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hey lurk and haunt your dreams, but these creatures want more than your soul. From vampire slayers to fallen angels, creatures to cursed artists, sleep demons to ancient entities—six stories prove even the most dangerous deserve happily ever after. Treat yourself to this new collection with Prime & Kindle Unlimited. Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood Falling by Christina Lauren Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger Beautiful Nightmare by Katee Robert My Boyfriends Are All Monsters by Kimberly Lemming Monster romance is an ever-growing subgenre of romance, and I’m here for it. Whatever the fox in Disney’s animated Robin Hood did for some people, the Gargoyles cartoon did for a lot of other people. There’s so much that’s interesting to me about monster romance. For one, it can provide commentary on contemporary gender politics and beauty standards. This is not to say it’s an inherently feminist subgenre; while plenty of authors take the monster in interesting and subversive directions, others play into tired and racialized tropes instead of subverting them. So even something seemingly removed from our contemporary world is always worth reading with a critical eye. That said, monsters are fun! In romance specifically, they allow for authors and readers to get really imaginative with what sex can look like. There are endless possibilities for creative worldbuilding. These books can tap into folklore and myth in fun new ways that keep storytelling traditions alive. For romance readers who think they’ve seen it all, these are the books that prove there are still some new things under the sun. So get in that Halloween spirit and pick out a monster romance. I’ve chosen a delightful variety of creatures for you to choose from, if I do say so myself. Monster Match by Isabel Jordan If you’re looking for a low-angst monster romance, this one is for you. It pairs human Lucy with a Frankenstein’s monster-type character named Viktor. Viktor is a softie who just keeps adopting dogs. These two meet at a monster speed dating match, and while Lucy wasn’t there with intentions of finding a real match, she ends up in a marriage of convenience. Then Viktor’s past catches up with him, posing a threat to their happiness. I’m always rooting for Frankenstein’s monster! Sweet Vengeance by Viano Oniomoh Joy is an absolute queen: she needs to get revenge, so she summons a demon. When her demon Malachi shows up, the two of them discover they have some real chemistry. Malachi appreciates the bloodthirsty streak Joy has, and to use the modern parlance, he matches her freak. This book does deal with some serious trauma, namely sexual violence, so take care when reading. But if you’re up for some real catharsis, pick up this book. Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell If you like your monster romance with a side of body horror, pick this book up. Homily discovers an injured person and nurses them back to health. Turns out, Shenshen isn’t a person at all, but a shapeshifting monster using a bear trap as a mouth. As Shenshen and Homily fall for each other, Shenshen has to reconsider the urge to lay eggs in Homily so the young could eat her. This is a romance in which the monster has to figure out how to express love in a way a human will understand, and that’s beautiful. Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube This book is an experience. I want to tell you as little as possible while encouraging you to read it. There are sex lessons. There’s a basilisk. And there’s a competition with a prince that’s a little like The Bachelor? The whole thing is a fever dream; it’s one of those books I picked up and couldn’t stop reading. That experience is rare enough in these days of shredded attention spans that it may function as some kind of attention rehabilitation. Sasquatch Summer by Talia Greer It may be autumn, but it’s not too late to have yourself a Hot Sasquatch Summer! In this sweet monster romance, Felicity is back in her Idaho hometown after failing to find a job in academia. When she finally lands a job at the local college, her faculty mentor is a bigfoot named Cedric. Will their attraction be enough to make her want to stick around? Will it be enough to keep him safe from those who threaten his life? You’ll have to read to find out. Shifting Lanes by Joanne Kwan Again, be sure to read the content warnings for this book, which deals with transphobia and racism. If you’re in a good space for it, you’re in for a treat. I love a road trip romance always, and a road trip with a monster? Perfection. Robin Ng missed his transit connection, and now he’s in a car with Dusty Tedesco. Dusty is quite a bit older than Robin. He’s also a werewolf. As they get to know each other on the road, a relationship gradually blossoms. But the two are going to have to fight—literally—for their chance at love. The Librarian’s Gargoyle by Evelyn Shine As promised in my intro, I couldn’t leave you hanging without a gargoyle romance. This one follows Viola, a Paris librarian who loves parkour. Her library lacks funding, and she shares her woes with a lady gargoyle statue, who, like most statues, is a very good listener. Then Boudicca, the gargoyle, is given a task that requires her to appear human, and she and Viola get to interact for real. And by interact, I do mean have sex in midair. If you can’t get enough romance novels with the strange and unusual, we have more monster romance, even more monster romance, and alien romance, too! I feel like I’m giving out candy to treat or treaters, where the candy is monster romance and readers are the trick or treaters. I wouldn’t recommend having your parents check these for razors and poison, though. View the full article

Even though I’ve had jobs where I recommend books to other people for close to two decades now, I still get excited to receive recommendations myself. I get most of them from friends and internet acquaintances, but occasionally I spy something online that also catches my interest. That very thing happened the other day, as I was looking for information on an older title. I came across a discussion about upsetting fantasy books, and one jumped out at me, because the commenter said something about it ruining their life and upsetting them forever. SOLD! That’s my kind of read. And, as it happened, I had the book, You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce, already hiding in my stacks. So I dug it out and I’ve started reading it, without spoiling it for myself by looking at the description. I’m only fifty pages in, but it is clearly a very, very dark fairy tale, which made me think of other dark fairy tales I have read and about stories of bad fairies. And now, here we are. (Thank you for coming with me on this journey.) We know not all fairies in literature are friendly and helpful. Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell went up against an evil one. Tinker Bell was a petulant little imp, when she wanted to be. Fairies steal babies, play tricks, and generally cause mayhem. But the fairies in the three books below are really not nice. Win a shiny library cart for your home! Let the good reads roll on its durable build and lockable wheels. Easily roll your current reads, favorite literary journals, or your entire TBR list from room to room. All Access members, read on for three fun books about wicked fairies. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. Okay, star bits, now take the knowledge you have learned here today and use it for good, not evil. If you want to know more about books, I talk about books pretty much nonstop (when I’m not reading them), and you can hear me say lots of adjectives about them on the BR podcast All the Books! and on Instagram. If an SFF fan forwarded this newsletter to you or you read it on bookriot.com and you’d like to get it right in your inbox, you can sign up here. View the full article

