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The upcoming film “The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright, is looking promising as one of the best adaptations yet from Stephen King, particularly regarding its star-studded cast. Notable actors Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian, and Lee Pace have already agreed to be part of the production, and there’s more good news: two more prominent figures are set to join the project. This includes Michael Cera, who will collaborate with his “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” director once again in a live-action film after a 14-year hiatus.

As a devoted cinephile, I can’t contain my excitement! The legendary epic period drama, “Once Upon a Time in America,” featuring Robert De Niro’s unforgettable portrayal of a mobster, is making its way to Paramount+ on November 1, 2024. Originally released in 1984, this masterpiece was initially overlooked in the U.S., earning only $5.5 million against a production budget of $30 million. However, over time, it has been rightfully hailed as a classic.

Some outstanding folk horror films throughout history build fear using an unsettling atmosphere derived from rural locations. Alternatively, they delve into the chilling world of cults. David Bruckner’s 2017 horror production titled “The Ritual” explores both themes and introduces a haunted house element with a peculiar village nestled in the heart of a Swedish forest. Eventually, it transforms into something entirely different.

Multiple Bollywood stars have commented that Ranveer Singh is always the lively presence at any gathering, typically being one of the first attendees and the last to depart. In an amusing moment from Koffee With Karan Season 6, Akshay Kumar playfully teased Singh by remarking that he prevented newlyweds from going on their honeymoon and instead made them continue dancing at their wedding. Kumar praised Deepika Padukone for her patience in sticking with Singh.

Has any movie been less recognized for its financial triumph than “Paranormal Activity”? On a minimal budget of $15,000 for production, with an extra $200,000 spent on post-production and marketing, the film that catapulted Blumhouse Productions to great heights is seldom acknowledged for revolutionizing Hollywood. Prior to “Paranormal Activity,” Jason Blum, who heads Blumhouse Productions, made a significant mistake during his tenure in development at Miramax in the ’90s – he declined “The Blair Witch Project.” Miramax had the chance to distribute the film, and Blum’s oversight undoubtedly influenced his decision to later fund “Paranormal Activity,” a horror movie that adopted “Blair Witch’s” handheld-camera style.