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First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular fashion accessory in the post-punk ’70s, being heavy in content and light enough in weight to carry around in the pockets of the overcoats worn by devotees of the British band Joy Division. That it was what you might nowadays call “a quick read” undoubtedly contributed to its popularity, and its troubled hero spoke volumes to moody, rebellious teenagers who’d moved on from Catcher in the Rye. Around the same time, it gave proto-goth band The Cure an early hit in the form of “Killing an Arab,” which perfectly distilled the themes and narrative of the novel into two minutes and 21 seconds of art-rock.

By contrast, The Stranger — the latest film from François Ozon, a French director as protean and prolific as America’s Richard Linklater — is a perfectly crafted but somewhat laborious stab...

Those who have enjoyed tuning in to The Institute will be thrilled by the latest announcement, as the supernatural horror series — based on the 2019 novel of the same name by the horror legend Stephen King — has been renewed for another season. Similar to the first season, which will conclude on August 24, Season 2 will also consist of eight episodes. King announced the Season 2 renewal himself through his social media page.

Per the latest reports, The Institute marks MGM+’s most successful premiere to date, raking in a record number of views during its premiere. The series centers on 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), who wakes up one day in a...

Stephen King fans have even more reasons to be happy. MGM+ released the adaptation of The Institute earlier this summer, and it was a smash hit.

Ahead of the show's Season 1 finale on Aug. 24, MGM+ has officially confirmed The Institute will return with Season 2. Since its release on July 13, the show has spent the entire time in the Top 10, fluctuating between the No. 1 spot and second and third place, never leaving the charts. This was enough for MGM+ to bet on the show.

Season 2 will consist of eight episodes, just like Season 1, the renewal announcement revealed. MGM+ will continue to hold the distribution rights in the U.S., UK, Germany,...

The It films were terrifying in their own right — creepy sewers, strange visions, and a clown you’d cross continents to avoid. But there’s something about Welcome to Derry that feels different — it’s just not about replaying old nightmares, but something even more unsettling we are not aware of. This is ground zero for the fear, the moment the town’s curse took root.

And now, we’re finally going to see just how far Derry’s darkness spreads.

From what we know, HBO isn’t rushing the scares. Instead, it appears that they are creating an atmosphere that gradually seeps into you with each episode. The kind that makes you mistrust every shadow, every flicker of light, and every neighbor who smiles a bit too broadly. The series will stretch back decades before the Losers’ Club, filling in the blanks the films only hinted at.

This isn...

Netflix has shared a first look at the eight-episode limited series The Beast in Me, which is set to premiere on November 13, 2025. All episodes will be available on launch day.

The anticipated series stars Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, and Natalie Morales. The guest stars include Jonathan Banks, David Lyons, Tim Guinee, Hettienne Park, Deidre O’Connell, Aleyse Shannon, Will Brill, Kate Burton, Bill Irwin, Amir Arison, and Julie Ann Emery.

Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.

At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself...

HBO's The Outsider is taking over the streaming charts after the success of another Stephen King adaptation.

PerFlixPatrol, 2020's The Outsider has officially reached the number four spot on the chart of the top streaming series and TV shows on HBO Max. As of the time of writing, The Outsider sits just below The Gilded Age, while And Just Like That... and Rick and Morty both dominate the list from the number one and two spots, respectively.

Based on King's 2018 novel of the same name, HBO's The Outsider premiered in 2020 and, despite fairly low viewership averages, established a fervent fan base while garnering major praise from critics. The series stars Ben Mendelsohn as Ralph Anderson, a Cherokee City police detective who struggles to connect with his cases due to the trauma of losing his son and his personal struggles with alcoholism. The Outsider follows Anderson as he investigates a series of horrifying crimes,...

Stephen King's new sci-fi thriller series continues its streaming chart dominance nearly three weeks after the series first started airing. Adaptations of Stephen King's work range across various movies and TV shows, all of varying quality. This includes critically praised films like 2017's Itto the critically less-successful outings, such as The Dark Tower movie. TV shows are another matter.

There have been several successful TV shows based on King's work in recent years. This includes miniseries like 11.22.63 and The Outsider, to multi-season shows like Mr. Mercedes. There's also even more adaptations in the works, like Mike Flanagan's upcoming Carrie series. However, one ongoing show has become a massive success on streaming, and has continued a lengthy streak.

