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The Houdini Seance Season 29 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Ghost Adventures,” titled “The Houdini Seance,” promises to be a thrilling exploration into the world of the supernatural. This episode marks a special occasion, as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s legendary midnight visit to the Winchester Mystery House. Known for its mysterious architecture and haunted reputation, this iconic location sets the stage for an intriguing investigation.

Zak Bagans and his team of paranormal experts will delve into the life and legacy of Houdini, the famous magician known for his incredible escape acts. The episode will focus on their attempt to summon Houdini’s spirit, exploring whether he can indeed escape the grip of death, which he famously sought to prove throughout his life. Viewers can expect a mix of history, magic, and the unknown as the team...

As he stars in hard-hitting prison drama Inside, the candid Aussie actor will answer questions on his 40-year career from Neighbours to The Brutalist

It’s hard to pick a favourite Guy Pearce role over his nearly 40-year career, but let’s try. Perhaps it’s drag queen Felicia Jollygoodfellow in his 1994 breakout Australian movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, or Detective Exley in 1997’s LA Confidential.

Maybe you prefer your Pearce going backwards in Christopher Nolan’s Memento; time-travelling back to 1899 in an adaptation of Hg Wells’s The Time Machine; at sea in The Count of Monte Cristo; or all-too-briefly at war in The Hurt Locker. He’s also done royal drama and he’s done biopics (Andy Warhol in Factory Girl and Harry Houdini in Death Defying Acts). He’s been into space (Prometheus and Alien: Covenant) and he’s breathed fire (Iron Man 3).

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The upcoming episode of “Ghost Adventures,” titled “The Houdini Seance,” promises to be an intriguing exploration of the supernatural. Set to air on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on Travel Channel, this episode marks a special occasion. It coincides with the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s famed midnight visit to the mysterious Winchester Mystery House.

In this episode, Zak Bagans and his team of paranormal experts take on the challenge of summoning the spirit of the legendary magician. Houdini was known for his incredible escape acts and his fascination with the afterlife, making this investigation particularly compelling. The Winchester Mystery House, with its labyrinthine architecture and haunted reputation, serves as the perfect backdrop for such an ambitious endeavor.

Viewers can expect to see the team using various paranormal tools and techniques to connect with Houdini’s spirit. The episode raises the question of whether Houdini, famous for escaping death in life,...

British Indian actor Adi Chugh, known for Hindi films like Shakuntala Devi (Prime Video) and Bell Bottom, takes on a career-defining role as the lead in The Vanishing Elephant, the latest touring production by Northern Irish theatre company Cahoots Ni.

Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council and Culture Ireland, the show opens at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on 29 May 2025, before touring to Buxton, Oxford and Coventry.

Chugh as the lead in The Vanishing Elephant, shares the stage with a life-sized Indian elephant brought to life by puppetry. At the centre is the relationship between Janu and Opu, played by Chugh, whose journey spans multiple life stages in a performance that brings heart, depth, and global perspective to a timeless tale. The play follows the journey of Opu, a young boy in Bengal, who dreams of one day becoming an elephant trainer. When he befriends Janu,...

YouTube creators Sean Evans of Hot Ones, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal from Good Mythical Morning, and Michelle Khare of Challenge Accepted are making their case for Emmy nominations.

The behemoth video-sharing platform — which, according to Nielsen, has also ranked among the top streamers — recently hosted its first FYC event in L.A at the Pacific Design Center and spotlighted some of its standout creators.

While Evans and his celebrity talk show featuring progressively spicier chicken wings have been nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards in the past, the longtime host now feels confident about competing with network talk shows for Primetime Emmy recognition.

“We're just so far beyond being an internet sideshow,” he told Gold Derby about the series, which, as part of First We Feast, has logged more than 4 billion views. “I feel privileged to be here. It's a thrill, but I'm not embarrassed or ashamed to say that we belong.

Stone Cold Steve Austin was recently featured on the Ariel Helwani show, and he had some good advice for the Rock and the WWE. The Rock, or Dwayne Johnson, is not just a wrestler; he is now among the board members of the Tko company, a parent company of WWE.

The franchise recently announced a Netflix documentary that will showcase the wrestling department’s behind-the-scenes work. Austin had some serious advice for the WWE and even for Johnson, the company’s decision-maker.

Stone Cold Steve Austin has a piece of advice for The Rock and the WWE Stone Cold Steve Austin | Credits: WWE

Steve Austin is one of the most popular faces of the WWE, and he was a dominant force in the Attitude Era. He recently appeared on the Ariel Helwani show. The host addressed the announcement of a documentary that would feature behind-the-scenes of the WWE and wanted his reviews on that.

