series is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the show has actually been available on the platform for over 200 days, making its charge up the chart somewhat baffling and indicative of the way there is usually no rhyme or reason behind what becomes popular on streaming.

Fans of Family Feud are used to risque and double entendre questions. These questions are not only funny for the players and viewers, but Steve Harvey always has fun responses and one-liners for them. However, while many fans and players love these questions, people are still watching from home and act offended when the questions arise.

Here is the latest question that has some people at home extremely offended at the smut on the popular game show.

Family Feud Questions Are Often Nsfw

Ratings are still high for Family Feud. This tells most people that fans don’t mind the risque questions on the show. Those might even be responsible for some of the high ratings. However, there are always going to be people who show offense when anything has sexual innuendo, even if it is just a double entendre.

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A recent question could have had some very bad answers.

Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of The Running Man has found its host. Colman Domingo, known for his roles in Rustin and Fear the Walking Dead, has been cast as the charismatic face of the deadly game show in this reimagined version of the dystopian thriller. Domingo will bring his unique style to a role originally made iconic by Richard Dawson in the 1987 adaptation.

The Running Man, based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), tells the story of Ben Richards, a desperate man who joins a violent reality show to earn money to save his gravely ill daughter. Set in a grim, futuristic America, contestants like Richards are hunted by professional killers in a televised spectacle.

While the 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger deviated from the book, Wright’s version promises to stick closer to King’s original vision.

The cast includes Glen Powell as Ben Richards,...

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 9, 2025 Colman Domingo joins Glen Powell in Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ movie

Colman Domingo is about to host the world’s most dangerous game show. The Sing Sing actor and Oscar contender has been cast to star opposite Glen Powell in Paramount’s Running Man movie, our sister site Deadline reports. The dystopian action flick is being produced and directed by Edgar Wright and is based on Stephen King‘s 1982 novel of the same name, which he wrote under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. Other cast members include Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, Katy O’Brian, and Lee Pace. The Running Man is scheduled for a theatrical release in Nov. 2025.

The book was initially adapted for the big screen in 1987, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular character, which Powell takes on in the new movie. Set in...

The Running Man, Edgar Wright's remake of the 1987 dystopian thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has added another talented actor to its cast. Wright's remake stars Glen Powell as the main character who joins the deadly Running Man reality show. Another key character from the novel has just been cast: Colman Domingo has signed on to play Damon Killian, the host of The Running Man. Game-show host Richard Dawson previously portrayed the character in a standout performance in the original film.

Deadline's report also notes that executives behind the film as well as Edgar Wright were "aiming high" when casting the antagonist in the upcoming remake. The television host is a key character with plenty of twisted charisma, and Colman Domingo perfectly fits the bill. It was previously reported in October 2024 that Josh Brolin was cast in a villain role as a producer behind the reality show in the film,...

Colman Domingo has been cast in Paramount Pictures’ “The Running Man,” based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King that the author first published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, the studio announced on Thursday.

Glen Powell is set to star. Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Katy O’Brian and Daniel Ezra also recently joined the cast. Edgar Wright is attached to direct and co-write the story with his “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” collaborator Michael Bacall, who wrote the script.

As TheWrap first reported, Powell will take on the role filled by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 film set in a dystopian future Los Angeles, where a framed police helicopter pilot is forced into a violent game show where convicts are hunted down by assassins with the promise of a pardon if they survive. O’Brian is playing one of the other contestants on the show.

Domingo is playing the...

The Running Man has cast a Fear the Walking Dead star in a role iconically played by Richard Dawson in the Arnold Schwarzenegger dystopian classic. Directed by Edgar Wright, The Running Man remake will see Glen Powell take on the role of Ben Richards, a participant in a deadly game that sees contestants hunted down around the world, with the survivor getting a massive cash prize. The film also stars Katy O'Brian and Daniel Ezra as contestants, Karl Glusman as a hunter, and Josh Brolin as show producer Dan Killian.

Now, Deadline has confirmed Colman Domingo has been cast as the game show host in The Running Man remake, originally played by Richard Dawson in the 1987 adaptation. The Fear the Walking Dead and Rustin star will be taking on the role, but it's reported Brolin's character will be the primary villain this time around. However, Domingo's casting as...

Let the games begin! Today, Colman Domingo joins the cast of Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, a dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s novel, which the author published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Wright directs The Running Man from a script he co-wrote with Michael Bacall for Paramount Pictures.

Colman Domingo appears in the film as the host of The Running Man, a violent reality show promising an outrageous cash prize. Richard Dawson plays Damon Killian, the host of The Running Man, in the 1987 original, directed by Paul Michael Glaser and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story revolves around Ben Richards, a man at the end of his rope participating in The Running Man to earn enough money to revive his deathly ill daughter. During his time in The Running Man, Richards runs from hunters trying to kill him, each with a different set of killer skills.

