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This time, on Windy City Rehab, the stakes are higher than a Lincoln Park penthouse. Alison Victoria isn’t just flipping bricks and mortar; she’s handling a family’s entire life savings. One homeowner has entrusted Alison with the financial legacy of her parents for a multi-generational home renovation. Talk about pressure. Forget open-concept kitchens and subway […]

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On Saturday November 16 2024, TNT broadcasts All Elite Wrestling: Collision!

Season 2 Episode 42 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “All Elite Wrestling: Collision” promises to bring thrilling matches and captivating stories to the ring. Airing on TNT, this episode will showcase the impressive talents of the All Elite Wrestling roster. Fans can expect high-energy action and intense rivalries that keep everyone on the edge of their seats.

With a lineup of exciting new matches, the episode is set to highlight some of the best wrestlers in the world. Each competitor will bring their unique style and skills, making for a dynamic viewing experience. The anticipation builds as fans wonder who will come out on top in these fierce battles.

In addition to the matches, the episode will delve deeper into ongoing storylines. Characters will face challenges and conflicts that add depth to their journeys. This blend of action and storytelling is a hallmark of All Elite Wrestling,...

Where Are They Now? Checking in on Former Child Stars - Main Image

Being a celebrity is no joke, and while some adults have problems with handling wealth and fame, several child stars had to deal with so much pressure at a much earlier age.

Child actors have been known to have very tough lives outside of the lighthearted shows they’ve been on, and their transition to adulthood is usually paved with all kinds of mistakes made public because of their status.

Not everyone manages to make the peaceful transition from child actor to just actor, and we take a look at the status of some promising young talents from before and where they ended up today.

Emily Osment

Emily Osment was introduced to the public eye as the best friend of Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) Lilly in Hannah Montana, and though she hasn’t starred in anything as big since the show ended,...

I feel fortunate to have started as a little seedling during 1980s Horror, but it was something special to grow into my own fandom of Horror in the 1990s. I’ve been sitting on this one for a while. I Know What You Did Last Summer (watch it Here) might not have been the pinnacle of 90s horror, but it sure as hell left an impression. This movie often gets overshadowed and overlooked, yet it deserves a higher spot among 90s teen slashers. Whether it’s a nostalgic rewatch or a first-time viewing, I Know What You Did Last Summer remains a must-see for its perfect mix of 90s charm, genuine scares, and timeless appeal.

Based very loosely on Lois Duncan’s novel of the same name, I Know What You Did Last Summer was brought to life in 1997 by director Jim Gillespie and writer Kevin Williamson, fresh off his success with Scream.

HeadStuff Podcasts presents The Greatest Matter, an original full-cast audio drama podcast series launching on 24th September 2024. Trailer out now!

The Greatest Matter is a gothic crime tale set in Victorian Dublin, in which a visiting Italian criminologist gets caught up in a mysterious murder in Phoenix Park. The podcast will be released weekly for 12 episodes from September to December.

The show was written and directed by multi-award-winning podcast producer Conor Reid (creator of Words To That Effect), with a cast including Donncha O’Dea, Margaret Mc Auliffe, Amy O’Dwyer and Darragh Smith

The Greatest Matter will be of interest to lovers of gothic and the supernatural, as well as fans of crime, mystery, and all things Victorian. Whether it’s audio dramas like Welcome to Nightvale, The Magnus Archives, or Victoriocity; TV shows such as Penny Dreadful, Sherlock, or Carnival Row; or classic fiction from Arthur Conan Doyle and Bram Stoker...

The women’s SS25 shows brought Shailene Woodley, David Beckham and Ed Westwick to the Italian city. Some of the creative directors and founders of brands spoke exclusively with The Hollywood Reporter about the inspirations behind their collections.

Brunello Cucinelli combines the Riviera with desert dunes

Standing in the back of the presentation space was Brunello Cucinelli himself, welcoming guests as they arrived. Ever humble and approachable, the Umbrian designer spoke to THR about his new collection, which exudes verve and joie de vivre of a Mediterranean coastline with the quietness of the desert. “The inspiration is going back to living within measure, which means finding a balance within the spiritual human points of view. That was the starting point, and then along the journey we express going to the beach and traveling with extremely lightweight fabrics,” Cucinelli explained. “Everything entails high-level craftsmanship, but we like the manual skills. There is a tinge of color,...

Did someone say “Oliver Putnam in the house!?”

Murder… but make it funny. It’s a tough genre, but when done right, comedy murder mystery TV shows are some of the most bingable out there because: 1) you just have to know who did it, and 2) they’re fun worlds to be a part of. And to celebrate the return of one of the best in Season 4 of “Only Murders in the Building” (Episode 1 aired on Aug. 27), we’re here to count down the top seven comedy murder mystery TV shows on streaming right now. Did someone say “Oliver Putnam in the house!?”

