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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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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PDRN skincare, the salmon-derived K-beauty treatment promising glass skin, has seen a 1,566 percent surge in search interest, according to a Two Face Aesthetics report citing Google Trends data. Here’s what dermatologists want you to know before trying it. What Is PDRN Skincare and Where Does It Come From? PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide, and it’s […]

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??”

Joy-Anna Duggar and her husband Austin Forsyth are sharing some very exciting news about their expanding family. 

Joy and Forsyth got married seventeen years ago, when the TV star was 19 and he was 23, and have been together ever since. 

The couple has three children: Gideon Martin Forsyth, Evelyn Mae Forsyth, and Gunner James Forsyth. Now, it seems the family may be getting an additional sixth member, and Joy could not be more “excited,” especially after a devastating 2019 loss.

In a new Instagram post, the “19 Kids And Counting” alum shared her happy news with the world. 

The post featured four photos in a carousel, with the first showing the happy parents, Joy and Forsyth, standing in a living room. She had on a flowing dress with an obvious baby bump and a huge smile, while her husband wrapped his arms around her from behind, sporting a brown polo shirt and jeans.   

The second photo showed the happy couple kissing behind an ultrasound scan report. In the third image, they stood facing each other while Forsyth cupped her pregnant belly in his hands. 

The caption read “Coming 2027!!. So much joy, so much excitement, and so much love for this little one already. God knew we needed you.” 

Joy-Anna Duggar Reflected On Devastating Pregnancy Loss At 20 Weeks

The announcement comes almost a year after Joy reflected on the stillbirth of her daughter, Annabell Elise, and the emotional toll it had on her. 

At the time of the loss, the grieving parents were candid about it, sharing “she will be in our hearts forever.” Then, six years later, the mother-of-three gave new insight on what was really going on, according to The Blast.

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“I did have kind of a gut feeling that something may not be right,” Joy shared, adding she did not want to exaggerate, but she left the ultrasound feeling numb. 

She recounted that the most difficult part was still going through the whole delivery process at just 20 weeks. She also commended her mother and her strong support system for being there for her during the tough time. 

Joy-Anna Duggar Defended The Age Gap Between Her And Husband Austin Forsyth 

The Blast reported that Joy also recently addressed another aspect of her personal life, the age gap between her and her husband. 

The pair met when she was 4, and he was 8, after his family moved from Texas and visited her family’s church.

However, they did not see each other much until Forsyth got his driver’s license and started playing football and broomball with the boys. By the time she was 14, she was crushing hard. 

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“I would have married him from day one,” the “Counting On” alum defended. “I don’t think when we were dating and engaged, I thought past ‘we’re going to have a farmhouse, and we’re going to live happily ever after. I didn’t think past, like, ‘I know he’s the one. It’s going to work out.”

Joy-Anna Duggar Was Struggling After Her Brother’s Arrest 

Amid her blooming personal life, Joy-Anna’s extended family has been embroiled in scandal after the arrest of Joseph Duggar.

Joseph was arrested in March on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, child welfare endangerment, and false imprisonment, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

Following the incident, The Blast reported on how Joy-Anna had to adjust to a new normal of such heaviness. She shared that she was taking each day as it came, while depending on her faith. 

Joseph And Kendra Duggar Were Given A Year To Meet Court Conditions 

Amid the heinous allegations, Joseph and his wife, Kendra Duggar, face separate charges of four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts each of second-degree false imprisonment.

The couple has, however, been given a 12-month advisement period and may have their charges dropped if they meet the court-set conditions, per The Blast.

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The conditions are that they must maintain good behavior, avoid new criminal offenses, pay a $1,850 fine, and comply with court orders. 

The must-read Stephen King books are the sorts you might well even cautiously recommend to friends who don’t particularly like horror or long books. Some of them are just that good that they feel essential in that way. Maybe not IT, which is fairly upsetting at times, but a book like 11/22/63 is about as easy to recommend as a book that’s over 800 pages long can be.

Other classics like The Shining, Carrie, and Salem’s Lot might well be books you wouldn’t be surprised to hear someone say they’ve read, despite not being a full-fledged Stephen King fan (one of his “Constant Readers,” in other words). In the interest of trying to define what makes you a big fan, or a Constant Reader, here’s a collection of Stephen King books that only his most devoted fans can be relied on to have read. You won’t know everything, but if you’ve ticked off a few of his classics and then get familiar with these (and be in a position to understand some of these, it should be stressed), then you’ll probably know a surprisingly large amount about everything King-related.