The Institute Has Been A Massive Success On MGM+ For Almost 3 Weeks The Miniseries Is An Adaptation Of King's 2019 Novel

Since its debut on MGM+, The Institutehas been successful on the streaming platform's charts.

The latest Stephen King adaptation has become a hit on streaming. The Institute, which premiered on July 13 and is currently still airing new episodes, has topped the charts over on MGM+.

According to FlixPatrol, as of Aug. 1, The Institute is still the No. 1 movie or show on MGM+, topping the streamer's Top 10 Overall list. The series adaptation of King's 2019 sci-fi horror novel of the same name has been in the top spot for the past week, an impressive streaming statistic that not too many shows can boast about having achieved. With new episodes of The Institute dropping until Aug. 24, there's a good chance that the MGM+ original will remain at the top of the chart until the end of the month.

First announced in June 2024, The Institute centers around teen genius Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), who "wakes up in a strange place full of children who got there the same way he did,...

Stephen King's overlooked horror series sporting a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score enjoys a noticeable streaming resurgence five years later. The number of Stephen King adaptations in recent years has included a multitude of TV series, some of which have become successful in their own right. This has included miniseries like 11.22.63 on Hulu, to multi-season shows like Mr. Mercedes.

These adaptations on TV have continued for quite some time, with MGM+'s ongoing thriller The Institute adapting King's 2019 book of the same name. There's also an upcoming Carrie TV show headed by horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan, which will adapt King's first book for Prime Video. While more shows based on his work are being produced, older ones remain popular.

Such is the case with 2020's The Outsider, which, according to Flixpatrol, is currently ranked as the Number 8 show on HBO Max worldwide for July 30, 2025. This puts it above Colombian drama The Vortex...

[Editor’s note: The following interview contains spoilers for “Smoke,” through Episode 5, “Size Matters.”]

Modern TV release models are often dictated by whatever makes sense for the network, but Apple TV+ gave “Smoke” a two-episode premiere for a very clear narrative reason: the twist at the end of Episode 2.

For most of the crime thriller’s first two hours, series lead Dave Gudsen (Taron Egerton) fits a heroic mold. He’s an arson investigator working alongside a detective (Jurnee Smollett) to catch two serial fire-starters. He’s got a wife and kid at home. He teaches on weekends and even writes fiction in his spare time.

But every so often, a curious blemish appears on Dave’s picture-perfect portrait. The book he’s working on is poorly written. His arson courses are more flash than substance. He’s emasculated at home, whether it’s by the stepson who thinks he’s a loser or the pill he needs to perform with his wife,...

Stephen King has given a glowing review to his latest TV adaptation, The Institute, which is scheduled to premiere on MGM+ on July 13, 2025. The eight-episode series adapts Stephen King's book of the same name, which was first published in 2019.

Before its release, The Institute has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71% with seven reviews, which easily ranks it among the best Stephen King TV adaptations of recent years in terms of critical acclaim. What makes the show seem even more promising is that, in a social media post (via Twitter), Stephen King himself said The Institute is "really good."

The Institute premieres this Sunday. Cool kids raging against the machine. MGM+. It's really good.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) July 10, 2025

In the past, Stephen King has never shied away from dropping honest reviews of adaptations of his works. The author never minces his words and is always seemingly honest about what he thinks.

A new show based on an acclaimed Stephen King novel has debuted with a solid Rotten Tomatoes score of 80% before its official premiere on July 13, 2025, on MGM+. Since most TV adaptations of Stephen King's works in recent years have been a mixed bag, the new series seems to break the trend with its positive reviews.

The Institute, based on Stephen King's book of the same name, currently has 5 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with four critics praising its take on the original story, compelling character beats, and memorable performances. Only one critic, so far, is seemingly not impressed with the series, but other reviews suggest a promising start for the adaptation.

Almost all Stephen King shows in the last few years have struggled to land in critics' good books. 2020's The Outsider was perhaps the last series that earned high ratings from critics. Since then, everything from The Stand to Lisey's...

Plot: The story of teen genius Luke Ellis who is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.

Review: As a die-hard fan of Stephen King, I approach each and every adaptation of his work with a grain of salt. I hope they will be good, but the results can be hit or miss depending on the talent involved. There have been several years where we have gotten multiple movies and series based on or inspired by the writing of King, but 2025 is shaping up to be the most prolific. While The Monkey and...

Bill Camp is the latest addition to the cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming series based on Lars Kepler’s Joona Linna books.

