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One of Sylvester Stallone’s most underrated action flicks of the 1980s has to be Cobra, directed by George P. Cosmatos. Coming off the massive success of Rambo: First Blood Part II, Cobra was a solid box office hit in its own right, earning $48 million domestically (in 1986 dollars) and around $112 million overseas. Still, compared to the previous year’s Rambo sequel, it was seen as a disappointment. In fact, when I attended a Stallone masterclass at TIFF a few years ago, Sly himself expressed regret over how the film turned out, saying:

“Cobra, to me, was half-baked. I could have done better, but I wasn’t concentrating enough. I felt like that’s something I should have directed, and I didn’t—and I regret that. That’s one thing about making movies—aside from watching your hairline recede—you go, ‘God, why didn’t I try harder?’”

Despite Stallone’s misgivings,...

Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson, Brian Thompson, John Herzfeld, Lee Garlington | Written by Sylvester Stallone | Directed by George P. Cosmatos

Sylvester Stallone burst onto the Hollywood scene with his title role of Rocky Balboa in 1976’s Rocky. After that film, he starred in so many action films including First Blood and its “Rambo” sequels, more Rocky films, Over the Top, Demolition Man, Cliffhanger, Tango and Cash and a guilty pleasure film for me, Judge Dredd.

However, in 1985, Sylvester Stallone and director George P. Cosmatos brought the world the exciting sequel to First Blood with Rambo: First Blood Part II. Then, a year late,r the duo teamed up again for the iconic 80s action-thriller Cobra. This cult classic is coming up on its 40th anniversary, so for that epic event, Arrow Video has decided to restore and release this action film on 4K!

A crazed killer.

Michael Daddea, a former prison mate of Luigi Mangione, discussed the alleged murderer’s daily life and his cleaning job in the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park.

According to a since-deleted video posted on X, when Daddea arrived at the prison almost two weeks ago, a guard told him he would be housed in the same unit as Mangione.

“I’m like, ‘Yeah, he’s being a wise ass’… I look out the cell, Luigi is standing there, and he’s like, ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ Like, super nice,” Daddea recounted in the video. “[He] Introduced himself to me first thing. I’ve literally – I’ve been in the unit for 10 minutes.”

According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot by Mangione on December 4, 2024.

A masked gunman fired multiple shots from a handgun in front of the entrance to the...

Kicking off with the wave of ‘No Kings’ protests last weekend, Luigi the Musical premiered on June 13 at the Taylor Street Theatre in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood.

The play was announced in April, and the 49-seat theater sold out its initial run instantly. With a story in The New York Post and a mention on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, among other national headlines, the musical received a level of publicity few plays can nab, and shortly before the show began, it was announced that an additional date in July had been added.

Luigi The Musical – based on the actions of Luigi Mangione, the suspect who allegedly gunned down the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December – emphasizes the public’s fury over the for-profit healthcare system through its cheery and cheeky take on murder.

The play, written by Nova Bradford, Arielle Johnson, André Margatini and Caleb Zeringue, reportedly...

Mark Ruffalo, known for playing the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently stirred conversation on Threads by addressing the differing public perceptions of two criminal suspects.

He shared a post quoting, “Luigi Mangione is labeled a terrorist for killing one white man. Yet the white man who shot two elected officials is called a hero.” The comment highlights the contrasting narratives surrounding Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and Vance Boelter, charged with killing and injuring Minnesota lawmakers.

Mangione allegedly shot Thompson on December 4, 2024, in New York City during a business trip. The attack took place near a hotel, with the shooter wearing a mask.

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Bullet casings at the scene bore the words “delay,” “deny,” and “depose,” terms linked to insurance companies’ tactics for avoiding claims. Police arrested Mangione five days later in Altoona,...

Mark Ruffalo, the actor known for portraying the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently engaged in a discussion on Threads regarding the treatment of Luigi Mangione. Mangione is the suspect in the December 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The incident has sparked significant public debate and media attention.

On Threads, Ruffalo shared a post that highlighted a quote:

“Luigi Mangione is labeled a terrorist for killing one white man. Yet the white man who shot two elected officials is called a hero.”