According to sources,...

Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho) is directing a new take on Stephen King’s The Running Man, and the adaptation has found its game show host in actor Colman Domingo per Deadline.

The Running Man will now release in theaters on November 7, 2025 after shifting from its original November 21 date.

King’s novel, published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, was released in 1982, loosely adapted into the same-titled Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring film in 1987. The story follows “Ben Richards, a desperate man who participates in violent reality show called The Running Man in order to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter. The show follows Richards being chased by numerous hunters sent to kill him.”

Glen Powell leads the film. Karl Glusman (Watcher), Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding) and Daniel Ezra (“A Discovery of Witches”) also star. Furthermore, Josh Brolin was cast to play the central...

Colman Domingo lined up an exciting new role alongside Glen Powell in the forthcoming remake of The Running Man.

The 55-year-old Oscar nominee has joined the cast of director Edgar Wright‘s remake of the classic 1987 movie. Details about which role he will play have also been revealed!

Keep reading to find out more…

Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, the movie follows Ben Richards, a struggling man who participates in a reality show called The Running Man to win enough money to save his sick daughter. The original version of the movie starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.

According to reporting by Deadline, Colman will bring the game show host to life. The role was previously played by Richard Dawson in the original movie.

The new cast also features the likes of Josh Brolin and Katy O’Brian.

We got some photos of Glen on the set of the...

Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake has found its Richard Dawson replacement. Colman Domingo has signed on to star as the host of the titular game show.

According to Deadline, Wright and execs on The Running Man were "aiming high" with who they wanted to see cast as the game show host, given that Dawson's portrayal in the 1987 film adaptation was so well-received, with Domingo ultimately landing the part. Domingo, who is currently receiving some award attention for his leading performance in A24's Sing Sing, joins a cast that includes Glen Powell, Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian, and Daniel Ezra, among others.

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The film has already received an important award following its world premiere.

Wright's take on The Running Man, which was penned by Michael Bacall, was first announced in February...

Exclusive: After tapping Glen Powell to play the titular role in their new Running Man movie, Paramount and director Edgar Wright now have the man who will be hosting the show. Sources tell Deadline that Colman Domingo is set to play the host of the world’s most dangerous game show.

The new film, based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King that he published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, also has cast that includes Josh Brolin, Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian and Daniel Ezra and a November 7, 2025 release date.

The Running Man was turned into a 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. A chase thriller set in a dystopian America in the year 2025, the story centers on Ben Richards, a desperate man who participates in violent reality show called The Running Man to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter. The show follows Richards being chased by numerous hunters sent to kill him.

Family Feud fans have been saying for some time how the game show has become considerably less family-friendly, with raunchy survey questions and answers. Nowhere was that more obvious than in recent scenes from the game show. So, what happened on the set recently that has many thinking that the show has gone too far?

Family Feud: Game Show Used To Be Fun For The Whole Family

With as long as Family Feud has been on the air, many fans who have been watching the show for decades often reminisce about how the show used to be wholesome family entertainment. Of course, these same people may forget that former host Richard Dawson was notorious for kissing all of the female contestants.

Even so, many Family Feud watchers look back fondly at the show as wholesome family entertainment that children would watch with their parents, grandparents, or other family members. The...

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II is all about Rome. We first see the empire’s golden boy (General Acacius) heading to Numidia to conquer the territory. Predictably, he emerges victorious. His men return with some slaves, including Lucius, who happens to be Maximus’ long-lost son. Lucius starts serving as a gladiator under the arms dealer and Ludus owner, Macrinus, and it’s only a matter of time before the two men get pitted against each other. The scheming Macrinus wants the throne for himself. Lucius wants to reclaim his rightful place in the empire. Who will emerge victorious?

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Gladiator II, the follow-up to Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning 2000 film, has audiences once again returning to the Colosseum of Ancient Rome to witness the glory and spectacle of gladiatorial combat. The swing of the sword mesmerizes the crowds as Caesar sits in judgment; the thrilling entertainment that took place thousands of years ago is once again depicted. There's something that we, as modern audiences, can certainly relate to.

The need for escapism and spectacle and our penchant for sensational entertainment has remained unchanged in the centuries that have passed since the days of Caesar. One could even make the comparison that sitting in front of our television screens and phones bears a striking similarity to the attendants of the games in the Colosseum and Circus Maximus.

The concept of there being little difference between the gladiatorial contests of Ancient Rome and television shows providing sensational content to an eager...

Family Feud, a cornerstone of American game show television, has been on air since 1976, during which six Family Feud hosts have overseen the show in very different ways. The program features two families competing against each other by answering survey-based questions to win cash and prizes. Family Feud has become a staple of pop culture and is even a frequent Saturday Night Live sketch. However, a unique aspect of Family Feud is its reliance on the host's charisma to shape the show's tone and engagement. Family Feud hosts have always been a significant part of its allure.