Camp joins previously announced cast members Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham in the drama project, which was first reported to be in development in 2023 and officially picked up in May for 10 episodes. Production will begin this summer in Pittsburgh.

The official description of the untitled series states:

“The project tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek’s last missing victim forces Jonah to send his adopted...

Good news for Cyberpunk fans, Apple TV+ is bringing a bold adaptation of William Gibson’s Neuromancer. This adaptation of the sci-fi cult classic embraces the roots of the genre rather than echoing than beating about the bush.

Along with its other sci-fi hits such as Foundation, Severance, and Murderbot, Apple TV+ is shaping up a diverse and vibrant ecosystem for sci-fi viewers, and Neuromancer looks like a promising addition to it. The channel has attempted to create a series that would interest devoted fans and new viewers alike and be a gripping watch, whether you’re a veteran or novice to the genre.

Neuromancer aims to define Cyberpunk and not redo it

As announced in February 2024, Apple TV+ has given the green signal for Neuromancer adaptation into a 10-episode series. This is a significant shift from the previous movie attempts on the same theme that didn’t work out.

Earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, TheWrap asked Cynthia Erivo if there was a character that she would want to revisit.

The actress did not hesitate. Holly Gibney, she responded, the oddball private detective in HBO’s “The Outsider” who originated in a series of Stephen King novels.

“The Outsider” is one of more than 50 novels by the prolific King that have been translated into big and small screen stories, earning a staggering $3 billion and counting at the box office.

With Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck,” based on a story from King’s 2020 collection “If It Bleeds,” just hitting theaters after having won the Audience Award at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival and several more high-profile adaptations on the way, including a “Carrie” TV series and a new version of “The Running Man,” the 77-year-old author is as popular as he’s ever been.

Another Stephen King adaptation has now been confirmed for 2025. MGM+ has just unveiled the first look and premiere date for its upcoming series adaptation of King's 2019 sci-fi horror novel, The Institute.

Per Deadline, MGM+ has set a July 13 premiere date for The Institute, the eight-episode limited series based on the recent King novel. The movie was adapted for the small screen by Benjamin Cavell and directed by Jack Bender, who is best known for helming more than 40 episodes of the hit series Lost. The Institute marks the latest King adaptation for both Cavell and Bender. The former developed Paramount+'s The Stand miniseries, while the latter directed select episodes of Under the Dome and Mr. Mercedes and was a producer on The Outsider. Alongside the premiere date, MGM+ released several first-look images from the horror show, which fans can view below.

First announced in June 2024, The Institute centers around teen...

A new Stephen King adaptation, The Institute, directed by From executive producer Jack Bender, has revealed its release date and new poster art. Stephen King's The Instituteis being developed for MGM+, adapted from King's 2019 book of the same name. It's the latest in a long and ever-growing line of Stephen King adaptations, and not the only one to be released this year. Max's It -Welcome to Derry is also set for a 2025 release date, and The Monkey was released in theaters back in February.

According to MGM+, The Institute series will be released on July 13, 2025, at 9 Pm Et. The first season will consist of eight episodes, and with that release coming just over a month away, audiences should expect a trailer soon. Plot and production details, anew poster for season 1, as well as fresh images of cast members like Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Mary-Louise Parker, and more can be seen...

To be fair, I’d watch anything with the word “mob” in it. There’s just something special about crime dramas that I can’t seem to get over the drama. However, Paddy Considine’s MobLand still stands out from the crowd. While Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren were incredible in their respective roles, it was Paddy Considine who truly stole the show for me.

The British crime thriller pulls no punches with its intense storytelling, grimy atmosphere, and sharp characters. But let’s be real – Paddy Considine is the one name that truly elevates the entire experience. As we wait for an update on the second season, there is another killer performance from him you can watch on Hulu.

Watch Paddy Considine’s The Outsider Paddy Considine in The Outsider (2020) | Credits: MRC Television/HBO

Based on Stephen King‘s namesake novel, The Outsider is a story about...

Ena Hartman, a pioneering Black actress who had a regular role opposite Burt Reynolds on the 1970-71 ABC cop show Dan August, has died. She was 93.

Hartman died April 16 of natural causes at her home in Van Nuys, her goddaughter Lorraine Foxworth told The Hollywood Reporter.

Hartman also is known for her starring turn as the tough girl Carmen Simms alongside Tom Selleck, Don Marshall, Roger E. Mosley, Phyllis Davis and Marta Kristen in the cult prison-set film Terminal Island (1973), written and directed by Stephanie Rothman.

