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"Saturday Night" is an ambitious, stressful film about the 90 minutes leading up to the first-ever episode of "Saturday Night Live." It's been criticized a bit by "SNL" superfans for being slightly inaccurate in some places, but that's forgivable considering that director Jason Reitman was hoping to make a compelling film first, an accurate film second. Certain personalities and conflicts had to be exaggerated for the sake of a more compelling story.

Case in point: Gabriel Labelle was amazing in the role of a young Lorne Michaels, who's trying to keep the production from falling apart despite the growing suspicion that this show is doomed to fail. Labelle gives a great performance, but he doesn't give a pitch-perfect impression of what the young "SNL" creator/showrunner was truly like. This, it turns out, was by design.

"I wanted to meet everyone and interview everyone," Labelle explained in a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon.

It’s true. Doomsday TV has exploded into a genre of its own, captivating audiences with bleak scenarios, moral quandaries, and the steady drumbeat of the apocalypse.

It’s everywhere, from zombie-infested wastelands to dystopian societies on the brink of collapse.

While these narratives can be thrilling, they also come with some emotional baggage.

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Let’s explore why we can’t seem to get enough of the end of the world — and why it might not be great for our collective psyche.

Doomsday stories tap into something primal: the fear of the unknown.

Shows like The Last of Us and Silo allow us to confront existential dread in a controlled environment.

Watching Joel and Ellie navigate a brutal, post-apocalyptic world offers a way to process anxieties without actually living through them. But let’s be honest: recent years have sometimes felt apocalyptic enough.

These stories often showcase...

Well, if you have been keeping tabs on all the recent rumors and were thinking that Troy Baker’s involvement in Naughty Dog’s new project could only mean The Last of Us Part 3, you might want to take a seat. According to the latest reports, it’s true that Baker will be working with the studio again, but not in the way many fans were hoping.

Fans are excited to see what Baker will take part in. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog

However, instead of playing Joel Miller in The Last of Us 3, Baker’s next role seems to be attached to a whole new project directed by Neil Druckmann. While fans might have been hoping for the return of their favorite survivor, this news could be a bit of a gut punch for those who still hope to see Joel in another chapter in The Last of Us saga.

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Alexander Ludwig stars in this adaptation of George R. Stewart’s classic post-apocalyptic novel.

With the success of “The Last of Us” last year, it’s no surprise to see another post-apocalyptic survival show based on IP (intellectual property) hitting streamers. This time, it’s George R. Stewart’s 1949 novel getting the TV series treatment, with “Earth Abides,” debuting on Sunday, Dec. 1 on MGM+. Here’s everything you need to know about “Earth Abides.”

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“Earth Abides” is a six-episode limited series adapted from George R. Stewart’s 1949 novel of the same name.

The English comedian analyzes his relationship with comedy and heckling in his first HBO special.

James Acaster has always been an expert at analyzing his audiences; now, he’s letting the audience analyze back in real time. The English comedian takes his audience on a new flight of fancy in his latest tour and special, looking at his love-hate relationship with standup as he welcomes in a healthy dose of heckling. The HBO Original comedy special “James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome,” his first for the cabler, will premiere on Saturday, Nov. 23 on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max. Watch with a subscription to Max.

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As filming continues on Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Spain (shooting is expected to wrap over the weekend or early next week), some more photos from the set have found their way online, giving us a better look at Pedro Pascal suited-up as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic.

Though the Gladiator II and The Last of Us actor is still wearing a black hoodie to hide the top half of his costume, his blue pants and white boots are visible, along with the signature grey streaks on the sides of his head that have become a permanent fixture of the character in the comics.

Check out the photos at the link below.

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards on the set of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’. pic.twitter.com/haq0GH91bw

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The first trailer for The Fantastic Four has yet to be officially released,...

Although Pedro Pascal had been acting for years before getting the role of Prince Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones, that was the part that catapulted his incredibly successful acting career. We're not going to be talking about how traumatizing Oberyn's death was, back when "The Mountain and the Viper" aired on HBO in 2014. Instead, we are going to take a quick look at every role Pedro Pascal has had since his Game of Thrones breakout and talk a little bit about each character.

Pascal has worked at a feverish pace since Game of Thrones. His resume is lengthy, which means you may want to take a seat with a snack and drink before reading our list. Just what kind of range does Pascal have in movies and on television? Let's find out!

