Writer/director Jennifer Kent’s horror film The Babadook is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year – and in the midst of the celebration, we might have just found out what her next genre movie is going to be. Back in September, Kent told Gizmodo that she’s developing an adaptation of “a very well-known horror book,” and now World of Reel reports the RUMOR that the book in question is Clive Barker’s 1992 novel The Thief of Always!

According to World of Reel, Kent’s take on The Thief of Always is “currently in the advanced stages of development. You can expect this one to be officially announced very soon.”

Barker’s novel has the following description: Mr. Hood’s Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles where every childhood whim may be satisfied. There is a price to be paid, of course, but young Harvey Swick, bored with his life and beguiled by Mr. Hood’s wonders, does not stop to consider the consequences. It is only when the house shows its darker face—when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows—that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood’s philanthropy. But the house and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle. Mr. Hood has ambitions for his new guest, for Harvey’s soul burns brighter than any he has encountered in ten centuries…

More than twenty years ago, an adaptation of The Thief of Always was set up at Universal, with Bill & Ted franchise writer Ed Solomon working on the screenplay and ILM planning to make it their first CG-animated feature. But, even though Solomon is said to have turned in an excellent script, that project didn’t make it into production. Now, it appears that The Thief of Always is in the hands of Jennifer Kent, who would seem to be a good fit to bring the material to the screen.

Would you like to see Jennifer Kent make a movie based on Clive Barker’s The Thief of Always? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that there will always be more LEGO games in the pipeline. But while many third-party franchises have toyed with LEGO collaboration in gaming, it’s a bit of a shock to see LEGO Horizon Adventures—based on a first-party Sony franchise—landing at our feet.

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If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that there will always be more LEGO games in the pipeline. But while many third-party franchises have toyed with LEGO collaboration in gaming, it’s a bit of a shock to see LEGO Horizon Adventures—based on a first-party Sony franchise—landing at our feet.

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We’re that much closer to the final season of Netflix‘s hit series, Stranger Things. The streamer has just released the title teaser of the upcoming closer year to the show. Season 5 was announced as the final season of Stranger Things with additional projects in the universe in the works, including: Stranger Things: The First Shadow live on stage in London’s West End and coming to Broadway in 2025, along with an untitled animated spinoff series.

David Harbour recently told Happy Sad Confused host Josh Horowitz and the people in the audience that he has very strong opinions about the show that may not match the opinions of a fan. Since he works on the show and sees “the nuts and bolts,” he’ll get very mad at what he thinks is a bad episode or if there’s a season he didn’t like. He said (with thanks to People for the transcription), “I can be very critical of this show,” but with the series finale, “They land the plane, and it is the best episode they’ve ever done. The end of this episode when we were reading it – just us reading it – about halfway through, people started crying. Then about the last 20 minutes, it was just uncontrollably crying, waves of different people. Noah Schnapp being my favorite. I think part of that also is the fact that these kids, it was their childhood. Like, they started the show when they were 11 and 12, and here we are reading [the finale]. It’s 10 years later, and we examine that idea, and it’s so well done and so beautiful. It’s such a great episode, and it’s such a great season. You guys will love it.“

Netflix also celebrates Stranger Things day today, “On November 6, 1983, Will Byers went missing in Hawkins, Indiana. Long after the town gave up the search, his friends kept looking… and discovered a mysterious girl known only by a number: Eleven. She was alone, hunted, and extremely powerful. Eleven would stop at nothing to help them find their friend. Stranger Things fans everywhere celebrate November 6 as ‘Stranger Things Day,’ a special day to share their love for the world of Stranger Things.

With so many ways to experience this fan-favorite show, we’ve celebrated ‘Stranger Season’ all month with special screenings, in-person experiences, new limited-edition merchandise, and more!”

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Blu-ray.com has announced the new release of a 4K Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for the 1992 Ron Howard movie Far and Away. The film stars Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky, and Barbara Babcock. This new physical media release comes from the Shout Factory label and is scheduled to hit retailers on December 17.

Description: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in the critically acclaimed romantic adventure, Far And Away, from director Ron Howard. Joseph Donelly (Cruise), a poor tenant farmer, is determined to bring justice to an oppressive landlord, but soon finds himself running away with the man’s daughter (Kidman) to America in a quest for land. In the excitement of the Oklahoma land rush, they realize their dreams of land and life together in this breathtaking epic of love and freedom.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

DISC ONE – 4K BLU-RAY

• NEW 4K TRANSFER FROM THE 35MM INTERPOSITIVE, approved by Cinematographer Mikael Salomon
• DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
• DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
• Plus: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English subtitles for the main feature

