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Martin Scorsese may have another gangster movie in the works, in collaboration with Oscar-winning writer Eric Roth. Scorsese is a contender for one of the best directors of all time and is known for his epic crime dramas, including but not limited to Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, The Irishman, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Roth won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay back in 1995 for Forrest Gump but has produced acclaimed scripts across several genres, including movies such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Mank, A Star Is Born, and Dune: Part One.

During an interview with David Perell, Eric Roth revealed that he is working on a script about the mafia in New Orleans in 1890, which he hopes will be directed by Scorsese. According toWorld of Real, the movie may be titled Midnight Vendetta. The main characters appear to be connected to the original Sicilian Mafia, and the...

On Wednesday April 30 2025, Discovery broadcasts Expedition Files!

Family Secrets Season 2 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Expedition Files,” titled “Family Secrets,” promises to dive deep into some of history’s most intriguing mysteries. Airing soon on Discovery, this episode explores the hidden truths surrounding notorious figures and events that have shaped the past.

One of the main stories focuses on H.H. Holmes, often considered America’s first serial killer. A descendant of Holmes may shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death. This revelation could change the way people understand his life and crimes. The episode will explore whether the truth has been buried for too long and what it means for the legacy of such a dark figure.

In another captivating segment, the show will investigate a mysterious helicopter crash that has raised questions about possible government involvement and mafia connections. This incident has puzzled many for years,...

This week, Discovery’s “Expedition Files,” hosted by Josh Gates, turns its attention to “Family Secrets,” unearthing startling stories that could rewrite history. The episode explores three distinct mysteries, linked by the idea that truth often lies hidden within families. First up is the notorious serial killer H.H. Holmes. A descendant believes there’s more to the […]

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The upcoming episode of “Expedition Files,” titled “Family Secrets,” promises to be a gripping exploration of some of history’s darkest mysteries. Set to air on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on Discovery, this episode delves into the enigmatic life and death of infamous serial killer H.H. Holmes. A descendant of Holmes may reveal shocking truths that could change everything known about his demise. This revelation could shed light on a figure who has haunted American history for over a century.

In addition to the chilling tale of Holmes, the episode takes a turn into the realm of conspiracy. It raises questions about a mysterious helicopter crash that some believe involved government collaboration with the mafia. The implications of such a conspiracy could be far-reaching, and viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the team investigates the connections and motives behind this incident.

Lastly, the episode will...

Martin Scorsese's near-$200 million historical epic is coming to streaming in April. The 2002 crime drama Gangs of New York started the filmmaker's long working relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Paramount+ subscribers will be able to stream Gangs of New York beginning on Tuesday, April 1 — though they might want to settle in because the sprawling period drama clocks in at 168 minutes. DiCaprio leads the movie as the vengeful son of an Irish gang leader who returns to New York City as an adult intent on revenge.

Gangs of New York Comes to Streaming on April 1

Daniel Day-Lewis delivers one of his most acclaimed performances in Gangs of New York as William "Bill the Butcher" Cutting, in a fictionalized portrayal of the real leader of the Washington Street Gang, William Poole. Scorsese's tense drama builds up a confrontation between Amsterdam (DiCaprio) and Bill the Butcher for nearly three hours before their...

One of the greatest sports films of all time, crafted by the legendary duo of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, lands on a new streaming home. Subscribers can now watch the acclaimed biographical drama, Raging Bull, on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video is the most recent streamer to acquire Raging Bull. The film is also available for fans on the free-to-watch streaming service, Tubi, and via Hulu. It's also the latest Scorsese-De Niro classic to become available on streaming after the beloved Taxi Driver debuted in January.

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After years of development, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are nearing a Devil in the White City adaptation. With DiCaprio potentially starring, Scorsese is in talks to direct the 20th Century adaptation of Erik Larson’s bestseller, Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America, first published in 2004.

The story takes place in 1893, Chicago prepared to host the World’s Columbian Exposition, a monumental undertaking spearheaded by architect Daniel Burnham. He conceived and designed the fairgrounds, transforming a stretch of Chicago into the dazzling “White City,” a sprawling collection of grand, glowing buildings.

