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Blue-skying ruled the day at “The Global Game: The Future Of Soccer, Tech & Media,” a conference featuring stakeholders in the sport as it approaches a milestone in 2026.

Speakers throughout Thursday’s event had to invent new superlatives to describe their expectations for next summer’s World Cup, to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proclaimed that the championship game next July will be “the most watched event in human history – not sporting event. Event.”

Before dismissing the buzz inside Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center as just so many industry vuvuzelas, consider the reasons for the optimism of government officials, broadcasters and tech companies. Next summer’s World Cup will be the first quadrennial edition to feature 48 teams, up from 32. The tournament’s 104 games will be hosted by 16 cities across the three countries, which will boost ratings, certainly here at home on Fox.

Films about 20-something characters drifting aimlessly through life have a tendency to drift themselves, but that can also be part of their charm. Not every movie needs to be a nail-biter, and not every plot needs to be engineered like a Maserati. Some of the best examples of the genre — Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise, Frances Ha, Fellini’s I Vitelloni — convey that feeling of endless drifting while remaining altogether captivating. In a sense, the drift becomes the crux of the story.

Nicolau (Francisco Melo), the shy and shaggy protagonist at the heart of Joao Rosas’ debut feature, The Luminous Life (A Vida Luminosa), feels like the quintessential drifter of our time — or at least as such a time exists in a contemporary western European capital. Lovesick and forever looking for gainful employment, he wanders around Lisbon in search of something he can’t quite name or put his hands on.

The slasher sub-genre has seen a host of scary new icons in the 2020s. However, none have taken the genre quite by storm like Art the Clown fromTerrifier. The franchise, created by writer-director Damien Leone, has become one of the biggest indie horror franchises of all-time, with the next installment being right around the blood-soaked corner. Now, before Terrifier 4 makes moviegoers scream, Funko has unveiled their latest horrific Pop for the murderous franchise.

Based on Terrifier 2, Funko's latest horror Pop sees a blood-covered Art the Clown handing out candy on Halloween night. However, in classic Art fashion, he's seen using a severed head as a candy bowl. This figure isn't for the faint of heart to say the least. It's rare for Funko to use one of their classic headmolds in such a brutal way, but it's authentic to this unrated slasher sequel. Besides the second head, there's...

Celine Song is speaking out on how rom-coms are written off by critics and audiences alike. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker was asked by the Southampton Playhouse Artistic Director Eric Kohn why there are fewer rom-coms made today (although Song’s sophomore film “Materialists” is decidedly not one of them). Song told the Southampton Playhouse that the lack of romance genre films is in part due to “misogyny,” specifically by deeming the features merely “chick flicks.”

“There has been this diminishing of the genre by calling them ‘chick flicks,'” Song said. “I think about this in terms of what I’d consider the middle class of movies. Either you can make a movie for so much money that you have to make so much money back, or the movie is being made for festivals under $2 million where it’s for some people and the goal is to go through the journey...

As South Park fans are well aware, the show’s Season 27 premiere date has been delayed from July 9th to July 23rd. And creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone wasted no time in stating that this is all due to Paramount’s “shitshow” of a merger with Skydance Media, which is “fucking up South Park.”

In an apparent effort to save face, Comedy Central released a new poster for the season with its updated date. But instead of simply proclaiming that “South Park is Back!” the name of the show is obscured by faux graffiti reading “Jesus.”

Sure enough, the image features Mr. Garrison’s fourth-grade class — including Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, Wendy and even DogPoo — posing for a photograph along with PC Principal and the familiar cartoon figure of Jesus Christ.

Jesus, of course, has been a prominent fixture in the world of South Park since day one, when...

Fxx's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will be premiering its 17th season in July, and along with the record-breaking new season and a surprise crossover beyond their collaboration with "Abbott Elementary" comes the celebration of 20 years on the air. Who would have thought that of all the major shows, both network and/or on basic cable, the raunchy "Seinfeld" of the 21st century would make television history as the longest-running live-action scripted American sitcom?

Naturally, with at least two decades worth of some of the best dark comedy ever produced on television, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has had its fair share of notable guest stars. Some of the most memorable guests include Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, who has appeared on the series as Pappy McPoyle, the patriarch of the comically disgusting McPoyle family. Emmy-winner Jason Sudeikis has also appeared on the series as an ex-member of the Paddy's Pub Gang,...

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed July this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated return of the post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal, as well as the streaming release of the new thriller film Drop. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the five new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in July 2025.

Drop (July 11) Credit – Universal Pictures

Drop is a thriller drama film directed by Christopher Landon from a screenplay co-written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. The 2025 film follows Violet Gates, a widowed single mother who goes out on a date but soon begins receiving messages to kill the man sitting beside her, or someone will kill her son at home. Drop stars Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar,...