She assisted Lee J. Cobb’s character in the spy spoof Our Man Flint (1966), starring James Coburn; played a party guest in Games (1967), starring James Caan, Simone Signoret and Katharine Ross; and was a flight attendant in Airport (1970).

And in firsts for NBC in 1968, she appeared on the inaugural episode of Adam-12 and in the telefilm Prescription Murder, which starred Peter Falk in his initial outing as Columbo.

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Whether it’s the revisionist history of 11/22/63 or the magical realism of The Green Mile, Stephen King fans know the prolific novelist frequently writes outside the horror genre. His latest, Never Flinch, is a crime thriller centered on Holly Gibney, a detective after a killer with a twisted sense of morality. Never Flinch was published on May 27 and quickly became a bestseller on Amazon’s book charts.

Never...

For years, Netflix has used many A-listers in its projects, and most of them have become popular on the streaming platform. Its recent limited series, Sirens, is no exception.

The dark comedy limited series stars The White Lotus' Meghann Fahy, House of the Dragon and future Supergirl Milly Alcock, May December's Julianne Moore, as well as Kevin Bacon. Following Prime Video's shocking cancellation of The Bondsman, Bacon lucked out again. In just four days, Sirens became an instant hit on Netflix and topped the charts globally and domestically, per Tudum.

Sirens premiered on Netflix on May 22, and it only had four days to make an impact. That it did, as the series raked in an astonishing 16.7 million views and 79.2 million hours viewed in its short time on the platform for the week between May 19 and 25. The series entered the Top 10 in 90 countries, and became the No. 1 show in 44 of them,...

Yul Vazquez has joined the cast of another TV series!

The 60-year-old actor will be featured in a major recurring role in the third season of ABC’s Will Trent, according to TV Line.

Yul‘s first appearance will be in the penultimate episode, which is set to air Next Tuesday, May 6th.

Keep reading to find out more…

The actor will be introduced as Sheriff Caleb, “a rugged, handsome, fiercely stubborn hometown hero” who “uses his self-appointed status as a constitutional sheriff to protect his community and has little patience for outside interference.”

In the episode, “Why Hello, Sheriff,” while investigating a murder in a rural town and clashing with the local sheriff, Will uncovers surprising truths about his past. Meanwhile, Angie makes an unexpected discovery, and Ormewood continues to struggle with his diagnosis.

As he appears in the final episodes of the season, Yul could also return in the already renewed fourth season!

There’s a new sheriff in town: TVLine can exclusively reveal that Will Trent has cast Yul Vazquez (Severance) in a major recurring role that will potentially carry into Season 4 of the ABC drama.

Vazquez will first appear in the penultimate Season 3 episode, which is set to air Tuesday, May 6 at 8/7c. The hour, which was directed by series star Erika Christensen, introduces Sheriff Caleb, “a rugged, handsome, fiercely stubborn hometown hero” who “uses his self-appointed status as a constitutional sheriff to protect his community and has little patience for outside interference,” according to the official character breakdown. When Will...

Stephen King‘s “Constant Readers” have read about the character Holly Gibney in the pages of his Bill Hodges trilogy, the novel The Outsider, the If It Bleeds short story from the collection of the same name, and his crime novel Holly. Holly is also at the heart of his next novel, Never Flinch, which is set to reach store shelves on May 27th – and with that date just one month away, King has sat down to read a passage from the novel on the Simon & Schuster Books YouTube channel. You can check it out in the embed at the bottom of this article. Before getting to the reading, King discusses his inspiration for writing this particular book and reveals that this is one of the rare King novels that was plotted out before he started writing it.

A few years ago, King told The Kingcast hosts, “I could...

Stephen King reads an excerpt from his new book, Never Flinch, and takes readers behind the scenes of how the “whodunnit” came to be in the video below.

The author also explains his love for Holly Gibney, the character who previously appeared in Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, End of Watch, The Outsider, If It Bleeds, and Holly.

The 448-page novel will be published in hardcover, e-book, and audio book on May 27 from Scribner.

Here’s the official synopsis:

When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to “kill 13 innocents and one guilty” in “an act of atonement for the needless death of an innocent man,” Detective Izzy Jaynes has no idea what to think. Are 14 citizens about to be slaughtered in an unhinged act of retribution? As the investigation unfolds, Izzy realizes that the letter writer is deadly serious, and she turns to her friend Holly Gibney for help.