The Fair became a global celebration of human imagination and innovation and a spectacle of wonders that showcased the latest technological and artistic creations from around the globe.

The excitement around the World’s Fair found a counterpoint in the World’s Fair Murders, a series of brutal crimes targeting...

Robert De Niro has addressed the possibility of reuniting with director Martin Scorsese on the filmmaker's star-studded new movie. Scorsese has long been working on a film version of Devil in the White City, Erik Larson's book about serial killer H.H. Holmes.

Scorsese has been developing Devil in the White City for the past 15 years, but there were recent reports that Leonardo DiCaprio is attached to star. The movie would take place during the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, where Holmes allegedly committed multiple murders.

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30 years later, Casino has a lot to offer fans of gangster movies and fans of Scorsese.

There have been questions about whether De Niro could reunite with his old friend and frequent collaborator Scorsese for this movie, though he...

Leonardo DiCaprio has spent years delivering one stellar performance after another, yet for the longest time, the Oscars kept slipping through his fingers. It wasn’t until The Revenant that he finally took home the gold, but let’s be honest, his vast library of work with Martin Scorsese alone could have earned him one ages ago.

Leonardo DiCaprio in Shutter Island | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Now, the iconic actor-director duo is showing no signs of slowing down. Because, out of DiCaprio’s six upcoming films, four are with Scorsese! Safe to say, the filmmaker isn’t letting go of his favorite leading man anytime soon.

Why DiCaprio-Scorsese fans are in for a treat!

From the very start of his career, Leonardo DiCaprio has been a force to be reckoned with, and that fact still stands true to this day! If a movie has his name on it, one thing is for sure,...

Leonardo DiCaprio is teaming with Martin Scorsese for a drama about the criminal underworld in Hawaii.The 'Revenant' actor is set to continue his long collaboration with the 82-year-old director in the currently-untitled movie, which will also star 'Jungle Cruise' co-stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Emily Blunt and is set in the 1960s and 70s.According to Deadline, Nick Bilton is writing the script for the movie and will follow a formidable mob boss who rises to build the most powerful criminal empire on the islands, waging war against his rival groups and mainland corporattitons, while also fighting to preserve his ancestral land.It is based on an untold true story of a man who fought to preserve his homeland through a "ruthless quest for absolute power".Blunt and Johnson - who has long wanted to make a movie in his native Hawaii - are said to...

Robert Eggers' latest horror film, Nosferatu, has received tons of praise from critics and audiences, but it just received a major stamp of approval from legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who revealed he's a massive fan of the film and the man behind the vampire flick.

Per GamesRadar+, Scorsese sat down with TCM host Dave Karger to discuss his legendary career in cinema, when the topic of Nosferatu was brought up. When asked whether he had seen the film, Scorsese confirmed that he had and offered tons of praise for the film and Eggers himself. "It’s amazing," Scorsese said. "Anything this guy does, amazing. And that's one [film] you don’t do much after seeing. You’re still in the world. You’re in Transylvania, and it’s really, [laughs] whoa. Man, he’s something."

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Martin Scorsese is in awe of Robert Eggers.

During a recent Q&a with TCM’s Dave Karger (via World of Reel), Scorsese praised Eggers’ auteurism on his recent film “Nosferatu.”

“It’s amazing,” Scorsese said of the film. “Anything this guy does is amazing. That’s one film you don’t do much after seeing. You’re still in the world. You’re in Transylvania and it’s really … Man, he’s something.”

While Scorsese isn’t quite known for horror, Eggers has become a modern master of the genre. Eggers, who previously helmed “The Witch,” “The Northman,” and “The Lighthouse,” announced his fifth film “Werwulf” in January 2025.

“Werwulf” will be a werewolf horror movie set in 13th century England, and will see Eggers re-team with Focus Features. Eggers cowrote the script with his “The Northman” scribe Sjón. Like “Nosferatu,” “Werwulf” will be getting a holiday release; the film...

Imagine a world where The Sopranos wasn’t the same. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas almost stole away one of the show’s greatest casting choices after James Gandolfini. Yes, things could’ve gone very differently, and not in a good way.