Be warned there will be several spoilers ahead. Also, this list will only include movie and TV appearances,...

Arcane is an animated series based on the League of Legends video game from Riot Games. It's run for two seasons on Netflix, has fans fawning over it, and has officially come to an end as of Saturday, November 23. There is no third season of Arcane planned. This is the end.

Or is it? While Arcane may be over as a show, Riot Games has no intention of leaving behind the League of Legends universe as a place where it can set future TV shows and movies. According to Variety, it's already bought a season's worth of scripts from writer Justin Piasecki in preparation for a live-action League of Legends show. This doesn't mean that we're absolutely going to get such a show, but it does indicate that Riot is serious about committing to this universe. It's probably seen other successful video game-to-tv translations like The Last of Us and...

The gaming industry has seen its fair share of high-profile departures, but few have sparked as much speculation and controversy as Amy Hennig’s exit from Naughty Dog in 2014. The creative force behind the Uncharted series left the studio under mysterious circumstances, taking with her nearly eight months of work on Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.

Amy Hennig, the mother of the Uncharted franchise. | Image Credit: @Sonaratv/Wikimedia Commons

While Hennig has consistently maintained a diplomatic stance about her departure, citing only “creative differences,” her rare comments about her final days at the studio paint a picture of an increasingly demanding environment. In a revealing 2019 interview, she opened up about the toll that game development was taking on developers, though she carefully avoided pointing fingers.

The Fiasco That Was Hennig’s Naughty Dog Exit

When news broke of Amy Hennig‘s departure, the industry was stunned. Here was the...

To celebrate the release of The Wild Robot which is exclusively on digital platforms to buy or rent from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, we are giving a away a The Wild Robot children’s bundle including an Apple digital film code to 1 lucky winner!

The Wild Robot with never-before-seen extras including an alternate opening, recording booth footage with the all-star voice cast, how to draw tutorials, and more, only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Sky Store, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. * Bonus features only available on Apple.

Directed by three-time Academy Award® nominee Chris Sanders, and An adaptation of Peter Brown’s award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot is an epic adventure starring Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings.

Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island,...

Few cinematic characters have left as big of an impression as Ellen Ripley, Sigourney Weaver’s iconic “Alien” survivor, who led four films in the franchise and left behind some massive shoes to fill for everyone who’s come since. In “Alien: Romulus,” that’s a young cast of franchise newcomers, led by “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny.

Directed by “Don’t Breathe” and “Evil Dead” filmmaker Fede Álvarez, the latest installment heads back between the events of “Alien” and “Aliens,” introducing a young group of friends desperate to escape their grungy mining colony. You will, of course, recognize the Xenomorph — H.R. Giger’s inimitable alien creature — but for everyone else, here’s a handy guide to the “Alien: Romulus” cast and characters.

Cailee Spaeny in “Alien: Romulus” (20th Century Studios)

Cailee Spaeny as Rain — A recent A24 darling, “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny plays Rain; the resourceful,...

Video game adaptations are in vogue right now. While interpretations like Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) have dominated the box office, longform series like HBO’s The Last of Us (2023) and Amazon’s Fallout (2024) have taken the Emmys by storm, catching mainstream audiences up to the kinds of immersive, mature storytelling game have delivered for years. And there’s no sign of slowing down, with movies like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looking to perform even better than its predecessors, and dozens of more adaptations in...

After “The Good Place,” creator Mike Schur and star Ted Danson are back with another comedy to keep you laughing while tugging on the heartstrings with “A Man on the Inside.” The Netflix series stars Danson as Charles, a retired and widowed man bored with his daily routine who gets the opportunity to reinvent his life when he’s hired by a private investigator to infiltrate a retirement home.

Danson is joined by an ensemble full of familiar faces, from former Schur’s comedy regulars to seasoned character actors. Here’s your handy guide to the cast of “A Man on the Inside” and where you’ve seen them before.

(Netflix) Ted Danson as Charles

“The Good Place” star Ted Danson reunites with series creator Michael Schur for “A Man on the Inside.” Danson plays Charles, a retired professor who is thrilled for a new adventure when he gets the...

