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Many think of manga as action-packed stories full of fighting. While this may be true for some series, there are many manga that prefer to let their words fight for them. Whether this is a murder mystery or a simple slice of life, sometimes talking is all these characters need to get their point across.

These series may still have some sort of action, regardless of whether it's slapstick humor or actual danger. They worry less about packing a literal punch and focus more about making an impact with words. It's a small and simple change, but when it comes to some stories, it's more than enough to give such manga a powerful and gripping edge that allows it to stand out among its action-packed peers.

Cute Girls Chat about Life in Lucky Star Comedic Slice-of-Life Seinen Manga by Kagami Yoshimizu

Anime has an entire genre that's simply cute girls doing cute things.

Family Guy returns to Fox on Sunday (8/7c) with a Top Gun parody, complete with an oiled-up reenactment of the movie’s iconic volleyball scene — and that’s just the tip of Season 23’s homoerotic iceberg.

Another particularly gay episode sends Peter and his friends on a dangerous sailing expedition, only for them to get shipwrecked on Fire Island. Lois annoys Peter before the trip, prompting him to wish he could live in a world of only men — and his wish is granted.

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James Cameron has helmed a series of successful and critically acclaimed projects, but there's nothing like his current franchise. Avatar debuted in 2009 and became the highest-grossing film of all time, with its 2022 sequel breaking more records.

The filmmaker's franchise consists of five films, with the third installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, set to premiere later this year. With a cast filled of critically acclaimed actors, as well as some of the most groundbreaking visual effects, the franchise is a guaranteed success. Another surprising fan of the franchise is Anya Taylor-Joy, who has just shared with Entertainment Tonight that she would love to star in the next Avatar.

Someone get James Cameron on the phone and tell him to cast Anya Taylor-Joy in the next 'Avatar.' 🤫 pic.twitter.com/2tv8hEAPz3— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 13, 2025

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Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 1 of “The Masked Singer,” “Lucky Season 13,” which aired February 12 on Fox.

Cedric the Entertainer got that name for a reason: He’s more than a comedian and actor. In college, Cedric was in singing groups, crooning harmonies with others. “And when I started to perform, I would sing a lot in my shows, adding these characters and jokes with a lot of vocalization to them,” he told Variety.

And even now, in his Las Vegas show with Toni Braxton, Cedric mostly does standup but does bust out a Nat King Cole number. So that’s why he decided to give “The Masked Singer” a try. On Wednesday’s Season 13 premiere, Cedric the Entertainer was the first celebrity to be unmasked, as the Honey Pot.

For Honey Pot, Ken Jeong got it right with Cedric the Entertainer, and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg agreed. Robin Thicke thought it was Martin Lawrence.

Fox is all set and ready to serve up the very first premiere episode 1 of The Masked Singer's new season 13 tonight, February 12, 2025, and it will feature some special guests from past seasons and more. We were able to get an official press release for this new episode 1 straight from the people over at Fox. So, we're going to certainly reveal everything it has to say in this preview session. The first piece of information we have for this new episode 1 is the official title. It's called, "Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere." In this new episode 1, you guys are going to see the returning panelists from season 12: Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg do a special performance with host Nick Cannon and some special guest from previous seasons.

The Max streaming service has just announced that they will be releasing the comedy horror film The Parenting on Thursday, March 13th – and while doing so, they unveiled the promotional art that can be seen at the top and bottom of this article. Featured in this artwork is the impressive cast that was assembled for the film, including Nik Dodani (Twisters), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Brian Cox (Succession), Edie Falco (The Sopranos), Lisa Kudrow (Friends), Dean Norris (Breaking Bad), Parker Posey (Lost in Space), and Vivian Bang (Swedish Dicks).

The Parenting has the following synopsis: A hilariously terrifying comedy, The Parenting follows young couple Rohan and Josh as they plan a perfect weekend getaway in the country to introduce their parents. As tensions begin to flare between the more traditional Sharon and Frank and the laid-back Liddy and Cliff, the families soon realize that their rental – managed by eccentric...

The Gorge director Scott Derrickson opened up about his newest sci-fi action horror movie, which will feature Golden Globe winner Anya Taylor-Joy as an elite sniper tasked with guarding the gateway to hell. This marks Derrickson’s first high-profile action movie in a while, after directing Doctor Strange in 2016.

