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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of House of the Dragon and begin their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.Are we the only people who are kinda lost with who's who in this season's House of the Dragon? Was The Boroughs cancelled because the Duffer Brothers are personas non grata at Netflix? And what did we think of the series premiere of Dark Matter? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Show of the Week: The Bear (Hulu)Dark Matter Rewatch: Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 2 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):04:13 - Show of the WeekHouse of the Dragon Season 3 premiere32:30 - TV NewsThe Buroughs has been canceled48:40 - Dark MatterEpisode 1 - Are You Happy In Your LifeLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.Everyone's forgotten Peter Parker…or have they? Sony gave us a second full trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the interwebs are buzzing about it. We get longer looks at Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk and Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle/Punisher in the film, as well as allusions to the big bad of the movie - though Tom Holland recently said on the press tour that the antagonist has not been figured out yet by fans. Films continue to top each other's openings at the box office this year, with Toy Story 5 having the current title of best opening of the year to the tune of $160 million domestically over the Father's Day weekend. This was also the all-time best opening for the 30-year-old franchise. Disclosure Day took second place this weekend, though Toy Story practically beat its global take in the states alone, and Obsession and Backrooms continue their strong streaks coming in at third and fourth respectively.Universal and Blumhouse's Atomic Monster are jumping on the Curry Barker bandwagon having acquired the young director's third film in a reported eight figure deal. While Universal has been backing Barker, both Obsession and his upcoming film Anything But Ghosts are coming from Focus Features. Blumhouse has produced those same films, but this new move puts the horror powerhouse in a stronger position for film development. To tag onto the box office talk and remind you, Obsession was made for $750,000 and has now made more than $300 million worldwide - making it a tantalizing prospect for Blumhouse.Netflix has opted not to proceed with a second season of The Boroughs, a sci-fi TV series executive produced by Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers. The series debuted its first season last month. Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to 2000's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with Jim Carrey in talks to reprise his role as the classic Dr. Seuss character the Grinch and Ron Howard returning to direct. Manny Jacinto, Emily Mortimer, and Thomasin McKenzie have joined the Season 3 cast of Prime Video's Fallout in recurring roles. In a new interview with Collider, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri revealed that Star Wars creator George Lucas was cast in a small voice part in the upcoming Minions and Monsters because Lucas is a longtime fan of the Despicable Me franchise. Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley is reteaming with Keanu Reeves for a live-action hybrid Lego movie that Cooley will direct and Reeves will star in according to Deadline. Netflix has won the rights to develop Alix E. Harrow's best selling novel The Everlasting and will enter production on a series adaptation immediately according to Variety. The Everlasting is a time loop fantasy novel and was one of the best selling books of last year.Universal Pictures has announced that the next Illumination animated film will be Not Alone, an alien movie starring Timothée Chalamet & Selena Gomez which will release in April of next year. Dylan Clark's reboot of The Blair Witch Project for Lionsgate has landed a release date of September 24, 2027.Legendary has announced that a live action Magic School Bus movie is officially in the works with Elizabeth Banks set to play Ms. Frizzle. Detective Pikachu and Goosebumps director Rob Letterman will helm the feature.

Nuova puntata di SPINNEWS, la rubrica settimanale di Spin-Off – Un Podcast di Recenserie dedicata alle notizie più importanti su cinema, serie TV, streaming e industria entertainment. Questa settimana si parte dalla Terra di Mezzo: Anya Taylor-Joy entra nell'universo de Il Signore degli Anelli con The Hunt for Gollum, dove dovrebbe interpretare Seren, una nuova elfa legata al regno di Thranduil. Una scelta che accende subito il dibattito tra entusiasmo, fan service e legittima paura da “ma Tolkien l'avrebbe autorizzato o avrebbe lanciato un Silmaril contro qualcuno?”. Poi spazio all'horror: Curry Barker, regista di Obsession, passa al livello successivo con un nuovo progetto prodotto da Universal e Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. Nel frattempo Netflix fa Netflix: cancella The Boroughs, la nuova serie dei Duffer Brothers, ma rinnova The Four Seasons per una terza stagione. E poi arriva la parte nostalgia, quella pericolosa: Mike Myers dice sì ad Austin Powers 4 e Jim Carrey potrebbe tornare nei panni del Grinch in un nuovo film diretto ancora da Ron Howard. Insomma, Hollywood questa settimana ha deciso che tra elfi, reboot, sequel e franchise del passato non si butta via niente. Nemmeno i traumi del trucco prostetico. Capitoletti: (00:00) Intro: nuova puntata di SPINNEWS(00:26) Anya Taylor-Joy entra in The Hunt for Gollum(01:56) Curry Barker dopo Obsession: Universal e Blumhouse puntano su di lui(03:53) Netflix cancella The Boroughs dei Duffer Brothers ma rinnova The Four Seasons(05:49) Mike Myers dice sì ad Austin Powers 4(07:50) Grinch 2: Jim Carrey e Ron Howard verso il ritorno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toy Story 5 premiers in theaters today! For your Game of Thrones fix, House of the Dragon is back for season 3 this Sunday. Netflix has cancelled ‘The Boroughs' after only 1 season. The Duffer Brothers are headed to Paramount anyway. New term of the day: Stroller Meat. Let's show some love to the animated daddies out there. The Bay Area is launching a drone war against garbage. The first ever dad joke. Do dogs need sunglasses? The teen eBike situation has escalated to “teen takeovers.”