DISC TWO – BLU-RAY

• Optional English subtitles for the main feature
• NEW 4K TRANSFER FROM THE 35MM INTERPOSITIVE, approved by Cinematographer Mikael Salomon
• DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
• NEW “Enterprise Or Love: The Story Of Far And Away” – A Feature-Length Look Back At The Making And Legacy Of The Film Including Brand-New Interviews With Director Ron Howard, Producer Brian Grazer, Writer Bob Dolman, Cinematographer Mikael Salomon, Executive Producer/2nd Unit Director Todd Hallowell, Stunt Coordinator Walter Scott, Editor Daniel Hanley, Sound Designer/Foley Editor Chic Ciccolini III, Cast Member Clint Howard, And More!
• Photo Gallery
• Theatrical Trailer
• Plus: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo

Far and Away came a few years after Cruise had broken through with Risky Business and Top Gun. Michael Caine recently recalled when Tom Cruise was an up-and-coming actor and sought his wisdom, “I’ve known Tom for more than 40 years. We were doing a big event for Educating Rita (1983) and I turned around and there was this young actor, very polite, asking questions about how not to be just a flash in the pan. That was Tom, probably around the time of Risky Business.”

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It’s only been three years since Daniel Craig had his final outing as James Bond, but it feels like so much longer – especially since there seems to be no movement on the future of 007. And while we all have our picks and favorites, Craig doesn’t. Seriously, he just plain doesn’t care.

Daniel Craig recently took part in a Variety Q&A with Queer co-star Drew Starkey. Eventually, the questions shifted to the James Bond franchise, with one key question asking the fellas who they would love to see play 007. With a chuckle, Craig said, “I don’t care.”

That’s pretty much the sort of indifference we would expect from Daniel Craig on the James Bond matter by this point. But he did have an extra surprise when challenged to name how many times he portrayed the character. “I’m gonna get it wrong…I’d have to count them, I don’t know. One, two, three…Five?” Ding ding ding! That’s a bit more accurate than what Starkey had for his answer: “Too many,” which Craig agreed with.

This is in line with past comments Daniel Craig has made about his Bond tenure, saying, “Let’s kill my character off and go find another Bond and go find another story. Start at [age] 23, start at 25, start at 30. The other [reason for leaving the franchise] was so that I could move on. I don’t want to go back…I suppose I should be so lucky if they were to ask me back, but the fact is I need to move on from it.”

We are no doubt a long way away from knowing who will take over James Bond following Daniel Craig’s 15-year, five-film (we double-checked for ya, Danny!) run. But we may as well get used to it at this point, as we’ll still have quite a while until we know not only the next 007 but also the next director, as major players like Edward Berger, Sam Mendes and Christopher Nolan have all denied their involvement, leaving the opportunity open for possible a young director to match any prospective Bond.

Where do you think Daniel Craig ranks in the list of James Bond portrayers? Give us your definitive ranking below.

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A big question around the Switch 2 has just been answered. While everyone (in the U.S. at least) is glued to their TV watching the 2024 election returns, Nintendo officially confirmed that its next gaming console will be backwards compatible with the Switch.

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A big question around the Switch 2 has just been answered. While everyone (in the U.S. at least) is glued to their TV watching the 2024 election returns, Nintendo officially confirmed that its next gaming console will be backwards compatible with the Switch.

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Fans were mixed on the first two seasons of Star Trek: Picard, but the third season gave them what they wanted from the very beginning. It also laid the groundwork for a potential Star Trek spinoff, which would have followed Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) as the new captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise G. Showrunner Terry Matalas dubbed the spinoff Star Trek: Legacy, but Paramount didn’t move forward with the concept. However, Ryan told the audience at Spacecon (via TrekMovie) that she had been pitched a different spinoff series, which she ultimately turned down.

“There has been talk. And there was an idea that was actually pitched to me after Picard ended, which was not the Legacy show that I know the fans are asking for, that I want to do,” Ryan explained. “But it just wasn’t me… It didn’t feel like the right kind of thing… But there has been talk. And if there is one thing I have learned with this franchise it is: never say never. You never know.“

It’s not clear what this other Star Trek spinoff would have been, but many fans believe Paramount dropped the ball by not greenlighting Star Trek: Legacy. They’ve also lost Terry Matalas, as Marvel has tapped him to serve as showrunner of the upcoming Vision series.

Although Star Trek: Legacy may not happen, there’s still plenty of Star Trek to look forward to. The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks has begun streaming on Paramount+. The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will debut in 2025, with a fourth season already ordered. There’s also Star Trek: Section 31, the first streaming movie of the franchise. Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Philippa Georgiou as she joins Section 31, a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, and must face the sins of her past. The film will debut on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025.

There’s also a brand-new Star Trek series currently in production titled Starfleet Academy. Set in the 32nd century, the series follows the first new class of Starfleet cadets in over a century as they come of age and train to be officers. It also has some serious star power: Holly Hunter plays the head of Starfleet Academy, and Paul Giamatti finally gets to live out his Star Trek dreams as the main villain. The series has already been renewed for a second season, with Tatiana Maslany joining the cast.

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