Photo of Lauren LaVera courtesy of Santiago Felipe/Getty ImagesTerrifier 3 took the top spot at the domestic box office, delivering an estimated $18.3 million in its opening weekend.The slasher film franchise — which kicked off in 2016 and centers on Lauren LaVera’s Sienna Shaw, a young woman determined to defeat the mysterious Art the Clown,…… read more »
StarzElla Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis in the new six-part Starz drama Sweetpea, about a young woman who transforms from meek wallflower to emboldened serial killer. Think Dexter meets female rage.Purnell, who can also be seen in hit shows Yellowjackets and Fallout, says taking on this role in particular scared her because of its moral…… read more »
Andrew Eccles/Walt Disney EnterprisesFreakier Friday has a release date.On Friday, Walt Disney Studios announced that the highly anticipated sequel to Freaky Friday will arrive in theaters on Aug. 8, 2025.Disney also shared an image from the film of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman in what appears to be a…… read more »
ABC AudioThe third film in the growing Terrifier slasher series is now in theaters.The franchise that centers on masked killer Art the Clown had humble beginnings: its 2018 original was made for $34,000, but went on to earn 10 times that. Director Damien Leone tells ABC Audio he hoped to raise $50,000 for a sequel, and…… read more »
A Redbox machine in 2009 – Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesThe DVD rental company Redbox is no more — but unfortunately, its more than 20,000 DVD vending machines still are, and that’s causing a pricey problem for the stores in front of which they’re parked. At issue: The 890-pound, movies-stuffed boxes aren’t easy to remove.The Wall…… read more »
Bruce Glikas/Getty ImagesTwo-time Tony winner Hugh Jackman is using his social media presence to help in the search for a fellow Broadway veteran.According to ABC News’ South Carolina affiliate WOLO-TV, 28-year-old Hamilton dancer Zelig Williams was last seen on Oct. 3, according to his family, who reported him missing.In an Instagram Story, Jackman posted a photo of Williams, noting, “Please,…… read more »
ABC News StudiosJohn Leguizamo, Gina Torres and Eva Longoria are among the actors appearing in the new ABC special Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny.The special, part of the network’s monthlong coverage celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, is hosted by What Would You Do? host John Quiñones, with the stars opening up about their…… read more »
Marvel StudiosDeadpool & Wolverine has set another record: The Marvel Studios team-up has had the bestselling digital debut week for any R-rated movie. The film starring Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds hit digital platforms on Oct. 1; it comes to Blu-ray and HD DVD on Oct. 22.The film is also the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time worldwide with…… read more »
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week:Love is Blind (Netflix)Amber and Matt Barnett, who found love on the first season of Love is Blind, are expecting their first child together. The pair made the announcement on The Love Seat podcast, hosted by…… read more »
Chelsea Handler has been tapped to host the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, marking her third straight year hosting the show, the Critics Choice Association announced on Thursday. The awards, which honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement, have historically been the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations. The 30th annual Critics Choice…… read more »