The hosts' ability to interact humorously and empathetically with contestants, coupled with their knack for delivering punchlines and keeping the show moving, is essential to its success. Over the decades, Family Feud has seen a range of personalities take the hosting mantle. These individuals have brought their unique flavors to the show, influencing its dynamic and popularity.

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In 1953, Billy Wilder scored a critical and commercial success with his film adaptation of Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski's stage play "Stalag 17" (one of his 14 best films according to /Film). Set in a World War II Pow camp behind Nazi enemy lines, the movie is a rambunctious account of how imprisoned soldiers misbehave and attempt to make their captors' lives miserable. They're also ever on the verge of hatching a new escape plan, though they wind up having a rat in their ranks who complicates their efforts.

Given that World War II was a desperately bloody affair on both the European and Pacific fronts as the Allies fought to save civilization from the clutches of genocidal vermin, you might not think it appropriate for artists to find humor anywhere within the conflict. But the ability to laugh when...

The Running Man steps up the pace as principal photography for the upcoming remake commences in the U.K. New set photos from the Paramount pic tease Glen Powell in the leading role and the film's logo.

Via the Daily Mail, new behind-the-scenes photos from The Running Man reboot's production show Powell and the film's crew roaming throughout the Battersea Power Station in London. The on-set visuals show Powell sporting an '80s-like ensemble, reminiscent of lead actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original movie, wearing a hoodie under a denim shirt and brown jacket. Meanwhile, others showed hundreds of extras and a masked character sprinting around the building during a take. Furthermore, a snap of director Edgar Wright's chair offers a clear look at the reboot's logo, sporting red and white colors.

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There have been a lot of rumors that the Jeopardy! producers are not happy with Ken Jennings. The rumors indicate that they are watching to see how Colin Jost does on Pop Culture Jeopardy! to decide if they want to move on from Jennings and go with a more famous host.

Ken Jennings Has Support On Jeopardy!

With all the rumors that Ken Jennings’ Jeopardy! hosting gig is in danger, it’s a lot for anyone to have to stomach. There is already a lot of scrutiny that comes with a gig like this. When you take over for someone as iconic as Alex Trebek, you are bound to have a big target on your back.

However, it seems that some people have the host’s back. While producers seem excited to see how Colin Jost does on Pop Culture Jeopardy!, and the ratings he pulls in, Ken is holding...

Back in the 80s, Stephen King adaptations ruled the theaters. You could barely go a few months without hearing about a new film that was coming out. One that many would be surprised to find out was a King adaptation would be the testosterone-infused murder game show The Running Man. Released under King’s pseudonym, Richard Bachman, the book was hardly a hit. Once King was outed as the author, sales went through the roof. Hollywood came calling. With King being popular once again, another adaptation of the book is in the making.

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In the 80s adaptation, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a wrongfully convicted police officer. He gets a chance at freedom if he can survive the game show The Running Man. Of course, the game is rigged so that no one ever wins, but this time is different. They don’t know who they are messing with.

Actor Michael Cera is reuniting with Scott Pilgrim vs. the World director Edgar Wright. Currently, Wright is preparing to start filming a new adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man, and Cera has reportedly joined the cast.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Cera is one of two cast members to have signed on for roles on Wright's take on The Running Man. The Barbie actor will play a character described as a "nave rebel who tries to help" Ben Richards, a father who needs money for his sick daughter, leading to him competing in a deadly game show where survivors are gifted with a huge cash prize. Also joining the cast alongside Cera is Emilia Jones (Locke & Key), who will play a "privileged woman blind to the oppression of the government opposite Powell's Richards."

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Edgar Wright's planned reboot of The Running Man adds another recognizable face from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to join its ensemble cast. The latest actor to feature in the new adaptation of Stephen King's eponymous novel is familiar to Guardians of the Galaxy fans.

Per Deadline, The Running Man remake has added Lee Pace as its newest cast member. Pace's role in the upcoming adaptation is undisclosed, having last appeared on the big screen in the 2022 black comedy horror, Bodies Bodies Bodies.

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Pace is the third MCU actor to join The Running Man reboot. Wright recently cast Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania star Katy O'Brian for the film. Meanwhile, Avengers franchise star Josh Brolin is expected to portray the remake's top villain,...

Paramount Pictures' and director Edgar Wright's long-gestating adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man is finally moving forward with Glen Powell in the lead role of Ben Richards, and the project has now added some A-list support in the form of Josh Brolin.

Deadline reports that Brolin is in final talks to play the "antagonist behind the violent reality show." However, Justin Kroll would later clarify that Brolin will not be playing the main villain, Damon Killian, but an unnamed producer on the series of the title.

