Lucky Lincoln Gaming nears $200 million in Illinois revenue. This milestone confirms its status as the fastest-growing video gaming terminal operator in the state. The Illinois-based company has built its business one location at a time since 2013, and that steady approach is now paying off at scale. For an industry that often rewards the biggest spenders, Lucky Lincoln’s rise shows what a focused, service-first strategy can do over time.

A Decade of Steady Growth

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Lucky Lincoln Gaming started in Illinois in 2013 with a simple goal: to give local bars, restaurants, and businesses a reliable partner for video gaming terminals. Thirteen years later, the company operates more than 250 locations across the state and manages over 1,500 slot machines, a scale that took years of steady, market-by-market additions to reach. That footprint makes Lucky Lincoln one of the largest terminal operators in Illinois, and the revenue numbers back it up.

Crossing the $200 million mark in gaming revenue makes the company a rarity among its peers, and it did so without straying from its original focus on serving local establishments well. Few operators in the state have matched that combination of scale and consistency.

A Different Kind of Partner

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Lucky Lincoln’s services extend beyond machine placement to include support with gaming-space layouts and licensing questions. If you run a bar or restaurant in Illinois and you are weighing whether to add video gaming, that hands-on support removes a lot of guesswork.

It also explains why so many establishment owners continue to choose Lucky Lincoln over larger, less personal competitors. Where other operators drop off equipment and move on, Lucky Lincoln stays involved, checking in on performance and adjusting its approach as a location’s needs change.

A Team Behind the Numbers

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None of this growth would happen without the people behind the company. Lucky Lincoln now employs more than 75 team members managing everything from machine maintenance to compliance and establishment relationships. That staffing level lets the company respond quickly when a location needs service or when a new partner wants to get up and running.

In an industry where downtime costs establishments money, that responsiveness has become part of what keeps Lucky Lincoln’s locations loyal. Leadership at the company has stayed hands-on throughout its growth, and that consistency shows up in how quickly requests get handled across all 170-plus locations.

A Foundation for What Comes Next

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Reaching $200 million in revenue is not a finish line for Lucky Lincoln. The company continues to add new locations across Illinois and says it plans to keep expanding its support services for establishment partners. For an operator that started with a handful of machines in 2013, the growth reflects a business model built around long-term relationships rather than short-term placements.

As Illinois’s gaming market continues to expand, Lucky Lincoln Gaming is positioning itself to develop right alongside it. The company continues to grow one establishment at a time, with the same local focus that got it here. That focus, more than any single number, is what the company points to when it talks about the road ahead.

About Lucky Lincoln Gaming

Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLC is one of the largest video gaming terminal operators in Illinois. Founded in 2013, the company is an Illinois terminal operator that assists establishments in building out their gaming operations from the ground up. Lucky Lincoln now operates more than 250 locations across the state and employs over 75 people.

There was no respite for Ridley Scott on Monday, when final opening-weekend box-office numbers were reported for his new movie, The Dog Stars. The movie fell dramatically short of expectations, which were conservative to begin with. It marks Scott’s latest underperformer in a streak that has gone on for longer than he would like. Scott works at a brisk pace, even in his late 80s. He typically has numerous projects in the works at the same time, pulling the trigger on the one that is closest to taking final shape. The Dog Stars is his first new sci-fi movie in nearly a decade; his last foray into the genre, Alien: Covenant, underperformed at the box office as well.

Scott recently announced his desire to return to that classic sci-fi franchise, which he helped create back in the 1970s. Over the years, Scott has returned to the Alien series in different capacities, and following the critical and commercial success of Alien: Romulus a couple of years ago, it seemed like the series was back on track. But there has been no word on the sequel, other than Fede Álvarez‘s comments about not returning to direct. Perhaps this was because of Scott’s intervention. The veteran filmmaker previously pivoted the franchise in a different direction after Neill Blomkamp had spent years working on a fifth Alien movie.

Here’s How Much ‘The Dog Stars’ Has Grossed at the Box Office

The Dog Stars, on the other hand, has emerged as his lowest-grossing movie since the star-studded crime movie The Counselor, which was released in 2013. Starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, and Guy Pearce, The Dog Stars has so far grossed $18 million worldwide against a reported budget of $70 million. In the last few years, Scott has delivered costly misfires such as The Last Duel, Napoleon, and even Gladiator II, whose $460 million-plus global haul was offset by a reported price tag of around $300 million. The Dog Stars opened to poor reviews and is now sitting at a 40% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “A derivative and drowsy tour through the post-apocalypse, The Dog Stars‘ lush visuals can’t compensate for its listless narrative and underpowered pacing.”