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Minnesota Suspect aka Vance Boelter is accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker, Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark.

He also injured another lawmaker, John Hoffman, and his wife. The acting U.S. Attorney, Joseph Thompson, said Boelter “stalked his victims like prey...

“Saturday Night Live” concluded another successful season on May 17, 2025, that included dozens of memorable sketches and opening monologues by various hosts. On Sunday the show’s social media team put together the top 10 most-watched monologues from this season — and there are some truly great moments in the list.

Bill Burr: November 9, 2024

Burr had the task of hosting the sketch series after the 2024 election, which saw Donald Trump assume the helm of the United States for the second time. He nearly immediately addressed the topic, telling the audience, “All right ladies, you’re 0 and 2 on this guy. But you learn more from your losses than your wins. Let’s get into the game tape.”

In reference to ensembles frequently worn by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, who lost their election races to Trump, Burr added, “Ladies, enough with the pantsuit. Ok? It’s not working! Stop trying to have respect for yourselves.

Luigi Mangione‘s alleged manifesto has been revealed in new court documents.

If you didn’t know, UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson was shot and died outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4, and Luigi was arrested days later. He’s been in and out of court since then.

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He allegedly said the healthcare and insurance industry “extracts human life force for money.”

“So say you want to rebel against the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel. Do you bomb the HQ? No. Bombs=terrorism,” he apparently wrote (via the New York Post).

He then allegedly detailed plans to “wack [sic] the CEO at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention. It’s targeted and precise and doesn’t risk innocents.”

And why he supposedly targeted Thompson? It was “self-evident.”

“The point is made in the news headline Insurance CEO killed at annual investors conference. It conveys a greedy bastard that had it coming,...

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office filed an 82-page document in their case against Luigi Mangione at the New York County Supreme Court on Wednesday. In the document they provided images of what they say are handwritten notes Mangione wrote in the months leading up to the assassination of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 27, is currently facing federal, New York state and Pennsylvania state charges for allegedly murdering Thompson last December. In the federal case, the government is currently pursuing the death penalty.

“If ever there were an...

Dave Franco finds himself in an odd situation these days, with friends and acquaintances asking the actor to play a role that is not available anywhere. The Now You See Me 2 alum has been hounded by those near and dear to him to play Luigi Mangione, the prime suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Dave Franco finally revealed his own thoughts on the matter, on how he feels about being asked to play the role of the infamous shooter. The actor, speaking during the Sundance Film Festival, was aware of the fact that he was actually compared to the alleged murderer of Brian Thompson a lot and revealed how he would approach the role if it were in the cards for him.

Dave Franco’s phone has been bombarded more than ever Dave Franco in Now You See Me || Credit: Lionsgate Films

Dave Franco, talking to...

Following Season 8's emotional ending, 911 showrunner Tim Minear shared the challenges behind finding the next captain of Firehouse 118 ahead of Season 9. The death of Captain Robert "Bobby" Nash (Peter Krause) in 911 sent shockwaves to the rest of the 118, his wife Athena (Angela Bassett), and fans of the series. Bobby's departure left a significant hole in the lives of the show's core characters, with them trying hard to navigate their new normal. 

Minear previously explained why Bobby Nash had to leave 911, pointing out that it was a "creative decision" on his part while saying, "If the stakes are never real... the show could die." The character's death also meant that Firehouse 118 has yet to name a permanent captain. Still, 911 revealed Bobby's temporary replacement for a few episodes: Captain Vincent Gerrard (Brian Thompson). 

However, the finale made it clear that Gerrard's post at Firehouse 118 will not last long. Hen...

Spoiler Alert: This post contains details of 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 18 “Seismic Shifts.”

In the 9-1-1 Season 8 finale, the 118 continues to struggle with the loss of Captain Bobby Nash.

The team gets together to give Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman) a farewell, and Hen (Aisha Hinds) tells the 118 that she turned down the offer to step into the captain role. In the middle of the conversation, Buck (Oliver Stark) reveals that he has submitted for a transfer.