In an interview with GamesRadar+, Derrickson confirmed that he was inspired by several popular horror video games like Silent Hill and Until Dawn, during the development and production of The Gorge. "I love those games, and I do think that gaming has sort of set the bar for gun-play action, especially if you're really with a single character or two characters, you kind of can't beat it," he shared. "I think that the challenge of the movie was not letting it fall into just the straight, chaotic stimulus of gaming-type action. The challenge was to have that kind of stimulus and power and really utilize that.

On Wednesday February 12 2025, Fox broadcasts The Masked Singer!

Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere Season 13 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Masked Singer,” titled “Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere,” promises to be an exciting start to the new season. This episode will feature contestants from Group A, each ready to showcase their vocal talents and entertain fans with popular songs. The excitement builds as viewers prepare for a night filled with music, mystery, and surprises.

In this episode, the contestants will perform well-known hits that have captured the hearts of many. Songs like “SexyBack,” “Just Give Me a Reason,” “The Door,” “La Bamba,” and “Mad World” will be part of the lineup. Each performance is sure to bring a unique twist, as the masked singers put their own spin on these classics. Fans can expect a mix of energy and emotion, making it a memorable night for everyone.

Bruce French, the dependable character actor who did lots of work for the theater and portrayed Father Lonigan, the blind priest on the soap opera Passions who somehow could sense that evil was imminent, has died. He was 79.

French died Friday in Los Angeles of complications from Alzheimer’s, his wife of 34 years, longtime Days of Our Lives actress Eileen Barnett, told The Hollywood Reporter.

The Iowa native, who has more than 150 acting credits on IMDb, guest-starred for David E. Kelley on such shows as L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Ally McBeal, The Practice, Boston Public and Boston Legal, and he appeared on three Star Trek series — The Next Generation, Voyager and Enterprise — and in the 1998 film Star Trek: Insurrection.

Plus, he played the wealthy neighbor of Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver’s shifty characters on both seasons of the 2007-08 FX drama The Riches.

French recurred as the kind-hearted...

Logan Lerman and fiancée Ana Corrigan hit the black carpet at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Friday (February 7) at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.

The 33-year-old We Were the Lucky Ones actor was also seen meeting up with co-star Joey King, author Georgia Hunter, writer Erica Lipez and producer Adam Milch on the carpet ahead of the awards show.

Logan was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his work in the Hulu series, while the show was also nominated for Best Limited Series. Unfortunately, both lost to Liev Schreiber and Baby Reindeer, respectively.

The show is airing live on E! right now, and is being hosted by Chelsea Handler. The event was originally scheduled for early January, but was postponed two times due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Conclave and Wicked lead the film nominations with 11 nods each while FX’s Shogun leads the TV categories.

With Cyrus being the number one suspect in the General Hospital digitalis murders, everyone is plotting against him in the February 5, 2025, episode.

A Growing List of Enemies

Cyrus (Jeff Kober) has been on everyone’s list of enemies for years, but after killing several beloved citizens of Port Charles, many are ready to take him down.

Lucky & Elizabeth

Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) – check out their callback to a famous Gh supercouple – have been on the case ever since learning that Elizabeth had to be forced on leave as Head Nurse due to the digitalis deaths happening on her watch. After some investigating that brought out both the detective and the Spencer in Lucky, they found out that every heart attack victim was also a patient of Cyrus’. As they continued getting information from the patient list, they were pleased to find out from Ric (Rick Hearst) that Elizabeth’s leave was over.

The Masked Singer fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 13 Episode 1 episode titled Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere!

Find out everything you need to know about the Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere episode of The Masked Singer, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

The Masked Singer Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere Season 13 Episode 1 Preview

The excitement is building as “The Masked Singer” gears up for its highly anticipated episode, “Lucky Season 13: Group A Premiere.” This thrilling installment will air on Fox at 8:00 Pm on February 12, 2025. Fans of the show can expect an evening filled with captivating performances and the signature mystery that has made the series a favorite.

In this premiere, contestants from Group A will take the stage to perform a selection of hits that spans various genres and eras.

Three years after landing in theaters, Mark Mylod's satirical horror film The Menu has become a massive hit on its new streaming home.