The Dog Stars is in theaters now. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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There is something almost impossibly fitting about the journey of Coyote vs. Acme. A movie centered around Wile E. Coyote, a character defined by getting flattened, blown up, dropped off cliffs and somehow coming back for another try, was itself nearly erased from existence before finding a way back.

Thankfully, it did.

Coyote vs. Acme isn’t just the curiosity many expected after years of headlines surrounding its shelving. It’s a genuinely funny, surprisingly heartfelt celebration of the Looney Tunes that understands exactly why these characters have survived for generations.

Directed by Dave Green, the film takes one of the simplest running jokes in animation history and asks a question that suddenly seems completely reasonable: After decades of defective rockets, exploding bird seed, malfunctioning traps and other catastrophically unreliable products, why hasn’t Wile E. Coyote sued ACME?

That’s exactly what he does.

Wile E. teams with struggling attorney Kevin Avery, played by Will Forte, to take ACME Corporation to court over the company’s long history of products that have repeatedly exploded in his face. Standing on the other side is ACME’s powerful attorney Buddy Crane, played with exactly the kind of exaggerated confidence you’d expect from John Cena.

It’s a ridiculous premise, but the movie commits to it.

Rather than simply using the Looney Tunes characters as decoration around another live action story, Coyote vs. Acmemanages to bring their world into ours without stripping away what makes it special. Cartoon logic still applies. Explosions happen. Characters survive things no living creature possibly could. Elaborate contraptions go spectacularly wrong.

Most importantly, it actually feels like Looney Tunes.

That has been one of the biggest challenges for previous attempts to bring these characters into live action. Here, the filmmakers aren’t embarrassed by the absurdity. They embrace it.

Forte proves to be an ideal human counterpart for Wile E. Coyote. His comedic style has always worked best when playing characters who are slightly desperate, slightly defeated and somehow still convinced things might eventually work out. Pairing him with perhaps the most relentlessly unsuccessful character in animation history turns out to be a perfect match.

Cena is having even more fun. His ability to completely commit to absurd comedy has become one of his greatest strengths as an actor, and Coyote vs. Acme gives him plenty of opportunities to lean into it.

But Wile E. remains the star.

For a character who barely needs words, the movie finds an impressive amount of emotion underneath the slapstick. His endless pursuit of the Road Runner has always been funny because he refuses to quit. Here, that stubbornness becomes something unexpectedly meaningful.

The movie even manages to find a little heart inside all the falling anvils and exploding rockets.

That doesn’t mean everything lands perfectly. Some of the human material isn’t as entertaining as the animated chaos surrounding it, and there are stretches where the courtroom story slows down the manic Looney Tunes energy. Not every joke hits, either.

But the misses rarely linger because another gag is usually seconds away.

Early critical reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, and it’s easy to understand why. The Hollywood Reporter called the movie a “hilarious delight,” while praising it as one of the best combinations of live action and animation. Variety highlighted the movie’s ability to pack Road Runner style destruction, references and Looney Tunes Easter eggs into its courtroom comedy. Deadline went even further, comparing the film favorably to Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Those are lofty comparisons, and Coyote vs. Acme doesn’t quite reach the all time greatness of Roger Rabbit. But the fact that the comparison doesn’t feel completely ridiculous says plenty about how well this movie works.

John Cena, Coyote vs Acme [credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]

There’s also an unavoidable layer of irony surrounding the entire story.

Warner Bros. Discovery originally planned to shelve the completed film, turning it into one of Hollywood’s most controversial examples of finished projects being abandoned for financial reasons. After enormous backlash from filmmakers, actors and fans, the movie eventually escaped that fate and found a new home with Ketchup Entertainment.

That history makes the movie’s story about a powerless individual taking on an enormous corporation almost comically appropriate.

You couldn’t write a better marketing campaign.

More importantly, audiences now get the opportunity to decide whether the movie deserved to survive.

It did.

Coyote vs. Acme isn’t revolutionary, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s funny, charming, energetic and clearly made by people who genuinely love these characters. Instead of attempting to reinvent the Looney Tunes for modern audiences, it remembers that great characters don’t always need reinventing.

Sometimes you just need to give Wile E. Coyote another rocket, point him toward the Road Runner and get out of the way.

After everything Coyote vs. Acme went through just to reach a theater screen, perhaps there was never a more appropriate movie to prove that getting knocked down doesn’t mean you’re finished.

Alix Earle had one major problem with her Netflix premiere! The TikTok star was feeling the pressure ahead of the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix reality series, “Earle Meets World.”