Hour 1: Comedian Carlos Mencia is facing serious jail time for tax fraud. This is a cautionary tale for Bob. How the heck did they get Jim Carrey to agree to a Grinch sequel?! June gloom is in full swing. The opening of The Obama Presidential Center featured speeches from Barrack and Michelle. Vinnie says the axolotl is the new favorite animal. Dads are sharing their best “don't tell your mom about this” moments. Hour 2: The Crappy Childhood Fairy is on the show! Anna Runkle is telling us her story and how it led her to try and help others on YouTube. Today, she's helping Sarah and Vinnie give Bad Advice. First up, a listener with a hot husband - is this a trust issue or something more serious? Then, a listener dealing with a snappy husband. Anna thinks his nervous system is being overwhelmed, and he needs to regulate. How can she help him without it feeling like an attack? Here's where to watch Sarah's cousin golf. Is Vinnie sharing washcloth propaganda? PSA: Don't hang your towel on a hook! Hour 3: Toy Story 5 premiers in theaters today! For your Game of Thrones fix, House of the Dragon is back for season 3 this Sunday. Netflix has cancelled ‘The Boroughs' after only 1 season. The Duffer Brothers are headed to Paramount anyway. New term of the day: Stroller Meat. Let's show some love to the animated daddies out there. The Bay Area is launching a drone war against garbage. The first ever dad joke. Do dogs need sunglasses? The teen eBike situation has escalated to “teen takeovers.” Hour 4: Shakira Shakira, the strawberry jam was a lie! Even the sexiest women of the world, including Emily Ratajkowski, struggle with being sexy in motherhood. Olivia Rodrigo rules. She's opening up about something stinky that fans do. The end of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo was on Mother's Day. The World Cup continues with the US playing at noon today! Disneyland is making people physically sick with their annual price hike. Vinnie is coming to their defense with a lightsaber. The best global universities list. California and Boston top the list. Real or Fake: Shark Week Edition!

PopaHALLics #166 "Lost and Found"This episode's all about discovery: Finding a space villain's kidnapped son, rescued puppies and true love in NYC, a way to keep your creative spark against autism, and, yes, even creepy monsters hidden in the walls of a retirement community. Theaters:"The Mandalorian & Grogu." In the latest "Star Wars" big-screen release, the masked gunfighter (Pedro Pascal) and his adorable sidekick take on a rescue mission of ... Jabba the Hutt's son?! With Signourey Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Martin Scorsese. Streaming:"The Burroughs," Netflix. The Duffer Brothers try to repeat "Stranger Things" success, only this time their heroes are an intrepid band of senior citizens dealing with supernatural goings-on. With Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Geena Davis. There's no long life in this retirement community: The show's already canceled after just one season."Room to Move," Netflix. When an autism diagnosis sets her world spinning, dancer and choreographer Jenn Freeman tries to regain her creative center in this intimate documentary."Tornado," Kanopy. In this unusual period action thriller, a Japanese teen (Koki) faces off against a scruffy band of outlaws headed by the Sugar Man (Tim Roth) and his resentful son (Jack Lowden from "Slow Horses") in Scotland in the 1790s."Emma Shay," YouTube and "Holistic Emma," Instagram. Chronicles her transforming an abandoned general store into a homestead and botanical farm."Kathleen Illustrated," YouTube and Instagram. This illustrator, thrifter, and creative is focused on personal expression through sustainable style and craft.Books:"Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About," by Isabel Klee. In this memoir, Klee tells the story of the dogs she's rescued and her journey toward love in New York City. Her first true love is Simon, a puppy saved from the meat trade.The Fair Use Doctrine of U.S. copyright law allows for the limited unauthorized use of copyrighted material for purposes of comment and criticism.

The gang is back with another episode of chaos, questionable opinions, and the kind of conversations that make you wonder how this show has lasted this long.First up, we're gearing up to Fill a Truck for Operation Food Search, collecting donations and reminding everyone that showing up with one lonely can of corn from the gas station technically counts… but we'll absolutely judge you for it. Then listener Susie from Sweet Maple Soap Company sends the crew artisan goat milk soaps, which somehow leads to a deep discussion about what scent Riz would create if given the chance. Spoiler alert: apparently he wants to smell like frying garlic.Things get weird fast.The crew dives into Netflix's latest true crime obsession, Maternal Instinct, and the unfortunate trend of people turning real-life tragedy locations into vacation destinations. Then it's off to California where neighbors are fed up with an OnlyFans creator mansion hosting parties complete with driveway handstands and G-strings. Some people are horrified. Some people are curious. Some people might have binoculars.We also discuss a new movie filming right here in St. Louis called Love on the Hill, featuring local landmarks and a surprise cameo from Ralph Macchio. Plus, the gang talks Bon Jovi's comeback, possible Faith No More reunion news, the Duffer Brothers taking an unexpected Netflix L, the mystery of why Ben Savage apparently ghosted everyone from Boy Meets World, and the possibility of an Austin Powers 4 finally becoming a reality.There are celebrity birthdays, douchebags in music history, nostalgia for Paul McCartney and Fleetwood Mac, and enough random tangents to keep your brain doing somersaults.Basically, it's another day at the office for your favorite funny podcast.If you like pop culture commentary, weird news stories, celebrity chaos, and friends roasting each other while accidentally discussing G-string aerobics, this funny podcast is exactly what your ears ordered.Thanks for hanging out with The Rizzuto Show, the funny podcast that somehow turns everyday stories into complete nonsense.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Stranger Things" is an American television series created by the Duffer Brothers for Netflix. The fifth and final season was released in three volumes, including the finale, in November and December 2025. The show combines elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, coming-of-age, and drama. Set in the 1980s, the series centers on the residents of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, after a young girl with psychokinetic abilities named Eleven inadvertently creates a wormhole known as the Upside Down at a nearby secretive government research facility, connecting Earth to a hostile realm called the Abyss. The ensemble cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Linda Hamilton, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Nell Fisher. The Duffer Brothers developed Stranger Things as a blend of investigative drama and supernatural horror, infused with childlike wonder and references to the popular culture of the 1980s. Several thematic and directorial elements were inspired by the works of Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, David Lynch, Stephen King, Wes Craven, H. P. Lovecraft, and FromSoftware.The show also drew inspiration from Cold War-era experiments and conspiracy theories involving secret government programs. The series has received positive reviews throughout its run, with praise for its characterization, atmosphere, acting, direction, writing, and homage to 1980s cinema, making it a touchstone of 1980s nostalgia. It has garnered many accolades and is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time. Jamie Campbell Bower was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the show, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the show, which is available to watch in full on Netflix and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have TJ Payne on the show to chat about writing and how his career has taken him from Hollywood writing rooms to self-publishing to publishing with one of the Big 5. TJ's screenwriting experience includes cherished memories working with Rob Reiner and on new and upcoming Netflix shows like The Boroughs (produced by the Duffer Brothers) and Little House on the Prairie. I also chat about his latest book, INTERCEPTS. All links and show notes available at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

"Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen" is an American horror television miniseries created by Haley Z. Boston for Netflix. Boston serves as the series's showrunner and is also an executive producer along with the Duffer Brothers. It stars Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco as Rachel Harkin and Nicholas "Nicky" Cunningham, who are engaged to be married in less than a week at the Cunninghams' secluded home in the snowy woods of Upstate New York. As the wedding day approaches, increasingly chilling revelations of family lore test the couple's relationship. It was released in the spring of 2026, and it received positive reviews for Morrone's performance and Weronika Tofilska's direction of episodes 1, 2, 7, and 8. Ema Sasic spoke with Morrone, and Nadia Dalimonte spoke with Tofilska. Both were kind enough to spend some time talking with them about their work and experiences making the series, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the series, which is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards and is now available to stream on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next guest is an Emmy and Grammy-nominated composer who recently scored The Boroughs, Netflix's supernatural drama from creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, executive produced by the Duffer Brothers. Set inside a seemingly perfect retirement community, the series follows a grieving newcomer whose monstrous encounter pulls him into a hidden world of danger and unlikely heroism — and its score rises to meet every moment.He discusses what drew him to the project and how he approached building a sweeping orchestral sound rooted in the unashamed, front-and-center scoring of the '80s and early '90s. He talks about growing up on John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, and Alan Silvestri, and what it means to write in that tradition today, music that sits right alongside the performances, tied closely to character and story rather than sitting in the background.And the composer is... John Paesano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the boys grab some beers and head to post-WWII America to watch nobody give AF about our war heroes in William Wyler's “The Best Years of Our Lives”. The highest-grossing movie since “Gone With The Wind”, this moving account follows several soldiers re-acclimating to civilian life in a world that has moved on without them. Thankless bastards. This movie rules. It's long, but it's awesome. John also talks about “Backrooms”. Grab a beer and join us!  linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 7:15 “Backrooms” mini-review; 16:39 1946 Year in Review; 36:06 “The Best Years of Our Lives”: Films of 1946; 01:24:42 What You Been Watching?; 1:40:49 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Robert E Sherwood, MacKinlay Kantor, Hugo Friedhofer, Dana Andrews, Gregg Toland, Sharaff, Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, Cathy O'Donnell, Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Rossell, Gladys George, Roman Bohnen, Kan Parsons, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Will Soodik, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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In Episode 457, Madden and Kolsky missed a week, so no time is wasted before discussions of: An eventful two weeks on Top Chef (1:00), which sets us up for a humdinger of a finalé next week… Tatiana Maslany’s new Apple TV+ show Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (30:50) and how her magnetism is at the center of an entertaining experience… Netflix’s new Duffer Brothers-produced series The Boroughs (35:00) and how there are some pretty good pieces but neither host is particularly interested in the central storyline… Netflix’s new crime thriller Nemesis (39:05) and how it’s a good version of a broad, good v. evil sort of populist TV show… A look at the world of sports (45:45) with the NBA set for a Spurs-Knicks Finals, Arsenal winning the Premier League (but not the Champions League!) and the World Cup on deck… Homework for some time next week (1:04:20), including: the finalé of Top Chef, the new Apple TV+ series Cape Fear and Kolsky catching up on the series finalés of Hacks, Euphoria and The Boys…

The sound of “Stranger Things” has always been huge, cinematic, and unmistakably its own — and the series finale takes that signature style to its most epic scale yet. In this conversation, supervising sound editor Craig Henighan, re-recording mixer Mark Paterson, and dialogue and ADR supervisor Ryan Cole join us to discuss bringing the final chapter to life, from the sonic DNA first established in season one, to the massive battles and emotional moments that define the end of the series. They also break down how the team balanced all of that scale and intensity without losing clarity, dynamics, or the emotional release that makes all “that chaos" work. “The tricky bit is to kind of embrace a lot of that chaos. It's usually like some Demogorgon screaming and just everything's all going on at once. But the key to it is that that chaos ends and you feel that release. That's kind of what makes the audience feel safe. So it's a tricky balance to work out, ‘how clean do we go in, in terms of mixing here, to hear everything else?' We always work through that with the [Duffer Brothers], as well.” —Mark Paterson, Re-recording Mixer, “Stranger Things” season 5 Be sure to check out “Stranger Things,” now streaming on Netflix, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®. Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Reviewing The Boroughs, a sci-fi drama television series from The Duffer Brothers the executive producers of Stranger Things.Set in a seemingly picture-perfect retirement community, we follow a crew of unlikely heroes as they fight for the one thing they cant afford to lose, time.Read on Becoming The Muse

WBZ's Jordan Rich takes a look at this sci-fi series produced by The Duffer Brothers. Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ - Boston's News Radio! We're here for you, 24/7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Duffer Brothers have flipped the script on their Stranger Things days, hitting the golf course for a retirement community and their monsters. Led by an all-star cast, this deep dive into aging shows that these older folks may have retired from work, but not from saving the world. The post They Are Not Too Old For This Rubbish appeared first on Geeks OUT.

