Coronation Street fans were left sarcastically saying 'well done' as they called out Summer Spellman's error that saw her friend Amy Barlow arrested. Meanwhile, others were screaming at their TV screens on the teen's behalf.
27.10.2023 - 17:41 / variety.com
Jordan Moreau The “Black Phone” is ringing again. Universal and Blumhouse have announced a sequel to the 2022 horror film, “The Black Phone,” set for June 27, 2025. The companies say “The Black Phone 2” is the “launch of a sinister new franchise.” The original movie starred Ethan Hawke, as a child abductor and murderer called the Grabber, and Mason Thames, a 13-year-old boy named Finney who crosses the killer’s path.
The Grabber locks Finney in a soundproof basement, where nobody can hear him or come to his rescue. The only item is the basement is a disconnected telephone that begins ringing. When Finney answers it, he realizes he’s able to communicate with the spirits of the Grabber’s deceased victims.
The kids’ ghosts teach Finney how to survive and fight back, and he’s able to escape the Grabber’s clutches in the end. There is no casting or plot information available yet for “The Black Phone 2.” Scott Derrickson (“Sinister,” “Doctor Strange”) directed “The Black Phone” and produced along with Jason Blum for Blumhouse and C. Robert Cargill.
The cast included Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger Mitchell, Troy Rudeseal, James Ransone and Miguel Cazarez Mora. The movie made more than $160 million worldwide and garnered mostly positive reviews.
Coronation Street fans were left sarcastically saying 'well done' as they called out Summer Spellman's error that saw her friend Amy Barlow arrested. Meanwhile, others were screaming at their TV screens on the teen's behalf.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Specialty distributor Ariztical Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to New Zealand-set wholesome gay love story ‘Mysterious Ways.’ Ariztical plans a multi-platform digital release in 2024. Written and directed by New Zealand’s Paul Oremland, the film follows a media storm that threatens the marriage between a Vicar, portrayed by Richard Short (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”) and his Samoan boyfriend, portrayed by Nick Afoa (“The Lion King”), after they announce their intentions to have a traditional wedding in the church.
The Wolfe Tones have announced their retirement and are set to play their final gigs next year in Ireland.Their retirement will mark the end of six decades of performing together. The group’s current members are Tommy Byrne, Brian Warfield and Noel Nagle.
OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023 ? When it comes to your hair, few styling tools are as coveted as Shark’s, whose range of hair dryers and styling devices have become some of the must-have items for getting silky, salon-worthy locks. However, it’s no secret that Shark’s beauty tools come with a lofty price tag, with some of its coveted multi-stylers and hair driers clocking in at just under £300, which is why Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on one.
Known for being one of the poshest personalities on TV, Mark-Francis Vandelli rose to reality fame back in 2011 when he joined the soon-to-be hit show Made In Chelsea.The star, who recently appeared on Celebs Go Dating, slotted perfectly into the SW3-based cast but has now revealed that he didn't know any of his co-stars before joining. Chatting with OK! this week, Mark said: "I was the black sheep. I didn’t know a single person.
It has nearly 30 years since NBC’s hit television show Friends debuted.
headlines for their affair last year, which began as they were training together for the New York City half-marathon, so it’s fitting that shortly after they made their relationship public — following their respective divorces — they’re now doing the marathon. The romance ultimately led to their ouster from “Good Morning America,” but they recently announced a new podcast. The “Brothers & Sisters” actor and Hallmark movie star, 43, will make his marathon debut this year, in support of Beyond Type 1, an organization that supports diabetes patients through advocacy, education and cure research.
Huey Lewis And The News have announced plans to bring a musical to Broadway next year.The Heart Of Rock And Roll, which previously debuted in San Diego in 2018, will begin with previews at The James Earl Jones Theatre on March 29, 2024, ahead of its opening night on April 22.Described as a “raucous rom-com,” the musical includes Lewis’ most famous songs including ‘The Power Of Love’ which famously featured in Back To The Future, ‘Workin’ For A Livin”, ‘Stuck With You’, and ‘If This Is It’.The official synopsis (via Deadline) reads: “The Heart Of Rock And Roll centres on a couple of thirty-somethings who know exactly what they want from life – until they find each other. It’s going to take ‘The Power of Love’ – and a little help from their friends – to show them the way.”Casting for the Broadway production is yet to be announced.“Working on our show has been so gratifying,” said Lewis in a statement.