According to FlixPatrol, The Menu is now the number one movie on Netflix in the US, beating out American Renegades and Back in Action. The Menu follows a young couple who travel to a remote island to dine at an exclusive restaurant run by celebrity Chef Slowik, who has whipped up a truly unforgettable multicourse meal that the guests will never forget. Directed by Mylod, The Menu stars Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2), Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: First Class), Janet McTeer (Maleficent), Hong Chau (Asteroid City), Paul Adelstein (Collateral), John Leguizamo (John Wick), Judith Light, and Rob Yang (The Bourne Legacy).

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Timothy Olyphant is set to star alongside Anya Taylor-Joy in Lucky, Apple TV+'s new limited drama series. The show will be based on New York Times bestselling author Marissa Stapley's novel of the same name.

Taylor-Joy stars as Lucky Armstrong, a young woman who is a talented grifter ready to leave behind her life of crime after pulling off a million-dollar heist. Things quickly go sour in her plans, and when she embraces her criminal side one more time in an attempt to have a fresh start. Apple TV's press release reveals Olyphant is set to play John, Lucky's father.

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Olyphant is known for his role as Raylan Givens in Justified. He recently wrapped filming for FX's Alien: Earth,...

Timothy Olyphanthas joined the cast of Lucky, the television adaptation Apple TV+ is currently working on. According to Deadline, the actor will appear in the project that will be based on the novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley. The book follows a young woman who leaves behind a life of crime in order to look for a less violent routine. However, unexpected events will force the protagonist of Lucky to quickly jump back into her criminal ways in order to move on from her past. The Apple TV+ show will take audiences along for the ride while a former criminal finds a new life for herself.

Married at First Sight’s newlyweds have a new home: The long-running Lifetime reality series is moving to Peacock, starting with Season 19 (premiering this year).

The show, which has spawned multiple spinoffs, follows “singles looking for a life-long partnership as they embark on a provocative experiment: getting legally married to a stranger the moment they first meet,” per the official description.

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Timothy Olyphant is set to join Anya Taylor-Joy in Lucky, an Apple TV+ limited series based on the bestselling novel by Marissa Stapley of the same name.

The series centers on “a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past.” Olyphant will play Lucky’s father, John. Jonathan Trooper (Banshee) created the series and will serve as co-showrunner alongside Cassie Pappas. Production is expected to kick off in spring 2025. Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine banner will produce the series. In addition to starring in Lucky, Taylor-Joy will also executive produce alongside Witherspoon and Tropper.

“Hello Sunshine continues to do a fantastic job of championing women’s voices and I’m thrilled to be joining the team alongside Jonathan, Cassie and Apple TV+ to bring Lucky to life,...

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 31, 2025 Reality Smash Married at First Sight heads to Peacock

The hit long-running wedding-themed reality series Married at First Sight has been snapped up by the NBCU streamer Peacock and will begin running there with its 19th season later this year. No terms were announced in the deal for the show that’s produced by Kinetic Content and Chris Coelen that originally launched in July 2014 and has run for more than 200 episodes on the A&e Networks channels. Deadline reports that there was a bidding war for the series among multiple companies interested in the format, which is one of the most popular reality formats around the world. It casts stranger couples who meet for the first time at the alter.

The 18th season of Married at First Sight, featuring couples from Chicago, premiered on Lifetime in October – the show’s home since its fifth season.

Timothy Olyphant won’t be digging coal with Justified co-star Walton Goggins this time around, but he is returning to the small screen in an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series titled Lucky. Olyphant joins the show’s lead, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Annette Bening in an adaptation of the 2021 heist novel of the same name by author Marissa Stapley. The actor is slated to portray Lucky’s dad (per Variety).

In the book, Lucky Armstrong (Taylor-Joy) is the “plucky protagonist” and grifter, who has managed to make off with a million dollars, along with her boyfriend. Lucky wants to start a new life, but that’s when the real complications begin. Check out the synopsis for Stapley’s New York Times bestseller courtesy of the author’s official website below:

"Lucky finds herself alone for the first time, navigating the world without the help of either her father or her boyfriend,...

When Timothy Olyphant stars in a major TV series — Justified, The Mandalorian, Daisy Jones & The Six — that's lucky. But when Timothy Olyphant stars in a major Apple TV+ limited series based on a bestselling Marissa Stapley thriller, well then that would be Lucky. Yes, per Deadline's reporting, the man with the finest hair on the box has signed up to star alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Annette Bening in showrunner Jonathan Tropper and exec producer Reese Witherspoon's hotly anticipated new show.

