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In a chilling case from February 2018, a man requested that the police check on his friend, Michael Shaver, who hadn't been seen since 2015 not even by his family.The 36 year old lived in Clermont, Florida, with his wife Laurie Shaver and their two young children.The couple had been high school sweethearts, and Michael worked as a monorail technician at Walt Disney World. Known for being a relaxed and devoted family man, his disappearance was baffling. Suddenly, Michael quit his job via a message to his employer, telling them to keep his tools, a move that raised eyebrows given his dedication to work and love for his tools.

according to The Numbers.The heist flick, a sequel to the 2018 film, is expected to earn $15 million its opening weekend, Deadline reported.“Mufasa: The Lion King” fell down a notch to second on its fourth Friday in theaters, with sales of just over $2.92 million. The Disney film already became one of the top 15 highest-grossing musicals of all time at the domestic box office, beating 2018’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” according to Collider.In third place was “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which also moved down a spot from last week, with $2.18 million in revenue.

just maybe, “Disney on Ice” fits the bill.On Sunday, Jan. 5, my wife, 2.5-year-old daughter and I attended an upbeat 4 p.m. matinee of ‘Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto’ at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center and somehow, yes, fun was had by all.

Skeleton Crew star Nick Frost has spoken about his struggles with alcoholism in a new interview, talking about his family’s history with addiction.Speaking with The Daily Telegraph, the British actor, known for The Cornetto Trilogy of films with lifelong friend Simon Pegg, recalled how drinking problems affected his life. “My mum was an alcoholic so my dad had spent a lot of his life looking after her,” he said. “When my mum died my dad became free and it was like I had my best mate back and was happy again but five years later he got lung cancer.

Abbott Elementary, where they meet the cast of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia for the first time.In the clip, from Abbott Elementary’s season four episode Volunteers, the staff at the elementary school meet the misfits from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, who have arrived under the guise of being volunteers. Glenn Howerton’s character Dennis asks why their meeting is being filmed, and when told they are part of a show-within-a-show.Teacher Ava (Janelle James) explains “We have like a Vanderpump thing going on, don’t worry about it”.

Holes could be getting a new, gender-swapped TV adaptation.READ MORE: 20 massive TV shows to look forward to in 2025According to Variety, Disney+ have ordered a pilot of a TV series based on the book of the same name by Louis Sachar, which was previously made into a film in 2003.The potential new show would follow the same plot as the original story, but this time with a teenage girl at the forefront. No cast has been announced as of yet.The synopsis for the new series reads: “In this reimagining of the beloved 1998 book from Louis Sachar, a teenage girl is sent to a detention camp where the ruthless Warden forces the campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose.”In the novel, a young boy with extremely bad luck called Stanley Yelnats is falsely accused of theft and sent to a juvenile discipline camp in the desert.

Marvel fans have been posting new theories online about Ryan Reynolds’ portrayal of the character Nicepool in 2024 hit Deadpool & Wolverine, believing it may be an unflattering portrayal of It Ends With Us star Justin Baldoni.In the film, Nicepool is a seemingly more agreeable variant of the lead character, and a lot of the speculation stems from the characters mannerisms, hairstyle, and particularly his assertion of progressive beliefs that contradict his actions.When Nicepool first appears he makes a comment on the character Ladypool’s (Blake Lively) body. When Deadpool (also Reynolds) asks if he’s sure he’s allowed to say that, Nicepool replies “It’s OK, I identify as a feminist”.Online theories posit that the character may be based on Baldoni, who is in a legal battle with Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively.

Alien: Romulus will be arriving on the Disney+ service on January 15, an official press release has revealed. The seventh instalment in the main Alien franchise was a hit at the box office, and featured highly in NME’s 20 Best Films of 2024.Directed by Fede Alvarez, Alien: Romulus’ story is set between the first two Alien films.

Thunderbolts* star Florence Pugh has revealed she won’t be taking on roles like horror hit Midsommar again, saying that while she is proud of the film she felt like she “abused” herself in the process.During a discussion on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, Pugh recalled the experience of making the 2019 horror story, about a young woman named Dani (Pugh) who visits a remote island festival that takes a dark and twisted turn. The film, directed by Ari Aster, was promoted by a poster that featured Pugh’s character crying and bloodied.“There have been some roles where I’ve given too much and I’ve been broken for a long while afterwards,” Pugh confessed on the podcast.

according to The Numbers.It is projected to earn $24.5 million in total this weekend, Deadline reported. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” landed in second with sales of $6.9 million.

Disney Pixar’s long awaited Toy Story 5.The actor is reprising his role as Buzz Lightyear for the latest movie, which is due for release on June 19, 2026.He told Collider: “It’s a very, very clever story.Do you wanna do five of these [movies]? I don’t really believe it’s about the money. I’m sure they want it to be a success, but that’s not why they did it.

