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Michelle Randolph in Talks to Star in Horror Thriller ‘Malibu' (Exclusive)
Michelle Randolph, known for her work in the Taylor Sheridan series 1923 and Landman, is in talks to star in Malibu, a horror thriller that Tod Williams will direct for Screen Gems. Roy Lee and Steven Schneider are the producing the low-budget thriller via their banner Spooky Pictures. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Yellowstone' Star Cole Hauser Talks Directing, Bull Riding and Cowboy Future TV Ratings: Most Valuable Shows and Top Rookies of the 2024-25 Season Taylor Sheridan Sets Action Thriller 'F.A.S.T.', Starring Brandon Sklenar, at Warner Bros. (Exclusive) Plot details are being kept in the basement, but it is described as a thriller skulking around in the subterranean horror subgenre. The plan is to shoot later this year. The project is a reunion between Williams with Schneider. The former helmed Paranormal Activity 2, which was part of the hit horror franchise on which Schneider acted as a producer and executive producer. Spooky is the pairing of two big names in the horror genre. Together, Lee and Schneider produced Late Night with the Devil, last year's supernatural horror thriller that starred David Dastmalchian, as well as Strange Darling, the well-reviewed thriller that put director JT Mollner on Hollywood's radar. Spooky is currently developing an adaptation of the Scott Snyder horror comic Dungeon. Lee and Schneider are also part of the producing team for The Long Walk, Lionsgate's adaptation of the Stephen King story that will hit theaters Sept. 12. Randolph in on Hollywood's radar thanks to two key roles in two showy Sheridan TV series. She played Liz Strafford opposite Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren and Brandon Sklenar in 1923, one of the spin-offs in Sheridan's Yellowstone TV series empire. She then landed a role on Landman, in which she plays the daughter of Billy Bob Thornton's titular character. The Paramount+ show was renewed for a second season in March. The rising actress also has a role in Scream 7, which will be released in February 2026. Randolph is repped by UTA and D2 Management. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Extra.ie
25-05-2025
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Labubu: What is the viral toy that has adults 'brawling' in shops?
A Chinese toy is going viral in recent weeks with grown adults 'brawling' in order to get their hands on the key-ring. Plush toy monster elves Labubu was created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lung with the elves sold by Pop Mart since 2019. Labubu is the main character of Lung's story series The Monsters with other designs including Mokoko, Pato, Spooky and more. Plush toy monster elves Labubu was created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lung with the elves sold by Pop Mart since 2019. Pic: LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images Labubu dolls are produced with a variety of appearances. They are often sold in boxes at random, with the buyer typically not knowing what doll they will receive. The toy has gone viral after a host of big name celebrities showed off their own ones including Lisa from South Korean girl group, BLACKPINK. More recently, it was revealed on the Staying Relevant podcast that Love Island star Olivia Attwood had the dolls at her birthday party for her guests to take home with them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LISA (@lalalalisa_m) Rihanna and rapper Central Cee have also been spotted with the coveted dolls, which people typically attach to their handbags. The pricy toys can be found on Ebay for as much as €170 while the official Pop Mart website has dolls for a gob-smacking €900. There is currently nowhere in Ireland to purchase the dolls, however Pop Mart do ship to Ireland. Rihanna and rapper Central Cee have also been spotted with the coveted dolls, which people typically attach to their handbags. Pic:In the UK, the shop has pulled sales for the bag charms following reports of brawls in UK stores. The shop told the BBC the toys were being pulled from all 16 of their shops until June in order to 'prevent any potential safety issues.' The publication reported that shoppers had queued outside the Stratford store from 3am in the morning in hopes of getting their hands on the plush toy. One shopper told the publication they had 'witnessed a fight between a worker and a customer' as tensions rose when the dolls sold out so quickly. Pop Mart told the BBC: 'Though no employees have been injured, we've chosen to act early and prevent any potential safety issues from occurring.'
