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Jan Miller Corran wades into the film noir genre with her thriller Love Loaded. Dr. Jack Scanlon (Adam Huss) owns the Figaro Club, where his wife, Didi (Monica Young), entertains the well-heeled crowd with torch songs. Didi has a history that makes Jack anxious. His suspicions are provoked when Didi’s ex-lover April (Erin Chambers) reappears in the club after having moved out of town some time ago. 

Jack is failing to manage his drinking problem with all the stressors in his life. This is an unfortunate weakness for a man who owns a bar. To add to his misery, from wronged lovers to botched surgeries, he has become the target for someone who wants to see him dead. He is not sure which of several people with good cause is trying to kill him. One possibility is a local mob boss named Marco Ponzetti (Tom Katsis). Didi has her own jealousy after seeing a woman named Molly (Emily Goss) showing interest in Jack. 

After Didi confronts him about the booze, he walks away from her and his bartender/friend Bill (Rich Ceraulo Ko). As he steps out of the bar, someone takes a shot at him, grazing him with the bullet, and with this, the game is afoot. Jack disappears while Didi digs into the mystery of who is trying to kill him. She finds him hiding out at his ex-lover Kelly’s (Constance Brenneman) place. The threads of their lives unravel rapidly as the attempt on Jack’s life drives everyone to extremes. Simmering resentment erupts, while betrayal and murder are on the table. 

“… Dr. Scanlon is the target for someone who wants to see him dead …”

The film is new, but feels familiar and comfortable. The men in the film are creeps across the board, unfaithful and misogynistic, hitting on any woman who gets within earshot. There are some new elements that subvert the traditional noir sensibility, however. Having one of Didi’s ex’s be a woman is an interesting variation. There are also gay male characters. These inclusions refresh an ancient cinematic formula in a delightful way. 

Despite being in color, the visual conventions of the genre are honored with an interplay of light and shadow. The soundtrack is authentic as well, and the vocal performances sparkle. Fans of the noir genre are in for a treat in this updated approach. 

Three Women in a Box LLC is an indie film production company founded by Corran. It focuses on women-centric and LGBTQ+-friendly indie dramatic features and shorts.

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Members of Parliament return from their summer break Monday, with the economy and trade partnerships in centre-focus after the trade war with the United States dramatically escalated over the summer months.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his Liberal government will introduce some of the most consequential legislation in decades this sitting.

Government House leader Steven MacKinnon has promised “significant” economic legislation will become the “centrepiece” of the fall sitting of Parliament.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is poised to introduce a fresh bill to extend relief for the excise tax on fuel and has a fall budget in the works as well.

The Liberals are surging ahead in the polls and command a majority in the House of Commons.

That follows a string of floor-crossers and byelections over the past year that pushed the Liberals out of a shaky minority into a thin majority of 173 seats, That has left the opposition parties smarting with less control over the parliamentary agenda and slumped in the polls.

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There are six vacant seats which will require byelections in the coming months.


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Conservative stalwart Larry Brock resigned his seat in the Brantford-Brant riding last week to return to his former career as a Crown prosecutor.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also held a campaign-style rally in Brantford, Ont., in the riding, just west of Hamilton on Sunday. Poilievre announced Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis will be the party’s candidate in the byelection, which has yet to be called.

New Democrats were significantly reduced in number in the last election and party leader Avi Lewis remains without a seat in the House. They return to Ottawa without longtime MP Alexandre Boulerice, who stepped down to run for a provincial seat in the Quebec election.

It leaves the NDP with just five MPs in the House.

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The Liberals have had high-profile resignations of their own, most notably Steven Guilbeault. He resigned in August citing frustration with the Liberal party’s pivot under Carney’s leadership on energy and environmental policies.

Ottawa took more steps over the summer toward making a new West Coast pipeline possible. Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced in July they worked out an arrangement to support a future pipeline to the southern B.C. coast under a private-public partnership.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House has meantime cranked up trade pressure on Canada and continued to threaten its sovereignty. Trump has threatened that he will escalate his deepening trade war by the end of the year with additional tariffs on steel and autos if the two sides can’t reach an agreement.

That, after Canada’s negotiating team walked away from a potential deal with the White House in August at the 11th hour, saying that what was on the table was a bad deal for Canada.


The trade conflict escalated, with Trump imposing another volley of tariffs and threatening even more, while Canada imposed its own counter-tariffs. Trump has also since responded by attempting to rebrand Lake Ontario as Lake America and to cut off certain Canadian imports to the United States.

Carney has meantime been traversing the world at an aggressive pace as he seeks to quickly deepen ties with and attract investment from countries outside of the United States.

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In the past week alone, Carney attended the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, where he delivered a major speech after the president of the European Commission said she would like to see Canada become an “associate member” of the EU. He squeezed in a quick jaunt to the U.K. on that trip for a bilateral visit with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Carney also hosted a major investment summit in Toronto, where he won accolades from former prime minister Stephen Harper.

Carney nodded to the intense pace he’s working at while addressing his caucus on Friday, when he noticed he misspoke during his speech, saying “seven weeks” instead of “days.”

“It felt like seven weeks, but it was seven days. But this is the pace we need,” Carney said.

Carney will be in New York for meetings around the United Nations this week, though he is not scheduled to address the General Assembly.

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He is expected to have more travel in the fall months, with several summits on the horizon.

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New details have emerged from the private Malibu ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Hayden Panettiere.

Us exclusively learned that the intimate celebration, held Saturday, September 19, brought together around 80 of the late actress’ closest friends for an evening of music, memories, laughter and tears.

Invitations to the event were extended to Panettiere’s father, Skip, who was in attendance, however, Panettiere’s mom, Lesley Vogel, was invited and unable to attend.

The event was staged five weeks after the Heroes alum was found dead at age 36 in a Greenville, South Carolina, residence on August 16. An official cause of death is pending.


Related: Police Reveal More Details About Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Death at 36

Police in Greenville, South Carolina, issued a statement with more details surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death at age 36. Local authorities told NBC News in a statement that they, “accompanied by EMS personnel, responded to a report of an unresponsive female” at around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. “Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; […]

The ceremony, which was attended by several high-profile guests including Panettiere’s former Nashville costar Connie Britton, Evan Ross and Ruby Rose, saw guests sharing stories and memories as they reflected on Panettiere’s lasting impact on others.

Sanoe Lake, a close friend to Panettiere, arranged the event with assistance from fellow close friends Alllie Beattie, Emily Buckingham and Kasey Kitchen. The group spoke to Us on Sunday about their intentions. “We wanted to honor Hayden in the best way we knew how: with as much love as possible,” the group told Us. “It was a beautiful and intimate ceremony where friends came together to celebrate her life and honor the beautiful, magnetic light and love she infused into the world.”

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Fellow friends Barbara Adler, Caroline D’Amore and Jeff Beacher were also part of the event’s planning.

The day began with a release of doves to symbolize peace and freedom, before guests took to a stage to share personal tributes.

A hula dance performance by Ka’ala Clarke paid homage to the late actress’ deep love for Hawaii. There were additional performances by Charles Esten and 11-year-old Isabella D’Amore, who sang “Free,” a song originally performed by Panettiere on Nashville.

The ceremony concluded with the ringing of three bells, led by a longtime friend of Panettiere who spoke about the symbolic ringing’s origin as a farewell to fallen soldiers.

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Actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16, 2026, and pronounced dead at the scene. She was 36. According to a statement from the Greenville Police Department, officers, “accompanied by EMS personnel, responded to a report of an unresponsive female” at approximately 1:50 p.m. “Upon arrival, medical […]

A reception followed the ceremony, and offered guests a spread of pizza and salad catered by D’Amore, 42, who is best known as “Pizza Girl” from Malibu’s D’Amore’s Famous Pizza chain. A candy bar also included some of Panettiere’s favorite sweets.

Party favors were also distributed, with guests receiving keepsake Aviator Nation hats that featured Panettiere’s initials inscribed on them.

Panettiere is survived by her parents and daughter, Kaya, 11, whom she shared with former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko.

“Our family going through a time of profound shock and grief. … Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya,” Klitschko wrote via Instagram last month. “She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry. Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”

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The sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival has been postponed, the event’s Foundation has confirmed.

A note released to press on Monday explains that this year’s installment, originally set for Dec. 3-12 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has been pushed back to the fourth quarter of 2027.

It comes as the entire region deals with ongoing military tension amid the U.S.-Israeli-Iran war, with the threat of missile and drone strikes active and Saudi Arabia dealing with targeted attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis.

The decision follows “a comprehensive review of a range of considerations relating to the timing of the next edition, including the logistical requirements involved in staging an international event of this scale,” said the statement.

“It reflects the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring the Festival takes place at the right time and under the right conditions to deliver the experience for which the Red Sea International Film Festival has become known,” it continued. “As part of this continued commitment, the Foundation will introduce year-round programming at Culture Square in Historic Jeddah beginning in November 2026, establishing it as an ongoing destination for film screenings, cultural events and specialised film-industry programmes.”

Organizers have vowed that the festival will return in 2027 with a “renewed vision and a programme that continues to celebrate cinema and filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the region and around the world.”

The Red Sea Film Festival has gone from strength to strength in recent years and funnelled much of its investment into attracting Hollywood A-listers to Jeddah, as well as its Red Sea Fund, Red Sea Labs and wider initiatives, which will continue to operate within the Foundation’s “year-round ecosystem.” Among the attendees last year were Michael Caine, Johnny Depp, Sean Baker, Juliette Binoche, Adrien Brody, Kirsten Dunst, Jessica Alba and Queen Latifah.

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The sixth edition of the Red Sea

PURGATORY

Director: Lindsay Lanzillotta

Screenwriter: Christine Speer

Logline: This coming-of-age dramedy, set in the 1980s, follows Beatrice (Ruby McGurrin) as she tries to reunite her recently separated parents, and stars J.K. Simmons, Abby Elliott, John Reynolds, and Jack Innanen.

Sales agent: Gersh

Panelists: Lindsay Lanzillotta, Director/Producer; Abby Elliott, EP/Actor; Ruby McGurrin, Actor; John Reynolds, Actor; Jack Innanen, Actor

First screening: Thursday, September 12, Scotiabank Theatre

Key quotes: “Christine’s a dear friend, and I had encouraged her to write more. And when she said this is her first screenplay, and when she sent it to me, I I really loved it. I felt the honesty in it, and then wanted to develop it with her as a producer. And then ultimately, through our work on it, she said, ‘I think that you’re going to be the closest person to this? Will you direct it?’ And I hadn’t really considered it, and I realized that so much of the story that we developed together was becoming both of our stories in some amalgamation. It’s certainly inspired by, definitely not our actual stories, but it felt felt like the first one I should actually try to direct. I was a little bit terrified, but somehow all these people signed up.” – Lindsay Lanzillotta

“Parenting in the ’80s was totally different, I think, than the gentle parenting that we have now, so it’s a testament to what was on the page. But I really connected with that element too. I think discipline was also very different too. The way that our parents disciplined, were disciplined, and took that along with them, and what they thought they had to do. I think Marianne, has a tendency to be stern with her daughters, but also very vulnerable. While it is a different world now, it still is this this thing of, ‘Oh are people talking about me or people judging me?’ I tried to to channel that.” – Abby Elliott

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PURGATORY Director: Lindsay Lanzillotta Screenwriter: Christine Speer Logline: This coming-of-age

MS NOW, CNN and Politico sued President Donald Trump and other administration officials over a decision by Trump to ban the three news organizations from newsgathering at the White House, the latest fracture in the relationship between the president and the national media.