Amazon MGM Studios has released the official trailer for Heads of State, offering an action-packed first look at the their upcoming summer action comedy starring John Cena (Peacemaker; The Suicide Squad; Fast X) and Idris Elba (Luther; Beasts of No Nation; The Suicide Squad) in the lead roles, as the leaders of the United States and United Kingdom, respectively, with Priyanka Chopra (Don: The Chase Begins Again; The White Tiger; Citadel) serving as their MI6 bodyguard.

As per the synopsis, "The UK Prime Minister and US President have a public rivalry that risks their countries’ alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, they’re forced to rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run. Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent, they must find a way to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world."

The film will reunite Elba and Cena for...

After nearly three years of waiting, “Andor” Season 2 is finally making its way to “Star Wars” fans’ screens. Coming off its critically acclaimed first season, the Tony Gilroy-created drama is back to finish closing the gap between it and 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The series’ second season promises to pack four years’ worth of action and development into its 12 episodes, and if it can stick its landing, “Andor” is primed to go down as one of the best “Star Wars” adventures that fans have ever seen.

Here is how, when and where you can watch new episodes of “Andor” Season 2.

When does “Andor” Season 2 premiere?

“Andor” Season 2 premieres Tuesday, April 22.

How can I watch “Andor”?

“Andor” streams exclusively on Disney+, as well as on Hulu for subscribers who have a Hulu and Disney+ subscription bundle.

What time do episodes air and stream?

New episodes of “Andor...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the first image from Smoke, the upcoming drama series starringTaron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett. The first two episodes of the gritty crime drama will premiere on June 27, with one episode following weekly every Friday until the show concludes in an epic finale on August 8. Inspired by true events, Smoke tells the story of a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator hot on the trail of two serial arsonists. The series is based on the acclaimed podcast Firebug, which was previously believed to be the title of the show until this latest announcement. Smoke was written and created for television by Dennis Lehane, who will also produce. John Leguizamo has also been cast in an undisclosed role in the show.

Taron Egerton stars in the show as lead arson investigator Dave Gudsen, and Emmy Award-nominee Jurnee Smollett will feature as the police detective Michelle Calderone. Rafe Spall,...

Remember the "Mr. Mercedes" TV series? Few might.

"Mr. Mercedes" ran for 30 episodes over the course of three seasons from 2017 to 2019. It was a detective series starring Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway, Justine Lupe, Kelly Lynch, and Mary-Louise Parker, and it was based on a trilogy of hard-boiled novels -- "Mr. Mercedes," "Finders Keepers," and "End of Watch" -- written by Stephen King in 2014 and 2015. The books began with the story of a retired homicide detective named Kermit "Bill" Hodges (Gleeson) who became involved in a serial killer case he was never able to close while still active. They got weirder from there. 

The show was developed by TV superstar David E. Kelley, and was pretty well received by viewers and critics. The first season sports an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on a scant 29 reviews. The second season got a full-on 100% approval rating, but only four reviews were published.

By closing the book on 2019’s The Institute, The Losers’ Club have finally reached the end of Stephen King‘s eclectic run in the ’10s. That means it’s time to hand out some awards.

Constant Listeners, you are cordially invited to another round of The Kingies – a night where the Losers celebrate the best (and not so best) of King’s output from 2010 to 2019. From Best Novel to Best Protagonist, Tastiest Poundcake to Scariest Moments, it’s a whimsical conversation that hits upon nearly every title in this slice of King’s ouevre.

Those titles include Full Dark, No Stars, 11/22/63, The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole, Joyland, Doctor Sleep, Mr. Mercedes, Revival, Finders Keepers, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, End of Watch, Gwendy’s Button Box, Sleeping Beauties, The Outsider, Elevation, and The Institute.

So, put on your denim best and attend the only Stephen King awards show that matters below.

Actor Bruce Glover, known for his roles in Walking Tall, Diamonds Are Forever, and many other movies, has passed away. He was 92 years old.

Glover's passing was announced by his son, actor Crispin Glover, with several posts on Instagram. The younger Glover shared a series of posts including different images of his father. Each image was accompanied by the message, "Bruce Herbert Glover. May 2, 1932 - March 12, 2025." Some of the photos featured the two together, while others were of just Bruce at different times in his life.