Martin Scorsese | Image by Harald Krichel, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

While Goodfellas is iconic in its own right, the thought of this actor missing from The Sopranos is like pasta without the sauce — unfathomable. Luckily, fate (and some solid decision-making) stepped in to keep this legendary role right where it belonged.

How Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas almost cost us the perfect Sopranos cast Lorraine Bracco with James Gandolfini in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

In an ironic twist, Goodfellas star Lorraine Bracco almost missed out on her iconic role in The Sopranos. After playing Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese‘s masterpiece, Bracco thought she was done with mafia wives.

Thanks to Disney merging with Hulu, we've had some very interesting shows and movies make their way to the magical streaming service. Some of them are all-time classics, but others are decidedly outside the Disney image.

With entries like the new Goosebumps series already turning heads, Disney+ has dipped its toe in the horror genre more than once. However, an adaptation of the crimes of a real-life serial killer isn't exactly the most family-friendly project. And yet, it might be a stroke of brilliance.

The Devil in the White City comes to Disney+ and Hulu

Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City has been in development for years with both Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese attached, but a recent report from What's On Disney Plus? shares that the controversial project might have new life again on Disney+ and Hulu.

Larson's horror novel explores the case of H.H. Holmes...

Exclusive: The long-awaited film adaptation of Erik Larson’s bestselling book The Devil in the White City just got a shot of adrenaline, as sources tell Deadline that 20th Century has come on to the project with Leonardo DiCaprio in talks to star and Martin Scorsese in talks to direct. DiCaprio and Scorsese would also produce along with Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn and DiCaprio’s Appian Way partner Jennifer Davisson.

Sources add that there is currently no script for the pic, which is based on the book Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America first published in 2004.

DiCaprio and Scorsese have been developing the project for some time, and sources say they always felt this was a story that has resonated throughout the years. and still does. DiCaprio first landed rights to the book in 2010, and though the project has gone through...

Leonardo DiCaprio has entered into talks to star in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Devil in the White City’ which 20th Century Studios have boarded.

As yet, the feature has yet to find a screenwriter to board the project however, the story is based on Erik Larson’s bestselling 2004 book “Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America.” The book follows Dr. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who used the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago to lure his victims to their deaths.

The story had been planned to be made into a series at Hulu with Keanu Reeves set to star but has now been scrapped.

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Scorsese and DiCaprio will also produce alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn and DiCaprio’s Appian Way partner Jennifer Davisson.

The project has been raring to...

Could it really, finally be the time for The Devil In The White City? The long-gestating project, based on Erik Larson’s book Devil In The White City: Murder, Magic And Madness At The Fair That Changed America, has seen many iterations over the last ten years. But according to Deadline,...

Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are set to team up again for 'The Devil in the White City'.The pair are in talks to star in and direct the movie adaptation of Erik Larson's bestselling book that has been revived by 20th Century Studios.DiCaprio and Scorsese are also set to produce the film alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn and the 'Titanic' star's Appian Way Productions partner Jennifer Davisson.Insiders say that there is currently no script for the picture, which is based on Larson's non-fiction book 'Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America' – first published in 2004.DiCaprio and Scorsese, who have previously collaborated on six movies together, have been working on the project for a while and have always felt that the story has resonated through the years and continues to do so.The 'Wolf of Wall...

In development hell for years, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio ‘s period crime thriller The Devil In The White City has been picked up by 20th Century Studios.

Around 15 years after the rights were first picked up, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese’s period crime thriller project The Devil In The White City has found a home at 20th Century Studios.

Based on Erik Larson’s 2004 non-fiction book about a 19th century serial killer, the project has been in various stages of development hell for over 20 years. Tom Cruise originally had an adaptation planned shortly after the book’s publication, but that fell apart. Leonardo DiCaprio then acquired the rights in 2010, and the project has wandered from studio to studio ever since.

At one point, The Devil In The White City was going to be a Paramount movie; then it was billed as a prestige TV series at Hulu. ABC Signature...

