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Swamp Thing is in need of a big-screen comeback, and acclaimed writer Alan Moore has already provided DC with the perfect story to reboot their resident muck-man. With several movies and TV series, Swamp Thing is surprisingly one of DC’s most adapted characters, but few of those adaptations have truly captured what makes the character special… something that a straight adaptation of “The Anatomy Lesson” could fix.

While Alan Moore’s first issue as writer was Saga of the Swamp Thing #20, it was the following issue where the Watchmen writer’s run truly begins. Joined by artists Steven Bissette and Jon Totleben, Saga of the Swamp Thing #21’s “The Anatomy Lesson” is a perfect self-contained horror story, one that announced Alan Moore as a major talent to watch.

“The Anatomy Lesson” is one of the greatest single issues of any comic book series, in that it radically reinvents the...

The contracts would include requesting productions put sustainable practices in place

Over 100 high-profile actors, including Mark Rylance, Hayley Atwell, David Harewood and Bill Nighy, have signed their support for Equity’s ‘Green Rider’ plan, which aims to boost sustainability in UK film and TV production.

The proposed Green Rider can be added to actors’ contracts in order to state their own sustainability commitments, and to negotiate bolder sustainability standards on set before accepting a job.

For actors, this would mean avoiding clauses in contracts that consume a lot of materials and carbon, like private jets, while they could also request...

Reverend Al Green is back with his first new single in five years, a cover of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day.” Stream it below.

Green reunited with members of the Hi Rhythm Section at Memphis’ Sam Phillips Recording studio in February to record his version of “Perfect Day,” which also features background vocals from UK alt-r&b artist Raye. His distinct vocals soar over swelling strings and a rich organ, imbuing the track with a healthy dose of soul. “I loved Lou’s original ‘Perfect Day,’” Green said in a statement. “The song immediately puts you in a good mood. We wanted to preserve that spirit, while adding our own sauce and style.”

Along with the single, Green has announced new shows in Detroit, Michigan on November 24th and St. Charles, Missouri on November 25th. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

As Halloween approaches, horror movie aficionados are in for a spine-chilling treat. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is set to release a Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray SteelBook Collection, featuring the modern Halloween trilogy, just in time for the spooky season.

The Limited Edition SteelBook set not only promises a high-definition cinematic experience but also boasts a range of exclusive features. Additionally, Paramount Home Media Distribution will also release a 4K Blu-ray SteelBook Edition of Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later, for the film's 25th anniversary.

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With Halloween 2018, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends included, the set provides a comprehensive journey through the trilogy. Each film is showcased in stunning 4K quality, offering fans the opportunity to relive their favorite scares with exceptional clarity. Fans of the trilogy will find the set even more enticing with the addition of special collectibles. The...

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James Gunn and Peter Safran have taken the reins of the new DC Universe of movies and TV series, the new cinematic univese born from the ashes of the Dceu that began with 2013’s Man of Steel. Interestingly, the new Dcu will also kick off with the Last Son of Krypton, this time in Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. But although Superman: Legacy is set to be the Dcu’s first official installment, Xolo Maridueña’s Blue Beetle has been confirmed to be the “first” Dcu character.

Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle comes in the wake of The Flash’s box office disappointment, and according to the first reviews, it’s a movie with real heart. The end of Blue Beetle neatly sets up Jaime Reyes for a sequel, but beyond that, the movie also secretly teases...

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” host T.J. Lavin reveals a shocking double elimination leaving the challengers scrambling to win a high-stakes, adrenaline filled semi-truck challenge to ensure their survival in the game. Episode 4 of “The Challenge: USA” titled “Double Crossed and Sideswiped” airs Sunday, August 20 on CBS (also streaming on Paramount+).

See Paulie Calafiore (‘The Challenge: USA’) on being eliminated by Johnny ‘Bananas’: ‘Might as well go down against one of the greats’

Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our...

Star Wars has announced that Ahsoka will premiere on Disney+ a day earlier than expected.

Shared on X (formerly Twitter), the official Star Wars account unveiled that the upcoming Disney+ series' premiere date has been moved up from Wednesday, Aug. 23, with the two-episode drop now slated for Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. Pt. As for the later release time, Star Wars wrote that a "Jedi can never start a mission too early." New episodes of Ahsoka will continue to debut on Tuesday, with Star Wars dubbing the day "Tano Tuesdays" after its lead character's last name.

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See you Tano Tuesday. https://t.co/176RVz6dAG pic.twitter.com/KtzExMRZAk — Star Wars (@starwars) August 18, 2023

Taking place in the same period as The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett -- which is roughly five years after the events of...

