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Children's TV can be easy nostalgia bait for adults reminiscing about the joyful days of childhood. Many children's shows appeal to kids and adults, creating lasting enjoyment for each generation, but some shows aren't so positively reflected upon. Whether harboring an overwhelmingly childish aesthetic, annoying characters, or a particularly juvenile sense of humor, some shows are unlikely to be liked by parents watching with their kids.

Many of these shows have problematic connotations, whether due to outdated storylines or behind-the-scenes drama. There are bound to be a few episodes, especially from older shows that may not have aged well, but some shows consistently portray topics and themes with poor execution, leaving an impact on their legacy and their audience.

Breadwinners Was Canceled After Two Seasons Many Wonder What Happened to This Hyper-Energetic Show

This short-lived Nickelodeon cartoon follows two ducks, SwaySway and Buhdeuce hailing from a duck-populated planet, Pondgea as they deliver bread to customers.

The “Screenlife” movie has become a bona fide subgenre here in the horror world, with films including Searching, Missing, and Unfriended paving the way for other movies that uniquely play out their stories entirely on computer screens. Timur Bekmambetov is the producer of all of the above, and he’s launched a new initiative to foster new talents in the screenlife space.

Deadline reports this week that Bekmambetov has created the Black List-style “Screenlifer” platform, which will “identify, support, and promote screenlife content from emerging filmmakers, and give it exposure to both audiences and industry professionals.”

“Projects that meet the platform’s standards will receive a Black List-style mark of distinction, signifying their alumni status, which Bekmambetov believes will enhance their industry credibility,” Deadline adds. “The best concepts will be published on the project’s website.”

One of the first projects that’s been given the Screenlife seal of approval...

Exclusive: L.A.-based screenlife movie pioneer Timur Bekmambetov is launching a new platform supporting projects using the format in which all the action takes place on a computer, tablet or smartphone screen.

Bannered Screenlifer, the initiative is modeled on the successful The Black List, which has helped bring some 450 unproduced screenplays to the big screen since its creation in 2005.

Russian-Kazakh director Bekmambetov, who is currently in post-production on his new movie Mercy with Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson for Amazon MGM Studios, put the screenlife format on the cinematic map with hits including Unfriended, Searching, and Missing.

His ambition for the new Screenlifer platform is to scale screenlife film production globally. The new ecosystem will identify, support, and promoting screenlife content from emerging filmmakers, and give it exposure to both audiences and industry professionals.

Projects that meet the platform’s standards will receive a The Black List-style mark of distinction,...

Disney Channel has been providing family-friendly entertainment since the '80s. Featuring a variety of cartoons and live-action sitcoms, Disney Channel has crafted lasting content spanning generations. These stories usually center on simple premises, sometimes with a more fantastical twist. Many Disney Channel shows take an insightful look into more everyday problems, creating a relatable atmosphere for kids and families.

While mostly lighthearted and meant solely for entertainment, Disney Channel has attempted to tackle serious issues that aim to catalyze important conversations. Some of these plot lines can draw negative backlash from audiences, particularly parents who feel that children watching these shows should not be exposed to these issues. Some Disney Channel storylines cultivate controversy accidentally as not all handling of sensitive topics comes across as well-constructed.

Sydney to the Max Shows Its Protagonist Getting Her First Period Disney Has Become More Open About This Topic in Recent Years

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Former Disney Channel actor Josie Totah has had the spotlight shone upon her once again following an ultra-viral video. 

Totah played Stuart on the hit TV comedy Jessie, joining the likes of Debby Ryan (who fans may know from her recent work in American Horror Story), appearing in seven episodes across four seasons. 

Since her time on Disney Channel, the 23-year-old actress continued acting, appearing in hits like Spider-Man: Homecoming, Big Mouth, and the Saved By the Bell reboot. 

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Did You Know Tara Sutaria Nearly Bagged A Key Role In Disney’s Will Smith-Starrer Aladdin? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Actress Tara Sutaria has been a prominent name in Bollywood for over half a decade. She has won hearts with her talent and versatility and carved her own unique path. However, unlike many of her contemporaries, Sutaria’s career began not with modeling or commercials but with a strong foundation in singing and theater, setting her quite apart from her peers and giving her a solid background before her meteoric rise in the film industry.

