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After being delayed several months by the writers’ strike and the actors’ strike, season 5 of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things (which is also the last season of the show) finally went into production at the start of 2024 with a twelve-month shooting schedule, wrapping at the end of December. We’ve heard that series creators the Duffer Brothers have been working hard to get the season ready for release by the end of the year – and now we know exactly when the premiere date is. At the Tudum event, Netflix announced that Stranger Things season 5 will be released in three parts, with volume one on November 26, 2025, volume two on Christmas Day, 2025, and the series finale on New Year’s Eve. In addition to revealing the release dates for the final season, Netflix debuted a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated final season!

Stranger Things has the following synopsis: A love...

Get ready for a little Upside Down with your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve celebrations.

Netflix announced that Stranger Things 5, the fifth and final season of its massively popular '80s-set sci-fi adventure series Stranger Things, will play out in three "volumes" for your holiday-viewing pleasure. The first arrives on Nov. 26, the second drops on Dec. 25, and the grand finale on Dec. 31. The news came as part of the streaming service's Tudum 2025 live event Saturday previewing its upcoming movies and shows. The date reveal came with a two-minute trailer tracing the events of the previous seasons and teasing the horrors yet to come.

Here's what you need to know before you return to Hawkins to finish the story that began way back in 2016.

What happened in Season 4?

Stranger Things Season 4, which came out in the summer of 2022, found the kids uncovering the truth about why Hawkins is haunted by the Upside Down.

Netflix has finally revealed when the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” will arrive on the streaming platform, with the wildly popular Duffer Brothers series overtaking the holidays this year. The streamer announced that the final batch of episodes will be split into three release dates — the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas and the finale airing on New Year’s Eve.

Watch the reveal below.

The fight isn’t over yet. Get ready for the epic series finale of Stranger Things.

Volume 1: November 26, 5pm Pt*

Volume 2: Christmas, 5pm Pt*

The Finale: New Year's Eve, 5pm Pt*

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— Netflix (@netflix) June 1, 2025

It’s unclear how, exactly, the episodes will be divided but the final episode – or episodes – will come out Dec. 31. It seems like a winning formula, combining the tried-and-true...

When Blake Lively’s Shawshank Redemption Comment Went Viral & Left The Internet Scratching! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

Back in 2014, Blake Lively named a heavy prison drama known more for heartbreak than humor as the one by watching she laughed out the most. At the time, the moment slipped under the radar, but in 2024, the clip reemerged and instantly caught fire online.

That one odd reply ended up adding fuel to an already growing wave of criticism, especially after the Justin Baldoni controversy. Here’s how it all unfolded from there.

Blake Lively’s Interview Answer That Aged Like Spoiled Milk

It all started when a 2014 Vogue “73 Questions” video popped back up on TikTok. Until users focused on one odd moment. When asked which movie made her laugh the hardest, Lively casually said, “Shawshank Redemption.” X users reposted the clip, and it went viral. Because, well, The Shawshank Redemption is not exactly slapstick.

Stephen King is terminating Warner Bros.' copyright license for The Shawshank Redemption, sparking speculation that a new version could be on the way. Written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on King's 1982 novella, the 1994 film follows the story of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life in the titular prison, and over the next two decades, forms a close friendship with fellow inmate, Ellis "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman). Today, The Shawshank Redemption is commonly regarded as one of the best movies of all time.

Now, according to Puck's "What I'm Hearing" newsletter by Matthew Belloni, King reportedly plans to terminate Warner Bros.' copyright license for The Shawshank Redemption, which could potentially lead to a new adaptation of the story elsewhere. King is known for aggressively reclaiming rights, likely since there is still strong demand for adaptations of his work. Read the portion of the newsletter...

Kim Is Prioritizing Her Kids’ Well-Being With A Full-Time Team And Tight Security Amid Kanye’s Erratic Behavior (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Over the last couple of months, Kanye West has gone back to his shameful and controversial ways. From making derogatory, racist tweets to attacking religions and his own former wife, Kim Kardashian, the rapper has been on a spiral. His social media is quite full of accusations, lies, and rants galore.

Kim and Kanye tied the knot in 2014 but separated in 2021 and got their divorce finalized in 2022. They share four kids: daughter North, son Saint, daughter Chicago, and son Psalm, all of whom attend a private school in California. Here’s how Kim has upped security since Kanye’s meltdowns.

Has Kim Kardashian Increased Security For Her Kids Amidst Kanye West’s Problematic Behavior?

According to The US Sun, Kim has been trying to ensure the safety of her...

