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Stars: Chloë Levine, Will Peltz, Gillian White, Peter Vack, Johnathon Schaech, Grace Van Dien | Written and Directed by Racheal Cain

Somnium is the first feature from writer/director Racheal Cain after a trio of shorts, Everything Beautiful, The Clancy Family Funeral Home and Roaddog. It’s a film about dreams, both literal and figurative, following Gemma as, in the wake of a painful breakup, she decides to relocate to Los Angeles and pursue her dreams of Hollywood fame and fortune.

But, as we see in the montage that follows her arrival, that’s a dream that takes more than wishing on a star to make happen. Needing to pay the bills, she takes a job working nights at a sleep research company called Somnium as a sleep sitter, watching over the sleeping patients. It’s not glamorous, and the pay isn’t much, but it’s a job, and it...

Jennifer Carpenter has spent years thrilling audiences as Debra Morgan on Dexter.

Now she’s stepping into a new world — Taylor Sheridan’s 1923.

As she joins the epic Yellowstone prequel, Carpenter embraces a different kind of role that taps into the grit, danger, and moral complexities of the Wild West.

A Dream Come True (Paramount+/Screenshot)

For Carpenter, joining 1923 feels like fulfilling a lifelong dream. “There’s a part of me that wants to grab my eight-year-old self and be like, ‘You were right. I told you so!'” she said. “I feel like my dreams have sort of come true.”

While her character in Dexter was embedded in modern crime and justice, 1923 takes her back to a time when law enforcement was an entirely different beast. And for Carpenter, the heart of the show lies in its storytelling.

Matlock Season 1 Episode 12 Could Be the Beginning of the End to...

Patrick Schwarzenegger’s character on The White Lotus may be all about playing it obnoxiously cool, but the actor himself was ecstatic to include his family in a special moment. In a joy- and tear-filled video shared to his Instagram, the Gen V alum captured sister Katherine Schwarzenegger and mother Maria Shriver’s reaction to his casting news.

“This is the moment I found out I booked White Lotus.

Hideo Kojima is a true industry journeyman who has been creating video games for nearly 40 years. The legendary creator is finally starting to experience burnout from his never-ending creative endeavors and projects. The dreaded “crunch” phase of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach production has now begun, and Kojima is finding the experience “incredibly tough.”

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is going to be released in 2025. | Credit: Kojima Productions.

This ain’t surprising to the fans considering the workload this legendary game designer has been bearing on his shoulder for years and we just hope his health doesn’t deteriorate like the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda.

Hideo Kojima is exhausted from the workload of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Hideo Kojima is drained out carrying the weight of his legacy. | Credit: Kojima Productions.

The first thing Kojima posted was the simple phrase “Tired” and a picture of a city at night.

Bachelorette Jenn Tran shared a new video that detailed a special gift from Sasha Farber. In fact, Jenn referred to it as a dream come true. It’s something she’s been looking forward to for a long time. What is she talking about? Keep reading to find out all the details.

Jenn Tran Talks About Dream Come True

Bachelorette Jenn Tran went to TikTok to share a video about her upcoming plans. In a previous post, she told fans that Sasha Farber bought her Taylor Swift tickets since she had to miss the one in Miami due to Dancing With the Stars.

She will be attending the very last night of the Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada. The show will take place on December 8. Jenn is so excited. She went on to share how grateful and blessed she feels as well. Since this is already a dream come true...

Gal Gadot has been in the industry for a while now but audiences and critics alike have been divided about her acting ability. The actress gained recognition through her portrayal of Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and later movies.

However, one action comedy put a blemish on her so-far-so-good filmography. The 2016 film Keeping Up with the Joneses experienced a disastrous reception at the box office and failed to create a substantial impact. Surprisingly, the lack of success was not due to the cast’s inability to perform, but due to the staleness of the script. Gadot especially managed to impress critics with her alluring and charming portrayal.

The polarizing reviews: Can she act?

Over the years, the audience’s views of Gal Gadot and her capability as an actress have taken a huge downslide. The actress aced her role of the suave and graceful Princess Diana...

Not many people get to live out their dream of becoming a soap star. This was the case for TV news personality Lesley Robins. She was invited to the set of Days of Our Lives to experience a day in the life of a soap star.

From Hollywood to Salem

The triple threat of Young Hollywood got a gig on the Peacock soap. Robins’ scene will air sometime in 2025. Dool fans got a sneak peek via her Instagram page. She posted a series of photos that showed her on the set of the daytime show.