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‘Insomnia’ (1994)

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Insomnia is stealthily one of the most important books within the whole multiverse that Stephen King has built and/or let grow over the past 50-ish years. It might not hold as many things together as that one series about a tower, but Insomnia is vital to that series, and then there are so many references throughout it to various other Stephen King books, some very obviously, and then some that are more like the book equivalent of a video game easter egg.

As for what Insomnia is about… like, it’s a strange one, and that makes it potentially even more challenging. You need to know quite a lot about some other Stephen King stories to appreciate everything, and then you have to be cool with a very oddly-paced story that has some weird ideas and a page count that reaches nearly 800 all up. It’s about old people and a surreal battle for the fate of the world. And maybe some other worlds. Maybe. It’s pretty wild stuff, and maybe best tackled by Stephen King fanatics… though not after they’ve read the final book in The Dark Tower! Which was published a decade on from Insomnia, and incorporates some characters and ideas introduced in Insomnia. It gets complicated. But that is important.

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‘The Eyes of the Dragon’ (1984)

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There’s a guy called Randall Flagg who shows up in The Eyes of the Dragon, albeit not for the first time, and then he continues making life messy for some other people in some other Stephen King stories post-The Eyes of the Dragon, too. There’s the Crimson King, and maybe he’s more of an overarching bad guy, but Flagg’s the one who makes the most appearances, and if you want to count potential appearances (like if a character has the initials “R.F.”), then he’s almost everywhere.

The Eyes of the Dragon is the most obscure book he’s in, and it’s also a bit of a deep cut more generally speaking, with King, being his attempt at doing “normal” (or at least not dark) fantasy. He does so really well, and the book’s definitely better than some give it credit for. It makes it worth it, being a Stephen King fan, when you can dig into some of his less-popular stuff and then books as good as The Eyes of the Dragon sometimes pop up.

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‘The Long Walk’ (1979)

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There’s a bit more attention on The Long Walk post-2025, since it got a surprisingly good movie adaptation that year. Still, it’s going on here to stand in for all the books that Stephen King wrote under the Richard Bachman pseudonym. If you’re somehow not up to date with that whole saga, then you are missing out on a decent chunk of King’s body of work, since there are seven Bachman books all up, and they tend to foreground science fiction and/or psychological thriller elements over pure/supernatural horror.

Admittedly, Rage might be more niche, since it’s harder to find after going out of print, and then The Regulators and Blaze might be hard to get into if you’re not already deep into King’s works. But you can be a big fan of the author without wasting time on The Regulators, honestly. If you’ve at least read The Long Walk, and are in the know about the whole Bachman situation, you’re good, and that Bachman-related box is sufficiently ticked on the whole “Am I a real Stephen King fan?” questionnaire.

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‘Black House’ (2001)

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Black House is the sequel to The Talisman, with both being novels that King wrote alongside Peter Straub. He passed away in 2022, but there is a third book coming out in late 2026 that will still be credited to him, even if it’s King doing most of the writing and utilizing some material Straub had assembled before he passed. So, that’s another side of Stephen King: his collaborations.

Like with The Long Walk, if you’re aware there are books King’s co-authored, then that counts for something. The Talisman and Black House are definitely the two best, and Black House is the kind of thing you have to be quite invested to tackle, since The Talisman is dense, fairly long, and not for everyone, all the while being essential if you want a shot at (at least mostly) comprehending the rather bizarre Black House. As for the other collaborators, there’s Sleeping Beauties, which Stephen King wrote with his son, Owen King, and the Gwendy Trilogy, with two of those books being written by King and Richard Chizmar (while Chizmar was the sole author of the trilogy’s second installment).

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‘Everything’s Eventual’ (2002)

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To continue talking about the different “types” of Stephen King books, here’s Everything’s Eventual, which is one of a dozen collections of the author’s that compile short stories and/or novellas. Again, avoiding these would mean missing out on some great stuff. And only reading Different Seasons and not digging further… well, you’d still get some great stuff, but not all the great stuff.