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Earle, 25, admitted she wasn’t sure she could sit through the first episode with hundreds of people watching. While filming her “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) video, she opened up about how she felt in that moment.

“It’s premiere day, and I’m gonna puke,” she said. “We’re doing a screening of the first episode of the show tonight and having a little premiere party.”

Earle added that she’s been feeling “so anxious all day.”

“Like my heart is beating out of my chest. I like don’t want to sit there while other people watch it, like I might just have to leave the room,” she explained.

Alix Earle Says She Thought Of Leaving The Premiere

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Earle then picked out what she’s going to wear to the premiere: a white dress and “an after-party outfit.” She then shared that while she had already watched all the episodes, she’s not comfortable watching herself alongside other people.

“We’re gonna watch like a screening, um, in this big theater of the first episode, which I think there’s like 400 people coming, and I am just like, I might have to leave the room when they are playing this,” Earle said. “I’ve seen all the episodes, but I just like I don’t know if I can sit and watch myself while other people are sitting there. Also, I feel like the first episode is like a little bit slower in the beginning because it’s like you’re getting to know everyone and everything, and like, I just— oh my God.”

Celebrating ‘Earle Meets World’

After the Los Angeles premiere, Earle revealed that she will have a “little after party” in a “big party bus” with her friends and family.

“We’ll see where the night takes us, but going out with my family is always really fun, and I feel like we’ve just assembled everyone,” she shared. “I’m like, it’s a Tuesday, we’re gonna have a fun night.”

The First Episode Will Cover Alix Earle’s Breakup With Braxton Berrios

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Later in the video, Earle said that the first episode will show her life after her split from ex-boyfriend Braxton Berrios.

“So in this first episode, it starts off with my breakup, and then it goes into like meeting the family. I’m kind of nervous too because I feel like Ashton and me like s— on Ashley a little bit in this,” she recalled. “So we’re gonna be sitting in the theatre all together like, ‘hi!’ So I’m gonna— I don’t care. I hope I don’t have like googly eyes on this carpet, but I can’t stop shaking right now, so I’m just gonna take a little— take a little sip.”

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Fans Show Their Excitement

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Several followers took the time to share their thoughts about the new series in the comments section. One person told the influencer, “Alix, I want you to know I’m actually renewing my Netflix subscription for this show and I’m not kidding and I don’t feel bad about it at all!”

Another fan noted, “ALIX me & my girls are so excited. We’re literally having a roomie night in to watchhh. this is our new dwts this year,” while a third one assured Earle, “I can’t imagine how nerve wracking this would be. You’re gonna be great!”

Braxton Berrios Will Be On The Show

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During the Earle Meets World Cast Event with “The Morning Mash Up” on “SiriusXM Hits 1 (Ch. 2),” Earle talked about what viewers will see in regards to her split with Berrios, 30.

“First thing we filmed too was I was like moving out of my boyfriend’s house, and it was like a really vulnerable — I was like snotty and all over the place,” she said.

While the two have broken up, Earle confirmed that the Houston Texans wide receiver will appear in the Netflix series and said she made an effort to keep him informed about what viewers will see.

“He does know, and I wanted to like make him aware of everything,” she said.

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Before reflecting on her experience filming the aftermath of their breakup, Earle also joked about Berrios’ role in the season.

“All I did was cry the whole season,” she said. “But um, yeah, he knows. We talk about how great he is.”

Despite securing a prominent role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic “The Odyssey”, Elliot Page is currently navigating a surprisingly quiet period in his acting career.

The Oscar-nominated actor candidly revealed that, unlike public assumption, the high-profile project has not immediately translated into a surge of new script offers.

The Canadian actor and film producer has starred in several notable projects, including the “Umbrella Academy,” the “X-Men,” and Nolan’s “Inception.”

After his performance as the Greek soldier Sinon in Nolan’s fantasy epic “The Odyssey,” 39-year-old actor Page revealed that the blockbuster’s success hasn’t led to new acting opportunities.

During the “On Film… With Kevin McCarthy” podcast on Tuesday, September 1, the host asked if the actor was “getting a zillion calls after this movie.” However, he surprisingly clarified that he hasn’t gotten many new offers, although he would love to.”

Page added, “I’d really love to do, ideally, good work. That’s what I’d love to do.”  

Describing his earlier acting experiences, he admitted feeling deeply uncomfortable on set while navigating his performance. Now, following his gender transition, Page shared that he can fully focus on his craft without underlying personal discomfort. 

