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The Atlantichas published a newexpansive reportthat gives a voice to the the alleged victims of directorBryan Singer’s sexual misconduct, many of whom were minors at the time. AuthorsAlex FrenchandMaximillian Potterdid extensive research, speaking to over 50 sources over a 12-month investigation. The report was originally thought to appear inEsquiremagazine, which the writers are affiliated with. Back on October 15th, Singer posted to his Instagram that the magazine was going to write a negative article about him....

Channel Zerois Syfy channel’s terrifying horror anthology that follows a town stricken with a curse coming from a children’s puppet show titled “Candle Cove.” Combining modern day scares with creepy vintage marionettes, Candle Cove hits the ground running and offers plenty of frights for the Halloween season. ShowrunnerNick Antoscahas had plenty of success when it comes to his history of horror writing forMTV’s Teen Wolfand as a co-producer on NBC’s seriesHannibal....

WhileTom Cruisemay not be going to space in the upcomingMission: Impossiblesequels, writer/directorChristopher McQuarriehas still found a trio of “obscene” stunts for the actor to perform. Cruise has been upping the ante with each successiveMission: Impossiblefilm, as the best franchise currently running is also the gold standard when it comes to practical effects. ForGhost Protocol, Cruise hung off the tallest building in the world. InRogue Nation, he hung onto the side of an airplane while it took off into the sky....

Production started this week in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures’Flora & Ulysses, directed byLena Khanand based on the Newberry Award–winning children’s book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” byKate DiCamillo(“Because of Winn-Dixie”, “The Tale of Despereaux”). The film is being produced for the upcoming streaming serviceDisney+, which launches in the U.S. on November 12th. Flora & Ulyssestells the story of 10-year-old Flora, an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, who saves a squirrel she names Ulysses only to have its unique superhero powers wreak havoc in a series of humorous, antic-filled adventures that ultimately change Flora’s life—and her outlook—forever....

Many Apple Watch users seek to understand and improve their sleep patterns, including napping habits.Apple Watch offers sleep tracking featuresthat can help users monitor how much sleep they get. By using built-in functions and compatible apps like Sleep++, users can track both nighttime sleep and daytime naps effectively. Sleep data synced with theHealth app on iPhoneprovides insights like sleep duration and quality. Setting up sleep tracking on Apple Watch involves the Sleep app, where users can establish a sleep schedule that includes desired sleep goals and specific bedtime and wake-up times....

This week, Amazon Prime Video released the official trailer forFlack. The UK television export starsAnna Paquinas a member of an expert PR company skilled at managing the salacious and potentially career-ending scandals of their high-profile celebrity clientele.FlackSeason 1 initially premiered in the UK back in February 2019, running for six episodes. The show later crossed the Atlantic and premiered in the U.S. on Pop (also home toSchitt’s Creek). Now, those six episodes have finally made their way to streaming giant Amazon Prime Video, ready to regale an even bigger audience with its scandalous stories....

Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited stop-motion adaptation of the classic talePinocchiohas finally dropped on Netflix. Not only didDisney also release a remake ofPinocchiothis year, but over the years there have beenover twenty film adaptations ofThe Adventures of Pinocchio. The original book is clearly a popular piece of source material, but with each new incarnation, it makes one ask: why?Why and how is each version ofPinocchiodifferent, and what does it bring to the table that every prior version did not?...

Method acting has gotten something of a bad name for itself in recent years. All too often is it left to blame for erratic behavior by actors, both on set and off. This ranges from unhealthy weight fluctuations (seeRobert De Nirogaining 60 pounds forRaging Bull), to actors staying in character at all times (Daniel Day-Lewisin anything), to simply gross misconduct (Dustin Hoffmanverbally harassing and even slappingMeryl Streepon the set ofKramer vs....

Learning to useStandby modeon an iPhone can streamline the experience of using the device. This mode allows users to access information quickly even while the iPhone charges. Standby mode displays widgets, photos, and clocks without needing to unlock the screen. Users activate this by setting their device on its side and interacting with the lock screen. To ensure Standby mode is ready, one must connect the iPhone to a charger and verify that Standby is enabled in settings....

The very funnyAmy Schumeris tackling a touchy topic head on in her new comedyI Feel Pretty. It’s been described as a sort of female-focused flip onShallow Halin that Schumer’s character takes a knock on the head only to view herself as drop-dead gorgeous, a change in her outlook that alters her behavior and affects everyone around her. And no,Tony Robbinsdoesn’t factor in at all, at least not that we can tell from this first trailer....

The Steel Serpent is in the house, as the finalIron FistSeason 2 trailer teases a battle of glowing punches between Danny Rand (Finn Jones) and his former best friend-turned-rival Davos (Sacha Dhawan). Danny is busy on many fronts though, not only defending his position as the Immortal Iron Fist, but protecting the city at night as a vigilante while running Rand Enterprises during the day (and finding time to dateJessica Henwick’s Colleen Wing in between it all)....

After months ofexpressing intereston both sides in reteaming for theITsequel, it looks likeJessica ChastainandAndy Muschiettiare reuniting.Varietyreports that Chastain, who starred in Muschietti’s 2013 horror filmMama, is in early talks to play an adult Beverly inIT: Chapter Two. Chastain is the first piece of casting to be announced for the sequel outside of the returning child actors andBill Skarsgard, who will reprise his role as Pennywise. Variety also notes that Muschietti is expected to return although his deal has not yet closed....

While we may have to wait until 2021 to find out just what the secrets are in HBO Max’s animated prequel seriesGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, one of them has already slipped out. It seems as if film franchise directorJoe Dantewill indeed be consulting on the series. That should come as great comfort for fans of the original 1984 Christmastime horror-comedy and its uproariously raucous sequel in 1990. In a chat withDaily Deadfor his latest work as an executive producer onAndy Palmer’sCamp Cold Brook,Dante confirmed that he’s consulting on the animated series and gave us a peek behind the curtain....