Governors Ball 2025 Lineup & Details (Photo Credit – Instagram)

With summer finally here, there’s a lot to look forward to, and one such thing is the 2025 Governors Ball. The annual music festival has been an integral part of the lives of New York City residents. The multi-day event has been quite a fun ride for the people of the United States of America over the years.

It first happened in 2011, and since then, several stars, including Billie Eilish, Asap Rocky, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Lorde, Eminem, and Tyler the Creator, have performed at the event. Here’s everything we know about the 2025 edition of the Governor Ball, including the artists, dates, and venue.

Governors Ball 2025: Dates, Venue & Headliners

The 2025 Governors Ball will take place from June 6 to June 8, 2025, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. As for the headliners, Tyler the Creator and Benson Boone will perform on the first day,...

Johnny Depp’s Most Underrated Role Nobody Talks About(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Johnny Depp’s got a hall of fame full of wild, eccentric, and downright iconic roles, but Donnie Brasco is the one that slips through the cracks. It’s gritty. It’s grounded. And it’s unlike anything else he’s done. No eyeliner. No Tim Burton vibes. Just Depp going deep into the shadows of organized crime, and honestly, it hit harder than most people expected. This wasn’t just another mob flick. It was the role that made people stop and say, “Wait… Depp’s got serious dramatic firepower.”

The Role That Flipped The Script

Before Donnie Brasco, Johnny Depp was the indie darling playing quirky loners, misunderstood artists, and poetic misfits. But stepping into the shoes of real-life undercover FBI agent Joe Pistone? That was a whole different ball game. He wasn’t just pretending to be someone else,...

Leonardo DiCaprio And Martin Scorsese Behind Scenes(Photo Credit –Instagram/Wikimedia)

Leonardo DiCaprio is back with Martin Scorsese, but this time they’re not in front of the camera. The longtime collaborators are producing a new film called Carthage Must Be Destroyed, an action thriller that is written and directed by Ted Griffin.

Griffin, who is best known for his work on Ocean’s 11, will be making his feature directorial debut with this project. As per the reports of Deadline, the filming will kick off in October this year in Rhode Island.

Carthage Must Be Destroyed: What The New Film Is About

The plot follows a lone drifter arriving in a decaying Rust Belt town. The place is under the thumb of a brutal crime syndicate, and the newcomer isn’t there to play nice. The drifter, drawing inspiration from classics like Yojimbo and A Fistful of Dollars, quietly starts...

New Harry Potter HBO Series Golden Trio(Photo Credit –Instagram)

HBO has finally picked its new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. The streaming giant is gearing up for a fresh take on the Wizarding World and aims to bring Jk Rowling’s books to life in a way that sticks closer to the page.

However, the series, unlike the previous blockbuster films, plans to take its time with the story, with each book stretched across a full season.

Newcomers Step Into Iconic Harry Potter Roles

According to Screenrant, Dominic McLaughlin will step into the shoes of Harry Potter. His acting resume is short, with only one project, an upcoming comedy film (Grow), to his name. Arabella Stanton, chosen to play Hermione, already has experience performing live, having played Matilda in the West End musical. Alastair Stout, now cast as Ron Weasley, appears to be completely new to the screen.

Freeman’s Character Watching Andy In Courtyard(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Morgan Freeman opens The Shawshank Redemption not with violence or drama, but with his signature calm and measured words. In the movie, he plays Ellis Boyd Redding (Red), a man who’s been in prison so long that to him the walls feel more like home than the outside world.

However, unlike most characters, Red’s crime is never shown or mentioned in the film, which adds a quiet mystery to his presence. Viewers see him as a wise and decent man but the truth, hidden in the original Stephen King novella, tells a far darker story.

The Dark Backstory Of Red In The Stephen King Novella

In the book, Red isn’t just serving time. He is responsible for three deaths. As a young man, he tampered with his wife’s car brakes and planned her death for insurance money.

Morgan Freeman once quoted the nautical saying “long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past” to describe his acting career. He meant that it took him along time to achieve success in the acting profession but he hoped his long struggle would mean his career would last and not prove to be just a flash in the pan. His career has lasted and Freeman has had a 40-year film career in major movies.

Freeman’s career started on the New York stage in the musical theater when he took over the role of Rudy the Maître d' of the restaurant where the famous title number is performed. He was part of the groundbreaking moment when Pearl Bailey led an all-black cast into the production which had been running for years with white performers.

In the 1970s Freeman appeared for seven years and 680 episodes of the children’s television series “The Electric Company.

In his decades-long career, Morgan Freeman has starred in some of the most iconic films in Hollywood history. From Million Dollar Baby to Se7en and beyond, he has showcased his versatility in diverse genres. But when it comes to the role that truly defines his legacy, the legendary actor has no doubts.

