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On October 18th, “Smile 2” hits theaters and it seems that the promotional efforts for this horror sequel may have started in an exceptionally fitting manner: at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Last Wednesday, the 2024 VMA ceremony took place, and viewers tuning in from home couldn’t help but notice something a bit odd – and downright spooky – during the show. At one point during LL Cool J’s performance, as the camera panned through the cheering crowd, a woman was spotted standing motionless amidst the audience with an extremely eerie and unsettling smile on her face, reminiscent of the chilling smiles seen in trailers for “Smile 2”. You can watch the moment yourself, shared by a fan on social media, below.

Looks like the weekend has arrived, and Netflix is preparing its subscribers for a fresh batch of movies and series to enjoy during your homebound leisure time over the next few days. In fact, the streaming platform started the weekend early by adding a significant number of titles on Thursday itself, among which was the second part of Season 4 for Emily in Paris.

The upcoming sequel to the 2021 horror hit, “The Black Phone,” titled “The Black Phone 2,” has brought on board a seasoned horror actor, Demián Bichir, as per Deadline’s report. As of now, specific details about his character and the movie plot remain undisclosed. However, it is confirmed that Scott Derrickson will be back to direct, with C. Robert Cargill co-writing the script alongside him – both of whom were involved in the original film as well. The original cast members, Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Miguel Mora, are also expected to reprise their roles. “The Black Phone 2” is scheduled for release on October 17, 2025.

In Marvel Comics, it’s almost time for The Thing to show his strength! This week, Marvel revealed a collection of covers featuring Ben Grimm / The Thing that will be included in their comics coming out in November 2024. These covers are designed to honor The Thing’s popular image within the comic world and generate excitement for Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s portrayal of the character in the upcoming movie, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” which is set for release next summer.

Last year when it was announced that Superman & Lois would be renewed for Season 4, my fellow gamers and I were overjoyed… but then came another blow: seven key cast members wouldn’t be returning as series regulars for the final season. Instead, Dylan Walsh (Sam Lane), Emanuelle Chiriqui (Lana Lang), Erik Valdez (Kyle Cushing), Inde Navarette (Sarah Cushing), Wole Parks (John Henry Irons), Tayler Buck (Natalie Irons), and Sofia Hasmik (Chrissy Beppo) were all relegated to recurring or guest roles, depending on their availability.

The long-awaited Moana 2 is set to premiere this year, leaving Disney enthusiasts eager to revisit the vibrant world of Moana, Maui, and Hei Hei. While the original cast will be joining for another journey, the sequel promises to delve deeper into each character’s development, including our beloved demigod Maui. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Co-Director Dana Ledoux Miller and Dwayne Johnson revealed some insights about how the film will further develop Maui, and one of the new hurdles he will encounter involves displaying vulnerability and seeking aid – a theme that Johnson considers essential in discussing masculinity.