20th Century Studios is moving forward with a long-awaited adaptation of The Devil in the White City, based on Erik Larson’s bestselling 2004 nonfiction book. The film, currently in its early stages, has Leonardo DiCaprio in talks to star and Martin Scorsese in discussions to direct. Both are also set to produce alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn, and Jennifer Davisson, DiCaprio’s partner at Appian Way Productions.

The story, set against the backdrop of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, intertwines the achievements of architect Daniel Burnham with the sinister deeds of Dr. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims. Larson’s book paints a vivid picture of the contrasts between the grandeur of the fair and Holmes’s horrifying crimes.

DiCaprio first acquired the rights to the book in 2010, initially planning to star as Holmes. Scorsese joined the project in 2015. Over the years,...

Hollywood icons Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are gearing up for their next silver screen collaboration.

Per Deadline, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese and fan-favorite actor Leonardo DiCaprio are in talks to take on a feature film adaptation of Erik Larson's bestselling novel, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America. The film would be produced by DiCaprio and Scorsese alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn, and Jennifer Davisson, the latter of whom serves as DiCaprio's production partner via Appian Way.

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Published in 2004, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America is a...

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's long-in-development adaptation of Devil in the White City might have finally found a new home. Based on the 2003 novel Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by author Erik Larson, DiCaprio and Scorsese have been eying a film adaptation of the story for over a decade with many false starts and abrupt stops over the years. Now it seems they have found a new partner in Disney of all studios, or more specifically, 20th Century Pictures.

Deadline reports that 20th Century Pictures joined Devil in the White City with DiCaprio in talks to star and Martin Scorsese being eyed to direct. DiCaprio and Scorsese are signed on as producers alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn, and Jennifer Davisson. No script for the film is complete. 20th Century Studios intends to give the film a big-screen theatrical release.

One of Martin Scorsese’s longest-gestating projects has another shot at seeing the light of day.

IndieWire has learned that 20th Century Studios is developing a film adaptation of Erik Larson’s “The Devil in the White City,” with Scorsese in talks to direct and frequent collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio in talks to star.

First published in 2004, “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America” tells the story of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, following ambitious architect Daniel H. Burnham and the murders of serial killer Dr. H. H. Holmes that took place during the event.

No script is currently ready, but Scorsese and DiCaprio should be deeply familiar with the material given how much time they’ve spent circling it over the past decade.

DiCaprio acquired the rights to the book in 2010 and began developing a film adaptation at Paramount, with Scorsese...

Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are moving forward with their adaptation of the Devil in the White City.

According to a new report, the 50-year-old actor will officially star in a film adaptation of the 2004 novel of the same name, which was written by Erik Larson.

The news also confirmed that Martin would be directing and revealed that a studio has joined the project!

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, 20th Century has joined the film, which does not yet have a script. Leonardo and Martin are also expected to produce.

If you were unaware, Leonardo has been trying to get an adaptation of the novel off the ground since 2010 when he optioned the property. Back in 2022, a television series was in development at Hulu.

In August of that year, Keanu Reeves was tapped to star. However, he exited the project just two months later.

The devil works hard, but Martin Scorsese works harder. Word spread today that things are back on for the award-winning director’s cinematic take on the fan-favorite book, The Devil in the White City. With Leonardo DiCaprio in talks to star, the movie is picking up pace over at 20th Century Studios, which is the latest company to take a swing at the big screen adaptation of Erik Larson’s 2003 true-crime novel. Set in Chicago at the tail end of the 19th century when the World’s Fair took The Windy City by storm, the book has two main characters - World’s Fair architect Daniel Burnham and infamous serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Right now, it isn’t completely clear which role DiCaprio would be stepping into.

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio may be set to make their seventh film together, as the director-actor duo is in talks to respectively direct and star in an adaptation of Erik Larson’s “Devil in the White City” for Disney’s 20th Century Studios, a project that the Oscar winners have wanted to make for years.

Scorsese and DiCaprio would also produce the project through Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions and DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions. DiCaprio first acquired the rights to Larson’s bestselling book in 2010, with the project bouncing from studio to studio. It was last set up at Hulu as a big-budget miniseries in 2019 but was later dropped.