Whitney, Collin, and Doug move on from Stranger Things (kinda) with a look at the new Netflix series 'The Boroughs', executive produced by The Duffer Brothers. From the E.T. mom to monsters with too many legs to that touching Shawshank connection, we tackle everything in the first half of this decidedly Spielbergy new limited series. Grab your taxidermied owl and join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So we are back in Hawkins, and California and Russia… geez! Hopper is alive! this reveal is meh… and how did he survive the lightening bolts of disintegration?Umm… he fell down? Max wakes up from a nightmare into a daymare when she sees the head cheerleader has been pretzeled and de-eyed. Yikes. A plane lands in California, and two teenagers wait on theguy they are both obsessed with and he is the dorkiest person on earth and El is like “FROM”? Mike, from? And Will is like, hug me? No, okay I'll just go kms then I guessAnd the talking bong is like, your cheap ass mom got you theknock off clothes, and Mike is like what is that smell? and Jonathon is like pass the dutchie over here is my best friend because I literally don't remember the person I was six months agoMike is like oh cool, because nothing phases him in that hat,it's radioactive and bad vibes nor critical thoughts can penetrate it. El lies and lies some more and Will looks like Chrissyat the end of the last episode because of how many times he rolls his eyes at his lying sister (aww!) Also… Murray is there. Robin and Steve want to merge and form a datable person named Reve… Lucas is puking and we are led to believe that he's hungoverbut remember Chrissy threw up in the last episode too. I think that's just what happens when you spend more than one hour with Jason. Max goes to Dustin and is like “Eddie is Ted Bundy” andDustin is like “No way!” and she's like “Maybe?” and he's like “You think?” and she's like “No, I'm not really sure what my stance is supposed to be, but we have to get this plot moving” Murray tells Joyce that her boyfriend has been fried like somuch toast and we can all see that she just got botox. And she's like I disagree with one of those things, but I'm offended by both But they are both wrong because Hopper is an elephant and an elephant doesn't snitch (isn't that the quote?)… unlike his daughter who apparently is a snitch because she dared to get bullied in front of a teacher and the whole town including adults that work at the skating rink bully her like CarrieThe cops show up to tell Jason his hair should not look likethat after sleeping on the floor of an abandoned burger place and he starts singing “I'm just Ken” and my girlfriend was just a mannequin in my life but I'm going to go scream in the woods and then he's like "I'm going to be the most normal about this that anyone has ever been about anything. So where do you guys think I could get some tar and feathers?”   Jonathon says “I'm emo” and his talking bong is like “pfftweed” enough said. Joyce calls Russia and is like “Can you help me get myboyfriend back?” and tippi hedren is like this is the wrong phone booth and she's like Murray, reroute. Hopper is in prison for letting the Duffer Brothers do whatthey did to me at the end of season 5 Jason transforms from being Kenough into being Tyler Durden Nancy talks to Uncle wayne and he thinks Freddie Kruegerkilled Chrissy in the dreamworld and honestly he's not that far off. Fred follows the sound of a clock into the forest as you do Will is like “Mike you're a bad friend” and Mike is like “Notjust friend… best friend” wink Angela who we thought couldn't get worse is like “Heyjane isn't it hilarious that your dad is dead” and Jane is like I'm Eleven so stfu and the thwop heard round the world happens as a roller skate finds it's true place in the skull of “this bitch” FAFO Angela Finding a lead, the family video gang goes to thehouse of a mythical drug dealer… as one does… and Steve is like “Imma poke this boat” and dustin is like “bad idea” and steve is like “Why” and the boat stands up and tries to kill him but actually it's Kas the bloody handed… I mean Eddieand he gives us a tearful account of why he's innocentFred gets the Chrissy treatment as Eddie describes it and Venca LIVES! In an attic? Okay my guy, you need a towel or something to dry off, the squelching is getting out of hand.

Andrew Mercado and James Manning review three new TV series this episode: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (AppleTV, 10 episodes)Paula (Tatiana Maslany) is a magazine fact-checker in the midst of a messy divorce from her ex-husband Karl which centres around the custody arrangements of their daughter Hazel. She begins paying Trevor, a webcam boy, for his time, during which she vents about her life and enjoys sexual experiences with him. One night, during one of their sessions, Paula witnesses Trevor being brutally attacked in his home. Reporting it to the Police, Detective Sofia Gonzalez believes it to be a scam. Co-starring are Murray Bartlett and Dolly De Leon. The Boroughs (Netflix, 8 episodes)The Boroughs is a Netflix sci-fi series executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers. It follows a quirky, resilient crew of retirees in a seemingly idyllic retirement community. The story kicks off in a picturesque retirement community, where a grieving newcomer experiences a bizarre and monstrous encounter. Super cast including Alfred Molina, Geena Davis and Bill Pullman. Kylie (Netflix, 3 episodes)Believe the hype, this really is an unfiltered look at the singer life including the major hits and plenty of revealing insights about and from her family and lovers. It doesn’t cover everything which would be a huge undertaking beyond the scope of this doco. There aren’t a lot of interviews but the director has secured the best with contributions from Pete Waterman, Jason Donovan, Nick Cave and sister Dannii – in addition to several sessions with Kylie on the couch. Plus: Andrew also talks about a new Crawford Productions YouTube channel which is home to some classic Australian TV series. James sounds a bit excited about watching Keeley Hawes playing a nun in the forthcoming series Falling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to react to the ‘Survivor' Season 50 finale and their thoughts on the season as a whole (2:56), before talking about the first two episodes of ‘The Boroughs,' a Netflix sci-fi show produced by The Duffer Brothers (28:04). Later, they discuss ‘Widow's Bay' Episode 5 (28:04) and then, inspired by a stellar three-episode run of the show, talk about some of their favorite three-episode runs in TV history (38:29). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Joanna Robinson Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samira Ahmed is joined by writer Matt Cain and critic Suzi Feay to review:Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain, Douglas Stuart's new novel John of John, set on the Isle of Harris. New series The Boroughs, which stars Alfred Molina and Geena Davis in a retirement community, executive produced by Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers. And Holy Pop!, a new exhibition at Somerset House in London that celebrates fandom.Also, film critic Tim Robey joins Samira from the Cannes Film Festival to talk through some of his highlights.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Lucy Collingwood

The first Star Wars film in seven years just hit cinemas—and it works as a complete standalone. Pedro Pascal is the gruff dad bounty hunter, but the animatronic creature steals every scene. It's packed with action, hilarious moments, and surprisingly emotional beats. Netflix just dropped a three-part documentary about one of pop culture's biggest icons. It covers her early life in Australia, her rise to fame, past relationships, cancer diagnoses (including one she kept secret), and failed IVF journeys. It's glossy, emotional, and genuinely riveting—even if you're not already a superfan, you'll be by the end. Plus, the Duffer Brothers have executive produced an eight-episode gem about retirees in a desert retirement community discovering a sinister entity attacking residents. The cast is absolutely stacked, and it's genuinely creepy, chaotic, and emotional. Completely binge-worthy. THE END BITSOnce you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here.You can now watch some of our episodes in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403Support independent women's media New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe.Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code.T&C's apply.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here.CREDITSHost & Producer: Ash LondonExecutive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people complained about the wait between Stranger Things seasons that Netflix made sure there was no way to escape its most valuable franchise, even after the main show ended. From stage plays to animated spin-offs to whatever else is lurking in the Upside Down, we return to Eleven and company before the corpse is even cold. Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is Netflix's 10-episode animated series set between Seasons 2 and 3, with a new voice cast, the Duffer Brothers executive producing. On the podcast, we talk about how this got greenlit, the new villain and characters, what the internet is saying, critical reception, the Season 2-to-3 timeline, and what this reminds us of. Like it or not, tune in for our discussion and ultimate rating. Welcome to Today's Episode!