Different Seasons is the collection that feels most essential, and you kind of know it’s going to be good when it contains the novellas that both The Shawshank Redemption and Stand by Me were based on. Everything’s Eventual, though, is a little more niche, but also surprisingly great, being a bit of a deep cut as far as King’s books go. You also have to be invested in a certain series about a dark tower (or something?) to appreciate the novella “The Little Sisters of Eluria” in this collection. And speaking of that series…

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‘The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower’ (2004)

The book in The Dark Tower series people are least likely to read would probably be 2012’s The Wind Through the Keyhole. That one’s not going here because you can be a big Stephen King fan without reading it. That might sound like sacrilege, but it’s not essential, and it’s also not particularly great, with it being one of King’s stories about stories, and the framing device involves the main characters of The Dark Tower (they have some downtime between books #4 and #5, essentially).

So, the most meaningful book in the series that’s technically the hardest to get to is The Dark Tower VII, which concludes the main saga. Some might lose focus along the way, and it’s not the sort of book people will be able to skip to and feel like they might be able to follow. It is so directly linked to what came before, and what came before is quite the journey to get through. You need some dedication, in other words, and The Dark Tower – even if it is a great series – probably isn’t the kind of thing you could easily recommend to beginners or more casual Stephen King fans.

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‘On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft’ (2000)

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Another genre or type of book tackled here, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is Stephen King’s best work of non-fiction, though it doesn’t have a ton of competition, since he’s written two non-fiction books solo (the other is Danse Macabre) and one as a co-author (Faithful, with Stewart O’Nan). You need a certain attachment to King, and a desire to learn about his life, if you want to tackle a memoir of his.

Then again, there’s some good writing advice here, and On Writing does also have its humorous moments alongside some surprisingly moving ones, so it is a great read even if you’re not the biggest Stephen King fan in the world. It’s probably more the case that more casual fans aren’t going to necessarily stumble onto this one until they’ve read quite a few books of his already. Further, it’s best to avoid On Writing if you really don’t want any Stephen King stories spoiled for you, since he does technically ruin the endings to some books of his while outlining his writing process and how parts of the process related to said books.

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‘Cycle of the Werewolf’ (1983)

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Cycle of the Werewolf is the closest Stephen King’s come to making a graphic novel or a picture book, since it is very short and illustrations are a big part of the overall book. It’s not a graphic novel in actuality, but the art is important. There are bits and pieces of artwork in some other Stephen King books, like the entries in The Dark Tower and a little in The Stand, but Cycle of the Werewolf just has a lot of illustrations.

It’s another side of King, and it’s also fairly obscure generally, even if it did get a modestly well-regarded movie adaptation in the form of Silver Bullet… but there’s one of those title changes, so you could be aware of Silver Bullet without really knowing about Cycle of the Werewolf, and they’re somewhat different takes on the same story, too. In any event, read Cycle of the Werewolf! It’s surprisingly good, and it packs a lot into something that might only take you about an hour or so to read.

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Silver Bullet

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October 11, 1985

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95 minutes

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Daniel Attias

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Pluto TV has tons of great movies and TV shows, and it only costs, well, nothing. Now that’s a value that can’t be beat.

In September, the platform is bulking up its content library by significantly expanding its anime section with the English dub debuts of One-Punch Man and Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, free streaming premieres of the hit films Smile and the 2024 Mean Girls musical remake with Reneé Rapp and live events like boxing on DAZN Ringside, WNBA action on ION, Grand Old Opry concerts and more.

Watch With Us has curated a list of all the new Pluto TV movies, shows and specials in September 2026 below.

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Comedy

10 Things I Hate About You
21 Jump Street (2012)
22 Jump Street
30 Minutes Or Less
48 Hrs.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
The Addams Family
Addams Family Values
Airplane!
Airplane II: The Sequel
Another 48 Hrs.
Bad Teacher (2011)
Beau Is Afraid
Beavis And Butt-Head Do America
Bebe’s Kids
Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop II
Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Ninja
The Big Lebowski
Billy Madison
Blue Streak
Boomerang
Booty Call
Caddyshack
Can’t Hardly Wait
Cheech & Chong’s Still Smokin’
Coming To America
Crocodile Dundee
Daddy’s Home
Death At A Funeral (2010)
Dick (1999)
The Dictator
Dinner For Schmucks
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Down To Earth
Drillbit Taylor
Eurotrip
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The First Wives Club
Fletch
Flirting With Disaster
Friday
Friday After Next
The Golden Child
Good Burger
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Guess Who
Happy, Texas
Harlem Nights
Head Of State
Here Comes The Boom
Holmes And Watson
Hot Fuzz
Hot Rod
The House Bunny
House Party
House Party 2
House Party 3
Jack And Jill
Jackass: The Movie
Jackass Number Two
Jackass 3
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Joe Dirt
John Tucker Must Die
Just Go With It
Kids In The Hall Brain Candy
Kingpin
The Ladies Man (2000)
Last Vegas
Life After Beth
Little Man
Little Nicky
The Longest Yard (1974)
The Longest Yard (2005)
The Love Guru
Major League
Mean Girls (2024)
Mr. Mom
Next Friday
Norbit
Old School
Overboard (1987)
Overboard (2018)
Planes, Trains And Automobiles
The Players Club
Private Parts
Rat Race (2001)
Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion
Scary Movie
Scary Movie 2
Scary Movie 3
Semi-Pro
So I Married An Axe Murderer
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Swiss Army Man
There’s Something About Mary
Things Are Tough All Over
This Is The End
Tropic Thunder
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
What’s Your Number?
Zoolander
Zoolander 2

