According to Deadline, “The Running Man” made $1.9 million from preview showings on Thursday in about 3,000 theaters. Experts predict this will lead to a weekend opening of over $20 million. If people enjoy the movie and tell their friends, it could earn even more, but it’s too soon to know for sure.
The star of Driving Miss Daisy, who celebrated his 88th birthday in June, still has many scripts he wants to create. He also revealed the two guiding principles that motivate him to keep working.
As someone who’s followed the Selena story for years, it’s truly touching to see the enduring bond within the Quintanilla family. Chris Pérez, Selena’s husband, recently shared how close he remains with them, especially with Suzette Quintanilla. That closeness actually led to a wonderful new project – we’re all excited about the upcoming documentary, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy, which they’re working on together. It’s a beautiful way to honor Selena’s memory and the incredible family that supported her.
After getting a closer look through early gameplay, we’ve learned more about Myles MacKenzie. He’s an engineer who’s a big fan of Samus – which makes sense! – and he joins her during the first hour of the game.
While some sci-fi sequels are fantastic, many don’t live up to the original. The best sequels capture what fans loved about the first film, but others miss the mark entirely, resulting in a disappointing follow-up. Occasionally, a truly terrible sequel can even tarnish the reputation of a previously well-regarded movie – simply being connected to a bad film can harm a classic’s legacy.
This week brings the release of The Running Man, the third Stephen King story to be adapted for the big screen this year. It’s important to note this isn’t a remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film, but a fresh take on King’s original book. Unlike many of King’s stories, this one leans more towards dystopian science fiction than straight horror, meaning it doesn’t easily connect to his other, more supernatural works. However, The Running Man does delve into a familiar King theme and includes plenty of knowing nods to fans.
The following contains spoilers for The Running Man.
Okay, so everyone’s wondering who the next big bad is after Thanos, and honestly, Doctor Doom feels like the perfect fit. He’s a classic Marvel villain – one of the very first, and incredibly powerful. But it’s not just about strength; Doom has existing connections to characters we already know and love in the MCU. I’m picturing some seriously intense confrontations with Black Panther, and a really complicated dynamic with Sue Storm. But here’s the thing: Marvel seems to be setting up another character as Doom’s primary rival, someone who’s already stepped into the role his counterpart used to fill.
HBO Max revealed on Friday that The Conjuring: Last Rites will start streaming on November 21st, which is just a week away. While it wasn’t available for Halloween, fans won’t have to wait much longer to watch it.
This little device aims to combine the best of PCs and consoles. You connect it to your TV, log in to your Steam account, and instantly have access to all the games you already own on Steam – effectively turning your TV into a Steam gaming console.
I’m so excited! They’re releasing a fantastic, fully edited version of one of my favorite Jon Pertwee stories! You’ll be able to watch it on BBC iPlayer starting at 6am, and then it’s going to be on BBC Four at 7pm on Sunday, December 7th. It’s all been put together as one amazing 90-minute special, which I can’t wait to see!