First published in 2003, “Devil in the White City” follows H.H. Holmes, a notorious criminal regarded as the first American serial killer for the lurid tabloid pieces published around his crimes. The story is set in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Fair,...

The long-gestating feature adaptation of The Devil in the White City has been picked up by 20th Century Studios.

The film is in development at the studio and has Leonardo DiCaprio in talks to star and Martin Scorsese in talks to direct. It is based on author Erik Larson’s 2003 true-crime nonfiction book of the same name.

This iteration of the project is in early stages and does not currently have a script. Serving as producers are DiCaprio, Scorsese, Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn and Jennifer Davisson.

Larson’s best-selling book The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America is set in Chicago at the end of the 19th century and focuses on World’s Fair architect Daniel Burnham and serial killer H.H. Holmes.

Back in 2010, The Hollywood Reporter reported that DiCaprio was developing a film based on the book through his shingle Appian Way.

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s next collaboration “The Devil in the White City” is taking shape once again, as 20th Century Studios has boarded the project. Scorsese and DiCaprio will also produce alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn and DiCaprio’s Appian Way partner Jennifer Davisson.

The film, which does not yet have a script, will be an adaptation of Erik Larson’s bestselling 2004 book “Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America.” The book follows Dr. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who used the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago to lure his victims to their death.

The long-gestating project has been in development for nearly two decades. DiCaprio and his Appian Way Productions acquired the rights in 2010 with plans to adapt it as a film in which he would star as Holmes. Martin Scorsese came onboard to direct in 2015, with Billy Ray set to write the script.

There's so many networks, streamers, and television shows at our disposal! We're truly lucky as there's so many options out there. Though that can also get overwhelming at times and it can be difficult to keep track of the renewal status of all the productions. Well, that's what we're here for!

I personally believe 2025 is going to be a wonderful year for television, as we already have so many highly-anticipated shows confirmed to look forward to. Last year, and even before that in some cases, brought many greats to us as well. And some, not so great.

Whether you liked a series or not, there are some that are still stuck in that limbo phase of not being renewed or cancelled yet. There's more that aren't on this list, but these are the 16 streaming shows we'd like to get updates on soon to know whether they're canceled or renewed:

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The next title in Supermassive Games’ horror series The Dark Pictures Anthology will change things up from its predecessors, as a science fiction game set in outer space, but Directive 8020 threatens to completely jump the shark for the franchise. The four core games that make up Season One of The Dark Pictures all follow a similar theme, as crimes of the past lead to lethal consequences in the modern era. Switching to a futuristic setting absolutely clashes with the established vibe and tone. The framing device of The Curator and his library may feel anachronistic when juxtaposed with sci-fi.

The first season of the franchise ended on a high note, as The Devil In Me delivered scares, solid character development, and genre-appropriate storytelling. An anthology video game series like The Dark Pictures was a novel idea, and Supermassive has executed the project masterfully up until now. Actor Pip Torrens’s...

Television has always been a reflection of society’s darker fascinations, but the rise of serial killers and true crime has taken center stage in recent years.

From fictional antiheroes like Dexter Morgan and Joe Goldberg to dramatizations of real-life horrors like Dahmer and The Act, our screens are filled with stories of murder, manipulation, and mayhem.

But why do these characters captivate us so deeply? And where is the line between exploring human darkness and exploiting real-life tragedy?

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With all of history at humanity's disposal, historical fiction is one of the most diverse and popular genres of novels around. Taking a fictional spin on a familiar historical event or location and infusing it with fictional aspects helps to bring history to life for the modern reader. With such a powerful genre, it's no surprise that there has been interest from networks in adapting these novels for the small screen.

While historical fiction novel adaptations have been successful, there is still a wide swath of popular historical fiction novels that have not yet been adapted. These 15 popular novels deserve an adaptation and may even see one in the future.

Updated December 11, 2024, by Chen Drachman: Literature is an ever-changing landscape and new books are published constantly. Audiences always hope for more beloved IPs to make it from the page to the screen. Accordingly, additional entries have been added, some that include diverse representation,...

