Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Adds Masquerading Vampires to Its Scare Zones

As a gamer, I don’t need to step foot into any of the designated haunts for Halloween Horror Nights this year to get my scares. Instead, the park will be filled with freestanding Scare Zones, sections that have been decked out in full Halloween theme attire. These zones will provide fans with intense frights in a more flexible format, allowing guests to come and go as they please. This year, there are already some intriguing Scare Zones announced, but Universal just added another one that harks back to a long-standing horror tradition.

First Look at the Nike Kobe 3 Protro

Update: Nike Basketball has gradually reintroduced Kobe Bryant’s iconic shoes in Protro style, except for the Kobe 3, which was speculated to return last year as the next model. Now, images of the anticipated Kobe 3 Protro have surfaced unofficially. Although Nike has not released any official specifications yet, this early prototype comes with a pamphlet detailing its performance enhancements. The upper features an upgraded mesh design along with new padding on the tongue. The sole unit includes a full-length Zoom Air Strobel combined with Cushlon 3.0 foam and enhanced grip. As previously mentioned, it will make its debut as the third annual “Halo” release, available at Nike SNKRS and select retailers on August 23 for $210 USD.

Touting 142 Emmy Noms, Casey Bloys Talks ‘Penguin’ and ‘White Lotus’ Futures, ‘Duster’ Demise, HBO Max Re-Re-Brand

Casey Bloys, head of HBO and HBO Max content, had an enlightening conversation about the impressive performances of limited series “The Penguin” (24 nominations), drama “The White Lotus” (23 nominations) and comedy “Hacks” (14 nominations). The chat delved into unexpected successes (“Somebody Somewhere” with two nods), lower-than-expected recognition (“House of the Dragon”) and shared insights on several nominated originals like “The Penguin”, “The White Lotus”, “The Pitt” and upcoming projects such as a new season of “The Gilded Age” and “The Chair Company”. He also graciously addressed the intriguing idea of appearing in future episodes of Apple TV+’s “The Studio”.

Harrison Ford, Aimee Lou Wood and Cooper Koch Among First-Time Emmy Nominees in Acting Categories

During adolescence, Owen Cooper achieved a groundbreaking recognition as a contender for the Best Supporting Actor accolade in a limited/anthology series or TV movie. This nomination makes him the most youthful candidate to be recognized in this category’s history. Moreover, if he triumphs and takes home the award later this year, Cooper will become the youngest male recipient of an acting Emmy to date.