Sutaria made her silver screen debut in 2019 with Student of the Year 2, starring alongside Tiger Shroff and fellow debutant Ananya Panday. While she gained fame for her beauty and talent, many fans are unaware she nearly bypassed Bollywood to debut directly in Hollywood — as a leading lady. The Marjaavaan actress came closer to...

Collaborators and friends alike are paying tribute to Jeff Baena, the indie filmmaker who died at the age of 47 over the weekend as a result of suicide. Baena, known for rich and darkly comic films like The Little Hours and Life After Beth, both starring his wife and frequent creative partner Aubrey Plaza, was mourned by Alison Brie, Adam Pally, Molly Shannon and many others.

On her Instagram Story, Brie — who worked with Baena on his 2020 Netflix project Horse Girl and the 2022 IFC Films pic Spin Me Round — posted a series of photos of herself and the late writer-director, accompanied by a broken red heart. The pictures ranged from behind-the-scenes photos and photoshoots to the Sundance Film Festival debut of Horse Girl and what appears to be on-location for a film shoot in Italy (both The Little Hours and Spin Me Round shot there). “Rest in peace, my friend,” she added.

Zac Efron walks around on the set of his upcoming new movie Famous on Tuesday (December 10) in Los Angeles.

The 37-year-old actor’s muscles could be seen through his tight yellow t-shirt as he looked to be having a snack in between filming scenes.

The day before, Zac was spotted wearing a suit while driving around in a yellow Ferrari.

In the upcoming movie, which is based on a novel by Blake Crouch, Zac will play the dual roles of Lance Dunkquist and James Jansen. The former is a fame-obsessed aspiring actor who is headed to Hollywood. Meanwhile, James is the already famous actor who closely resembles Lance.

The film “explores the dark side of celebrity and the lengths people will go to attain it.”

It was just recently announced that Daniel Zovatto and Bill Pullman have also been cast in the upcoming film, alongside Zac, Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Braun,...

Early this year, it was announced that Zac Efron (The Iron Claw) had signed on to star in the A24 thriller Famous for director Jody Hill, and it was revealed that he’ll be playing dual roles in the film, which is based on a novel by Blake Crouch. Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) has since joined the cast, along with Nicholas Braun (Succession), Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry), Debby Ryan (Insatiable), Mekki Leeper (Jury Duty), and Cory Michael Smith (Saturday Night) – and now that the project is in production, it has been revealed that Bill Pullman (Independence Day) and Daniel Zovatto (Woman of the Hour) are also in the cast!

Scripted by Chad Hodge, who created the short-lived, Crouch-inspired TV series Wayward Pines back in 2015, Famous has the following synopsis: Lance Dunkquist has one asset that’s about to change his life – he has the face of a movie star. And...

Exclusive: Woman of the Hour‘s Daniel Zovatto and Independence Day star Bill Pullman are boarding the Black Bear, Esmail Corp, Caviar production Famous which A24 is releasing stateside theatrically.

They join Zac Efron, Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig, Debby Ryan, Mekki Lepper and Cory Michael Smith. Cameras are rolling in LA on the Jody Hill directed movie.

Famous explores the dark side of celebrity and the lengths people will go to attain it. Efron plays dual roles: Overzealous fan, Lance Dunkquist and Hollywood heartthrob, James Jansen. Lance has the spitting image of James, and will do whatever it takes to be famous. Pic is based on the novel by New York Times bestselling author Blake Crouch. Chad Hodge adapted for the screen, the scribe also adapted Crouch’s Wayward Pines trilogy into a series.

Famous is being produced by Sam Esmail and...

Bionda Castana is a British fashion label known for its stunning designs, ultra-feminine shapes, elegant styles, and unapologetically glamorous shoes.

Showing masterful Italian craftsmanship, each shoe is handcrafted using materials of the finest quality.

The creative process involves meticulous attention to detail and a great emphasis on comfort to ensure the shoes are stylish yet wearable. The label’s fans include Ahna O’Reilly, Bella Thorne, Sophia Bush, Debby Ryan, Taylor Swift, Jessica Biel, and Rashida Jones.

Kristen Wiig wearing a Yigal Azrouel dress, Jennifer Fisher jewelry, and Bionda Castana shoes to the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards held on February 21, 2015, in Santa Monica, California (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

In 2016, the shoe brand ceased operations. Natalia Barbieri and Jennifer Portman, who founded the label in 2007, reportedly could not come to terms with their investors. The label was briefly relaunched in 2018 with a new direct-to-consumer, zero-waste strategy.