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Bruce Glover was born on May 2, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois. After a stint in the U.S. Army in the 1950s, which saw him serving time in Korea, Glover delved into acting, picking up on-screen roles by the late 50s. One of his first on-screen roles was with an uncredited part in the 1959 film Never Steal Anything Small,...

Stephen King makes no bones about turning humans into the real monsters of his stories wherever necessary. For all that Carrie White is a dangerous telekinetic, it's the banal teenage bully and a fanatic mother that puts her over the edge. "Firestarter" stars a rogue government agency willing to manipulate civilians, and "The Stand" may ultimately come down to cosmic horror and angelic good, but it all begins with our hubris among the natural world of viruses. It's up front stuff, but it's also not the only kind of horror King likes to put into play.

"True" monsters do lurk in King's stories, and while not every one of them is the creepiest thing ever put to page, everyone eventually finds a favorite critter to be horrified by. Some need more time to shine before they become standouts, and a few only serve to move the plot around. But others are truly scary,...

MobLand is a star-studded British crime drama by director/producer Guy Ritchie debuting on Paramount+ on March 30, 2025. Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Dame Helen Mirren headline the series, which began as an American spin-off of Ray Donovan before moving overseas. The drama traces two of London's most influential crime families vying for city control, with a fixer named Harry Da Souza becoming the key link between them.

With 10 episodes slated between March 30 and June 1, MobLand will air the first two episodes upon the debut, followed by weekly episodes every Sunday. In addition to recognizing actors like Geoff Bell from Ritchie's popular British crime movies, Peaky Blinders fans will spot familiar faces when MobLand premieres on Paramount+ next week. Here are the actors and principal cast members featured in MobLand.

Tom Hardy & Joanne Froggatt as Harry & Jan Da Souza

Tom Hardy portrays Harry Da Souza in MobLand. Harry is a...

The highly anticipated “Wicked” movie is here, and is finally streaming on Peacock. After a tear-filled press tour and glitzy awards season, Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda took audiences by storm last fall and is destined to do the same on streaming.

The two leading ladies have become true sisters in the rollout of the film, even revealing several matching tattoos together. While the duo seem picture perfect for the musical adaptation, a list of stars admitted to being in the running for the powerhouses, including Dove Cameron, Renee Rapp and Amanda Seyfried for Glinda.

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation is chalked full of musical theatre trained actors, here’s your guide to the “Wicked” cast.

Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked” (Credit: Universal Pictures) Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba

Erivo leads the larger-than-life film adaptation as Elphaba. The witch (who was born green) attends Shiz University and is...

Forty years ago, author William Gibson brought the world a cyberpunk novel called Neuromancer – and an adaptation of that story has been trudging its way through development hell pretty much ever since. Versions of a feature film adaptation have passed through the hands of directors like music video maker Chris Cunningham, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and The Blob‘s Chuck Russell, Torque‘s Joseph Kahn, Cube‘s Vincenzo Natali, and Deadpool‘s Tim Miller. An adaptation of Neuromancer is currently moving forward as a 10-episode series that’s set up at Apple TV+, and Deadline reports that Dane DeHaan of Oppenheimer and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has signed on to play a character named Peter Riviera.

In the source material, Peter Riviera was “a thief and sadist who can project holographic images.” Which sounds like a great character for Dane DeHaan to play.

We’ve...

Forty years ago, author William Gibson brought the world a cyberpunk novel called Neuromancer – and an adaptation of that story has been trudging its way through development hell pretty much ever since. Versions of a feature film adaptation have passed through the hands of directors like music video maker Chris Cunningham, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and The Blob‘s Chuck Russell, Torque‘s Joseph Kahn, Cube‘s Vincenzo Natali, and Deadpool‘s Tim Miller. An adaptation of Neuromancer is currently moving forward as a 10-episode series that’s set up at Apple TV+, and Variety reports that Peter Sarsgaard of Garden State and The Batman has signed on to play a character named John Ashpool.

In the source material, John Ashpool was a character who wakes up delusional and paranoid after a thirty-year cryogenic sleep.

We’ve previously heard that BAFTA Award-nominee Callum Turner of Masters...

Karyn Kusama has charted a unique course throughout her 20-plus-year career in the movie business. Her 2000 debut Girlfight was an indie hit, giving her the chance to tackle big-budget sci-fi spectacle in 2005's Æon Flux. That movie flopped with critics and at the box office, and her next project, 2009's Jennifer's Body, didn't do a whole lot better. Luckily, time has been kinder to Jennifer's Body, which has gone on to be considered an underrated feminist horror classic in the intervening years.

