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A fresh horror film about demons is set to hit theaters in 2027. The director, Mike Flanagan, is writing and producing the story. He wants to give a new twist to the classic possession tale, not just remake it. The film stars several big names. Scarlett Johansson plays a mother who faces a

Sinners Scores Record Seven Wins at 2026 Dorian Awards

The 2026 Dorian Film Awards saw a dominant performance by the film Sinners, which captured seven top prizes and set a new record for the event. Ryan Coogler, who directed and wrote the movie, earned both Best Film and Director of the Year honors, while his screenplay also took home the Screenplay

politics

AI Centers vs. Farmland: Texas Votes on the Future

In a surprising turn, voters in Texas chose businessman Nate Sheets over longtime incumbent John Miller for the state’s agriculture commissioner role. The decision highlighted how the rise of artificial‑intelligence data centers may outweigh traditional farming concerns, even in a state known for it

politics

Friend vs. Friend: A Political Rift in TV

Jodie Sweetin, known for her role as D. J. Tanner on the classic sitcom, shared a candid moment on a podcast hosted by Bob the Drag Queen. The conversation steered toward her former co‑star, Candace Cameron Bure, and their contrasting political views. Sweetin described herself as a “loud outspoken”

science

Blood Moon 2026: A Red Glow Across the Night

The night sky lit up with a red moon on March 3, 2026. Astronomers and amateur sky‑watchers saw Earth’s shadow turn the full moon into a blood moon. The event began as a partial eclipse and moved into totality before ending later that night. People in New Zealand filmed the moon as Earth’s shadow m

Game of Thrones Heads to the Big Screen

Warner Bros. is now developing a new film set in George R. R. Martin’s famous fantasy world, with writer Beau Willimon—known for Andor and House of Cards—at the helm. The idea first surfaced in a recent profile that revealed both HBO and Warner Bros. are working on different takes of King Aegon I

politics

A Look at the DHS Hearing and Its Big Questions

The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa

health

New Autism Research Group Stands Up to Controversial Committee

Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap

New Thriller Partnership Fires Up

The Dazey Phase, a New York‑based company that handles production, sales and distribution, has teamed up with Bahamian filmmaker Kareem J. Mortimer on his next psychological thriller called House On Fire. The collaboration brings together Jake Casey, co‑head of Dazey Phase, who will also serve as a

New Studio Lights Up Woodland Hills