Robins took on the role of Nurse Lesley by changing into turquoise scrubs. The television producer also shared shots of her dressing room and the classic soap poster with the iconic line, “So are the Days of Our Lives…”

“A dream come true acting on Days Of Our Lives alongside such a talented, fun & kind cast & crew.

Arrow is going all out this October with a chilling and diverse collection of films and horror content to get viewers in the Halloween spirit. The cult streaming service is showcasing an impressive roster of J-horror favourites, werewolf scares, supernatural frights, and even curated picks from horror maestro Michael Dougherty. Titled “ARROWeen,” this fright-filled month offers something for every horror fan, from gory slasher remakes to subtle psychological terrors.

Among the biggest draws is J-Horror Rising, a collection of seven iconic Japanese horror films that gained massive popularity at the turn of the millennium. These films, which feature everything from deadly curses to urban legends, include Shikoku, Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, and the much-praised Noroi: The Curse. Fans of the J-horror genre will appreciate this selection for its blend of supernatural chills, eerie atmospheres, and a deep dive into the genre’s most disturbing tales.

Adding to the October excitement,...

Jenn Tran made her big debut on the Season 33 premiere of Dancing With the Stars. She jumped at the opportunity to join the dancing competition despite not having any formal training.

Making Her Dreams Come True

Jenn hopes that learning how to dance will give her a healthy distraction. During the Tuesday, September 17th premiere, the former Bachelorette and dance pro Sasha Farber danced to “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus. It’s the perfect anthem for someone who went through a public breakup. Jenn joined the show to make her dreams of dancing come true.

“It’s all happening, truly couldn’t be more grateful. Words can’t describe how long I’ve been wanting this moment,” Jenn explained in her Instagram post. “To be part of something bigger than myself and to fulfill a lifelong dream of (attempting) to learn how to dance.”

The ABC personality shared a montage of...

Emma Roberts expressed that she would consider herself “lucky” if she had the opportunity to portray Britney Spears in the upcoming film about the pop star’s life.

This sentiment follows recent news of a biopic inspired by Spears‘ 2023 memoir, The Woman in Me. Felicia Culotta, who worked closely with Spears for many years as her assistant, mentioned to TMZ that Roberts, 33, would be a fitting choice to play Spears, now 42, in the adaptation.

Emma Roberts – Shares Her Excitement If The The Rumors Come True

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Roberts shared her excitement about the suggestion: “I mean, it’s my true dream to play Britney Spears. It’s a rumor, but I hope maybe it’ll come true.”

Roberts has always been a fan of the pop legend, having gained recognition for her appearances in American Horror Story and Scream Queens.

As she considered how much she admired Spears,...

Ella Purnell was last seen as the ever-optimistic Lucy in Amazon Prime Video’s live-action adaptation of the game Fallout. The show received positive responses from critics and fans alike, with Purnell’s performance being lauded. She also became a viral meme due to her character arc in the show.

However, all that fame might be at stake for the actress who will be starring in a bizarre horror comedy. Purnell will be leading the cast of the film The Scurry along with Rhys Ifans and Paapa Essiedu. It is reportedly a horror comedy that features a group of deranged squirrels attacking a park.

Ella Purnell Finds A Career-Ender In Upcoming Horror Comedy About Killer Squirrels A still from Fallout | Credits: Amazon Prime Video

Ella Purnell has been in many large-scale productions in her career, while also balancing it out with indies. The actress starred in films like Kick-Ass 2...

A former contestant from The Voice is fighting cancer. However, while his case is terminal and there is no cure, he was able to cross something big off his bucket list. He can’t sing and perform anymore, but there is one other thing he had always dreamed of doing that he finally got a chance for.

Here is what Matt Snook was able to do to achieve a dream as he battles cancer.

The Voice Contestant Matt Snook Battling Terminal Cancer

Matt Snook competed on Season 8 of The Voice and made an immediate impression. He sang Brooks & Dunn’s “Red Dirt Road” in his blind auditions, and that caused Blake Shelton to turn in his chair and bring Matt onto Team Blake for the season.

Matt Snook from The Voice | YouTube

Matt made it to the Live Battle Rounds. However, this is where his The Voice journey ended...

Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson, from The Bachelor season 28, face criticism for their lifestyle. The couple has been traveling, attending events, and making podcast appearances since their engagement. Joey and Kelsey discuss their financial struggles, including missed payments and job changes, on Jason Tartick's podcast.

Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson have been living the high life since appearing on The Bachelor season 28, but their new lifestyle has come under scrutiny. Joey, a 28-year-old tennis pro, and Kelsey, a 25-year-old junior project manager, got engaged after meeting on the ABC reality show. Joey made his television debut during Charity Lawson's season of The Bachelorette. He was crushed when Charity gave her final rose to Dotun Olubeko, but Joey was given a second shot at finding love on national television.

Kelsey was one of 32 single women who appeared on The Bachelor season 28, which was a record number of women for any Bachelor Nation show.

Longtime fan-favorite mutant character Storm receives a brand-new costume upgrade, as she takes center stage in the Marvel Universe in 2024, with both her own upcoming solo series, and another stint as a member of the Avengers. Designed by Lucas Werneck, the new costume blends classic elements of the character's design with a refreshing new edge, as Marvel continues to elevate to the position of one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Marvel is finally giving Storm the spotlight she deserves, showcasing her as one of the most popular, and most engaging characters among the company's large rosters, beyond just her role in the X-franchise.

Marvel Comics has given X-Mens Storm a brand-new costume upgrade, as she embarks on a new solo adventure, and officially rejoins the Avengers. Confirmed as Earths mightiest mutant, Storm will deservedly be taking center stage across the Marvel universe in 2024. In an electrifying new costume designed by artist Lucas Werneck,...

While fans loved Chip and Joanna Gaines with the Fixer Upper franchise, soon they can catch more great series on Max. Undoubtedly, the duo is a great team for any project they take on. But fans are in luck, three more shows are heading to Max that might be right up their alley.

Chip And Joanna Gaines Are Diversifying

While Chip and Joanna Gaines are always busy with something, now they have three more passion projects heading to screens. This fan-favorite power couple seems to turn anything they touch into gold. Although they are most well known for the Fixer Upper franchise, they also have their own network, Magnolia. Additionally, they dabble in all sorts of areas making every new series a fun adventure. Notably, not only do they keep up with their long list of passion projects, but they are also the parents of five wonderful children. Undeniably, it...

Stephen Amell’s performance within the Arrowverse is one that is regarded by many to be a fan favorite. He is much loved because of the same. However, post its success, there were certain controversies he found himself in the midst of. Overcoming it all, the actor still stands strong in the Hollywood industry. A legacy of the same was created upon Arrow’s end.

Arrow star Stephen Amell | Credit: The CW

Ever since then, the actor hasn’t been seen in a significant superhero role. While fans want to see him once again as Oliver Queen in James Gunn’s DC Universe, that outcome is not one that can come to fruition any time soon. That is not to say that a possible entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is also out of the picture. In fact, it was Amell who proposed his interest in the same.

Stephen Amell...

Darth Maul is one of the most fearsome and interesting villains to be introduced in George Lucas’ epic space-opera saga Star Wars. Maul was first introduced as a Sith apprentice of Darth Sidious in The Phantom Menace. However, the character has since found new life in spin-off media where his story has been fleshed out.

Darth Maul was first introduced in 1999’s The Phantom Menace

As a result, many fans will be surprised to learn that some of the earlier concepts and designs for the character were entirely different from the final version. Moreover, Lucas’ initial brief to his concept designer resulted in a freighting creation that the filmmaker deemed too scary to use. Here is how Darth Maul was originally designed and how his appearance changed.

George Lucas Described Darth Maul as the Worst Nightmare

George Lucas returned to the galaxy far, far away with 1999’s The Phantom Menace,...

Dwayne Johnson recently wowed audiences with his heel turn at WrestleMania Xl, surprising everyone with his edgy tone and language leading up to the event. While Johnson is known to be a thorough professional, he goes by his own rules and does what he feels is right for him, whether it be WWE or films.

Dwayne Johnson’s recent heel turn was loved by WWE fans

The actor has a new Christmas-themed film titled Red One coming this November. The project billed as a franchise starter sees Johnson opposite Chris Evans. Johnson’s WWE heel turn seemed to transition in real life with a new report about his alleged laziness and unprofessionalism on the film, ballooning its budget. Following this, Johnson championed his supporters in a latest post on Instagram.

Dwayne Johnson Expresses Gratitude to His Supporters Amidst Damaging Allegations

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans will star in Amazon’s...

The first Tokyo Sukiyaki Theaters, a hybrid film festival designed to screen films in an online theater for the world and in-person in a Japanese movie theater, is now open for submissions on FilmFreeway.

Tokyo Sukiyaki Theaters is a joint project between Cinemago, a Japanese independent film distributor, and todoiF, which streams independent films to an international audience. Leveraging the strengths of both companies, this hybrid film festival is a one of a kind celebration of the fair and equal value of independent films made in countries around the world as a special place where films can be presented simultaneously to a global audience in both online and offline environments.

