Joe Dante’s late ’80s dark comedy favorite The ‘Burbs is getting a TV series adaptation from streamer Peacock, and Variety brings us the latest casting news this afternoon. Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice), RJ Cyler (The Harder They Fall), Justin Kirk (“Weeds”), Kyrie McAlpin (Cheaper by the Dozen), Danielle Kennedy (“Narcos”), and Randy Oglesby (“For All Mankind”) have joined the cast as recurring guest stars. Previously announced, Keke Palmer (Nope), Mark Proksch (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Julia Duffy (“Newhart”), Paula Pell (“Saturday Night Live”), and Kapil Talwalkar (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) are series regulars. Celeste Hughey (“Dead to Me,” “High Fidelity”) is adapting Dante’s film…
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Conceived by visionary British songwriter, DJ, and producer Gareth Emery, LSR/CITY is now in its fourth iteration, staking its claim as one of the most impactful experiences in dance music. Set against the backdrop of a future world where human connection has been lost to technology, the show posits questions about where humanity is going, and how we might change course before it’s too late. Above all, LSR/CITY is a dance party. But it’s the true rave-culture emotion, movement and community that gives the underlying message so much weight. The night pulls from a range of house, techno, trance and…
PEN America has released a new analysis of book bans, Cover to Cover, and it really makes clear the purpose of book banning—which, surprise surprise, is not what book banners say it is. For one, in the more than 10,000 book ban instances that PEN America looked at—which span across genres, fictional and nonfictional books, and even picture books— 36% involved books that featured fictional or real people of color. They also found that of the banned history and biography titles, 44% were centered around people of color, and 26% of banned books within the same category were about Black…
More information about the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa have come to light, with Hackman’s pacemaker likely revealing when the legendary actor died. What did Gene Hackman’s pacemaker data say? In a recent press conference from Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza (via Variety), he revealed that both Hackman and Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning. Furthermore, Hackman’s pacemaker was also examined, and found that it recorded its “last event” on February 17, 2025, meaning that it’s likely this was the last time the actor was alive. This coincides with comments previously made by Mendoza, who noted…
Academy Award winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died in February 2025 at the respective ages of 95 and 64. Us Weekly confirmed on February 27, 2025, that the actor and his spouse were found dead one day earlier inside their shared Santa Fe, New Mexico house. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy. He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa,” Hackman’s daughters and granddaughter told Us in…
On General Hospital, Cyrus seems to have recently met his end. However, fans are starting to suspect this might not be the end of the story. At the very least, some fans are wondering why more characters in Port Charles aren’t suspicious about what’s going on. Cyrus Recently Met His Fate On General Hospital, Or So It Seems Cyrus Renault’s reign of terror has recently come to an end on General Hospital. The character met his end after being shot in self-defense by Josslyn Jacks. This followed Cyrus claiming the lives of many characters in Port Charles, having a part…
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Nosferatu & The Shining Decorations by One Man Riet Nosferatu‘s Count Orlok and The Shining‘s Jack Torrance into retro-style “honeycomb dancer” Halloween decorations. Priced at $20, each piece measures approximately 27″ tall with four accordion limbs. The Thing Print by Tim Clinard Tim Clinard designed artwork for John Carpenter’s The Thing in the style of a vintage comic. Titled “Final Showdown,” 19×13 fine art giclee…
Every week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week column spotlights great new songs from the previous seven days and takes a look at notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our New Sounds playlist. This week, Little Simz shares an extract from her sixth full-length album. Little Simz has a three-dimensional approach to her artistry. She exhibits an immense amount of care in crafting a song, and then when a track invokes a specific visual, she works painstakingly to bring it to life. Her discography…
Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch “I was once a famous murderess. I killed a wealthy family, Manson-style, and then I went on the run. But my thing wasn’t about starting a race war to reach the land of milk and honey or secretly wanting to be a Beatle. According to the news, I was just another fame-hungry killer, desperate to carve my face on the Mount Rushmore of great American psychopaths. “It isn’t true, but still: the former-murderess thing is a fun line. I’ve thought about sticking it in a dating app bio.” The speaker in Hannah Deitch’s audacious,…
The tributes continue to pour in following the shocking death of Academy Award winner Gene Hackman . While the actor was well-known for his intense, often terrifying performances in the likes of Unforgiven and The French Connection, he was not averse to providing the laughs too, starring in seminal director Mel Brooks’ beloved 1974 horror comedy Young Frankenstein. Brooks has now paid tribute to the actor, taking to X/Twitter to reflect on their time working together, describing Hackman as “perfect” for the role of the blind hermit, Harold. “I was privileged to know Gene Hackman because he played tennis with…
Gene Hackman Made Everyone Feel Comfortable On Set … Says ‘Hoosiers’ Star Published February 28, 2025 12:30 AM PST Play video content TMZSports.com Coach Norman Dale was one of Gene Hackman’s most iconic roles — in “Hoosiers,” one of his most memorable movies — and now the late actor’s costar is speaking out in the wake of the beloved 95-year-old’s death. TMZ Sports spoke to Brad Long just hours after the tragic news broke of Hackman’s passing … where the actor shared his experience working alongside the Academy Award winner in what was Long’s first movie role. Despite having no…
Critic’s Rating: 4.8 / 5.04.8I can’t think of anything more tragic than the case on Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Episode 14. The victim was fulfilling her dream of visiting New York City, only for someone to turn it into a nightmare, and then the defense attorney continued tormenting her. This emotional episode finally gave us everything that Law & Order: SVU was supposed to be, offering a nearly flawless story from beginning to end. (Peter Kramer/NBC) Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Episode 14 Did Its Cold Open The Right Way If you’ve been following my reviews a…
David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown in the Terrifier movies) shrinks down to the size of a mouse to play public domain icon Steamboat Willie in the horror movie Screamboat, which has received an official trailer this afternoon along with a theatrical release date. Screamboat will be released only in theaters on April 2, 2025 from Iconic Events Releasing. A digital and home video release will follow at a later date from DeskPop Entertainment. Watch the official trailer for Screamboat starring David Howard Thornton below. Thanks to Indiewire for debuting the trailer today. In the film, “Be our guest on…
James Marsden has been a working actor in Hollywood for over three decades and he’s played countless roles in movies and TV shows – but there’s one dream role he’s still hoping to get. The 51-year-old star revealed that he wants to play Frank Sinatra in a biopic. Marsden revealed the news during an interview with the New York Post that was published on Tuesday, February 25, where he told the outlet, “I’ve always loved emulating some of the old crooners, like Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin,” before adding, “I always thought there were so many interesting…
27 Feb 2025 6 New Thrilling Novels for Fans of Zero Day If you couldn’t get enough of Zero Day’s high-stakes action, cyber intrigue, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, these six new thrillers are a must-read. Packed with gripping twists, government conspiracies, and tech-driven tension, these novels will keep you hooked until the final page. Whether you love political thrillers, cyber warfare, or fast-paced espionage, these books deliver the adrenaline rush you’re craving. Let’s dive into the action! War of the Submarine: The Rebel Collection (Books 0-4) by R.G. Roberts Release Date: February 25 2025 Alex Coleman is sure he’s no hero.…