Rebel Wilson has officially tied the knot with Ramona Agruma in Sydney, in a ceremony led by Rebel's sister Liberty.The couple had previously celebrated their love with a grand wedding on the Italian island of Sardinia back in September.The Pitch Perfect actress announced her engagement to fashion and jewellery designer Ramona at Disneyland in February 2023. Sharing snaps of the couple by Sydney Harbour on Instagram, Rebel penned: "My sister Liberty officiated our legal wedding in Sydney! It meant my 94-year-old grandmother Gar could come, which was very special to us to have her included, and it just felt right to do it in my hometown at this glorious time of the year!" The post also showcased photos of the pair posing with Rebel's grandmother and other family members.

according to The Numbers.The action-adventure flick surpassed $100 million in sales in North America in its first eight days of release, according to Variety.Paramount Pictures is already making plans for a fourth installment of the series, based on the Sega video games, which is slated to be released in 2027.“Mufasa: The Lion King” remained in second place, with earnings of $12 million. The Walt Disney Pictures musical drama — which cost a whopping $200 million to make — is projected to earn $58 million over the five-day holiday weekend.Gothic horror “Nosferatu,” which was released on Wednesday, took third, with sales of $7.25 million.The remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe and Lily-Rose Depp, the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis.The Post called the film a “skin-crawling remake” that “comes in at about 98% dread” and praised its casting as “a fang of beauty.”Landing in fourth was “Wicked,” moving down a notch from last week and taking in $6.83 million on its sixth Friday in theaters.“Moana 2” fell down one spot to fifth, with a $6.3 million-dollar take.The family adventure has made history, becoming one of the top 20 highest-grossing PG movies of all time, as per Collider.

Dayle Haddon, a model and actress who once shared the screen with Nick Nolte, has tragically passed away at 76.The star's death was reportedly due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to NBC10 in Philadelphia.The emergency services in Bucks County received a call early in the morning after a man was found unconscious in a detached suite in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania. First responders also found an unresponsive woman, later identified as Haddon, in a second-floor bedroom.

on “Kraven the Hunter” and “Madame Web” bombing at the box office. Vinciquerra, 70, spoke about the movies during an interview with the Los Angeles Times published Thursday, and admitted that the Aaron Taylor-Johnson-starring Marvel flick “Kraven the Hunter” is “probably the worst launch we had” in his nearly eight year tenure Sony. “I still don’t understand, because the film is not a bad film,” he added.

the first “Deadpool” movie has revealed the amount he was paid to helm the film — and the number may surprise you. Tim Miller, 60, spoke about directing the 2016 movie starring Ryan Reynolds, 48, during a recent panel at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, per Collider.

Art Evans, famed for his role in Die Hard 2, has passed away at the age of 82 following a long battle with diabetes, his agent has announced.The actor's representatives confirmed he died on December 21 due to complications from diabetes, "a condition he courageously managed for many years." While no further details on his death were provided to Deadline, Art is being remembered fondly by his nearest and dearest. His beloved wife, Babe, paid tribute to the star while appearing on USA Today this week. She said: "Art was not only an incredible actor but a devoted husband, friend, and source of light to everyone who knew him.

according to The Numbers.The action adventure, which The Post called “much easier to swallow than the first sequel,” is based on the Sega video game series.Its star-studded cast includes Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba and James Marsden.The $122 million-dollar production is slated to earn $70.5 million this weekend, according to Deadline.Landing in second place was “Mufasa: The Lion King,” with earnings of $13.3 million on its opening day.The musical drama, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, is a prequel and sequel to 2019’s “The Lion King,” which was a remake of the original 1994 animated Disney movie.The Post said the “totally unnecessary, boring sequel shows the repetitive Circle of Life at Disney.”Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter all reprised their roles in the follow-up flick, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, joined the cast. It is expected to take in up to $38 million its opening weekend, Deadline reported.“Wicked” came in third on its fifth Friday in theaters, with a $3.72 million dollar take.This week, Vanity Fair reported that the movie, based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked,” was originally considered in the late 1990s — when it may have starred Demi Moore and other notable names.“People who had expressed an interest in the first six months included Whoopi Goldberg and Claire Danes,” Maguire told the outlet.

A surprising four out of 10 people are unaware of what the TV licence actually covers, potentially paying for something they don't need. With the cost of a full TV licence now at £169.50 following an inflation increase in April, it's a significant yearly expense - making it essential to check if you really need one, especially with incomes still under pressure.The licence is mandatory for anyone who streams live TV or uses BBC iPlayer, and failure to pay can result in a hefty fine.

Gower Street Analytics.This would put 2025 around eight per cent ahead of 2024, with the London-based company estimating that this year will finish with around $30.5billion. It would put 2025 down 14 per cent against the average of the last three pre-pandemic years at historic exchange rates, and three per cent behind 2023.

Disney has pulled a transgender storyline from the upcoming Pixar animated series Win Or Lose – and the actress playing the character in question has spoken out.The show, which is set to premiere on Disney+ on February 19 next year and features Will Forte as Coach Dan, will no longer include a transgender story arc in an episode, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed.Win Or Lose centres around a co-ed middle school softball team, the Pickles, in the week leading up to their championship game. Each of the eight episodes will focus on the off-the-field life of a character, whether they’re a member of the team, a parent, a coach, or an umpire.A spokesperson for Disney confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the storyline had been removed, giving this explanation in a statement: “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.”Reportedly, the character in question will remain in the show, but a few lines of dialogue that reference gender identity have been removed.