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As a big fan of ‘Shifting Gears,’ I was excited for this week’s episode, and it definitely delivered… eventually. They kept the celebrity cameos coming – this time with Gabriel Iglesias dropping by Matt’s garage – but after the first two episodes focused so much on recognizable faces like stars from ‘Home Improvement’ and Lilly Singh, I was hoping for more substance. Thankfully, they gave us a significant development for Kat Dennings’ character, Riley, which actually addressed a concern I had with the new season and made things feel much more grounded.

Okay, so last season of ‘Ghosts’ left me totally stunned! Hetty’s ex-husband, Elias – pretending to be this guy Brent McAfee – seriously tricked Jay into basically selling his soul to get his restaurant off the ground. Now, season five starts with Sam and all the ghosts at the mansion trying to figure out how to undo the deal and save Jay from a pretty terrible fate. It’s a race against time to break the contract and get things back to normal!

The Duffer Brothers, creators of *Stranger Things*, initially chose Netflix because the platform offered creative freedom that traditional television didn’t. Now, they’re moving to Paramount, largely because Netflix focuses so heavily on streaming, and the Duffers want to create projects meant for movie theaters. As Matt Duffer explained to *Variety*, the appeal of Paramount was “just to be able to do something theatrical, which is not something Netflix does.” While they still have some loose ends to tie up with Netflix – including an animated special called *Stranger Things: Tales From ’85* which will feature the characters as they were in season 2, and a spinoff series set in a new location – the move signals a shift in their creative direction. It seems the Duffers, much like their character Will Byers, may always be connected to the world of *Stranger Things*.

In 2025, Disney World is offering a special holiday deal for Georgia residents: significantly reduced prices on rooms at certain resorts during the holiday season. Here’s what eligible residents can book:

For months after its release, fans of *Solo Leveling* were bombarded online with negative comments, with people calling it average, low-quality, or even artificially popular. This kind of heated debate isn’t unique to anime fans, though. The anonymity of the internet often encourages people to express strong opinions using harsh language they wouldn’t use in person, and this happens with pretty much any controversial topic today.

I’m a huge anime fan, and while I love all kinds of stories, some of the most powerful ones are definitely the more mature, R-rated series. These shows aren’t afraid to tackle really complex themes and can be incredibly intense, with amazing visuals and a dark, gripping atmosphere. Honestly, they really stick with you. Netflix has a surprisingly good collection of these kinds of anime, and I’ve put together a list of 10 that I think are absolutely outstanding.

Not much is known about the story, beyond what the title suggests. The first movie ended with Prince Henry publicly coming out and Alex’s mother being re-elected. Two years seems like a short time to plan a wedding, doesn’t it? Perhaps Alex and Henry want to get married before the Supreme Court has a chance to revisit the Obergefell v. Hodges case. It’s a bit of a downer to think about, but this should ultimately be a happy, fictional gay wedding. We’ll share more details, including a release date for Red, White & Royal Wedding, as soon as we have them.

Released more than ten years after the first film, *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2* feels like a natural continuation of the story. It introduces a new group of victims and expands on the terrifying history of the Sawyer family, also featuring new characters who have become franchise staples. Beyond its entertainment value, the film cleverly uses a common Hollywood technique – and when executed well, as it is here – a sequel can often be even better than the original.

Similar to *Yellowstone*, *Lioness* is one of the few shows not continuing with a new season in 2025. Taylor Sheridan’s other dramas, *Tulsa King* (Season 3) and *Mayor of Kingstown* (Season 4), will be back this fall, and *Landman* Season 2 will stream on Paramount+ in November. Despite this, a third season of *Lioness* should be good, particularly with familiar actors from Sheridan’s other projects involved.

Okay, HUNTR/X fans, listen up! If you missed seeing your faves on the big screen, you’re in luck! To celebrate Halloween, *KPop Demon Hunters* is getting another run in theaters! From October 31st to November 2nd, you can catch it at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark locations. And it’s not just in the US and Canada – they’re bringing it to Korea, the UK, Mexico, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and the Netherlands! What’s super exciting is that this is the first time *KPop Demon Hunters* will be shown in theaters in Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Ireland, and all across South America! I’m so hyped!