Hollywood and cinephiles alike were shaken by the news that Oscar-winning director William Friedkin passed away at the age of 87. During the 1970s, Friedkin was hailed for leading the pack of a new generation of Hollywood filmmakers due to The French Connection and The Exorcist being released in quick succession.

The latter film would go on to change the face of horror and is largely regarded as one of the scariest, if not the scariest, movies of the genre. The Exorcist is certainly the magnum opus of his directing career, and that's why the upcoming legacy sequel, The Exorcist: Believer, has many horror fans cautiously optimistic about its quality. The pressure of living up to the original was already on the filmmaker's back, but with Friedkin's passing, all eyes will be on the project differently as a proper homage to his legacy.

Directed by Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty,...

Great movies often have famous lines, but some classics are best or even only known today for one particular quote. While many screenwriters strive for naturalistic dialogue that doesn't stand out, some of the most iconic moments in cinema come from lines of flowery speech that stick in the audience's mind. Films like The Godfather, The Big Lebowski, and Clueless have tons of quotable lines that have stood the test of time and lasted with their film's legacy.

Some great films, however, are primarily known for one line of dialogue, either because that quote perfectly encapsulates the themes of the movie, or because it's so good that its legacy outlasts its origins. These movie quotes can be funny, heartbreaking, scary, revealing, or even a mix of all of them. What matters is that they have gone down in history, perhaps even single-handedly keeping these great movies in popular culture.

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In the last installment The Challenge, the MTV players were ganged up on and forced to go head-to-head. This week, one legend of the game turns on his own, leading to explosive drama, and one hot and bothered Banana.

Following Jonna’s exit (read our Episode 2 recap), it takes Tori and Amanda about two-and-a-half seconds to start going at it. Tori says she was hoping they could’ve worked together since there aren’t many MTV players around, but Amanda starts yelling that they’re not friends and will never be friends. Sigh. (Maybe one of the Big Brother players...

“This is the worst disaster that Maui has ever faced, probably that Hawaii has ever faced,” says Maui native Kainoa Horcajo, a Hawaiian cultural advisor and the co-owner of consultancy The Mo’olelo Group. With the death toll reaching 111, and 1,000 people still unaccounted for amid the devastation and destruction, the Maui disaster is officially the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. since 1918. “Businesses come second. The people and the families are first,” says Horcajo. “We know a lot of people want to come out here. But we need to focus our resources on taking care of our local families, on making sure that our visitor industries, our hotels have the ability to help in the community. That we’re all working together.”

In the first few days after the fires swept through West Maui, largely destroying the town of Lahaina — a number of celebrities spoke out on social media to...

James Bond is dead. Daniel Craig's version, that is. Buried beneath a hail of ballistics at the end of 2021's "No Time To Die," Craig's 007 was the first in the franchise's more than 60-year run to ever die on-screen (and not the fakeout "You Only Live Twice" kind). If you'd merely heard about, rather than witnessed, such an unprecedented and momentous moment in Bond history, you might think Craig's tenure in the tux was the finest the saga had ever seen, fully justifying longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson in their decision to have England's greatest spy Kia. But you'd be wrong.

The prevailing view of the Craig era goes like this: 2006's "Casino Royale" is one of, if not the best Bond movie ever made, but its follow-up, 2008's "Quantum of Solace" was a historic blunder that nearly derailed the whole enterprise just as it was getting started.

Lucasfilm recently revealed the six directors that stepped behind the camera during the production of Ahsoka's eight-episode season.

According to the production company (via ComicBook.com), Dave Filoni -- who co-created the title character with George Lucas for Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- will direct Episodes 1 and 5 of the upcoming Disney+ series. Steph Green is the only other director who helmed multiple episodes of Ahsoka, directing Episodes 2 and 3, while Peter Ramsey (Episode 4), Jennifer Getzinger (Episode 6), Geeta Vasant (Episode 7) and Rick Famuyiwa (Episode 8) directed the remainder of the first season. Getzinger and Vasant will be making their Star Wars directing debuts with Ahsoka. Filoni, Green, Ramsey and Famuyiwa previously directed episodes of The Mandalorian and/or The Book of Boba Fett.

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Announced by Lucasfilm in December 2020, Ahsoka will take place in the same period as The Mandalorian and the upcoming Skeleton Crew,...