For Freeman, his greatest acting role is in The Shawshank Redemption, a beloved prison drama that inspires fans decades after its release. Despite being an underdog at the box office in 1994, the movie has since become a classic, with an impressive 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a permanent spot in the hearts of movie fans everywhere. Let’s dive deeper!

One scene proves why Morgan Freeman definitely deserved the Oscar for The Shawshank Redemption

When fans look at the long, illustrious career of actor Morgan Freeman, one movie stands out above the rest: The Shawshank Redemption. Though he played many unforgettable roles,...

Crazy, Stupid, Love Is Back On Netflix! ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

One of the most beloved romantic comedies ever made has slipped back into Netflix’s lineup, and viewers are already celebrating its return. The film, Crazy, Stupid, Love, known for converting even the most rigid rom-com doubters, has become a cult favorite since its release in 2011.

Crazy, Stupid, Love Cast: An Ensemble Packed With Star Power

Crazy, Stupid, Love slid quietly back onto the streaming platform in the US on May 1, and fans didn’t hesitate to point it out. The movie has something most others don’t: It has a script that knows when to be sharp, sweet, and, most importantly, when to completely flip off the table.

Steve Carell plays Cal, a man stumbling through the ruins of his marriage. His quiet suburban life derails after his wife Emily decides they’re done, pushing him back into a...

All You Need To Know Zootopia 2 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The much-loved and awaited Zootopia 2 is almost here, and the teaser for it was recently unveiled, giving a glimpse into what’s next for the sequel to the Academy Award-winning first film. Fans are already buzzing about the return of Judy and Nick, who are being joined by a new character.

The sequel is all set to take viewers on a brand-new adventure after the first film ended with Nick also joining the Zootopia cop program. Here’s what we know about the animated comedy film so far, including some of the names who are returning and the film’s mission.

Zootopia 2: Release Date

Zootopia 2 will be released in theaters in the US on November 26, 2025, and in cinemas across India on November 28, 2025.

Trending The Shawshank Redemption’s Greatest Secret: Why Andy Dufresne Didn’t Tell Red About...

Here’s When & Where To Watch Inheritance In India On Ott ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

After making waves overseas, the international espionage thriller Inheritance is finally making its way to Indian audiences. The film hit theatres earlier this year and will now be available for Indian viewers to stream online. Inheritance’s compelling tale of family secrets, international missions, and self-discovery promises to bring audiences a wild ride.

Directed by Neil Burger, Inheritance boasts an excellent performance by Phoebe Dynevor as the central character. Although it received mixed reviews during its theatrical release, the public appreciated the suspenseful tone and distinctive visual aesthetic. With its decent box office reception, Inheritance is now preparing to reach a new audience on Ott.

When & Where To Watch Inheritance In India?

Recent reports from OTTplay suggest that Inheritance will begin streaming in India on May 23, 2025, exclusively on Lionsgate Play. With a global box office collection...

Does Any Other Tom Cruise Movie Rival Mission: Impossible – Fallout’s 98% Rotten Tomatoes Score? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise’s latest Mission: Impossible installment, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, is finally out in Indian theatres and will hit the big screens in the US next week. The movie has received a critics’ score of 80% on the reviews aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. A decent score but much lower than the highest-rated Mi film, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which boasts an outstanding Rotten Tomatoes score of 98%. But is there any other film starring Tom Cruise that has surpassed Mission: Impossible – Fallout’s 98% Rotten Tomatoes Score? Read on to find out.

The Tom Cruise Film Which Comes Closest To Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Let us tell you that no other Tom Cruise movie, be it in the Mi universe or otherwise, has a higher or equal Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score...

Mission: Impossible vs Marvel: Can Tom Cruise Finally Take Back the Box Office Throne? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

Tom Cruise returns to the big screen to close out the crucial chapter of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, and quite possibly to “rescue” the theatrical business stateside and abroad. After seven years in production alongside its predecessor, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning faces box office pressure that makes its title feel more literal than narrative. The stakes are high — not just in North America but worldwide — as Cruise and Paramount once again set their sights on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s global earnings.

Despite being the highest-grossing film series of all time, the MCU, and Marvel in general, have been repeatedly defeated at the box office by Mission: Impossible. In fact, until its third billion-dollar flick, the MCU had not beaten the Impossible Mission Force (Imf) in ticket admissions.

Did You Know The Shawshank Redemption Skipped A Chilling Truth About Brooks? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

In The Shawshank Redemption, not everything is spelled out. The film holds back in places, leaving gaps that viewers might fill or simply accept as part of the mystery. One of the more understated ambiguities concerns Brooks Hatlen, the elderly prison librarian whose life outside Shawshank collapses almost as soon as it begins.