Top 7 Comedy Murder Mystery TV Shows On Streaming Right Now:

No. 7: ‘Monk’ (2002) | Peacock

No. 6: ‘Poker Face’ (2023) | Peacock

No. 5: ‘Bad Sisters’ (2022) | Apple TV+

No. 4: ‘Bad Monkey’ (2024) | Apple TV+

No. 3: ‘Based on a True Story’ (2023) | Peacock

No. 2: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021) | Hulu

No.

Exclusive: Ahead of her “Out of This World Tour” with Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, which kicks off July 4 and continues through the end of August, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ciara has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas.

The agency will work with her to expand her business empire across verticals, including her work in touring.

Over the course of her 20-year career, Ciara has sold over 23 million records and nearly 30 million singles worldwide, including chart-topping hits “Goodies,” “Ride, “Oh,” 1, 2 Step,” “I Bet,” “Level Up,” and “How We Roll.” Currently, the singer is working on her eighth album, which will include previously released hit single “How We Roll” with Chris Brown.

In 2017, Ciara launched Beauty Marks Entertainment as a platform for her music, media, film, fashion, philanthropy, technology, and entrepreneurial pursuits, and in 2019, she released Beauty Marks, her seventh full-length album and the first for her own Beauty Marks Entertainment.

Bigg Boss Ott 3 Premier: From Fights To Crying; Top 5 Highlights From Grand Launch (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bigg Boss Season has officially begun, and we have some thoughts! Anil Kapoor is ready to debut as the host of Bigg Boss Ott 3. The Grand premiere took place a couple of hours ago, and much has happened. From Anil Kapoor’s sparkling entry to contestants already fighting for the bed space, Bigg Boss is back and how. We are breaking down some Bigg Boss Ott 3 Grand Premier highlights.

Anil Kapoor made his charming entry to the show, bringing in that zest and Jhakas energy. Despite a couple of initial hiccups, he is doing an earnest job. It’s a new feeling watching Anil Kapoor host, but his pace is picking up as the episode progresses. From vibing with the contestants to poking fun and picking out the controversial masala, Kapoor is following the...

Hey, "Dateline NBC" fans. We're back on here to let you know that the NBC people are serving up a repeat edition of Dateline NBC tonight. Some of you guys might not have caught this repeat episode when it originally aired. So, you might want to tune in for this one. NBC gave us some new preview information for this repeat episode in the form of an updated press release. So, we're going to dig into it for this preview session. Let's get to it. First thing's first. The official title for this repeat episode is called, "The House." It originally aired way, way back on April 17, 2020. In this repeat episode, the Dateline NBC team took a deep look at a story about a Laurel, MD man who was murdered in his own house. He was a former FBI agent. The investigators who worked this case started thinking the culprit...

Get ready for an intriguing episode of Dateline titled “The House,” airing on Saturday, June 8, at 10 p.m. Et/9 p.m. Ct. This gripping story unfolds as a former FBI agent is tragically murdered in his own home, sending shockwaves through the community of Laurel, MD.

As investigators delve into the case, they uncover a web of secrets and intrigue that hint at the possibility of the perpetrator being closer to home than anyone could have imagined. With each clue and revelation, the mystery deepens, leading authorities on a relentless pursuit of the truth.

Led by seasoned reporter Josh Mankiewicz, viewers will be taken on a journey into the heart of the investigation, hearing from key figures involved in the case. Interviews with individuals such as Kelly Horn, Det. Kezzi Henderson, and Prosecutor Melissa Hoppmeyer provide valuable insights into the complexities of the investigation and the challenges faced by law...

Justin Hartley is reunited with an old friend during Sunday’s Tracker finale (CBS, 9/8c) — and TVLine has an exclusive first look.

The above trailer marks the debut of Hartley’s This Is Us co-star Jennifer Morrison, who guest-stars in the dramatic conclusion to CBS’ freshman hit. The episode, titled “The Storm,” sees Colter investigate the disappearance of two amateur storm chasers — one of whom is the daughter of Morrison’s Lizzy Hawking, an old family friend — that the local police have written off as an accidental drowning. Before long, “Colter’s expert tracking skills lead him to uncover the...

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The Night Manager is one of the most loved British series. The spy thriller is based on John le Carre’s 1993 novel of the same name. The series stars Hugh Laurie as Richard Onslow Roper (Dicky), Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine, Olivia Colman as Angela Burr, Tom Hollander as Major Lance, Elizabeth Debicki as Jemima and others. The series aired in 2016 and received positive reviews.

In The Night Manager, both Tom and Hugh gave exceptional performances. The Loki actor played the spy with such perfection that no one can imagine anyone else as Jonathan Pine. But did you know, that Hugh Laurie once revealed that he wanted to play Tom’s character? Yes, Hugh loved the novel in the 90s itself and wanted to adapt it into a show. However, that didn’t happen until Sussane Beir decided to adapt the book in 2016.

Trending Friends: Without Matthew Perry,...