“This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes,” the three news organizations said in a statement. “Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists’ credentials because it objected to our reporting. Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference.”

The three news companies filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. “There could not be a more direct assault on the First Amendment,” they alleged Monday in a court filing.

MS NOW, CNN and Politico sought an order that would keep officials from taking any more action to ban its staffers from reporting at the White House and calling for an immediate restoration of the credentials required to access the grounds.

The Constitution “protects the liberty and property interests that news organizations and White House reporters have in their press credentials and the access those credentials afford them to cover the White House for the benefit of the public,” the companies alleged in a legal filing. “No official can deprive Plaintiffs of those interests on a whim — with no notice, no process, and no warning — as the President did here.”

The news organizations have precedent on their side. In 2018, the first Trump administration banned Jim Acosta, then a top White House correspondent for CNN, from White House newsgathering following an incident in which the reporter tried to hold on to a microphone as a government staffer tried to pull it away from him. A federal judge ordered Acosta’s credentials to be restored on a temporary basis as CNN pursued legal remedies. The White House subsequently dropped the matter, and CNN ended its legal efforts.

The suit adds to a growing pile of legal entanglements between the federal government and the national media. Disney’s ABC in August filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, raising the pitch of that company’s efforts to countermand unusual pressure from the Trump administration to force the company’s stations to submit licenses for early renewal proceedings.

The U.S. Constitution, the companies alleged, “does not allow a president or any other government official to deprive the press of their First Amendment rights and liberty and property interests with no notice or process based solely on that official’s dislike of the content of their reporting. The ban is patently unconstitutional and should be immediately restrained.”

In addition to Trump, the suit names as defendants Steven Cheung, White House communications director; Secret Service director Sean Curran; and Susan Wiles, White House chief of staff.

A copy of the lawsuit is available at this link. Variety has reached out to the White House for comment.

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Over the years, the concept of the “song of the summer” has been well-contested: Is it merely based on statistics? Is it the song that has become so omnipresent that many have become sick of it? Does this mean that “Happy” by Pharrell Williams and “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea count?

Last year, it was likely somewhere between Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” and “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar, featuring SZA. Just based on numbers, it was Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” but this is a strong case for why metrics don’t always matter.

On Sept. 23, the autumn equinox will arrive, officially bringing an end to the summer season and countless attempts at giving it an anthem. This year, there was a plethora of choices. So much so that we couldn’t narrow it down to a definitive tune.

However, you can find our potential picks below.

“The Peace,” underscores

“I don’t speak unless I’m spoken to / And I won’t smoke unless you’re smoking too.”

Underscores, the artist that you are. After “U” dropped in March, “The Peace” was one of the first tracks to go viral across social media. It’s since maintained its cultural relevancy, with the artist performing it as part of her DIY pop-up sets, staged from the back of a U-Haul truck.

Historically, underscores hasn’t written much about her personal life, opting for conceptual work. However, “The Peace” offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the artist’s love life and the feeling of sacrificing basic boundaries in order to satisfy someone else.

Beyond its storytelling, the song’s melody and chopped vocal riff are unforgettable on this track, standing out from the rest of the album. This isn’t a jab at the project — “U” is an incredible album and the song is just that good.

“stupid song,” Olivia Rodrigo

A song from Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” was always going to make this list, given the strong reception it’s received and its incredible replayability. As further evidence of this, within weeks of its release, the song hit 300 million streams.

The album’s third single, “stupid song,” just makes it in over “the cure,” its second single. Though the latter has one of the best bridges of the year, its undeniably melancholic and macabre nature is what put it out of contention.

Though “stupid song” has its somber moments, it’s easier to scream in a crowd without catching concerned glares. This call for catharsis is ever-present in Rodrigo’s discography, but this last album is the artist in full stride.

“Dance…,” Slayyyter

Speaking of artists in full stride, Slayyyter has been the breakout act of the summer, which is incredible considering that her debut mixtape released in 2019. She’s got skin in the game but hasn’t really been able to crack the mainstream until the release of “Worst Girl in America” and a subsequent, viral Coachella set.

“Dance…” is the opening track of that album and also arguably the best song on it. After about a full minute of pensive, progressive, electronic buildup, listeners get a taste of bliss, sewn-in synths and heavy bass.

When one individual made the bold claim on X that it was “one of the best album intros ever,” Slayyyter was quick to respond with a simple “TRUE.” Shortly after its release, it went viral on Instagram reels and TikTok as creators used the song in a trend where they’d act fatigued before bursting into motion on beat.

“Caught in a Jam,” Portraits of Tracy

This is easily one of the most fun, captivating tracks of the summer — it’s funky, bouncy, buzzy and everything in between. Solidifying its cool is the reassuring note at the end of the music video description: “No generative AI was used at any stage in the production of this material.”

It features — without a doubt — one of the best bridges and refrains of the year, and perhaps onward. Not to mention, its lyrics are equally as enjoyable as the production.

“Oh, something changed in me, I felt it instantly / I had to hit the club so they could all see / Now I’m the dancing queen / F-f-f-far far from 17”

“Caught in a Jam” would an impressive feat from any artist, but it’s exciting to hear it coming from a 22-year-old. Hopefully, the future is bright and groovy for Portraits of Tracy. Reception of the artist’s latest EP, “Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV! EP,” has been overwhelmingly positive, with Pitchfork placing it a 7.6 rating.

“BbY Wow,” Karol G, Judeline, rusowsky

The 2026 Coachella headliner is back at it again. This time around, Karol G released “BbY Wow” at the tail end of July, allowing it just enough time to seep into the brains of all its listeners.

Realistically, it needed no time at all. It didn’t take long for the song to hit No. 1 on Spotify global charts, receiving over 3 million streams within a week of its release.

The song is a masterclass in production, pulling and syncopating a sample from iconic dance hall tune “Coolie Dance Riddim,” released by Jamaican producer Cordel Skatta Burrell in 2003. In this, a lot of the heavy lifting is done, and all three artists are left to ride the smooth beat.

Naturally, Karol G really shines here, but Judeline and rusowsky provide an interesting dynamic to the song, making it an instant hit.

“Girl Like Me,” PinkPantheress

“Girl Like Me” is an odd entry for potential song of the summer. The track was released back in May 2025 as part of her second mixtape, “Fancy That.” However, it didn’t receive much buzz until April 2026, when PinkPantheress performed at Coachella.

Not long after, she released the official music video for the song, which blew up almost as soon as it landed on YouTube. The video, made in collaboration with faceless director Lauzza, features buildings shuffling on beat and other excerpts of British culture.

It would soon witness the same treatment on streaming, garnering a 165% increase in streaming activity over a four-week period, Billboard reported.

But it’s not all about numbers in the world of music and, thankfully, “Girl Like Me,” delivers sonically, as well. The song flips both “Romeo” and “Always Be There” by aughts-defining electronic duo Basement Jaxx and turns it into a thumping dance pop tune.

“Dine N’Dash,” the Strokes

As plainly stated in our coverage of the Strokes’ appearance at Just Like Heaven in August, the band is “currently riding the high” of its first Coachella performance in 15 years. “Reality Awaits” is an incredibly polarizing album. What’s dividing fans is Julian Casablancas’ insistence on using Autotune, as many prefer his raw vocals.

However, Autotune or not, “Dine N’Dash” is reminiscent of the best of the band, confirming that they’ve still got the juice to make hits 25 years after their debut. The chorus is the key here, as its smooth riff pauses for Casablancas to softy wail out “We could never afford it / So we dine and dash / I would always go last.”

Hello, 2001!

“brand new chanel$,” Slayyyter

It’s always difficult to give an artist a double entry on a list, but in the case of Slayyyter, it was mandatory. “Brand new chanel$” is poised to be a song off of a potential upcoming project, which is expected to be an inverse, “brother album” to “Worst Girl in America.”

In that, it completely lives up to her promises, taking the route of a more traditional pop song, while still delivering on all fronts. Notably, her vocal ability really shines through on this track, as she belts out “I‘m holding it alone just for tonight / I wonder if you / got her in your room / I call you on the phone to start a fight” during the chorus.

The song’s outro is equally as intoxicating, referencing the lyrics and melody of its apparent brother track, “Beat Up Chanel$.”

Like “Dance…,” the song was quick to go viral on social media, and the artist revealed that the song was made to process romantic trauma. Just two days before “WGIA” dropped and during rehearsals for her Coachella set, Slayyyter found out she had been cheated on by her then-boyfriend.

“Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley

It’s been 22 weeks since Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” first appeared on top of the Billboard 100, tying Mariah Carey’s seasonally ubiquitous “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Whether you like the song or not, its appeal is officially undeniable.

On Spotify, it’s racked up more than half a billion streams and on YouTube, nearly 100 million. Not to mention, it’s impossible to crawl into any dive bar in the country without being ambushed by “She’s from Texas, I can tell by the way / He’s two steppin’ ‘round the room,” delivered in a Southern drawl.

Is it the “Happy” or “Fancy” of 2026? We leave that with you to decide.

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Seven years after its launch, Disney+ is still making history with its exclusive releases, and the latest series to do so will be none other than the MCU’s VisionQuest. Debuting its first two episodes on October 14, Paul Bettany’s synthezoid will embark on a journey to rediscover his humanity (and reunite with some family along the way) following the events of 2021’s WandaVision. The show’s existence is already a groundbreaking moment for Marvel Studios, as it will complete the franchise’s first live-action trilogy since Marvel Studios joined the Disney umbrella. The history-making run doesn’t stop there, however.

Pinewood Studios announced that the first two episodes of Marvel Television’s VisionQuest will screen early worldwide at the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival on October 12, just two days before their streaming debut on Disney+. Notably, VisionQuest was filmed almost entirely at Pinewood Studios, with additional filming taking place at locations across the UK. The screening will be a historic moment for Marvel Studios, as it marks the shortest gap between an MCU Disney+ series debut and its streaming release at just two days.

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Prior to this, the closest an MCU Disney+ series had come to such a narrow premiere-to-streaming window was Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Marvel held an exclusive Season 2 premiere launch event at New York City’s Drai’s Supper Club on March 23 of this year, one day ahead of the season’s Disney+ debut. However, this was specifically a Season 2 launch rather than the premiere of an entirely new MCU series. As such, VisionQuest will hold the record with its October 12 London Film Festival screening arriving two days before its Disney+ debut.