Paul Mescal as Lucius and Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius in ‘Gladiator II’ (Photo Credit: Aidan Monaghan © 2024 Paramount Pictures)

Back in 2000, audiences got swept up in Ridley Scott’s epic historical film Gladiator, cheering for Russell Crowe’s Maximus to defeat the psychotic emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) in the arena. Now, Scott continues the story in the sequel Gladiator II.

Set 16 years after the original, the sequel follows a grown-up Lucius living in Numidia, preparing to battle the Romans with his archer wife. Under the command of General Marcus Acacius, played by Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), the Roman navy overwhelms Lucius’ city. Acacius triumphs, seizing the city, killing Lucius’ wife, and taking Lucius captive as a slave.

Once in Rome, Lucius and other slaves are thrown into the arena to fight against deadly giant monkeys. Lucius survives and in doing so, snags the attention of Macrinus (two-time Oscar...

Florence Pugh, Josh O’Connor, Tom Holland: the BAFTA Breakthrough initiative has spotlighted more than a fair share of industry stars before they became the A-listers we know and love today.

The British arts charity’s flagship new-talent program, supported by Netflix, doesn’t just unearth promising performers: it champions behind-the-scenes film and television professionals — from various backgrounds — working as writers, designers, casting directors, composers and more, to support their professional development. It helps that the scheme’s supporters include the likes of Olivia Colman, Tilda Swinton and Brad Pitt.

For over 10 years (before 2020, the program was known as Breakthrough Brits), the cohorts produced from the U.K. and U.S. have been immediately invited into a world of open doors. Today, they are up and coming, but tomorrow — are they the face of Disney+’s newest smash hit series?

You might now be a fan of Ambika Mod, star of Netflix‘s One Day,...

Pedro Pascal is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood, who, over the years, has honed his acting skills and won millions of hearts with his outstanding performances. He has taken up meaty roles like Javier Peña in Narcos, and Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of Game of Thrones, garnering appreciation from the audience. Now, he has gained a lot of popularity, especially among female fans.

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us | Credits: Max

The more Pascal comes into the limelight, the more he becomes the talk of the town. It seems his female fans are unable to resist his charming presence. He even gets called ‘Daddy’ by the internet. So, naturally, the question of whether he has a girlfriend, or a partner, or a wife often surfaces in the media. The actor’s fans have been quite interested in his dating life. However, Pascal being a...

(from left) Fink (Pedro Pascal), Roz (Lupita N’yongo), and Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara) in DreamWorks Animation’s Wild Robot, directed by Chris Sanders. Universal Pictures / DreamWorks Animation Copyright © 2024 DreamWorks Animation. All Rights Reserved. Pedro Pascal, renowned for his dynamic roles in acclaimed series such as Narcos, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us, alongside films like Wonder Woman 1984 and Kingsman: The Golden Circle, has recently achieved a new milestone by voicing a character in Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot. This family-oriented film represents Pascal’s initial exploration into the world of animation, where he was fascinated by the detailed craft of voice work. He commended director Chris Sanders for his guidance in crafting an unforgettable character. (Click on the media bar below to hear Pedro Pascal) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pedro_Pascal_Recording_First_Dreamworks_Animated_Film_.mp3 The Wild Robot is now playing in theaters.

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Following yesterday's long-awaited trailer debut, Universal Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie (via Toonado.com).

As well as teasing lots of new footage from the movie, we get our first proper look at Nico Parker's Astrid, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, and Julian Dennison as Fishlegs. There's also plenty more of Chief Stoick the Vast, the role Gerard Butler reprises here after previously voicing him in the animated trilogy.

There's a great deal of excitement to see Toothless in a live-action setting and filmmaker Dean DeBlois has done what looks like a terrific job of casting this new version of the beloved story.

The studio no doubt hopes this movie launches a new franchise and, not coincidentally, 2025 will also see the debut of the Isle of Berk land at the upcoming Epic Universe section of Universal Orlando. We'd imagine there will...

Storm Reid is not returning for “Euphoria” Season 3.

The actress, who played Zendaya’s onscreen younger sister Gia, told Rotten Tomatoes at the Governors Awards that the character will not be included in the upcoming installment. Season 3 is expected to have a time jump for the series.

“I’m very excited for Season 3,” Reid said. “Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning to the third season, but I am so indebted to the cast and the crew of that show, to HBO.”

She continued, “‘Euphoria’ is a really special thing and I’m so glad that it’s a part of my legacy and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon. I can’t wait to see what Season 3 has in store.”

