It is with heavy heart that we share news of the passing ofReal Housewives of New York’s alumSonja Morgan‘s ex-husband and bankerJohn Adams Morgan. Their daughter,Quincy Morgan, recently announced the news on her Instagram story. In a series of posts shared bythe reality star’sdaughter and brought to light byRealityBlurb, Quincy shared thather father, who was married to her mother from 1998 to 2006, passed away earlier this month. The daughter went on to share her thoughts in the follow-up story posts, which have now become automatically archived, in the following words:...

On The CW seriesRiverdale, from executive producersGreg BerlantiandRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa(Chief Creative Officer of Archie Comics), the new school year begins as the town is coming to grips with the tragic but mysterious death of high schooler Jason Blossom. Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) would prefer to pursue a career in music rather than follow in his dad Fred’s (Luke Perry) footsteps, while girl-next-door Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) is deciding whether to continue to keep her crush on her best friend and neighbor a secret....

Long before they faced off inAmerican Gangster,Denzel WashingtonandRussell Croweclashed in the 1995 science fiction filmVirtuosity. This 1995 cyber-thriller is coming to 4K Blu-ray this year, courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome. The two-disc set can be preordered now, and will ship later this month. The set features an all-new 4K restoration of the film, scanned from its original 35mm camera negative, and is presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range. It features two commentary tracks; one from the film’s director,Brett Leonard(The Lawnmower Man) and cult film historianJim Branscome, and one from film criticWalter Chaw....

Consumers lose over $10+ billion to fraud each year, with payment apps like PayPal often being involved. Many of these losses were due to imposter scams, where criminals pretend to be trusted people or organizations. These scams usually pressure victims to send money for fake emergencies, prizes, or services. A key point from the FTC’s report is that acting quickly matters. The sooner you report a scam, the better your chances of getting your money back....

HBO has released the official trailer for the upcoming docuseriesNYC EPICENTERS 9/11➔2021½, which hails from acclaimed directorSpike Lee(HBO’s4 Little Girls,When the Levees Broke) and covers the history of New York City in the 21st century. The four-part documentary essay, produced and directed by Lee, will debut August 22 on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max. The documentary centers around everything that’s happened in the past 21 years in New York City....

The Broadcast Film Critics Association announced this week thatStar Wars: The Force Awakenswould bethe 11th nomination for Best Picture at the Critics’ Choice Awards. The film didn’t screen early enough for consideration, but according to press releases, after voters saw the film, a “special referendum” was held to determine if it should be included. In the days following the formal nomination, members of the BFCA are criticizing the organization for attempting to stir up higher TV ratings, as two voters publicly resign over the action....

We’re now just a few months away from one of2025’s most anticipated films,Wicked: For Good. Theconcluding follow-upto last year’sWicked: Part One, the picture will adapt thestage musical’s second act, and explore the consequences of Elphaba’s (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) choices following their parting at the end of the first film. However, while the first moviewas largely faithful to the musical’s first act, the sequel is already set to make a number of changes to the material....

Last month,we reportedthatIdris Elbawas stepping in forWill Smithto play Deadshot in the upcoming rebootThe Suicide Squad. While other actors were returning for the new movie, includingMargot Robbieas Harley Quinn, Jai Courtneyas Captain Boomerang, andViola Davisas Amanda Waller, Smith had a scheduling conflict so Elba was brought on to play the role. However, it now looks like they’re leaving the door open to Smith returning down the line by having Elba play a different character....

Alice Eve(Belgravia,Star Trek Into Darkness) has been cast to star in Yale Entertainment’s soon-to-be thriller,The Last Girl- which is as horror based as the title would let on. Eve will appear alongside co-starsShelley Hennig(Unfriended,Teen Wolf) andAntonio Banderas(Pain and Glory,Uncharted) in theJon Keeyes(The Survivalist,Rogue Hostage) helmed suspense-filled feature which is eyeing a production start date over the summer with cameras rolling in Ireland. Penned byCharles Burnley,The Last Girlwill take place in a small town where a murderer’s spree has held the town hostage with terror....

The Lord of the Ringsis officially slated to return to live-action withthe announcement of a new film in the works. Of course, the next filmwill explore the character of Gollum(Andy Serkis), who has a long history to offer.Gollum is an obvious choicefor expanding the universe, being a complex character that everyone will recognize and sharing a deep connection to the One Ring. Yet, Warner Bros. stated thatThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumis only the first new film, meaningmore stories from Middle-earthare on the way....

Imagine if Jordan Belfort’s crazy antics had been the point ofThe Wolf of Wall Streetinstead of a critique of our nation’s greed and you’d have something similar toMaya ForbesandWallace Wolodarsky’sThe Polka King. Their film also pulls from real events, but whereas Scorsese’s movie broadened its view to be an indictment of American greed,The Polka Kingkeeps its narrow focus on the eccentric Jan Lewan, the “Polka King of Pennsylvania”, who defrauded people out of millions of dollars....

Alfred GoughandMiles Millar’sSmallvillehas been widely celebrated not only forits brilliant reimagining of theSupermantalebut also for serving as one of the trailblazers for severallive-action superhero showsthat followed years after its debut in 2001. The show, which ran for ten seasons, re-introduced The Man of Steel to a new generation of audiences. And in true modern-day saying,Smallvilleproudly walked soThe Boys,Watchmen,Jessica Jones, and a handful of others could run. It’s safe to say thatSmallvilleis aSupermanseries that is difficult to replicate(or even match) in terms of legacy....

Academy Award-winning composersTrent ReznorandAtticus Rossdid not set out to have careers scoring music for films, and because they’re not beholden to making sure they know where their next scoring job is coming from, they look for projects that will challenge them, in some way. With the ultimate goal of satisfying the director that they’re collaborating with, Reznor and Ross also like to push the boundaries of whatever genre they’re working in, and their latest project,Patriots Day(now in theaters nationwide), is no exception....