After Born Again, the next-shortest gap belonged to She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Although Tatiana Maslany’s MCU series premiered on Disney+ on August 18, 2022, it held a red-carpet screening at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre three days earlier, on August 15. While most MCU Disney+ premieres have traditionally taken place roughly five to seven days before their streaming debuts, She-Hulk‘s condensed window stood out at the time. Now, however, even that record will be overshadowed by VisionQuest‘s history-making two-day gap.

Despite VisionQuest making history with its early release strategy, it is far from the last live-action MCU series coming to Disney+. Marvel Studios has several projects in various stages of development lined up, each poised not only to expand the MCU’s television slate but potentially make their own marks on the franchise.

Upcoming Live-Action MCU Series Following Historic VisionQuest Premiere

Daredevil: Born Again Season 3

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again.
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The third installment of Daredevil: Born Again will hit Disney+ in March 2027, making history of its own as the first live-action MCU show to receive a Season 3. Picking back up on Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock, albeit in a prison cell, Season 3 will deal with the ramifications of his Daredevil identity being made public alongside the rise of a new Muse in Margarita Levieva’s Heather Glenn.

Considering how VisionQuest is Marvel Studios looking to complete the story it began with WandaVision, Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 will similarly build on some of the MCU’s longest-running television storylines. The third season will bring back several former Netflix-era heroes, including Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, and with it, storylines and character arcs established a decade ago that will need to be addressed. 

Unlike VisionQuest, however, Born Again Season 3 will be less about wrapping up a trilogy and more about exploring where Marvel’s resurrected Defenders corner goes next. The likelihood of a Born Again Season 4 being greenlit is higher than low, while VisionQuest will seemingly flow into Avengers: Secret Wars, if recent comments from Paul Bettany are to be believed.

Strange Academy

Strange Academy roster in Marvel Comics.
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First rumored to be in development in Summer 2023, a Strange Academy Disney+ series would follow MCU staple Wong (Benedict Wong) mentoring a class of aspiring magic users, including America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) and Ironheart‘s Zelma Stanton (Regan Aliyah). After some ups and downs in development, Marvel Studios reportedly revived the series late last year, though no official announcement has been made. 

Strange Academy could take the MCU in the opposite direction from VisionQuest. Whereas VisionQuest revolves around an Avengers-tier character and ties together threads stretching back to 2021, Strange Academy is positioned as an introduction to a new generation of heroes. Rather than the ending to a story, the new series could be the beginning of one that spins into its own sub-franchise within the MCU.

Notably, Strange Academy was also rumored in August to be transitioning from a Disney+ series to a theatrical movie, making its definitive format and the odds of it following VisionQuest as a Disney+ project uncertain.

Champions

Champions roster in Marvel Comics
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A Young Avengers project from Marvel Studios has long been whispered about, though recent rumblings have it positioned as a Champions series. If anything, the series may end up being a combination of both teen superhero teams from Marvel Comics, with Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan in a leadership position among other young heroes sprinkled throughout the MCU (Ironheart, Speed and Wiccan, and even an eventual Cyclops).

Champions would provide a major contrast to VisionQuest by shifting the MCU’s television focus toward its younger generation of heroes. While initially reported as a Disney+ series, Champions joined Strange Academy in the rumor mill as a potential film adaptation, suggesting the studio is reassessing how its next incarnation of the characters should be introduced. 

If Champions does remain a series, it could give Disney+ something VisionQuest lacks: a launching point for an entirely new team rather than the culmination of an existing storyline.

Jessica Jones

Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones.
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After her proper integration into the MCU in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones may come to lead her own series, if teases from Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, Television and Animation Brad Winderbaum prove truthful.

Jessica’s future is much different from Vision’s in VisionQuest. Rather than resurrecting a character for a legacy-focused story, Marvel could use a Jones-centric series as a springboard for exploring another corner of the MCU’s street-level universe. If Marvel gives Ritter’s character a solo project, it would emphasize how the studio can use Disney+ not only to launch new MCU franchises but also to continue television stories that began under Marvel Television long before the current Disney+ era, just as happened with Born Again.

Iron Fist & Luke Cage

Finn Jones as Danny Rand and Mike Colter as Luke Cage.
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Following their inclusion in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Finn Jones) and Luke Cage (Mike Colter) may team up for their own Special Presentation. Rumors suggest the two could headline a Heroes For Hire-esque project on Disney+, giving the duo more dedicated time in the spotlight beyond what Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 will provide. 

A Special Presentation focused on Iron Fist and Luke Cage would make the project especially different from VisionQuest. Instead of an eight-episode series tied to characters as far back as 2008’s Iron Man, Marvel Studios could tell a more contained story that uses still-familiar characters to expand its ground-level storytelling without committing to a traditional television season. This Special Presentation would also give Marvel Studios a chance to explore the dynamic between two characters with a long history in Marvel Comics.

Mystery Special Presentation

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Insiders have occasionally mentioned another Marvel Studios Special Presentation supposedly in the works, though few concrete details have emerged. Reporting suggests this Special Presentation will have a “detective” focus, a premise that could open the door to an entirely different character or storyline, making this one of Marvel Studios’ most intriguing mysteries.

Either way, adding another Special Presentation to Marvel Studios’ roster would demonstrate just how far the company has moved beyond the traditional Disney+ series model that VisionQuest will follow. Rather than relying on episodic projects, Marvel may increasingly turn to shorter-form storytelling, which could be less expensive to produce and offer audiences a more accessible viewing experience. With the MCU still expanding across movies, series, and streaming specials, a format that allows longtime viewers to keep up more easily while giving newcomers less daunting entry points could be essential for Marvel Studios’ future.

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James Gunn’s DCU franchise is continuing to expand, with several films and series currently in different stages of development. With the filmmaker having recently completed filming on Man of Tomorrow, another Superman spinoff is in the works, as more details are emerging about the project.

The People V. Gorilla Grodd, which is currently in production, is looking to tap into the Smallville mythology. A new set video from @AtlantaDCFans shows a mayoral campaign, with signs reading “Ray Sacks For Mayor,” who was a recurring villain in season 9 of The CW drama.

Click here to see the first look at Ray Sacks in The People V. Gorilla Grodd set video.

In the video, citizens can be seen showing their support for Ray. According to social media users who were near the set, the DCU’s Ray is supposedly who Arian Moayed is playing in the HBO Max comedy, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe veteran was tapped for a mystery role. As of writing, HBO Max, DC Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery have not confirmed who he is playing, other than that Moayed is in the series.

During Smallville season 9, Dylan Neal made his debut as the foe, an original creation for the Tom Welling-starring series, where he was established as the District Attorney of Metropolis, and was introduced in episode 8, “Idol,” which featured the first time the Wonder Twins appeared in live-action. During “Idol,” the D.A. tried to get The Blur to reveal his identity to the world, as Clark Kent was about to go through with it, until Lois Lane got the city to embrace the idea that their hero shouldn’t step out of the shadows.

This led to Ray’s villainous side being revealed, as he attempted to have Lois murdered, but Clark put a stop to it, and the crooked D.A. was sent to jail for his actions. However, later in Smallville season 9, Neal returned in episode 18, “Charade,” showing that he had formed ties with Checkmate.




















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Trivia Challenge

🌏OriginsLast son

☠VillainsKneel!

⚡PowersInvincible

🎥FilmsBelieve

💫LegacyHope

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Before he was Clark Kent, Superman was born Kal-El on a distant planet doomed to destruction. His parents Jor-El and Lara placed him in a rocket ship as an infant, sending him across the cosmos to Earth. What is the name of Superman’s home planet?




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Superman’s greatest love is a fearless, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who works alongside Clark Kent at the Daily Planet. She’s known for her relentless pursuit of the truth and for being one of the few people who sees both the hero and the man. Who is she?




03

Despite being nearly invulnerable under Earth’s yellow sun, Superman has one famous weakness — a radioactive mineral from the remnants of his destroyed homeworld. Exposure to it drains his powers and can even kill him. What is this substance called?




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In 1978, a then-unknown actor donned the cape and made the world believe a man could fly. His portrayal of Superman became the gold standard for superhero films and he starred in four Superman movies. Who is this legendary actor?




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Superman’s greatest enemy isn’t a superpowered alien — he’s a brilliant, ruthless human billionaire who believes Superman is a threat to humanity’s potential. This bald-headed genius has been Superman’s archenemy for over 80 years. Who is he?




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After crash-landing on Earth as a baby, Kal-El was found and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent, a kind farming couple. They raised him with strong moral values in a small rural town. Where did Clark Kent grow up?




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As Clark Kent, Superman disguises himself as a mild-mannered reporter working at Metropolis’s most famous newspaper, alongside Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen. Their editor-in-chief Perry White runs the newsroom. What is the name of this newspaper?




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This Kryptonian military commander was banished to the Phantom Zone for treason before Krypton’s destruction. He escaped and came to Earth seeking vengeance, famously demanding that others “Kneel before” him. His iconic portrayal by Terence Stamp cemented him in pop culture. Who is this villain?




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Are you the Man of Steel — or still stuck in a phone booth?

Gunn has commented in the past that he is a Smallville fan, as he shared with ComicBook in June 2025 that “I was taking lots of different stuff from comic books, TV shows and movies- and I’m a Smallville fan. It was LuthorCorp in Smallville. But it also let the door..first of all, most people don’t name their corporations after their first name, so I believe it more, in terms of that. Also, it leaves the door open for, was his father, in any way, ever apart of this, or his mother.”

The People V. Gorilla Grodd isn’t the first time that a DCU project has paid homage to the popular TV show. Not only did Lex Luthor’s company get named LuthorCorp, rather than LexCorp, in Gunn’s Superman movie, but it also featured a voice cameo from Smallville’s Michael Rosenbaum, who is a good friend of the DC Studios co-CEO, as he played the Man of Steel’s most iconic villain in the DC prequel.

While time will tell who is actually playing Ray in the upcoming DCU show, it also remains to be seen if The People V. Gorilla Grodd will keep the villainous elements or if they are doing a new take on him altogether. It will also be fasicnating to see what other DC players may make it into the HBO Max project, with a lot of details still being kept under wraps.

The People V. Gorilla Grodd is set to premiere on HBO Max, but no launch date has been announced yet, while Smallville is available through home media release and on streaming.


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    The People v. Gorilla Grodd


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    HBO Max

    Showrunner

    Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault

    Directors

    Tony Yacenda

    Writers

    Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault


    Cast

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      Jimmy Tatro

      Gorilla Grodd

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      Skyler Gisondo

      Jimmy Olsen

    • Headshot Of Beck Bennett

      Beck Bennett

      Steve Lombard

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    2001 – 2011-00-00

    Showrunner

    Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Brian Peterson, Kelly Souders, Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

    Directors

    Mike Rohl, Jeannot Szwarc, Glen Winter, Terrence O’Hara, Whitney Ransick, Mairzee Almas, Paul Shapiro, Rick Rosenthal, David Carson, James L. Conway, Chris Long, Michael Katleman, Morgan Beggs, Allison Mack, David Barrett, Marita Grabiak, Michael W. Watkins, Philip Sgriccia, Rick Wallace, Thomas J. Wright, Todd Slavkin, Brad Turner, Charles Beeson, Craig Zisk



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Straley said games like Half-Life 2, Gears of War, and BioShock–along with games he worked on, including Uncharted 2 and The Last of Us–“set the ‘modern AAA’ mold.” He said these games felt like “they were trying to creative a new experience within AAA.”