Paul Martin has been promoted to executive VP and chief diversity officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

“Paul has been leading Spe’s Diversity & Inclusion efforts for over 15 years, and in that time has launched, managed, and evolved several impactful programs across the company,” Sony Pictures EVP and chief people officer Stacy Green said in a memo to employees on Wednesday. “Paul embodies the spirit of ‘everyday inclusion’ through the strategies he champions and his leadership over the years.”

Among Martin’s accomplishments, in 2011 he launched the first four Employee Business Resource Groups for Spe – communities within the company formed by employees who share a commonality or interest.

The Ebrg community has since grown to 21 groups worldwide. Martin also spearheaded Spe’s D&i creative flagship programs, including the Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program in 2015 and Diverse Writers Program in 2021. These programs have all been an essential catalyst to building...

The original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, returned to DC continuity during Infinite Frontier, and last year, as part of the “New Golden Age” initiative, fans met the Red Lantern. This foe of Alan Scott, who had been removed from the timeline, is now set to return, and DC confirms the Red Lantern has deep ties to Scott, ones that will redefine the character.

In an interview with Cbr at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, writer Tim Sheridan, who will pen the forthcoming adventures of Alan Scott, revealed a little more about the Red Lantern, the character's reinsertion into DC's timeline, and the major impact his appearance will have on the Green Lantern mythos moving forward.

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Speaking with Cbr, Sheridan elaborated on the set-up for the new series:

This is a character who was removed from the timeline...

Five new esteemed inductees will be added to Canada’s Walk of Fame, which is celebrating 25 years.

On Tuesday, the national registered charity that “inspires all Canadians by proudly shining a light on extraordinary Canadian achievers and their successes,” via the organization’s website, announced those joining the 2023 inductees: co-founders of the iconic Roots Canada, celebrating 50 incredible years as a marquee Canadian brand, Michael Budman and Don Green (Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy); multi-award-winning actress who broke barriers for Indigenous actors, Tantoo Cardinal (Arts & Entertainment); global superstar Avril Lavigne (Arts & Entertainment); and philanthropic champion of Canadian culture, arts and music, Gary Slaight (Arts & Entertainment).

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“For 25 years, Canada’s Walk of Fame has celebrated more than 200 inductions, recognizing some of the most accomplished, influential,...

Jason defeated Tommy at the end of the "Green With Evil" arc, suggesting the Red Ranger was stronger than the Green Ranger. Tommy became the White Ranger, which was stronger than the Green Ranger, and replaced Jason as the new leader of the Power Rangers. Tommy's Power Rangers history was longer and more extensive than Jason's, as he appeared in eight seasons, morphed into five different Ranger forms, and possessed the Master Morpher.

Jason Lee Scott and Tommy Oliver are Power Rangers’ most iconic Rangers, but which one of them was the strongest Ranger is a complicated question. Jason was one of the five teenagers with attitude recruited by Alpha and Zordon in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 1, episode 1, “Day of the Dumpster.” Tommy, on the other hand, was introduced in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 1, episode 20, “Green With Evil, Part I.” Jason was the first of many Power Rangers’ Red Rangers,...

Ameerah Jones became the first contestant eliminated from “The Challenge: USA” on Sunday night, following her loss to Michele Fitzgerald in the arena. In the game “Slam Dunked,” both women were suspended above a large dunk tank, which they were repeatedly dropped into (and pulled out of) while simultaneously attempting to splash 1,500 balls out of the structure. In the end, Michele pulled off the win, defeating Ameerah by just 18 balls. Watch our exclusive video interview with the eliminated contestant above.

The “Big Brother 24” alum reveals, “Big Brother, I get it, I was a threat. I respect it. But this game, I was like, are you kidding me? This was just straight bad luck. I thought that Blue was going to go in there and vote out the vets. I thought this was a done deal. When it came down to my name, I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me? It’s me?...

Director David Gordon Green opens up about creating the demon voice in The Exorcist: Believer, revealing that multiple actors auditioned for the role. Green aims to make "radical choices" in the film, deviating from fan service and avoiding the inclusion of a heroic figure. The upcoming film features a new demon, not Pazuzu, and is a direct sequel to the original Exorcist, with Ellen Burstyn reprising her role.

Director David Gordon Green recently opened up about the process of creating the demon voice used in his upcoming horror film, The Exorcist: Believer. During an interview with Empire Magazine (via Syfy), the director confirmed that multiple actors auditioned for the role. Green's The Exorcist: Believer is a revival sequel that was written by Green and Peter Sattler. The upcoming film follows Angela (played by Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (played by Olivia Marcum), friends who both begin to show signs of a disturbing demon possession.