Are there certain books that confuse readers more than others? The answer is, unsurprisingly, yes. But what books are the most confusing to the general reader audience? That’s what the book lovers at Aura Print sought to find out in a recent survey. To start, the team at Aura Print generated a seed list of titles from multiple sources, including the 100 bestselling books, as well as other resources like user-generated lists of “confusing books” and book-to-screen adaptation lists. They also sought titles that appeared among the best selling and highest rated in outlets like The New York Times, Amazon, and Goodreads. The team then searched each of those books on Goodreads and stuck to titles with 50,000 or more reviews. From there, they searched the reviews of each title for the word “confusing.” It’s a pretty straightforward methodology, focusing on reviews that readers write for themselves and for other book lovers on the site, if not all together the most scientific. So what topped the list of most confusing books? The most confusing book according to Goodreads users was Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Over 8,000 of the reviews include the word “confusing” to describe their experience with the book. Here’s a look at the top 20 most confusing books, according to Goodreads users: 1: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, with 8,013 “confusing” reviews 2: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, with 6,328 “confusing” reviews 3: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, with 5,588 “confusing” reviews 4: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, with 5,164 “confusing” reviews 5: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, with 4,024 “confusing” reviews 6: Caraval by Stephanie Garber, with 3,339 “confusing” reviews 7: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarrows, with 2,980 “confusing” reviews 8: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas, with 2,857 “confusing” reviews 9: Normal People by Sally Rooney, with 2,767 “confusing” reviews 10: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, with 2,637 “confusing” reviews 11: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, with 2,630 “confusing” reviews 12: Bunny by Mona Awad, with 2,616 “confusing” reviews 13: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, with 2,606 “confusing” reviews 14: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, with 2,207 “confusing” reviews 15: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, with 2,149 “confusing” reviews 16: First Lie Wings by Ashley Elston, with 2,123 “confusing” reviews 17: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, with 2,099 “confusing” reviews 18: Dune by Frank Herbert, with 2,091 “confusing” reviews 19: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, with 2,048 “confusing” reviews 20: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, with 2,015 “confusing” reviews While this data only represents a limited subset of readers–those who’ve used the word “confusing” in a Goodreads review–it is interesting. The vast majority of “confusing” books fall under the genres/subgenres of fantasy or romantasy, and the vast majority are also books written by women. There’s something to be said about women dominating popular books right now and because of how widespread those books are, there’s more opportunity for readers to find parts of them “confusing.” The books on this list aren’t all new books, though. A number of classics and backlist titles appear here as well. Among them are Dune, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Fahrenheit 451. There are few books by authors of color included, likely attributed to the array of books included in the research. There are simply fewer books by authors of color appearing on the lists the team assessed and fewer still afterwards with 50,000 or more Goodreads reviews. Another variable to consider with this list is the experience level of readers as well. Many of the most “confusing” books are also some of the biggest bestsellers of the last several years. Folks who haven’t been long-time readers or who don’t have a strong reading habit may be getting back into the hobby again with some of these blockbuster titles. With the classics on the list, those reviews citing that the book was “confusing” may include a chunk of young readers picking up those books for classroom assignments. One of the flaws of this survey is that “confusing” is pulled out of context of the review itself. In comparison, what were some of the least “confusing” books in the research? The five titles at the very bottom of the list were: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, with 117 “confusing” reviews Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, with 116 “confusing” reviews The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden, with 104 “confusing” reviews Lights Out by Navessa Allen, with 66 “confusing” reviews Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, with 45 “confusing” reviews By contrast, the least confusing books were those within the romance and thriller genres. Little Women appears here, too. The coming-of-age tale is one that many readers pick up in their youth and that they have likely encountered references to in popular culture at some point. Aura Print conducted their research on the most confusing books September 24, 2025, so this data is fresh. You can see the full list of books the team assessed for being “confusing” at this link. View the full article

It’s time for another roundup of updates for library workers. We have new book announcements, award news and longlists, Trump’s latest lawsuit against the publishing industry, and a handful of buzzy books your patrons are hearing about. Let’s dive in. New & Upcoming Titles Colleen Hoover’s next book is coming out in January. Here’s the cover reveal for Liza Minelli’s upcoming memoir. John Grisham has a new nonfiction book coming out next year. V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke are collaborating on a new thriller out next spring. LitHub has the ultimate fall reading list. 7 new YA horror novels to sink your teeth into. 7 must-read new feminist nonfiction books. 7 exciting SFF books coming in 2026. 8 new YA romantasy reads. New Latine romance novels. All Things Comics DC Comics canceled Gretchen Felker-Martin’s just-released “Red Hood” comic series after the author posted about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. (I’m expecting to see more publishing deals canceled over the next few weeks due to social media posts, because that’s the type of world we’re living in right now.) How soft censorship is affecting manga in America. The best new comics & funny reads for kids. 8 of the best horror comics published in the 2020s. Award News Roxane Gay will receive the 2025 Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation. Here are the 2025 Anthony Award winners. Here are the National Book Award longlists for Fiction, Nonfiction, Young People’s Literature, Poetry, and Books in Translation. The longlist for the Bailley Gifford Prize for Nonfiction has been released. Miscellaneous Updates Trump makes good on his threats from last year and has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times and Penguin Random House, alleging that both parties sought to undermine the 2024 presidential election. Libby has a new discovery tool that will help patrons explore their library’s digital collection. Meet Spotify’s new “Big on BookTok” audiobook hub. Why AI narrators will never be able to tell a real human story. Michael Crichton’s estate says that The Pitt is an ER spinoff, and they’re taking legal action. Buzzy Books Your Patrons Are Hearing About All the Way To the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest memoir examines her powerful friendship and romantic relationship with Rayya Elias, and the unacknowledged truth that they were both, in their own ways, addicts. This is a difficult memoir to read for a lot of reasons, but expect your patrons to be clamoring for it, especially since Oprah’s added it to her book club list. Featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post. Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920 by Akhil Reed Amar Constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar recounts 80 years of American history and Constitutional amendments that abolished slavery, secured Black citizenship, and extended voting rights to every citizen regardless of gender or race. At 736 pages, this is a massive work of historical nonfiction to recommend to your library’s most dedicated history buffs. Featured in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Good and Evil and Other Stories by Samanta Schweblin; translated by Megan McDowell Samanta Schweblin’s latest short story collection draws on psychological fiction, magical realism, and dark fairy tales to illustrate the guilt, grief, and creeping sense of dread in everyday life. Featured in The New York Times. Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach From stem cell research to organ donation to prosthetic limbs, science has never stopped trying to perfect the artificially created human body. In her latest book, Mary Roach turns her morbid curiosity and considerable wit to topics like cataract surgery, stem cell “hair nurseries,” and vaginal reconstruction. Anatomy class was never this entertaining. Featured in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. View the full article