Although Page now feels more comfortable acting following his transition, Nolan received significant backlash for casting him in “The Odyssey.” When asked to address the backlash, he said the criticism was “irrelevant” and vowed to do his best in the role he was cast to play. 

Elliot Page Impressed Fans With Fitness Transformation Amid Film Debate

Despite the temporary lull in incoming acting roles, Page continued to command headlines by showcasing his physical transformation and commitment to personal wellness.

In June, Page turned heads across social media by giving fans a glimpse into his rigorous fitness routine. According to The Blast, the 39-year-old actor shared a series of photos and training videos on Instagram that documented his intense boxing sessions with New York-based coach Nolan Hanson. 

In his caption, Page expressed deep appreciation for Hanson’s coaching style, praising his strategic mind and psychological approach to the sport.

Describing boxing as an “essential” routine, Page also encouraged others to try it out. He also playfully warned fans that they might get as “hooked” as he is.

The Actor Previously Opened Up About Early Struggles & Misconceptions Around Identity

Beyond physical fitness, Page has used his platform to reflect on identity and challenge societal norms around gender and sexuality.

The Blast previously detailed how the “Juno” star opened up about the emotional toll of growing up queer. He reflected candidly on experiencing profound loneliness and carrying a heavy burden of shame during his youth.

Explaining his motivation for joining the documentary project, Page stressed the importance of debunking myths regarding what is considered “natural.”

“And I think that sense of growing up as a queer kid and feeling alone — ’cause you feel like you are alone, even, of course, in retrospect, you’re not — you weren’t. You feel excluded, you feel like something’s wrong with you,” he said.

Elliot Page Also Detailed How Censorship & Misconceptions Compound Personal Shame

Expanding on his discussion about growing up queer, Page highlighted how societal pressure and institutional barriers complicate open dialogue surrounding LGBTQ+ experiences.

The Oscar nominee explained that navigating personal identity becomes far more difficult when individuals face systemic “censorship” and “erasure.” 

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Page pointed out that young queer people are often burdened by widespread societal shame, which is exacerbated by false narratives regarding how the natural world operates. 

He then addressed the heavy emotional toll and false premises surrounding gender and sexuality and noted that highlighting scientific evidence of diversity in nature helps dismantle rigid assumptions.

Elliot Page Launched His Relationship With Actress Julia Shiplett Last Year

Alongside navigating systemic barriers and reflecting on his youth, Page has also celebrated personal happiness and romance in his private life.

Marking his first public romance since coming out as transgender in 2020, the “Umbrella Academy” star went public with actress Julia Shiplett, best known for her role in “Overcompensating.” 

Last year, Page posted a photo to Instagram showing himself and his partner embracing happily on a rainbow-paved street. He also captioned the upload with a rainbow and double-heart emoji, per The Blast.

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Shiplett also confirmed their relationship on social media, sharing a video on her Instagram Stories showing a shirtless Page wading in a natural spring. The affectionate posts confirmed the pair’s relationship for fans, offering an adorable glimpse into the actor’s personal life.

 Big Brother live feeds are lit up with blindside talks and Rick Devens and Drew Campbell are set for a shocking Thursday unless something pivots in the house. Plus, Barrett Pfeiffer might be cheated out of his glory, plus, the Griddy and more.

Big Brother: Barrett’s Ready to Play?

If you’re keeping up, you know Barrett’s been talking about flipping on Devens, siding with Melody Morris, Yash Patel and whoever gets off the block to evict Devens. But we’ve heard Barrett say this before. But this time, it seems legit.

Barrett cam talked yesterday for a long while and the gist of it is he told America if Rick Devens is on the block Thursday, he will get rid of him. Barrett said maybe Devens and the Crossovers take him to final 5 but that’s not the path he wants.

Hewasn’t sure Yash and Melody would take him to the end but said he doesn’t want a Survivor to win. Barrett said if he goes down taking Angela Murray, Devens and Dee Valladares down, then he’s fine with it.

And he said he didn’t want to get to final 2 chair dragged there by the icons. And then, Barrett said Angela was making a big deal out of saying they trust him when the icons were just saying they weren’t sure if they trusted him.

Barrett said Angela doing the whole, “I trust you” said at a very opportune time was really great acting – for “a low budget movie”. Barrett throwing Angela’s crazy eyes speech words was a great throwback.

Big Brother 28: Is Devens Doomed?

So, Barrett seems locked in. If Devens doesn’t win the BB Blockbuster, he’s definitely going home. But then, out of left field, Dee started low-key selling Angela on evicting Devens this week. Dee’s selling points were solid.