Action and Crime

Armored
Ben-Hur (2016)
Bound
Dreamland
Eagle Eye
Echo Boomers
End Of Watch
Good Time
The Green Hornet
John Wick
John Wick: Chapter 2
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
John Wick: Chapter 4
Machete Kills
Mob Town
Most Wanted
Narc
Night Of The Sicario
Overdrive
Paid In Full (2002)
Parker (2013)
Patriot Games
Pulp Fiction
The Quick And The Dead (1995)
The Rhythm Section
Sabotage (2014)
Seven Psychopaths
Strangers (2024)
Street Fighter (1994)
We Were Soldiers

Drama

American Beauty
Baby Boy
Bob Marley: One Love
Bottom Of The 9Th
Brian’s Song (1971)
Eighth Grade
Flight
The Florida Project
Good Will Hunting
Inside Llewyn Davis
The Iron Claw
The Last Castle
The Legend Of Bagger Vance
Menace II Society
Radio
Rounders
The Truman Show
World Trade Center

Romance and Musical

Beastly
Brown Sugar
Country Strong
Dirty Dancing
Failure To Launch
The Fighting Temptations
Fools Rush In (1997)
Footloose (1984)
Four Weddings And A Funeral
Happily
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Indecent Proposal
Labor Day
The Last Kiss
Love And Basketball
Love Jones
The Notebook
The Phantom Of The Opera
Pitch Perfect
The Terminal
Two Can Play That Game
Two Weeks Notice
View From The Top
What Men Want

Horror and Thriller

Basic Instinct
The Blackcoat’s Daughter
Bones And All
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Breakdown
The Dead Zone
Double Jeopardy (1999)
Enemy
Fatal Attraction
The Final Girls
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter
The Ghost And The Darkness
The Gift (2000)
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Idle Hands
Jennifer’s Body
Joy Ride
Lamb
Panic Room
Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer
Pet Sematary (2019)
Pretty Boy
Primal Fear
Relic
Rings
Silent Hill
A Simple Plan
Slice
Smile (2022)
Stephen King’s Graveyard Shift
Stephen King’s Silver Bullet
Stephen King’s Thinner
Tales From The Darkside: The Movie
Trust (2025)
Urban Legend
Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Urban Legends: The Final Cut
Vampire In Brooklyn
The Witch

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

The Adventures Of Tintin
After Earth
After Yang
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
The Astronaut’s Wife
Breach
Cloverfield
Coneheads
District 9
Dragonslayer
Galaxy Quest
Hancock
High Life
Mars Attacks!
Monster Trucks
The Monster Squad (1987)
Multiplicity
Sleepy Hollow
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Spontaneous
Teen Wolf (1985)
Terminator Genisys
Total Recall
Under The Skin
Universal Soldier (1992)
War Of The Worlds (2005)
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Anime

Pluto TV expands its anime lineup in September with new titles, broader English dub access and two new linear channels. One-Punch Man and Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple arrive with free streaming’s only English dubs, alongside Inuyashiki: Last Hero and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. Expanded dub access also comes to NARUTO, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Inuyasha, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead and Captain Tsubasa.

NEW CHANNELS
It’s Anime
Big A Anime

ADDITIONAL TITLES
Vampire Knight
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Terror in Resonance
Mononoke

Pluto TV’s weekly movie night continues every Friday at 8 p.m. ET on Pluto TV Spotlight, with each pairing also available on demand.