Photo Credit: HUGO MATHY/AFP via Getty Images Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis recalled the time she was mean to co-star Bridget Moynahan on the show’s set and apologized for the same. The former did so in a recent interview with the latter, where they discussed their time on the show. In the romantic comedy drama, Davis played Charlotte York, the best friend of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw. Meanwhile, Moynahan essayed Natasha Naginsky, Carrie’s rival for the affections of Mr. Big, Natasha’s husband, who had a recurring role in the original series and a guest role in its sequel, And Just Like That… Kristin Davis says she wasn’t ‘that nice to’ Bridget Moynahan on Sex and the City set In a recent interview, Kristin Davis apologized to Bridget Moynahan for being mean to her on the Sex and the City set. The Melrose Place alum told Moynahan on the former’s Are You A Charlotte? podcast that she would typically “try to proactively be friendly” with the show’s guest stars, who were primarily men. “Because it is such a scary situation,” she added. Davis said she couldn’t do the same for Moynahan, as the latter’s character, Natasha, was Carrie Bradshaw’s “nemesis” and the former had unintentionally “internalized Charlotte’s worldview.” “I don’t think I was that nice to you,” Davis continued. “I feel really bad about that, Bridget.” Bridget held no resentment toward Davis and accepted the latter’s apology. “It’s OK now, don’t worry,” she said. The Serendipity actress later recalled how she and Davis would cross paths at the gym. She noted she was initially confused by the latter’s kind behavior. Davis responded, “By then, we weren’t in our characters anymore, and I could just be a normal person.” Davis explained she felt “so silly” about the fact that her on-screen persona bled into her off-screen one. “I was less forgiving if you were somebody that I felt like was threatening my friend,” she explained. Davis added that “time and distance” helped her understand how to separate her work and personal life. Moynahan then discussed fans’ opinions of Natasha. The Blue Bloods star stated how they thought she was an obstacle in their shipping of Big and Carrie. “I actually said out loud sometimes, ‘No, she was having an affair with my husband,'” she further stated. “Let’s break this down.” The post Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis Apologizes to Bridget Moynahan for Being Mean on Set appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Paramount Plus After a promising run, fans are now curious about Reunion Season 2. However, will it even happen? The show aired on BBC One in April 2025 and focused on Daniel Brennan, a character recently released from prison who is trying to understand the story behind his conviction. With season 1 now over, here are the details about Reunion Season 2. Has BBC canceled Reunion or renewed it for Season 2? BBC has neither renewed nor canceled Reunion Season 2. This is because the show was developed as a miniseries. The episodes cover the entire story that the creators wanted to tell. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the BBC will greenlight another season. However, it should be noted that Reunion performed well with the fans with its unique storyline. The official synopsis of the show reads, “Recently released prisoner Daniel Brennan embodies the struggle of a man caught between two worlds, unable to fully integrate into the hearing world and shunned by his closest friends and the wider deaf community following his heinous crime. Amidst this isolation, Brennan’s only meaningful relationship is with his estranged daughter Carly, whom he has not had any contact with since his arrest over a decade ago.” The process of renewing shows is similar for every production house. They assess viewer ratings and the potential for future storylines. Given that the story has ended, there is a possibility that if renewed, Reunion Season 2 could focus on an entirely new character and develop as an anthology series. Talking to Deadline, the show’s creators discussed the future. They said, “My hope is that Reunion encourages commissioners and production companies to create space for other deaf people to come forward and tell their stories… I’m ready to start that ascent again with Warp Films. I have a couple of new projects in development with them, one of which explores more aspects of the deaf experience.” (via Deadline) This might mean that if not Reunion Season 2, the creator might produce another project similar in theme and tone. In the US, Reunion aired on Showtime. They may collaborate with the BBC to create a new installment after a successful Season 1. All in all, everything depends on an official statement from the creators. The post Has Showtime’s Reunion Season 2 Been Canceled or Renewed? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS via Getty Images Fans of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation have long wondered why rookie investigator Holly Gribbs, played by Chandra West, disappeared from the show so suddenly. Now, in a special 25th-anniversary interview, CSI creator Anthony Zuiker finally spilled the tea on why Holly’s time on the show was cut so short. Anthony Zuiker explains why Chandra West’s Holly Gribbs was killed off on CSI In a conversation with TV Insider, Anthony E. Zuiker revealed that Holly was originally meant to be one of the show’s main characters, but not everyone was on board. There was tension early on about whether Chandra West’s look fit the image of a gritty crime scene investigator. Zuiker recalled an executive even questioning, “Is someone this good-looking really going to be a CSI?” Trying to make it work, the team attempted to “rough up” Holly’s appearance, make her look less polished and more in line with the show’s tone, but it still didn’t sit right with the higher-ups, and they were told to “get rid of her.” So, in the second episode, fittingly titled “Cool Change,” Holly dies from a gunshot wound. Zuiker added, “She was the vehicle for the audience. She was the way into the show. She comes in first day of work, she goes, talks to Grissom, and she eats the grasshopper. She was literally Screenwriting 101, Teleplay 101, ‘Audience, come with me. Let me introduce you to the world.'” He further shared that since he was a “new writer” on TV, he “fell for that trope” and that “it was a good mechanic.” Zuiker continued, “In the end, I felt like if she’s new and the audience is new to forensics, what a great matchup for the audience to play along with her. But she got caught up in the politics of casting, and it worked out for us in the end, but she kind of got a raw deal.” However, Holly’s death opened the door for a new character to join the team. “Sara was born the second Chandra got fired,” Zuiker said, referring to Jorja Fox’s fan-favorite character, Sara Sidle. She quickly became a core part of the CSI universe, spanning many seasons and story arcs. The post CSI Creator Reveals Why Holly Gribbs Died After Only 2 Episodes appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Apple TV+ Kristen Wiig, despite her stature in the industry, is not a stranger to being starstruck, and that is exactly what happened when she met comedy legend Carol Burnett. Wiig appeared in the newest episode of Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang, where she discussed meeting Burnett for the first time and the effect it had on her. Kristen Wiig says she ‘cried’ after meeting her Palm Royale costar Carol Burnett In an appearance on Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang, Kristen Wiig discussed her Apple TV+ series, Palm Royale, which will soon debut with a second season. Among other greats of comedy like Ricky Martin, Laura Dern, Josh Lucas, and Allison Janney, the series also features Carol Burnett, a legend of the comedy scene and a Hollywood icon. Kristen Wiig discussed in the podcast how she felt