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[Before you read this piece aboutKiller Klowns from Outer Space, do yourself a favor and fire upthe theme song fromKiller Klowns from Outer Space, which genuinely rips] The 1988 sci-fi/horror cult classicKiller Klowns from Outer Spacehits Netflix today, which is joyous news for anyone stuck inside without hallucinogens but would like to have a similar experience all the same. Written, directed, and produced byStephen, Charles, andEdward Chiodo—the brotherly trio of special effects artists who most likely sent you straight to therapy with “Large Marge” inPee-wee’s Big Adventure—Killer Klownsputs all its appeal right there in the title....

Last year, NPR’sSerialpodcast sent a certain portion of the population into a frenzy over the case ofAdnan Syed, convicted for the murder of his girlfriendHae Min Leewhen both were high school students in Baltimore.Serial’s angle was that the case was incredibly, frustratingly twisted; there were so many inconsistencies, so many questions that were never, and probably can never be answered. A similar story, though in reverse, was told this past year byAndrew Jareckiand HBO in the documentary seriesThe Jinx, which followed the case ofRobert Durst, a man suspected for several murders, but who always was able to evade the law....

The good news to come out of Disney canceling theMouse Guardmovie, a casualty of the mega-company’s buyout of Fox where the project was originally set up, is that you may get a look at some of the beautiful concept art from artistDarekZabrocki. The bad news, of course, is that the movie is still canceled as of this writing. But who knows, if you like this art enough and make enough noise about it, maybe the Mouse House will reconsider canceling the adaptation of the medieval-themed comic series written and illustrated byDavid Petersen....

CBS is gearing up for its bigNCIS-Verse crossover event coming soon. The first-of-its-kind event will bring the teams fromNCIS,NCIS: Los Angeles, andNCIS: Hawai’itogether for the first time. The network has been teasing fans with behind-the-scenes images, and now we have our first look at the dynamics between the fan-favorite teams in an exclusive sneak peek revealed byEntertainment Tonight. The minute-long clip seesNCIS’Alden Parker (Gary Cole) meeting with the members of theNCIS: Hawai’iteam as they try to figure out the identity of a possible suspect....

We are truly blessed this Christmas season to be getting aNeo Yokio: Pink Christmasspecial, bringing us the elegance we need (nay,deserve). Or as the Netflix synopsis reads, “Sing in me muse, and through me tell the story of that elegant young man who battled demons and celebrated Christmas in the greatest city in the world, Neo Yokio.” In the first full trailer for Pink Christmas, we see Kaz is battling against fellow bachelor (and nemesis) Archangelo not just for the top spot on the coveted Bachelor Board, but also in a battle of Secret Santas....

When it comes to deciding what you want to watch next, whether it’s a movie or a television series, trailers are often the best tool we have when making that difficult choice. We can’t make the choices for you, but we can make the process easier by putting all the possible selection in one place, and it makes things better in weeks like this one when the options are plenty. The trailers of this week includes looks atMoana,Trolls,Westworld,Loving,Nocturnal Animals,Fifty Shades Darker,Miss Sloane,Crisis in Six Scenes, and much more....

It’s another month full of comingsand goingsat Netflix! There’s the latest crop of The CW shows, of course, likeArrow,RiverdaleandThe Flash, along with Netflix original TV series likeTrollhunters,Dear White People: Volume 2, andBill Nye Saves the World. There are also debuts for original series and specials starring such famed and acclaimed celebrities asCarol Burnett,John Mulaney,David Letterman,Ali Wong,Joel McHale,Tig Notaro, andSteve MartinandMartin Short. On the movie side of things, classics likeAmelie,Red Dragon,Shrek,Scream 2,Mamma Mia!...

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killermay be Netflix’s latest true crime docuseries, but it’s hardly theRichard Ramirezseries I thought we were getting. While there was some initial disappointment in that discovery, I soon realized that the four-part series is meant to mirror the investigation itself. Ramirez remains a mystery to the audience up until the point that the police learn his identity, a moment that doesn’t arrive until the very end of the third episode....

WithOutlaw Kingnow streaming on Netflix, I recently got to sit down withBilly HowleandTony Curranto talk about the making of directorDavid Mackenzie’s(Hell or High Water) historical epic. During the interview, they talked about what it was like working for a director that uses multiple cameras when you’re not sure where they are on set, how Mackenzie wanted to make a film authentic to the period but also allowed the actors to be spontaneous, and a lot more....

The review embargo forSteven Spielberg’s long-awaitedReady Player Onehas been lifted. Our written review of the film will be up in the coming days but for now, we have Perri Nemiroff and Scott Mantz in studio to discuss Spielberg’s adaptation of the belovedErnest Clinenovel of the same name. Perry and Scott’s reactions to the film are overwhelmingly positive, specifically praising Spielberg’s ability to build an all-consuming visual world and the brilliant cast that brings Cline’s world to eruptive life....

We’ve metFelicity Jones’ Jyn Erso and her rebel squadron, the villain Orson Krennic (Ben Mendolsohn), and the return of Darth Vader. Now it’s time to meet some of the characters, planets, and ships spotted in the background in the trailers forRogue One: A Star Wars Story. As part ofEW’s latest issue, a batch of 15 new photos have been released. Among them are Senators Jebel (Jonathan Aris), Vaspar (FaresFares), and Pamlo (Sharon Duncan-Brewster) gathered in a briefing room to discuss the rebels’ next move....

We may be waiting a while for the Apple TV+ seriesShantaram. An adaptation of the 2003Gregory David Robertsnovel has been in the works for years, and finally got off the ground last year as an original series at Apple starringCharlie Hunnam. The story chronicles a convicted Australian bank robber and heroin addict’s escape to India, with much of the action set in Bombay. Filming on theShantaramseries got underway last year withAmerican HustlewriterEric Warren Singerserving as head writer and showrunner, butVarietyreports that the production was shut down in December due to a writing backlog....

Snoop DoggandMartha Stewartare teaming up once again for two things they love: food and Halloween. The two, along with Tasty’sAlvin Zhou, will judge a new baking competition special titledSnoop & Martha’s Very Tasty Halloweenthat’ll stream on Peacock on October 21. The first trailer is out now which shows Snoop and Stewart dressed up for the occasion, complete with a haunted mansion as the backdrop for the creepy confection construction. From the folks over at BuzzFeed, Tasty, and Magical Elves, this competition will pit teams of three talented, award-winning bakers, dubbed the “Scare Squads,” against each other to create the perfect Halloween treat....