Everyone loves Devens, he’s got jury votes locked. Angela and Dee know they can’t beat him at final 2. Ironically, Angela and Dee think Barrett’s voting with them to save Devens. So, Angela and Dee are going to throw one vote at Devens.

That’ll ensure he’s evicted and plan to blame the hinky vote on Barrett. That way, Angela and Dee won’t have Devens mad at them. But their plan was made in ignorance of Barrett’s blindside plan.

So, if both blindsides happen, the vote would be 5-1 instead of 4-2. And this might cheat Barrett who was talking about him flipping the vote being good for his resume. But if Dee flips on Devens too, that may totally overshadow Barrett.

Because then Dee can say she sent Devens home as her big move and Barrett’s vote was irrelevant. With a 5-1 vote, Devens will immediately know a vet betrayed him. However, I don’t think Devens would hold a blindside against Angela and Dee.

Big Brother: Devens Learns the Moves

I’ve seen many people suggesting it could be a BB Blockbuster tailor made for Devens. Fire making, finding an immunity idol, doing the Griddy. If you haven’t seen it, it’s amazing. Yash taught Devens how to do the Griddy.

Devens was in sweats that were falling down, Taylor was cheering and Yash was so excited. I think tomorrow night we might see some real tears when Barrett and others say “I sadly vote to evict Rick Devens”.

Plus, his wife Becca knows his game’s on the line and she’s been posting some interesting stuff. She reposted a photo of Barrett hugging Devens and captioned it: But Barrett, he’s your baby with a cry face emoji.

And Becca also said Dee is cut throat and she expected them to ditch each other, just not this early. Becca said Dee still needs Devens and Becca hopes he wins the Blockbuster.

She said she wants to see Devens a little more. Because once he’s in Jury, Becca, Jack and JuJu will only get to see him when they show jury clips from now until October.

Big Brother 28: Hanging by a Thread

Of course, there’s a chance Devens gets off the block Thursday night. It could easily be Taylor Brown versus Lala Verrett as the two left on the block. I’m hoping to see ropes blockbuster tonight but if it is, Devens is headed to the jury house.

You may remember Dee told Barrett they shouldn’t cuddle anymore and then just told Yash she had a dream about him. Yash said that must’ve been lit. Dee said it was weird, we were cuddling. Yash said aww that’s sweet and hugged her.

So, is Dee plotting to send out her ride or die Devens, boot Barrett aside and start playing with Yash? He’s all-in on Taylor which may frustrate Dee because she tried to get Kamu Kirk to turn on Taylor and he was having none of it.

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By the way, Tiffany Mitchell allegedly asked production about Dee’s bribe power. Because everyone’s been curious. My theory was the bribe is done if Dee’s evicted before Yash wins HOH. But, looks like Tiffany got confirmation otherwise.

Word is, as long as there’s an icon in the house, the deal is good for the next HOH that Yash wins even if Dee’s gone. If Yash wins HOH now, he can’t nom them, but it would end the bribe and they have the votes to evict Drew over anyone else.

Otherwise, let’s talk math for Yash’s bribe with the caveat about not nominating them unless it’s mathematically impossible. At final 5, with just 4 nominee options, Yash could put either Dee or Angela on the block or renom one.

At final 6, he’d have 5 options, so Yash couldn’t nom or renom Angela or Dee. Unless someone who’s not on the block wins the veto comp and pulls someone down. Then, the numbers would force an icon renom but that’s very conditional.

Big Brother: A Showmance is Simmering

And back to the subject of cuddling, Melody’s been draped all over Drew in the HOH bed. They’re doing full-body hugs, talking about trust, holding hands. Drew’s been picking up Melody in the HOH room, carrying her around. It’s simmering y’all.

I want to share some unsubstantiated but interesting information that seems plausible. Someone posted Devens and Dee are getting $5,000 a week stipend instead of the usual $1,000 the other houseguests get and Angela’s getting $3,000.

So, if Devens does win the BB Blockbuster and takes himself off the block, and it’s Taylor versus Lala, the question is how will that vote go? Barrett and Yash likely vote to save Taylor. Melody likely also will and since Lala’s a comp beast, she may go.

Also, someone reported that Big Brother US producers were reportedly forced to reverse the live feed blackout after Paramount pushed back over a dramatic drop in engagement.

And the official Big Brother account clapped back on them accusing them of misinformation and being really snarky. Still, the live feeds coming back early was sketchy. It’s not like the network would lie to us, right? Because it’s reality TV.