Lasting four seasons and 18 episodes, Whitechapel, a BBC police procedural series, depicted cases based on some of the most infamous crimes to take place in the United Kingdom. The series operated on a premise that reflected the cult following that notable criminals achieve, with detectives pursuing copycat assailants who were obsessed with recreating past transgressions. The first season, in particular, while only three episodes long, tackled the case that, more than any other, is responsible for the publics fascination with true crime, Jack the Ripper.

The series itself, named for the neighborhood in Londons East End where the ripper murders took place, not only examines a copycat interested in recreating the unsolved killing spree of the Victorian era but also touches on the class division in London and sensationalism that launched the ripper phenomenon into popular culture. Had it not been for the emergence of both the tabloid press and...

Few horror villains have had the impact of John Jigsaw Kramer. Portrayed by Tobin Bell, Kramers onscreen presence commands nothing less than absolute respect. He appears as a main character in only four of Saws ten movies, yet he constantly drives each films plot. Like every other cinema icon, Jigsaw is an amalgamation of many inspirations. His elaborate schemes recall the mythos that surround H. H. Holmes. When clad in his robes and mask, his terrifying presence harkens back to Texas Chainsaw Massacres Leatherface. Yet, by his creators own admission, he is designed to counter contemporary horrors marquee villains. His tragic personal life and warped sense of justice recall sympathetic anti-heroes like Candymans Daniel Robitaille.

However, one of Kramers most surprising inspirations comes from a film thats more comedy than horror. In 1971, Robert Fuest directed a campy delight by the name of The Abominable Doctor Phibes. The decidedly comedic take...

In a way, death was everpresent The Far Side, making it surprising that Gary Larson's depictions of the Grim Reaper were often silly, offering a twist on the comic's usual look at mortality through dark humor and absurd scenarios. Gary Larson used the visual iconography of Death in his comics to provide a unique and comical perspective on life's struggles. The Grim Reaper and other ghoul characters featured in in The Far Side showcased Larson's unconventional and playful take life's greatest, most intimidating mystery: mortality itself.

Death was a frequent guest star on The Far Side sometimes literally, as these panels featuring the Grim Reaper and other ghoulish figures show. Artist Gary Larson's penchant for dark humor meant that many of his characters met tragic, and at times twisted fates; yet the cartoons in which the embodiment of mortality itself appeared were, in typical Far Side fashion, among the silliest,...

Peacock has announced new series regular castings for the upcoming limited series “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” alongside previously announced Michael Chernus as John Wayne Gacy. The series is based on the harrowing crimes of one of America’s most notorious serial killers and the rigorous investigation that ultimately brought him down.

Gabriel Luna will play Detective Rafael Tovar, James Badge Dale is Chief of Detectives Joe Kozenczak, Michael Angarano plays Sam Amirante, Chris Sullivan plays Lead Prosecutor Bill Kunkle and Marin Ireland steps into the role of Elizabeth Piest.

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Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's project "The Devil in the White City" survived 14 years of development hell, and a new development confirmed it's still happening. "The Devil in the White City" is a thrilling collaboration between Scorsese & DiCaprio that will adapt a dark and gritty true story. Scorsese and DiCaprio's involvement in "The Devil in the White City" is a great sign for the show's quality, and it makes me very excited.

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's upcoming serial killer project The Devil in the White City has survived 14 years of development hell, and I'm so glad it did. Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio have one of the best working relationships in Hollywood. They've collaborated on films like The Departed, Killers of the Flower Moon, Shutter Island, and more. Those films were some of the best movies DiCaprio and Scorsese made together, and they proved that their creative visions blended together perfectly.

A project that has long been in development with Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese still has some life in it. DiCaprio optioned the film rights to the book, The Devil in the White City, back in 2010, and it was in various forms of development even before the actor got his hands on it. Scorsese has been attached to direct for some time, but the duo went on to focus on other projects, with the most recent being Killers of the Flower Moon. Despite the film not coming to fruition just yet, it appears that the project is still very much alive.

During a chat with Deadline, producer Stacey Sher provided an update on the project and it sounds pretty promising. Sher, who has been involved in the development process since the start, confirmed, "I'm still involved. I never give up." It should be noted that it's not in the immediate pipeline,...