Disney+ finally confirmed the streaming release date for the 2023 animated movie Wish, which will break a frustrating record for the studio.

The House of Mouse's centenary celebration arrived in theaters on November 22, but it has yet to make its debut on Disney+. Most initial predictions had Wish coming to streaming in late February, around three months after debuting on the big screen akin to most other major Disney releases.

But that never came to pass, and Wish has since been left off the monthly Disney+ release calendars for the first three months of 2024.

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When I first saw the title of this, I naturally thought of the song by the same name that became a huge if not ‘Monster Hit’ for Bobby “Boris” Pickett at the height of the fifties and sixties monster craze. The picture takes the theme of sixties creature features and creates a bloody at times gore-filled Anthology of stories to shock, offend and make you go ‘ok’.

The Monster Mash (2022) directed by Kevin Losani and Richard Terrasi succeeds admirably with engaging pulp-like stories whose endings you can see a mile or kilometre off depending on your country. The difference is the work is so lovingly done, with fun, practical effects, at times over-the-top acting that fits and just a little tinge of naughty offence.

The film opens with outstanding titles harkening back to Saturday morning horror cartoons that were never quite frightening. An on-camera host Dr Freudstein (Michael Gentile) and his not-so-able hunchbacked,...

Get ready for another exciting episode of “Small Town Potential” as Season 1 Episode 2, titled “The Art of the House Search,” premieres on HGTV. This week, viewers are treated to the picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities of the Hudson Valley as Anna and Adriana embark on their journey to find their dream home in this charming region.

With its gorgeous, colorful scenery and abundance of outdoor activities, the Hudson Valley captures the hearts of Anna and Adriana, who are eager to put down roots in this idyllic setting. Fortunately, they have the expert guidance of real estate agents Davina and Kristin, who are determined to help them find the perfect house to call home.

As the search unfolds, viewers are invited along for the ride as Anna and Adriana explore various properties, weighing their options and envisioning their future in each potential home. From cozy cottages to spacious estates, the possibilities...

In a planned response to a volatile videogame market, Warner Bros has talked about a Harry Potter live-service game where players can spend every waking moment.

Imagine being able to conduct a business meeting from beneath the flickering candles of Hogwarts Castle. Imagine socialising with friends alongside a digital Hagrid or Dobby the House Elf. Imagine being able to immerse yourself in a digital Wizarding World, and never having to face dreary, analogue reality ever again.

Taken at face value, this is roughly the grand vision that Jb Perette, Warner Bros Discovery’s CEO and President of Global Streaming and Games, has for his company’s approach to videogames.

It has, as you may have noticed, been a turbulent time for the games industry. People are losing their jobs all over the place, studios are closing, and while Warner Bros has enjoyed some massive hits – Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling...

Any business, no matter how big, sails or sinks by the grace of its customers. Be it Disney or Starbucks, regardless of the product that is produced, the company’s priority needs to be to cater to the audiences that have supported them throughout. According to podcaster Patrick Bet-David, this is where Disney messed up, leading to the financial mess that has been the last few years for the House of Mouse.

Disney CEO Bob Iger

Elon Musk has come out to agree with Bet-David’s assessment, detailing what Disney forgot to do. The one thing that drives businesses is that it cater to the audience that has supported it throughout its lifetime: parents. The assessment came as a tweet, linking a sit down that the podcaster had with Gina Carano, discussing her ordeal with Disney that led to her being removed from The Mandalorian.

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France TV Distribution has acquired “Furcy,” an epic film inspired by the true story of a slave in a French colony who was able to achieve legal emancipation prior to the definitive abolition of slavery.

“Furcy” is directed by Abd Al Malik, whose debut feature “May Allah Bless France!” won the Discovery prize at Toronto Film Festival and was nominated for a Cesar Award.

The part of Furcy is played by Makita Samba, who had a lead role in Jacques Audiard’s “Paris 13th District,” which competed at Cannes. The rest of the cast comprises Romain Duris (“The Animal Kingdom”), Ana Girardot (“The House”) and Vincent Macaigne (“Bonnard: Pierre & Marthe”). The script was written by Etienne Comar (“Django”), based on the book by Mohammed Aissaoui.

Set in 1817 on the Bourbon Island, the epic film tells the story of an enslaved man, Furcy, who stumbles upon a letter of emancipation...

Lightyear Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to coming-of-age drama “Edge of Everything” from Visit Films. The film stars Sierra McCormick, previously seen in Slamdance award winner “The Vast of Night.”

The film is from writer-director duo Sophia Sabella and Pablo Feldman, who are making their feature-length narrative debut. McCormick plays a teen going through the seemingly unbearable trials and tribulations of growing up.

The drama will have its U.S. premiere on Feb. 8 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, and a limited theatrical release will follow in the spring, after which the film will be released on digital platforms and in the home entertainment market.