The festival will select the Best Feature Film and the Best Short Film based on online voting by viewers and a jury selection by the Executive Committee. In addition, the film selected for the Best Artistic Contribution Award will be...

Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Daniel McFadden Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brian Tyree Henry is an actor with a stellar resume, from acclaimed superhero roles to animated family favorites. But his part in the explosive Godzilla vs. Kong franchise holds a special place in his heart. Why? He’s a die-hard Monsterverse fan! Henry’s genuine enthusiasm shines through as he describes his experience.(Click on the media bar below to hear Brian Tyree Henry) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Brian-T_yree-_Henry_Excited_be_In_Godzilla-Kong_.mp3 Experience the action for yourself! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is now playing in theaters.

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Although it’s difficult to imagine that someone would say no to Steven Spielberg – the guy who changed cinema with 1975’s Jaws, Eon studios apparently rejected him. According to reports, after earning popularity and experience following Jaws, Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond movie. But unfortunately, despite begging producer Cubby Broccoli for a chance, the filmmaker was turned down.

Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

But surprisingly, Steven Spielberg’s love for his childhood hero James Bond, and his desire to direct a Bond movie came true after he collaborated with his best bud George Lucas. Working on Lucasfilms’ adventure film series Indiana Jones starring Harrison Ford, Spielberg went on a mission to make his dream come true and took a cheeky 007 dig in Temple of Doom.

James Bond Producer Turned Down Steven Spielberg

Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels had a massive fanbase, which...

Following Strange World, Disney’s new animated feature – Wish – will not be getting a 4K disc release in the UK: just DVD and Blu-ray.

Released in a blaze of publicity at the end of last year was Disney’s latest animated feature, Wish. This one carried the added responsibility of celebrating 100 years of Disney, and while the film’s solid enough, I’d argue it was weighed down by the extra centenary baggage.

Still, it’s entertaining, and looks and sounds superb, which makes it prime fodder for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release. However, its muted box office performance means that Disney has opted to limit its physical release to DVD and Blu-ray instead.

This was the same fate that befell Disney’s preceding animated feature, the terrific-looking Strange World. That didn’t ignite the box office, either, and had its home media release slightly restricted.

In...

Ever since Dwayne Johnson returned to the ring in the WWE earlier this year, the brand as well as the WWE Universe have been eating well with what The Rock is cooking up for the future, more specifically, for the upcoming WrestleMania Xl.

It’ll be the place where the heated rivalry between Johnson and WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes will settle the bad blood that’s been boiling between them.

Dwayne Johnson at Monday Night Raw

But until that eventual showdown finally arrives, the star is doing all he can to hype their match-up as much as possible, which, combined with his heel phase, results in the athlete running wild. Thus, to further promote this rivalry, Johnson has harnessed the power of memes into his merch and made fun of Rhodes getting slapped by him with the classic Batman Slaps Robin meme.

Dwayne Johnson Uses The Batman Slaps Robin Meme...

Law & Order — Pictured: Odelya Halevi as Ada Samantha Maroun — (Photo by: Scott Gries/NBC) Odelya Halevi has been part of the Law & Order cast ever since it was revived for a 21st season. Now, she’s in her third season on the show, and it’s a dream come true for her. As she explained to us, she used to watch the early seasons of the show as a young girl (she was just one year old when it originally premiered), and she can’t believe she’s worked with Sam Waterston and his legendary Law & Order character. (Click on the media bar below to hear Odelya Halevi) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Odelya_-Halevi_Law_and_Order_.mp3 Law & Order airs Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC, and episodes start streaming the following day on Peacock.

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Stars: Kaya Coleman, Trey Anderson, Scarlett Sperduto, Cissy Ly, David Mitchum Brown | Written and Directed by Zac Locke

While Santa Isn’t Real is only his second film as a director, the supernatural slasher #Float being his first, Zac Locke is no stranger to the genre. He has a long string of credits as a producer on films ranging from Mercy Black and Climate of the Hunter to, for better or worse, the most recent version of Black Christmas.

Santa Isn’t Real opens with Nikki ignoring a text from her boyfriend Nathan (Trey Anderson; Performance Anxiety) to celebrate with spiked eggnog and a bottle of Zoloft As the clock strikes midnight Santa comes down the chimney and attacks her before eating the cookies, laying a finger aside his nose and going back up the chimney. The attack leaves her in a coma for nearly a year. She comes out of it days before Christmas,...