Names are more than just labels, they reflect culture, identity, and values. However, around the world, some names are so controversial, bizarre, or disruptive that governments have declared them illegal. From names that mimic royalty to ones loaded with profanity or political tension, countries (and U.S. states) set naming laws to protect children from ridicule or harm.

What’s accepted in one culture might be a banned name in another. In Iceland, for example, names must fit native grammar rules, while New Zealand draws a hard line at names like “Violence” or “Sex Fruit.” Germany requires that a name clearly reflect a person’s gender. Some countries even maintain approved name lists, rejecting any name that’s not on their list – or an “official name listing” like BabyNames.com. These bans might sound strict or even silly, but they’re often intended to safeguard a child’s dignity.

In the United States,...

Arnold Schwarzenegger has amassed an impressive net worth over the years!

The 77-year-old entertainer first kicked off his career as a bodybuilder before getting his start in acting in the early 1980s.

Since then, he has starred in many movies and TV shows, with some iconic titles such as Kindergarten Cop, Conan the Barbarian, The Running Man, Predator, Terminator, Jingle All the Way, Batman & Robin and more.

However, there is one movie that really made him the most money and he just revealed which of his over 40 films it was.

Keep reading to find out more…

While appearing on Watch What Happens Live on Monday (June 23), Arnold was asked what film of his earned the biggest paychek, and surprisingly, it wasn’t Terminator!

“Well number one, it was Twins, because we got no money and no salary, but with ownership, a piece of the back, and it was fantastic,...

A casual poll of younger audiences would likely reveal a lack of awareness as to who exactly Lee Majors is, but mention some of his best-known films and television? Well, most people still wouldn't know him, but they all know how to use Google, so they'll be fine. Majors' peak of popularity was across the 1970s and 1980s, primarily due to two hit shows, but his filmography features more shows and movies worth seeing out, whether he's new to you or you're already a fan.

Majors would never be accused of having a wide acting range, and he'd probably be okay with that assessment. His niche was in playing casual heroes, laid back guys with the skills and reluctant drive to do the right thing, and there's no one better when it comes to saying it all by saying nothing at all -- aside from one well-timed eyebrow arch. Much...

Although sold to audiences as a delightful holiday comedy for the family, John Pasquin's 1994 blockbuster "The Santa Clause" has a twisted premise at its heart. Divorced dad Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) is looking after his young son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas night when, up on the roof, there arises a clatter. He goes to investigate and finds the very real Santa Claus preparing to go down his chimney. Scott yells out and startles Santa, causing the jolly old man to fall off the roof to his death. The accidental manslaughter of Santa Claus is a weird place to start a heartwarming fable for kids, much less Disney's larger "Santa Clause" franchise.

Scott then finds a business card among Santa's belongings, entreating him to don the furry red coat and pick up the Christmas gig where Santa left off. Scott, in turn, returns the sleigh to the North Pole...

It’s not every day that Bruce Springsteen releases seven albums at the same time — 83 songs in all, going back over 40 years. But there’s never been an archival project with the same crazed ambition of his new box, Tracks II: The Lost Albums. His 1998 Tracks was a crate-digging collection of vault gems that fans had spent years praying for — or hoarding on bootlegs. But Tracks II is a whole different ballgame: seven unreleased albums Springsteen made, trying out various genres and voices, spanning from 1983 to 2018. Each one of these...

Fans of the horror genre, we have some very good news for you. Two of the most anticipated projects in recent horror history have landed a release date. Not only will fans see Silent Night, Deadly Nightand Return to Silent Hill soon, but they will do so in the comfort of a dark movie theater, surrounded by other horror buffs who also celebrate cult horror as a community.

As reported by Deadline, Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting and Iconic Events Releasing have teamed up to bring these major horror events to American audiences. First it will be the turn of Silent Night, Deadly Night, the remake of the horror classic that'll have its premiere on the big screen on December 12. The film is directed by Mike P. Nelson (2021's Wrong Turn), and it stars Halloween Ends star Rohan Campbell as Billy Chapman, the troubled young man who goes on a rampage. Details are still under wraps,...

Last month, we learned that Brotherhood of the Wolf and Silent Hill director Christophe Gans’ new Silent Hill movie Return to Silent Hill, which is said to be “totally independent from the two previous movies,” had secured a U.S. distribution deal with entertainment studio Cineverse. About three months ago, that company, which is also behind the Terrifier franchise, went into production on a remake of the classic Christmas slasher movie Silent Night, Deadly Night, with writer/director Mike P. Nelson (the Wrong Turn reboot) at the helm. Now, Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, have announced that they’re teaming with Iconic Events Releasing to bring the Silent Night, Deadly Night remake to theatres on December 12th, with Return to Silent Hill following on January 23rd.

Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. from a screenplay by Michael Hickey (with Paul Caimi receiving story credit), the original Silent Night,...

Arnold Schwarzenegger's returning Netflix action show has become a global streaming hit just days after release, despite dividing audiences and critics. Schwarzenegger's action movies have been a defining part of his career for decades, making him an action star from his very early days onscreen. This includes roles from 1982's Conan the Barbarian to 1987's Predator, often portraying a heroic figure in high-octane scenarios. He's also no stranger to being a morally gray character, such as his role as the T-800 in The Terminator movies.

In recent years, Schwarzenegger has landed major roles in newer action movies, such as The Expendables films and Escape Plan alongside Sylvester Stallone. His upcoming movie projects include voicing the President in martial arts comedy Kung Fury 2, and playing Santa Claus in Christmas action comedy The Man with the Bag. However, he's also branched out into TV in recent years, such as voicing...

Easter may have been a couple of months ago, but that didn’t stop last night’s Rick and Morty from “decking the house with Easter baskets,” as Jerry sang in his horrendous musical opening.

Of course, Rick and Morty did Easter the only way Rick and Morty could: beginning with Jerry running over the Easter Bunny with his car and continuing with the complex, interplanetary Easter origin story in which Jesus Christ — yes, that Jesus Christ — was an alien sent to Earth to eradicate the Easter Bunny, a human-sized ravenous beast that brainwashes people into having sex with each other.

While Rick and Morty themselves deal with the larger space story, Jerry’s arc in the episode sees him transform into the new Easter Bunny, much like Tim Allen turned into Santa after accidentally killing him in The Santa Clause.

And so, we decided to turn to the voice of Jerry himself,...

Eli Roth, the horror filmmaker most famous for movies like Cabin Fever and Thanksgiving, has decided to give underrated filmmaker Joe Begos a chance to play his latest film on the big screen. The movie is titled Jimmy & Stiggs, and upon a screening, Roth was so impressed that he made it a personal mission to plan a theatrical release. The Hostel director says that Jimmy & Stiggs stands out because it "has such life, and it is going to mess some people up."

Judging by Begos' previous filmography, Roth may have a strong point, as Jimmy & Stiggs is the latest in a career filled with horror entries so graphic that they're too intense for those with a weak stomach. Per the report by IndieWire, the duo was present at a Q&a session after an early screening of Jimmy & Stiggs. The event was the result of Roth's...

Good news comes from Universal with the announcement that David Harbour will be returning to the role of Santa in Violent Night 2. Anyone who has seen Violent Night certainly remembers his performance as a hard-drinking, surly, rough around the edges St. Nick, who really knew how to fight (and had a sledge hammer he called “Skull Crusher”).

In 2022’s Violent Night, a group of mercenaries with festive code names like Mr. Scrooge, Candy Cane and Frosty invade a mansion where a wealthy family is celebrating on Christmas Eve. “Celebrating” may actually not be the right description for this particular holiday gathering, though – these family members are combative, ruthless and don’t trust one another.

When the mercenaries burst in, they hold the family members captive, hoping to get into a secret vault that holds $300 million. But little do they know, Santa Claus is stuck in the mansion with them, since...

Arnold Schwarzenegger has had many notable co-stars throughout his storied acting career, from starring alongside Danny DeVito in Twins, teaming up with Jamie Lee Curtis in True Lies, and joining Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables franchise and later Escape Plan, but he is yet to share the screen with his son Patrick Schwarzenegger and his son-in-law Chris Pratt. He is, however, open to working with the two of them on a future project, provided that one very important stipulation is met (and it's not about him having a bigger dressing room).

Schwarzenegger set out his requirements for collaborating with his family members while speaking to E! News at the Season 2 premiere of his hit Netflix series Fubar. He stressed the importance of having a strong story as a starting point for such a project, one that would entice him, his and ex Maria Shriver's son Patrick, and his son-in-law Chris Pratt,...

After years of waiting patiently, it has finally been confirmed that Santa Claus will see red again as David Harbour returns in the festive action sequel, Violent Night 2. The studio has now confirmed who will direct the follow-up, as well as leaving the perfect release date for part two of the Christmas action-comedy franchise under the tree.

Released back in 2022, the first Violent Night stars David Harbour as Santa Claus alongside John Leguizamo, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson, Cam Gigandet, and André Eriksen. The action outing finds Harbour’s Santa reaching into his sack and bringing out the big guns after a team of elite mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage. But the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus. Who, they quickly find out, is no saint.