Zak Bagans and the “Ghost Adventures” crew are back, and this time they’re attempting to contact one of history’s most elusive figures: Harry Houdini. “The Houdini Séance,” airing this Wednesday, takes the team to the infamous Winchester Mystery House, a location steeped in its own paranormal lore. The timing is no coincidence. The investigation takes […]

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The Houdini Seance Season 29 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Ghost Adventures,” titled “The Houdini Seance,” promises to be an intriguing exploration of the supernatural. This special episode marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s famous midnight visit to the mysterious Winchester Mystery House. Known for his incredible escape acts and illusions, Houdini’s legacy continues to fascinate many. In this episode, Zak Bagans and his team of paranormal experts aim to connect with Houdini’s spirit in a unique seance.

The Winchester Mystery House, with its labyrinthine architecture and eerie history, serves as the perfect backdrop for this paranormal investigation. The house is filled with stories of the supernatural, making it a fitting location for a tribute to Houdini. Zak and his team will delve into the history of both Houdini and the house, uncovering the secrets that lie within its walls.

On April 23, 2025, “Ghost Adventures” returns with an exciting new episode titled “The Houdini Seance.” This special episode marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s famous midnight visit to the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House. Known for his incredible escape acts and illusions, Houdini’s legacy continues to intrigue fans of magic and the paranormal alike.

In this episode, Zak Bagans and his team of paranormal experts embark on a daring mission to connect with Houdini’s spirit. The Winchester Mystery House, with its mysterious architecture and storied past, serves as the perfect backdrop for this thrilling investigation. Viewers can expect to see the team use a variety of tools and techniques in their quest to summon the legendary magician, hoping to uncover secrets from beyond the grave.

As the clock ticks down to midnight, the tension builds. Will Houdini’s spirit make an appearance, or is he still eluding capture even in the afterlife?...

Discovery Channel has announced a 30th season of Ghost Adventures, which makes its season debut in April. Investigators Aaron Goodwin, Jay Wasley, Billy Tolley and Zak Bagans will be back to explore more iconic haunted locales and conduct a séance at a very famous and mysterious house.

The two-hour season premiere, Poltergeist House Curse, features Bagans and his team conducting the first-ever investigation of Simi Valley’s Poltergeist House. The iconic 1982 film Poltergeist has long been thought to be “cursed”, and Zak thinks some insight could be gained through a relic from the movie.

Join Zak and the team as they go inside the house used during filming, which is believed to be haunted. Heck, Shudder even produced a series called Cursed Films, which gave a detailed description of the bad/sad events that happened during filming and afterwords.

Later in the season, viewers will be able to watch a...

Don’t expect a speedy renewal of David Blaine: Do Not Attempt – at least until the title star has a chance to fully recover.

“I can’t ever do this again. I’ll, like, die,” the title star joked at an event in New York to promote the six-part National Geographic series.

Blending magic with travel and cultural exploration, the series pairs Blaine with magicians from around the world. He learns to master feats ranging from the “Norwegian Death Dive” to kissing the head of a cobra. Production lasted for nearly three years.

Produced by Imagine Documentaries, the series bows Sunday on linear Nat Geo before a next-day streaming premiere on Disney+ and Hulu. Shot in Brazil, South Africa, Southeast Asia, the Arctic Circle, India and Japan, the series is not for the squeamish. (Check out the trailer Here.) The camera lingers on Blaine as he inserts a six-inch...

Season two of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Files kicks off with an episode that explores the sinking of the Titanic and whether it’s possible that more than just an iceberg was to blame. The second season debuts on April 16, 2025, with new episodes airing on Wednesdays at 9pm Et/Pt.

The season two premiere will also dive into the death of famed magician Harry Houdini. Plus, adventurer Josh Gates will unravel the story of the lost Civil War gold.

“Each episode of this series explores riveting true stories that defy explanation, offering stunning revelations and fascinating new insights,” reads Discovery Channel’s synopsis. “Later this season, Gates will take a fresh look at other intriguing mysteries, unexplained phenomena, and eerie disappearances. He will uncover what may be the true identity of infamous hijacker D.B. Cooper, reveal a shocking theory that outlaw Billy the Kid faked his own death, investigate the...

Discovery Channel’s Ghost Adventures will return with new spooky activities on April 16, 2025. Season 30 of the paranormal investigation series just dropped a teaser and confirmed the new season will include an exploration of the Poltergeist house.