The year is finally getting into the swing of new TV and Down to Watch has your May schedule all filled out! Dan and Raul went to the TV show store to browse the new products on the shelf and came away with a cart full of promise: The big guns are back in the form of the MCU's Punisher 'special presentation' and Nick Cage helmed 1930s Spider-Man, Taylor Sheridan's expanding universe adding Dutton Ranch and the Duffer Brothers producing an elderly A-listers versus a sci-fi retirement community in The Boroughs. Wrexham and Good Omens are back, and For All Mankind spins off to Russia while The Terror returns for a new story about a very scary asylum. New shows include Legends giving Steve Coogan some serious business to conduct, Tatiana Maslany promises (good stuff in) Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and Brazil '70 gives Pele's squad the historical drama treatment. There's even more than that so check the pod and get your May on!

We're having fun with more strange and familiar things this week on the Video Store Podcast, looking at four films that the Duffer Brothers took inspiration from for the second season of Stranger Things. If you missed the first installment of this series, go check out the first part, “Things to Watch After Stranger Things I.”Ghostbusters (1984)We're keeping it light and breezy to start this week's show with Ghostbusters (1984). It's a silly comedy with a healthy dose of spooky fun. Yes, our leading young guys are dressed as Ghostbusters, have their own proton packs, PKE Meters, and ghost traps to bust all the ghosts in the neighborhood. But what makes this an inspiration for Stranger Things season 2 is the haunted feeling our cast has during this season. And of course, Dustin catches a baby demogorgon with his ghost trap. What's not to like about that? Aliens (1986)Next is the sequel to 1979's Alien, Aliens, directed by James Cameron. This sci-fi action horror flick gives Stranger Things season 2 inspiration for its newest form of demogorgon, the demodog, as well as flamethrowers aplenty. Eleven is a mini-Sigourney Weaver in aesthetics and tenacity. And can we really trust Doc Owens if he is played by Paul Reiser, aka Burke from Aliens? Guess you'll just have to watch Aliens and find out. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the second example of a sequel that sticks the landing in today's show, and truly, that's why Stranger Things season 2 nods to it. As James Cameron sought to honor the original source material and give it a twist with Aliens, he does the same with Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The film turns expectations upside down, and that's exactly what Stranger Things season 2 does! And for that reason, it's worth watching the film to see what jumped to Stranger Things. You'll be back for more!The Exorcist (1973)The final film I've got for you today is often called “The Scariest Movie of All Time,” 1973's The Exorcist. And with good reason! This film's final act inspires the Stranger Things season 2 finale's final act as well. There are also certain parallels that can be drawn between Father Karras' journey and Hopper's journey to be a father. This is a really scary film, and it's not for everyone, but it is a film that's worth watching at least once. Honorable MentionsGo back and listen to Flack talk about Gremlins in his “I'm Dreaming of a Bloody Christmas” episode. I discussed Stand By Me in my “Film Friendships” show, which was visually referenced in the first two seasons of Stranger Things (and it won't be the last time either). Flack talks on the Ozploitation genre in his “Ozploitation Cinema” episode, of which Mad Max is the most famous, which is where Max gets her gamer tag in the Dig Dug game. Finally, I would be beyond remiss if I failed to include the most obvious reference---Eleven, dressed as a ghost, begging to go out for Halloween, just like E. T. did in E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which I covered in my first installment of this series. There are loads more I could mention, but I'll spare you that today. Come talk to me after hours if you want the full thesis dissertation. Thanks again for joining us today on the Video Store Podcast. I must say, it's pretty…b!t₵h1n' of you to do so!Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Hawkins, Indiana never stays quiet for long, and in the dead of winter 1985, it's already getting weird again. Darrell and Addi are diving headfirst into Stranger Things: Tales From '85, the brand-new animated spinoff from the Duffer Brothers and showrunner Eric Robles, set between the events of Seasons 2 and 3 of the original series. In this premiere episode, the gang's innocent plan to shovel snow for some extra cash gets derailed fast when a surprising new threat rears its head, and a mysterious cool new kid steps into the picture, pulling Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Max, Will, and Lucas closer to something they probably should have been running from. In this episode, Darrell and Addi break down everything that makes this animated premiere tick. They start with the chilling cold open that wastes no time pulling you back into the eerie atmosphere of Hawkins, then move into the fresh voice cast stepping into iconic roles (Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Luca Diaz as Mike, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, and more). They dig into what it means to revisit these beloved characters as younger versions of themselves, unpack the interdimensional threat already bubbling beneath the surface of this snowbound small town, and weigh in on the spinoff's tone, animation style, and whether Tales From '85 captures the magic of the original. Plus, who exactly is this new kid, and what are they really doing in Hawkins?   Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

Hawkins, Indiana never stays quiet for long, and in the dead of winter 1985, it's already getting weird again. Darrell and Addi are diving headfirst into Stranger Things: Tales From '85, the brand-new animated spinoff from the Duffer Brothers and showrunner Eric Robles, set between the events of Seasons 2 and 3 of the original series. The post TSTP 86- Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week's biggest new TV and streaming releases in a bumper Easter special episode.This week the trio review The Burbs, an adaption of the 1989 Tom Hanks comedy. The eight-part series on Sky and Now TV follows a newly married couple Rob and Samira, played by Jack Whitehall and Keke Palmer, who move into their dream neighbourhood with their newborn baby. Their idealistic life begins to unravel when a mysterious neighbour moves into a derelict house across the road.Next a new eight-part horror series produced by the Duffer Brothers on Netflix called 'Something Bad Is Going to Happen'. It stars The Night Manager's Camila Morrone as a bride-to-be who has a growing sense that her wedding is about to be doomed.They've also been watching Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Women', which follows three best friends whose lives are shattered after their fourth member is murdered, and 'Dear Killer Nannies' on Disney+ which tells the story of the downfall of Pablo Escobar and his cartel through the perspective of his young son in the 1990s.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.