Six years after Jennifer's Body's initially poor reception, Kusama returned to the big screen with a very different project: 2015's The Invitation. A small-scale, claustrophobic thriller, the film premiered at SXSW on March 13th, 2015, and went on to earn strong reviews for its masterful use of slow-burn tension. 10 years after its premiere, its esteem has only grown, and it regularly shows up on lists of the best...

Forty years ago, author William Gibson brought the world a cyberpunk novel called Neuromancer – and an adaptation of that story has been trudging its way through development hell pretty much ever since. Versions of a feature film adaptation have passed through the hands of directors like music video maker Chris Cunningham, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and The Blob‘s Chuck Russell, Torque‘s Joseph Kahn, Cube‘s Vincenzo Natali, and Deadpool‘s Tim Miller. An adaptation of Neuromancer is currently moving forward as a 10-episode series that’s set up at Apple TV+, and Variety reports that Clémence Poésy of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and Tenet has signed on to play a character named Marie-France Tessier.

We’ve previously heard that BAFTA Award-nominee Callum Turner of Masters of the Air and The Boys in the Boat will be playing the lead character, Henry Dorsett Case,...

It is not uncommon for movie adaptations to change elements of the book in order to give audiences a more visually compelling experience. In other instances, writers and directors have to change elements from the book due to rights and ownership of specific concepts or properties. These changes can work out really well, or sometimes they can have a negative effect on the audience. In most cases, adaptations will already have a large following of fans and those fans will expect the adaptation of their favorite books or comics or games to adhere to the original vision of the source material.

In the case of The Monkey, there isn't as big of a following because even though it is based on a Stephen King work, it is based on an obscure Stephen King short story as opposed to one of his all-time bestsellers. In The Monkey, writer/director Osgood Perkins...

How well a movie performs at the box office is just as often a function of how well it's marketed as how well it's made. The current number 1 movie on Netflix in the U.S. is a perfect example of this. The marketing of any movie begins with the title. And, wow, did they ever miss on this one.

The movie in question is To Catch a Killer, a solid suspense film released in 2023. It came out on April 21st and almost immediately disappeared from movie screens everywhere. In case you forgot, this was the year of BarbenHeimer. Barbie grossed $1.45 billion, while Oppenheimer took in $976 million. Oh, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie wedged between them with the tidy sum of $1.36 billion.

To Catch a Killer wasn't quite as popular. It brought in the grand sum of $3,138,750. That's three million, not three billion. I mean, you and I would be...

Earlier today, Amazon MGM Studios officially announced the start of production on their upcoming untitled Jack Ryan feature film, which will return 4x Primetime Emmy-nominee John Krasinski to the title role, and will serve as a sequel to the acclaimed Prime Video television series.

Andrew Bernstein is helming the feature, with a screenplay from Krasinski and Aaron Rabin. Bernstein previously helmed three episodes in season two of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, while Rabin penned five of the six episodes in the final season. Both also served as executive producers on their respective seasons.

In addition to Krasinski (The Office; A Quiet Place; 13 Hours) as the titular Jack Ryan, returning cast members will include Wendell Pierce (The Wire; Suits; Superman) as James Greer, Michael Kelly (House of Cards; Dawn of the Dead; Secret Invasion) as Mike November, and Betty Gabriel (Get Out; Upgrade; Defending Jacob) as Elizabeth Wright.

Newcomers to the supporting cast include,...

Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the box office success of “Wicked,” will command center stage on Broadway’s biggest night as host of the 78th Tony Awards.

She takes over as emcee from Ariana DeBose, who hosted the past three shows. Erivo is a former Tony winner herself, having captured the best actress in a musical prize in 2016 for her turn in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple.” She is currently nominated for an Oscar for her work as Elphaba in “Wicked.” Previously, she earned nods for her performance in 2019’s “Harriet,” as well as for co-writing “Stand Up,” a song that was featured in that film. Erivo has also won an Emmy for a televised performance of “The Color Purple,” plus a Grammy for the show’s cast recording, putting her tantalizingly close to Egot status.

“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” Erivo said in a statement.

Today, Prime Video confirmed that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 is in pre-production and will begin filming this spring in the series’ new production home at Shepperton Studios in the UK. Three directors, two returning and one new, Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri and Stefan Schwartz, will be a part of this season.

The globally successful series, which has attracted over 170 million viewers worldwide, continues to be one of Amazon’s strongest drivers for new Prime membership sign-ups.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what’s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios.