The first two seasons of “Euphoria” aired in June 2019 and February 2022, respectively. Production on Season 3 of “Euphoria” is set to begin in January 2025.

The production was originally...

We got the teaser trailer yesterday, but Universal Pictures and DreamWorks are keeping the fun going with a behind-the-scenes look at the new live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie. In a new video, director Dean DeBlois takes you into the world of Berk.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.

Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future.

When “Euphoria” eventually returns for Season 3, Gia won’t be part of it, Gold Derby can confirm.

Storm Reid shared the news with Rotten Tomatoes at the Governors Awards red carpet Tuesday night, revealing that she will not return for the upcoming season of HBO’s Emmy-winning drama series. She played Georgia “Gia” Bennett, younger sister of Zendaya‘s Rue, in the first two seasons.

“I’m very excited for Season 3,” Reid said when asked about “Euphoria,” which is scheduled to go back into production in January. “Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning to the third season, but I am so, so indebted to the cast and the crew of that show, to HBO. ‘Euphoria’’s a really special thing and I’m so glad that that’s a part of my legacy and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon … I can’t wait to see what Season 3 has in store.

The main cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently in Spain for its last couple weeks of shooting and Pedro Pascal has been spotted on set as Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mister Fantastic.

These photos were taken before cameras were rolling, but we do get to see the Gladiator II star rocking Reed's iconic grey hair and the blue team suit beneath his jacket.

It's unclear what this location is doubling for, though the modern architecture should lend itself well to the futuristic New York City this story takes place in. Set photos haven't revealed as much about The Fantastic Four: First Steps as we'd hoped, though Marvel Studios deserves credit for keeping the action under wraps.

Asked earlier this year why he agreed to play the Marvel Universe's smartest man, Pascal said, "Mainly, because of the cast that I would be part of. Matt Shakman, the director,...

Gia will be Mia when Euphoria Season 3 eventually hits your screen.

“Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning for the third season,” Storm Reid, who for two seasons played Rue’s kid sister, shared with Rotten Tomatoes on the red carpet for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards (watch video below).

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Storm Reid will not be returning for “Euphoria” Season 3, the actor revealed.

“I’m very excited for Season 3,” Reid told Rotten Tomatoes on the Governors Awards red carpet. “Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning to the third season, but I am so so indebted to the cast and the crew of that show, to HBO. ‘Euphoria’s’ a really special thing and I’m so glad that that’s a part of my legacy and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon … I can’t wait to see what Season 3 has in store.”

HBO declined to comment.

Reid starred as Gia, the younger sister of Zendaya’s Rue, in the first two seasons of “Euphoria,” which premiered in June 2019 and finished airing Season 2 in February 2022.

Production on Season 3 of “Euphoria” is set to begin in January. “We are shooting the season. I have read the scripts. We’re happy.

From Prime Video and the creative minds behind the adult animated anthology series “Love, Death + Robots” comes the new series “Secret Level,” exploring original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games. Expect things to get very dark.

“Secret Level” will be available exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide starting on December 10, with additional episodic drops until December 17.

The series, from Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio, gives new interpretations and original tales set within our favorite video games, with the trailer below teasing some of the games featured. That includes a rather dark reimagining of Pac-Man, with series writer Jt Petty explaining in an interview with EW how they arrived at translating the game’s iconic ghosts into carnivorous monsters below. “We spent a long time trying to respect the entire 50-year history with Pac-Man and did a lot of retro-style,...

Universal has debuted the teaser trailer for the live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise, ‘How To Train Your Dragon.’

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it...

It’s only a minute long but the first How to Train Your Dragon teaser trailer confirms so many elements about the live-action version. Toothless is basically Toothless from the animated films, Hiccup looks like fans expect him to, and even the finger placement as Hiccup touches Toothless for the first time matches the animated original. (A YouTube commenter pointed that out.)

Mason Thames (The Black Phone), Nico Parker (The Last of Us), Nick Frost (Truth Seekers), Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), and Gabriel Howell (Bodies) star. The cast also includes Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).

Gerard Butler reprises his role as Chief Stoick the Vast from the animated films for the live-action adaptation.

“On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Thames) stands apart.

Watch the teaser trailer now and experience How To Train Your Dragon in theaters June 13. It’s playing with Wicked and it looks awesome in IMAX!