Sept. 4: John Wick: Chapter 4 + Reckless
Sept. 11: Friday + A Hip Hop Story
Sept. 18: Pitch Perfect + 40 Dates and 40 Nights (2026)
Sept. 25: The Notebook + What’s Love Got to Do with It (2022)

Live Events

PBR — PBR RidePass
Live PBR action throughout September, including PBR Teams, Challenger Series, Stockyards Championship Rodeo and more.

Sept. 3: PBR Stockyards Showcase
Sept. 4–6: PBR Teams Thunder Days
Sept. 4–6, 11–12, 18–20, 25–26: Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Sept. 10, 17 & 24: PBR Stockyards Showcase
Sept. 11–13: PBR Teams Anaheim
Sept. 11–12, 18–19 & 25–26: Challenger Series
Sept. 18–20: PBR Teams Cowboy Days
Sept. 26: PBR Canada Cup Series
Sept. 27: Ultimate Bull Fighters Bull Games
BOXING — DAZN Ringside
Live press conferences, weigh-ins and preliminary coverage throughout September.

Sept. 2–4: Ruiz vs. Knyba
Sept. 10–12: Jordan McCann vs. Big Stacks
Sept. 17–18: Isaac Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo
Sept. 24–26: Liam Davies vs. Nathaniel Collins
ZUFFA BOXING — Zuffa Boxing Prelims

Sept. 26: Zuffa Boxing 11 Prelims
WNBA — ION

Sept. 18: Portland Fire at Golden State Valkyries
MONSTER JAM LIVE — Monster Jam Channel

Sept. 12: Monster Jam Live — Duluth, Ga.
Sept. 19: Monster Jam Live — Seattle, Wash.

LIVE MUSIC

Opry Live concerts every Saturday in September.

Sept. 5: Darius Rucker
Sept. 12: Jelly Roll Induction
Sept. 19: Scotty McCreery
Sept. 26: Ronnie Milsap’s 50th Anniversary with Blake Shelton and Keith Urban

TENNIS — TennisChannel 2

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Sept. 25–27: Billie Jean King Cup Semifinals and Finals

POKER — PokerGO

Sept. 4: Celebrity Poker Tour
Sept. 19–20: No Gamble, No Future Live

On 90 Day Fiance, Mohamed “Mido” Fayed makes quite an entrance to marry Debby Rolando marching in with his own personal horn section. Marissa Rubinetti breaks down minutes before her wedding to Edward Miguel Gomez. Mallorie DeGrange makes peace with her mom and their past. And Ashia Montgomery and Maxwell Okeke say “I do”. Lets’ break down all the do’s and don’ts in this recap of season 12 episode 17 Are We Really Doing This.

90 Day Fiance: Mido Makes an Entrance

It’s wedding day for 90 Day Fiance couple Mohamed “Mido” Fayed and Debby Rolando. While Debby dresses low key in a beige dress and nude pumps, Mido plans to do it up big. He tells her to head to the park first where the officiant waits. Mido has a surprise for Debby. He’s hired a brass band to play ‘When The Saints Go Marching In” and trail behind him. Debby is overjoyed and proclaims her love for New Orleans while Mido hams it up.

The wedding is simple and the only two guests are her kids Caden and Devyn. They look on with both amusement and concern. But Mido plays the role of the goofy groom to perfection. Later it’s time for pictures and Mido again jokes around when the photographer asks him to look at Debby. Choosing instead to gaze lovingly at the camera. When the couples pics are wrapped he asks for some headshots while her kids cringe.

Things take a creepier turn when Mido and Debby prepare for their wedding night on 90 Day Fiance. Debby brags to TLC production that she will be taking Mido’s virginity. She uses an analogy of driving a car and it only gets worse from there. Debby pleads to get on with it and Mido goofs off yet again. She says she feels like a kid at Christmas. And just like that the lights go out and the camera pans to Mido’s hotel robe on the floor.

90 Day Fiance: Marissa Rubinetti Has Cold Feet

On 90 Day Fiance, Marissa Rubinetti struggles to write her vows. Underlying nerves and fear of financial repercussions have her shaky and confused. Her mom’s lawyer let her know that in the event the marriage blows up, Marissa would be financially responsible for Edward Gomez for 1o years. However, she wants to take the leap of faith and marry Edward. Meanwhile, Edward takes her boys to the Dominican Barber for haircuts. And the boys enjoy the experience.