Abby, on the cusp of turning 15 and at a delicate moment in life, is forced to move in with her father and his younger girlfriend (Sabina Friedman-Seitz). Feeling alone in the world, the angry and determined teen strikes up a possibly dangerous friendship with the carefree and rebellious Caroline,...

So the book today is all kinds of things – source of an animated romantic comedy , compared to Seinfeld, a new 2023 collection of the work of the cartoonist behind Wrinkles and The House . What it isn’t, though, is a single thing.

Memoirs of a Man in Pajamas doesn’t explain itself. But it collects Paco Roca comics in three sections and has three copyright dates – 2011, 2014, 2017 – which three sections are somewhat different in style and format and concerns. And it says, here and there, that these comics originally appeared in Spanish publications, I think always weekly, at those times.

I’ll note, here, that all of the reviews I’ve seen of it focus most tightly on that first section, making me wonder if Publishers Weekly and all the rest only flipped through the back half of the book.

The strips here feature a cartoonist, happy with his life as he...

The spotlight will be on Brooke Shields this week following the broadcast premiere of her Hulu documentary Pretty Baby.

The doc is airing on ABC on Monday night (January 8) as a three-hour special, nine months after it debuted on the streaming service.

Viewers will likely be interested in learning more about Brooke‘s current life, so let’s fill you in on her relationship status.

Keep reading to find out more…

Brooke has been married to screenwriter and producer Chris Henchy since 2001.

The couple met in 1999 and have been together ever since. They share two daughters – Rowan, 20, and Grier, 17.

“To this day I believe that I fell in love with Chris the day we met, in 1999, but I would never tell him that!” Brooke wrote in her memoir in 2005. “I had just gotten an American bulldog, Darla, and I brought her to meet friends of mine in the gym on the Warner Bros. lot.

It’s shaping up to be one massive year for horror already. Beyond a plethora of horror movies already on the horizon, the literary world is teeming with spine-tingling short story collections, novels, and more to keep you busy through 2024. So, here’s a starter guide for upcoming horror literature ready to deliver chills and thrills, from bloodthirsty slashers to body horror and beyond. Even cooler? Horror fans seem to dominate the horror protagonist space so far.

Here are just ten upcoming horror books we can’t wait to read.

The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland – January 30

Zara Jones will do anything it takes to bring her sister back from the dead in this witchy thriller, including dabbling in the black arts. She’s not the only one motivated by the occult. A serial killer on the loose connects Zara with Emer and Jude, two fellow witches with problems and traumas of their own.

Anthology horror film The Monster Mash is out now from BayView Entertainment and is available to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and USA. Also available on other streaming platforms worldwide.

Synopsis:

An anthology throwback to the glorious days of Creature Features that dominated television sets across America. Dr. Freudstein, along with his sidekick Ludwig fumble to create a bio-mechanical experiment all while hosting “The Monster Mash Triple Feature Show.” The Monster Mash features 3 gruesome mini horror films: Whispering Hollow Road – A dark shadowy noir with a monstrous twist, The House – A modern gothic tale of lycanthropy, Homebound Horror – A grimy grindhouse tale of revenge of extraterrestrial proportions.

The Monster Mash was Directed by Richard Terrasi and Kevin Losani. The film stars Michael Gentile, William Kozy and Cherry Fu.

The Monster Mash has gained much praise from festivals including winning at these festivals:

Horrors4You Film Festival...

“The Godfather of Gore” Lucio Fulci worked across all genres, but it’s his horror output that’s most remembered thanks to his knack for visceral violence, gore, and unconventional storytelling. All of these are on prominent display in his Lovecraftian “Gates of Hell” trilogy that began with 1980’s City of the Living Dead. While its atmosphere and gross-out gore gags are the standout reasons to watch, City of the Living Dead also happens to make for a stellar Halloween hidden gem.

The premise is simple: a priest commits suicide in a Dunwich village cemetery and unwittingly opens the gate to Hell. The death is observed in visions by a medium, Mary Woodhouse (Catriona MacColl), as she’s conducting a séance in her New York apartment. Mary’s so overwhelmed by fear of the imminent evil encroaching that she collapses and is presumed dead, only to be rescued from her...

BayView Entertainment have released the anthology horror film The Monster Mash on Digital Platforms including Amazon Prime Video.

Synopsis:

An anthology throwback to the glorious days of Creature Features that dominated television sets across America. Dr. Freudstein, along with his sidekick Ludwig fumble to create a bio-mechanical experiment all while hosting “The Monster Mash Triple Feature Show.” The Monster Mash features 3 gruesome mini horror films: Whispering Hollow Road – A dark shadowy noir with a monstrous twist, The House – A modern gothic tale of lycanthropy, Homebound Horror – A grimy grindhouse tale of revenge of extraterrestrial proportions.

The Monster Mash was Directed by Richard Terrasi and Kevin Losani. The film stars Michael Gentile, William Kozy and Cherry Fu.