when she met the 92-year-old icon for the first time. “[There’s] so many things I could say about Carol,” Wiig gushed, “When I met her, I just fully cried.” She recalled the incident, “I was not expecting it… Except for when my kids were born and I saw them and I cried, I can’t remember a time when I just, I didn’t think I was gonna cry, and then it just, like, burst out of my eyes. I wasn’t expecting it.” She continued, “I watched her as a kid,…[She’s] so important to us, and the fact that she just did it as a woman, during that time, and so many people said no.” Carol Burnett is by far one of the most successful comedy actors of all time. Her achievements include seven Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, twelve People’s Choice Awards, two Peabody Awards, and a Tony Award, among others. Apart from these, she also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2015. Interestingly, Burnett still remains active in the industry despite her age. She recently appeared in Hacks and will reprise her role in the upcoming season of Palm Royale. The post Kristen Wiig Recalls Bursting Into Tears After Meeting Comedy & Hollywood Icon appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures Elisabeth Moss shared that she almost passed on the opportunity to act in Shell due to her surprise pregnancy. During a recent interview, she recalled her conversation with the movie’s director, Max Minghella, who’s also her co-star from The Handmaid’s Tale. Elisabeth Moss called Shell’s director to drop out after learning about her pregnancy During an interview with Parade, The Handmaid’s Tale star recalled finding out that she was pregnant a few months before shooting for Shell began. Moss shared how the conversation went with the movie’s director, Max Minghella. “I had to call. He was one of the first people I told that I was pregnant,” she recalled. “We had to talk about the movie. I had to tell him because I had to be like, ‘I can’t do the movie. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to tell you, but it’s not going to happen.’ And he said, ‘What do you mean?’ And I was like, ‘Well, I’m pregnant.’” While Moss believed that she was delivering the bad news, Minghella took the news in a positive way. “After, of course, much conversation about that, he said, ‘Well, what do you mean you can’t do the movie?’” the Emmy-winning actress shared. “And I said, ‘What do you mean, can I?’ And he said, ‘Yeah, let’s talk about this.’” The two then reworked the film’s shooting schedule as Moss was in her second trimester at the time. Moss said, “Obviously, I wasn’t my normal body shape. So we had to think, ‘OK, how does that affect the character? Does that affect the story?’” The Invisible Man actress continued to state how her pregnancy helped shape her character, Samantha Lake, in the movie. She said, “It was kind of perfect because, obviously, the movie deals with female image in Hollywood, and female expectations, and how you’re supposed to look as an actress, and what’s considered beauty, and this kind of old-fashioned construct.” She further added, “We didn’t want to make it about weight or body shape or body size. That wasn’t what the shell treatment does. It’s not a weight-loss treatment. We didn’t want to make it that, but it was kind of great because I was able to play a person who was more of a normal size.” The post Elisabeth Moss Almost Didn’t Do Shell Due to Surprise Pregnancy appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s recovery from illness and her ongoing emotional distress as a postseason spectator, then share their takeaways from the first two games of each ALDS and the first game of each NLDS. After that (51:15), Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie joins to talk about how he’s handling postseason stress, his thoughts on the Mariners season and playoff performance so far, the team he would root for if he weren’t an M’s fan, and whether he’d write a Mariners victory song, plus a postscript (1:31:15) on how Guardians fans are feeling. Audio intro: Ian H., “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Langs on Yesavage Link to Ben on first-year pitchers Link to Passan on Roki’s reinvention Link to FG post on M’s-Tigers G2 Link to DCFC’s Mariners post Link to 2011 interview about DCFC’s name Link to “Ichiro’s Theme” Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! Source View the full article

The book world just got shook up with some wonderful news: the iconic Reading Rainbow is coming back! Not only that, it’s going to be hosted by literal ray of sunshine, Mychal the Librarian. When I tell you this filled my heart! The original LaVar Burton-hosted show is deeply embedded in the foundation of who I am as a person, and I can’t think of anyone better to be at the new iteration’s helm than Mychal. Keeping the good times rolling, there are new books to discuss. This week, we’re highlighting some of the best new books out this month from different genres. Unsurprisingly, it was hard to narrow down which books to highlight, and I found it especially hard to whittle down the sci-fi/fantasy selections. This was because, 1.) these are two of my favorite genres, and 2.) there were books like: epic fantasy Queen Demon: The Rising World, Book 2 by Martha Wells, fantasy novella A Mouthful of Dust (The Singing Hills Cycle Book 6) by Nghi Vo, and the historical Southern Gothic Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce. There are also a couple of Cinderella-inspired fantasies: Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan and the queer, gothic Cinder House by Freya Marske. Whew. As for the books I featured below, there is an otherworldly sci-fi set in the heart of Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation, a 1950s Hong Kong haunting, a steamy and satirical romance, a sapphic fantasy with a cursed knight/witch pairing, and more. Win a 1-year subscription to Book of the Month! Imagine this: every month, for a year, you get to choose from new releases, curated by the Book of the Month team. Enter today. Sci-Fi Hole in the Sky by Daniel H. Wilson A single father in the heart of Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation discovers something strange is happening in the atmosphere. His findings are confirmed by a Texas astrophysicist—something big is barreling towards Earth. It seems to be a spacecraft. But is the world really ready for first contact? — Liberty Hardy Listen to Liberty talk about this title on today’s episode of All The Books! Historical Fiction The Hong Kong Widow by Kristen Loesch A massacre that the police say never took place. A woman haunted by the past. In 1950s Hong Kong, a young Chinese refugee still trying to put her past behind her is recruited into a strange seance competition in a notoriously haunted house. She’s not the only one. Six mediums are invited to take part in six seances over six nights. But on the last night, police are called in to handle the aftermath of a brutal massacre—one they find absolutely no proof of. — Rachel Brittain Nonfiction We Survived the Night by Julian Brave NoiseCat Julian Brave NoiseCat grew up with a Secwépemc and St’at’imc father and a non-Native mother. But when his father disappeared, NoiseCat threw himself into studying Native history. Now in We Survived the Night, NoiseCat presents the history of First Peoples across the centuries as they face ongoing colonization and press forward for a better future. — Kendra Winchester Romance Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia Equal parts satirical, steamy, and swoony, Female Fantasy is a romance novel tailor-made for book lovers who can’t resist a meta twist. Joonie, a copywriter by day and fanfic writer by night, knows no real guy can measure up to her ultimate book boyfriend—a merman hero named Ryke. But when she learns Ryke is based on a real person, she sets off to track him down, dragging along her brother’s infuriating best friend as an unwilling road-trip companion. What follows is a hilariously chaotic, self-aware journey through romance tropes that doubles as a genuine story about finding love where you least expect it. This is a joyful reminder of why readers fall in love with the genre in the first place. — Nikki DeMarco Graphic Novel/Manga Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguye When Angelica’s perfect life comes crashing down around her ears, she has Peri, the bear mascot of a local theater, to provide encouragement and support. But who is Peri behind the mask? Angelica takes a job at the theater to find out! — Eileen Gonzalez Fantasy The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri Here’s a new sapphic fantasy from the award-winning author of the Burning Kingdoms series! A witch and a knight fated to fall in love and be torn apart over and over must find a way to halt the cycle of their story. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin is on the prowl, looking to permanently destroy anyone with a story like theirs. — Liberty Hardy Literary Fiction Capitalists Must Starve by Seolyeon Park, translated by Anton Hur Capitalists Must Starve tells the fictionalized story of a real-life labor activist who led a strike for workers’ rights in 1930s Pyongyang. The novel, set in Japanese-occupied Korea, follows a woman willing to risk everything to fight for better conditions for working-class women in a world determined not to hear what they have to say. It’s a story that can find comparisons the world over through the struggle for humane working conditions within the unrelenting capitalist machine. — Rachel Brittain Horror The Unveiling by Quan Barry The Unveiling is a literary survival horror novel that takes place on a luxury Antarctic cruise. Striker is a Black film scout who has joined the cruise in the hopes of capturing locations for a big-budget movie. But nothing about the cruise goes according to plan, and when an excursion goes terribly wrong, Striker and a small group of survivors find themselves stranded in the middle of the Antarctic. As things grow more dire, hostilities and people’s true nature come to the surface. — Emily Martin Young Adult Blood & Breath by Qurratulayn Evan Wilde is a Magi, a fact that must stay hidden for fear of persecution. She works in the shadows, drawing up contracts for clients who need devils to carry out tasks. But then Evan is attacked and dying, so she makes a deal of her own with a devil: revenge, in return for the rest of her life. — Liberty Hardy Listen to Liberty talk about this title on today’s episode of All The Books! Children’s/Middle Grade The Beasts Beneath the Winds: Tales of Southeast Asia’s Mythical Creatures by Hanna Alkaf This illustrated anthology is perfect for young mythology lovers! In each chapter, children encounter cryptids from Southeast Asian folklore and find both danger and adventure in their midst. — Andy Minshew Mystery, Thriller, or True Crime Boom Town by Nic Stone For fans of noir, missing person cases, and Atlanta-set crime novels! After Michah “Lyriq” Johanssen’s former partner and dancer at Boom Town disappeared, another dancer, Damaris “Charm” Wilburn, didn’t show up for her shift. Lyriq finds no help in finding the women and is plunged into the underworld of Atlanta as she narrows in on a wealthy man with an obsession. — Jamie Canaves More New Releases Mentioned Today on All The Books! Podcast: Listen to Danika talk about The Salvage by Anbara Salam Listen to Danika talk about Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson Listen to Liberty talk about It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin by Marisa Meltzer Listen to Danika talk about If the Dead Belong Here by Carson Faust Listen to Liberty talk about All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles Listen to Danika talk about Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It by Cory Doctorow Other Book Riot New Releases Resources: All the Books, our weekly new book releases podcast, where Liberty and a cast of co-hosts talk about eight books out that week that we’ve read and loved. The New Books Newsletter, where we send you an email of the books out this week that are getting buzz. Finally, if you want the real inside scoop on new releases, you have to check out Book Riot’s New Release Index! That’s where I find 90% of new releases, and you can filter by trending books, Rioters’ picks, and even LGBTQ new releases! View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS Are you wondering who is leaving and joining the cast of The Young and the Restless this week? The show continues to captivate its audience, featuring fresh plot developments, recognizable characters, and poignant narratives set in Genoa City. As viewers prepare to watch during the week of October 6–10, there is considerable interest regarding which characters may be arriving or departing. This could involve an unexpected return or a startling departure. So, here’s a closer look at who’s leaving or joining The Young and the Restless team this week. Everyone who is leaving and coming to The Young and the Restless’ cast this week Here is a comprehensive list of characters coming in Young & Restless from October 6 to October 10, 2025. Coming: Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair) With Blair joining this week, Christine and Danny (Michael Damian) are about to take a major step forward in their relationship. This week, the longtime couple faces some big decisions about their upcoming wedding, setting the stage for emotional moments and familiar reunions. Tricia Cast (Nina Webster) Christine’s best friend, Nina, is making her way back to the city just in time for the wedding festivities in November. The Daytime Emmy-winning actress, who first appeared in 1986 and was last seen in 2024, returns to support her close friend as wedding bells begin to ring. Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti) Danny has plenty on his plate! This includes not only preparing to marry Christine, but he’ll also have to face a heartfelt reunion with his former singing partner and past flame, Lauren. Expect nostalgia and plenty of sparks as old memories resurface. Cait Fairbanks (Tessa Porter) Tessa returns to town carrying important news for Sharon. After uncovering details about Mariah’s business trip that triggered her emotional struggles, she steps back into the picture with updates that could shift things for them. Jess Walton (Jill Foster Abbott) Jill is back in action, and she’s bound to be in the middle of the soap’s biggest dramas. From receiving jaw-dropping updates from Victor to handling unfinished matters with Nikki, Jill will even catch Jack off guard with an unexpected visit to Jabot. Patty Weaver (Gina Romalotti) Danny’s sister, Gina, is also back on the scene. Additionally, she’ll also be part of the family celebration as her brother Danny prepares to tie the knot. Her appearance promises a dose of classic charm and old-school energy that longtime fans will love. Going: There will be no one leaving The Young and the Restless this week. This means viewers can expect the drama in Genoa City to intensify, with no major departures shaking things up. With familiar faces coming, the storylines are likely to deepen, leading to more emotional twists and character-driven moments. The post Who Is Leaving & Coming to Young & Restless This Week (October 6-10)? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix released Monster: The Ed Gein Story on October 3, 2025, which resurfaced several details about a real-life serial killer. The third season of this anthology series centers around Ed Gein, the man who was found guilty of killing two women. The show spanned back to his early days when he was living on a farm with his brother, Henry, who had died in 1944. Fans are confused whether Ed is the one who killed his brother or not. Did Ed Gein kill his brother Henry in real world? No, there is no definitive proof that Ed Gein is the one who killed his brother Henry. However, Monster Season 3 on Netflix portrays something else. Netflix showed that Ed and Henry, while working at the farm, argued about leaving their mother, Augusta, behind. Henry was the one who questioned her behavior and laid it out to Ed. Soon, things escalated, and Ed ended up hitting Henry in the head with a wooden object that accidentally killed him. Later, he set the place on fire to cover up for his crime. However, police reports in real life suggest otherwise. Henry’s death was ruled as asphyxiation caused by inhaling the smoke from the fire, and not blunt force trauma. This means that officially, Ed Gein had nothing to do with his brother Henry’s death. But many loopholes in the story have led fans to question what is right and what is wrong. Various investigators later came forward to reveal that Ed initially claimed not knowing where Henry was at the time the fire was spreading. But when they reached the location, he led them straight to Henry’s body. Another thing to