Director David Gordon Green aims to bring a fresh take to The Exorcist series while avoiding excessive fan service and focusing on the human and relatable aspects of parenting. The upcoming sequel, The Exorcist: Believer, has a definitive connection to the original film, with actress Ellen Burstyn reprising her role as Chris MacNeil and adding connective tissue to the story. The trailer for The Exorcist: Believer hints at a possible twist involving the character Regan, but it remains uncertain whether she will return as a friend or foe in Green's trilogy.

“The power of Christ compels you!” Those famous words which are hauntingly chanted in The Exorcist (1973) by Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) and Father Karras (Jason Miller) are an indelible part of not only film history, but that dialogue lives and breathes in pop culture today. And director David Gordon Green hopes to invigorate the horror film series...

Director David Gordon Green clarifies that the demon in the new Exorcist movie is not Pazuzu, the primary antagonist of the original 1973 movie. The new movie follows Ellen Burstyn's character, Chris MacNeil, as she is sought for advice when two young girls go missing and appear to be possessed. While Green does not reveal the identity of the new demon, he suggests that knowledgeable demonologists may be able to identify it.

The director of The Exorcist: Believer has clarified whether the demon featured in the new movie is Pazuzu. Pazuzu is the primary antagonist of the original 1973 The Exorcist, though the possession in the iconic horror movie is frequently misattributed to the Devil himself. The legacy sequel, which sees original star Ellen Burstyn returning to the role of Chris MacNeil for the first time, will follow the character's advice being sought by a new distraught parent after a...

Universal Pictures' The Exorcist: Believer, a sequel to the 1973 film, will undergo "radical choices" from its predecessor.

According to The Direct, director David Gordon Green revealed to Empire Magazine, "I think every filmmaker should make radical choices. If you’re just trying to do fan service, you’re gonna get lost." Green emphasized that the heart of the film lies in the theme of parenting, adding, "This movie is about parenting: your home life getting rocked by your child not acting like your child. We want it to be human and relatable, not just the far-out supernatural of it.”

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In The Exorcist: Believer, the story picks up as a direct sequel to the 1973 film, rather than the originally planned full reboot. Blumhouse's Jason Blum compared the approach to Green's Halloween sequel, indicating that the new film will build upon the...

Seth Rogen has been a steady presence on the big and small screen for over two decades and is entering a hit franchise with the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, but he has yet to cross over into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, something he says is intentional and comes out of fear.

Speaking with Polygon, Seth Rogen said he has shied away from working with Marvel due to his own process and the structure already in place. “We really have a pretty specific way we work; me and Evan have been writers for 20 years at this point. It’s a fear of the process, honestly. And I say that knowing nothing about the process. There are a lot of Marvel things I love. It’s mostly a fear of how would we plug into the system they have in place, which seems like a very good system, and a...

Fantasy movies are known for telling a story on an epic scale, making it difficult to contain a plot in a single installment. Franchises such as The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter have supported the idea that these fantastical narratives are best in multiple films.

On the other hand, there are some exceptional standalone fantasy films that are perfect as a contained storyline. Films such as The Princess Bride and Stardust are known for approaching the genre with a traditionally fairytale-like scope. Others like Pan's Labyrinth and The Northman add to the genre with dark themes and compelling plotlines. Though these fantastical storylines could be built upon, some things are better left up to the imagination.

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Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Based on the beloved children's book of the same name, Where the Wild Things Are follows misunderstood Max,...

Director David Gordon Green plans to make radical choices in "The Exorcist: Believer," avoiding fan service and focusing on the theme of parenting. The upcoming sequel will embrace diverse religious perspectives, moving away from the dominance of Catholicism in previous films. Green aims to make the movie relatable and human, not overly supernatural, and will not include iconic characters from previous films, such as Max Von Sydow.

The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Green reveals that his upcoming sequel will seek to avoid relying on fan service. Prior to being tapped to helm the latest continuation of The Exorcist franchise, Green previously co-wrote and directed the most recent Halloween trilogy which followed on directly from John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic. Originally intended to be a fresh reboot of the property, The Exorcist: Believer was similarly retooled as a direct sequel to its own 1973 movie and will also serve as the...

Friends produced more than 200 episodes between 1994 and 2004. With such a large number of episodes, it's inevitable that some would be held in high regard, while others would get lost in the shuffle. Episodes that stand out include "The One Where Ross Finds Out" and "The Last One," because of the cliffhangers and high stakes in their plotlines.