He is remembered for his soft demeanor, bond with a pet crow named Jake, and heartbreaking inability to adjust to the world beyond prison walls. But what’s never made clear in the movie is the actual reason for his decades-long incarceration.

Brooks Hatlen’s Actual Dark Past vs What Was Shown In The Movie

While the film touches on Brooks’ past only in passing, labeling him vaguely an “old crook,” the source material paints a much darker picture. Stephen King...

Toronto, On — May 14, 2025

As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) celebrates its 50th edition this year, the organization is digging into its own archives—not just to reflect, but to narrate its own cinematic story. The initiative, aptly titled “The TIFF Story in 50 Films,” offers a sweeping retrospective that doubles as both a history lesson and a celebration of the thousands of films that have shaped TIFF over the decades.

Curated by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, the list of 50 films isn’t just another “greatest hits” compilation. “Lists are ridiculous, of course, but they’re also irresistible,” Bailey admits. Yet behind the irresistible impulse to rank and remember lies a deeper aim: to understand TIFF’s evolving identity through five decades of bold programming, audience connection, and artistic risk.

A Narrative in 50 Frames

Bailey, who began his TIFF journey programming Canadian films in 1990 and eventually rose to lead the organization,...

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On Friday afternoon, Page Six reported that Bravo has — for all intents and purposes — pulled the plug on The Real Housewives New York City.

The cable network has no plans to release or film any new episodes.

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The series premiered in 2008, helping to launch the careers of cast members such as Bethenny Frankel, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon.

Of the original Real Housewives programs, only the Beverly Hills version has been on the air longer.

In late 2022, the franchise underwent a major reboot, introducing new women and attempting to shift direction from what many viewers considered at the time to be stale storylines and played-out characters.

According to this same Page Six article, there are “hopes” to once again restructure or recast the Big Apple series… but hope can be a dangerous thing, as Morgan Freeman...

Just when it seemed that the story of the Francis Ford Coppola movie Megalopolis could not get any stranger, there has been an epilogue added that means many people may never have the option of seeing the celebrated filmmaker’s most ambitious and divisive movie.

According to new details revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, anyone looking for Coppola’s mind-bending “art” movie will notice that it is impossible to (legally) watch the film in any capacity right now, as Megalopolis has no streaming home, has not received or planned a DVD or Blu-ray release date, and has just seemingly dropped off the face of the earth since its muted theatrical run. This, it seems, is not because no one wants the movie, but because Coppola doesn’t want anyone to see the film in anything other than its intended format – on a cinema screen.

Streaming has instigated a trend in Hollywood,...

2025 is already shaping up to be yet another big year for Stephen King fans. With Osgood Perkins' "The Monkey" having come out back in February, the remaining months are paved with big screen adaptations of "The Life of Chuck" and "The Running Man," in addition to a television series based on "The Institute." In case that wasn't enough, it seems especially fitting that "The Long Walk, one of King's bleakest stories, is finally set to hit theaters in September from director Francis Lawrence and "Strange Darling" screenwriter Jt Mollner. Marathons will never be seen the same way again.

The harrowing premise of "The Long Walk" envisions a dystopian future in which a group of young boys volunteer for the titular event in which the winner gets to make a wish of their choosing from an ominous figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill). All they have to do is walk,...

Francis Lawrence’s take on Stephen King’s The Long Walk arrives this autumn. Here’s the trailer for the film.

Stephen King fans have been patiently waiting for an adaptation of his novella The Long Walk ever since The Shawshank Redemption director and frequent King collaborator Frank Darabont snapped up the rights years and years ago, with the intention of making it himself.

For various reasons, Darabont’s take on the tale of a dystopian future where teenagers walk to their deaths in a grotesque ‘sports contest’ never came to fruition, but with Francis Lawrence, director of several The Hunger Games movies behind the camera, The Long Walk is now finally on the horizon, coming to us courtesy of Lionsgate.

The film is slated to release in September of this year, with Cooper Hoffman, star of Licorice Pizza taking one of the film’s major parts, while David Jonsson...

Last year, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel The Long Walk (which was, like The Running Man and Thinner, published under the pen name Richard Bachman) went into production, with director Francis Lawrence, whose previous credits include Constantine, I Am Legend, Water for Elephants, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Parts 1 and 2, Red Sparrow, Slumberland, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, at the helm. Lionsgate will be releasing the film on September 12th – and today, the first trailer for The Long Walk has dropped online! You can check it out in the embed above.