Shudder is nothing if not a goldmine of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best 5 new movies on Shudder in September 2023 that you can watch right now. The movies included in this list are Shudder’s exclusives and resurrected. The titles are ranked according to their availability dates.

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (September 4)

Synopsis: It’s just another night at the morgue for a father (Brian Cox) and son (Emile Hirsch) team of coroners, until an unidentified, highly unusual corpse comes in. Discovered buried in the basement of the home of a brutally murdered family, the young Jane Doe—eerily well preserved and with no visible signs of trauma—is shrouded in mystery. As they work into the night to piece together the cause of her death, the two men begin to uncover the disturbing secrets of her life.

Director Vincenzo Natali never made a sequel to the 2009 movie Splice, despite the open ending leaving room for one. He prioritizes storytelling over intentionally setting up sequels, speaking to his artistic merits. Natali's previous experience with the film Cube and its sequels influenced his decision not to allow a sequel to be made without his involvement. He values protecting the integrity of his work and was likely uninterested in the ideas that surfaced for Splice 2. Although a Splice sequel is unlikely, Natali has continued to make sci-fi horror movies, including Haunter, In the Tall Grass, 388 Arletta Avenue, and Come True, each offering its own unique take on the genre. Come True, in particular, fills the void for fans of dark and satisfying storytelling.

The 2009 sci-fi horror movie Splice left the perfect opening for a sequel, but despite seeming somewhat interested in continuing the story, director Vincenzo Natali never brought Splice 2 to fruition.

Bebe Rexha fell to the floor after being hit in the face with a cellphone during her gig in New York City on Sunday night.

The singer was performing at The Rooftop at Pier 17 as part of her “Best F*n Night Of My Life” tour when a gig-goer hurled the phone at Rexha.

The phone hit her in the face before she fell to her knees in pain in clips shared online.

Absolutely great show ruined by a fan throwing their phone at @BebeRexha hopefully she is ok after that pic.twitter.com/4eBScgurv5

— Alex Chavez (@captiv_8_) June 19, 2023

People ran to help from the side of the stage, before she saw medics.

According to Pop Crave, Rexha was taken to hospital after the incident and had to get stitches.

Bebe Rexha was taken to a hospital after being struck in the head by fan’s phone at her show.

Lizzo is proud of her body.

On Monday, the “Good as Hell” singer shared a revealing post on her Instagram account, showing off her bum in a pink thong one-piece.

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“Never beating the fat-a** allegations… ,” she wrote, alongside a low-angle photo of her rear end.

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Fans jumped into the comments of the post to praise Lizzo for her body positivity.

“Not Neva ,” wrote fellow artist Sza.

“ and what a fabulous a$$ it is! I love how you represent with confidence and your igaf attitude is everything! ,” wrote a fan, while another said, “She bout to make ‘em mad .”

Just last week, Lizzo went private on Twitter after calling out body-shamers on the social media site.

One person had tweeted out...

After catching the attention of Lizzo and Monica, rising Toronto R&b star Aqyila is beaming as she prepares to drop her EP, The Better, on Friday.

The emerging talent recently visited Et Canada to have a one-on-one with Brittnee Blair, where she shared the flurry of emotions she felt seeing her viral TikTok hit, “Vibe for Me (Bob for Me”), get co-signs from megastars Lizzo and Monica.

Aqyila didn’t expect the song to become the streaming behemoth it eventually turned into when she initially released it. She explained that she almost “put it in the drafts” before impulsively deciding to post it.

Read More: Lizzo Shares Her ‘Dream Come True’ Moment, Posts Clip Of Her Debut On ‘The Simpsons’

“I was making dinner, and then my phone just started going off like crazy, and people were just like, “‘Oh my god, I’m gonna use this audio,”‘ she...

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Book Club: The Next Chapter

Book Club: The Next Chapter is a follow-up to 2018’s Book Club, and the film has a soundtrack that includes a mixture of American and Italian songs. Directed by Bill Holderman from a screenplay co-written with Erin Simms, Book Club: The Next Chapter takes its main characters to Italy, a trip that is long overdue for them since they initially planned to go over 40 years prior.

With their lives changing so much, Vivian (Jane Fonda), Sharon (Candice Bergen), Diane (Diane Keaton), and Carol (Mary Steenburgen) decide to take a trip of a lifetime, heading to Italy to spend some time together and celebrate Vivian’s upcoming nuptials to Arthur. Of course, their trip doesn’t go as smoothly as they’d hoped, but they still have a great time nonetheless. Book Club: The Next Chapter is full of...