Season 30 kicks off with a two-hour episode airing at 10pm Et/Pt focusing on the iconic horror film location. “In the special two-hour season premiere ‘Poltergeist House Curse,’ Bagans and the crew dig deep into the mystery of the famed Poltergeist House, launching an unprecedented investigation inside the site of the classic horror film location to uncover the truth behind a rumored curse,” reads Discovery Channel’s description of the season premiere. “Did real-life events converge with Poltergeist‘s fictional storyline to unlock a lethal, ancient darkness? After the team’s lockdown leaves them with more questions than answers, Bagans believes a terrifying relic from the 1982 film could provide insight into the sinister energy...

Renowned paranormal investigators Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley are back with an all-new season of the hit series Ghost Adventures, premiering with a landmark two-hour episode on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Discovery Channel, and streaming next day on Max and discovery+.

As they embark on groundbreaking investigations shrouded in paranormal legends, the team uncovers frightening accounts of ghostly activity that invoke chills at every turn.

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The crew’s mission to document the afterlife takes them to iconic haunted locations this season, including the first-ever investigation of the legendary Poltergeist House in Simi Valley, CA, and a historic séance at the Winchester Mystery House to summon Harry Houdini’s spirit, alongside his only known blood relative, on the 100th anniversary of his visit.

As the team conducts immersive lockdown investigations at each site using the latest scientific gadgets and technology,...

This article was sponsored by National Geographic. Edited to add video from the event on March 18.

David Blaine got a kick out of seeing audience members at Wednesday's Emmys FYC event for David Blaine Do Not Attempt look away from the screen in disgust. "The lady sitting in front of me the whole time was [shielding her eyes]," he laughed. "She's still doing it!" (See event photos below.)

The host/executive producer was joined at the Linwood Dunn Theater by executive producer Toby Oppenheimer, co-executive producer Abigail Harper, and moderator and Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum for a Q&a that took place after a screening of the Southeast Asia episode. That installment focused on the relationship between fear and magic, with Blaine getting up close and personal with king cobras, scorpions, and bees — oh my! "How's everyone doing? Are we Ok?" Birnbaum hesitantly asked the crowd after the intense screening.

"Growing up...

One of the most underrated sci-fi action shows, and one that’s suitable for some good old-fashioned family watching, is all set to land on free streaming. Making its debut back in 2016, Timeless offers all manner of historical shenanigans as a small band of heroes must come together to save everything after a rogue government steals the time travel tech and embarks on a mission to change the past.

Created by The Boys’ Eric Kripke and The Night Agent’s Shawn Ryan, the series stars Abigail Spencer as Lucy Preston, a history professor, Matt Lanter as United States Army Delta Force soldier and Master Sergeant Wyatt Logan, and Malcolm Barrett as nervous programmer Rufus Carlin, the three of which make up the main trio tasked with saving the world, alongside Sakina Jaffrey, Paterson Joseph, Claudia Doumit, and Goran Višnjić, Timeless is all set to materialize on free streaming platform Tubi...

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David Blaine got a kick out of seeing audience members at the March 12 Emmys FYC event for David Blaine Do Not Attempt look away from the screen in disgust. "The lady sitting in front of me the whole time was [shielding her eyes]," he laughed. "She's still doing it!" See event photos below.

The host/executive producer was joined at the Linwood Dunn Theater by executive producer Toby Oppenheimer, co-executive producer Abigail Harper, and moderator and Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum for a Q&a that took place after a screening of the Southeast Asia episode. That installment focused on the relationship between fear and magic, with Blaine getting up close and personal with king cobras, scorpions, and bees — oh my! "How's everyone doing? Are we Ok?" Birnbaum hesitantly asked the crowd after the intense screening.

"Growing up as a kid in Brooklyn that was obsessed with Harry Houdini,...

Once again, Adrien Brody is earning attention from both audiences and critics with a great performance in The Brutalist. The film depicts the journey of a Holocaust survivor who comes to America and has brought much acclaim to Brody, including the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and his second Oscar nomination.

Few actors can match the intensity and the serious commitment to their art that Brody has. From his performance in The Pianist through his recent one in The Brutalist, Brody has always been challenging himself with complex characters that show his amazing range.

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However, it is not just awards and nominations that have attracted Brody’s admirers. Fans love to know the background and how much such award-winning actors earn. So, let’s take a look at Adrien Brody’s net worth in 2025.

Adrien Brody...

Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Friday, 28 February 2025 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

Today’s Final Jeopardy – Friday, 28 February 2025 Today's Final Jeopardy Famous Names - https://jeopardytonight.com/as-a-young-reporter-in-appleton-wisconsin-edna-ferber-interviewed-this-hometown-celebrity-originally-from-hungary/ Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Friday, 28 February 2025 Final Jeopardy Answer Who is Harry Houdini? Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Friday, 28 February 2025

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Returning ChampionContestantContestant Roger Craig

Arlington, Virginia

Applied Scientist

Winning Score: $25,201

Round 2 Score: $14,400

Round 1 Score: $4,400Jaskaran Singh

Plano, Texas

Consultant

Final Score: $25,198

Round 2 Score: $12,600

Round 1 Score: $5,000Shane Whitlock

Originally Benton, Arkansas

Radiologist

Final Score: $6,400

Round 2 Score: $3,200

Round 1 Score: $5,000 Final Jeopardy Video & Today’s Highlights Jeopardy! Recaps

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There has been plenty of hype surrounding The Brutalist lately, especially with its numerous Oscar nominations and many claiming that it features Adrien Brody’s best performance to date. Any fans of the performance that has earned him his second Oscar nomination might be curious to see what his role was that landed him his first-ever Emmy nomination. Houdini aired on the History channel in 2014, and chronicled the life of famed magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini, and featured Brody as the titular lead. During the time of its release, it was a major success, becoming the most-viewed miniseries of 2014 and even earning a total of seven Emmy Award nominations. Much of the acclaim went towards Brody's performance, which made it more than obvious just...

John Wick: Chapter 4 is an acclaimed film with some serious talent attached to it. In addition to John Wick franchise mastermind Chad Stahelski in the director's seat, the film features a screenplay co-written by Michael Finch and Shay Hatten. While Hatten had also worked on John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Finch was a newcomer to the series with John Wick: Chapter 4. Still, he helped lead the duo to success, as John Wick: Chapter 4 received positive reviews. The film also did well at the box office, making over $440 million.

Prior to John Wick: Chapter 4, Finch had written screenplays for other action films, though his career had been fairly slow moving. His past work has included writing for American Assassin, Blood Brother, Interrogation, and Countdown. Likely aided by the success of John Wick: Chapter 4, Finch's career has now taken off, as he is reported to be the screenwriter on over 10 upcoming projects.

Harry Houdini was a famous magician and escape artist from the early 1900s, known for his amazing stunts like escaping from handcuffs, locked containers, and underwater traps. Born in 1874 in Hungary, he moved to the U.S. as a child and became famous worldwide for his talent and showmanship.

In addition to magic, Houdini was a skeptic who exposed fake spiritualists and was also involved in aviation and filmmaking. Now, his inspiring story will be turned into a spy thriller film called Becoming Houdini, produced by Scott Sanders and Danny Strong.

The movie will follow the story of young Erik Weisz (Houdini’s real name) as he rises to fame, with a script written by Michael Finch and Alex Litvak, known for John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Three Musketeers.

Not much is known about the plot of Becoming Houdini yet, and no lead actor has been cast, according to Deadline.

Harry Houdini was a famous magician and escape artist from the early 1900s, known for his daring stunts like escaping from locked handcuffs, sealed containers, and even underwater traps. Born in 1874 in Hungary, he moved to the U.S. as a child and became a global sensation for his skill, showmanship, and charisma.

Beyond magic, he was also a skeptic who exposed fake spiritualists and a pioneer in aviation and filmmaking. His story was inspiring enough that the famous magician will apparently appear on the big screen in a spy thriller titled ‘Becoming Houdini’

Scott Sanders and Danny Strong will produce the movie. The film will follow the story of young Erik Weisz (Houdini’s real name) as he rises to fame. The script will be written by Michael Finch and Alex Litvak, known for ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and ‘The Three Musketeers’.

Not much is known about the plot of the movie so far,...

Walt Disney Studios is getting in on the popularity of the spy genre, and is preparing to develop an espionage thriller film with an unusual subject: famed magician Harry Houdini. The studio is currently working on Becoming Houdini, according to Deadline, a film that will tell the life of the master magician and illusionist, but will apparently show off another side to him ... as a spy. No casting has been announced yet, but this sounds like quite the unique project from the get-go.

Exclusive: Harry Houdini was well known for his disappearing acts, but now the master escape artist and illusionist is set to make a big screen appearance for Walt Disney Studios.

Scott Sanders and Danny Strong are on board to produce Becoming Houdini, a spy thriller movie based on the life of the legend himself . Beginning with the young Erik Weisz’s (Houdini’s real name) journey to fame and long lasting fascination, the project from The Color Purple and Dopesick producers is set to be written by John Wick Chapter 4 and The Three Musketeers scribes Michael Finch and Alex Litvak.