The first outing gifted audiences with the...

If we had a penny for every time a major Christmas movie got announced on 11 June, 2025, we'd have two pennies. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Yes, following the wake-up shot that was the announcement Robert Eggers is tackling a new take on A Christmas Carol over at Warner Bros., our mid-summer festive feeling intensified this morning with the news, courtesy of THR, that r-rated candy-canes-and-battle-hammers joint Violent Night is getting a sequel — and both director Tommy Wirkola and star David Harbour are returning.

Slated for a Christmas 2026 release, Violent Night 2 will continue the story of Harbour's Santa Claus, who we first met as a pool ball and ice-skate wielding, jaded alcoholic just about ready to give up on the happiest season in the first movie, only for a home invasion and subsequent spell in the company of kiddo Trudy (Leah Brady) to...

Tommy Wirkola’s Christmas-themed sequel has set its release date. More on Violent Night 2 below.

2022’s Violent Night was a delightful surprise. Who knew watching David Harbour wreak havoc in a Santa costume would be so much fun?

A sequel to the film was announced in 2023 and a 2025 shoot was planned. Now, Universal Pictures has given Violent Night 2 a release date, but it’s still a while away. The sequel will hit US cinemas on 4th December 2026 as confirmed here by Deadline. No UK date has been confirmed but it shouldn’t be too far apart from the US one.

The original saw Harbour’s alcoholic Santa Claus fight mercenaries as they take a family hostage. The film’s thoroughly ridiculous premise works mostly because Harbour commits to it with ferocity and director Tommy Wirkola manages to mix brutal violence with a healthy dose of silliness.

Harbour is...

The Ho-Ho-Horrordays are coming in 2026; Violent Night 2 has officially set a release date.

87North and Universal will release Violent Night 2 in theaters December 4, 2026.

Santa Claus actor David Harbour confirmed his return recently, and, in an update, while Deadline reported it was unclear whether director Tommy Wirkola will be back to helm the sequel, THR officially confirmed that Wirkola officially returns for Violent Night 2.

Pat Casey and Josh Miller will also be back to write Violent Night 2. “There’s stuff we left on the floor like the North Pole, Mrs. Claus, the elves,“ director Tommy Wirkola noted last year. “But story-wise, I think we have a really, really cool idea that expands on the world and scope but still keeping that tone that we love from the first one.”

In 2022’s Violent Night, “A team of elite mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve,...

Tommy Wirkola is back in the sleigh for Violent Night 2, the sequel to its Christmas-themed action movie released in 2022, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.

The studio on Wednesday dated the sequel for a Dec. 4, 2026 unwrapping.

David Harbour is back as the icepick-stabbing, skate-slashing Santa Claus, who in the first movie was a bitter drunk headed towards turning back on the holiday until a little girl shows him the light.

It’s unclear if his lucidity will remain intact for the second outing. Also unclear is if the new story will include Mrs. Claus, briefly mention in the first movie. Universal is eying a September start of production in Winnipeg.

Kelly McCormick and David Leitch of 87North are back as producers as are screenwriting team Pat Casey and Josh Miller.

Violent Night proved to be a solid hit, gifting the studio a $50 million domestic haul on a budget of around $20 million.

Update: That didn’t take long. I mentioned below that it wasn’t clear if Tommy Wirkola would return to direct Violent Night 2, but THR now reports that he’s officially signed on to helm the sequel. The production is considering a September start in Winnipeg.

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Santa Claus is coming to town… to kick some ass. Universal has set a release date for Violent Night 2, with the Santa-centric action sequel slated to hit theaters on December 4, 2026.

David Harbour will once again play Santa Claus, but it’s not clear if director Tommy Wirkola will also return. Kelly McCormick and David Leitch are back as producers through their 87North Productions banner.

In true sequel fashion, Violent Night screenwriters Patrick Casey and Josh Miller teased late last year that the next installment will be bigger than the first. “The Violent Night movies are not as big budget as the Sonic movies,...

Santa’s back. And he’s not happy. Universal Pictures has announced that Violent Night 2 will be released in theaters on Wednesday, December 4, 2026.

From 87North, the powerhouse producers of Bullet Train, John Wick, The Fall Guy, Atomic Blonde, Nobody, and this summer’s Nobody 2, comes a new chapter in yuletide mayhem.

In 2022’s bare-knuckle holiday sensation, Violent Night, an embittered Santa (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee David Harbour), armed with lethal combat skills, took out a team of ruthless mercenaries to rescue a girl and her family. Now, it’s time for not-so-jolly Saint Nick to suit up again.

Violent Night 2 is produced by 87North founders Kelly McCormick and David Leitch and will be released by Universal Pictures.