“Out of the 118?” Eddie asks.

“It’s just a number now,” Buck adds.

Meanwhile, Athena (Angela Bassett) calls for help after an apartment building collapsed in Downtown L.A. following an explosion in the basement’s laundry room.

As Athena, Buck, Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody), and Chimney (Kenneth Choi) are inside the building rescuing tenants, a gas pocket goes up, trapping them.

While packing to go back to Texas, Eddie sees on the news...

[This story contains spoilers from “Seismic Shifts,” the season eight finale of 911.]

Is Howard “Chimney” Han (Kenneth Choi) about to succeed the late Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) as the next captain of the Lafd’s Station 118?

That seems to be the question on everyone’s lips in the season eight finale of 911, the buzzy ABC procedural drama which wrapped up its most heart-wrenching season to date on Thursday. Ever since Bobby died after being injured in a biolab explosion and contracting a lethal strain of Cchf in the episode “Lab Rats,” the surviving members of the 118 — as well as Bobby’s widow, Sgt. Athena Grant-Nash (Angela Bassett) — have been reeling from losing the seemingly unshakeable center of their personal and professional lives.

While continuing to respond to outlandish calls from Los Angeles residents, each character has been attempting to process Bobby’s death in their own way, leading to some expected tension and friction between the once-tight-knit group. Athena, in particular,...

An incredibly emotional season of ABC’s 9-1-1 comes to a close with episode 18, “Seismic Shifts.” The season finale, which finds the squad dealing with a collapsed building, will air on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 8pm Et/Pt.

“Seismic Shifts” Plot: The 118, still reeling from their recent loss, is dispatched to a mass casualty event after a high-rise apartment building collapses. Then, Athena and Chimney have to work together to save a familiar face.

The season eight cast includes Angela Bassett as Athena Grant-Nash, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Han, and Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley. Kenneth Choi plays Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds stars as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz, and Gavin McHugh is Christopher Diaz. Guest stars include Brian Thompson, Constance Marie, Arianna Rivas, and Sam Roach.

Angela Bassett in ‘9-1-1’ season 8 episode 18 (Disney/Christopher Willard) 9-1-1 Synopsis, Courtesy of ABC:

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Ramona Singer loves to put her foot in her mouth.

This time, Ramona’s cozying up to a figure even more controversial than she. And no, for once, it isn’t her lookalike Donald Trump.

Some defenders speculated that perhaps Ramona was simply too clueless to know who Daniel Penny is.

Her defense against the backlash is asserting otherwise.

There are times when Ramona Singer’s facial expression shows bewilderment and confusion. (Image Credit: Bravo) Ramona Singer wanted everyone to see how much she likes Daniel Penny

On Friday, May 9, Ramona Singer took to her Instagram page to share a now-deleted photo and caption.

The former The Real Housewives of New York City star shared a photo of herself next to an infamous man.

“So proud Daniel Penny !!” she wrote in the caption of the post. “#apennysaved #hero” she captioned. Oof.

Ramona singer is a disgusting human.

Luigi Mangione is celebrating his birthday behind bars.

The 27-year-old, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, rang in his birthday on Tuesday (May 6) at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York City.

He officially entered his not guilty plea in the federal case at the end of April after being indicted on charges of murder, two counts of stalking and a firearms offense.

There is now a report regarding what Luigi had for his birthday while in prison.

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For breakfast, per a report from TMZ, Luigi had a choice of fruit, cereal, breakfast cake, sugar substitute packets and skim milk.

For lunch, he was offered pasta with meat sauce and chickpea marinara, as well as spinach, whole wheat bread, fruit and a beverage.

And for dinner, Luigi was served a chicken patty sandwich or chickpea burger, steamed rice, pinto beans, lettuce,...

An ESPN star is coming to this week's episode of Law & Order, but he's not going to make it past the opening credits. First Take commentator Stephen A. Smith will play the victim du jour in "Tough Love," a new episode of the procedural flagship that will air on May 8. Variety reports that Smith will fulfill a longtime dream by appearing on the NBC series, which will conclude its 24th season later this month.