"Imagine a place where wishes come true..." Disney has unveiled the teaser trailer for their latest animated movie titled Wish, initially inspired by the classic Disney lyric "when you wish upon a star..." This first look teaser introduces 17-year-old Asha, the powerful King Magnifico, Asha's pet goat Valentino, and Star, a celestial ball of boundless energy that Asha's wish calls down from the sky. It also features a snippet of the song "This Wish," performed by Ariana DeBose; one of several brand new songs written by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice for the magical animated movie. The all-new musical-comedy welcomes audiences to Rosas, a fantastical land located off the Iberian Peninsula. "Our heroine, Asha, lives in Rosas, known as the kingdom of wishes. People come from everywhere to give their wishes to a magical king who promises to grant their deepest desires—someday. Only he can decide which wishes will come true and when.

Rob Lowe and his 28-year-old son, John Owen Lowe, got downright serious — and a bit emotional — during their latest appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show”.

The father-son comedic duo had a lot banter during Thursday’s show, trading barbs and zinging each other. But the conversation turned serious, after Barrymore opened up about her sobriety journey and sharing that her family supports “me through my pitfalls.”

She then commended Rob and John Owen for supporting “each other through every high and low.”

Rob chimed in and talked about being in recovery for 33 years now. After the crowd clapped, Rob then shared Johnny’s “got five years.”

At that point, Rob reached into his pocket and surprised John Owen with his five-year sobriety chip.

“In fact, Johnny’s five-year birthday was on Saturday,” Rob said. “And Johnny, I want to give you your five-year chip. I love you. I’m proud of you.

Disney is stepping up consumer marketing for its year-long 100th anniversary celebration by unveiling a 90-second commercial during the Super Bowl that highlights the company’s centennial milestone.

The spot features a range of images from Disney old and new, from “Steamboat Willie”-era Mickey Mouse to the Na’vi characters from “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The spot reflects titles and characters from the Disney vault and other major entertainment imprints in the Magic Kingdom, including Marvel Studios, Pixar and Lucasfilm.

Titled “Disney 100 Special Look,” the commercial blends footage of children dressed as Disney princesses, Buzz Lightyear and other characters, in addition to those playing with “Stars Wars” lightsabers. It also features the voice of Walt Disney expressing his thanks to “all the artists, all the workers and all of you” for taking the Disney brand to such heights. It closes on a title slate that declares...

When Jennifer Hudson was just 14 weeks old, the musical Dreamgirls debuted on the Broadway stage, where it won six Tony Awards, including a Best Actress trophy for the show’s breakout star, Jennifer Holliday. Holliday also earned a Grammy Award and a No. 1 R&b hit with the musical’s show-stopping number, And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going. That was a song young Jennifer Hudson grew up listening to and loving, though she never realized it came from Dreamgirls. So, when she auditioned for the Dreamgirls movie, Hudson told us she was surprised to find she’d be singing Holliday’s songs. (Click on the media bar below to hear Jennifer Hudson) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jeninfer_Hudson_Dreamgirls_.mp3

Dreamgirls is available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.

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Prior to 2005, James Pickens Jr. had been one of those “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” kind of actors. He was highly sought after as a guest star, with multiple appearances on shows like The X-Files, The Practice, and Roseanne, along with guest-starring roles on more than 40 other shows. But he’d never landed […]

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Between "Pachinko" and "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey," Apple TV+ has some intriguing novels-turned-series on the way in March 2022. The latter stars Samuel L. Jackson as the eponymous Mr. Grey, an ailing man in his 90s who teams up with his caretaker, Robyn (Dominique Fishback), to seek out a treatment that can supposedly restore the memories he's lost to dementia. This, in turn, sets the pair on "a journey toward shocking truths about the past, present and future," as the show's official synopsis puts it.

"The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey" is based on the book of the same...

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Hey everyone! We have one last batch of horror and sci-fi home media releases headed our way before the end of the month, and this week’s offerings are massive, with well over 20 titles coming out on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD this Tuesday alone.

One of my favorite creature features ever is getting some love in HD finally, with Scream Factory’s 4K release of Lewis Teague’s Alligator (and its sequel is headed to Blu-ray this week as well), and the horror comedy Dead Heat is also getting a 4K upgrade. For all you giallo fans out there, Forgotten Gialli: Volume 3 is being released tomorrow and features three more Italian classics genre fans are going to want to own, and Severin Films is keeping busy with a ton of titles this week too: Bloody Pit of Horror, Black Candles, Night of the Demon, and The Halfway House.

Other titles...

