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Today marks Christmas Day, and as an added festive cheer, the Epic Games Store has another free game up for grabs! Yesterday saw the release of Dredge, but today’s offering is Remedy Entertainment’s Control, initially launched in 2019. Keep in mind that Control has been distributed several times before, so there’s a possibility that some Epic Games Store users may already own it. However, for those who don’t, this freebie is quite a treat and definitely worth claiming while you can! Remember that the game is only available for free until December 26th at 11 a.m. ET, so act fast!

Examining Hugh Jackman’s impressive collection of films, it’s challenging to single out a title as popular or successful as 2017’s “Logan.” From “Prisoners” to “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” numerous movies starring the Academy Award-nominated actor have captivated both critics and audiences. The Marvel venture tells the story of a weary Wolverine, who fights tirelessly to shield a young mutant girl from scientists. On Rotten Tomatoes, “Logan” boasts a 93% approval rating based on 427 reviews, making it Jackman’s second-highest-rated film on the platform, leaving fans curious about which movie may have won over critics even more.

The sequel to “Violent Night,” titled “Violent Night 2,” will need to accommodate David Harbour’s busy schedule for filming. This week, screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller provided an update on the Christmas thriller, mentioning that Harbour’s schedule will be a key constraint during production. They didn’t specify whether his other commitments are related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe or “Stranger Things,” but it’s clear that his numerous projects take precedence.

According to the cast of “Mean Girls,” the term “fetch” is making a comeback for sure. This film, released in 2004, quickly became a beloved millennial classic, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. It even inspired a Broadway musical and a subsequent movie adaptation. However, the 2024 musical may have been successful, but nothing can surpass the original and its cast. To the joy of fans, Jonathan Bennett (Aaron Samuels) has expressed his desire to work with Lindsay Lohan (Cady) and Lacey Chabert (Gretchen) again. In an exclusive interview with People, he mentioned his interest in collaborating on a Christmas-themed project with them.

On Wednesday, Adam Sandler and Netflix surprised fans with a sneak peek of an unanticipated holiday gift – a trailer for the sequel of Happy Gilmore. Sandler shared a 30-second preview on his Instagram account, expressing his season’s greetings by saying “Wishing everyone a ‘Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And Happy Gilmore to all!!!’