At the height of his renowned both on stage and in the emerging world of cinema, Houdini died suddenly and under sketchy circumstances from peritonitis at the age of 52 on Halloween 1926. However, while one of the most famous people on the planet in the Jazz Age, the early years of...

Spoiler Alert: This piece contains spoilers for Episode 6 of Agatha All Along.

After the epic ending of Agatha All Along Episode 5 that revealed Teen’s true identity set to Billie Eilish’s “You Should See Me in a Crown,” Episode 6, titled “Familiar By Thy Side,” of the Marvel television series dove deeper into Teen’s past to make connections to how he got where he is today.

Teen was considered a Familiar, or amateur witch, until his blue powers crackled to life out of his anger at the death of Alice (Ali Ahn) in Episode 5 after Agatha siphoned off her powers in the trial testing Agatha.

The opening scene of Episode 6 shows Teen getting ready for synagogue donning a blue yarmulke, where he performs the rights for his bar mitzvah, or thirteenth birthday party that marks a boy’s transition into manhood. His parents (Paul Adelstein and Maria Dizzia) follow...

Adam Aron, CEO of the nation’s largest movie theater chain AMC Theatres, refuses to hide his optimism.

After a wild year of bankruptcy speculation, debt repayment extensions, revised credit ratings and a few billion dollars in box office earnings, the eternal theatrical optimist was ready to celebrate at Variety‘s annual Entertainment and Technology Summit in West Hollywood on Thursday.

“I’m a relieved human being,” said Aron during his keynote conversation at the thought leadership conference sponsored by City National Bank, referring to the five-year extension he won from lenders this summer. “In July, we were able to announce that we’d worked agreements with 150 different lending institutions that will refinance most of our long-term debt and push our maturities.”

AMC’s credit rating was raised by S&P Global in August, but analysts are still wary of the economic headwinds facing the movie theater business – and the...

New York City Center chooses a beloved musical to present as part of a two-week star-studded gala concert production each year and 2024′s selection is Ragtime!

It was previously announced that the cast would feature Colin Donnell as Father, Joshua Henry as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Caissie Levy as Mother, Ben Levi Ross as Younger Brother, Shaina Taub as Emma Goldman, and Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh.

Now, we know more cast members!

Tony winner Joaquina Kalukango is stepping into the role of Sarah, taking over for Joy Woods who had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.

Loot actress Stephanie Styles, who was last seen on Broadway in the acclaimed Kiss Me Kate revival, will take on the role of Evelyn Nesbitt.

Keep reading to find out more…

Also cast are John Clay III as Booker T. Washington, Rodd Cyrus as Harry Houdini, Matthew Lamb as the Little Boy, and Tabitha Lawing as the Little Girl.

Were one to look back at the history of alleged psychics and those who sought to challenge such claimants, it won’t take long before stumbling across the plans of Harry Houdini, legendary escape artist, illusionist, and debunker of many a supernatural event, as he once made a pact with his wife Bess that, were the magician to uncover a method by which to communicate with his spouse following his own passing, he would pass along a message to Bess meaningful to only these two.

Continue reading ‘Look Into My Eyes’ Review: Therapy Takes The Form Of Mediumship In This Simple, Touching Documentary at The Playlist.

A hundred years later, the sequence still radiates an otherworldly aura: a man wearing a porkpie hat walks down the aisle of a movie theater, steps up onto the stage, and slips into the motion picture screen. The film we have been watching — a conventional enough story of a boy who loses his girl due to a dumb misunderstanding — flows fluidly into another cinematic realm, where the boy is a brilliant detective who outwits the bad guys, solves the crime, and gets the girl. One Hollywood fantasy is switched for a more beguiling Hollywood fantasy.

The film, of course, is Sherlock Jr. (1924), directed by and starring Buster Keaton, the greatest of all silent film comedian-auteurs. (Team Chaplin is welcome to dissent.) It is the usual Keaton concoction of ingenious gags, trick photography and jaw-dropping stunt work, but the film, true to its name, is also an investigation into the role...

It’s the year 1907 in London and Professor Patrick Moore finds himself faced with a paranormal predicament. As the head of a university department dedicated to investigating metaphysical matters, Patrick’s work studying life after death has come under threat. His colleague Nelson Ward has vanished along with a sizable donation meant for their research. Now the dean has given Patrick just three days to prove the existence of ghosts. If he fails, the whole department will be shut down.

Patrick sets out on a frenzied search for answers, exploring the rich spiritualist culture of turn-of-the-century Britain. He questions scholars and amateur enthusiasts alike, trying to piece together where Ward has gone. Guiding Patrick is medium Beatrice Shaw, who offers her unusual insights. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lends a hand, bringing perspectives from both his paranormal pursuits and detective fiction.