Secondarily, Straley observed that the quest for “games-as-a-service” in a bid to make the next Overwatch or Fortnite is “not a viable strategy and frankly shows these ‘industry leaders’ don’t know their own brand.”

Straley went on to say he believes the gaming industry is suffering from a “lack of good leadership, clear direction, and conviction from the people at the top.” These people are in charge of the money, and therefore determine the stability of the business, he said. “I believe if they understand their brand, they could have honest, inspiring conversations with creators to steer our medium to innovate,” Straley said.

Straley is now working on much smaller games than he made at Naughty Dog. His new independent studio, Wildflower Interactive, is working on the puzzle-platformer Coven of the Chickenfoot. The game has players taking on the role of an elderly witch named Gertie, who works alongside a “creature-companion” that Gertie cannot speak with. Instead, Gertie needs to “discover the creature’s true intentions” in other ways, like through environmental storytelling.

Xbox was originally set to publish Coven of the Chickenfoot before dropping it, according to another developer. It’s still in the works, backed by an unknown financier.

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As the world of film and video (and photography) has changed over the past few decades, the multi-hat roles of hybrid content creators have grown thanks, in part, to the rise of multipurpose digital mirrorless cameras that can easily switch between both styles.

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In the first major zombie movie to come out in 2026, a kind (if slightly kooky) doctor sees the humanity inside of a hulking, virus-infected man who has the strength to pull out somebody’s spine with his bare hands. The doctor tries to understand this so-called monster in order to save—even befriend—him, and he’s ultimately successful. Meanwhile, in the most recent zombie movie of the year, a scared little girl in the process of transforming into something horrible begs for help before her face splits open, revealing a single bloody eyeball and a ravenous maw of teeth. The protagonist instantly blasts her to bits with a shotgun; it’s one of the funniest moments in the film. 

To say that 28 Year Later: The Bone Temple and Resident Evil represent two different approaches to zombies is an understatement. There are similarities, of course. Both are gnarly movies with gore, shocking scares, and most importantly swarms of people who have been transformed into flesh-eaters by a viral outbreak. (Their zombies are, technically, not undead, though they’re certainly zombies by any reasonable definition.) Zombies are one of the most versatile movie monsters; they can represent an intolerance of an “other,” prey on fears of infection, be a dark reflection of humanity’s own impulses, or they can just be a bunch of spooky bad guys that protagonists can mow down without feeling too bad about it, video-game-style. 

It’s no surprise that Resident Evil, an adaptation that captures the experience of playing games like this better than basically any other before it, would depict zombies in this more mindless way. From the moment when the first victim of the t-Virus enters the movie, when she walks in front of Austin Abrams’ car, Resident Evil‘s zombies are treated like props. She’s scary, but she and the other zombies are played for laughs as much (if not more) than they are for horror. Before Bryan, Abrams’ unfortunate medical courier, realizes the true nature of the woman he’s hit, he’s exasperated by her. In her stunned state she reaches over towards Bryan to his annoyance and the audience’s uneasy chuckles. When a cop pulls Bryan over, they both treat her like a burden. As the t-Virus spreads, Resident Evil continues to deliberately ignore the humanity of the infected. They’re no longer individuals—literally, in the case of one multi-limbed monstrosity that fuses itself together with other zombies. 

There’s nothing inherently wrong with this approach to zombies. As a disposable villain, zombies are great. They’re a ready-made, near-endless supply of targets; you don’t have to worry about the ethics of ending a life if the shambling creature you’re headshotting is already dead, right? Resident Evil is part of a rich tradition of this sort of zombie, as the original games helped revive the genre when it was struggling in the ’90s, and there are plenty of examples of gross-out walking dead flicks from the previous decade that weren’t exactly empathetic. Resident Evil isn’t even the only zombie movie of 2026 that villainizes the undead. Colony, from Train To Busan director Yeon Sang-ho, explicitly does away with any understanding that its zombies are (or were) individuals. Instead, they share a hivemind. By the time the man who unleashed the virus takes control of the horde, they’re further reduced, to just being a weapon. 

Contrast this with The Bone Temple, Nia DaCosta’s brutal, beautiful follow-up to Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later. It’s the latest in the long line descended from Boyle’s 28 Days Later, which came out the same year as Paul W. S. Anderson’s first Resident Evil movie. Even in 2002, 28 Days Later had a lot more to say with its undead than the loose, action-packed game adaptation did, but The Bone Temple takes it to another level. While plenty of zombie movies have jumped on the notion that it’s the living who are the real monsters, The Bone Temple does the humanizing work of actually showing how that might reasonably happen with Jack O’Connell’s Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal. 

He’s a skin-flaying psychopath, yet The Bone Temple still manages to take audiences on a journey where they understand and even pity him. Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) certainly tries as best he can to hear the broken little boy inside Sir Jimmy. He also sees through the crazed eyes of the nearly unstoppable “alpha” he’s taken to calling Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry). Kelson takes reasonable precautions with Samson, but he doesn’t view him as a monster to be killed; he’s just another human being. In fact, every skull making up his Bone Temple once belonged to a person. When Kelson starts getting high on opiates with Samson, dancing with the extremely stoned, extremely nude alpha, it’s the start of something profound. He was able to save Samson from a terrible fate; being a zombie seems as bad, if not worse, than being eaten by one. 



Kelson saw the nobility and humanity that Samson fundamentally possessed even though he was a zombie. But is that what audiences want to see from their zombies? The Bone Temple bombed at the box office, making just $25 million domestic and putting the promised third 28 Years movie in serious doubt. Sure, The Bone Temple came out in January, just a year after the previous one, and audiences might have been fatigued—or not even realized that The Bone Temple was a new movie rather than a re-release. It also probably didn’t help that, despite having a deliriously entertaining set piece where Fiennes dresses like the devil and lip-syncs to Iron Maiden, The Bone Temple is not especially fun. It’s grueling and graphic; the violence not gratuitous titillation. Resident Evil, which turns a bisected body getting tugged along by intestines into a great gag, is a blast—and is predicted to make $80 million during its opening weekend. Again, there are other factors to consider when comparing undead apples to zombified oranges: Resident Evil is based on video game IP and Cregger is a hot horror director coming off of the massive success of Weapons.

Resident Evil almost plays like a theme park ride, and just as guests aren’t invited to consider the humanity of the animatronics on Pirates Of The Caribbean, they’re not asked to think about the t-Virus victims. It’s not asking any big questions about the worth of a human life, nor is it really asking the audience to think at all. Despite all the other mitigating factors, when it comes to zombies, it seems clear that this is what audiences want more than The Bone Temple’s thoughtful empathy. 

It’s tempting to read too deeply into the troubling implications of that audience preference, but it shouldn’t be especially surprising that the popcorn movie that’s fun to see with an audience might draw a bigger crowd. But the failure of The Bone Temple, compared with Resident Evil‘s success, does take on an extra weight—even a bitter irony—because of another zombie movie that came out in September. Black Zombie, Maya Annik Bedward’s revelatory documentary, goes back to the Haitian roots of zombie folklore, exploring how the entire genre is based on a racist distortion of enslaved Africans’ metaphor for their terrible situation. Zombies have always had a human origin. The Bone Temple, at least, remembers this.


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John Oliver took a jab at “soon-to-be business daddy” David Ellison on Sunday’s Last Week Tonight.

The HBO show’s host did a deep dive into UnitedHealthCare record of denying customers much-needed health care, starting off by noting that Luigi Mangione is due to be sentenced in December for killing CEO Brian Thompson, an act that many people rejoiced amid their frustration with the company.

Oliver gave several examples of patients who were denied crucial health care, including a cancer patient whose parents ultimately had to fork over $95,000 for due to UHC’s denials.

Here he took the opportunity to take a jab at Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, which is in the process of trying to get regulator approval to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, the current parent company of HBO.

“Now in the end her parents paid $95,000 out of pocket to cover the treatment, which in happy news did actually work, but having access to wealthy parents just cannot be the system to get badly needed healthcare, even if it is apparently the system that lets you be in charge of HBO,” Oliver said, showing a photo of Ellison.

“Yeah, my soon-to-be business daddy has a literal business daddy,” he added, as the image zoomed out to show Ellison with his father Larry, the billionaire owner of tech giant Oracle, and the man who has agreed to personally backstop the $40.4 billion in equity financing connected to the Paramount-WBD deal.

“And to be very clear,” Oliver continued, “I deeply respect that and I would never make fun of you for it, unlike that pesky Stephen Colbert.”

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Some true stories make you wonder why anyone bothered dramatizing them, and then there are stories like Tony Kiritsis and his infamous dead man’s line that get the treatment again and again.

I’d already watched the independent film. That sent me to the documentary. 

That sent me down the internet rabbit hole, because once you start reading about a guy wiring a shotgun to a mortgage broker’s head and parading him through the streets of Indianapolis, it’s surprisingly difficult to say, “Well, that’s enough of that.”

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So, do we really need American Hostage, an eight-hour series about a story that’s already gotten plenty of attention?

After American Hostage Season 1 Episodes 1 and 2, I’m going with yes.

Because as utterly bonkers as the Tony Kiritsis story remains almost 50 years later, American Hostage has found another way into it.

This isn’t merely a story about a furious man who kidnapped Dick Hall of Meridian Mortgage Company because he believed the Hall family had screwed him over.

It’s also about the day a local radio reporter named Fred Heckman answered the phone and discovered that he wasn’t going to be reporting the biggest story in Indianapolis.

He was going to be part of it. And, oh boy, does that hit differently in 2026.

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Jon Hamm‘s Fred is already having something of an identity crisis before Tony ever calls him. After 22 years in Indiana and the success of his “My Town Indy” segment, CBS is interested. New York is beckoning. So is more money.

But Fred considers himself a hard-news guy, and there’s something uncomfortable about the prospect of moving away from the kind of journalism that made him the most trusted voice in his community in the first place.

Then Tony calls.

Suddenly, Fred has the kind of story every journalist dreams about, except the story has specifically requested him, has a shotgun wired to another man’s head, and says “fuck” often enough to give everyone at this family-oriented radio station heart palpitations.

Tony wants to go live. Why Fred? Because people trust Fred Heckman. “If you say it, they’ll believe it.”

That’s one hell of a responsibility to drop into a journalist’s lap. It’s also where American Hostage starts becoming about much more than Tony and Dick.

