Stephen King’s $69M Sci-Fi Remake That Bombed in Theaters Is Better Than the Original in Every Way

Hollywood consistently finds success with Stephen King adaptations, with notable films appearing in every decade since the 1980s, like The Shining and Stand By Me. His stories remain popular, as evidenced by the 2025 HBO series Welcome to Derry. However, a less well-known King story, adapted for film again in 2025, didn’t perform well at the box office, despite being a significant improvement over the 1987 adaptation.

FARTCOIN: A Most Unfortunate Dip 📉

January’s returns, once so promising, are now… merely… twenty-six percent. A paltry sum, really, considering the initial enthusiasm. They spoke of a glorious first quarter, you see. Such optimism! As if the market cared for such things. 2025 ended rather quietly, and now this. A comedy of errors, wouldn’t you agree?

CBS News Finally Airs 60 Minutes Story on CECOT

In December, Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief at CBS News, cancelled a segment just three hours before it was scheduled to air. The network initially stated it required further investigation. According to the New York Times, Weiss had requested an interview with a high-ranking Trump administration official, such as White House deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor Stephen Miller, to present their perspective. CBS News confirmed in a statement to Reuters on Sunday that they have always intended to broadcast the segment as soon as it was prepared, and viewers can now see it along with other news stories.

Harry Potter and Hermione’s Crookshanks Theory, Explained

It’s easy to get caught up in Harry’s journey and his fight against Voldemort, and sometimes I think people forget the huge sacrifice Lily and James made. But I recently came across this really powerful theory online that completely changed how I see the story. It made me think about what Harry’s life could have been like if Voldemort hadn’t gone after them – a normal, happy childhood, free from the Dursleys and all the pressure of being ‘the Chosen One’. It honestly hit me really hard to imagine that possibility.

The Rookie Officially Says Goodbye to 1 Key Character

The latest season of The Rookie kicked off with a major international case: the LAPD teamed up with the FBI and Interpol to hunt a dangerous arms dealer in Prague, even bringing back familiar villain Monica Stevens. Despite some challenges, the operation was a success due to strong teamwork. Afterwards, FBI Agent Matthew Garza (returning from The Rookie: Feds) offered Grey a new role – joining his specialized task force focused on capturing dangerous criminals and acting as a key liaison.

WWE’s CM Punk Explains How He’s Approaching His Acting Career After Night Patrol

I asked Punk about his acting ambitions after he mentioned when he planned to retire. I wondered if he’d follow in the footsteps of other wrestlers-turned-actors like John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and Dave Bautista and focus on acting full-time. While he didn’t necessarily say he would, the WWE Heavyweight Champion did express interest in taking on more roles in movies and television.

Roger Allers, Co-Director of The Lion King, Dead at 76

Roger Allers is best known for co-directing Disney’s The Lion King with Rob Minkoff. The film was a massive success in 1994, earning $979 million and becoming the year’s highest-grossing movie. Disney CEO Bob Iger praised Allers as a creative force whose work will continue to impact Disney for years to come. Iger highlighted Allers’ ability to craft compelling stories through memorable characters, powerful emotions, and music, creating something truly lasting. Disney expressed deep gratitude for Allers’ contributions and extended condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.