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's film project based on The Devil in the White City has faced delays for 14 years. According to producer Stacey Sher, the film-turned-limited series adaptation is still moving forward with the original team, despite setbacks such as Hulu dropping the series. Even though the project has been in development for almost a decade and a half, it seems there's still a chance it actually sees the light of day.

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's movie adaptation The Devil in the White City has gotten an update following 14 years of development hell, indicating whether the project is ever going to be made. Based on the 2003 non-fiction book by Erik Larson, the story follows the real-life history of World's Fair architect Daniel Burnham and America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. DiCaprio purchased the film rights in 2010, with the film stuck in development ever since. While The Devil in the White City...

Producer Stacey Sher says The Devil In The White City, the Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio project thought to be in development hell, is still happening.

It’s well over a decade since Leonardo DiCaprio picked up the film rights for author Erik Larsson’s non-fiction book, The Devil In The White City, but an adaptation of it is still alive and well. That’s according to producer Stacey Sher, who says that both DiCaprio and filmmaker Martin Scorsese are still involved in the project in some capacity.

First published in 2003, The Devil In The White City is part history, part crime thriller, taking in the creation of the Chicago World’s Fair and the exploits of murderer Hh Holmes, who killed a number of people in Chicago as the expo took place in the 1890s. Its sprawling period detail would be expensive to realise in a film or TV production,...

Producer Stacey Sher gave Deadline the latest update along what has been the very winding road to adapting Erik Larson’s bestselling non-fiction classic, The Devil in the White City, for the screen.

The project has been in various stages of development since before Deadline revealed that Leonardo DiCaprio had bought the film rights to the book in 2010. He subsequently set it up as a feature at Paramount with Scorsese to direct and himself to star. In 2019, Hulu announced that it was developing the project as a big-budget series with DiCaprio and Scorsese exec producing. Last year, Hulu decided not to proceed with the project. ABC Signature, which had the project in Association with Paramount Television Studios, indicated at the time a continuing comittment to the project and hope of finding it a new home. That was in March 2023.

Now, when asked about the long-aborning Devil Sher, who has been with it since the beginning,...

The following article contains mentions of suicide.

John Pizer, the Leather Apron, was wrongly suspected by London police and quickly ruled out as Jack the Ripper. Montague John Druitt was a serious suspect who died by suicide but the police lacked concrete evidence linking him to the murders. Francis Tumblety, an American fraud, was arrested in London for the murders but escaped police custody on bail.

Unsolved Mysteries dives deep into the Jack the Ripper case (perhaps one of the biggest unsolved cases in history) in volume 4, including exploring five suspects who have been named over the years. The Netflix true crime documentary series was created by John Cosgrove and Terry Dunn Meurer and originally premiered in January 1987 on ABC. Since then, Unsolved Mysteries has jumped around networks and streaming services from ABC to CBS to Lifetime to Spike and, most recently, to Netflix. The streaming platform has released four volumes consisting of 26 episodes,...

Michael Chernus has been tapped for the title role in Peacock’s limited drama series Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy.

True crime veteran Patrick Macmanus serves as writer, executive producer and showrunner on the scripted series, inspired by the 2021 Peacock original docuseries John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise. It chronicles the harrowing crimes of one of America’s most notorious serial killers and the investigation that ultimately brought him down.

From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered and buried in a crawl space beneath the house of their killer, Gacy, who went undetected for years because he was charming and funny, had a good, all-American job, was a community leader and even volunteered to entertain sick kids… while dressed as a clown.

Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving...

Stars: Britt Bankhead, Grace Patterson, Paul Kolker, Marie Wetherell, Eric Roberts, Samantha Redd, Jack Maxwell, Jason P. Kendall | Written by Chip Joslin, Britt Bankhead | Directed by Chip Joslin

Despite its title, Insane Like Me? is not about the qualifications for writing for website in 2024. It’s the story of Jake Morgan, played by Britt Bankhead (Call of the Wild) who also co-wrote the script with Chip Joslin. He’s a combat vet, recently returned to the US. He and his girlfriend Samantha are about to join her brother Will and his girlfriend Erica on a Halloween exploration of an allegedly haunted hotel.

