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Exclusive: Canada’s Crave is making a mystery competition series based on its crime drama Aller Simple.

Fremantle has launched sales at the London TV Screenings on House of Secrets. In the show, which launches on Crave in the Spring, contestants, each guarding a personal secret, enter an isolated cottage cut off from the outside world. Before the first player is ‘dropped’ via a trapdoor, 15 secrets are revealed—10 true and five fabricated. To survive, they must separate fact from fiction.

Sphere Media’s show is the latest to employ the guessing game approach that has exploded since The Traitors broke out. It is based on Aller Simple, Crave’s French crime drama series in which passengers invited to travel by helicopter to a French-Canadian billionaire’s home ended up stranded in a cottage.

Vasha Wallace, EVP Global Acquisitions and Development, Global Entertainment at Fremantle, said: “This is absolutely gripping – completely in the zeitgeist of high-concept,...

Vincent D'Onofrio wants a key role in the upcoming Swamp Thing movie in James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe, and his iconic MCU role of Kingpin has already proven he'd be perfect. Vincent D'Onofrio first appeared as Wilson Fisk's Kingpin in Marvel Television's Daredevil series, which debuted on Netflix in 2015 as the first installment in the Defenders Saga. Since the Defenders Saga has recently been confirmed to be canon to the MCU, D'Onofrio is now able to make his mark on the MCU proper as Kingpin, but his superhero franchise career may only just be beginning.

After his role as a major MCU villain in Hawkeye, Echo and the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series, Vincent D'Onofrio has the opportunity to make the move to the new DC Universe. James Gunn and Peter Safran's new franchise is expected to completely revamp DC's live-action storytelling, and poaching some of...

Nightwing's iconic butt is humorously featured in a Beetlejuice-inspired variant cover, adding levity to an emotional story arc. Nicola Scott's artwork vividly captures the playful moment of Beetlejuice spanking Nightwing, drawing attention to his most iconic asset. Dick Grayson's coveted butt extends beyond the DC Universe, with fans upset if it's not depicted to its high standard in various media.

Beetlejuice has officially set his sights on the DC Universe, terrorizing fan-favorite heroes, including Nightwing, in a series of variant covers that are as hilarious as they are downright creepy. Among all these covers, the Tim Burton demon spanking the Original Boy Wonder is perhaps the most notable as it cements one unshakable truth: no matter the universe, Dick Graysons butt is Iconic.

Dick Graysons butt is so coveted among the Nightwing fandom that fans genuinely get upset if its not drawn to its DCs most phenomenal butt standard.

With just a couple of months left before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton's long-awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrives in theaters, DC Comics has shared a slew of variant covers featuring the chaotic "bio-exorcist" invading the DC Universe.

These will begin rolling out next month and feature the sequel's title character crossing paths with the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn.

However, the cover which has received the most attention is Beetlejuice looming large over Batman; it's not just any version of the Dark Knight, though! As we're sure you'll notice, that's the Batman played by Keaton in Burton's Batman and Batman Returns.

Here's when and where you'll find each of these variant covers:

Gotham City Sirens #2 - August 13 House of Secrets #92 (2024 Facsimile Edition) - August 21 Nightwing #117 - August 21 Superman #17 - August 21 Wonder Woman #12 - August 21 Batman #152 - September 4

After an unexpected family tragedy, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sees three...

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar on Jio Cinema, directed by Kanishk Varma, is based on the infamous Burari deaths, where 11 family members died under mysterious circumstances. But the show leaves us hanging without a clear answer. Was it a mass suicide? Some bizarre cult ritual? Or a mass murder? The series doesn’t really settle on a conclusion, which can be pretty confusing and makes the thriller aspect fall flat. Instead of diving deep into the mystery of the deaths, the series shifts its focus to the personal lives and struggles of those involved in the investigation. We follow Inspector Gadar Singh (played by Manav Vij), Dr. Shakshi Murmu (Monika Panwar), and Si Satyawati Mittal (Saloni Batra) as they face their own challenges while trying to solve the case. Unfortunately, some scenes feel repetitive and unnecessary, which ultimately slows down the pace. There’s also a Netflix documentary series called...

Tragedy has struck the world of daytime TV as it has been revealed that veteran soap star Tyler Christopher has died.

He was 50.

The actor was best known for his work as Nikolas Cassadine on daytime sudser General Hospital.

Maurice Benard, Christopher's one-time General Hospital costar, took to Instagram to confirm the news and pay tribute.

"It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher," he wrote.

"Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment."

"Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting," Maurice said of his fallen friend. 

"Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him."

Benard also opened up about Tyler being an advocate for "better mental health...

Tyler Christopher, known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 50.

Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”

Benard continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”

Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”

Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005. In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas, and previously earned four nominations, one...

Camp Hideout is a family-friendly film that combines the nostalgia of classic summer comedies with fresh twists, making it enjoyable for viewers of all ages. The movie stars Ethan Drew as a trouble-making teen who seeks refuge at a summer camp after stealing a valuable piece of technology, with Corbin Bleu and Christopher Lloyd also featured in the cast. Director Sean Olson and composer Jason Brandt have a long-standing working relationship and have collaborated on previous family-friendly films, bringing their expertise and shared creative vision to Camp Hideout.

Camp Hideout is a fun, family-friendly film that evokes classic summertime comedies of old while switching things up enough to offer viewers of all ages something new. The film stars Ethan Drew as Noah, a trouble-making teen who hides out at a summer camp after stealing a coveted piece of technology. Also starring in the film are Corbin Bleu as camp counselor...

Game Show Returns

The British version of the iconic reality TV series “Big Brother,” which first launched 23 years ago, is set to return to ITV screens on Oct. 8. The show is hosted by Aj Odudu and Will Best and produced by Initial, part of Banijay U.K. “Big Brother: The Launch” will air on ITV1, ITV2 and streamer Itvx, while the remainder of the series will be available nightly at 9pm on ITV2 and Itvx, except Saturdays.

“Big Brother” will be followed each night by “Big Brother: Late & Live,” hosted live by Odudu and Best from the site of the Big Brother house in front of a studio audience, where evictees will be interviewed. Following this, “Big Brother: Live Stream” will stream live footage seven nights a week on Itvx.

The Banijay format is popular globally with some 500 seasons of the show having aired around the world in 64 countries and regions.

Warning: Spoilers for Knight Terrors #3 ahead!

Deadman and Robin discover the House of Horror, a new location in the Sandman's domain that houses the Nightmare Stone. The House of Mystery and the House of Secrets have been major players in DC and Sandman storylines, and the House of Horror could have major ramifications for the Endless. Unlike the House of Mystery and House of Secrets, the House of Horror appears to be without a guardian, leading to speculation that Deadman may be tasked with looking after it.

In their quest to stop Insomnia, Deadman and Robin have cast themselves into the distant realms between waking and the Dreaming. There the heroes discover a previously unseen landmark in the Sandman's domain and the newest counterpart to Cain's House of Mystery and Abel's House of Secrets: the House of Horror.

In Joshua Williamson, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, Caspar Wijngaard, Frank Martin,...

Fans can now enjoy a restored release of Wes Craven's 1982 Swamp Thing movie, available on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray with a range of special features. Swamp Thing has come a long way since his first appearance in 1971, with his own comic series, TV shows, and now a highly anticipated reboot in the Dcu. The upcoming Swamp Thing movie will focus on the horror elements of the comic books and is set to be a standalone gothic horror film, separate from other Dcu offerings.

Fans of DC superhero Swamp Thing are eagerly awaiting news on the new iteration of the comic book monster as a surprising part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s upcoming Dcu reboot. In the meantime, it could be a good time to catch up with master of horror Wes Craven’s 1982 big screen outing of Swampy as the classic horror movie finally gets a 4K...

Darkseid may be the New God of Evil, but one cosmic DC villain has hurt humanity far worse. The Lord of Apokolips has been a terrifying presence in the DC Universe for over 50 years, perpetually seeking the Anti-Life Equation, with which he can enslave all sentient life. Yet for all of his power, Darkseid has never quite achieved this goal - meanwhile, the far less famous Eclipso has been hard at work on a more successful project.

In 1992's Eclipso: The Darkness Within #1, written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming and drawn by Bart Sears, readers are re-introduced to Eclipso, a Silver Age villain. During his initial round of appearances, he possessed noted solar scientist Bruce Gordon, forcing him to do the dark god’s bidding. Gordon was able to shake Eclipso’s influence, but he lived on, from his headquarters hidden on the moon. Now unencumbered by Gordon,...

It was announced earlier this year that a brand new Swamp Thing horror movie is on DC’s slate of upcoming projects, said to “investigate the dark origins of Swamp Thing.” James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) soon became attached to direct for WB/DC, and Mangold provides an update in a new chat with Variety.