The Monster Mash has gained much praise from festivals including winning at these festivals:

Horrors4You Film Festival – Winner – (Best Screenplay – Best Director),

Bloody Horror International Film Festival – Winner (Favorite Creature Feature),

The Strange...

Apocalyptic thrillers are a dime a dozen these days. This year alone M. Night Shyamalan released his own take on the genre — also adapted from a popular novel — with this year’s “Knock at the Cabin.” But watching director/producer/screenwriter Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” makes Shyamalan’s film feel quaint by comparison, with the “Mr. Robot” creator telling a two-hour descent into chaos that is compelling and utterly terrifying.

Based on the novel by Rumaan Alam, the film follows Amanda and Clay (Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke), a couple who decide on a whim to leave their New York home with their two children and go on a weekend vacation to the small “hamlet” of Point Comfort in Long Island. But things go south when the owner of the house they’ve rented, a man known as G.H. Scott (Mahershala Ali), arrives with his daughter.

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Oxygen will air the thirty-eighth episode of Season 2 of “Dateline: Unforgettable” titled “The House.” In this episode, a woman discovers her father, who used to be an FBI agent, murdered in his own home.

As the story unfolds, police begin to suspect that the killer may be someone the family knows well. The episode takes a closer look at the toxic marriage at the center of this case, making it a memorable and gripping investigation.

“Dateline: Unforgettable” is a show that presents real-life mysteries and investigations, and this particular episode dives into a murder mystery that hits close to home. It’s a straightforward and factual program that aims to unravel the truth behind the crime.

If you have an interest in true crime and enjoy following investigations that keep you guessing, make sure to tune in to Oxygen at 8:00 Pm for “Dateline: Unforgettable...

The final movie in Lucio Fulci’s “Gates of Hell” trilogy, The House by the Cemetery is getting a brand new 4K Ultra HD release from Arrow Video this Halloween season.

Both the Limited Edition 4K and the Limited Edition Blu-ray sets will be releasing in the UK on October 9, and there’s also an Arrow Store Exclusive Limited Edition 4K variant.

But why wait? Exclusively watch the official trailer for the bloody new 4K restoration below, along with a full clip from the gorgeous new restoration. Two words: Bat. Attack.

And pre-order your copy from Arrow Video today!

As the 1970s gave way to the 1980s, director Lucio Fulci increasingly specialised in the dark, ultraviolent horror movies which would earn him the affectionate moniker “the Godfather of Gore”.

The third and final instalment in his “Gates of Hell” trilogy, 1981’s The House by the Cemetery showcases the malevolent maestro at his blood-drenched best.

Fandoms everywhere can now rejoice, for in October Our Flag Means Death finally returns to our screens for its second season. Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi will be romancing the high seas once more thanks to an enormous outpouring of love and support from the show’s fans. The safety of the cult favorite is not yet known beyond season two, but if this one is as good as the first, it certainly won’t be for lack of trying.

Talking of little shows that could, Doom Patrol is back for its last ever block of episodes, having long outlasted the many of the other ill-fated DC streaming series. Season two of The Gilded Age is also streaming this month, with Bertha challenging both Mrs. Astor and the old system in this new run.

And if none of that is up your street, there’s always Jason Statham punching sharks in the face,...

This is a 2004 graphic novel – should I say bande dessinée? Roca is Spanish, but my sense is the term is used generally across Europe – that the creator’s afterword notes was tweaked a bit for subsequent publications, finalized in 2009. This English translation – which Roca might have kibitzed on, as his afterword talks a lot about kibitzing on the French and Spanish and other editions in the first years – was done by Jeff Whitman for a 2017 American publication.

So it’s older that it might look, but maybe not entirely so. The original work is about two decades ago now, but I’m not sure Roca didn’t touch it, one last time, before this edition.

The Lighthouse is one of Paco Roca’s earliest works, I think, but that picture is muddy. He’s been translated out of sequence here in North America, with The House from 2005 only arriving in...

Update: A roster of talent including Jason Alexander, Jack Black, Lily Tomlin and Jeremy Allen White, among others, will join the Give Back-ular Spectacular! fundraising variety show to benefit the entire community of artists, craftspeople, technicians, production assistants and support staff facing financial difficulty due to the strikes.

Produced by Marta Kauffman, Paul McCrane, Paul Scheer and more, The Give Back-ular Spectacular! set for October 25, 6 p.m., in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theater will feature, in addition to those mentioned above, Rachel Bloom, LeVar Burton, Nicole Byer, Bryan Cranston, Lil Dicky, Lindsay Dougherty, Simon Helberg, Janelle James, Michael McKean, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, June Diane Raphael, Andrea Savage, Paul Scheer, Dax Shepard and Julian Velard.

The evening will consist of sketch comedy, stand-up, live interviews, musical performances, and more. Ticket and other information can be found here.

Previous, Sept. 7: Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman, actors Paul McCrane (ER) and...