In the first film, when a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a...

Universal Pictures has set the sequel to the 87North holiday action film “Violent Night” for release on Dec. 4, 2026.

Released in December 2022, “Violent Night” starred David Harbour as a surly version of Santa Claus who, while making his annual rounds to deliver gifts, stumbles upon a house with a family held hostage by mercenaries and takes matters into his own hands to rescue them. The film grossed $76 million at the global box office against a $20 million budget.

Tommy Wirkola directed the film from a screenplay by “Sonic the Hedgehog” series writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller. Harbour will return for the sequel with 87North founders Kelly McCormick and David Leitch producing, though details on the director, writer and plot remain under wraps.

Like its predecessor, “Violent Night 2” will take up an early December/post-Thanksgiving release slot that historically is a slow period for new releases outside of specialty titles. Studios...

A new international trailer for James Gunn's Superman (2025) just dropped, and it features Guy Gardner's Green Lantern character (played by Nathan Fillion) constructing a giant middle finger. It’s easily the most crass moment audiences have seen from the film so far, but it’s nothing compared to some of the outrageous acts other Green Lanterns have pulled in the comics.

DC’s most outrageous Green Lantern moment came in Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo's Injustice 2 #63, when Lobo briefly wielded a power ring. After punting Dex-Starr, the Red Lantern cat, into orbit, Lobo followed up with an over-the-top display of disrespect by constructing a giant, phallic construct.

Lobo then slammed the giant construct into Red Lantern Atrocitus, sending him into a violent free spin. The moment perfectly captures Lobo’s brand of unfiltered chaos and gives Dcu audiences a taste of just how controversial his upcoming onscreen debut could be,...

Stranger Things star David Harbour is relieved that season 5 is the end of the long-running sci-fi series, explaining why he's happy it's over. It's been confirmed that Stranger Things season 5 will bring the Netflix series to a close later this year. Volume 1 will be released on Wednesday, November 26, Volume 2 on Thursday, December 25, and the series finale on Wednesday, December 31. The episodes will see the main characters from Hawkins, Indiana doing battle with Vecna one last time to save the world from the threat of the Upside Down.

During a conversation with Scarlett Johansson in Interview Magazine, Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper, explained why he's somewhat relieved Stranger Things season 5 will end the show. The actor explained how he had fun with his role in the series and enjoyed his time while making the show. However, he also wants to "take a risk" and explore other roles after a decade of portraying the same character.

There's no such thing as "too much," especially when it comes to the new Netflix original series Too Much. The romantic comedy series comes from Girls creator and star Lena Dunham and stars Hacks scene stealer Megan Stalter and The White Lotus alum Will Sharpe. Ahead of the show's premiere on July 10, Netflix released the hilarious official trailer, which gives us a taste of what to expect and already has us ready to binge all 10 episodes this summer!

Too Much trailer and new guest stars revealed

The official trailer for Too Much sets up the premise: Stalter's character Jessica leaves New York City in the midst of devastating breakup and takes a new job in London. Jessica tries to "find herself" across the pond and set up a new life free of her past heartbreak and bad decisions. However, when she meets a musician named Felix (Will Sharpe), she can't...

Two Halloweentown stars are poised to reunite for a new movie about Halloween. The first Halloweentown movie premiered on Disney Channel in 1998 and focused on Kimberly J. Brown's Marnie Piper, as she learned that her family, the Cromwells, were secretly magical. After discovering her nature, she visits Halloweentown, where she encounters ghosts, witches, and more supernatural creatures. In the second movie, she encounters Kal (Daniel Kountz), the son of the evil warlock Kalabar. Though they played enemies in the four-film franchise, Brown and Kountz fell in love and eventually married.

Now, Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz will be reuniting onscreen decades after the Halloweentown franchise concluded. On her official TikTok account, Brown released a video that details their next major acting project with a fun skit. Check out the post below:

@officialkjbThe new neighbors moving into Evergreen Lane really love Halloween.

Which Characters Did Tom Hanks Play In The Polar Express? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Back in 2004, animated holiday adventure The Polar Express wowed audiences of all ages. It was the ideal Christmas movie that not only won hearts during the time of its release but became an instant classic, winning over audiences for over two decades. And at the center of this festive extravaganza one man did way more than expected: Tom Hanks.

Hanks didn’t just play one character. He played seven. That’s right! Seven different roles, all in one Christmas movie. Directed by Back to the Future mastermind Robert Zemeckis, this wasn’t just a warm-and-fuzzy Christmas tale. It was a full-on tech experiment. The film dived headfirst into motion-capture animation.

Robert Zemeckis Wanted Tom Hanks To Play Every Character In The Movie

Hanks wasn’t just the narrator or Santa but basically half the cast. His...