On July 30, 2021, the brand ceased operations once again.

Traveling the world is a thrilling opportunity few get to experience. It’s expensive and nerve-racking to plan, and taking time off work is a hassle when your least favorite co-worker has already eaten up all the choice vacation slots. Jet-setting is particularly daunting when criminals and government agents want you dead. Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor is about to learn how to visit foreign lands while remaining below the radar in Neil Burger‘s Inheritance trailer. Grab your passport, shades, and an inconspicuous dad hat, and let’s go!

Here’s the official synopsis for Inheritance:

“When Maya (Dynevor) learns that her father was once a spy, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an international conspiracy. In her quest for answers, Maya becomes a target and must travel the globe, mastering her father’s skills and unraveling the mysteries of his past in this gripping espionage thriller.”

Limitless,...

Zac Efron is joined by two former Disney stars for his new A24 thriller where he plays two roles. Efron started his career in the early 2000s and rose to fame as a teen idol in the High School Musical movies with his lead role as the basketball star Troy Bolton. The first two films in the trilogy were released as Disney Channel Original Movies, though the third installment was released in theaters by Walt Disney Pictures.

During this same period, Efron also appeared in the musical movie Hairspray and the comedy 17 Again. After the High School Musical trilogy, Efron went on to star in New Year's Eve, The Lucky One, The Paperboy, Neighbors, Dirty Grandpa, Baywatch, and The Greatest Showman. In 2023, Efron starred in the A24 film The Iron Claw as the professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich, which was praised as a career-best performance. Now, Efron is reuniting with A24 for another film,...

Early this year, it was announced that Zac Efron (The Iron Claw) had signed on to star in the A24 thriller Famous for director Jody Hill, and it was revealed that he’ll be playing dual roles in the film, which is based on a novel by Blake Crouch. Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) has since joined the cast, and now that production is underway in Los Angeles, a press release confirms that Nicholas Braun (Succession), Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry), Debby Ryan (Insatiable), Mekki Leeper (Jury Duty), and Cory Michael Smith (Saturday Night) also have roles in the film.

Scripted by Chad Hodge, who created the short-lived, Crouch-inspired TV series Wayward Pines back in 2015, Famous has the following synopsis: Lance Dunkquist has one asset that’s about to change his life – he has the face of a movie star. And not just any movie star – Lance is the spitting image of a Hollywood icon,...

Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig, Debby Ryan, Mekki Leeper and Cory Michael Smith have joined Zac Efron and Phoebe Dynevor in celebrity thriller “Famous.”

The LA-set film — from director Jody Hill and exploring the dark side of celebrity — began production last week in Los Angeles, comes from Esmail Corp. and Caviar.

A24 is set to release “Famous” in the U.S., reuniting with Efron after last year’s “The Iron Claw,” which grossed $45M worldwide. Black Bear is repping international rights. WME Independent and CAA Media Finance brokered the sale.

In “Famous,” Efron stars in dual roles, playing both overzealous fan, Lance Dunkquist, and Hollywood heartthrob, James Jansen. The film is based on the acclaimed novel by New York Times bestselling author Blake Crouch and is adapted for the screen by Chad Hodge, who also adapted Crouch’s Wayward Pines trilogy into a series.

The story follows Dunkquist, who has one...

While not a lot is known about the plot of American Horror Stories season 4s The Thing Under The Bed, the outings cast can tell viewers a little about its story. American Horror Stories began in 2021. A spinoff from the successful horror anthology series American Horror Story, American Horror Stories offers viewers shorter, standalone horror stories in the vein of classic anthology shows like Tales From The Crypt or Tales from The Dark Side. The series aired a 7-episode season 1 in 2021 and an 8-episode season 2 in 2022 before season 3 was split in 2023.

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American Horror Stories season 4 will bring a fresh batch of standalone tales from Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story universe to Hulu.

The first four episodes of American Horror Stories season 3 arrived in October 2023, while the last five will air in October 2024. One of these,...

The second part of American Horror Stories season 3 is now available to stream on Hulu. It is packed with five chilling new episodes. But what’s up with this release format? Is there an episode 10 still ahead? Is this season of AHStories season 3 or considered season 4? Here’s everything we know!

No release schedules are more complicated than those of streaming shows. And there’s so much confusion surrounding this new season of AHS’ spin-off AHStories. For starters, is it season 3 or season 4? Technically, the new episodes are part of season 3. The first half of the third season premiered almost a year ago on Oct. 26, so that’s why fans were not sure.

