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Directed by Francis Lawrence and based on Stephen King’s early novel *The Long Walk*, this story takes place in a bleak 1970s America. It centers around fifty teenage boys, each chosen randomly from a different state, who compete in a televised annual event. The boys must walk at a steady pace of three miles per hour, or face deadly consequences after three warnings. They continue walking until only one remains, who then wins wealth and gets to have any wish granted.

When *Stranger Things* debuted on Netflix in 2016, Noah Schnapp was only 11 years old. Because of this, he – along with many of the other actors – grew up playing these characters, and naturally formed close bonds, especially with his on-screen mother, Winona Ryder. Schnapp recently shared with Variety how emotional it was to finish filming Season 5, recalling the difficult goodbye.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck caused a huge buzz when they got back together, so it’s no surprise everyone is talking about their recent split. During an interview on *The Howard Stern Show*, Lopez was asked if she ever felt genuinely loved. She responded honestly, saying:

It feels like just yesterday *NCIS: Tony & Ziva* premiered… and it really was only last month! Now, the first season is coming to a close, with tonight’s episode, “Ride or Die,” being the second-to-last one. Things really heated up in the present-day storyline, as the action moved to Isla Safira, Spain. There, Martine finally joined forces with Tony and Ziva, killed Aaron Graves right in front of Jonah Markham, and unfortunately, Tali was kidnapped by Graves’ crew.

According to What’s on Netflix, the sci-fi thriller *The Running Man* will be available on November 1st. Set in a dystopian 2019 America, the film centers around a deadly game show where prisoners run for their lives to earn freedom. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Ben Richards, an inmate who gets a chance at freedom by competing on the show. However, the show’s host, Damon Killian – played by the late Richard Dawson, known for hosting *Family Feud* – has no intention of letting him win.

Though not a household name, actor Anthony Boyle is gaining momentum as a potential successor to Daniel Craig as James Bond. You might recognize him from roles in films like *Tolkien* (2019) with Nicholas Hoult, *Tetris* alongside Taron Egerton, and the WWII series *Masters of the Air*. Boyle has also received critical acclaim for his stage work, winning a Laurence Olivier Award and earning a Tony Award nomination for playing Scorpius Malfoy in *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*.

In a recent interview with *The Playlist* about the upcoming *It: Welcome to Derry* series, director Andy Muschietti discussed his work on *The Flash*. He expressed continued pride in the DC film, stating that despite its difficult reception, he and the team remained positive. “We just moved on,” Muschietti explained, “understanding that sometimes projects face challenges, but we’re very proud of the work we did and I think it’s a good movie.”

Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Studios’ TV, animation, and streaming divisions, recently told Collider at New York Comic Con that X-Men ’97 will likely continue beyond its third season, with discussions already underway for Seasons 4 and 5. This is the strongest hint yet that the show will be renewed.

Valderrama was also an executive producer on this 2007 supernatural film, written and directed by Brian Cox (a different Brian Cox than the actor from *Succession*). Its direct-to-DVD release and multiple titles contributed to it being largely forgotten. However, *El Muerto* (also known as *The Dead One*) deserves recognition as one of the first superhero movies with a Latinx lead. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos coming up, now is the perfect time to watch it – or discover it for the first time.