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Born on August 18, 1936, in Los Angeles, Charles Robert Redford Jr. had a somewhat turbulent youth, being expelled from the University of Colorado due to alcohol. After a difficult period marked by his mother’s early death at age 40 and various jobs, he found himself in Florence studying art. He eventually returned to the US and pursued set design in New York before discovering his passion for acting. He married producer Lola Van Wagenen in 1958 and began building his career with small roles in television and on stage. A breakthrough came with the 1962 film *The Voice of Charlie Pont*, earning him an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor, which led to the lead role in the Broadway hit *Barefoot in the Park* (and the subsequent film adaptation in 1967). His performance as a bisexual movie star in *Inside Daisy Clover* (1965) garnered him a Golden Globe nomination. These roles paved the way for a string of successful films, culminating in his international stardom opposite Paul Newman in *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid*, which received seven Oscar nominations. Redford and Newman remained close friends until Newman’s death in 2008.

I’ve ranked all the live-action *Ninja Turtles* movies, and the 2014 and 2016 films ended up near the bottom of my list (though not quite last – I’ll explain that later). Most *Ninja Turtles* fans would agree there are much better movies, and my personal favorite is the newest one, *Mutant Mayhem*.

Marvel is currently making a new Avengers movie, titled Doomsday, with the Russo brothers directing. It’s expected to be released in 2026, and another Avengers film, Secret Wars, is planned for 2027.

Closing Blizzard Beach is a typical practice at Walt Disney World. The resort’s two water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, usually take turns undergoing yearly maintenance. Since 2020, Disney World has generally kept only one of the water parks open at a time.

This movie draws you into a dark and deceptive world where appearances can be incredibly misleading. Millie takes a job working as a live-in maid for the rich and seemingly perfect Winchesters, hoping to leave her past behind. But the job quickly turns dangerous, becoming a thrilling game of secrets, lies, and control. The Winchesters hide shocking truths behind closed doors, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very last moment.

The famous coffee shop from the TV show *Friends* is opening a permanent brick-and-mortar location in New York City.

Beyond his complicated backstory, Hopper’s appearance has changed a lot over the first four seasons of the show. He started as a tough police officer with a short, unkempt brown haircut, and by the end of Season 4, he was sporting a shaved head and his signature scruffy beard. Now, as Season 5 approaches, Hopper has a completely new look that’s different from anything we’ve seen him with before.

Okay, so last time around, Monica signed up for some fun electives – horse riding and chess! Then, big news, she was chosen to represent three schools in a chess tournament, which she’s super excited about. She’s determined to win and is really putting in the work, even getting some training help from a fellow student council member. But things got a little complicated when she found out her old school – the one she went to when she was learning to be a witch, believe it or not – will also be competing. It brought back memories of a friend she made there during her witch training!

DJ Mark Ronson is sharing stories from his early career in his new memoir, Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City, including what it was like working with P. Diddy – who has gone by many names over the years. According to an excerpt published in US Weekly, Ronson says…

A special bundle for the comic book “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” will be available on Amazon starting October 14th. It includes a limited-edition SteelBook case with a unique cover, five collectible cards, and a copy of the first issue of the comic.