Rhys Darby in ‘Our Flag Means Death’ season 2 (Photograph by Nicola Dove/Max)

Max’s 2023 October lineup of series includes new seasons of Our Flag Means Death, The Gilded Age, and 30 Coins, as well as the second half of Doom Patrol season four (the final season). A documentary focusing on the notorious Bling Ring premieres on October 1st, along with all five Final Destination films.

In addition to a batch of horror films joining the network’s lineup, Max is celebrating Halloween with new seasons of Ghost Adventures and The Haunted Museum.

Series & Films Arriving On Max In October 2023:

October 1

3 Godfathers (1948)

The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)

All About the Benjamins (2002)

The Amazing Panda Adventure (1995)

Angels in the Outfield (1951)

The Answer Man (2009)

Anthropoid (2016)

Appaloosa (2008)

The Apparition (2012)

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

Badlands (1973)

Be Cool (2005)

Bee Season (2005)

Beetlejuice (1988)

The Benchwarmers (2006)

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Blindspotting (2018)

Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012)

Cesar Chavez (2014)

Charlie Wilson’s War...

The 31st edition of London’s Raindance Film Festival will open with the U.K. premiere of British actor Jack Huston’s directorial debut “Day of the Fight.”

The film comes to Raindance fresh off its Venice debut, where Huston was honored by Variety as a breakthrough director.

The story of a once-renowned boxer who takes a redemptive journey through his past and present on the day of his first fight since he left prison stars Michael Pitt alongside a cast including Ron Perlman, Joe Pesci, and a cameo from Steve Buscemi.

The U.K. premiere of Isabel Coixet’s “Un Amor” will close the festival after it bows at San Sebastian. Based on Sara Mesa’s bestselling novel, Laia Costa plays a young woman who escapes her stressful life in the city and relocates to rural Spain. When she accepts a disturbing sexual proposal, it gives rise to an all-consuming and obsessive passion.

The current carriage dispute between Disney and Spectrum has even drowned out the discourse about the writer/actor strike in Hollywood. That’s certainly understandable, given that the second-largest cable provider in the country has no way to offer users channels like the Disney Channel, ESPN, Freeform, FX, and more — at least for the present.

The timing of the dispute surprised many observers, but those within the industry have seen the likelihood of such disputes grow as streaming ascends and cable recedes. Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish was asked to give his thoughts on the disagreement between Disney and Spectrum at the Goldman Sachs Communicopia and Technology conference last week. He said the dispute was “not a surprise.”

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“We started thinking about the evolution, transformation of our company going back seven years probably,” Bakish said.

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Olivia Rodrigo fights the sophomore slump with an instant classic, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are back with a Caribbean-inspired jam, V from BTS gets soulful on his debut solo album, the Rolling Stones return with a spry new rocker, and Low Cut Connie deliver Brooklyn-via-Philly soul salvation. Plus, new tracks from Peso Pluma, Chris Stapleton, GloRilla, and a newly unearthed gem from Joni Mitchell.

Olivia Rodrigo,...

Since launching in 2020, Cauldron Films has quickly established itself as a boutique label to watch for cult film fans. In addition to unearthing and restoring obscurities like The Crimes of the Black Cat, American Rickshaw, and Frankenstein ’80, they’ve secured a few heavy hitters. Their most recognizable title to date is Lucio Fulci’s City of the Living Dead (originally released in the US as The Gates of Hell). Following an exclusive slipcase edition last year, a standard retail version of the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray set is available this week.

The 1980 Italian horror film is significant for kicking off Fulci’s thematically connected Gates of Hell trilogy, followed by The Beyond and The House by the Cemetery the next year. Developed in the wake of Fulci’s success with Zombie in 1979, City of the Living Dead features more undead ghouls but this time as accoutrements rather than a centerpiece.

Whether or not you believe in life after death, there’s no denying that there’s entertainment to be found in the exploration of the unknown. That’s why I appreciate the extreme popularity of ghost hunting shows despite being a life-long skeptic and understanding that most of these programs greatly exaggerate their findings in the pursuit of ratings.

However, not all paranormal investigators are created equal, with some of them actually having a minimum of respect for the scientific method and operating on a series of rational principles instead of simply reacting to make-believe noises and looking scared for the camera. And luckily for fans of these less sensationalist professionals, Taps (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) investigator and founding member of the original Ghost Hunters, Steve Gonsalves, has just released a memoir detailing his personal experience as a researcher of the supernatural.

Appropriately titled A Life with Ghosts, Gonsalves (alongside...

Some books have things that are easy to write about; some don’t. The more naturalistic a book is, the harder I find it to dig into – the more it’s just people living their lives, and the point of the book is seeing them, feeling some comparison to your own life, and making larger connections in your head.

A review can’t do any of that work for the reader. At best, it can point in interesting directions. At worst, it can short-circuit that process, making the book look facile and cheap and dull. Let’s see if I can find some interesting things to point towards, and avoid making vague windy claims.