As we set out to unpack Netflix's newest horror, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, we also debate whether the Duffer Brothers-produced series is actually just a pitch-black comedy. From the cast choices to the setting to flirting with every trope under the sun, it seems like this production and crew had some fun filming in snowy Ontario. We break down the absurdity of the "soulmate curse," Nicky's baffling existential crisis, and the show's best and worst qualities.The reception is mixed, which makes weighing in even more fun. Tune in for our thoughts, our theories, and, of course, our rating. Welcome to Today's Episode!

After seeing an early screener of Something Very Bad is Going to Happen I immediately thought it was going to be huge! So I leapt ahead of the curve and invited writer and showrunner, Haley Z Boston to come talk scared about weddings, soulmates, David Lynch and Danish horror, and what it's like to work with the Duffer Brothers. This show has been my whole personality for two weeks. Ihope you watch, listen to this interview, and love it all.   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-nominated director Weronika Tofilska joins Christina to discuss her bold, existential storytelling, from the wildly successful Baby Reindeer to her latest project, Netflix's chilling horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (exec-produced by the Duffer Brothers and starring Camila Morrone, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Ted Levine). They dive into her creative journey, the terrifying twists on marriage and soulmates in the series, Lynchian influences, and what it's like to craft horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re diving headfirst into the fantasy epic based on Enid Blyton's classic series, delivering magical worlds, a massive enchanted tree, and the kind of spectacle that makes you wish your living room was a cinema. While some of the modernised elements split us down the middle, the visual world-building is exactly what we dreamed of as kids.And Em has a review of the new slasher film that’s currently tearing up the cinema. With a Harry Potter fave taking on a wild new role and a plot full of gory surprises, we break down whether this hotel horror delivers or if it's just too bloody for its own good. Is it actually scary? Did Em spend the whole time covering her eyes? And why is this the perfect group cinema experience.Plus, we’ve started the new horror series from the Duffer Brothers - and it’s moodier, more claustrophobic, and far more unsettling than you’d think. It's a high-stakes wedding mystery that is so bingeable you’ll be up until 2am like Laura trying to figure out the twist. Three very different vibes. One very stacked weekend.Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched Watch Party — spoiler-filled episode deep dives into the shows everyone’s talking about. Find the feed on Apple or Spotify.Listen to The Spill New episodes drop every Monday–Friday!Mamamia: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mjNFVvJp1irXNVxKXXABOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403Follow The Spill:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/Support Independent Women’s Media:https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women.Want to join the conversation?Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP!Discover more Mamamia podcasts here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/CREDITSHosts: XX & XXExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott StronachMamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final chapter of Stranger Things has closed, and the Hawkins crew is gone but not forgotten. After years of covering every twist, monster, and Upside Down revelation, we're gathering with listeners who've been on this journey from the beginning to dissect what worked, what didn't, and what it all meant. From the emotional gut punches to the unresolved mysteries, we're leaving no stone unturned as we not only examine the series finale and final season that everyone's been debating since it dropped, but all the seasons and moments that led us there. Our roundtable dives deep into character arcs that soared and ones that stumbled, the mythology that captivated us, and whether the Duffer Brothers stuck the landing. We discuss standout moments that defined the series, compare seasons, and debate the show's ultimate legacy in the television landscape. Whether you loved the ending or wished for something different, this conversation celebrates everything Stranger Things gave us while honestly examining its final bow. Join us for laughs, hot takes, and a proper farewell to Hawkins, Indiana. Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Pfleegor, and Jenn Adams return to Hollywood King where they discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically Andy Muschietti's IT supercut, Welcome to Derry season 2, Mike Flanagan's Carrie, The Talisman no longer happening with the Duffer Brothers, and Wil Wheaton narrating The Body. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesDisney, Paramount and Universal are lining up trailers for Super Bowl LX ywith spots expected for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Pixar's Hoppers and Toy Story 5, Steven Spielberg's alien thriller - Disclosure Day, Illumination's Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Minions 3, and Paramount's Scream 7 among others. In a surprising Super Bowl anomaly, Marvel Studios is apparently sitting the Big Game out despite having Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day releasing this year, while Sony and Warner Bros seem to be following a similar strategy with their reported absences.Sony Pictures unveiled first-look images of Sam Mendes' ambitious four-film Beatles project through postcards hidden at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, revealing Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. The unprecedented biographical event will tell the story of the Fab Four from each member's perspective in separate films all releasing in April 2028, with production now underway in London and the cast anticipating 15 months of consecutive shooting across all four movies.Disney's board unanimously voted to name Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as the company's next CEO effective March 18. D'Amaro, a 28-year Disney veteran overseeing the company's largest business segment with $36 billion in annual revenue, beat out Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden, who was named to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer reporting directly to D'Amaro. Iger will transition to senior advisor and board member through his retirement on December 31, 2026, having spent the past three years stabilizing the company and grooming successors after his previous handoff imploded.AppleTV has closed a deal to land the rights to the Cosmere books, the fictional literary universe by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson. The first titles being eyed for adaptation are the Mistborn series, for features, and The Stormlight Archive series, for television.Mandy Patinkin has been cast as Odin in Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series, joining Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, and previously reported Max Parker as Heimdall. The series has also cast Danny Woodburn and Jeff Gulka as the dwarven blacksmith brothers Brok and Sindri, along with Alastair Duncan reprising his role from the games as Mimir.Legendary's live-action feature adaptation of Gundam looks to have found a home as sources tell Deadline that Netflix is on board to distribute the film. Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo are on board to star with Sweet Tooth director Jim Mickle helming.The long-awaited fourth season of Apple TV‘s hit Ted Lasso will make its global debut in summer 2026. Along with the announcement, the streamer released four first-look images from the new season of the Emmy-winning comedy starring and executive produced by Jason Sudeikis.Catherine O'Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died last week at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71.Universal announced last week that the next film in the Fast and the Furious franchise is titled Fast Forever and is set for theatrical release March 17, 2028. Netflix has unveiled the trailer and premiere date of April 23rd for “Stranger Things: Tales From '85,” the highly anticipated animated spinoff from showrunner Eric Robles and executive producers the Duffer Brothers.A24 released the official trailer for The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”) has joined Season 3 of the HBO drama, The Last Of Us, taking over the role from Danny Ramirez after he had to be recast due to scheduling issues.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stranger Things Season 5 Promotional poster Showrunners Matt Duffer Ross Duffer Starring Winona Ryder David Harbour Millie Bobby Brown Finn Wolfhard Gaten Matarazzo Caleb McLaughlin Noah Schnapp Sadie Sink Natalia Dyer Charlie Heaton Joe Keery Maya Hawke Brett Gelman Priah Ferguson Linda Hamilton Cara Buono Jamie Campbell Bower Nell Fisher No. of episodes 8 Release Original network Netflix Original release November 26 – December 31, 2025 Season chronology ← Previous Season 4 List of episodes The fifth and final season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things, marketed as Stranger Things 5, was released on the streaming service Netflix in two volumes and the finale. The first set of four episodes was released on November 26, 2025, the second set of three episodes was released on December 25, and the finale was released on December 31. It was produced by the show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. The season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Brett Gelman, Priah Ferguson, Linda Hamilton, Cara Buono, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Nell Fisher. Joe Chrest, Sherman Augustus, Alex Breaux, Jake Connelly, Amybeth McNulty, Randy Havens, and Linnea Berthelsen appear in recurring roles. The season received positive reviews from critics. Premise Set in November 1987, a year and seven months after the events of the fourth season, the group seeks to find and kill Vecna following the opening of rifts throughout Hawkins. Their mission becomes complicated when the military establishes a quarantine in town and begins hunting Eleven. As the anniversary of Will Byers' disappearance approaches, the group must unite for a final battle against the forces of the Upside Down. Cast and characters Main article: List of Stranger Things characters Main Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers Birdy as young Joyce David Harbour as Jim Hopper Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven / Jane Hopper Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler Max Rackenberg as young Mike Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Luke Kokotek as 12-year-old Will Miles Marthaller as kindergarten-age Will Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers Graham Harvey as young Jonathan Joe Keery as Steve Harrington Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay[1] Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel / Vecna / One / Mr. Whatsit Raphael Luce as teenage Henry Maksime Blatt as young Henry Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler[a] Also starring Sherman Augustus as Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan[2] Emanuel Borria as Sergeant Luis Ramirez Alex Breaux as Lt. Robert Akers Joe Chrest as Ted Wheeler[3] Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow Amybeth McNulty as Vickie Dunne Randy Havens as Scott Clarke Linnea Berthelsen as Kali Prasad / Eight Recurring Calista Craig as Mary Hope Hynes Love as Miss Harris Eden Stephens as Debbie Miller Gianlucca Gazzo as Glenn Carson Minniear as Thomas Anthony B. Jenkins as Joshua Birdie Borria as Rebecca Alyse Elna Lewis as Wendy Guest Clayton Royal Johnson as Andy[4] Hunter Romanillos as Chance[4] Chantell D. Christopher as Doris Caroline Elle Abrams as Tina Turnbow Gray Hawks as Mr. Turnbow Kelly Collins Lintz as Mrs. Turnbow Aiden Armstrong as Danny Harrington Kyle Riggs as Private Chapman Callaway Corrick as Ashley Klein Frederick Koehler as a scientist Karen Ceesay as Sue Sinclair Catherine Curtin as Claudia Henderson Arnell Powell as Charles Sinclair Sydney Bullock as Stacey Tilly Morris as Sara Hopper