An adaptation of The Long Walk has been trudging through development hell for decades. At one point, the rights were in the hands of Frank Darabont, who made the King adaptations The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist. Then the rights passed over to New Line Cinema,...

The task is simple: walk or die. That's the tagline for the new Stephen King movie, The Long Walk, which has just released its first intense and chilling trailer.

The Long Walk is notable for being the first novel that King ever wrote, having begun it in the mid-1960s during his freshman year at the University of Maine. Ultimately, Carrie ended up being his first published novel, while The Long Walk was eventually released in 1979, as one of King's Richard Bachman books. Based on the trailer, the movie looks to be a pretty faithful adaptation of the dystopian horror novel, although with one interesting difference: Mark Hamill's the Major states that the teenage boys will need to maintain a speed above three miles per hour to avoid receiving a warning, one mile per hour less than the book. Check out the official trailer for The Long Walk below.

Cooper Hoffman is getting his thriller film debut thanks to two Hollywood staples, Stephen King and Francis Lawrence. “Licorice Pizza” breakout star Hoffman leads the long-awaited film adaptation of King’s first-written novel “The Long Walk,” which he published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Lawrence of “The Hunger Games” fame directs the feature.

The film centers on a contest in a dystopian America where 100 young men have to walk without stopping; if they pause for too long to rest, they’re killed on the spot. David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, and Josh Hamilton play Hoffman’s fellow contestants. Judy Greer and Mark Hamill co-star.

Jt Mollner adapted King’s book, which was originally written in 1979. The film adaptation for “The Long Walk” has been in the works for more than 40 years: George Romero first tried to bring the...

The entertainment market is so full of great and not-so-great Stephen King movies that live-action versions of the massively prolific horror maestro's work will no doubt soon count as a subgenre of their own. There are numerous guilty pleasures or otherwise underrated King movies among them, and everyone has their own favorites -- including the writer himself, who has very clear opinions about which King adaptations are the best ones. 

Now, another live action version is about to join the ever-expanding Stephen King section in the annals of cinema. "The Long Walk" is one of his older works, which he wrapped up way back in 1967. Published under King's Richard Bachman pseudonym in 1979, the story imagines a dystopian country where an annual, borderline impossible walking contest among representatives of the nation's youth grants its winner a boon from an ominous militant figure, The Major (played in the adaptation by Mark Hamill...

On the DVD special features for Lawrence Kasdan's 2003 psychic sci-fi hodgepodge "Dreamcatcher," author Stephen King talks a little bit about how he came to write the 2001 novel on which it was based. He said that he had recently been severely injured in a car accident, and later admitted that he was under the influence of Oxycontin while writing the novel. King also noted that "Dreamcatcher" was supposed to be -- at least in part -- about exploring taboos. King felt that all sexual taboos had been covered by literature, stating that the bedroom door had already been opened. The bathroom door, though, he felt was still closed. The bathroom is where one explored their most personal and disgusting habits, King said, and it was high time he explored that. 

As such, there's a scene in "Dreamcatcher" (both the novel and the movie) wherein a character named Beav (Jason Lee) is sitting on a toilet,...

Thanks to our fine friends at Neon, Bloody Disgusting and The Losers’ Club: A Stephen King Podcast are inviting you to celebrate The Life of Chuck this Mother’s Day. Mike Flanagan’s highly anticipated Stephen King adaptation doesn’t hit theaters until June 6th, making this quite an early sweet treat for Constant Readers and cinephiles everywhere.

The special engagement goes down this Sunday, May 11th — again, Mother’s Day — at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre. The screening starts at 2:00 Pm, but you’ll want to arrive early as seats aren’t guaranteed. This is first come, first serve, and no cathartic dancing on the street will get you extra points.

RSVP here and plan accordingly. But remember, if you have heart, you have hope.

The second King adaptation from Neon this year following Osgood Perkins’ blockbuster affair with The Monkey, The Life of Chuck explores the lighter side of King.

Last year, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel The Long Walk (which was, like The Running Man and Thinner, published under the pen name Richard Bachman) went into production, with director Francis Lawrence. An adaptation of The Long Walk has been trudging through development hell for decades. At one point, the rights were in the hands of Frank Darabont, who made the King adaptations The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist. Then the rights passed over to New Line Cinema, where Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark director André Øvredal was hired to direct the film from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, whose credits include the two most recent Scream movies.

Last month, Francis Lawrence, Mark Hamill and star David Jonsson were all present for the Lionsgate panel at CinemaCon. A trailer was shown that our own Chris Bumbray (who was in attendance) called “insanely intense.

2025 will be filled with Stephen King adaptations. One of them is set to hit theaters early this fall and has already started treating fans to new goodies.