A hotel in Blackpool has officially be named the best luxury hotel on the continent after picking up the accolade at a prestigious hotel awards. BLVD Hotel took home the gong for Best Luxury Hotel in Northern Europe at the World Luxury Hotel Awards.
Fear The Walking Dead showrunners have teased the fallout from the shocking death in the latest episode of the AMC drama.Spoilers for episode eight of season eight below.After seemingly at death’s door previously due to radiation poisoning, Charlie (Alexa Nisenson) returned in the latest episode only to be officially killed off.Having to inform Madison (Kim Dickens) that she murdered her son, she was then sent by the grieving mother to infiltrate Troy’s (Daniel Sharman) camp.Madison eventually thought better of her actions, but it was too late, Charlie had already decided to take her own life in the hopes of atoning for her sins, shooting herself so that Madison would not reveal the location of PADRE to Troy to get her back.Now the showrunners Ian Goldberg and Andrew Chambliss are teasing that the impact of her death will “have ripple effects for Madison and all the characters.”They also said that the tension between Troy and Madison will be ramped up following Charlie’s demise.Goldberg told Entertainment Weekly: “We’re going to do a really deep dive into Troy and where he’s been. And all these things that he’s saying blaming Madison, we’re going to understand why he believes that.
Friends actor Matthew Perry has passed away at the age of 54, leaving friends and fans across the world devasted at the loss. Matthew was found dead after 'drowning in his jacuzzi' at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, 28 October, with emergency services being called to his home.The Friends' official Twitter account confirmed his death, as they posted: "We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry's passing. He was a true gift to us all.
Children don’t always take older generations’ advice on board, but new research suggests more than a third (37%) of adults wish they had listened more to their parents or grandparents about saving money for the future.
Miffy Englefield, the former child star of The Holiday, has got us in the mood for the annual viewing of The Holiday this festive season after recreating scenes from the film, and she's now a mother herself. At 24 years old, Miffy, who played Jude Law's daughter, Sophie, in the 2006 classic, is now a proud mom to a little girl named Frankie, born in April 2020. She recently excited her fans by embarking on a countryside home swap, just as in the iconic film, with the help of HomeExchange.com.
The Black Phone is officially getting a sequel!
No surprise here: after Jason Blum teased a potential sequel to “The Black Phone” at CinemaCon earlier this year, the film now has an official release date. Granted, it’s almost a year and a half away.
Lots of release dates changes and additions as the theatrical release schedule take a turn due to the ongoing actors strike. Universal Pictures has staked out June 27, 2025 for The Black Phone 2. The first movie, released during the summer 2022 as moviegoers were coming back to cinemas from the pandemic, was a surprise sleeper making over $90M domestic, $161M worldwide.
It’s Michael Imperioli with the steal, as the NBA has enlisted the actor from The Sopranos to hype the league’s first in-season tournament, which begins Nov. 3.
AGC International has nabbed international rights to Late Night With The Devil from Aussie filmmaking duo Colin and Cameron Cairnes and will launch sales at the upcoming American Film Market.
The cast of The O.C. has made a lot of money over the years!
The Last Dinner Party made their Later…with Jools Holland debut by playing two songs – watch the videos below.The band played two of the three singles they have so far released, ‘Nothing Matters’ and ‘My Lady of Mercy’, both of which were produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence + the Machine, Foals).Alongside the band, the episode also featured performances from Johnny Marr, Take That, METTE, Frankie Archer and Skindred.The Last Dinner Party recently completed their UK tour, and they are now preparing to cross the Atlantic Ocean and make their way to the US.They will play five gigs there, with stops in New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago. They will then make their way back to Europe as opening support for Hozier on his arena tour.Earlier this month, they also announced details of an “intimate variety show” that they will play at London’s Roundhouse on February 1, 2024, with support from Heartworms.Check out their full tour dates below and visit here for any remaining US tickets.In a five-star review of their live show in London in April, NME wrote: “The Last Dinner Party’s ability to go straight from something as potent and wrenching as slow-burning ballad ‘Mirror’ to hamming up the theatrics of ‘Lady Of Mercy’ is a hugely impressive skill: even this early on in their career, on stage, they prove to be masters of contrast.