Their hunt takes Patrick from the hallowed halls of...

This weekend's episode of Doctor Who, "Rogue," is generating a lot of discussion online. Why? Well, it features the franchise's first romantic same-sex kiss...and the Doctor is the one doing the smooching!

Ncuti Gatwa is the first queer actor to play the iconic sci-fi character and, with queer TV writer Russell T Davies back in charge of the series, we'd expected a trailblazing moment like this to make it into an episode sooner rather than later.

Now, it's finally happened as we see the Doctor fall in love with a man; gay actor Jonathan Groff's enigmatic Rogue.

As we first explained on SFFGazette.com, it begins with the Doctor and Ruby Sunday arriving at a Bridgerton-like ball, only for it to become clear there are alien shapeshifters causing chaos. Rogue, who many fans theorised could be the new Captain Jack (he isn't), is a bounty hunter tasked with bringing them in and,...

If Eminem’s catchy new single “Houdini” has you Googling Sherri Papini, well, allow Hulu to act as a second source of information.

The Disney streamer is diving into the Papini case with a three-part docuseries titled “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini” from filmmakers Erin Lee Carr, Michael Beach Nichols, and executive producers Rob Ford, Allison Berkley and Joseph Freed of Marwar Junction Productions.

The basics of the case are well known: In November 2016, Sherri Papini went for a jog and vanished from the northern California neighborhood where she lived with her husband Keith. This triggered a frenzied search and worldwide headlines.

But as “Houdini” spoils for you, her “kid-nappin’/never did happen.”

Papini was found alive on a Sacramento Highway 22 days later, claiming that she was abducted and tortured by two Hispanic women. She had some brutal-looking injuries she said she received at the hands of her kidnappers,...

All sober-minded pop culture fans adhere to one important maxim: everything’s better with Nicolas Cage. And sure enough, Cage was a stand-out in the wonderful animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, as the comically hardboiled Spider-Man Noir. Every time Cage spit out a line about drinking egg creams and punching Nazis, audiences couldn’t help but cheer However, Cage isn’t the only thing that makes Spider-Verse‘s comedic take on Spider-Man Noir work. It also works because it’s limited, appearing in just a few scenes and making room for Miles Morales to be the far more dynamic heart of the piece. So as much as we love Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir, the recently-announced Spider-Man Noir live-action series sounds potentially ill-fated, especially if Cage’s character ends up being the same gag from the animated movies.

If there must be a Spider-Man Noir television show, Amazon Prime...

The stunt took weeks of preparation. Building a tank. Training with freedivers and magicians. Developing the filming schedule.

The end result of the effort, a new episode of YouTube star Michelle Khare’s series Challenge Accepted in which she attempted to recreate Harry Houdini’s deadliest trick, has since garnered more than 4.5 million views on YouTube.

The final product has a production quality that would rival what’s on “traditional” TV (in fact, magician David Blaine attempted a similar stunt for a 2006 primetime ABC special), but Khare produced the episode herself, for her YouTube audience.

“For Challenge Accepted because we release very infrequently — unlike a normal season of television, it’s about 10 to 15 episodes a year — and within each of those episodes, we are representing a unique community,” Khare says in an interview. “So for example, in the video where I attempted Harry Houdini’s deadliest magic trick, we’re...

When Ncuti Gatwa makes his first appearance as the 15th Doctor in the science-fiction series “Doctor Who,” he isn’t wearing any pants.

In a 60th-anniversary special released in December, the previous Doctor — played by series icon David Tennant — subverts the show’s long-standing practice of regeneration: Instead of simply transforming into the next Doctor, he literally splits in half, bringing Gatwa’s Doctor into the world alongside him. In the process, the two divide the clothes of Tennant’s Doctor between them, leaving Gatwa in nothing but a dress shirt and a pair of tighty-whities.

“Oh, my God, that first costume fitting!” Gatwa says, bursting into an infectious fit of laughter. It’s a frequent occurrence as he speaks with Variety on a chilly March day over lemon ginger tea at the Langham hotel in London. “I was like, ‘Are you joking?!’ They showed me a pair of [underwear] and...

The season of the very first sign of the zodiac is here, and that’s exactly why being a leader comes so easy for Aries folks.

And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.

As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...

Buster Keaton was one of the most prolific filmmakers of the silent era, comparable only to his contemporaries Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. Unlike Lloyd with his distinctive spectacles or Chaplin with his signature stache, Keaton was identified by the emotionless expression he wore while enduring some of the most painful, dangerous, and hilarious bits of physical comedy the world has ever seen.