But there are other episodes that require deeper investigation to see what makes them just as great. There are several Friends episodes that have never quite gotten their due. Yet without these underrated installments, the NBC series wouldn't be as successful as it remains today.

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The One With All The Cheesecakes

The best friendships on Friends are between Rachel and Monica, and Ross and Chandler. However, "The One With All The Cheesecakes" gives insight into the bond that Rachel and Chandler have. The somewhat random and jovial...

Ryan Reynolds should have been cast as Guy Gardner in Green Lantern instead of Hal Jordan, as his comedic ability and cockiness would have been a better fit for the character. Nathan Fillion's casting in Superman: Legacy as Guy Gardner completes the Green Lantern casting problem. He would have been perfect as Hal Jordan, as he has campaigned for the role and voiced the character in animated films. Hopefully, the new live-action Green Lantern in Superman: Legacy will be an improvement over the previous portrayal.

Superman: Legacy makes the mistake of casting Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in Green Lantern worse 12 years later. New DC Studios creative chief James Gunn is hard at work developing the first movie of the DC Universe, the shared universe that will replace the old Dceu and will span movies, TV shows, animation, and video games. Gunn is writing and directing Superman: Legacy, the...

Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Flash.

The Flash has the potential to overtake Green Lantern in terms of losses because of its opportunity to generate revenue through merchandise sales, which are not accounted for in the current figures. The inclusion of beloved and familiar characters in The Flash, such as Michael Keaton's Batman and Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, gives it an advantage in merchandise sales compared to Green Lantern, which lacked characters that fans could connect with. Despite being a box office bomb, The Flash still has a chance to recoup some of its losses through merchandise sales and on-demand viewing, potentially making it less of a financial failure than Green Lantern.

Warner Bros.' infamous box office failure, Green Lantern, is now being rivaled for the most money lost by a DC film by The Flash, but the latter does have one silver lining by comparison.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse almost featured a unique Green Goblin variant, including a Ghost Rider-inspired design with a fiery skull face. The movie's unused Green Goblin designs, such as one inspired by artist Mike Mignola, could make an appearance in the trilogy finale, which promises even more multiverse characters. Unfortunately, the release of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has been delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but this decision was made to ensure the sequel lives up to its potential.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse almost introduced Marvel's coolest Green Goblin of all time. The animated sequel had a quite difficult job, having to be a worthy follow-up to the Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. However, the movie easily accomplished its goal, with the Spider-Verse sequel getting even bolder with its exploration of the multiverse, which could have seen the debut of an exciting Green Goblin variant.

Unused concept art for Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals a comics accurate costume for Doctor Octopus, which could have been a game-changer for the character. Ned Leeds almost had a moment as Hobgoblin, as unused concept art shows him using Green Goblin's glider, referencing his role in the comics. Tom Holland's Spider-Man could have worn the Symbiote Suit, as concept art reveals three versions of the iconic suit, setting up a potential storyline in future movies.

Newly unveiled unused concept art from Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals several concepts that would have totally changed the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest Spider-Man movie. Tom Holland suited up as Spider-Man for his third solo movie as the hero in the MCU, but he was not the only actor to appear as the wallcrawler in the ambitious Spider-Man: No Way Home. Marvel Studios made full use of the multiverse to unite Holland's...

There may not be another comedy mystery as iconic as the 1985 cult classic, Clue. After all, the film had an all-star cast comprised of Tim Curry, Madeline Khan, Christopher Lloyd, Martin Mall, Lesley Ann Warren and Michael McKean. Additionally, the film delivered some outstanding one-liners that kept viewers engaged and entertained. However, the movie stands out because the entire premise, filled with humor, intrigue and suspense, was built off the titular board game, so the plot was a triumph as an original narrative.

Moreover, due to the success of Barbie at the box office, toy-inspired movies may begin to see a resurgence. If that's the case, Clue must be part of the conversation. As a result, even though the film isn't strictly based on a line of toys, Clue does deserve a sequel.

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Why Clue Needs a Sequel, Not...

Update: After Stephen Amell drew controversy for saying “I do not support striking” amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, the “Heels” actor clarified his comments in an Instagram post.

Amell affirmed that his support for the actors union is “unconditional” but added, “Of course I don’t like striking. Nobody does. But we have to do what we have to do.” And addressing his prior remarks about striking being “frustrating” and a “reductive negotiating tactic,” Amell wrote, “I’m an actor and I was speaking extemporaneously for over an hour. I emote, but I certainly don’t think these issues are simple. Our leadership has an incredibly complicated job and I am grateful for all that they do. Despite some of my terrible early acting work, I assure you, I’m not a robot. From an intellectual perspective, I understand why we are striking, but that doesn’t mean it...