Newsweek
23-05-2025
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Cats See Owners Packing Their Things—Start To Panic When They Realize Why
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A TikTok video showing two cats' dramatic response to the realization they're about to go on a road trip has gone viral, amassing more than 700,000 views within 24 hours. The clip, shared by the account @winstonandspooky, features a montage of footage that chronicles the moment Winston, a tabby, and Spooky, a black cat, piece together the impending horror: travel. The video opens with the two felines calmly lounging in the living room. But their demeanor quickly shifts as they observe their owner packing suitcases. Suspicion turns into panic when the ultimate sign appears—cat carriers. Winston is the first to make a move, bolting toward the bedroom. Finding the door locked, he makes a quick dash for the spare room, where he dives under the bed for cover. A stock image of a frightened cat watching out of the gap between the bed and wall. A stock image of a frightened cat watching out of the gap between the bed and wall. David_Bokuchava/iStock / Getty Images Plus Spooky, on the other hand, struggles with stealth. On-screen text jokingly explains: "Spooky was not as good at hiding but she did try dodging, dipping, ducking and diving us," as she darts around attempting to slip into the bedroom. Eventually, both cats congregate outside the bedroom door, meowing in what viewers have interpreted as a desperate plea for sanctuary. The video concludes with the owners relenting, opening the door and allowing the cats to hide while packing continues. Though the footage isn't new, the caption clarifies: "The video that made Winston and Spooky famous all those years ago." It's a fitting throwback for the feline duo, who have since built a following of over 402,000 fans on TikTok. It isn't unusual for cats to react strongly to the idea of travel. According to Cats Protection, a U.K.-based charity, many felines find traveling highly stressful—often due to unfamiliar smells, noises, and the disruption of their routine. Tips for Long Car Journeys with Cats The charity's website offers helpful guidance for pet parents planning a road trip, with tips designed to make travel safer and more comfortable for their feline companions: Schedule a Vet Visit : Ensure your cat is in good health and fit for travel before hitting the road. : Ensure your cat is in good health and fit for travel before hitting the road. Manage Feeding Times : Unless advised otherwise by your vet, avoid feeding your cat a few hours before departure to reduce the risk of vomiting and motion sickness. : Unless advised otherwise by your vet, avoid feeding your cat a few hours before departure to reduce the risk of vomiting and motion sickness. Pre-Plan Your Route : Organize rest stops in advance and never leave your cat unattended in the vehicle, especially in warm conditions. If traveling alone, keep breaks short and make sure the car remains cool and well-ventilated. : Organize rest stops in advance and never leave your cat unattended in the vehicle, especially in warm conditions. If traveling alone, keep breaks short and make sure the car remains cool and well-ventilated. Limit Daily Drive Time : Aim for no more than four hours of travel per day. If that's not possible, pause every two to four hours to check on your cat. : Aim for no more than four hours of travel per day. If that's not possible, pause every two to four hours to check on your cat. Overnight Accommodation: When stopping overnight, give your cat access to a quiet, secure room where they can relax away from the travel chaos. TikTok Reacts As of now, the May 22 video has over 78,000 likes and 225 comments. "You [have got to] put the carrier out a few days ahead," suggested one user, and another shared: "I keep his carrier out the whole year. He even goes inside on his own to sleep like it's a bed." "My cat foams at the mouth every time she goes in the car. Her first car ride was moving from Georgia to Michigan [with a] 15 hour car ride. I thought she had rabies," said a third commenter. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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The Horror Buffs at Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Spooky Pictures Love 'Cool Shit' and Have Unleashed ‘The Plague' at Cannes
High concept, low budget, straight-forward creative lens – that is how Emirati studio Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles-based genre label Spooky Pictures target movies under their partnership that is bringing one of its features to the Cannes Film Festival for the first time. No need to mince words either. 'The creative mandate is: cool shit,' producer and Spooky co-founder Steven Schneider (Pet Sematary, Paranormal Activity, Insidious) tells THR. 'We also always just look for things that are original and will surprise us,' adds producer and Spooky co-founder Roy Lee (It, The Ring, A Minecraft Movie). 'The guiding light when we start out is that we want to make a movie that somebody thinks is their favorite movie of that year or of all time.' More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Highest 2 Lowest': Spike Lee on Trump, Cannes Scandals and the Knicks' Championship Chances: "We're Going to Win!" UTA's Rich Klubeck Is Juggling Wes Anderson, Kelly Reichardt and Ethan Coen at Cannes Jafar Panahi: The World's Most Acclaimed Dissident Filmmaker The duo found a partner in crime in Image Nation CEO Ben Ross, bringing together what Schneider calls three 'historical horror buffs' on a mission. 