Actually it’s a surprise party for Jake, that soon turns into a slaughter as vampires attack, killing the partygoers and Samantha goes missing in the confusion. Jake survives, which does not sit well with Samantha’s father, Sheriff Davis.

He didn’t like Jake to begin with,...

Screen Rant presents the latest episode of The Big Score, which dives into the music of Shgun. Shgun's composers, Leopold Ross, Atticus Ross, and Nick Chuba, masterfully blend traditional Japanese instruments and modern techniques for a unique score in FX's mini-series. Collaborating with Taro Ishida, the composers skillfully adapt traditional Japanese music elements while creating immersive soundscapes.

The latest episode of Hollywood Records The Big Score series explores the music of Shgun, and Screen Rant has a first look. Shgun is a record-breaking adaptation of James Clavells 1975 novel of the same name, and tells the story of John Blackthorne, an English man who washes up on the shores of Japan, only to find himself a pawn in the far-reaching schemes of the powerful lord Yoshii Toranaga. The series stars Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne, Hiroyuki Sanada as Toranaga, and Anna Sawai as Mariko.

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Warning: This Inside No. 9 review contains spoilers.

He woke up, right? He opened his eyes, the light went from red to green and the door noise sounded, which means that he woke up. Didn’t he? Jason opened his eyes, the exit light went from red to green and the door noise sounded, which means that he definitely, definitely woke up. For absolute clarity, what we just watched in the final moments of that tense episode was Jason awaken from his coma to reunite with his family, and what we absolutely didn’t watch was his brain making desperate attempts to cling on to life while his devastated loved ones unwittingly killed him. Right?

Good. Phew. Imagine! The alternative would have been so sad. Who’d write something as dark as that?!

Inside No. 9’s Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton would, of course, and would likely crack a rib laughing about it too.

In the summer of 1996, the World Wrestling Federation held its annual King of the Ring tournament. After weeks of matches, the semis and finals were set for June 23rd, 1996, with Stone Cold Steve Austin facing Jake “The Snake” Roberts for the crown later in the night. Roberts, then known for working from a Christian angle, would cut a promo before the match doing just that. Just before Austin took the ring and pinned Roberts, he was tipped about the promo’s contents.

After the five-minute match, Austin stood next to the same man who tipped him off, Michael Hayes. And it was there that a legend and a catchphrase were born, and an entire industry was born again. With a mouth full of blood, Stone Cold Steve Austin told his defeated opponent: “You sit there and you thump your Bible, and you say your prayers, and it didn’t get you anywhere!

Dr. Odyssey is headed to ABC. The network has ordered Ryan Murphy's new medical drama for Fall 2024. Joshua Jackson will star in and executive produce the drama.

Deadline reports that the series is set on a cruise ship and follows the title character (Jackson) “whose charms help him get what he wants.” No other details about the series were revealed.

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Joshua Jackson is back playing a doctor, this time on ABC. Ryan Murphy is developing Dr. Odyssey, a new show in which Jackson has been cast as the lead, in addition to being an executive producer, Deadline reports. It has been ordered straight to series and is set to launch this Fall. Details about the character are being kept under wraps, but it is believed that Jackson will play a doctor who uses his charms to get what he wants. This marks Jackson's second time playing a doctor after starring in the first season of Dr. Death as Christopher Dunstch, an American neurosurgeon convicted of killing two of his patients.

Martin Scorsese's next film will be a collaboration with Kent Jones on a movie about Jesus based on a book by Shsaku End. Scorsese aims to make the film more accessible and challenge negative perceptions of organized religion. Scorsese encourages viewers to use his upcoming Jesus movie to think about religion before dismissing it, even if they ultimately reject it.

Martin Scorsese has revealed details about his next movie, which will not be his reteaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio. Following Killers of the Flower Moon, Scorsese's next project remained unclear, with much of his focus being the promotion of his newest movie. However, with a seasoned career of critically acclaimed films under his belt, it was obvious he wouldn't be sitting still for much longer.

Speaking with the Los Angeles Times, Scorsese confirmed his next feature film will be a collaboration with filmmaker Kent Jones on a movie about Jesus.