The House is a low-key graphic novel, by Spanish illustrator and cartoonist Paco Roca, about three grown siblings – two brothers and their sister – over the course of a few weekends, maybe two or three months – which they spend,...

Announced today as part of Arrow Video’s October 2023 lineup, Lucio Fulci horror classic The House by the Cemetery is getting a brand new 4K Uhd and Blu-ray release.

Both the Limited Edition 4K and the Limited Edition Blu-ray sets will be releasing in the UK on October 9, and there’s also an Arrow Store Exclusive Limited Edition 4K variant.

As the 1970s gave way to the 1980s, director Lucio Fulci increasingly specialised in the dark, ultraviolent horror movies which would earn him the affectionate moniker “the Godfather of Gore”.

The third and final instalment in his “Gates of Hell” trilogy, 1981’s The House by the Cemetery showcases the malevolent maestro at his blood-drenched best.

Special Features for this release include…

4k restoration from the original negative by Blue Underground 4k (2160p) Ultra Hd Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (hdr10 compatible) Restored original lossless mono English and Italian soundtracks Optional...

Dark Horse Comics has announced a Halloween anthology you won't want to miss! Featuring five stories from some of today's best and most exciting horror comic book creators, this anthology looks to be a real treat for horror fans just in time for our favorite day of the year! We have the details from Dark Horse, along with a look at the main cover from Lukas Ketner and the variant from Mike Mignola and colorist Dave Stewart:

From the Press Release: "Boils, ghouls, vampires, monsters, and creatures of all kinds, welcome. Take a seat, go on, fill the aisles, relax your fangs, and sit with us for a while. Follow a macabre and magical journey through all the haunts and spooks that keep you up at night. Here you’ll revel in darkness for a chilling, nay Petrifying experience as the Headless Horseman presents a collection of five terrifying...

El Estudio and Morbido are launching The Latin House of Horror, a hugely ambitious feature film slate channelling the voices of a powerful new generation of genre directors – and indeed writers – emerging in Spain and, most especially, Latin America.

The slate is designed to supercharge genre production in Latin America, in ambition, profile and exports, just as Filmax’s Fantastic Factory did a generation ago in Spain, El Estudio producer Enrique López Lavigne told Variety.

Mexico’s Sula Films, headed by Mexican producer Alejandro Sugich (“Los Hermanos Salvador”), will also produce the series. Vicente Canales’ Film Factory Entertainment is handling world sales.

Announced at Cannes, the House’s first slate of six movies features established talent such as Adrián García Bogliano, a founding figure of modern Argentine scarefare, now based out of Mexico; and Isaac Ezban, who rapidly established a reputation for films wrapped in hauntingly surreal scenarios: Think “The Incident” and “The Similars.

Spanish animation shows off its serious side in Cannes’ “Revelations!” showcase, dedicated to new shorts both by promising beginners and acclaimed filmmakers, such as Alberto Mielgo, who scored an Academy Award for “The Windshield Wiper.”

In June, four of the presented titles will also head to Annecy: María Lorenzo’s “Fashion Victims 2.0,” “Lost at Sea,” directed by Lucija Stojevic and Andrés Bartos, Pablo Río’s “Conej Steps Out” and Carla Pereira and Juanfran Jacinto’s “All Is Lost.”

“Animators, or just artists in general, tend to reflect on their times. Some of these films were born during the pandemic and yes, there is this melancholy to them. They are tackling multiple serious subjects,” says animation curator Carolina López Caballero.

That includes elderly suicide, like in the case of Diego Porral’s tender “Leopoldo from the Bar,” where a lonely man walks through ever-changing streets of Madrid accompanied by a massive pigeon.

The Eternal Memory

Chile, U.S.

Director: Maite Alberdi

Alberdi’s follow-up to Oscar- nominated “The Mole Agent” snagged Sundance’s top doc award and a worldwide distribution deal with MTV at Sundance. Co-produced by Fabula, it centers on a loving elderly couple struggling with the man’s fading memory.

The Cardinal (“El Cardenal”)

Chile, Argentina, Brazil

Director: Benjamín Ávila

Drama in development with Argentina’s Magma Cine, Brazil’s Gullane and Storyboard Media turns on a cardinal who struggles to accept the reality of Augusto Pinochet’s vicious dictatorship in the early 1970s.

Horizonte

Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Luxembourg

Director: Cesar Augusto Acevedo

Chile’s Paulina Garcia stars in Colombian Acevedo’s follow-up to Cannes-winning “Land and Shade.” Film follows Basilio and his mother, who search for his father through a wartorn land of the dead.

The House (“La Casa”)

Chile, Germany

Director: Bettina Perut and Iván Osnovikoff

Docu...

One of British TV's biggest nights happened on Sunday, with the BAFTA TV Awards. And it was a good time to be anyone associated with Derry Girls, Bad Sisters or a particular reality TV show that revolves around betrayal.