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We’re watching this unfold in a media environment that’s almost quaint by modern standards. Somebody has to adjust the television antenna in the newsroom. Reporters are calling in news briefs from pay phones. Tony needs Fred because Tony doesn’t have a platform of his own.

Today, Tony could be livestreaming before Fred ever knew something was happening. He could post a manifesto, a YouTube channel, TikTok account, Instagram following, podcast, Substack, or whatever fresh hell we’ve invented since I started writing this sentence.

He wouldn’t need the most trusted voice in Indianapolis to tell people he’d been wronged. He could tell them himself.

And within minutes, strangers who knew absolutely nothing about Tony, Dick, Meridian Mortgage, or commercial real estate would be explaining the entire situation to everyone else with tremendous confidence.

Tony’s stunt feels almost like social media before social media existed.

He has a grievance. He believes the system is rigged. He doesn’t believe the people with power will listen to him through conventional channels, so he does something so outrageous that they have no choice.

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And then he needs an audience. That’s where Fred comes in. And it puts Fred in an impossible position almost immediately.

Legal is terrified. Station manager Jerry is contemplating the FCC, advertising, revenue, and presumably whether there is enough alcohol in Indianapolis to survive the day.

Fred doesn’t give a damn about revenue. This is news. “You can’t say this isn’t news,” he deadpans. Well, no. You certainly can’t.

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But what happens when covering the news begins affecting its outcome?

“The moment we do something to save someone’s life, we are in the story. We lose our way as journalists,” Ben Hairston reminds him.

That was once Fred’s line in the sand, and American Hostage wastes very little time kicking sand all over it. Fred may believe in journalistic distance, but he also can’t stand by and let Dick Hall die.

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Ben knows that before Fred does. Fred apparently thinks he’s been removing cheese from mousetraps around the station without anyone noticing because he can’t bring himself to kill a mouse. Ben knows about the cheese.

Everyone knows about the cheese.

And if Fred Heckman can’t let a mouse die, he’s sure as hell not going to let Dick Hall die to preserve some pristine concept of journalistic objectivity.

That’s where American Hostage gets really interesting.

Fred’s not chasing celebrity, he’s not trying to manufacture a viral moment, and he’s certainly not hoping Tony will turn him into the story. He wants to report the news.

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But Tony chose him precisely because of what Fred represents, and the moment Fred answers that phone, his credibility becomes part of Tony’s plan.

By the end of “McMahon, Martinis, and Madness,” CBS is sending a crew to Indianapolis.

Because now, Fred IS the story. So much for New York. When Ben told him the funny thing about lines is that they’re always moving, Fred thought he was better than the line.

He thought he could stand behind it, maybe toe it a little, and still remain impartial. But when the victim at the end of the dead man’s line is a fellow church member and father, remaining impartial is a feat not many could accomplish.

There’s something fascinating about watching that happen from our current vantage point because we’ve long since obliterated the line Fred is desperately trying to protect.

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News is entertainment. Entertainment becomes news. Reporters become personalities. Personalities become stories.

Stories are selected partly because people will watch them, click them, share them, scream about them, or make reaction videos about someone else’s reaction video.

Everybody gets to be Walter Cronkite now, provided Walter Cronkite was broadcasting from his kitchen while yelling at people in the comments.

And people in the comments would obliterate you if you stood back, impartially, and let an innocent man die without doing something to help.

American Hostage is looking back at an earlier point in this evolution, when the people inside the newsroom could still be horrified by the possibility that a man’s potential death might also be fantastic for ratings and maybe not rise to the occasion to exploit it.

And that’s where the show’s satirical streak becomes important. This could have been oppressively serious. Thankfully, it isn’t.

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American Hostage has an almost Fargo-like sensibility at times, with music that occasionally evokes Dexter and an entire collection of people responding to an insane situation with exactly the kind of profanity and absurdity such an insane situation probably deserves.

Discovering somebody has left a car door open with the engine running, allowing Tony to abscond with Dick in tow, the police chief announces that he’s going to find the culprit and throw them “down a fucking well.”

There is a man walking around with a shotgun attached to another man’s neck, so he’s not trying to get to the bottom of the parking violation. He’s realizing in real time how quickly one small error can completely upend a situation.

Tony himself can be horrifying and hilarious within seconds of each other.

When Tony encounters the growing circus following him as he walks Dick down the street, he demands, “What is this? The Macy’s Day Parade, goddamn it?”

Giovanni Ribisi absolutely disappears into the role, capturing a man who is angry, wounded, theatrical, profane, and utterly convinced of the righteousness of his cause.

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Tony doesn’t believe he’s a lunatic. He believes he’s a man who worked like a dog, got cornered by a rigged system, and finally decided that if nobody was going to listen, he’d make damn sure they did.

And American Hostage doesn’t require us to agree with him to understand why Fred wants to hear him out.

That’s Fred’s secret with Tony. Treat him like a human being. Ask questions. Listen. Show respect. It’s remarkably simple, and it works. It also lets the series begin unpacking the grievance beneath the spectacle on American Hostage Season 1 Episode 2.

Tony believes the Hall family and Meridian Mortgage deliberately set him up to fail. He had 17 acres he dreamed of developing into something profitable, and he believes they intended to foreclose, scoop it up cheaply at a sheriff’s sale, and profit from his failure.

The financial details matter, but Tony’s demands reveal that this isn’t solely about money. He wants immunity, lawyers, and something much more personal. He wants M.L. Hall to apologize to him.

That’s a problem, because everyone keeps asking where M.L. is, and nobody seems particularly capable of producing him.

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In the midst of the melee, someone roars, “What’s the matter with these people? At this rate, we’ll be here until Easter. And someone will be dead. And I don’t mean Jesus.”

See? There is no way you’re getting through this story without laughing.

Poor Dick, meanwhile, remains remarkably compliant for a man spending his day attached to the business end of Tony’s homemade death contraption.

Kristoffer Polaha hasn’t had nearly as much room to explore Dick through the first two hours, but we get flashes of the person beneath the hostage.

And the more we learn about the Hall family, the more interesting Dick’s position within all of this becomes.

Tony may have taken Dick hostage, but Dick isn’t necessarily the person Tony really wants. The people Tony wants to answer for what happened seem remarkably comfortable letting Dick do that for them.

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That’s something I’m eager to see American Hostage explore further.

But Tony also understands something about Fred before Fred fully understands it himself. “I chose you for a reason. You’re a part of my plan all along.”

Fred was there during the darkest days of Tony’s life without even knowing it. That’s the extraordinary part of this relationship.

Fred isn’t merely a convenient radio personality Tony happened to recognize. His voice meant something to Tony. His reputation meant something.

That kind of communal trust in journalism feels almost alien now. And maybe that’s another reason this story remains worth telling.

Tony Kiritsis didn’t just want attention. He wanted to be believed. There is a difference. And somehow, Tony knew that Fred would humanize the event, playing right into Tony’s hands.

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American Hostage arrives after other projects have already revisited this story, but it has eight hours to examine all the strange little pieces around the dead man’s line:

Tony’s grievance, Dick’s family, Fred’s career, the changing media environment, and what happens when reporting the spectacle becomes part of creating it.

The story was already sensational. American Hostage doesn’t pretend otherwise. Instead, it seems willing to ask why we can’t stop looking.

Nearly 50 years later, we have infinitely more ways to make ourselves heard, infinitely more opportunities to become the story, and an entire culture built around capturing 15 minutes of attention before somebody else takes our place.

Tony needed a shotgun, a hostage, and the most trusted man in Indianapolis. Now all you need is Wi-Fi. Progress! Or not.

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We’ve lost something in the middle of all of this. The public’s right to know and understand a story without sensationalizing it.

At this point, even our AI picks a side. The best I can say is that if you’ve got the right attitude, you can at least wade through the muck to find the truth.

So, at least we have more to sift through. But I can’t help but wish for simpler days past, and by the time American Hostage Season 1 is over, I bet everyone in Indianapolis in 1977 will feel the same.

But what about you?

What did you think of the premiere episodes? Can you believe that something from so far in the past can still feel so relevant today? Hit the comments with your thoughts.

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Presley Walker Gerber, a model and the only son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died. A representative for the family confirmed the news to Deadline. He was 27.

A statement from the family read as follows: “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”

An L.A. County Medical Examiner’s report says Gerber died at a rehab facility. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Gerber was signed to IMG models and appeared in a 2018 Pepsi ad with his mother. His modeling career began with a 2015 Bruce Weber shoot. He soon was doing runway work at the various fashion weeks around the globe.

He recalled the whirlwind in a 2023 interview with the podcast Studio 22.

“My whole life changed within a month and it was just a very profound experience because I had to grow up quickly,” said Gerber.

In 2019, he was arrested for a DUI in Beverly Hills and sentenced to three years’ probation. Then 19, Gerber was also ordered to complete a DUI program.

His younger sister, Kaia Gerber, currently plays Susan Reynolds in Ryan Murphy’s The Shards.

Presley Gerber, Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber in 2017. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs)

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The New York Times has been suing OpenAI and Microsoft for nearly three years at this point, arguing that large language models like ChatGPT have violated the newspaper’s copyright both coming and going—first, by allegedly training extensively on millions of New York Times articles covering decades of work without bothering to pay for or license them, and then by cheerfully offering to let users circumvent paywalls to read scraped-together facsimiles of new reporting. As many great economic minds/golden goose caregivers throughout history have noted, though, stealing people’s hard work so you can sell a functional copy of it to your own users is a really good way to make them stop making all that precious source material; to put it another way, the whole thing threatens to unleash a “doom loop” on both the journalism and “ripping off journalism” industries alike.

That’s not our language, either: “Doom loop” comes straight from the mouth of an unnamed Microsoft executive describing the situation, as quoted in an unsealed request for summary judgment that the Times‘ lawyers filed earlier today. (Circulated online by Digital Content Next’s Jason Kint.) The fuller quote isn’t any less bleak: “Our AI content strategy has started a ‘doom loop’ that will hurt the performance of our models and the entire web at the same time: It is highly unusual that an end-product threatens the economic foundations of its essential suppliers, but that is the situation we have created for our LLM business with respect to its ‘content supply chain.’” 

This isn’t the only document Times attorneys quoted in their filing that made it clear that OpenAI and Microsoft knew, pretty shortly into this grand project, that they were probably going to be massively damaging the ability of organizations like the Times to produce the actual information and reporting that LLMs so gleefully serve up: Elsewhere, the brief quotes defendants’ own numbers on Bing click-through rates on New York Times articles, which have dropped 83-93% since the widescale adoption of its AI news summaries, while another quote lays out the self-defeating logic even more bluntly: “LLMs are a product that destroys its supply chain.”

That’s before even getting into the actual copyright issues that make up the bulk of the case, which is still ongoing, and which sees the Times‘ lawyers argue that none of this copying can constitute “fair use,” since OpenAI and Microsoft’s work clearly aims to substitute itself, to massive commercial gain, for the New York Times articles it’s copying. Shocking nobody, the Trump administration’s Department Of Justice recently waded into the quagmire on the tech billionaires’ side, arguing that “The United States has a strong interest in ​this court rejecting any argument that training LLMs on copyrighted texts violates copyright law.”