During the chat, Mangold stresses multiple times that he’s not interested in treating franchise installments like feature length episodes of a television series, but rather his intent as a filmmaker is to tell complete stories from beginning to end. In other words, don’t expect Mangold’s Swamp Thing to merely be a small part of much larger DC plans for the character.

“While I’m sure DC views ‘Swamp Thing’ as a franchise, I would be viewing it as a very simple, clean, Gothic horror movie about this man/monster,...

Bill Skarsgård has probably ensured a lifetime of villainous roles thanks to his celebrated performance as Pennywise in the two It movies. With the daunting shadow of Tim Curry's version behind him, he delivered a unique -- and uniquely terrifying -- rendition of the character that's climbing the ranks of horror's all-time favorite monsters. That's fed recent rumors about his casting in the upcoming DC Universe, and naturally, speculation has gravitated toward the rogues' gallery, with everyone from Lex Luthor to The Joker seemingly a good fit.

Assuming the rumors are true, however, there's nothing to say he'll be playing a baddie. Among the projects slated for release is Swamp Thing, whose title role has not yet been cast. Skarsgård would be perfect for bringing a complex and tragic Alec Holland to life.

Related: The Flash Director Hints He May Be Involved With the Dcu's Next Batman Movie

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This summer, the DC Universe will experience a living nightmare in a new crossover event titled Knight Terrors, which will force the heroes (and villains) to confront their worst nightmares. This horror-themed event is part of the publisher’s over-arching Dawn of DC initiative, and will kick off this May with the Dawn of DC Knight Terrors Free Comic Book Day Special Edition, with art by Chris Bachalo, who is returning to the publisher after nearly 20 years.

Knight Terrors, written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Howard Porter and Guillem March, begins when Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman find the body of one of the Justice League’s earliest villains in the Hall of Justice. Investigating the body, they are whisked away on a journey that will take them to the land of the dead and into a world of nightmares–and their only salvation may be Deadman. In addition...

Welcome to Sales to Astonish, a new column in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us news on comic sales and the general moves in the comic market over the past month or so!

Following a busy last week of 2022 due to our email subscriber sale, to begin 2023 we decided to open up the 50 off sale to anyone who visited the website. Various announcements and posts were made on social media and the first ten days of January were the busiest we have been in our 2.5 years of trading. From variant covers and signed editions to graphic novels and roleplaying games we sold items from almost all areas of the store.

In terms of comics, we saw people buying long runs of issues like Grant Morrison’s epic Jla run, the critically acclaimed Strikeforce Morituri, X-Men, Hulk and Iron Man amongst others.

Marvel Studios should really be called the House of Secrets, if you think about it. Each movie reveals so incredibly little about the plot that you can have three people watch the same trailer and they'll give you six different interpretations of what the movie will be about. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" was originally going to be sold as an entirely different movie before Alfred Molina went ahead and just confirmed his return as Doc Ock, all nonchalant.

Which brings us to "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," a movie that has slowly but surely revealed a handful of things about its plot. Sure, we...

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The DC Universe is thriving. It’s quite easy to see if you look at the big screen, where Matt Reeves’ The Batman is proving to be one of the best on-screen iterations of the character to date. The Batman is a treat for movie and comics fans alike, and takes inspiration from many of the caped crusader’s standout issues. If you’re looking to dive into some fantastic standout Batman lore, look no further! We collaborated with eBay to bring you best books for fans of The Batman, as well as other DC Universe comics and collectibles one might enjoy!

Best Books to Collect to Get You Ready For The Batman

1 – Batman: The Long Halloween #1

The Long Halloween is one of the earlier prestige series using the Caped Crusader. It has some truly stunning art by Tim Sale, which masks a cavalcade of...

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With her unique eye, Leena Yadav always has brought something new to the world of cinema. Her slate of films includes the psychological thriller Shabd, the complex human drama Teen Patti that featured Amitabh Bachchan and Ben Kingsley, the critically acclaimed thought-provoking drama Parched, and the Rishi Kapoor comedy-drama Rajma Chawal.

Always wanting to challenge herself, her newest project certainly proves that she is committed to that path. The director has taken on a documentary, and not only that it is a true-crime docu-series.

Titled the House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths, the Netflix 3-part series examines chilling truths and theories around the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family. Was it Suicide, murder… or something else?

Leena Yadav took time out of her busy schedule to talk over Zoom with Stacey about this incredible series. Full of passion for her project and this story, the...