Smith will star as a hard-charging sports agent who's found stabbed to death in "Tough Love": with plenty of suspects and a mountain of evidence but no clear motive, prosecutors Nolan Price (Hugh Dancy) and Samantha Maroun (Odelya Halevi) are stumped. It was a dream come true for the opinionated Smith, who was recruited by the episode's writer: "One of the writers, her name was Pam Wechsler, I ran across her in Los Angeles.

Life goes on after Bobby’s tragic death, and on ABC’s 9-1-1 season eight episode 17, things are back to their everyday normal/crazy level. Bobby’s death means the hunt for a new captain is on, and the teaser for episode 17 shows who Athena’s throwing her support behind. Episode 17, “Don’t Drink the Water,” will air on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Speaking with TVInsider, showrunner Tim Minear confirmed the answer to who’s taking over will not be revealed during the remaining episodes of season eight. “I’m not solving that problem right away for the rest of this season. There is an interim captain there who is not going to be the captain going forward, but the last three episodes are not about who’s in Bobby’s chair,” stated Minear. “The last three episodes are about that chair is empty.”

“Don’t Drink the Water” Plot: Following an earthquake,...

The next stage for 9-1-1 characters begins as their lives without Bobby (Peter Krause) continue. Everyone tries to settle into the new normal, but it's not easy given the huge space Bobby occupied in many of the characters' lives. However, life does not have a pause button, however much someone might wish there were. "Following an earthquake, the 118 races to the scene of several unusual fires and must figure out their cause before anyone else is hurt. Meanwhile, as everyone settles into their new normal, they try to move forward and plan for the future," reads the 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 17 logline, "Don't Drink the Water." The episode, airing on May 8, finds the 118 dealing with a massive fire in residential buildings, while contending with this devastating loss. ABC released some images from the episode, previewing what's next.

Everyone is back to their regular lives since their jobs are important.

911 confirmed the identity of Firehouse 118's temporary new captain following the death of Captain Bobby Nash. Fans of ABC's first responder drama series are still reeling from the death of Peter Krause's Bobby Nash as 911 says goodbye to the fan-favorite character. 

911 Season 8, Episode 15 ended with a shocker after it revealed that a deadly virus infected Nash while trapped inside a research facility. After giving the only dose of the cure to Chimney to save him, Nash embraced his fate before saying a tearful goodbye to his team and his wife, Athena Grant. 

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Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is requesting the dismissal of state murder charges in New York, arguing that they constitute double jeopardy. Mangione’s legal team contends that the state charges, including first-degree murder as an act of terrorism, are duplicative of the federal charges he faces, which include murder through the use of a firearm in furtherance of terrorism.

Last month, the Trump Administration said it would seek the death penalty in Mangione’s case.

The defense argues that prosecuting Mangione in state and federal courts for the same act violates the constitutional protection against double jeopardy, which prohibits an individual from being tried twice for the same offense. They claim that the charges overlap and there is potential for multiple punishments for the same crime, which would be unconstitutional.

Mangione has raised millions from supporters who sympathize with him for his legal defense.

The Tony Award nominations are out, but that isn’t the week’s most exciting theater headline. The big news: The entire run of Luigi: The Musical, a new comedy about Luigi Magione that’s premiering next month in San Francisco, is completely sold out, according to People.

Here’s the official synopsis from the production’s website: “Luigi: the Musical is a comedy that imagines the surreal scenario of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing a prison with real-life inmates Sam Bankman-Fried and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.”

If that set-up sounds like opportunistic playwrights trying to cash in on multiple contemporary scandals, you wouldn’t be wrong. But as the show’s producers point out, the premise is also “rooted in a strange truth”: Mangione, Bankman-Fried and Diddy were all incarcerated in the same prison. Whoa!

“​​These three people represent these big...

Luigi Mangione’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the New York state murder charges against him in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing that the cases against the suspect — Mangione also faces the death penalty in a federal case — amount to double jeopardy.