The filmmaker grew up as a vaudeville actor and took the stage as early as age four, where he first honed his slapstick skills in an act with his father. He was always known for taking hard falls without so much as a wince, which is how he earned his nickname, Buster, as an infant. As Keaton told it, legendary illusionist Harry Houdini gave him the nickname after an infant Keaton fell down a full flight of stairs without crying (a "buster" was a slang term for...

There's curiosity surrounding Netflix's Magic For Humans regarding how the tricks are performed and legitimate reactions from ordinary people on the show. The show has faced accusations of using a green screen and paid actors to create a convincing performance for viewers on the other side of the screen. They have maintained that great timing, rehearsals for the illusions, and a dedication to studying the human brain have been all the smoke and mirrors the show needs. Psychology, not magic, is the show's real intention. As one of the best reality TV shows, it's time to expose lies and truth on Magic For Humans.

Magic for Humans is a Netflix show about how one stage magician, Justin Willman, goes to the street to get genuine reactions from a passerby about his tricks. He may sometimes play these for laughs, discuss psychological studies with marshmallows, or discuss Justin's phantom limb trick with kids.

Willem Dafoe receives long-overdue Hollywood Walk of Fame star, with support from colleagues and family. Despite numerous nominations, Dafoe is yet to win an Oscar or Golden Globe, but values camaraderie among fellow actors. Colleagues praise Dafoe's talent, calling him the greatest American actor of our time, who always elevates material.

Willem Dafoe has been one of the most instantly recognizable faces on cinema screens for almost 50 years, and today the Poor Things star became the first recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2024.

With support from some of his many collaborators, including filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro, Mark Ruffalo, Pedro Pascal, Patricia Arquette, and Camila Morrone, along with his friends and family, Dafoe’s recognition on Hollywood’s most famous walkway is long overdue for an actor with one of the largest screen presences in the business. Among his many iconic roles, Dafoe has played Green Goblin in...

Ncuti Gatwa, the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who, revisited old episodes and the revived series to inform his portrayal and make it his own. The Fifteenth Doctor has already made callbacks to past Doctors, referencing his relationship with Harry Houdini and using a familiar disguise. Gatwa's performance shows the Doctor addressing past revelations and grappling with new history, giving a glimpse into a Doctor in distress.

Fifteenth Doctor actor Ncuti Gatwa reveals how revisiting past Doctor's adventures helped him craft his own performance ahead of joining the production of his Doctor Who adventures. The actor made his debut in the show's third 60th-anniversary adventure, "The Giggle," where he emerged from an unprecedented, rare bi-regeneration transformation that saw him split from David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor. Following his first solo adventure in 2023's seasonal special "The Church on Ruby Road," Gatwa is set to lead Doctor Who across season 14, 2024's seasonal special,...

On Monday, it was Dua Lipa’s turn to join Seth Meyers on the latest edition of “Day Drinking” on the Late Night show. The host’s past drinking buddies have included Lizzo, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Lorde, Post Malone and Seth’s mother.

The two met up at Studio 151 in New York and started their session by making shots disappear, in honor of Lipa’s new single, “Houdini.” The inaugural shots were followed by drinks inspired by the legendary magician, Harry Houdini, including the “Houtini,” which Lipa ascertained “smells,” and...

Dua Lipa has kicked off the rollout for her next album. The pop star has announced her new single, “Houdini,” out on November 9th via Warner. Pre-orders are ongoing.

Leading up to the announcement, Lipa left a trail of breadcrumbs on social media for fans to piece together. In a snippet posted on October 31st, the following numbers flash onscreen: 4 8 9 9 14 15 21. Matching the numbers with the corresponding letters of the English alphabet yields the result “dhiinou,” which can, in turn, be rearranged to read the name Houdini.

As it turns out, October 31st also marks the anniversary of the day that Harry Houdini died in 1926. Continuing the reference, Lipa also puts a golden key hanging on a necklace in her mouth. One of Houdini’s escape methods was to receive the handcuff key in his mouth from his wife, who passed it along as they kissed.

Lipa isn’t the first...

When you tell folks you’re going to interview legendary magicians Penn & Teller, someone is liable to ask: “How are you going to do that? Does Teller even talk?”

If you have more than a passing knowledge of the pair — who have been hosting the magic game show Fool Us since 2011 — you’ll know what’s a silly question. Although, as part of their act, Teller keeps mum, in person the two are your classic goofball and straight man. Penn Jillette carries running jokes to their breaking point, in this...