The inaugural season of CBC and HBO Max series “Sort Of” leads both the television and overall 2022 Canadian Screen Award nominations with 13 nods. CBC’s “Pretty Hard Cases” and CTV Sci-Fi Channel’s “Wynonna Earp” with 11 each, and CBC’s “Coroner” and “Kim’s Convenience” with 10 each are the other leading television nominees.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television revealed on Tuesday 145 nominations across television, film and digital media categories. In film, Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson’s “Scarborough” and Danis Goulet’s “Night Raiders” top the nominations with 11 each, while Michael McGowan’s “All My Puny Sorrows” has eight and Bretten Hannam’s “Wildhood” and Ivan Grbovic’s “Drunken Birds” six each.

“21 Black Futures” and “For the Record” lead the digital media nominations with eight each, followed by “The Communist’s Daughter” with six.

Beth Janson, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, said: “We are so fortunate to...

It's that frightfully delightful time of year again for Fangoria's highly anticipated Chainsaw Awards, with this year's nominees including Nia DaCosta's Candyman, Don Mancini's Chucky series, Jill Gevargizian's The Stylist, and many more!

You can check out the full list of nominees below, and to cast your votes, visit:

https://www.fangoria.com/original/chainsaw-awards-2022/

In their most recent magazine issue, Fangoria officially announced the nominations for its 2022 Chainsaw Awards, and horror fans everywhere can currently cast their votes at https://www.fangoria.com/original/chainsaw-awards-2022/ for their favorite films, television series, directors, artists, and more that kept us all thrilled, chilled and entertained throughout the course of 2021. Winners will be celebrated later this year during a yet-to-be-revealed Chainsaw Awards event.

The 2022 Chainsaw Awards Nominees include fan favorite films such as James Wan’s Malignant, Candyman from Nia DaCosta, and Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho,...

Is Fringe a show you’d really like to watch but you just don’t have time to wade through years of it all at once? Do the fans all tell you “season one is a bit iffy but stick with it, it gets great,” leaving you with absolutely zero desire ever to watch the boring/silly/just plain weird season one? Then this binge-watching guide is for you.

In this guide, we’ll outline routes through this underrated sci-fi series focusing on particular characters, story arcs, or episode types. Since part of this article is meant to encourage new viewers, spoilers will be kept to a minimum. However, be aware that due to the nature of the piece, certain elements of world-building, bad guy-revelation, late character arrivals, etc. will be spoiled, and looking at the details of one suggested “route” may spoil another.

A Few Words Before We Start...

Welp, 2021 was certainly a year. There was a lot of good (Movies! TV! Books! Random Horror Awesomeness!) and a lot of bad (pretty much everything else), but we made it to 2022, and I am excited for all that’s to come in the next 12 months (at least when it comes to stuff going on in horror). Over the course of last year, I think formally reviewed over 60 films, did interviews for at least 20 other projects beyond those reviewed films, relaunched Indie Horror Month in April, and even did a ton of other features and articles on Daily Dead as well.

Suffice to say, 2021 was pretty darned busy for me on the writing front and because there was so much content that I absolutely adored, I decided that for my favorites list this time around, I wanted to do things a bit differently because if I dive into every single thing...

Come True is an unforgettable cinematic dream well worth the submersion.

Looking for an escape from her recurring nightmares, 18-year-old Sarah (Julia Sarah Stone) submits to a university sleep study, but soon realizes she's become the conduit to a frightening new discovery.

Dreams twist and nightmares come true in this mind-altering new work of science-fiction from Anthony Scott Burns (Our House) that haunts the space between wakefulness and slee...

Hello, dear readers! November is officially upon us, as well as a new week of Blu-ray and DVD releases, which means it’s time to make some room for more horror and sci-fi to fill your home entertainment shelves. One of this writer’s favorite indie genre movies of the year, Come True, is getting released to both Blu and DVD this week courtesy of Scream Factory, and Kino Lorber is showing some love to a pair of classic thrillers as well: The Spider Woman Strikes Back and The Mad Doctor. Other releases for November 2nd include The Banishing, Pig featuring Nicolas Cage, and The Spore.

The Banishing

From acclaimed genre director Chris Smith (Creep) comes the true story of the most haunted house in England. A young reverend, his wife and daughter move into a manor with a horrifying secret. When a vengeful spirit haunts the little girl and...

Hulu’s list of new releases for June 2021 is highlighted by a host of useful library titles and one fascinating original film.