In the series, which is set to feature several episodes directed by Shōgun helmsman Jonathan Van Tulleken, Olyphant will play the father of Taylor-Joy's titular tearaway. For those unfamiliar with Stapley's book, Lucky follows the eponymous Lucky Armstrong, a skilled grifter raised into a life of crime who finds herself forced to embrace her roots once more in order to seize a chance at a fresh start. Given the...

Timothy Olyphant will be joining Anya Taylor-Joy in her new Apple TV+ series Lucky.

On Friday (January 31), we learned that the 56-year-old Justified actor would appeared alongside the 28-year-old Furiosa actress in the new show, which is based on Marissa Stapley‘s novel of the same name.

Details about his role were also revealed.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Variety, Timothy will play Anya‘s onscreen father.

Her character has been described as “a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past.”

We’ll update you as we learn more about the project, including other casting announcements!

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Timothy Olyphant is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series “Lucky.”

Variety has learned that Olyphant has joined the series alongside previously announced lead Anya Taylor-Joy as well as recently announced cast member Annette Bening.

“Lucky” is based on the novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley. The book was a New York Times bestseller and a selection for Reese Witherspoon’s Reese’s Book Club. Per the official description, Taylor-Joy stars as “a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past.”

Olyphant will play John, Lucky’s father.

This marks the second Apple series in which Olyphant will appear. Variety exclusively reported that he will star in an upcoming golf comedy series at the streamer alongside Owen Wilson.

‘Lucky’ Season 13 of the music competition series “The Masked Singer”, hosted by Nick Cannon, airs February 12, 2025 on Fox:

“…the last season paid tribute to the 65th anniversary of Mattel's ‘Barbie’, celebrating over six decades of inspiring girls to explore their limitless potential.

“The show will also celebrate ‘Footloose’ as the film rings in its 40th anniversary.”

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Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 29, 2025 Lady Gaga opens up about Joker: Folie à Deux bombing

While promoting her newest album Mayhem, which drops on March 7, Lady Gaga spoke with Elle about Joker: Folie à Deux being a flop at the box office and with critics. “People just sometimes don’t like some things,” she said. “It’s that simple. And I think to be an artist, you have to be willing for people to sometimes not like it. And you keep going even if something didn’t connect in the way that you intended.” Speaking about her fear of failure, she added, “When that makes its way into your life, that can be hard to get control of. It’s part of the mayhem.” While the Joker sequel was snubbed at the Oscars, it did pick up a leading six Razzie Award nominations. But, don’t forget:...

Apple TV+’s limited series Lucky has added a second big name to its cast.

Annette Bening will star opposite Anya Taylor-Joy in the drama, which is based on Marissa Stapley’s best-selling novel of the same name. The series centers on Lucky (Taylor-Joy), a young woman who has left an earlier life of crime behind her but is drawn back in as she attempts to escape her past.

Bening will play Priscilla, who in the novel is a thief and a thorn in Lucky’s side.

Apple TV+ ordered the series in December from creator Jonathan Tropper (See, the forthcoming Your Friends & Neighbors) and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine (the novel was a Reese’s Book Club selection). Apple Studios is producing.

Tropper, who has an overall deal with Apple TV+, is adapting the novel and will serve as co-showrunner with Cassie Pappas. They executive produce with Witherspoon...

Annette Bening is set to star alongside Anya Taylor-Joy in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series “Lucky,” Variety has learned.

It was announced that Taylor-Joy would star in the series back in December. It is based on the novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley. The book was a New York Times bestseller and a selection for Reese Witherspoon’s Reese’s Book Club.

Per the official description, Taylor-Joy stars as “a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past.”

Bening will appear in the role of Priscilla. This marks the second major TV role she has lined up in the past few years, with Bening having recently starred in the Peacock drama “Apples Never Fall.” That show was based on the book...

Pushpa 2 Hindi Ott Release Date Locked ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Allu Arjun fans were disappointed when speculations were rife that the Hindi version of his action biggie Pushpa 2 might take some time to arrive on Netflix, while the film would arrive on January 30 on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. However, the Hindi fans can now rejoice since the arrival date of Hindi version has been locked!

When Will The Film Arrive?

Sukumar’s action biggie will arrive in Hindi on Netflix on January 30, along with other versions. In fact, the film will have an additional footage of 23 minutes and this reloaded version might have a great impact on the Ott arrival of the film!