The first part of season 3 only features four episodes, but really it should have been its own season to avoid confusion. Alas, the five new episodes are considered part of season 3, for a grand total of nine episode.

Jinkies indeed! After two divisive seasons, Max won’t be renewing Mindy Kaling’s adult animated series Velma for another season. The show, starring Kaling as the voice of Velma Dinkley, lasted for two seasons before Max ripped off its mask, revealing a cancelation notice where a mustache-twirling villain’s head should be. The cancelation of Velma hits hard for fans of the series who genuinely enjoy Kaling’s unique spin on the Scooby gang and their darkly-themed misadventures.

“Over the past two seasons, Mindy [Kaling] and Charlie [Grandy] have created an incredibly fun and fresh world within the iconic whodunit franchise,” Max said in a statement. “While we won’t be moving forward with another season of the series, we thank them for their compelling coming-of-age storytelling, unrivaled clues, and hilarious hijinks.”

Velma found the brainy Scooby-Doo character, striving to balance her detective work with her newfound popularity while surrounded by...

Following reports of Velma getting canceled at Netflix, the news has been officially confirmed. A Max spokesperson has released a statement verifying that Velma will not be getting a third season.

"Over the past two seasons, Mindy [Kaling] and Charlie [Grandy] have created an incredibly fun and fresh world within the iconic whodunit franchise," the statement reads, per IGN. "While we wont be moving forward with another season of the series, we thank them for their compelling coming-of-age storytelling, unrivaled clues, and hilarious hijinks."

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An underrated, and often overlooked, Scooby-Doo animated series is being added to Warner Bros. Discovery's Max streaming service next month.

While there will not be a third season, the series was able to recently get one last hurrah. On Oct. 3, Max debuted Velma: This Halloween Needs to Be More Special!, an official...

Velma Dinkley has solved her last mystery (for now).

Max has canceled its animated series Velma after two seasons. The show’s second season debuted in April, and a Halloween special that premiered on Oct. 3 marks the final outing for the show.

Velma, created by Charlie Grandy (The Office, The Mindy Project), is a more adult-oriented prequel/reimagining of the brainy Scooby-Doo character. Mindy Kaling (who’s also an executive producer) voices Velma, who’s haunted by the disappearance of her mother and dealing with the perils of being a teenager along with solving mysteries.

“Over the past two seasons, Mindy and Charlie have created an incredibly fun and fresh world within the iconic whodunit franchise,” Max said in a statement. “While we won’t be moving forward with another season of the series, we thank them for their compelling coming-of-age storytelling, unrivaled clues, and hilarious hijinks.”

The show’s...

So long, Velma: Max has opted not to renew adult animated series after two seasons.

“Over the past two seasons, Mindy [Kaling] and Charlie [Grandy] have created an incredibly fun and fresh world within the iconic whodunit franchise,” Max said in a statement. “While we won’t be moving forward with another season of the series, we thank them for their compelling coming-of-age storytelling, unrivaled clues, and hilarious hijinks.”

The 10-episode second season of the Max Original from Warner Bros. Animation dropped April 25.

The show followed Velma (voiced by Kaling) — the unsung and under-appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang — as she found a way to balance her detective work with the demands of her newfound popularity before it’s too late.

The series also stars Constance Wu, Sam Richardson and Glenn Howerton in leading roles. Guest actors included Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Russell Peters, Melissa Fumero, Stephen Root, Gary Cole,...

Max's controversial Scooby-Doo series, Velma, has seemingly been canceled after two seasons. Premiered in January 2023, the adult animated series explores the backstories of the human members of Mystery Incorporated before they officially come together, centering on Velma Dinkley as she attempts to uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance and the murders of several teenage girls. Mindy Kaling leads Velma's voice cast as the titular character alongside Glenn Howerton as Fred, Sam Richardson as Shaggy, and Constance Wu as Daphne.

Now, shortly after a Halloween special was released on October 3, Velma has seemingly been canceled by Max, per a post from background painter Davey Cummings on Instagram:

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Featuring a slideshow of backgrounds that he painted for the Velma Halloween special, Cummings says it was "so fun working with this crew" and that "there will not be...

Hulu knows how to keep a secret (on the air): The streamer has renewed the hit reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for an additional 20 episodes, TVLine has learned, with the first installment set to debut next spring.