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

Once again the CGI is brilliant and Toothless looks great!

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts...

From three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes the long-awaited live-action reimagining of the film that launched that now-iconic franchise.

Following several leaks (both of the camera phone and HD variety), Universal Pictures has finally released the official teaser trailer and poster (via Toonado.com) for this gorgeous new take on the 2010 animated classic.

Neither shows off too much but both sneak peeks make it clear that Toothless will look almost exactly like he did in the previous How to Train Your Dragon movies. Every studio on the planet learned from Paramount's mistake with Sonic the Hedgehog, so this is the right move even if he doesn't look as "realistic" as House of the Dragon's far scarier beasts.

The Lion King found great success in 2019 by sticking closely to the cartoon...

The beloved classics in the Criterion Collection fit perfectly on Max, and will continue to stream there going forward.

The Criterion Collection is jam-packed with classic movies, arthouse flicks, and titles that true cinephiles consume non-stop. Having a reliable streaming partner for the Criterion Collection is a must for true movie lovers, and a new deal between it and Warner Bros. Discovery will secure that streaming future for multiple years to come. The two companies announced on Tuesday that they had extended their licensing deal, allowing Max to continue streaming Criterion Collection films.

Key Details: The new deal extension between Max and the Criterion Collection runs for multiple years. Classics like “Seven Samurai,” Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times,” and more are available. Max also offers Warner Bros. movies, A24 and Studio Ghibli films, and much more. Sign Up $9.99+ / month max via prime video

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“Dune: Prophecy” debuted to a lukewarm audience, on par with “The Penguin.”

The series premiere of “Dune: Prophecy” brought in 1.2 million viewers across HBO and Max on Sunday, according to Warner Bros. Discovery internal data. Viewership for the debut episode of “Dune: Prophecy” was on par with “The Penguin,” whose series premiere scored 1.4 million cross-platform viewers on a Thursday, before “The Batman” spinoff series moved to Sundays.

Viewership for the debut episode of “Dune: Prophecy” saw a 75% uptick the day after its premiere, growing to reach 2.1 million viewers across platforms.

“The Penguin,” which aired its finale just a week before “Dune: Prophecy” took over HBO’s coveted Sunday night spot, grew to 2.1 million viewers for its finale, marking a series high. Its series premiere went on to draw 18 million viewers in the U.

Universal Pictures has released the teaser trailer and poster for How to Train Your Dragon, the live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. Opening in theaters on June 13, 2025, the film comes from three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed trilogy.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.

Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship...

Apple cider vinegar isn't just a sour-tasting liquid used for health and salad dressings anymore. In 2025, Netflix debuts its new true crime limited series Apple Cider Vinegar starring Emmy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress Kaitlyn Dever.

Back in December 2023, Apple Cider Vinegar was first announced to be in the works at Netflix by Deadline, and less than one year later, the limited series is being prepped for release. With a talented leading star attached and a memorable title, it's primed to be a huge hit.

Looking for information about Apple Cider Vinegar, including its release window, true story-inspired premise, cast list, and teaser trailer? We're sharing everything prospective viewers need to know about the true crime limited series before it hits our watch lists!

Kaitlyn Dever stars in Apple Cider Vinegar.

Two young women set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities along the way.

Will Smith is an actor who has been leading Hollywood for almost 30 years now and is still not slowing down with new projects. The actor has given us some highly-rated franchises such as Men in Black and Bad Boys. He’s been a central figure in many acclaimed films and even won an Oscar for his performance in 2021’s King Richard.

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (left) and Will Smith star in Columbia Pictures drama The Pursuit of Happiness. Photo Credit: Zade Rosenthal

You’ll be shocked to know, but at some point, Smith tried to dive into the world of gaming by endorsing the survival zombie apocalypse title Undawn, where he played the lead character. Unfortunately, the game turned out to be a massive disaster and the biggest stain in Smith’s entire career.

Will Smith’s Undawn Was The Biggest Failure of the Gaming Industry Undawn failed to impress...

Nick Offerman’s Ron Swanson was certainly a highlight of Parks and Recreation. The character managed to break all stereotypes that were put on him, starting the series alone and opinionated and ending it with a family and still just as opinionated. Although his character does grow in more ways than one, he doesn’t ever lose his essence, simply turning from individualistic to a family man.