For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit the horror-comedy sitcom “Holliston,” which aired for two seasons on the now-defunct FEARnet in 2012 and 2013.

Adam Green and Joe Lynch are two filmmakers and genuine horror fans who have given their fellow horror fans so much over the years, including some great movies like Mayhem, the Hatchet franchise, and Frozen, as well as the upcoming Suitable Flesh. Among their many contributions to the genre was their horror sitcom, “Holliston.”

The best way to describe the series for the uninitiated would be if “Spaced” had a head on collision with “Friends” and was re-attached into a weird, funny monster. Originally premiering as the first original series on the now defunct FEARnet in 2012, “Holliston” is set in the small town of Holliston, Massachusetts, and stars Adam Green as “Adam” and Joe Lynch as “Joe.” Both stars play fictional versions of themselves that are best friends and roommates.

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!

Match #1: United States Championship Invitational Final – Santos Escobar def. Rey Mysterio The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With United States Champion Austin Theory watching from the Skybox, Santos Escobar won the United States Championship Invitational over his mentor and fellow member of The Lwo Rey Mysterio after a Mysterio injury cut the contest short.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: LA Knight def. Ashante “Thee” Adonis The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The outspoken LA Knight overcame Hit Row’s Ashante “Thee” Adonis with Blunt Force Trauma.

My Score: o out of 5 Match #3: Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair def. Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Eight days before battling WWE Women...

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1!A new and creepy design for DC's famous anti-hero Harley Quinn transforms her into a suburban nightmare. Harley Quinn has been through more redesigns and costume changes than just about any other character in the DC Universe: she's been showcased as everything from an official member of the Bat-Family to a variation of The Batman Who Laughs. Now, Harley Quinn dips into horror yet again, and her new appearance is perhaps her scariest redesign yet.

In Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 by G. Willow Wilson, Atagun Ilhan, Mark Morales, Arif Prianto, and Hassan Otsman-Elhaou, Ivy succumbs to a massive attack by the new villain Insomnia that has left much of the Dcu in nightmarish slumber. Ivy's dream sees her in a quaint and quiet suburban town with a disturbing sun in the sky. She quickly discovers she's not alone, though, as...

David Gordon Green revitalised the Halloween franchise and he's attempting to breathe new life into The Exorcist with his new film, The Exorcist: Believer. Halloween achieved that by bringing back Jamie Lee Curtis to her iconic and signature role as Laurie Strode, and Green hopes to replicate that effect by bringing Ellen Burstyn in to reprise her role as Chris MacNeil for the first time in fifty years, the tormented mother of Regan MacNeil, the possessed girl from The Exorcist.

Alice Cooper's cameo as himself in season 3 brings rock and roll authenticity to That '70s Show, delivering a funny fantasy sequence and a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Kevin McDonald's Pastor Dave character is a recurring highlight, with his uncool attempts to connect with the teens leading to hilarious misadventures. Seth Green's portrayal of Eric's nemesis, Mitch Miller, stands out as one of That '70s Show's best guest spots, making him a character viewers love to hate.

That ‘70s Show is home to several hilarious and memorable guest spots throughout its eight seasons, but 10 of them rise to the top as the show’s most iconic. Set in the fictional small town of Point Place, Wisconsin, That ‘70s Show follows the coming-of-age journeys of Eric Forman and his friends throughout the last half of the 1970s. The main characters’ stories continue in the recent That ‘90s Show reboot,...

Set to release on October 13, 2023, Universal Pictures has brought horror fans a new installment to The Exorcist franchise. The Exorcist: Believer trailer brought the terror of the original, only with a new twist. This time, two young girls, Katherine (Olivia Marcum) and Angela (Lidya Jewett), are possessed by a demon. Fans are elated to have Ellen Burstyn reprise her role as Chris MacNeil, helping the two families save their daughters through a joint exorcism. However, many are still wondering if Linda Blair's Regan will be appearing in this sequel, as she did not appear in the trailer.

The short answer is yes. The director, David Gordon Green, danced around the conversation in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly. His only comment was, "We were lucky and had Linda as a technical advisor [...] She helped us bring excellent performances out of young actresses. It was really valuable having a relationship...