The series follows a tight-knit group of Mormon wives and mothers who became social media stars with their viral #MomTok videos on TikTok. Season 1’s drama revolved around the revelation that Taylor’s previous marriage broke up amid accusations of “soft swinging,” a controversial trip to see Chippendales in Las Vegas that sent Jen’s marriage to the brink...

American Horror Stories, a streaming series spin-off from FX’s long-running horror anthology series American Horror Story, began with a seven episode first season in 2021, continued with an eight episode second season in 2022, and gave us a four episode third season in 2023. American Horror Stories season 4 is set to premiere on Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers) on Tuesday, October 15th. The new season consists of five episodes, and all five will be available to watch on that date. A trailer has arrived online to promote this new batch of episodes, and you can check that out in the embed above. It looks like the five episodes are called Backrooms, The Thing Under the Bed, Clone, Leprechaun, and X, which seems like a cool line-up.

Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck, the same duo that’s responsible for American Horror Story, this series is a weekly hourlong...

American Horror Stories returns with Henry Winkler, Michael Imperioli, Debby Ryan, Victor Garber and more for when its five-episode season releases for what’s being billed as a Hulaween event.

The series — a spinoff of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning anthology series American Horror Story — features a different horror story in each of its stand-alone episodes.

The minute-and-a-half look at the upcoming installment, premiering Oct. 15 as part of Hulu’s Halloween lineup, teases new takes on classic horror tropes such as “don’t look under the bed,” a scary figure appearing in the mirror and a woman appearing in an empty parking lot late at night.

“When she dreams, things happen,” a nurse tells Ryan’s character. “What kind of things?” she replies, before a scene plays of her in bed with a man who is pulled under the bed.

In another look at the anthology series, Garber...

The trailer for American Horror Stories season 4 reveals the anthology's first black-and-white episode, in addition to new demonic threats. Just in time for Halloween, the episodic-focused spinoff of American Horror Story will soon return, with a cast that includes Insatiable's Debby Ryan, Barry star Henry Winkler, The Sopranos alum Michael Imperioli, Alias actor Victor Garber, and Not Okay breakout Mia Isaac, among several others.

The trailer for the five-episode American Horror Stories season 4 has now been unveiled, ahead of the show's return on Tuesday, October 15 on Hulu.

The trailer begins with Ryan and returning American Horror Story actor Jeff Hiller, with Hiller's character seeming to reference a strange girl and says: When she dreams, things happen. From there, the trailer hints at the terrifying happenings for several characters. The black-and-white episode, for instance, reveals a demon stalking Isaac's character and Winkler potentially playing a sadistic figure. Imperioli appears...

FX dropped a freaky official trailer for American Horror Stories season four. The one-minute trailer teases a bloody good time, with clips from each of the five new episodes airing as part of the 2024 Huluween Event.

The trailer revealed the following titles: “Backrooms,” “The Thing Under the Bed,” “Clone,” “Leprechaun,” and “X.” All five episodes premiere on Hulu on October 15th.

Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus), Henry Winkler (Barry), Dyllón Burnside (Pose), Debby Ryan (Jessie), and Jeff Hiller (American Horror Story: NYC) star in season four episodes. The horror anthology series’ new season also features Jessica Barden (Pieces of Her), Angel Bismark Curiel (Pose), Guy Burnet (3 Body Problem), Victor Garber (Family Law), and June Squibb (Thelma).

The American Horror Story spinoff is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Max Winkler, Jon Robin Baitz, Brad Falchuk, and Manny Coto.

‘American Horror Stories’ Season 4 Poster (Photo Credit: FX...

FX is bringing spinoff “American Horror Stories” back next month with a special five episode event as part of Hulu’s annual Huluween festivities. FX has debuted the new “American Horror Stories” trailer this afternoon, giving a closer look at the monsters and stories involved.

All five episodes of the “Huluween” event will drop on Tuesday, October 15 on Hulu and via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US. The series will also premiere October 15 on Disney+ in Canada and will be coming to Disney+ internationally.

“American Horror Stories” is created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The series premiered on July 15, 2021, and was also part of last year’s Huluween. The anthology series feature a different horror story each episode.

This year’s cast includes Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, and June Squibb. No...

Surprise! Just in time for spooky season, American Horror Stories is returning to Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers) with five new episodes, all dropping on Tuesday, Oct. 15, TVLine has learned. Even better, we’ve got ourselves a trailer.