Mangione, who last week pleaded not guilty in the federal murder case, is also facing charges in Pennsylvania — where he was arrested in December 2024, five days after Thompson’s shooting death — for gun possession.

“As a result of unprecedented prosecutorial one-upmanship, Mr. Mangione...

9-1-1 enters its second stage now that Bobby (Peter Krause) has been buried. His death was a major event that separated everything into before and after, and in the all-new episode airing on Thursday, May 8, the after begins. After Bobby's death, the biggest question is what fills the gaping hole left in many aspects of the show. How will the other characters move on? Who becomes the new captain of the 118? 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 17, "Don't Drink the Water," begins to answer these questions as it explores the potential candidates for the captain position. Meanwhile, the job calls as emergencies continue demanding the station's attention. ABC released a sneak peek of the episode, previewing what will come as the season gears up for the final stretch.

"I'm not solving that [captain] problem right away for the rest of this season," showrunner Tim Minear told TV Insider when asked if viewers...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “9-1-1” Season 8, Episode 16.

“9-1-1” mourned the loss of Peter Krause’s Bobby Nash with a funeral and an old case with a tragic resolution.

Episode 16, titled “The Last Alarm,” followed as the firefighters of the 118 and their loved ones grieved losing their beloved captain. Bobby appeared in the heartbreaking hour through flashbacks and visions to his wife Athena (Angela Bassett), cementing the death of a character fans hoped would miraculously be revealed as a fake out in this week’s installment.

The somber tone did not slow down the case work, as Athena was recruited to solve a mystery surrounding one of Bobby’s past rescues. She juggled that with her own grief and finding the right resting place for her husband. Meanwhile, the other “9-1-1” characters struggled through their own grief, including Eddie (Ryan Guzman), who returned from El Paso for the funeral.

If you thought ABC’s 9-1-1 season eight episode 15 was a heartbreaker, just wait until episode 16. “The Last Alarm” will find the squad mourning the loss of Captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) and saying their last goodbyes. Episode 16 will air on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8pm Et/Pt.

“The Last Alarm” Plot: Following the tragic events at the lab, the 118 must come together to lay their fallen hero to rest. Meanwhile, despite her own grief, Athena reinvestigates the death of a child to help a grieving mother.

The season eight cast is led by Peter Krause as Bobby Nash and Angela Bassett as Athena Grant-Nash. Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Maddie Han, Oliver Stark is Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi is Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds stars as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz, and Gavin McHugh is Christopher Diaz.

Angela Bassett and Kenneth Choi in ‘9-1-1’ season 8 episode...

A new original musical will make its debut this summer with a storyline that combines viral infamy, true crime, and sharp social satire. Luigi The Musical opens June 13, 2025, at the Taylor Street Theatre (formerly the Exit on Taylor) in San Francisco. Written by Nova Bradford and Arielle Johnson, with original music and lyrics by Johnson, the show is directed by Bradford and produced by Caleb Zeringue. Performances will run June 13–28. The musical follows Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as he shares a prison cell with disgraced tech executive Sam Bankman-Fried and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. All three are portrayed as heightened versions of themselves, representing what the creators describe as symbolic failures in healthcare, tech, and Hollywood. “Luigi...

Luigi Mangione was arrested in December 2024 after being named as the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in New York City on December 4. The 26-year-old was apprehended in Pennsylvania five days after Thompson’s death and now faces a plethora of charges at both the federal and state levels. Scroll down for everything we know about his upcoming trial, including whether you’ll be able to watch it on television. When is Luigi Mangione’s trial? A date for Mangione’s federal trial has not been set yet, but it won’t be until at least 2026. His next court date isn’t until December 5, 2025, so there’s still a long way to go in this process. However, Judge Margaret Garnett said she hopes to set a trial date at this next hearing. On April 5, 2025, Mangione pleaded not guilty to charges of...

Luigi Mangione went to court on Friday (April 25) to officially enter his plea in the federal case after being accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The 26-year-old reportedly wore a beige prison jumpsuit for his arraignment, according to CNN, where he plead not guilty to all federal charges against him.