“We look forward to continuing this epic journey, for our global customers, delving...

Cynthia Erivo is wicked good, and GLAAD knows it.

The advocacy group said Wednesday that the Wicked star will receive its Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which is presented to a LGBTQ media professional who has made a significant difference in raising visibility and promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues. The singer, actor and force for equity and inclusion will be lauded at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 27 in Los Angeles.

Erivo’s much-honored career includes a Tony, Grammy and Daytime Emmy for 2016’s The Color Purple to go with a Primetime Emmy nomination and three Oscar noms. She is vying again in this year’s stacked Best Actress Oscar race for Wicked, and reprises her Elphaba role in the upcoming bookender Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters November 21.

Related: Breaking Baz: ‘Wicked’s Jon M. Chu On Unlocking The Musical For The Big Screen And How...

Forty years ago, author William Gibson brought the world a cyberpunk novel called Neuromancer – and an adaptation of that story has been trudging its way through development hell pretty much ever since. Versions of a feature film adaptation have passed through the hands of directors like music video maker Chris Cunningham, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and The Blob‘s Chuck Russell, Torque‘s Joseph Kahn, Cube‘s Vincenzo Natali, and Deadpool‘s Tim Miller. An adaptation of Neuromancer is currently moving forward as a 10-episode series that’s set up at Apple TV+, and we’ve previously heard that BAFTA Award-nominee Callum Turner of Masters of the Air and The Boys in the Boat will be playing the lead character, Henry Dorsett Case, while Briana Middleton of Sharper and The Tender Bar takes on the role of Case’s partner Molly, “a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes.

In 2020, mere weeks before the pandemic, HBO released a 10-episode miniseries adaptation of Stephen King‘s The Outsider. Developed by the great Richard Price, the series stars Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo, Jason Bateman, and Julianne Nicholson, adding a little more grit, grime, and story to the 2018 novel. Critics were impressed as were Constant Readers.

Yet so was The Losers’ Club who covered the series live half a decade ago. Now, in the wake of reviewing the novel, they’re revisiting the proverbial crime scene with a murderers’ row of co-hosts to debate whether this run of television supersedes the source material, Erivo’s take on Holly Gibney, the adjustments to character, and more.

Stream the episode below and return this week when the Losers share their favorite King crushes ahead of Valentine’s Day. For further adventures, join the Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

Hulu's new series, Paradise, has only aired a few episodes so far, but it's already clear that Julianne Nicholson's character, Samantha/Sinatra, is one of the most intriguing parts of the show. The more we get to know about her background (a billionaire owner of a start-up who had a young son who tragically passed away), the more fascinating and mysterious her character has become. Sinatra is obviously pulling the strings in the town, but is she a true villain or a woman who has simply been molded by trauma? No matter who she turns out to be, the character is a compelling part of the series because of the immensely talented actor who plays her. In fact, with roles in projects such as Boardwalk Empire, Masters of Sex, and The Outsider, Nicholson is no stranger to playing powerful and complex women. But her true breakout role was...

One of the greatest horror authors ever is Stephen King. There isn't a catalog of work quite like King's, where he continues to push the imagination to new limits with each and every book he writes. In the middle of all his classic horror stories is also one of the best science fiction/fantasy book series ever, The Dark Tower. Stephen King is truly a master storyteller, and he continues to entertain his readers still to this day. For over fifty years now, King has brought new ideas to the horror genre.

When considering what his best works are, it becomes difficult to determine. For die-hard fans of the author's work, there are times when some books are higher on the list than others. The titles can be very interchangeable depending on what kind of mood the reader might be in. However, many of King's works are classics like The Stand and Carrie,...

The Losers’ Club leaves Maine and heads to Flint City, Oklahoma, where a grisly murder demands the talents of Stephen King’s favorite cinephile sleuth Holly Gibney. Published in May of 2018, The Outsider is one of King’s more successful forays into the true crime genre, picking up where he left off with the Mr. Mercedes Trilogy.

It’s a story we covered in capsule form over half a decade ago, but today we’re giving it the true Lc treatment with an official, full-length book episode. Join co-hosts Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, Rachel Reeves, and Randall Colburn as they weigh in on the balance between true crime and the supernatural, debate whether Holly adds or detracts from said balance, and how the Trump and MeToo era may or may not have had an influence on the story.

Stream the episode below and return next week when the Losers revisit...