note is the defense, that is, Ed never confessed to killing his brother. During the interrogation that followed for the killings of Mary Hogan and Bernice Worden as well, he did not accept that he had killed Henry, although he confessed to his other murders. (via USA Today) To this date, Henry’s death is considered accidental. But the discrepancies in the story are what make the entire thing doubtful to fans. The post Monster Season 3 Makes Fans Question if Ed Gein Killed His Brother Henry appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Vinnie Zuffante/Archive Photos via Getty Images Charlie Sheen opened up about feeling “awful” while hanging out with his brother Emilio Estevez‘s Brat Pack during the ‘80s. Although he wasn’t interested in acting jobs, he said that looking at the pack inspired him to become an actor. He stated that he wanted to be “part of all of the perks” that the job came with. Charlie Sheen says it ‘felt awful’ being around Emilio Estevez’s Brat Pack During the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast, the Hot Shots! actor recalled his life prior to becoming famous. Sheen shared that he used to hang out with his older brother, Emilio Estevez’s, Brat Pack, a group of young actors in the ‘80s. However, he never felt good about it. “It felt awful,” Sheen said. “I felt like I was just taking up the rear. I felt like a valet on certain nights.” Sheen went on to say that despite being “in the mix” and hanging out in VIP lounges with popular celebrities, he never received the same attention from women that others in the group did. “It felt the worst when [they got] all the attention from all the pretty girls, and they would all go home with them, and I would just go home,” Sheen recalled. He referred to his new book The Book of Sheen, and said, “I think there’s a line in the book that my inner bear had been poked, and it lit a fire, and you could see it from the f—— moon.” The Two and a Half Men star continued to share that he wanted to be a “part of all the perks”. “I didn’t give a s— about acting,” Sheen admitted. “I wasn’t looking at that, just like, if I can just get a job that, you know, everybody lines up to go see, then that’s how my nights will end. That kind of was the inspiration.” Sheen recently released his memoir, The Book of Sheen, along with the Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen in September. The post Charlie Sheen Recalls Feeling ‘Like a Valet’ Around His Brother’s Brat Pack appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: @Snl | YouTube Former Saturday Night Live (SNL) stars Punkie Johnson and Chloe Troast recently shared their experiences of being fired from the show. They attended the farewell party with the cast at the Riff Raff Club in New York City. In a recent interview, the duo discussed their lives after leaving the series. Here is everything you need to know about the latest interview with the former cast of the longest-running reality show. Punkie Johnson and Chloe Troast talk about life after getting fired from SNL Punkie Johnson and Chloe Troast opened up about their lives after being fired from SNL. In an interview with PEOPLE, Troast shared how the show “fundamentally changed” her life. However, she found it “really hard” adjusting following her time on the comedy series. The 28-year-old stated, “You don’t get a cushion when you fall,”. Moreover, she expressed gratitude towards her family and friends for their support. She continued, “Even before the show, they were the ones that were a guiding light, and so then that’s what I looked to after. And I feel like without that, I don’t know where I would be one year out, to be honest,”. On the other hand, Johnson claimed that SNL “mad put the pressure on you.” The 40-year-old noted, “you can’t leave SNL and then go do the same things you was doing before.” She continued, “It just put the pressure on you because everybody always like, ‘Yo, what’s next? What’s next?” The comedian exclaimed, “So you feel like you have to go do the next big thing.” Johnson added she needed “to understand the difference between, all right, cool, you did something really great. And now it’s okay for you to just go through the motions and just no rush and figure out what’s next for you. It’s okay for you to figure that out.” She described the show as “a different monster, a different beast,” but found the experience worth it. Johnson concluded, “I feel like I could go out in Hollywood and handle anything because I handled every piece of adversity that went on in that building. I don’t think nothing could really break me no more because they honestly really built me up and made me strong mentally.” The post Former SNL Stars Open up About Getting Fired from Live Comedy Series appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Elijah Wood recently shared new insights about The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and teased the return of familiar faces from Middle-earth. He spoke about the movie’s strong continuity with the original trilogy, its creative team, and the returning cast members involved in the 2027 release. The actor, best known for playing Frodo Baggins, revealed these details during his appearance at Mexico’s DesertCon. Elijah Wood suggests The Hunt for Gollum will have ‘so many people’ from old Lord of the Rings movies Speaking at Mexico’s DesertCon, Wood praised the film’s behind-the-scenes continuity, saying, “It is really getting the creative band back together. The brain trust behind Lord of the Rings, Fran, Peter, Philippa, they are heavily involved.” He added that “the same production designers” are returning and that the film “is going to be shot in New Zealand,” noting it will feature “so many people who are a part of Lord of the Rings.” Directed by Andy Serkis, the movie adapts parts of J.R.R. Tolkien’s appendices. It follows Gandalf’s quest to find Gollum after learning he may have shared secrets about the One Ring with Sauron. Serkis will both direct and play Gollum. Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will return as Gandalf and Frodo. Warner Bros. moved the release from December 2026 to December 2027, with production starting in early 2026 in New Zealand. Wood’s comments have fueled speculation that more Fellowship members could return. Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn and Liv Tyler’s Arwen play key roles in the story’s timeline. In Tolkien’s appendices, Aragorn helps Gandalf track Gollum, hinting at Mortensen’s possible return. Addressing rumors of his own return, Orlando Bloom said on the Today Show, “I have not heard a peep, actually. I don’t know. I know it’s focusing on Gollum, so anything’s possible.” He added, “I’d hate to see anyone else play Legolas, you know what I mean? What are they going to do? Are they going to put somebody else in as Legolas?” Bloom previously starred in all six Middle-earth films and earned several awards for his portrayal. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post New Lord of the Rings Movie to Feature Several Cameos per Elijah Wood appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Hello Latino USA Listeners! We’re excited to share a special episode from our friend, Honey German from Gracias, Come Again. Honey sits down with the legendary Maria Hinojosa - an award-winning journalist whose career began in 1993 with one clear mission: to make Latinos visible. From her early days in radio to founding Futuro Media and leading Latino USA, Maria has spent decades amplifying our stories and holding power accountable. Maria opens up about her fight to ensure the current administration doesn’t silence her voice or her initiatives, why she and Futuro Media reject terms like “minority” and “illegal,” and why she’s calling on Latino journalists to take responsibility for how they represent our community in the news. As she reminds us, “Basic due process is being tested on our backs!” But it’s not all heavy they also share laughs about life with her Dominican husband, how she keeps herself fit and grounded, and the passion that continues to drive her work. This episode is both a masterclass in journalism and a powerful reminder of what it means to fight for visibility, dignity, and truth. ✊🏽✨ Listen here and subscribe to Gracias, Come Again with Honey German on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Photo Credit: @GeneralHospitalOfficial/YouTube via ABC General Hospital fans are going wild over the Gio and Brook Lynn storyline. The