Last week, Luigi was indicted on charges of murder, two counts of stalking and a firearms offense.

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Previously, Donald Trump‘s Attorney General Pam Bondi has “directed federal prosecutors” to seek the death penalty for Luigi.

During Friday’s hearing, Luigi‘s attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo stated she will ask for the federal trial to start first, “citing the Justice Department’s announcement a day earlier that it intends to seek capital punishment for his top federal charge – murder through use of a firearm.”

His next hearing in the federal case will not be until December 5th,...

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal charges of murder, stalking, and firearms offenses on Friday afternoon in New York federal court. The night before, prosecutors filed formal notice to seek the death penalty for Mangione, who has been accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The filing claims Mangione “intentionally killed” Thompson to “amplify an ideological message, maximize the visibility and impact of the victim’s murder, and to provoke broad-based resistance to the victim’s industry.” Federal prosecutors also allege that Mangione “presents a future danger because he...

Luigi Mangione, 26, pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges accusing him of stalking and murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The plea was entered in federal court in New York on April 25, hours after prosecutors announced their intention to seek the death penalty according to The Guardian, BBC, and NBC News.​ Mangione is accused of fatally shooting Thompson on a Midtown Manhattan…

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The Stuff and Cobra will be released on 4K Ultra HD on July 22 from Arrow Video.

1985 satirical sci-fi horror film The Stuff is written and directed by Larry Cohen (It’s Alive).

It’s been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision and original lossless 1.0 mono audio. A pre-release cut with over 30 minutes of additional footage is also included.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative (new) 4K (2160p) Uhd Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original lossless English 1.0 mono audio Audio commentary by writers and critics David Flint and Adrian Smith (new) Audio commentary by writer/director Larry Cohen Can’t Get Enough of The Stuff: Making Larry Cohen’s Classic Creature Feature – Interviews with Larry Cohen, producer Paul Kurta, actress Andrea Marcovicci, mechanical makeup effects artist Steve Neill and critic Kim Newman Enough is Never Enough – Interviews...

A federal grand jury in New York has indicted Luigi Mangione on two counts of stalking, a firearms offense, and murder via use of a firearm. The murder charge would make Mangione eligible for the death penalty if convicted.

Attorney General Pam Bondi directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Mangione earlier this month after the 26-year-old was charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December. Mangione’s legal team, led by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, responded in a statement, calling the decision “barbaric.”

“While claiming to protect against murder,...

One of the more controversial moments of the final day (April 13th) of the Coachella festival’s first weekend came during a set by L.A. punk legends Circle Jerks.

Following a rendition of the rebellious political song “Coup d’état,” frontman Keith Morris made a point to clarify some of the song’s lyrics — namely the last line, “kill all” — in the context of the modern day.

Addressing the crowd, Morris said [as transcribed by Sf Gate]: “That song, that last line, ends with ‘kill all.’ That’s a pretty fucking ugly statement. In ugly times. Do not think that we encourage that.”

However, he added, “What we do encourage — what would be totally fucking happening — would be an army of Luigis,” referring to Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and New York state charges for the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2023.

Morris’ between song banter went...

Charlie Brooker can’t help but go there. The Black Mirror creator is wrapping up a story about testing the reflexes of self-driving taxis by stepping in front of one — “Disappointingly, it didn’t try to kill me” — when I bring up a more recent rideshare innovation. Protector, a car service with armed guards for executives and others rattled by the December shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had launched in Los Angeles that week. “Jesus, Ok, that’s dystopian,” he says. “But surely it’s a perfect service for anyone who, you know, wants to assassinate somebody? Just sign up to work as the guard and then you’re in a car with a gun and somebody important.”

Brooker knows dystopia. For seven seasons, the latest dropping April 10 on Netflix, Black Mirror has reflected some of the darkest places technology could take humanity. But the writer behind almost every...

Bill Burr knows a thing or two about courting controversies. The comedian, who has made it clear more than once that he is as outspoken as they come, has never shied away from speaking his heart out. And that has more often than not landed him in trouble.