As revealed in the trailer, the five new installments are titled “Backrooms,” inspired by online lore about liminal spaces and the nightmarish creatures dwelling within them; “The Thing Under the Bed,” in which a young girl has every right to fear the dark; “Clone,” which explores the dangers of human cloning; “Leprechaun,” which is fairly self-explanatory; and “X,” which...

The first trailer for “American Horror Stories” Season 4 is here, and it’s teasing all sorts of creepy crawlies. The five-night Huluween event begins on Oct. 15 and will only air on Hulu.

This first look teases the episode titles for the new season, including “Backrooms,” “The Thing Under the Bed,” “Clone,” “Leprechaun” and “X.”

“When she dreams things happen,” Jeff Hiller ominously says in the video. “What kind of things?” Debby Ryan nervously asks.

The camera then shows a clawed hand snaking out from under the bed while she and her boyfriend are kissing. True to the laws of every good horror movie, he’s sucked underneath the bed the second he goes to look. Watch the full trailer below.

In addition to Hiller and Ryan, Season 4 stars Michael Imperioli (“The White Lotus”), Henry Winkler, Victor Garber (“Titanic”), June Squibb (“Thelma”), Dyllón Burnside (“Pose”), Angel Bismark (“Pose”), Guy Burnet (“3 Body Problem...

Scooby-Doo is as popular as ever well, we wont talk about Velma and while there are several animated and live-action projects currently in development for both Max and Netflix, the bizarre world of AI-generated movie trailers has beaten them to the punch to deliver a star-studded what if concept trailer for a new live-action movie.

The trailer, which is narrated by an AI version of Shaggy, brings together some intriguing - and some odd casting choices to develop a new Mystery Inc. team. Starting from the top, we have the voice of Scooby-Doo being listed as Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, and the role of Shaggy going to pop-star-turned-actor Harry Styles. The rest of the gang comprises of Zac Efron as a very youthful looking Fred, Sydney Sweeney (hilariously credited as Sweeney Sydney in the trailer) as Daphne, and Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown in an unlikely casting as Velma.

Velma is heading back to Max with a surprise Halloween special this October. The Mindy Kaling-created Scooby-Doo reimagining has failed to connect with audiences and critics across its two seasons so far, but it seems that you cant keep a heavily criticized show down, so on October 3, Max will play host to Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special!

While it seemed that Velma had come to the end of the road when the character was killed off at the end of Season 2, that is not the case at all, and now it appears that Velmas spirit and the gang have a chance to bring her back to life which would suggest that someone is genuinely planning on Season 3 becoming reality. The synopsis for the special reads:

With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit.

The Max Original adult animated special Velma: This Halloween Need to Be More Special!, from Warner Bros. Animation, will debut on Thursday, October 3.

With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if they all want to make it out alive.

The voice cast includes Mindy Kaling, Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, Russell Peters, Sarayu Blue, Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Frank Welker, Nicole Byer, and Gary Cole.

Andia Winslow, Sara Ramirez, Nicholas Braun, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Hale, Richard Kind, Jason Mantzoukas, Saweetie, Debby Ryan, and Kulap Vilaysack also voice roles.

Velma: This Halloween Need to Be More Special! was developed by Charlie Grandy, who executive produces with Mindy Kaling, Howard Klein, Elijah Aron, and Sam Register.

The...

The Max Original adult animated series “Velma” is now two seasons deep, and we’ve learned that the series is getting its own Halloween special from Warner Bros. Animation.

Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! will premiere October 3 on Max.

“With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if they all want to make it out alive.”

Mindy Kaling, Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, and Constance Wu star.

Additional cast includes Russell Peters, Sarayu Blue, Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Frank Welker, Nicole Byer, Gary Cole, Andia Winslow, Sara Ramirez, Nicholas Braun, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Hale, Richard Kind, Jason Mantzoukas, Saweetie, Debby Ryan, and Kulap Vilaysack.

The adult animated special is developed by Charlie Grandy; executive producers Charlie Grandy,...

Poster for Hulu’s Huluween 2024

Hulu’s set its annual Huluween lineup, which will include Ryan Murphy’s latest FX series Grotesquerie starring Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Travis Kelce. The Halloween celebration features a new season of American Horror Stories and Halloween specials from Solar Opposites and Family Guy.

The final season of What We Do in the Shadows and Reginald the Vampire season two join Hulu’s lineup, along with Hold Your Breath starring Sarah Paulson. Plus, M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, Signs, The Happening, and Unbreakable bring the chills during this year’s Huluween event.