After the release of The Monkey in February, the follow-up adaptation is Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck. Later this year, two more adaptations will follow, one for The Long Walk and a new take on The Running Man. Ahead of The Long Walk's release on Sept. 12, Vanity Fair has officially released the first look at the dystopian horror.

The upcoming The Long Walk is based on Stephen King's 1979 novel of the same name, which he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The upcoming dystopian horror adaptation comes from Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games), with Jt Mollner penning the script.

The Long Walk stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, Garett Wareing, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Judy Greer,...

The adaptation of Stephen King's bestseller Misery remains the only movie based on the author's work to win an Academy Award. The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, both by director Frank Darabont, snatched seven and four nominations, respectively, but they didn't win any awards. Ultimately, in 1991, Kathy Bates was announced as the winner in the Best Actress category, but director Rob Reiner never believed his film could break the streak. The reason? Misery was a horror film, and he was well-trained enough to know the Academy doesn't love those.

As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Reiner and Bates met at the 16th edition of the TCM Classic Film Festival, where they spoke about the 1990 classic that sees writer Paul Sheldon facing his worst nightmare: his biggest fan, who will stop at nothing until Sheldon finds a way to revive her favorite character. "I was horrified. When we went to [watch it in the] screening room,...

So, when someone says The Walking Dead, what flashes in your head first? The blood-soaked brawls? The half-rotten walkers groaning through cornfields? Maybe. But it’s also the characters, those we love, those we love to hate, and the ones who break our hearts when they meet an untimely end. And of all the shocking deaths that shook fans to their core, Dale Horvath’s death remains one of the most gruesome and emotionally charged.

It was gut-wrenching to watch Dale, played by Jeffrey DeMunn, get torn apart by a walker. But wait… as intense as it was, something about the scene didn’t quite add up. It left many fans wondering: how could something so shocking feel so flawed at the same time?

Dale’s gruesome death: Fans are not buying it Andrea (Laurie Holden), Dale (Jeffrey DeMunn) and Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) in The Walking Dead | Credit: AMC...

The Now You See Me franchise has always been a dazzling mix of magicians, heists, and mind-blowing illusions. The first film introduced us to the Four Horsemen, master illusionists pulling off epic heists while staying one step ahead of the law. Though critics had mixed reviews, the franchise’s slick, stylish vibe and clever twists made it an instant hit.

The sequel kept the magic going, and now, the third installment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, is officially in the works! Fans can expect to see familiar faces like Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Morgan Freeman return, with some exciting new additions. But before we get to the big screen magic, let’s talk about what really disappears: the money! Here’s a look at how the cast stacks up in terms of net worth. Spoiler alert! Some of them are seriously pulling in big bucks!

Morgan Freeman...

Did Morgan Freeman Play 9 Hours Of Baseball For The Shawshank Redemption? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Morgan Freeman didn’t just act like Red in The Shawshank Redemption. He lived it – pain and all. While filming the iconic prison yard baseball scene, Freeman threw a ball nonstop for nine straight hours. The result: A legit arm injury that left him in a sling the next day. He never complained, though. He just kept throwing, quietly pushing through the pain like the pro he always was (via CheatSheet).

That scene between Red and Andy Dufresne, where a smuggling deal was born over a game of catch, may have looked easygoing on screen. But behind the scenes, it was a physical grind. Freeman was left-handed, and throwing with his dominant arm all day took its toll. The next morning, he showed up to set with his arm in a sling, without a single word of fuss.

Check out Sinners IMDb rating and rank on IMDb 250 list (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Many diehard entertainment enthusiasts might already know that the globally popular movies and TV shows database portal IMDb houses a list that mentions the top 250 movies of all time from across the world, according to their IMDb user ratings. And the only film from the current year that has cracked the coveted IMDb top 250 movies list is Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners.

Sinners IMDb Rating & Rank

It’s a pretty big deal if a film has cracked the IMDb top 250 movies list. Interestingly, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners has become the first and only film from the year 2025 that has been able to find a place in the coveted list. As of now, Sinners has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 58k votes and is currently placed at Rank 250 on the IMDb list.

The years have seen some of the best Stephen King adaptations become controversial for the changes they have made to the prolific author’s original novels – we all know King’s feelings about Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, for example. However, it seems that another film courting controversy was the Oscar-winning 1990 Rob Reiner adaptation of Misery, which starred Kathy Bates in one of her greatest cinematic roles, playing everyone’s favorite obsessive “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes. The actress had a couple of issues when it came to some of the changes made to the movie compared to King’s original novel.