Christopher Lloyd and Simon Pegg discuss the case of a talking mongoose in this exclusive clip from Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, which is all set to become available to buy or rent on digital from September 19. Coming courtesy of Saban Films, Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose is a dark comedy based on the legend of Gef the talking mongoose, a bizarre story that came to prominence in the early 1930s after being extensive coverage by the British press. Check out our exclusive clip from Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose below.

The official synopsis for Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose reads as follows:

“Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, and Christopher Lloyd star in this wildly entertaining adventure based on a (possibly) true tale set in 1935 London. When famed paranormal psychologist Dr. Nandor Fodor (Pegg) investigates a family's claims of a talking animal, he uncovers a mysterious web of hidden motives.

Murder and mystery enthusiasts are flocking to see A Haunting In Venice (2023) this weekend, the third release in Hercule Poirot's rebooted franchise that began with the incredible Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and continued with Death on the Nile (2022).

While the sophomore effort of Nile was a disappointment compared to Orient, this third effort will likely prove Poirot's supremacy as a gumshoe, and we'll espouse the secrets behind the movie's deeper meanings and incredible real-life origins!

This Story Isn't All Fiction

It's worth noting that Agatha Christie was a skeptic, and this particular tale – A Haunting In Venice (2023) involves spiritualism, séances, and the occult – quite the departure from her literary norm. One must ask the obvious question – why did she write about something she didn't believe in? Well, Christie wanted to broach the subject of false spiritualism while informing readers of the genuine, life-threatening dangers affiliated with an organized occult.

“Thank You Very Much” is a documentary about Andy Kaufman that does just what you want it to do. It details Kaufman’s life and career, showcasing all the stage bits he became famous for (and including rare footage of performances and offstage antics that even Kaufman fanatics have never seen). But more than that, the movie understands him. It explores the depths of what Andy Kaufman was about — though that doesn’t mean that we’re subjected to a bunch of talking heads discussing how “conceptual” and punk-the-audience weird he was, and who was the real Andy, anyway?

I mean, there’s some of that. But Alex Braverman, the director of “Thank You Very Much,” grasps the fundamental truth of Andy Kaufman: that what he was up to, in his defiant and Dada screwball way, was showbiz. It was theater. He wanted to tickle you, to make you giggle and squirm,...

Jerome Coopersmith, who received a Tony nomination for writing a 1965 Sherlock Holmes musical and penned more than two dozen episodes of the original Hawaii Five-o during the series’ first nine seasons, has died. He was 97.

Coopersmith died peacefully Friday in Rochester, New York, his family announced.

After earning a Purple Heart for his service during World War II, Coopersmith broke into television writing for quiz shows and historical programs. In the early 1950s, he and Horton Foote worked on the kids-focused Gabby Hayes Show and Johnny Jupiter, and the future Pulitzer Prize and Oscar winner behind To Kill a Mockingbird would become his mentor.

Coopersmith wrote 30 regular installments and two feature-length episodes of CBS’ Hawaii Five-o from 1968-76. Among those was the notable 1975 eighth-season installment Retire in Sunny Hawaii … Forever, which featured Helen Hayes in an Emmy-nominated guest-starring stint as the aunt of her real-life son, James MacArthur.

He then...

There’s an adage in Hollywood that says "fact is stranger than fiction," and nowhere does this seem more accurate than with the upcoming British film, Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, which saw its trailer dropped on Friday by Paramount.

Adam Sigal, the creative force behind the screenplay and direction of this oddly titled movie, delves deep into a semi-authentic tale that's set against the backdrop of 1930s Britain. Here's a parapsychologist named Dr. Nandor Fodor, played by none other than the multifaceted Simon Pegg, investigating a baffling claim: a talking mongoose. Neil Gaiman, best recognized for his literary masterpieces like The Sandman and Good Omens (and for those dulcet tones that grace many an audiobook) lends his voice to this alleged chatty creature.

The intrigue only deepens with the setting: a secluded farmhouse on the Isle of Man, home to the Irving family. These residents allege that they...

The Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose trailer reveals a surreal film about a parapsychologist and a talking animal. Written and directed by Adam Sigal, the upcoming British film is based on a partially true story and follows Nandor Fodor as he investigates claims about a talking mongoose. The aptly titled Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose stars Simon Pegg as the titular detective, Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, and The Sandman's Neil Gaiman as the voice of the talking mongoose.

Today, Paramount released the first official trailer for Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose. Check it out below:

Set in 1930s Britain, the trailer follows the famed paranormal psychologist Dr. Nandor Fodor as he investigates a family's claims about a talking mongoose named Gef who lives in their barn. To little surprise, Dr. Fodor doesn't actually catch a glimpse of the talking animal, though he does uncover a mysterious web of hidden motives.