Be it his SNL monologue back in 2020 or his defence of co-star Gina Carano, he has always attracted the ire of many people around the world. He did not shy away from clapping back at journalists after they posed him questions about Elon Musk.

Many believe that Bill Burr sides with Elon Musk (on certain issues) Elon Musk has made waves with the Doge || Image by Steve Jurvetson, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

While Elon Musk‘s Doge has been going about their business at a rapid pace, there are some voices that hint that the businessman could very soon take a step back,...

On Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione.

Mangione made headlines in December when he allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown New York. Since his arrest – five days following the fatal shooting – Mangione has become a hotly debated figure across the country, with many people viewing him as an outspoken vigilante exposing the healthcare crisis in America.

Bondi declared that she was directing prosecutors toward the federal death penalty as part of “President Trump’s agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again.”

An Ivy League grad, Mangione, 26, faces state and federal charges, all of which he has pleaded not guilty.

Mangione’s lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, shared that she discussed the decision with the department and called Bondi’s directive “barbaric” and “political.” A spokesperson for the US attorney’s office declined to comment.

On Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, who has been charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Mangione’s legal team, led by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, responded in a statement.

“By seeking to murder Luigi Mangione, the Justice Department has moved from the dysfunctional to the barbaric,” said Friedman Agnifilo. “Their decision to execute Luigi is political and goes against the recommendation of the local federal prosecutors, the law, and historical precedent. While claiming to protect against murder, the...

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If convicted, Luigi Mangione is now facing the death penalty.

Late last year, following a somewhat clownish manhunt, authorities arrested Mangione.

Many see him as an innocent man, possibly the victim of framing. Many see him as a nascent folk hero.

However, the Trump administration is accusing him of being a “cold-blooded assassin.” And Trump’s Attorney General is seeking to execute Mangione.

Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, arrives at a heliport with members of the NYPD on December 19, 2024 in New York City. The 26-year-old was arrested in Pennsylvania on December 9 after being spotted at a McDonald’s in Altoona amid a national manhunt. (Photo Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Trump’s Ag is seeking the death penalty

On Tuesday, April 1, Donald Trump’s Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced that she is directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Mangione.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi is asking prosecutors to seek the death penalty in Luigi Mangione‘s case.

If you didn’t know, UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson was shot and died outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4, and Luigi was arrested days later. He’s been in and out of court since then.

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Bondi said in a statement, “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson — an innocent man and father of two young children — was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America. After careful consideration, I have directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case as we carry out President Trump’s agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again.”

Luigi actually has a lot of support, even receiving a sizable donation from a donor while awaiting his trial.

Days after reports emerged about terminal problems with Saw XI, the horror sequel has been pulled from its September release slot.

Last week saw reports that horror sequel Saw XI was in trouble due to behind-the-scenes disagreements. Those stories now appear to have been borne out, to a degree, by the news that Lionsgate has removed the horror sequel from its release calendar.

Saw XI was originally scheduled to appear in US cinemas on the 26th September; that slot has now been filled by a different kind of scare-fest: The Strangers – Chapter 2, according to Variety.

The box office success of Saw X in 2023 seemed to have put the long-running splatter franchise back on track, and Lionsgate wasted little time in announcing a sequel. That follow-up was originally scheduled for 2024, echoing the annual turnaround the Saw movies often stuck to when their popularity was at its height in the 2000s.

The 2024 release was pushed back,...

Saw XI has been officially cut from Lionsgate’s release calendar — but that doesn’t mean the franchise is dead yet.

The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively report that the planned sequel in the horror franchise, which had been slated to hit theaters on Sept. 26, has been removed from that date. This follows Patrick Melton, a writer on the movie, telling THR in a story published last week that there has been “inter-squabbling” between producers and Lionsgate.

On Monday, Lionsgate shared a cheeky statement from Billy the Puppet, the ventriloquist dummy used in the films by the character John Kramer, aka Jigsaw: “I’ve seen the rumors. They say it’s Game Over. You all should know me better than that. The game is never over.”