Nick Offerman in a still from Parks and Recreation | Credit: NBC

Offerman has been known for being extremely like his character. The actor enjoys woodwork and is more than a little similar to Ron when it comes to personality. However, there is one aspect where the two are of very differing opinions: politics.

Ron Swanson vs. Parks and Recreation Department Offerman in a still from Parks and Recreation | Credit: NBC

Ron Swanson has always been very vocal about his thoughts on the government.

Netflix leadership have touted the streamer’s upcoming slate of local-language film and television including the Japanese feature Bullet Train Explosion and Troll 2, Roar Uthaug’s sequel to his most-watched non-English-language film on the platform.

Chief content officer Bela Bajaria and her team of regional executives held a press presentation at the company’s first International Showcase at Tudum Theatre in Hollywood on Monday.

“People like the authenticity of local stories,” Bajaria said, adding that, as she has said before, the “goal is to make shows and films that resonate in their home country first”. She added, “When you...

Netflix leadership have touted the streamer’s upcoming slate of local-language film and television including the Japanese feature Bullet Train Explosion and Troll 2, Roar Uthaug’s sequel to his most-watched non-English-language film on the platform.

Chief content officer Bela Bajaria and her team of regional executives held a press presentation at the company’s first International Showcase at Tudum Theatre in Hollywood on Monday.

“People like the authenticity of local stories,” Bajaria said, adding that, as she has said before, the “goal is to make shows and films that resonate in their home country first”. She added, “When you...

If you are a Mass Effect fan, then this recent update regarding a TV show adaptation of the game might come as a bitter-sweet piece of news to you since most fans are against one aspect of it all.

Mass Effect’s TV series is officially under development. Image Credit: Bioware

Amazon MGM has confirmed that a Mass Effect TV series is in fact in the works. This is the first update regarding the game since 2021, when we first heard about a collaboration between EA and Amazon MGM.

Fans Are Not Extremely Happy About Mass Effect TV Series Fast and Furious 9’s writer could not be trusted with Mass Effect. Image Credit: Bioware

The Mass Effect TV series is currently being written by Daniel Casey, who will also act as the executive producer for the series. Casey is known for meddling with over-the-top sci-fi concepts, which fans do not seem to like as much.

As the old adage goes, the truth is often far stranger than fiction. But in Samantha Strauss' upcoming Netflix show Apple Cider Vinegar, it would appear that sometimes a lie is even more bizarre. Based on the noodle-twisting true life tale of how Australian influencer and wellness guru Belle Gibson duped millions online into believing she'd cured her terminal brain cancer through healthy living (she was never diagnosed with a brain tumour to have been cured of one), Strauss' six-episode limited series is set to see Kaitlyn Dever take on the role of the duplicitous social media star. And you can check out the first trailer for the show below:

Advertised as 'A true-ish story based on a lie', whilst Strauss' show may come under the umbrella of true crime, the trailer for Apple Cider Vinegar promises that Gibson's deception is only the tip of the iceberg of the show's preoccupations.

Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Indiana Jones is more than just an iconic role, it’s a Hollywood legacy in the making. Since stepping into the boots of the whip-cracking archaeologist in Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, Ford has been a crucial player in one of the most successful film franchises of all time.

The Indiana Jones movies aren’t just about treasure hunts and daring escapes, they’re about the character’s evolution and Ford’s undeniable presence. In each installment, Indy became a symbol of adventure, resilience, and wit, captivating audiences for over four decades.

Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Credits- Lucasfilm)

Fast forward to the fifth film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which brought the beloved character back to the big screen with a massive $250 million budget and a whole new generation of fans. But what makes the story...

Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Four casting news just took a crazy turn! Word on the street’s that the gender-swapped Silver Surfer will be played by none other than an actress, and the internet’s been split ever since. Fans of the iconic Marvel hero might not be so thrilled with this update, especially considering the uproar that’s already brewing.

Pedro Pascal in Gladiator II | Credits: Scott Free Productions

Some trolls have made it clear they’re not having any of it, and they’re ready to bring the heat. Will this casting choice cause a cosmic storm or be the next big thing? Guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Fans React to Gender-Swapped Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four Julia Garner in Ozark | Credits: MRC Television

“It’s already making no money at the box office.” That was just the beginning of fan reactions to the latest Fantastic Four casting news.

Live games will move off TNT in 2025, but a creative settlement allows Wbd to save some face.