The original film in question is the one that lends its delightful photo of Pierce Brosnan delivering a baby to this post. False Positive stars and was written by Ilana Glazer (Broad City). It sounds like a really fun, creepy time with a synopsis that reads: “After months of trying and failing to get pregnant, Lucy (Glazer) and Adrian (Justin Theroux) finally find their dream fertility doctor in the illustrious Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan). But after becoming pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Lucy begins to notice something sinister through Hindle’s gleaming charm, and she sets out to uncover the unsettling truth about him, and her own “birth story.” Cool!

Hulu’s other original offerings aren’t too inspiring this month. Only Love, Victor season 2 on June 11 moves the needle much.

On this 200th episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Heather Wixson is joined by writer, director, and producer Travis Stevens to discuss his new horror movie, Jakob's Wife. Listen as Travis (who co-wrote the film with Kathy Charles and Mark Steensland) talks about what drew him to the initial script by Mark, the importance of taking an empowering approach to vampires, and the joys of working with a talented cast that includes Barbara Crampton, Larry Fessenden, Bonnie Aarons, and Cm Punk (aka Phil Brooks). In celebration of Indie Horror Month on Daily Dead, Travis and Heather also discuss four other recent indie horror movies they've enjoyed: Come True, The Strings, The Stylist, and The Bloodhound!

You can listen to the 200th episode of Corpse Club right now on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube, Pandora, and SoundCloud.

Looking for more scary good Corpse Club content? Be sure to...

The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 25th edition as a virtual event accessible to audiences across Canada, with a

dynamic program of scheduled screenings and premieres, panels, and workshops running from August 5 through August 25, 2021, once again using the leading-edge platform created by Festival Scope and Shift72.

As the summer approaches, the festival will be following advice from local health authorities, with the possibility of also adding a range of flagship physical events to the lineup.

Last summer’s virtual edition was a phenomenal success, screening to 85000 spectators and amassing a record amount of media coverage, with 475 accredited journalists from around the world covering Fantasia and its titles. The lineup showcased 104 features, a quarter of which were World Premieres, with the majority securing distribution out of the festival, with highlights including “The Block Island Sound” selling to Netflix, “Come True” to IFC, “The Paper Tigers” to WellGo USA,...

Taking place this August as a virtual event for viewers in Canada, the 25th annual Fantasia International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of the zombie comedy Brain Freeze:

Press Release: Thursday, April 8, 2021 // Montreal, Quebec -- The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 25th edition as a virtual event accessible to audiences across Canada, with a dynamic program of scheduled screenings and premieres, panels, and workshops running from August 5 through August 25, 2021, once again using the leading-edge platform created by Festival Scope and Shift72.

As the summer approaches, the festival will be following advice from local health authorities, with the possibility of also adding a range of flagship physical events to the lineup.

Last summer’s virtual edition was a phenomenal success, screening to 85000 spectators and amassing a record amount of media coverage, with 475 accredited journalists from around the world covering Fantasia and its titles. The lineup showcased 104 features,...

Stars: Julia Sarah Stone, Landon Liboiron, Carlee Ryski, Christopher Heatherington, Tedra Rogers | Written and Directed by Anthony Scott Burns

Stylishly directed, shot and edited by Anthony Scott Burns (Our House), this creepy Canadian sci-fi horror takes a nightmarish peek into the subconscious. Combining strong visuals with an intriguing mystery plot and at least one state-of-the-art jump scare, Come True brings new meaning to the term sleeper hit.

Julia Sarah Stone plays 18 year-old Sarah Dunne, a high school student whose relationship with her mother has soured to the point where she’s effectively a runaway, though she still pops home under cover of darkness to pick up things like a sleeping bag and her laptop. Tired of kipping overnight in a child’s playground, she jumps at the chance to participate in a sleep study, where she’s hooked up to a bunch of machines and is observed every night by Dr.

Theaters are beginning to open up on both coasts and the specialty box office life is starting to get some shine with each passing week. Things are slowly yet surely are gravitating to something a little more — dare I say — normal?

This weekend, the Stage 6 Films rom-com Long Weekend from director Steve Basilone played in 814 theaters. The pic starring Finn Wittrock and Zoë Chao debuted with an estimated $245K with a per-theater average of $300.

Other new theatrical releases this weekend included the IFC Films’ Come True. The sleep-study-gone-wrong sci-fi thriller from filmmaker Anthony Scott Burns and starring Julia Sarah Stone played in 96 theaters across the country to earn an estimated $27.5K with an average of $671.

The drama Dutch from Preston A. Whitmore II, also posted its box office numbers, debuting in 202 theaters and is projected to earn $135,618 with an average of $671.

As more theaters open, perhaps titles like Focus...