Pushpa 2 has already roared at the box office in Hindi, earning 835.37 crore, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film in the history of Indian Cinema. In fact, the film has also earned a profit...

General Hospital spoilers indicate that Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is her mother’s daughter. Josslyn speaks her mind just like Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), and isn’t afraid to insinuate herself into a situation to get what she wants.

After telling Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), Joss’s uncle, that she believes that Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) stabbed Dex Heller (Evan Hofer), Lucas shares with her that Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst), Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson) and himself have a working theory about Cyrus.

General Hospital Spoilers – Joss Jacks Nails Cyrus Renault

They believe that Cyrus is acting as an angel of mercy and killing patients at the respective hospitals and facilities that Cyrus volunteers at.

This news gets Joss more determined to nail Cyrus, and she decides to volunteer at Turning Woods, where Cyrus was looking after Lulu and other patients to get more answers.

The question is will Josslyn get in the way of Lucky,...

Soap Hub looks at the Hits and Misses for the week of January 20-24 in the worlds of Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless.

Top 10 Hits and Misses

10. Miss: Why the Cody regression (Gh)? We’re sad for Cody (Josh Kelly). He lost Sasha (Sofia Mattsson). But this latest woe-is-me act feels unearned. He’s the one who made the decision to bet all of his hush money on the Pcu game. Couldn’t he have just bet half of it? Then, he caused the fight at the reopening of Charlie’s. He’s throwing tantrums when everything is his fault. Thank god for Mac (John J. York). That jailhouse talk was a Hit. But will Cody learn his lesson?

9. Miss (For Now): Billy slips out of revenge mode (Yr). Billy (Jason Thompson) said the right things. And...

Lucky is the son of General Hospital royalty Luke and Laura. He was away from Port Charles for years and fans have been hoping for his return home. It finally happened and…nothing.

He’s Baaack!!

Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) came to Port Charles as a kid and grew up in front of our eyes. He had an adventurous childhood with Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis) as parents. Young Lucky had one of Gh’s best teen love stories with Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), became close with his brother Nikolas (then Tyler Christopher), and was, of course, held hostage by the evil Helena Cassadine (Constance Towers). As he got older, he became a police officer, married Liz more than once, suffered from a drug problem, and had an affair with Maxie (Kirsten Storms).

Lucky left Port Charles in 2011 and briefly returned in 2015. He has been away since then doing volunteer work in Africa.

David Lynch is gone, and I'm not handling it well. Lynch was the very definition of a singular artist — there will never be anyone else like him. For over 50 years, Lynch was a filmmaker who almost never compromised, making unique, challenging, mind-blowing art on his own terms. We were immensely lucky to have him, and we are worse off without him. Perhaps we all should've known this was coming — death eventually comes for us all, and last year, word broke that Lynch's health had deteriorated due to emphysema (a fact Lynch confirmed on Twitter/X). And yet, a world without David Lynch feels almost cosmically wrong. I'm sure I wasn't alone in thinking that despite poor health, Lynch would somehow keep on going, and somehow make another movie or TV show again. Just one more.

In addition to his unique directing career, Lynch would sometimes act. Not only did appear...

Steven Spielberg, Nicolas Cage, and Kyle MacLachlan are among the prominent figures paying tribute to David Lynch, whose death was announced Thursday.

“I loved David’s films. Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and Elephant Man defined him as a singular, visionary dreamer who directed films that felt handmade,” Spielberg said in a statement. “I got to know David when he played John Ford in The Fabelmans. Here was one of my heroes — David Lynch playing one of my heroes. It was surreal and seemed like a scene out of one of David’s own movies. The world is going to miss such an original and unique voice. His films have already stood the test of time, and they always will.”

Cage, who starred in Lynch’s Wild at Heart, called Lynch “a singular genius in cinema, one of the greatest artists of this or any time. He was brave, brilliant, and...

While the late David Lynch made an inimitable and indelible mark on cinema from the director’s chair, his final big-screen contribution came in front of the camera with an unforgettable cameo in The Fabelmans.

In Steven Spielberg’s 2022 semi-autobiographical film, Lynch appears toward the end of the movie as another legendary filmmaker, John Ford, who is visited by an aspiring young filmmaker.

While just a cameo, Lynch-as-Ford steals every second of the scene and distills the entire art of filmmaking with one piece of advice: “When the horizons at the bottom,...