While the film is a brutal and tense movie as it stands, one scene that does not play out quite the same as King’s novel is the infamous “hobbling” scene. For many people, the moment in the movie where Bates’ Wilkes takes a sledgehammer to Paul Sheldon...

What Is The Story Behind Chris Hemsworth’s Transformation For Avengers: Endgame? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In Avengers: Endgame, Chris Hemsworth’s transformation into Fat Thor was jaw-dropping, but it wasn’t just for laughs; there was a method to the madness. After losing everything in Infinity War and spiraling into a deep depression, Thor let himself go. Gone was the chiseled, hammer-wielding god, replaced by a scruffy, beer-bellied version of the hero who couldn’t be bothered to save the world (or even his hair).

The God of Thunder traded his armor for sweatpants, and instead of fighting villains, he was battling his own demons. However, Marvel didn’t just throw a belly on Hemsworth for comic relief. The Fat Thor transformation perfectly reflected his emotional wreckage, showing how deeply the character had changed. But don’t worry, Thor’s body makeover was only temporary. By Thor: Love and Thunder,...

Did Jojo Siwa dump Kath Ebbs? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

but it was definitely an emotional rollercoaster for her partner Kath Ebbs. The singer was seen getting quite close and connected to her fellow housemate Chris Hughes.

Their proximity also made Jojo realize that she might not be a lesbian but a queer person instead. Kath revealed that after three months of dating, the couple had broken up and that they were shocked and in disbelief. Here’s what went down and what they had to say about Jojo breaking things off.

Celebrity Big Brother UK: Did Jojo Siwa Dump Partner Kath Ebbs After Getting Close To Chris Hughes?

Kath, who uses they / them pronouns, took to her Tik Tok account to reveal that their three months long relationship with Siwa has ended. “I don’t even know where to begin. I’m filming this in a complete state of shock,...

What made Denzel Washington cry after watching Black Panther?(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video)

For over four decades, Denzel Washington captivated audiences with his quiet intensity, rarely allowing his emotions to surface in a way that breaks his cool exterior. But there’s one moment when even this legendary actor couldn’t hold back his tears, after Chadwick Boseman’s iconic performance as Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The bond between the two actors was deeply rooted, and Washington’s emotional reaction to Boseman’s work reveals a side to the actor rarely seen by fans. Why did this moment bring Denzel to tears? Let’s dive into the heartfelt reason behind his emotional response to one of the most powerful portrayals in modern cinema.

Denzel Washington Cried Watching Black Panther

Denzel Washington, a man known for his unshakeable dignity and intense characters, isn’t one to often show his emotions,...

Were Lindsay Lohan’s rehab costs crazy?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

In the early 2000s, she was the queen of teen comedies with hits like Mean Girls and Freaky Friday, but behind the scenes, Lindsay Lohan struggled with addiction. Her run-ins with the law and multiple stints in rehab became a tabloid fixture, with the actress often in the headlines for the wrong reasons.

The cost of rehab and the toll it took on her career were staggering. Not only did Lindsay face rehab expenses that skyrocketed, but her ongoing troubles caused her to lose out on major roles, including high-profile films and endorsement deals. As she tried to regain control of her life, her once-bright future seemed clouded by her personal battles, leaving many to wonder what might have been.

High Cost of Lindsay Lohan’s Rehab Stints and Career Setbacks

Lindsay Lohan’s struggles with addiction weren’t just draining emotionally,...

3 riskiest roles played by Emma Stone after her Oscar win(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Yes! Emma Stone started making some of the boldest, most unexpected career moves in Hollywood after her Oscar win. Instead of playing it safe, she leaned into the strange, the daring, and the totally unpredictable, from bizarre period pieces to offbeat biopics and full-on experimental projects.

Each choice felt like a wild swing at the fences, but somehow, Emma kept knocking it out of the park. She embraced messy, complicated characters, chased passion projects, and proved she’s not just here for the trophies, she’s here to have a blast.

Let’s break down five of her riskiest, weirdest, and most wonderful post-Oscar career moves, and why Emma Stone remains one of the gutsiest queens in the game.

Cruella (2021)

In Cruella, Emma Stone didn’t just step into the iconic black-and-white heels of one of Disney’s most notorious villains,...

What made Bella Thorne join OnlyFans?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Former Disney darling Bella Thorne took a bold leap—straight onto OnlyFans back in 2020. The then 22-year-old actress and filmmaker said it was the one place she could finally call the shots. No more censorship. No more judgment. Just Bella, doing Bella.

In a spicy chat with Paper magazine at the time, Bella opened up about her decision. She said, “OnlyFans is the first platform where I can fully control my image, without being bullied for being myself.” Sounds like she was flipping the script, and fans flocked to her page.