Brolin played Thanos in Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga (there are rumors that he's set to return for Avengers: Secret Wars), as well as Cable in Deadpool 2. The highly in-demand actor recently passed on the offer to play Hal Jordan in the Dcu Lanterns series.

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The Goonies star James Brolin will star opposite Glen Powell in Edgar Wright’s take on Stephen King’s The Running Man.

As Edgar Wright’s take on The Running Man continues to edge closer to production, another key piece of casting has been announced. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Josh Brolin will play the film’s lead antagonist, most likely the lead hunter pursuing Powell’s Ben Richards, the titular ‘running man.’

Set in a dystopian future where America has become largely ghettoised, reality TV is the ‘opiate of the masses’, pumping out violent shows that distract viewers from the misery that surrounds them. The most popular show of all, The Running Man, charges a contestant with running and hiding for a month as hunters attempt to track them down and murder them.

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Glen Powell has found his adversary in Edgar Wright's upcoming adaptation of The Running Man, based on Stephen King's 1982 novel. Josh Brolin is in final talks to play the villain in the film, which makes sense Brolin is no stranger to playing bad guys; in fact, he was once the biggest threat to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Per Deadline, Josh Brolin is joining The Running Man update from Paramount Pictures. The exact details of his role are still under wraps, but given that he's described as the "antagonist behind the violent reality show," Brolin is likely playing Dan Killian a role previously played by game-show host Richard Dawson in the 1987 adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. In the dystopian thriller novel, which King wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, Killian is the executive producer of a reality show in which contestants are forced to run for their lives from trained...

The Running Man sprints to get another top name for the anticipated Stephen King adaptation. The upcoming remake lands Marvel Cinematic Universe star Josh Brolin in a major role opposite main star Glen Powell.

According to Deadline, Brolin is finalizing negotiations to portray the top villain in The Running Man remake helmed by Edgar Wright. While details regarding Brolin's role are being kept under wraps, reports suggest he will play the antagonist behind the deadly titular game show.

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Brolin's casting comes soon before the scheduled release of his memoir, From Under the Truck, on Nov. 19. Brolin is best known among MCU fans for playing one of the biggest supervillains of all time, Thanos, the last three Avengers sequels, Age of Ultron,...

Josh Brolin is in final negotiations to star opposite Glen Powell in Paramount Pictures’ “The Running Man.”

He will join previously announced cast members Katy O’Brian (“Love Lies Bleeding”) and Daniel Ezra (“All American”) in the action film from Edgar Wright.

Brolin revealed the news himself during a panel at New York Comic-Con.

“The Running Man” is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King, which the author first published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Wright co-wrote the script with Michael Bacall. Simon Kinberg, Nira Park and Wright are producing. The film is slated for release on Nov. 21, 2025 (the same year the story takes place).

“The Running Man” was first adapted for the big screen in 1987 by director Paul Michael Glaser. The film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, María Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto and Jesse Ventura. The story is set in a dystopian world where a falsely...

Stephen King's stratospheric career as the world's premiere horror scribe began with the creation of a now-famous female protagonist telekinetic outcast Carrie White and a notorious female villain, Carrie's fanatical mother Margaret. Since then, he has crafted a whole catalog of thrilling roles for women, be they electrifying leads or unforgettable second-stringers. Just the mention of King's name instantly brings to mind some of these iconic characters.

Some stories are loaded with legendary ladies one is spoiled for choice in Brian De Palma's Carrie while others may have just one surprising star, such as the number one villain in this list. What follows are five of the most compelling heroines from classic screen adaptations, and five of the biggest baddies. Some are beloved and some may spark controversy, but all of them prove that this author is the king of equal opportunity scares.

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Paramount Pictures' and director Edgar Wright's long-gestating adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man is finally moving forward with Glen Powell in the lead role of Ben Richards, and one supporting cast member has now been confirmed.

Daniel Richtman recently claimed that Katy O'Brian was being eyed for a supporting role in the project, and THR is reporting that she has officially joined the cast.

We had assumed that O'Brian would play one of the two significant female characters in the book -  Richards' wife Shelia or his hostage, Amelia - but the trade reveals that she will actually play another contestant on the lethal TV show of the title.

O'Brian had a small role in season 3 of The Mandalorian, and also played Jentorra in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. She's been getting a lot of attention in Hollywood thanks to her more recent work in Love Lies Bleeding.

Katy O'Brian is officially on board for The Running Man.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that The Mandalorian actor will join Glen Powell in a new adaptation of Steven King's 1982 dystopian novel, directed by Edgar Wright. The film is currently scheduled for a 2025 release and follows the story of a man who, in order to raise money for his daughter, joins a game show called The Running Man where he and several other contestants are hunted for sport for a chance to win the top cash prize. The report also confirmed that O'Brian will play a fellow contestant in the games Powell's character enters, though her character's name has yet to be announced.

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