'Steven and I had been threatening to do this for probably 15-plus years, and the three of us have known each other for a really long time,' recalls Ross. 'So when the two of them discussed launching something together, it was pretty easy just to go and do it, because we know genre films and like the business.' This year, the dynamic trio for the first time ever hit the Croisette with a movie premiering in the Cannes selection, namely New York-based Charlie Polinger's debut feature The Plague, which debuted in the Un Certain Regard section on Friday. Its cast features an ensemble of new faces, including Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin and Kenny Rasmussen, and Joel Edgerton (Boy Erased, Black Mass, Loving), who also has a producer credit on the film via his banner Five Henrys Productions, along with additional producers Hellcat and The Space Program. 'At an all-boys water polo camp, a socially anxious 12-year-old is pulled into a cruel tradition targeting an outcast with an illness they call 'The Plague',' reads the ominous synopsis. 'But as the lines between game and reality blur, he fears the joke might be hiding something real.' Edgerton was already attached to the project when the partners boarded it. His involvement as a producer mirrors the starring and producing roles that David Dastmalchian had on the Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes-directed Image Nation-Spooky horror box office hit Late Night With the Devil, which in its prologue is framed as a documentary investigating an unexplained event that occurred on Halloween night 1977 during a live broadcast of a late-night talk show, and which delivered IFC Films' highest-grossing opening weekend ever. Dastmalchian and the companies are now replicating his double duty on their recently unveiled new feature, The Shepherd. 'That dual role is incentivizing,' explains Schneider. 'Nobody's getting rich up front on these movies. We are, I think, more than fair for low-budget movies in terms of what we are prepared to pay people. But we are trying desperately to keep the above the line as minimal as possible.' Adds Ross: 'We also try to make all the actors feel like they are real partners. They are doing these things for significantly less of a payday than they can normally get. Everything goes on screen when we design the financial plans for our films. We treat the actors as partners, so they are significant stakeholders in the back end. We all win together, or nobody wins.' How else does The Plague fit into the partnership's business model? 'The model is basically $5 million net budgets or below, big concept, well executed, directors that we believe in and want to bet on – whether they are first-timers or established, and not cast contingent in the usual way,' summarizes Schneider. The three veterans trust their taste and instincts and all use words such as 'different,' 'fresh,' 'original,' and 'fun' when discussing what kind of projects they look for. Explains Lee: 'If we read the first act of a script and could predict everything that is going to happen, it's actually a movie we don't want to do. We want the movies that veer in different directions.' The content can originate from anywhere. 'As far as the business perspective, we operate under the premise that content is global,' Ross tells THR. 'So we make it for a global audience, whether it's in Arabic, which a lot of Image Nation stuff is, or in English or Spanish,' like one project currently in the works. One fundamental thought the partners all share is that creative, artistic, and financial considerations are not mutually exclusive. 'Our movies can be artistic and commercial at the same time,' emphasized Schneider. 'They just have to be scary. They have to be spooky.' Is there a slate goal, such as a certain number of movies the three target per year? 'We don't have a set goal. We just judge things as they come in,' emphasizes Lee. 'When we love something, we want to try and make it.' That has meant that, in contrast to most studios' operations, the partnership has made all movies it has decided to develop. One thing that makes The Plague different is that it will be the partnership's first film to be sold upfront, with that process starting at the Cannes market, where UTA and Cinetic will be co-selling the U.S. rights and AGC International handling the rest of the world. Chloe Okuno's psychological thriller Watcher was the team's first feature. Among their upcoming films are Oddity director Damian McCarthy's supernatural horror movie Hokum, starring Adam Scott (Severance), which is currently in post, Randall Okita's Menace, starring Isabel May (1883), and Archangel, written and directed by Bryan Edward Hill and starring Conor Leslie (Titans, Man in the High Castle) Greg Hovanessian (Cardinal), and Alyshia Ochse (True Detective). Given the entertainment industry's various issues, what is a key hurdle for the Image Nation-Spooky team? 'The biggest challenge is finding great projects,' highlights Lee. 'Because there are so many things out there in the marketplace and there is a lot of competition, you just have to be able to discern the ones that will rise above the others and that will be great.' One promise that can make a difference is trust in the creatives and their vision. 'We really try to be completely collaborative with our filmmakers,' says Ross. 'We want to show them that we believe in them. We really don't dictate a lot. We are all going to work together.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
