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‘Trick ‘r Treat’ Director Michael Dougherty on the Joy of Designing Sam, His Signature Halloween Mascot, ‘Strictly for the Passion, Strictly for the Art’

  • Sam began in Dougherty’s 1996 short film.
  • A frame-by-frame 4K restoration marks its 30th anniversary.
  • A proposed sequel faces resistance over its $20 million budget.

Michael Dougherty’s early love of Halloween led him to create Sam, the silent, mischievous child who became the mascot of his 2007 horror anthology film “Trick ’r Treat”. A 4K restoration of his 1996 hand-drawn short “Season’s Greetings”, which first introduced Sam, has brought back the pleasure of…

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Blake Lively moving to shutter drinks brand Betty Booze — just 3 years after divisive launch

  • Betty Booze may be winding down.
  • Lively launched Betty Buzz in 2021.
  • Some trademark applications have been abandoned.

Blake Lively’s beverage business appears to be winding down, with Betty Booze reportedly being pulled from shelves and the company potentially facing closure. The development follows criticism of the alcoholic drinks line after Lively had previously described herself as someone who does not drink. Lively launched non-alcoholic Betty…

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The one and only actor forced to choose between ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘The Thin Red Line’

  • Tom Sizemore chose *Saving Private Ryan* over *The Thin Red Line*.
  • He played Mike Horvath, a major supporting character.
  • Both films were shooting during overlapping months in 1997.

Tom Sizemore was offered roles in both Steven Spielberg’s *Saving Private Ryan* and Terrence Malick’s *The Thin Red Line*, whose overlapping production schedules meant he could appear in only one. He chose Spielberg’s film, securing a substantial supporting role and a prominent place in the wartime drama. Sizemore…

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‘Extreme Optimist’ Lil Jon Says Ex-Wife’s ‘Pessimism’ and Constant ‘Walking on Eggshells’ Led to Divorce

  • Lil Jon says contrasting outlooks and ongoing tension led him to seek a divorce.
  • He says touring may have prolonged the couple’s 18-year marriage.
  • He later embraced affirmations and meditation, inspiring a 2024 album.

Lil Jon says persistent tension and opposing outlooks contributed to his decision to end his 18-year marriage to Nicole Smith. Speaking on the Angie Martinez IRL podcast, he described himself as an “extreme optimist” and his ex-wife as an “extreme pessimist”, and said he felt he was “walking…

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

  • Jane Elliott’s documentary opens in New York and Los Angeles on 4 December.
  • The film revisits her classroom exercise on discrimination.
  • Its PBS and streaming premiere is set for March 2027.

Judd Ehrlich’s documentary *Jane Elliott Against the World*, about the educator’s work confronting racism and her later fight over school censorship, is heading to cinemas. The release brings the story of Elliott, whose classroom exercise made her a prominent and polarising figure, to audiences ahead of its planned…

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Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Unwell Sign With CAA

  • CAA will represent Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan and Unwell.
  • The company was valued at $500 million after a strategic investment.
  • Unwell is developing programmes and adaptations across major platforms.

CAA has signed Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan and their company Unwell for representation, as the business seeks to expand and develop original intellectual property. The move builds on Unwell’s growth from a company founded around Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast into a media and entertainment business aimed at…

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‘I Think Our Generation Is Having a Really Rough Time’: La Roux Explores the Millennial Ache on Her New Album

  • *Cabin Fever* revisits late-1990s and early-2000s pop.
  • Jackson connects its nostalgia to a longing for a safer-feeling time.
  • The album explores relationships, addiction and coming out.

La Roux’s new album *Cabin Fever* draws on late-1990s and early-2000s American pop, reflecting a longing for what singer Elly Jackson remembers as a safer, more carefree time. She says the nostalgic sound and look also let her speak more openly about personal experiences and a generation’s unease…

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Nick Cave Announces “Conversations With Nick Cave” Tour

  • Nick Cave will play 25 North American shows in 2027.
  • The evenings feature audience questions and piano performances.
  • The tour runs from 9 April to 21 May.

Nick Cave is reviving his “Conversations With Nick Cave: An Evening of Talk and Music” show for a 25-date North American tour in 2027. The performances combine audience questions with Cave playing songs on piano, continuing a format he says became deeply healing during its popular 2019 run.…

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Ariana Grande Comedy ‘Focker-In-Law’ & Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Hope To Lure $40M-$50M Opening Over Thanksgiving Box Office Stretch

  • *Hexed* and *Focker-in-Law* each project $40m-$50m over five days.
  • *Sunrise on the Reaping* could challenge both films.
  • The *Meet the Parents* franchise has earned $1.16bn worldwide.

Disney’s animated film *Hexed* and the comedy *Focker-in-Law*, starring Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller, are each forecast to earn $40 million to $50 million over the five-day Thanksgiving opening period. Their performance matters as cinemas head into a holiday season that could help the domestic…

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Bruiser Wolf & Conductor Williams Announce New Album The Dealer Wins: Hear “The Score” (Feat. Marv Won)

  • Bruiser Wolf and Conductor Williams have made a joint album.
  • *The Dealer Wins* is due out on 11 November.
  • New single “The Score” features Marv Won.

Detroit rapper Bruiser Wolf and producer Conductor Williams have announced a joint album, *The Dealer Wins*, following their recent single “Ain’t Got Time”. Its release is scheduled for 11 November, and a new track, “The Score”, features veteran Detroit rapper and battle rapper Marv Won. The album has…

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