Director David Gordon Green clarified that Linda Blair, who played Regan in the original Exorcist, served as a technical advisor for the new film. Blair's character is alluded to "in a number of ways" in the upcoming sequel, hinting at a possible appearance. Green's intentional vagueness leaves open the possibility of Blair's Regan showing up in The Exorcist: Believer, potentially providing a powerful emotional connection to the original film.

The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Green has clarified in what capacity franchise star Linda Blair was involved in the upcoming sequel. Currently slated to arrive in theaters in October 2023, The Exorcist: Believer is a new legacy sequel that follows on from the original 1973 film and is intended to be the first of three new films in the horror franchise. While there has been no official confirmation that Blair’s Regan MacNeil would appear in the new movie, the role of her on-screen mother,...

The original Exorcist sequels will remain canon in the upcoming reboot series, The Exorcist: Believer. David Gordon Green, the director of The Exorcist: Believer, confirmed that The Exorcist II: The Heretic and The Exorcist III will be part of the acceptable mythology of the new film. While the sequels will remain canon, it is unlikely that the upcoming film will directly reference or incorporate any elements from them.

The Exorcist: Believer will finally continue the story of the original The Exorcist movie, but will the other Exorcist sequels remain canon in the upcoming reboot series? Although The Exorcist is one of the most iconic horror movies of all time, its sequels are rarely talked about, with them fading with time due to their poor critical and commercial reception. Despite this, the stories of The Exorcist sequels play a big role in the franchise's universe, causing many fans to wonder if...

Los Angeles, July 26 (Ians) ‘The Exorcist’ from 1973 is a horror icon and one of the greatest horror movies ever made. While the movie had a bunch of sequels and spin-offs, none of them really managed to up the original. That may just change with the new trailer for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ looking deliciously spooky, and a delightfully tempting nightmare fuel.

‘Believer’ is set in the same continuity as the original and the trailer tells the story of how a widower Victor Fielding (Leslie Odom Jr.) struggles to save the life of his young daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) after she and her friend Katherine (Olivia Marcum) vanish suddenly one day only to reappear days later seemingly possessed by demonic entities in a bit of ‘Evil Dead’ style, though not packing its morbid and dark humour.

Directed by David Gordon Green, the movie is the first in line for two planned movies,...

The Exorcist: Believer's Ellen Burstyn will be more engaged in exorcism culture, according to director David Gordon Green.

Per ComicBook.com, Green spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the latest installment of the supernatural horror franchise that started with 1973's The Exorcist. With Burstyn reprising her role as Chris MacNeil, mother of the original possessed child Regan, Green reveals what her character has been up to in the last 50 years. "Her character ended up becoming fascinated by exorcism and studying the rites and rituals of possession throughout culture," Green said. "[She] became a bit of an expert. Not an exorcist herself, but renowned for the books that she's written."

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Much like Green's Halloween trilogy, The Exorcist: Believer is treated as a continuation of the 1973 movie and completely ignores the events of 1977's Exorcist II: The Heretic as well as...

Following in the footsteps of one of the greatest horror movies of all time is no easy task, but David Gordon Green is ready to give it a shot (again) with The Exorcist: Believer. While speaking with The Wrap, Green discussed the upcoming Exorcist sequel and how he plans to give the franchise a fresh take by exploring “multiple spiritual perspectives.“

“I couldn’t wrap my head around a one-philosophy type of ‘Exorcist’ movie,” David Gordon Green said. After reading about how different religions tackle the idea of possession, he came across the idea of synchronized possession. “My mind was blown and I started making phone calls and started talking to the quote, unquote experts because it’s a very unique subject matter and people have experienced things or claimed to have experienced things,” Green said. “And I just wanted to invite all these voices and stories and theories into my creative whirlpool.

The Exorcist: Believer director David Gordon Green says he is not avoiding other entries in the horror franchise despite his latest movie being a direct sequel to 1973's The Exorcist.

"To be honest, I'm not avoiding any of them, but I don't know them very well," Green told Entertainment Weekly. "I've seen all of them. I've seen Exorcist III more than any of them. I know that one very well. Say what you will about Exorcist II, but it ain't shy. It is a fearless epic of ideas, but [we're] not necessarily following a character from Exorcist: The Beginning. We're not looking into that. It's not that type of a franchise that needs to check boxes, but I've got two more movies, so maybe I'll find some threads to unravel from one of those."

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Green previously directed 2018's Halloween,...

During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, director David Gordon Green broke down the trailer for his upcoming film, The Exorcist: Believer and discussed Ellen Burstyn's return to the franchise.

