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Actor Finn Wolfhard, popularly known for playing Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, has spoken about his return to the IT universe and shooting to stardom at an early age. With the first season of the spin-off series IT: Welcome to Derry now finished, Wolfhard has hinted that he could return to the IT franchise in the future. He played Richie Tozier in the 2017 film It and its 2019 sequel, It: Chapter Two. His character’s influence is reflected in the 2025 spin-off series, keeping Richie’s legacy alive in the IT universe. Speaking about whether he was aware that a picture of Richie would appear in Welcome to Derry, Wolfhard said: “I knew that years ago, actually. When they first started thinking about that show, it was probably 2021.” “(Creators) Barbara and Andy Muschietti both told me, ...

The New Year began with the conclusion of Stranger Things after nine and a half years for fans of the Netflix series. The Right Side Up wrapped up the stories of all the major characters, after Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Will (Noah Schnapp), Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Joyce (Winona Ryder), and the rest of the Hawkins heroes ventured into the Abyss to defeat the Mind Flayer and kill Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) once and for all. Over the seasons, the story opened several narrative threads. However, not all of them received a conclusive ending. Stranger Things spin-off One of the biggest questions viewers were left with after the finale episode was whether Eleven is truly dead and the origin of the mysterious rock for which Henry Creel killed a man in the cave. The Duffer Brothers will not b...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Zach Bryan and Samantha Leonard have officially tied the knot. The couple held their wedding ceremony in San Sebastian, Spain, TMZ reports.The Pink Skies singer, 29, confirmed the news by posting a photo on Instagram of him carrying Leonard, 28, as she wore a strapless wedding dress.“Tougher than the rest,” Bryan captioned the photo.In the next slide of the Instagram post carousel, Bryan shared a video from the wedding where he is seen singing Bruce Springsteen’s song Tougher Than the Rest on stage. Story continues below advertisement The Something in the Orange singer also shared a photo on Instagram of him and his friends in formal attire and captioned it wi...

After a month and three volumes later, we finally have the complete picture of peace being restored in the small town of Hawkins in Stranger Things. The gang manages to shut the Upside Down for good after killing Vecna, the enemy who had terrorised their lives. Thankfully, all our favourite characters survive the murky, life-threatening situations.  Stranger Things fan reactions Stranger Things season 1 began in 2016 and built a massive fan base across the globe with its gripping narrative. The seasons of the show saw ups and downs but the fans stuck by even with the makers taking their sweet time to come up with the final season. The finale season was divided in three parts and released in a span of a month, building excitement among fans. So did the show ultimately deliver or leave fan...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71. Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in New York after a short illness.Whitlock played openly corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on 25 episodes across the five seasons of The Wire.Davis, a fan-favourite character, was known for his profane catchphrase — “sheee-it” — delivered by Whitlock in moments of triumph and blunt honesty. The actor first used the phrase in his first film with Lee, 2002’s The 25th Hour, when his detective character discovers a cache of drugs hidden in a couch.“It’s a big, big, big loss,” Lee said in a phone call with the AP on Tuesday night. “I’m goi...

On December 31, Netflix released the final episode of the Duffer Brothers web series Stranger Things. The app gave up on followers even as they curled up at home to watch the over two-hour episode that concluded a ten-year odyssey, which led to a meme frenzy on X (previously Twitter). Better still? This was what some fans had anticipated. Fans express rage on social media Many fans posted things like, "Wanna bet Netflix crashes again?" on X prior to the Stranger Things finale`s release on Netflix on New Year`s Eve. and "I beg you, Netflix, don`t crash." However, they weren`t so fortunate since, as was to be expected, the app briefly failed as soon as they logged in to watch the show. "Bro, Netflix crashed once more! A fan posted a screenshot of the problem they were getting on X and wro...

Actor Mickey Rourke is facing eviction in Los Angeles after allegedly failing to pay nearly US$60,000 in rent. The Oscar-nominated actor received a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises on Dec. 18 and failed to comply, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday and viewed by the Los Angeles Times.At the time of the notice, Rourke, 73, owed $59,100 in unpaid rent.The notice was reportedly posted on the property and mailed because “no person of suitable age or discretion” could be found at the home, according to court docs.Rourke signed a lease for the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house for $5,200 a month, which was subsequently raised to $7,000 a month, the filing states.The property’s owner, Eric Goldie, is requesting compensation for lawyer’s f...

Netflix has released the final trailer for the final episode of the final season of Stranger Things. The battle for Hawkins is far from over. Eleven and her friends prepare to face Vecna one last time as he unleashes the wrath of two worlds colliding on Hawkins. Titled `The Rightside Up,` the finale is the eighth episode in the show`s fifth and final season. Netflix released the first four episodes of Season 5 on Thanksgiving Day as Volume 1 and then the subsequent three episodes on Christmas as Volume 2. Stranger Things finale trailer out The official synopsis for the finale episode reads, “Stranger Things finale trailer out: Prepare for a final battle as worlds collide.” The trailer has left fans feeling nostalgic, as it begins with flashbacks of all the adventures that Eleven and he...

Farewells are a natural part of life. While we often grieve family and close friends, we can also mourn people we never met who still left a lasting impression on our lives through their creativity and influence. Throughout 2025, the world said goodbye to a group of individuals whose talents inspired millions around the world. From musicians who provided the soundtrack to our lives to actors who brought unforgettable stories to the big screen and public figures whose words and work resonated, their legacies will continue to live on.Among them were Canadians Graham Greene and Garth Hudson, stars of the screen Gene Hackman, Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner, and influential musicians Ozzy Osbourne and Angie Stone.We’re taking the time to celebrate the legacy of this group of people by remembering ...

When a project creates an impact, you’d expect everyone to be thrilled and eagerly waiting to dive right into another season. However, in a chat with mid-day, Karan Tacker — who has recently starred in Amazon MX Player’s Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery — admits he is actually terrified that the horror biopic, based on Abhirup Dhar’s book Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari: The Life and Legacy of India’s Foremost Paranormal Investigator, might be renewed for another season. After laughing it off (but only slightly), he tells us why the show ranks among the bravest decisions of his career and his eerie brushes with the paranormal. Excerpts from the interview: Before the show, did you know about Tiwari?No, I actually didn’t. So when this show was offered to me, I did exactly what [anyone would] do ...