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Spain plans to press on with its commitment to the country’s audiovisual industry, said Óscar López, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Administration. Speaking at the conference titled The New Script of the Audiovisual Industry at the San Sebastian Festival, López said Sunday that his Ministry would continue supporting its audiovisual industry through the Spain Crece Fund.

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“When a public policy works, it should be maintained without a deadline. It is the golden age for our audiovisual sector,” he said, pointing to a series of record-breaking figures.

López spoke just hours before “La Bola Negra,” from Spain’s Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, won the 2026 TIFF People’s Choice Award, a coveted audience prize at the annual film festival in Toronto. which, according to Variety, is largely seen as an indicator of legs on the road to the Oscars stage.

Four Spanish series seasons and three movies feature in Netflix Top 10s of the streaming giant’s biggest non-English hits ever, more titles than from any other country in the world.

“We had the talent, the ideas and the locations. What was missing was political will and a significant injection of capital,” López continued. He pointed to the Spain Audiovisual Hub Plan as a key driver of the sector’s development, describing it as “an unprecedented institutional commitment commensurate with the scale of the challenge” that made it possible “to design an economic transformation on an unprecedented scale.”

“And here we are, €1.6 billion later, reaping the benefits and expanding our horizons,” he said.

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Spain is now the European Union’s largest production market, while audiovisual production in the country grew by 31% in 2025. Spanish productions also account for nine of the 11 most-watched series in Europe, according to the figures cited by the minister.

Employment in the sector has doubled since 2020, rising from 30,900 workers to more than 64,000 in 2025.

López noted that “the industry will soon benefit from the €450 million in investments mobilized by SETT (Spanish Society for Technological Transformation), in companies such as Lazona, Good Films and Aurora Media.”

High Praise for SETT, the Venture Capital Fund of Spain’s Ministry for Digital Transformation

Speaking at the first of three panels, Good Film Studios founder Miriam Segal praised Spain’s studios, talent and international potential. Having worked across the U.S., UK and Europe, she said she “didn’t know about this incredible” industry infrastructure or the government’s “extraordinary passion and commitment” to the sector. For the first time as an independent producer, this support has enabled her to offer pay-or-play deals to actors. Ánima Kitchen’s José Carlos Garcia thanked SETT for supporting the company’s vision, enabling growth, talent recruitment and plans for three high-end animated films in five years, adding that SETT would help expand Ánima’s animation leadership.

Europe Panel: A Roadmap to the Future

The panel brought together perspectives from Spain, Greece and Denmark on how Europe can remain culturally diverse while competing globally. They agreed there is no single European audiovisual model, with Carla Redondo of Spain’s Ministry of Digital Transformation describing this diversity as “one of the true strengths” of Europe. Spain highlighted incentives, investment, talent and infrastructure, while Greece stressed using international productions to build local capacity and training. Esben Snoer Iversen Denmark’s Culture Ministry emphasized regional cooperation and flexible funding as the media landscape evolves. Speakers also called for greater administrative harmonization and support for emerging creative industries. As Leonidas Christopoulos of Ekkomed put it, “it’s all about the stories”: strong content ultimately drives international competitiveness.

Linear Television is Not Dead

The third panel explored how broadcasters and platforms are adapting to a rapidly changing audiovisual landscape. Said Mediaset’s Fernando Hernaiz” “Television is not dead” but has evolved into a broader “ecosystem” spanning linear channels, streaming, production and distribution. “We have a capacity to adapt,” he said, noting that television is now “technology, creation, scripts and business.” Audience fragmentation and measurement remain major challenges, while the panelists, including RTVE’s Alfonso Morales, Atresmedia’s Miguel Langle and Movistar Plus’ Clara Ruipérez called for regulation that keeps pace with platforms and social media. Investment, promotion and strong storytelling were seen as essential to making Spanish content travel internationally.

Sneak Peek at the Olsberg-SP Data

Spain Film Commission’s Juan Manuel Guimerans and Leon Forde of Olsberg SPI gave a sneak peek of the Olsberg study of the country’s audiovisual sector based on official data, which estimates €20 billion in direct production expenditure between 2020 and 2025, generating nearly €18 billion in gross value added and supporting around 64,000 jobs. Direct investment grew 45%, while gross value added rose 38%. More than half of employment generated by the sector comes through related industries and supply chains, including construction, hospitality and transport. Forde stressed that data is essential for effective policymaking but remains fragmented across the complex industry. They described audiovisual as an “ecosystem” where “all [species] are indispensable,” requiring continued investment and balance. A more detailed report will be presented on Sept.22.

John Hopewell contributed to this article.

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Tender loving care! Lizzo, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alana and Danielle Haim, Jaleel White, and more celebs had plenty to cluck about at TenderFest 2026.

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The annual chicken tender festival took over The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on Saturday, Sept. 19, where attendees and celebrity judges put their taste buds to work in the ConTender Competition to crown the best take on the crispy classic.

Guests got their fill from vendors including Delilah, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Pizzeria Mozza, Marvin, Le Coupé, Box Chicken, Raising Cane’s, Chimmelier, Tendercrush, Miya Miya, Jitlada, Petit Trois and Lucia, while dipping, snacking, and mingling with stars throughout the night.

The foodie fête has also drawn plenty of famous faces in years past, including Kris Jenner, Diplo, Benny Blanco, and Sydney Sweeney.

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When all was said and done, Jitlada ruled the roost, taking home the ConTender Cup and a cash prize benefiting the restaurant’s charity of choice.

And no feast is complete without dessert! Henry’s Secret Ice Cream, All About The Cinnamon, and Gone Bananas Bread helped end the night on a sweet note.

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Hungry for more? TenderFest is heading beyond the West Coast for the first time, making its Chicago, Illinois, debut on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Payout Times and Restrictions

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The absence of a downloadable app is not a drop in quality. Tg Casino’s instant-play platform is built on HTML5 technology, the same standard that powers the most advanced mobile websites across the internet. Games load directly in the browser, with graphics and sound effects optimized for smaller screens. Touch controls are sensitive, letting players tap for spins, swipe through game lobbies, and pinch to zoom on live casino tables. The registration and free spins claiming process is identically smooth on mobile, with forms that resize intelligently and buttons large enough to press accurately. This consistency guarantees a player can start the sign-up on a desktop at home, claim free spins on a tablet in the evening, and keep playing on a phone the next morning without any break in the experience.

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Beyond basic compatibility, the mobile version of Tg Casino has been optimized to deliver quick performance even on 4G connections. Game loading times are kept short, and the interface clears away unnecessary clutter so the game screen fills the display. The main navigation compacts into a tidy hamburger menu, giving one-tap access to the cashier, promotions, support, and account settings. Live casino streams adjust their bitrate on the fly to prevent buffering, so the immersive dealer experience is preserved on the move. UK players who appreciate the ability to play a few hands of blackjack or spin a progressive jackpot slot while away from their computer will find the mobile site matches, and often beats, the standard set by native casino apps. The entire free spins journey, from activation to wagering, is fully mobile-ready.

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Several concrete advantages lift the Tg Casino experience above generic competitors. The instant-play nature of the free spins means luck is never more than a few clicks away, and the transparent terms enable players size up the offer’s real value without hidden traps. The game library covers thousands of titles, yet the filtering tools make it easy to navigate, so both slot enthusiasts and table game purists discover their spot. Banking is handled with an efficiency that honors the player’s time, with e-wallet withdrawals often landing within a single day. The commitment to responsible gambling, shown through customisable limits and direct links to support organisations, confirms the operator sees its customers as long-term partners rather than short-term revenue sources. These strengths unite to create a compelling proposition:

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The vibrant atmosphere at Tg Casino is distinctive, driven by a design that celebrates the moment of the spin and the turn of a card. For UK players who want to try their luck instantly, the platform eliminates the usual roadblocks and puts the focus squarely on the games themselves. Whether someone is taking a no-deposit free spin bundle on a Tuesday morning or going after a progressive jackpot on a Saturday night, the experience remains consistently smooth and engaging. The brand understands that modern gambling is about more than just winning; it is about the whole ride, from the first click to the final cashout. By acting on that understanding, Tg Casino has built a digital playground where instant luck is not just a slogan but a daily reality.

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Registration Steps

The account creation process at Tg Casino uses a logical flow that aligns with the standards established by the most user-friendly gambling sites. The steps are well indicated and request only essential information at the start, with full verification taking place later. Here is how a typical registration unfolds:

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  2. Complete the opening form with a working email address, a secure password, and selected currency (GBP).
  3. Enter personal details including full name, date of birth, residential address, and mobile number.
  4. Confirm that you are over 18 and agree to the terms and conditions, then send the registration.
  5. Check your email inbox for a verification link and tap it to enable the account.
  6. Log in and head to the cashier or promotions area to opt in for the free spins offer.

Claiming the Free Spins

Once the account is active, triggering the free spins takes a bit of attention to the specific promotion mechanics. If the offer is a genuine no-deposit deal, the spins often arrive automatically on logging in, or after inputting a bonus code shown openly on the promotions page. When the free spins are connected to a first deposit, the player must make a qualifying deposit, usually a minimum of £10, using an valid payment method. The bonus then is credited either immediately or in per day chunks over a fixed period. Reviewing the promotional terms at this stage is critical, because some offers demand the player to actively claim the spins from a dedicated section of the account dashboard. Omitting this step can let the spins ending wasted, so a quick peek at the ‘My Bonuses’ area is forever a smart move.

Comprehending Wagering Requirements

Wagering requirements serve as the method that blocks bonus abuse, and comprehending how they work is the key to turning free spin winnings into withdrawable cash. If a player accumulates £20 in winnings from the free spins and the wagering requirement is 40x, they must place bets summing to £800 on eligible games before a withdrawal can go through. Not all games contribute equally; slots usually count 100%, while table games and live casino titles may contribute only a fraction, or be excluded completely. The operator details these contribution rates plainly in the bonus terms. There is also often a time limit, such as 30 days, to meet the requirement. Players who tackle the playthrough methodically, sticking to high-RTP slots and handling their bankroll, are best positioned to converting the instant luck of free spins into a real cashout.

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Confidence is the base of any successful online gambling partnership, and Tg Casino builds that confidence through a combination of recognised licensing, sophisticated digital security, and independently verified game fairness. For UK players accustomed to the strict standards of the Gambling Commission, it helps to scrutinise the regulatory framework supporting the platform. The casino functions under an overseas licence, and the protections it delivers match what British consumers demand, encompassing compulsory identity checks, separated player funds, and transparent dispute resolution processes. The operator places its licensing data in plain sight in the website footer, so anyone can verify the qualifications before investing a single penny. That candour indicates a dedication to managing a lawful entertainment business, not a unreliable operation.