Among the winners, Bad Sisters' Anne-Marie Duff scored the first performance trophy for someone from an Apple TV+ series, while the show itself took home drama series. Ben Whishaw won Leading Actor, Drama for This Is Going To Hurt., while The Traitors nabbed two awards, both in its category and for host Claudia Winkleman in Entertainment Performance.

The public, meanwhile, voted Paddington's meeting with the Queen as part of last year's Jubilee celebrations as Memorable Moment.

See the full list of winners below.

Drama Series

Bad Sisters (Winner)

The Responder

Sherwood

Somewhere Boy

Scripted Comedy

Derry Girls (Winner)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Big Boys

Ghosts

Leading Actor

Ben Whishaw – This Is Going To Hurt...

It was a big night for Irish talent at this year’s British version of the Emmys, the BAFTA TV Awards, which were doled out at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Hosted by Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, two Irish series — – “Bad Sisters” and “Derry Girls” — won a pair of prizes as did the telefilm “I Am Ruth.”

“Derry Girls” won Best Scripted Comedy for its fourth and final season, which was a lovely parting gift for writer and creator Lisa McGee. The show beat out “Ghosts,” “Big Boys,” and “Am I Being Unreasonable?” although the latter did pick up the prize for Best Comedy Actor for 14-year-old Lenny Rush. He edged out Matt Berry (“What We Do In The Shadows”), Joseph Gilgun (“Brassic”), Stephen Merchant (“The Outlaws”), Jon Pointing (“Big Boys”), and Daniel Radcliffe (“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”).

“Derry Girls” also won Best Comedy Actress for Siobhán McSweeney,...

The BAFTA TV Awards honor programs across a wide range of genres. Many of the nominees are also strong contenders at the Emmys. Winners will be revealed in a ceremony on Sunday, May 14 hosted by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. The BAFTA TV Craft Awards winners will be announced on Sunday, April 23. (Read the full report on the BAFTA TV Awards nominations here.)

Best Drama Series

X – “Bad Sisters” – Apple TV+

“The Responder” – BBC One

“Sherwood” – BBC One

“Somewhere Boy” – Channel 4

Best Mini Series

“A Spy Among Friends” – Itvx

X – “Mood” – BBC Three

“The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe” – ITV1

“This Is Going To Hurt” – BBC One

Best Single Drama

X – “I Am Ruth” – Channel 4

“The House” – Netflix

“Life and Death in the Warehouse” – BBC Three

Best Actor

Taron Egerton, “Black Bird” – Apple TV+

Martin Freeman, “The Responder” – BBC One

Cillian Murphy, “Peaky Blinders” – BBC One

Gary Oldman,...

I Am Ruth, Bad Sisters, Derry Girls and The Traitors were the top winners at the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday.

Kate Winslet won the BAFTA for leading actress for her role in I Am Ruth, which also won for best single drama. Bad Sisters took home the award for best drama series, as well as Anne-Marie Duff received the award for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Grace Williams in the series.

Siobhán McSweeney won the honor for best female performance in a comedy programme for Derry Girls. The show also received the award for best scripted comedy.

In addition, Ben Whishaw won the BAFTA for leading actor for his portrayal of Adam Kay in the autobiographical drama This is Going to Hurt, and Adeel Akhtar won the supporting actor award for his role in the crime drama Sherwood.

The entertainment performance award went to Claudia Winkleman for The Traitors,...

Kate Winslet-starrer I Am Ruth has won Best Single Drama at the BAFTA TV Awards.

The Channel 4 program beat Netflix’s The House and BBC Three feature Life and Death in the Warehouse to the coveted prize.

In I Am Ruth, Winslet plays a mother struggling with her daughter’s mental health issues. Her daughter in the show, which is part of the I Am… drama strand, was played by her real life daughter, Mia Threapleton, and the show also featured her real-life son Joe Anders.

Last year’s Single Drama winner was Covid-19 drama Together, which starred James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan as a couple struggling with lockdown.

Apple TV+’s Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden presented this year’s award with MotherFatherSon and Raised By Wolves star Niamh Algar. He hailed the nominees for presenting shows with a “bold, creative vision.”

I Am Ruth creator Dominic Savage...

The British version of the Emmys is set for Sunday, May 14 with the main ceremony of the BAFTAs taking place in London. While these awards aren’t exactly a, uh, crystal clear crystal ball for the Emmys, they can give some insight into which British shows may make the successful trip across the Atlantic. At the same time, it also gives an insight into which American shows are proving to be the Brits’ particular, uh, cup of tea.

This year’s BAFTA ceremony will take at the Royal Festival Hall and will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. Two shows lead the way in nominations this year, with Ben Whishaw‘s “This is Going to Hurt” and Martin Freeman‘s “The Responder” each receiving six nominations.

Like the Emmys, the BAFTAs split their TV awards into two parts — the main ceremony and an earlier celebration devoted to celebrating the creative arts.