The final season of Stranger Things is over — but the chaos behind it might be even more fascinating. In this episode of Thumb War, we break down “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5”, the Netflix documentary that pulls back the curtain on the most ambitious (and stressful) production of the series. From starting Season 5 without a finished script, to massive practical sets, exhausted showrunners, crew members holding the entire production together, and the internet losing its mind over ChatGPT in the writers' room, this doc raises as many questions as it answers. Is the behind-the-scenes story more compelling than the finale itself? Did the Duffer Brothers try to please everyone — and end up pleasing no one? And why does the Upside Down feel less like a place and more like a logistical nightmare? We dig into what worked, what didn't, and why One Last Adventure might be the most honest look at Stranger Things yet. Also available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Ad-free episodes + bonus content on Patreon: http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Stranger Things era is officially over, but "One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5" documentary gives us one final glimpse into the magic behind the final season. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into this intimate Netflix special that pulls back the curtain on the production. We break down the emotional interviews with the Duffer Brothers, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and the rest of the cast and crew, exploring the challenges of wrapping up a nine-year saga, the heartfelt farewells on set, and the creative decisions that shaped "The Rightside Up." From never-before-seen footage of table reads and the final filming days to insights from costume designer Amy Parris and production designer Chris Trujillo on recreating 1980s Hawkins one last time, this doc is a love letter to the "joy of the adventure" that made the show iconic. But beyond the production stories, we share our thoughts on the themes of growth and closure that resonate so strongly—the cast reflecting on how they've matured alongside their characters, just like the kids from Hawkins, and the Duffer Brothers discussing the bittersweet end to their vision. We also analyze standout moments like the unseen set construction for the Mind Flayer battle and the emotional weight of saying goodbye to characters like Eleven and Vecna. Whether you're still processing the finale's twists or craving more behind-the-scenes magic, this breakdown celebrates what made Stranger Things a cultural phenomenon. Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

The Netflix sci-fi/horror/teen series by the Duffer Brothers that started in 2016 has now finished with its sixth season, attempting to be both epic and sentimental. Who is this show actually aimed at? We talk about the initial appeal through various uneven seasons through the execution of the finale. Has the thing gone on so long that we can't make sense out of the continuity. Featuring, as usual, Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al. Get more at prettymuchpop.com. Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop for only the tiniest per-month financial pledge, or you can sign up directly with Apple Podcasts for a subscription for ad-free and bonus material for three of Mark's podcasts together on the Mark Lintertainment Podcasts Channel. Sponsor: Visit squarespace.com/PRETTY (code PRETTY) for a free trial and 10% off your first website or domain.