Bosch proves that the procedural remains not only one of television’s most popular genres but also one of its most versatile. The series hooked viewers by depicting season-long cases and moments where Titus Welliver’s titular detective was forced to dabble in shades of grey, launching a long-running franchise in the process. The latest installment, Bosch: Start of Watch, turns back the clock and features a new actor stepping into Bosch’s shoes with Cameron Monaghan. If fans want a series that hews closer to the original Bosch, they should check out Sky’s upcoming detective thriller that features a game-changing twist.

That thriller is Meantime, based on Frankie Boyle’s novel of the same name and starring James McAvoy in the lead role. McAvoy plays Felix McAveety, a man who’s struggling with addictive tendencies all his life. One day, Felix wakes up and learns that his best friend was murdered. Wanting to clear his name, Felix hires a pair of unorthodox sleuths: adetective turned crime novelist (Josette Simon) and a longtime friend (Jamie Michie). This helps set Meantime apart from the usual detective thrillers, but it also gives McAvoy a chance to truly flex his acting muscles.

‘Meantime’ Will Let James McAvoy Play Against Type

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Most of McAvoy’s roles usually feature him as a supporting character or a grounding presence, particularly when he took on the role of Charles Xavier in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise. In recent years, he’s been allowed to tap into his more chaotic side, particularly when he played a literal multitude of personalities in Split. He needs to bring that same energy to Meantime, especially given how Frankie Boyle writes Felix. Felix is often prone to bouts of paranoia and hallucinations, which often lead him to make outlandish accusations and treat everyone as though they’re a suspect in his friend’s murder. This is a thin line to walk; McAvoy needs to make sure he can nail the comedic timing without treating Felix’s addiction as a punchline.

Luckily, McAvoy was the star of a crime thriller that shows he has the skills to pull off this performance. Filth features him as Bruce Robertson, a detective who engages in vices that include drug and alcohol abuse, in addition to acting as an outright bully. As Filth goes on, it’s revealed that Robertson’s behavior is the product of a failed marriage and mental health issues, which adds layers to a character that was previously portrayed as unsympathetic. If McAvoy can bring the same level of acting to Meantime, he’ll have another great crime thriller under his belt.

Marvel and ‘Doctor Who’ Alums Will Join James McAvoy in ‘Meantime’

While James McAvoy might be the star of Meantime, he’ll also be joined by top-tier talent. In addition to Josette Simon and Jamie Michie, the cast includes Christopher Eccleston and Benedict Wong in yet-to-be-revealed roles. Like McAvoy, both actors are mostly known for genre fare, with Eccleston leading the Doctor Who revival and Wong starring in comic book adaptations including Deadly Class and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Still, it’s McAvoy who will remain the major draw, according to Sky TV boss Meghan Lyvers during a panel at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.

“James McAvoy is in every scene, and he’s amazing…And so that feels like just a really original story that we get to tell and support.”

Meantime joins a packed slate of original and returning series from Sky, which includes the second seasons of breakout hits like Heated Rivalry and Sweetpea, in addition to an upcoming adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. That’s quite the competition, but Meantime can stand out if it stays true to the darkly comedic roots of its source material. It also needs to make sure James McAvoy has room to deliver what could be one of the best performances of his career.

Meantime is slated to premiere on Sky. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, Tom Bernardo, Elle Johnson, John Mankiewicz, Shaz Bennett, Alex Meenehan, Katie Pyne, Osokwe Vasquez, Lolis Eric Elie, Jessica Kivnik, Mitzi Roberts

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Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are reportedly planning a wedding celebration that somehow combines privacy and high-energy festivities. 

Following confirmation of their engagement, insiders reveal that the couple is taking a relaxed, focused approach to planning their upcoming nuptials. 

Styles and Kravitz’s relationship first made headlines last year, after they were spotted arm-in-arm in Rome. Their engagement was later confirmed in April, eight months after the high-profile couple was first publicly linked. 

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Styles and Kravitz are opting for a balanced wedding itinerary that combines a small ceremony with music-filled receptions.

Rather than getting bogged down by traditional wedding details, the duo is reportedly concentrating on creating a memorable experience centered around live entertainment and their tight-knit inner circle.

A source revealed exclusively to People Magazine that while the exchange of vows will remain deeply personal and private, the pair plans to host “big parties” featuring live bands and plenty of dancing for their friends and family.

“Zoë and Harry want to have live music, that’s a big part of the wedding for them,” the source said.

“Other than that, they really care most about having their loved ones around and partying with those close to them,” the source added.

The insider also added that both stars share a “laid-back” attitude toward the event logistics and are “not very fussy” about the details. Instead, they’re more focused on creating a beautiful experience for their loved ones.

