Universal and Blumhouse will release The Black Phone 2 in theaters on October 17, 2025, and Deadline reports tonight that Demián Bichir (The Nun) has joined the cast. Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill will be writing and producing the upcoming sequel, with Derrickson directing. The first movie was based on Joe Hill’s short story. Ethan Hawke will be
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The Weeknd‘s high-profile new album rollout continues with the release of the music video for “Dancing in the Flames,” which was shot entirely on the just-released iPhone 16 Pro. On Saturday, the artist debuted “Dancing” and several other unreleased cuts from his forthcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, during a massive YouTube livestream concert from Sao
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon The central data point in this piece on the rise of
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Over the past few years, shoes like Hoka are positively everywhere. From patrolling city streets to holding court in the gym, these sneakers are having their moment with their unmistakably massive foam soles, curved design, and neon colorways. They may be comfortable and great for running, but hey, Hokas aren’t for everyone, and if you
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Presented by Paramount Scares, Friday the 13th Week sees Bloody Disgusting heading to Camp Crystal Lake for a series of features that celebrate the Voorhees family and their influence. Yesterday, Luiz H.C. took inventory of all the horror movie fans in horror similar to franchise hero Tommy Jarvis. Today, Jenn Adams celebrates the franchise’s final
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Book Deals The best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals Originally Published Here.
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The Toronto International Film Festival says screenings of a controversial documentary depicting Russian soldiers in Ukraine will go ahead as planned, despite Ontario’s public broadcaster pulling its support amid outcry from the Ukrainian community. A statement from the festival Wednesday defended the film, Russians at War, a day after a large protest was held outside its
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The American version of Speak No Evil is better than the original. Ok, I just said that to catch the attention of the 1% of people who saw the bleak and brilliant Dutch thriller. But… is that first statement so farfetched? The Dutch flick—released just two years ago—is one of the most unsettling and uncomfortable
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ViennaCC, the Austrian one-man band also known as Christian Doermer, delivers a breezy, feel-good hit with his latest single “Weekend Mood.” The track’s infectious blend of pop, rock, and electronic flavors is pure serotonin, bottled and packaged in a three-minute anthem perfect for a carefree Friday night. Known for seamlessly fusing genres, ViennaCC doesn’t stray
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Nikki Garcia (Bella) has filed for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev after just two years of marriage. This comes amid a domestic violence arrest on Artem’s behalf and her no longer wearing her wedding ring. So, what additional details are known at this time? Keep reading for more details. Nikki Garcia Files For Divorce From Artem
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Audiences hungry for David Cronenberg’s infamous brand of body horror may have hoped that 2022’s Crimes of the Future marked his return to the genre. That film, which formed an unofficial trilogy that began with 1983’s Videodrome and continued in 1999’s eXistenZ, featured several callbacks to the Canadian director’s recurring visual and thematic interests. The
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Max Richter – In a LandscapeDecca Records Max Richter, the German-born British composer, has never shied away from a concept.  For The Blue Notebooks, his 2003 breakthrough, Richter mediated on violence as the U.S. geared up to invade Iraq. Meanwhile, on 2015’s Sleep, Richter composed an eight-and-a-half-hour piece patterned after human sleep cycles. He has
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. In The Shack with Robert Caro Good long read on Robert Caro, The Power Broker at 50, and
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FYI After continued research, we found that our original cologne selections still stand as our favorites. Dior Sauvage is still our top overall pick. We’ve added a table to make it easier for you to compare the top, middle, and base notes, as well as the best seasons for each fragrance. September 2024 A quick
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Share Tweet Share Share Email Will Ferrell is stepping away from his usual comedic roles in movies like Anchorman and Elf to bring us something entirely different: a touching new documentary titled Will and Harper. The film follows Ferrell and his best friend, Harper Steele, on a transformative journey across America that showcases a friendship
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 Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | More Platforms Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos join Kyle Meredith to talk about Uglies, the new Joey King-starring Netflix movie that adapts Scott Westerfeld’s best-selling book series. Listen to the interview above or wherever you get your podcasts. Launching into a discussion about the film, which explores a futuristic
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Tuesday, we covered the announcement of the 2024 National Book Awards Longlist for Young People’s Literature. Since then, this year’s National Book Awards Longlist for Translated Literature has also been released. The ten titles on the longlist were translated from six different languages—Danish, Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Swedish. They explore everything from “disorienting
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