A brand-new teaser trailer released today for the upcoming anime adaptation of Beastars creator Paru Itagaki's Sanda manga announced an October 3 at 25:53 Jst (effectively October 4 at 1:53) premiere date for Japanese television and confirmed four additional cast members. The first episode will be screened at Anime Expo on July 4 with Itagaki, director Tomohisa Shimoyama and producer Kohei Sakita in attendance. Sanda Teaser Trailer The Sanda anime's confirmed cast to date is now as follows: Kazushige Sanda voiced by Ayumu Murase Santa Claus voiced by Hiroki Tochi Shiori Fuyumura voiced by Umeka Shoji Ichie Ono voiced by Anna Nagase Hitoshi Amaya voiced by Yuki Shin Niko Kazao voiced by Misato Matsuoka Related: Sanda Anime Reveals Fall 2025 Release, Main Cast and Staff in First Teaser Trailer Tomohisa Shimoyama ( Yurei Deco ) directs the Sanda anime at studio Science Saru, with series composition and scripts by Kimiko Ueno ( Delicious in Dungeon ), character...

Noah Kahan is the focus of a documentary on the “Stick Season” singer-songwriter from Live Nation Productions, Federal Films, Polygram Entertainment and RadicalMedia.

The film traces the start of Kahan’s music career from the release of his early albums“Busyhead” and “I Was /I Am,” on his way to becoming a star headlining New York’s Madison Square Garden and Boston’s Fenway Park. As the documentary follows the Vermont native’s journey, it dives into Kahan’s struggles and challenges with navigating his mental health while in the spotlight.

Nick Sweeney directs the film with producers Ryan Kroft, Vaughn Trudeau and Anna Keegan for Live Nation Productions; Jeff Ludwig and Devon Libran for Federal Films; David Blackman for Polygram Entertainment and Samantha Mustari, Dave Sirulnick; and Stacey Reiss for RadicalMedia.

Sweeney is known for the 2022 documentary “Santa Camp” (HBO Max), which followed efforts to bring more diversity to...

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A Christmas episode of "The Twilight Zone"? As unlikely a combination as that sounds, it happened in the show's second season: "The Night of the Meek." Henry Corwin (Art Carney) is a mall Santa who loses his job after showing up drunk. Corwin's drinking isn't from apathy, though; quite the opposite. He cares too much and it breaks his heart to see so many living in poverty on Christmas.

Henry Corwin wants to see "the meek inherit the Earth," as the Bible once promised they would. Stumbling through the city (and still in costume), Corwin comes across a bottomless bag that can conjure any gift someone requests. So, he takes it on himself to be Santa for real. At the very end of the episode, once all the gift-giving is done, he stumbles onto a reindeer-pulled sleigh and an...

At the world premiere of Terrifier 3, franchise writer/director Damien Leone said there will be a Terrifier 4 – and he later said he thinks that will be the last entry in the franchise, because he doesn’t want it to wear out his welcome. (Although he has also said that Terrifier 5 might be required to properly wrap up the story.) We’ve heard that Leone plans to reveal Art the Clown’s origin in the new sequel, and now he has revealed to Cris Parker of 3C Films on YouTube that Art’s backstory will be told in the first 15 minutes of Terrifier 4! So if you’ve been wondering how this guy came to be, you’re going to get the information right up front in the next sequel.

Leone said, “I know this word gets used a lot, but it’s gonna be epic. It’s not gonna disappoint.

On Friday May 30 2025, History broadcasts The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd!

Curious Crimes Season 2 Episode 20 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd” titled “Curious Crimes” promises to take viewers on an intriguing journey through some of history’s most bizarre criminal acts. This episode will feature stories that are sure to captivate anyone interested in the strange and unusual side of crime.

One of the highlighted stories will focus on the infamous theft of Albert Einstein’s brain. This remarkable tale delves into how a robber managed to steal the brain of one of the greatest minds in history. The episode will explore the mystery surrounding the theft and the unusual events that followed, giving insight into the motivations behind such a curious crime.

Another fascinating story involves a thief who dressed as Santa Claus. This criminal managed to make off with a significant amount of money while donning the festive outfit.

Thunderbolts* put the spotlight on several B-List characters in the hope of elevating them to the A-List (as members of the McU's New Avengers).

Among them was Red Guardian, whom we first met in 2021's Black Widow. While he was a comedic character, his relationship with Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova—as their "father"—gave Russia's Super Soldier a heart and made him an instant fan favourite.

In Thunderbolts*, Alexei enthusiastically embraces the chance to become a beloved superhero and helps point Yelena in the right direction as her mental health struggles continue. He does so in a costume not dissimilar to the one he wore in Black Widow, but the hero came close to getting a "Spec Ops" makeover.