The Queen's Gambit changed not only television but also the world of chess. The miniseries is one of the most acclaimed in Netflix history and hit at the perfect time, captivating audiences who were isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic, and increasing popularity in the game. The series centers around Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), a young woman who is a chess prodigy in the 1950s and 1960s. At the time, women were not respected in the sport, but Harmon rose up to the rank of master, despite her unstable upbringing and struggles with substance abuse.

Above all, The Queen's Gambit is enthralling, effectively showcasing both the complexities and sophistication that goes into the game without alienating viewers. Since its release in 2020, The Queen's Gambit has been regarded as a feminist masterpiece as it centers on a woman, which is seldom seen in sports and mind games, especially chess. With The Queen's Gambit...

This article contains mentions of murder, sexual crimes, and near-death experiences. It also contains Spoilers for Criminal Minds.

Criminal Minds is renowned as one of the greatest entries in the crime procedural genre, but arguably the best part of each episode was Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) and her sharp dialogue. The FBI technical analyst was the quintessential quirky character that added an air of levity and charm to even the most gruesome investigations. Even as the Behavioral Analysis Unit (Bau) encountered the most disturbing unsubs in Criminal Minds, Garcia was always prepared with a clever play on words or affectionate monikers for her coworkers.

Vangsness portrayed the character throughout all 15 seasons of Criminal Minds, with Penelope only absent from a single episode in the pilot season— even then she was still mentioned, a testament to how vital her presence in the series was from the start. Though Garcia underwent various arcs and personal storylines,...

Lucky Baskhar Ott Verdict: Will Dulquer Salmaan Change History? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Dulquer Salmaan is only an inch away from creating history with its Ott run on Netflix. In six weeks, the period drama has garnered a total of 19.4 million views, becoming the second most-viewed South Indian film of 2024 that arrived on Netflix.

0.3 Million Away From Creating History!

Dulquer Salmaan is now only 0.3 million away from creating history and dethroning Maharaja as the most-viewed Indian film that arrived on Netflix in 2024. Vijay Sethupathi’s film garnered 19.7 million views in the six weeks of its run when it occupied one of the top 10 trending global spots on Netflix for non-English films.

Lucky Baskhar Ott Verdict Week 6

In the sixth week of its Ott run, as per Netflix’s data recorded from December 30 to January 5, Lucky Baskhar garnered 1 million views, against 2.5 million viewing hours occupying the ninth spot in the list of top 10 trending non-English films globally.

On the season premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, the 14 new queens entered the Werk Room together, but host RuPaul Charles had them divide themselves into two groups of seven for a split premiere of talent show performances in “Drag Queens Got Talent.” Performing in the first week were Acacia Forgot, Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Lucky Starzzz, Lydia B Kollins, and Suzie Toot.

Instead of RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and special guest judge Katy Perry scoring the queens, the seven girls that didn’t perform decided the tops from the bottoms via the Rate-a-Queen twist. By their judgment, Jewels and Suzie were the top two and Acacia was the bottom (and she’s positioned to lip sync for her life in Episode 2 because of it).

Since alliances, friendships, and shade came into the queens’ decisions, we thought it worth while to play Rate-a-Queen ourselves by providing our own...

Andrew Garfield is known for many things in the film industry. Be it for his time at Marvel, his exceptional acting skills, his ability to feel things through and through, or the way he seems to truly adore the connection and beauty in living, the actor has created a league of his own. Being one of the internet’s favorite actors, there is a reason why fans love him as much as they do.

Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh in We Live in Time | Credit: A24

Most recently, with the release of We Live In Time, audiences are finding out even more about Garfield’s perspective of the world and his personal life. The more they seem to find out, the more they respect him.

With this, the actor recently revealed an interesting story about a group chat he is a part of, and it is safe to say that he never fails to impress.

Jigra Ott Verdict (Week 4): 6th Most-Viewed Female Led Film Of 2024! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

This week, four Hindi films occupied spots in the top 10 trending non-English films on Netflix, including Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Lucky Baskhar, Jigra and Amaran. Apart from these Indian films, Honey Singh’s documentary also found a spot in the top 10 for the second time.

Sixth Most-Viewed Female-Led Film On Netflix

Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s emotional action drama is the sixth most viewed female-led film that has arrived on Netflix this year. While it had a lukewarm response at the box office, it is maintaining its pace in its Ott run.