In a twinned move, The Strangers: Chapter 2 is now set for wide theatrical release on Sept. 26. Madelaine Petsch reprises her role in the...

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Law & Order Season 24, Episode 16, "Folk Hero" is the NBC show's clear fictionalization of the Luigi Mangione case. This is the NBC drama's "ripped from the headlines" approach in full force; though it's obviously not a direct adaptation of Mangione's murder of Brian Thompson, fans will catch on within minutes. Viewers may have differing opinions on the writers' choice to so plainly take inspiration from Mangione's story, but that's not the only issue with this episode.

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Top legal and true crime network Law&Crime announces the first installment of its podcast slate for 2025, Luigi, available exclusively on Wondery+ and produced in collaboration with Wheelhouse’s Twist Media. From the producer and writer of the smash-hit The Rise & Fall of Ruby Franke and Karen, and hosted by Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber, Luigi is more than a true crime podcast - it’s an exploration of a uniquely American moment that has further expanded the cultural divide, marked by the unprecedented public response to the cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of New York City.

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In a case that has captured headlines since December of last year, authorities claim 26-year-old Luigi Mangione took an Ivy League education and significant planning to make a fatal statement about the rising cost...

The future of Saw XI remains uncertain as the next installment in the long-running horror franchise has been stalled due to managerial disputes between Lionsgate and the film’s producers. Initially slated for a September 2024 release, the film’s delay has left fans speculating about its fate, with no clear resolution in sight.

Patrick Melton, one of the screenwriters for Saw XI, revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that the film has made “zero progress” since he and writing partner Marcus Dunstan submitted a draft in the spring of 2024. “We haven’t heard anything since May,” Melton stated. “It’s stalled at a managerial level. It has nothing to do with the creative or anything else. There are higher-level things at play.”

While creative disputes have been a common obstacle in Hollywood productions, the delay of Saw XI appears to stem from internal conflicts between the franchise’s producers and Lionsgate executives.

Saw XI appears to be struggling to survive.

The Hollywood Reporter has learned “zero progress” has been made on the next installment since writing partners Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan turned in a draft back in spring of 2024.

“We haven’t heard anything since May,” says Saw XI screenwriter Melton, who has been involved with the franchise since 2007’s Saw IV. “It’s stalled at a managerial level. It has nothing to do with the creative or anything else. There’s higher-level things at play.”

In late December 2023, Lionsgate announced that franchise mainstay Kevin Greutert was attached to direct Saw XI for a September 2024 release, but the studio ultimately delayed it by a year to Sept. 26, 2025. Greutert helmed Saw X, which revitalized the franchise when it hit theaters in September 2023 and collected $112 million at the global box office. It is unclear if he is still involved in Saw XI, and...

It looks like P Diddy has more than his upcoming trial to worry about. Currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, a prison known for its heinous conditions, Diddy might be in danger of becoming the inmates’ next target. Well, at least that’s what the experts believe. Not only Diddy, but Luigi Mangione, who is awaiting trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, may be on the radar as well.

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After Mdc saw inmate-on-inmate violence and a brutal gang stabbing, expert Justin Paperny believes that the two high-profile prisoners may need to face more lockdowns and be kept away from the general population in fear that someone might “make an example of them.“

Is Diddy in danger at the Metropolitan Detention Center?

The director of prison consultancy firm, White Collar Advice, Justin Paperny, recently...

In the past week, vigilante heartthrob Luigi Mangione was gifted the biggest donation yet to his defense fund. Mangione’s defense fund, intended to cover his legal bills, has received thousands of small donations from people looking to iterate their support. Though most donations are only a few dollars, earlier this week an anonymous donor splurged, dropping $36,500 in the defense fund.

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Mangione made headlines for fatally shooting former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4 in Midtown Manhattan. After a five-day chase, he was arrested in Pennsylvania when a McDonalds employee he stopped to flirt with turned him in. Since then, Mangione has become something of a public hero for bringing attention to the healthcare crisis in America, along with his good looks.

The mysterious donor accompanied their contribution with a comment, “What intrigues me about this...