According to Green, the director was about 14 years old when he first watched William Friedkin's 1974 horror classic The Exorcist. He noted:

"The first time I watched it was in a library with headphones on. I would watch it 10 minutes at a time. It was about all I could take. It felt like a realistic journey. It wasn't like a Nightmare on Elm Street movie where you could surrender to the fantasy. It was something that felt a little deeper, a little bit more internal, and so that's what has always stuck with me about it."

The upcoming horror sequel debuted it first trailer today, July 25th after initially being shown before Oppenheimer in theaters this past weekend. The Exorcist: Believer...

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions’ first trailer for The Exorcist: Believer is the stuff of nightmares. 1973’s The Exorcist stands as the scariest horror film in history, and the trailer appears to confirm Believer is a worthy addition to the franchise. Ellen Burstyn reprising her role as Chris – and the inclusion of “Tubular Bells” – signals a legitimate return to the world William Peter Blatty created in his 1971 bestselling novel.

In addition to Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn, The Exorcist: Believer stars Tony winner and Oscar nominee Leslie Odom, Jr., Lidya Jewett, Olivia Marcum, Emmy winner Ann Dowd, Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles, and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz.

The Exorcist, with an $11 million budget, grossed $441 million during its theatrical run. Directed by William Friedkin, the R-rated horror film earned 10 Oscar nominations and won two – Best Adapted Screenplay and Sound. Exorcist II: The Heretic followed in 1977 with Linda Blair reprising her role as Regan MacNeil.

The Exorcist: Deceiver, a sequel to this fall's The Exorcist: Believer, has been announced, with a release date of April 18, 2025. The Exorcist: Believer is a direct sequel to the original Exorcist, but will acknowledge all films in the franchise canon. With the early announcement of The Exorcist: Deceiver, it's clear that Believer director David Gordon Green has a plan to revitalize the franchise and deliver a terrifying possession story.

A sequel to The Exorcist: Believer has received a title and a 2025 premiere date following the release of the latest upcoming movie's trailer. The Exorcist: Believer sees two children become possessed by a demonic force, including Angela Fielding (Lidya Jewett), the daughter of Leslie Odom Jr.'s Victor. Desperate to find out how to save his daughter and her friend Catherine, Victor searches for Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), whose daughter Regan was possessed in The Exorcist.

Now, Fangoria reports a sequel...

David Gordon Green, Universal, and Blumhouse previously teamed up to bring us a new "Halloween" trilogy with "Halloween," "Halloween Kills," and "Halloween Ends." Now they're trying it again with a different horror franchise — "The Exorcist." The first film in this new trilogy is "The Exorcist: Believer," which brings back Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil, a person who knows a thing or two about exorcisms.

The trailer for "The Exorcist: Believer" dropped online today, and it looks ... okay. I like Green's "Halloween" trilogy, so I'm curious to see what he does here. And I like the idea of not one but two possessed kids to deal with. But it remains to be seen how this will turn out — and if it'll even warrant a trilogy. Whether or not it warrants one is moot, I suppose, since the trilogy is happening. And the second film already has a title and a release date.

Close on the heels of the internet release of the trailer for The Exorcist: Believer, which is set to reach theatres on October 13th, Universal Pictures has gone ahead announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that they’ll be giving the next Exorcist sequel, which will be titled The Exorcist: Deceiver, an Easter 2025 theatrical release. The specific release date they’ve chosen is April 18, 2025. So if you really like Believer, you’ll only have to wait eighteen months to see the next chapter in this planned trilogy.

Blumhouse Productions, Morgan Creek Entertainment, and director David Gordon Green are teaming up to make this new trilogy of The Exorcist sequels for Universal and Peacock, starting with The Exorcist: Believer. Universal and Peacock forked over an amount somewhere in the range of $400 million to acquire the rights to distribute this trilogy.

Green previously directed a trilogy of Halloween sequels. While there have been...

Universal and Blumhouse have today unveiled the first trailer for The Exorcist: Believer — the first film in a new trilogy following up the 1973 horror classic, The Exorcist — at the same time setting an April 18, 2025 nationwide release for follow-up film The Exorcist: Deceiver.

While Deceiver currently sits alone in its opening weekend slot, Believer will open on October 13th of this year opposite the drama Ordinary Angels from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, which stars Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson.

Directed by David Gordon Green, who has most recently made his mark on another iconic horror franchise in Halloween, The Exorcist: Believer‘s protagonist is Victor Fielding, who, since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, has raised their daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) on his own. But when Angela and her friend Katherine (Olivia Marcum) disappear in the woods, only to return three...