Ayo Davis, who most recently served as the EVP, creative development and strategy at Disney Branded Television, has been promoted to president by Peter Rice, chairman of Disney General Entertainment. In her new role, Davis will take on the creative and operational leadership of the content group, which helps fuel the Disney Plus streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney Xd and Disney Junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families. Davis will work closely with Gary Marsh to facilitate the transition, as he exits the president position and begins his new pursuit heading a production company focused on developing programming for Dge. Davis will report to Rice.

“Ayo is a focused leader with impeccable creative instincts who’s excelled in every role she’s held at Disney,” said Rice in a statement. “Her creative eye for talent has made meaningful impact in front of and behind the camera,...

Once again, Disney has reached within to fill a top job on the TV side. Ayo Davis, most recently EVP, Creative Development and Strategy for Disney Branded Entertainment, has been promoted to President of the division.

Davis succeeds Gary Marsh, who is stepping down as President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Branded Television, leaving the Disney executive ranks after 33 years to become a producer with a deal at the studio.

This is the second big promotion in 10-month for Davis who had spent 18 years at Disney as a casting executive, most recently EVP, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment and Disney+, when she was named EVP, Creative Development and Strategy for Disney Branded Entertainment last November.

Davis, who will report to Peter Rice, Chairman Disney General Entertainment, takes on the creative and operational leadership of the content group tasked with development and production of Disney branded programming for the company...

Director Chris Columbus is returning to his roots: small children risking their lives on dangerous adventures. Between writing "The Goonies," launching the "Harry Potter" franchise and helming the only "Home Alone" movies that actually count, Columbus has proven himself a pretty solid bet when it comes to stories about reckless kids and unpredictable action. So his latest project, "House of Secrets," shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, especially given the this next bit of info...

The show is based on a series of kids fantasy novels written by — you'll never believe this — Chris Columbus!

Columbus co-wrote the trilogy with the...

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Disney Branded Television is developing House of Secrets, an action-adventure fantasy series from Chris Columbus and his 26th Street Pictures partners, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe. Harry Potter and Home Alone filmmaker Columbus co-authored the middle-school book series with the late Ned Vizzini.

The Disney+ project revolves around siblings Brendan, Eleanor and Cordelia Walker, who aren’t pleased when their family relocates to a creepy Victorian house once owned by an occult novelist, Denver Kristoff. By the time the Walkers realize that their new neighbor has sinister plans for them, they’re trapped in the magical house, traveling through the fantastical intertwined universes of Kristoff’s novels.

“Chris, Michael and Mark tell stories that resonate with multiple audiences, across generations and genres that deliver a sense of magic and wonderment through definitional characters,” said Ayo Davis, EVP Creative Development and Strategy at Disney Branded Television, who is overseeing the project.

Director Chris Columbus is returning to the kids fantasy genre with a live-action series based on his House of Secrets books.

The Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone director co-authored the House of Secrets middle school fantasy book series with the late Ned Vizzini.

Now Columbus is teaming with his 26th Street Pictures partners, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe, to develop the trio of novels for Disney.

In House of Secrets, “siblings Brendan, Eleanor and Cordelia Walker aren’t pleased when their family relocates to a creepy Victorian house once owned by an occult novelist, Denver Kristoff. By the time the Walkers realize that ...

Director Chris Columbus is returning to the kids fantasy genre with a live-action series based on his House of Secrets books.

The Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone director co-authored the House of Secrets middle school fantasy book series with the late Ned Vizzini.

Now Columbus is teaming with his 26th Street Pictures partners, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe, to develop the trio of novels for Disney.

In House of Secrets, “siblings Brendan, Eleanor and Cordelia Walker aren’t pleased when their family relocates to a creepy Victorian house once owned by an occult novelist, Denver Kristoff. By the time the Walkers realize that ...

DC's horror imprint just announced Soul Plumber, a brand-new six-issue series from the hosts of Last Podcast on the Left!

Burbank, CA — July 14, 2021 — Finally, exorcism made easy in DC Horror Presents: Soul Plumber.

From Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski, and Ben Kissel, the hosts of "The Last Podcast On The Left," comes a new six-issue series that dives deep into the sewers of the human soul—also, there are demons.

Edgar Wiggins, a disgraced former seminary student, is desperate to find a way to answer what he believes is his higher calling. He thinks he’s found it in a seminar hosted in a hotel conference room by the Soul Plumbers, who have a machine that could be the secret to delivering souls from Satan. Edgar’s too broke to buy in, but that’s not enough to stop this true devotee: he steals the blueprints and builds a pirated version...