Marissa forges ahead with hair and makeup. Her friend stops by to see how she’s holding up. She tells her about their fight over dinner. But admits they have been getting along as of late. Marissa’s mom shows up as she’s ready to get into her wedding dress. But she melts down and starts crying once she’s alone with her mom. Her mom suggests a glass of wine to calm her nerves. Marissa says he doesn’t drink. And her mom says maybe it’s a good time to start.

TLC Couple Mallorie and Rasit Get Ready to Wed

It’s the morning after Rasit Kebabci and Mallorie DeGrange’s bachelor/bachelorette parties and she’s got a hangover. Rasit is still excited over his trip to the strip joint. And Mallorie. reveals a picture Brandon sent her of him enjoying a lap dance. The 90 Day Fiance couple share a laugh. But then it’s on to more serious matters such as Mallorie’s dad not attending the wedding. Rasit is angry about it and has some choice words about her father.

Mallorie DeGrange heads to the venue to meet her mom and sister. She hasn’t seen her mom for a year. Their relationship is strained because of her parents divorce. Mallorie is honest with her mom about her fear of having children due to her own childhood struggles. But she admits she understands it better now. Her mom is moved by her words. Rasit shows up and is extremely emotional meeting Mallorie’s mom. So much so he walks off in tears.

90 Day Fiance: Ashia and Maxwell Make it Official

Ashia Montgomery isn’t letting anything stand in the way of marrying Maxwell Okeke. She gets ready surrounded by her family and friends as well as Maxwell’s. Her mom cries and his mom consoles her. It seems her mom feels Maxwell is taking her away. But everyone is excited when Ashia puts on her red wedding dress. And Maxwell loves the decor in the venue complete with a sign reading “Ashia To The Max”.

In spite of all the positive energy there’s one thing putting a damper on the day on 90 Day Fiance. Ashia hasn’t heard from her brother Rod all day after their fight at dinner. She’s hoping he will walk her down the aisle since her father can’t be there. She’s relieved and happy when Rod does show. He apologizes and is honored to walk her down the aisle after asking her if she is sure. But after the ceremony ends he admits he doesn’t trust Maxwell and doesn’t think he will make it to America.

Catie Norboe Fears Commitment

Catie Norboe is getting ready to marry Josh Atkins on 90 Day Fiance. But the self described party girl is feeling a little manic. And fears monogamy. She has brought her concerns up to Josh many times. But he wants a committed marriage. And Catie agreed. She tells her friends she doesn’t doubt her love for Josh. And can’t see herself marrying anyone else. But admits intrusive thoughts are taking over. And worries she may blurt out something inappropriate.

Josh Atkins definitely is nervous about Catie’s inability to be faithful. Josh dresses for the big day and confides to his friend that the whole thing makes him uneasy. Especially after Catie Norboe agreed to be faithful. But nevertheless brought up the possibility of a threesome in the future. So, it’s a chance he’s willing to take provided she shows up to the wedding.

90 Day Fiance: Thomas and Paula Struggle

After a disastrous dinner date on 90 Day Fiance, Paula Barbosa and Thomas Dintino are moving forward with their wedding. Thomas admits to a friend that he’s concerned about Paula. Since she communicated she may just go back to Brazil rather than marry him. Thomas  gets emotional thinking of how they met. But doesn’t seem to realize that basic comforts such as a proper kitchen table and taking a car to dinner matter.

Paula is struggling as well. She’s in her dress with family getting ready and becomes shaky and unsure. She relays the story of having to ride to dinner on a bike. And fears being stuck in an unhappy marriage where Thomas doesn’t understand her needs and won’t let her wear perfume. Her family is sympathetic. But ultimately it’s up to Paula if she wants to live fragrance free and without furniture the rest of her life. Till next time!

Whew, Roomies! It looks like the co-parenting issues between Blueface and Jaidyn Alexis aren’t calming down anytime soon. In fact, things are heating up! After Jaidyn shared her feelings about Blue’s parenting and revealed that their son, Javaughn Porter, recently didn’t want to speak on the phone with him, the rapper weighed in with a response of his own. Blue addressed Javaughn’s reaction to his absence, clapped back at Jaidyn, and even accused her of brainwashing their son.

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Blueface Had Some WORDS For Jaidyn Alexis

During a recent livestream, Blueface told his chat exactly how he feels about Jaidyn Alexis’ claims that their son Javaughn didn’t want to speak with him. Blue straight-up told viewers, “I don’t think she understands that I don’t give a f**k.” 