revelation of Gio being the biological son of Brook Lynn Quartermaine and Dante Falconeri, who gave him up for adoption when Brook was a teenager. The decision left Gio feeling deeply hurt and betrayed by Brook for giving him up. As such, he refused to forgive either of his parents and was angry at both. While their relationship is currently progressing, it is a slow and ongoing process. Now, his reaction has sparked debate among fans, with many hoping he should forgive Brook Lynn. General Hospital fans desperately want Gio to forgive Brook Lynn General Hospital fans are debating whether Gio should forgive Brook Lynn. Gio is unsure about his decision and still feels hurt and betrayed for being given up as a baby. Fans, however, are eager to see him and Brook reconcile. The show’s official fan page on Facebook sparked discussion by asking if Gio should forgive her, and many fans responded, hoping he would eventually do so. The post received a strong reaction from fans, many of whom want to see Gio consider the fact that Brook was a teenager when she gave him up. “I think he will once he has had more time to process and understand. Right now, he still feels betrayed and lied to and rightly so,” one fan wrote. Another said, “Yes, and everything she didn’t know about, he shouldn’t hold it against her. He’s losing out on precious time.” Another commented added it won’t happen quickly as Gio needs time to process, “He will eventually. It’s a process though not gonna happen overnight.” Fans also pointed out they both need each other now more than ever, with one user commenting, “Yes, I think he’s finally realizing that Brook Lynn isn’t the enemy. I wish he’d pick up that violin he rocked he was pretty cool.” While fans want Gio to forgive Brook, he hasn’t done so yet. He seems to be struggling with the emotional impact of the lie, as his life has turned upside down following the revelation of the truth. The post General Hospital Fans Debate if Gio Should Forgive Brook Lynn for Giving Him Up appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: ABC Ronnie’s arrival in town last week turned up the heat in Port Charles. This week, viewers will see several intriguing characters returning to the show, intensifying rivalries and stirring emotions. From long-awaited comebacks to shocking departures and storylines that promise high-stakes drama, here’s who’s joining and leaving General Hospital this week. List of everyone who is joining and leaving General Hospital’s cast from October 6-10 This week on General Hospital, new twists continue to unfold as Spinelli digs deeper into Nathan’s return, while Josslyn comes back to Port Charles. Tensions rise across multiple storylines, secrets begin to surface, and familiar faces reappear, adding emotional depth and unexpected turns. Find out which fan-favorite characters are making appearances on the show this week. Coming Bryce Durfee (WSB Agent Vaughn): Agent Vaughn will make an appearance as Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) returns to Port Charles this week. His arrival adds tension to Josslyn’s storyline and introduces a new layer to her overseas connection. Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner): Justine Turner will also return this week as Sonny (Maurice Benard) faces the assistant district attorney once again. Expect intense courtroom exchanges and confrontations that could shift ongoing power dynamics. Michael E. Knight (Martin Gray): Attorney Martin Gray will appear in some heated scenes, particularly while dealing with disputes involving Tracy (Jane Elliot). His involvement could influence several unfolding legal and family conflicts. Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli): With Nathan West’s (Ryan Paevey) recent return, Spinelli continues to seek answers to his questions. His investigation might expose unexpected truths that connect multiple storylines. Leaving Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford): After accepting an invitation from a promoter, Marshall will leave town to head back on tour. With several recurring characters returning, General Hospital fans are in for a dramatic week. Be sure to tune in to this week’s episodes to catch every intense moment of the storyline. The post Who Is Leaving & Coming to General Hospital This Week (October 6-10)? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story has brought audiences face-to-face with one of the most disturbing killers in American crime history. With that, they have also come to know how this Wisconsin killer has inspired many iconic films and TV shows. So, here’s a look at five movies and TV shows inspired by Ed Gein’s dark legacy. List of 5 movies and TV shows that Ed Gein inspired The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre took heavy inspiration from Ed Gein’s gruesome history. While Leatherface wields a chainsaw — a detail not drawn from real life — his masks made of human skin and the meat hooks used on victims echo Gein’s crimes. The isolated farmhouse, disturbing props, and rural horror setting all mirror the killer’s eerie Wisconsin home. Psycho (1960) Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho revolutionized horror cinema, and its central character, Norman Bates, is rooted in Ed Gein’s psychological makeup. Like Gein, Bates had an obsessive, unhealthy relationship with his mother. After her death, he begins to embody her persona, leading to murder and madness. The film’s claustrophobic motel and the infamous “mother” reveal both draw directly from Gein’s life and crimes. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) The influence of Ed Gein is unmistakable in The Silence of the Lambs. The character Buffalo Bill, who makes women’s suits from the skin of his victims, is a reflection of Gein’s own macabre habits. While Hannibal Lecter provides the film’s intellectual menace, Buffalo Bill embodies the physical horror rooted in Gein’s legacy. Deranged (1974) Deranged is one of the most faithful cinematic interpretations of Ed Gein’s life. The film tells the story of a reclusive man who turns to grave-robbing and murder after his domineering mother’s death. The macabre details — from human-skin furniture to jars of preserved body parts — are recreated with unsettling accuracy. American Horror Story: Asylum (2012) FX’s American Horror Story: Asylum introduced Dr. Oliver Thredson — a chilling composite of Hannibal Lecter, Buffalo Bill, and Ed Gein himself. A respected psychiatrist by day and a murderer by night, Thredson crafts objects from human flesh, echoing Gein’s morbid creativity. The post 5 Movies & TV Shows Inspired by Monster’s Ed Gein appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Peacock Days of Our Lives fans are eager to know who is leaving or joining the cast lineup for this week. As always, the show is set to deliver another exciting week full of dramatic developments and intriguing moments. So, here’s a list of all the cast shakeups for this week on Days of Our Lives. List of everyone who is joining and leaving Days of Our Lives’ cast from October 6-10 Matthew Ashford as Jack Deveraux Jack arrives in Salem this week to accompany his wife, Jennifer (Melissa Reeves), for her interviews for The Spectator. Reports suggest that he will share much of his screen time with his son, JJ (Casey Moss). Fans speculate that JJ might take this opportunity to open up to his father about the troubling thing Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) said. Cary Christopher as Thomas DiMera This week will also see Thomas get significant screen time. Spoilers indicate that he will confront his father, Chad (Billy Flynn), about Rachel (Alice Halsey). Thomas will declare that Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) is his girlfriend and finally come clean about lying that they were just friends. Kennedy Garcia as Felicity Greene Fans will also see more of Felicity this week on Days of Our Lives. According to spoilers, she will share scenes with her sister Cat when they meet up in Horton Town Square. Autumn Gendron as Charlotte DiMera Charlotte will get more screen time this week as well. She will appear during the arrival of her grandparents, Jack and Jennifer, in Salem. Melissa Reeves as Jennifer Rose Horton Deveraux Jennifer arrives in Salem this week, and reports confirm she will share many scenes with Kayla (Mary Beth Evans). She will receive advice from Kayla on a crucial matter. Additionally, Jack and Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) will be there to celebrate Jennifer’s 40 years in Salem. Michael Roark as Jeremy Horton After making his Days of Our Lives debut last Friday, actor Michael Roark returns as Jeremy. This week will see the character reunite with his former love interest Stephanie (Abigail Klein). Thaao Penghlis as Tony DiMera This week will see the Kiriakis family confront Tony after the arrival of Xander (Paul Telfer), Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier), and Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) at the DiMera mansion. For now, Days of Our Lives will not witness any major cast departures. The show will continue to maintain a steady lineup, with only a few notable arrivals connected to the ongoing storyline. The post Who Is Leaving & Coming to Days of Our Lives This Week (October 6-10)? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: A24 Dwayne Johnson recently reacted to the disappointing box office debut of The Smashing Machine. The actor addressed the film’s underperformance and reflected on his experience portraying MMA legend Mark Kerr. Dwayne Johnson reacts to The Smashing Machine’s terrible box office debut Dwayne Johnson addressed The Smashing Machine’s poor box office debut in an Instagram post shared on October 6, 2025. The A24 biopic, directed by Benny Safdie, opened to $5.9 million domestically, marking the lowest opening of Johnson’s career so far. Despite the financial setback, Johnson expressed deep gratitude to audiences who watched the film and reflected on his transformative experience portraying UFC legend Mark Kerr. Johnson wrote, “From deep in my grateful bones, thank you to everyone who has watched ‘The Smashing Machine.’ In our storytelling world, you can’t control box office results — but what I realized you can control is your performance, and your commitment to completely disappear and go elsewhere.” He added, “It was my honor to transform in this role for my director Benny Safdie. Thank you brother for believing in me. Truth is this film has changed my life.” The film grossed below the reported projections of $8-15 million. Produced for $50 million, A24’s drama follows Kerr’s career and struggles with opioid addiction. Emily Blunt co-stars as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife, in the film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, where Safdie also won Best Director. The Smashing Machine earned approximately $6 million in its domestic opening from 3,345 theaters, with no international revenue reported (via Box Office Mojo). The film made $2.7 million on Friday, $1.84 million on Saturday, and $1.43 million on Sunday, averaging $813 per theater on the first day. It marked one of the weakest box office openings in Dwayne Johnson’s career. The Smashing Machine is now playing in theaters nationwide. The post The Smashing Machine’s Dwayne Johnson on the Movie’s Disappointing Opening Weekend appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Stephen Shugerman | Getty Images Ken Jacobs, the pioneering voice of American avant-garde cinema known for his decades-long influence on experimental film, has died at the age of 92. His son, director Azazel Jacobs, confirmed that the legendary artist passed away on Sunday in Manhattan from kidney failure. Avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs dies at 92 Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Ken Jacobs reshaped the boundaries of film as an art form. His approach often used found footage and manipulated imagery, which earned him the reputation of being a “titan of American experimental cinema,” as described by Film at Lincoln Center. Reportedly born in Brooklyn, Jacobs began his artistic journey in painting under abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann before venturing into film. The 1960s New York underground scene became his canvas, where he collaborated with fellow avant-garde icon Jack Smith on groundbreaking works like Blonde Cobra (1963) and Little Stabs at Happiness. Jacobs’ first film, Orchard Street (1955), captured the bustling life of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, setting the tone for his lifelong fascination with the textures of city life and human experience. The filmmaker’s contributions extended beyond the screen. Alongside his wife and creative partner, Florence “Flo” Jacobs, he co-founded the Millennium Film Workshop in 1966. It is an institution that empowered generations of independent filmmakers. He also taught cinema at Binghamton University for years, where he helped establish one of the first departments dedicated to avant-garde cinema. Ken Jacobs’ family releases statement Following his death, Azazel Jacobs issued a statement and revealed that his father continued to create until his final days. “He worked on his art every day, completing some final ‘eternalisms’ on the day he went to the hospital,” Azazel said. (via Variety) He also shared that Ken’s wife, Flo, his “collaborator” since 1960, passed away on June 4, adding, “Life without his collaborator and partner…was unimaginable for so many, especially him.” Now, Jacobs’ legacy is carried on by his son, Azazel, and his daughter, artist and musician Nisi Ariana. The post Filmmaker Ken Jacobs Dies at 92, Family Issues Statement appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents. Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency. To qualify, these players must have been all outrighted off their team’s 40-man rosters during the 2025 season without being added back. These players also must have multiple career outrights on their resume, and/or at least three years of Major League service time. We’ll offer periodic updates over the coming weeks about many other players hitting the market in this fashion. These free agent decisions are all listed on the official MLB.com or MILB.com transactions pages, for further reference. Catchers David Bañuelos (Orioles) Sandy León (Braves) Ali Sánchez (Red Sox) Infielder Emmanuel Rivera (Orioles) Outfielder Joshua Palacios (White Sox) Pitchers Nabil Crismatt (Diamondbacks) Angel Perdomo (Athletics) Tayler Scott (Astros) Wander Suero (Mets) Bruce Zimmermann (Brewers) View the full article

Photo Credit: @GeneralHospitalOfficial/YouTube via ABC General Hospital fans have seen Drew lash out before, but actor Cameron Mathison says things are about to get even messier. After Monica Quartermaine’s death, Drew’s emotions spiral when he discovers she’s cut him out of her will. According to Mathison, this betrayal is a brutal blow for Drew, one that digs deep into his lifelong tussle with family, rejection, and identity. Cameron Mathison on how Drew will respond to being left out of Monica’s will in General Hospital Drew’s upcoming explosive reaction to Monica’s will isn’t about money; rather, it’s about feeling unwanted. Cameron Mathison told Soap Opera Digest that Drew’s anger is rooted in a lifetime of being cast aside. “Part of the reason that Drew is as lost as he is and is doing a lot of things that he’s doing is because of that lack of sense of family,” he explained. After all, for Drew, Monica wasn’t just another Quartermaine, as she was the Quartermaine who truly embraced him. “She basically adopted him. She called him son, and he called her his mother,” Mathison shared. That’s why her death, especially after their fallout, hits Drew harder than anyone realizes. Not getting the chance to make peace with her only adds to the heartbreak. So, learning he’s been excluded from the will pushes him over the edge. “He really…feels that after not being invited to the memorial, and then being cut out of the will, the Quartermaines never considered him part of the family,” Mathison revealed. “And there’s a lot of pain and…a lot of anger around that — and he’s definitely going to let them know it!” he added. As for whether this loss will make Drew reflect or soften, Mathison says absolutely not. People keep saying, “This is Drew’s chance to come around and finally see the error of his wrong ways,” he quipped. “But..that’s not happening – not as far as I can see, or anytime soon. It’s Drew against the world, and Drew against the Quartermaines, specifically.” In short, General Hospital fans shouldn’t expect Drew’s redemption; rather, revenge is most likely to be served. The post General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison Teases Drew’s Predictable Response to Monica’s Will appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article