Jigra Ott Verdict Week 4

In the fourth week of its Ott run, as per Netflix’s data from December 23 to December 29, Jigra garnered 1.4 million views against 3.6 million viewing hours and occupied the seventh spot in the global list of trending top 10 non-English films on Netflix.

Lucky Baskhar Ott Verdict (Week 5): Destroys Every Single Indian Film Except 1! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar has been one of the most promising films this year that earned accolades in the theaters turning every applaud into a successful day making 115.05 crore worldwide from its theatrical run. Meanwhile, the period drama has been earning praise ever since its arrival on Netflix as well.

2nd Most Viewed Indian Film On Netflix

Dulquer Salmaan has done the unthinkable, with the film becoming the second most-viewed film on Netflix this year, surpassing the entire viewership of every single Indian film except one!

Lucky Baskhar Ott Verdict Week 5

In the fifth week, as per Netflix’s data recorded from December 23 to December 29, Lucky Baskhar garnered 1.5 million views, against 3.8 million viewing hours occupying the fifth spot in the list of top 10 trending non-English films globally.

Trending Amaran Box Office Vs Lucky Baskhar...

Fans are not all happy about the latest champion on Jeopardy! While she has won seven games in a row, one of the best runs of the entire season, many fans have decided that she is lucky and her win streak is improbable. Despite that, she has one of the biggest winning streaks this year.

Here is a look at the new champion and what fans are saying about her winning streak.

Jeopardy! Champion Called ‘Lucky’

The latest Jeopardy! champion has won seven games in a row. After a season where only five players hit the five-win mark, Laura Faddah finally broke the rough patch and has pulled off seven wins in a row. This puts her behind only Adriana Harmeyer (15) and Isaac Hirsch (9).

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However, unlike those two champions, who won a ton of money with their winning streaks, Laura hasn’t even broken $100,000 yet in her seven wins.

Sookshma Darshini Worldwide Box Office Collection (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Basil Joseph starrer Sookshma Darshini is currently almost at the last leg of its theatrical run. However, it has been another successful offering from the Malayalam film industry. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 34th day.

Sookshma Darshini Worldwide Box Office Day 34

On its 34th day, the day-wise collection of the movie witnessed a slight increase. It earned 9 lakhs on its 34th day whereas it had earned 5 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 28.27 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 33.35 crores. The movie earned an impressive 22.25 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now comes to 55.6 crores. The movie is now inching slowly towards 60 crores. It will be interesting to see...

General Hospital spoilers tease that Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) has found herself under investigation by the powers that be at General Hospital after two recent suspicious deaths happened on her watch.

As viewers know, Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) died from an overdose of digitalis while recovering from the transplant surgery she had. Digitalis wasn’t on any of Sam’s medication lists so the hospital is treating it so far like a medication error.

General Hospital Spoilers – Dex Heller Was Victim Number 2!

Weeks later, Dex Heller (Evan Hofer) was admitted to General Hospital after being stabbed at Rice Plaza while in the line of duty. The knife wound itself was fairly minor although it did require surgery to properly close the wound.

Like Sam, Dex seemed to be well on the road to recovery when he also suffered a heart attack and died. Although the autopsy report hasn’t come back yet,...

We’re certainly ready for The Masked Singer season 13. Sure, one season has only just ended, but the competition series is a lot of fun as we try to work out who is behind each mask. The good news is there is a season 13 happening, but we need to wait until 2025.

We need to wait until February 2025 to be exact. This series will not return in January, when most other Fox shows will make a comeback. This will be linked to scheduling reasons, ensuring that the finale airs in May to wrap up the 2024–2025 TV season.

When will The Masked Singer season 13 premiere on Fox?

Fox has set the return dates for its current shows as well as premiere dates for the new shows or the new seasons of shows. Everything up to mid-February is covered. Yes, a few shows were missing, such as The Cleaning Lady and Alert: Missing Persons Unit,...

General Hospital spoilers reveal that Johnny Wactor’s (Brando Corbin) alleged killers have been hit with new charges in the murder case. According to court records obtained from by The US Sun, 18-year-olds Robert Barceleau, the alleged gunman, and Sergio Estrada’s charges have been amended to include an additional gang enhancement charge on top of murder charges.