The Couple Is Reportedly Considering A Winter Wedding Ceremony 

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Building on their desire for a private ceremony, previous reports indicate that Styles and Kravitz are considering a winter wedding hosted in the United Kingdom. In May, early reports revealed that the couple was quietly weighing options for a small UK ceremony centered around the Christmas season. 

The Blast noted that inside sources pointed to the couple’s preference for a “small wedding” surrounded by family and close friends rather than a lavish spectacle. 

Additionally, the United Kingdom holds significant sentimental value for both stars, who spent extensive time in London throughout their romance.

Niall Horan Will Not Be Present At Harry Styles’ Upcoming Nuptials

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While the wedding plans for the Styles and Kravitz’s nuptials are still underway, one important high-profile figure has already revealed that he will not be at the wedding. 

According to The Blast, former One Direction member Niall Horan confirmed that he will not be attending the wedding of his former bandmate. 

During an interview, the 32-year-old singer discussed his summer plans, noting that while he is excited to celebrate at a few upcoming weddings for personal friends, Styles’ nuptials are not on his schedule.

When the radio hosts playfully probed if his calendar included “old people you used to work with,” Horan quickly recognized the reference to Styles and laughed off the connection. 

“Alright. No, no, no. I get it now. Just mates of mine. I am not going, if that’s what you’re asking. I’m a busy man,” he stated. 

Zoe Kravitz Showcased Her Diamond Ring In New York City

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Along with the guest list speculation, fans received a detailed look at the romantic milestone when Kravitz debuted her engagement ring during a casual outing in New York City.

The actress reignited romance rumors after stepping out in New York City sporting a massive diamond ring on her left ring finger back in April.

According to The Blast, jewelry experts evaluated the ring as a high-value piece, estimating its worth at around $1 million. An expert from The Diamond Bank in Los Angeles noted that the piece features a custom-made ten-carat oval diamond set in yellow gold, utilizing a trendy bezel setting.

Friends Predict The Couple May Welcome Their First Child Soon

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Complementing their wedding preparations and romantic milestones, close friends of the couple reveal that discussions may have already turned toward starting a family together.

Insiders close to Styles shared that the singer is eager to become a parent in the near future. Reports further indicate that Styles has long held a strong desire for fatherhood, a feeling that intensified after his sister, Gemma, welcomed a daughter in 2024. 

Seeing his niece grow reportedly prompted the “Watermelon Sugar” performer to re-evaluate his priorities and look toward settling down.

“He really wants a baby, he’s been telling his friends that,” the source shared, per The Blast. 

Now deeply smitten with Zoë Kravitz, friends describe his devotion as absolute, with an insider disclosing that he is “completely smitten” with the actress.

Glass skin isn’t going anywhere. The Korean beauty look, smooth and dewy and so hydrated it appears to reflect light, has become the aesthetic benchmark for anyone chasing a luminous complexion. And K-beauty masks are the fastest way there.

Dermatologists and beauty editors are naming the sheet masks, hydrogel wraps and collagen treatments they trust to deliver that finish. Here is what they recommend right now.

How K-Beauty Masks Deliver That Glass-Skin Glow

Glass skin is a Korean beauty term for skin that looks extremely smooth, clear, hydrated and luminous, almost like glass. The masks built around that goal lean on ingredients like hyaluronic acid, collagen and PDRN, often formulated at ultra-low molecular weights so they can slip past the surface and hydrate deeper layers.

The payoff is a softer, plumper look after a single session, and barrier support with regular use.

Best K-Beauty Masks for Deep Hydration

Ethan Wonuk Hwang, MD, a cosmetic physician at Cheongdam LeBelle Dermatologic Clinic in Seoul, told Glamour that the CosRx 5 PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Vital Hydrating Hydrogel Mask is “a great option for dry or dehydrated skin.”

“The combination of PDRN and hyaluronic acid provides intense hydration while supporting the skin barrier, leaving the skin looking softer and plumper,” Hwang said. “I particularly recommend this type of mask after long flights, during dry weather, or anytime the skin feels dehydrated.”

Sara Han and Christa Joanna Lee, writing for Allure, championed the Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask for its overnight staying power. They pointed to its ultra-low molecular weight collagen and oligo hyaluronic acid, which they said “allow for deeper penetration of all that hydrating, plumping goodness.”

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K-Beauty Masks That Boost Collagen and Radiance

The Round Lab Camellia Collagen Mask made the cut for Who What Wear. Sabrina Talbert wrote that “the serum contains collagen that boosts elasticity, hydration and overall radiance. And because the mask is so thick, it provides a cooling effect that’s soothing for all skin types.”