In episode 1989, Jack and guest co-host Mort Burke are joined by comedian, Blake Wexler, to discuss… At Least Zohran Is Getting Busy, The Trump Administration Wants Us To Believe That They Havana Syndrome-d Venezuela, Finally An App To Ensure You’re Not Dead, Now Stranger Things Fans Are Convinced That ChatGPT Wrote The Finale and more! US used powerful mystery weapon that brought Venezuelan soldiers to their knees during Maduro raid: witness account This Pain-Inducing Acoustic Device Used to Control Crowds in Azerbaijan Might Be U.S.-Made How to Dodge the Sonic Weapon Used by Police Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone An App Called ‘Are You Dead?’ Is Climbing the Apple Charts A record share of Americans is living alone Why humans are increasingly choosing to live alone Rising numbers of people found long after death in England and Wales – study The Backlash Against Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things 5’ Documentary, Explained Stranger Things Fan Tweet: "is that a f**kin chatgpt tab i see" LISTEN: Victory Lap by Fred again.., Skepta, PlaqueboymaxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Project Big Screen, we review two of the biggest rollercoaster movies of the year — 'NO OTHER CHOICE' and ‘SONG SUNG BLUE'. Will Park Chan-Wook's latest play to a wide audience? And is ‘SONG SUNG BLUE' one of the year's largest surprises? We also react to series finale of ‘STRANGER THINGS' and discuss whether we think the Duffer Brothers landed the plane… We finish the episode with a ranking of our Top 20 movies of 2025 — what did we miss? Stick around until the end of the episode to hear Gooch's instructions on how to join our fan rankings! Make sure to like and subscribe!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/lightscamerabarstool

James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its incredible box-office run, officially passing $760M worldwide and pushing the Avatar franchise past $6 billion overall. We break down the numbers, the impressive second-weekend hold, and what it means for the future of the series. Plus, Cameron reveals his surprising backup plan for the franchise if things ever go sideways. We're also talking SPIDER-MAN 5 rumors — including potential director details, updates on the Brand New Day trailer timeline, and what Sadie Sink's reported role might actually mean for the MCU and Sony's Spider-Man universe. And finally, the Duffer Brothers tease major developments for Stranger Things Season 5 Vol. 2, including a big reveal involving Will and what fans can expect from the finale of Netflix's flagship series. Join Kristian for breakdowns, reactions, and film industry insight — all right here on The Kristian Harloff Show. SPONSORS: RIDGE WALLET:  Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off  by going to https://www.Ridge.com/KRISTIAN #Ridgepod  

MUSICThe Evolution festival is hitting pause on their event in 2026, only three years after is started in Forest Park. KSKD reports, it's reasoning due to several major events scheduled, including the United States' 250th birthday, the World Cup, and the Olympics taking place next year. https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/st-louis-evolution-festival-on-pause-for-2026/63-1b79edd2-5675-4646-b613-877de03274ec Not only will The Vans Warped Tour come to DC, Long Beach and Orlando next summer. it's going international with stops in Montreal and Mexico City. https://www.vanswarpedtour.com/RIP: Reggae music legend Jimmy Cliff, known for hits like “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “I Can See Clearly Now”, has passed away at the age of 81. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/news/jimmy-cliff-dead-age-cause-songs-reggae-b2871220.html TVNetflix will release tomorrow night volume one of Stranger Things season five. These four episodes become available at 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific.The Duffer Brothers, who created the iconic series, named four episodes to rewatch. These episodes reveal critical details and set the stage for the fifth and final season. Season 2, Episode 4: “Will the Wise” and Episode 6: “The Spy”Season 4, Episode 7: “Massacre at Hawkins Lab” and Episode 9: “Piggyback”If you have time to revisit just one episode, choose “Massacre at Hawkins Lab.” Volume One arrives in about 36 hours. Episodes of the four seasons totals 35 hours, if you're feeling ambitious. Volume 2 drops on Christmas Day and the two-hour series finale of Stranger Things will stream the evening of New Year's Eve and simultaneously in movie theaters. (The Hollywood Reporter) When to serve Thanksgiving dinner … Martha Stewart has spoken, and she says Thanksgiving dinner should officially be served at 2 p.m. She claims it keeps people from hovering in the kitchen all morning like starving vultures and helps the whole day flow better. You eat early, hang out, watch football, play games, and still have room for dessert later on. And if you get hungry again at night? Bring out the leftovers for Round Two. Who are we to argue with Martha?Retro gamer beer glass … The old school gaming company Atari just dropped something that's both nostalgic and completely unnecessary — a beer glass stamped with the retro 3D Atari logo. The glass holds 20 ounces, comes with a comfy handle — and isn't cheap. This thing clocks in at $35, which might be a high price for a beer glass, but a bargain when you consider all the memories formed playing Atari games back in the day.MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Tara Reid says she was at a hotel outside of Chicago early Sunday morning when somebody slipped a drug in her drink. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUgY5o27jt0 Scarlett Johansson is set to star in the next installment of The Exorcist from writer-director Mike Flanagan. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scarlett-johansson-exorcist-horror-movie-mike-flanagan-1236434673/#recipient_hashed=b92941641788d15805f03b377d572994d12bdade7478975c93d0143007f01373&recipient_salt=e829000bb0b218c27fbd0c12f4a38481876a8ab041cc990efde89259509b9611&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Breaking%20News&utm_content=648608_11-24-2025&utm_term=56896?utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=1764020721-Breaking+News&utm_content=648608_11-24-2025&utm_id=648608· It's been a big year for Jonathan Bailey. https://people.com/people-sexiest-man-alive-jonathan-bailey-highest-grossing-box-office-star-2025-11855685?taid=69248e272b51bd0001bd718f&utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com AND FINALLY"Variety" put together a list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time. But they put "Airplane!" at #62, which may invalidate the entire list outright. https://variety.com/lists/best-comedy-movies-all-time/AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.