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Tg Casino maintains a legitimate gaming licence issued by a trustworthy offshore regulatory body, a common setup for brands that target multiple European markets like the UK. The licence requires the operator to abide by a rigorous code of conduct encompassing fair gaming, anti-money laundering protocols, and the protection of vulnerable players. Regular audits monitor ongoing compliance, and the casino must submit financial reports that demonstrate its ability to disburse player winnings. The precise licence number and jurisdiction are shown on the official site, and British players can find reassurance in knowing that such licensing regimes require certified random number generators and independent testing of all game outcomes. The availability of a visible regulator provides a clear path for complaint escalation if any dispute arises.

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Safeguarding personal and financial information sits at the top of the priority list at Tg Casino, and the platform utilizes multiple layers of security to keep information safe. All data moving between the player’s device and the casino’s servers is encrypted using TLS technology, the same standard used by major banks and e-commerce sites. The casino’s internal systems are shielded by firewalls and intrusion detection software that monitor for suspicious activity around the clock. The operator also follows strict data minimisation principles, collecting only the information needed to provide the service and meet legal obligations. UK players can review the privacy policy on the site to understand exactly how their data is stored and used. This solid security setup means the thrill of the game never gets overshadowed by worries about digital privacy.

Responsible Gambling Tools

A real commitment to player welfare is reflected in the set of responsible gambling tools found at Tg Casino. The platform gives UK players the power to set their own boundaries through customisable deposit limits that can be adjusted on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Session reminders pop up at regular intervals to help users track time spent playing, while a reality check feature shows a running total of wins and losses. For those who need a longer break, the casino provides cooling-off periods and self-exclusion options that can be switched on directly from the account settings. The site also offers links to independent support organisations like GamCare and BeGambleAware, so professional help is just a click away. These tools turn the gaming environment into a safer space where entertainment does not come at the cost of wellbeing.

Rewards Beyond Free Spins: Ongoing Promotions

While the free spins promotion attracts the initial glance, Tg Casino builds long-term value through a organized promotions calendar that compensates loyalty and regular play. The welcome package typically extends beyond the first batch of spins to include matched deposit bonuses on the first few top-ups, giving new UK players a boosted bankroll as they explore the game library. Existing customers are not overlooked, with weekly and weekend reload offers, cashback on net losses, and slot tournaments that provide a competitive edge. These promotions are designed to enhance the free spins, not displace them, forming a layered reward system where each type of player discovers something appealing. jump here The terms lie in clear view, letting users weigh the value of each offer before opting in.

Sign-Up Bonus Breakdown

The welcome journey at Tg Casino generally extends over the opening two or three deposits, mixing free spins with deposit match bonuses. A standard structure might involve a 100% match on the opening deposit up to a certain amount, accompanied by the featured free spins distributed over several days. The second deposit could unlock a 50% reload bonus plus an extra set of spins on a different featured slot, while a third deposit might offer a further match or cashback on live casino play. The precise figures shift and ought to be checked on the promotions page, but the multi-tier design means new players get continuous value instead of a one-time burst of bonus funds. Minimum deposit thresholds apply, and each tier comes with its own wagering requirement, so reading the individual terms is essential to obtaining the full benefit.

Reload Promotions and Cashback

After the welcome offer concludes, the promotions hub continually updates with time-sensitive deals that sustain engagement. Midweek reload bonuses are a standard, providing a percentage match on deposits submitted during Monday and Thursday, frequently featuring lower wagering requirements than the welcome offer. Free spin weekend offers let players secure a batch of spins on a recently launched slot simply by depositing a qualifying amount. Cashback promotions resonate well with UK players, as they give back a percentage of net losses racked up on slots or live casino games over a set period, granted as bonus funds with minimal or no wagering. These recurring offers reward consistency and ease the blow of an unlucky session, supporting the brand’s customer-focused strategy.

VIP Benefits

Behind the visible promotions sits a VIP structure that monitors player activity and converts it to real rewards. The exact mechanics vary, but the system generally grants points for every real-money wager placed, with slots earning at a higher rate than table games. Built-up points can be swapped for bonus credits, free spins, or even physical prizes in some cases. Higher loyalty tiers unlock perks like faster withdrawals, higher deposit limits, custom bonus deals, and dedicated account management. The programme is designed to be transparent, with players able to track their progress through a dashboard that shows current points, tier status, and the benefits within reach. For British punters who plan to make Tg Casino their regular gaming home, the loyalty scheme adds a valuable dimension of extra value that builds over time.

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Lanterns episode 6 has made its debut on HBO Max — and while it didn’t answer every big question I had heading into Lanterns‘ sixth chapter, it does include a cameo from someone who’s an incredibly important part of the Green Lantern mythos.

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Director-screenwriter: Florian Zeller

Logline: Architect Miguel (Javier Bardem) lives with his wife Sofia (Penélope Cruz) in London, where his career as an architect has made him successful. Against Sofia’s wishes, he accepts a lucrative offer to build a tech billionaire’s survivalist bunker, a flashpoint that tests the couple’s long-term relationship.

Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics

Panelists: Florian Zeller, Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem

First screening: Monday, September 14, Roy Thomson Hall

Key quotes: “Penelope Cruz is the greatest actress, Javier Baldam the greatest actor. That’s what I feel. I had no plan B, and if for some reason they’d turned that down, I think I wouldn’t have done the film. And so I wrote the script for them, and it was such an inspiration. And to be lucky enough to work with such extraordinary talent is something very special, of course. But at the same time, I was really excited about the idea of working with them together, because to have a real couple on screen gives also layers to everything. And it was a way to also to capture something about the burning authenticity of the truth.” – Florian Zeller

“There was no way we would say no to Florian. First of all, the idea of working with him; I’m a huge fan of Florian’s work in theater and in film. We actually met a few years ago about the possibility of working together. And then he came to us with these incredible and amazing characters. Javier and I have worked together before, I think seven times in our lives, but we’ve known each other for more than 30 years. So, it’s not something that we do very often. We really think about it before saying yes. And here we really had absolutely no reason to say no.” – Penélope Cruz

“I’ve always admired Florian’s writing and the plays and the movie that he did. And when we got the material, we met and it was a beautiful encounter. And then when we got the material, we both felt that we were being given the chance to do something together that it was of great quality, in a story that matters.” – Javier Bardem

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Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, has died. He was 27.

The model died on Sunday at a rehab facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records obtained by People. Details surrounding his death, including a cause, are currently unknown.

“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,” a rep for the Gerber family told TMZ. Rolling Stone has reached out for comment.

Presley was the oldest child of Crawford and Rande Gerber and brother to model and actress Kaia Gerber. He began his modeling career at age 15 when he was signed by IMG Models. He later made his runway debut at a Moschino show in 2016 and went on to appear in several other high-profile shows and campaigns, including Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein.

Though he found early success, Presley struggled with addiction and his mental health from a young age. He was charged with a DUI in December 2019, and in 2020, he got a tattoo on his face that read, “MISUNDERSTOOD.” He appeared to have it removed within a year. In 2025, he shared a since-deleted Instagram video where he opened up about taking several medications to treat “panic attacks,” including Buprenorphine, Xanax, and Valium.

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But Presley didn’t shy away from discussing his mental health, saying he hoped that by being open he could positively impact others with similar struggles. “Having struggled with mental health, depression, and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or 100 people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s all I need to do,” he said during a 2023 interview with the Studio 22 podcast.

“[Mental health] is an issue. It is such a big part of my life. It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it,” he said. “That’s really what I want to do: help people, whether you’re depressed, you’re struggling with something that is having a negative effect on your body. I mean it could be anything, and there’s no judgment.”

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Indian feature “Angh,” the feature directorial debut of Theja Rio, has taken the top prize in the Toronto Film Festival‘s Platform section, an award that comes with automatic entry into the Oscars’ international feature film race for 2027.

“Angh” was the only Indian film selected for the section this year, and the win comes with an automatic berth in the Oscars’ international feature film race. India’s official submission to the category is “Gondhal,” which won Santosh Davakhar best director at the International Film Festival of India, Goa.

The story of “Angh” takes place in Nagaland during the 1960s, centering on an elderly Konyak chief and his son, two of the last holdouts in their village clinging to their ancestral beliefs as the world around them shifts irrevocably. The cast draws largely from indigenous Naga communities, joined by BAFTA winner Douglas Henshall.

Reviewing the film for Variety, Siddhant Adlakha wrote: “With disarming simplicity, ‘Angh’ challenges closely held notions of default filmic perspectives, offering a whole new world for us to consider through its soulful ruminations, while forcing us to reflect on the cost of our own unassuming norms. It is, in effect, a lament for things which have been lost, a quiet memorial that beats with righteous fury over how easily we let entire ways of life simply slip away – or rather, how we allow them to be snatched in the guise of progress.”

Nancy Nisa Beso and Rio produced “Angh.” Jungle Book Studio represents the film for international and local distribution, having picked up global sales rights before the movie’s Toronto premiere.

“It is a very special moment for me and for everyone associated with the film,” said Rio. “I am aware that it is rare for a debut film to receive this kind of recognition, and all I can say is that we made ‘Angh’ with a lot of love – for the place I come from, for my people and for our culture. At the heart of the film is the relationship between a father and son, but it is also about letting go, our relationship with home and the transient nature of life.”

Beso called her work with Rio one of the longest and most meaningful collaborations of her career, saying they had carried “Angh” for years, from a short film through to the feature, on the belief that the story had to be told on their own terms. “As a producer, I have carried a very deep sense of responsibility for this film, to believe in it when the path was uncertain, to keep finding ways to make it possible, and to protect the heart of what Theja wanted to say,” she said. “I hope it also encourages other filmmakers to take that leap and tell the stories that are close to their hearts, stories from their own communities, their own experiences, their own languages and their own corners of the world, even when they don’t fit neatly into what cinema is expected to be.”

Executive producer Gaurav Dhingra said the win was a moment “bigger than a film.” Describing his first look at the footage, he said: “I felt I was looking at something rare, a film born in Nagaland, made by Indigenous filmmakers, carrying the voice of a community rarely seen on the world’s biggest screens on its own terms.” Dhingra has produced films for 25 years, including “Peddlers,” “Faith Connections,” “Angry Indian Goddesses” and “Stolen.”

“Angh” marks the feature debut of Winter Hymns Films, a Nagaland production house previously known for its short films on the festival circuit. The film is also produced through Undercover Squirrel, a story-driven media company working across film, documentaries, digital media and commercials.

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Marvel and Star Wars will not be part of an exciting new feature coming from Disney’s exclusive streaming service, Disney+. Since Disney+ debuted in 2019, Marvel and Star Wars have been two of the most consistent presences on the streamer, delivering new shows every few months and releasing theatrical versions after their runs on the big screen. However, it appears that one new feature here will not feature either of these mega-franchises.

Disney is adding a new feature to Disney+ called Playlists. This will offer themed collections of TV episodes and movies as a continuous viewing experience with full playback controls, providing viewers an easier way to binge-watch content curated by genre, franchise, character, or mood.