For $20 a month, subscribers could get an unfiltered look at the star’s life. And the buzz? It was big. Experts predicted Bella could rake in a jaw-dropping $1 million every month, according to The Nz Herald. Not bad for keeping it real. Bella wasn’t just dropping selfies either. She...

Micheal B. Jordan made his debut in a Robert Downey Jr. movie? ( Photo Credit – Flickr )

Ryan Coogler’s period horror movie Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan in the lead role arrived in theatres on 18th April 2025 and has received a terrific response from critics and audiences alike. Sinners has a Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score of 98%, which is unusually high for a horror film. Before Sinners, the globally admired actor starred in several popular films, including Fruitvale Station, Creed, Creed II, and Black Panther. But are you aware in which film Michael B. Jordan made his acting debut?

Michael B. Jordan Made His Acting Debut In This Film

Michael B. Jordan’s acting debut happened much before he starred in the above-mentioned movies. His acting debut was in a movie starring the ‘Iron Man’ actor Robert Downey Jr., and the name of that film is ‘Black and White’. It belongs to...

Did You Know Jon Hamm Nearly Lost A Major Role Because He Wasn’t Considered Appealing?(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Jon Hamm nearly missed out on playing one of TV’s most iconic men — all because a network thought he wasn’t sexy enough. Yup, you read that right. The network wasn’t exactly swooning over him before Hamm swaggered into living rooms everywhere as Don Draper on AMC’s Mad Men. In fact, they needed a lot of convincing.

When Hamm first auditioned, AMC had its sights set on a big Hollywood name. After all, Mad Men was their first original series. They wanted a star with instant sizzle. Hamm? Well, he wasn’t that guy yet. He wasn’t famous, and apparently, he wasn’t hot enough either.

Jon Hamm shared a slice of humble pie during his visit to The Graham Norton Show (via FandomWire), saying, “It’s...

Why Was Jean-Claude Van Damme Fired From Predator?(Photo Credit –Prime Video/Instagram)

Here’s a wild Hollywood nugget: Jean-Claude Van Damme got kicked off Predator in 1987. And the reason? That iconic alien hunter suit almost took him out. It wasn’t just uncomfortable, it was a nightmare for the muscles from Brussels. Van Damme wasn’t shy about how awful the Predator suit was. In a 2019 interview, he said, “It was disgusting,” he said (via The Hollywood Reporter).

“I like to breathe… they put in my mouth like a tube.” It was so bad that he had full-on panic attacks. He even had a buddy on standby to help him out: “If you can’t breathe, just move your finger, and I’ll pull that stuff off you,” his friend said. But Van Damme was stuck in that rig for what felt like forever—boiling, barely able to breathe,...

Here’s What We Know About The Extras Of Morgan Freeman’s The Shawshank Redemption(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Shawshank Redemption didn’t just change the movie game. It had some seriously cool behind-the-scenes vibes. For starters, they brought in real ex-cons as extras. And trust me, they didn’t mess around with tardiness. Anyone late to set got fined. No slacking allowed when you’re making a classic.

The prison that made Shawshank so iconic was the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, not Maine. This historic 1896 prison had seen better days before the filmmakers rolled in. It closed in 1990 after years of declining conditions, but its gritty history made it the perfect backdrop for the film.

Filming The Shawshank Redemption wasn’t all smooth sailing, though. The crew encountered a problem: most locals couldn’t make it as extras since they were working. So, they got creative and...

Hollywood stars who lost out on iconic roles ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

You know, like when you’re locked into one film and miss out on that other golden opportunity. It’s not always about a bad decision, sometimes it’s just about timing.

Honestly, picture it, you’re all set to play the hero, but a pesky scheduling conflict with a previous project keeps you from donning that cape. And while other actors swoop in and become legends, you’re left wondering what could’ve been. These stars found themselves trapped in other roles, missing out on iconic gigs that could’ve changed their careers. What could’ve happened if they’d had a free schedule?

Let’s dive into the stars who almost played some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable characters!

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The Shawshank Redemption—top movie on IMDb. No arguments, it’s just facts. Released in 1994, it wasn’t an immediate hit. It flopped at the box office. But today? It’s widely considered one of the best movies ever made.

Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (Credits: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)

What changed? Well, the film’s true value wasn’t recognized until it hit TV screens and Video Home System. Slowly, more and more people watched it, and word of mouth turned it into a cultural phenomenon. But why is it still at the top? Let’s dive in.

The Shawshank Redemption is a slow burn with an unforgettable payoff Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (Credits: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)

The acting is a huge part of The Shawshank Redemption‘s success. Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding are absolutely unforgettable.