HBO Max announced that the Stephen King adaptation Salem’s Lot, directed by Gary Dauberman, will premiere sometime in October. The film follows an author returning to his hometown, as it’s being taken over by vampires.
Apple TV+ confirmed Ted Lasso will return for a fourth season. Three core cast members have been retained, and a writers’ room is set to open. Jason Sudeikis hasn’t made a deal yet, but production should begin in early 2025.
Denzel Washington may be nearing his retirement from acting. “There are very few films left for me to make that I’m interested in…” he said in a new interview about appearing in Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gladiator sequel.
Ronda Rousey apologized for sharing a conspiracy theory video about the Sandy Hook shooting 11 years ago, acknowledging that she should have been “canceled” and admitting she deserved the backlash that she received.
Peter Dinklage is hoping for a wide release of The Toxic Avenger movie after its success at Fantastic Fest in Austin. He praised the film and the writer/director Macon Blair, saying “hopefully it will have its day in the toxic sun.”
Babe Ruth’s jersey from the 1932 World Series, where he famously “called the shot,” sold for a record-breaking $24.12 million at auction. It’s considered one of the most significant pieces of American sports memorabilia ever.
Ben Affleck was seen with Kick Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following Jennifer Lopez’s divorce filing. The two have been spotted at various locations, sparking dating rumors. Kennedy is an up & coming actor.
Macklemore canceled his concert in Dubai in protest of the United Arab Emirates’ funding of the RSF militia, which is involved in the Sudan conflict. The singer cited research, and his drive to advocate for marginalized people.
James Spader will return as the AI villain from Avengers: Age Of Ultron in Marvel’s new Vision series with Paul Bettany. Vision will be brought back after dying in Infinity War, having been resurrected twice in WandaVision.