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However, this will not immediately include playlists centered on either Marvel Studios movies and TV shows or Star Wars. Currently, Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows appear in genre-specific playlists, such as “Action & Adventure Movies” and “Sci-Fi Movies.” Many of these lists are simply separated by genre, as seen in the list below:

  • Action & Adventure Movies
  • Comedy Movies
  • Crime Procedurals
  • Unscripted & Unfiltered
  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Sci-Fi Movies
  • Musicals
  • Princess Movies
  • Romantic Comedies
  • 20/20 True Crime
  • Adult Animation
  • Thrillers

Another set of playlists uses some of the biggest shows and movies on Disney’s platform, including adult animated sitcoms like Family Guy, The Simpsons, and Bob’s Burgers. Also included are kids-centric programming like the Cars movies, Disney animated films, and a special category called Spidey & Iron Man (using episodes from Disney Jr.’s Spidey & His Amazing Friends):

  • Family Guy
  • The Simpsons
  • Bob’s Burgers
  • Cars
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios Movies
  • Pixar Movies
  • Pixar Movies
  • Spidey & Iron Man
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Other youth shows like Bluey get their own playlists through this feature, as do major adult programming such as Modern Family:

  • Bluey
  • Mickey & Friends
  • Concert Films
  • Sing-Alongs
  • Helpers & Heroes
  • Disney+ Playtime
  • Music Videos
  • Modern Family
  • Sports Documentaries

Disney also confirmed that more playlists will be added in the future, largely focused on Halloween-centric stories, but none of them are from Marvel or Star Wars:

  • Halloween Episodes
  • Halloween Movies
  • Halloween Throwbacks
  • Huluween Episodes
  • Huluween Movies
  • The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror

As of writing, there is no confirmed timeframe for when this feature will add Marvel or Star Wars content.

Will Disney+ Playlists Add Marvel & Star Wars Content?

Disney+ layout, Marvel logo, Star Wars logo, Disney+ logo.
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Considering Marvel and Star Wars are arguably Disney’s two biggest IP franchises, it would be shocking not to get their own place in the Playlists lineup.

Notably, other Disney-owned properties like Bluey, The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, and Spidey & His Amazing Friends have already gotten their time to shine in the feature’s earliest days on Disney+. Given how popular these shows are in terms of overall viewership, both on and off Disney+, the chances that Marvel and Star Wars get the same treatment should be high.

Between the two franchises, nearly three dozen properties developed exclusively for Disney+ are available to stream. Combine this with well over 40 Marvel and Star Wars movies that also call this streamer home, and Disney certainly has more than enough material to make multiple Playlists for both franchises.

Disney could potentially offer an update on this matter later in the year, possibly when the aforementioned Halloween properties arrive on the Playlists feature. For now, Disney+ will continue to evolve with this feature, delivering new ways to enjoy Disney’s best content.

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Lanterns star Aaron Pierre has already set his next major role in a $10 billion sci-fi franchise that everyone knows. 32-year-old British actor Aaron Pierre has been all the rage in recent years, thanks in part to his leading role in Netflix’s Emmy-winning action flick, Rebel Ridge. The rising star has since voiced the legendary leading lion in Mufasa: The Lion King, a live-action prequel to the Disney classic, and appeared in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show Season 4.

Pierre re-entered the limelight this year as the co-star of DC Studios’ Lanterns, playing the Green Lantern new recruit, John Stewart, alongside Kyle Chandler’s veteran space cop Hal Jordan. The HBO Max series is just the beginning for Pierre in the DCU, as he will reprise the beloved Emerald Knight next year in Man of Tomorrow, the Superman sequel directed by James Gunn himself. But that isn’t the only major franchise that Pierre is signing on to join next summer.

Before Man of Tomorrow flies into theaters on July 9, 2027, Aaron Pierre is officially joining Star Wars for the 13th movie in the sci-fi franchise, which has already earned $10.72 billion worldwide ahead of its 50th anniversary next year. The Lanterns star will debut in Star Wars: Starfighter, the new post-sequel trilogy standalone story from Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, set for release on May 28, 2027, nine months after his HBO Max series premiered.

Pierre isn’t the only superhero franchise alum appearing in Starfighter, as he will be joined by Amy Adams, Matt Smith, and Daniel Ings in the blockbuster. The 2027 Star Wars blockbuster is headlined by Ryan Gosling, who will soon enter the comic book realm himself as the star of Marvel Studios’ Ghost Rider.

Interestingly, The Odyssey actress Mia Goth is also part of the cast, and she almost worked with Pierre several years back as both were signed on for Mahershala Ali’s Blade. Goth had her breakout role in 2022’s Ti West horror Pearl, where she worked with another DCU icon: Superman actor David Corenswet. 

Speaking on his Star Wars debut with CBS Mornings, Pierre praised the movie’s director and lead as truly “golden” and said he had a “blast” filming:

“I’m grateful. We had a blast filming that. Shawn Levy is just golden; Ryan Gosling, golden. The world that they create for the actors on set is unlike anything you will have experienced.”

The Lanterns icon told GQ how these worlds are “literally built for you to walk through,” hinting at just how practical Levy went in crafting Starfighter:

“Whole worlds are literally built for you to walk through, touch, go inside, and climb. The music that gets played before a scene commences. It feels like you’re on stage. Like, the mud is real!”

Pierre recalled his first-ever Star Wars experience with Esquire, calling back to seeing Episode I – The Phantom Menace with his uncle in 1999 when he was just a five-year-old London lad. He noted how he found it to be “larger than life, cinematic, engaging, thrilling, and very emotional:”

“It was in 1999, the Phantom Menace. I saw it with my uncle. I remember the day so vividly because it was the first Star Wars I ever saw… And I just remember being in awe of everything I was seeing. It was so larger than life, cinematic, engaging, thrilling, and very emotional, especially as a five-year-old. It was amazing. And I just didn’t stop talking about it for a long time afterwards.”

It seems that memory has stuck with Pierre in his own venture into the galaxy far, far away, as he noted his desire to “bring the best version of this film” to fans and those taking their first dive into Star Wars:

“All I can say is Shawn [Levy, the director] is so very wonderful. He’s so passionate. He cares so very much, as does everyone who is involved in this. And we’re really doing our best to bring the very best version of this film to the fans and the supporters, and to those who will be introduced to the world for the first time. We understand the magnitude of this, so we’re very excited.”

Lucasfilm will be holding out hope with Starfighter to revive the galaxy far, far away’s box-office prospects after The Mandalorian & Grogu failed to meet expectations and became the franchise’s lowest-earning title. That said, there is a sense of greater optimism around Starfighter as it throws Disney+ connections aside and pulls together an all-star cast for some good old-fashioned Star Wars.

Who Is Aaron Pierre Playing in Star Wars? (Leaks & Rumors Explained)

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Star Wars: Starfighter may have just lost one major actor, but Aaron Pierre is still set to enter the galaxy far, far away on May 28, 2027. While Lucasfilm hasn’t truly confirmed anything about the Lanterns star’s role in the Shawn Levy flick, rumors indicate that he may be suiting up as another galactic peacekeeper.

According to rumors from MakingStarWars, Pierre will be “connected to [a] Jedi sanctuary” on Adaria, a new planet that will be introduced in Starfighter. It appears he will be playing a Jedi himself, as the scooper also revealed that he will have a duel with Mia Goth’s lightsaber-wielding villain on the planet.

As Starfighter is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, there is a real chance that Daisy Ridley’s Rey is the one behind this sanctuary, who may have even trained Pierre’s Jedi in the ways of the Force. However, even if that is the case, Rey sadly isn’t expected to return in Starfighter, despite prior rumors.

But that’s not to say that the sequel trilogy icon is done, as Rey will reportedly have a “major role” in Simon Kinberg’s new trilogy, and possibly the New Jedi Order-focused tale from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, if it’s still happening. Provided Pierre survives his debut and fight with Goth, he could have a bright future in Star Wars as part of the franchise’s next trilogy, which is heating up in development.

However, any additional Star Wars commitments for Pierre will need to navigate his DCU future as John Stewart, which appears brighter than ever. The actor has already wrapped on his return for next year’s Man of Tomorrow, but Lanterns‘ success makes Season 2 almost inevitable, and there’s no telling where else he could appear down the line, perhaps in an all-new Green Lantern movie.

Before Pierre gets into any more sci-fi chaos in Star Wars or the DCU, he will next appear on Amazon Prime Video on October 14 in Love of Your Life. The rising star will strike up a romantic relationship with the young Maya, played by Margaret Qualley, as will Gabriel Basso and Patrick Schwarzenegger in a story that explores various romances and travels across a decade of her life. 

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A video has been leaked online by an anonymous source at the FBC, the Federal Bureau of Control, a government department that up until recently had been kept secret from the public.

Charged with investigating ‘paranatural phenomena’, the FBC unveiled themselves via a public information campaign after a wave of city-wide unexplained disturbances.

In early September, cities around the world woke to find strange FBC posters advising them on what to do if they encountered ‘paranatural phenomena’ such as ‘the Mold’ and ‘the Hiss’.

However despite the FBC’s intention to educate and calm the public, the campaign has caused panic and confusion, with many complaining of mixed messages.

The leaked video purportedly appears to show an unidentified male experiencing one such phenomena: ‘Patterning’ – in which an object defies gravity or duplicates itself.

Lasting approximately fifteen seconds and recorded on September 4th at 22:11pm, the CCTV footage from a midtown Manhattan bodega shows the customer entering the store before his body ‘repeats’ itself on two separate occasions.

Although many have dismissed the video as a hoax, the store’s owner, Ashish Kalia, 32, claims the footage is real and that he witnessed the phenomena first-hand: “I was stocking the fridge when I heard a sort of warping sound. I looked around and then – bam – I saw like ten of the same guy, all standing next to each other.

“At first I thought he had 10 twins! It was terrifying.” Manhattan Insider sent the video to specialists who confirmed its apparent authenticity.

After checking the CCTV and discovering the phenomenon had been recorded, Mr Kalia contacted the police. “But twenty minutes later these guys show up in suits, flashing badges from the FBC. They said they were authorized to seize the video. I didn’t want to put up a fight. They looked like they meant business.”

According to the FBC’s public communications, only buildings and structures are vulnerable to the phenomenon. Yet the leaked video clearly shows humans can be affected.

When asked to comment on the apparent disparity, the FBC said: “We assure members of the public that ‘patterning’ does not affect humans. The footage you have seen has been distorted by a recent gas leak. If however, you are in doubt on how to respond to the patterning phenomenon or you would like any more information, please contact the FBC.”

At the time of publishing, unconfirmed reports seem to suggest that the patterning phenomena may be spreading. One Reddit user recently claimed that when driving home from work he or she had to ‘slam on the brakes’ because the highway had turned ‘90 degrees upwards’.

We will update readers as soon as more information becomes available.