The NBA has one less headache on its plate. The league has agreed to a settlement deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, putting an end to a desperate effort by the company to keep its hands on a package of live NBA games past the end of the 2024-25 season. Those games are officially moving on to Amazon’s streaming service Prime Video, but Wbd did win a few concessions in the settlement, and as part of another deal have made an arrangement to keep the beloved “Inside the NBA” studio show alive.

Key Details: Wbd will continue to distribute NBA games in areas like Latin America and Northern Europe. “Inside the NBA” will be licensed to ABC and ESPN in a separate deal. Wbd will get the rights to some Big 12 college football...

The rise of quality video game adaptations has been an unexpected, but welcome surprise for fans. HBO’s The Last of Us has been widely celebrated for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from Pedro Pascal as Joel. But it might not be the pinnacle of video game adaptations.

The Tlou adaptation has been one of the best ever made. | Credits: HBO Max

The Netflix animated series Arcane which adapted the popular League of Legends changed what a video game adaptation could be. By bringing together cutting-edge animation with deeply emotional storytelling, it has arguably stood as the pinnacle of game-to-screen success in recent years.

The Last Of Us Was Good, But Ironically Enough, League of Legends Did it Better Jinx is easily one of the best villains out there. | Credit: Netflix

Released in 2021, Netflix’s Arcane, based on League of Legends, shattered expectations for video game adaptations. With...

Return to a time before sandworms and spice, to a period of galactic exploration and expansion that is nearly unknown in “Dune: Prophecy,” the new series that debuts on Max on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. Et. The show explores the roots of the mysterious Bene Gesserit order, which uses its extraordinary powers to help shape the future of humanity. You can stream the series premiere with a subscription to Max.

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While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.

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Succession is a satirical dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series follows the Roy family who own and operate one of the biggest global media and entertainment conglomerates, Waystar Royco. When the patriarch of the family, Logan Roy suddenly decides to step down, a succession battle between the Roy siblings ensues to get the top job.

Video games have proven to be a great medium for telling complex and intricate narratives. One of the best examples is the Half-Life series, the sci-fi series from Valve that follows the story of Gordon Freeman, a scientist whose failed experiment unleashed a deadly alien invasion on the planet. With the recent surge in live-action video game adaptations, Half-Life should be one of the top candidates as well.

Andrew Garfield could be the perfect fit for the iconic role of Gordon Freeman. | Image Credit: Valve

However, the real challenge with any adaptation is casting the right actor for the various characters, especially the main protagonist. While Bryan Cranston would have perfectly fit the bill as Freeman, he’s now too old for the role (68 years old). With him out, there is another promising candidate, MCU star Andrew Garfield, who can bring the emotional depth and physicality needed for the role.

Microsoft’s Xbox division was under no pressure to turn its video game franchise “Fallout” into a TV series. That’s one of the main reasons why the adaptation that premiered earlier this year on Amazon Prime Video has worked well for viewers and for dedicated fans of the game.

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, and Jonah Nolan, executive producer and showrunner of the “Fallout” TV series, gave the backstory of how the TV series came to be during a discussion this week held as part of the Paley Center for Media’s International Council Summit in New York. Spencer and Nolan discussed the growing convergence of gaming IP with TV, film and other forms of media.

Spencer emphasized that the decision to seek a new iteration of “Fallout,” one of Xbox’s most popular properties, as a TV drama series was fueled in large part by the passion...

Fresh off of playing the character Francis Cobb on the hit HBO series The Penguin, Deirdre O’Connell has signed on to join Claire Danes (Homeland), Matthew Rhys (Perry Mason), Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect), Natalie Morales (No Hard Feelings), David Lyons (Truth Be Told), and Tim Guinee (Horizon: An American Saga) in the cast of the the mystery thriller limited series The Beast in Me for Netflix – and Variety reports that O’Connell is just one of nine new additions to the cast! The other eight new additions are Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad), Hettienne Park (The Last of Us), Aleyse Shannon (Leverage: Redemption), Will Brill (The Oa), Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy), Bill Irwin (The Dropout), Amir Arison (The Blacklist), and Julie Ann Emery (Better Call Saul).

Created, written, and executive produced by Gabe Rotter, who previously worked on The X-Files, The Beast in Me has the following synopsis: Since the tragic death of her young son,...