Huluween 2024 on Hulu

FX’s Grotesquerie – September 26, streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers

In FX’s Grotesquerie, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. Detective Lois Tryon feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her.

American Horror Story first premiered in 2011 and has covered everything from dangerous asylums to killer covens. But in 2021, creator Ryan Murphy took the franchise to the next level, releasing the anthology series spinoff American Horror Stories. After airing for three seasons, the terrifying tales are set to continue for a fourth, with a star-studded cast to deliver the spine-chilling content in time for Halloween. According to Deadline, the new season will come in time for the streamer's "Huluween" event, featuring five new episodes of spooky and scary stories. All five episodes will drop on the streaming platfrom on Tuesday, October 15, making them the perfect viewing experience this spooky season.

A new poster for the upcoming new season of American Horror Stories has also been unleashed, and should have fans eager to see what the horror show has in store this time around. You can check out the haunting poster below.

American Horror Stories, a streaming series spin-off from FX’s long-running horror anthology series American Horror Story, began with a seven episode first season in 2021, continued with an eight episode second season in 2022, and gave us a four episode third season in 2023. TV Line has now revealed that American Horror Stories season 4 is set to premiere on Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers) on Tuesday, October 15th. The new season consists of five episodes, and all five will be available to watch on that date. TV Line also unveiled a partial cast list: Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Debby Ryan (Jessie), Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos), Dyllón Burnside (Pose), Jeff Hiller (American Horror Story: NYC), Jessica Barden (American Horror Stories), Angel Bismark Curiel (Pose), Guy Burnet (3 Body Problem), Victor Garber (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), and June Squibb (Glee). They note, “Additional cast members are still to be announced.

Viewers looking forward to scary season have another horror series to look forward to. Another season of American Horror Stories is on its way.

There were questions about whether American Horror Stories season 4 would even happen. This is one of those shows where everyone likes to remain quiet about. In the show’s defense, this does mean fewer spoilers get out.

Well, it is happening, and we don’t have to wait too long for it. American Horror Stories season 4 will arrive in time for Halloween.

American Horror Stories season 4 release date and episode count

TVLine reports that the American Horror Story spin-off series will arrive on Tuesday, Oct. 15 on Hulu. It will also be on Disney+ if you get it with the Hulu bundle.

There will be five episodes, and all five episodes will drop at once.

Unlike the main series, American Horror Stories is an episode-by-episode anthology set up.

American Horror Stories is coming to Hulu for the streaming platform's special Huluween event this year. Cast members have also been revealed for the new episodes of the horror anthology series.

Serving as a spinoff of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's American Horror Story franchise, American Horror Stories tells a different story with each episode. There will be five new episodes in the latest installment of the show, which will be its third season. All five episodes will premiere simultaneously on Hulu as a part of Huluween on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The series will also premiere on Oct. 15 on Disney+ in Canada.

Murphy and Falchuk are executive producing alongside Alexis Martin Woodall, Max Winkler, Manny Coto, and Jon Robin Baitz. Cast members for the new season include Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Dylln Burnside (Pose), Debby Ryan (Insatiable), Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere), Jessica Barden (You & Me...

Photo Credit: FX Networks FX has just announced a special treat for Huluween! The highly-anticipated Huluween event will feature the premiere of all-new spine-tingling tales from American Horror Stories on Tuesday, October 15th, exclusively on Hulu. Get ready to binge all five episodes of this chilling collection on premiere night. This season promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, June Squibb, and many more! American Horror Stories is a spin-off of the award-winning anthology series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Each episode of this anthology series delivers a unique and terrifying horror story, promising to keep you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to be scared this Huluween! American Horror Stories premieres on October 15th, exclusively on Hulu and via...

FX announced today that American Horror Stories will premiere a Huluween event on Tuesday, October 15, exclusively on Hulu and via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, featuring five all-new scary tales. All five episodes will be available at launch.

The series will also premiere on October 15 on Disney+ in Canada and will be coming to Disney+ internationally. Check local listings for dates.

The spooky collection of new episodes features an all-star cast, including Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, June Squibb, and more!

American Horror Stories is a spin-off of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning hit anthology series American Horror Story (AHS). American Horror Stories is an anthology series that will feature a different horror story in each episode.

Since 2011, the creators of AHS have redefined the horror genre with various installments featuring a creepy asylum,...