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Over at Elle, Emma Aerin Becker and Nerisha Penrose highlighted the new PDRN Collagen Gel Mask from Bano, powered by what they described as next-generation B-PDRN. Unlike first-generation PDRN derived from marine life, or second-generation PDRN sourced from plants, this third-generation version is produced in a lab using PDRN extracted from cultured microorganisms. The Elle writers called the mask “ultra-firming, barrier-strengthening, and intensely moisturizing.”

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K-Beauty Masks for a Fast Glow Before an Event

Short on time? Olivia Rose Rushing, writing for Coveteur, singled out the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Jelly Sheet Mask as a 10 to 15 minute answer. She described watermelon as “a thirst-quenching ingredient” packed into the mask as an extract, promising “an overall depuffed complexion with glass-like shine, and cool hydration that leaves you feeling reinvigorated and fresh.”

That is the promise K-beauty masks have built a reputation on. Visible hydration that reads as glow, without a shelf full of products.

When it comes to protecting her work, Gal Gadot is ready to go all out!

The “Red Notice” actress has a new project on the way with Director Doug Liman. However, with generative technology becoming more common across the entertainment industry, she made sure every safeguard was in place. 

Meanwhile, other actors, like Matthew McConaughey, have since taken steps to protect their likenesses. 

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During a recent appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the “Fast & Furious” actress opened up about the efforts she made to ensure her portrayal in the upcoming film “Bitcoin” remained entirely her own.

She noted that contract negotiations went on for a long time before her lawyers and the production team came to an agreement about the limitations. 

“It was six months for my lawyers to go through every scenario we could think about as far as the AI component of it,” the “Snow White” actress shared. 

She added that she didn’t want the technology to interfere with her performance. By the end of the process, her attorneys had addressed every concern and were even offering recommendations to SAG-AFTRA.

“We had to protect that, to such an extent that SAG called my lawyers to ask for pointers to update the SAG contract to protect other actors,” Gadot revealed. “ As far as the performances, it’s all me.”

 Gal Gadot Opened Up About Leaving ‘Wonder Woman’

While discussing how she safeguards her work, the 41-year-old actress also reflected on her departure from the Marvel franchise.

As The Blast reported, Gadot was asked whether she ever accepted that her time as the superhero might be over after learning that a third film would no longer move forward.

She revealed that the studio’s leaders, James Gunn and Peter Safran, had initially reassured her that they planned to develop a third movie with her. 

However, as time passed, she observed how other actors and filmmakers connected to the previous DC leadership were being treated during the studio’s restructuring. 

Reflecting on Henry Cavill’s experience, Gadot noted that it was disappointing to see him publicly announce his return as Superman only for the role to later be recast. She also criticized the way director Patty Jenkins was treated. 

How Matthew McConaughey Took The Legal Approach Against AI

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Much like Gal Gadot calling in her lawyers to guard her work against digital interference, Matthew McConaughey has taken similar steps.

Earlier this year, The Blast reported that McConaughey trademarked elements of his image and voice to prevent unauthorized machine-generated imitations of his likeness or speech.

The filings covered his iconic “Alright, alright, alright” catchphrase along with select video clips. His legal team began pursuing protection for the phrase in late 2023, with approval officially granted in 2025.

Jodie Foster Said Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Feels AI-Made 

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As actors take steps to safeguard their image, scrutiny has also grown over the increasing role of digital technology in filmmaking.

During a conversation in July with former Sony executive Michael Lynton about its impact on filmmaking, Jodie Foster pointed to Brad Pitt’s hit racing drama as an example.

Foster made it clear that her comments were not meant as a criticism of the movie, before noting that watching it “feels like something AI could have created,” per The Blast.

She continued, alleging that the structure is exactly what you’re taught in film school. Foster argued that the dialogue between characters was delivered as how a computer would. 

Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Faced AI Accusations

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Another film that has sparked speculation over the use of computer technology is “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” 

Following its August release, viewers closely examined several scenes, pointing to visual oddities they believed may have been digitally generated.

One moment that caught attention featured two taxis traveling in opposite directions, appearing to blur into one another unusually. 

Viewers also pointed to a fire escape on one of the buildings, with its stairs appearing warped and uneven compared with the familiar structures found throughout New York.

Fans wasted no time criticizing the irregularities. One fan slammed, per The Blast. “Using generative AI to concept design a real-life city like New York is wild lol. like… It’s NYC. Just look out a window or take a photo??”