Putting Christmas decorations up early can make you happy, says psychologist

Dave McNary Film ReporterBilly Crudup is in early negotiations to join Ezra Miller in the DC superhero tentpole “The Flash” for Warner Bros., Variety has confirmed.Crudup, who recently won an Emmy for drama series for “The Morning Show,” portrayed Dr. Henry Allen as the father to Barry Allen, aka The Flash, in Zach Snyder’s 2017 “Justice League” opposite Miller.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorShowtime’s two-part The Comey Rule has seen by more that 1 million viewers combined for its linear debuts Sunday and Monday.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticThere was a Hell of a lot of brimstone and fire from Donald Trump last night in the first Presidential debate with Joe Biden and America is feeling scorched this morningAlmost from the start, Fox News’ Chris Wallace went from playing moderator to nursery school teacher trying to reign in the asinine former Celebrity Apprentice, who seemed more intent adapting a Tasmanian devil strategy than talking policy – AKA classic Trump.Still the near universal

Will Thorne Staff WriterLast night’s first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden was regarded as an un-watchable mess by many. And sure enough it’s on course to garner a much smaller viewership than the previous election cycle.According to early fast national numbers for the broadcast networks, a total of just under 29 million viewers tuned in last night across NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox.

Dave McNary Film ReporterSan Francisco city officials have given the green light to reopening indoor movie theaters on Oct. 7, nearly seven months after the city’s cinemas were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The city, one of the key metropolitan markets that’s remained closed, is imposing strict limits on movie theaters.

Relevant: The new must-have $4 Bunnings items dubbed their ‘best kept secret’ The Bunnings website suggested that "inflatable Santa throwing his Axe at a reindeer" would bring "fun" and "a touch of festive charm to your home". Image: Facebook Speaking to news.com.au, Bunnings explained that they had axed the Axe Throwing Santa.

Julianne Hough has loved, lost, and learned… and now she’s a woman transformed!

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticIt was a good win for the Green Bay Packers, but maybe even a bigger win for Sunday Night Football last night – at least compared to last week.As well as breaking news from the New York Times of the reality of Donald Trump’s taxes and finances, Green Bay’s match up with the New Orleans Saints faced the determining game of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on ESPN on Sunday.

Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich aren't done trying to repair their relationship.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: We hear that The Wrestler Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke has boarded the independent feature The Commando which will shoot in New Mexico next month.The pic, directed by Asif Akbar, follows a DEA agent with PTSD who returns home after a botched mission and must now protect his family from a newly released prison criminal, played by Rourke, and his henchmen who’ve come after a stash of millions inside the agent’s house.Subscribe to

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticBesides the obvious changes in formant and technical reach due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jimmy Kimmel’s third time as host saw a lot of firsts at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards last night.For one, there was a host again after the TV Academy show ceremony tried to be like the 2019 Oscars and go without a frontman or frontwoman.

Will Thorne Staff WriterThey Emmys are in line for their lowest ever viewership once again.According to early numbers, last night’s show, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, scored a 1.0 rating among adults 18-49 and drew only 5.1 million total viewers.

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Also Read: CBS All Access to Be Renamed Paramount+ in Early 2021, Add Scripted Series on Making of 'Godfather'The streamer has opened a writers room that will be overseen by Cacicio, who worked with the Kings on the upcoming Showtime drama “Your Honor.” Cacicio will executive produce alongside the Kings and their CBS TV Studios-based King Size Productions head Liz Glotzer.