It's still a long while until we'll see Season 2 of Netflix's Stranger Things , but since the election's not over yet, any diversion is welcome. Today's diversion comes in the form of an announcement from EW of two of the show's new cast members: Samwise Gamgee and Carter Burke .
In 1988, an incredibly effective and successfully structured remake of a fifties teen-centric horror classic was released, providing gore-hungry audiences some startling grotesque imagery in its depiction of a fictional small Californian town being devoured by an acidic amoebic entity. The film was Chuck Russell's The Blob, which boasted unapologetic excesses in visceral blood-drenched death sequences akin to the on-screen violence that dominated the earlier part of the decade.
Some may even say, a decade or so from now, that its plots and twists could serve as a possible backdrop for a Stephen King story. NEWS CENTER sat down with King Friday to discuss the release of his new book, "Hearts in Suspension," and to also get his take on the campaign-style lawn signs seen around Bangor expressing support for Pennywise, the iconic clown from his 1986 horror novel, "It."
Stranger Things is doubling down on its nostalgia quotient by casting two icons of '80s and '90s pop culture for Season 2. Paul Reiser have joined the cast of the Netflix hit, along with Danish actress Linnea Berthelsen. Berthelsen has been cast as Roman, an emotionally damaged, magnetic young woman who suffered a great loss as a child.
Regardless of the winners, Tuesday's election in Delaware will significantly alter the state's political landscape, with voters electing a new congressional representative, governor and lieutenant governor, as well as new leaders of the state's two largest local governments. Balloting in state House and Senate races also will define the balance of power in the General Assembly, where Republicans are hoping to end years of Democratic rule and regain control of the Senate.
Genesee County's own Comic-Con style event is making its return to Batavia on Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20th. The 2nd annual Foxprowl-Con is where the world of comics, movies, television shows come together for a wonderful celebration of fun.
John Waters is best known for the long list of cult films he's written and directed, including Pink Flamingos , Hairspray and Cry-Baby , but for the last 11 years he's been occupied with other creative projects outside of the movie business. Among these are his spoken word performances, which he's been giving since the '60s.
Actor and winemaker Sam Neill says "timing is everything. Ask a comedian. Or a winemaker.
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with Alfred Hitchcock to present a unique movie experience featuring a live symphony orchestra. In A Symphonic Night at the Movies , the NZSO plays back-to-back performances of Vertigo and Psycho 's full orchestral soundtracks while the films play on the big screen.