FX is bringing spinoff “American Horror Stories” back next month with a special five episode event as part of Hulu’s annual Huluween festivities. In addition to the premiere date, Deadline has revealed the cast for the upcoming spinoff event.

All five episodes of the “Huluween” event will drop on Tuesday, October 15 on Hulu and via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US. The series will also premiere October 15 on Disney+ in Canada and will be coming to Disney+ internationally.

“American Horror Stories” is created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The series premiered on July 15, 2021, and was also part of last year’s Huluween. The anthology series feature a different horror story each episode.

This year’s cast includes Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, and June Squibb. No character or plot details at this time,...

American Horror Stories Huluween 2024 poster

FX’s American Horror Story spinoff, American Horror Stories, will return with season four this October. The network confirmed the new season will premiere as part of Hulu’s annual Huluween event on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Season four will consist of five new scary episodes. The network’s releasing all five episodes of the horror anthology series’ new season at once for those who are into binge-watching.

FX’s premiere date announcement did not include any details on the five episodes – not even the titles. However, they did announce the new season’s cast. Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus), Henry Winkler (Barry), Dyllón Burnside (Pose), Debby Ryan (Jessie), and Jeff Hiller (American Horror Story: NYC) will appear in season four. Jessica Barden (Pieces of Her), Angel Bismark Curiel (Pose), Guy Burnet (3 Body Problem), Victor Garber (Family Law), and June Squibb (Thelma) also star.

FX’s American Horror Stories is set to premiere its latest installment, and of course, it’s just in time for Halloween. All five episodes of the “Huluween” event will drop on Tuesday, October 15 on Hulu (and via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers). The series will also premiere October 15 on Disney+ in Canada and will be coming to Disney+ internationally. Check local listings for dates.

American Horror Stories is a spin-off of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s American Horror Story. American Horror Stories, now in its third installment, is an anthology series that will feature a different horror story each episode.

The five new spooky tales features a cast that includes Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, June Squibb, among others.

Since 2011, the creators of AHS have redefined the horror genre with various installments featuring a creepy asylum,...

American Horror Story season 4 gets a premiere date and reveals its cast. A spinoff of the American Horror Story franchise from creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, the series takes the anthology format to an episodic level. Each episode usually focuses on a quick and self-contained story, with new characters, although some installments have included connections to the larger AHS universe. There have been relatively few headlines about American Horror Stories season 4, but that has now changed with Halloween drawing nearer.

TVLine confirms that American Horror Stories season 4 will debut with five episodes on Tuesday, October 15 on Hulu. The cast includes Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Debby Ryan (Insatiable), Jeff Hiller, Victor Garber, and June Squibb. Pose's Dylln Burnside also appears alongside fellow Pose alum Angel Bismark Curiel and 3 Body Problem actor Guy Burnet, while Jessica Barden returns after previously appearing in the anthology. Additional cast members are still to be announced.

Closely following the release of Andrew McCarthy’s documentary / filmed therapy session Brats, which reveals the impact the publication of the article that dubbed some of the young actors of the ’80s “the Brat Pack” had on McCarthy’s life and career (despite the article specifying that McCarthy was not a member of the Brat Pack), comes the news that McCarthy has a role in the sci-fi thriller Orion, which has just wrapped production in New York. Also in the Orion cast are Debby Ryan (Shortcomings), Drew Van Acker (Last Survivors), Karin Ann (The Tattooist of Auschwitz), Natalia Lesz (Krime Story), Daniel Bisla (Ghost Adventures), and Theodora Miranne (The Blacklist: Redemption).

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Exclusive: Andrew McCarthy (Brats), Drew Van Acker (Last Survivors) and Debby Ryan (Shortcomings) have wrapped production in New York on Orion, a new sci-fi thriller from director Jaco Bouwer (Gaia).

Written by first-timer Anne Vithayathil, the film centers around a heated interrogation between a U.S. Intelligence expert tasked to help an amnesiac astronaut recover his memory in order to determine “who” or “what” killed the rest of the crew before they crash landed back on Earth.

Producing the film alongside Van Acker, Elle Army (Life Like) and Scott Army, Sunil Perkash, describes the project as “a very unique world building sci fi thriller that relies on incredibly strong performances from all of the cast and the meticulously curated world building by our director, Jaco Bouwer. We could not be more excited to bring our clever twisting and turning film to audiences worldwide soon.”

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