General Hospital Spoilers – Additional Charges Have Been Added

General Hospital spoilers indicate that according to documents filed by the LA District Attorney’s office, Wactor’s murder “was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, and in association with a criminal street gang with the specific intent to promote, further and assist in criminal conduct by gang members.” This allows officials to add the gang related offense charges.

Barceleau could get life in prison as the alleged gunman. Frank Olano, 22, who is charged with one count of accessory to murder after the fact,...

General Hospital spoilers and updates tease Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) is about to experience the consequences of being on Carly Spencer’s (Laura Wright) wrong side. For a long time, she has been firmly in Carly’s corner, often clashing with her biological mother, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), and consistently supporting Carly in their disputes.

General Hospital Spoilers – The Trashy Truth Came Out!

With the revelation of her one-night encounter with Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) now out in the open, she is about to experience the full force of Carly’s pettiness and desire for revenge. In the latest preview for General Hospital, tensions rise as Carly, Willow, and Nina face off.

Fans will remember the previous episode ended with Nina and Willow hurriedly trying to whisk Wiley Corinthos (Viron Weaver) and Amelia Corinthos (Sequoia and Serenity Mork Macko) away from the gatehouse

They were told they were going to...

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Ott Verdict: Will It Enter Top 5? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

This week on Netflix witnessed surprising stats since 4 Indian films made their mark in the list of top 10 trending films on Netflix in the non-English category. These four films were Lucky Baskhar and Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, which arrived last week, along with Jigra and Amaran, which arrived this week.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Ott Verdict

As per Netflix’s data from December 2 – December 8, the heist thriller by Neeraj Pandey has garnered a jump of 43.75% in its viewership, bringing 4.3 million views in week 2 against 10.9 million viewing hours. The film secured third place on Netflix’s list of top 10 trending non-English films globally.

Here is the two-week viewership breakdown of the film on Netflix, along with its global rank.

Week 1: 3.2 million | Rank 4 Week 2: 4.3 million | Rank 3 Trending Jigra Ott Verdict: Alia Bhatt Is Only 3.4 Million Views Away To Enter Top...

Stars: Bari Kang, Olivia Kang, Douglas Stirling, Patrick Michael Valley, Ximena Uribe, Mia Ventura Lucas | Written and Directed by Bari Kang

Known for his crime thrillers Lucky and The Scrapper, writer/director Bari Kang makes the transition to horror with his latest film, Itch!, which had its World Premiere at Dances With Films. It’s the second film from the festival I’ve reviewed, and like Bleeding, it looks at a supernatural creature, in this case zombies, from a different perspective and with an emphasis on the psychological as well as the physical risks of dealing with them.

Jay (Bari Kang) recently lost his wife, something their young daughter Olivia (Olivia Kang) can’t seem to accept, refusing to speak and writing notes asking to visit her mother. That, and a growing pile of past due medical bills, have him preoccupied to the point he’s not paying attention to...

Lakshya’s Kill Rules IMDb’s Most Popular Films Of 2024 List (Photo Credit – Instagram)

IMDb has finally shared the list of the top 10 popular films of 2024, and one gem on this list is Lakshya starrer Kill. The action film was a breath of fresh air, and it captivated the box office numbers and audiences on Ott.

Helmed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, the action film found the 8th spot in IMDb’s list of the Most Popular Movies of 2024. The film has been praised for many reasons, one of which is its stellar lead cast.

The action film took the Indian film industry by storm, receiving critical acclaim for never-seen-before action creating a John Wick kind of world offering an adrenaline rush none expected.

Trending Jigra Ott Verdict: Alia Bhatt Is Only 3.4 Million Views Away To Enter Top 10 Female-Led Hindi Films Of 2024!

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The spice must flow, and so with it goes Anya Taylor-Joy, star of this year's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and the upcoming AppleTV+ original film The Gorge. Earlier this year, Taylor-Joy made an appearance in Dune: Part Two as Alia Atreides, the younger sister of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, who appears to her brother during a Water of Life-induced vision. While brief, the cameo is significant, as Alia plays an important role in Dune Messiah, the next book in the series and the basis for the forthcoming third film in Denis Villeneuve's trilogy.

So, just how big of a role will Taylor-Joy play? While remaining fairly tight-lipped overall, the actress herself did confirm that she will be a part of Villeneuve's upcoming film. In a conversation with Collider, Taylor-Joy said:

"Yeah, the film is being made, and I am so thrilled to be a part of it.