As you can see below, new concept art shared by Aleksi Briclot imagines a very different take on Red Guardian. He explains, "I was dealing with a darker vibe on this proposal,...

Never meet your heroes — or Tim Allen, that is. Few things are quite as unpleasant and soul-crushing as finding out that an actor you've adored is a total d**k in real life. And rest assured, the silver screen Santa Claus that we Millennials used to cherish and laugh at growing up has done a lot to obliterate our immature fandom and warrant our utmost contempt instead. Case in point: /Film's Bj Colangelo previously wrote about a story that involved Allen being a prick to his co-star Rene Russo on the set of Barry Sonnenfeld's dark comedy "Big Trouble".

But even if you set aside Allen essentially calling Russo "unattractive" to her face, he has a long history of engaging in problematic behavior throughout his career with his co-stars and other celebrities. One of the most scathing of those comes from actor, comedian, and screenwriter Casey Wilson, who worked...

Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” is back for Season 8, and the nearly year-and-a-half break has resulted in a burst of creative energy for a show that, at its best, can only be loosely described as a sci-fi sitcom. Creators Scott Marder and Dan Harmon have returned to the core Smith family dynamics (partly inspired by “Succession”), now severely impacted by Rick (Ian Cardoni) and Morty’s (Harry Belden) rippled universe mayhem. Season 8 offers up some provocative existential problems, along with eye-popping world-building, and even more imaginative body horror. At the same time, there are a few callbacks to feed the fanbase.

Here are some early highlights: In Episode 1 (“Summer of All Fears”), Morty and older sister Summer (Spencer Grammer) return from being prisoners inside a simulated “Matrix” as punishment for not returning Rick’s phone charger. Summer became a ruthless tech firm leader while Morty suffered Ptsd from going to war.

Tubi subscribers are about to get a Raw Deal from Arnold Schwarzenegger. The fan-favorite actor's forgotten '80s action movie will be added to the free streaming service next month.

Beginning June 1, Raw Deal will be available to stream on Tubi.The 1986 action movie stars Schwarzenegger as ex-fbi agent turned small-town sheriff Mark Kaminski, who is recruited by FBI agent Harry Shannon (Darren McGavin) to destroy a mafia organization. Despite being released between two of Schwarzenegger's biggest hits of the 1980s, Commando and Predator, Raw Deal underperformed in theaters, grossing $16.2 million, just barely more than its $10 million budget. However, the movie was well-received by critics, with review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes noting an 80% approval rating.

Following his breakout role as the title character in James Cameron's The Terminator, Schwarzenegger emerged as one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980s and 1990s, headlining several instant classics like Predator, Twins,...

Prime Video's biggest leading man has found his next big-screen project. Reacherstar Alan Ritchson is set to star in a new Jerry Bruckheimer action-adventure film. The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Fortune, a film penned by the writers of A Minecraft Movie, has been acquired by Skydance.

Fortune will be penned by Neil Widener and Gavin James, and adapted from their short story. Their Minecraft movie has already grossed $930 million Usd at the global box office. So far, plot details are being kept under wraps, but it is being described as a cross between Raiders of the Lost Ark and Memento, suggesting a globe-trotting treasure hunt with an amnesiac twist. It will be the second time Ritchson has graced the screen in a film produced by Hollywood colossus Bruckheimer: he was part of the ensemble cast of Guy Ritchie's World War II romp The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare last year.

The excitement builds as “The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd” returns for Season 2, Episode 20, titled “Curious Crimes.” This intriguing episode is set to air at 9:00 Pm on Friday, May 30, 2025, on the History channel. Fans can expect a captivating exploration of some of the most bizarre and curious crimes in history.

In this episode, Dan Aykroyd dives deep into the strange world of crime, featuring stories that are sure to leave viewers both amused and bewildered. One of the highlights includes the infamous case of a robber who managed to snatch the brain of Albert Einstein. This peculiar theft raises questions about the motivations behind such an audacious act. Aykroyd will shed light on the details surrounding this unusual crime and its impact on history.

Another story featured in “Curious Crimes” is that of a thief who dressed as Santa Claus while making off with hundreds of dollars. This tale adds...

Just like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Luke Brunner is back for another season of action-packed heroics. Netflix has released the official trailer for the next season of Fubar, which is shockingly light on action and surprisingly heavy on dancing sequences.

After being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in A Complete Unknown, Monica Barbaro is also back as Emma Brunner in the new season, which finds the father-daughter duo going up against an old flame from Luke's past, Greta Nelson (played by The Matrix co-lead Carrie-Anne Moss), who is now a terrorist plotting to destroy the world. Check out the official Fubar Season 2 trailer below.

