Bob Odenkirk’s Action-Thriller Normal Sets Streaming Release Date

The movie Normal, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025 and was released nationwide last weekend, has brought in $2.55 million so far. While not a huge sum, considering it cost $3 million to make, the film has a chance to earn more money over time. However, it’s understandable why Magnolia Pictures is quickly making it available for rental on demand through streaming services.

After The Phantom, This Pulp Antihero Should Make A Comeback

Lee Falk’s The Phantom was the very first costumed superhero, becoming a symbol of jungle adventure alongside characters like Tarzan. It essentially created the model for comic book heroes of that time, with its unique costume, detailed backstory, and fictional world. If a new series stays true to the original comic strip, King Features could potentially bring back live-action adventure stories, and a contemporary hero of The Phantom would be a logical next project.

OpenAI Enters Ad Game: ChatGPT Now Features Pay-Per-Click Ads!

According to reports from Digiday and The Information, OpenAI has begun testing a new advertising system in ChatGPT. This system charges companies each time a user clicks on an ad within the AI chatbot, similar to how advertising works on Google and Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

ExtraEmily announces break from streaming amid Twitch viewbot allegations

A clip from streamer ExtraEmily’s April broadcast went viral after viewers noticed a browser tab labeled “ViewBot.ai.” This led to discussions on Reddit and other social media platforms about whether she might have unintentionally shown evidence of a service used to artificially inflate viewership.

The Testaments Recap: Prom Night

This week’s episode really drove home how important the casting is in The Handmaid’s Tale. Seeing actresses like Chase Infiniti (Agnes, 25) and Lucy Halliday (Daisy, 22) portray these young girls… it’s a stark reminder of just how young they are supposed to be. The show asks us to believe these girls are destined to marry these older Commanders, and frankly, it’s unsettling. Trying to picture Agnes or Daisy as actual teenagers – awkward, with braces, dealing with typical teen issues – makes the ‘Ball’ scene almost unbearable. As it is, it’s incredibly difficult to watch, and the age dynamic feels…off. It’s a tough watch, and the casting choices highlight that tension.