From there, he called out the mother of his two kids and accused her of filling Javaughn’s head with her own thoughts, saying that she’s just on some “weird s**t.” Blue kept the unbothered energy going, saying he “sees through” everything Jaidyn is doing and believes she’s simply trying to move the way he moves. “You sit around in a little room and talk s**t. You probably sabotaged and brainwashed him and this is the product of that. I could see everything you’re doing.”

Here’s What Jaidyn Alexis Previously Said About Blue

Blueface’s comments came after Jaidyn Alexis previously hopped on her own livestream and aired him out for allegedly being an absent parent. She told her chat that Blue recently spoke with his mom, Karlissa Saffold, and when Karlissa tried to get Javaughn to talk to him, he didn’t want to. Jaidyn said Javaughn is old enough to understand what’s going on and isn’t with how his dad has been moving. “Journey is very young, and she’s not gonna know the difference, but Javaughn doesn’t want to talk to him. He don’t f**k with bro. He’s nine years old. You don’t think that he sees what’s going on?”

She also said that if she were Blue, she would feel like she failed as a parent. Jaidyn even challenged him to talk about how he doesn’t show up for their kids the next time he hops on a livestream.

“You’re a weirdo. Like, your son doesn’t want to talk to you? I would feel like a failure in life if I felt like my kids didn’t want to talk to me. Work on that. Talk about that on your stream. Talk about how you ain’t s**t. Then talk to me. My kids are not stupid or slow, no shade,” she said.

Where Is Pinkface In All Of This?

Javaughn might be feeling a way about his dad right now, but Blue’s daughter, Journey Porter, aka Pinkface, made it clear she wants to see him. During Karlissa’s livestream, Journey asked her grandmother if her dad would be at her house when she got home. Karlissa told Journey she didn’t know, and shortly after, Journey shared that she loves her dad.

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One day after Saylor Hayes was found dead, her parents were arrested in connection to the nonverbal and autistic 5-year-old’s death.

John Herb Hayes III and Geordyn Nichole Hayes were taken into custody on Tuesday, September 1, in Tennessee and each charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk/wilfully abandoning a child, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office announced in a statement that same day.

As Us previously reported, Saylor was last seen on Sunday, August 30, and eventually found dead in a waterway close to the family’s Pawleys Island, South Carolina, rental home around 9:45 a.m. the following day. Authorities said she was found following an “intensive search” that involved “hundreds of people and multiple agencies.”

John, 70, and Geordyn, 31, were accused of putting Saylor “at an unreasonable risk of harm affecting her life and safety by failing to provide supervision and safeguards appropriate for a severely nonverbal, autistic, 5-year-old child with a known affinity to water and a history of elopement,” according to the arrest affidavit.

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Saylor was supposed to wear a Project Lifesaver transmitter because she tended to wander off, though she was not wearing the device when she left the family’s vacation property.

The girl began wearing the monitoring device in 2024, but the device was removed before the family left their home in Virginia to go on the trip. It’s not currently clear why Saylor stopped wearing the tracker.

Authorities have also accused John and Geordyn of complicating the search effort to find Saylor.

“[They] encouraged search efforts to be directed toward the use of tracking technology, despite knowing that the child was not wearing the monitoring device,” police said in the statement. “[They] further directed search efforts away from the nearby body of water.”

John and Geordyn are expected to return to Georgetown County once the extradition proceedings are complete.

After Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver confirmed the parents’ arrests, he addressed their alleged connection to Saylor’s death.

“Parents and caregivers have a fundamental responsibility to protect children who cannot protect themselves,” he said. “When the evidence establishes probable cause to believe that a child has been unlawfully placed in circumstances that endanger that child’s safety, law enforcement has a responsibility to act.”

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Weaver added that Saylor was “a vulnerable 5-year-old child who depended upon the adults responsible for her care and protection.” He added, “She deserved to be safe. She deserved to be protected.”

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Saylor’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed, and an autopsy is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 4.

Just hours before the arrests, Geordyn took to Facebook to pay tribute to her late daughter. Alongside an undated photo of Saylor, Geordyn wrote, “Mommy’s little angel.”

It’s not currently clear whether John or Geordyn had entered pleas or retained legal counsel following their arrests. The investigation into the case remains ongoing.