The first season of Fubar, which was released on Netflix in 2023, was a big deal for Schwarzenegger, marking not only his return to leading man status but also his first starring role in a live-action television series. Unfortunately,...

For four days each June, all eyes in the resort town of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, are on Roger Clyne.

He’s the leader of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, and he’s also the founder and primary curator of Circus Mexicus — a beachfront music festival, heavy on independent rock and country that plays out in and around Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point in English), a four-hour drive across the desert from either Phoenix or Tucson and situated on the Gulf of California.

By night, Clyne is the headliner and main draw at Circus Mexicus.

In the glory days of the TV upfronts, the broadcast networks would build up to a big reveal: The schedule release.

The fall schedule would be revealed, and media buyers could get a glimpse of what show would get that prized Friends or CSI lead-in.

In 2025, the upfronts still build up to a schedule release, but it isn’t a fall lineup: It’s an NFL game.

The only connective tissue between this year’s upfronts, from NBCUniversal and Fox to Disney, YouTube and Netflix was sports, and the NFL in particular, with every company using their presentation to reveal an upcoming matchup that advertisers will want to buy into. Netflix and YouTube each had NFL commissioner Roger Goodell make the reveals himself (though only Netflix made him wear a Santa Claus-esque coat).

NBCUniversal used its event to tout the return of the NBA on NBC, bringing out John Tesh...

Over Your Dead Body, was was previously titled The Trip, has just been acquired by IFC for a theatrical release. The 87North/XYZ-produced film comes from director Jorma Taccone (MacGruber and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) – and sports an amazing ensemble cast, including Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), Samara Weaving (Ready or Not), Timothy Olyphant (Justified), Juliette Lewis (From Dusk Till Dawn), Paul Guilfoyle (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), and retired mixed martial artist Keith Jardine (Godless).

Over Your Dead Body is based on director Tommy Wirkola’s 2021 Norwegian thriller, I Onde Dager, which starred Noomi Rapace and Aksel Hennie. The screenplay by Wirkola, John Niven, and Nick Ball has been reworked by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney. The original film had the following synopsis: Eager to end their marriage by murdering each other, a husband and wife head to a remote cabin — but soon find themselves facing an even bigger threat.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis reunited on stage at Amazon's upfront presentation in a moment that is sure to delight action movie fans. It's been more than 30 years since the two actors starred in James Cameron's 1994 box office blockbuster True Lies, and the event gave them both a chance to reminisce about working together as husband-and-wife duo Harry and Helen Tasker in the critically acclaimed feature, which centered on an international espionage plot involving the outwardly ordinary married couple.

As reported by Deadline, Schwarzenegger made an appearance at Amazon's 2025 upfront presentation at New York's Beacon Theatre to talk about his starring turn as Santa Claus in the Christmas-themed action-comedy The Man with the Bag, which is expected to hit Prime Video this December. However, after a short while, his former True Lies co-star Curtis showed up to escort him off the stage, but not before humoring the crowd...

Michelle Pfeiffer is done with feeling unappreciated at the holidays in the teaser trailer for Amazon MGM Studios’ comedy feature Oh. What. Fun.

Writer-director Michael Showalter’s Christmas movie is set to begin streaming via Prime Video on Dec. 3. Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa, Felicity Jones, Denis Leary, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Danielle Brooks and Maude Apatow round out the star-studded ensemble cast.

Oh. What. Fun. centers on Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer), who is known for her over-the-top efforts in putting together her family’s perfect holiday celebration. But this year promises to be different when she goes missing and decides to have her own adventure that doesn’t involve coordinating the chaotic festivities.

“Why does Saint Nick get all the credit?” Pfeiffer asks in the footage that was released Monday amid Amazon’s upfront presentation. “Moms do all the work — and nobody mentions what Mrs.

In 1992, when Trey Parker and Matt Stone were in their early 20s and attending the University of Colorado at Boulder, they famously assembled a very crudely animated (and gleefully profane) Christmas special called "The Spirit of Christmas." It featured a violent battle royale between Frosty the Snowman and Jesus Christ, as witnessed by a quartet of foul-mouthed youngsters. That led to Parker and Stone putting together a 3-minute live-action short, a fake trailer for a jokey flick called "Alferd Packer: The Musical." Alferd Packer, as many may know, is one of only four people in American history to be convicted for the crime of cannibalism. He confessed to having to eat his fellow comrades to survive while they were lost in the Colorado mountains in 1874. "Alferd Packer: The Musical" was a gloriously tasteless riff on Packer's crimes.

Reactions to the fake trailer were so positive that Parker and Stone...